infsoft Locator Nodes – RTLS Made Easy
Depending on your use case and on-site requirements, three different infsoft Locator Nodes are available that can be used in a tracking project.
You can select a hardware below to get to know more about it – including technical features, use cases, and more!
infsoft Locator Node 1400
infsoft Locator Nodes 1400 can receive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals from mobile transmitters. This enables positioning of Wi-Fi tags and beacons which can be attached to objects or carried by people, as well as the localization of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capable mobile devices. In addition, a back channel can be used for bidirectional information exchange between infsoft Locator Nodes 1400 and Bluetooth transmitters such as infsoft E-Ink Display Beacons.
The integration into the infsoft LocAware platform® enables a wide range of application scenarios. These include tracking solutions, analysis functionalities and process automation.
In order to determine the position of an asset or a person, the Locator Node 1400 collects the data it receives from a transmitter and forwards the information to the infsoft LocAware platform®. This is where the data is processed and the location of the transmitter is determined. Moreover, a link to systems from third-party providers such as Cisco (CMX, DNA Spaces, MSE, Meraki), HP Aruba or Xirrus is possible.
Technical Features of the infsoft Locator Node 1400
- Dimensions: approx. 150 x 150 x 36 mm (LxWxH)
- Weight: 180 g
- Connections:
power supply: 802.3af/at PoE or 5V 1A DC Adapter
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
10/100M RJ45 network port
two USB ports, one TF card slot - Sensors: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4/5
- Certification: CE, FCC
- Installation: can be mounted on ceiling or wall (magnetic mount sold separately)
- Price: unit price €130, mount €18
Product Sheet infsoft Locator Node 1400
Use Cases for infsoft Locator Nodes 1400
infsoft Locator Nodes 1400 allow the realization of a wide range of use cases in many different industries. Here are a few examples:
infsoft Locator Node Dongle
The infsoft Locator Node Dongle differs from the infsoft Locator Node 1400 mentioned above only in its more compact design and the type of data communication. The Locator Node Dongle is restricted to Wi-Fi network connections and can be powered by any USB power source, like an access point, and thus impresses with its simple and uncomplicated functionality. With the infsoft Locator Node Dongle, both people and assets can be detected using Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 5). It also provides the gateway functions (bidirectional information exchange) for Locator Beacons and the E-Ink infrastructure hardware.
Technical Features of the infsoft Locator Dongle
- Dimensions: approx. 50 x 24 x 10,5 mm (LxWxH)
- Weight: 9g
- Sensors: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5
- Certification: CE, FCC
- Price: unit price €90
Product Sheet infsoft Locator Node Dongle
infsoft Locator Node AoA 1200
Angle of Arrival (AoA) is an emerging technology that indicates the direction of the signal sources and can be used for tracking assets as well as for indoor positioning and wayfinding. infsoft Locator Nodes AoA use Angle of Arrival for real-time measurement of the direction of a radio signal emitted by a mobile 2.4 GHz transmitter (beacon). Based on the angle and signal strength determined, it is possible to calculate the position of an object equipped with such transmitter with an accuracy of 1 to 3 meters. This opens up opportunities for numerous use cases and makes server-based BLE solutions a favorable alternative to cost-intensive Ultra-wideband (UWB) applications – as long as no centimeter accuracy is required.
In addition to the angle measurement, Locator Nodes AoA provide the full range of functions of the infsoft Locator Nodes 1100.
Technical Features of the infsoft Locator Node AoA 1200
- Dimensions: approx. 175 x 175 x 50 mm (LxWxH)
- Connections:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
external RJ45 connection (Ethernet, 10/100 Base-T, PoE support)
external mini USB connection (terminal, 5V power) internal USB-A connection - Sensors: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), RFID (optional/external), GPS (optional/external)
360° array antenna, Angle of Arrival measurement in the 2.4 GHz band
Built-in signal amplifier - Certification: CE, FCC
- Installation: can be mounted on ceiling (magnetic mount incl. 4 boreholes, sold separately)
- Price: unit price €250, mount €30
Product Sheet infsoft Locator Node AoA 1200
Use Cases for infsoft Locator Nodes AoA 1200
infsoft Locator Nodes AoA are designed to be incorporated into special Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) projects. Get to know some examples:
