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Know where every machine and every tool is

Attach a Bluetooth beacon to your equipment and let your fleet do the rest: every time a Vigilo tracker passes nearby, the platform updates where it is. No cables, no charging, for years.

  • No cables or charging
  • Up to 8 years of battery*
  • IP67
  • ATEX version
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Vigilo BLE beacon fixed to a metal structureGeneratorLast position · North site · 14:32Detected by Unit 12Vigilo tracker
80 mBluetooth range*
8 yearsof battery with the standard setting*
IP67dust and water
ATEXareas with explosion risk
How it works

Your fleet does the searching

The beacon has no GPS or SIM card: it emits a Bluetooth signal. The Vigilo trackers in your vehicles detect it and send its position to the platform.

SITE / WAREHOUSE Machinery Generator Tools Pallets and materials 1 Bluetooth range up to 80 m* VIGILO Vigilo tracker 2 4G / 5G Vigilo platform Generator Last positionNorth site, Rosario Date and timeToday · 14:32 Detected byUnit 12 3

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  1. The beacon emits its signal

    Each beacon, fixed to the machine, tool or material, emits a unique Bluetooth ID every few seconds.

  2. A Vigilo tracker passes nearby

    When a vehicle with a Vigilo tracker is within range, it detects the beacon and links it to its own GPS position.

  3. The platform saves the position

    The platform shows the last recorded position of each beacon, with the date, time and the vehicle that detected it.

Always up to date

The position updates itself every time a vehicle passes

You don’t have to do anything. Every time any Vigilo tracker in your fleet passes near a beacon, its position is updated in the platform. So you know where each piece of equipment was left and when it was last seen.

  • Last position on the mapEach beacon appears with the name of the equipment it is linked to.
  • Date and time of the last detectionKnow when each piece of equipment was last seen.
  • Vehicle that detected itIdentify which vehicle took it or passed where it was.
  • Position historyCheck where each piece of equipment has been over the last few days.

History of a breaker hammer

Each detection is recorded with the position of the vehicle that passed nearby.

  1. 08:05Main warehouseDetected by Unit 03
  2. 10:40North site, RosarioDetected by Unit 12
  3. 17:12North site, RosarioDetected by Unit 21
What you can locate

Everything valuable that moves between sites, warehouses and vehicles

Machinery

Mini excavators, compactors, platforms and machinery without their own power.

Tools

Hammers, grinders, measuring equipment and toolboxes.

Generators and compressors

Equipment that moves from site to site and gets lost.

Pallets, containers and cages

Returnable materials and packaging in warehouses and at customers.

Trailers and bodies

Unpowered trailers that are hitched to different vehicles.

Rental equipment

Know where every rented item is and avoid losses.

Use cases

BLE Beacon use cases

Collection truck emptying a waste containerUrban services

Waste container tracking

Know which containers were collected, when and by which truck, without relying on the driver’s report.

See case →
Refinery lit up at duskIndustry and energy

Equipment in hazardous areas with ATEX beacons

Locate tools, pumps and equipment in refineries and chemical plants with ATEX-certified beacons.

See case →
Trucks with semi-trailers and a tanker at a logistics baseLogistics and transport

Trailer tracking with Bluetooth beacons

Know which trailer each truck is pulling, where each one was left and who was driving.

See case →
Models

Two beacons, for every type of environment

BLE Beacons Standard

BLE BeaconsStandard

For machinery, tools and materials on sites, in warehouses and workshops.

  • Bluetooth range up to 80 m*
  • Battery up to 8 years with the standard setting*
  • IP67 sealed housing
  • Fixing with screws, cable ties or adhesive
Ideal for sites, warehouses and equipment rental
BLE Beacons ATEX

BLE BeaconsATEX

Certified to work in atmospheres with risk of gas explosion.

  • ATEX certification for zones 1 and 2 (gas)
  • Same range, battery and IP67 housing
  • High-visibility yellow
  • Fixing with screws, cable ties or adhesive
Ideal for refineries, chemical plants, gas stations and mining
FeatureStandardATEX
ConnectionBluetooth Low Energy 4.2Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2
RangeUp to 80 m*Up to 80 m*
BatteryNon-rechargeable · up to 8 years*Non-rechargeable · up to 8 years*
ProtectionIP67IP67
Explosive atmospheres—ATEX zones 1 and 2 (gas)
Temperature-20 °C to +60 °C-20 °C to +60 °C
Size and weight56.6 × 38 × 13 mm · 18 g56.6 × 38 × 13 mm · 18 g
FixingScrews, cable ties or adhesiveScrews, cable ties or adhesive

* Range depends on the environment (walls, metal, obstacles). The battery lasts up to 4 years transmitting every 3 s, 8 years every 5 s (standard setting) and 10 years every 10 s. A Vigilo tracker with Bluetooth is required.

What is ATEX?

Certified safety where explosive atmospheres may occur

ATEX is the European regulation (Directive 2014/34/EU) for equipment used in areas where an explosive atmosphere may form from gases, vapors or dust. ATEX equipment is designed not to produce sparks or heat capable of causing an explosion.

Yellow Vigilo ATEX BLE beacon
Zone 0Explosive atmosphere present continuously or for long periods.
Zone 1Explosive atmosphere likely during normal operation.
Suitable
Zone 2Explosive atmosphere unlikely and short-lived.
Suitable

ATEX beacon marking: II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb · I M1 Ex ia I Ma
Surface use in zones 1 and 2 with all gas groups (including hydrogen), maximum surface temperature 135 °C (T4) and use in mining.

  • Refineries and petrochemicals
  • Chemical industry
  • Gas stations and depots
  • Mining
  • Wastewater and biogas
  • Paints and solvents
Black Vigilo BLE beacon fixed to a structureYellow Vigilo BLE beacon
FAQ

Questions about BLE Beacons

Does the beacon have GPS?

No. The beacon emits a Bluetooth signal and the Vigilo trackers provide the GPS position when they pass nearby. That is why it is so small and its battery lasts for years.

How often is the position updated?

Every time a Vigilo tracker in your fleet passes within range. If no vehicle passes nearby, the platform shows the last recorded position with its date and time.

What is the range?

Up to 80 m in open space. Walls, metal and other obstacles reduce it.

Does the battery need charging?

No. The battery is not rechargeable and lasts up to 8 years with the standard setting.

Do I need a special tracker?

You need a Vigilo tracker with Bluetooth. We tell you which units in your fleet are compatible.

When do I need the ATEX version?

When the equipment works in areas classified as having a risk of gas explosion, such as refineries, chemical plants, gas stations or mines.

Want to always know where your equipment is?

We will prepare a proposal based on the number of items and vehicles.

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