Overview
A Sensor Tag (such as the AI T320) is a small Bluetooth tag that you attach to an asset. Once activated, it continuously broadcasts a signal that nearby receivers — gateways or supported mobile devices — can detect automatically, without anyone needing to scan it.
Unlike a passive label (barcode or Data Matrix), which requires someone to find and scan it each time, a Sensor Tag works quietly in the background, keeping your asset records up to date.
Why to use sensor tags
Sensor Tags give you automatic visibility of your tools and equipment across your operations — vans, warehouses, containers, and jobsites. They remove the need for employees to remember to scan labels and manually update locations, so your system stays in sync with reality.
What Problem They Solve?
In fast-moving environments, tools move frequently, locations aren't always updated, and it quickly becomes unclear what is where — or what is missing. Sensor Tags address this by forming the foundation for Proactive Asset Tracking (PAT) features:
Smart Inventory — see what's at each gateway-enabled location without being physically present
Suggested Transfers — get notified when tools appear somewhere unexpected
Automated Transfers — let the system automatically update asset locations when they move between gateway-enabled entities
How sensor tags helps your business:
Less time searching for tools. Automated detection reduces interruptions and follow-up calls.
Better use of existing assets. Visibility helps you redeploy idle tools instead of purchasing more.
Lower loss risk. Teams can react earlier when tools appear in unexpected locations.
Scalable asset management. Automated tracking supports growth without adding manual admin effort.
Smarter fleet decisions. Activity and location signals help identify underused assets.
Minimal effort after setup. Once attached and activated, the tag works in the background with no ongoing user action required.
Benefits of using sensor tags for your business
- Automatic detection instead of manual scanning: Tools are detected by gateways or supported mobile scans.
- Better visibility at key locations: Sensor‑tagged tools support inventory‑style views at gateway‑enabled locations.
- Supports location‑alignment workflows: Enables Suggested or Automated Transfers when tools appear in unexpected places.
- Adds basic usage insight: Sensor Tags can provide simple activity or idle signals, not just presence.
- Minimal user effort after setup: Once attached and activated, the tag works quietly in the background.
Use cases for sensor tags
Service fleets and multi‑site operations
- Tools move daily between: yard → van → jobsite → van → yard
Warehouses and storage areas
- Assets circulate constantly, making manual tracking difficult.
High‑mix fleets (Hilti and non‑Hilti tools)
- Sensor Tags bring non‑connected equipment into the same visibility layer as connected tools.
Industry examples
- Construction: tools rotating across crews and jobsites
- Utilities / service: tools living in vans with frequent handovers
- Industrial maintenance: assets spread across workshops and plants
How it works
Think of a Sensor Tag as a Bluetooth name badge for a tool:
A passive label must be scanned by a camera each time.
A Sensor Tag broadcasts a small Bluetooth signal every 5 to 7 seconds.
A nearby gateway detects the signal and reports it to ON!Track. The system then uses this information to power inventory visibility, transfer suggestions, and automated location updates.
Detection sources include:
Stationary gateways (AI G125) at warehouses and jobsites
Van gateways (TU600) in service vehicles
Telematics gateways (TU600) on heavy equipment
ON!Track mobile app acting as a gateway (foreground and background scanning)
Features and Capabilities
Bluetooth-based presence detection — no manual scan needed
Activity-capable tags that provide basic daily usage or idle signals (used / not used per day, based on built-in accelerometer)
Battery status visibility to help plan replacements
Works with PAT workflows, including Smart Inventory, Suggested Transfers, and Automated Transfers
Compact form factor — smaller and lighter than older Smart Tags (AI T380), making them easier to attach
Installation
Attach the Sensor Tag in a protected and consistent spot on the asset.
Activate the tag using the ON!Track mobile app. Tags ship in low-power sleep mode to preserve battery life and must be activated before they can be detected.
Link the tag to the correct asset record in ON!Track.
Limitations and Requirements
A receiver is required. Gateways or the ON!Track mobile app must be within range for the tag to be detected.
Not GPS tracking. Sensor Tags show presence near a receiver, not a precise global GPS location. The location shown in ON!Track is the logical location assigned to the gateway (for stationary gateways) or the GPS coordinates of the vehicle (for van and telematics gateways).
Detection range depends on the environment. Gateways can reliably detect up to 500 tags within a 30-meter (100-foot) radius in clear line of sight. Metal surfaces, walls, and other obstacles reduce this range significantly.
Battery life is finite. AI T320 tags last up to 4 years with approximately 5 hours of asset usage per day. Actual lifespan varies with usage intensity and ambient temperature. Plan replacements over time.
Activation is required. New tags must be activated via the ON!Track mobile app before they can be detected.
Summary
Sensor Tags are small Bluetooth tags attached to your tools and equipment. They automatically let ON!Track know where assets are — without anyone needing to scan them. This gives you clear visibility across warehouses, vehicles, containers, and jobsites.
Sensor Tags save time, reduce the risk of tool loss, and power features like Smart Inventory and automatic location updates. They're especially valuable for managing tools that move frequently between locations.
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