User Manual SiteWERX Base Station, Wireless 1 June 2009
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx Table of Contents 1. Scope ...........................................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 2. Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 1 Contact Information......................................................................................................... 1 Description .........................................................
SiteWERX User Manual 1. WirelessWerx Scope This document provides user information for the SiteWERX wireless Base Station (SBS-W). Information is included regarding safety, technical features, installation, and operating constraints 1.1 Safety Instructions a. Read the manual carefully before use. b. The Base Station shall be installed according to the installation instructions. c. The Base Station is for indoor use only. d. Ensure that power is OFF during installation procedures. e.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2. Description The SiteWERX Location system consists of System Management software residing on a networked PC, a Bluetooth / WIFI Base Station, and one or more SiteWERX Location Nodes (SLN’s). The SBS-W and SLN’s form a communication chain (scatternet) using Bluetooth radios. The SBS-W uses an 802.11 WIFI module to maintain a communication link with a local area network, allowing the system to be managed by a PC with access to this LAN.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.2 Architecture The SBS-W consists of a Bluetooth Module and antenna for Bluetooth operations, and a WI-FI controller, transceiver and antenna for communications with the SiteWERX Controller. A functional block diagram of the SBS-W is shown in Figure 2 Link with System Controller Link with Location Nodes Transceiver Transceiver Controller & Memory Controller & Memory WI-FI Module Bluetooth Module Input Voltage 3.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.2.1.2 Radio Characteristics, Enhanced Data Rate Receiver Sensitivity @ 0.1% BER Typical - 83 Bluetooth Spec ≤ - 70 Unit dBm Transmitter Typical Bluetooth Spec Unit Max RF Transmit Power +4 - 6 to + 4 dBm 2.2.2 WI-FI Module The SBS-W has a WI-FI Module to provide the operating parameters and protocols required by the IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless standard. 2.2.2.1 Radio Characteristics Receiver Typical Data Rate Sensitivity @ 0.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx Figure 3 SBS Antenna Pattern SiteWERX 5 1June09
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.2.5 Power Supply The SBS-W module operates from an external AC/DC power supply to provide a regulated DC voltage of 3.3 VDC at 2.18 Amps, and consumes a maximum power of 7.2 Watts. 2.2.6 Power-On Indicator The SBS has a RED LED indicator that is illuminated when power is enabled. 2.2.7 Development/Programming Interface The SBS is programmed using a four-wire serial peripheral interface (SPI).
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 3. Constraints Instruction to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx EDR Enhanced Data Rate EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory GPS Global Positioning System I/O Input /Output mA milliAmperes PCB Printed Circuit Board SBS SiteWERX Base Station SLN SiteWERX Location Node SPS SiteWERX Power Supply UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter USB VAC VDC Universal Serial Bus Volts, Alternating Current Volts, Direct Current SiteWERX 8 1June09
