Getting Started with the Arrow Global Bluetooth®
Arrow Global BLE
Written by Daan de Waard
Updated at August 28th, 2025
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The Arrow Global Bluetooth®
The Arrow Global BLE is an affordable, hardwired GPS tracking device built for dependable fleet and asset monitoring. It features several configurable inputs and outputs as well as the ability to serve as a Bluetooth® gateway. With a compact form-factor, the Arrow was designed for discreet in-vehicle installation and is ideal for applications where affordability, wired power, and BLE support are key. A small internal backup battery provides just enough power to send a ‘last gasp’ alert in the event of power loss.
What's in the Bag?
The Arrow Global BLE comes with:
- A built-in cable harness to connect to your asset and peripherals.
- A spare serial sticker - just in case.
Provisioning your Arrow Global BLE
- Choose a SIM Card Provider.
- Install a Nano (4FF) SIM Card.
- Review Network Admin Parameters.
- Connect the Internal Battery.
- Seal the Housing.
- Integration (Product Code: 128).
Installing the Arrow Global BLE
Installing the Arrow Global BLE follows a similar process as installing a regular G70 or Dart3. The Arrow Global BLE Wiring and Installation guide provides a good overview of the process.
Features
Tracking Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Movement Trips | Fine-tuned control for GPS-derived trip detection to prevent false trips. |
| Heartbeat | Choose the maximum time between uploads for data and power efficiency. |
| Logging | Selectively adjust updates to get a detailed play-by-play of your trip. |
| Speeding | Activate an audible buzzer or pick from several options to log speeding events. |
| Harsh Driving | Configure force thresholds and buzzer behaviour for harsh cornering, braking, and more. |
| Idle Monitoring | Have the device keep track of when the ignition is on, and the vehicle isn't moving. |
| Driver ID Function | Disable a buzzer warning or an immobiliser when the correct ID is presented. |
| Accelerometer | Enable Accident and Rollover detection. |
| Input Monitor | Combine a speed threshold and a digital input for seatbelt alerts over a certain speed. |
| Driver Fatigue | Trigger a buzzer and record when trip-time exceeds a safe threshold. |
| GPS Freshen | Keep the GPS updated while out of trip to ensure an accurate fix at a moment's notice. |
| Analog Threshold 1 | Upload when an analog signal, like a fuel probe, or battery voltage exceeds a threshold. |
| External Power | Receive an alert when the external power is lost, like flat battery or device removal. |
| Battery Voltage | Receive alerts on the health of the internal battery - enabling proactive intervention. |
| Battery Charging | Prove that the device is not drawing down a connected asset's battery while recharging. |
| GPS Jamming | Identify when something is wrong with the GPS signals surrounding your asset. |
| Odometer | Use the device's onboard odometer and run hour readings to monitor your asset. |
| Inactivity Timer | Receive an alert when your assets are being under-utilised. |
Enabling Features
| Ignition Control | Choose what happens when current goes through the ignition wire. |
| Digital Input Mapping | Customise what happens when you wire digital inputs to your device. |
| Digital Output Control | Use the device to control other things, like immobilising a car, or turning on a buzzer. |
| Run Detect | Use external power voltage to control trip detection. |
| Geofence Heartbeat | Change the heartbeat frequency when inside a downloaded geofence or after hours. |
| Geofence Logging | Change the logging frequency when inside a downloaded geofence or after hours. |
| Upload (Advanced) | Stay connected to the server so as to be ready for an asynchronous message at any time. |
| Analogue Input (Advanced) | Choose which numbered analog option to use with the input wire. |
| SMS | Prevent the device from responding to unwanted SMS commands. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main differences between the Arrow Global BLE and the Dart3 Global BLE?
- From a hardware perspective the Arrow Global Bluetooth® has 2 less digital inputs.
- From a firmware/software perspective, the Arrow Global Bluetooth® includes BLE functionality, however Bluetooth Driver ID is currently not supported.
- The Arrow Global Bluetooth® product-id code is 128 - use this code when making API calls or integrating the device into a third-party-system.
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