$119
IoTplot OBD Plug.
The quickest way to get your fleet management system up and running. IoTplot’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 IoTplot’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.
Fleet Standard
- Live GPS tracking
- 45 days history
- Track replay
- Google basemap with traffic
- Mobile and Desktop tracking
- Standard report package
- Report requests (2)
- Custom points of interest
- Geofences
- Vehicle maintenance tracking
- Fuel consumption tracking
- Driving behavior/Eco driving
- Route planning
- Events and notifications (email)
- BLE tracking (drivers, trailers, temperature)
- API integration
- ESRI map integration
Fleet Advanced
- Live GPS tracking
- 90 days history
- Track replay
- Google basemap with traffic
- Mobile and Desktop tracking
- Advanced report package
- Reports requests (2)
- Custom points of interest
- Geofences
- Vehicle maintenance tracking
- Fuel consumption tracking
- Driving behavior/Eco driving
- Route planning
- Events and notifications (email)
- BLE tracking (drivers, trailers, temperature)
- API integration
- ESRI map integration
Fleet Premium
- Live GPS tracking
- 120 days history
- Track replay
- Google basemap with traffic
- Mobile and Desktop tracking
- Premium report package
- Reports requests (2)
- Custom points of interest
- Geofences
- Vehicle maintenance tracking
- Fuel consumption tracking
- Driving behavior/Eco driving
- Route planning
- Events and notifications (email and SMS)
- BLE tracking (drivers, trailers, temperature)
- API integration
- ESRI map integration
*OBD terminal will be automatically added to your cart as a separate one time cost of $119
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 |
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CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES SAFELY AND ACCORDING TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS. |
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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
| 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
IoTplot 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
IoTplot 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 IoTplot terminal to a J1939 port.
Compatible accessories
| Product Image | Description | Application | |
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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. |
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Bluetooth driver ID beacon. | Bluetooth BLE iBeacon for driver identification. Small and lightweight with keyring hole. |
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Safety information
This message contains information on how to operate the IoTplot 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
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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. |
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All wireless data transferring devices produce interference that may affect other devices which are placed nearby. |
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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. |
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The device is susceptible to water and humidity. |
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Installation and/or handling during a lightning storm is prohibited. |
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Geolime is not responsible for any harm caused by attempting to tamper with or connect a computer to this device. |
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WARNING! Do not use the IoTplot OBD device if it distracts driver or causes inconvenience due to OBD II placement. Device must not interfere with driver. |
- 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 |
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Device does not start. LEDs do not blink at all when device is powered up (power range depends on the device);
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YES | Fill out HelpDesk ticket for RMA confirmation or email to support@iotplot.com |
Device does not start. Only the power LED lights up when the device is powered up.
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YES | Fill out HelpDesk ticket for RMA confirmation or email to support@iotplot.com |
Damage due to improper use:
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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@iotplot.com |
| There is an issue on the device related to incorrect configuration. | NO | Fill out HelpDesk ticket or email to support@iotplot.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.
