Synapse Wireless HCTAG Health Care RF Tag User Manual 13 0253 Exhibit Cover

Synapse Wireless Inc. Health Care RF Tag 13 0253 Exhibit Cover

Manual

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Certification Exhibit
FCC ID: U9O-HCTAG
FCC Rule Part: 15.249
ACS Project Number: 13-0253
Manufacturer: Synapse Wireless Inc.
Model: HCTAG
Manual
DATA SHEET
HCTAG Series
Model Number: HCTAG
Part Numbers: HCTAG-ST001
Document Revision v1.0
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Specifications are subject to change without notice – confirm that data is current
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Table of Contents
1. HCTAG OEM Device Overview............................................................................................ 4
Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 5
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 5
2. Agency Certifications ............................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
United States (FCC).................................................................................................................... 6
FCC Notices...........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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1. HCTAG OEM Device Overview
The HCTAG device is an IEEE 802.15.4, low-power, highly-reliable solution to
embedded wireless control and monitoring network needs that require high data rates.
The HCTAG embeds Synapse’s SNAP OS, the industry’s first Internet-enabled,
wireless mesh network operating system into the Atmel ATmega128RFA1 single-chip
AVR® microcontroller with an integrated transceiver that delivers up to 2Mbits/sec. This
low-power TAG is intended to be used in Real Time Location Systems using RF
technologies with power consumptions as low as 1.0 μA to enable a new generation of
battery-driven systems.
SNAP’s on-board Python interpreter provides for rapid application development and
over-the-air programming, while Atmel’s low-power RF single-chip design saves board
space and lowers the overall Bill of Materials and power consumption. The HCTAG is
approved as an FCC Part 15 unlicensed modular transmitters. The modules provide up
to 16 channels of operation in the ISM 2.4GHz frequency band. The HCTAG device is
intended to be a low-power transmitter with a low duty cycle (<14%) operation that can
be worn on the body by the user.
This Data Sheet details Part Number HCTAG:
•128k flash, 58.5k free for over-the-air uploaded user apps
•One UART port (not externally accessible) for control or transparent data, which
surmounts noisy environments
• Low power modes: 1.0 μA with internal timer running
•Spread spectrum (DSSS) technology
•Up to 2 Mbps Data Rate
•2.4 GHz RF Frequency
•Receive Mode (7 dBm) standard
•Transmit Mode (2-3 dBm) for good low-power range
•HCTAG: Serpentine F-Antenna
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Figure 1.0 Block diagram showing the major subsystems comprising the HCTAG
Specifications
Table 1.0
HCTAG
Specifications
Performance Transmit Power Output 3 dBm
RF Data Rate 250Kbps, 500Kbps, 1Mbps, 2Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity -107 dBm (1% PER)
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage 2.7 - 3.6 V
Transmit Current (Typ@3.0V) 40mA
Idle/Receive Current (Typ@3.0V) 20mA
Power-down Current (Typ@3.0V) 1.0uA
General
Frequency ISM 2.4 GHz
Spreading Method Direct Sequence (DSSS)
Modulation O-QPSK
Dimensions 3.25" x 2.0" x 0.375"
Operating Temperature -40 to 85 deg C.
Antenna Option Serpentine F- antenna
Networking Topology SNAP
Error Handling Retries and acknowledgement
Available I/O Number of Channels 16
UARTS with HW Flow Control 1 Port - 8 total I/O
Agency Approvals FCC Part 15.247 FCC ID: U9O-HCTAG
Industry Canada (IC) IC: 7084A-HCTAG
IC: 7084A-HCTAG
Electrical Characteristics
The HCTAG is powered by quantity two AAAA Alkaline Battery Cells. They are not
intended to be user-replaceable.
Peripherals
Atmel
ATmega128RFA1
Microcontroller
16Mhz XTAL
32.768kHz
XTAL
Balun
F-Antenna
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2. Agency Certifications
United States (FCC)
WARNING: The HCTAG modules have been tested by the FCC for use with other
products without further certification (as per FCC Section 2.1091). Changes or
modifications to this device not expressly approved by Synapse Wireless Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The HCTAG modules comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations.
Compliance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna usage guidelines
is required.
FCC ID: U90-HCTAG
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
FCC Notices
WARNING: The HCTAG device have been tested by the FCC for use with other
products without further certification (as per FCC Section 2.1091). Changes or
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modifications to this device not expressly approved by Synapse Wireless Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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:
• 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.
RF Exposure Warning:
“This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user
under normal operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

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