What’s New and Versions

Change log, new features and improvements for Rinho firmware.

Version 1.9.18 - January 26, 2026

🆕 New Features

EVAL Engine - HDG Variable for GPS Heading (EVAL)

• New HDG (heading) variable to get GPS heading in degrees (0-360°)
• Usage: EVAL HDG returns current vehicle direction
• Conditions: EVAL HDG>180 detects if pointing westward
• Combinable: EVAL HDG>=0&&HDG<90 detects northeast heading

UC Reports - Inline Evaluation with Single Quotes (SUC)

• New syntax: 'expression' or 'expression:format:error'
• Dynamic tokens: 'CHN' (channel name), 'CHC' (channel code)
• Variables: 'CSQ', 'VEL', 'LAT', 'LON', 'V', 'TICK'
• Functions: 'IN(x)', 'XP(x)', 'AIN(x)', 'TD(x)', 'MBS(x,y)', 'MOD(a,b)'
• Text operators: gt, ge, lt, le, eq, ne for comparisons
• Example: >SUC00,$ID|'CHN'|S='CSQ:%02d'|V='VEL:%d'<
• Result: 123456789|WIFI|S=18|V=85
• Dynamically evaluates at send time (maximum 20 tokens)

UC Reports - Extended Capacity

• Maximum text length extended from 171 to 239 bytes
• Backward compatible with existing configurations
• Ideal for reports with multiple fields or JSON format

🔧 Improvements

GC Command - State Persistence (SGC)

• Gradual cut active state now survives device restarts
• When starting with active GC, applies full cut immediately
• Enhanced security for vehicle recovery

GC Command - INVERT Parameter

• New parameter for output logic inversion
• Useful for systems with normally energized relay
• Syntax: SGC[cmd],xp,step,interval,max,invert
• Values: 0=normal (default), 1=inverted

UC Reports - Extended Commands Support

• Improved handling of compound commands with multiple queries
• Greater stability with long responses (up to 384 internal bytes)

Version 1.9.17 - January 7, 2026

🆕 New Features

QMEM Command - Memory Diagnostics

• QMEM0: RAM memory information (total, free, used, %)
• QMEM1: Internal storage status (NVS, SPIFFS)
• QMEM2: Quick health check (OK/WARN)
• Useful for remote device diagnostics

SRTC Command - NTP Synchronization (SRTC)

• SRTC AUTO: Intelligent automatic synchronization
• SRTC CEL NTP: Via cellular network (3 redundant servers)
• SRTC WIF NTP: Via WiFi with native SNTP
• SRTC CEL HTTP / SRTC WIF HTTP: Alternative via API
• NTP more reliable than HTTP (UDP, no rate limiting)

Odometer and Hour Meter - Set with Value (SOD, SHO)

• SODT,value / SODP,value: Set odometers in km with decimals
• SHOS,value: Set hour meter in hours with decimals
• Examples: SODT,150.5 → 150.5 km, SHOS,25.3 → 25.3 hours

Ignition - Configurable Times (SCXIGN)

• Configurable connection/disconnection times
• Syntax: SCXIGN<mode>,ton,toff (units of 100ms)
• Example: SCXIGN0,50,150 → mode 0, 5s on, 15s off
• Persistent configuration

🔧 Improvements

TRIP Module - Percentage Histograms (Histograms)

• Percentages now sum exactly 100%
• New X index indicates time without valid CAN data
• Greater precision in distribution calculations
• Example: QTPR4 → 3:15,4:25,5:30,X:30 (30% without RPM data)

TRIP Module - Real-Time Fuel

• Consumption update every second during active trip
• Efficiency (km/L) calculated in real-time
• CAN data freshness validation (10s timeout)
• RTPSTATUS shows updated consumption during trip

TRIP Module - RTPR0 Response Format

• Separator corrected between start and end coordinates
• Improved compatibility with external parsers

OBD-II/CAN - Multi-ECU Vehicles

• Improved filtering for vehicles with multiple control units
• More stable RPM and temperature readings on models like Nissan Frontier
• Automatic filter for engine ECU (0x7E8)

EVAL Evaluator - BLE Sensor Precision

• MBS() function now returns decimal values correctly
• Consistency between QBS00.temp and EVAL MBS(0;0)

Bluetooth - Improved Initialization

• Greater robustness in Bluetooth stack startup
• Automatic retries if initialization fails

Version 1.9.16 - November 19, 2025

🆕 New Features

Multi-Target Keep Alive (SKA)

