AiRISTA Flow T301-W1 WiFi Location Tag Transmitter User Manual T301W
Ekahau Inc. WiFi Location Tag Transmitter T301W
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Ekahau T301W
Wi-Fi Location Tag
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Software Release Level ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features of T301W .................................................................................................. 1
1.3 User Interface .......................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Status Indication LEDs ............................................................................................. 2
2 Initial Activation of the Tag .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Installing Ekahau Activator T301 ............................................................................. 3
2.2 Supported Wi-Fi Adapters. ....................................................................................... 3
2.3 Activation Procedure ................................................................................................ 3
2.3.1 Configuring Ekahau RTLS Controller Settings ............................................ 3
2.3.2 Configuring Scan Settings ........................................................................... 5
2.3.3 Configuring WLAN Settings ......................................................................... 6
2.3.4 Configuring IP Settings ................................................................................ 6
2.3.5 Activation ..................................................................................................... 7
2.3.6 List of Available Settings in the Activator ................................................... 11
3 Configuration After Initial Activation ............................................................................ 15
3.1 Tag Configuration Settings in ERC Configs Page .................................................. 15
3.2 Tag Actions Available in ERC Tags Properties Page ............................................. 17
4 Tag Operation ................................................................................................................. 19
4.1 Button Activated Location Update .......................................................................... 19
4.2 Maintenance Call ................................................................................................... 19
4.3 De-activation / Resetting to Factory Settings ......................................................... 19
4.4 Firmware Update ................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Optimizing Battery Life ........................................................................................... 20
4.6 Turning off the T301W Tag ..................................................................................... 20
4.7 Charging the T301W tag ........................................................................................ 20
5 Technical specifications ................................................................................................ 23
5.1 General .................................................................................................................. 23
5.2 Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Operating Ranges from an Access Point ............................................................... 23
5.4 Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................... 23
6 Certifications .................................................................................................................. 25
7 Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 27
8 Disposing ........................................................................................................................ 29
T301W
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T301W
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1 Introduction
The Ekahau T301W Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Ekahau Real-Time Location System) that
consists of Ekahau T301 family tags, Ekahau RTLS Controller (ERC) software platform and Ekahau
Vision end-user application. It is designed to be worn by patients, employees, children and other
individuals, and it enables real-time visibility into a person’s exact location – enterprise-wide, with
reliable room- and sub-room level accuracy.
1.1 Software Release Level
This User Guide documents the functionality available with software release level, 0.4.5.
1.2 Features of T301W
The following features are included with this software release:
● Works with standard 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networks
* 802.11b needs to be enabled in the Wi-Fi network if associated communication mode is
used such as for maintenance
● Support for 64/128-bit WEP key, WPA, and WPA2-PSK authentication
● Static and dynamic IP addressing
● Configurable button for sending and acknowledging emergency or status messages
●Location reporting triggered by button, periodic timer, motion, and by Ekahau Location Beacons
● Support for associated and beaconing modes such as Cisco CCX, Aruba, Meru, Aerohive,
and Motorola beaconing modes
● Two-color status indication LED
● Vibration alarm for alerting the person wearing it
● Battery monitoring and reporting
● IR Location Beacon sensor for room, sub-room, and bay level accuracy
● Waterproof enclosure allowing it to be thoroughly sanitized after use
● Activation using Ekahau Activator, standalone tag configuration software.
● Configuration using Ekahau RTLS Controller.
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1.3 User Interface
Figure 1.1. T301W user interface
1.4 Status Indication LEDs
The tag is equipped with two multi-color LEDs that provide status indication. The table below lists
the different modes of the tag LEDs:
StatusLEDAction
Activation successful
Activation failed
3 x Green
3 x Red
Activation
Reset successful3 x Green and RedDe-activation (Reset)
Charging
Battery full
Orange
Green
Charging
Button press recognized1 x OrangeButton press
Success of the ELP / EMP packet
is no longer indicated with the LED
-ELP / EMP packet success
Can be configured to use any pat-
tern over EMP command
ConfigurableAlarm
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2 Initial Activation of the Tag
When the tag is delivered it does not have any of the necessary configuration settings. These
environment specific settings need to be applied before the tag can connect to the network and
the ERC. The T301W tags are delivered with the battery charged to a storage charge.
