Figure 1: PT-10, Top

Measuring 3.5" L x 2.08" W x 0.75" D, the device is about the size of a deck of cards.

There are no physical controls on the PT-10, not even an on-off switch; if the device is receiving power, it is on and sending out location updated.

Figure 2: PT-10, Front

The front of the device has three LEDs (actually, it looks like it has 4, but the first one is reserved for use with the optional hardwired vehicled installation kit).

1. Power ON LED
2. GPS Lock/Transmit LED
3. Battery Indicator LED

Figure 3: PT-10, Left Side

A mini-USB port is located on the left side of the device. This port is used to charge the internal battery using the supplied AC adapter, or any standard USB power adapter (i.e. Blackberry adapter).

Figure 4: PT-10, Back

The PT-10 comes with a removable belt clip. If you're not planning to use it, you can make the device slimmer by removing it.

Figure 5: Battery and SIM Card Compartment

The internal lithium ion battery and SIM card slot are located beneath the battery compartment on the back of the PT-10.

Figure 6: PT-10 Professional Extended Runtime Battery Kit

Available as an optional accessory, the $195 "PT-10 Professional Extended Runtime Battery Kit" includes a weatherproof GPS case with magnetic mount, an extended 9.2 Ah Li-Polymer rechargeable battery pack, and AC charger.

The larger rechargeable battery extends the PT-10's runtime about 4x, up to about 60 hours of continuous motion (the device has an internal motion sensor that turns the GPS off when it's not in motion).

Figure 7: Magnetic Mount

The weatherproof case on the optional Extended Runtime Kit has a magnet rated at 70 lbs - more than enough strength to hold the unit securely to a vehicle.

Figure 8: Weatherproof Case, Open

Figure 9: Connecting the Extended Battery Pack

The 6600 mAh rechargeable battery pack has a connector that replaces the PT-10's internal battery. The extended battery pack is placed in the weatherproof case, and then the PT-10's battery is removed, and the extended battery's connected is inserted into the PT-10's internal battery compartment.

Figure 10: PT-10 Professional Extended Kit

When using the professional extended battery kit, the PT-10 must be placed in the weatherproof case with the top side facing up. This is the side that contains the internal GPS antenna, and it needs to face up in order to receive GPS signals.

Figure 11: Default Map View

Using the web portal to view the PT-10's current location is easy. After logging in to the PT-10 web portal, the device's position is displayed on the map, as shown above.

Figure 12: Tracker Location Details

Hovering the mouse above the tracker's icon on the map displays more detailed information about the PT-10's current location, including speed, latitude/longitude coordinates, heading, and GPS signal strength. You can also view the nearest street address.

Figure 13: Map Controls

The Map Control tab allows you to view the PT-10's location from different map views, angles, and degree of zoom. The "Center Map" and "Optimize Zoom" features allow the user to automatically follow the vehicle on the map. "Show Traffic" overlays traffic flow of major highways and metro areas.

Additionally, the Map Control widget provides the following functions:

• Center Map - Automatically re-draw the map each time the PT-10 reports a new location, each time centering the map on the PT-10's location
• Optimize Zoom - Automatically adjusts the zoom to a level that's easy to see where the device is located
• Show Geo Fences - Displays Geo-Fence zones on the map

Figure 14: Map View

The basic "Map View" displays a simple, 2D map, as shown above. This view can be handy if you're tracking a vehicle and want to easily see which road the PT-10 is driving on.

Figure 15: Bird's Eye View

The "Bird's Eye" is the most impressive and detailed map view. Bird's Eye map photos are angled at about 40 degrees rather than direct overhead satellite photos. This view almost gives you the feeling you're hovering over the area in a helicopter.

Bird's Eye view isn't available in all areas, but coverage is impressive, and growing.

Figure 16: Bird's Eye View At Maximum Zoom

At maximum zoom, Bird's Eye view shows stunning detail, and makes it easy to see exactly where the PT-10 is located.

Figure 17: Bird's Eye View

Another Bird's Eye view example.

Figure 18: Satellite View

The "Satellite" view provides a direct overhead satellite photo view of the area. "Hybrid" mode overlays street names on this same map view, combining both the Map and Satellite views into one "Hybrid" view.

Figure 19: Show Traffic

Checking the "Show Traffic" checkbox displays current traffic conditions for major highways and metro areas.

Figure 20: Traffic in Map View

Traffic conditions can be viewed in various map views.