Technical Specifications

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

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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Firmware & Software

Specification	Value
Updates	Over-the-air (OTA)
Mobile App	iOS and Android

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Regulatory Information

For warranty, safety, and compliance information, see:

• Safety Information

• Warranty Information

• Legal Disclaimers