XT45 Series FAQ

Question

Answer

Does the device require an external
antenna to be connected and
installed?

No, the device has an internal antenna powerful enough to receive/send GPS and cellular data within 99.9% of all vehicle installations.

Is there a backup battery for the
device? If so, what is the estimated
life of the battery?

Yes, it includes a backup battery with a limited lifespan that can vary based on configuration.

How is this device configured?

Default configurations include location and data* updates when the following occurs:
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· Ignition On/Off with reporting every 1 minute while Ignition On
· Interval updates while ignition on when heading change is >45*
· Every 12 hours while Ignition Off
· When the device is disconnected from power
· When the device’s internal battery is critically low
· When input 2 transitions from low to high or vice versa
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*data reported can include the following:
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· Max speed, instantaneous speed, miles driven, GPS odometer, and external battery voltage

Does the device collect diagnostics? If so, provide a list of available diagnostics.

No, the device does not collect or report vehicle diagnostic data.

Are there different diagnostic
cables required?

No, diagnostic cables do not apply to this device.

How is the device installed? What
installation steps are taken to
conceal the device or prevent
tampering?

The device should be installed per the installation guide.

What carriers are supported for the
device?

· AT&T 4G/LTE (CAT-M) with 3G fallback:
– Coverage includes North America (USA, Canada, & Mexico)
· Verizon 4G/LTE (CAT-M):
– Coverage includes USA & Canada

Does the device support accessory
features?

Currently, the device only supports one input as an added accessory feature.

Can specific data collected by the
device (e.g., DTCs) be prioritized
over other types of data collected
by the device in case of low
connection?

No, not at this time. If the device is unable to connect or maintains low cellular connectivity, the device will store all data and send once connection strength has been restored.

How many points are stored by
the device in case
cellular/satellite connection is
lost?

2,000

Is there an option for switching from
cellular to satellite-based on
connectivity availability? For
example: If a device operating on
cellular connectivity enters an area
where cellular is unavailable, will
the device automatically switch to
operating on satellite connectivity to keep data transmitting in real-time?

No, there’s currently no similar option for this device type.

Describe the device’s encryption
technology.

Currently, this device does not use encryption technology by default.

What are the available ping rates
for the device?

Update rates can be varied, between trip-based or ping-based.
· Trip-based: 1-minute updates by default, with options for increased granularity if needed

Is it IP-rated?

Yes, IP67.

Can this device be installed in a
non-powered asset?

Since the device battery is limited in its capabilities the primary positioning of this device should be for powered assets only, specifically to help recharge the internal battery and limit its overall use.
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If an opportunity presents itself where this device is requested/required for a non-powered asset installation then work with Product for approval.