The TK980 4G OBD2 is a plug-and-play GPS tracker engineered for rapid installation and continuous vehicle monitoring. As a Plaspy compatible device, the TK980 delivers reliable real-time tracking and OBD2-based telemetry without the need for wiring — simply plug into the vehicle OBD2 port and connect the unit to the Plaspy platform for immediate fleet management, anti-theft alerts and analytics.
Compact, rugged and designed for mixed urban/outdoor use, the TK980 supports multi-mode positioning (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, LBS and Wi‑Fi) and wide cellular coverage including 4G with NB‑IoT, CAT‑M1 and 2G fallback. Built-in vibration sensing, geo-fencing and server-side historical route storage make this tracker a practical choice for commercial fleets, rental vehicles and private cars that need dependable location intelligence and telemetry through Plaspy.
Key Highlights
- Plaspy compatible plug-and-play OBD2 installation — fast deployment for fleets and rental vehicles.
- Multi-mode positioning: GPS, BeiDou and GLONASS with LBS and Wi‑Fi hybrid positioning for improved indoor/outdoor coverage.
- 4G cellular with NB‑IoT, CAT‑M1 and 2G fallback for global connectivity and reliable real-time tracking.
- Built-in vibration sensor for immediate anti-theft and unauthorized movement alerts.
- On-platform fleet features: geo‑fencing, overspeed and move alerts plus historical route storage for up to six months.
- Compact, IP66-rated housing for robust performance in vehicle environments.
- Small rechargeable backup battery (~60 mAh) provides temporary tracking and alarm delivery if vehicle power is cut.
How It Works with Plaspy
When connected to Plaspy, the TK980 streams location and OBD2 telemetry to the cloud so you can monitor assets in real time, configure alerts and review historical trips via mobile app or web platform. Plaspy ingests the device’s hybrid positioning data and vehicle diagnostics to produce live maps, geofence enforcement and time-stamped event logs suitable for fleet management and anti-theft workflows.
- Real-time location and telemetry updates (GPS/BD/GLONASS + LBS/Wi‑Fi) for accurate vehicle tracking.
- Vehicle parameters read from the OBD2 port — engine and diagnostic data are passed to Plaspy for telemetry and status reporting (fuel-related telemetry where provided by the vehicle’s OBD2 system).
- Vibration-triggered movement and unauthorized motion alerts feed directly into Plaspy’s alarm and notification system for anti-theft response.
- Geo-fencing, overspeed and move alerts configured within Plaspy to automate fleet policies and compliance monitoring.
- Historical route storage on the server (up to six months) accessible through Plaspy’s mobile and web interfaces for audits and trip review.
Technical Overview
| Connectivity | 4G with NB‑IoT and CAT‑M1 support; 2G fallback (EGPRS) for broad coverage |
|---|---|
| Bands | Multiple FDD/TDD/WCDMA and GSM bands covering Europe, Middle East, Africa, Korea, Thailand, South America, New Zealand and Australia; EGPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| Power & Battery | Operating voltage DC 9–35 V; typical working current 12V/73.6mA; built-in rechargeable backup battery 60 mAh (3.7 V) — ~2 hours backup operation if vehicle power is lost |
| Interfaces | Direct OBD2 plug-in for vehicle diagnostics and data access; built-in vibration sensor for movement/anti-theft alerts |
| GNSS | GPS, BeiDou (BD), GLONASS; 66 channels; sensitivity -165 dBm; accuracy ~10 m; TTFF — cold 35–80 s, warm ~35 s, hot ~1 s |
| Bluetooth | Not specified |
| Remote Management | Server/cloud support with historical route storage up to six months; mobile app and web platform access via Plaspy integration |
| Form Factor & Environmental | Dimensions 58 × 45 × 22 mm; weight 54 g; IP66 water protection; operating temp -20°C to +55°C; storage -40°C to +85°C; humidity 5%–95% non‑condensing |
| Protection | Electrostatic protection: touch ±7 kV, non‑touch ±14 kV |
Use Cases
- Fleet management — continuous location, trip history and overspeed alerts to optimize routes and driver behavior.
- Vehicle anti-theft — vibration-triggered alarms and Plaspy notifications for unauthorized movement detection.
- Rental and car-sharing operations — rapid OBD2 installation and server-side trip logs for accountability and billing.
- Cargo and equipment transport — hybrid positioning (GPS + LBS/Wi‑Fi) improves tracking reliability in mixed indoor/outdoor environments.
- Vehicle health monitoring — OBD2 telemetry feeding Plaspy for basic diagnostic awareness and preventive maintenance planning.
Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy
The TK980 4G OBD2 combines simple plug-and-play installation with multi-mode positioning and OBD2 telemetry to deliver practical, cost-effective vehicle tracking for Plaspy users. Its broad cellular support (4G, CAT‑M1, NB‑IoT and 2G fallback) ensures global connectivity while the IP66 rating and compact form factor make it reliable for fleet and private use. With vibration-triggered anti-theft alerts, server-side historical storage up to six months and direct OBD2 access to vehicle parameters, the TK980 provides the building blocks for real-time tracking, telemetry, fuel-related data analysis where available, and streamlined fleet management through the Plaspy platform.
Set Up TK980
To set the tracker send the following commands by SMS messages, the sample setup the device password is DeImpw, this password is the default
- Restore factory settings
beginDeImpw - Set the operator APN
apnDeImpw {{apn}} - Set the APN username
apnuserDeImpw {{apnu}} - Set the APN password
apnpasswdDeImpw {{apnp}} - Set the GPRS server
adminipDeImpw 54.85.159.138 8888 - Set the update interval to 60 seconds
uploadDeImpw 60 - Switch to GPRS mode
gprsDeImpw