Barra Edge

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for cost-effective indoor/outdoor asset tracking.

Powered by 2 x AA user-replaceable batteries with 10+ years battery life
Location via GNSS, 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

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

'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

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

Magnetic Activation & Tamper Detection

Simplify and secure deployments with magnetic activation and tamper detection.

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

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

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

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

Asset Utilization

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

Theft Recovery

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

White-Label Ready

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

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

* 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.

CellularModule
Nordic nRF9160 operates on all major global LTE-M and NB-IoT bands.

Supported LTE bands:

LTE-M (Cat-M1): B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B14, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66
NB-IoT (Cat-NB1/NB2): B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66

SIM Size and Access
Internal Nano 4FF SIM

Chipset
Semtech LR1110

Environment
Indoor/Outdoor

GNSS Assistance
GNSS almanac and ephemeris data for greater sensitivity and position accuracy.

Low Noise Amplifier
GPS signals are filtered and boosted by a SAW filter and low-noise amplifier (LNA) allowing operation where other units fail.

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 GNSS or Wi-Fi signal.

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

Location Accuracy*
~5m-80m with GNSS scanning in open areas
~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** – 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
104g 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

GPS 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.

Flash Memory
Store records if device is out of cellular coverage. View storage capacity here.

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.

Tip Detection
Define a range of angles that constitutes a ‘tipped’ state and configure alerts.

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

Device Management Platform
Manage, monitor, configure, debug, update, and restart devices remotely from our cloud-based device management system.

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.

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Exclusions apply.

Certifications
Please view our knowledge base for regulatory and network certifications.

Powerful Provisioning Tools, Simple Integration

Device Management

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

Data Integration

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

Cloud-Based Solver

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

Technical Support

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

The Digital Matter Difference

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.

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.

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.

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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