T301-A Wi-Fi tag

Features: Ekahau Inc. has announced the availability of its

third-generation Wi-Fi tag, which utilizes new technology that drives down the

cost of deploying real-time location systems (RTLS) while improving

functionality.






Designed for tracking assets and people via Ekahau RTLS, the T301-A Wi-Fi tag is
smaller than previous models, has a battery life of up to five years and

contains two call buttons for triggering other applications. The new design

includes a tamper switch and motion sensor. Ekahau RTLS is a turn-key enterprise

asset and people tracking solution that can be deployed over any brand of

existing enterprise Wi-Fi network.








Unique to the T301-A Wi-Fi tag is two-way communications for remote tag
management. The two-way communication capabilities allow for automatic wireless

configuration of the tags' parameters, activation the tag's buzzer and LEDs, and

updating of software. Because device management can be done remotely and

requires no extra hardware, the two-way communications capabilities lower

customers' total cost of ownership.






The T301-A Wi-Fi tag is about the size of a book of matches, weighing less than
2 ounces (50 grams) and measuring 1.8 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches (44 x 55 x 19

millimeters). This small form factor allows the tag to attach to tracked

equipment either temporarily or permanently - including small or oddly shaped

items - using double-sided tape, cable ties, straps and other mechanisms

depending on the application.






The tag will run up to five years on single batteries. When the battery is
nearly empty, maintenance personnel will be automatically alerted via the Ekahau

RTLS platform. The T301-A contains two buttons that can be configured to trigger

alarms or send other messages to associated applications. The tag, which can be

managed remotely from anywhere within the wireless coverage area, also has LEDs

and buzzers that can be triggered for visual or audible detection of the asset

or person being tracked.






Ekahau expects to begin limited shipments of the new tag to existing customers
in June, with general availability through Ekahau and its authorized resellers

worldwide beginning in September.

Price: The U.S. list price for the T301-A will start at $50/- with

quantity discounts.