Thuraya satellite on TrackeraX

The Thuraya satellite is a satellite tracker that works with TrackeraX over the thuraya protocol on port 6242. From the platform it accepts custom commands. The server decodes 7 alarm types from this protocol, such as gps antenna cut, harsh acceleration and harsh braking.

Thuraya satellite

Technical sheet

Brand
Thuraya
Model
Thuraya satellite
Protocol
thuraya
Port
6242
Category
Satellite

See the thuraya protocol

Satellite GPS trackers

How to connect it to TrackeraX

  1. Insert a SIM card with mobile data and set the APN of your carrier on the device.
  2. Set the server to the domain of your TrackeraX platform and the port 6242 (thuraya protocol).
  3. Create the device in TrackeraX with its IMEI or identifier and choose the Thuraya satellite model.
  4. Wait for the first position and turn the parameters above into sensors and alerts.

The exact commands to set the APN and server depend on the firmware: check the manufacturer's manual or ask our support team.

Commands you can send from TrackeraX

Available from the web platform and the apps. The custom command sends any text the device firmware accepts.

  • Custom command custom

Data reported by the thuraya protocol

Parameters the server decodes from this protocol. In TrackeraX you turn them into sensors, alerts and reports. Each model reports the ones its firmware and wiring allow.

  • Ignition ignition
  • RPM rpm

Alarms the protocol can report

  • GPS antenna cut gpsAntennaCut
  • Harsh acceleration hardAcceleration
  • Harsh braking hardBraking
  • Low battery lowBattery
  • Overspeed overspeed
  • Power cut powerCut
  • Vibration vibration

Protocol-specific attributes

data · eventData

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