Ultrack Completes Reprogramming of Their DriveLineELD Product and Provides ELD Certification Update

The OBDII testing protocol was added to the procedure and as per the Government’s mandate dated January 2021

Ultrack Systems Inc. (OTC Pink: MJLB), a total fleet-management GPS tracking and monitoring solution provider, is pleased to announce that their DriveLineELD product has been reprogrammed according to updated standards and requirements.

In Ultrack’s press release dated April 29th, 2021, FP Innovations advised Ultrack that a reformed testing protocol was required to obtain certification. The OBDII testing protocol was added to the procedure and as per the Government’s mandate dated January 2021 this testing protocol was not a requirement. Adding the OBDII testing protocol to the J1708/J1939 was a complex task since the OBDII was originally designed for cars and light trucks. The OBDII connects to the engine control module (ECM) and requests the data that it wants. The J1708/J1939, designed for commercial trucks and heavy equipment, continuously sends data out in a constant stream. Ultrack’s DriveLineELD chip required reprogramming to 1) recognize the different vehicles it is connected to and 2) understand if the data is being requested or received from a constant stream. Finally, all data must be converted to the ELD mandate.

The FP Innovations certification testing procedure consists of 3 sections of tests which totals approximately 450 individualized tests. Ultrack has decided to perform these tests in-house before submitting our reprogrammed DriveLineELD for certification. Currently we have performed 400 in-house tests successfully and anticipate completing the additional tests by mid July. We will submit our reprogrammed DriveLineELD for certification once all testing has successfully been completed.

Ultrack CEO Michael Marsbergen commented: “Reprogramming our DriveLineELD chip and performing 400 successful tests has been an unanticipated challenge. Making sure we pass on each test, fixing any related bugs that have popped up and completing changes along the way has been a time-consuming process, but I’m pleased that we are near completion. All of us here at Ultrack are extremely confident that we will obtain successful certification and will announce the availability of this and other industry disruptive products in the near future. I am committed to keeping investors abreast of any and all developments and progress.”

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