Barra Core

Compact and rugged battery-powered asset tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for ultra-low-cost indoor/outdoor visibility.
  • Powered by 2 x AA user-replaceable batteries with 10+ years battery life
  • Location via Wi-Fi Access Point and Cell Tower scanning
  • Intelligent power management with cloud-based location solving and low battery alerts
  • Magnetic activation and tamper detection
Indoor/Outdoor

Indoor/Outdoor

Wi-Fi AP MAC Address Scanning and Cell Tower location for indoor/outdoor asset management.

'Deploy Once' Battery Life

'Deploy Once' Battery Life

Powered by user-replaceable 2 x AA Lithium batteries for 10+ years of battery life with ‘Battery Low’ and ‘Battery Critical’ alerts.

 
Slim & Ultra-Rugged

Slim & Ultra-Rugged

Ultra-rugged and waterproof IP68 and IK07-rated housing ensures the Barra Core can withstand impact, fine dust, and brief submersion.

Magnetic Activation & Tamper Detection

Magnetic Activation & Tamper Detection

Simplify and secure deployments with magnetic activation and tamper detection.

Wire-Free Installation

Wire-Free Installation

Compact and concealable. Multiple installation options for covertly and easily securing the device to assets with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more. Stainless steel screws supplied.

Flexible Configuration

Flexible Configuration

Configure device parameters such as heartbeat rate, movement and accelerometer settings, and more to fit any tracking application.

Periodic or Movement-Based

Periodic or Movement-Based

Adaptive tracking technology detects when the device is on the move and increases the update rate, providing detail when you need it while conserving battery when stationary.

 
Cloud-Based Location Solving

Cloud-Based Location Solving

Transfers the location processing workload from the device to the cloud for substantial power savings.

 
 Asset Utilization

Asset Utilization

Capture run hours based on movement to understand and optimize asset utilization.

Theft Recovery

Theft Recovery

Switch to Recovery Mode in the case of theft or loss to activate real-time tracking for asset retrieval.

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White-Label Ready

Non-branded housing for seamless deployments under your own brand.

1 x Daily 1 x Hourly Movement-Based**
Estimated BatteryLife* 10 Years 3 Years 5 Years


LOGISTICS | PALLETS & CARGO | TROLLEYS | TOOLS | EQUIPMENT | BINS & CONTAINERS | & MORE

* Battery life estimates are influenced by several factors including temperature, installation and orientation of the device, battery selection, the frequency of location updates, network coverage, sensor integrations, peripherals, accelerometer settings, and more.

** Devices can be configured to provide more frequent location updates when the asset is in motion. Movement-based estimates are based on 2 hours of movement daily, 5 days a week. 

  • Cellular Module
  • The Quectel BC660K-GL is a high-performance NB-IoT (NB2) module which supports multiple frequency bands of:

    B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66/B70/B85 

  • SIM Size and Access
  •  Internal Nano 4FF SIM 

  • Chipset
  • Semtech LR1110 

  • Environment
  • Indoor/Outdoor 

  • Wi-Fi Location Scanning
  • Indoor asset location using Wi-Fi access point scanning. 

  • Cell Tower Location
  • Cell tower fallback for positioning when there is no Wi-Fi signal. 

  • Cloud-Based Solver
  • Asset location is resolved using Digital Matter’s Location Engine. 

  • Location Accuracy*
  • ~10m-100m with Wi-Fi in urban areas
    ~250m-1km Cell Tower Geolocation - dependent on number of nearby towers 

    * Positioning accuracy specifications are provided by the module supplier and reflect ideal conditions. Device configuration, installation, environmental conditions, augmentation services, and many other factors may lead to variations in positioning accuracy. 

  • User-Replaceable Batteries
  • 2 x AA. Batteries not included.
    Widely available at most hardware or retail locations. 

  • Supported Battery Types
  • Lithium
    Battery selection is very important. Follow this link to learn more. Please dispose of Lithium batteries in a safe and responsible manner. 

  • Battery Life Estimates*
  • Once Daily location updates – 10 years
    Movement-Based location updates** – 4.5 years
    Hourly location updates – 3 years 

  • Sleep Current
  • <10uA
    Average current in lowest power state. 

    * Battery life estimates are influenced by several factors including temperature, installation and orientation of the device, battery selection, the frequency of location updates, network coverage, sensor integrations, peripherals, accelerometer settings, and more. Battery life calculators are available at support.digitalmatter.com.

