Welcome to the future of asset management with Blackhawk Bluetooth PULS (/pulse/). Embrace the power of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to efficiently track and manage a vast array of industrial assets, tools, and equipment.

Our solution offers a range of rugged, long-life Bluetooth PULS tags, including COIN, PUCK, and SLIM card sizes, ensuring the right fit for any asset, from small tools to large machinery.

PULS beacons emit Bluetooth signals detected by various gateways or readers. The strength, frequency, and other characteristics of these signals provide accurate location data and movement patterns of tagged assets.

Tag large numbers of assets for inventory management. Keep tabs on location and movement via proximity to BLE readers. Rugged BLE proximity beacons and sensors. Long battery life, cost effective and simple to install.

Blackhawk Bluetooth PULS includes a wide range of BLE beacons for diverse asset fleets, flexible gateways for optimal coverage and data integration options to suit your needs.

Multiple BLE Beacon Options:

• PULS-COIN: Offers small size, flexible installation, up to 200m transmission range, rugged design and up to 5 years battery life – ideal for tools and small assets. ▪
• PULS-PUCK: Slightly larger than the COIN, the PUCK has a range of installation methods, transmission range up to 500 meters, rugged, all-weather capability and an incredible deploy-once battery life of up to 20 years – ideal for mobile assets such as containers, pallets, trailers and dollies.
• PULS-SLIM: Thin and lightweight, easy to conceal and install with a high-performance adhesive back. The SLIM offers battery life of up to 3 years – ideal for sensitive equipment and technology assets like radio-telephones, tablets and other devices.
• Sensors and Custom Options: PULS uses best-in-class BLE sensor and tracking technologies. Talk to us about your asset management goals to learn what is possible with the wider range of specialised sensors such as movement, occupancy, usage, range, level and temperature.

Our BLE gateways include:

• BYOD Support: Utilize existing Android or iOS devices as BLE readers with our app.
• Industrial Handhelds Compatibility: Integration with rugged handhelds like Zebra and Sapphire devices.
• Stationary and Mobile Gateways: Options for fixed-site gateways and battery-powered units for strategic location tracking, as well as vehicle and machinery-integrated gateways.
• Blackhawk.io BLE Partner Mesh Network: Extend coverage through our BLE Partner Mesh network, supported by Spark IoT, ensuring wide geographic coverage across our nationwide partner networks.

Blackhawk provides a comprehensive range of devices and tagging solutions to suit any asset, enabling consolidated management and visibility of everything your business uses or depends on.

Enjoy low monthly subscription costs, making BLE asset management an affordable solution for businesses of all sizes.

Effortlessly manage large quantities of assets. Our solution scales with your business, ensuring no asset is left untracked.

Maintain accurate, real-time inventory data, simplifying asset auditing and reducing the risk of loss or theft.

Gain a comprehensive view of asset locations across your entire fleet and user-base, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making.

Any asset can be tagged with a QR code to enable easy asset identification and digital paperwork such as inspections, compliance checks, digital updates or service requests.

We provide you with a simple mobile app that enables your staff to add BLE beacons to assets as you want.

We make it easy to transfer beacons to other assets so if you are selling or retiring equipment, you can move its tracking device to a new asset

Blackhawk has partnered with Spark IoT and other nationwide partner networks. BLE gateways on these networks act as anonymous gateways for your BLE beacons, so you can receive location updates even when your gateways are not in range, but our partner’s gateways are.

These use cases represent just a snapshot of the diverse range of assets that our Bluetooth Asset Management solution can handle. If your assets don’t neatly fit into these categories, or if you have specific requirements, we encourage you to get in touch. Our adaptable platform is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of tracking needs, and we are more than willing to explore tailored solutions for your unique assets. Contact Blackhawk.io to discuss how our Bluetooth solution can be customized to your business requirements and to answer any questions about expanding the potential of your asset management strategy.

Instant Proximity Updates

As staff go about their tasks, their smartphones quietly record and update the location of nearby assets, effortlessly keeping the digital inventory current.

Automated Asset Management

Eliminate the need for manual check-ins and updates, as proximity-based tracking ensures assets are accounted for as they move across sites.

Quick Asset Identification

Each scan of a QR code provides immediate identification of assets, streamlining processes and reducing the risk of errors.

Direct Access to Asset Details and History

Scanning a QR tag can bring up a complete digital footprint of an asset’s journey, from procurement to its latest use.

Digital Forms and Paperwork

Transform traditional paperwork by digitizing maintenance inspections, compliance checks, safety audits, and work orders.

Customizable Alerts and Notifications

Tailor the system to send notifications for asset maintenance or when an asset leaves a designated area, enhancing security.

Data Analytics Dashboard

Use the data collected through BYOD to fuel analytics and predictive maintenance, ensuring proactive care of assets.

User Experience Optimization

Continuously refine and instantly update processes based on user feedback to ensure that they remain intuitive for all employees.

The digital transformation journey with Blackhawk.io is not just about keeping up with technology; it’s about setting a new standard in asset management efficiency. By equipping your workforce with powerful tools that work as extensions of their smartphones, you’re not just streamlining processes—you’re revolutionising them.

Asset Utilization

Track equipment in real-time to maximize utilization and minimize idle time.

Inventory Management

Automate inventory counts and quickly locate equipment, simplifying asset audits and reducing loss.

Safety Compliance

Ensure equipment is being maintained, compliance checks are on time, and in line with safety standards.

Ease of Access

Quickly find the tools and equipment needed for the job, increasing productivity.

User Accountability

Simplify the check-in/check-out process with digital records, improving the chain of custody.

Real-time Information

Access maintenance histories and operational manuals on the go, enhancing task efficiency.

Financial Efficiency

Optimize asset utilization and reduce the need for new purchases or rentals.

ROI Visibility

See clear returns on investment from the BLE solution through detailed cost-benefit analyses.

Budget Allocation

Make informed decisions about asset procurement and retirement with comprehensive usage data.

Strategic Insights

Oversee company-wide asset usage to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.

Brand Reputation

Enhance customer satisfaction through reliable service delivery, bolstering the company’s market position.

Innovation Leadership

Lead the market in adopting innovative technologies that showcase the company’s commitment to efficiency and modernization.

Seamless Integration

Incorporate asset tracking into existing IT frameworks without significant infrastructure changes.

Data Security

Ensure secure data handling and privacy compliance within the asset tracking ecosystem.

System Scalability

Easily scale the solution to match business growth without major additional investments in new technology.

Employee Training

Use tracking data to identify training opportunities that can improve safety and equipment handling.

Workforce Management

Monitor and manage the allocation of equipment to staff, improving operational workflows.

Employee Satisfaction

Contribute to a workplace environment where easy access to assets and tools can improve job satisfaction.

Redefine Your Asset Management with Blackhawk.io – Adopt Blackhawk Bluetooth PULS for bulk asset tracking, integrated into a user-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable system. Ideal for businesses seeking to manage their assets efficiently, our solution offers a practical approach to large-scale asset tracking.