SEAMOD30Location Tracking Tag

Copyright © 2014 Ubisense Limited, All Rights Reserved Wideband Location System Modular Ubitag V3.0 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: January 2014 Copyright © 2014 Ubisense Limited, All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Regulatory Information for the United States of America ................................................................ 1 Modular Ubitag V3.0 Specifications ................................................................................................ 3 Integration information ..................................................................................................................... 4 1 Ubisense –Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V3.0 Introduction The Modular Ubitag V3.0 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 V3.0 is approved under Parts 15.249 and 15.250 of the FCC rules as a Modular Transmitter. The product into which the Modular Ubitag V3.0 is incorporated must bear a label per the FCC requirements which shows the FCC ID assigned to the Modular Ubitag V3.0 as follows. Contains FCC ID: SEAMOD30 The following information must be conveyed in the information supplied to the End User of the product into which the Modular Ubitag V3.0 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. 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 V3.0 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 V3.0 Regulatory Information for Europe Hereby, Ubisense declares that this Modular Ubitag V3.0 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 V3.0 is approved under Industry Canada documents RSS-GEN, RSS-210 and RSS-220 as a Modular Transmitter. The product into which the Modular Ubitag V3.0 is incorporated must bear a label per Industry Canada requirements which shows the Industry Canada ID assigned to the Modular Ubitag V3.0 as follows. Contains IC: 8673A-MOD30 The following information must be conveyed in the information supplied to the End User of the product into which the Modular Ubitag V3.0 is incorporated: 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. 3 Ubisense –Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V3.0 Modular Ubitag V3.0 Specifications Wideband transmitter section Operates under: FCC Part 15.250 Industry Canada RSS-220 ETSI EN 302500 Centre frequency: 6.416GHz -10dB bandwidth: 0.739GHz Conventional 2.4GHz radio transceiver Operates under: FCC Part 15.249 Industry Canada RSS-210 ETSI EN 300440 Lowest channel frequency: 2401.75MHz Highest channel frequency: 2481.75MHz 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 4 Ubisense –Wideband Location System – Modular Ubitag V3.0 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…

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9 January 2014 Attn: Reviewing Engineer Telecommunication Certification Body UL VS Ltd. Pavilion A Ashwood Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BG United Kingdom To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that Ubisense Limited authorises UL VS Ltd to act on our behalf for the application of the Modular Ubitag V3.0 to UL VS Ltd. Telecommunication Certification Body. We certify that we are not subject to a denial of Federal benefits, that include FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862 because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the definition of a "party" for these purposes. Sincerely, Dr Andy Ward Chief Technology Officer Ubisense Limited

9 January 2014 Attn: Reviewing Engineer, Telecommunication Certification Body UL VS Ltd. Pavilion A Ashwood Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BG United Kingdom RE: FCC ID SEAMOD30 To Whom It May Concern: The attached application is for a modular transmitter that is both a 6 to 7 GHz wideband device operating under Part 15.250 and a Part 15.249 device operating in the band 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. The assembly consists of a module with integral antennas. Previously similar devices from this applicant were certified as Part 15.250/15.249 composite devices (e.g. FCC ID: SEAMOD23), and we are again following the FCC’s guidance relating to previous certifications, which directed us to submit test reports for both the 15.250 and 15.249 transmitters under a single FCC ID. Should you have any questions or require any further information with regards to this, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Dr Andy Ward Chief Technology Officer

9 January 2014 Attn: Reviewing Engineer Telecommunication Certification Body UL VS Ltd. Pavilion A Ashwood Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BG United Kingdom RE: CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST, CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FCC ID: SEAMOD30 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of CFR 47, Ubisense Limited request that the following information, provided to support the FCC application for the Modular Ubitag V3.0, FCC ID: SEAMOD30, be held permanently confidential: Block Diagram Modular Ubitag V3.0 Block Diagram.pdf (1 page) Schematic Diagram Modular Ubitag V3.0 Schematic.pdf (1 page) Operational Description Modular Ubitag V3.0 Operational Description.pdf (1 page) Bill Of Materials Modular Ubitag V3.0 Bill Of Materials.pdf (2 pages) The above material contains trade secrets not customarily released to public that are judged to have the potential to cause detriment to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. This information should not be available for public disclosure for an indefinite period of time. Please contact me if there is any information you may need. Sincerely, Dr Andy Ward Chief Technology Officer

