User Manual SiteWERX Base Station, Wireless 1 June 2009 SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx Table of Contents 1. Scope ...........................................................................................................1 1.1 Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Contact Information......................................................................................................... 1 2. Description ..................................................................................................2 2.1 SiteWERX Base Station, Wireless .................................................................................. 2 2.2 Architecture ...................................................................................................................... 3 2.2.1 Bluetooth Module .................................................................................................... 3 2.2.2 WI-FI Module .......................................................................................................... 4 2.2.3 Voltage and Operating Current ............................................................................... 4 Antenna ................................................................................................................... 4 2.2.4 Power Supply .......................................................................................................... 6 2.2.5 Power-On Indicator ................................................................................................. 6 2.2.6 2.2.7 Development/Programming Interface ..................................................................... 6 2.3 Construction and Packaging .......................................................................................... 6 2.4 Environment ..................................................................................................................... 6 3. Constraints ..................................................................................................7 4. Reference Documentation .........................................................................7 4.1 Acronyms/Abbreviations ................................................................................................ 7 Table of Figures Figure 1 SiteWERX Location System ................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2. SiteWERX Base Station, Wireless Block Diagram .............................................................. 3 Figure 3 SBS Antenna Pattern .............................................................................................................. 5 SiteWERX ii 1June09 SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 1. Scope This document provides user information for the SiteWERX wireless Base Station
(SBS-W). Information is included regarding safety, technical features, installation, and operating constraints 1.1 Safety Instructions a. Read the manual carefully before use. b. The Base Station shall be installed according to the installation instructions. c. The Base Station is for indoor use only. d. Ensure that power is OFF during installation procedures. e. All maintenance and servicing should be performed or supervised by qualified service personnel. f. To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 1.2 Contact Information This product is manufactured by:
WirelessWERX, Inc. 100 Chaparral Court, Suite 100 Anaheim, CA 92808 Phone:
714-685-9776 Fax:
714-685-9270 SiteWERX 1 1June09 SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2. Description The SiteWERX Location system consists of System Management software residing on a networked PC, a Bluetooth / WIFI Base Station, and one or more SiteWERX Location Nodes (SLNs). The SBS-W and SLNs form a communication chain (scatternet) using Bluetooth radios. The SBS-W uses an 802.11 WIFI module to maintain a communication link with a local area network, allowing the system to be managed by a PC with access to this LAN. Mobile devices, such as cell phones and PDAs, running the SiteWERX Mobile Client (SMC) are able to communicate with an SLN to receive location and real-time messages, reference Figure 1. Figure 1 SiteWERX Location System 2.1 SiteWERX Base Station, Wireless The SBS-W has the following functional capabilities:
a) Operate as a Bluetooth device in accordance with the Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR b) Establish wireless links with other Bluetooth devices in proximities of 1 to 10 meters c) Transmit area-specific information to other Bluetooth devices in support of precision location d) Transmit information to, and receive information from other Bluetooth devices in support of system administration, status and diagnostics e) Transmit Real-Time Alerts f) Establish Ethernet link with System Management Console SiteWERX 2 1June09 SiteWERX Management ConsolePCLAN802.11SiteWERX Base StationSLN1BluetoothBluetoothSLN 2SLN 3BluetoothCell PhoneSMCBluetooth SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.2 Architecture The SBS-W consists of a Bluetooth Module and antenna for Bluetooth operations, and a WI-FI controller, transceiver and antenna for communications with the SiteWERX Controller. A functional block diagram of the SBS-W is shown in Figure 2 Figure 2. SiteWERX Base Station, Wireless Block Diagram 2.2.1 Bluetooth Module The Bluetooth Module provides the operating parameters and protocols required by the Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Core Specification. 2.2.1.1 Radio Characteristics, Basic Data Rate Receiver Typical Sensitivity @ 0.1% BER
