Beontag – Viking Hybrid
The Beontag Viking Hybrid is a dual-technology Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) and UHF RFID on-metal tag designed for industrial asset identification, tracking, and location applications. Engineered for quick and secure mounting on steel wire mesh panels, it combines the range and versatility of BLE beacons with the fast, automated identification of UHF RFID. The tag can be factory-configured to Eddystone™ or iBeacon® protocols and personalized with branded labels for easy in-field recognition. Its rugged IP68-rated design ensures reliable operation in challenging environments, making it ideal for logistics, manufacturing, and infrastructure monitoring.
Specification
Wireless & Protocols:
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BLE: Bluetooth® 5.3, 2.4 GHz ISM (2402–2480 MHz)
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RFID: UHF global frequency (860–930 MHz)
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Supported Frames: Eddystone™-UID, Eddystone™-TLM, iBeacon®, Manufacturer Specific Data
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Read Range: BLE – up to 70 m at 0 dBm; RFID – up to 6 m (mounted on mesh panel)
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ICs: BLE – IN100; RFID – NXP UCODE 9xm (EPC up to 496 bits, User up to 752 bits, total EPC+User 880 bits)
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Configuration: Factory-configured customer parameters, BLE configurable once
Sensors:
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Built-in temperature sensor (internal)
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Hall switch
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Battery voltage monitoring
Power:
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Non-replaceable coin cell CR2477, 1000 mAh
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Typical lifetime: 10 years at 6 s UID advertisement, 0 dBm
Mechanical:
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Housing: High-quality PC+ASA, white (RAL9003)
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Dimensions: 68 × 47 × 28 mm (including bracket)
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Weight: 52 g (tag + bracket)
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Mounting: Snap-fit bracket for metal wire mesh < 5 mm diameter
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Delivery: Tag and bracket packaged separately (100 pcs each per box)
Environmental Resistance:
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Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C
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IP68 water resistance (1 m submersion for 5 hours)
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Chemical Resistance: Withstands oil, salt water, NaOH, and sulfuric acid exposure
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ESD Immunity: ±8 kV air, ±4 kV contact
Personalization Options:
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Laser engraving or B/W printed label with logos, text, barcodes, QR codes
Benefits
Combines BLE and UHF RFID in one device for flexible real-time location tracking and automated identification.
IP68 sealing, chemical resistance, and robust mounting system ensure long-term reliability in harsh environments.
Factory-configured with customer-specific settings, branding options, and up to 10 years of battery life.
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