9 January 2014 Attn: Reviewing Engineer, Telecommunication Certification Body UL VS Ltd. Pavilion A Ashwood Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BG United Kingdom RE: Modular Ubitag V3.0, FCC ID SEAMOD30 To the Reviewing Engineer: The following outlines how Ubisense’s Modular Ubitag V3.0 module meets the FCC’s requirements for modular approval. 1. The modular transmitter must have its own RF shielding. This is intended to ensure that the module does not have to rely upon the shielding provided by the device into which it is installed in order for all modular transmitter emissions to comply with Part 15 limits. It is also intended to prevent coupling between the RF circuitry of the module and any wires or circuits in the device into which the module is installed. Such coupling may result in non-compliant operation. The Modular Ubitag V3.0 device is equipped with a metal RF shield enclosure that is connected to the PCB and physically encompasses the entire RF circuit, including the frequency-determining element. 2. The modular transmitter must have buffered modulation/data inputs (if such inputs are provided) to ensure that the module will comply with Part 15 requirements under conditions of excessive data rates or over-modulation. All data inputs to the Modular Ubitag V3.0 are buffered, interfaced and controlled by the on-board microcontroller. There are no direct connections between the external interfaces of the module and the modulation circuits within the radio, and so the radio will never experience excessive data rates or over-modulation. 3. The modular transmitter must have its own power supply regulation. This is intended to ensure that the module will comply with Part 15 requirements regardless of the design of the power supplying circuitry in the device into which the module is installed. The Modular Ubitag V3.0 receives power from the host system. The 2.3-5.25V input power rail is filtered and regulated on board the Modular Ubitag V3.0 to generate an internal 2.1V domain. The power regulation topology may be seen in the block diagram attached to this application. 4. The modular transmitter must comply with the antenna requirements of Section 15.203 and 15.204(c). The antenna must either be permanently attached or employ a “unique” antenna coupler (at all connections between the module and the antenna, including the cable). Any antenna used with the module must be approved with the module, either at the time of initial authorization or through a Class II permissive change. The “professional installation” provision of Section 15.203 may not be applied to modules. The Modular Ubitag V3.0 has two integral antennas, a UWB antenna and a 2.4GHz antenna. Both are permanently attached to the module PCB. 5. The modular transmitter must be tested in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the module must not be inside another device during testing. This is intended to demonstrate that the module is capable of complying with Part 15 emission limits regardless of the device into which it is eventually installed. Unless the transmitter module will be battery powered, it must comply with the AC line conducted requirements found in Section 15.207. AC or DC power lines and data input/output lines connected to the module must not contain ferrites, unless they will be marketed with the module (see Section 15.27(a)). The length of these lines shall be length typical of actual use or, if that length is unknown, at least 10 centimeters to insure that there is no coupling between the case of the module and supporting equipment. Any accessories, peripherals, or support equipment connected to the module during testing shall be unmodified or commercially available (see Section 15.31(i)). The Modular Ubitag V3.0 was able to be tested in a standalone configuration where only power was supplied by feed wires. There were no ferrites located on the power supply feed lines. 6. The modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and, if the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XYZMODEL1” or “Contains FCC ID: XYZMODEL1.” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The Grantee may either provide such a label, an example of which must be included in the application for equipment authorization, or, must provide adequate instructions along with the module which explain this requirement. In the latter case, a copy of these instructions must be included in the application for equipment authorization. The Modular Ubitag V3.0 will be labelled as “FCC ID: SEAMOD30” on the module’s RF shield. Examples of the labelling used on the module are included in the submitted package. The User’s Manual also outlines the labelling requirements when embedding this module. 7. The modular transmitter must comply with any specific rule or operating requirements applicable to the transmitter and the manufacturer must provide adequate instructions along with the module to explain any such requirements. A copy of these instructions must be included in the application for equipment authorization. For example, there are very strict operational and timing requirements that must be met before a transmitter is authorized for operation under Section 15.231. For instance, data transmission is prohibited, except for operation under Section 15.231(e), in which case there are separate field strength level and timing requirements. Compliance with these requirements must be assured. The local microcontroller contained on the Modular Ubitag V3.0 controls all parameters critical to meeting the requirements of Part 15. Users who will be integrating this module into their own devices will not have the capability to operate the module outside of the Part 15 requirements. 8.…

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16 January 2014 Attn: Reviewing Engineer Telecommunication Certification Body UL VS Ltd. Pavilion A Ashwood Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BG United Kingdom Re: FCC ID: SEAMOD30 To Whom It May Concern: Ubisense Limited hereby declares that references to UBIMOD30, Modular Ubitag V3.0 and Ubitag V3.0 product naming are to the same product and are fully interchangeable. Sincerely, Dr Andy Ward Chief Technology Officer Ubisense Limited

UBIMOD30 (FCC ID: SEAMOD30) External view, top side UBIMOD30 (FCC ID: SEAMOD30) External view, bottom side

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 Part ID: UBIMOD30 FCC ID: SEAMOD30 0889 IC: 8673A-MOD30

