Ruptela Protocol Integration

How to integrate Ruptela GPS trackers with your fleet management software

Ruptela devices are trusted by fleet operators, OEMs, and telematics service providers worldwide for their reliability, precision, and adaptability across various use-cases, from asset tracking to advanced driver behavior monitoring. 

By integrating Ruptela GPS trackers into your own platform, you gain: 

  • Accurate, high-frequency vehicle data, including location, speed, fuel levels, and more. 
  • Real-time TCP/UDP communication between devices and your backend system. 
  • Scalable integration architecture, from pilot projects to enterprise-level deployments. 
  • Full flexibility to tailor data processing and business logic for your operations. 

When you’re ready to integrate Ruptela devices, you have two primary options, each designed to fit your needs: 

  • Ruptela protocol integration: For those who want full control and have the in-house development resources. 
  • API middleware integration (via flespi): For those who want to accelerate development using a pre-built telematics infrastructure. 

1. Request protocol documentation 

Our GPS trackers use a standardized communication protocol for all Ruptela GPS devices that defines how data is encoded, transmitted, and acknowledged. To access it: 

2. Set up your backend server 

Ensure your server infrastructure can: 

  • Receive data over TCP or UDP 
  • Parse binary protocols (including AVL records and IO elements) 
  • Handle bidirectional device communication 

Your backend can be cloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, etc.) or on-premises, depending on your preferences. 

3. Allocate technical development resources 

We recommend a developer or team with experience in: 

  • Server-side networking and socket connections 
  • Binary data parsing 
  • Telematics and fleet data handling 
     

4. Access a Ruptela device for testing 

Live device testing is a critical step in your integration journey. It allows your team to validate protocol implementation, simulate real-world data flow, and fine-tune your ingestion logic before going live. 

Whether you’re running a pilot or preparing for large-scale deployment, having access to a physical Ruptela tracker ensures your backend is fully aligned with actual field conditions. Request a demo device and start testing with dedicated support from our team. 

5. Utilize Ruptela Support throughout the process 

From your first inquiry to full deployment, our dedicated support team is here to help you: 

  • Clear onboarding with technical guidance and documentation 
  • Hands-on assistance during configuration and first tests 
  • Quick troubleshooting of your requests 

With flespi, you avoid getting bogged down in protocol specifics, ongoing upkeep, and the routine parts of in-house development that many other market solutions still demand. The platform gives you full control over your telematics data – how it’s received, processed, and streamed – all through a clear, developer-friendly toolkit. Enterprise-grade reliability and complete device management come together in a single unified API, helping you move to production faster while keeping your development effort focused where it delivers the most value. 

flespi is built for developers – serving as the core of your telematics stack and taking care of the complex groundwork so you can focus on building refined user experiences and solid business logic. 

1. Development with ready-made infrastructure 

Skip months of backend development and maintenance with flespi’s battle-tested telematics platform: 

  • Unified data access – All Ruptela device data normalized to consistent JSON format via REST and MQTT APIs 
  • Universal device configurator – Remotely manage all your Ruptela trackers from a single interface 
  • Enterprise-grade reliability – 99.9%+ uptime with automatic scaling from pilot projects to millions of devices 
  • Advanced diagnostics – Comprehensive logging, raw traffic analysis, and AI-powered troubleshooting assistance 

2. Simplified Integration workflow 

Transform complex integration into straightforward configuration: 

  • Connect devices – Point your Ruptela trackers to flespi channels using our step-by-step guides 
  • Configure remotely – Use our visual interface or API to adjust device settings, send commands, and monitor status 
  • Access data instantly – Consume normalized telemetry through flexible APIs with extensive filtering and real-time streaming 
  • Scale effortlessly – Add new device types, integrate with third-party platforms, and expand globally without architectural changes 

Ruptela protocol is fully language-agnostic. You can implement it using any modern programming language capable of handling TCP/UDP communication and binary data parsing, such as Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or C#.

Absolutely. Ruptela devices can be integrated with any cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, as long as your backend supports TCP or UDP sockets to receive and acknowledge data packets per the protocol format. 

If a Ruptela device goes offline, it automatically stores collected data in internal memory. Once the connection is restored, all pending records are transmitted in sequence. The device ensures no data is lost during outages and supports reliable recovery through built-in acknowledgment and retry logic. 

Yes. Ruptela devices support electric vehicle monitoring, including data points such as battery level and charging status, depending on the vehicle’s interface. Contact us for a list of supported EV models and integration options. 

Let’s bring your platform and our devices together. Become our partner and get access to documentation, testing support, and guidance you need to integrate Ruptela devices into your system. Or reach out directly to our Sales Team or Technical Support – we’re here to help! 

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