User's Manual

Precyse Technologies, Ltd.
Date: 17 December 2012 Page 6 of 10
Precyse Technologies
100 Ashford Center North
Suite 360
Atlanta, GA 30338
Abstract
This document describes the iLocate system hardware:
PBC beacon, Precyse part # BC91/005002, BC91/005000, referred to as Micro beacon 915.
Product description
PBC micro beacon:
The Micro Beacon 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 powered by an internal 3.6V battery pack.
Technical Data Sheet – Micro Beacon 915
Compatibility:
PBC Micro Beacon, 915MHz, versions: BC91/005002 (External antenna), BC91/005000
(Internal antenna)
Performance:
Read range: up to 500 m. (Within line of sight)
Write range: up to 500 m. (Within line of sight)
Read rate: 250 Kbps.
Write rate: 250 Kbps.
Communication:
Frequency: 905.00 to 917.00 MHz ISM license free band
Modulation: 4-FSK
Channel spacing: 800 KHz
EIRP: Up to 19dBm, digitally controlled
Communication protocol: Precyse N3
Transmission: Event base and on demand (TOM/SOM)
External interfaces: None
Electrical:
Power supply: 3.6Vdc, 100mA
Safety: CE, UL compatible
Environmental:
Size: L120xW90xH50mm
Operating temperature: -20°C to +75°C