Tor Venus
An advanced 4G LTE Cat1 Industrial IoT device featuring RS485 and CAN support with battery backup, designed for real-time monitoring of electric vehicles and industrial assets.
Overview
Venus 300 Series
Compact telematics unit with RS485, GNSS, and cellular—ideal for industrial assets requiring simple GPS tracking and serial interfacing.
Venus 400 Series
Venus 411 / 411 B – Compact GNSS trackers with cellular, digital/analog I/Os, and CAN—ideal for fleet tracking, EVs, gensets, and mixed-asset telematics.
Venus 500 Series
Venus 511 / E1 / E2 – Versatile trackers with GNSS, cellular, CAN, RS485, and rich I/Os. E1 suits rugged telemetry needs; E2 powers smart energy and industrial IoT systems.
Features
Take Control of Your Assets
Monitor the health of your entire fleet of electric vehicles (2 & 3 wheelers) or industrial assets remotely for improved efficiency and reduced downtime.
ARAI-Approved for Electric Vehicles
Specifically designed and approved for safe and reliable use in electric vehicles, providing peace of mind.
Fuel Efficiency at Your Fingertips
Track fuel consumption precisely with support for analog and Bluetooth sensors.
Deep Engine Insights
Gain valuable insights into engine health and utilization with dedicated hour meter and RPM measuring input.
Built to Endure
The IP65-rated enclosure protects your device from dust, dirt, and water jets, ensuring it thrives in even the harshest environments
Seamless Communication
Connect seamlessly with industrial equipment using CAN bus or integrate with existing systems via Modbus over RS485
Uninterrupted Operations
The built-in battery backup keeps your device running for hours even during power outages, preventing data loss and ensuring continuous monitoring
Prepared for Anything
The external flash memory ensures data is securely stored even during extended network outages, guaranteeing you have a complete picture of your assets' health
Specifications
Power Supply
| Power Supply | Venus 313 | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E |
| Supply Voltage | 11-30 V DC | 14-90 V DC | 14-90 V DC | 12-30 V DC | 12-30 V DC |
| Max Supply Voltage | 30 V DC | 90 V DC | 90 V DC | 30 V DC | 30 V DC |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | 0 to -30 V DC | 0 to -90 V DC | 0 to -30 V DC | 0 to -30 V DC | 0 to -30 V DC |
| Max Operating Current | <100 mA | <100 mA | <100 mA | <100 mA | <100 mA |
| Peak Operating Current | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities |
| BackUp Battery | NA | NA | 800 mAH , Li-Ion 3.7 V | 800 mAH , Li-Ion 3.7 V | 800 mAH , Li-Ion 3.7 V |
Communication
| Communication | Venus 313 | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E |
| Cellular | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Network Protocol | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt |
Interfaces
| Interfaces | Venus 313 | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E |
| CAN | NA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RS485 | 1 (RS485) | NA | NA | 1 | 1 |
| Digital Input | NA | 2 (0-90V) | 2 (0-90V) | 2 (0-30V) | 2 (0-30V) |
| Digital output | NA | 1 (500mA, 60V) | 1 (500mA, 60V) | 1 (500mA, 60V) | 1 (500mA, 60V) |
| Analogue Input | NA | NA | 2 (0-90V) single wire | 2 (0-30V) single wire | 2 (0-30V) single wire |
| Counter Input (0-1000 Hz) | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 1 |
| Hour Meter | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 1 |
| GNSS Antenna | External | Internal | Internal | External | External |
| Cellular Antenna | External GSM | Internal GSM | Internal GSM | External GSM | External GSM |
| SIM | Micro | Micro | Micro | Micro | Micro |
| Memory | 1000 strings | 64MB | 64MB | 1000 strings | 64 MB |
Bluetooth
| Bluetooth | Venus 313 | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E |
| Specification | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 |
Additional Features
| Additional Features | Venus 313 | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E |
| Configuration / FOTA | Web configuration | Web configuration | Web configuration | Web configuration | Web configuration |
| Sensors | NA | NA | Accelerometer | NA | NA |
Physical Specification
| Physical Specification | Venus 313 | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E |
| Dimension | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) |
| Standard Harness | 4 Pin | 4 Pin | 6 Pin | 6 Pin | 12 Pin |
Operating Environment
| Operating Environment | Venus 313 | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Operating Humidity | 85 Rh | 85 Rh | 85 Rh | 85 Rh | 85 Rh |
| Vibration | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz |
| Enclosure Ingress Protection (IP) | IP 65 | IP 65 | IP 65 | IP 65 | IP 65 |
Device management and configuration tool
Configuration & FOTA: Supports over-the-air (OTA) and firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates for remote configuration and diagnostics.
