The Piccolo STX is a versatile, plug-and-play GPS vehicle tracking device featuring integrated GPS and cellular antennas. It operates on 4G CAT-M1/NB-IoT networks globally, with 2G fallback for extended coverage. Designed for industrial fleet operations, from light vehicles to heavy-duty trucks, this device offers GPS vehicle tracking, engine diagnostics, and an integrated rechargeable backup battery. The Piccolo STX also supports fleet management enhancements such as dash cams, geofence alerts, temperature monitoring sensors, and BLE connectivity for ELD compliance, ensuring dependable performance in demanding environments.
The Piccolo STX is a GPS vehicle and fleet management tracking device that combines innovation with affordability, simplifying fleet management. This advanced device allows for real-time GPS tracking, sending location updates every set number of seconds or minutes, or based on distance traveled, providing the flexibility needed to manage service routes or delivery tasks efficiently.
The Piccolo STX supports Can Bus, J1939, and J1708 data, monitoring critical vehicle metrics such as fuel consumption, oil pressure, distance traveled, RPM, and more. These metrics can be transmitted to your tracking management platform in real-time as events occur, or at specified intervals, all configurable over the air (OTA).
The Piccolo STX seamlessly integrates with your existing systems through our REST API, allowing you to manage field service operations, driver behavior, vehicle preventative maintenance, and hours of service (HoS) control without additional costs. This device also supports compliance with European tachograph regulations, ensuring you meet industry standards.
With the Piccolo STX, you can enhance vehicle dispatch efficiency, monitor eco-driving habits, and control fuel consumption—all from our user-friendly tracking platform. Additionally, our mobile app provides convenient access to these features on the go, empowering you to manage driving habits, manual task registration, service routes, and delivery tasks directly from your smartphone.
Experience the benefits of streamlined fleet management with the Piccolo STX, designed to reduce operational costs and optimize your fleet’s performance.
Easily integrate with any third-party application using our API or TCP/IP protocols, ensuring a smooth plug-and-play experience.
Our device is designed to communicate with a variety of IoT BLE tags, offering versatile solutions for numerous applications.
The device is compatible with all vehicle types, making installation quick and straightforward across any fleet.
The Piccolo STX Fleet tracker operates by using advanced GPS technology to provide continuous vehicle monitoring. Here’s how it works:
Enjoy seamless plug-and-play installation with a pass-through harness that connects to virtually any vehicle on the road, thanks to a variety of cable options.
The Piccolo STX is engineered to actively monitor and report critical engine diagnostics, fuel usage, driver behavior, temperature data, and more. Additionally, it offers real-time visibility into specialized onboard equipment, including PTO status, ensuring you have a complete overview of your vehicle’s performance.
Beyond its extensive telematics features, the Piccolo STX IoT integrates with various IoT BLE tags, transforming it into a powerful IoT Gateway. This functionality enables the Piccolo STX IoT to process and transmit IoT data to the server, supporting a wide range of applications, including cold chain management, asset tracking, inventory management, and school transportation and campus management.
The Piccolo STX is ELD-ready, offering USB and BLE support to transmit ECM data directly to any mobile device. This feature provides the functionality and reliability of a fixed-mount, integrated onboard computer at a fraction of the cost, ensuring easy and affordable compliance.
The Piccolo STX boasts a compact yet rugged design, engineered to withstand vibration, shock, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Tested for durability, it delivers reliable performance across a wide range of industrial fleet operations, from light vehicles to heavy-duty trucks and industrial machinery.
The Piccolo STX is a versatile and cost-effective fleet GPS tracking solution, designed for easy integration and customization to meet your specific needs.
Track up to 6 compartments with precise temperature readings, accurate to ±0.5°C. Configure the Piccolo STX to report temperatures periodically, trigger alerts for significant changes, and set high/low alarm thresholds.
Includes 2 digital inputs, 1 digital output, and 1 analog input for logging events like engine on/off, vibration alarms, and door open/close statuses.
Enhance fleet safety by connecting the TIS Fleet’s Dashcam, which monitors extreme driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, lane changes, sharp turns, and sudden braking.
