GOTOP - R18

The R18 is a compact 4G GPS tracker engineered for versatile vehicle and asset tracking and is fully suitable for integration with Plaspy. Built for motorcycles, cars, boats and general asset protection, the R18 combines a wide DC input range (8–90V), internal GPS/GSM antennas and a rugged industrial form factor to simplify installation and reduce visibility. Its feature set is optimized for fleet management and anti-theft workflows when used as a Plaspy compatible tracker.

The R18 provides reliable real-time tracking and multiple telemetry modes that fit both commercial fleets and personal safety use cases. With support for GPS + GSM base station dual tracking, configurable alarm types (SOS, geo-fence, power-cut and more), and optional remote engine stop via relay, the R18 delivers the essential inputs Plaspy needs to provide accurate location, event alerts and long-term reporting.

Key Highlights

• Plaspy compatible: Designed for straightforward protocol integration into third-party platforms, making setup with Plaspy fast and reliable.
• Compact 4G connectivity: LTE Cat-1 (SIMCOM A7670) for robust cellular coverage and efficient data transfer for real-time tracking.
• Wide power range: DC 8–90V input supports motorcycles, cars, trucks and marine batteries without additional converters.
• Multiple tracking modes: Real-time, time-interval, distance, direction-change and mobile-phone based tracking to tune telemetry for fleet management needs.
• Rich alarm suite: SOS, external power-cut, door/engine status, geo-fence, speeding, idling, fatigue driving and harsh driving alarms for anti-theft and safety.
• Backup battery: Internal 120 mAh battery provides around 2 hours of backup runtime for short-term power-loss scenarios.
• Small form factor and discreet installation: 77 x 36.5 x 14.5 mm, lightweight 43 g unit suitable for hidden mounting.

How It Works with Plaspy

When integrated with Plaspy, the R18 supplies continuous GPS location and GSM telemetry for real-time tracking, historical route playback and event-driven alerts. Plaspy ingests the R18’s telematics and alarm events, normalizes the data and presents it in dashboard views, map tracks, and automated reports for fleet operations and security monitoring.

• Real-time tracking and periodic telemetry updates via 4G LTE Cat-1 connectivity.
• Ignition/ACC detection through the dedicated positive ACC input for engine-on/off events and idling reports.
• Analog input (0–26V) for external sensor integration such as fuel-level sensors or other voltage-based telemetry.
• Optional remote immobilizer/engine stop: supports relay-based remote engine cut when deployed with the relay accessory and permitted by local regulations.
• Alarm and event forwarding: SOS, geo-fence breaches, power-cut, speeding and harsh driving alarms are forwarded to Plaspy for alerting and escalation.

Technical Overview

Use Cases

• Fleet management: Track vehicle location, mileage reporting and driver behaviour (idling, harsh braking, speeding) for optimized routing and compliance.
• Anti-theft and remote immobilization: Receive power-cut and SOS alarms; execute optional relay-based engine stop through Plaspy workflows for stolen vehicle response.
• Motorcycle and small-vehicle tracking: Compact size and wide input range make the R18 suitable for discreet motorcycle installation and battery-powered assets.
• Boat and marine asset monitoring: Wide voltage tolerance and GPS + GSM dual tracking keep assets visible in varied environments.
• Voltage-based telemetry and fuel monitoring: The analog 0–26V input can be used to capture fuel-level signals or other voltage sensors for telemetry dashboards in Plaspy.

Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy

The R18 is a practical, Plaspy compatible GPS tracker that balances a compact footprint with the telemetry and alarm features modern fleets demand. Its wide power input, internal antennas and flexible I/O allow fast installations on a wide range of vehicles and assets. By combining the R18’s reliable GPS/GSM location data, ignition detection and analog inputs with Plaspy’s mapping, alerting and reporting, operators gain actionable real-time tracking and historical insights for improved security and operational efficiency.

For customers looking to extend monitoring beyond the device’s onboard inputs, Plaspy can correlate R18 telemetry with platform-managed sensors such as Bluetooth sensors or third-party fuel monitoring devices to deliver a complete view of vehicle state and asset health. The R18’s OTA firmware capability and protocol-friendly design make it easy to deploy at scale for fleet management, anti-theft protection and general asset telemetry.