GO9 RUGGED Support Document
Technical specifications and installation instructions for the GO9 RUGGED device.
Geotab GO9 RUGGED — Ruggedized Telematics Device
Geotab’s GO9 RUGGED telematics device is the most powerful yet. The GO9 RUGGED offers a 32-bit processor, 4x more memory, and 5x more RAM than the GO8 RUGGED. Similar to the GO8 RUGGED, the GO9 RUGGED offers state-of-the-art GPS technology, G-force monitoring, 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 driver’s 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 your data.
Key implementations include:
GO devices and network interfaces use authentication, encryption, and message integrity verification.
GO devices are individualized. Each device uses a unique ID and non-static security key, making it difficult to fake a 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.
Key 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
Breakthrough 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
Technical specifications and features
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Interfaces |
Engine Management
Input/Output
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Cellular |
Availability varying on certification — refer to the Country Info document. (GR9-LTE) GO9 RUGGED LTE ATT/TELUS/ROGERS, ATT and ROGERS with limited availability
(GR9-LTE) GO9 RUGGED LTE Verizon
(GR9-LTE) GO9 RUGGED LTE T-Mobile
(GR9-LTM) GO9 RUGGED LTE Cat-M1 Oceania
(GR9-LTM) GO9 RUGGED LTE Cat-M1 EMEA
(GR9-3G) GO9 RUGGED 3G/2G Global
3GPP Compliant |
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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 firmware updates supported |
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Environmental |
Operating Temperature: −40 to +85 °C SAE J1455 Temperature
Humidity
Salt Spray (Fog) Mechanical Vibration
Mechanical Shock
General Heavy-Duty Truck Electrical Environment
IEC 60529 IP6X IPX8 IPX9K |
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Accelerometer & Gyroscope |
3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope. Full-scale acceleration range of ±8g and an angular rate range of ±250 dps. |
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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) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Voltage Recording |
Curve-based voltage logging to detect weak batteries, failing alternators, and failing starters. |
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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. |
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Recording Parameters |
Patented curve-based GPS/voltage/accelerometer/engine data logging algorithm for fewer, more accurate data points. |
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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. |
Differences between GO9 and GO9 RUGGED
Engine communication
The GO9 RUGGED does not support the following engine protocols and corresponding engine information:
Single wire CAN bus: Seat belt and odometer data on some GM, Fiat, and Dodge vehicles.
Medium speed CAN bus: Ford transit and Mazda seat belt.
Buzzer and other IOX Add-Ons
The GO9 RUGGED is made for external environments and can be installed outside of a vehicle. The IOX-BUZZ (external buzzer) or IOX-GOTALK can be installed if driver feedback is required. The HRN-RX06S4 is required to install any IOX on the GO9 RUGGED.
Harness options
The GO9 RUGGED requires the following harnesses for successful vehicle and/or IOX installation. Please refer to the Harness Identification and Application document for more information on the best harness for your application. All harnesses in the table below are IP68 rated up to the blue highlighted area in the image below the tab.e
Harness Name | Description | Application Type |
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12-way Amphenol weather-resistant rugged harness for GO RUGGED — PWR, GND, IGN. |
16-pin ALDL Connector | |
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Universal rugged heavy-duty T-harness kit |
9-pin Deutsch Connector | |
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CAT specific adapter for the GO RUGGED device (requires HRN-GR09K1) |
9-pin Deutsch Connector | |
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3-wire harness kit for GO RUGGED. This kit contains the harness and a fuse kit. |
No diagnostic connector available | |
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6-way IOX harness for GO RUGGED to provide IOX add-on support. The gray connector is weather resistant. |
IOX connection point for GO RUGGED | |
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14-pin harness for CAT vehicles 2016+. |
14-pin Deutsch Connector | |
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8-wire harness kit for GO RUGGED. This kit contains the harness and a fuse kit. |
Customer OEM Diagnostic Connector | |
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Differential harness used for negative battery disconnect, oil pressure switch, and/or negative output ignition for the GO RUGGED device. This is required for ground service equipment. The kit contains the harness and a fuse kit. Includes HRN-RW04S4. |
Ground Service Equipment (GSE) | |
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Kubota gas engine interface harness for the GO RUGGED device. This is required for ground service equipment. |
Ground Service Equipment (GSE) | |
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Ford EDI TUG engine interface harness for the GO RUGGED device. This is required for ground service equipment. |
Ground Service Equipment (GSE) | |
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Pulse harness for engines not reporting ignition/RPM for the GO RUGGED device. This is required for ground service equipment. |
Ground Service Equipment (GSE) | |
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12-pin Komatsu harness. |
Construction, mining, forestry, and industrial equipment | |
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3-pin Deutsch harness with J1939 HI, J1939 LO, and signal ground in the connector, with power and chassis ground as separate wires. This harness allows connection to the equipment's CAN bus without using the diagnostic connector, but still capturing the same engine data. |
No harness matching the diagnostic connector available, or limited space | |
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Battery disconnect bypass harness. |
Any vehicle with a positive battery terminal disconnect kill switch |
Harness pin diagram and description for ALDL and IOX
For professional installation where specific cable routing is required, the terminals on the weather-resistant connectors can be de-pinned on both the GO9 RUGGED and the corresponding HRN-RS12S2 and HRN-RX06S4 harnesses. This allows the installer to route the wires through a smaller opening. The wires can then be re-pinned into the connectors as described in the tables below. In this manner, the GO9 RUGGED can be installed in restricted spaces while maintaining its IP68 rating.
