Barra – Indoor/Outdoor Asset Tracker

The Barra Edge is a cost-effective, battery-powered asset tracker designed for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering seamless connectivity via LTE-M and NB-IoT networks. This versatile device leverages a combination of GNSS, Wi-Fi AP MAC address scanning, and cell tower location to provide comprehensive asset tracking capabilities. It is an ideal solution for a wide range of asset management applications, including fleet management, equipment tracking, and inventory monitoring.

Key Features:

• Indoor/Outdoor Tracking: The Barra Edge uses GNSS for outdoor positioning and Wi-Fi AP MAC address scanning for indoor tracking. When neither GNSS nor Wi-Fi signals are available, it utilizes cell tower geo-location for fallback, ensuring continuous monitoring of assets in diverse environments.
• Ultra-Long Battery Life: Powered by 2 x AA user-replaceable batteries, the Barra Edge offers a “deploy-once” battery life of up to 8+ years, depending on the tracking configuration. It features battery-saving technologies like sleep mode when stationary and adaptive tracking for optimized power usage.
• Cloud-Based Location Solving: Unlike traditional trackers, the Barra Edge offloads the task of position calculation to the cloud, which significantly reduces power consumption and extends battery life.
• Rugged and Slim Design: Engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions, the device features an ultra-rugged, IP68 and IK07-rated housing. This ensures resistance against impact, fine dust, and water submersion, making it suitable for challenging outdoor conditions.
• Magnetic Switch for Activation and Tamper Detection: The integrated magnetic switch allows for quick activation of the device and can detect tampering if the device is removed from the asset, providing an additional layer of security.
• Flexible Configuration and Remote Management: The Barra Edge is fully configurable via a cloud-based platform, allowing users to adjust parameters like position update rates and movement detection settings. The device can be remotely monitored, configured, and managed through a secure platform.

Technical Specifications:

• Connectivity: Supports LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT networks, with global band compatibility.
• Location Accuracy: Offers high precision with GNSS (~5-80m in open areas), Wi-Fi (~10-100m in urban settings), and cell tower fallback (~250m-1km).
• Battery Life: Up to 8 years with daily location updates and 5 years with movement-based tracking (2 hours of movement, 5 days a week).
• Housing: IP68 and IK07-rated, ultra-rugged design ensures durability in harsh environments.
• Dimensions: Compact form factor of 149 x 51 x 21 mm.
• Temperature Range: Operates in extreme temperatures from -30°C to +60°C.

Advanced Features:

• Adaptive Tracking: Adjusts update intervals based on movement to provide detailed tracking while conserving energy when the asset is stationary.
• Geo-fencing: Capable of managing up to 500 geo-fences, with real-time alerts when assets enter or exit designated areas.
• Tamper and Theft Detection: Detects tampering or unauthorized removal from the asset and switches to recovery mode in case of theft for real-time tracking.
• Run Hour and Rotation Counting: Monitor asset utilization by tracking run hours and rotation counts for maintenance and optimization purposes.

The Barra Edge is a reliable and versatile solution for businesses looking to optimize asset management through advanced tracking technologies while minimizing power consumption and ensuring rugged durability.