Hardware
TracBox
Real-Time ADC and GPS Data
TracBox has an integrated 4 channel ADC and GPS to provide GPS location and input voltage tracking and visualisation via an integrated RESTful API. The API permits data from the device to be integrated into a 3rd party data monitoring system. Legacy IMS compatibility is included out of the box and over time will come to include all data fields from the TracBox API.
Sensor Data
TracBox has 3 configurable 12-bit ADC channels (channels 1-3), capable of reading DC voltages up to 100V. Channel 0 will always display the voltage on the TracBox’s positive voltage input pin and is not configurable. The onboard ADC allows for the TracBox to be interfaced with many different analog sensors and systems that provide a linear DC output, such as:
- Flow Rates
- Pressure
- Voltage
- Temperature
- Level
- Current
Mounting Options
The small form factor of the TracBox allows it to be installed in spaces where traditional GPS tracking/hardware sensor devices can’t be installed. TracBox is designed to be mounted on the common hardware DIN rail and removeable screw down tabs are also provided. The unit measures a tiny 90x75x25mm. A minimum of a two-wire connection of common ground, and a DC positive voltage source between 5V and 100V. Damage may occur if the input voltage is exceeded!
Standard Inclusions
- 33 channel Quectel L96 GPS receiver
- 4 ADC inputs, 3 configurable 0-100V
- 100Mb Ethernet
- DHCP or static IPv4 addressing
- DIN mountable case
- Removable screw-down tabs
- System voltage support is 5-100V DC
- Status LEDs for 5V and 3.3v and GPS ANT
- IMS support
- Internal GPS antenna
- External active 3.3V SMA GPS antenna
- Restful API
- Webserver
- Web UI for firmware updates
Support For Integrators
TracBox has an inbuilt API that allows other systems to access TracBox data such as ADC voltages and GPS/location information.
Spec Sheet
Quick Start Guide
IoTBox
Low Power IOT Mesh Sensor Data
The IoTBox allows for low powered sensing, monitoring and GPS tracking of all the assets on your site in real-time. The IoTBox will send periodic updates to the Integrated Management System. There you can view, monitor and control all of your on-site generators, pumps, bores, meters and lighting towers in real-time.
Sensor Data
Interface your IoTBox with a multitude of devices. Sense and display readings such as:
- Flow Rates – using analogue voltage
- Pressure – using analogue voltage
- Pump/Generator State – using external device voltage
- Temperature – onboard sensor
- Level – using ultrasonic sensor
- Current – using analogue voltage
*IoTBox has a 3-channel ADC capable of measuring voltages up to 40v DC. Any sensors will need to have their outputs scaled to this voltage to be read without an extra hardware/sensing circuitry. There are currently up to 7 available input/output pins that can be configured to suit almost any sensing application or hardware type.
Mounting Options
The small form factor and ruggedness of the IoTBox – with its IP67 rating – allows it to be installed in locations where traditional IP connected tracking hardware or sensing devices couldn’t be installed. IoTBox is designed to be mounted externally on a metal or solid surface with bolts or screws.
Multiple Interfaces
- GPS
- Up to 3 Analog inputs (optional)
- Up to 3 digital IO pins (optional)
- 15.4 IoT Mesh
- Voltage sensing inputs
- Onboard Temperature sensor
Support For Integrators
IoTBox is fully supported by the IMS platform and will allow users to have access to real-time location and IO data. When used with IMS, all data is published to a JSON http endpoint, allowing developers and integrators to efficiently access data programmatically for integration with third-party systems.
Technical Specifications
OBDBox
Real-Time Vehicle Telemetry & Location
The OBDBox provides the ability to read vehicle telemetry data through the On-Board Diagnostic Port II (OBDII) of almost all light and commercial vehicles. The unit also contains an LTE modem and GPS to provide real-time telemetry and tracking through FTP’s IMS platform.
Vehicle & OBD Data
Interface the OBDBox with the vehicle’s OBD port to read data from the ECU, such as:
- Vehicle Speed (km/h)
- Engine RPM
- Engine Coolant Temperature (C)
- Throttle Pedal Position (%)
- Engine Load (%)
- Fuel Rail Pressure (kPa)
- Engine Fuel Rate (L/h)
- O2 Sensor Voltage (V)
- Fuel Tank Level (%)
- Vehicle Battery Voltage (V)
- GPS Location (Lat, Lon)
- Intake Air Temperature (C)
- Timing Advance (deg.)
- Narrow Band Air/Fuel Ratio
- Engine Oil Temperature (C)
- Commanded AFR
NOTE: Not all data is available on all vehicles
Driver Behaviour Monitoring
- Rough Braking
- Harsh Driving
- No Warmup
- Long Idle
- Fatigued Driving
- Rough Terrain
- High RPM
NOTE: Crash detection is also possible
Applications
Interface the OBDBox with the vehicle’s OBD port to read data from the ECU, such as:
- Fleet Management
- Insurance and Rental
- Driver Behaviour Monitoring
- Mileage Tracking
- Vehicle Tracking
- Safety and Security
- Driver Profiling
- Vehicle Profiling
Mounting Options
The small form factor of the OBDBox allows it to be installed directly into the vehicles OBD port without any special harnesses or wiring. Extension cables and Y cables are available to allow the user to move the OBDBox to a more suitable location if needed.
Support For Integrators
IMS allows for third-party applications to integrate OBDBox data through the IMS Application Programming Interface (API). Any data that the OBDBox transmits is available through the IMS platform.
Technical Specifications