GO9 RUGGED overview
Learn how the device tracks trips, alerts drivers, and helps protect data.
Geotab's GO9 RUGGED telematics device offers a 32-bit processor, 4x more memory, and 5x more RAM than the GO8 RUGGED. Like the GO8 RUGGED, the GO9 RUGGED offers GPS technology, g-force monitoring, Geotab IOX expandability, engine and battery health assessments, and communication on the LTE network.
Vehicle tracking
Using Geotab's patented tracking algorithm, the GO9 RUGGED accurately recreates vehicle trips and analyzes incidents. The GO9 RUGGED also offers in-vehicle alerts to instantly notify drivers of infractions and, with hardware Add-Ons, provides live coaching for drivers' on-road performance. The GO9 RUGGED does not require a dash-mounted antenna or any wire splicing.
Security
Geotab platform security is designed for end-to-end protection of data.
Key implementations include:
The GO device and network interfaces use authentication, encryption, and message integrity verification.
Each GO device is individualized. It uses a unique ID and non-static security key, making it difficult to fake the device's identity.
Over-the-air updates use digitally-signed firmware to verify that updates come from a trusted source.
Geotab uses independent third-party experts to validate the platform from end-to-end.
FIPS 140-3 Inside [#4875]. Used for performing cryptography upon device connection and firmware update.
Features
IP68 & IP69K rated for water, dust ingress and pressure spray protection
LTE connectivity
Simple device design for covert installations
Intelligent in-vehicle driver coaching
Collision detection and notification
External device expandability via IOX Technology
Built-in auto-calibrating accelerometer and gyrometer
Near-real-time vehicle data
Fast GPS acquisition time using Almanac OTA support
Support for GPS+GLONASS connectivity
Additional native support for more vehicle protocols
End-to-end cybersecurity
GO9 RUGGED technical specifications
Find the power, size, network, and test data for the GO9 RUGGED device.
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Interfaces | Engine Management
Input/Output
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Cellular | Availability varying on certification. View full list of supported countries: Country Info. (GR9-LTE) GO9 RUGGED LTE ATT/TELUS/ROGERS, ATT and ROGERS with limited availability
(GR9-LTE) GO9 RUGGED LTE Verizon Single mode LTE (CAT-1): Bands 4/13 (GR9-LTE) GO9 RUGGED LTE T-Mobile Single Mode LTE (CAT-1): Bands 2/4/12 (GR9-LTM) GO9 RUGGED LTE CATM1 Oceania LTE (CAT-M1): Bands 3, 28 (GR9-LTM) GO9 RUGGED LTE CATM1 EMEA
(GR9-3G) GO9 RUGGED 3G/2G Global
3GPP Compliant |
GPS Receiver | 72-channel engine (GPS/GLONASS) Under 2 second Time-To-First Fix for hot and aided starts Cold start: 26s E1 and Above Models: Cold Start under 24s. Below E1: Cold start : under 26 s E1 and Above Models: Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou plus SBAS and QZSS. Below E1: Concurrent GPS and GLONASS plus SBAS and QZSS. Accuracy: ~2.0 m CEP OTA FW updates supported |
Environmental | Operating Temperature: −40 to +85 °C SAE J1455 Temperature
Humidity Salt Spray Atmosphere Salt Spray (Fog) Mechanical Vibration
Mechanical Shock Operational Shock General Heavy-Duty Truck Electrical Environment Steady State Electrical Characteristics IEC 60529 IP6X IPX8 IPX9K |
Accelerometer & Gyroscope | 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope. Full-scale acceleration range of ±8g and an angular rate range of ±250 dps. |
Mechanical | Weight: 396 g (0.87 lbs) Casing Dimensions: 159 mm L × 122 mm W × 31 mm H Cable Length: 1000 mm Housing: Polycarbonate (PC) thermoplastic two-piece housing (Flammability rating: UL 94 V-0) |
Electrical | Voltage: 12 V and 24 V systems supported Important: Maximum battery voltage that can be supplied to the GO9 RUGGED device is 36V. Current
Note: Maximum current draw values are reached during transmission in regions with fair to excellent cellular coverage. Maximum current draw at 24 V will be less than at 12 V. GO9 devices can pass through a maximum total current of 2750 mA @ 12 V/24 V to IOX hardware in a daisy chain via resettable overcurrent protection. Note: For each IOX in the daisy chain, add their max current draw, and do not exceed the max total IOX current draw. |
Compliance | FCC, ISED, PTCRB, NOM, CE, E-Mark, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, RCM, UKCA, RAMATEL, ANATEL, SUBTEL, CRC, Indotel, ARCOTEL, SDPPI, SIRIM, ANRT, TRA, MTC, IMDA, NBTC Carriers: AT&T, TELUS, Verizon, Telenor, Telefonica, Vodafone, Rogers, Bell, Telstra |
Over-the-Air (OTA) Support | Firmware Updates: For maintenance, new features, and custom applications Parameters: For turning additional features on/off Almanac/Ephemeris Data: For quicker GPS latch |
Voltage Recording | Curve-based voltage logging to detect weak batteries, failing alternators, and failing starters. |
64-Mb Non-volatile Flash Memory | Main Data Memory: Up to 80,000 logs in offline mode (out of coverage) Collision Data Memory: Buffer records over 100 minutes of second-by-second data (6,000 logs). Last 72 records (1.2 minutes) are sent instantly on accelerometer-triggered collision-level events. |
Recording Parameters | Patented curve-based GPS/voltage/accelerometer/engine data logging algorithm for fewer, more accurate data points. |
Intelligent Ignition | Non-engine-based ignition detection voltage and movement, allowing for 3-wire installation. Ideal for older vehicles with no engine information and covert installation for asset recovery. |
Identifying GO RUGGED devices in MyGeotab
Use an asset report to check the device type, or ask Support for help.
Before you begin: Ensure the required MyGeotab permissions are available. If access is limited, contact the Administrator or the authorized Partner that supplied the devices.
Assets with GO RUGGED devices are listed on the same Assets page as assets with standard GO device hardware.
Next steps: There is currently no public method in the MyGeotab database to identify GO9 RUGGED devices. Contact Geotab Support for help.
For general guidance on the tools used to manage and understand device data, refer to the ERROR - unresolved reference (varsSharedXref).