G70 - FAQ
Written by Matthew Clark-Massera
Updated at April 5th, 2024
Do I need to install in-line fuses?
No, the device has internal protections including a self-resetting thermal fuse. The G70 is load-dump and short circuit protected and tested - so that it can withstand the harsh electrical environments of vehicle installations.
Does the G70 do Driver ID?
Yes, the G70 has TTL, 1-Wire and Wiegand interfaces to support an extensive selection of DM and 3rd party readers. This means a wide wide variety of card types can be read. See - G70 - Driver ID Options.
Can I set up the G70 to be able to remotely immobilise the vehicle, or only start when there is a valid Driver ID?
Yes, see:
Can I get an alert when the unit is unplugged or tampered with?
By default, the G70 will send an upload with the log reason "External Power Removed" if it is unplugged. The internal Li-Po back up battery will mean that it will keep operating for a while after this happens. An alert needs to be set up on the end software platform to notify users. See External Power Removed Alerts - G70
Can I get harsh cornering, rollover and speeding alerts?
Yes, see Harsh Event Setup and Accident Detection and Reconstruction + Accident Data Exports
For speeding alerts, the device will report it's speed, and then the end platform can alert on this.
How accurate is the speed reporting?
We use high quality components and make use of GPS Aiding Data to ensure the best performance. Typically, speed is accurate to within +/- 2km/h. But GPS isn't perfect or 100% error free, it can in rare instances be wrong, see here: GPS Settings and GPS Accuracy.
Can the G70 have Bluetooth?
No. See the device technical specs for details on what capability the G70 does/doesn't have. The G120, Oyster Edge and Remora3 have BLE.
Why is the backup battery reporting 0V?
Two reasons for a G70 to record 0V for the internal battery reading:
Internal Battery Plugged in:
If the internal battery drops below 3.35V it will record 0V.
Internal Battery Unplugged:
When the devices exceed in 40 deg C (or below 0 deg C), the charger is disconnected to preserve the battery health. Usually with the internal battery connected, the internal battery reading would read 100 mV lower after the charger is disabled (4200mV -> 4100 mV) . If the internal battery was disconnected and the device is operating as usual, in acceptable conditions, the charger would be powering the battery terminals and thus the internal battery readings would read 4100mV. Once the device is outside the safe temperature zone, the charger stops powering the internal battery terminals and thus the datalogs will read 0V.
For information detailing how long your backup battery will last, navigate to: How long will my back-up battery last? - [G70]