Stationary Gateway Installation

To get the best performance with Stationary Gateway, proper placement is key. 

Rules to get the best performance

• Estimate Coverage and Gateway Needs: Based on layout and coverage goals, calculate how many gateways you’ll need. If you need more gateways please get in touch with your Hilti contact person.
• Pick the right spot: Place gateways where there’s a clear line of sight, away from walls, glass, or metal that can interfere with signals.
• Power Access: Ensure the power outlets near installation points are working well. 
• Understand the Layout: Check the features that may affect signal coverage.
  • Ceiling height, as taller ceilings may need special mounting.
  • Wall types such as drywall, concrete, or metal.
  • Indoor and outdoor zones, including underground areas. 
• Define Coverage Needs: Decide if you need full-site coverage or just specific zones. 

What you need to test coverage

• Smartphone: ON!Track app installed, with Bluetooth and Internet access.
• Smart tags: Minimum of five Smart Tags registered to your ON!Track account and assigned to a location.

How to Test Gateway Performance in 3 Easy Steps

• Step 1 - Place Your Tags:
  • Place min. 5 Active Tags along edges of the area you want to monitor. 
• Step 2- Check Coverage with Your Smartphone with ON!Track app, identify locations for installing gateways:

  • Use the ON!Track app to walk to each potential gateway location.

  • Hold up your smartphone and run an inventory check.
  • Can you detect all five tags from that spot?
    • If yes, great, that location works.
    • If not, try a different spot or consider adding more gateways.

Also, make sure your phone has a strong cellular signal at each location. This ensures smooth data syncing during operation.

• Step 3 -  Mark the Best Locations:
  • Once you’ve tested a few spots, choose the setup that gives you:
    • The fewest number of gateways needed.

Bluetooth Coverage Basics

Signal Range

• Ideal range is up to 15 meters with clear horizontal line of sight.
• Ceiling mounting reduces range: For every three meters of height above ground, range drops by about 1.5 meters.

• Example:
  • Six meter ceiling gives approximately 13.5 meter range.
  • Nine meter ceiling gives approximately 12 meter range.

Obstruction Impact

• Major blockers like brick, concrete, metal walls, and mesh can block signals entirely.
• Common interference includes drywall, wood, glass, HVAC ducts, racks, cabinets, and pallets.
• Each obstacle can reduce signal by up to four meters.
  • Minimum effective range in obstructed areas is around seven meters.