User's Manual

Precyse Technologies, Ltd.
Date: 24 June 2012 Page 6 of 10
Precyse Technologies
100 Ashford Center North
Suite 360
Atlanta, GA 30338
Abstract
This document describes the iLocate system hardware:
1. PBC beacon, Precyse part # BC91/403000, 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 915
Compatibility:
PBC Beacon, 915MHz, versions: BC91/403000
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 915.00 MHz ISM license free band
Modulation: 2FSK
EIRP: Up to 9.4 dBm, digitally controlled
Communication protocol: 2WiSAP, optional AES128 Encryption
Transmission: Event base and on demand (TOM/SOM)
External interfaces: USB
Electrical:
Power supply: 12-24 V DC, up to 250 mA
Safety: CE, UL compatible
Environmental:
Size: W 112mm X L 125mm X H 45mm
Operating temperature: 0°C to +55°C (-5°F to +185°F)
Humidity: 90% non-condensing