USD85

Fleetometer OBD Plug.

The quickest way to get your fleet management system up and running. Fleetometer’s reliable plug and play transponder is an advanced GPS terminal that you can plug into your vehicle’s OBD port (typically located below the steering column). This compact and powerful device will consistently provide data to Fleetometer’s cloud servers, and will even store and sync if you lose signal coverage. This device requires a subscription plan.

Hassle-free

  • Arrives pre-configured
  • Unbox, plug in and begin receiving reports
  • Easily transfer from one vehicle to another
  • Supports all packages

Smart and Loaded

Built in support for

  • Excessive idling detection
  • Green driving scores (tallies harsh turns, braking, acceleration events)
  • Over speeding detection (based on street type)
  • IoT wireless sensor compatible (temperature, humidity, magnet detection, identification)
  • Multi criteria updates (will log a position based on angle turned, distance travelled or time elapsed)
  • Enhanced OBDII data reading, including odometer and fuel
  • Unplug detection
  • Boundary alerts
  • Transparent firmware updates and feature enhancements

Available plans.

*OBD terminal will be automatically added to your cart as a separate one time cost of $150

Basic characteristics

GSM / GPRS / GNSS features:

  • Quectel BG95-M1 (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66/B85), TM2500 quad band module (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz);
  • GPRS Multi-Slot class 12 (Up to 240 kbps);
  • Integrated GNSS receiver;
  • Up to -165 dBm GNSS receiver sensitivity.

Hardware features:

  • Built-in movement sensor;
  • Internal High Gain GNSS antenna;
  • Internal High Gain GSM antenna;
  • Built-in Bluetooth 3.0;
  • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0;
  • 128 MB Flash (422 400 Records);
  • 170 mAh Li-ion rechargeable 3.7 V battery.

Interface features:

  • Power supply: +10…+30 V;
  • OBD II;
  • 2 LEDs indicating device status.

Special features:

  • Fast position fix;
  • High Quality track even in high density urban canyon;
  • Small case;
  • 2 LED status indication;
  • Real time tracking;
  • Smart data acquisition based on:
    • Time;
    • Angle;
    • Distance;
    • Ignition;
  • Sending acquired data via GPRS;
  • GPRS and SMS I/O events;
  • Virtual odometer;
  • Overvoltage protection.

Technical features

Part name Physical specification
Navigation indication LED
Modem indication LED
OBD-II Standard OBD-II connector

Technical details

2 W max.
Current consumption at 12 V
GPRS: max 50 mA
Nominal: average 35 mA
GPS sleep: average 12 mA
Deep Sleep: average 4.5 mA
Battery charge current Average: 140 mA
Rated: 250 mA
Operating temperature (without battery) -40 … +185 °F
Storage temperature (without battery) -40 … +185 °F
Storage relative humidity 5 … 95% (no condensation)
Internal fuse 3 A, 125 V
Device + case + battery weight 70 g

Dimension drawing (mm):

Technical information about internal battery

 

Internal back-up battery Battery voltage (V) Nominal capacity (mAh) Power (Wh) Charge temperature (°F) Discharge temperature (°F) Storage temperature (°F)
Li-ion rechargeable battery 3.75~3.90 170 0.64 – 0.66 32 to 113 -4 to 140 -4 to 113 for 1 month
-4 to 95 for 6 months

 

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES SAFELY AND ACCORDING TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Battery should not be disposed of into general household waste.
Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them into a battery recycle bin.

 

Electrical characteristics

Characteristic description Value
Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage:
Supply Voltage
(Recommended Operating Conditions)
+10 +30 V
Input voltage
(Recommended Operating Conditions)
0 Supply voltage V

Absolute maximum ratings

Characteristic description Value
Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage
(Absolute Maximum Ratings)
-32 +32 V

OBD Port locations

Plug the terminal into your vehicle’s OBD port. It can typically be found in one of the locations shown:

 

LED Indications

Navigation LED 

Behavior Meaning
Permanently Switched On GNSS signal is not received
Blinking Every Second Normal mode, GNSS is working
Off GNSS is turned off because:
Device is not working
or
Device is in sleep mode
Blinking Fast Constantly Device firmware is being flashed

Status LED

Behavior Meaning
Blinking Every Second Normal mode
Blinking Every Two Seconds Sleep mode
Blinking Fast For A Short Time Modem activity
Off Device is not working
or
Device is in boot mode

 

Supported vehicles and protocols

Fleetometer OBD terminals support the widely used OBD II SAE J1979 protocol and associated parameters. If your vehicle has an OBD port, the terminal is supported. In addition, some electric vehicles without an OBD port are supported but an adapter (not provided) is required. Contact your vehicle manufacturer for supported OBD adapters. 

