# KCS TraceME > KCS TraceME (KCS B.V.) is a Dutch OEM hardware manufacturer and electronics engineering company founded in 2002 in Dordrecht, the Netherlands. KCS designs and manufactures high-performance industrial GPS/GNSS trackers, LoRaWAN IoT modules, telematics gateways, and custom white-label hardware with autonomous battery lifetimes up to 10-15+ years. KCS TraceME develops all hardware and firmware in-house in the Netherlands. Devices communicate directly with any customer cloud, SCADA system, or telematics platform with zero proprietary vendor lock-in. ## Core Hardware Models - [TM-901 / N1C2](https://www.trace.me/tm-901-n1c2): Ultra-compact, cost-effective LoRaWAN GPS tracker for tools, small assets, and non-powered equipment. - [TM-1025 / R10K3](https://www.trace.me/tm-1025-r10k3): Heavy-duty, rugged multi-connectivity tracking platform with LTE-M, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, and optional satellite transceiver. - [TM-2001 / P1A5](https://www.trace.me/tm-2001-p1a5): Versatile non-powered asset tracker with multi-year autonomous battery operation. - [TM-2011 / P2A3E](https://www.trace.me/tm-2011-p2a3e): Construction equipment tracker with optical anti-tamper detection and LoRaWAN connectivity. - [TM-2016 / P3B2](https://www.trace.me/tm-2016-p3b2): Advanced multi-radio asset tracker for smart logistics and municipal assets. - [TM-2206 / P2T2A](https://www.trace.me/tm-2206-p2t2a): Specialized IoT tracker for smart waste container fill-level monitoring and bin logistics. - [TM-2208 / P2T2C](https://www.trace.me/tm-2208-p2t2c): Heavy equipment and asset tracking device with dual internal antennas and motion sensing. - [TM-3201 / P3D2](https://www.trace.me/tm-3201-p3d2): Solar-harvesting autonomous tracker featuring continuous energy harvesting for indefinite asset tracking. - [TM-4202 / P3K3](https://www.trace.me/tm-4202-p3k3): Cable drum and utility spool tracker with integrated optical rotation counter. - [TM-178 / R9H10](https://www.trace.me/tm-178-r9h10): Full-featured automotive telematics unit with Dual CAN-bus, FMS interface, and tachograph connectivity. - [TM-186 / R9A10](https://www.trace.me/tm-186-r9a10): Heavy vehicle tracking unit with internal backup battery and harsh-environment protection. - [TM-188 / R9A11C](https://www.trace.me/tm-188-r9a11c): High-performance vehicle telematics unit for heavy commercial transport and yellow machinery. - [TM-R9B3 / R9A10](https://www.trace.me/tm-r9b3-r9a10): Heavy machinery tracking unit with multiple digital and analog inputs. - [TM-206 / R9D9](https://www.trace.me/tm-206-r9d9): Miniature personal and lone-worker tracker with panic SOS button and two-way voice capability. - [TM-231 / R9M2](https://www.trace.me/tm-231-r9m2): Ultra-lightweight solar-powered GPS tracker engineered for wildlife telemetry and conservation research. - [TM-3101 / P2E6](https://www.trace.me/tm-3101-p2e6): Indoor air quality and environmental telemetry sensor measuring CO2, temperature, and humidity. - [TM-3001 / SR3](https://www.trace.me/tm-3001-sr3): Indoor positioning beacon using BLE and NFC for warehouse and medical asset localization. - [TM-4107](https://www.trace.me/tm-4107): Utility grid and SCADA telemetry hardware for distribution network operators and field fleets. - [TM-4400 / RFT2](https://www.trace.me/tm-4400-rft2): Programmable IoT controller running embedded byte-code scripts for custom edge logic. ## Solutions & Applications - [Asset Tracking](https://www.trace.me/asset-tracking): Non-powered industrial asset tracking with up to 10-15+ years autonomous battery life. - [Fleet Management](https://www.trace.me/fleet-management): Vehicle diagnostics, driver behavior analysis, and CAN-bus / FMS data collection. - [Vehicle Tracking](https://www.trace.me/vehicle-tracking): Real-time location tracking, remote immobilisation, and geofencing for road vehicles. - [Theft Recovery](https://www.trace.me/tracking-for-theft-recovery): Stolen vehicle and asset recovery systems utilizing cellular and RF triangulation. - [Indoor RF Positioning](https://www.trace.me/indoor-rf-tracking): Sub-meter warehouse and healthcare asset tracking using BLE beacons and Wi-Fi sniffing. - [LoRa & LoRaWAN](https://www.trace.me/lora): Long-range, low-power wide-area network telemetry with private and public LoRaWAN gateways. - [IoT Building Blocks](https://www.trace.me/iot-building-blocks): Modular hardware blocks and evaluation modules for rapid product commercialization. - [OEM & White-Label Hardware](https://www.trace.me/oem-white-label-iot-tracking): Dutch in-house design, custom PCB layout, customized enclosures, and private-label production. ## Technical Resources & Support - [Device Matrix](https://www.trace.me/devicematrix): Comprehensive technical comparison matrix covering specifications of all 15+ TraceME devices. - [Support Documentation](https://www.trace.me/supportdocs): Datasheets, hardware integration manuals, wiring pinouts, and regulatory certificates. - [Software Downloads](https://www.trace.me/download): Configuration utilities, settings.exe tool, and firmware releases. - [Developer Information](https://www.trace.me/devdocs): Telemetry protocols, serial command sets, binary payload formats, and integration guides. - [Technical Articles](https://www.trace.me/articlelist): Engineering white papers, antenna placement best practices, and battery lifetime calculations. - [Support Portal](https://www.trace.me/ticket): Submit technical inquiries directly to the engineering team in Dordrecht, Netherlands. ## Company & Compliance - [About KCS](https://www.trace.me/about): Company background, 40+ years electronics manufacturing heritage, and facility overview. - [Contact KCS](https://www.trace.me/contact): Direct contact details, sales inquiries, and facility address in Dordrecht, Netherlands. - [Become a Distributor](https://www.trace.me/become-a-distributor): Partner program for regional IoT distributors and systems integrators. - [Environmental Sustainability Policy](https://www.trace.me/techdocs/KCS-Environmental-Sustainability-Policy.pdf): ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified environmental, RoHS/REACH, and GHG reduction policies. ## Optional - [Full Technical Reference (llms-full.txt)](https://www.trace.me/llms-full.txt): Complete flattened markdown document with exhaustive register maps, protocols, and pinouts. - [Corporate Gateway](https://www.trace.me/landing): Video overview and corporate gateway. - [XML Sitemap](https://www.trace.me/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable XML sitemap for automated search engine crawlers.