Frequently asked questions

As a site manager, foreman or general manager, you know that managing your equipment at multiple locations quickly becomes confusing. This problem is solved by zamics. Robust transponders are attached to the equipment for digital identification. By scanning with the easy-to-use app, all important information can be captured and viewed from anywhere.

zamics is the simplest system for efficient organizing all the equipment on your job sites.

– More information in the FAQ video (YouTube)

The zamics system is composed of a hardware and a software component.

Hardware
Robust transponders (alternatively a QR code/BLE) are attached to your devices for digital identification.

Software
Scan your devices quickly and easily using our intuitive app. All relevant device information is instantly accessible. The desktop view provides a comprehensive overview of all your machines across every location.

– More information in the FAQ video (YouTube)

Of course you can test zamics. The best way to do this is with a live demo with one of our zamics experts. We will be happy to show you all the benefits and discuss your specific use cases.

Alternatively, you can discover the zamics environment yourself and get an idea of the software.

The trial period is 30 days from activation. This gives you enough time to try everything out at your leisure. All data you create in the system can be easily transferred to the Pro version after an upgrade. So they are not lost. All data you create in the system can be easily transferred to the Pro version after an upgrade. So they are not lost.

Test zamics
During the test phase and the product demo, you will receive free 30-day access to the software with an unlimited number of users.

Software
If you are convinced by our solution, you can switch to our paid model. The price of the software is always based on the number of working equipment you manage. An unlimited number of users can access the web interface and the zamics app for iOS and Android.

Our starter package starts at 95€/month net and offers the possibility to manage up to 100 work tools. Larger packages include a volume scale. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any of our packages.

Hardware
You can easily obtain the transponders via our website. Depending on the sales volume, the costs average €2.99 net per NFC transponder.

However, you can also use your own transponders.

For more information, please see our price overview.

– More information in the FAQ video (YouTube)

You can call us or fill in the inquiry form on our website.

The identification of the working equipment works via Bluetooth or NFC transponders and as a further option via QR codes.

– More information in the FAQ video (YouTube)

Each work equipment is provided with a robust NFC transponder, which is glued, tethered or e.g. screwed to the device. The transponder can be read out with the zamics app. In this way, the user can see all the stored information about the linked equipment at a glance at any time and can manage it up to date. For example, you can change the location, assign it to people, put the equipment in repair and much more.

The Bluetooth transponders are attached to the machines and read via antennas. An ‘antenna’ is versatile, meaning that, for example, the employee’s smartphone, mobile antennas in vehicles or stationary antennas at the socket can act as antennas. Depending on the BLE transponder, the range is up to 200 metres under real construction conditions.

A major advantage of using BLE is that the machines do not have to be recorded manually. The location of a machine is updated automatically. Bluetooth trackers have a long battery life of at least two years. Compared to GPS trackers, they are significantly cheaper, but do not transmit autonomously like GPS trackers and therefore cannot be located precisely.

Active GPS tracking (Global Positioning Service) enables the precise determination of the location where a tool is being used. This localisation is carried out via trackers that send signals to satellites when they move. The current location of the machine is always displayed in the zamics system with an accuracy of up to one metre. There is no need to check in the devices manually. zamics customers can track the current location of their devices in real time. In addition, GPS offers an effective solution for protecting equipment against theft.

No. You can operate both NFC and Bluetooth transponders and GPS trackers and manage them in the zamics APP. Or even work with QR codes to capture your equipment. We can discuss which standard suits you personally in your individual application. We will be happy to help you with the selection.

QR codes work in the same way as NFC transponders, except that they are printed on an adhesive film. While QR codes have the advantage that they are inexpensive and can be easily replaced when they wear out. However, unlike NFC transponders, they are much less resilient.

Compared to passive tracking, with active tracking the hardware installed on the device is able to send information about the location or status of the device. The information is processed automatically. Nobody has to be on site. The term active or passive always refers to the hardware installed on the device. Regardless of the hardware, the information is fed into the zamics software. We offer GPS and BLE trackers as active technologies.

We offer various versions of QR codes and NFC transponders as passive options. In general, passive tracking involves the user. They scan the device using the QR code or the NFC transponder using their smartphone. The assignment to a construction site is therefore not automatic, but is based on the information from the user’s mobile phone. Passive technologies are suitable for recording a large number of items as they are very inexpensive and easy to use.

Machines that are systematically tracked are better protected, as missing equipment is easier to detect. While organized theft can still be challenging to prevent, GPS trackers offer the highest level of security—stolen equipment can be located and recovered when needed.
By tagging all machines with QR codes, NFC, or BLE, they can be assigned to specific users or locations, enabling quicker detection of any loss.

We assume that most fleets consist of a mix of work equipment. That’s why we have also adapted our hardware portfolio accordingly. Depending on the application, you can equip your work equipment with the right technology.

Three criteria are relevant in the selection process: price, mobility and the likelihood of a work tool being stolen.

• Inexpensive or stationary equipment, such as fire extinguishers or shelves that are not used very often, can be easily recorded using a QR code.
• Stationary equipment exposed to heavy use—such as chain slings—can be reliably labeled with durable NFC tags.
• Mobile equipment such as rammers, drying units, or trailers can be equipped with BLE, allowing their location to be recorded automatically.
• Particularly valuable mobile equipment—such as surveying lasers or attachments—should be secured with GPS tracking. The same applies to items that are frequently stolen, like air conditioning units or high-end tools.

In principle, as many equipment as required can be recorded.

In the free trial version you can create up to 25 work tools. After that, there are scales ranging from the entry-level package through, XS, S, M, L and XL to an Enterprise package. Feel free to contact us, we will find the right solution together.

For more information, please see our price overview.

Yes. We offer import and export of data as CSV file. This is possible for both employees and equipment.

Not at the moment. However, since we know from experience that this is of interest to many companies in the market, we are working flat out to integrate it into the zamics system.

You can see at which location your equipment was checked in. With NFC, the data is based on the manual process of recording your employees. With Bluetooth, this process is automatic. Locating with meter accuracy is not possible in either case. However, we know that this is very relevant for many companies, for example due to theft protection. That is why we are working on a suitable solution.

– More information in the FAQ video (YouTube)

In the zamics overview, all test dates are prominently and clearly displayed. In addition, the status is marked in color – missed appointments, for example, are clearly highlighted in red. In addition, you will receive monthly reminders of all upcoming appointments by mail.