Fluke Electronics BEACON100 WiFi Location Tag User Manual Fluke Biomedical

Fluke Electronics WiFi Location Tag Fluke Biomedical

User Manual

Fluke Biomedical Beacon100 Users Guide PN 2803836 January 2007 © 2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Warranty and Product Support Fluke Biomedical warrants this instrument against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period, we will repair or, at our option, replace at no charge a product that proves to be defective, provided you return the product, shipping prepaid, to Fluke Biomedical. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as the result of service or modification by other than Fluke Biomedical. IN NO EVENT SHALL FLUKE BIOMEDICAL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Only serialized products and their accessory items (those products and items bearing a distinct serial number tag) are covered under this one–year warranty. PHYSICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE OR PHYSICAL ABUSE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. Items such as cables and nonserialized modules are not covered under this warranty. Recalibration of instruments is not covered under the warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, province to province, or country to country. This warranty is limited to repairing the instrument to Fluke Biomedical’s specifications. Warranty Disclaimer Should you elect to have your instrument serviced and/or calibrated by someone other than Fluke Biomedical, please be advised that the original warranty covering your product becomes void when the tamper-resistant Quality Seal is removed or broken without proper factory authorization. We strongly recommend, therefore, that you send your instrument to Fluke Biomedical for factory service and calibration, especially during the original warranty period.
Notices All Rights Reserved © Copyright 2006, Fluke Biomedical. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language without the written permission of Fluke Biomedical. Copyright Release Fluke Biomedical agrees to a limited copyright release that allows you to reproduce manuals and other printed materials for use in service training programs and other technical publications. If you would like other reproductions or distributions, submit a written request to Fluke Biomedical. Unpacking and Inspection Follow standard receiving practices upon receipt of the instrument. Check the shipping carton for damage. If damage is found, stop unpacking the instrument. Notify the carrier and ask for an agent to be present while the instrument is unpacked. There are no special unpacking instructions, but be careful not to damage the instrument when unpacking it. Inspect the instrument for physical damage such as bent or broken parts, dents, or scratches. Technical Support For application support or answers to technical questions, either email techservices@flukebiomedical.com or call 1-800- 648-7952 or 1-425-446-6945. Claims Our routine method of shipment is via common carrier, FOB origin. Upon delivery, if physical damage is found, retain all packing materials in their original condition and contact the carrier immediately to file a claim. If the instrument is delivered in good physical condition but does not operate within specifications, or if there are any other problems not caused by shipping damage, please contact Fluke Biomedical or your local sales representative. Standard Terms and Conditions Refunds and Credits Please note that only serialized products and their accessory items (i.e., products and items bearing a distinct serial number tag) are eligible for partial refund and/or credit. Nonserialized parts and accessory items (e.g., cables, carrying cases, auxiliary modules, etc.) are not eligible for return or refund. Only products returned within 90 days from the date of original purchase are eligible for refund/credit. In order to receive a partial refund/credit of a product purchase price on a serialized product, the product must not have been damaged by the customer or by the carrier chosen by the customer to return the goods, and the product must be returned complete (meaning with all manuals, cables, accessories, etc.) and in “as new” and resalable condition. Products not returned within 90 days of purchase, or products which are not in “as new” and resalable condition, are not eligible for credit return and will be returned to the customer. The Return Procedure (see below) must be followed to assure prompt refund/credit. Restocking Charges Products returned within 30 days of original purchase are subject to a minimum restocking fee of 15 %. Products returned in excess of 30 days after purchase, but prior to 90 days, are subject to a minimum restocking fee of 20 %. Additional charges for damage and/or missing parts and accessories will be applied to all returns. Return Procedure All items being returned (including all warranty-claim shipments) must be sent freight-prepaid to our factory location. When you return an instrument to Fluke Biomedical, we recommend using United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or Air Parcel Post. We also recommend that you insure your shipment for its actual replacement cost. Fluke Biomedical will not be responsible for lost shipments or instruments that are received in damaged condition due to improper packaging or handling. Use the original carton and packaging material for shipment. If they are not available, we recommend the following guide for repackaging:  Use a double–walled carton of sufficient strength for the weight being shipped.  Use heavy paper or cardboard to protect all instrument surfaces. Use nonabrasive material around all projecting parts.  Use at least four inches of tightly packed, industry-approved, shock-absorbent material around the instrument. Returns for partial refund/credit: Every product returned for refund/credit must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, obtained from our Order Entry Group at 1-800-648-7952 or 1-425-446-6945. Repair and calibration: To find the nearest service center, goto www.flukebiomedical.com/service or In the U.S.A.: Cleveland Calibration Lab Tel: 1-800-850-4606 Email: globalcal@flukebiomedical.com
