FleetPulse Solar Cargo Sensor Product Manual
Discover how to effectively use the FleetPulse Solar Cargo Sensor for monitoring and managing cargo performance.
Written by Austin Kinney
Updated at July 31st, 2026
Table of Contents
FleetPulseGO Solar &
Cargo Sensor
Manual
FleetPulse Solar
Cargo Sensor
1. Gateway Hardware Specifications
Cellular Technology Options | |
LTE |
4G LTE bands: 2,4,5,13, and 17 |
GSM |
3G UMTS Bands 850/1900 MHz |
GPS Specification | |
Receiver 50 Channels |
72 Channels |
Receiver Tracking Sensitivity |
-167 dBm |
Accuracy |
+/- 2.0 m CEP (50%, -130 dBm, > 6 Satellites) |
Cold Start |
26 sec |
Hot Start |
1 sec |
Power Requirements | |
D.C. Power |
8-24V, 12V nominal |
Current Consumption (4V Supply Internal Battery) |
170 μA in sleep state- 240mA in 80 mA in idle state transmit/receive state |
Max. Solar Charge Current |
150mA |
Internal Battery |
Internal 10600mAh rechargeable Li-Ion |
Physical Connection | |
Interface Connector |
8-pin attached harness |
Cellular/GPS Antenna |
Internal |
SIM Access |
Internal |
Programming |
Serial (RS232 3V logic level) |
Mechanical | |
Case Material |
PC and PBT composite |
Dimension |
4.7” X 8.5” X 1.1” |
Weight |
24 oz. |
Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +70°C |
Certifications | |
Product |
PTCRB- IC FCC- IP66/IP67 |
Carrier |
- AT&T |
2. Installation Procedures
Hook tape measure on top rail ledge and measure down 12” |
Fig. 1 |
Drill 9/16” diameter hole |
Fig. 2 |
Fig.3 and Fig. 4: Drill through the front wall sheet and completely through the front plywood lining |
Fig. 3
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Locate the centerline on the inside of the trailer front wall and make a mark 13” down from the roof sheet. |
Fig. 5 |
Mount the cargo sensor so that the sensor lens is on the 13” mark. |
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Secure the housing to the plywood with 4 wood screws provided. |
Fig. 7 |
Feed the wiring harness through the holes, exiting through the front wall. |
Fig. 8 |
Note that the sensor is mounted near the trailer wall centerline of the trailer’s front wall. |
Fig. 9 |
Split the provided grommet and place around the harness wire. Insert it into the front wall skin sheet. Seal with additional weatherproof sealant. |
Fig. 10 |
Connect the harness to the FleetPulseGO Solar device and securely insert it into the cradle. Secure the wires with a P-clip and small fastener (not included).
Note: The FleetPulseGO Solar device must be mounted high on the front wall of the trailer next to the Cargo Sensor due to the length of the Cargo sensor cable. |
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3. LED Descriptions
LED |
Description |
Status |
Cellular (Blue) |
No Carrier/Denied Registration |
OFF |
Searching for Cellular Network |
Fast Blinking |
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Registered Roaming |
Medium Blinking |
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Registered Home |
Slow Blinking (1 Hz) |
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GPS (RGB Green) |
Searching for Satellite |
Solid |
GPS Lock |
Slow Blinking (1 Hz) |
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ZigBee (Auburn) |
Pairing Process Initiated |
Fast Blinking |
4. Reporting Expectations
5. Product Maintenance
FleetPulse recommends performing the following maintenance actions at least once every 12 months.
Data quality check
All expected sensors should be reporting on the Diagnostics page within the FleetPulse app.
Connectivity Status should be green and report Good.
If any sensors are not reporting, please reach out to support@fleetpulse.com for troubleshooting help.
Gateway Inspection
- Confirm GO Solar Gateway is securely fasten with the GO Solar cradle and locking screw is tight.
- Confirm GO Solar cradle bracket, either large or small cradle is securely fastened to its surface.
- GO Solar has a solar panel integrated into the device and will need to be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol to ensure the solar panel will function effectively. It is recommended to use 50/50 99% isopropyl alcohol and a clean rag to clean the solar panel surface.
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If the device is not reporting and its condition is good and has a clean solar panel surface facing sunlight for at least four consecutive hours:
- Remove the device from the cradle.
- Press and hold the wake-up button until the solid green LED illuminates.
- Rest the device and orient the solar panel sunward for at least one hour.
- Login to the FleetPulse App and verify the accuracy of the reporting data.
- If the device is still not reporting, contact support@fleetpulse.com.
6. Product Support
For more information on this product, please contact support@fleetpulse.com.
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