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= Discovery 4G Advanced =
[https://transight.com/products/discovery-series/discovery-4g-advanced/'''Discovery 4G Advanced'''] is a tracking terminal with GNSS and GSM connectivity. It can collect device coordinates and transfer them via LTE with 2G fallback to a server. This device is ideally suited for applications that require accurate location tracking of remote objects.
 
'''Discovery''' is a tracking terminal with GNSS and GSM connectivity, which is able to collect device coordinates and transfer them via GSM network to a server. This device is perfectly suitable for applications which require the location acquirement of remote objects.
 
== Package contents ==
== Package contents ==
The DISCOVERY 4G ADVANCED device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:
The DISCOVERY 4G ADVANCED device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:
* DISCOVERY 4G BASIC device
* DISCOVERY 4G ADVANCED device
* Input and output power supply cable with 2x6 connection pins
* Input and output power supply cable with 2x6 connection pins
* 3.7V 350 mAh rechargeable Li-PO battery
* 3.7V 350 mAh rechargeable Li-PO battery
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=== Cellular ===
=== Cellular ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #ccc; width:100%;"
! Network Mode !! Frequency Band
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Network Mode
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Frequency Band
|-
|-
| LTE-FDD || B1/B3/B5/B8
| LTE-FDD || B1/B3/B5/B8
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| GNSS 2 || GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
| GNSS 2 || GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
|-
|-
| Bluetooth || Support
| Bluetooth || 4.2
|}
|}


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== Electrical Specifications ==
== Electrical Specifications ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #ccc; width:100%;"
! Description !! Voltage !! Duration
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Description  
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Voltage
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Duration
|-
|-
| Normal operation || +9 … +90 V || Unlimited
| Normal operation || +9 … +90 V || Unlimited
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== Technical Features ==
== Technical Features ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #ccc; width:100%;"
! Part name !! Physical specification
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Part name
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Physical specification
|-
|-
| Navigation indication || LED (Orange)
| Navigation indication || LED (Orange)
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* '''Ingress Protection Rating''': IP54   
* '''Ingress Protection Rating''': IP54   
* '''Device + case + battery weight''': 60 g   
* '''Device + case + battery weight''': 60 g   
* '''Internal fuse''': 3A, 100V
* '''Internal fuse''': 3A, 100V ( Self Resettable )


== Technical Information About Internal Battery ==
== Technical Information About Internal Battery ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #ccc; width:100%;"
! Internal back-up battery !! Battery voltage (V) !! Nominal Capacity (mAh) !! Power (Wh) !! Charge temperature (°C) !! Discharge temperature (°C) !! Storage temperature (°C)
! style="background-color:#680022; color:white;" | Internal back-up battery  
! style="background-color:#680022; color:white;" | Battery voltage (V)
! style="background-color:#680022; color:white;" | Nominal Capacity (mAh)
! style="background-color:#680022; color:white;" | Power (Wh)
! style="background-color:#680022; color:white;" | Charge temperature (°C)
! style="background-color:#680022; color:white;" | Discharge temperature (°C)
! style="background-color:#680022; color:white;" | Storage temperature (°C)
|-
|-
| Li-po rechargeable battery || 3.75 ~ 4.2 || 350 || 0.64 – 0.66 || 0 to +45 || -20 to +60 || -20 to +45 for 15 days<br/>-20 to +35 for 90 days
| Li-po rechargeable battery || 3.75 ~ 4.2 || 350 || 0.64 – 0.66 || 0 to +45 || -20 to +60 || -20 to +45 for 15 days<br/>-20 to +35 for 90 days
|}
|}


'''⚠️ CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.'''
<div> '''⚠️ CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.''' </div>
Battery should not be disposed of into general household waste.   
Battery should not be disposed of into general household waste.   
Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them into a battery recycle bin commonly found in supermarkets.
Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them into a battery recycle bin commonly found in supermarkets.


== Electrical Characteristics ==
== Electrical Characteristics ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #ccc; width:100%;"
! Characteristic Description !! Min. !! Typ. !! Max. !! Unit
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Characteristic Description
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Min.
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Typ.  
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Max.
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Unit
|-
|-
| Supply Voltage (Recommended Operating Conditions) || +9 || – || +90 || V
| Supply Voltage (Recommended Operating Conditions) || +9 || – || +90 || V
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== CAN Interface ==
== CAN Interface ==
* Internal terminal resistor CAN bus: '''No internal termination restistor'''
* Internal terminal resistor CAN bus: '''No internal termination restistor'''
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #ccc; width:100%;"
! Characteristic Description !! Min. !! Typ. !! Max. !! Unit
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Characteristic Description
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Min.
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Typ.  
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Max.
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Unit
|-
|-
| Differential input resistance || 19 || 30 || 52 || kΩ
| Differential input resistance || 25 || 30 || 50 || kΩ
|-
|-
| Recessive output voltage || 2 || 2.5 || 3 || V
| Recessive output voltage || 2 || 2.5 || 3 || V
|-
|-
| Differential receiver threshold voltage || 0.5 || 0.7 || 0.9 || V
| Max Differential voltage between CANH & CANL|| -58 || - || 58 || V
|-
|-
| Common mode input voltage || -30 || – || 30 || V
| Receiver common mode input voltage || -30 || – || 30 || V
|}
|}


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* '''Firmware Updates''': Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) through GPRS
* '''Firmware Updates''': Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) through GPRS
* '''Device Configuration''': Configuration Over The Air (COTA) through GPRS/SMS
* '''Device Configuration''': Configuration Over The Air (COTA) through GPRS/SMS
* '''Geo fence''': Rectangular/Polygonal (Separate firmware required)
* '''Geo fence''':( Circular/Polygonal )
* '''Protocols Supported''': TCP/IP, HTTP & SMS
* '''Protocols Supported''': TCP/IP, HTTP & SMS, MQTT
* '''Storage Memory''': Store more than 40,000 positional logs
* '''Storage Memory''': Store more than 32,768 positional logs
* '''SMS Fall Back''': Automatic fallback to SMS when no GPRS
* '''SMS Fall Back''': Automatic fallback to SMS when no GPRS
* '''Battery Backup''': More than 1 hour
* '''Battery Backup''': More than 1 hour
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** Ignition ON/OFF   
** Ignition ON/OFF   
** Geo-fence IN/OUT   
** Geo-fence IN/OUT   
** Accident sensing 
** Driver behavior alerts
** Tilt alert   
** Tilt alert   
** Low battery alert   
** Low battery alert   
** Panic alert
* '''Monitoring''': External battery voltage monitoring
* '''Monitoring''': External battery voltage monitoring
* '''Other Interface (optional)''': 1x 1-Wire, 1x RS485, 1x CAN2.0B; Immobilizer or Buzzer
* '''Other Interface (optional)''': 1x 1-Wire, 1x RS485, 1x CAN2.0B; Immobilizer or Buzzer
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== Absolute Maximum Ratings ==
== Absolute Maximum Ratings ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #ccc; width:100%;"
! Characteristic Description !! Min. !! Typ. !! Max. !! Unit
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Characteristic Description
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Min.
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Typ.  
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Max.
! style="background-color:#680022; white-space:nowrap; color:white;" | Unit
|-
|-
| Supply Voltage || +9 || – || +90 || V
| Supply Voltage || +9 || – || +90 || V

Latest revision as of 04:52, 10 November 2025

Discovery 4G Advanced is a tracking terminal with GNSS and GSM connectivity. It can collect device coordinates and transfer them via LTE with 2G fallback to a server. This device is ideally suited for applications that require accurate location tracking of remote objects.

Package contents

The DISCOVERY 4G ADVANCED device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:

  • DISCOVERY 4G ADVANCED device
  • Input and output power supply cable with 2x6 connection pins
  • 3.7V 350 mAh rechargeable Li-PO battery

Basic characteristics

GSM / GPRS / GNSS Features

  • Name: Quectel EC200U-CN
  • Technology: LTE(Cat1)/2G(GSM/GPRS)/GNSS/BLUETOOTH
  • SMS (text)
  • Integrated GNSS receiver
  • Up to -149 dBm GNSS receiver sensitivity

Cellular

Network Mode Frequency Band
LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8
LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
GSM 1 900/1800 MHz
GNSS 2 GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Bluetooth 4.2

Transmit Power

  • Class 4 for GSM850/900: 23±2 dBm
  • Class 1 for GSM1800/1900: 20±2 dBm
  • Class 3 for LTE-FDD bands
  • Class 3 for LTE-TDD bands

Hardware Features

  • Built-in movement sensor
  • Built-in Bluetooth 4.2 LE
  • Internal High Gain GNSS antenna
  • Internal High Gain GSM antenna
  • Internal flash memory 4MB (32768 Records)
  • 350 mAh Li-PO rechargeable 3.7V battery

Interface Features

  • Power Supply: +9 V to +90 V DC
  • Digital Inputs: 3 inputs (DIN1, DIN2, DIN3)
  • Analog Inputs: 3 analog inputs (multiplexed with digital outputs)
  • Digital Outputs: 3 outputs for external relays, LEDs, buzzers, etc. (multiplexed with analog inputs)
  • 1-Wire Interface: Supports 1-Wire temperature sensor
  • Status Indicators: 4 LEDs indicating device status

