AIS-140 certified telematics hardware, built for India's regulatory environment, designed for OEM integration, and engineered to stay relevant as networks and mandates evolve.
TCUs deployed in field
States AIS-140 empanelled
GNSS constellations supported
Full network generation coverage
MEGATREND
CAPABILITIES
Four areas where the telematics brief is most demanding and what Accolade builds to address each one.
AIS-140 is not a checkbox, it is an ongoing hardware commitment. Tamper-proof data transmission, GPS/GNSS accuracy standards, backup battery continuity, emergency alert, and data delivery to designated government servers must all be maintained across the life of the device. SamparkSync is AIS-140 certified and empanelled across 26+ states, with OTA firmware delivery ensuring compliance currency without depot visits.
Six GNSS constellations, IRNS, GPS, BEIDOU, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, ensure continuous positioning across urban corridors, mountain passes, and low-visibility environments. Network support spans 2G through 4G LTE CAT1, with a 5G-ready upgrade path and NTN satellite connectivity for remote and off-highway assets where terrestrial networks end.
Over-the-air firmware updates across thousands of deployed vehicles need to be cryptographically secure, not just convenient. Accolade's HSM-backed OTA architecture delivers updates via HTTPS with hardware-level key protection, ensuring every update that reaches a device is authenticated, integrity-verified, and installed without requiring the vehicle to return to a depot.
An 18-pin automotive connector, CAN 2.0 with a CAN-FD upgrade path, and support for TCP, MQTT, HTTPS, and FTP give OEM integration teams the interfaces and protocol flexibility they need, without forcing hardware-level compromises into the vehicle architecture. Production-line ready and field-validated.
PRODUCTS
Eight products across the telematics control unit range. Select any to view full specifications and integration documentation.
AIS-140 & IS 16722 compliant · EPC Gen2 RFID · CAN-FD integration · IP67/IP68 rated
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OEM DVP compliant · GPS/BDS/Galileo GNSS · LTE CAT1 · TLS 1.2 + HSM · Built for EV 3-wheelers
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Edge compute · Multi-sensor aggregation · Advanced fleet intelligence
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AIS 004 Part 3 compliant · 3-constellation GNSS · LTE CAT1 · CAN 2.0/UDS · Cost-optimised fleet TCU
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CONNECTIVITY
This generation-spanning approach is what keeps Accolade's vehicle telematics solutions relevant from legacy retrofit fleets to next-generation 5G connected vehicle platforms, including V2X communication for OEM programmes that need it.
| Generation | Standard | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | GSM/GPRS | Legacy fleet, wide rural coverage, retrofit |
| 3G | UTMS/HSPA | Transitional network support |
| 4G | LTE CATI | Primary connected fleet connectivity |
| 5G | NR — upgradeable | Next-generation CV and OEM platforms |
| NTN | Satellite | Remote, off-highway, and rural deployments |
| Category | Supported Options | Deployment Context |
|---|---|---|
| GNSS | IRNS, GPS, BEIDOU, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS | Multi-constellation tracking for global and remote fleets |
| Communication Protocols | TCP, MQTT, HTTPS, FTP | Real-time telemetry and secure data transfer |
| Interfaces | CAN 2.0, CAN-FD, LIN, RS232, BLE 4.2, DI-4, DO-2, AI-2 | Vehicle bus, wireless, and sensor/peripheral integration |
COMPLIANCE
Certified and empanelled across 26+ states. Covers GPS/GNSS accuracy, data transmission, tamper protection, emergency alert, and backup battery continuity.
India's next-generation telematics standard. Accolade's product roadmap is structured for AIS-184 compliance as the mandate comes into effect.
Dust-tight and water-resistant. Validated for underbody and cab environments.
Every telematics product manufactured at Accolade's certified facility in Pune.
| Standard | Status |
|---|---|
| AIS-140 | Certified · 26+ states |
| AIS-184 | Roadmap aligned |
| IP65 | Certified |
| IATF 16949:2016 | Certified |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Certified |
INSIGHTS
The specific hardware, data, and transmission requirements and what most fleet operators miss until empanelment fails.
What the network transition means for fleet telematics hardware and why the upgrade path matters more than the current standard.
A technical breakdown of India's next-generation telematics standard and what OEMs need to prepare for.
