TC56 vehicle tracker
Vehicle Tracker

TC56

Pretrace's vehicle tracker TC56 is designed to provide real-time tracking and monitoring over the LTE network. With built-in GNSS engines and high-performance external antennas, TC56 offers precise location tracking, speed monitoring and geo-fencing capabilities, ensuring complete visibility and security over your fleet.

The TC56 has plenty of interfaces providing convenience for ON/OFF signal inputs, external control, and connecting with other sensors — ideal for fleet management and industrial applications.

Key Features

TC56 Key Features

Standard Features

  • ✓Real-time / LBS tracking
  • ✓LTE and GSM connectivity
  • ✓External LTE and GNSS antennas
  • ✓3-axis accelerometer
  • ✓2 x digital inputs
  • ✓2 x analog inputs
  • ✓2 x digital outputs
  • ✓2 x RS485 ports
  • ✓1 x USB port
  • ✓60,000-point GPS backup log

Optional Enhancements

  • ✓Temperature sensor (-45.0 ~ +85.0 ºC)
  • ✓Humidity sensor (0-100%)
  • ✓Water level sensor (0-10 m)
  • ✓PT100 sensor (-200.0 ~ +180.0 ºC)

Applications

  • ✓Fleet management & telematics
  • ✓ATM & fixed asset monitoring
  • ✓Equipment rental & hire
  • ✓Industrial machine tracking
Successful Cases

TC56 in the Field

ATM monitoring with TC56

ATM Monitoring

TC56 trackers protect ATMs by wiring intrusion sensors directly into the device’s digital inputs, triggering instant alerts on any tampering or unauthorized access attempt.

Equipment hire with TC56

Equipment Hire

Since 2016, the TC56 has powered equipment-rental operations — detecting engine start/stop events, streaming real-time positions, and enabling owners to automatically calculate billable usage time per hire.

Full Specification

TC56 Full Specification

ItemSpecification
Bands EU: LTE FDD B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28 + GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
LA: LTE FDD B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
GL: LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66, LTE-TDD B34/38/39/40/41
GNSS SystemGPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Sensitivity-160 dBm
Position Accuracy< 5 m
AcquisitionCold start < 28 s
Warm start < 26 s
Hot start < 1 s
Battery Capacity3.7V 500 mAh
Power Input11.2-38V / 1A
Working Current30 mA @12V
Digital Inputs2 x digital inputs
Analog Inputs2 x analog inputs
Digital Outputs2 x digital outputs
RS485 Port2 x RS485 ports
USB Port1 x USB port
Optional SensorsTemperature sensor (-45.0 ~ +85.0 ºC)
Humidity sensor (0-100%)
Water level sensor (0-10 m)
PT100 sensor (-200.0 ~ +180.0 ºC)
Dimension103 x 58 x 35 mm
Weight180 g
Operating Temp.-40 ºC ~ +85 ºC
CommunicationTCP / UDP / MQTT
Log Saving60,000 pcs
SIM TypeNormal SIM
GNSS Antenna Length3 m
LTE Antenna Length3 m
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