The Siemens 6GT2700-7DC05 is a SIMATIC RTLS transponder, model RTLS4084T plus, designed for the RTLS4000 real-time locating system using UWB phase technology. It's a battery-powered tag with a 4.3" ePaper display showing 400 x 300 pixels and two-color LEDs, two function keys, and a Ti gray PC housing rated IP54. This is the ETSI variant, shipped without the battery pack (requires 4 x SAFT LS14500 cells, listed as accessory). Deployment context: these tags are used indoors or in sheltered outdoor areas where personnel, tools, or assets need sub-meter location tracking. The ePaper display is readable in direct sunlight and consumes power only when updating, which helps the battery life.
Range: the transponder lists a maximum of 30 m or 50 m for open-air applications, depending on configuration. In a real factory with racking and machinery, expect less — the manual should be your guide for site-specific placement. The UWB operates on 3100–7000 MHz and 2400–2480 MHz bands, subject to local radio approvals. Battery life spans 8 years in standby, 18 months with UWB localization at a 1-second cycle, or 5 months with display updates every 10 seconds. That standby figure is what matters if the tag sits on a pallet or tool that moves infrequently; the 18-month figure is the one to budget for active tracking on a forklift or person. The memory holds 5 background images, 20 fonts, and 20 text fields of up to 58 characters each — enough for showing asset ID, location name, or a maintenance notice on the ePaper screen.