GO9 overview

Explore GO9 features for trips, driver alerts, and vehicle health.

The GO9 telematics device offers a 32-bit processor, 4x more memory and 5x more RAM than the GO8. Similar to the GO8, the GO9 offers GPS technology, g-force monitoring, Geotab IOX expandability, engine and battery health assessments, and communication on the LTE network.

For cellular model details, refer to GO9 technical specifications.


Two GO9 devices on a white background.

Vehicle tracking

Using Geotab's patented tracking algorithm, the GO9 recreates vehicle trips and analyzes incidents. The GO9 offers in-vehicle alerts to instantly notify drivers of infractions. With hardware Add-Ons, it provides live coaching for a driver's on-road performance. The GO9 does not require a dash-mounted antenna or any wire splicing.

Security

GO9 device security is designed for end-to-end data protection.

Key security implementations in the GO9 include:

  • Network interfaces use authentication, encryption, and message integrity verification.
  • Each GO9 device is individualized. Each device uses a unique ID and non-static security key. This makes 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.

Features

  • Easy installation
  • LTE Connectivity (select regions)*
  • Small form factor device
  • Intelligent in-vehicle driver coaching
  • Collision detection and notification
  • External device expandability via IOX Technology
  • Built-in auto-calibrating accelerometer and gyroscope
  • 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 technical specifications

Review GO9 specs for ports, power, size, and use.

Specification

Details

Interfaces

Engine Management

Legacy Interfaces:

  • Physical Interfaces: J1850 PWM, J1850 VPW, J1708, 9141-2 and ISO 14230 (KWP2000) at Pins 2 and 10.
  • Speed: 10.4/41.6 kbaud for J1850, 9141-2 and ISO 14230 and 9600/62500 bps for J1708
  • Data packet protocols: J1850 PWM, J1850 VPW, J1708, J1708 CAT, ISO Toyota, ISO Vario, ISO Ford, ISO Isuzu
  • Diagnostic/application protocols: OBD2

Standard CAN:

  • Physical Interfaces: CAN at Pins 6 and 14, Pins 3 and 11, Pins 2 and 10.
  • Speed: 125/250/500 kbps
  • Data packet protocols: ISO 15765 CAN, GMLAN, VW TP 2.0, SAE J1939-21, SAE J1939-FMS
  • Diagnostic/application protocols: OBD2, WWH-OBD, UDS (ISO 14229)

Single Wire CAN:

  • Physical Interfaces: Single Wire CAN at Pin 1
  • Speed: 33/50/83.3 kbps
  • Data packet protocols: GMLAN, OEM Specific

Medium/Low Speed CAN:

  • Physical Interfaces: J1939-13 Type 2, TTL CAN at Pins 3 and 11, Pins 2 and 10
  • Speed: 50/125/250 kbps
  • Data packet protocols: GMLAN, OEM Specific, ISO 15765 CAN, SAE J1939-21, SAE J1939-FMS
  • Diagnostic/application protocols: Std OBD2, WWH-OBD, UDS (ISO 14229)

* 2- or 3-wire install support (for older vehicles/asset tracking)

Input/Output

  • Buzzer
  • LEDs: Ignition, GPS, Cellular
  • IOX (more details below)
  • Internal GPS/Cellular antennas

Cellular

Availability varying on certification. View full list of supported countries: Country Info.

GO9 LTE ATT/TELUS/Rogers/Bell/Mexico

  • LTE (CAT-1): Bands 2/4/5/12, 3G: Bands 2/5

GO9 LTE ATT FirstNet Ready

  • LTE (CAT-1): Bands 2/4/5/12/14, 3G: Bands 2/5

GO9 LTE T-Mobile

  • Single Mode LTE (CAT-1): Bands 2/4/12

GO9 LTE Verizon

  • Single Mode LTE (CAT-1): Bands 4/13

GO9 LTE Sprint (Discontinued)

  • Single Mode LTE (CAT-1): Bands 25/26/2/5/12

GO9 LTE - Oceania (New Zealand, Australia)

  • LTE (CAT-M1): Bands 3/28

GO9 LTE - EMEA* (EU28, Japan, South Korea only)

  • LTE (CAT-M1): Bands 1/3/5/8/20, 2G: Bands 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

GO9 3G/2G Global

  • 3G: 800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz
  • 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  • 3GPP Compliant

GPS Receiver

E1 and Above Models: Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou plus SBAS and QZSS. Below E1: Concurrent GPS and GLONASS plus SBAS and QZSS.

Under 2 second Time-To-First Fix for hot and aided starts

E1 and Above Models: Cold Start under 24s. Below E1: Cold start under 26 s

Accuracy: ~2.0 m CEP

OTA FW updates supported

I/O Expandability Support (IOX)

Currently supports a combination of up to 5 of the following IOXs. See Guide to Geotab IOX Add-Ons for more details.

Rate Plan information

Environmental

Operating Temperature

−40 to +85 °C

SAE J1455

  • Temperature
  • Thermal Shock
  • Temperature Cycle
  • Humidity
  • Mechanical Vibration
  • Mechanical Shock
  • Operational Shock
  • Transit drop
  • Handling Drop
  • General Heavy-Duty Truck Electrical Environment
  • Steady State Electrical Characteristics

Accelerometer & Gyroscope

3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope. Full-scale acceleration range of ±8 g and an angular rate range of ±250 dps

Acceleration and angular rate output data rate of 1.66 kHz

Mechanical

Weight: 70 g (0.15 lb)

Dimensions: 75 mm L × 50 mm W × 23 mm H

Housing: PC+ABS

Electrical

Voltage

  • 12 V and 24 V systems supported

Current

  • 120 mA at 12 V Operating mode (typical/nominal current draw)
  • 250 mA at 12 V Operating mode (max. current draw)
  • 24mA at 12 V (continuous connect draw)
  • 4.5 mA at 12 V Sleep mode (min. current draw)
  • 3.0 mA at 24 V Sleep mode (min. current draw)
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:

Up to 5 IOX accessories may be connected in the IOX Daisy Chain. 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, HERO/HERF/HERP (select SKUs), CE, E-Mark, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, RCM, MIC, CITC, IMDA, KCC, NCC, NBTC, UKCA, RAMATEL, ANATEL, BTRC, NTRC, SDPPI, ARTCI, ARTEC, SIRIM, ANRT, NICTA, ARTP

Carriers: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Telefónica, Rogers, Bell, TELUS, Telenor, 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

In-cab Buzzer

Decibel Output: >85 dBA at 10 cm

Driver Feedback: Harsh braking, harsh acceleration, harsh corners, over-revving, excessive idling and speeding, engine based seat belt violations (when available), and custom

Test Mode: Diagnostic beeps for validating GPS and wireless connection

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 on voltage and movement, allowing for 3-wire installation. Ideal for older vehicles with no engine information and covert installation for asset recovery.