The GO9 RUGGED and its connectors are IP68-rated. The HRN-RX06S4 and HRN-RS12S2 are only IP67-rated in part, and the gray connectors are the only weatherproof elements. Removal of the gray connectors on either the GO9 RUGGED or its harnesses will reduce the overall weatherproofing of the system. The diagram below shows the scope of the weatherproofing for the GO9 RUGGED and its harnesses. IP68 rated parts are highlighted in blue.
HRN-RS12S2/GO9 RUGGED — ALDL diagnostic port connector
Not all pins are populated on all vehicles.
Pin | Wire color | ALDL port description |
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1 | Orange | Ground (signal shield) |
2 | Green/White | CAN low/TTL CAN low |
3 | Blue/White | L line |
4 | Brown/White | J1850 ( - )/MODBUS |
5 | Purple/White | Make/model specific |
6 | Gray | Make/model specific |
7 | Brown | Make/model specific |
8 | Pink | Make/model specific |
9 | Black | J1850 ( + )/MODBUS |
10 | Green | K line |
11 | Yellow | CAN line/TTL CAN high |
12 | Orange/White | Power (12 V/24 V) |
HRN-RX06S4 — IOX port connector
Pin | Wire color | ALDL port description |
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1 | Red | Power |
2 | White | CAN low |
3 | Yellow | Wake-up |
4 | Black | Ground |
5 | Green | CAN high |
6 | — | — |
GO9 RUGGED — IOX port connector
Pin | Wire color | ALDL port description |
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2 | Blue | CAN low |
3 | Black/White | Power |
4 | White | Ground |
5 | Purple | CAN high |
Preparing for installation
Before installing the device, document its serial number. You will need this information later to verify that the installation was completed successfully.
Verify that we support your vehicle by carefully reading the Vehicle-Specific Installation Notes. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult your Authorized Reseller.
Ensure no dash warning lights are on in the vehicle while it is running, and all other functions such as headlamps, flashers, etc., are working before installing the device.
Before installing, add the device to your MyGeotab database using the device serial number. This ensures that all data logged by the device is sent to the database.
You must select the correct Geotab hardware suitable for your specific installation environment and vehicle use. For installations where exposure to the elements (e.g., liquids, dust, or interior wet cleaning/powerwash) is anticipated, select the GO RUGGED device (GR8 rated IP67 and GR9 rated IP68 and IP69K). For additional information regarding environmental contaminants, see the applicable installation instructions in the Important Safety Information & Limitations of Use document.
Installation instructions
Refer to the GO9 RUGGED installation guide on the Geotab Installations site.
Important safety information and limitations of use
For the latest version of the Limitations of Use, please visit: https://gtb.link/k6Fp0w.
Do not attempt to remove the device from the vehicle in which it was originally installed. Removal and reinstallation in another vehicle may result in incorrect data.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Configuration, servicing, and repairs must only be made by an authorized reseller or installer.
The EU Declaration of Conformity is available at https://gtb.link/tf7m (3G) and https://gtb.link/EHcq (LTM).
Regulatory statements
Warning: RF exposure compliance
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instruction and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
L'antenne ou les antennes utilisées pour cet émetteur doivent être installées pour fournir une distance de séparation d'au moins 20 cm de toutes les personnes et ne doivent pas être co-localisées ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou émetteur. Les utilisateurs et les installateurs doivent recevoir des instructions d'installation de l'antenne et les conditions de fonctionnement de l'émetteur pour satisfaire la conformité à l'exposition aux RF.
Canada
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Geotab could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mexico
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada
EU
Product Wireless Information 703-748 MHz: Max 27.2 dBm EIRP 830-845 MHz: Max 25 dBm EIRP 832-862 MHz: Max 27.35 dBm EIRP 880-915 MHz: Max 31.17 dBm EIRP 1710-1785 MHz: Max 30.49 dBm EIRP 1920-1980 MHz: Max 27.3 dBm EIRP
SCIP Number(s) d954540e-557f-4deb-886c-ae1b69cb8db9
Germany
Wir besitzen keine Versand- und Lagerfläche in Deutschland und sind nicht von der Rücknahmepflicht nach § 17 ElektroG betroffen.
Japan
本装置には、電波法に基づく技術基準適合証明を受けた特定無線設備が含まれています。認証番号と上段の表記はあくまでも推奨です。
Malaysia
Thailand
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