XLE: The Future of Bluetooth Low Energy Asset Tracking

Every year, our global connectivity expands, driven by wireless technologies that streamline everyday operations for consumers and businesses alike. Yet, this rapid growth raises environmental concerns, particularly around battery waste.

According to a recent European Commission study, up to 78 million batteries that power IoT devices could be discarded worldwide each day by 2025. Most IoT batteries outlive their device’s useful life by a wide margin—an average device may last ten years, while its battery only survives two. Reducing battery waste therefore requires a shift toward longer‑lasting power solutions.

Modern IoT Solution for Modern Problems

In the asset‑tracking sector, many operators rely on active RFID systems that require batteries to power Real‑Time Location Solutions (RTLS). Common devices include beacons, access points, and asset tags, which typically consume 1–2 years of battery life depending on the chosen connectivity—UWB, Bluetooth, or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Link Labs has advanced Bluetooth LE with its Xtreme Low Energy (XLE) technology, delivering up to 400 % longer battery life compared to traditional asset‑tracking solutions, so businesses can monitor assets with confidence.

How XLE Works

XLE is a wireless communication platform that lets IoT devices connect and share data swiftly and efficiently. Leveraging a phase‑ranging approach, XLE determines a tag’s position by measuring the time it takes to send a message to nearby beacons and receive a reply. This calculation yields a location accuracy of up to one meter, which the tag then transmits to a cloud‑based user interface.

Benefits of XLE for Asset Tracking

The purpose of XLE is to not only reduce power consumption and improve battery life but also provide asset location accuracy. Here is a breakdown of the key benefits of implementing the XLE solution.

LASTING BATTERY LIFE

XLE tags reduce data‑transmission frequency. By configuring update intervals, users can extend battery life—our tags achieve up to seven years on a single charge.

UP TO METER LEVEL ACCURACY

XLE’s phase‑ranging algorithm triangulates tag position with sub‑meter precision, providing accurate xyz coordinates.

SIMPLE INVENTORY SEARCH

The XLE ecosystem locates equipment, vehicles, tools, and other assets in real time, streamlining inventory searches and enabling advanced reporting and analytics. Integrated UI surfaces bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

LONG READ RANGE

Designed for open‑space environments, XLE achieves a read range of 10–30 m and reliably captures transmissions from high ceilings. Beacons can be spaced 10–20 m apart.

WIFI INDEPENDENT

XLE communicates directly to a Link Labs Gateway, bypassing facility Wi‑Fi or cellular networks. Deployable as a standalone IoT network—Symphony Link—this eliminates security risks and reduces total cost of ownership.

Join Link Labs for a Webinar on IoT XLE

Join Link Labs for a live webinar on October 7 at 1 PM ET, where CEO Bob Proctor, Chief Engineer Mark Bloechl, and VP of Business Development Michael Jenkins will delve into XLE’s technology and battery‑consumption benefits. Register now to secure your seat.