ZenANCHOR (Indoor)

BLE IoT Gateway for Indoor Asset Tracking

Written By Support Team

Below is a knowledge-base–ready document for ZenANCHOR (Indoor), based on the KG02 Bluetooth Beacon Gateway reference page. (kkmcn.com)

Product Type: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacon Gateway / Indoor IoT Gateway
Primary Use: Indoor tracking + environmental monitoring (temperature/humidity via BLE sensors) with floor-plan mapping in ZenduONE

1) Product Overview

ZenANCHOR (Indoor) is a fixed BLE gateway designed for indoor operations. It continuously scans nearby BLE devices (iBeacon, Eddystone, BLE sensors, and other BLE 4.x/5.0 devices) and uploads those readings to a local or cloud server using MQTT or HTTPS over Wi-Fi / Ethernet (PoE) / Cellular (optional)—without requiring smartphones or mobile apps. (kkmcn.com)

ZenANCHOR also supports bi-directional communication, enabling remote configuration/parameter updates for compatible beacons/sensors through the gateway. (kkmcn.com)

2) Indoor Tracking in ZenduONE

When used with ZenduONE Indoor Tracking, ZenANCHOR enables customers to:

  • Upload indoor maps (floor plans) and define indoor zones/areas

  • Track asset location indoors using beacon proximity (gateway scans BLE advertisements and reports detections)

  • Capture indoor measurements (e.g., temperature/humidity) from BLE sensor tags

  • Centralize data in one platform via standard ingestion protocols (MQTT/HTTPS)

  • Operate at scale without mobile scanning workflows (always-on infrastructure)

(Note: precise indoor “position” depends on deployment density, environment, and whether you’re using proximity-based zoning vs. more granular location methods.)

3) Key Features

ZenANCHOR (Indoor) supports the following capabilities from the reference gateway:

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Cellular support (kkmcn.com)

  • Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS and MQTT (including secure options like MQTT/TLS) (kkmcn.com)

  • BLE Compatibility: iBeacon / Eddystone / BLE sensor devices; BLE 4.0/4.1/4.2/5.0 (kkmcn.com)

  • High-throughput scanning: Designed for large beacon populations (high scan rate) (kkmcn.com)

  • Remote configuration: Supports remote parameter updates for compatible beacons (kkmcn.com)

  • Enterprise Wi-Fi encryption + diagnostics: Network diagnostics and enterprise Wi-Fi support (kkmcn.com)

  • Reliability: Hardware watchdog for continuous operation (kkmcn.com)

  • Management: Web portal / phone UI for configuration; remote configuration via MQTT (kkmcn.com)

  • Certifications: CE / FCC certified (kkmcn.com)

4) Typical Indoor Use Cases

The reference material lists common deployments that align strongly with indoor tracking:

  • Warehouse / Indoor operations: location tracking, stock-taking support (kkmcn.com)

  • Smart logistics / cold storage: monitor storage temperature and indoor location workflows (kkmcn.com)

  • Healthcare / facilities: indoor navigation, restricted-area workflows (kkmcn.com)

5) Specification Sheet (ZenANCHOR Indoor)

5.1 Hardware & Installation

  • Installation: Screw mount; slim design for roof/wall installation (kkmcn.com)

  • Material: ABS (kkmcn.com)

  • Waterproof/Dustproof: Not rated (N/A) (kkmcn.com)

5.2 Power

  • Power Input: DC 5V or PoE (802.3af) (kkmcn.com)

  • PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af; PoE status LED indicator (kkmcn.com)

5.3 BLE (Scanning / Radio)

  • BLE Support: BLE 4.0/4.1/4.2/5.0; BLE 5.0 feature set (kkmcn.com)

  • BLE Chipset: nRF528xx series (kkmcn.com)

  • Scanning Throughput: >200 beacons per second (kkmcn.com)

  • BLE Range: Up to 300m in open space (environment dependent; reference indicates “with AP/amplifier”) (kkmcn.com)

5.4 Network & Transport

  • Networking Modes: Ethernet / Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi hopping / Cellular via 3G/4G dongle/module (kkmcn.com)

  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; 2.4GHz (1T1R) (kkmcn.com)

  • Throughput (Wi-Fi PHY): Up to 150 Mbps PHY (kkmcn.com)

5.5 Protocols & Security

  • Data Upload Protocols: HTTPS and MQTT (kkmcn.com)

  • Secure MQTT: MQTT/TLS mentioned as supported (kkmcn.com)

  • Enterprise Wi-Fi Encryption: Supported (kkmcn.com)

5.6 Device Management & Firmware

  • Configuration: Web portal + phone portal/UI (kkmcn.com)

  • Remote Configuration: Supported (via MQTT) (kkmcn.com)

  • OTA Updates: Firmware upgrade Over-The-Air supported (kkmcn.com)

  • Time Sync: Built-in RTC + NTP support (kkmcn.com)

  • Reliability: Hardware watchdog for continuous 24/7 upload (kkmcn.com)

  • Diagnostics/Monitoring: Network diagnostics + data usage monitoring (kkmcn.com)

5.7 Optional Modules (as offered in the reference)

  • Cellular (4G LTE): Optional module (kkmcn.com)

  • GPS: Optional module mentioned (more relevant for outdoor/cold-chain logistics; may not be required for indoor deployments) (kkmcn.com)

5.8 Compliance

6) What ZenANCHOR Sends to the Server (Typical Payload Concept)

ZenANCHOR detects BLE advertisements and forwards observations to the backend using MQTT/HTTPS. At a minimum, indoor tracking implementations typically persist:

  • Gateway ID (ZenANCHOR device identifier)

  • Timestamp

  • BLE device identifiers (e.g., MAC/UUID depending on beacon type)

  • RSSI / signal strength (used for proximity inference)

  • Optional sensor data from BLE sensor tags (temperature, humidity, etc.)

(Exact payload format depends on your ZenduONE ingestion spec / gateway SDK mapping.)

7) Deployment Notes (Indoor Best Practices)

  • Plan gateway placement for coverage + redundancy (warehouses, metal racks, freezers, and dense walls can reduce BLE performance).

  • Use PoE where possible for simpler installation and reliability.

  • Decide whether your indoor UX is zone-based (recommended for MVP) or more granular positioning (requires more infrastructure/logic).