RTLS System Architecture
Overview
The Locus RTLS system employs a sophisticated multi-layer architecture designed for scalability, reliability, and high-precision real-time location tracking. This guide details the system components, data flow, deployment options, and integration capabilities.
System Components
Architecture Layers
Hardware Components
| Component | Function | Specifications | Connectivity |
|---|
| Anchors | Fixed reference | PoE, UWB radio | Ethernet |
| Tags | Mobile tracking | Battery, UWB | Wireless |
| Location Engine | Processing | Edge compute | Ethernet |
| Network | Infrastructure | Gigabit | Ethernet/Fiber |
Middleware Services
Data Flow Architecture
Position Calculation Flow
Data Processing Pipeline
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Signal Collection
- UWB transmission
- Time stamping
- Signal metrics
- Channel data
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Position Calculation
- Time synchronization
- Multilateration
- Error correction
- Filtering
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Data Distribution
- Local storage
- API endpoints
- User interface
- Integrations
Scalability Architecture
System Scaling
| Scale Factor | Basic | Standard | Enterprise |
|---|
| Tags | <1000 | 1000-5000 | >5000 |
| Anchors | <100 | 100-500 | >500 |
| Update Rate | 1Hz | 10Hz | Custom |
| Area | <10000m² | <50000m² | >50000m² |
Deployment Models
Architecture Options
Model Comparison
| Feature | On-Premises | Hybrid | Cloud |
|---|
| Data Location | Local | Mixed | Distributed |
| Management | Local | Mixed | Remote |
| Scalability | Limited | Good | Excellent |
| Connectivity | Optional | Required | Required |
| Security | Isolated | Mixed | Enhanced |
Integration Architecture
API Services
- REST API
- WebSocket
- MQTT
- Custom protocols
- Event webhooks
Data Integration
Security Architecture
Security Layers
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Physical Security
- Secure boot
- Hardware encryption
- Tamper detection
- Secure storage
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Network Security
- TLS encryption
- Certificate auth
- Network isolation
- Access control
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Application Security
- Role-based access
- Audit logging
- Data encryption
- Session management
Security Features
| Layer | Feature | Implementation |
|---|
| Hardware | Secure Element | TPM/HSM |
| Network | Encryption | TLS 1.3 |
| Data | Protection | AES-256 |
| Access | Control | OAuth 2.0 |
| Audit | Logging | Centralized |
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|
| Network | 1Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Power | PoE | PoE+ |
| Server | 4 cores | 8+ cores |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB+ |
| Storage | 100GB | 500GB+ |
Software Requirements
- Linux OS
- Docker support
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Node.js
System architecture design significantly impacts performance, scalability, and maintenance. Carefully consider deployment requirements and future growth needs during planning.
Contact Locus support for detailed architecture planning assistance and deployment recommendations for your specific requirements.
