Implementation Project: GPS Tracking with Sinotrack ST901 and Traccar on AWS

Overview

This project involved the implementation of a GPS tracking system in a company by installing Sinotrack ST901 devices in vehicles and integrating them with a Traccar server hosted on AWS. The goal was to provide an efficient real-time tracking solution to monitor fleet location, optimize resource management, and enhance security.

Implementation

• GPS Device Installation

  • • The Sinotrack ST901 devices were installed and configured in the company's vehicles.
  • • Proper power supply and mobile network connectivity were verified to ensure data transmission.

• AWS Server Deployment

  • • An AWS EC2 instance was set up to host Traccar, an open-source GPS tracking software.
  • • An Route 53 record to ensure users can reach that instance from a custom domain name.
  • • The server was configured to receive GPS data and store it in a MySQL database.
  • • AWS Security Groups were adjusted to allow secure communication between GPS devices and the server.

• Integration and Configuration

  • • The Sinotrack ST901 devices were configured to send data to the AWS-hosted server using the appropriate port and protocol.
  • • Traccar was optimized to display real-time location data through its web interface and API.
  • • Alerts and reports were set up to notify specific events, such as prolonged stops or inusual movements.

Results & Benefits

• • Real-time monitoring of the fleet, enabling better route planning and control.
• • Enhanced security by tracking the exact location of vehicles and receiving alerts for unexpected events.
• • Resource optimization, reducing operational costs by improving vehicle usage management.
• • Scalability and flexibility, allowing for future system expansions.

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This project has been implemented in Perforaciones Guerrero by Fabian Guerrero