Zebra MB2001 Data Networking

Harnessing Bluetooth® low energy technology, Zebra Bluetooth® Beacons1 are designed to seamlessly work with commercial Android/iOS devices and custom gadgets, forming the backbone of proximity-based location solutions that are simple to implement.---------------------------------------Bluetooth Location TechnologyBluetooth is one of several location technologies available today, distinguished by its proximic functionality that merges effortlessly with mobile device applications or backend systems. It offers an affordable, active RFID solution with rapid installation, suitable even for intricate areas such as factories, warehouses, and medical facilities. Zebra Bluetooth Beacons come in multiple physical and digital configurations, delivering valuable presence and proximity data for solutions like Zebra MotionWorks. When your business challenge requires basic location details (down to a specific zone or room), Bluetooth is an ideal, cost-effective choice.The low power consumption characteristic of Bluetooth® low energy technology is pivotal to the development of battery-powered devices, fostering innovative solutions across various industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail by obtaining edge network location data. These active beacons, which are battery-operated, boast multi-year operational longevity at attractive pricing. Zebra Bluetooth Beacon solutions typically combine stationary and/or portable beacons with applications that process the beacon data. They can operate as stand-alone systems or integrate with Zebra MotionWorks solutions. Device types that capture beacon signals include almost any Android or iOS based mobile computer or smartphone, or custom devices equipped with Bluetooth® low energy radios running Zebra SDK or compatible third-party applications. Systems like Zebra MotionWorks necessitate that these applications also be capable of interacting with analytics software through Wi-Fi, LTE, 3G, etc.

Compatible with Zebra MotionWorks and Other 3rd Party SolutionsZebra MotionWorks™ empowers enterprises with automated data collection, translating location, state, and sensory data into actionable insights through tagged enterprise resources. Using data capture hardware from Zebra’s suite of technological offerings and popular third-party products, MotionWorks supports the deployment of leading automated resource tracking and management systems across various industries and major global companies. Optimized to work with Zebra Bluetooth Beacons, MotionWorks systems can also support third-party solutions adhering to Bluetooth® low energy specifications and older Mpact server-based systems.

Development and Configuration SolutionsZebra provides a comprehensive software development kit (SDK) to aid customers and partners in developing location solutions harnessing Zebra Bluetooth Beacons, enabling seamless integration with iOS and Android devices as well as Zebra’s rugged mobile computing products. The SDK includes libraries, drivers, and APIs vital for custom application development. Additionally, Zebra supplies a toolbox application to streamline the configuration and setup of beacons, allowing for adjustments to transmission power, interval settings, and other key parameters. Configuration and hardware firmware updates can be executed wirelessly over-the-air.