Webinar: Driving Scalable Telematics in Off-Highway Environments
Learn practical considerations for evaluating connectivity products used in agriculture, construction, and other off-highway vehicle applications.
The adoption of telematics, fleet management, and connected vehicle technologies continues to accelerate across agriculture, construction, mining, and other off-highway industries. However, achieving reliable connectivity requires more than simply adding a modem or antenna.
In this webinar, TE Connectivity (TE) discusses critical design considerations for scalable telematics deployments, including antenna selection, wireless performance optimization, environmental sealing, vibration resistance, mounting considerations, and validation requirements. Attendees will gain additional context on connectivity performance considerations and factors that may influence product evaluation and deployment decisions.
Whether you are designing next-generation connected equipment or enhancing existing telematics systems, this session provides actionable insights for building robust off-highway connectivity solutions.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand key challenges impacting off-highway telematics performance
- Learn antenna selection and placement best practices
- Explore environmental considerations including sealing, vibration, and harsh operating conditions
- Review validation approaches for reliable wireless connectivity
- Discover strategies for scaling connected vehicle platforms across equipment portfolios
Poi Ngee Tan
Senior Product Development Engineer
Cody Friszell
Product Manager, Antennas
Chityong Hang
Product Development Engineer
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FAQ
1. What factors should engineers consider when selecting a telematics antenna for off-highway equipment?
Start with the wireless technologies and frequency ranges required for the application. Other considerations include antenna type, available space, intended mounting location, vehicle construction, cable-routing requirements, and anticipated operating conditions. Because these factors may affect installed performance, antenna selection should be evaluated for the specific application. Explore TE’s vehicle antenna portfolio to review available antenna types and configurations for connected vehicle applications.
2. How can mounting location affect antenna performance on off-highway equipment?
Mounting location, surface material, surrounding vehicle structures, and attachment method may affect installed RF performance. Performance should therefore be evaluated using the selected antenna and intended installation configuration. TE’s Construction and Agriculture Antenna Guide includes antenna options for cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, global navigation satellite system (GNSS), satellite communication, and two-way radio applications.
3. What environmental conditions should be considered when selecting an antenna for off-highway equipment?
Depending on the application, vehicle antennas may be exposed to shock, vibration, temperature changes, humidity, wind, and other demanding operating conditions. Relevant product ratings and testing information should be evaluated against the anticipated operating conditions of the equipment. Review TE’s vehicle antenna portfolio and applicable product information for available ratings and testing details.
4. When should a multi-function antenna be considered for off-highway equipment?
A multi-function antenna may be considered when equipment requires multiple wireless technologies or antenna ports and available installation space is limited. Supported frequency ranges, port configurations, mounting options, and operating conditions should be evaluated for the specific application. Review TE’s antenna catalog to compare antennas by frequency, application, and antenna type.
Antenna performance may vary. TE is a component manufacturer, and customer and/or end-user is responsible for all end-use compliance and regulatory requirements.
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