DESCARTES PLT003 BLE Beacon Tag User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- DESCARTES
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DESCARTES PLT003 BLE Beacon Tag User Manual
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Revision History
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| Date| Description|
Version
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RORIE
| 2022/01/18| Create document| 1.0
RORIE| 2022/02/01| Compliance section|
1.1
RORIE
| 2022/02/02| Specifications| 1.2
RORIE| 2022/02/15| Add FCC ID|
1.3
Introduction
The PLT003 COREInsight® 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 PLT003 tag in a production setting. The PLT003 tag advertises at an optimal interval of 7 times every 60seconds. The beacon message is sent on the advertisement channels for BLE: 37 (2402 MHz), 38 (2426 MHz) and 39 (2480 MHz).
The tag has a Theoretical lifetime of 5 years.
Specifications
| FCC ID | 2A4F8-PLT003 |
|---|---|
| RF specification operating frequency | 2402 MHz (low), 2426 MHz (medium), 2480 |
MHz (high)
Type of modulation| GFSK
Number of channels| 3 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| 3 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.
Our beacon device falls under FCC rules part 15.247 as it transmits within 2400-2483.5 MHz.
Safety
Per FCC KDB 784748, Section A.8: To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Please maintain at least a 20 cm spacing from the antenna and device.
PLT003
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 PLT003 CORE Insight BLE Beacon tag is an active BLE beacon. The PLT003 tag advertises at an interval of 7 times every 60 seconds. CORE Insight® Readers listen for special (custom) adverts from the Beacon Tag and when it is in range (approx. 60 meters), the Reader collects these detections.