User's Manual

Beacon Hardware Specifications and Installation 2 - 9

2.4 Beacon Operating Modes

Refer to the following for beacon operating modes for MPACT-MB2000-01-WR, GE-MB2000-01-WR and

GE-MB1000-01-WR model beacons:

Refer to the following for

Indoor Style Beacon operating modes:

2.5 Beacon Battery Replacement

When a beacon’s battery life is less than 20%, the beacon should be prioritized for immediate replacement. The beacon’s

battery is located within a battery tray in the beacon’s housing.

This section includes procedures for replacing batteries for the following:

• Replacing Battery: MPACT-MB2000-01-WR and GE-MB2001-01-WR

2.5.1 Replacing Battery: MPACT-MB2000-01-WR and GE-MB2001-01-WR

To replace a beacon’s battery in part number MPACT-MB2000-01-WR and GE-MB2001-01-WR:

1. Remove the beacon from the shelving unit (see information on the appropriate beacon part number).

2. With the bottom of the beacon facing up, use your finger nail to gently lift the clip up to remove the back off the beacon’s

battery enclosure.

3. Remove the old batteries and dispose of properly and replace it with two new 2AA batteries.

Mode Definition

Sleep The beacon is not transmitting or accepting client connections.

Configuration The beacon accepts connections from clients. Clients can configure the device when connected.

Broadcast The beacon is transmitting packets that conform to one of the supported beacon formats (iBeacon,

MPact, Battery Save and SecureCast).

Mode Sleep Configuration Broadcast LED Behavior

0-2 seconds No action No action No action

2+ -5 Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Slow flash when

button flashes 300

ms on / 300ms off.

5+ - 10 Move to

configuration

Remain in

configuration

Move to

configuration

Fast flash – 100ms

/on & off

+ 10 Sleep Sleep Sleep Solid light

NOTE: Pay attention to the polarity (+ and -) of the batteries. Installing the batteries

incorrectly may damage the Beacon.