SEAMOD23Location tracking tag

Copyright © 2009 Ubisense Limited, All Rights Reserved Wideband Location System Modular Ubitag V2.3 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 Modular Ubitag V2.3 Specifications................................................................................................. 2 Integration information ..................................................................................................................... 3 1 Ubisense –Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V2.3
Introduction The Modular Ubitag V2.3 is a wireless module intended to be integrated into other devices for the real-time location of objects. It transmits wideband pulses which are picked up by a network of basestations (Ubisensors), allowing the 3D position of the tag to be found. The use of wideband 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 V2.3 is approved Parts 15.249 and 15.250 of the FCC rules as a Modular Transmitter. The product into which the Modular Ubitag V2.3 is incorporated must bear a label per the FCC requirements which shows the FCC ID assigned to the Modular Ubitag V2.3 as follows. Contains FCC ID: SEAMOD23 The following information must be conveyed in the information supplied to the End User of the product into which the Modular Ubitag V2.3 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. 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 V2.3 which are not expressly approved by the Ubisense Limited could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2 Ubisense –Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V2.3
Modular Ubitag V2.3 Specifications Wideband transmitter section Operates under: FCC Part 15.250 Centre frequency: 6.545GHz -10dB bandwidth: 0.963GHz Conventional 2.4GHz radio transceiver Operates under: FCC Part 15.249 Lowest channel frequency: 2402.5MHz Highest channel frequency: 2480.5MHz General specifications Dimensions (WxHxD): 24.5mm x 24.5mm x 9mm Weight: 6g Power supply: 2.3V-5.25V DC supply Operating temperature range: -40ºC to +85ºC 3 Ubisense –Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V2.3
Integration information The dimensions of the module PCB are shown below:
When mounting the tag on another device care must be taken to avoid occlusion of the antennas by tall components, shielding, or mounting screws. There should be an air gap of at least 1mm left around both of the antennas to avoid detuning. While the connector provides some mechanical fixing it is not recommended that this is the only fixing point. A double-sided pad has been supplied that can be fitted to the top of the screening can to securely fix the module to a PCB. When designing the PCB it is recommended that there is no ground plane underneath the module. Power should be supplied on the following pins of the header: 2.3V-5.25V DC power input: Pin 3 Ground: Pins 5,6,9,10,14,18,19 A number of pins on the module’s header may be used for digital input/output and analogue input. Note that application-specific use of these pins will require Ubisense to write modified firmware for the device, and therefore integrators wishing to make use of these features should contact Ubisense in the first instance. The header used on the module is a Major League TSHS-5 10-D-04-A-F-LF, a standard 1.27mm pitch through-hole pin header. The recommended connector to use with the module is: Connector: Major League LSSHS-5 10-D-06-F-TB-P-LF (SMD) Please refer to http://www.mlelectronics.com for further information and ordering details. 4.5mm 3mm 2.1mm 1.6mm 4.5mm 3mm 2.1mm 1.6mm 24.5mm 24.5mm 24.5mm 24.5mm 20mm 20mm U b i s e n s e 20mm 20mm U b i s e n s e

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Part ID: UBIMOD7023 FCC ID: SEAMOD23 055-000-000-001 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 undesir ed operation. View from front of module View from rear of module 055-000-000-001055-000-000-001 Part ID: UBIMOD7023 FCC ID: SEAMOD23 Part ID: UBIMOD7023 FCC ID: SEAMOD23

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OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION Modular Ubitag V2.3 FCC ID SEAMOD23 The Modular Ubitag V2.3 is a wireless module intended to be integrated into other devices for the real-time location of objects within buildings. It transmits wideband 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 V2.3 is a composite device consisting of a wideband transmitter operating in the 5.925-7.25GHz region, a conventional radio transceiver operating in the range 2402.5-2480.5MHz, and associated digital circuitry. Both the wideband transmitter and the conventional radio transceiver utilise permanently attached antennas that are integral to the device. The periodic 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 wideband transmitter section of the device and the conventional radio transceiver section of the device are active simultaneously. The Modular Ubitag V2.3 is designed to meet the FCC’s Modular Approval requirements.

