User Manual SiteWERX Location Node 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 Location Node. Information is included regarding safety, technical features, installation, and operating constraints 1.1 Safety Instructions a. Read the manual carefully before use. b. The node and power supply shall be installed according to the installation instructions. c. The node and power supply are for indoor use only. d. The AC power cable plug has three pins.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2. Description The SiteWERX Location system consists of System Management software residing on a networked PC, a Base Station, and one or more SiteWERX Location Nodes (SLN’s), Figure 1. The Base Station and SLN’s form a communication chain (scatternet) using Bluetooth radios. The Base Station maintains a communication link with the Management Console, allowing the system to be managed by a PC.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.1 SiteWERX Location Node (SLN) The SLN has the following functional capabilities. a) Operates as a Bluetooth device in accordance with the Bluetooth 2.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.1.2 Bluetooth Module The SLN has a CSR BlueCore4-External radio to provide the operating parameters and protocols required by the Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Core Specification. 2.1.2.1 Radio Characteristics, Basic Data Rate Receiver Typical Bluetooth Spec Unit Sensitivity @ 0.1% BER - 83 ≤ - 70 dBm Transmitter Typical Bluetooth Spec Unit Max RF Transmit Power +4 - 6 to + 4 dBm 2.1.2.2 Radio Characteristics, Enhanced Data Rate Receiver Sensitivity @ 0.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.1.4 Antenna The SLN has an embedded dipole antenna for the transmission and reception of Bluetooth Radio-Frequency (RF) Signals. The antenna is an Antenna Factor chip antenna, ANT-2.45-CHP-x. The antenna physical dimensions are shown in Figure 3. The radiation pattern is shown in Figure 4. The antenna has linear polarization, a 50 ohm input impedance, and is capable of transmitting a continuous output of ≥3 watts. 0.04" 0.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 2.1.5 Development/Programming Interface The SLN is programmed using a dedicated four-wire serial peripheral interface (SPI). The SPI is also used for real-time debugging / development, and is connected to a PC parallel port via connector and cable assembly made by WirelessWERX. 2.1.6 Status Indicators The SLN has two LED status indicators. One RED LED is illuminated when power is on. A second GREEN LED is illuminated when the Network status is positive. 2.1.
SiteWERX User Manual WirelessWerx 3. Constraints This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
SiteWERX User Manual dBm DC EDR GPS I/O mA Mbps PCB SBS SLN SPI UART USB VAC VDC SiteWERX WirelessWerx Decibels referenced to One milliWatt direct current Enhanced Data Rate Global Positioning System Input /Output milliAmperes Megabits per second Printed Circuit Board SiteWERX Base Station SiteWERX Location Node Serial Peripheral Interface Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Universal Serial Bus Volts, Alternating Current Volts, Direct Current 8 1June 09
