The Raw GPS report

The Raw GPS report shows you the actual, unprocessed GPS data your tracker sends to Track My Ride. This is the same raw data used to create all the other reports and display vehicle locations on the map.

We've made this report available for advanced users who want to see their raw GPS data behind the scenes. Our support team uses this same information when fixing issues. Don't worry – you don't need to understand this report for everyday use.

What you can see:

Exact GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
Timestamps (when recorded and when uploaded)
Speed and direction
Battery voltage
Number of satellites
Ignition status
Network signal strength

When to use this report:

Troubleshooting GPS accuracy issues
Checking if your tracker is working properly
Verifying exact timestamps for disputes
Technical analysis of tracking data
Confirming data is being received
Checking battery voltage
Seeing network coverage quality

What is raw GPS data?

Raw GPS data is the basic information your GPS tracker collects and sends to Track My Ride's servers. Think of it as the "behind the scenes" data.

Every GPS point includes:

When - The exact time the location was recorded
Where - Latitude and longitude coordinates
Speed - How fast the vehicle was moving
Direction - Which way the vehicle was heading
Technical info - Battery voltage, satellites, signal strength, etc.

This raw data is then processed by Track My Ride to create:

The map display (where vehicles appear)
Journey reports (start/stop times, distances)
Speed reports (speeding events)
All other reports and features

How to run the Raw GPS report

Step 1: Open the report

Click Reports in the sidebar
Click the Raw GPS Data tab

Step 2: Select a date range

Click the calendar icon (shows today's date by default)
Choose from quick options:
- Today
- Yesterday
- Last 7 Days
- Last 30 Days
- This month
- Last month
- Custom Range
Or click specific start and end dates on the calendar

Step 3: Choose vehicles

Click the vehicle drop-down
Select either:
- All vehicles and devices (default) - Shows data for everything
- Specific vehicles - Pick individual vehicles from the list

Step 4 (Optional): Include metadata

Want to see extra technical details like satellite count, network coverage, and ignition status?

Click the Options button
Turn on Include metadata
Click Close

Without metadata: You see basic info (location, speed, time)
With metadata: You see everything (satellites, network, ignition, battery, sensors, etc.)

Step 5: Run the report

Click the green Run Report button.

The report appears as a table showing all GPS data points for your selected dates and vehicles.

Understanding the report columns

Here's what each column means:

Name

The vehicle's name (e.g., "TMR Landcruiser").

Recorded At

When the GPS tracker recorded this location.

Example: 08:25:11 Thu 12-Dec
This is the actual time the vehicle was at this location.

Uploaded At

When the GPS tracker sent this data to Track My Ride's servers.

Example: 08:25:15 Thu 12-Dec

Why different from Recorded At? There's usually a few seconds delay while the tracker sends the data over the mobile network. Sometimes if there's no coverage, it might upload minutes or hours later.

Upload Delta (sec)

The delay (in seconds) between when the data was recorded and when it was uploaded.

Example: 4 seconds

What's normal:

3-5 seconds - Normal
10-30 seconds - Bit slow, might be poor network coverage
Minutes or hours - Tracker was out of coverage and uploaded the data later

Latitude, Longitude

The latitude and longitude coordinates showing exactly where the vehicle was.

Example: -27.787756, 153.253870

Click the coordinates to see that exact spot on a map.

What are these numbers?

Latitude = north/south position
Longitude = east/west position
Together they pinpoint any location on Earth

Speed (km/h)

How fast the vehicle was travelling when this GPS point was recorded.

Example: 50 km/h

Bearing

The direction the vehicle was heading, measured in degrees.

Example: 117 degrees

What the numbers mean:

0° (or 360°) = North
90° = East
180° = South
270° = West
117° = Roughly east-southeast

Accuracy

How accurate the GPS reading is, shown as the number of satellites used.

Example: 19 satellites

What's good:

4+ satellites - Minimum for a GPS lock
8-12 satellites - Good accuracy
15-20 satellites - Excellent accuracy

More satellites = more accurate location

Power

The vehicle's battery voltage.

Example: 14.372 V (volts)

For cars (12V systems):

14-14.5V - Engine running, alternator charging (good)
12.6-12.8V - Engine off, fully charged battery
12.2-12.4V - Engine off, battery getting low
Below 12V - Battery nearly flat

For trucks (24V systems):

28-29V - Engine running, alternator charging
25-26V - Engine off, fully charged
Below 24V - Battery getting low

Ignition

Whether the vehicle's ignition was on or off.

Shows: On or Off

Extended data (metadata)

If you turned on "Include metadata" in Step 4, you can click the green plus icon (+) on each row to see loads of extra technical details.

