Asset tracking
IoT asset tracking for real-time visibility and better utilisation
Managing assets across large sites, supply chains or global operations is hard with manual processes. Sensor-Online gives you real-time location, usage and condition for trucks, containers, pallets, tools and machinery, indoors and outdoors.
Full visibility across the asset lifecycle
A 360-degree view that supports faster, smarter decisions.
Track location and movement
See where each asset is and how it moves, in real time.
Monitor usage and activity
Follow how much and when assets are used, from machine usage to fleet movements.
Optimise placement
Place assets where they are needed across facilities and supply chains.
Improve delivery and planning
Better delivery performance and operational planning from reliable data.
How the solution works
Small trackers, a long-range network and one platform.
Mount
Battery-powered trackers with LoRaWAN® connectivity are mounted securely on trucks, containers, pallets, boats, parcels, tools and machinery.
Collect
The trackers collect location and usage data with acceleration and motion sensors, and run for several years without battery replacement.
Transmit
Data travels over LoRaWAN or cellular networks, both indoors and outdoors.
Act
Maps, history, condition data and alerts show where to act.
Asset tracking across large and complex sites
On large industrial sites, which can be the size of small cities, assets are often misplaced, underused or lost. Manual inventory increases the risk of inefficiency, theft and downtime. Finding an asset in a warehouse is hard enough, and tracking it across regions or globally is even harder.
Sensor-Online is an end-to-end, customisable asset tracking solution for industrial environments and global logistics.
Well suited for
Typical assets to track.
- Returnable shipping assets (RSAs)
- Returnable industrial packaging (RIPs)
- Pallets, crates, racks and bins
- Containers
- Forklifts and industrial tools
- Heavy machinery
Tracking with LoRaWAN and cellular networks
Low power, long range and accurate positioning.
Positioning technologies
- GPSLow-power optimised GPS for outdoor positioning.
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)BLE for indoor tracking.
- Wi-Fi sniffingImproves location accuracy.
- Automatic indoor and outdoor switchingThe tracker switches modes by itself, and Google Maps support shows assets in warehouses, factories and outdoors.
Built for durability
- Long battery lifeUp to 10–12 years of battery life, depending on the device and how often it reports.
- Rugged housingIP67/IP68-rated housing for demanding industrial environments.
- Motion and vibration detectionA built-in accelerometer detects motion and vibration.
- Alerts and statusIllegal movement alerts and battery status reporting.
Bluetooth asset management and condition monitoring
Sensor-Online supports Bluetooth® asset tracking with BLE tags, sensors and beacons, which improves indoor visibility and lets you monitor condition. Gateways can be battery-powered or permanently wired, so they fit in pallets, packaging, equipment and vehicles.
The tracker can monitor nearby BLE tags and sensors, and track asset condition and environmental exposure such as temperature and humidity.
Smart reporting modes
Adaptive tracking that saves battery and sends data when it matters.
Movement-triggered updates
Report when an asset starts or stops moving.
Scheduled or event-based reporting
Choose a fixed interval or let events trigger a report.
Geofence alerts
Get alerts when an asset enters or leaves a defined area.
Scalable and future-proof
The Sensor-Online IoT platform handles the challenge of finding and following assets across sites, regions and countries. The result is a scalable, future-proof asset management solution that reduces total cost of ownership and gives you reliable data for decisions.
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Read more →Frequently asked questions
What can I track with IoT?
Trucks, containers, pallets, boats, parcels, tools and machinery, including returnable shipping assets and industrial packaging.
How are assets positioned indoors and outdoors?
With low-power GPS outdoors and Bluetooth Low Energy indoors, supported by Wi-Fi sniffing. The tracker switches modes automatically.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 10–12 years, depending on the device and how often it reports. The housing is rated IP67/IP68.
Which networks does tracking use?
LoRaWAN and cellular networks, which combine low power with long range.
Can I get alerts if an asset moves when it should not?
Yes. Illegal movement alerts, geofence alerts and battery status reporting are supported.
Want to know where your assets are? Talk to an engineer.
Tell us what you need to track and where, and we will suggest trackers and networks.