DART3

Driver Identification | Mine-Spec IVMS
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 SupplyStringent 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 OptionsRFID 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 TrackingDevice 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

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