Tag activation is done using Ekahau Activator software that configures Ekahau T301 family tags
wirelessly. The activation of the tags is explained in more details in chapter Installing Ekahau
Activator T301 on page 3.
After successful Activation you will see the MAC address of the tag appears on the ERC list of
tags. After successful connection with ERC the configurations can be managed directly from ERC
using Tag Configurations page.
2.1 Installing Ekahau Activator T301
The Ekahau Activator T301 can only be installed using the Ekahau RTLS installer. When you
install the Ekahau RTLS, you do not necessarily need to install the Ekahau Activator if the target
computer cannot be used to activate tags with a supported Wi-Fi adapter. If you want to install the
Ekahau Activator later on another computer, simply run the RTLS setup file on the target computer
and choose to install only the Ekahau Activator.
To install Ekahau Activator as a stand alone:
1. Choose a laptop (or a desktop with a supported Wi-Fi adapter) computer with Windows XP
or 2000, at least 256 MB of memory, PC card slot, and 100 MB of free hard disk space
2. Install a supported Wi-Fi adapter using the driver provided by Ekahau. For list of supported
adapters, please visit http://www.ekahau.com/devices
3. Run the RTLS setup file from it's location, and follow the on-screen instructions
2.2 Supported Wi-Fi Adapters.
You can find the latest supported Wi-Fi adapters from our website:
http://www.ekahau.com/devices
2.3 Activation Procedure
For the tags to be able to communicate with the Ekahau RTLS Controller, the tag needs to be
activated e.g. the tag needs to be given the necessarry parameter to associate with the network.
At least the IP address of the Ekahau RTLS Controller, SSID of the network used and the IP
configuration method are required. To activate T301W tags, you need to use the Ekahau Activator
T301 which you can run from Ekahau Programs menu. After that, follow the following Activator
configuration procedure:
2.3.1 Configuring Ekahau RTLS Controller Settings
Input the IP address of the Ekahau RTLS Controller. The Maintenance Interval is by default 240
seconds, but shorter interval can be used if LED and Vibration alerts are sent frequently to the
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T301W tag. After completing the "Positioning engine settings", the status bar should show "Engine
Ok". These are the minimum settings needed.
Figure 2.1. Specifying the Engine IP address and Maintenance interval
In case Engine Port, Maintenance port, and/or Maintenance IP needs to be changed, go to
"Advanced" mode.
Figure 2.2. Specifying advanced Positioning Engine settings
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Note
When activating the T301W tags, only an initial setup is required for the tag to associate with
the network. All the settings can be set and changed from the Ekahau RTLS Controller. Ekahau
Activator T301 only provides a set of basic settings.
2.3.2 Configuring Scan Settings
Select which location update method you want to use. Select "Generic (ELP)" in case you want
the tag(s) to communicate with the Ekahau RTLS Controller in associated mode where the tag
associates to the network everytime it sends an ELP location update packet. If you want to use
the tag(s) in beaconing mode, select the mode that corresponds to your Wi-Fi network vendor. In
beaconing mode the tag does not associate with the network.
In the "Count" field you can define how many times the tag sends a location update packet during
each location update. By default, the Scan Interval is 60 seconds. You may also use shorter
interval, but it will drain faster the battery of the tag. Alternatively you can use longer Scan Interval
and enable Motion Sensor through the Ekahau RTLS Controller after activation. This way the tag
will scan only when it is in use and on move.
In addition to Scan Settings, you need to define the correct area the tag is used in. FCC for North
America, ETSI for Europe and Japan for Japan. The software automatically disables the channels
not available for the area selected. It is also recommended to only select the channels used in
you network. Activating the unused channels will only reduce the battery lifetime of the tag. After
completing the settings the status bar should show "Scan Ok"
Figure 2.3. Specifying the Scan Interval and the channels used in the network
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Warning
Only use channels that really exists in you Wi-Fi network. Activating unnecessary channels will
reduce the tag battery lifetime!