What extended data shows:

Trigger Event Why this GPS point was recorded.

Example: Normal Data Recording
This means it's a regular GPS update, not triggered by an alert or special event.

Ignition State Whether the engine is on or off.

See our "Engine On/Off Detection" guide for more details.

Movement Sensor Whether the vehicle is detected as moving.

Network Signal Level Mobile network signal quality, rated 0-5.

0 - No signal
1 - Very poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent

Why it matters: If the signal is 0-2, the tracker might not be able to upload data in real-time. It'll store it and upload later when coverage improves.

Deep Sleep Whether the tracker is in power-saving mode.

See our "Sleep Modes" guide for more details.

GPS Status Whether the tracker has successfully acquired a GPS signal.

Shows: GPS signal acquired (good) or No GPS signal (problem)

Ignition Input The status of the ignition wire connection (technical).

Digital Output States Status of any outputs (e.g., relays or circuits controlled by the tracker).

Digital Input Status Status of any inputs (e.g., sensors connected to the tracker).

Shows voltage levels - on or off.

Network The type of mobile network used.

Example: 4G

PDOP and HDOP Technical GPS accuracy measurements.

PDOP - Position Dilution of Precision (overall 3D accuracy)
HDOP - Horizontal Dilution of Precision (horizontal accuracy)

Lower numbers = better accuracy

External Power Voltage The voltage supplied by the vehicle's battery to the tracker.

Same as the "Power" column in the main report.

Network Area Code The specific area code within the mobile network (technical).

Internal Battery Voltage The tracker's internal backup battery voltage.

Most trackers have a small internal battery in case the vehicle's power is disconnected.

Internal Battery Charging Current How much current is flowing into the internal battery (if charging).

Network Operator Code Which mobile network operator is being used (e.g., Telstra, Optus, Vodafone).

iButton ID Whether a Driver ID keyfob (iButton) is detected.

This is an optional extra for automatic driver identification. See our "Managing Drivers" guide and contact sales@trackmyride.com.au if interested.

Exporting the report

Want to save the report or analyse it in Excel?

After running the report, click Export
Choose format:
- CSV - Opens in Excel or Google Sheets
- PDF - Printable document

The file downloads to your computer.

Scheduling the report

Want this report emailed to you automatically every day/week/month?

Click Schedule
Set up:
- How often (daily, weekly, monthly)
- What time
- Which email address
- Which vehicles
Save

Now you'll receive this report automatically without having to run it manually.

See our "Scheduled Reports" guide for more details.

Additional options

Want to filter by specific zones?

Click Options
Select which zones to include
The report will only show GPS data from inside those zones

When to use the Raw GPS report

Troubleshooting GPS issues

If your vehicle's location seems wrong on the map, check the Raw GPS report to see:

Are GPS points being recorded?
How many satellites are being used?
Is the Upload Delta really long? (poor network coverage)

Verifying timestamps for disputes

If there's a dispute about when/where a vehicle was, the Raw GPS report shows the exact recorded time and uploaded time for every location.

Checking tracker health

Look at:

Power voltage (is the battery healthy?)
Network signal (is coverage good?)
Upload Delta (is data uploading quickly?)
Number of satellites (is GPS working well?)

Technical analysis

For technical users who want to analyse the raw data in spreadsheets or other tools.

Common questions

Q: Why is "Uploaded At" different from "Recorded At"?
A: There's a small delay while the tracker sends data over the mobile network. Usually 3-5 seconds. If it's minutes/hours, the tracker was out of coverage and uploaded later.

Q: What if some columns show "N/A"?
A: You need to turn on "Include metadata" in Options to see all the extra columns.

Q: How many satellites is enough?
A: 4 satellites minimum for basic GPS, but 8-12+ is better for accuracy. 15-20 is excellent.

Q: What does Upload Delta mean?
A: It's the delay between recording and uploading. Short (3-5 sec) is normal. Long means network issues.

Q: Can I export this data?
A: Yes! Click Export and choose CSV (for Excel) or PDF (for printing).

Q: Why would I need this report?
A: Most users don't need it often. It's mainly for troubleshooting GPS issues, technical analysis, or verifying exact timestamps for disputes.

Q: What's the difference between this and the map?
A: The map shows processed data visually. This shows the raw, unprocessed data in a table format with all technical details.

Q: How often does the tracker send GPS points?
A: This varies based on your tracker model and settings, but typically:

Every 30 seconds when moving
Every few minutes when stopped
Or triggered by events (ignition on/off, speeding, etc.)

Q: What if the Power voltage is low?
A: If it's below 12V (for cars) or 24V (for trucks) when the engine is off, your vehicle's battery might be getting flat.