MPACT Bluetooth Smart Beacon Hardware Installation Guide ‘MN-002606-04EN
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Contents About This Document ....................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 Icon Conventions ............................................................................................................ 2 Related Documents ..................................................................................
About This Document Introduction MPact utilizes Bluetooth Smart beacons in various modes to unify Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart Technology to capture analytics, accuracy and insight. Beacon placements can be adjusted within a deployment floor plan, and depending on the mode selected, their battery life can be tracked over time. Administrators can cursor over a beacon on a site’s floor plan to assess the beacon’s remaining battery life.
About This Document Icon Conventions The following graphic icons are used throughout the documentation set; these icons and their associated meanings are described below: NOTE: The text here indicates information that is supplemental for the user to know and that is not required to complete a task. IMPORTANT: The text here indicates information that is important for the user to know.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Bluetooth Low Energy beacons from Zebra can be used with Zebra Location Solutions (MotionWorks and MPact) or other third-party solutions.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 1 Tie Wrap Style Beacon NOTE: When installing numerous beacons, group beacons by category and activate them prior to scanning the barcodes and associating them with positions in the Toolbox. From the MPact Toolbox, select a site floor plan and an unassigned position for the beacon. Refer to the MPact Location & Analytics Deployment Guide for information on how to install and deploy the beacon from the Toolbox.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Notice the up arrow located on the middle of the beacon housing. This arrow indicates the optimal orientation for the beacon to function properly. Additionally, the smooth front of the beacon should face outward toward the aisle. Figure 2 Universal Style Beacon NOTE: When installing numerous beacons, group beacons by category and activate them prior to scanning the barcodes and associating them with positions in the Toolbox.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 4 Universal Style Plastic Bracket To mount the universal style beacon to Lozier shelves: 1. Place the universal beacon shelf-bracket on the shelf: • Metal brackets: Fit in place and tighten onto the shelving unit using a Phillips screwdriver. • Plastic brackets: Fit in place and snap onto the shelving unit. 2. Fit the beacon’s universal style housing into the bracket (mylar strip pointing up) and turn the beacon housing clockwise 90 degrees.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 5 Beacon Battery Housing 3. With both tray corners dislodged, gently slide the battery tray open, being careful not to drop the tray. Figure 6 shows an open battery housing. In this example, the battery tray is a separate piece, along with the battery, on the right-hand side. Figure 6 Battery Tray 4. Remove the old battery, dispose properly, and replace with a Panasonic CR2450 model battery. NOTE: Pay attention to the position of the + on the battery.
Hardware Specifications and Installation MPACT-MB2000-01-WR, MPACT-MB1000-01-WR, MPACT-MB2001-01-WR, MPACT-SB2000-01-WR As a prerequisite, the following hardware is required to wall mount a beacon: • Beacon part numbers: MPACT-MB2000-01-WR and MPACT-MB2001-01-WR • Bracket mount kit (included with part number MPACT-MB2000-01-WR): • Metal bracket • Two 1-inch Phillips head tap screws, and two 1inch plastic wall inserts Figure 7 Metal Beacon Wall Mount Bracket NOTE: Ensure the beacon is positioned co
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 8 Indoor Style Beacon The MPACT-SB2000-01-WR is a unique device. It operates as a BLE beacon but also captures and broadcasts (using BLE) the information of other nearby Zebra BLE beacons. It is packaged the same as other Zebra beacons including two AA batteries. Figure 9 shows the basic operation of the SB2000.