2.3.3 Configuring WLAN Settings
Input the Wi-Fi Network SSID and select the Encryption method used. If WEP 64/128 or WPA2-
PSK is used type in the network key. After WLAN settings are completed the status bar should
show "WLAN Ok"
Figure 2.4. Specifying Wi-Fi network settings
Tip
If WEP encryption is used the Activator automatically determines the key type and length from
what you type. WEP 64 require 5 Ascii characters or 10 hex digits, respectively WEP 128
requires 13 Ascii characters or 26 hex digits.
2.3.4 Configuring IP Settings
Check the IP settings. If DHCP is used nothing needs to be done. In case your network requires
Static IP to be used, type in the IP address range to be used, Netmask and Gateway addresses.
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Tip
If you only activate a single tag and wish to use static IP setting. Please input Start IP Address
= End IP Address.
Figure 2.5. Specifying IP settings
2.3.5 Activation
If the supported Wi-Fi adapter is inserted and all the settings are shown OK in the status bar, the
Activate button should now be active. To continue Activating the Tags press the "Activate" button.
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Figure 2.6. When all the settings are OK, you can start activating the tags
The Activation window shows all the settings on the upper side of the window. The list of the
activated tags will appead on the area below.
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Figure 2.7. The Activator is ready to start activating the tags
When the activation window appears, the Activator is ready to start activating the tags. To activate
the tag, press the small Activation Button on the side of the tag. The tag will play the vibrator
when the Activation Button is pressed. After successful activation, the tag will blink green LED
three times. In addition, the TAG MAC address appears on the activation window, showing Ok
status. Repeat this for all the tags to be activated.
Note
If WPA2-PSK encryption is used, it might take even 10-15 seconds before the tag appears to
EPE's Tags list.
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Figure 2.8. The Activator has activated one tag
After completing activating the tags, close the activation window.
Tip
After you have finished the activation, you can save the configuration for future use from the
file menu. If you save the settings on Ekahau Activator T301.ini the setup will be the default
every time the Activator is started.
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Figure 2.9. Saving the configuration for later use
2.3.6 List of Available Settings in the Activator
The list of available settings in the Activator:
Default valueValuesDescriptionSetting
Positioning Engine settings
0.0.0.0IP Address.IP Address Ekahau
RTLS Controller.
Engine IP
8552Port numberPort number of location
protocol port of ERC.
Engine Port (UDP)
0.0.0.0IP AddressIP Address of Ekahau
RTLS Controller, from
where TAG gets the set-
tings. Typically same as
the Engine IP
Maintenance IP
8553Port numberPort number of mainten-
ance protocol port of
ERC
Maintenance port (UDP)
100 - 63072000The interval of the peri-
odic maintenance calls
in seconds
Maintenance interval
Scan Settings
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Default valueValuesDescriptionSetting
Generic (ELP)Generic (ELP) (Associ-
ated Mode)
Aerohive (Beaconing
Mode)
Aruba (Beaconing
Mode)
Cisco CCX (Beaconing
Mode)
Meru (Beaconing Mode)
Defines the location
update mode. Select
either "Associated
Mode" or one of the
"Beacon Modes".
Mode
10 >Defines how many times
a location update packet
is sent during each loca-
tion update
Count
100 - 63072000The interval of the peri-
odic location scans in
seconds.
Interval
1 - 11 Enabled; 12 - 14 DisabledEnabled; DisabledSets the channels that
are scanned
Scan Channels
WLAN Settings
defaultSSID=max 32 digitsSets the Wi-Fi network
name -Service set identi-
fier
SSID
No EncryptionNo Encryption; WEP
64/128; WPA2-PSK
Selects if WEP encryp-
tion is used
Encryption
-ASCII: 5 or 13 charac-
ters
HEX: 10 or 26 hexa-
decimal numbers (0-f)
Sets the WEP pass-
phrase
WEP
11 - 4Sets the WEP index
used
WEP Index
-8 - 63 ASCII charactersSets the WPA2-PSK
encryption and pass-
phrase
WPA2-PSK
IP Settings
DHCPDHCP; StaticDefines the IP address
assigning method.