Acting as an IoT Gateway, the Piccolo STX communicates with a family of IoT Tags, uploading data to the server for comprehensive fleet connectivity.
To conserve data and power, the unit switches to “idle mode” during inactivity, transmitting data less frequently (e.g., every 4 hours instead of every minute while in motion).
Supports up to 6 wired digital temperature sensors, allowing monitoring of up to 6 different cold zones simultaneously.
Ensure vehicle security by authorizing drivers to identify themselves via Dallas keys or passive RFID keys.
Features an integrated rechargeable backup battery, with battery levels transmitted with every GPS data packet.
Stores up to 5,000 events and automatically transmits them when the unit regains cellular coverage.
Offers highly compressed OTA, UDP communication with MidLink Middleware, and a “Plug & Play” API or DLL for seamless integration with third-party software.
Automatically sends an alarm with GPS location when the vehicle moves in or out of a predefined zone.
Detects vehicle movement while the ignition is off, triggering an alert.
Automatically switches to deep sleep mode when the engine is off and wakes up when the engine starts or upon detecting vibration, without the need for a back-up battery.
Easily programmable via SMS for updates and configuration changes.
Provides cell-based location data in addition to GPS coordinates for enhanced accuracy.
Ensures precise tracking of the distance driven by the vehicle.
The Piccolo STX IoT not only offers advanced telematics for vehicle tracking but also functions as an IoT Gateway, seamlessly communicating with our IoT Tags and uploading the data to the server, ensuring a fully connected fleet.
Leverage the Piccolo STX IoT fleet GPS vehicle tracking platform for a wide range of applications.
Network Connectivity: The Piccolo STX IoT supports 4G CATM1/NB1 with 2G fallback, ensuring reliable global coverage. Supported bands include Cat.M1 & NB1, LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28, LTE-TDD: B39 (for Cat.M1 only), GSM850/GSM900.
Advanced GPS Technology: Equipped with GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Compass, Galileo, and QZSS, the device provides up to 1m (3ft) accuracy using MTK GPS technology with 66 channels.
Durable Enclosure: Housed in a flame-retardant ABS/PC enclosure with a UL94V-0 rating, ensuring durability and safety.
Compact Dimensions: Measuring 3.36” x 2” x 1” (85mm x 52mm x 25.4mm) with an additional 0.4” (10mm) on each side for mounting brackets, and weighing just 3.17 oz. (94g) without batteries, the Piccolo STX IoT is both compact and lightweight.
Digital Inputs:
Analog Inputs:
Digital Outputs:
Internal Temperature Sensor:
Additional Digital Inputs: Increase your inputs to a total of four ground-sensing and two positive-sensing options.
Extra Analog Input: Add one more analog input, bringing the total to two for enhanced measurement capabilities.
Expanded Serial Ports: Integrate an extra RS-232 serial port, totaling two ports, with support for RS-485 to extend communication options.
Adjustable Vibration Sensor: Customize sensitivity settings for automatic theft alarms, enhancing asset security.
3D Accelerometer: Detect and report extreme driving conditions including sudden acceleration, lane changes, sharp turns, and abrupt braking.
Driver Identification: Utilize iButton (Dallas key) or Passive RFID for driver authentication, ensuring secure access.
Temperature Monitoring: Connect up to 6 temperature sensors via iButton for precise environmental control.
Internal Battery: Equipped with a 1500mA rechargeable lithium battery for reliable power supply.
CAN Bus Integration: Supports OBDII/J1939 and J1708 protocols for comprehensive vehicle diagnostics.
Bluetooth 4.0: Facilitates communication with Hours of Service (HOS) tablets for seamless fleet management.
GPS Location Reporting: The device can be configured to transmit GPS coordinates every X seconds/minutes and/or every Y miles/km, or any combination of time and distance, based on vehicle speed.
Idle Transmission Mode: When the vehicle is stationary for a set period, the tracker switches to “idle mode,” sending updates less frequently (e.g., every 4 hours) compared to the frequency during movement.
Event Logging: The tracker records events such as engine start/stop, vibration alarms, and door status changes, including timestamps. Logs can be configured to include or exclude GPS location data.
