Barra Fusion Cat 1bis

4G LTE Cat 1bis
Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with 4G Cat 1bis connectivity for cost-effective indoor/outdoor asset tracking.
  • Ready to deploy with bundled connectivity (eSIM) and 2 x AA preinstalled batteries
  • Location via Full GPS, Wi-Fi Access Point, and Cell Tower scanning
  • Intelligent power management with cloud-based location solving and low battery alerts
  • Magnetic activation and tamper detection
Deployment Ready

Deployment Ready

Designed for rapid deployment with pre-installed batteries, bundled connectivity, and magnetic activation.

Indoor/Outdoor

Indoor / Outdoor

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

 Wire-Free Installation

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. Stainless steel screws supplied.

 Asset Utilization

Asset Utilization

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

 Impact Detection

Impact Detection

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

 
Theft Recovery

Theft Recovery

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

Cloud-Based Location Solving

Cloud-Based Location Solving

Transfers the location processing workload from the device to the cloud for substantial power savings.

 
Rugged & Weatherproof

Rugged & Weatherproof

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

Off-the-Shelf Batteries

Off-the-Shelf Batteries

Powered by preinstalled 2 x AA Lithium batteries with ‘Battery Low’ and ‘Battery Critical’ alerts.

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.

 
  • Cellular Module
  • Modem operates on Cat 1bis bands in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and other regions with band support.

    Supported LTE Bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28

  • SIM
  • eSIM

  • GNSS
  • Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

  • 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
  • Sends cell tower data when GNSS or Wi-Fi signal is unavailable. 

  • Location Accuracy*
  • GNSS: ~1m CEP
    Cell Tower Fallback: ~250m-1km. Dependent on number of nearby towers. 

  • Wi-Fi Location Scanning
  • Indoor asset location using Wi-Fi access point scanning. 

  • Cloud-Based Solver
  • Asset location is resolved using Digital Matter’s Location Engine. 

  • Location Accuracy*
  • Wi-Fi Scanning: ~10m-100m with Wi-Fi in urban areas.
     

    * 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.

  • Included Batteries
  • Supplied with two pre-installed AA Lithium batteries.

  • Supported Battery Types
  • Lithium
    Battery selection is very important. Follow this link to learn more. Please dispose of Lithium batteries in a safe and responsible manner. 

  • Battery Life Estimates*
  • Once Daily location updates – 10 years
    Movement-Based location updates** – 2 years
    Hourly location updates – 9 months 

  • Sleep Current
  • <10uA
    Average current in lowest power state. 

    * Battery life estimates are influenced by several factors including temperature, installation and orientation of the device, battery selection, the frequency of location updates, network coverage, sensor integrations, peripherals, accelerometer settings, and more. Battery life calculators are available at support.digitalmatter.com. 

    ** Movement-based estimates are based on 2 hours of movement, occurring 5 days a week, with default trip 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 which will impact battery life. 


  • Dimensions
  • 149 x 51 x 21 mm (5.9 x 2 x 0.8 in)

  • Device Weight
  • 104g with Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. 

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

  • IP/IK Rating
  • Ultra-rugged and waterproof IP68 and IK07-rated housing ensures the device 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. Stainless steel screws provided. 

  • External Magnet
  • Removal of magnet enables quick activation and tamper detection. 

  • 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

  • Wi-Fi 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
  • Current speed and heading is reported with each position update.

  • Onboard Temperature
  • Provides ambient temperature but may not be suitable for precise temperature logging purposes. 

  • Adaptive Tracking
  • Configure parameters to send updates based on set time intervals or when movement occurs. 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. 

  • 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. 

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

  • Magnetic Activation
  • Removal of the magnet can be used to activate the unit.

  • Run Hour Monitoring
  • Capture run hours based on movement to understand and optimize asset utilization. 

  • Sleep Mode
  • Stationary devices enter sleep mode until movement occurs to conserve battery life and optimize data usage. 

  • Tamper Detection
  • External magnet 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. 

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

  • Third-Party Integration
  • Integration-ready with any third-party end platform.

  • 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. 

Product Variants

Barra Core

NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered asset tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for ultra-low-cost indoor/outdoor visibility.
Barra Edge

LTE-M (Cat-M1) / NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for cost-effective indoor/outdoor asset tracking.
Barra GPS

LTE-M (Cat-M1) / NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for cost-effective outdoor asset tracking.
Barra Radar BLE

Bluetooth®

Battery-powered Bluetooth® radar sensor with millimeter-level precision for level and object detection.
Barra Recovery

LTE-M (Cat-M1) / NB-IoT

Covert, long-life stolen asset recovery device with LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity, multi-technology location, and RF beaconing for last-mile asset retrieval.
Barra Fusion Cat 1bis

4G LTE Cat 1bis

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with 4G Cat 1bis connectivity for cost-effective indoor/outdoor asset tracking.

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