Treehouse Labs 222A RFID Tag User Manual biknUserManual graffle
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Congratulations on your purchase of BiKN! With
BiKN you can find your stuff, track what's important,
make a virtual leash to kids and pets, monitor tour
groups, use it as a paging system and more.
The BiKN iPhone application will guide you step-
by step to build a network of BiKN iPhone cases
and tags. For instructions on how to make a
network using only BiKN tags without the need
for an iPhone, please skip ahead to the section
"Using BiKN without an iPhone".
User Manual
Version 0.1
Getting Started with your BiKN case
Step 1: Attach the BiKN case.
To attach the BiKN case to
your iPhone 3GS, plug the
bottom of the case into the
iPhone's bottom connector.
Then slide the top clip onto
the phone.
BiKN for iPhone 4 not only
protects your phone but
prevents the glass back of
your iPhone 4 from being
scratched.
To attach clip the inner case
on and then push the slider
in.
BiKN
for iPhone 4
BiKN
for iPhone 3GS
Step 2: BEFORE PROCEEDING - Attach the micro-USB charger
The Bikn case has its own battery so that the
battery life of your phone is not affected and so
that you can find your phone even if the phone
battery is dead or the phone is off.
The Bikn case battery charges along with your
iPhone when you connect the microUSB cable
(provided in your BiKN package) to the charger
that came with your iPhone, a computer, or other
USB power supply. You can also sync to iTunes
through the microUSB cable without having to
remove your phone from the case.
After putting on your new BiKN case, attach the
micro-USB charger. You want to make sure the case
battery is fully charged to ensure long battery life
from the start.
When you open your iPhone, you should
get an "Application Not Installed"
message. Tap "Yes" and download the
BiKN app.
The app will take you through the
remaining steps for setting up and
controlling your BiKN network.
Step 3: Download the Application
Using BiKN without an iPhone
BiKN tags can be set up to find other tags without the
use of an iPhone. Please note that advanced features
like exact distance, direction, and leashing require an
iPhone and BiKN iPhone case.
Before starting, please be sure your tags are either charged or are
plugged into the microUSB charger.
Step 1: Make sure the tags have charge
To access the charging plug,
push the latch on the tag cap
and slide the cap off. Then
connect the micro-USB cable
to a PC, USB power supply or
iPhone Charging brick.
Step 2: Press the "join" button on one of the tags.
Push and release the small button on
the back of one of the tags with a
paper clip and a toothpick. BiKN will
then try to find all other tags in range.
Step 3: Press the "join" button on the tag to be joined.
After pushing the join button of
one tag, the light of the other tag
you are joining it to should start
flashing. Once that light is
flashing, push the join button of
the other tag until you hear three
beeps. The two tags are now
joined.
You can do this with up to 256 other tags! Tags only know about
other tags that they have directly joined.
When you press and hold the main button
on the BiKN tag, it will page all the tags to
which it has been joined. The red light
indicates that it is searching for tags. The
process of finding the tags can take a few
seconds. A green light indicates that it has
found at least one other. You should hear
that other tag's alarm sounding.
Paging
Clearing connections
To erase all connections from a tag,
push and hold the rear join button until
you hear the tag beep. (About 8
seconds). This will erase all
connections to the tag and restore
factory settings.
If you are having difficulties, please visit www.bikn.com/support
for help.
Getting Help
Safety, Regulatory & Legal
Battery Use
• Do not store or use BiKN tags or cases at temperatures below
-20 degrees C (-4 F) or above 60 degrees C (140 F).
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Storing fully charged BiKN tags or cases at high temperatures
may permanently reduce battery life.
• Only charge with USB-compliant power sources between
Children
BiKN is not a toy. Care must be used when attaching to very small
children to ensure they do not choke on the tag cap.
Care
• If the device overheats or has been fully dropped into water,
please discontinue use and contact BiKN.
• Prevent excessive moisture from coming into contact with the
product.
• Keep Bikn away from open flames like cooking burners. The
battery could explode when in contact with fire.
Device Disposal and Recycling.
Please do not dispose of BiKN devices in a fire or with your
household waste. These items should be disposed of in accordance
to your local recycling rules, so please contact your local recycling
center for information on proper disposal. Or you may return
unwanted devices to BiKN using the procedures found at
www.bikn.com/support.
