NODIX CEN-1
NODIX CEN-1
Bi-directional BLE anchor for accurate room-level tracking with minimal infrastructure
What is NODIX CEN-1?
Smart Bi-Link Anchor | Room-Level Certainty with Minimal Infrastructure
The NODIX CEN-1 is a next-generation, bi-directional BLE relay anchor engineered to deliver true room-level visibility with dramatically less infrastructure. Compact, battery-powered, and easy to install, it eliminates the traditional “one-gateway-per-room” requirement, removing one of the biggest barriers to RTLS adoption in high-density indoor environments. The NODIX CEN-1 changes the math. By acting as a bi-directional relay, it provides absolute room-level certainty without requiring a gateway in every single room.
Built for high performance and operational efficiency, the NODIX CEN-1 intelligently scans BLE tags inside its dedicated room, validates actual presence, and wirelessly relays verified data to nearby ZENIX gateways. This on-device filtering ensures accurate, real-time location insights without overwhelming the network.
How it Works?
The NODIX CEN-1 functions as an intelligent edge device within the RTLS ecosystem, bringing data processing closer to the source. Instead of forwarding raw BLE signals, it filters, validates, and structures data locally before transmission, ensuring higher accuracy while significantly reducing network load.
At its core, the CEN-1 continuously scans BLE tags within a defined room or enclosed space and applies RSSI-based filtering combined with proximity logic. This allows it to eliminate false or overlapping signals and accurately confirm true presence within a room boundary. Once validated, it assigns a precise Room ID and transmits only structured, reliable data to the gateway, enabling real-time visualization and analytics on the platform.
By shifting intelligence to the edge, Bi-Link ensures that only clean, context-aware data flows through the system, resulting in dependable room-level visibility.
Why Choose NODIX CEN-1?
The NODIX CEN-1 simplifies RTLS deployment with a zero-cabling, plug-and-play approach, enabling fast and hassle-free installation. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems, extending coverage into critical areas without added complexity. Designed for scalability, it allows easy expansion as your facility grows while keeping infrastructure and maintenance costs low. By processing data at the edge, it delivers reliable, real-time insights that enhance operational efficiency, patient safety, and asset utilization.
Key Features & Benefits
Bi-Directional Smart Relay Architecture
Scans local BLE tags, validates presence, and relays data with a unique Room ID—delivering 100% room-level certainty without per-room gateways.
Hybrid Deployment Model
Works alongside ZENIX LEN Gateways for high-density tracking, providing full-room visibility while minimizing infrastructure footprint.
Zero-Cabling, Zero-IP Installation
Plug-and-play deployment with no wired setup, IP provisioning, or IT complexity—reducing labor and deployment time.
Room-Level Presence Intelligence
Eliminates hallway signal bleed and ensures verified presence in private rooms, exam bays, closets, or enclosed spaces.
Infrastructure Reduction
(Up to 60%)
Replaces the traditional one-scanner-per-room approach, lowering hardware, cabling, and total deployment costs.
High-Accuracy Tag Detection
Provides precise, localized detection for equipment, personnel, and assets—ensuring actionable, real-time insights.
How Bi-Link Solves RTLS Challenges
Conventional RTLS systems rely on heavy infrastructure, often requiring a gateway in every room, extensive cabling, and continuous IT involvement. Despite this, they still struggle with signal bleed, inconsistent zone handovers, and noisy data, leading to inaccurate tracking and limited operational insight.
Bi-Link addresses these challenges by embedding intelligence directly into the NODIX CEN-1. By processing and validating data at the source, it removes noise, prevents false detections, and ensures that only accurate, room-level information is transmitted—eliminating the need for complex infrastructure and simplifying deployment.
Mechanical Diagram
Product Specifications
| BLUETOOTH RADIO | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bluetooth Low energy 5.x |
| Advertisement | iBeacon, Eddystone (UID & TLM), sBeacon (Sentrax Proprietary) |
| Advertisement interval | 100 ms to 10.2 seconds |
| Scanning interval | 1000 ms to 5 seconds |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz |
| Transmit Power | +4dBm to -20 dBm |
| Antenna Type | PCB antenna, Omni Directional |
| SENSORS AND INTERFACES | |
|---|---|
| Motion Sensing | 3 Axis Accelerometer (optional) |
| Temperature | Internal Temperature Sensor |
| Button | User interact-able button |
| LED | 1 Red LED |
| ENCLOSURE | |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS |
| Accessories | Double sided tape, Mounting Screw |
| Color | White |
| Dimensions | 70.95 mm (Dia) x 26.20 mm (H) |
| Protection Class | IP54 |
| Weight | 72g |
| BATTERY | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | ER14505 x 2, 4800mAh, Replaceable |
| Battery Life: | |
| 1000ms | 1 year 1 month |
| 5000ms | 2 years |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 70°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, and view their current settings, and modify them with a protected 4-digit settable PIN. |
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NODIX CEN-1 Applications
Hospitals / Healthcare
Delivers accurate room-level tracking for patients, staff, and equipment, eliminating hallway bleed. Improves handovers, inventory visibility, and ensures reliable entry/exit monitoring in sensitive areas.
Warehouse / Logistics
Enables real-time zone tracking of assets and personnel with fewer gateways. Improves operational visibility, optimizes infrastructure, and enhances safety with entry/exit alerts.
Smart Buildings
Provides room-level occupancy and movement insights for better space utilization. Supports efficient operations, secure access monitoring, and reduced infrastructure costs.
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