IP method
Static IP Settings
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Default valueValuesDescriptionSetting
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
IP address.Sets the start and end
address of the range
used to assign the IP
addresses to the tags
when Static IP is used
Address range
0.0.0.0IP addressTag netmask when
static addressing is
used.
Network mask
0.0.0.0IP addressIP network gateway
when static addressing
is used.
IP gateway
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3 Configuration After Initial Activation
The tag can be adjusted for each application and network settings by adjusting a set of parameters.
The parameters can be changed wirelessly after resetting the tag by using the Ekahau Activator
software or through Tag Configurations in Ekahau RTLS Controller.
Ekahau Activator is used for configuring the initial configuration settings that allows connecting
the tag to ERC over the network. After connection is established with ERC, all configurations can
be managed through Ekahau RTLS Controller.
3.1 Tag Configuration Settings in ERC Configs Page
In Ekahau RTLS Controller it is possible to create a configuration to a single tag or a group config-
uration to multiple tags. After the tags are activated, the configurations are applied to tags from
the Tags page. It is also possible to apply a configuration automatically to all new tags via the
Configs page. The list of available settings is in the following table:
Values (Default underlined)DescriptionSetting
Network
Generic (ELP), Aerohive, Aruba
blink, Cisco CCX, Motorola
Allows using a vendor-specific
method for signal measurement.
The Generic method is vendor-
independent.
Scan Method
See Configuring WLAN Set-
tings on page 6 for details
SSID 1 name, Encryption, Pass-
phrase and WEP index.
SSID 1
See Configuring WLAN Set-
tings on page 6 for details
SSID 2 name, Encryption, Pass-
phrase and WEP index.
SSID 2
No association and scan only;
associate and scan; Disabled
Sets whether tag attempts to asso-
ciate on T301W SSID 2 network.
SSID 2 Association
Enabled; DisabledSets whether the tag uses broad-
cast probe when scanning.
Broadcast probe
Tag IP Settings
Use DHCP for each access point
Use DHCP once for all access
points
Preserve the IP-address that was
given by Activator
Sets the IP method used.IP Setting
Positioning Engine
IP AddressSets the ERC IP Address.IP Address
Port numberPort number of location protocol port
of ERC.
Location update Port (UDP)
Port numberPort number of maintenance pro-
tocol port of EPE.
Maintenance port (UDP)
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Values (Default underlined)DescriptionSetting
Free textName for the configuration set.Name
Free textDescription for the configuration set.Description
Channels
1- 11; 12 (EU); 13 (EU); 14 (Japan)Sets the channels scanned during
a location scan.
Scan Channels
Periodic Location Update and Maintenance
Enabled; DisabledEnables or disables the periodic
location update.
Periodic Location Update
The interval in Seconds, Minutes,
Hours or Days
Sets the interval for the periodic
location update.
Location Update Interval
Enabled; DisabledEnables or disables the periodic
maintenance calls.
Periodic Maintenance
The interval in Seconds, Minutes,
Hours or Days
The interval of the periodic mainten-
ance calls in seconds.
Maintenance Interval
Sensors
Disabled
Profile 1 (in motion for 8s)
Profile 2 (in motion for 4s)
Profile 3 (in motion for 2s)
Profile 4 (in motion for 1s)
Enables or disables motion sensors.Motion Sensor
In-motion and after motion; After
motion
Sets whether location updates are
sent periodically during the motion
or just when the motion starts and
after the movement has ended.
Motion Update Method
5s; 10s; 30s; 1min; 2min; 5minSets the interval for motion updates.Motion Update Interval
Enabled; DisabledEnables or disables stagnant sens-
ing.
