Check Engine Light (MIL Alert)
When the vehicle's "Check Engine" light illuminates, this indicates that a vehicle issue
requires attention for diagnosis and/or repair. This is also known as a Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL). A user can configure a device to detect a MIL issue via the OBDII protocol, and to
send an alert when the device detects such an issue.
Trip Odometer Reporting
Trip odometer reporting provides the odometer miles accumulated from ignition-on to
ignition-off, which is considered a "trip".
Ignition events are not yet detected on hybrid or electric vehicles.
Idle Time Reporting
An idle time event is triggered when the vehicle's engine is running without the vehicle
moving (i.e., velocity less than 3 KPH) for a defined period of time in seconds (e.g., 300
seconds).
The alert is cleared when the vehicle speed exceeds another speed and time threshold.
Both the violation and clearing of the alert are reported if configured.
The following AT Command example sets the idle time speed threshold to 3 KPH for 5
minutes (300 seconds) with a clearance time of 30 seconds. If the speed remains below this
threshold for 300 seconds (5 minutes), it triggers the input event. Restoring speed above this
threshold for 30 seconds will clear this event.
AT$OBDIDL=3,300,30
Low Fuel Alert
The low fuel alert triggers when the vehicle's fuel level falls below a defined threshold in
percent (e.g., 12%) for a defined period of time in seconds (e.g., 60 seconds).
The following AT Command example sets the low fuel alert threshold to 12% for 1 minute (60
seconds) with a clearance time of 30 seconds. If the fuel level remains below this threshold for
60 seconds, it triggers the input event. Restoring the fuel level above this threshold for 30
seconds will clear this event.
AT$OBDLFL=12,60,30
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