• Configurable heartbeat to main server, backup or both simultaneously
• Intervals from 1 to 3600 seconds
• Ideal for critical operations with server redundancy

SBSW Bluetooth System - 4 Capturers (SBSW)

• Simultaneous monitoring of up to 4 BLE devices (BSW00-BSW03)
• Filtering by UUID, Major/Minor and RSSI distance
• Use cases: driver control, tools, trailers, security personnel

Protocol per Channel (CXIP)

• Independent TCP/UDP configuration for MAIN and BACK channels
• Single firmware adaptable to any infrastructure
• Eliminates need for customer-specific firmware

🔧 Improvements and Fixes

WiFi - SSID Sanitization

• Enhanced QWIF command
• Full support for special characters, UTF-8 and symbols in WiFi network names

Version 1.9.15 - August 28, 2025

New Features

One Wire Sensors

• QOW command: Query the last read sensor code
• Improved temperature sensor management and diagnostics

Custom CANBUS

• CXECU module: Advanced configuration for custom CANBUS capturers
• Support for proprietary vehicle protocols

Advanced BlackBox

• BB Module: Critical event logging system
• Captures information before and after specific events
• Enhanced forensic analysis of incidents

Interference Detection

• CXJMD command: Configure timeout for cellular jamming detection
• Improved robustness against signal interference

Accelerometer Calibration

• New calibration commands: Manual and automatic axis configuration
• Greater precision in movement and orientation detection

Driving Analysis

• HM Module: Intelligent driving maneuver detection
• Driver behavior monitoring

🔧 Improvements and Fixes

Geolocation

• BugFix RG polygons: Correction in geofence calculations
• LAT and LON commands: Manual GPS coordinate configuration for fixed equipment

Acknowledgment System (ACK)

• ACK trigger: Intelligent acknowledgment system by source
• 7 available triggers: ALL, GPRS, WIFI, BTH, TRM, BGP_BACK, BWI_BACK
• Resource optimization and communication management

🌐 Advanced Backup Connectivity

Backup IP Configuration

• IP4/IP5: Primary and secondary backup servers
• IP6: Priority WiFi backup server
• Simultaneous access to main and backup connections

Smart Keep Alive

• KA command: Maintains active sessions on NAT networks

New Backup Destinations

• @BACK: Smart backup with automatic IP4/IP5 alternation and GPRS/WiFi switching
• @BGP: GPRS-only backup with automatic IP alternation
• @BWI: WiFi-only backup with IP6 priority and IP4/IP5 alternation

Version 1.9.13 - June 17, 2025

• New ALL destination support in CXDL: automatic log download via WiFi or Cellular redundantly
• Extended U flags:
  • 32–47: volatile
  • 48–63: non-volatile

Version 1.9.12 - June 4, 2025

• Special characters converted for console commands via WS
• New BLE sensor type MK (type 10): magnetic state, movement, accelerometer, temperature, humidity, battery
• UVs trigger extension to 48
• New TK command - Anti-theft Tilt Monitor
• Extended support for 10 WiFi stations
• New GC command - Gradual Engine Cut

Version 1.9.11 - April 28, 2025

• New WS command (Web Server Setup)
• Internal web server with WiFi access (AP or STA mode)
• Automatic captive portal in AP mode
• Header configuration, protected access, command console and up to 5 custom buttons

Version 1.9.10 - March 16, 2025

• New EVAL command: Advanced evaluation and calculation engine
• Mathematical, logical and bitwise operators
• Real-time system variable access
• Formattable results: decimal, integer, hexadecimal, binary

Version 1.9.09 - February 11, 2025

• New OBD2 PIDs from ID 16 to ID 27
• ENGINE_COOLANT_TEMP, ENGINE_RPM, VEHICLE_SPEED, ACCEL_POS_D, ACCEL_POS_E
• FUEL_LEVEL, FUEL_RATE, P_ODOMETER, MAF_SENSOR, ACTUAL_TORQUE, STATUS_DTC, ENGINE_LOAD, ENGINE_RUNTIME, DIST_TRAVELED_MIL

Version 1.9.08 - December 13, 2024

• Enhanced SMS control: SCXSMWA
• SMS white list with filtering by numbers loaded in SM

Version 1.9.07 - November 6, 2024

• Debouncing in VLs: adjustment in tenths of second for settling time

Version 1.9.06 - August 28, 2024

• MK Door BLE sensor with opening detection

Version 1.9.05 - August 28, 2024

• SU command to execute user reports dynamically (0 to F)

