Do I need to know how to program or write code to make a workflow?

No. RedBeam RFID workflows are human-readable and easy to produce and manage.

Can I have one workflow affect another?

Of course! Any workflow you create can be triggered by a previous workflow. Daisy-chaining events like this can be particularly helpful in giving you further insight into your operations.

How often does RedBeam RFID trigger workflows?

Workflows are triggered in real time, based on the conditions that you set. For example: When a reader captures an item entering a particular location when it isn’t supposed to be there, you can have it turn on a light bar or sound an alarm almost instantly. You can also configure RedBeam RFID’s workflow to batch notifications together, so you get many updates in a single REST Push API message that’s more friendly to your back office systems.

What is GPO? How can I use that?

When we talk about GPO, or General Purpose Out, we’re referring to a port on your fixed RFID reader that can make voltage available to an external device for a period of time. The possibilities for using it are practically endless. Anything that accepts voltage from 5v to 24v – like lights, alarms, conveyor diverts, and even cameras – can be used.

How do I consume an API Push event?

Our API is well documented and open for you to use as needed. When pushing the data, we’re able to customize the payload to work with your back office systems. This greatly reduces or eliminates the need for any development requirement for integration with most systems.

Is there a limit on workflows?

At this time there is no limit on workflows. In fact, we encourage you as a RedBean RFID user to set up workflows wherever you feel they’re necessary.

Can you demo the workflow feature for me?

Of course! Schedule a RedBeam RFID demo, and we’ll be happy to show you examples of our workflow logic.

RFID OUTDOOR INVENTORY TRACKING

Know Where Outdoor Assets Are – Without Hunting Them Down

RedBeam combines passive RFID with GPS-enabled readers to automatically capture item location data as vehicles move through your outdoor operation – no manual scanning or individual GPS trackers required.

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RedBeam RFID GPS Mapping Software Screen

Extend Asset Visibility Beyond Your Four Walls

Tracking inventory inside a warehouse is one thing. Finding a specific trailer, container, or piece of equipment across acres of outdoor space is another.

Manual location checks take time. And equipping every asset with its own active tracking device is expensive and complicated.

RedBeam offers a different approach: Use a vehicle-mounted RFID reader to associate GPS location data with tagged items – and automatically build a more current picture of where things are and how they move through your operation.

Cover more ground with RedBeam RFID:

Reduce manual searching and scanning by capturing inventory and asset locations as operational vehicles perform their normal daily tasks.
Maintain item visibility using cost-effective passive RFID tags on trailers, containers, equipment, and other outdoor assets.
Help teams find what they need faster by feeding captured GPS mapping data into backend business systems.

Tag your outdoor inventory

Apply passive UHF RFID tags to trailers, containers, equipment, or other outdoor assets. Rugged tag options support outdoor applications, while passive RFID makes it cost-effective to track large numbers of items without individual GPS devices.

Equip your yard vehicles

Mount antennas and a GPS- and cellular-enabled RFID reader, such as the Zebra FXR90, onto a yard truck, forklift, or other utility vehicle already used for daily outdoor tasks.

Capture locations automatically

As the vehicle makes its rounds, the reader detects tagged items. RedBeam associates GPS location data with each read – without any interaction on the operator’s part.

Find the inventory or assets you need

Look up any tagged item in the RedBeam app to see its captured location. From a mobile device, open the location in Google Maps to navigate directly to it.

INDUSTRY USE CASES

Bring RFID and GPS Together

Transportation & Logistics
Construction

Make trailers and containers easier to find

Maintain better visibility across busy yards as trailers and containers move between gates, staging areas, and docks. RedBeam RFID replaces disruptive manual scanning with location data captured automatically during normal operations.

See where items were last detected to narrow the search across large yards.
Capture both planned and unassigned asset movements to help physical locations stay aligned with system records.
Feed GPS coordinates and entry/exit events into existing TMS (transportation management system) or YMS (yard management system) platforms.

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Know where equipment is across the job site

Keep track of high-value assets spread across outdoor yards and construction zones. With location data captured every time a vehicle passes a tagged asset, RedBeam RFID helps protect your investment in the items crews rely on most.

Locate heavy equipment and other items throughout large, constantly changing worksites.
Identify idle or underused tools faster to help reduce unnecessary rentals and redundant purchases.
Capture location data during normal site activity without adding manual scans to crews’ daily workloads.

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RFID Outdoor Tracking FAQs

Q: Can RFID reliably track inventory stored outdoors or across a large yard?

A: Yes. RFID can reliably track inventory across outdoor yards when the system is designed for the operating environment. RedBeam combines rugged passive UHF RFID tags with vehicle-mounted readers and GPS mapping to capture location data as tagged items are detected. Tag selection, antenna placement, vehicle routes, and other site conditions can affect performance, so RedBeam configures each deployment around the assets, environment, and level of location accuracy required.

Q: How do I choose RFID tags for outdoor applications?

A: RedBeam uses passive UHF RFID tags, with tag selection based on the inventory or assets you want to track and your specific operating environment. Rugged options are available for trailers, containers, metal equipment, and other outdoor assets. Your choice of tags and antennas directly impacts read reliability and location accuracy, so RedBeam can help select the right options for your particular needs.

Q: How accurate is RedBeam RFID location tracking?

A: When the components are tuned correctly, RedBeam RFID can determine GPS coordinates within approximately 10 feet.

The longer, more complete answer is that location accuracy depends on a number of factors, from vehicle speed to the tags and antennas used.

RedBeam RFID’s locationing algorithm accounts for the direction of the moving reader, whether tags are read from the left or right, and when the tag is read most strongly to help determine asset location as accurately as possible.

Q: Does GPS mapping require cellular service?

A: Yes. The GPS-enabled RFID reader requires a cellular SIM card for connectivity. Supported readers are unlocked and can work with most cellular providers.

Q: What hardware do I need?

A: Outdoor applications require hardware that can withstand changing temperatures, moisture, dust, and other environmental conditions.

RedBeam RFID was specifically built to pair with devices like Zebra’s ultra-rugged FXR90 fixed RFID reader. An industrial-grade device, the FXR90 has IP65/67 sealing, an expanded operating temperature range, and 5G, GPS, and private cellular connectivity.

We’re happy to help you select the right hardware for your environment.

Q: Can RedBeam RFID integrate with our existing systems?

A: Yes. RedBeam can feed time-stamped GPS coordinates and entry/exit events into TMS, YMS, or ERP platforms through REST APIs or MQTT streaming, helping location data move across your existing operation.

RFID OUTDOOR INVENTORY TRACKING

Know Where Outdoor Assets Are – Without Hunting Them Down

Extend Asset Visibility Beyond Your Four Walls

Cover more ground with RedBeam RFID:

How RFID Outdoor Inventory Tracking Works

Tag your outdoor inventory

Equip your yard vehicles

Capture locations automatically

Find the inventory or assets you need

Bring RFID and GPS Together

Transportation & Logistics

Construction

Make trailers and containers easier to find

Know where equipment is across the job site

There’s no substitute for accurate data. RedBeam gives us the visibility we need and the long-term partnership we value. Highly recommend.

Rob M.

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