{"id":18324,"date":"2017-08-14T08:50:47","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T12:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=18324"},"modified":"2020-08-04T14:54:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T14:54:18","slug":"wireless-temperature-monitoring-systems-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/wireless-temperature-monitoring-systems-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Wireless Temperature Monitoring Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

A common question that fleets ask when they begin their research is, “What is the best wireless temperature monitoring system for our business needs?”<\/p>\n

There are many wireless temperature monitoring systems, each fitting different business needs. Two alternatives include Bluetooth tracking tags<\/a> and a reefer monitoring system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In order to determine the best fit, there are two important questions to ask.<\/p>\n

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1) What am I trying to track?<\/em><\/p>\n

I am trying to track a smaller item, such as a cooler. For small assets, a good alternative is a wireless temperature monitoring system using Bluetooth. These systems are small enough to be attached to small assets.<\/p>\n

I am trying to track a reefer unit. Temperature controlled trailers can be tracked with either a Bluetooth tag or a reefer monitor.<\/p>\n

2) Who needs to see the temperature data?<\/em><\/p>\n

Only the driver needs to see the data. The Bluetooth tag can send temperature data to the driver. The reefer monitor can also send data to drivers.<\/p>\n

I need the information to be sent to a customer or back to the office staff. The reefer monitor would be the better solution because it sends real-time reports and alerts to remote locations. The Bluetooth tag, however, cannot transmit data beyond 250m.<\/p>\n

After answering these questions, let\u2019s look deeper into these two alternatives!<\/p>\n

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GoBeacon Bluetooth Asset Tracking Tags<\/h3>\n

Great fit for:<\/em> Tracking smaller assets, sending temperature info to drivers is sufficient.<\/p>\n

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GoBeacon Bluetooth Asset Tracking<\/a> is a wireless temperature monitoring system using bluetooth. The asset tags provide data about an asset, including temperature. This data is sent to a nearby cellphone.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a video on how it works.<\/p>\n