Asset Tracking for Small Assets & Tools
BLE beacons utilize Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to release regular heartbeats or ping signals. These pings can be read by a smart device’s Bluetooth function or the TennaINTEL tracker when in range – making BLE beacons excellent for fully automated tracking of small to mid-sized assets in construction.
Tenna’s BLE beacons leverage Tenna’s BLE “network effect” where other Tenna users running the Tenna App nearby can pick up your beacon signals, which report updates to your account. The more users running the Tenna App, the larger the network. Plus, contractors leveraging the TennaINTEL tracker on heavy to mid-sized equipment can expand their network reach without the use of smart phones.
Benefits of Tenna's BLE Beacons
- Enable proximity-based tracking using Bluetooth technology to see precise location within a defined area by maintaining continuous communication between assets and trackers.
- Improve overall operational efficiency by simplifying inventory management.
- Save time spent searching for specific items by easily identifying asset presence and location.
- Consolidate asset tracking and management processes into a single system to improve asset utilization by integrating data into existing construction management systems.
TennaBLE RT1
BLE Beacon Overview
Ideal for small, miscellaneous assets and tools, TennaBLE RT1 is a ruggedized BLE beacon that pings continually, so you can track the location of your assets without manual involvement.
BLE signals are picked up and recorded by TennaINTEL as well as the Tenna Mobile Field asset tracking apps, so you know not only where your assets are but where they’ve been.
- Small tools and devices
- Non-powered assets
- Surveying tools
- Lights
- Instruments (gas analyzer and others)
- The list goes on!
Features
- TennaBLE RT1 transmits signals up to 300 feet, line-of-sight.
- As Tenna’s smallest BLE offering, TennaBLE RT1 lends itself to installations with limited available real estate.
- Battery lifespan is up to 3 years depending on environmental conditions
BLE Beacon Compatible Products
Specs
- 1.71″ diameter (including mounting tab) x 0.66″ thick
- Meets IP68 and IP69K
- Non-rechargeable lithium metal battery with long life
- Fastened to assets with lanyard and heavy-duty, VHB, double-sided tape
TennaBLE Beacon Steel Puck
BLE Beacon Overview
Ideal for equipment attachments such as buckets and blades that get high-impact and aggressive use.
This BLE Beacon, encased in steel, gets welded onto assets for extra ruggedness. The BLE Beacon Steel Puck sends out regular heartbeats which are recognized by TennaINTEL as well as the Tenna Mobile asset tracking apps for iOS and Android. When downloaded onto a smart device, the app automatically identifies and records the location of tagged assets when in range and stores your data on Tenna.
BLE Beacon Compatible Products
- Attachments (buckets, grapples, forks, blades, busters, etc.)
- Crane Boom Sections
- Trench Boxes
- Spare Parts
- The list goes on!
Features
- Attach via welding
- Battery lifespan is up to 3 years depending on environmental conditions
- Transmits signals up to 300 feet, line-of-sight
Specs
- BLE beacon encased in tough, 30% Glass Fiber reinforced nylon housing, then encased in 2” XXH AL-killed steel (double extra heavy wall thickness; 2.75″ Outer Diameter x 2.17″ Inner Diameter x 1.13″ Height)
- Steel Housing: AL-killed Steel, precision machined and threaded
- Glass fiber reinforced nylon housing:
- IP67 rated housing
- Water-resistant
- Withstands broad temperature and environmental extremes
- IP67 rated housing
- Non-rechargeable lithium metal battery for long life
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TennaBLE Beacon Ruggedized
BLE Beacon Overview
Useful for small assets and equipment. Your smartphone will automatically identify each asset’s location, without manual involvement.
This Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon sends out regular heartbeats which are recognized by TennaINTEL as well as the Tenna Mobile asset tracking apps for iOS and Android. The apps automatically record the location of the assets and store your data on Tenna.
BLE Beacon Compatible Products
- Attachments
- Power Tools
- Spare Parts
- The list goes on!
Features
- Attach with screws, wire ties, bolts, VHB tape or epoxy
- Battery lifespan is up to 3 years depending on environmental conditions
- Transmits signals up to 300 feet, line-of-sight
Specs
- 3.5″ Length x 2″ Width x 0.8″ Height
- IP66 rated housing
- Water-resistant
- Tough glass-filled nylon, thick wall sections for high-impact resilience
- Non-rechargeable lithium metal battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Are BLE beacons rechargeable, or do they need to be replaced?
Will my Tenna App pick up all of my BLE asset trackers in the yard?
TennaBLE beacons transmit signals up to 300 feet (line-of-sight), depending on potential obstacles and environmental conditions. Track all your attachments, small assets and tools with BLE beacons in your yard using your iOS and Android devices or by leveraging the TennaINTEL tracker.
Can I attach TennaBLE trackers to anything?
Learn how to leverage TennaINTEL with your TennaBLE beacons!
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