Geotab’s GO9 RUGGED telematics device is the most powerful yet. It offers a 32-bit processor, 4× more memory, and 5× more RAM than the GO8 RUGGED. Like its predecessor, the GO9 RUGGED delivers state-of-the-art GPS technology, G-force monitoring, GEOTAB IOX expandability, engine and battery health assessments, and LTE network communication.

Vehicle Tracking

Using Geotab’s patented tracking algorithm, the GO9 RUGGED accurately recreates vehicle trips and analyzes incidents. It also provides in-vehicle alerts to instantly notify drivers of infractions and, with hardware Add-Ons, enables live coaching for driver performance. The GO9 RUGGED requires no dash-mounted antenna or wire splicing.

Security

Geotab platform security is designed for end-to-end protection of your data.

• GO devices and network interfaces use authentication, encryption, and message integrity verification.
• Each device has 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 trusted sources.
• Independent third-party experts validate Geotab’s platform end-to-end.
• FIPS 140-2 validated firmware module (Certificate #3371).

✱ NOTE: FIPS 140-3 Inside (Certificate #4875), deploying soon.

Key Features

• IP68 & IP69K rated for water, dust, 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 with Almanac OTA support
• GPS + GLONASS connectivity support
• Additional native support for more vehicle protocols
• End-to-end cybersecurity

Technical Specifications

Interfaces

• Engine Management: Legacy OBD (SAE J1850 PWM/VPW, ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230 KWP2000), ISO 15765 CAN (125/250/500 kbps including WWH-OBD, GMLAN, VW TP2.0), J1708/1587, J1939 500/250 kps, Modbus and secondary CAN, 2- or 3-wire installation support.
• Input/Output: LEDs – Ignition, GPS, Cellular; IOX interface; internal GPS/Cellular antennas.

Cellular

Availability varies by certification — refer to official list of supported countries.

• (GR9-LTE): AT&T / TELUS / ROGERS (CAT-1 Bands 2/4/5/12; 3G Bands 2/5)
• (GR9-LTE Verizon): Single mode LTE (CAT-1 Bands 4/13)
• (GR9-LTE T-Mobile): Single mode LTE (CAT-1 Bands 2/4/12)
• (GR9-LTM Oceania): LTE (CAT-M1 Bands 3, 28)
• (GR9-LTM EMEA): LTE (CAT-M1 Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28); 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• (GR9-3G Global): 3G: 800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz; 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

GPS Receiver

• 72-channel engine (GPS/GLONASS)
• Time-To-First Fix: Under 2s (hot/aided), Cold start: 24–26s
• Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS, and QZSS (E1+ models)
• Accuracy: ~2.0 m CEP
• OTA firmware updates supported

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C
• Complies with SAE J1455 standards for temperature, shock, vibration, and salt spray
• Ingress Protection: IP6X (dust), IPX8 (water), IPX9K (pressure spray)