In addition some manufacturer specific OEM parameters are supported. The lists below detail which of these vehicles and OEM parameters are supported.

  • Download EV vehicle OEM support list
  • Download non-EV vehicle OEM support list

Heavy duty vehicles 

Fleetometer OBD terminals also support SAE J1939 protocol used in heavy-duty vehicles. An adapter (not provided) may be used to support connection of the OBD II Fleetometer terminal to a J1939 port. 

 

Compatible accessories

Product Image Description Application
Screw mounted Bluetooth temperature, humidity and magnet sensor. IP65 rating. Wirelessly monitor temperature, humidity, magnetic contacts. Also used to identify tools and towed equipment/trailers.

 

Details

Bluetooth driver ID beacon. Bluetooth BLE iBeacon for driver identification. Small and lightweight with keyring hole.

 

Details

 

Safety information

This message contains information on how to operate the Fleetometer OBD terminal safely. By following these requirements and recommendations, you will avoid dangerous situations. You must read these instructions carefully and follow them strictly before operating the device!

  • The device uses a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) limited power source. The nominal voltage is +12 V DC. The allowed voltage range is +10..+30V DC.
  • Before usage, the device should be placed so that its LED indicators are visible. They show the status of device operation.
  • Before unmounting the device from the vehicle, ignition MUST be OFF.

Precautions

Do not disassemble the device. If the device is damaged, the power supply cables are not isolated or the isolation is damaged, DO NOT touch the device before unplugging the power supply.
All wireless data transferring devices produce interference that may affect other devices which are placed nearby.
Please consult representatives of your vehicle model regarding OBD II location on your vehicle. In case you are not sure about proper connection, please consult qualified personnel.
The device is susceptible to water and humidity.
Installation and/or handling during a lightning storm is prohibited.
Geolime is not responsible for any harm caused by attempting to tamper with or connect a computer to this device.
WARNING! Do not use the Fleetometer OBD device if it distracts driver or causes inconvenience due to OBD II placement. Device must not interfere with driver.

 

Geolime will honor the manufacturer warranty for a period of 12 months. All batteries carry a reduced 6 month warranty period. If a product fails within mentioned warranty period the product can be:

  • Repaired;
  • Replaced with a new product;
  • Replaced with an equivalent repaired product fulfilling the same functionality;
  • Replaced with a different product fulfilling the same functionality in case of EOL for the original product.

During the return merchandise authorization (RMA) part of the warranty process, a technician examines the information provided by a customer in an RMA request form in order to determine whether the equipment is eligible for warranty repair. The RMA request form contains company, addressing and malfunctioning product information and must be filled out by the product’s owner and approved by a Geolime technician before returning a product.

Please note that warranty coverage does not include issues resulting from intentional damage, accidental damage, or improper use. Refer to the table below for information on which hardware related issues are covered by the warranty service and which issues are not.

Hardware Issues

The table below is designed to help you determine whether your device’s hardware issue is covered by our warranty service and whether it needs to be sent in for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) or if it can be resolved on-premises. Please read the table carefully and follow the next steps provided.:

 

Hardware issue Does device need to be sent under RMA? Next step
Device does not start. LEDs do not blink at all when device is powered up (power range depends on the device);

  • If customer ensures that device does have the needed power supply and still does not start, such device should be sent to warranty.
YES Fill out HelpDesk ticket for RMA confirmation or email to support@fleetometer.com
Device does not start. Only the power LED lights up when the device is powered up.

  • If customer ensures that device does have the needed power supply and still does not start, such device should be sent to warranty.
YES Fill out HelpDesk ticket for RMA confirmation or email to support@fleetometer.com
Damage due to improper use:

  • Device was damaged because it was operating or being stored outside of the determined temperature range.
  • Device was damaged because it was operating or being stored not in accordance with its IP (Ingress Protection) code (for example, the device was exposed to too much water or dust because of being placed in improper conditions).
  • Device was damaged intentionally, accidentally or because of improper use.
  • Device case was opened by customer.
NO

Firmware Issues

The table below contains information on which firmware related issues are covered by the warranty service and which issues are not:

Firmware issue Does device need to be sent under RMA? Next step
There is an issue on the device related to the device firmware. NO Fill out HelpDesk ticket or email to support@fleetometer.com
There is an issue on the device related to incorrect configuration. NO Fill out HelpDesk ticket or email to support@fleetometer.com
The device is unresponsive because the user modified its firmware or configuration. NO  

IMPORTANT: in any of the defined cases, please follow the mentioned next step before sending the device(s) to warranty. Without the RMA form confirmation the devices will not be accepted.