    ** Movement-based estimates are based on 2 hours of movement, occurring 5 days a week, with default trip tracking parameters (location updates every 3 minutes and uploads every 30 minutes). Devices can be configured to provide more frequent location updates when the asset is in motion which will impact battery life. 

  • Dimensions
  •  149 x 51 x 21 mm (5.9 x 2 x 0.8 in) 

  • Device Weight
  • 98g with Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. 

  • Housing
  • Non-branded nylon glass housing is suitable for white labeling. 

  • IP/IK Rating
  • Ultra-rugged and waterproof IP68 and IK07-rated housing ensures the device can withstand impact, fine dust, and brief submersion. 

  • Installation
  • Compact and concealable. Multiple installation options for covertly and easily securing the device to assets with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more. Stainless steel screws provided.

  • External Magnet
  • Removal of magnet enables quick activation and tamper detection. 

  • Temperature Range
  • Operating: -30°C to +60°C
    Recommended Storage: 10°C to 30°C, Humidity 30%.
    Store in a cool, dry place. 

  • Cellular Antenna
  • Internal 

  • Wi-Fi Antenna
  • Internal 

  • 3-Axis Accelerometer
  • 3-Axis accelerometer to detect movement, high-g events, and more. 

  • Diagnostic LED
  • Diagnostic LED indicates operation status. 

  • Speed and Heading
  • Scanning technology used on this device does not return speed or heading. 

  • Onboard Temperature
  • Provides ambient temperature but may not be suitable for precise temperature logging purposes. 

  • Adaptive Tracking
  • Configure parameters to send updates based on set time intervals or when movement occurs. Adaptive tracking technology detects when the device is on the move and increases the update rate, providing detail when you need it while conserving battery when stationary. 

  • Battery Life Monitoring
  • ‘Battery Low’ and ‘Battery Critical’ alert levels. 

  • Geofence Alerts
  • The server can use device location to create geofences and alerts if an asset enters or leaves designated locations. 

  • Impact Detection
  • Configure impact-detection alerts when g-forces are exceeded by a user-defined threshold. 

  • Magnetic Activation
  • Removal of the magnet can be used to activate the unit, enabling the pre-provisioning of SIM cards and batteries. 

  • Run Hour Monitoring
  • Capture run hours based on movement to understand and optimize asset utilization. 

  • Sleep Mode
  • Stationary devices enter sleep mode until movement occurs to conserve battery life and optimize data usage. 
  • Tamper Detection
  • External magnet provides an alert if the device is removed from your asset. 

  • Theft Recovery
  • Switch to Recovery Mode in the case of theft or loss to activate real-time tracking for asset retrieval. 

  • Flexible Configuration
  • Configure device parameters such as position update rate, movement and accelerometer settings, and more to fit any tracking application. 

  • Configuration App
  • Configurable with DM-Link provisioning tool. 

  • Third-Party Integration
  • HTTPS Webhook

  • API
  • Command and configure the device via rich API functionality. 

  • Data Security
  • Military-grade AES-256 Encryption from device to Device Manager to protect the integrity and confidentiality of your data. Data forwarded to third-party systems is sent via HTTPS for end-to-end security. 

Please view our knowledge base for regulatory and network certifications.
Network certifications considered upon request.

Powerful Provisioning Tools, Simple Integration

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Device Management

Our advanced device management and provisioning platform offers unprecedented control over device settings to fit any tracking application.

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Data Integration

Send data to any IoT or telematics platform with comprehensive documentation and a flexible and open payload format.

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Cloud-Based Solver

Digital Matter’s Location Engine makes it easy to perform cloud-based position solving and integrate data into any system.

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Technical Support

Expert technical assistance with device activation, installation, configuration, integration, troubleshooting, and a robust knowledge base.

The Digital Matter Difference

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QUALITY matters

‘Good Enough’ is Not Enough For Your Critical Assets

Details matter. Our entire process is underpinned by a relentless attention to detail to consistently deliver solutions of the highest-possible quality and reliability.

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POWER matters

The Power to Do More with ‘Deploy Once’ Battery Life

Through smarter design and better engineering we’re now able to achieve ‘deploy once’ battery life, significantly reducing operating costs and enabling deployments at scale.

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FLEXIBILITY matters

Demand More From Your Devices


Easily configure your devices with full control over a rich set of device parameters. Send data to any end platform with multiple integration options.

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SECURITY matters

Authenticated and Encrypted Everywhere

We implement comprehensive security protocols on our hardware and software to protect the integrity and confidentiality of your IoT data.

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