RTLS

Ekahau Positioning Engine 4.2 (EPE) is the market leading software based real-time location system (RTLS). Besides outperforming competing hardware and software based systems, EPE is truly open and future proof location platform that leverages any existing Wi-Fi networks. Ekahau's patented positioning algorithm and technology are based on signal strength calibration, which ensures the highest possible granularity. EPE is capable of pinpointing Ekahau Wi-Fi Tags, VoWLAN handsets, laptops, PDA's, barcode scanners, passive RFID scanners and other Wi-Fi enabled devices, with floor-, room - and door-level accuracy.

Application

Ekahau RTLS applications offer users clear visibility into their operations, turning location of assets across the enterprise into valuable information. For businesses with an eye on the bottom line and a goal of improving efficiency, these applications deliver the data required to streamline business processes and optimize asset utilisation.

Key features include:

• Customisable user desktop view
• Ability to find the location of any tracked item, using its specified name, current location, equipment type or category
• Customisable real-time event rules, web-based event notifications and acknowledgements
• Integrated tag and Asset Tracking
• Display location as a tabular view or real time map of the facility; and Bi-directional interaction with Ekahau Wi-Fi tags, activate LED or buzzer alerts.

Tags

To locate a mobile object or a person an Ekahau tag is attached to the tracked object or simply carried. Additionally, mobile computers and other Wi-Fi enabled devices can be accurately tracked using Ekahau software running in the background of the device.

T301A

Ekahau T301A asset tag is a small battery operated Wi-Fi tag. It is small enough for tagging, yet provides multi-year battery lifetime. The tag incorporates an intelligent motion sensor and software that triggers sending the location data only when that tag is moving or has moved to a new position. This intelligence saves battery life and minimizes required network bandwidth.

The T301A functions as any standard 802.11 device, which enables using two-way communication over the Wi-Fi infrastructure. The two-way communication enables dynamic and remote management of the tag configurations, activating the tag LED's and buzzers remotely. Events generated from the tag such as button presses or activation of a tamper sensor, are sent over reliable wireless link to an access point, which acknowledges the event. As all Ekahau tags, T301A also reports its battery level back to the application server for a timely battery replacement. The

T301A can be attached to an asset by double sided tape, industrial Velcro or tie wrap around loops of the tag. Additionally a multi-purpose mounting plate and a special mounting plate for hanging.

T301B

Ekahau T301B Rechargeable Badge is a credit card sized rechargeable Wi-Fi tag. It is ideal for personnel tracking, or for tracking assets that have a power source that can be connected to the tag for a continuous power feed. T301B can be recharged with a single personal charger or with a rack-charger for 10 badges at the time. The tag features an intelligent motion sensor as with the T301A tag, pull switch for activating alarms in case of emergencies, call buttons, and an optional text display for sending and receiving short text messages.