Driver Identification: Authorized driver IDs are downloaded OTA (Over-the-Air) to the unit. Only drivers with the matching Dallas key ID can start the vehicle, and the driver ID is sent to the control center database.
Firmware and Configuration: Firmware can be updated via USB or OTA. Configuration is also accessible through USB or OTA.
Communication: Features highly compressed OTA, UDP communication with MidLink Middleware, or direct TCP/IP communication OTA. Includes a “Plug & Play” API for seamless integration with third-party software.
Diagnostic Tools: Includes OTA diagnostic tools and allows configuration of vibration sensor sensitivity and tilt detection for driver behavior violations.
Store and Forward: The unit can store up to 5,000 events when out of cellular coverage and automatically send them when back in coverage.
Geo-Fencing: Automatically triggers an alarm with GPS location when the unit moves in or out of predefined zones.
Tow Detection: Detects vehicle movement with the ignition off, alerting to potential unauthorized towing.
Starter Killer: Sends an OTA command to disable the starter in case of theft. Note: Engine shutdown commands are generally restricted by safety regulations.
Battery Monitoring: Automatically sends battery power values OTA with every GPS update.
Battery Saving Mode: Switches to deep sleep mode when the engine is off, and wakes up on engine start or vibration. This mode does not require a backup battery.
OTA Programming: Allows OTA programming via SMS, providing flexibility in updates and configurations.
Location and Distance Accuracy: Sends both cell-based location and GPS coordinates, with precise tracking of driven distance.
SIM Card Access: External SIM card holder is accessible with a security lock for added protection.
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1. What is the Piccolo STX Tracker?
The Piccolo STX Tracker is an advanced GPS vehicle and fleet management device designed for seamless tracking and monitoring. It offers real-time GPS location updates, engine diagnostics, and integration with various IoT applications, making it ideal for fleet management and asset tracking.
2. How does the Piccolo STX Tracker work?
The Piccolo STX Tracker operates by transmitting GPS location data at configurable intervals based on time or distance. It provides real-time updates and can log events such as engine status, driver behavior, and more. The device also supports IoT functions, acting as a gateway for various IoT tags and sensors.
3. What are the key features of the Piccolo STX Tracker?
Key features include:
4. How is the Piccolo STX Tracker installed?
The Piccolo STX Tracker is designed for easy installation. It can be installed using the OBDII/J1939 connector or directly wired to the vehicle. The device supports plug-and-play integration with various vehicle types, ensuring quick and hassle-free setup.
5. What types of vehicles is the Piccolo STX Tracker compatible with?
The Piccolo STX Tracker is versatile and compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including light trucks, heavy-duty trucks, industrial machinery, and more. Its rugged design ensures reliable performance in diverse environments.
6. How does the Piccolo STX Tracker handle power and battery life?
The device is powered by the vehicle’s 6V-32V DC supply or via a portable cigarette plug connector. It includes a rechargeable lithium battery that provides backup power and can send up to 1,200 GPS locations on a full charge. The tracker features power-saving modes to optimize battery life.
7. What communication networks does the Piccolo STX Tracker support?
The Piccolo STX Tracker supports 4G CATM1/NB1 networks with 2G fallback, ensuring global connectivity. It also supports various GPS technologies, including GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Compass, Galileo, and QZSS for accurate location tracking.
8. Can the Piccolo STX Tracker be customized for specific needs?
Yes, the Piccolo STX Tracker is highly customizable. It offers various expansion options, including additional digital and analog inputs, RS-232 ports, and IoT integrations. The device can also be configured and programmed OTA (Over-the-Air) or via USB.
9. What kind of support and updates are available for the Piccolo STX Tracker?
The Piccolo STX Tracker comes with comprehensive support, including firmware updates via OTA or USB, diagnostic tools, and customer service. It also features a user-friendly interface for managing settings and configurations.
10. How can I get started with the Piccolo STX Tracker?
To get started with the Piccolo STX Tracker, contact us for a demo, discuss your specific needs, and receive a tailored price quote. Our team will assist you with installation, integration, and ongoing support to ensure optimal performance.
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