UBIMOD30 (FCC ID: SEAMOD30) Internal view, shield removed

UL VS LTD Pavilion A, Ashwood Park, Ashwood Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BG, UK Telephone: +44 (0)1256 312000 Facsimile: +44 (0)1256 312001 TEST REPORT Test Report No. : UL-RPT-RP10066997JD01A V2.0 Manufacturer : Ubisense Ltd Model No. : UBIMOD30 FCC ID : SEAMOD30 Technology : Ultra WideBand (UWB) Test Standard(s) : FCC Part 15.250 1. This test report shall not be reproduced in full or partial, without the written approval of UL VS LTD. 2. The results in this report apply only to the sample(s) tested. 3. The sample tested is in compliance with the above standard(s). 4. The test results in this report are traceable to the national or international standards. 5. Version 2.0 supersedes all previous versions. Date of Issue: 24 February 2014 Checked by: Ian Watch Senior Engineer, Radio Laboratory Issued by : pp John Newell Group Quality Manager, WiSE Basingstoke, UL VS LTD This laboratory is accredited by UKAS. The tests reported herein have been performed in accordance with its’ terms of accreditation. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: UL-RPT-RP10066997JD01A VERSION 2.0 ISSUE DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2014 Page 2 of 30 UL VS LTD This page has been left intentionally blank. TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: UL-RPT-RP10066997JD01A VERSION 2.0 ISSUE DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2014 UL VS LTD Page 3 of 30 Table of Contents 1. Customer Information ................................................................................................................ 4 2. Summary of Testing ................................................................................................................... 5 2.1. General Information 5 2.2. Summary of Test Results 5 2.3. Methods and Procedures 5 2.4. Deviations from the Test Specification 5 3. Equipment Under Test (EUT) .................................................................................................... 6 3.1. Identification of Equipment Under Test (EUT) 6 3.2. Description of EUT 6 3.3. Modifications Incorporated in the EUT 6 3.4. Additional Information Related to Testing 7 3.5. Support Equipment 8 4. Operation and Monitoring of the EUT during Testing ............................................................. 9 4.1. Operating Modes 9 4.2. Configuration and Peripherals 9 5. Measurements, Examinations and Derived Results ...............................................................10 5.1. General Comments 10 5.2. Test Results 11 5.2.1. Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions 11 5.2.2. Transmitter -10 dB Bandwidth 14 5.2.3. Transmitter Frequency Stability (Temperature Variation) 16 5.2.4. Transmitter Frequency Stability (Voltage Variation) 17 5.2.5. Transmitter Radiated Emissions Below 960 MHz 18 5.2.6. Transmitter Radiated Emissions Above 960 MHz 20 5.2.7. Transmitter Emissions Peak Level 27 6. Measurement Uncertainty ........................................................................................................29 7. Report Revision History ...........................................................................................................30 TEST REPORT SERIAL NO: UL-RPT-RP10066997JD01A VERSION 2.0 ISSUE DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2014 Page 4 of 30 UL VS 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: UL-RPT-RP10066997JD01A VERSION 2.0 ISSUE DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2014 UL VS LTD Page 5 of 30 2. Summary of Testing 2.1. General Information Specification Reference: 47CFR15.250 Specification Title: Code of Federal Regulations Volume 47 (Telecommunications): Part 15 Subpart C (Intentional Radiators) - Section 15.250 Specification Reference: 47CFR15.207 and 47CFR15.209 Specification Title: Code of Federal Regulations Volume 47 (Telecommunications): Part 15 Subpart C (Intentional Radiators) - Sections 15.207 and 15.209 Site Registration: 209735 Location of Testing: UL VS LTD, Unit 3 Horizon, Wade Road, Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AH, United Kingdom Test Dates: 09 October 2013 to 20 February 2014 2.2. Summary of Test Results FCC Reference (47CFR) Measurement Result Part 15.207 Transmitter AC Conducted Emissions Part 15.250(a) & (b) Transmitter -10 dB Bandwidth 15.250(a) Transmitter Frequency Stability Parts 15.250(d)(4) & 15.209(a) Transmitter Radiated Emissions Below 960 MHz Part 15.250(d)(1) & (2) Transmitter Radiated Emissions Above 960 MHz Part 15.250(d)(3) Transmitter Emission Peak Level Key to Results = Complied = Did not comply 2.3. Methods and Procedures Reference: ANSI C63.4 (2009) Title: American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz Reference: ANSI C63.10 (2009) Title: American National Standard for Testing Unlicensed Wireless Devices 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: UL-RPT-RP10066997JD01A VERSION 2.0 ISSUE DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2014 Page 6 of 30 UL VS LTD 3. Equipment Under Test (EUT) 3.1. Identification of Equipment Under Test (EUT) Brand Name: Ubisense Model Name or Number: UBIMOD30 Test Sample Serial Number: 0001 Hardware Version Number: 1.0 Firmware Version Number: 1.0 FCC ID: SEAMOD30 Brand Name: Ubisense Model Name or Number: UBIMOD30 Test Sample Serial Number: 064 (Conducted sample with RF port) Hardware Version Number: 1.0 Firmware Version Number: 1.0 FCC ID: SEAMOD30 Brand Name: Ubisense Model Name or Number: UBIMOD30 Test Sample Serial Number: 064 (Conducted sample with RF port) Hardware Version Number: 1.0 Firmware Version Number: 1.1 FCC ID: SEAMOD30 3.2. Description of EUT The Equipment Under Test was an UWB location-tracking tag containing an Ultra Wideband (UWB) transmitter operating in the 5925 MHz to 7250 MHz band. The unit has an integral antenna and is normally powered by host equipme…

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