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DM Dot Sensor

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Ultra-rugged Bluetooth Low Energy sensor beacon with impact, temperature, humidity, and magnet detection for track and trace applications.
  • Low-power Bluetooth beacon with integrated sensors for impact, temperature, humidity, and magnet detection (hall effect)
  • Seamless integration with Digital Matter Bluetooth Gateway devices
  • Powered by 580mAh coin cell battery with low battery alerts
  • Easy and secure configuration via companion mobile app (Android & iOS) 
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Bluetooth

Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0 

Quickly detected by Bluetooth gateways. 

Sensors

Onboard Sensors 

Accelerometer, magnet detection, temperature, and humidity sensors for monitoring movement, door open/close, and environmental conditions. 

Security

Secure App Configuration

Configure all settings using Digital Matter's Provisioning App. Prevents unauthorized access and simplifies setup.

Battery

‘Deploy Once’ Battery Life 

Operates for years on a single CR2450 battery with low battery alerts. 

Rugged

Ultra-Rugged 

IP68 and IK07-rated housing resists dust, water, and impact for reliable use in harsh environments.

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Wire-Free Installation 

Multiple installation options for securing device to asset or concealing within. 

 

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  • Bluetooth Beacon

  • Ultra-low-power chip with Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0  

  • Transmission Power

  • 7 dBm TX Power (max)

  • Onboard Temperature & Humidity

  • The device reports temperature and humidity which provides an indication of ambient temperature.  

  • Onboard Magnet Detection (Hall Effect)

  • Senses when a magnet is close to the device. Attach a magnet to a door or object to detect movement or changes in position. Ideal for monitoring usage, tampering, or security events. 

  • High-Bright LED

  • High-bright red LED for visual alerting on breach of sensor thresholds.

  • 3-Axis Accelerometer

  • 3-Axis accelerometer to detect movement, high-g events, and more.

  • Non-Replaceable Batteries

  • 1 x CR2450 3V, 580mAh 

    Battery pre-installed 

  • Battery Type

  • Lithium (LiMnO2) 

  • Battery Life Estimates*

  •  Coming soon! 

  • Sleep Current

  • <10uA 
    Average current in lowest power state. 

  • Dimensions

  • 59 x 42 x 13 mm (2.32 x 1.66 x 0.51″) 

  • Device Weight

  • 20 g

  • Housing

  • Translucent enclosure allows visibility of the diagnostic LED. Enables visual alerting, such as flashing when temperature limits are exceeded.

  • GORE® Vent

  • GORE® Vent to ensure optimal ambient readings. 

  • 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. 

  • Temperature Range

  • Operating: -30°C to +60°C
    Recommended Storage: 10°C to 30°C, Humidity 30%.
    Store in a cool, dry place.

  • Bluetooth Antenna

  • Internal 

  • Adaptive Monitoring

  • Configure parameters to enable/disable sensors and balance efficiency and sensor refresh rate.

  • Battery Life Monitoring

  • ‘Battery Low’ alert levels.

  • Impact Detection

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

  • Sleep Mode

  • Device sleeps in between beaconing, waking occasionally to refresh sensor data. Support for sensors to remain active for alerts, allowing host SoC to sleep at a lower power.

  • Configuration App

  • Configurable with Digital Matter’s provisioning app.

  • Digital Matter Gateways

  • Effortless integration with Digital Matter Gateways.

  • Third-Party Integration

  • Sensor data can be obtained by third-party hardware via BLE Advertising Payload. 

  • Data Security

  • Military-grade AES-256 Encryption from device to Companion App to protect the device from being reconfigured/updated by unauthorized users.

Please view our knowledge base for regulatory and network certifications.  

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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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