Software Copyright Notice
This product includes software copyrighted by InMotion Software.
This software may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed,
or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law.
FCC Notice to Users
These devices comply 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. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3). 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 the 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/TV technician for help.
This device and its antenna must not be collocated or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter other than the
Apple iPhone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, only
use supplied antenna. Any unauthorized modification to the antenna
or device could void the userʼs authority to operate this device.
BiKN has not approved any changes or modifications to this device
by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the userʼs
authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
Warranty.
BiKN will warranty the product for the period of 1 year from the time
of purchase in the United States from defects in materials and
workmanship with the following exclusions:
• Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement due to normal wear and tear are excluded from
coverage.
• Abuse and Misuse. Defects or damage that result from
improper operation, storage, misuse, physical damage such as
cracks and scratches, contact with liquids, extreme humidity,
sand dirt, extreme heat or food.
• Unauthorized Service, Modification, or Alteration. Defects
resulting from unauthorized adjustment, alteration, or
modification in any way by someone not authorized by BiKN are
excluded from coverage. This includes products with evidence
of tampering such as broken seals or mismatched serial
numbers.
This warranty extends to you only if you are the end user with the
original purchase receipt.
BiKN will at its option repair, replace or refund the purchase price of
any product that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new
units.
To obtain warranty service , please visit www.bikn.com/support.
Battery Use
• Do not store or use BiKN tags or cases at temperatures below
-20 degrees C (-4 F) or above 60 degrees C (140 F).
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Storing fully charged BiKN tags or cases at high temperatures
may permanently reduce battery life.
• Only charge with USB-compliant power sources between
Children
BiKN is not a toy. Care must be used when attaching to very small
children to ensure they do not choke on the tag cap.
Care
• If the device overheats or has been fully dropped into water,
please discontinue use and contact BiKN.
• Prevent excessive moisture from coming into contact with the
product.
• Keep Bikn away from open flames like cooking burners. The
battery could explode when in contact with fire.
Device Disposal and Recycling.
Please do not dispose of BiKN devices in a fire or with your
household waste. These items should be disposed of in accordance
to your local recycling rules, so please contact your local recycling
center for information on proper disposal. Or you may return
unwanted devices to BiKN using the procedures found at
www.bikn.com/support.
Software Copyright Notice
This product includes software copyrighted by InMotion Software.
This software may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed,
or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law.
FCC Notice to Users
These devices comply 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. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3). 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 the 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/TV technician for help.
This device and its antenna must not be collocated or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter other than the
Apple iPhone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, only
use supplied antenna. Any unauthorized modification to the antenna
or device could void the userʼs authority to operate this device.
BiKN has not approved any changes or modifications to this device
by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the userʼs
authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
Warranty.
BiKN will warranty the product for the period of 1 year from the time
of purchase in the United States from defects in materials and
workmanship with the following exclusions:
• Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement due to normal wear and tear are excluded from
coverage.
• Abuse and Misuse. Defects or damage that result from
improper operation, storage, misuse, physical damage such as
cracks and scratches, contact with liquids, extreme humidity,
sand dirt, extreme heat or food.
• Unauthorized Service, Modification, or Alteration. Defects
resulting from unauthorized adjustment, alteration, or
modification in any way by someone not authorized by BiKN are
excluded from coverage. This includes products with evidence
of tampering such as broken seals or mismatched serial
numbers.
This warranty extends to you only if you are the end user with the
original purchase receipt.
BiKN will at its option repair, replace or refund the purchase price of
any product that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new
units.
To obtain warranty service , please visit www.bikn.com/support.
Battery Use
• Do not store or use BiKN tags or cases at temperatures below
-20 degrees C (-4 F) or above 60 degrees C (140 F).
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Storing fully charged BiKN tags or cases at high temperatures
may permanently reduce battery life.
• Only charge with USB-compliant power sources between
Children
BiKN is not a toy. Care must be used when attaching to very small
children to ensure they do not choke on the tag cap.
Care
• If the device overheats or has been fully dropped into water,
please discontinue use and contact BiKN.
• Prevent excessive moisture from coming into contact with the
product.
• Keep Bikn away from open flames like cooking burners. The
battery could explode when in contact with fire.
Device Disposal and Recycling.
