Dart3 BLE

Wired GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway with flexible I/O options for vehicle and fleet management and wireless sensor monitoring.
  • Wire into power for real-time vehicle, fleet, and equipment tracking
  • Bluetooth® gateway to report on BLE tags and sensors, wireless Driver ID
  • Flexible Input Monitoring - 1 x Ignition Digital Input, 3 x Digital Inputs, 1 x Analog Input, 1 x Switched Ground Digital Output, Switched Power Out
  • Supports Accident Detection, Driver ID, Driver Behavior, Remote Immobilization
  • Backup battery in case of loss of power or tampering
Asset Visibility

Asset Visibility

Monitor the location and movement of your assets in real-time.

Asset Recovery

Asset Recovery

Activate real-time tracking for asset retrieval in case of loss or theft.

Accident & Rollover Detection

Accident & Rollover Detection

Set up alerts for accidents and rollovers, activated by significant changes in velocity and orientation.

Driver ID Options

Driver ID Options

Configure Bluetooth®, RFID reader, iButton®, or Wiegand interface for Driver ID.

Driver Safety & Behavior

Driver Safety & Behavior

Monitor speeding, harsh acceleration, braking, cornering, and more to improve safety and prevent unnecessary wear on vehicles.

Remote Immobilization

Remote Immobilization

Digital outputs can be connected to a relay to enable remote immobilization of vehicles and equipment in the case of theft, abuse or unauthorized usage.

Onboard Geofencing

Onboard Geofencing

Create custom geofences and alerts if an asset enters or leaves specific locations. Geofences can also be downloaded directly to the device for enhanced location-based behaviors.

Flexible Input Monitoring

Flexible Input Monitoring

Interface with a range of devices and switches for seatbelt detection, duress and panic buttons, lights, in-cab warning buzzers, and more.

Backup Battery

Backup Battery

Features a LiPo internal backup battery pack in case of loss of power or tampering.

 
White-Label Ready

White-Label Ready

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

Highly Configurable

Highly Configurable

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

Installation Options

Installation Options

Wired or optional OBDII or cigarette lighter power harness available for plug-and-play installation.

FLEET MANAGEMENT | VEHICLES | EQUIPMENT | LEASING | INSURANCE | COMPLIANCE

 

  • Cellular Module
  • 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 

  • Bluetooth®
  • Bluetooth 5.2 gateway reports nearby Bluetooth tags and sensors. 

  • SIM Size and Access
  •  Internal Micro 3FF SIM 

  • GNSS Module
  • u-blox M10 

  • Constellations
  •  Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou 

  • 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. 

  • Location Accuracy*
  • ~2m CEP
     

    * 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. 

  • Input Voltage
  • 8-33V DC (max).
    OBDII connector draws power from vehicle’s OBD port. 

  • High-Performance Automotive Power Supply
  • Stringent power “load dump” tests are conducted to ensure operation in the harshest automotive electrical systems. Built-in self-resetting fuse makes installation simple and safe. 

  • Intelligent Power Management
  • Device enters sleep mode when vehicle is inactive to prevent battery drain. 

  • Sleep Current
  • <1mA (no peripherals supplied and battery fully charged) 

  • Backup Battery
  • 300mAh LiPo internal backup battery pack. 

  • Dimensions
  •  71 x 46 x 24 mm (2.8 x 1.81 x 0.94 in) 

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

  • Installation
  • OBDII standard connector draws power from the OBDII port to operate. 

  • 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

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

  • Diagnostic LED
  •  Diagnostic LED indicates operation status. 

  • Onboard Speed and Heading
  • The device continuously monitors speed and heading, allowing for over-speed alerts as well as updates on speed and heading changes. 

  • Onboard Temperature
  • The device reports internal temperature and prevents the internal battery from charging in extreme temperatures. May not be suitable for precise temperature logging purposes. 

Onboard Connectivity

The Hawk PCB is currently available with LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity. IoT Satellite version planned.

  • LTE-M / NB-IoT
  • Nordic nRF9160 Modem 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, B17, 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

  • LTE-M / NB-IoT
  • Nordic nRF9160 Modem 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, B17, 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

  • LTE-M / NB-IoT
  • Nordic nRF9160 Modem 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, B17, 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

  • Accident and Rollover Detection
  • Configure accident and rollover alerts, triggered by extreme changes in the velocity and orientation of the vehicle or equipment. Up to 2 hours of second-by-second ‘black box’ data is stored to provide critical accident reconstruction data. 

  • Driver Safety and Behavior
  • Monitor speeding, harsh acceleration, braking, cornering, idle times and more to improve safety and prevent unnecessary wear on vehicles. 

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

  • GPS Jamming Detection
  • GPS jamming or interference can be detected and alerted on. 

  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Set reminders based on distance traveled and run hours to reduce maintenance and repair costs. 

  • Real-Time Tracking
  • Device remains continuously connected while on the move for real-time asset tracking. 

  • Run Hour Monitoring
  • Calculate run hours and distance travelled (odometer) to understand and optimize asset utilization. 

  • Tamper/Removal Alerts
  • Critical ‘unplugged/power loss’ alerts to notify users of device removal, tampering, unauthorized trips, or theft. 

  • 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. 

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

  • Third-Party Integration
  • TCP Direct or 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. 

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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