pozy V2.2 Enterprise Anchor User Manual
- June 13, 2024
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Accurate Positioning
Enterprise Anchor V2.2 USER MANUAL
v1.8, 2023-02-23
Foreword
Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Do also read and
follow instructions from “operator” or “licensee” applicable to the specific
installation.
For best possible performance, continuous satisfactory safe operation, read
and understand these instructions thoroughly before operating your equipment.
Disclaimer
The information, instruction, and parts listed are applicable and current on the date when issued. Pozyx reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.
Note to Operator
It is the operator’s responsibility to see that any person involved with the
use or operation of this equipment follows all safety and operational
instructions. Under no circumstances should this equipment be used if the
equipment is faulty or the operator does not
completely understand the operation of the equipment.
Safety
All Pozyx equipment should be used with the greatest care and in accordance
with all local safety regulations. It is prohibited to modify, open up,
replace or exchange parts, change factory settings or perform any other action
on Pozyx equipment that deviates from the way it was delivered. Doing so may
present a hazard and will void any warranties.
Under no circumstances can Pozyx be held liable in any way shape or form for
any defects, damages, injuries, direct or indirect, that are the result of
handling, using, installing or any other use of the equipment and failure to
observe all necessary safety guidelines.
About this Manual
5.1 Audience
This manual is intended for users of the Enterprise Anchor V2.2 in
conjunction with the Pozyx Enterprise System. Any other use outside of the
system is deemed incompliant and will void any warranties of the anchor, tag,
system, or any Pozyx hardware.
5.2 Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted
in any way or shape be it, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the express prior written permission of the publisher.
For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact POZYX
NV. The content and illustrations are subject to change without prior notice.
5.3 Revision History
Release Date | Revision | Remarks |
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1/25/2022 | 1 | Initial release |
2/25/2022 | 1.1 | Update of regulatory information |
3/1/2022 | 1.2 | Update of the ISED regulatory information |
3/4/2022 | 1.3 | Update of the FCC regulatory information |
3/22/2022 | 1.4c | Removed the FCC, ISED and CE regulatory information |
Added UWB CH3 for Chinese market
3/23/2022| 1.5c| Added SRRC Regulatory information
5/12/2022| 1.6| Merge English/Chinese version
Update technical specifications
6/30/2022| 1.7| Update CMIIT ID
Update technical specifications
2/23/2023| 1.8| Correction typo’s
Update pictures of mounting brackets
Overview
The Enterprise Anchor captures, preprocesses, and sends location data from
tags to the Positioning. It has been designed for optimal Ultra-Wideband
performance and comes with robust casing options (IP20 or IP66/67), making it
ideal for industrial environments.
Mounting the Anchor is straightforward with the help of three mounting
brackets.
The anchor works within the Pozyx Enterprise system and requires an
infrastructure of tags, anchors, switches, and a Positioning Server to
accurately and correctly translate tag positions in a stream of real-time
coordinates. The Pozyx RTLS architecture comprises three main parts:
- A network of anchors and tags. This network consists of two types of devices: tags and anchors. The tag is a mobile device used to track the positions of an asset or person in real time. An anchor is a signal capturing device on a fixed, well-known position.
- A Positioning Server. This device connects to the anchors via Ethernet. It gathers all the data received from the anchors and transforms it into a position. By connecting to the Positioning Server, users can receive the real-time positioning data.
- The Pozyx web application. The web application is a visual interface to configure and manage the Pozyx RTLS system. It can be run locally from the Positioning Server itself or from the Pozyx cloud.
General Technical Specifications
Parameter | Information |
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Supported UWB channels | Channel 5, Channel 2 (for FCC and licensed customers |
in Europe)
Bluetooth| Bluetooth Low Energy V5.1 ready
Sensors| Acceleration, Air Pressure, Supply Voltage, Temperature
Power supply| POE/POE+, 3.5W typ, 4.5W max
Certifications| CE, FCC, ISED, SRRC, UKCA
Operating conditions| -25 °C to +55 °C
Storage conditions| -30 °C to +70 °C
| Standard version| Industrial version
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Dimensions| 158 x 98 x 53 mm| 229 x 98 x 59 mm
Weight| 170 g| 270 g
Ingress protection| IP20| IP66/67
Installing the Anchor
8.1 Mounting Anchors
Mounting brackets allow users to install the Enterprise Anchor V2.2 to a
ceiling, wall or corner. Three types of mounting brackets are available to
mount an Enterprise Anchor V2.2:
- Ceiling bracket (90-020-0004)
- Wall bracket (90-020-0005)
- Corner bracket (90-020-0006)
The Anchor is mounted with 4 M4 screws on the mounting bracket.
