This durable, battery-powered device offers unparalleled tracking accuracy and longevity, making it the ideal solution for various applications.
The Bluetooth® Oyster 3 is a compact, rugged 4G LTE-M GPS asset tracking device and Bluetooth low-energy gateway designed for supply chain temperature monitoring, refrigerated container tracking, refrigerated trailer tracking, GPS tracking for tools, and other assets where super-long battery life is required without sacrificing the frequency of updates or performance.
The IP-67-rated housing is rugged and UV-stable, so the Oyster 3 Bluetooth® device can be mounted on assets exposed to rain, dust, and marine conditions.
The Bluetooth® Oyster 3 can operate in ultra-low power modes by utilising the latest GPS technology. Its long-life battery offers up to 10+ years of uninterrupted tracking. Say goodbye to frequent battery replacements and the hassle of recharging. Our GPS tracker is designed for maximum efficiency, ensuring your assets are monitored around the clock.
The Bluetooth® Oyster 3 can be attached to assets and tracked without changing batteries. Never lose track of your valuable assets again. The Oyster 3 boasts advanced GPS technology, with built-in antennas and a 3D accelerometer delivering real-time location data with exceptional accuracy. With support for multiple satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, you can rely on precise positioning and flash memory to store non-volatile information even in remote areas.
Built to withstand the most challenging conditions, the Oyster 3 is IP68 and IK07 rated, ensuring protection against water, dust, and impacts. Whether you're tracking equipment on a construction site or monitoring vehicles in harsh environments, this GPS tracker is up to the challenge.
The Oyster 3 with Bluetooth® uses 3 x AA 1.5V "off-the-shelf" lithium batteries. These are available at retail outlets from manufacturers like Energizer, and industrial 1.5V Lithium AA batteries are also available.
Energizer Lithium batteries have excellent performance and capacity, allowing the Bluetooth® Oyster 3 to operate in extreme temperatures and climatic conditions that other tracking devices cannot.
The Oyster 3 is the perfect GPS tracker for various industries, from construction to agriculture to logistics and fleet management. Its compact size and powerful features make it adaptable to your specific needs.
User-Replaceable Batteries: 3 x AA. Batteries included.
LTE-M / NB-IoT | Nordic nRF9160 Modem operates on all major global LTE-M and NB-IoT bands. Supported LTE bands: |
Supports roaming between networks - roaming SIM required) | 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 |
Bluetooth® 5.2 Gateway | Bluetooth 5.2 gateway reports nearby Bluetooth tags and sensors for affordable tagged asset management and sensor monitoring |
GNSS Module | Sony CXD5612 |
Constellation | Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
Tracking Sensitivity | -149 dBm cold start / -163 dBm hot start |
*Location Accuracy | ~1m 2D RMS, GPS, -130dBm |
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 |
Cell Tower Location | Cell tower location fallback for positioning when GPS can't get a fix |
* The GNSS supplier provides positioning accuracy specifications that reflect ideal conditions. However, device configuration, installation, environmental conditions, augmentation services, and many other factors may lead to variations in positioning accuracy.
Input Voltage | 3 V – 5.5 V DC |
Sleep Current | <10uA* *Average current in lowest power configuration |
Safety | Reverse Polarity Protection |
User-Replaceable Batteries | 3 x AA. Batteries are not included. |
Supported Battery Types | Lithium (LiFeS2) *Please dispose of Lithium batteries safely and responsibly |
*Battery Life Estimates | Once Daily location updates – 10 years **Movement-Based location updates – 6 years Hourly location updates – 3.5 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, accelerometer settings, and more.
** 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 | 108 x 86 x 30 mm |
Weight | 173g |
IP/IK Rating | The device's ultra-rugged, waterproof IP68 and IK07-rated housing ensures it can withstand impact, fine dust, and brief submersion. |
Installation | Compact and concealable. Multiple installation options for covertly and quickly securing the device to assets with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more. Stainless steel screws provided. |
Operating Temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
Cellular Antenna | Internal |
GPS Antenna | Internal |
3-Axis Accelerometer | 3-Axis Accelerometer to detect movement, high G-force events, and more |
Diagnostic LED | Diagnostic LED indicates operation status |
Flash Memory | Store weeks of records if the device is out of cellular coverage. The storage capacity is for 20 days of continuous 2-minute logging. |
Onboard Speed and Heading | Current speed and heading are reported with each position update |
Onboard Temperature | The device reports internal temperature, which indicates ambient temperature but may not always be precise. |
Auto-APN | Auto-APN allows the device to analyse the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list pre-loaded in its firmware. |
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. |
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. |
Impact Detection | Configure impact-detection alerts when a user-defined threshold exceeds G-forces |
Intelligent Power Management | Early registration abort saves power when out of cellular coverage |
Periodic or Movement-Based 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. |
Preventative Maintenance | Set reminders based on distance travelled and run hours to reduce maintenance and repair costs. |
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 optimise asset utilisation. |
Sleep Mode | Stationary devices enter sleep mode until movement occurs to conserve battery life and optimise data usage. |
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. |