TEST REPORT FROM RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD Test of: Wideband Modular Ubitag V2.3 To: FCC Part 15.249: 2009 Subpart C Test Report Serial No: RFI/RPT3/RP76541JD03A Supersedes Test Report Serial No: RFI/RPT2/RP76541JD03A This Test Report Is Issued Under The Authority Of Brian Watson, Operations Director: Checked By: Nigel Davison Signature: Date of Issue: 26 March 2010 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/RPT3/RP76541JD03A ISSUE DATE: 26 MARCH 2010 Page 2 of 25 RFI Global Services Ltd This page has been left intentionally blank. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT3/RP76541JD03A ISSUE DATE: 26 MARCH 2010 RFI Global Services Ltd Page 3 of 25 Table of Contents 1. Customer Information .................................................................................................................. 4 2. Summary of Testing ..................................................................................................................... 5 3. Equipment Under Test (EUT) ....................................................................................................... 6 4. Operation and Monitoring of the EUT during Testing ............................................................... 9 5. Measurements, Examinations and Derived Results ................................................................ 10 6. Measurement Uncertainty .......................................................................................................... 24 Appendix 1. Test Equipment Used ................................................................................................25 TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT3/RP76541JD03A ISSUE DATE: 26 MARCH 2010 Page 4 of 25 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 England TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT3/RP76541JD03A ISSUE DATE: 26 MARCH 2010 RFI Global Services Ltd Page 5 of 25 2. Summary of Testing 2.1. General Information Specification Reference: 47CFR15.249 Specification Title: Code of Federal Regulations Volume 47 (Telecommunications) 2009: Part 15 Subpart C (Radio Frequency Devices) - Section 15.249 Site Registration: 209735 Location of Testing: RFI Global Services Ltd, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AH. Test Dates: 08 February 2010 to 09 February 2010 2.2. Summary of Test Results FCC Reference (47CFR) Measurement Port Type Result FCC Part 15.107 Idle Mode AC Conducted Emissions AC Mains FCC Part 15.109 Idle Mode Radiated Spurious Emissions Antenna FCC Part 15.207 Transmitter AC Conducted Emissions AC Mains Part 15.249(a) Transmitter Fundamental Field Strength Antenna Part 2.1049 Transmitter 20 dB Bandwidth Antenna Part 15.249(a)(d)(e) & 15.209 Transmitter Radiated Spurious Emissions Antenna Part 15.249(d) & 15.209 Transmitter Band Edge Radiated Emissions 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/RPT3/RP76541JD03A ISSUE DATE: 26 MARCH 2010 Page 6 of 25 RFI Global Services Ltd 3. Equipment Under Test (EUT) 3.1. Identification of Equipment Under Test (EUT) Description: Modular Wideband Tag Brand Name: Ubisense Model Name: Modular Ubitag V2.3 Model Number: UBIMOD7023 Serial Number: 06 Hardware Version Number: 2.1 Software Version Number: Test software FCC ID Number: SEAMOD23 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. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT3/RP76541JD03A ISSUE DATE: 26 MARCH 2010 RFI Global Services Ltd Page 7 of 25 3.4. Additional Information Related to Testing Tested Technology: Wide Band (WB) Category of Equipment: Transmitter Type of Equipment Module Intended Operating Environment: Industrial, Commercial and Domestic Highest Internally Generated Clock or Oscillator Frequency: 2480.5 MHz Modulation Type: MSK Duty Cycle 100% Antenna Connection Type: Integral Antenna Type: Internal ceramic Antenna Gain: 1 dBi Power Supply Requirement: Nominal 3.3V Transmit Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz Channel ID Channel Frequency (MHz) Bottom 2402.5 Centre 2442.0 Transmit Channels Tested: Top 2480.5 Receive Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz Channel ID Channel Frequency (MHz) Bottom 2402.5 Centre 2442.0 Receive Channels Tested: Top 2480.5 TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: RFI/RPT3/RP76541JD03A ISSUE DATE: 26 MARCH 2010 Page 8 of 25 RFI Global Services Ltd 3.5. Port Identification Port Description Type Applicable 1 DC power Multi-pin Y 3.6. Support Equipment The following support equipment was used to exercise the EUT during testing: Description: Mains Power Supply Unit (AC to DC converter) Brand Name: STONTRONICS Model Name or Number: 3A-061WP03 Serial Number: T3915ST Cable Length and Type: 1 Metre / twin core Connected to Port: Power cable Description: Power cable with multi pin connector and Light Emitting Diode Brand Name: Not marked or stated Model Name or Number: Not marked or stated Serial Number: Not marked or stated Cable Length and Type: 1.8 Metre / twin core Connected to Port: Multi pin connector on …

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