Power Source | Remote livestock monitoring | Industry Standard: Battery-only (12-month lifespan, IEC 61960) Our Base: Solar + battery (1W solar, 6-month battery) Our Advanced: Solar + larger battery (2W solar, 12-month battery) | Base: Reduces battery replacement trips. Advanced: No maintenance for a year. | Industry: Requires frequent battery changes. Advanced: Higher upfront cost. |
Positioning Accuracy | Tracking in dense forests/urban areas | Industry: ±15m (GPS only) Our Base: ±5m (GPS + GLONASS) ▲ Our Advanced: ±1m (RTK correction) ▲▲ | Advanced: Precision for herding in complex terrain. | Industry: Inaccurate in urban canyons. Base: Sufficient for open fields. |
Connectivity | Real-time monitoring via mobile network | Industry: GSM (2G) Our Base: GSM + GPRS (250kbps) ▲ Our Advanced: 4G LTE (10Mbps) ▲▲ | Advanced: Faster updates for real-time alerts. | Industry: Slow data limits real-time tracking. Base: Adequate for basic alerts. |
Durability | Harsh outdoor conditions (dust/rain) | Industry: IP54 (dust/splash) Our Base: IP67 (1m water/dustproof) ▲ Our Advanced: IP68 (1.5m water, 30min) ▲▲ | Advanced: Survives heavy rain/flooding. | Industry: Fails in heavy rain. Base: Vulnerable to prolonged submersion. |
Installation | Quick deployment on livestock | Industry: Screw-mounted (2hr install) Our Base: Magnetic (10sec attach) ▲ Our Advanced: Magnetic + adhesive (removable) ▲▲ | Base: Easy for herders; Advanced: No animal harm. | Industry: Labor-intensive. Advanced: Risk of accidental detachment. |
Battery Life | Continuous tracking without recharging | Industry: 3 months (standby) Our Base: 6 months (solar + standby) ▲ Our Advanced: 12 months (▲▲) | Advanced: Annual maintenance. Base: Doubles industry lifespan. | Industry: Frequent replacements. Base: Requires sunlight for optimal use. |