AFFORDABLE, POWERFUL AND VERSATILE
Dart 3 is an affordable and powerful vehicle tracker for driver management, fleet management and behaviour and safety monitoring. It boasts a lot of features such as –
- GPS and GLONASS position systems for high precision tracking.
- 200mAh LiPo internal backup battery pack in case of loss of power, quicker fixing or tampering.
- Remote immobilisation in case of theft, abuse or unauthorised usage.
- Customisable hardware for seatbelt detection, panic button, and more.
- Configure iButton, Wiegand or RFID Readers for driver ID.
- Monitor speeding, harsh acceleration, braking, cornering, idling, and more to improve safety and prevent unnecessary wear on vehicles.
SPECIFICATIONS
Connectivity and Location
- Cellular Module – Nordic nRF9160 Modem operates on all major global 4G 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
- GNSS Module – uBlox EVA-M8Q
- Constellation – Concurrent GPS / GLONASS
- Channels – 72 Channel High Sensitivity Receiver
- Tracking Sensitivity – -167dBM industry-leading tracking performance
- SIM Size & Access – Internal Micro 3FF SIM
- 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
Power
- Input Voltage – 8-36V DC (max)
- High-Performance Automotive Power Supply – Stringent power “load dump” tests are conducted to ensure operation in the harshest automotive electrical systems. Built-in self-resetting fuse makes installation simple and safe
- Operating Current – ≈ 50mA when moving
+≈60mA while internal battery charging
- Intelligent Power Management – Device enters sleep mode when vehicle is inactive to prevent battery drain
- Sleep Current – <1mA
- Backup Battery – 200mA LiPo internal backup battery pack
Mechanics / Design
- Dimensions – 95 x 55 x 17 mm (3.74 x 2.17 x 0.67”)
- Weight – 83g
- Housing – ABS Polycarbonate Plastic
- Installation – 12 wire harness / 1m length supplied as standard. OBDII and Cigarette Lighter harness options available for quick and easy (or temporary) installs
- Operating Temperature – -30°C to +60°C (connected to external power)
At <0°C and >+40°C the internal backup battery will not be charged as a safety precaution due to the dangers associated with charging batteries at extreme temperatures
- 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 device is out of cellular coverage. Storage capacity for over 10 days of continuous 30-second logging
- On-Board Speed & Heading – The device continuously monitors speed and heading, allowing for over-speed alerts as well as updates on speed and heading changes
- On-Board Temperature – The device reports internal temperature and prevents the internal battery charging in extreme temperatures. Internal temperature provides an indication of ambient temperature but may not always be precise
Interfaces
- Analog Inputs – 1 x Analog input. 0-40V
- Digital Inputs – 3* x Digital Inputs with configurable pull up/pull down
0-48V DC input range
On/Off thresholds – Pull-up enabled: low at 0.4V, high at 1.9V
Pull-down enabled: low at 0.8V, high at 2.2V
Can be used for pulse counting
*Digital Input 3 pin shared with Driver ID. Cannot be used in conjunction with Wiegand or TTL readers
- Digital Outputs – 1x Switched Ground digital output -2A max
Easily wired up to switch external lights, relays, buzzers, etc
Can be used to immobilise a vehicle
- Ignition – 1 x dedicated ignition digital input 0-48V DC -2.2V on/off threshold
Can be used as a digital input if not required
- Switched Power Out – 3-5V out
Max current 500mA
- TTL Interface – Serial interface used to connect a RFID reader for Driver ID
- Wiegand – Enables easy integration with a variety of RFID card types and readers
- 1-Wire® or iButton® – 1-Wire® or iButton® can be used to read Driver ID tags. Readers available to suit multiple card formats
Smarts
- Auto-APN – Auto-APN allows the device to analyse the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list that is pre-loaded in the device’s firmware
- Accident & Rollover Detection – Configure accident and rollover alerts triggered by extreme changes in velocity and orientation of vehicle or equipment. Second-by-second GPS data is saved on the device’s flash memory, with a capacity of approximately 2 hours of data. In the event of an accident, a subset of the data (60 seconds before /10 seconds after) is uploaded to the server automatically (if configured) or can be requested manually for a detailed reconstruction of the incident
- Driver ID Options – RFID reader, iButton®, or Wiegand interface for Driver ID, access control, and log booking
- Driver Safety & Behaviour – Monitor speeding, harsh acceleration, braking, cornering, idling, and more to improve safety and prevent unnecessary wear on vehicles
- 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 fromTelematics Guru for enhanced location-based actions and alerts – Maximum of 500 Geofences with up to 100 points per geofence
- GPS Jamming Detection – GPS Jamming or Interference can be detected and alerted on
- In-Vehicle Alerts – Can be wired up to external buzzers or lights for in-vehicle alerts
- Lone Worker Safety – Interface a variety of duress pendants to enable man-down alerts for lone worker safety monitoring
- 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
- Remote Immobilisation – Digital outputs can be connected to a relay to enable remote immobilisation of vehicles and equipment in the case of theft, abuse, or unauthorised usage
- Run Hour Monitoring – Calculate run hours and distance traveled (odometer) to understand and optimise asset utilisation
- Sensor Monitoring – Interface with a range of devices and switches for seatbelt detection, duress and panic buttons, lights in-cab warning buzzers, and more
- Tamper Alerts – Instant alert if the device is disconnected from its power source
- 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
- Device Management Platform – Manage, monitor, configure, debug, update, and restart devices remotely from our cloud-based device management system
- Configuration App – Configurable with DMLink provisioning tool
Integration
- Third-Party Integration – TCP Direct or HTTPS Webhook
Security
- Data Security – Military-level AES-256 Encryption from device to Device Management Platform 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 – Two-year manufacturer’s warranty
Certifications
Please contact our support team for a full list of compliance specifications and documentation for your region