CONNECTIVITY
The Falcon is available in either Cellular 2G or LTE-M / NB-IoT.
2G | 2G: SARA-G350-02S-01 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
LTE-M / NB-IoT | uBlox SARA-R410M Modem operates on all major global LTE-M and NB-IoT bands Supported LTE bands: 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26*, 28 (*roaming bands) |
SIM Size & Access | Internal Micro 3FF SIM |
BATTERIES
User-Replaceable Batteries | 3 x AA |
Battery Life | Up to 7 years of battery life at once-daily position updates, 1 year battery life at once-hourly position updates. Enable intelligent movement-based tracking for longer battery life. Battery life estimates based on LTE-M connectivity. |
Supported Battery Types | Lithium (LiFeS2) Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LTC) *Please dispose of Lithium batteries in a safe and responsible manner |
LOCATION
Module | uBlox EVA-M8 |
Constellation | Concurrent GPS / GLONASS |
Channels | 72 Channel High Sensitivity Receiver |
Tracking Sensitivity | -167dBm industry-leading tracking performance |
GNSS Assistance | GNSS almanac data for greater sensitivity and position accuracy |
Low Noise Amplifier | GPS signals are boosted by a unique low-noise amplifier (LNA) allowing operation where other units fail |
Cell Tower Location | Cell tower fallback for positioning when there is no GNSS or WiFi signal |
WiFi Positioning | Indoor asset location using Wifi access point scanning |
POWER
Input Voltage | Flexible power options 5 – 16V DC (max) 3 x AA Cell Battery holder fitted Screw terminals for line power |
Sleep Current | <10uA* *Average current in lowest power configuration |
Back-Up Battery | If line power is connected and batteries are also installed, device will fall back to the 3 x AA cells if external power is disconnected. |
MECHANICS / DESIGN
Dimensions | 135 x 90 x 35 mm (5.31 x 3.54 x 1.38″) |
Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) 232 g (8.18 oz) with batteries |
Housing | ABS Polycarbonate Plastic |
IP Rating | IP67 rated housing ensures device can withstand fine dust, high-pressure spray, submersion for 30 mins in 1m of water, and extreme temperatures. |
Installation | Compact and Concealable. Multiple installation options for covertly and easily securing the device to assets with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more. Caters for a number of cable glands (2 fitted as standard) to allow for waterproof cable entry to the housing. |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C For operation in extreme temperatures use LTC Batteries |
GPS Antenna | Internal |
Cellular Antenna | Internal |
RF Antenna | Internal |
WiFi Antenna | Internal |
3-Axis Accelerometer | 3-Axis Accelerometer to detect movement, high G-force events, and more |
Diagnostic LED | Diagnostic LED signifies operation status |
Flash Memory | Store weeks of records if device is out of cellular coverage. Storage capacity for over 10 days of continuous 30-second logging. |
INTERFACES
Analog Inputs | 1 x 0-30V Analog Input, Auto Ranging, 12-bit ADC 0-5V range: 1.22mV precision 0-30V range: 7.32mV precision |
Digital Inputs | 2 x Digital Inputs with configurable pull-up/down 0-48V DC input range On/Off thresholds: Pull-up enabled: low at 0.8V, high at 1.0V Pull-down enabled: low at 2.0V, high at 2.4V Can be used for pulse counting |
Digital Outputs | 1 x Switched Ground Digital Output. Easily wired up to control external devices and circuits, for example to turn a lighting tower on / off |
Ignition | Digital Inputs can be used as an ignition input to log run hours |
I²C | I²C (inter-IC communications) is an interface commonly used in sensor modules |
Switched Power Out | Used to control the 3.3V power to external sensors and peripherals. Load limited and short circuit protected. |
SMARTS
Auto-APN | Auto-APN allows the device to analyze the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list that is pre-loaded in the device’s firmware |
Battery Life Monitoring | Built-in Battery Meter for monitoring battery use and remaining life predictions |
Environmental Monitoring | Interface with a range of sensors such as temperature, humidity, moisture, depth, and more |
Geofence Alerts | The server can use device location to create geofences and alerts if an asset enters or leaves designated locations |
Geofence Download to Device | Geofences can be downloaded directly to the device from Telematics Guru for enhanced location-based actions and alerts. Maximum of 100 Geofences with up to 100 points per geofence. |
Impact Detection | Configure impact-detection alerts when g-forces are exceeded by a user-defined threshold |
Periodic or Movement-Based | 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. |
Preventative Maintenance | Set reminders based on distance traveled and run hours to reduce maintenance and repair costs |
Real-Time Tracking | Device remains continuously connected while on the move for real-time asset tracking.* *Optional when device is externally powered. |
Run Hour Monitoring | Capture run hours based on movement and/or distance traveled to understand and optimize asset utilization |
Sleep Mode | Stationary devices enter sleep mode until movement occurs to conserve battery life and optimize data usage |
Theft Recovery | Switch to Recovery Mode in the case of theft or loss to activate real-time tracking for asset retrieval |
DEVICE MANAGEMENT
Flexible Configuration | Configure device parameters such as position update rate, movement and accelerometer settings, and more to fit any tracking application |
OEM Server | Manage, monitor, configure, debug, update, and restart devices remotely from our cloud-based device management system |
INTEGRATION
Third-Party Integration | TCP Direct or HTTPS WebhookIntegration Options |
PERIPHERALS
Temperature Probe | Temperature Probe |
Temperature and Humidity Probe | Temperature and Humidity Probe |
SECURITY
Data Security | Military-level AES-256 Encryption from device to OEM Server to protect the integrity and confidentiality of telematics data. Data forwarded to third-party systems is sent via HTTPS for end-to-end security. |
WARRANTY
Manufacturer’s Warranty | One year manufacturer’s warranty |
CERTIFICATIONS
Please contact us for a full list of compliance specifications and documentation for your region. | LTE-M / NB-IoT – FCC, ISED, CE (DoC) 2G – CE (DoC) |