Forte+ BLE

Bluetooth LE asset tag

• Suitable for outdoor and industrial applications
• Based on Nordic nRF52832
• Simultaneous support of iBeacon and Eddystone
• 3-axis accelerometer for motion detection
• Rugged IP67 enclosure
• Powered by replaceable CR123A lithium battery



Advertising
8 slots configurable for non-connectable advertising frames:
- 4 slots, each configurable for Eddystone frame types: UID, URL, TLM or EID. Full support for specifications Eddystone Configuration GATT Service by Google
- 4 slots, each configurable for the following frame types: iBeacon, Quuppa (Direction Finding packet)
Advertising interval (independently configurable for each slot): 0.1 to 60 secs
TX power (independently configurable for each slot): -40 dBm, -20dBm to 4 dBm (with 4dB steps)
Additional configuration options: non-connectable mode, anonymous mode, programmable time period, orientation/motion-detection mode, locked/unlocked mode, change password
Support for Safety packet: beacon ID, battery status, motion detection, button-press (short/long), man-down detection
Configurable with BlueBeacon Manager App for Android and iOS
Radio
Version: Bluetooth 4.2, Low Energy (Bluetooth5-ready)
Frequency: 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
Module: Nordic SoC nRF52832 (MCU and transceiver)
Antenna: printed meandered planar F-antenna
Battery
Replaceable: Yes
Model: CR123A (1500 mAh typ. capacity at 25°C)
Expected life: 1 year to 11 years, 24/7 at ambient temperature (depending on configuration); 5.2 years with default settings
Operating temperature: -30°C to +75°C
Sensors and interfaces
Sensors: 3-axis linear accelerometer; optional sensor board (temperature, light, ...)
LED: 1 (RGB, high-visibility), controllable via GATT [only for version LED: high-visibility LED]
Enclosure
Material: polycarbonate
Color: ligth grey (RAL 7035)
Size: 52 x 50 x 35 mm (version w/o flange), 52 x 80 x 35 mm (version w/ flanges)
Weight: 60 gr (version w/o flange), 67 gr (version w/ flanges)
Protection: IP65/NEMA4 (IP67/NEMA6 available on demand)

Other version

LED/WF (with flanges)


Available options

STD/NF (without flanges)

LED/NF (without flanges)




iBeacon technology creates a small area of detection for Bluetooth 4.0 enabled mobile devices. Bluetooth LE devices use iBeacon licensed technology, and have been certified by BlueUp to meet Apple Proximity Beacon Specifications

Eddystone is a protocol specification that defines Bluetooth LE formats for proximity beacon advertising, with different frame types that may be used individually or in combinations. The BlueUp beacons have been certified by Google in accordance with the requirements of the Eddystone specifications.

Customization services



Logo
Devices are supplied in a "white-label" enclosure: custom silk-screen or digital printing available on demand

Configuration
Possibility of supplying beacons with pre-configured parameters to customer specifications

Firmware
Implementation and integration of custom features and functionalities