Hardware Specifications and Installation To mount a MPACT-MB2000-01-WR, MPACT-MB2001-01-WR, or MPACT-SB2000-01-WR model beacon using the MPACT-MB2001-01-ACC: 1. Before peeling the cover tape off the adhesive mounting pads, hold the wall plate portion of the accessory in its intended mounting location and mark the spot on the wall. You can use masking tape to mark the bottom of the unit. Make sure the orientation arrow on the back plate is pointing up. 2. Ensure the mounting surface is clean and dry.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 11 Cover and Wall Mount Installed NOTE: Ensure the beacon is positioned correctly, Once the beacon is mounted on the bracket it will be difficult to remove. If the beacon is moved, the adhesive pads (MBWALL-TAPE) must be replaced. Figure 12 Beacon Replacement Adhesive The cover can be removed to service the beacon by placing a small flathead screwdriver into the gap on the right side as shown in the picture.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Beacon Operating Modes Refer to the following for beacon operating modes for MPACT-MB2000-01-WR, MPACT-MB2001-01-WR, and MPACT-MB1000-01-WR model beacons: Mode Definition Sleep The beacon is not transmitting or accepting client connections. Configuration The beacon accepts connections from clients. Clients can configure the device when connected.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 14 Open Battery Enclosure 4. Close the battery enclosure, ensuring the clip is secure. Battery Disposal • Always dispose of batteries according to local laws. • NEVER dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode. • Where available, please recycle to reduce the impact on our environment. USB Beacon: MPACT-MB3000-01-WR A USB powered interface is required to power the USB Beacon. No additional hardware is required.
Hardware Specifications and Installation NOTE: When installing numerous beacons, group beacons by category and activate them prior to scanning the barcodes and associating them with positions in the Toolbox. The USB beacon barcode is not on the beacon itself but on the on its plastic packaging. 1. After inserting the beacon(s) into any standard USB power source, associate the beacon in either offline or online mode in the Toolbox application. 2.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Mounting and Installing 1. From the MPact Toolbox, select a site floor plan and an unassigned position for the beacon. Refer to the MPact Location & Analytics Deployment Guide for information on how to install and deploy the beacon from the Toolbox. To prepare the Outdoor style beacon for mounting: a. Prepare a surface with 3M VHB double-sided tape. or b. Prepare to mount the Outdoor style beacon with two No. 6 gauge or M3.5 screws (not included).
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 17 Back of Outdoor Style Beacon Figure 18 Top of Outdoor Style Beacon NOTE: On MPACT-MB4000-01-WR model outdoor beacons, the large red antenna pattern indicates that the antenna is pointing down. NOTE: When installing numerous beacons, group beacons by category and activate them prior to scanning the barcodes and associating them with positions in the Toolbox. Activating 1.
Hardware Specifications and Installation The barcode label should face up toward the ceiling and the smooth front of the beacon should face out to where the mobile client is expected to engage. Mode Shipping Sleep Configuration Broadcast LED Behavior 0-2 seconds No action No action No action No action 2+ -7 Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Solid light Remain in configuration Move to configuration Slow flash when button flashes 300 ms on / 300ms off.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 21 Beacon with Adhesive Strip Adhere to the following prerequisites when mounting an MPACT-MB1000-01-WR and MPACT-SB1100-01-WR model beacon: • The asset beacon should be mounted on any smooth, flat, clean, prepared dry surface. • There should be no structures immediately in front or to the sides that would block signals from this unit. • There should be no material, metal or surfaces over or covering the beacon.
Hardware Specifications and Installation To mount a MPACT-MB1000-01-WR or MPACT-SB1100-01-WR model beacon: 1. Peel the tape from the adhesive pads on the rear of the asset beacon (as shown below) and press the unit to the mounting surface. Figure 23 Adhesive Tape NOTE: If the surface is clean and smooth, use the tape to mount the beacon. However, if the surface is wood, brick or other non-smooth surface use appropriately sized screws for mounting (not included).
Hardware Specifications and Installation Mounting using a Beacon Accessory The MPACT-MB1000-01-WR and MPACT-SB1100-01-WR can be mounted on non-flat objects using the MPACT-MB1000-01-ACC beacon accessory. Figure 24 shows a tool with the asset beacon attached to the mounting accessory. The optional accessory is ordered separately from MPACT-MB1000-01 asset beacon.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 26 MPACT-SB-1100-01-WR Beacon NOTE: MPACT-SB1100-01-WR mounted to the optional MPACT-MB1001-01-ACC wrist mount accessory. Operating Modes Refer to the following for operating modes for MB1000-01-WR asset beacon operating modes: Mode Definition Sleep The beacon is not transmitting or accepting client connections. Configuration The beacon accepts connections from clients. Clients can configure the device when connected.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Prolonged exposure to Metrex CaviWipes or similar chemicals may degrade the clear PC9925A material used in the asset beacon (and associated mounting accessory) and should be used with care and in small amounts per the manufacturers recommended instructions. Contact Zebra for specific product and cleaning agent information. Fixed IoT Bridge (hub): MB5000-01-WR Installing 1. Select your desired mounting location for the unit.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 28 Hub Mounted 5. Plug the power supply into an A/C outlet and plug the other end of USB cable into the power supply.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Initializing The factory default programming is set to allow compliant operation across global regulatory domains. When the hub is turned on, the unit will use the default “world safe” settings until or unless it receives 802.11d probes identifying the country of operation. The unit will automatically reconfigure for enhanced performance in that country, otherwise the factory settings remain.
