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

Written by Digital Matter | Nov 30, 2021 5:34:10 AM

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
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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

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