Technical Specifications

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

Physical Specifications

Specification	Value
Width	10" (25.4 cm)
Height	12" (30.5 cm)
Length (cage only)	32" (81.3 cm) — trap body without the POD; door closed
POD (adds to length)	~5" (~12.7 cm)
Door open (adds to length)	~4" (~10.2 cm)
Approx. total length	~41" (~104 cm) with POD installed and door fully open
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 (6-cell pack)
Standard Capacity	10,000 mAh (111 Wh) — new traps / US shipments
Canadian Variant	5,200 mAh (56 Wh) — Canadian shipments
Operating Voltage Range	7.0V – 15.0V
Low Battery Warning (20%)	~10.4V (internal, set by Battery Type)
Critical Battery Warning (10%)	~9.5V
Auto Power-Off Threshold	~9.6V (internal, set by Battery Type)
Runtime (10000 mAh)	~40+ days per charge (typical usage)
Runtime (5200 mAh)	~21 days per charge (typical usage)
Charger (10000 mAh)	2A @ 12V, ~5–6 hours full charge
Charger (5200 mAh)	1A @ 12V, ~5–6 hours full charge
Trap connector (5200 mAh)	Male XT30 on pack; female XT30 on trap PCB
Trap connector (10000 mAh)	Female XT30 on pack; male XT30 on trap PCB
Alternate pack / connector	Contact support for PCB + holder swap

Selecting your battery in the app: OcuTrap ships with either the 5,200 mAh (56 Wh) or 10,000 mAh (111 Wh) 12 V 6-cell pack. Tell the app which one your trap uses under Settings → Battery Type — it adjusts the low-battery alert thresholds and level readout to match. The setting defaults to the 5,200 mAh pack, so update it if your trap shipped with the 10,000 mAh battery. There are no manual voltage or percentage threshold controls; the app derives them from your Battery Type.

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

Distance Sensor

Specification	Value
Sensor Range	Up to 13 ft (4 m) hardware capability
Active Detection Range	Up to ~34 in (875 mm) — the trap detects, alerts, and photographs only within this distance
Capture Distance	App presets 6–18 in; default 8 in. See Distance Limits & Alerts

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 two-step detection process to prevent false triggers from rain, debris, or non-target movement.

Detection Process

Animal enters the detection area (within ~34 in / 875 mm) → Steady readings required before proceeding
Pre-capture alert sent (if enabled)
Animal reaches capture distance (your preset, default ~8 in) → Door closes
Capture photo taken and transmitted

False Trigger Prevention

Steady-readings check — Requires consistent presence before closing
Rain and debris filtering — Ignores splashy or erratic movement
Dirty-sensor detection — Blocks arming when the lens is obstructed

What's in the Box

OcuTrap R1 Smart Cage Unit
12V Lithium-ion Battery (10000 mAh US / 5200 mAh 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

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