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1 Introduction
The XT4971A is a solar energy harvesting cellular and GPS tracking device supporting long term,
remote deployments without the need to replace the rechargeable battery. This user guide describes
the physical hardware, associated parts, the different mounting options available, and a quick start-up
procedure.
1.1 Feature Matrix
Feature Description
Base Unit
LTE Cellular Communication
✓
GPS Receiver for Tracking Applications
✓
Supports SMS, TCP, UDP, FTP
✓
Over-the-air Configuration and FW Upgrade
✓
Location Polling
✓
Periodic Reporting
✓
Wired or Virtual Ignition On/Off Reporting
✓
Direction Change Alerts
✓
Speed Threshold Alerts
✓
Mileage Threshold Alerts
✓
Main Battery Disconnect Alerts
✓
Heartbeat and Power-up/Reset Alerts
✓
Ignition Idle Alert (wired ignition only)
✓
Towing Start/Stop Alerts(wired ignition only)
✓
Movement Start/Stop Alerts (wired ignition only)
✓
2 Digital Inputs
✓
Park Time Alerts (wired ignition only)
✓
Virtual Odometer
✓
Motion
✓
Sleep/Wake Configuration Settings
✓
Geofence (Radial, Rectangular, and Polygonal)
✓
Device Diagnostics (Battery voltage, connectivity, etc.)
✓
Wireless Sensor Connectivity
✓
