Where are your equipment, load carriers, or vehicles located? When was an asset last recorded? And how can relevant changes be detected automatically?

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With the iDTRONIC IoT platform , location and sensor data from various IoT trackers are consolidated centrally. Companies can manage their connected assets, view current positions on a map, and access historical data. Custom alarms help identify relevant events early on. The platform thus forms the central link between the IoT trackers in use and the company's digital processes.

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Asset tracking with the iDTRONIC IoT platform

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With IoT asset tracking , trackers (cellular, BLE, or LoRa-based) collect relevant data about an asset and transmit it to the central platform. Depending on the device used, position data or additional sensor values can be captured.

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Instead of managing different trackers separately, all information is available via a single interface. This gives managers a centralized overview of connected equipment, load carriers, or vehicles.

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Centrally manage IoT trackers and assets

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As the number of trackers grows, structured IoT device management becomes increasingly important. In the iDTRONIC IoT platform, trackers can be assigned to their respective assets and managed centrally.

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This creates a clear digital structure. Managers can view relevant device information within a single application and add new trackers to the existing environment.

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This particularly facilitates the expansion of existing asset tracking projects. Additional equipment or load carriers can be integrated into the system step by step.

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All relevant tracking data at a glance

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The information available depends on the tracker used and its sensors. For GPS-based trackers, the focus is on the asset's location. Additionally, you can track when the last data transmission took place. Trackers with integrated sensors can transmit further measured values to the platform.

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A temperature tracker allows for the additional collection of temperature data, for example. This enables users not only to check the location of an asset but also to monitor relevant environmental conditions.

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The central IoT dashboard consolidates the available information and makes it ready for further analysis.

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Secure IoT connectivity from sensor to cloud

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IoT trackers use integrated sensors to collect relevant data and transmit it to the central iDTRONIC IoT platform via suitable wireless technologies. The data is processed on servers in Germany. Communication is encrypted via MQTT and HTTPSto protect the information during transmission.

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Once transmitted, the data is available within the platform for the respective applications. Furthermore, companies can integrate their IoT data into existing software systems via API interfaces or a push integration.

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This creates a seamless IoT infrastructure from the tracker to the operational application.

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Display locations clearly on the map

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The map view provides a quick overview of the locations of connected assets. Instead of analyzing individual coordinates, users can see directly where a piece of equipment, vehicle, or load carrier is located. This is particularly helpful for mobile assets that move between different company sites or outside the company premises.

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How up-to-date the displayed position is depends on the tracker used and the set transmission interval. The configuration can be adjusted according to the specific application. In combination with GPS-based trackers, the iDTRONIC IoT platform thus also serves as a central GPS Tracking Platform for current and historical position data.

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Automatic alerts and geofencing

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Alerts for relevant events can be defined within the platform. An important feature is geofencing. This involves defining geographical areas that are relevant for monitoring an asset. If a tracker leaves a defined area or reaches a specific location, this event can be detected automatically.

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Sensor data can also be used for IoT alerting . For temperature monitoring, for example, defined threshold values can be stored. The platform thus supports active asset monitoring, where users are specifically alerted to relevant events.

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Tracking movements with historical data

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It is not always just the current location that is decisive. When searching for an asset or analyzing a transport route, its previous history can also be relevant. Past tracking data can be viewed via the history. This makes it possible to trace where an asset was at a specific time or when data was last transmitted.

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Especially with container tracking as well as the monitoring of load carriers and transport racks, historical location information can help make movements across different locations more transparent. The current location display thus becomes a traceable history of the recorded tracking data.

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Managing users and access rights

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In company-wide tracking projects, not all users need access to the same information. Different access rights can therefore be assigned via user management.

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This allows you to control which data is available to individual users within the platform. This is relevant, for example, when multiple locations are working with the same solution or when different areas of responsibility need to be kept separate. User management thus supports the structured use of the asset tracking software within the company.

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Integrate IoT data into ERP and WMS

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Tracking data provides the greatest benefit when it can also be used for existing business processes.

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About API interfaces or a push integration allow data from the iDTRONIC IoT platform to be transferred to ERP, WMS, and other software systems. This makes location and status information available exactly where it is needed for further processes.

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The IoT integration connects asset tracking with existing IT infrastructure and reduces data silos.

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This means the data flow does not end at the tracking dashboard. The captured information can be used as a foundation for further digital processes.

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Different trackers for different applications

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The iDTRONIC IoT platform supports various tracking applications. The choice of tracker depends on the requirements of the specific asset and the area of application.

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The AT90 Universal Tracker is suitable for mobile assets whose position needs to be determined over long distances. This includes, for example, vehicles or mobile equipment.

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For applications with long service lives, the AT92 Longlife GPS Tracker focuses on maximizing battery life. The configured transmission interval has a direct impact on the operating time.

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The TE01 Temperature Tracker adds temperature data to the tracking process. This allows location information to be combined with the monitoring of temperature-sensitive goods or materials.

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The various trackers can be managed within the same environment. This allows companies to build their tracking solution to suit their specific applications.

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Typical applications for IoT asset tracking

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The iDTRONIC solution is suitable for companies that want to digitally monitor mobile or distributed assets. In industrial companies, equipment and mobile machinery can be equipped with IoT trackers. The platform shows the location of the connected assets and provides the collected data centrally.

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For container tracking as well as for monitoring load carriers or transport racks, movements between different locations can be tracked. Missing assets can thus be located more quickly.

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Also for vehicles or other mobile objects that travel over longer distances, GPS-based tracking can be used.

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In pharmaceuticals and chemicals location monitoring can additionally be combined with temperature data. This means that both position information and relevant measured values are available within the same platform.

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In the construction industry we support theft protection for cable drums containing copper cables.

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From IoT trackers to an integrated asset tracking solution

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A tracker alone initially just provides data. The decisive factor is how this information is subsequently used. The iDTRONIC IoT platform consolidates the data from the trackers used. Locations become visible on the map, past movements can be traced via the history, and alarms indicate defined events.

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The information can then be transferred to existing systems via interfaces. Different tracker types make it possible to adapt the solution to the respective use case. This creates a Asset Tracking System, which connects hardware, IoT software, and existing business processes.

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Conclusion: Manage asset tracking centrally via the iDTRONIC IoT platform

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Professional asset tracking is about more than just locating an object. Only by centrally consolidating the collected data can you create the foundation for transparently displaying locations and automatically detecting relevant events.

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The iDTRONIC IoT platform provides a central environment for this purpose. Companies can manage various IoT trackers, analyze position and sensor data, and connect them to existing software systems via interfaces.

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This creates a scalable IoT asset tracking solutionthat can be adapted to different applications and growing requirements.

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