PINIX TEF-1

Description

The PINIX line represents a series of advanced Bluetooth Low Energy 5.x beacon devices utilizing multi-standard beacon technology. Among these, the PINIX TEF-1 Outdoor Anchor BLE  Beacon Tag stands out as an ideal solution for positioning and navigation. It is powered by a high-capacity 7200mAh lithium-replaceable battery, offering an exceptional 9-10 years of battery life, rugged IP65 protection, and an extended operational temperature range.

Specially designed for advanced business solutions, the PINIX TEF-1 excels in location-based and mixed indoor-outdoor navigation applications. With ultra-low power consumption and long battery life, it ensures reliable performance in demanding environments.

The PINIX TEF-1 is easy to install on various surfaces and is compatible with commercially available mounting options. A downloadable SDK with a comprehensive library simplifies integration into diverse applications. Additionally, it includes a suite of tools to facilitate optimal setup and installation, ensuring seamless deployment for location-based solutions.

Applications

  • Indoor & Outdoor Localization
  • Indoor & Outdoor Navigation
  • Location-Based Services

Features

The Outdoor BLE 5.x Beacon is designed for advanced positioning and navigation applications. It features a powerful 7200mAh lithium battery that provides an impressive 9 to 10 years of battery life. With IP65-rated protection, it offers excellent durability and reliability, making it ideal for outdoor environments.

Bluetooth Radio
Type
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.x
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iBeacon, Eddystone (UID & TLM), sBeacon (Sentrax Proprietary)
Advertisement Interval
100ms to 10.2seconds
Frequency
2.4GHz
Transmit Power
+4dBm to -20 dBm
Antenna Type
PCB antenna, Omni Directional
Sensors and Interfaces
Motion Sensing
3 Axis Accelerometer
Temperature
Internal Temperature Sensor
LED
1 Red LED
Enclosure
Material
ABS
Accessories
Double sided tape, Mountng Screws
Color
Light Gray
Dimensions
111mm (L) x 62mm (W) x 33mm (H) (with flanges)
Protection Class
IP65
Weight
140g

1. Assuming that the beacon will be non connectable and non scannable for these features with accelerometer enabled otherwise life will decrease further.

Battery
Battery Type
ER14505 x 3, 7200mAh, Replaceable

Battery Life:

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(Battery Life 1)
500ms
9 years, 4 months
1000ms
10 years, 7 months
Operating Environment
Temperature Range
-30°C to 75°C
Operating Humidity
90%
Certifications
CE

Sentrax Device Manager

The Sentrax Device Manager (SDM) app allows you to manage PINIX beacons. You can discover nearby beacons, check their battery levels, view their current settings, and modify them with a protected 4-digit settable PIN.

Sentrax Device Manager app interface showing beacon management features such as battery levels, settings view, and configuration option

For security, beacons can only be configured within 15 minutes of a new battery installation or by manually activating configuration mode. Using advanced settings, the configuration window can be extended to up to three weeks.