Motion Stagnant Event
The threshold in Seconds, Minutes,
Hours or Days
Sets how long the tag has to remain
stagnant to produce a stagnant
event.
Motion Stagnant Treshold
Disabled, Passive Mode, Active
Mode
Enable or disable the location
beacon sensor. In active mode a
location update is done immediately
when the tag notices a location
beacon. In passive mode the recent
observed location beacon ID is sent
to EPE only when location update
is initiated by other stimuli such as
periodic or motion wakeup.
Location Beacon Sensor
Advanced scan settings
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Values (Default underlined)DescriptionSetting
1 - 10Number of scans the tag does on
each triggered scan despite the
triggering event. Used to improve
the accuracy in difficult conditions
and for rarely scanning applications.
Initial Scan Count
No Delay; 250ms; 500ms; 1000ms;
1500ms; 2000ms
Delay between the scans.Delay between initial scans
0 - 10The number of scans the tag per-
forms for each after motion event.
After Motion Scan Count
0 - 10The number of scans the tag per-
forms for each button event.
Button Scan Count
Battery Lifetime Estimation (Optional)
Movement occasions per Hour, DayEstimated frequency of movement
occasions with the defined configur-
ation. This is relevant only when
Motion Sensor is enabled. Other-
wise leave the field empty.
Movement Frequency of Tags
Average movement duration in
Seconds, Minutes, Hours
Estimated average duration of a
single movement occasion. This is
relevenat only when Motion Sensor
is enabled. Otherwise leave the field
empty.
Average Movement Duration
Note
1) Network wide DHCP enables roaming between subnetworks. With this setting the tag refreshes
its IP address whenever the tag associates with a new access point. It is not recommended to
use the feature, if not required, due to higher power consumption
Note
2) Using the Advanced Scan Settings need a careful consideration. The scanning consumes
a high amount of energy, and the more scanning is done the less battery life the tag has. Typ-
ically these parameters are used to improve accuracy in very difficult conditions or in cases the
tag otherwise would scan rarely.
3.2 Tag Actions Available in ERC Tags Properties Page
ValuesDescriptionSetting
User Data
Free textA user given name for tagName
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ValuesDescriptionSetting
Free textA custom noteCustom
List of groups or "No Groups cre-
ated" if no groups exist. Go to
groups page to create groups.
The groups the tag belong toMember of Groups
Commands
LED; LED and Vibration
Duration: 10s; 1min; 10min; 30min;
1h; 2h
Launches the alarm at the tag with
LEDs only or with vibration and
LEDs. The alarm duration can be
set.
LED / Vibration
-Manual command or a list of com-
mands can be sent to a tag.
Manual Commands
A list of available configs. Go to
configs page to create tag configur-
ations.
A pre defined config can be selected
and sent to tag(s)
Set Config
Firmware Update
A list of available firmware updates
uploaded in ERC. The firmware
needs first to be uploaded into ERC,
this is done in configs page.
Tag firmware can be updated. The
new firmware needs to be first
uploaded in the configs page
Firmware
Create New Group
Free textNew group is created and the tag is
included into this created group.
Group Name
Manual IP Settings
IP AddressSets the tag IP AddressManual IP address
IP AddressSets the tag netmaskNetmask
IP AddressSets the default gateway for the tagGateway
Delete
-The tag is deleted from the system.
All statistics are cleared. The tag will
appear in the system again when it
report it's location next time.
Delete
Note
Currently the T301W's vibration is controlled and configured by using the same commands that
are used with the Buzzer. Remember that T301W tag does not have a buzzer alarm!
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4 Tag Operation
4.1 Button Activated Location Update
In addition to periodic location updates, the tag can also be set to scan and update it's location
when any of the buttons is pressed. After a button press the tag scans immediately and sends the
results to ERC. The LEDs indicate the scan success or failure similarly as in the scan activated
by the wake up interval.
