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 c:\hardwarews\production\pd-915\bc915\bm915a\documents\bc91405002 user manual.docx Date: 17 December 2012 Page 1 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Inc. Revision Record Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 Rev. Effective Date Description 1.0 1.1 1.2 1st release 15/10/2012 29/11/2012 Corrections to specifications 13/12/2012 Added iLocate system model numbers, added External and 1
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internal variants and antenna part numbers. Corrected power supply options, removed references to DC power supply. Reference documents Description Date: 17 December 2012 Page 2 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. TABLE OF CONTENTS Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 Page Section/Title 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 Date: 17 December 2012 Page 3 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. Regulatory Information/disclaimers Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 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 users 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. Date: 17 December 2012 Page 4 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. The FCC Wants You to Know Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 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. Date: 17 December 2012 Page 5 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. Abstract Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 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: -20C to +75C Date: 17 December 2012 Page 6 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 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). Date: 17 December 2012 Page 7 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. Method of operation Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 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 units 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. Date: 17 December 2012 Page 8 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. iLocate system block diagram Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 Date: 17 December 2012 Page 9 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd. PCPBSTAG (SAT)Attached to assetsEthernetPBC1PBC2PBC3 Unit definitions:
Precyse Technologies 100 Ashford Center North Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30338 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. Date: 17 December 2012 Page 10 of 10 Precyse Technologies, Ltd.