Technology

How TrolleyNet Works

Two technologies, one complete outdoor picture. GPS tracks every trolley across car parks and streets. BLE provides close proximity locating for trolley pickup runs, all transmitted over LoRaWAN to a single dashboard.

Signal path

From trolley to dashboard in seconds

Every trolley carries a smart tag. That tag talks to GPS satellites, then sends its location to the cloud via LoRaWAN.

Smart Trolley Tag
GPS Satellites
LoRaWAN
TrolleyNet Cloud
Live Dashboard

Outdoor Tracking

GPS - know exactly where every trolley is

Each trolley carries a compact GPS tracker that reports its precise location every 30 minutes. Whether a trolley has been pushed to the far end of the car park, left on a nearby street, or is sitting in a neighbour's driveway - you'll see it on the map.


GPS coverage spans the entire outdoor area around your store, giving your staff a clear collection route rather than a guessing game. Geofences trigger instant alerts when a trolley crosses a boundary you define.


GNSS / GPS ~3m accuracy 30m update interval

GPS Specs

TechnologyGNSS (GPS / GLONASS)
Accuracy~3 metres CEP
Update rateEvery 30 minutes
CoverageOutdoor, open sky
GeofencingCustom boundaries
AlertsInstant push + email

Close Proximity Detection

BLE - close proximity outdoor locating

While GPS tracks trolleys across wide outdoor areas, BLE allows for easy location for trolley pick up runs. This works in tandem with the GPS tracking to give you a seemless and clear picture on how to efficently collect trolleys without wasting time.


BLE 5.0 ~5-15 m range Outdoor readers

BLE Specs

StandardBluetooth 5.0 LE
Detection typeClose proximity
Reader range~5-15 metres

Connectivity

LoRaWAN - low power, long range connectivity

TrolleyNet tracker tags transmit over LoRaWAN - a wireless protocol purpose-built for IoT devices that need years of battery life and wide outdoor coverage.


One LoRaWAN gateway installed at your store covers the entire car park and surrounding streets. Tags run for 2-3 years on a single battery charge. Data is transmitted securely on a private network, with no dependency on public Wi-Fi or cellular congestion.


LoRaWAN Up to 5 km urban 2-3 year battery

Connectivity

ProtocolLoRaWAN
Urban rangeUp to 5 km
Battery life2-3 years
Gateways needed1 per store
NetworkPrivate / secure
FrequencyNZ 915 MHz

Software

Live dashboard - your entire fleet at a glance

The TrolleyNet dashboard gives store managers and operations teams a real-time view of every trolley across the entire outdoor site. See a live map, proximity zone breakdown, and trolley count - updated continuously.


Filter by GPS-tracked area or BLE proximity zone, or by time last seen. Generate collection reports and share them with staff via the companion mobile app - so your team goes exactly where the trolleys are, not where they think they might be.


Web dashboard iOS & Android app Live updates

Dashboard features

Live mapReal-time positions
Trolley history90-day log
Collection routesOptimised by data
ReportingDaily / weekly exports
AccessWeb + mobile app
User accountsRole-based access

Sounds like what you need?

Get in touch for a demo and a custom quote for your store. We'll handle everything from installation to onboarding.

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