B4 Wi-Fi Badge Tag User Guide
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B4 iii Table of Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Software Release Level ........................................................................................... 1 1.2 Features of B4 ......................................................................................................... 1 1.3 User Interface .................................................................................
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Chapter 1. Introduction 1 1 Introduction Introduction The Ekahau B4 Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Ekahau Real-Time Location System) that consists of Ekahau wi-fi tags, 5.x (ERC) software platform and Ekahau Vision (1.7 or 2.0) enduser application. The B4 tags are primarily targeted to be carried by people, but can be attached to any mobile object or asset as well.
Chapter 1. Introduction 2 1.3 User Interface 1. Left LED 5. Menu Button 2. Safety Switch 6. Red Button 3. Right LED 7. Display 4. Blue Button 8. Charging Port 1.4 Status Indication LEDs The tag is equipped with two multi-color LEDs that provide status indication. The table below lists the different modes of the tag LEDs: Action Left LED Activation. Press and hold 1xRed the Menu button for 3 2xGreen seconds Right LED Status 1xRed Both LEDs blink Red after button press. .
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Action Left LED Right LED Status Periodic or motion activated scan 2xRed blink - Failed to scan or send results Blue button press 1xOrange + 2xGreen blink - Success - green or Failed to scan or send results - red 2xRed blink Red button press 1xOrange + 2xGreen blink Success - green or Failed to scan or send results - red 2xRed blink Menu button press 1xOrange + 2xGreen blink Success - green or Failed to scan or send results - red 2xRed blink Reset.
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Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 5 2 Initial Activation of the Tag When the tag is delivered it does not have any of the necessary configuration settings. These environment specific settings need to be applied before the tag can connect to the network and the ERC. The B4 tags are delivered with the battery charged to a storage charge, it is recommended to fully charge the battery, before activating the tags first time. See charging instructions in chapter Charging the B4 tag on page 25.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 6 3 which you can run from Ekahau Programs menu. After that, follow the following Activator configuration procedure. 2.3.1 Configuring Ekahau RTLS Controller Settings Input the IP address of the Ekahau RTLS Controller. Figure 2.1. Specifying the Engine IP address and Maintenance interval In case Engine Port, Maintenance port, and/or Maintenance IP needs to be changed, go to "Advanced" mode.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 7 Figure 2.2. Specifying advanced Positioning Engine settings Note When activating the B4 tags, only an initial setup is required for the tag to associate with the network. All settings can be set and changed from the Ekahau RTLS Controller. Ekahau Tag Activator 3 only provides a set of basic settings. 2.3.2 Configuring WLAN Settings Input the Wi-Fi Network SSID and select the Encryption method used.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 8 Figure 2.3. Specifying Wi-Fi network settings Tip If WEP encryption is used the Activator automatically determines the key type and length from what you type. WEP 64 require 5 Ascii characters or 10 hex digits, respectively WEP 128 requires 13 Ascii characters or 26 hex digits. 2.3.3 Configuring Wi-Fi Channels in Use It is recommended to only select the channels used in you network.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 9 Figure 2.4. Specifying the channels used in the network Warning Only use channels that really exists in you Wi-Fi network. Activating unnecessary channels will reduce the tag's battery lifetime! 2.3.4 Configuring IP Settings Check the IP settings. If DHCP is used nothing needs to be done. In case your network uses static IP addressing, type in the IP address range to be used for the B4 tags, Netmask and Gateway addresses.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag If you only activate a single tag and wish to use static IP setting, enter same IP address in 'Start IP Address' and 'End IP Address'. Figure 2.5. Specifying IP settings 2.3.5 Activation Press 'Continue' button when all settings are ready.
11 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Figure 2.6. When all the settings are done, you can start activating the tags The Activation process is now started. The list of the activated tags will appead on the area below.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 12 Figure 2.7. The Activator is ready to start activating the tags Press the tag's Menu button to activate it. After successful activation, the tag MAC address appears on the activation window, showing Ok status. Repeat this for all the tags to be activated.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 13 Figure 2.8. The Activator has activated one tag After completing activating the tags, click the 'Stop Activation' button and exit the activation window. Tip After you have finished the activation, you can save the configuration for future use from the file menu. If you save the settings with 'Save As Default' the setup will be the default every time the Activator is started.
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 14 Figure 2.9. Saving the configuration for later use 2.3.6 List of Available Settings in the Activator The list of available settings in the Activator: Setting Description Values Default value IP Address 0.0.0.
