Ekahau T301 Wi-Fi tag USER GUIDE For real-time asset and people tracking
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction to T301-A The Ekahau T301-A Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Real-Time Location System) that consists of the T301-A tag, Ekahau Positioning Engine 4 (EPE) software platform and Finder and Tracker end-user applications. The T301-A tags can be attached to any mobile object or asset, and can be carried by people as well. The Ekahau Positioning Engine software continuously reports the tag coordinates and logical areas within the Wi-Fi coverage area both indoors and outdoors. 1.
2 CHAPTER 1: TAG OPERATION 2.1 User Interface WHITE Button Identification sticker (not in prototypes). BLUE Button Upper and lower status indication LEDs (red/green/orange) 2.2 Activating the tag When delivered the tag uses factory defaults and is ready to be used. Before using the tag needs to have environment specific parameters installed to the tag. The configuration or activation is done using Ekahau Activator T301 software that configures Ekahau T301-A tags wirelessly.
Activation you see the MAC address of the tag appears on the Ekahau Positioning Engine list of tags. The tag will now automatically wake up scan and send results to Ekahau Positioning Engine using the configured wakeup interval. On scan, association to the network and sending results the lower LED lights red and the upper LED blinks green twice. 2.3 Button scan The tag can also be commanded to scan by pressing the blue or white button.
Power: 2xCR2 3.0V Lithium (LiMnO2) batteries Two buttons with call button functionality Two red/green/orange status indication LEDs Operating Temperature: 32 to 140ºF / 0 to 60 ºC, battery lifetime is lower on the low and high end of the temperature range. Storage Temperature: 32 to 110ºF / 0 to 45 ºC, battery lifetime is lower on the low and high end of the range. Storage in room temperature is recommended.
3.4 Battery replacement + Batteries are replaced by opening the four screws on the backside of the tag. Old batteries maybe removed from the device by pulling them gently upwards. New batteries should be placed between the battery springs. Check that the orientation of the batteries is correct. There are battery orientation indicators on the top cover and on the circuit board. The correct orientation is also showed in the image on the following page.
3.5 Care and Maintenance The tag is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and to use this product for many years. y y y y y y y y y y 7 Keep the tag dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. Do not use or store the tag in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged. Do not store the tag in hot areas.
y 4 CERTIFICATIONS 4.1 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-T301-A1 Note: 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.
element to nearby persons will expose nearby persons to RF levels that exceed the FCC rules for RF exposure. 4.2 CE Marking This device has been tested to meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements of EN50082-1 and EN50022 for the CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
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