Hardware Specifications and Installation To provide the hub its initial and scanning configurations: 1. Initialize the hub. The hub scans for its initial configuration. The hub has a fixed SSID of mpact_init and a preset WPA2 password of mpact123. When unable to provision itself the hub connects to 192.168.1.100 (a fixed location) and downloads its initial configuration file (badge_config.json). NOTE: The 192.168.1.
Hardware Specifications and Installation The badge and hub product are tested and receive EMC regulatory certifications on a per country basis. Zebra provides a list of all approved countries where the units are able to be sold to end-customers and used by end-users. By design, the operation of the units is controlled by firmware in accordance with the approved regulatory domains (i.e. approved countries). The initial production release product (Rev.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 33 LEDs and Buttons LED 1 LED 2 BUTTON 1 BUTTON 2 NOTE: With the badge clip side facing you and the buttons facing up, button 1 is on the left top and button 2 is on the top right. • Reboot the badge - Press and hold button 2 between 10–20 seconds, then release. LED 1 will blink slowly twice to confirm. Any in-process configuration activity will need to be re-started.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 34 IoT Bootstrapping Figure 35 IoT Bridge Operation as Deployed To provide the hub its initial and scanning configurations: 1. Initialize the hub. The hub scans for its initial configuration. The hub has a fixed SSID of mpact_init and a preset WPA2 password of mpact123. When unable to provision itself the hub connects to 192.168.1.100 (a fixed location) and downloads its initial configuration file (badge_config.json). NOTE: The 192.168.1.
Hardware Specifications and Installation • Shutdown the badge - Press and hold button 2 between 20 and 30 seconds, then release. LEDs will blink 5 times to confirm the badge shutdown. Use this process when brining a deployed badge off-line. 3. For additional information about the configuration process and JSON files, contact your product line manager. Cleaning Use alcohol to clean this product.
Hardware Specifications and Installation • Immediately discontinue battery use if, while charging or storing, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color, shape or appears abnormal in any other way. • Do not place batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or induction cookware. • In the event the battery leaks, and fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse the eye with water and immediately seek medical attention.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Cradle Charger: MPACT-MB6000-CHRGR Initial Charging and Use When a brand new badge is received it should be inserted into the badge cradle before its initial use. The badge should be charged fully before its first use. The badge will automatically update its firmware and configuration profile if connected to the Wi-Fi network and the gateway (if there is a profile update on the server). The badge will blink green while charging and solid green when fully charged.
Hardware Specifications and Installation While in the charger, the badge could conduct a software or configuration update if required and a status update.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Figure 37 Routing Power Cable Battery Charging Guidelines Failure to follow these guidelines may result in fire, explosion or other hazard. • The MB6000-CHRGR in intended for use with the MB6000-01-WR only and should not be used with other products or batteries. • The area in which the units are charged should be clear of debris and combustible materials or chemicals. Particular care should be taken when charging in a non commercial environment.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Cleaning the Charging Cradle The following materials are required to clean the charging cradle: • Alcohol wipes • Cotton tipped applicators • Can of compressed air Cleaning frequency is discretionary in respect to the environments the charger and the badges are deployed. They may be cleaned as frequently as required.
Hardware Specifications and Installation Troubleshooting Refer to the following to troubleshoot issues with charging badges in the charger cradle: Issue Solution Cradle is not receiving power Ensure the power cable is connected securely to both the cradle and its AC power source The badge is not fully seated in the cradle Remove and re-insert the badge into the cradle, ensuring it is correctly seated The badge was placed in the cradle upside down Remove the badge from the cradle and re-insert in its
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