The Barra GPS is a high-precision, battery-powered cellular GPS tracker that is weatherproof and has an IP68 rating for outdoor asset tracking. Due to its size and flexibility, the Barra GPS is portable, making it great for moving from one asset to another for your supply chain or logistics project. The Barra-GPS is a low-cost battery-powered outdoor asset tracker for LTE-M/NB-IoT networks.
Powered by 2 x AA user-replaceable Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries, the slim housing features magnetic tamper detection. Receive a tamper alert if the device is removed from your assets. The Barra-GPS is compact and easily concealable, with multiple installation options for covertly securing the device to assets with magnets, screws, bolts, and cable ties.
Long Battery life
Once daily location updates: 8+ years
Movement-based location updates: years
Hourly location updates: years
1 X Daily Location Update | 1 X Hourly Location Updates | Movement-Based Location Updates |
10 + Years | 3 +Years | 5 + Years |
*Several factors influence battery life estimates, including temperature, installation location and orientation of the device, the frequency of location updates, network coverage, sensor integrations, and peripheral accelerometer settings.
Cellular Module | 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 |
SIM Size & Access | Internal Nano 4FF SIM |
GNSS Module | uBlox Max-M10 |
Environment | Outdoor |
Constellations | Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
*Location Accuracy | Horizontal ~ 1.5m CEP Results vary depending on real-world conditions |
Cell Tower Location | Cell tower fallback for positioning when there is no GNSS |
GNSS Assistance | GNSS almanac 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 |
*Results vary based on real-world conditions. Device configuration, installation, environmental conditions, augmentation services, and many other factors may lead to variations in positioning accuracy.
Input Voltage | 2.2 - 3.6V |
Sleep Current | <10uA* *Average current in lowest power configuration |
User-Replaceable Batteries | 2 x AA. Batteries are not included. |
Supported Battery Types | Alkaline Lithium (LiFeS2) – recommended for best performance *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 |
* Battery life estimates are influenced by several factors, including temperature, installation and orientation of the device, the frequency of location updates, network coverage, sensor integrations, peripherals, and accelerometer settings.
** Movement-based estimates are based on 2 hours of movement, occurring 5 days a week, with default 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.
Dimensions | 149 x 51 x 21 mm |
IP/IK Rating | Ultra-rugged and waterproof IP68 and IK07-rated housing ensures the Barra 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. |
Magnetic Switch | Magnetic switch enables quick activation and tamper detection |
Operating Temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
Cellular Antenna | Internal |
GPS Antenna | Internal |
3-Axis Accelerometer | 3-Axis accelerometer to detect Movement and High-G events |
Diagnostic LED | Diagnostic LED indicates the operation status |
Flash Memory | Store weeks of records if the device is out of cellular coverage. Storage capacity for over 2 weeks of 2-minute logging. |
Speed and Heading | Current speed and heading are reported with each position update |
Onboard Temperature | The device reports internal temperature, which provides an indication of ambient temperature |
Adaptive Tracking | Configure parameters to send updates based on set time intervals or when movement occurs. Adaptive tracking technology detects when the device is moving and increases the update rate, providing details when you need them while conserving battery energy when stationary. |
Battery Life Monitoring | ‘Battery Low’ and ‘Battery Critical’ alert levels |
Impact Detection | Configure impact-detection alerts when a user-defined threshold exceeds G-forces |
Magnetic Activation | A magnetic switch can be used to activate the unit – meaning SIM cards and batteries can be pre-installed, simplifying deployment |
Onboard Geofencing | Geofences can be downloaded directly to the device for enhanced location-based actions and alerts. There can be a maximum of 500 Geofences, with up to 100 points per geofence. |
Rotation Counting | Keeps a count of the number of rotations of the device about the Z-axis |
Run Hour Monitoring | Capture run hours based on movement to understand and optimize asset utilisation |
Sleep Mode | Stationary devices enter sleep mode until movement occurs to conserve battery life and optimize data usage |
Tamper Detection | Magnetic switch 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 |
Data Security | Military-level AES-256 Encryption from device to Device Manager to protect the integrity and confidentiality of telematics data. Data forwarded to third-party systems is sent via HTTPS for end-to-end security. |
Manufacturer’s Warranty | Two-year manufacturer’s warranty. |