BT5vc Tag

Low-Profile Bluetooth® Data Tag
for Tools, Attachments & Equipment

The BT5vc Tag is a rugged Bluetooth® data tag designed for installation on attachments, tools, buckets, and metal surfaces to capture asset ID, battery status, and operating hours. It is intended for powered and non-powered equipment where usage visibility is needed without wiring or retrofit telematics.

The tag is designed for quick installation, low-maintenance operation, and reliable use in harsh industrial environments.

Key Features and Benefits

Feature

Benefit

Bluetooth® wireless connectivity Enables easy data capture from hard-to-reach or mobile assets.
Compact vibration tag form factor Small footprint that fastens easily to attachments, tools, buckets, or metal surfaces.
Asset ID, battery & hours data Provides key utilization and status insights without complex installation.
Long battery life Up to ~2 years typical use with internal battery.
IP67 sealing & rugged design Built for outdoor, dusty, and wet industrial environments.

Mounting and Integration

The BT5vc Tag is designed for quick installation on powered and non-powered assets where utilization and status data are needed without wiring or machine integration. Its low-profile housing mounts to metal surfaces or weld cups and communicates via Bluetooth® to compatible receivers. The self-contained battery design supports flexible deployment across attachments, tools, trailers, light towers, and other field assets.

Typical Applications

  • Attachment & tool tracking
  • Buckets, clamps, lifts, trailers, light towers
  • Utility and maintenance equipment
  • Rental fleet asset utilization monitoring
  • Non-powered equipment needing usage insight
Aggregate Excavator

Specifications

Data Tracked Asset ID, Battery, Hours
Dimensions ~0.85″ × 1.45″ × 1.4″
Power Internal battery (lithium) — ~2 years typical use
Operating Temperature -30 °C to +70 °C
Sealing IP67
Bluetooth®  ~100 yards line-of-sight distance; Version 4.2
Installation Time Under 15 minutes

FAQs

Q: What types of equipment can it be installed on?

A: It can be mounted on fuel-powered engines, electric-powered motors, and non-powered equipment including buckets, tools, attachments, trailers, light towers, compressors, and more

Q: How long does the BT5v Tag work before the battery needs replacement?

A: The internal lithium battery typically lasts up to 2 years with normal use.

Q: Is the device weather-resistant?

A: Yes, it is sealed to an IP67 rating for protection against dust and water.