2022 Hardware Roadmap: Next-Generation OBDII & Wired Devices (Cellular)

We’ve been busy working on the next-generation versions of our OBDII and Wired tracking devices, and we’re excited to share our 2022 Hardware Roadmap – Next-Generation Wired Devices (Cellular).

In addition to offering the largest portfolio of battery-powered asset tracking devices, we also offer plug-and-play and wired devices for traditional fleet management, vehicle, and heavy equipment tracking applications.

Watch our video below to learn more about the next-gen versions of these devices. We encourage you to forecast your requirements for 2022 and to place orders early with your local Digital Matter office.

 

 

Next-Generation Design Considerations

 

Availability – Design for availability with large quantities of components ordered and confirmed.
Performance – Focus on performance and reliability to continuously outperform
Innovation – Evolutionary updates to components and hardware features

Improved LTE-M/NB-IoT Modem Options

• Excellent support for LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT
• Seamlessly switch between LTE-M and NB-IoT networks
• Great roaming across Europe
• New networks rolling out every month
• Reduce data usage and ongoing costs
• Lower energy usage means backup battery on devices lasts longer  – Viable for installation where power may not be constant – trailer tracking

Enhanced Cell Tower Location

• Cell Tower ID and neighbouring cell timing data for location – can be used for fallback location if GNSS fails to get a fix (basement, container etc)

 

New Devices

 

Bolt2 – LTE-M (Cat-M1) / NB-IoT
Plug-and-play OBDII GPS vehicle tracking device now with backup battery
View Tech Specs

• Addition of the internal rechargeable back-up battery – Great to be notified if device is unplugged or tampered with
• Larger GNSS antenna and ground plane plus other improvements give fantastic GNSS performance for even better tracking in difficult situations like basements, urban canyon, forests etc
• New – Cell tower timing data for location fallback

 

Dart3 – 2G and LTE-M (Cat-M1) / NB-IoT versions
Robust and affordable wired GPS tracking device with I/O’s, immobilization, driver ID, driver behavior monitoring
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•  New – Added an analogue input
•  New – Added an additional digital input
•  New – Added extra Driver ID support for Wiegand
•  New – Cell tower timing data for location fallback

 

G70 – 2G and LTE-M (Cat-M1) / NB-IoT versions
IP67 rated and robust wired GPS tracking device with I/O’s, immobilization, driver ID, driver behavior monitoring
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• New – Added an analogue input
• New – Added an additional digital input
• New – Added extra Driver ID support for Wiegand and RFID
• New – Cell tower timing data for location fallback

 

Device Comparison

 

Device	Bolt2 View Tech Specs	Dart3 View Tech Specs	G70 View Tech Specs	G120 View Tech Specs
Connectivity	LTE-M/NB-IoT	2G or LTE-M/NB-IoT	2G or LTE-M/NB-IoT	2G or LTE-M/NB-IoT
Bluetooth®	–	–	–	Bluetooth 5.0 Gateway
Housing Rating	–	–	IP67	–
Installation	OBDII	Wired / optional OBDII or cigarette lighter power harness	Wired	Wired
Internal Backup Battery	200mA LiPo (NEW)	2G – 1100mA LiPo LTE-M / NB-IoT – 200mA LiPo	1100mA LiPo	1100mA LiPo
Driver Behavior Monitoring	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driver ID Options	–	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ignition Digital Input	–	Yes	Yes	Yes
Analog Inputs		1 (NEW)	1 (NEW)	1
Digital Inputs	–	3 (ADDITIONAL INPUT ADDED)	3 (ADDITIONAL INPUT ADDED)	6
Switched Ground Digital Output	–	1	1	2
Switched Power Out	–	1	–	1
Other	–	–	–	RS232, Optional Iridium Satellite

View and download the full comparison table here

 

End of Production

* Bolt (V1)
* Dart2
* G62
*Devices will still be supported

Contact us today to learn more about our vehicle and heavy equipment tracking solutions!