Safety is the motto of our age. It so happened that life is unsafe, and this applies primarily to our property. When purchasing a car, the owner should also think about the security system. Regular locks of foreign cars are good only against amateurs. Not only will they not delay real professionals, but they will also make their work easier. There is only one problem - you can hack any security system. If the car is still stolen, then the Starline M15 beacon will help you find it.
Global Geopositioning Systems
All modern navigation devices work closely with orbital satellite constellations of systems such as GPS and GLONASS.
The difference between these systems is very small, and often people do not notice it at all. However, this does not mean that it does not exist. GLONASS - Russian satellite orbitalgrouping. She works great on the territory of Russia. Its main disadvantage is that the quality of work deteriorates as you move away from the Russian borders, and it also has fewer satellites.
GPS is the second navigation system that Starline M15 can work with. Let's be honest, he interacts much better with her. Firstly, the orbital satellite constellation is larger, and the devices themselves are more reliable and modern. The system functions flawlessly all over the planet, and the beacon signal will not disappear even in the most remote regions of Russia. Secondly, this system works with smaller errors and is generally easier to set up.
Purpose
The Starline M15 search beacon is installed in various vehicles. It doesn't have to be cars. It is used on agricultural equipment, on water, and even used in tactical games related to geographic tags.
The beacon allows the owner of the vehicle to track the exact location. So with the help of it you can accurately find out the route of a trucker or see if a company car is used for personal or work purposes. It is also an important element of the anti-theft security system. However, unlike other protective devices, it should not prevent a crime, but contribute to operational-search activities.
The device has a very compact size and can be hidden anywhere. It is also self-contained and does not require external power. One of the typical places for laying a beacon- These are the headrests of the seats. Many people know about this, and therefore - you should not post it there.
Beacon operation principle
The principle of operation of any such beacon is quite simple. A special geopositioning terminal is hidden in the body of the device, which is connected with satellites. They send a request to the device, and the beacon answers them. Thus, the geolocation of the object is fixed. Then all the information is uploaded to a special secure server, where the user can access it. The principle of operation sounds complicated, but in fact this chain proceeds almost instantly and without delay, and the Starline M15 pleases the operator with a quick response.
There is only one problem, and it is also a common one. A storm front, heavy cloud cover or normal bad weather - all of them lead to errors in coordinates. Also, the signal does not pass well through buildings. Reinforced concrete completely shields the beacon, interrupting its connection with the satellite. If during bad weather the vehicle was brought into a reinforced concrete garage or underground parking, it will be difficult to find it, because the coordinates will be approximate.
M15 base model
The Starline product line does not end with a single beacon. It is represented by several good products at once. They differ in both price and functionality. However, all of them, according to motorists, perform the same function.
Starline M15 is the youngest model in the line. It is called basic for a reason. Despite this, it is functional andconsidered the best value for money.
The device is housed in a small case and has a built-in battery. It does not need to be connected to anything additionally. This gives good opportunities for inconspicuous mounting of the device. An extremely important feature is the invisibility of the beacon. The fact is that it works offline and practically does not emit any waves. As a rule, attackers fix the beacons and remove them from the vehicle. It will be very difficult to do this with the M15. In addition, this mode of operation saves the battery.
A nice bonus is the presence of a built-in microphone and a small storage of information. The device records all the voices in the car and, in which case, will provide additional evidence for the investigation.
ECO
Another popular model is Starline M15 ECO. By and large, this is a further development of the previous model and bringing it “to mind”. The main differences lie in the details. The device is equipped with a more powerful processor and can capture not only the coordinates with conversations, but also the speed and even the direction of movement. In addition, it has a more powerful battery, which is noted by all users of the device in their reviews. The operating time without changing the batteries is impressive - about 3 years.
This model has significantly increased the accuracy of determining the coordinates. The error is only about 5 meters! The case is moisture- and dust-proof, which makes it possible to install the device not only inside the vehicle, but also outside, and even insidedesigns.
Tuning details
Any technically complex device requires not only installation, but also configuration. Beacons often also need to be calibrated. Setting up the Starline M15 beacon, as consumers note, is quite simple, understandable, and everyone can handle it on their own.
First, the device must be turned on. The button is located right on its body. Immediately after that, the device is in working condition. If no commands are received on it, it will automatically go offline within 30 minutes. However, not all so simple. It is necessary to bind the device to the owner. The procedure is standard: we send an SMS with a code to a phone number and receive a confirmation password. Everything else is configured on the site, where you need to enter the number of the beacon itself, which is indicated on the device. The alarm settings are the time to turn the device on and off.
All coordinates are displayed on the site, also come in SMS messages to the phone. It is worth paying attention to the fact that each SMS is paid. Therefore, the site needs to set a balance threshold at which the device will stop sending SMS messages. This completes the Starline M15 setup and the device is completely ready for operation.
Before placing the device in the car, it is advisable to check the accuracy of the coordinates by entering them into the Google map search box.