8.2 Connecting Cables
Enterprise Anchors can be connected through Ethernet. Each Enterprise Anchor
has 2 RJ45 100Base-T ports. They can be used to link up anchors in sequence
which reduces the total amount of wiring required. This is called call this
Daisy Chaining of Anchors.
- The port labeled “1”should be connected to the Positioning Server. This can implemented either by a direct connection to one of the Anchor ports on the Positioning Server or by a connection through an Ethernet switch for large setups.
- The port labeled “2”can be used to connect anchors in a daisy-chain.
To create a chain of anchors connect the port “2” (OUT in the figure below) of
an anchor to the port “1” (IN in the figure below) of the next anchor in the
chain.
Pozyx recommends using Ethernet cables that:
- Are Pure Copper (Cu). Do not use Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA)
- Are Shielded Foil Twisted Pair (S/FTP)
- Are Cat5e (or better)
- Are AWG24 (or better). Both AWG24/1 and AWG24/7 are suited.
Warning: It is advised not to use crossover Ethernet cables: all Ethernet
cables should use the T568B wiring specified in the TIA/EIA-568 standard.
Warning: For system stability it is advised to connect only anchors (and
network switches solely used to aggregate anchors) to the ports labeled
“Anchor network” on the Positioning Server.
8.3 Powering the Anchor
There are two options to power an Enterprise Anchor:
- Using Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE/PoE+). This option requires that an Ethernet switch with PoE capability is placed between the Positioning Server and the first anchor in a daisy-chain. Each anchor will provide power on the outgoing Ethernet cable for the next anchor in the chain. The Ethernet cable that provides power to an anchor must be connected to the port labeled “1”. Remark: In general, 4-5 anchors (depending on the installation cabling and taking the environmental conditions into consideration) is the maximum for a chain when powered through a PoE+ Switch, more could cause networking issues. Be sure to use shielded Ethernet cables to eliminate cross talk.
- Local power DC jack: This option uses an external AC/DC convertor to power the first anchor in a daisy-chain.
Warning: It is not allowed to power an Enterprise Anchor through the
Ethernet Port 2.
Warning: Make sure that you use the correct ports to connect the incoming
and outgoing Ethernet cables to the Enterprise Anchor.
8.4 Anchor Headers
Two types of headers are available for the Enterprise Anchor:
- The header 90-010-0101 provides IP66 and IP67 ingress protection to the Enterprise Anchor. The Ethernet cables enter the header sideways.
- The header 90-011-0001 can optionally be used to guide the external cables. The ingress protection level of this solution is IP20. The header allows users to route the cabling upwards from or to the backside of the Enterprise Anchor.
8.4.1 Mounting the IP66/67 header
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Place the RJ45 connector on the Ethernet cable according to the T568B convention when using an Ethernet cable without pre-confectioned connectors.
Warning: Make sure that the RJ45 connectors are suited for the deployed Ethernet cable. -
Place the tightening nut over the Ethernet cable.
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Place the grommets over the Ethernet cable.
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Pull the Ethernet cable thru the cable glands.
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Plug the Ethernet connectors into the correct RJ45 jack. Route the Ethernet cables in a crossed way inside the header as illustrated below.
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Apply the provided lubricant on the O-rings of the IP66/67 header.
Warning: Use only lubricants based on silicone or PTFE. -
Push the IP66/67 header onto the Enterprise Anchor base module, until the clips snap on the base module.
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Push the grommets in the cable glands.
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Screw the tightening nut onto the cable glands until fixed. The maximum torque is6.0 Nm.