Version 1.9.04 - July 20, 2024

• 1Wire module for DS18B20 sensors as access keys
• Alphanumeric characters in “wrong value” parameter of QECU

Version 1.9.03 - July 12, 2024

• Login with QPW via BLE
• CAN signal at 1 when receiving valid ECUxx data
• BTH signal at 1 when open SPP BLE connection exists
• WIF signal at 1 when obtaining valid WiFi IP
• SDB command via SPP BLE
• Debug filtering by tags and match

Version 1.9.01 - May 24, 2024

• BS Module for BLE sensors (up to 4 sensors)
• Automatic BSaa signal for event engine

Version 1.9.00 - May 24, 2024

• Support for BLE serial port with CXBTH authentication

Version 1.8.07 - May 9, 2024

• New X mode for UV: delta change evaluation over time period

Version 1.8.06 - May 8, 2024

• ECU command for ECU value query with custom formats

Version 1.8.05 - April 4, 2024

• QWIF command for WiFi connection status

Version 1.8.02 - March 11, 2024

• Binary report BP for satellite modems
• Optional filters in DL command: date, events, range

Version 1.8.00 - March 4, 2024

• CXWIF command: Access Point or Station modes
• APX command: Access Point mode configuration
• Updated APW command with fixed IP in Station mode
• KO++: extended ultra-low power time

Version 1.7.07 - December 13, 2023

• Bugfix SCXGPS2: virtual ignition by speed and voltages
• Optional split field in UC and UV
• XB destination: writes reports to selected XB buffer (@XB0 to @XB7)
• BE signal status in report

Version 1.7.04 - September 5, 2023

• Queclink BLE WKF300 module compatibility in BE module
• IP3 destination exclusive for WIFI download

Version 1.7.03 - July 29, 2023

• Bugfix: automatic WIFI to GPRS report forwarding

Version 1.7.01 - July 13, 2023

• Bugfix: iButton keys for SPIDER
• IESCAN reading parameters

Version 1.06.07 - June 26, 2023

• Teltonika iBeacon BLE sensor
• Bugfix: odometer capture in ER reports
• Bugfix: x8 1Wire sensor reading
• CXTX in IoT models

Version 1.05.04 - December 15, 2022

• iBeacon triggers via BLE

Version 1.05.02 - November 10, 2022

• Pulse counter PC
• Frequency meter FC
• IN08 and IN09 inputs for OW0 and OW1 ports in Smart IoT

Version 1.05.00 - October 28, 2022

• Multiple (x8) One Wire temperature sensors (DT IoT command)
• Datalogger (LOG): 49152 records in non-volatile memory
• Automatic Log download (CXDL)

Version 1.04.08 - October 11, 2022

• R modifier in SUVaaR for signal reset
• CW Report

Version 1.04.05 - September 29, 2022

• 16 UC available
• STAG extended to 60 characters
• Bluetooth as capture source for XB
• Bugfix: SIMaa signal
• Bugfix: 16-character codes (SICL)

Version 1.03.04 - August 25, 2022

• WiFi optimization: shutdown sock with WiFi OFF

Version 1.03.01 - August 9, 2022

• EG915U Cellular module

Version 1.03.00 - August 5, 2022

• Debouncing in ARs: settling time in tenths of second

Version 1.02.06 - June 28, 2022

• Can fuel soft in CXCAN for software fuelrate calculation
• QCAN05 report with Fuelrate

Version 1.02.05 - June 28, 2022

• Optional parameter in CXXB: header/footer inclusion in capture

Version 1.02.04 - June 27, 2022

• VIN acquisition for OBDII

Version 1.02.03 - June 8, 2022

• CXOW command: OW module enablement
• Standard ODOMETER PID via OBDII

Version 1.02.01 - June 3, 2022

• Complete CIDs command for IoT

Version 1.02.00 - April 12, 2022

• RG command: polygonal geofences

Version 1.01.33 - February 24, 2022

• LISTEN mode and extended format in CXCAN

Version 1.01.24 - December 19, 2021

• Complete Jamming module

Version 1.01.17 - October 20, 2021

• Bluetooth CXBTH module

Version 1.01.13 - September 19, 2021

• AX command for GPS

Version 1.01.13 - September 6, 2021

• CAN03 command

Version 1.00.38 - September 28, 2021

• MVT command: acceleration/deceleration thresholds by axis (X, Y, Z)

Version 1.00.00 - August 1, 2020

• APW command: WIFI connection configuration
• WIFPWR signal: WIFI module status

Previous Versions

Version Policy

See Also

• FOTA Update - Remote update
• Downloads - Downloadable resources