User Manual
α Node User Manual
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Outlook
The α Node is built for commercial deployment.
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Ultra-Low Power
A Bluetooth® 4.0 (Bluetooth® low energy) Nordic NFR51822 chip with
ultra-low power consumption is used. Bluetooth low energy with intelligent
energy-saving programs allows the beacon to work for three years on four
AA batteries.
Easy Manage
MODEL NO. 4AA-02E
A Sub 1Ghz RF chip is used to connect with α Base Station every few
minutes, so you can config α Node in a very remote place by the α Base
Station. Because the feature may consumes a few of electricity，we
recommend set it to every 10 minutes.
Compatibility
Software and firmware are fully compatible with Apple’s iBeacon and
Google’s Eddystone (include EID) technical requirements, and can be
applied to systems including:
iOS 7.0 or above:
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPad 3, iPad mini, iPad air.
Android 4.3 or above:
Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S IV, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note III
and Motorola RAZR, HTC ONE, etc.
Specifications
Property Specifications
Chip Nordic nRF51822
Dimensions 117 mm x 68 mm x 26 mm
Weight 140g
Material White ABS
Protection Dust/Shock Proof
Operating
Environment -20°C～+65°C 5%RH～90%RH
Storage Environment -40°C～+80°C 5%RH～90%RH
Protocol Standards Bluetooth 4.0 iBeacon and Eddystone
Authorization
Upgrades Supports over-the-air firmware upgrades
Security Security Supports password access
Sensors Temperature, Humidity, Light
LED 1 LED
Emission Strength +2dBm to +20dBm (Sub 1Ghz)
Transmission
Distance
15cm to 100m (BLE)
1km to 10km (Sub 1Ghz)
Radio Frequency 100ms to 1285ms (BLE)
1min to 6hour (Sub 1Ghz)
Battery No. 5 battery AA（4 batteries, not included）
Operation Life
3 years
-8dBm/417.5ms (BLE)
+14dBm/10min (Sub 1Ghz)
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Contact Us
US Headquarters
Seattle, United States
E-mail: seattle@sensoro.com
Phone: +1 (425) 802-4936
Address: 500 YALE AVENUE NORTH SEATTLE WA 98109
Beijing Headquarters
Customer Service Tel: 400-686-3180
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
E-mail: beijing@sensoro.com
Developers’ QQ group: 385 456 618
Address: T1-B-2807, Wangjing SOHO, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Customer Service
Tell ：+86 010-8416 1077
Email ：seattle@sensoro.com
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be
handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled
or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling
organization or to the retailer when he buys an new electrical or electronic
equipment.