If the header needs to be unmounted, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Warning: To provide IP66/67 protection, the diameter of the Ethernet
cables must be tailored to the grommets provided with the header. The standard
cable diameter should be 7 mm ±10%. Contact Pozyx for other options.
Warning: Make sure that the blind grommet, that is provided with the
IP66/67 header, is placed in the right side cable gland if the anchor is the
last in an anchor daisy-chain.
8.4.2 Mounting the IP20 header
To mount the IP20 header follow the steps below:
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Place the RJ45 connector on the Ethernet cable according to the T568B convention when using an Ethernet cable without pre-confectioned connectors.
Warning: Make sure that the RJ45 connectors are suited for the deployed Ethernet cable. -
Pull the Ethernet cables and the DC power cable (if used) through the appropriate holes in the header. Make sure that the cables will not cross after mounting the header on the Enterprise Anchor base module.
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Plug the Ethernet connectors into the correct RJ45 jack. When used, also plug the DC plug into the DC Jack of the Enterprise Anchor
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Push the header onto the Enterprise Anchor base module.
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Push the cable into the top or rear exit holes in the header.
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Readjust the header if it moved during Step 5.
8.5 Best Practices for Anchor Placement
For the most accurate positioning the following generic guidelines apply:
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The anchors should have line-of-sight to each other.
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An anchor should be placed each 10 m (1 anchor/100 m²). However, this can vary depending on the environment. In some occasions it can be more or fewer, but we recommend a maximum anchor separation of 20 m.
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A tag should be surrounded by anchors in all directions. This can be achieved by placing an anchor in each corner of the room in which tags are to be positioned.
8.5.1 Specific guidelines for 2D positioning: -
Place the anchors high and in line-of-sight of the user.
Placing the anchor high (on the ceiling or on the walls) increases the chance of receiving a good signal because there are fewer obstructions. Obstructions generally have a negative influence on the accuracy of the range measurements which has a direct effect on the positioning accuracy. -
Spread the anchors around the user. Don’t place them on a straight line.
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For range-based systems, single range measurements will only give information in a single direction. This direction is exactly the direction from the user to the anchor.
Because of this, it is best to spread the anchors such that they cover all directions. If the anchors are all on a straight line, the positioning error will be very large: A small change in radius (for example due to noise), will result in a very large change in the position of the intersection(s). In other words, the error on the range measurements is amplified! This is the same principle as in GPS, where it is called the geometric dilutionof precision (GDOP). • Make sure each anchor sees at least two, but preferably more neighboring anchors at a distance of not more than 15 to 20 meters, or even less in environments with many obstacles. It’s very important that the clocks of the anchor are accurately synchronised with each other, and this happens through UWB. It’s therefor important that not only the tags have line-of-sight to the anchors, but also that the anchors havea line-of-sight with each other. -
Place anchors vertically, with the connectors at the top. This keeps the antenna at the bottom
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Materials like metal, water and wires should stay away from the anchors, especially the antenna: Within a few centimeters from the antenna, there should be nometal at all, not even small screws.
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It is recommended to have a separation of 20 cm between the anchor and walls. Our mounting equipment can be used to achieve this.
8.5.2 Specific guidelines for 3D positioning: -
Keep to the guidelines from above but place anchors at different heights:
The accuracy of the z coordinate will highly depend on the spread in heights of your anchors. Ideally, it is advised to place your anchors in the shape of a cube around your positioning zone as shown below. Try to maximize the distance between the lower and higher anchors. -
Twist the base surface of your cube 45 degrees as compared to the top surface: Twisting the base surface will reduce the 3D convex hull of the anchors (e.g. the bottom corners of the cube are outside of the convex hull), but it will generally give you a higher chance of line-of-sight between a tag and the anchors. E.g. when your body is blocking 1 corner of the room it will just block line-of-sight with 1 anchor instead of 2. Furthermore its better for the tag to be surrounded by anchors from as much directions as possible.
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Place the bottom anchors upside down as this will point the antenna upwards (= towards the tags).
Always check https://docs.pozyx.io/enterprise/choosing-the-anchors-locations
for the latest guidelines.
