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A Full Analysis of Sentrax’s BLE-Based RTLS Tag Portfolio

In today’s fast-paced world of smart buildings, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing, seamless asset, personnel, and environment tracking is no longer optional—it’s essential. Sentrax delivers sophisticated BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) RTLS (Real-Time Location System) and IoT sensor solutions—designed for precision, flexibility, and efficiency across diverse environments.Let’s explore the various types of tags and beacons Sentrax offers, how they function, and how an omlox-powered middleware elevates them into a truly interoperable location ecosystem.

1. BLE-AoA Tags – Pinpoint Positioning, Advanced Direction Finding

With the BLE 5.1 standard, Sentrax taps into Angle-of-Arrival (AoA) technology for ultra-accurate positioning. These tags achieve sub-meter accuracy, ideal for industries where every centimeter matters.

Use Cases:

  • High-value asset tracking in hospitals or factories
  • Worker safety and workflow optimization
  • Real-time indoor positioning

2. RSSI-Based Proximity Beacons —Operational Efficiency through Proximity Awareness

For scenarios that don’t require sub-meter precision, Sentrax leverages RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) technology. These cost-effective beacons enable proximity-based detection and monitoring.

Use Cases:

  • Zone-level monitoring (restricted access, workplace attendance)
  • Warehouse presence detection
  • Event crowd management

3. Hybrid RTLS Tags – Best of Both Worlds: Accuracy + Proximity

Sentrax’s Hybrid RTLS tags combine AoA + RSSI, offering adaptability across use cases. This dual capability provides both precision when required and proximity detection when cost or battery life is a priority.

Use Cases:

  • Hospitals requiring room-level and bed-level accuracy
  • Universities and campuses with mixed needs
  • Smart manufacturing where workflows vary

4. Beacon & Scanner Ecosystem – The Hardware Backbone

Sentrax provides a comprehensive ecosystem of BLE beacons, tags, and locators/gateways that ensure seamless signal capture and relay to RTLS platforms.

Benefits:

  • Reliable hardware foundation
  • Indoor/outdoor deployment flexibility
  • Long battery life and industrial-grade durability

5. omlox DeepHub® Integration – Interoperable Location Intelligence

What sets Sentrax apart is its compatibility with DeepHub®, the premier omlox middleware, built on omlox — the world’s first open locating standard for indoor and outdoor localization. DeepHub® acts as the “universal translator” of location data, enabling Sentrax RTLS to integrate smoothly with other positioning technologies and platforms.

Key DeepHub® Capabilities with Sentrax:

  • Interoperability: Aggregates positioning data from BLE AoA, RSSI and other systems into one platform.
  • Standardized APIs: Provides a common interface for developers, ensuring easy integration with ERP, MES, and IoT systems.
  • Centralized Visibility: All assets, people, and equipment visualized in a single dashboard.
  • Flexibility in Deployment: On-premises, cloud, or API-based integration for simple and seamless deployments.

Sentrax Tag Solutions at a Glance

Tag TypeTechnologyStrengthsIdeal Scenarios
AoA TagsBLE  AoAHigh-precision positioning with sub-meter accuracyHospitals, factories
RSSI Proximity BeaconsBLE RSSIA cost-effective solution for reliable presence and proximity detectionZone monitoring, crowd flow, warehouses
Hybrid RTLS TagsBLE AoA & RSSICombine high-accuracy and low-accuracy tracking within a single systemSmart campuses, hospitals, dynamic sites

Final Thoughts

Sentrax delivers a complete BLE RTLS portfolio designed for accuracy, flexibility, and interoperability:

  • AoA Tags for sub-meter precision
  • RSSI Tags for cost-efficient proximity detection
  • Hybrid Tags for adaptive use cases
  • Gateway ecosystem for efficient tag and beacon scanning with accurate location estimation
  • DeepHub® integration, ensuring enterprise-wide interoperability and future-proof location intelligence

With Sentrax, businesses can start small and scale seamlessly into a fully integrated, multi-technology RTLS environment—making operations smarter, safer, and more efficient.