4.2 Maintenance Call
The T301W performs normal periodict Maintenance Calls. The interval of the Maintenance Calls
can be set during the initial activation or after the activation via Ekahau RTLS Controller.
The T301W tag does not perform button activated maintenance calls. Instead, when the button is
pressed, ERC will respond to the Location Update with ACK packet which can indicate if there is
pending Maintenance command message. If there is, the T301W will perform automatically
Maintenance Call.
4.3 De-activation / Resetting to Factory Settings
The T301W tag can be reset back to factory settings by pressing the Activation Button on the side
of the tag. Use small pen or pin to press the button. The tag will be reset to factory settings
immediately. When it has been successfully reset, the tag will blink the LED three times as Green
and Red in turns.
4.4 Firmware Update
The tag firmware can be updated wirelessly using ERC. The firmware is uploaded to the tags from
the Tag Properties page or directly from Tags page in ERC. Follow instruction in the ERC User
Guide for updating the firmware.
Note
If the Tag battery level is below 50 % the FW update is not allowed. The corresponding error
code in ERC is TU. To update the firmware, please first recharge the battery and try again.
Note
T301W firmware update requires a new UDP port allocation from EPE (defaults to 8563). See
“Global Settings” page in EPE Config Utility.
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4.5 Optimizing Battery Life
The T301W Wi-Fi tag uses an ultra-low power system-on-chip architecture that lowers the power
consumption to minimal. This enables running tags with same batteries for several years. However,
to get the maximum lifetime from your tags you should take care that your network and tag config-
uration supports all possible power save features.
The principal in optimizing battery life is to determine the maximum interval for location updates,
still sufficient for the use case, to minimize the amount of time the tag is active.
Recommendations for optimizing battery lifetime:
● Scan only channels that are in use in your network. Typically, because of overlap of channels,
there are only 3 or 4 channels in use from the 11 (or 13/14) available.
● Use single SSID whenever possible. Using multiple SSIDs requires additional network scans
and decreases battery lifetime.
● When using dynamic IP addressing tune the DHCP server to provide very long lease times
for tags.
● T301W tag supports roaming between subnetworks. This feature renews tag’s IP address
whenever the access point association changes. Since renewing IP addresses consumes
large amounts of energy, it is strongly recommended not to use the network wide dynamic
addressing feature if it is not needed.
● Tune the wake up settings to match your application needs. More frequent updates lower the
battery lifetime.
4.6 Turning off the T301W Tag
The T301W tag can only be turned off by resetting the tag to factory settings which is explained
in chapter De-activation / Resetting to Factory Settings on page 19. To continue using the tag
after resetting, you have to re-activate it following the instructions explained in chapter Activation
Procedure on page 3.
4.7 Charging the T301W tag
The T301BD tag is delivered with the battery charged to a storage charge, and it is recommended
to fully charge the batteries before first time activating the tag. To ensure the tag battery is full,
please put the tag in to a charger for 2 hours.
The tag will give a notification when the tag battery is low. Connect the charger and the LED will
show orange light during the charging. after the tag is fully charged the LED will turn green. If the
tag battery is completely empty, the tag will automatically turn off. After a charger is connected,
the tag will automatically return to it's normal function, maintaining last settings.
The Ekahau supported adapters are
1. Ekahau C-T301W Charger
2. Ekahau C301W-9 Multi Charger
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In case the tag battery is completely empty, typically when left empty and uncharged for several
days, it may take a long time for the tag even to turn on the orange led. Just connect the charger
and leave the tag to recharge overnight.
Warning
Only use Ekahau supported adapters for charging the tags.
Warning
Recharge the tag only in room temperature conditions, 0 °C - 40°C (32 °F - 104 °F). Recharging
the tag in too cold or too hot conditions may damage the tag.
