HPE BLE Powered Location/Proximity Beacon – 50 Pack

Elevate your enterprise location-based services with the HPE BLE Powered Location/Proximity Beacon. This bulk 50-pack is designed to power scalable, accurate indoor positioning, asset tracking, and proximity marketing across campuses, warehouses, retail spaces, hospitals, and manufacturing floors. Built on robust Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, these beacons deliver reliable proximity data to mobile apps, gateways, and location-aware platforms, enabling seamless navigation, real-time analytics, and enhanced customer experiences. Whether you’re deploying a handful of beacons for a pilot or rolling out a full-scale indoor location system, the HPE BLE beacons provide the versatility, durability, and manageability you need to operate with confidence.

• Scalable enterprise deployment: This 50-pack is ideal for rapid, multi-site installations. Designed for easy mass deployment, you can quickly populate locations, floor plans, and zones without compromising performance. The bulk packaging helps you reduce procurement overhead while enabling consistent beacon behavior across every deployment.
• BLE-based location and proximity capabilities: Each beacon broadcasts standard BLE signals compatible with iBeacon and Eddystone protocols, ensuring broad compatibility with iOS, Android, and cross-platform navigation apps. Use these beacons to trigger location-aware actions, push notifications, wayfinding prompts, asset checks, and contextual marketing based on proximity.
• Long-lasting, low-maintenance power: Engineered for extended operation in busy environments, these beacons deliver reliable performance with minimal maintenance. Configurable advertising intervals and transmit power enable you to balance coverage with battery life, reducing the need for frequent replacements in hard-to-reach areas.
• Rugged design for demanding environments: Built to endure the rigors of busy facilities, the beacons feature a compact, durable enclosure that fits discreetly in wall slots, kiosks, shelves, or ceiling mounts. The form factor supports flexible mounting options and is designed to stay operational in high-traffic areas.
• Seamless integration with enterprise software and workflows: These beacons are compatible with standard beacon management approaches and integrate smoothly with existing asset-tracking solutions, location analytics platforms, and mobile apps. Use them with your preferred navigation, workflow automation, and customer-engagement tools to unlock actionable insights and improved operational efficiency.

Technical Details of HPE BLE Powered Location/Proximity Beacon

• Technology: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon with dual-protocol support for iBeacon and Eddystone broadcast formats, enabling broad compatibility with consumer and enterprise devices.
• Power and longevity: Battery-powered beacon designed for extended life with configurable advertising intervals and transmit power to optimize coverage versus battery consumption. Ideal for scalable deployments where maintenance windows are limited.
• Broadcast and customization: Flexible broadcast options let you tailor UUID, major/minor identifiers, and telemetry data to match your location zones, assets, or campaigns. Supports configurable payloads to deliver relevant context to scanning devices.
• Environment and durability: Encased in a compact, durable housing suitable for installation in indoor environments such as walls, ceilings, shelves, kiosks, and display stands. Built to withstand the daily wear of busy facilities.
• Dimensions and mounting: Designed for discrete installation with versatile mounting options. Dimensions are compact enough to blend into interiors while maintaining reliable signal propagation for effective coverage mapping.
• Operating conditions: Supports typical indoor operating temperatures and humidity levels suitable for office, retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. No special cooling requirements beyond standard facility conditions.
• Security and privacy: Broadcasts are designed to respect user privacy and can be paired with enterprise access controls, ensuring that proximity data is used in accordance with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
• Pack content: 50 Beacon units in bulk packaging, with standard mounting accessories and documentation to streamline deployment across multiple sites.
• Management and integration: Works with common beacon management systems and APIs, enabling streamlined provisioning, monitoring, and analytics alongside your existing IT and IoT infrastructure.
• Certification and compliance: Engineered to meet typical industry standards for enterprise BLE devices, with compliance markings as applicable to regional requirements.

how to install HPE BLE Powered Location/Proximity Beacon

• Step 1 – Plan and map: Review your floor plans and determine optimal beacon placements to achieve uniform coverage and precise proximity zones. Identify high-traffic areas, entry/exit points, and areas where asset tracking will yield the most value.
• Step 2 – Prepare mounting surfaces: Depending on your facility, choose appropriate mounting options such as wall brackets, ceiling mounts, or shelf supports. Ensure surfaces are clean, stable, and provide a clear line of sight for effective BLE signal propagation.
• Step 3 – Mount beacons: Install each beacon at the planned locations using the included mounting hardware or approved mounting methods. Securely fasten to prevent movement or dislodgement in busy environments while preserving signal reach.
• Step 4 – Configure beacons: Use your beacon management platform or enterprise app to assign unique identifiers, set advertising intervals, transmit power, and specific location zones or asset IDs. Apply consistent naming conventions to simplify monitoring and analytics.
• Step 5 – Test and validate: Scan from multiple devices to verify signal strength, range, and zone accuracy. Adjust settings as needed to balance coverage with battery life. Schedule battery checks and replacement cycles to maintain continuous operation.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the typical range of the HPE BLE Powered Location/Proximity Beacon? A: Range varies by environment and configuration. In standard indoor spaces, most deployments achieve reliable proximity detection within 5–50 meters, with extended coverage possible in uncluttered areas when transmit power is optimized. Real-world results depend on obstacles, interference, and mounting height.
• Q: Do these beacons work with both iOS and Android devices? A: Yes. The beacons broadcast BLE signals compatible with iBeacon and Eddystone formats, enabling broad support across iOS, Android, and many third-party location-based services and apps.
• Q: Are the beacons battery-powered, and how long do they last? A: The beacons are battery-powered. Battery life depends on advertising interval, transmit power, and environmental factors. Deployments with longer intervals and lower power settings typically experience multi-year life between maintenance cycles, reducing operational costs and maintenance frequency.
• Q: Can I use these beacons with my existing beacon management system? A: Yes. The HPE BLE beacons are designed to integrate with standard beacon management approaches and APIs, enabling provisioning, monitoring, and analytics alongside your current infrastructure and workflows.
• Q: What comes in the 50-pack? A: The 50-pack includes 50 beacon units and standard mounting accessories, plus documentation. This bulk configuration is intended to simplify procurement and deployment across multiple sites or facilities.
• Q: What are the security considerations for proximity data? A: Proximity data is typically used in aggregate form for location-based services. Organizations should implement appropriate privacy controls, access restrictions, and data governance policies to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Q: Can the beacons be used outdoors or in harsh environments? A: These beacons are designed primarily for indoor enterprise use. If outdoor deployment is required, consider protective enclosures and confirm environmental ratings with your vendor to ensure suitability for weather and temperature conditions.