ClearStream 8.1: Advanced GPS-Enabled Mobility and Multi-Lane Directional Tracking with Zebra FXR90 and ATR7000

Unlocking next-level RFID asset visibility through integrated location intelligence and enhanced RTLS functionality

Calverton, NY (July, 2025) - Portable Technology Solutions (PTS) announces the release of ClearStream 8.1, a significant update that enhances mobile RFID tracking through native integration with Zebra Technologies’ cutting-edge FXR90 and ATR7000 readers. This release elevates RFID deployments by combining GPS location data with RFID tag reads and introducing multi-lane directional movement detection, delivering comprehensive, real-time asset intelligence for complex, dynamic environments.

Seamless Integration with Zebra FXR90: Rugged Mobile RFID with Embedded GPS/Wi-Fi & WAN Connectivity

ClearStream 8.1 introduces full support for the Zebra FXR90, an ultra-rugged, integrated RFID reader designed for mobile and remote applications. The FXR90 combines RFID reading, GPS positioning, and wireless Wi-Fi/WAN connectivity into a single device, enabling distributed RFID infrastructure without the limitations of wired networks.

  • Embedded GPS Module: Provides precise geospatial coordinates synchronized with RFID tag reads, enabling geofencing, route tracking, and location-aware workflows in real time.
  • WAN & Wi-Fi Connectivity: Supports 4G/5G cellular and Wi-Fi networks to transmit RFID and location data securely to ClearStream Cloud, eliminating dependence on fixed Ethernet connections.
  • Integrated Antenna: Delivers robust RFID tag detection performance optimized for harsh industrial and outdoor environments.
  • Power Requirements: Requires DC power input but reduces infrastructure complexity by removing the need for network cabling, ideal for field deployments, temporary sites, and vehicles, or run it on a LAN network, requiring only POE.

Enhanced Directional Tracking with Zebra ATR7000 Firmware Upgrade

Building on the ATR7000’s industry-leading RTLS capabilities, ClearStream 8.1 leverages firmware enhancements to enable directional movement detection across up to two parallel lanes and one cross lane. This allows a single ATR7000 reader installation to monitor bidirectional traffic flow with precision and granularity previously requiring multiple devices.

  • Configurable Directional Zones: Intuitive graphical interface enables point-and-click setup of virtual lanes and directional boundaries with no custom coding.
  • Multi-Lane Traffic Monitoring: Supports simultaneous monitoring of multiple dock doors, warehouse aisles, or corridor traffic.
  • Real-Time Event Streaming: Directional read events are streamed instantly to enterprise systems via ClearStream APIs, facilitating automated workflows such as inbound/outbound dock verification and access control triggers.

Delivering Real-Time Asset Intelligence at Scale

The combined GPS and directional tracking capabilities in ClearStream 8.1 represent a paradigm shift for mobile RFID and RTLS deployments, enabling organizations to:

  • Correlate RFID tag reads with exact geographic coordinates for unmatched location context.
  • Accurately track asset movement direction and lane usage in high-traffic or multi-door facilities.
  • Deploy rapidly in remote or temporary environments without fixed network infrastructure.
  • Streamline operational workflows and asset audits with immediate, actionable location data.

“Integrating GPS location with RFID reads and advanced directional RTLS in ClearStream 8.1 unlocks new possibilities for field mobility and asset visibility, essentially delivering the functionality of consumer-grade asset trackers like Apple AirTags, but within your secure private network and at enterprise scale,” said Brad Horn, CEO at Portable Technology Solutions.

ClearStream 8.1 is available now. For deployment support and sales inquiries, visit www.clearstreamrfid.com.

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