Please do not dispose of BiKN devices in a fire or with your
household waste. These items should be disposed of in accordance
to your local recycling rules, so please contact your local recycling
center for information on proper disposal. Or you may return
unwanted devices to BiKN using the procedures found at
www.bikn.com/support.
Software Copyright Notice
This product includes software copyrighted by InMotion Software.
This software may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed,
or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law.
FCC Notice to Users
These devices comply 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. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3). 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 the 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/TV technician for help.
This device and its antenna must not be collocated or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter other than the
Apple iPhone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, only
use supplied antenna. Any unauthorized modification to the antenna
or device could void the userʼs authority to operate this device.
BiKN has not approved any changes or modifications to this device
by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the userʼs
authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
Warranty.
BiKN will warranty the product for the period of 1 year from the time
of purchase in the United States from defects in materials and
workmanship with the following exclusions:
• Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement due to normal wear and tear are excluded from
coverage.
• Abuse and Misuse. Defects or damage that result from
improper operation, storage, misuse, physical damage such as
cracks and scratches, contact with liquids, extreme humidity,
sand dirt, extreme heat or food.
• Unauthorized Service, Modification, or Alteration. Defects
resulting from unauthorized adjustment, alteration, or
modification in any way by someone not authorized by BiKN are
excluded from coverage. This includes products with evidence
of tampering such as broken seals or mismatched serial
numbers.
This warranty extends to you only if you are the end user with the
original purchase receipt.
BiKN will at its option repair, replace or refund the purchase price of
any product that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new
units.
To obtain warranty service , please visit www.bikn.com/support.
Battery Use
• Do not store or use BiKN tags or cases at temperatures below
-20 degrees C (-4 F) or above 60 degrees C (140 F).
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Storing fully charged BiKN tags or cases at high temperatures
may permanently reduce battery life.
• Only charge with USB-compliant power sources between
Children
BiKN is not a toy. Care must be used when attaching to very small
children to ensure they do not choke on the tag cap.
Care
• If the device overheats or has been fully dropped into water,
please discontinue use and contact BiKN.
• Prevent excessive moisture from coming into contact with the
product.
• Keep Bikn away from open flames like cooking burners. The
battery could explode when in contact with fire.
Device Disposal and Recycling.
Please do not dispose of BiKN devices in a fire or with your
household waste. These items should be disposed of in accordance
to your local recycling rules, so please contact your local recycling
center for information on proper disposal. Or you may return
unwanted devices to BiKN using the procedures found at
www.bikn.com/support.
Software Copyright Notice
This product includes software copyrighted by InMotion Software.
This software may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed,
or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law.
FCC Notice to Users
These devices comply 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. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3). 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 the 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/TV technician for help.
This device and its antenna must not be collocated or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter other than the
Apple iPhone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, only
use supplied antenna. Any unauthorized modification to the antenna
or device could void the userʼs authority to operate this device.
BiKN has not approved any changes or modifications to this device
by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the userʼs
authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
Warranty.
BiKN will warranty the product for the period of 1 year from the time
of purchase in the United States from defects in materials and
workmanship with the following exclusions:
• Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement due to normal wear and tear are excluded from
coverage.
• Abuse and Misuse. Defects or damage that result from
improper operation, storage, misuse, physical damage such as
cracks and scratches, contact with liquids, extreme humidity,
sand dirt, extreme heat or food.
• Unauthorized Service, Modification, or Alteration. Defects
resulting from unauthorized adjustment, alteration, or
modification in any way by someone not authorized by BiKN are
excluded from coverage. This includes products with evidence
of tampering such as broken seals or mismatched serial
numbers.
This warranty extends to you only if you are the end user with the
original purchase receipt.
BiKN will at its option repair, replace or refund the purchase price of
any product that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new
units.
To obtain warranty service , please visit www.bikn.com/support.
Tag Battery Life - Up to 2 months depending on usage
Case Battery Life - Up to 3 weeks depending on usage
Tag Charge Time - 1.5 hrs
Case Charge Time - 1.5 hrs*
Paging range - Up to 500 feet outdoors
Radio - 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz unlicensed band
Battery Type - Lithium ion Polymer
Storage / Usage temperature - -20 to 60C (-4 to 140F)
* When the case charges with an iPhone loaded, case charging only
starts after the iPhone is 90% charged.
Product Specification
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