User's Manual

Precyse Technologies, Ltd..
Date: 4 November 2008 Page 4 of 8
One Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser
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Abstract
This document describes the iLocate system hardware:
1. PBC beacon, Precyse part # BC24/403000, referred to as the PBC.
Product description
PBC beacon:
The PBC is used to define a location zone. It is based on a microcontroller and 4 RF
transceivers.
It uses the iLocate proprietary protocol which provides a 2 way, half duplex communication with
the base station and to transmit its ID to the SATs.
The unit is DC powered, 12 – 24Vdc, up to 100mA.
Technical Data Sheet – Beacon 2.4
Compatibility:
PBC Beacon, 2.4GHz, versions: BC24/403000
Performance:
Read range: up to 500 m. (Within line of sight)
Write range: up to 500 m. (Within line of sight)
Read rate: 256 Kbps.
Write rate: 256 Kbps.
Communication:
Frequency: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz ISM license free band
Modulation: Q-PSK (DSSS)
EIRP: Up to 18 dBm, digitally controlled
Communication protocol: 2WiSAP, optional AES128 Encryption
Transmission: Event base and on demand (TOM/SOM)
External interfaces: Ethernet
Electrical:
Power supply: 12-24 V DC, up to 250 mA
Safety: CE, UL compatible