T301-B User guide
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T301-B iii Table of Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Software release level .............................................................................................. 1 1.2 Features of T301-B .................................................................................................. 1 2 Tag operation ................................................................................
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Chapter 1. Introduction 1 1 Introduction Introduction The Ekahau T301-B Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Ekahau Real-Time Location System) that consists of Ekahau wi-fi tags, Ekahau Positioning Engine 4.x (EPE) software platform and Ekahau Finder and Ekahau Tracker end-user applications. The T301-B tags are primarily targetd to be carried by people, but can be attached to any mobile object or asset as well.
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Chapter 2. Tag operation 3 2 Tag operation 2.1 User interface Figure 2.1. T301-B user interface 1. Left LED 5. Menu button 2. Right LED 6. Red button 3. Safety Switch 7. Charging port 4.
Chapter 2. Tag operation 4 2.2 Activating 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 EPE. The T301-B 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.
Chapter 2. Tag operation 5 Action Left LED Reset. Keep Blue button 1xOrange down until Right LED blinks orange, then press 1xOrange Red button button until both LEDs blink. Right LED Status - After completing the sequence erases all configurations from the tag memory. 1xOrange 2.4 Button activated location update and maintenance call The tag can also be set to scan and update it's location by pressing any of the buttons.
Chapter 2. Tag operation 4. 6 The tag has now been reset to factory settings. The tag is in reset mode when it does not execute button scan as defined in section Button activated location update and maintenance call on page 5. 2.7 Firmware update The tag firmware can be updated wirelessly using EPE. The firmware is uploaded to the Tags from the Tag Properties page in EPE. Follow instruction in the EPE User Guide for updating the firmware.
Chapter 2. Tag operation 7 2.9 Charging the T301-B tag Figure 2.3. Connecting the tag with a charger. The T301-B 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.
Chapter 2. Tag operation 8 Warning Recharge the tag only in room temperature conditions, 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F). Recharging the tag in too cold or too hot conditions may damage the tag.
Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 9 3 Ekahau Activator T301 3.1 Installing Ekahau Activator Note To verify a successful tag activation Ekahau Positioning Engine is needed. To install Ekahau Positioning Engine refer to the Ekahau Positioning Engine user guide. Normally the Ekahau Positioning Engine is installed together with the Ekahau RTLS installation. To install Ekahau Activator as a stand alone: 1. 2. 3.
Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 10 3.3 Activating the Ekahau T301 family Tags For the tags to be able to communicate with the Ekahau Positioning Engine, the tag needs to be activated e.g. the tag needs to be given the neccesary parameter to associate with the network. At least the IP Address of the Ekahau Positioning Engine, SSID of the network used and the IP configuration method are required. To activate T301-A tags, first start the Ekahau Activator T301.
Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 11 Note When activating the T301-B tags, only an initial setup is required for the tag to associate with the network. All the settings can be set and changed from the Ekahau Positioning Engine. Ekahau Activator T301 only provides a set of basic settings. 3.3.2 Scan settings Select the correct area the tag is used in. FCC for North America, ETSI for Europe and Japan for Japan. The software automatically disables the channels not available for the area selected.
Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 12 Warning Only use channels that really exists in you Wi-Fi network. Activating unnecessary channels will reduce the TAG battery lifetime! 3.3.3 WLAN Settings Input the Network SSID and select the Encryption method used. If Wep 64/128 or WPA2-PSK is used type in the network key.
Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 13 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. 3.3.4 IP Settings Check the IP settings. If DHCP is used nothing needs to be done. In case your network requires Static IP to be used, type in the IP address range to be used, Netmask and Gateway addresses.
Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 14 If the supported WLAn adapter is inserted and all the settings are shown Ok in the status bar, the Activate button should now be active. To continue Activating the Tags press the "Activate" BUTTON. Tip After finished inputting the configuration, you can save it for future use from the file menu. If you save the settings on Ekahau Activator T301.ini the setup will be the default every time the Activator is started. 3.3.
15 Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 When the activation window appears, the Activator is ready to start activating the tags. See instructions in Tag operation on page 4. The TAG MAC address appears on the activation window, showing Ok status. Repeat this for all the tags to be activated.
Chapter 3. Ekahau Activator T301 After completing activating the tags, close the activation window.
Chapter 4. Tag configuration 17 4 Tag configuration The tag can be adjusted for each application and network settings by adjusting a set of parameters. The parameters can be changed wirelessly using the Ekahau Activator T301-A laptop software or through Tag Configurations in EPE. Ekahau Activator is used for configuring the initial configuration settings that allows connecting the tag to EPE over the network. After connection is established with EPE all configurations can be managed through EPE. 4.
Chapter 4. Tag configuration 18 Setting Description Values Default value WEP: Sets the WEP Passphrase ASCII: 5 or 13 characters - HEX: 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers (0-f) WEP Index: Sets the WEP index used 1-4 1 WPA2-PSK: Sets the WPA2-PSK encryption and passphrase 8 - 63 ASCII characters - WPA-PSK Not supported in T301B IP Settings IP method Defines the IP address assigning method.
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Chapter 4. Tag configuration 20 Setting Description Values (Default underlined) Initial Scan Count Number of scans the tag does on 1 - 10 each triggered scan despite the triggering event. Used to improve the accuracy in difficult conditions and for rarely scanning applications. Delay between initial scans Delay between the scans. No Delay; 250ms; 500ms; 1000ms; 1500ms; 2000ms After Motion Scan Count The number of scans the tag performs for each after motion event.
21 Chapter 4. Tag configuration Setting Description Values LED / Buzzer Launches the alarm at the tag with LED; LED and Buzzer LEDs and buzzer of silently with LEDs only. The alarm duration can Duration: 10s; 1min; 10min; 30min; 1h; 2h be set. Request info Not used for T301 family tags - Manual Commands Manual command or a list of commands can be sent to a tag. - Set Config A pre defined config can be selected A list of available configs.
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Chapter 5. Technical specifications 23 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: 1.7 oz / 48 g . Power: Re-chargeable Lithium Polymer battery Charging with 5VDC, 500mA max. Three buttons with call button functionality Two red/green/orange status indication LEDs Operating Temperature: 32 to 122ºF / 0 to 50 ºC, battery lifetime is lower on the low and high end of the temperature range.
Chapter 5. Technical specifications ● ● ● ● ● 24 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 25 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-T301-B1 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.
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Chapter 7. Limited warranty 27 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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