Oyster Edge

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway for asset tracking and wireless condition monitoring.
  • Powered by 3 x AA user-replaceable batteries with 10+ years battery life
  • Location via GNSS, Wi-Fi Access Point, and Cell Tower scanning
  • Bluetooth® 5.2 Gateway for tagged asset management and sensor monitoring
  • Intelligent power management with cloud-based location solving and low battery alerts
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Indoor / Outdoor

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

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Bluetooth® Gateway

Bluetooth® 5.2 Gateway for affordable tagged asset management and sensor monitoring applications.

 
 

 

Slim & Ultra-Rugged

Rugged & Weatherproof

Ultra-rugged and waterproof housing ensures the Oyster Edge can withstand impact, fine dust, and brief submersion.

Off-the-Shelf Batteries

Off-the-Shelf Batteries

Powered by user-replaceable, off-the-shelf 3 x AA Lithium batteries with ‘Battery Low’ and ‘Battery Critical’ alerts.

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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.

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.

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Impact Detection

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

Tilt

Tip Detection & Rotation Counting

Axis angle reporting, tip detection and rotation counting

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Asset Utilization

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

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Theft Recovery

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

 

Onboard Connectivity

  • LTE-M (Cat-M1)/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, 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 Micro 3FF SIM

Onboard Design and Mechanics

  • Temperature Range
  • Operating: -20°C to +54°C
    Recommended Storage: 10°C to 30°C, Humidity 30%. Store in a cool, dry place.

  • Cellular Antenna
  • Internal. Supports optional external antenna for maximum range.

  • GPS Antenna
  • Internal.

  • 3-Axis Accelerometer
  • 3-Axis Accelerometer to detect tampering (planned in future firmware release).

  • Diagnostic LED
  • Diagnostic LEDs indicate operation status.

  • Onboard Temperature
  • The device reports internal temperature which provides an indication of ambient temperature but may not always be precise. Use an external sensor for precise temperature monitoring.

Onboard Location

  • Module
  • Nordic nRF9160 internal GPS

  • Constellation
  • GPS

  • Location Accuracy*
  • ~3m CEP

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

  • GNSS Assistance
  • GPS predicted ephemeris data for greater sensitivity and position accuracy.

  • Low Noise Amplifier
  • GPS signals are boosted by a low-noise amplifier (LNA) allowing operation in low signal.

Onboard Interfaces

  • Digital Input
  • 1 x Digital input with configurable pull up/pull down
    0-40V DC input range
    On/Off thresholds: ON > 2V, Off < 1V
    Can be used for pulse counting (max 40MHz)

  • Plugin Board
  • The versatile and flexible Hawk architecture caters for plug-in cards that define the 9 inputs/outputs, offering limitless options for interfacing to sensors. Flexible onboard output power to power your sensors. See the current card list below or contact us to discuss your requirements.

Onboard Smarts

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

  • Task Management
  • Powerful onboard task management allows you to schedule tasks or run tasks based on sensor thresholds and events, even when out of cellular coverage.

D Cell Battery Pack

Powered by 2 x D Cell Alkaline batteries for a completely self-powered solution.

  • User-Replaceable Batteries
  • 2 x D Cell Alkaline (1.5V per cell). Batteries not included.

Hawk D Cell Housing (Hawk2D) - Available with or without GORE® Vent

Designed to accommodate the PCB, I/O Card, and 2 x D Cell Alkaline batteries.

  • Dimensions
  • 185 x 150 x 30 mm (7.3 x 5.9 x 1.2 in)

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

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

  • GORE® Vent - Optional
  • Allows for pressure equalization while protecting against water and dust ingress.

  • Installation
  • Multiple installation options for securing the device with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more. 
    Includes 2 cable glands to allow for waterproof cable entry to the housing.

Device Management

  • Flexible Configuration
  • Remotely configure sensor sampling rates, position updates, upload intervals, and more.

  • 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.

Integration

  • Third-Party Integration
  • TCP Direct or HTTPS Webhook.

Security

  • Data Security
  • Military-level 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.

Warranty

Certifications

  • Certifications
  • Please check our knowledge base for regulatory and network certifications.

    Certifications are not valid if using the Hawk without a Digital Matter housing or with an external antenna.

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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