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Locator Lite

Low-cost and compact industrial RTLS anchor with Wi-Fi connectivity

Locator Lite is a compact IP67 device, which is capable of working as a UWB-BLE RTLS anchor or tag. The device includes Bosch 6-axis IMU, barometer, programmable NFC module, USB power supply and ESP8266EX Wi-Fi module with UFL antenna.

The default usage scenarios for Locator Lite include tracking equipment and vehicles in various industrial environments, such as factories, warehouses and non-ATEX mining areas. For example:
  • 2D-3D position tracking or 1D ranging for overhead cranes and rail-based equipment in factories.
  • Vehicle tracking in underground mines or warehouses (e.g. forklifts).
  • Theft prevention and inventory management based on 2D-3D UWB RTLS or BLE Zoning for equipment.
  • Collision Avoidance and Proximity Detection Subsystem with the Android application for vehicles
  • Personnel tracking scenarios where RTLS tags should be attached to helmets or other PPE items.
Features
BLE chipset and antenna: Nordic nRF52840, SMD chip antenna
UWB chipset and antenna: Qorvo/Decawave DW1000, SMD chip antenna
6-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope): Bosch BMI270
Barometer: Bosch BMP390
Wi-Fi module and antenna: ESP8266EX with UFL connector for Taoglas 2.4 GHz antenna
Two options for power supply:
  • Direct USB power supply - no accumulator is needed
  • Rechargeable 3.7V Li-Po accumulator (recharging via USB)
Connectors:
  • Protected Micro-USB connector
  • Connector for NFC antenna
  • Internal connector for Li-Po / Li-Ion accumulator