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Tor Venus
Advanced 4G LTE Cat1 device having RS485 and CAN support with battery back-up
Features
Take Control of Your Assets
Monitor the health of your entire fleet of electric vehicles (2 & 3 wheelers), or industrial assets, all remotely, for improved efficiency and reduced downtime
ARAI-Approved for Electric Vehicles
Our device is specifically designed and approved for safe and reliable use in electric vehicles, giving you peace of mind
Fuel Efficiency at Your Fingertips
Track fuel consumption precisely with support for analog and Bluetooth sensors. (add icon for AI and BLE sensor)
Deep Engine Insights
Gain valuable insights into engine health and utilization with our dedicated hour meter and RPM measuring input. Track engine runtime and identify potential maintenance needs proactively
Built to Endure
The IP65-rated enclosure protects your device from dust, dirt, and water jets, ensuring it thrives in even the harshest environments
Seamless Communication
Connect seamlessly with industrial equipment using CAN bus or integrate with existing systems via Modbus over RS485
Uninterrupted Operations
The built-in battery backup keeps your device running for hours even during power outages, preventing data loss and ensuring continuous monitoring
Prepared for Anything
The external flash memory ensures data is securely stored even during extended network outages, guaranteeing you have a complete picture of your assets' health
Use Cases
Specification
| Power Supply | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E1 | Venus 511 E2 |
| Supply Voltage | 14-90 V DC | 14-90 V DC | 12-30 V DC | 12-30 V DC | 12-30 V DC |
| Max Supply Voltage | 90 V DC | 90 V DC | 30 V DC | 30 V DC | 30 V DC |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | 0 to -90 V DC | 0 to -30 V DC | 0 to -30 V DC | 0 to -30 V DC | 0 to -30 V DC |
| Max Operating Current | <100 mA | <100 mA | <100 mA | <100 mA | <100 mA |
| Peak Operating Current | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities | 2A @network activities |
| BackUp Battery | NA | 800 mAH , Li-Ion 3.7 V | 800 mAH , Li-Ion 3.7 V | 800 mAH , Li-Ion 3.7 V | 800 mAH , Li-Ion 3.7 V |
| Communication | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E1 | Venus 511 E2 |
| Cellular | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz | 4G- LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 2G- GSM 900 MHz/1800 MHz |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Network Protocol | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt | Http, Mqtt |
| Interfaces | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E1 | Venus 511 E2 |
| CAN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RS485 | NA | NA | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Digital Input | 2 (0-90V) | 2 (0-90V) | 2 (0-30V) | 2 (0-30V) | 2 (0-30V) |
| Digital output | 1 (500mA, 60V) | 1 (500mA, 60V) | 1 (500mA, 60V) | 1 (500mA, 60V) | 1 (500mA, 60V) |
| Analogue Input | NA | 2 (0-90V) single wire | 2 (0-30V) single wire | 2 (0-30V) single wire | 2 (0-30V) single wire |
| Counter Input (0-1000 Hz) | NA | NA | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hour Meter | NA | NA | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GNSS Antenna | Internal | Internal | External | External | Internal |
| Cellular Antenna | Internal GSM | Internal GSM | External GSM | External GSM | Internal GSM |
| SIM | Micro | Micro | Micro | Micro | Micro |
| Memory | 64MB | 64MB | 1000 strings | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Bluetooth | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E1 | Venus 511 E2 |
| Specification | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 | BLE 4.2 |
| Additional Features | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E1 | Venus 511 E2 |
| Configuration / FOTA | Web configuration | Web configuration | Web configuration | Web configuration | Web configuration |
| Sensors | NA | Accelerometer | NA | NA | NA |
| Physical Specification | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E1 | Venus 511 E2 |
| Dimension | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) | 120 * 115 * 35 (L*W*H) |
| Standard Harness | 4 Pin | 4 Pin | 12 Pin | 12 Pin | 12 Pin |
| Operating Environment | Venus 411 | Venus 411 B | Venus 511 | Venus 511 E1 | Venus 511 E2 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Operating Humidity | 85 Rh | 85 Rh | 85 Rh | 85 Rh | 85 Rh |
| Vibration | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz | 2g, 10-150 Hertz |
| Enclosure Ingress Protection (IP) | IP 65 | IP 65 | IP 65 | IP 65 | IP 65 |
