BT5v Tag
Rugged Bluetooth® Asset ID, Battery & Hours Tag
for Mobile and Stationary Equipment
The BT5v Tag is a compact Bluetooth® asset tag designed to capture asset ID, battery status, and hours data from powered and non-powered equipment. It is intended for use on mobile and stationary assets where utilization visibility is needed without wiring or retrofit complexity.
The tag is designed for fast installation, low-maintenance operation, and reliable use in harsh jobsite environments.
Key Features and Benefits
Feature |
Benefit |
|---|---|
| Compact, easy-mount design | Install in under one minute on virtually any asset — no wiring required. |
| Asset ID & hours tracking | Know exactly which asset was used and for how long. |
| Bluetooth® connectivity | Wireless data capture without complex hardware. |
| Internal battery-powered | Long life with minimal maintenance — no external power needed. |
| Rugged environmental ratings | Designed for job-site conditions with IP67 sealing and extended operating range. |
Mounting and Integration
The BT5v Tag is designed for quick installation on powered and non-powered assets where identification, battery status, and utilization data are needed without wiring or retrofit complexity. It mounts directly to equipment, attachments, trailers, and other mobile jobsite assets and communicates via Bluetooth to compatible receivers. The self-contained battery design supports flexible deployment across mixed fleets and stationary assets.
Typical Applications
- Earth-moving machinery and attachments
- Trailers, light towers, compressors
- Scissor lifts, boom lifts, cranes
- Non-powered equipment and tools
- Rental fleets and high-value assets needing utilization insight
Specifications & Downloads
| Data Tracked | Asset ID, Battery level, Hours |
| Dimensions | 2.08″ × 1.28″ × 0.45″ |
| Power | Internal battery (lithium) — ~2 years with typical use |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Sealing | IP67 |
| Bluetooth® | ~100 yards line-of-sight distance; Version 4.2 |
| Installation Time | Under 1 minute |
FAQs
Q: How does the BT5v communicate data?
A: Bluetooth® wireless communication (version 4.2) is used to broadcast its signal to compatible receivers, making data collection simple without hardwiring.
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: How far can the Bluetooth® signal reach?
A: Bluetooth® communications for this tag typically reach up to 100 yards line-of-sight to a compatible.
