ECM speed sensor

Vehicle speed read from the engine computer (OBD/CAN) instead of the GPS.

How to set it up in TrackeraX

  1. Open the device in TrackeraX and add a sensor of type “ECM speed”.
  2. Pick the parameter the device sends for it, for example obdSpeed.
  3. Adjust the options below (unit, formula, calibration…) and save.
  4. The value shows on the map, in history, charts and reports, and you can use it in alerts.

Sensor options in TrackeraX

  • Charts add_to_graph
  • History add_to_history
  • Map widget add_to_widgets
  • Formula formula
  • Ignore empty values skip_empty

Device data it uses

  • OBD speed obdSpeed

GPS protocols that send this data

Protocols whose decoder delivers the data above. Each device sends it only if its firmware and installation allow it.

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