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Repeaters MWC01 & MBT02

A repeater solution that brings together two devices: the MWC01 Badge Bluetooth Repeater (personnel management, with high accuracy and emergency response capability) and the MBT02 Asset Bluetooth Repeater (efficient asset tracking). Unlike the ordinary "tag/badge" versions, here the devices act as repeaters/mobile nodes: built around a low-power Bluetooth chip, they detect nearby beacons, filter them and relay the strongest signal to the gateway — improving tracking performance and reducing Bluetooth gateway costs. The MBT02 offers two scanning modes: periodic and motion-triggered. Applicable to hospitals, buildings, warehouses and IoT-driven industries.

Repeater versions

This page describes the Repeater versions of the MWC01 and the MBT02 — hardware from the same family, but with a different function and specifications from the badge/asset tag versions already documented under MWC01 and MBT02.

MWC01 Badge Repeater and MBT02 Asset Repeater

Highlights​

MWC01 Badge Repeater​

  • High positioning accuracy
  • Vibration feedback
  • Smart magnetic charging
  • IP67 dust and water resistance
  • Multiple RFID frequencies (LF/HF/UHF)

MBT02 Asset Repeater​

  • Two Bluetooth scanning options (periodic and motion-triggered)
  • Disassembly/removal alerts
  • 3-year battery life
  • Batch device management
  • Flexible deployment
  • Lightweight design

How It Works​

The repeater detects nearby beacons, filters the received signals and relays only the strongest signal to the gateway. This improves tracking performance and reduces the number of Bluetooth gateways needed in the installation.

How the repeater works

  • Repeater function: detects nearby beacons, filters and relays the strongest signal to the gateway
  • Cost reduction: fewer Bluetooth gateways required
  • MBT02 — motion scanning: starts the Bluetooth scan when asset movement is detected (ideal for assets that rarely move, e.g., heavy equipment)
  • MBT02 — periodic scanning: activates the scan at configurable intervals
  • Remote scan triggering through the management platform
  • MWC01 — personnel management with high accuracy and emergency response (vibration)
  • OTA firmware update
  • Batch management and flexible deployment

Technical Specifications​

ItemMWC01 Badge RepeaterMBT02 Asset Repeater
MaterialABS + PCABS
Weight19 g17 g
Protection (IP)IP67—
Battery1 rechargeable, 290 mAhCoin battery, 500 mAh
Battery life1 charge – 16 days (active time < 8 h)3 years (default configuration)
SensorAccelerometerAccelerometer
Vibration motorYes—
LED1 RGB lightRed
RFIDLF/HF/UHF (optional)—
OTASupportedSupported
Configuration appManagement appManagement app

Dimensions​

  • MWC01 Badge Repeater: 19 g, ABS + PC (badge/card form factor)
  • MBT02 Asset Repeater: 17 g, ABS

Applications​

Medical asset management

  • Medical asset management: MBT02 on tool carts, oxygen cylinders and beds; tracking usage/duration/location across hospital departments and wards
  • Warehouse asset movement monitoring: large warehouses and factories with rarely used assets; scan triggered on move/stop
  • Accurate people management: positioning and emergency response (MWC01)
  • Asset security: solutions for stronger asset protection
  • Sectors: hospitals, buildings, warehouses and IoT-driven industries
Registering in the software

To register this device in ION Guard, see the Beacons entity.