COREInsight PLT004 Bluetooth Beacon Tag User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- COREInsight
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COREInsight PLT004 Bluetooth Beacon Tag
Product Information
The PLT004 is a tag with a theoretical lifetime of 5 years. It operates on a frequency range of 2402 MHz (low), 2440 MHz (medium), and 2480 MHz (high) with GFSK modulation. The tag has 40 channels and uses a pillar antenna with a gain of -0.4dBi. It is powered by 2 lithium metal cell batteries and supports Bluetooth Low Energy technology.
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Revision History
| Name | Date | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA | 2023/06/13 | Create document | 1.0 |
Introduction
The PLT004COREInsight® BLE Beacon tag is an active BLE beacon which utilises the Nordic nRF5810 module encased in a housing. This document explains how to use the PLT004tag in a production setting. The PLT004tag advertises at an optimal interval of 7 times every 60 seconds. The beacon message is sent on the advertisement channels for BLE: 37 (2402 MHz), 38 (2440 MHz) and 39 (2480 MHz). The tag has a Theoretical lifetime of 5 years.
Specifications
| FCC ID | 2A4F8-PLT004 |
|---|---|
| RF specification operating frequency | 2402 MHz (low), 2440 MHz (medium), 2480 |
MHz (high)
Type of modulation| GFSK
Number of channels| 40 channels
Antenna type| Pillar
Antenna gain| -0.4dBi
Specialty| Bluetooth Low Energy
Function| Bluetooth Low Energy
Power supply| N/A
Power cord| N/A
Battery| 2 lithium metal cell batteries
Lifetime| 5 years
Compliance
Per FCC 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4): 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.
Per FCC 15.21: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE: 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. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Our beacon device falls under FCC rules part 15.247 as it transmits within 2400-2483.5MHz.
PLT004
Production versions of the tag come in a sealed case with the batteries
installed. They are already powered on and ready for installation. The tags
pass through a quality assurance phase to ensure they are fit for purpose.
This includes a range test to ensure the tag performs well at a distance.
Installation
The tag is already powered on and ready to install. Simply insert the tag into
the rail on the pallet. Once it has been installed, assign the tag into the
CORE system.
Usage
The PLT004COREInsight BLE Beacon tag is an active BLE beacon. The PLT004tag
advertises at an interval of 7 times every 60seconds. COREInsight® Readers
listen for special (custom) adverts from the Beacon Tag and when it is in
range (approx. 60 meters), the Reader collects these detections.