HID BEEKS001 BLE Beacon Installation Guide

: June 5, 2024
: HID

Table of Contents

Overview
System components
Terminology
Sensor location
Specification
Initial setup
BEEKs and BluFi installation
Regulation Information
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

INSTALLATION GUIDE
HID® BEEKS001 Install Guide

Overview

The BEEKs™ Install Guide covers the basics of the BLE beacon setup and provisioning of equipment with the Bluzone Cloud account and project. This nstall guide is intended for installation technicians. BEEKs™ Bluetooth Low- Energy (BLE) beacons are among the most advanced beacons in the industry. Being fully Apple iBeacon and Google Eddystone compatible, Beeks beacons may be used for any standard beacon application that provides location-based promotional or way-finding services to smartphone users. BEEKs beacons are available in multiple form factors and sensor configurations. When combined with HID Global’s end-to-end IoT ecosystem, which includes BluFi™ BLE to WiFi gateways and the Bluzone™ cloud services, BEEKs can be centrally managed remotely through the cloud to transfer new messages, firmware updates, and battery status checks. Their unique design allows BEEKs to broadcast reliably even in densely populated WiFi environments.
The BLE radio enables the Beacon to transmit condition monitoring, proximity messaging, wayfinding, and asset location. Bluzone allows you to control the transmitting capabilities of the Beacon. The Beacon provides the ability to transmit in iBeacon, Eddystone, or sBeacon format.
The Beeks Beacons link to ID64 with a QR code printed/ labeled on the outer casing

System components

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
1	BluFi™ model BluFi-AC00 – Bluetooth to WiFi Gateway.
2	Bluzone – Cloud Fleet Management and Condition Monitoring dashboard.
3	BEEKs™ model BEEKS001–XX Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons.

Terminology

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
1	Bluzone – Secure cloud-based SaaS to centrally manage BEEKs via BluFi

gateways. Additionally, monitor, store and analyze performance data collected from deployed BEEKs fleet.
2| BluFi Gateway – Receives data from BEEKs over Bluetooth and sends it to Bluzone Cloud.
3| BEEKs CM – Sends vibration and temperature data to BluFi.
4| Asset – Equipment to be monitored or tracked

Best practices

Maximum of 15 – 20 beacons per BluFi for best results
Maximum 20 – 30 meters from beacon to BluFi for best results (distance will decrease for increased interference/ blockages)
Recommended epoxy glue for mounting: Loctite AA 330, Devcon 5-minute (for BEEKS001-CM)
Network troubleshooting
2.4 GHz WiFi only
HTTPS port 443 must be open
DHCP required
1 Mbps upload speed required
Captive WiFi portals are not compatible
Compatible certificate formats: .pem, .der
BluFi MAC address whitelisting may be required on some network

Sensor location

Beacons should be mounted to a clean, flat, rigid surface of the asset to be monitored.
For Condition Monitoring Applications with BEEKS001-CM, the beacon should be oriented such that its three axes are parallel to the three axes of the asset, close to the source of vibration

Pre-requisites

Set up Bluzone account
Download Bluzone mobile app
Additional installation guides are available and can be found at: https://hid.gl/HID-BluFi-installation

Specification

BLE Beacons model number BEEKS001

Different Configurations based on environments and use case
BEEKS001- CM| BEEKS001- Industrial| BEEKS001- Lite| BEEKS001- Plus
BEEKS001-CM| Condition monitoring for industrial applications sends vibration (accelerometer) and temperature data. The enclosure is sealed with epoxy to preserve mechanical frequency response. Epoxy-mount.
BEEKS001-Industrial| Status/ process monitoring sends basic motion and temperature data. VHB tape-mount.
BEEKS001-Lite| Asset location and way-finding. VHB tape-mount.
BEEKS001-Plus| Asset location and way-finding with longer battery life. VHB tape-mount.
Operating temperature| -13°F to +185°F (-25°C to +85°C)
Storage temperature| -22°F to +185°F (-30°C to +85°C)
Specifications
Standard Protocol| Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2
Frequency range| 2400-2483.5 MHz
No of channels| 40
Modulation| GFSK
Mode of operation| Half-duplex
RF output power| +5dBm (<10mW)
Antenna| PCB, 0 dbi omnidirectional
Name| BEEKS001- CM| BEEKS001- Industrial| BEEKS001- Lite| BEEKS001- Plus
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Length x width| 2.36 in × 0.83 x 0.98 in
(60 × 21 x 25 mm)| 2.36 in × 0.83 x 0.98 in
(60 × 21 x 25 mm)| 2.36 in × 0.83 x 0.98 in
(60 × 21 x 25 mm)| 2.41 x 1.46 in
(61.3 x 37.2 mm)
Weight| 1.37 oz (39 g)| 1.0 oz (28 g)| 1.0 oz (28 g)| 2.7 oz (76 g)
Housing material| Polycarbonate and ABS
Data rates| 1Mbit/s
Battery type| 3.6V / 2600mAh – Primary Lithium 3.6V / 2600 mAh| (3ea) 3.6V / 7200 mAh
Battery duration| Up to 3 yrs| Up to 5 yrs| Up to 8 yrs

