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TM-178 / R9H10

TM-178 / R9H10
ADVANCED TRACKING DEVICE

TM-178 / R9H10

The KCS TraceME TM-178 / R9H10 is targeted for tracing and controlling vehicles and other forms of powered equipment.
Standard Features
Positioning GPS
Connectivity GPRS/SMS
Basic I/O Serial, analog and digital interfaces, RS232, CAN
Optional Add-ons
Positioning GPS/Glonass/Galileo, 3G, LTE-M/NB-IoT, LoRa, Bluetooth Smart (BLE) and iBeacon
Connectivity UMTS/HSPA
LPWAN LoRa® LTE-M / NB-IoT / Bluetooth Smart (BLE), iBeacon™
Enclosure Robust IP67 housing
External antenna micro coax RF antenna

Built for a wide range of applications

Fleet Tracking

Vehicles and fleets

Marine

Vessels and maritime

Heavy Equipment

Construction machines

Smart Waste

Waste monitoring

Product Description

The KCS TraceME TM-178 / R9H10 is targeted for tracing and controlling vehicles and other forms of powered equipment.

With the TM-178 you are in full control of your vehicles, vessels, heavy-machinery, etc. You will know where they are and how they are performing and be able to control them remotely to operate in the most effective and efficient way.

The TM-178 combines different technologies for traceability (e.g. GPS/Glonass/Galileo, GPRS/SMS and optional 3G, LTE-M/NB-IoT, LoRa, Bluetooth Smart (BLE) and iBeacon), offering easy integration with existing wireless networks and specific custom mobile Apps on smartphones and tablets.

The module provides reliable, optimized connectivity and coverage for the next generation 4G LTE Cat-M1 and NB-IoT networks and offers seamless fall back to 2G networks.

Compared to the R9H7, the R9H10 is equipped with RS-232 and CAN-interface.

The TM-178 is equipped with an intelligent location based positioning solution, which provides locating the vehicle quickly and accurate in scenarios where traditional GPS systems are insufficient. This advanced functionality enables stolen vehicle recovery and thereby offers insurance premiums reductions possibilities.

Successful field tests of more than 60 km line of sight with just 25mW using the LoRa technology have been achieved. Traditional national telecom costs are avoided because of the absence of GPRS/SMS.

The TM-178 is equipped with external power and battery backup connection, basic I/O-connectivity and multiple on-board sensors. The unit contains multiple integrated antennas for GPS, GPRS and RF functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the physical dimensions of the TM-178 / R9H10 TraceME device?
The TM-178 / R9H10 features an compact hardware footprint measuring approximately 91 x 40 x 9 mm. This ensures discrete OEM integration and flexible deployment possibilities within space-constrained environments.
Can the TM-178 / R9H10 operate in industrial or extreme temperature environments?
Yes, the device provides highly robust temperature tolerance. It is fully rated to support a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, ensuring high stability in critical outdoor conditions.
What is the total weight of the device?
The module weighs 30 grams. The small internal components make the TraceME unit ideal for small asset tracking.
What are the connectivity options embedded in this TraceME device?
The TM-178 / R9H10 is highly versatile with GPS/GPRS, and Basic I/O-connectivity.
Is it possible to customize the TM-178 / R9H10 firmware for our OEM needs?
All KCS TraceME hardware can be customized. From custom casing designs and I/O pin event programming, to tailor-made intelligent firmware behavior and extra sensors.
How does the TM-178 / R9H10 handle active data privacy and security?
TraceME hardware interfaces directly with secure infrastructure without third-party bottlenecks. It natively supports advanced device-side encryption protocols enabling highly private, fully sealed data routing.
Are firmware updates supported over-the-air (FOTA)?
Yes, TraceME units are designed with two-way communication supporting crucial FOTA (Firmware Over The Air). This means device behavior and security protocols can be seamlessly updated in the field without retrieval.