Tracertrak | What is a SPOT Gen4? (NGC)

One-way satellite based OH&S device

SPOT Gen 4 Overview

The SPOT Gen4 replaced the SPOT Gen3 in November 2020. As it has all the same communication abilities as the SPOT Gen3 and functions exactly the same, it's an easy migration for SPOT Gen3 users to the SPOT Gen4.

The primary difference between the SPOT Gen4 and the SPOT Gen3 is the SPOT Gen4's usb port is concealed within its battery compartment, making it unsuitable to be line powered. This design change does, however, increase the IP rating of the device, improving its dust and water protection rating.

The SPOT Gen4 is a cost effective solution for meeting OH&S Safety regulations for remote and lone operators who do not required two-way communications. The following tables provide an overview of pricing & plans, characteristics, functions and alarms.

For instructions on how to use SPOT devices, please refer to the SPOT Device Usage Guide.

Pricing & Plans

Australia

https://www.tracertrak.com.au/

Indonesia

Request pricing from mail@pivotel.com.au

New Zealand

https://www.tracertrak.co.nz/

Rest of World

Request pricing from mail@pivotel.com.au

Characteristics

Device Type

OH&S Device

Manufacturer

GlobalSTAR

Satellite Network

GlobalSTAR

Communications

One Way Broadcasts

Power

4 x Lithium Ion AAA batteries

Line Power Suitable

No

IP Rating

IP68

Manufacturers Specifications

SPOT Gen4 Specifications US

Functions

Tracking

Yes ✔️ (Requires manual activation) Only tracks when in motion.

OTA Configurable

No ❌

Waypoints

No ❌

Mapping

No ❌

Navigation

No ❌

Preset Messages

OK (check-in & start flexible check-ins), HELP (request help), CUSTOM (custom message OR end flexible check-ins)

Freeform Messages

No ❌

Pivotel Number Compatible

No ❌

Tracertrak Contact Syncing

No ❌

Check-ins

Fixed ✔️, Flexible ✔️, All Broadcast ✔️

Check-in Reminders

No ❌

Check-in Confirmations

No ❌

SOS

Yes ✔️

Poll Device Location

No ❌

Alarms

Custom Message

Yes ✔️

Device Input

No ❌ The Spot Gen4 does not have any digital inputs

Geofence Breach

Yes ✔️ Utilising Tracertrak Geofence feature

Help

Yes ✔️

Help Cancel

Yes ✔️

Low Battery

Yes ✔️

Missed Check-in

Yes ✔️

Missing Broadcast

No ❌ The All Broadcasts check-in option is equivalent to this

Motion Sensor

Yes ✔️

OK

Yes ✔️

Power Off

No ❌

Power On

No ❌

SOS

Yes ✔️

SOS Cancel

Yes ✔️

Speed

No ❌

Stationary

Yes ✔️

Track

Yes ✔️

Unauthorised Movement

No ❌

Categories: SPOT GEN3 / GEN4 / TRACE