Rugged Telematics Device
iG-G26I®
- Powered by NXP i.MX 6ULL Processor
- Rugged IP67 Design with External Antennas for Harsh Environments
- 3 CAN Ports: 1 × CAN-FD and 2 × High-Speed CAN (HSCAN)
- Integrated Hardware Secure Element for Enhanced Data Security
- Wireless Connectivity: LTE Cat 4 / Cat M1, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0
- Linux 5.15 BSP with software flexibility
- Certification: CE/FCC/ISED/PTCRB/AT&T
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Software
Mechanical
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | CPU: NXP i.MX 6ULL MCU: NXP LPC 804 RAM: 512MB DDR3L SDRAM (Expandable up to 1GB) FLASH: 8GB eMMC Flash (Expandable up to 64GB) |
| Wireless Communication | Cellular: 4G LTE Cat 4/Cat M1 Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth: BLE 5.0 |
| Interfaces | CAN: 3 Ports (HS CAN x 2, CAN FD x 1) Ethernet: 10/100Mbps x 1 port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 2 x Digital Inputs 2 x Digital Outputs 2 x Analog Inputs 1 x USB OTG 1 x RS2321 / 1 x RS4851 / 1 x K-Line1 |
| GNSS | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo |
| Sensors | Accelerometer and Gyroscope Magnetometer and Temperature |
| Antenna | SMA Connectors: 1 x LTE Primary, 1 x LTE Diversity¹, 1 x GNSS RP-SMA Connector: 1 x Wi-Fi/BT |
| Security Module¹ | Integrated Hardware Secure Element Crypto-Automotive Security IC Microchip TA100 |
| Power Characteristics | Power: 9V – 32V Stand-by Mode: 10mA Deep Power Down Mode: 1.2mA |
| Internal Battery | 1500mAh Lithium-ion Polymer |
| RTC | Dedicated RTC (Powered by internal Lithium-Ion polymer Battery) |
| SIM Connector | Micro SIM / eSIM |
| LED | LED 1 Red: Power LED 2 Green: Software configurable |
| Temperature Support | Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C² Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C² |
| Software | Operating System: Linux 5.15 Protocols: Socket CAN, ISO 15765-4, CANopen, J1939, UDSonCAN, UDSonIP |
| Security Suite1 | Secure boot / Secure storage OS hardening Wi-Fi Security |
| Enclosure | Dimension: 140 x 124 x 45mm Protection Class: IP67 Mounting Options: Panel mount |
| Certification | CE, FCC, ISED, PTCRB, AT&T |
Note:
¹ Optional features: For more information, please contact iWave sales team at mktg@iwave-global.com
² Temperature range subject to use case and operational functionality
Differences between the G76P EdgePrime and G26I Rugged Telematics Device
| G76P EdgePrime | G26I Rugged Telematics Device |
|---|---|
| Processor Core: i.MX93 Dual core processor | Processor Core: i.MX6ULL |
| CAN Interfaces: 4× CAN FD | CAN Interfaces: 1× CAN FD & 2× HS CAN in G26I |
| Ethernet: 100BASE-T1 automotive ethernet in G76P | Ethernet: Standard 100Mbps ethernet |
| Variants (SKUs): CAT-4 Global variant 5G RedCap Global variant |
Variants (SKUs): CAT-4 Global variant 5G RedCap Global variant |
| Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 & BT v5.3 | Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 & BT v5.0 |
| Serial Interface: 1× RS232 supported by default | Serial Interface: 1× RS232 supported by default |
FAQs
The Rugged Telematics Device(G26I) is an IP67 rated, Embedded Linux-based telematics platform designed for rugged and off-highway applications. It provides an open software environment with APIs and SDKs, enabling OEMs and solution providers to develop and deploy their own edge applications.
With 3 CAN interfaces, rich I/O, integrated hardware secure element and advanced power management, Rugged Telematics Device(G26I) offers the flexibility to build application-specific telematics solutions instead of being limited to a fixed-function device. For complete hardware and software specifications, refer to the datasheet.
The Rugged Telematics Device(G26I) is designed for a wide range of applications, including:
- Fleet Management & Vehicle Tracking
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Telematics
- Heavy-Duty Truck Telematics
- Off-Highway Vehicle Telematics
- Mining Vehicle Monitoring
- Construction Equipment Monitoring
- Agricultural Vehicle Telematics
- Diesel Generator (Genset) Monitoring
- Battery Monitoring System (BMS) Telematics
- Industrial Equipment Monitoring
- Remote Asset Tracking
- Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics
Absolutely. The Rugged Telematics Device(G26I) features an IP67-rated enclosure, operates from -40°C to +70°C, and is engineered to withstand dust, water, vibration, and harsh outdoor conditions, making it ideal for mining vehicle , construction vehicles, heavy duty transportation, automotive equipment etc.
The Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) is powered by the NXP i.MX 6ULL processor running at 900 MHz and operates on Embedded Linux (Yocto 5.0). This combination provides a flexible, Powerful and reliable telematics platform with edge computing capabilities.
The device performs edge data processing, including protocol decoding, event detection, and secure data transmission. By processing data locally, it reduces bandwidth consumption, minimizes latency, and enables faster response times, making it ideal for real-time telematics and connected vehicle applications.
Yes. The Rugged Telematics Device(G26I) supports Standby Mode (~10 mA) and Deep Power Down Mode (~1.2 mA) with configurable wakeup sources including Ignition, CAN, RTC, Timer, and Accelerometer, making it ideal for battery-powered and always-connected telematics applications.
Yes. The Rugged Telematics Device(G26I) supports 2× High Speed CAN, 1× CAN FD, and automotive-standard protocols including J1939, OBDII, and UDS over CAN.
It enables real-time acquisition of engine diagnostics, fuel consumption, battery status, fault codes, and other vehicle parameters.
The Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) runs on an Embedded Linux platform based on Yocto. Customers receive a complete Board Support Package (BSP), including the Yocto source, Linux kernel source, and base BSP implementation.
To simplify application development, iWave provides software libraries with APIs for accessing the available hardware peripherals, along with comprehensive API documentation and user manuals.
Customers have full access to the source code and are free to customize or modify the Linux kernel and BSP to meet their application requirements.
Complete flexibility is given to build custom Telematics applications covering data acquisition, edge analytics, protocol conversion , event processing and securely connect with various cloud platforms. It allows developers to integrate end use case specific edge features such as power management, network management and over-the-air (OTA) updates
Yes. The Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) supports Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware and software updates through integration with OTA frameworks such as Mender, OSTree, Memfault or any other OTA client.
OTA functionality can be implemented as a custom solution based on your application and cloud infrastructure requirements, enabling secure remote deployment of firmware and software updates to devices in the field.
The Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) incorporates a Microchip TA100 Hardware Secure Element to provide hardware-based security, including secure key storage, encryption, authentication, and cryptographic operations.
In addition, the platform supports security features such as Secure Boot, Secure Storage, Secure CAN communication, and other cybersecurity capabilities that can be implemented based on customer-specific requirements.
These features help protect the device and its data in connected vehicle and IoT applications.
Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) is already certified with regional certifications FCC, CE, E-Mark.
If certifications are required for any other countries or regions beyond these, please contact the iWave sales team to discuss your specific certification requirements.
Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) has carrier certifications such as PTCRB and AT&T.
If certifications are required for other carriers, please contact the iWave sales team to discuss your specific certification requirements.
iWave has an extensive list of qualifications tests done for all Telematics products. This covers durability, environmental, EMI / EMC, electrical tests done as per the Automotive vehicle standards.
Please refer the datasheet for the complete list of qualification tests.
Contact iWave sales team for the qualification report.
iWave has the expertise in providing the easy-to-integrate cybersecurity software modules that provide multi-layered protection for connected vehicle applications.
These security features are aligned with key automotive and regulatory standards, including ISO/SAE 21434, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and RED Delegated Act (RED DA / EN 18031), helping customers build secure and compliant solutions.
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Additionally, the integrated cellular module is RED DA compliant, further supporting regulatory compliance for wireless connectivity and simplifying certification for end products.
Customers receive dedicated technical support from iWave’s engineering team. Online meeting is arranged to get started with the evaluation kit. During customer evaluation / application integration, technical queries are answered through email.
Periodic / weekly technical calls are arranged, enabling for faster completion of PoC / field trial and to start production.
iWave provides comprehensive production support services to help streamline manufacturing and deployment of the Rugged Telematics Device (G26I). These services include:
SIM card installation during production. Customer has to supply the SIM and iWave will install it during production.
eSIM support (Either micro SIM or eSIM option is supported).
Production firmware/image flashing and device provisioning.
Additional manufacturing and customization services based on project-specific needs.
Please contact the iWave sales team to discuss your production requirements
10-year product longevity is supported for volume production.
Yes. iWave supports white labelling for volume production.
Contact iWave sales team for discussing on your requirements.
Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) Evaluation Kit (EVK) includes all the essential accessories required for evaluation and software development, including:
- Standard cable harness
- Debug board
- USB flashing cable
- Combo antenna covering Cellular, Wi-Fi, GNSS
- Cellular diversity antenna
Yes. iWave offers custom harness cable for the Rugged Telematics Device (G26I) for volume production.
Please contact the iWave sales team to discuss custom harness requirements.