Everett Calibration Lab Tel: 1-888-99 FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Email: service.status@fluke.com In Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Eindhoven Calibration Lab Tel: +31-402-675300 Email: ServiceDesk@fluke.com In Asia: Everett Calibration Lab Tel: +425-446-6945 Email: service.international@fluke.com Certification This instrument was thoroughly tested and inspected. It was found to meet Fluke Biomedical’s manufacturing specifications when it was shipped from the factory. Calibration measurements are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Devices for which there are no NIST calibration standards are measured against in-house performance standards using accepted test procedures. WARNING Unauthorized user modifications or application beyond the published specifications may result in electrical shock hazards or improper operation. Fluke Biomedical will not be responsible for any injuries sustained due to unauthorized equipment modifications. Restrictions and Liabilities Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment by Fluke Biomedical. Changes made to the information in this document will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. No responsibility is assumed by Fluke Biomedical for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Fluke Biomedical, or by its affiliated dealers. Manufacturing Location The BEACON100 is manufactured in Everett, WA, U.S.A.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction........................................................................................................ 1 Software Release Level ................................................................................. 1 Beacon100 Features....................................................................................... 1 Tag Operation .................................................................................................... 1 User Interface ................................................................................................ 1 Activating the Tag......................................................................................... 2 Status Indication LEDs.................................................................................. 2 Button Scan ................................................................................................... 3 Resetting to Factory Settings......................................................................... 3 Firmware Update........................................................................................... 3 Optimizing Battery Life ................................................................................ 4 Tag Configuration.............................................................................................. 4 Network Settings ........................................................................................... 4 Wake-up Settings........................................................................................... 5 Technical Specifications.................................................................................... 6 General .......................................................................................................... 6 Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................. 6 Operating Ranges from Access Point............................................................ 7 Battery Replacement ..................................................................................... 7 Care and Maintenance................................................................................... 8 Certifications...................................................................................................... 8 FCC Rules ..................................................................................................... 8 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement........................................................ 9 CE Marking ................................................................................................... 9 Limited Warranty............................................................................................... 9 i
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List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Tag Mode LED Indications.................................................................................... 3 2. Network Settings Available for Beacon100........................................................... 5 3. Additional Beacon100 Settings.............................................................................. 6 iii
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List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Beacon100 User Interface...................................................................................... 2 2. Battery Polarity and Replacement.......................................................................... 7 v
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Beacon100 Introduction The Fluke Biomedical Beacon100 Wi-Fi tag performs a critical role in Fluke Biomedical Asset Tracking System (ATS) that consists of the Beacon100 tag, Fluke Biomedical Positioning Engine software platform, and Compass end-user applications. The Beacon100 tags can be attached to any mobile object or asset, and can be carried by people, as well. The Positioning Engine software continuously reports the tag coordinates and logical areas within the Wi-Fi coverage area both indoors and outdoors. Software Release Level This guide documents the functionality available with software release level 1.0. Beacon100 Features The following features are included with this software release: • Compatibility with standard 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-Fi networks • Support for 40 or 104-bit WEP key authentication • Static and dynamic IP addressing • Two configurable buttons for switching the tag on and resetting the tag to its factory settings • Location reporting triggered by button, motion, and periodic timer • Two status indication light-emmiting diodes (LEDs) for the tag status • Configuration using Fluke Biomedical Activator, stand-alone tag configuration software Tag Operation User Interface The Beacon100 tag user interface includes buttons and LEDs to indicate status, shown in Figure 1. 1
Beacon100 Users Guide esa001.bmp Figure 1. Beacon100 User Interface Activating the Tag The Beacon100 tag is delivered without any of the configuration settings needed to function. These environment specific settings must be applied before the tag can connect to the network and the Positioning Engine. Tag activation is done using Beacon100 software that wirelessly configures the tags. See more information on the Activator software in the Fluke Biomedical Activator Users Guide. After successful activation, the MAC address of the tag appears in the Positioning Engine tag list. After successful connection with Positioning Engine, you can directly manage the configuration from Positioning Engine using the Beacon100 tag configurations. Status Indication LEDs The Beacon100 tag is equipped with two multi-color LEDs that provide status indication. The following Table 1 lists the different modes of the tag LEDs. 2
Tag Operation Table 1. Tag Mode LED Indications Action Right LED Left LED Status Periodic or motion activated scan. 2x Green blink - Successful scan and send results to Positioning Engine. Periodic or motion activated scan. 2x Red blink - Unsuccessful scan or unsuccessful results send. Blue button press. 1x Orange + 2x Green blink or 2x Red blink - Success green. Unsuccessful scan or results send red. Blue button press. 2x Green blink or 2x Red blink 1x Orange Success green. Unsuccessful scan or results send red. Activation. Blue button 3 seconds. 1x Orange 1x Orange + 6x Red blink + 2x Green blink or 2x Red blink Both LEDs blink orange after button press. Left LED blinks during activation. Finally left LED blinks green or red. Green indicates successful activation. Button Scan Pressing the blue or green button sends a scan command to the tag. After the button press, the tag immediately scans and sends the results to Positioning Engine. The LEDs indicate the scan success or failure similarly as in the scan activated by the wakeup interval. Resetting to Factory Settings The Beacon100 can be reset to factory setting by either pressing a button sequence or by opening the back cover and removing the batteries. To reset the Beacon100 using buttons with a button sequence, do the following: 1. Press the blue button until left LED flashes orange. 2. When the left LED flashes orange, press the green button immediately. 3. After approximately 2 seconds both LEDs flash orange. 4. The tag has now been reset to factory settings. The tag is in reset mode when it does not executing button scan as defined in the “Button Scan” section. Firmware Update The tag firmware can be updated wirelessly using Positioning Engine. The firmware is uploaded to the Beacon100 from the Tag Properties page in Positioning Engine. Follow instruction in the Fluke Biomedical Positioning Engine Users Guide for updating firmware. 3
Beacon100 Users Guide Optimizing Battery Life The Beacon100 Wi-Fi tag uses an ultra-low power system-on-chip architecture that minimizes the power consumption. 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 configuration supports all possible power saving features. The principle behind optimizing battery life is to minimize the amount of time the tag is active. Recommendations for optimizing battery lifetime include the following: • 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 tag IP addresses. • Beacon100 tags support roaming between sub networks. This feature renews a tag’s IP address whenever the access point association changes. Since renewing IP addresses consumes large amounts of energy, it is strongly recommended to avoid using the network-wide dynamic addressing feature if it is not needed. • Tune the wake-up settings to match your application needs. More frequent updates shorten the battery lifetime. Tag Configuration The tag can be adjusted for each application and network settings by adjusting a set of parameters. The parameters can be changed wirelessly using the Beacon100 laptop software or through Tag Configurations in Positioning Engine. Activator is used for the initial configuration settings that allow connecting the tag to Positioning Engine over the network. After connection is established with Positioning Engine, all configurations can be managed through Positioning Engine. Network Settings Table 2 shows the list of available network settings. 4
Tag Configuration Table 2. Network Settings Available for Beacon100 Setting Description Values Available in Activator Wireless network settings: SSID, Encryption, Key and Key Index Use exactly 5 or 13 characters (or hex bytes) for 40/104 bit encryption keys SSID=max 32 digits, Encryption=no; WEP 40; 104bit Note that WPA is not supported with this firmware Yes SSID 1 Second wireless network settings: SSID, Encryption, Key and Key Index Use exactly 5 or 13 characters (or hex bytes) for 40/104 bit encryption keys SSID=max 32 digits, Encryption=no; WEP 40; 104bit Note that WPA is not supported with this firmware No SSID 2 Selection of channels that are scanned. To conserve battery, select only the channels in use Check boxes for selecting scanned channels from 1 to 14 Note the channel restrictions depending on operating region Yes Scan Channels IP method Defines the IP address assigning method DHCP, static or network wide DHCP1Yes (DHCP or static) IP address Beacon100 IP address if static addressing is used Beacon100 IP address Yes IP netmask Beacon100 netmask when static addressing is used Beacon100 netmask Yes IP gateway IP network gateway when static addressing is used Network gateway Yes Positioning Engine IP address IP Address of Positioning Engine IP Address Yes Engine Port Port number of Positioning Engine location protocol portPort number. Default port is 8552 Yes Port number of Positioning Engine maintenance port Port number Default port is 8553 Yes Positioning Management UDP port [1] Network wide DHCP enables roaming between sub networks. With this setting, the Beacon100 tag refreshes its IP address whenever the tag associates with a new access point. It is not recommended to use the feature if it not required, due to higher power consumption.Wake-up Settings The list of other settings is shown in Table 3. 5
Beacon100 Users Guide Table 3. Additional Beacon100 Settings Setting Description Values Available in Activator Interval between periodic wakeups and network scans. Interval in seconds. Yes Periodic Wakeup Interval Maintenance Interval Interval between periodic maintenance calls. Interval in seconds. Yes Motion sensor enabled If set, activates motion sensor. Activated when checked. Yes Technical Specifications General Outside Dimensions: 1.8 in L x 2.2 in W x 0.7 in H (45 m L x 55 mm W 19 mm H) Weight: 1.8oz / 50 with batteries Power: 2xCR2 3.0V Lithium (LiMnO2) batteries Two buttons with call button functionality Two red/green/orange status indication LEDs Operating Temperature: 32 to 122ºF / 0 to 50 ºC (shorter battery lifetime on the low and high end of the temperature range) Storage Temperature: -40 to 140ºF / -40 to 60 ºC (shorter battery lifetime on the low and high end of the temperature range); storage at room temperature recommended Humidity: From 20% to 95 % non-condensing, relative humidity Environmental Protection: protected against dust and spraying water, IP-65 Wi-Fi Supported IEEE Standards: 802.11b/g Modulation Scheme: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Media Access: CSMA/CA Transmit Power: +11.5dBm at 2Mbps Receiver Sensitivity: -89 dBm at 11Mbps 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: WEP Encryption 40/104 Bit Antenna Type: 2x internal omni-directional ceramic multilayer, antenna diversity Maximum Antenna Gain: +1.5 dBi 6
Technical Specifications Operating Ranges from Access Point Open Space: 60m (180ft) Typical Office: 30m (90ft) Battery Replacement Replace the batteries by opening the four screws on the backside of the tag. Remove old batteries from the device by pulling them gently upwards. Place each new battery between the battery clips. Note When replacing the batteries, take out one first and replace, and only after that replace the other second battery. This way the tag maintains its settings. Check that the polarity of the batteries is correct. There are battery polarity indicators on the circuit board and inner surface of the front cover. The correct polarity is also shown in Figure 2. When replacing batteries, avoid touching the circuit board and the flex cable, which can be damaged by static electricity or mechanical impact. fig_2.emf Figure 2. Battery Polarity and Replacement Recommendations for choosing and replacing batteries include the following: • Always use new batteries • Replace the batteries together, removing and replacing first one, then the other • Use only 3.0V, CR2 size batteries • Fluke Biomedical recommends batteries from Durecell, Maxell, Sanyo or VARTA After batteries have been replaced close the back cover, replace and tighten the screws. 7
Beacon100 Users Guide Care and Maintenance The Beacon100 tag is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and to use this product for many years. • Keep the Beacon100 dry. Precipitation, humidity, liquids of any types, or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. • Do not use or store the Beacon100 in dusty or dirty areas, since moving parts can be damaged. • Do not store the Beacon100 in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the Beacon100 in cold areas. When it warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside, which may damage electronic circuit boards. • Do not operate the Beacon100 outside its operating temperature range. • Open the Beacon100 only for replacing batteries. • Do not drop, knock or shake the Beacon100. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the Beacon100 tag. • Use a soft, clean, and dry cloth to clean tags. • Do not paint the Beacon100. Paint can clog the moving parts, affect the radio communication, and prevent proper operation. • Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the Beacon100 and may violate regulations governing radio devices. Certifications FCC Rules The Beacon100 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interference 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID of the Fluke Beacon100 device is: T68-BEACON100 Note 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. 8
Certifications 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 or more 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. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Signal (RF) exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment of portable transmission. This product has been evaluated for RF exposure at a distance of 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Operation at a separation distance less than 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) from the radiating element to nearby persons will expose nearby persons to RF levels that exceed the FCC rules for RF exposure. CE Marking This device has been tested to meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements of EN 50082-1 and EN 50022 for the CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC). 9
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