DCT - SYRUS OBDII-CAT1

The SYRUS OBDII-CAT1 (Item # SO4G-CAT1-1809) is a plug-and-play OBDII telematics dongle from Syrus designed for passenger and light-duty vehicles. Plaspy-compatible and engineered for rapid deployments, this OBDII tracker delivers real-time tracking and vehicle diagnostics directly from the vehicle port, enabling fleet managers to start collecting location, telemetry, and driving-event data within minutes.

Built for global use, the OBDII-CAT1 combines a high-sensitivity GPS engine (with SBAS support and up to 2 m performance) and a 3-axis accelerometer with pentaband cellular connectivity to provide reliable telematics for fleet management, anti-theft awareness, fuel monitoring and preventive maintenance. Its self-configuring installation and cloud-ready design make it a practical choice for scale deployments and integration with Plaspy for centralized visualization, alerts, and API-based workflows.

Key Highlights

• Instant plug-and-play OBDII installation — no wiring required for fast fleet rollouts.
• High-sensitivity GPS with SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN) and performance up to 2 meters for precise real-time tracking.
• Pentaband cellular support (GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+) for wide regional coverage and reliable telemetry delivery.
• Rich engine diagnostics from OBDII: engine RPM, fuel level, oil and coolant temperature, throttle position and other OBD parameters.
• Integrated 3-axis accelerometer for detection of harsh braking, impacts and driving events to support driver behavior monitoring.
• Cloud-ready device management — self-configures with gateway platforms and can be deployed as Plaspy compatible for dashboards and API access.
• Optimized for passenger and light commercial vehicles, enabling fleet management, trip analysis and preventive maintenance at scale.

How It Works with Plaspy

When configured as Plaspy compatible, the SYRUS OBDII-CAT1 streams OBD telemetry, GNSS location, and accelerometer events to the cloud where Plaspy ingests the data for real-time tracking, alerts, and historical reporting. The device reads standard OBD PIDs from the vehicle, acquires GPS fixes with high sensitivity and forwards telemetry over cellular networks to your telematics platform. Plaspy can then use that feed for fleet monitoring, maintenance scheduling, anti-theft notifications, and API integrations into back-office systems.

• Real-time location and telemetry updates for continuous visibility and route monitoring.
• Engine diagnostics: engine RPM, fuel level, oil & coolant temperature, throttle position and other OBD parameters for fuel monitoring and health checks.
• Driving-event detection and impact alerts via the integrated 3-axis accelerometer to support driver behavior programs.
• Trip logs, route playback, and aggregated reports for fleet management and route optimization.
• Remote provisioning and device diagnostics via cloud device management; integrates with Plaspy dashboards and APIs for alerting and data export.

Technical Overview

Use Cases

• Fleet tracking for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles — live position, route history and trip analytics to improve utilization.
• Remote engine diagnostics and maintenance planning using OBD telemetry (fuel monitoring, RPM trends, temperature alerts) to reduce downtime.
• Driver behavior monitoring and safety programs — detect harsh braking, rapid acceleration and impacts via the accelerometer and trigger alerts.
• Rapid, low-cost deployments where plug-and-play OBDII installation reduces installation time and enables large-scale rollouts.

Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy

The SYRUS OBDII-CAT1 is a practical, reliable GPS tracker for operators who need accurate real-time tracking and deep vehicle telemetry without complex installation. Its combination of precise GNSS positioning, rich OBD diagnostics for fuel monitoring and engine health, and accelerometer-driven event detection provides actionable data for fleet management and anti-theft workflows. When integrated with Plaspy, the device’s telemetry becomes part of a centralized monitoring, alerting and reporting environment — enabling maintenance scheduling, route optimization and driver coaching from a single dashboard.

Because the device is plug-and-play, fleets can scale quickly while keeping installation costs low. For anti-theft scenarios and immobilization workflows, Plaspy can orchestrate alerts and downstream actions when combined with vehicle systems that support ignition or immobilizer control. And when additional onboard sensors or Bluetooth sensors are used alongside the OBDII-CAT1, Plaspy can consolidate that data with OBD telemetry for comprehensive asset and vehicle monitoring. Choose the SYRUS OBDII-CAT1 for dependable telemetry, straightforward Plaspy-compatible integration, and a fast path to better fleet visibility and vehicle health insight.