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Initial setup

Account setup
1. Visit bluzone.io and register a new account. Verify your email by clicking on the link emailed to you
Project setup
1. Use the dropdown menu in the top right portion of the screen to create a new project.
2. Go to Settings and send a Product Activation request for your use case e.g. RTLS, Status Monitoring, or Advanced Condition Monitoring, depending on the SaaS model you have purchased. Your product features will be activated within 24 hours.|
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Bluzone mobile app setup
1. Download the Bluzone mobile app from Google Play or the iOS App Store.
2. log in to your account with Bluzone credentials.

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4. BluFi provisioning
1. Plug BluFi into a power source for initial setup.
2. In Bluzone app, tap Provision > BluFi
3. Hold the mobile device close to BluFi and select the device with the highest signal strength (swipe down to refresh the list).
4. Follow each step within the Bluzone app as instructed to define the location and picture of the installation place (optional).
5. When prompted for a Template, create a new Template with your WiFi SSID and password.

BEEK provisioning
1. Place BEEK close to BluFi (don’t install on assets yet).
2. For each beacon, hold the mobile phone close to BEEK and select the device with the highest signal strength (swipe down to refresh the list). Continue the steps for each BEEK.
3. When prompted for a Template, select the template corresponding to your use case e.g. “Default Beacon Template – Condition Monitoring AI” for Advanced Condition Monitoring with BEEKS001-CM.
Assign the beacon a name that coincides with the asset on which it is installed. It is also good practice to use a label-maker to place a label on the beacon that matches this name.

BEEKs and BluFi installation

BluFi installation
1. BluFi should be installed within 100ft (30m) of monitored assets (shorter distances required for environments with obstructions).
AC BluFi Option
2. BEEKs location
1. Place beacons near the desired assets (don’t install yet).
2. In the Bluzone console, go to BluFi > {BluFi Name} > Statistics and scroll down to the Scan Map.
3. Verify that each beacon sees at least one blue. (-75 dBm or higher is desired). Move BluFi’s if necessary.
Surface preparation
1. Ensure the asset installation surface is clean and free of oil, dirt, rust, and paint chips, and the beacon is not covered by metal to ensure good radio transmission.
2. Beacons should be mounted to a clean, flat, rigid surface of the asset to be monitored. For vibration monitoring with BEEKS001-CM, the mounting should be close to the source of vibration. The beacon should be oriented such that its three axes are parallel to the three axes of the asset.
4. BEEKs installation
1. Standard beacons may simply be mounted by using the integrated peel-off sticker.
2. BEEKS001-CM requires special mounting with Epoxy glue to ensure proper pick-up of the vibration data of the underlying asset. We recommend Devcon 5-minute or
Loctite AA 330
3. Apply a line of epoxy to the bottom of the beacon.
4. Place beacon and press firmly.
5. Wait five minutes and confirm the beacon is secure.

Regulation Information

SRD Model: BEEKS001

RF Specifications
Standard Protocol: BLE 4.2
Frequency Band: 2400-2483.5 MHz
No of RF channels: 40
RF output power:+5dBm
Modulation: GFSK
ITU emissions code:1M03F1D
Antenna: PCB, 0 dBi

Communication Regulation
The following is a list that applies:
US FCC – United States Compliance
FCC ID: SL6-BEEKS001
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.
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by HID, could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate this product.
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.

Canada ISED – Canadian Compliance 24824-BEEKS001
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ENACOM-Argentina Compliance
CNC ID: C-24005
This product conforms to Argentina Radio Requirements.
Este producto cumple con Los requisitos de Argentina relative a la radioelectricidad
Australia/ New Zealand Compliance
This product conforms to Australia and New Zealand Radio Requirements.

European Union Compliance

Hereby, HID Global declares that this Radio Equipment SRD Model number BEEKS001 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.hidglobal/certifications
This product operates at the following frequencies:

2.4 GHz band with an RF output power of less than +5dBm e.i.r.p

This product is homologated at ANATEL according to the procedure regulated by Resolution 242/2000, and it complies with the applicable technical requirements. For more information, consult the ANATEL website – www.anatel.gov.br

I FEEL – Mexico Compliance
IFT: RCPBLBE19-1936

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