Supported tag ID formats
Blecon supports multiple tag identifier formats. The system automatically detects the format from the ID string.
Formats
| Format | Pattern | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| UUID | 36-character UUID v4 | 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000 |
Standard universally unique identifier |
| NeoBeacon | urn:neobeacon:{12 hex chars} |
urn:neobeacon:a1b2c3d4e5f6 |
NeoBeacon V7 tag identifier (6 bytes) |
| GS1 GIAI | urn:epc:id:giai:{company prefix}.{asset reference} |
urn:epc:id:giai:506110307.12345 |
Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI) as EPC Pure Identity URI |
Finding your tag ID
Tag IDs are typically:
- Printed on the tag label or packaging.
- Discoverable by scanning with the Blecon Agent.
- Listed in the tag manufacturer's documentation.
For a tag already on your network, the ID is shown under the asset's name on its page in the dashboard, with a button to copy it.
Using tag IDs
Tag IDs are used when:
- Registering tags on a network.
- Creating alert rules that target specific tags.
- Querying the API for tag data.
The system validates the ID format on registration and rejects malformed identifiers.