8.6 Anchor Activation
8.6.1 UWB functionality
The general description of the Anchor setup and configuration and as part of a
positioning system can be found at https://docs.pozyx.io/enterprise
/installing-the-anchors.
8.6.2 Bluetooth functionality
The use of the BLE functionality is not supported yet.
Troubleshooting
The Enterprise Anchor has a LED with 3 color options with the following state indications:
Parameter | Information |
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LED off | Anchor powered off or general malfunction |
Solid blue | Startup or Maintenance mode |
Solid red | No Ethernet link |
Blinking orange | Link on Ethernet interface established |
Solid orange | IP address obtained |
Blinking Green | Anchor operational, no UWB activity present |
Solid Green | Anchor operational, UWB activity present |
Blinking red | General malfunction |
Blinking blue | Pozyx reserved mode |
Ordering information
Part Number | Description |
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10-002-0022 | Enterprise Anchor V2.2 |
90-010-0101 | IP66/67 header for the Enterprise Anchor |
90-011-0001 | IP20 header for the Enterprise Anchor |
90-020-0004 | Ceiling bracket (screws & washers included) |
90-020-0005 | Wall bracket (screws & washers included) |
90-020-0006 | Corner bracket (screws & washers included) |
Disposal
When the product reaches end of life, dispose it properly in accordance with
local laws and regulations.
Disposal of the packaging material
(EU directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste)
This marking indicates that the product’s packaging material can be recycled.
Disposal of this product
(EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This
marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product
and its electronic accessories (e.g. AC/DC convertors) should not be disposed
of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle
them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the supplier where they purchased this
product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic
accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Please contact the local municipal office for information on the nearest
recycling station.
Regulatory information
12.1 FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by Pozyx NV can
void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications
Commission rules.
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 environment. 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
radiocommunications. 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.
This device is in compliance with part 15.517 of the FCC Rules. This equipment
may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors violates 47 U.S.C. 301 and
could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.
Radiation Exposure Statement
The device complies with the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091
for an uncontrolled environment. The antennas used for this transmitter must
be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
12.2 ISED Compliance Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in
Industry Canada RSS-102 for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used
for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
12.3 CE Compliance Statement
The manufacturer, Pozyx NV, Vrijdagmarkt 10/201, 9000 Gent, Belgium declares
that the product:
- 10-002-0022: Pozyx Anchor V2.2 with BLE is conform to the following Directives:
- 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive)
- 2011/65/EU (ROHS), amended by 2017/2102/EU and 2015/863/EU
See the CE Declaration of Conformity for full details on the applied
standards.
12.4 UKCA Compliance Statement
The manufacturer, Pozyx NV, Vrijdagmarkt 10/201, 9000 Gent, Belgium declares
that the product:
- 10-002-0022: Pozyx Anchor V2.2 with BLE complies with the requirements of the following regulations:
- Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206)
- The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3032)
See the UKCA Declaration of Conformity for full details on the applied
standards.
12.5 SRRC Compliance statement
Manufacturer: Pozyx
Product number: 100020022
CMIIT ID: 2022DJ8645
The use of ultra-wideband (UWB) equipment on aircraft is prohibited.
The use of ultra-wideband (UWB) radio transmitting equipment is prohibited
within 1 km around the radio astronomy station site listed in the footnote
“CHN12” of the “Regulations on Radio Frequency Allocation of the People’s
Republic of China”.
When the ultra-wideband (UWB) radio transmitting equipment is used, it shall
not cause radio interference to the stations of other radio services, and
shall not propose interference protection requirements to the stations of
other radio services.
Name and content of hazardous substances in the product:
Part number| | | | | |
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Pb| Cd| Hg| Cr(VI)| PBBs| PBDEs
100020022| O| O| O| O| O| O
This form is prepared according to the provisions of SJ/T 11364
O:Indicates that the content of this hazardous substance in all homogeneous
materials of this part is below the limit requirement specified in GB/T 26572.
X:Indicates that the content of the hazardous substance in a homogeneous
material of the part exceeds the limit requirement specified in GB/T 26572.
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