SEAMOD21Location tracking tag module

Copyright © 2009 Ubisense Limited, All Rights Reserved Ultra-wideband Location System Modular Ubitag V2.0 User’s Manual Written By Andy Ward Ubisense Limited St Andrew’s House St Andrew’s Road Chesterton Cambridge CB4 1DL ENGLAND Tel: +44 (0)1223 535 170 Fax: +44 (0)1223 535 167 Email: [email protected] WWW: http://www.ubisense.net/ Released: October 2009 Copyright © 2009 Ubisense Limited, All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Regulatory Information for the United States of America ................................................................ 1 Regulatory Information for Europe .................................................................................................. 2 Regulatory Information for Canada ................................................................................................. 2 Modular Ubitag V2.0 Specifications................................................................................................. 3 Integration information ..................................................................................................................... 4 Annex A – Additional information pertaining to use of UWB indoors .............................................. 5 United States of America ............................................................................................................. 5 Canada......................................................................................................................................... 5 EU ................................................................................................................................................ 5 1 Ubisense – Ultra-Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V2.0
Introduction The Modular Ubitag V2.0 is a wireless module intended to be integrated into other devices for the real-time location of objects within buildings. It transmits ultra-wideband (UWB) pulses which are picked up by a network of basestations (Ubisensors) placed inside the building, allowing the 3D position of the tag to be found. The use of UWB technology enables greater positioning accuracy within buildings than other wireless technologies, because it is much less susceptible to multipath interference effects. Applications of the system include healthcare, workplace productivity, security, retail management and manufacturing. This document describes the features and specifications of the Modular Ubitag and important regulatory information concerning its use and integration into other devices. Regulatory Information for the United States of America The Modular Ubitag V2.0 is approved under subpart F (Part 15.517) and Part 15.249 of the FCC rules as a Modular Transmitter. The product into which the Modular Ubitag V2.0 is incorporated must bear a label per the FCC requirements which shows the FCC ID assigned to the Modular Ubitag V2.0 as follows. Contains FCC ID: SEAMOD21 The following information must be conveyed in the information supplied to the End User of the product into which the Modular Ubitag V2.0 is incorporated: 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. CAUTION: This equipment may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious penalties. The Modular Ubitag V2.0 will only operate (i.e. transmit UWB signals) in conjunction with an in-building UWB sensor network, which should be professionally installed. The installed sensor network will be configured to cover only the area inside the building, preventing Ubitags from emitting UWB signals outdoors. Contact your system administrator if you are unsure as to the extent of the coverage of the Ubisense In-Building Location System in your building. The user’s manual or instruction manual shall caution the user that changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for the grant of equipment authorization issued by the FCC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the grant of equipment authorization, for example: CAUTION: Any changes or modifications made to the Modular Ubitag V2.0 which are not expressly approved by the Ubisense Limited could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2 Ubisense – Ultra-Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V2.0
Regulatory Information for Europe Hereby, Ubisense declares that this Modular Ubitag V2.0 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this equipment may be obtained from: Ubisense St. Andrew's House St. Andrews Road Chesterton Cambridge CB4 1DL United Kingdom This UWB transmitter must not be installed at a fixed outdoor location or used in flying models, aircraft and other forms of aviation. Integrators should note that when the module is integrated into other equipment the combined device must meet all essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directives for that combined equipment. See ETSI TR102070-1 and ETSI TR102070-2 for further details. Regulatory Information for Canada The Modular Ubitag V2.0 is approved under Industry Canada documents RSS-GEN, RSS-210 and RSS-220 as a Modular Transmitter. The product into which the Modular Ubitag V2.0 is incorporated must bear a label per Industry Canada requirements which shows the Industry Canada ID assigned to the Modular Ubitag V2.0 as follows. Contains IC: 8673A-MOD21 The following information must be conveyed in the information supplied to the End User of the product into which the Modular Ubitag V2.0 is incor…

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Part ID: UBIMOD7021 FCC ID: SEAMOD21 0889 IC: 8673A-MOD21 Part ID: UBIMOD7021 FCC ID: SEAMOD21 0889 IC: 8673A-MOD21 Part ID: UBIMOD7021 FCC ID: SEAMOD21 0889 IC: 8673A-MOD21 050-000-000-001 050-000-000-001 Please Note Due to size limitations the following declarations will be made in the manual, rather than on the device: 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.This equipment may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties. View from front of module View from rear of module

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OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION Modular Ubitag V2.0 FCC ID SEAMOD21 The Modular Ubitag V2.0 is a wireless module intended to be integrated into other devices for the real-time location of objects within buildings. It transmits ultra-wideband (UWB) pulses which are picked up by a network of basestations (Ubisensors) placed inside the building, allowing the 3D position of the tag to be found. The use of UWB technology enables greater positioning accuracy within buildings than other wireless technologies, because it is much less susceptible to multipath interference effects. Applications of the system include healthcare, workplace productivity, security, retail management and manufacturing. The Modular Ubitag V2.0 is a composite device consisting of an ultra-wideband transmitter operating in the 6-8GHz region, a conventional radio transceiver operating in the range 2402.5-2480.5MHz, and associated digital circuitry. Both the ultra-wideband transmitter and the conventional radio transceiver utilise permanently attached antennas that are integral to the device. The periodic ultra-wideband transmissions of the device are used by basestations to estimate the location of the device, whilst the device uses its conventional radio transceiver to transfer command and control data between it and the basestations, enabling the system to dynamically change the device’s behaviour (e.g. the rate at which it transmits positioning signals, etc.). It is never the case that both the ultra-wideband transmitter section of the device and the conventional radio transceiver section of the device are active simultaneously. The Modular Ubitag V2.0 is designed to meet the FCC’s Modular Approval requirements.

