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Designing for Distance: The Philosophy Behind the iTAG X40 LoRaWAN Tag Worker Safety

Designing for Distance: The Philosophy Behind the iTAG X40 LoRaWAN Tag

Every product we build at Extronics starts with a challenge worth solving. For the iTAG X40, that obstacle…

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A Practical Guide to Setting Up BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Beacons for Accurate Tracking in Hazardous Areas Worker Safety

A Practical Guide to Setting Up BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Beacons for Accurate Tracking in Hazardous Areas

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons have become a valuable technology for adding location tracking capabilities to your hazardous…

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GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Location Accuracy and What to Consider When Using it For Worker Location Tracking Worker Safety

GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Location Accuracy and What to Consider When Using it For Worker Location Tracking

Background  GPS is often used in place of the more technically correct term GNSS. GNSS stands for Global…

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Man Down Technology: Detecting Falls and Protecting Workers Worker Safety

Man Down Technology: Detecting Falls and Protecting Workers

Man down technology, also known as fall detection, is designed to automatically detect when a person falls and…

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What is a Worker Location Tracking System? Worker Safety

What is a Worker Location Tracking System?

A worker location tracking system is an integrated solution for monitoring the location and safety of employees while…

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Configuring RTLS Tags for Social Distancing Proximity Alerts Worker Safety

Configuring RTLS Tags for Social Distancing Proximity Alerts

COVID-19 has affected all walks of life, causing business closures and global economic uncertainty. Industries that are unable…

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