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Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation 17 3 Configuration After Initial Activation The tag can be adjusted for each application and network settings by adjusting a set of parameters. The parameters can be changed wirelessly after resetting the tag by using the Ekahau Activator software or through Tag Configurations in Ekahau RTLS Controller. Ekahau Activator is used for configuring the initial configuration settings that allows connecting the tag to ERC over the network.
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Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation 19 Setting Description Values (Default underlined) Location Beacon Sensor Enable or disable the location Disabled, Passive Mode, Active beacon sensor. In active mode a Mode location update is done immediately when the tag notices a location beacon.
Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation 20 Setting Description Values Member of Groups The groups the tag belong to List of groups or "No Groups created" if no groups exist. Go to groups page to create groups Commands LED / Buzzer Launches the alarm at the tag with LED; LED and Buzzer LEDs and buzzer or silently with LEDs only.
Chapter 4. Tag Operation 21 4 Tag Operation 4.1 Button Activated Location Update and Maintenance Call In addition to periodic location updates, the tag can also be set to scan and update it's location when any of the buttons is pressed. After a button press the tag scans and sends the RSSI results to ERC immediately. If the Blue button was pressed the TAG will additionally do a maintenance call to update the settings and to read queued LED/Buzzer alerts and messages.
Chapter 4. Tag Operation 22 Thus, if the maintenance interval is 60 seconds, the tag can read the new messages every 60 seconds. This needs to be kept in mind if urgent messages need to be sent to the tag. When the tag receives a new message, a small notification sound is played. It is possible to send 160 character long instant messages and standard messages to the B4 tag. In Ekahau Vision the message size is limited to 40 characters as the message includes additional location information.
Chapter 4. Tag Operation 23 1. 2. 3. Press the Menu button Browse to Delete and press the Menu button to delete the message After the delete, you will get back to the Messages menu where you can continue reading/deleting messages or go back to the Main menu Note You can exit from the tag's menus whenever by pressing and holding the Menu button. Tip You can disable the tag's buzzer by entering the Main menu and selecting Enable silent mode.
Chapter 4. Tag Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. 24 Press and hold the Blue button until Right LED flashes orange. If the tag is busy this may take even 20 seconds. Then immediately release the Blue button button and press down the Red button . After approximately 2 seconds both LED’s flash orange. If the tag is busy, it may flash only the Right LED. The tag has now been reset to factory settings.
Chapter 4. Tag Operation 25 Tip The battery level can be checked by briefly pressing the Menu button. The text will disappear automatically in a few seconds. 4.9 Turning off the B4 Tag The B4 tag can only be turned off by resetting the tag to factory settings which is explained in chapter Resetting to Factory Settings on page 23. To continue using the tag after resetting, you have to re-activate it following the instructions explained in chapter Activation Procedure on page 5.
Chapter 4. Tag Operation 26 Figure 4.4. B4 tags in Multi Charger The B4 tag is delivered with the battery charged to a storage charge, and it is recommended to fully charge the batteries before first time activating the tag. To ensure the tag battery is full, please put the tag in to a charger for 4 hours. To remove the charger plug, release the plug by pressing the latches on the plug and pull the plug out. The tag will give a notification when the tag battery is low.
Chapter 5. Technical Specifications 27 5 Technical Specifications 5.1 General ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Outside Dimensions : 2.36 x 3.54 x 0.33 in / 60 x 90 x 8.5 mm. Weight: 1.6 oz / 46 g Power: Re-chargeable Lithium Polymer battery Charging with 5 VDC, 500 mA max. Three buttons with call button functionality Two red/green/orange status indication LEDs Organic LED display Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 ºF / 0 to 50 ºC, battery lifetime is lower on the low and high end of the temperature range.
Chapter 5. Technical Specifications ● ● ● ● ● ● 28 Do not try to open the tag. Do not drop, knock or shake the tag. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the tag. Do not paint the tag. Paint can clog the moving parts, affect the radio communication and prevent proper operation. Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to clean the tag. Use only the supplied antenna.
Chapter 6. Certifications 29 6 Certifications 6.1 FCC Rules 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. FCC ID of this device is: TA7-B400 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.
Chapter 6. Certifications 30 (2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute autre interférence reçue, y compris les interférences susceptibles d'entraîner un fonctionnement non désiré. 6.2 Industry Canada Statements for Portable Devices This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IC: 6864A-B400 Section 7.1.
Chapter 7. Limited Warranty 31 7 Limited Warranty Ekahau warrants that the Tags will operate in accordance with and substantially conform to their published specifications when shipped or otherwise delivered to the end user and for a period of 1 year thereafter, provided, however, that Ekahau does not warrant any claim or damage under this Warranty if such claim or damage results from: 1. 2. 3. 4.
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