Device Overview¶
This section provides an overview of the device components, identification labels, interfaces, and operating functions.
For additional information, see:
Device Elements¶
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | ON LED |
| 2 | STATUS LED |
| 3 | Type label |
| 4 | Housing |
| 5 | Cellular antenna port |
| 6 | GNSS antenna connector |
| 7 | Micro-USB port with protective plug / sticker |
| 8 | Main plug connector |
| 9 | Fixing holes |
| 10 | Back-side label |
Note
Not all types feature the antenna ports. For more information, see Available Model and Types.
Identification & Labels¶
Type Label¶
The device type label is located on the front of the housing and provides the following information:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Model designation |
| 2 | Type |
| 3 | Part number |
| 4 | Serial Number |
| 5 | IMEI number |
| 6 | Power supply |
| 7 | WLAN MAC address |
| 8 | Bluetooth MAC address |
| 9 | IC-ID |
| 10 | FCC-ID |
| 11 | CE mark |
| 12 | Disposal symbol |
| 13 | Country-specific approvals, see also Back-side label |
| 14 | Product Change Index |
| 15 | Manufacturer address |
| 16 | Country of origin |
| 17 | Hardware version |
| 18 | Protection class |
| 19 | ECE certification mark |
| 20 | Traceability code |
Note
Do not use solvents on the type label, as they may remove or destroy product information.
Back-side Label¶
The back-side label contains additional country-specific approvals.
Traceability Code¶
The traceability code contains the following information. Example:
253004059000000000001815014(I)357520074597168(W)D4CA6E7D0CAA(B)D4CA6E7D0CA9
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 9-digit part number: | 253004059 |
| Serial number 0-padded: | 1815014 |
(I) followed by the IMEI Number: |
357520074597168 |
(W) followed by the WLAN MAC Address: |
D4CA6E7D0CAA - only certain types |
(B) followed by the Bluetooth MAC Address: |
D4CA6E7D0CA9 - only certain types |
Note
The device's type label contains important information.
Do not remove the type label!
Interfaces and Connectivity¶
Depending on the device type, the device provides the following interfaces:
- Cellular communication (2G, 3G, 4G; GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE)
- GNSS for positioning data
- Bluetooth, BLE, and Wi-Fi®
- CAN interface via main connector
External antenna ports may be available for cellular communication and GNSS.
Some variants include an integrated battery for temporary backup in case of power failure.
The battery is not intended as a permanent power source.
These interfaces allow connection to external devices such as PCs, smartphones, or tablets for data transmission, visualization, and analysis.
Operating Modes¶
The device supports the following operating modes for wireless CAN data transmission via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and BLE:
- CAN-CAN Bluetooth bridge – wireless transmission between two devices
- CAN-Bluetooth interface – connection to a Bluetooth device
- CAN-BLE interface – connection to a BLE central device
Environmental Conditions¶
The device is designed for use in industrial environments as well as in agricultural and forestry machinery.
Protection class IP6K7 is achieved only when all connectors (except the micro-USB port) are properly sealed using appropriate connectors or protection caps.
For installation details, see: