BT20v Tracker
Rugged Bluetooth® Vibration & Utilization Tracker
for Mobile Assets
The BT20v Tracker is a compact Bluetooth® asset and utilization tracker designed for powered and non-powered mobile assets. It is intended for equipment, trailers, light towers, and other field assets where hours, vibration, and asset identification data are needed without wiring or complex installation.
The tracker is designed for quick mounting, low-maintenance operation, and reliable use in harsh outdoor environments.
Key Features and Benefits
Feature |
Benefit |
|---|---|
| Compact, quick-mount design | Install in under one minute on engine covers or structural metal surfaces; no wiring required. |
| Vibration & hour tracking | Detects machine usage and vibration signatures, allowing proactive maintenance and utilization optimization. |
| Bluetooth® 2.45 GHz / 802.15.4 | Up to 100 yards line-of-sight; enables wireless data retrieval from mobile or hard-to-reach assets. |
| Rugged environmental ratings | Operating range –40 °C to +70 °C, IP67 sealed, internal replaceable lithium battery for field serviceability. |
| Powered and non-powered asset compatibility | Works on engine-powered machines, electric motors or even trailers and attachments—broad fleet applicability. |
| Data capture: Asset ID, Battery, Hours | Essential KPIs for fleet managers to reduce idle time, increase uptime and enhance equipment ROI. |
Mounting and Integration
The BT20v Tracker is designed for quick installation on powered and non-powered assets where utilization and vibration data are needed without wiring. The current page recommends mounting on a metal engine cover or structural surface for best Bluetooth® range. The self-contained battery design supports deployment across mixed fleets, attachments, trailers, and stationary field assets.
Typical Applications
- Earth-moving machinery, cranes, scissor lifts and trailers in construction and mining environments
- Utility site equipment, light towers and containers in extreme outdoor conditions
- Agricultural implements, attachments and non-powered assets where utilization data is hard to capture
- Rental fleets or logistics companies tracking high-value assets and attachments for location and usage control
Specifications & Downloads
| Data Tracked | Asset ID, Battery, Hours |
| Dimensions | 2.28” x 2.52” x 1.38” |
| Regulatory | FCC/DD-1494 |
| Power Requirements | Internal Replaceable Battery |
| Battery | Extended Temperature Lithium |
| Battery Life | 3+ years with typical use |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +70° C |
| Sealing | IP67 |
| Bluetooth® Distance | 100 Yards – Line of Sight |
| Bluetooth® Frequency | 2.45GHz, 802.15.4 Compliant |
| Installation Time | Under 1 minute |
Mounting Recommendation:
- Outside on a metal engine cover or structural surface for best Bluetooth® range
Real-World Use Cases
OEM Controls partnered with Ports America to install tags on their shipping crates at a port. The crates were tracked leaving the port and stowed away at the port, letting Ports America know of their whereabouts.
- BT tags are attached to each crate.
- Gateways or readers placed at key locations (port entry, yard zones, staging areas) detect BT tag presence and signal strength.
- When a tagged crate enters or exits a geo-fenced zone, the system generates events (arrival, departure, dwell time).
- OEM DD would collect, process, and deliver this data via dashboard, API, or automated alerts.
FAQs
Q: Where can the BT20v Tracker be mounted?
A: Ideally on a metal engine cover or structural surface, ensuring clear line-of-sight for Bluetooth® communication.
Q: How long does the battery last?
A: With typical usage, the internal replaceable lithium battery lasts for approximately 3+ years. Actual life varies by usage frequency and environment.
Q: Is installation complicated?
A: No. Installation takes less than one minute—mount, power on, begin data capture.
