Frontier GPS makes it easier to keep your equipment records accurate by suggesting Locations based on the device's reported physical position.
When a Frontier reports a position that differs from its assigned Location, Pulsa can help you match the device to an existing Location or create a new one.
When should I update a Location?
You may want to update a sensor's Location when:
- A new Frontier has been installed at a customer site.
- A device has been moved or redeployed.
- A sensor was assigned to an incorrect address.
- Pulsa identifies a discrepancy between the assigned Location and reported Position.
Updating a Location using GPS
- Open the sensor's Sensor Details page.
- Select the current Location or the "Choose location" prompt.
- Review the Frontier's reported Position and nearby suggested Locations.
- Confirm the correct Location using one of the options below.
Option 1: Select an existing Location
If Pulsa identifies an existing Location near the device's reported position:
- Review the suggested Locations.
- Select the correct customer address or site.
- Confirm your selection.
The sensor will now be associated with the selected Location.
Pulsa remembers confirmed Location and Position associations, so you won't need to repeat the same selection if the device moves away and later returns to that area.
Option 2: Create a new Location
If none of the suggested Locations are correct:
- Choose the option to create a new Location.
- Use the Frontier's reported GPS position to help establish the new Location.
- Complete the Location information and confirm your selection.
This allows you to create a Location using the positioning information reported by the device.
What if the GPS position doesn't look correct?
GPS positioning may be less precise in certain environments, including areas with obstructions or limited connectivity.
Before changing a sensor's assigned Location:
- Review the position's accuracy radius.
- Confirm the device's physical installation site.
- Compare the reported coordinates against your existing Location records.
You can also manually maintain the sensor's assigned Location when your verified address is more accurate than the GPS suggestion.
Tip: GPS is a helpful tool for verifying equipment placement, but it should be used alongside your existing installation records when confirming customer Locations.