User's Manual

V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL
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Introduction
The Redpoint RTLS Module is a full-function Real-Time Location System (RTLS) subsystem in a
compact form factor. The self-contained module delivers all RTLS functions including high-
accuracy positioning, data communication over Redpoint UWB network, and Bluetooth without
the need of additional hardware.
The module is designed to allow our partners and customers
to design their own location tags or add real-time location and
two-way data communication capability to their existing
products. The module can be used as it is, or as part of a larger
system. It can be connected to external processors and
peripherals through serial and GPIO interfaces. The single-
sided design with castellation pins is compatible with the
standard SMT assembly process and therefore allows the
module to be directly installed on custom-designed carrier
PCBs. The firmware is preloaded in the modules before they
are shipped and therefore no programming or configuration is
needed by the designers. The module will start operating when
the power is supplied, and the reset is de-asserted.
Figure 2 shows the functional blocks in the RTLS Module. The
module is a single PCB design consisting of a micro-controller, an UWB radio transceiver with
an external antenna, a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and power management
circuitry.
MCU + BT UWB RFIC
IMU
External UWB Antenna
Onboard
DC-DC
Onboard
Power Management
UART
GPIO
External NFC Antenna
Programming interface
Power
FIGURE 2. FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
FIGURE 1. REDPOINT RTLS MODULE