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Frequently Asked Questions and Technical Support
speed reading, then this may point to an inaccurate speed reading. Otherwise, if you see consistent
acceleration and deceleration, it's probably accurate.
GPS has many variables which can affect it’s accuracy:
• Are you getting a full view of the sky from the vehicle or antenna location?
• Do you have tall buildings or trees around?
• Is the weather cloudy?
• Other factors may contribute to inaccurate GPS.
Third Party Device and Application Support
The COM1000 is a stand-alone 3rd party device that can be used with your PinPoint-E. There are
AT commands for your PinPoint-E which take advantage of some of the properties of the
COM1000. The COM1000 is made by SimpleComTools: http://www.simplecomtools.com/
com1000.html and used in conjunction with AirLink modems: http://www.simplecomtools.com/
wireless.html.
From SimpleComTools description of the COM1000:
“The COM1000 provides you with a single device that can be seamlessly integrated into LAN,
WAN, and WIRELESS projects. Its embedded applications provide quick and easy means of
connecting serial devices to IP networks, Internet enabling legacy devices, or integrating
remote devices with today's advanced 3G wireless data networks. Its unique blend of Serial and
TCP/IP communications, digital and analog inputs, relays, and embedded applications combine
to help simplify application integration and elimintate many of today's Machine-to-machine
deployment challenges.”
What can affect GPS accuracy?
What is the COM1000?