Cartrack (GPS Tracking)
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to integrate Cartrack GPS Tracking with HirePOS. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined below, you will be able to gather current meter readings from your equipment as needed, enhancing your operational efficiency.
Request a Demo
To get started with Cartrack, you can request a demo directly with the provider to familiarise yourself with its features and capabilities.
Setting Up Cartrack
Log into your Cartrack asset management portal.
In HirePOS, navigate to Setup > Preferences > Accounting Integration & Other API's, then select the Cartrack (GPS Tracking) option.
Copy and paste the API Username and API Password from Cartrack into the relevant fields in HirePOS.
Save the changes to establish the connection between HirePOS and Cartrack.
Setting Up Item GPS References
Log into your Cartrack asset management portal.
Copy the Plate Number (Rego) from Cartrack.
In HirePOS, go to Setup > Items and locate the relevant equipment.
Within the Item details screen, navigate to the Custom Fields tab.
Paste the Plate Number (Rego) from Cartrack into the GPS Reference field.
Save the changes to link the item to the Cartrack reference.
Engine Hours or Distance (Kms)
You can retrieve meter readings from either the Engine Hours or the Distance (Kms) metrics of the GPS device.
In HirePOS, go to Setup > Items and locate the relevant equipment.
Within the Item details screen, navigate to the Custom Fields tab.
Set the Engine Hours or Distance (Kms) setting as desired.
Click Save Changes.
Get Latest Meter Reading
Go to Maintenance > Meter Readings in HirePOS.
Search for the item for which you want to retrieve the meter reading.
Click on the GPS Meter Reading button and wait for the reading to be fetched.
If there is no matching GPS Reference, an error message will be displayed.
The New Meter Reading prompt will automatically show the latest reading.
Click Save to store the new meter reading and view the updated history.
By following these steps, you can effectively integrate Cartrack with HirePOS, enhancing your construction operations and ensuring seamless data synchronization between the two platforms.