Critical Asset Monitoring & Telematics
Lantronix FOX5 Series LTE Telematics and Asset Monitoring Gateways
The FOX5 Series is an LTE Cat 1 bis edge gateway for vehicle telematics and critical asset monitoring that reads CAN bus, serial, 1-Wire and BLE sensor data, adds GNSS positioning and sends processed data to the cloud over MQTT.
From $139.00
Overview
About the Lantronix FOX5 Series
The FOX5 (also written FOX 5) connects assets that speak operational protocols, such as generators, HVAC plants, fuel tanks, compressors and commercial vehicles, to cloud applications. It reads Modbus over RS-485 or RS-232, CAN bus with J1939, 1-Wire and BLE 5.4 sensors, filters and normalizes the data on the device, then publishes it over LTE with MQTT. Lantronix lists it as a new product and targets cell-site, rental-equipment and fleet deployments.
Two models share the same hardware: F54R000S for North America on bands B2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14 and 66, and F54R00FS for the rest of the world with a 21-band Cat 1 bis list. Positioning uses multi-channel GPS and GLONASS with dead reckoning and an accelerometer, rated at 1.5 m GPS accuracy. Input power is 10.8-60 VDC, a 1000 mAh internal battery provides backup, sleep draw is under 2.2 mA at 12 VDC, and the unit operates from -30°C to +85°C.
Edge logic runs as Lua scripts or PFAL programs, with up to 3000 geofences, 2000 waypoints and 200 alarms. A cryptographic co-processor provides a hardware root of trust with secure boot, TLS 1.3 and MQTTS, and Lantronix states the FOX5 is NDAA compliant. Fleets are provisioned and managed through Percepxion.
Key capabilities
- Dead-reckoning GNSS
- GPS and GLONASS with dead reckoning and a 3-axis accelerometer keep position through tunnels, parking garages and urban canyons.
- Vehicle and fieldbus inputs
- CAN bus with J1939, RS-485 and RS-232 for Modbus, 1-Wire, I2C and three configurable I/O plus an ignition input.
- Lua and PFAL scripting
- On-device Lua scripts and PFAL logic filter and process data locally to reduce cellular and cloud costs.
- Hardware root of trust
- A cryptographic co-processor, secure boot, TLS 1.3 and MQTTS protect devices and data; Lantronix states it is NDAA compliant.
- Wide 10.8-60 VDC input
- Runs directly from 12 V and 24 V vehicle and equipment power, with an internal 1000 mAh rechargeable backup battery.
- Dual nano-SIM
- Two nano-SIM holders and internal plus external antennas with automatic or manual switching support resilient cellular links.
How to choose the right FOX5 Series part number
Choose by region. F54R000S is the North American model, LTE Cat 1 bis on B2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14 and 66, with FCC, IC, PTCRB, AT&T, FirstNet and UL certifications listed. F54R00FS is the worldwide model with a 21-band list that adds TDD bands 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41, with CE, UKCA, PSTI, CB, E-Mark and Telec listed. Interfaces, GNSS, battery and software are identical. Lantronix lists installation cables on the same page, including 60353 (8-pin main port with fuse and UCOM) and 60286 (power and OBDII), plus the 60168 combined cellular and GNSS antenna.
Configure & order
Find your FOX5 Series part number
Every orderable FOX5 Series configuration, filtered by the specs that actually differ between them. Pick what you need on the left and the matching part numbers appear here.
F54R000S
$159.00
10 in stock
F54R00FS
$139.00
Ships on backorder
Where the FOX5 Series is used
- Backup generator and HVAC monitoring at cell tower sites
- Commercial vehicle telematics via J1939 or OBDII
- Tracking rental generators, pumps and compressors across job sites
- Fuel tank and boiler monitoring over Modbus
- Cold-chain and EV fleet operations
FOX5 Series datasheets & documentation
FOX5 Series FAQ
What is the difference between F54R000S and F54R00FS?
Only the cellular band set and certifications. F54R000S is for North America (B2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 66) with FCC, IC, PTCRB, AT&T and FirstNet listed. F54R00FS is the rest-of-world model with 21 bands and CE, UKCA, E-Mark and Telec listed.
Does the FOX5 read vehicle CAN bus data?
Yes. It has one CAN-bus interface supporting J1939, plus an ignition input. Lantronix also lists a power and OBDII connection cable, 60286, for OBDII-compliant vehicles.
What is the FOX5 operating temperature and power input?
Operating and storage range is -30°C to +85°C. Input power is 10.8 to 60 VDC, drawing 60 mA at 12 VDC in normal operation and under 2.2 mA in sleep. The internal battery discharges from -20°C to +60°C and charges from 0°C to +45°C.
Can I program custom logic on the FOX5?
Yes. It runs Lua scripts and the PFAL programming language on-device, supports up to 3000 geofences, 2000 waypoints and 200 alarms, and handles Modbus, CAN, J1939, MQTT, TCP/UDP, HTTP and SMTP.
What comes in the FOX5 box?
Lantronix lists the FOX5 unit, battery, SIM holder cover, battery cover and screws, and a welcome card. Installation cables and external antennas are separate part numbers.