TEST REPORT FROM RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD Test of: Modular Ubitag V2.0 To: FCC Part 15.517: 2008 Subpart F Test Report Serial No: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A This Test Report Is Issued Under The Authority Of Brian Watson, Operations Director: pp Checked By: R. Graham Signature: Date of Issue: 12 November 2009 This report is issued in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (PDF). It is only a valid copy of the report if it is being viewed in PDF format with the following security options not allowed: Changing the document, Selecting text and graphics, Adding or changing notes and form fields. This report may not be reproduced other than in full, except with the prior written approval of RFI Global Services Ltd. The results in this report apply only to the sample(s) tested. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A ISSUE DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2009 Page 2 of 19 RFI Global Services Ltd This page has been left intentionally blank. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A ISSUE DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2009 RFI Global Services Ltd Page 3 of 19 Table of Contents 1. Customer Information .................................................................................................................. 4 2. Summary of Testing ..................................................................................................................... 5 3. Equipment Under Test (EUT) ....................................................................................................... 6 4. Operation of the EUT during Testing ..........................................................................................7 5. Measurements, Examinations and Derived Results .................................................................. 8 6. Measurement Uncertainty .......................................................................................................... 17 Appendix 1. Test Equipment Used ................................................................................................18 Appendix 2. Ubisense Declaration - FCC Part 15.517 (a) 26_10_09 ........................................... 19 TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A ISSUE DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2009 Page 4 of 19 RFI Global Services Ltd 1. Customer Information Company Name: Ubisense Ltd Address: St Andrew's House St Andrew's Road Chesterton, Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1DL United Kingdom TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A ISSUE DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2009 RFI Global Services Ltd Page 5 of 19 2. Summary of Testing 2.1. General Information Specification Reference: 47CFR15.517 – Technical requirements for indoor UWB systems Specification Title: Code of Federal Regulations Volume 47 (Telecommunications) 2008: Part 15 Subpart F (UltraWideband Operation) - Section 15.517 Specification Reference: 47CFR15.207 & 47CFR15.209 Specification Title: Code of Federal Regulations Volume 47 (Telecommunications) 2008: Part 15 Subpart C (Radio Frequency Devices) - Sections 15.207 & 15.209 Site Registration: FCC: 209735 Location of Testing: RFI Global Services Ltd, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AH. Test Dates: 09 September to 11 September 2009 2.2. Summary of Test Results FCC Reference (47CFR) Measurement Port Type Result Part 15.207 Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions AC Mains Part 15.517(b) Transmitter Ultra Wide Bandwidth (UWB) Antenna Parts 15.517(c) & 15.209 Transmitter Radiated Spurious Emissions Below 960 MHz Antenna Parts 15.517(c)(d) Transmitter Radiated Spurious Emissions Above 960 MHz Antenna Part 15.517(e) Transmitter Emission Peak Level Antenna Key to Results = Complied = Did not comply 2.3. Methods and Procedures Reference: ANSI C63.4 (2003) Title: American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Electromagnetic Emissions from Low Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz. 2.4. Deviations from the Test Specification For the measurements contained within this test report, there were no deviations from, additions to, or exclusions from the test specification identified above. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A ISSUE DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2009 Page 6 of 19 RFI Global Services Ltd 3. Equipment Under Test (EUT) 3.1. Identification of Equipment Under Test (EUT) Brand Name: Ubisense Description: UWB Tag Model Number: Modular Ubitag V2.0 Serial Number: 10 FCC ID: SEAMOD21 3.2. Description of EUT The equipment under test was a location tag. 3.3. Modifications Incorporated in the EUT No modifications were applied to the EUT during testing. 3.4. Additional Information Related to Testing Tested Technology: Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Type of Radio Device: Transmitter Power Supply Requirement(s): Nominal 3.3 V DC Pulse Repetition Frequency: 6.5 MHz Band of Operation: 6 to 8.5 GHz Test Centre Frequency 7.2 GHz (approx) - single channel operation 3.5. Support Equipment The following support equipment was used to exercise the EUT during testing: Description: AC/DC Power Supply Unit Brand Name: Stontronics Model Name or Number: 3A-061WP03 Serial Number: T3915ST TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A ISSUE DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2009 RFI Global Services Ltd Page 7 of 19 4. Operation of the EUT during Testing 4.1. Operating Modes The EUT was tested in the following operating mode(s): • The EUT is normally operated with an extremely low duty cycle (<1%), therefore in order that measurements could be made satisfactorily the EUT was set to transmit with 100% duty cycle. This results in a worse-case scenario where the reported level is higher than that which would be obtained with any lower duty cycle. 4.2. Configuration and Peripherals The EUT was tested in the following configuration(s): • Connected to external DC Supply. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT1/RP75860JD06A ISSUE DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2009 Page 8 of 19 RFI Global Services Ltd 5. Measurements, Examinations and Derived Results 5.1. General Comments Measurement uncertainties are evaluated in accordance with current best practice. Our reported expanded unce…

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