Special Features

  • Fast position fix (outdoor areas)
  • High quality track even in high density urban canyon
  • Ultra small case
  • Ready for harsh environment
  • Easy to mount in limited access areas
  • Firmly fasten
  • 4 LED status indication
  • Real-time tracking
  • Smart data acquisition based on:
    • Time
    • Speed
    • Distance
    • Ignition or any other I/O event
  • Sending acquired data via GPRS
  • GPRS I/O events
  • Configurable using Secured SMS Commands
  • 1x micro SIM card, 1×eSIM (OPTIONAL)
  • Overvoltage protection: YES

Electrical Specifications

Description Voltage Duration
Normal operation +9 … +90 V Unlimited
Protection turns on, device turns off 90 V Unlimited
Maximum voltage < 90 V Unlimited

Technical Features

Part name Physical specification
Navigation indication LED (Orange)
Modem indication LED (Green)
Power indication LED (Red)
User status indication LED (Red)
GNSS Internal GNSS antenna
GSM Internal GSM antenna

Technical Details

  • Battery charge current: Average 140 mA
  • Operating temperature (without battery): -40…+85 °C
  • Storage temperature (without battery): -40…+80 °C
  • Operating temperature (with battery): -20…+70 °C
  • Storage temperature (with battery): -20…+40 °C
  • Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Ingress Protection Rating: IP54
  • Device + case + battery weight: 60 g
  • Internal fuse: 3A, 100V ( Self Resettable )

Technical Information About Internal Battery

Internal back-up battery Battery voltage (V) Nominal Capacity (mAh) Power (Wh) Charge temperature (°C) Discharge temperature (°C) Storage temperature (°C)
Li-po rechargeable battery 3.75 ~ 4.2 350 0.64 – 0.66 0 to +45 -20 to +60 -20 to +45 for 15 days
-20 to +35 for 90 days
⚠️ CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Battery should not be disposed of into general household waste. Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them into a battery recycle bin commonly found in supermarkets.

Electrical Characteristics

Characteristic Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage (Recommended Operating Conditions) +9 – +90 V
Digital Output (Open Drain voltage) 10 – 60 V
Drain current (Digital Output OFF) – – 120 µA
Input resistance (DIN1, DIN2, DIN3) – 2.2K – kΩ
Input Voltage (Recommended) 10 – – V
Input Voltage threshold (DIN1, DIN2, DIN3) 10 – – V
Analog Input
Input voltage, Range 1 0 – +10 V
Input resistance, Range 1 – 2.2K – kΩ
Measurement error on 10V, Range 1 – – 2 %
Input voltage, Range 2 0 – +10 V
Input resistance, Range 2 – 2.2K – kΩ
Measurement error on 12V, Range 2 – – 2 %
Input voltage, Range 3 0 – +10 V
Input resistance, Range 3 – 2.2K – kΩ
Measurement error on 12V, Range 3 – – 2 %
1-Wire Interface
Output Supply Voltage – 4.5 – V
Output inner resistance – 7 – Ω
Output current (UOUT > 3.0V) – 30 – mA
Short circuit current (UOUT = 0) – 75 – mA

CAN Interface

  • Internal terminal resistor CAN bus: No internal termination restistor
Characteristic Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Differential input resistance 25 30 50 kΩ
Recessive output voltage 2 2.5 3 V
Max Differential voltage between CANH & CANL -58 - 58 V
Receiver common mode input voltage -30 – 30 V

Other Features

  • Device reset: Remote reset via SMS/GPRS commands
  • Multiple IP support: Up to 2 simultaneous IP support
  • Firmware Updates: Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) through GPRS
  • Device Configuration: Configuration Over The Air (COTA) through GPRS/SMS
  • Geo fence:( Circular/Polygonal )
  • Protocols Supported: TCP/IP, HTTP & SMS, MQTT
  • Storage Memory: Store more than 32,768 positional logs
  • SMS Fall Back: Automatic fallback to SMS when no GPRS
  • Battery Backup: More than 1 hour
  • SIM Support: 1x Micro SIM and 1x eSIM (optional)
  • Alerts:
    • Battery disconnect/reconnect
    • Over speed
    • Ignition ON/OFF
    • Geo-fence IN/OUT
    • Driver behavior alerts
    • Tilt alert
    • Low battery alert
  • Monitoring: External battery voltage monitoring
  • Other Interface (optional): 1x 1-Wire, 1x RS485, 1x CAN2.0B; Immobilizer or Buzzer

Mechanical

  • Dimensions (mm): 85mm x 66mm x 20mm (L x W x H)
  • Enclosure: Polycarbonate

⚠️ Note: Analog input error margin can increase if temperature varies.


Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristic Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage +9 – +90 V
Drain-Source clamp threshold voltage
(Idrain = 2 mA)		 – – +60 V
Digital Input Voltage – – +10 V
Analog Input Voltage 0 – 10 V
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