- 83 Transmitter Typical Max RF Transmit Power + 4 Bluetooth Spec Unit
- 70 dBm Bluetooth Spec Unit
- 6 to + 4 dBm SiteWERX 3 1June09 Bluetooth ModuleInput Voltage 3.3VDC WI-FI ModuleTransceiverController & MemoryTransceiverController & MemoryLink with System ControllerLink with Location NodesDevelopment/Programming InterfaceBase Station Module SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.2.1.2 Radio Characteristics, Enhanced Data Rate Receiver Sensitivity @ 0.1% BER Typical
- 83 Transmitter Typical Max RF Transmit Power + 4 2.2.2 WI-FI Module Bluetooth Spec Unit
- 70 dBm Bluetooth Spec Unit
- 6 to + 4 dBm The SBS-W has a WI-FI Module to provide the operating parameters and protocols required by the IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless standard. 2.2.2.1 Radio Characteristics Receiver Typical Sensitivity @ 0.1% BER
- 69 dBm Transmitter
- 88 dBm
- 91 dBm Typical Data Rate 54 Mbps 11 Mbps 1.0 Mbps Unit RF Transmit Power Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 11 to 16 dBm 2.2.3 Voltage and Operating Current The SBS-W module operates with an input of 3.3 VDC and a max current 700 mA . 2.2.4 Antenna The SBS Module has two identical antennas. One for the transmission and reception of Bluetooth Radio-Frequency (RF) Signals, and one for the transmission and reception of WI-FI Radio-Frequency (RF) Signals. The antennas are 4 inch dipoles with a 50 ohm impedance, and a max gain of 2.89 dBi, Figure 3. The SBS antennas are capable of transmitting a constant 1.0 watt. The SBS antennas have a right angle, reverse polarity SMA connector. The SBS antennas are adjustable and normally operate with the primary axis aligned with the local vertical. SiteWERX 4 1June09 SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx Figure 3 SBS Antenna Pattern SiteWERX 5 1June09 SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.2.5 Power Supply The SBS-W module operates from an external AC/DC power supply to provide a regulated DC voltage of 3.3 VDC at 2.18 Amps, and consumes a maximum power of 7.2 Watts. 2.2.6 Power-On Indicator The SBS has a RED LED indicator that is illuminated when power is enabled. 2.2.7 Development/Programming Interface The SBS is programmed using a four-wire serial peripheral interface (SPI). The SPI is also used for real-time debugging / development, and is connected to a PC parallel port via connector and cable assembly made by WirelessWERX. The development / programming interface shall be designed to permit the following connections:
PC connect to WI-FI module only PC connect to Bluetooth module only Bluetooth module to WI-FI module, No connection to PC 2.3 Construction and Packaging The Wireless Base Station is shaped similar to a rectangular with the following dimensions 87in length x5.9in width x 2.3in height. The Enclosure is molded for FRABS UL 94-V0 Plastic. The SBS WI-FI- and Bluetooth modules, and related circuit elements are assembled on a single PCB, and enclosed in a rectangular box, with the following (nominal) dimensions:
Length Width Height 2.4 Environment 8.7 inches 5.9 inches 2.3 inches The SiteWERX allowable environments for operating and storage shall be as follows:
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature
-40 to +70 C
-40 to +85 C Operating Humidity 5% to 80% RH, non-condensing SiteWERX 6 1June09 SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 3. Constraints Instruction to the User 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. Operation with non-approved equipment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 4. Reference Documentation Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) BlueCore4-External DataBook Dipole Antenna Datasheet Matchport b/g Integration Guide IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless standard 4.1 Acronyms/Abbreviations AC BIST CM dBi dBm DC SiteWERX Alternating Current Built In Self Test Cellular Module Decibels referenced to an isotropic radiator operating at the same frequency Decibels referenced to one milliWatt Direct Current 7 1June09 SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx EDR Enhanced Data Rate EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory GPS I/O mA PCB SBS SLN SPS UART USB VAC VDC Global Positioning System Input /Output milliAmperes Printed Circuit Board SiteWERX Base Station SiteWERX Location Node SiteWERX Power Supply Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Universal Serial Bus Volts, Alternating Current Volts, Direct Current SiteWERX 8 1June09