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5 Technical specifications
5.1 General
● Outside Dimensions (mm): 14.1 x 38 x 47.5
● Weight: 0.88 oz / 25 g
● Power: Re-Chargable Lithium Polymer battery
● Charging with 5 VDC, 500 mA max
● One button with call button functionality
* In addition a switch on the side for re-setting the tag
● Vibration alarm for alerting the person wearing
● Built-in 3D accelerometer for detecting different states of movement (Currently not in use)
● One red/green/orange status indication LED
● Operating Temperature: 32 to 104 ºF / 0 to 40 ºC, battery lifetime is lower on the low and high
end of the temperature range.
● Storage Temperature: -4 to 104 ºF / -20 to 40 ºC, battery lifetime is lower on the low and high
end of the range. Storage in room temperature is recommended.
● Humidity: From 20 % to 95 % non-condensing, relative humidity
● Environmental Protection: Dust and water proof - IP66 & IP67
5.2 Wi-Fi
● Supported IEEE Standards: 802.11b/g
● Modulation Scheme: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
● Media Access: CSMA/CA
● Frequency Ranges:
* 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (USA, Canada, Europe)
* 2.400 - 2.497 GHz (Japan)
● Supported Networking Protocols: UDP/IP, DHCP or static addressing
● Security: 64/128-bit WEP key, WPA, and WPA2-PSK authentication
● Antenna Type: Internal 2.4GHz SMD omni-directional ceramic multilayer
● Maximum Antenna Gain: +1.8 dBi
5.3 Operating Ranges from an Access Point
● Open Space: 60m (180ft)
● Typical Office: 30m (90ft)
5.4 Care and Maintenance
● Even though the tag is water resistance, it should be stored and kept in dry conditions.
● Do not use or store the tag in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.
● Do not store the tag in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices,
damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
● Do not store the tag in cold areas. When it warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture
can form inside, which may damage electronic circuit boards.
● The operating temperature of the tag is 0 to 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF). Do not operate the tag outside
this temperature range.
● Do not drop, knock or shake the tag. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
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● Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the tag.
● Do not paint the tag. Paint can clog the moving parts, affect the radio communication and
prevent proper operation.
● Use a soft and clean cloth with mild detergent to clean the tag.
● Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could
damage the tag and may violate regulations governing radio devices.
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6 Certifications
Ekahau has applied for FCC and CE certifications. The state of these certifications is "Proposed".
Ekahau expects these certifications to be approved later this year.
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7 Limited Warranty
Ekahau warrants that the Tags will operate in accordance with and substantially conform to their
published specifications when shipped or otherwise delivered to the end user and for a period of
1 year thereafter, provided, however, that Ekahau does not warrant any claim or damage under
this Warranty if such claim or damage results from:
1. Misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation or maintenance of the Tags,
2. Tags that have been altered, modified, repaired or tampered with by anyone other than Ekahau,
3. Use of the Tags not in compliance with their respective documentation, user manuals,
instructions, and any usage restrictions contained therein, including, but not limited to, the
provisions relating to the environment and ranges where the tags must be used, or
4. Accident, fire, power failure, power surge, or other hazard.
Otherwise, the Tags are sold AS IS. In no event does Ekahau warrant that the Tags are error free
or that end user will be able to operate the Tags without problems or interruptions.
End User is responsible for using the Tags within their specifications as contained in the Docu-
mentation.
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8 Disposing
Note
The Ekahau T301W Wi-Fi tag is non-recyclable. To dispose the tag, send it to a company that
is capable of handling electrinical waste. Alternatively, you can send the tag back to Ekahau
who will dispose it for you.
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FCC Statements for Portable Devices:
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning (Part 15.21)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This portable transmitter with its antenna complies with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for
general population / uncontrolled exposure.
Industry Canada Statements for Portable Devices
Section 7.1.3 of RSS-GEN
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le fonctionnement de ce système est assorti aux deux conditions suivantes :
1 L’appareil ne peut causer d’interférences nuisibles, et
2 L’appareil doit accepter les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui pourraient nuire à son
fonctionnement.
Section 7.1.2 of RSS-GEN
"Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of
a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary
for successful communication."
"Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique
à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la
puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à
l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante."