Technical Specifications

This page provides detailed technical specifications for the OcuTrap R1 smart wildlife trap.


Physical Specifications

Specification
Value

Dimensions

10"W × 12"H × 32"L (25.4cm × 30.5cm × 81.3cm)

Weight

24 lbs (10.9 kg)

Construction

Weather-resistant enclosure, compatible with Tomahawk trap frames

Target Animals

5–25 lbs (cats, raccoons, opossums, similar wildlife)


Door Mechanism

Specification
Value

Actuator Type

Linear motor with DRV8873 motor controller

Close Speed

< 0.5 seconds

Open Speed

< 1 second

Door States

Opening, Closing, Fully Open, Fully Closed, Error, Forced Stopped

Control Methods

App remote control, physical button sequence


Battery & Power

Specification
Value

Battery Type

Rechargeable KBT 12V Lithium-ion

Standard Capacity

10,000 mAh (10Ah) — US shipments

Canadian Variant

5,000 mAh (5Ah) — Canadian shipments

Operating Voltage Range

7.0V – 15.0V

Low Battery Warning (20%)

10.4V (default, configurable)

Critical Battery Warning (10%)

~9.5V

Auto Power-Off Threshold

9.6V (default, configurable 7.0V–12.0V)

Runtime (10Ah)

4+ weeks per charge (typical usage)

Runtime (5Ah)

~21 days per charge (typical usage)

Charger (10Ah)

2A @ 12V, ~5–6 hours full charge

Charger (5Ah)

1A @ 12V, ~5–6 hours full charge


Connectivity

Specification
Value

Connection

4G LTE Cellular

Coverage

Multi-network cellular coverage

GPS Update Interval

Every 8 hours (default, battery-optimized)

GPS Accuracy

Minimum 5 satellites, 3D fix required

Sensors

Time-of-Flight (ToF) Distance Sensor

Specification
Value

Model

SparkFun VL53L1X

Maximum Range

0–4 meters

Capture Distance

Configurable 125mm–1000mm (default: 250mm)

Detection Zone

300–450mm from sensor

Capture Zone

0–250mm from sensor

Environmental Sensors

Sensor
Function

Temperature & Humidity

Environmental monitoring, alerts

Ambient Light

Automatic day/night detection for camera

Accelerometer

Tilt detection, movement alerts

Temperature Thresholds

Alert
Default Value

High Temperature Alert

45°C (113°F)

Low Temperature Alert

-10°C (14°F)

Alert Interval

Every 8 hours (configurable 0–48 hours)


Camera System

Specification
Value

Night Vision

Integrated IR LED (automatic activation)

IR Brightness

0–100% (configurable min/max)

Image Sizes

QVGA to UXGA (6 selectable sizes)

Rotation Options

0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Color Modes

Grayscale (dark conditions), Color (daylight)

Dark Detection Threshold

25 lux (default, configurable 1–100 lux)

Timelapse Interval

0–24 hours (default: 6 hours)


Capture Detection System

OcuTrap uses a sophisticated dual-zone verification system to prevent false triggers from rain, debris, or non-target movement.

Detection Process

  1. Object enters Detection Zone (300–450mm) → 3+ consecutive valid readings required

  2. Object verified → Pre-capture alert sent (if enabled)

  3. Object enters Capture Zone (0–250mm) → 3+ consecutive readings trigger capture

  4. Door closes → Capture photo taken and transmitted

False Trigger Prevention

  • Signal quality filtering — Validates signal-to-ambient ratio (optimized for outdoor sunlight)

  • Distance consistency checks — ±20mm tolerance rejects oscillating readings

  • Rain detection — Oscillation patterns identified and filtered

  • Status validation — Only Status 0 (valid measurement) readings accepted


What's in the Box

  • OcuTrap R1 Smart Cage Unit

  • 12V Lithium-ion Battery (10Ah US / 5Ah Canada)

  • Battery Charger (2A or 1A depending on battery)

  • Quick-Start Guide

  • Assembly hardware


Environmental Ratings

Specification
Value

Operating Temperature

-10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)

Weather Resistance

Designed for outdoor field deployment

Recommended Placement

Areas with strong cellular signal for optimal battery life


Firmware & Software

Specification
Value

Updates

Over-the-air (OTA)

Mobile App

iOS and Android


Regulatory Information

For warranty, safety, and compliance information, see:

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