SINTRA, the Real-Time Locating System by Sinfosy

RTLS is short for Real-Time Locating System, a sensor-based technologie that can detect objects, persons and much more inside and outside. When it comes to application, various radio technologies can be used for implementing a system such as RTLS.

Modern technical standards and high flexibility enable a lot of use cases for RTLS. Most frequently indoor navigation and indoor tracking. But Real-Time Locating Systems are offering much more to their users. Additional sensors can display several conditions at a current location (state detection). Temperature, brightness or humidity – to name just a few.

Also geofencing might be realized with Real-Time Locating Systems. For example, automatic alarms can be generated as soon as a tracked object leaves its predefined area.

The huge amount of data that is collected while using a Real-Time Locating System is creating value for its users. Those information may differ from company to company but will ensure a leading process of digitization that comes with a high return on investment (ROI).

Benefiting from RTLS should be seen as a strategic basis for optimizing your company’s intern processes. Intralogistics, disposition and entire production areas can be reduced in line with demand (Lean Management). The implementation of a system for real-time localization is an elementary component of Industry 4.0.

Digitization provides strong competitive advantages in economy for almost all industrial sectors. Various companies in automotive and mechanical engineering already benefit from a system such as RTLS, that is also an important topic in logistics and healthcare.

Our RTLS is called SINTRA. We are using Beacons (Bluetooth 4.0 emitters) which emit a radio signal once per second. Because this signal has a unique identifier, any number of beacons can be clearly localized. The transmitters’ range is up to 30 meters. For area-wide precision it is recommended to keep the distances between transmitter and receiver smaller.

The advantages over conventional Real-Time Locating Systems with Ultra Wideband (UWB) are numerous. Beacons consume much less energy. With a simple battery cell they can be kept alive for years. In addition, the BLE technology is significantly cheaper, which provides their users even greater latitude.

Because an RTLS is indispensable for the digital factory of tomorrow, you should now compare for yourself. We have listed the specifications of our RTLS here for you.

SINTRA’s specifications: