Hewlett Packard Enterprise BT100 BLE Location Beacon User Manual BLE
Aruba Networks, Inc. BLE Location Beacon BLE
Manual
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Bluetooth Low Energy
Device
Hardware Guide
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Bluetooth Low Energy Device | Hardware Guide
Part Number | April 2014
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Open Source Code
Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties, including software code
subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL"), GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"), or other Open
Source Licenses. The Open Source code used can be found at this site:
http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source
Legal Notice
The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate
other vendors' VPN client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for
this action and indemnifies, in full, Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against
it with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors.
Warranty
This hardware product is protected by an Aruba warranty. For details, see Aruba Networks standard warranty
terms and conditions.
The BT-100 device is designed to be used with Analytics and Location Engine
(ALE) and improve location monitoring. The key features are:
Better proximity performance than WiFi
Operates as a stand-alone device
Low power consumption
Only three channels (37, 38 and 39) for advertisement for sending beacons
Package Contents
BT-100 device
Mylar tab
Mounting bracket
BT-100
The following figure show the top view of a BT-100 device
Figure 1 BT-100– Top View
The following figure shows the bottom view of the BT-100 device:
Figure 2 BT-100– Bottom View
Wall Mounting Installation
The mounting brackets is used for wall mounting a BT-100.
Required Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are required for installing BT-100 on a wall:
Mounting Bracket (included in the kit)
Wall Mounting Screws: The type of screw depends on the installation surface
(not included in the kit)
Suitable Screwdrivers for all screw types (not included in the kit)
Installation Steps
To install a BT-100 device on a wall:
1. After you have chosen a mounting location, mark the location on the wall
where you intend to make a mounting hole.
2. Align the mounting bracket hole with the hole you created in the wall .
3. Use an appropriate screw to secure the BT-100.
4. Align the 2 key slot style holes in the back of the unit against the 2 studs on
the mounting bracket. Pull the unit down until it is locked in.
Activation
To activate the BT-100 device, pull out the tab that extends out of the bottom of
the device.
Product Specifications
Physical
Device dimensions (HxWxL): 16 mm x 47 mm x 47 mm
Electrical
Power Supply: Two standard coin battery (approximately 1460 days)
Coin battery capacity: 2000 mAh
Voltage: 3 V
RF Performance
Tx = -23 dBm to 0 dBm (23 dB dynamic range)
Rx sensitivity = Approximately -94 dBm (1 Mbps)
Working Frequency range: 2450 ± 50 MHz
Operation temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Aruba Networks provides a multi-language document that contains country-
specific restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all
Aruba access points. This document can be viewed or downloaded from the
following location: www.arubanetworks.com/safety_addendum
Regulatory Model Names
The regulatory model name applicable to the BT-100 device is ARBT0100.
FCC Class B Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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 manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause interference, 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the
interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003
of Industry Canada.
Cet apareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
Canada
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.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interference
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Aruba products at end of life are subject to separate collection
and treatment in the EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland
and therefore are marked with the symbol shown at the left
(crossed-out wheelie bin). The treatment applied at end of life of
these products in these countries shall comply with the
applicable national laws of countries implementing Directive 2002/96EC on
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The mounting location must be at least 12 feet above the floor.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF
radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your
body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
When operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is
restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference with
co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.
WARNING
Changes or modifications that are not explicitly approved by the party
responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.