The 4G Wireless Magnetic Asset GPS Tracker AT-17C is a Plaspy compatible, long-life asset tracker designed for covert, low-maintenance monitoring of trailers, containers, construction equipment, marine assets and other movable property. With multi-year standby, powerful magnetic mounting and waterproof protection, the AT-17C delivers reliable location data via 4G/LTE and legacy GSM networks so you can deploy long-term tracking solutions without frequent battery swaps.
Optimized for fleet management, anti-theft recovery and telemetry workflows, the AT-17C supports configurable tracking modes (time-interval, day/week scheduling or continuous tracking) and reports position over SMS or GPRS (TCP). Its tamper removal alarm and anti-disassembly sensor provide security for high-value assets, and native compatibility with Plaspy enables easy integration of real-time tracking, alerts and historical reports into your existing monitoring platform.
Key Highlights
- Plaspy compatible for smooth integration into real-time tracking and fleet management dashboards.
- Long-life internal batteries with multi-year standby—ideal for low-maintenance asset deployments.
- 4G/LTE (with legacy GSM) connectivity and dual SMS/GPRS (TCP) reporting for flexible worldwide coverage.
- Strong built-in magnet (300 lb pull) and compact waterproof enclosure for covert, tool-free mounting.
- Tamper and removal alarms with anti-disassembly sensing for anti-theft and asset protection.
- Configurable tracking modes: interval, scheduled (day/week) or continuous for real-time tracking needs.
- Extremely low standby power consumption to maximize battery life in long-haul monitoring.
How It Works with Plaspy
When paired with Plaspy, the AT-17C sends location and status data over GPRS (TCP) or via SMS to Plaspy’s ingestion endpoints. Plaspy ingests that telemetry and presents it as live positions, route history and alarm events in the Plaspy interface. Configure tracking intervals and alarm thresholds on the device and Plaspy will surface real-time tracking, removal/tamper alerts, and scheduled reports to fleet managers and security teams.
- Real-time location and telemetry updates via GPRS (TCP) when in continuous or frequent reporting modes.
- Remote position query and status via SMS for low-bandwidth or out-of-network scenarios.
- Tamper/removal alarm reporting—instant alerts to Plaspy when anti-disassembly or removal is detected.
- Configurable tracking intervals and scheduled (day/week) tracking for balanced battery life vs. update frequency.
- Multi-year standby capability that reduces maintenance calls and supports long-term fleet and asset monitoring.
Technical Overview
| Model | AT-17C (4G Wireless Magnetic Asset GPS Tracker) |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | LTE-FDD and GSM/GPRS; supports SMS and GPRS (TCP) reporting |
| Bands | LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66; GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 |
| GNSS | ZKW GPS chipset with dual-mode GPS/BeiDou ceramic antenna (18 × 18 × 2 mm) |
| Startup Times | Typical cold/warm/hot start ~35 s / ~30 s / ~1 s |
| Power & Battery | Internal non-rechargeable 3.7V 2800 mAh cell plus a referenced internal 4200 mAh battery for extended standby |
| Power Consumption | Ultra-low standby <3.2 µA; up to 2 A when actively transmitting |
| Dimensions & Weight | 76 × 41 × 22 mm; approx. 90 g |
| Mounting & Enclosure | Strong built-in magnet (300 lb pull); waterproof enclosure for outdoor/industrial use |
| Alarms & Sensors | Removal/tamper alarm and anti-disassembly sensor |
| Reporting Protocols | SMS reporting and GPRS (TCP) for telemetry uploads |
| Form Factor | Compact magnetic asset tracker for covert attachment to metal surfaces |
Use Cases
- Long-haul transport monitoring for trailers and containers—multi-year standby reduces maintenance and battery swaps.
- Fleet equipment protection and anti-theft—covert magnetic mounting with removal alarm for asset recovery.
- Construction and heavy machinery tracking—waterproof, tool-free installation and scheduled tracking for idle asset visibility.
- Marine and port asset monitoring—durable enclosure and flexible reporting via GPRS/SMS where cellular signals permit.
- Standalone covert recovery deployments where SMS-query and tamper alerts speed retrieval of stolen assets.
Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy
The AT-17C is purpose-built for reliable, low-maintenance asset tracking and integrates directly into Plaspy for fast deployment of real-time tracking and telemetry. Its combination of long standby life, robust waterproof housing and a strong magnetic base makes it ideal for fleet management and anti-theft use without the overhead of frequent servicing. Reporting over both SMS and GPRS (TCP) gives deployment flexibility in areas with mixed cellular coverage, and tamper/removal alerts provide an additional security layer for valuable assets.
Using the AT-17C with Plaspy means you can centralize location data, alarms and historical reports in one platform — supporting telemetry-driven decisions, route analytics and recovery workflows. While the AT-17C focuses on long-term GPS tracking and tamper protection, Plaspy can consolidate data from other devices and sensors (for example, units that report ignition status, immobilizer events or Bluetooth sensor readings) to provide a complete picture of vehicle and asset health and fuel monitoring when those inputs are available from integrated hardware.
Set Up AT-17C
Use with a tracker
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Set the Operator APN
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- Check your tracker clock setup is set UTC-0 or GMT. (The most trackers come from the factory on UTC.)
- For most devices you should use IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number as unique identifier. However, some devices have vendor specific unique identifier, for example TK-103 devices use 11-digit identifier.
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Set Up the IP and port on your tracker: (automatic detect tracker's protocol.)
IP 54.85.159.138 Port 8888 - Add on your Account on devices with the IMEI or unique ID.