Precyse Technologies BC91005002 MICRO BEACON EQ-55 User Manual USERS MANUAL

Precyse Technologies Inc MICRO BEACON EQ-55 USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

Precyse Technologies, Inc.
Date: 17 December 2012 Page 1 of 10
Precyse Technologies
100 Ashford Center North
Suite 360
Atlanta, GA 30338
Document No. 20121015-1
Revision 1.2
PBC beacon BC91/005002
Release Date: 15/10/2012
Prepared by: Lior Bilia
Distribution (Check all appropriate):
Precyse Only Project Team Only Customer and Supplier
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Precyse Technologies, Ltd.
Date: 17 December 2012 Page 2 of 10
Precyse Technologies
100 Ashford Center North
Suite 360
Atlanta, GA 30338
Revision Record
Rev.
Effective
Date
Description
1.0
15/10/2012
1st release
1.1
29/11/2012
Corrections to specifications
1.2
13/12/2012
Added iLocate system model numbers, added External and
internal variants and antenna part numbers. Corrected power
supply options, removed references to DC power supply.
Reference documents
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Doc #
Description
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Date: 17 December 2012 Page 3 of 10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section/Title Page
Regulatory Information/disclaimers ....................................................................... 4
Abstract ................................................................................................................. 6
Product description ............................................................................................... 6
PBC beacon: ...................................................................................................... 6
Technical Data Sheet – Beacon 915 ..................................................................... 6
Compatibility: .............................................................................................. 6
Performance: ................................................................................................ 6
Communication: .......................................................................................... 6
Electrical: ....................................................................................................... 6
Environmental: ............................................................................................ 6
Antennae .............................................................................................................. 7
Schematics ........................................................................................................... 7
System test configuration ...................................................................................... 7
Beacon ............................................................................................................... 7
Method of operation .............................................................................................. 8
iLocate system block diagram ............................................................................... 8
Unit definitions: ................................................................................................... 10
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Date: 17 December 2012 Page 4 of 10
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Suite 360
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Regulatory Information/disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless Radio device must be in strict accordance with the
instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not responsible for
any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, of the
substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will
assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing
to comply with these guidelines.
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.
Instructions concerning human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields:
To comply with FCC Section 1.307 (b) (1) for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic fields, implement the following instruction:
A distance of at least 20cm. between the equipment and all persons should be maintained
during the operation of the equipment.
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Date: 17 December 2012 Page 5 of 10
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The FCC Wants You to Know
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 or more of the following measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
FCC Warning
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC
Rules.
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Date: 17 December 2012 Page 6 of 10
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Abstract
This document describes the iLocate system hardware:
PBC beacon, Precyse part # BC91/005002, BC91/005000, referred to as Micro beacon 915.
Product description
PBC micro beacon:
The Micro Beacon is used to define a location zone. It is based on a microcontroller and 4
RF transceivers.
It uses the iLocate proprietary protocol which provides a 2 way, half duplex communication
with the base station and to transmit its ID to the SATs.
The unit is powered by an internal 3.6V battery pack.
Technical Data Sheet – Micro Beacon 915
Compatibility:
PBC Micro Beacon, 915MHz, versions: BC91/005002 (External antenna), BC91/005000
(Internal antenna)
Performance:
Read range: up to 500 m. (Within line of sight)
Write range: up to 500 m. (Within line of sight)
Read rate: 250 Kbps.
Write rate: 250 Kbps.
Communication:
Frequency: 905.00 to 917.00 MHz ISM license free band
Modulation: 4-FSK
Channel spacing: 800 KHz
EIRP: Up to 19dBm, digitally controlled
Communication protocol: Precyse N3
Transmission: Event base and on demand (TOM/SOM)
External interfaces: None
Electrical:
Power supply: 3.6Vdc, 100mA
Safety: CE, UL compatible
Environmental:
Size: L120xW90xH50mm
Operating temperature: -20°C to +75°C
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Humidity: 90% non-condensing
Enclosure: IP65
Antenna
External antenna (BC91/005002):
Manufacturer: Antenna factor
Part number: ANT-916-CW-RH-SMA
Gain: 0dBi
Internal antenna (BC91/005000):
Manufacturer: Antenna factor
Part number: Splatch 916-SP2
Gain: 0dBi (Peak)
Schematics
Schematics will be provided on demand and under non-disclosure agreement.
System test configuration
Beacon
The unit was configured for normal operation. In this mode the beacon transmits its ID
packet continuously, with 3.2% duty cycle.
For intermodulation tests, the unit was configured to transmit on all 4 channels
simultaneously.
The unit transmission channels were set to 0 (905.0MHz), 8 (911.4MHz) and 15 (917.0MHz).
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Method of operation
The PBC has 4 independent transceivers. The transceivers cannot operate as MIMO or
phase array (beam shaping).
All the transceivers are connected to a single low power microprocessor unit. Each
transceiver in the unit transmits its identification packet at 20% or lower duty cycle.
Each transceiver operates at a different 800 KHz wide channel (905.0, 905.8, 906.6 etc).
One of the channels (One which has the best reception from the base station) acts as a
communication channel to the base station.
This unit’s function is to provide location information to the mobile agents (tags). Upon
packet reception, the tag transmits its signal strength (RSSI) and ID to the base station and
its location can be calculated using various algorithms.
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iLocate system block diagram
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Unit definitions:
Base station, referred to as PBS: A radio device that transmits data to and from the tag (SAT) to a
personal computer (PC), also provides synchronization signal. The unit is powered by a DC power
supply. Relevant model is BS91403000.
Beacon, referred to as PBC: A radio device that defines a location. Location detection can be
realized through one or more PBCs. The micro beacon is powered by a 3.6V battery pack.
Tag (SAT): A radio device that is used to track and monitor assets. It communicates with the PBS
and can detect the PBC signals. Relevant models are SA91004000, SA91001000, SA91005000
and their variants.
Marketing and installation
1. EUT intended use and application: The BC91005002 and BC91005000 (PBC) are
used as radio beacons for the iLocate system. By transmitting a constant signal, it
allows the tags (SA91003000) to identify their location. The EUT is installed either
indoors or outdoors (inside an appropriate sealed environment box). The installation
requirements are proper site planning, infrastructure (DC supply, mechanical
mounting, clearance around it), sealed box (Per Precyse tech requirements, an IP65
or equivalent box uninterrupted power supply where required, etc).
2. Marketing: The EUT is sold to system integrators only. It is not available for non
qualified persons, integrators or resellers.

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