KINEXON X-Tag UWB Indoor Localization Tracking Tag User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: KINEXON

Table of Contents

Safety Information
KINEXON X-Tag
KEYFACTS
SPECIFICATIONS
External interfaces
Battery
Accessories
Intended Use
FCC Compliance
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

**KINEXON X-Tag UWB Indoor Localization Tracking Tag User Manual

**

This document contains information that is the property of Kinexon GmbH. Reproduction is not permitted without the express written consent of the author. (info@kinexon.com).

If you have any questions or suggestions concerning this document, please send the problem description by mail to KINEXON GmbH. We have taken utmost care in the preparation of this document and it contains accurate information to the best of our knowledge. KINEXON GmbH cannot however guarantee that this document is absolutely free of errors.

Safety Information

Read and follow all instructions before using the Kinexon X-Tag.
Never open the case of the Kinexon X-Tag. There are no user serviceable parts or replaceable parts inside the case.
Do not use the Kinexon X-Tag if it has been damaged

KINEXON X-Tag

Cost efficient and precise real-time localization & motion sensing.

The KINEXON X-Tag is the perfect sensor for indoor localization in industrial and logistics environments.

By mounting or embedding the tag on the object, it enables a precise and robust localization of all assets on the shop floor. Thus, the KINEXON X-Tag provides the basis for track & trace of your objects, workflow monitoring and process automation.

Due to its small size, low weight, robustness, long battery life and the very low price it meets all requirements for an area wide use in the industrial environment.

The KINEXON X-Tag works best with the KINEXON Real-Time Internet of Things platform (RIoT), the open IoT platform for real-time localization and analysis.

Use Cases

Track & Trace and optimized material handling of moving assets in industrial environments such as:

Material & Goods
Load Carrier (Barred box, pallet etc.)
Manufactured products

Real-time location data is the enabler for improved process reliability and efficiency through process automation and optimization such as:

Storage Automation
Elimination of manual scanning
Full transparency over material flow (cycle times, idle times etc.)
Process Monitoring § Process Mining

KEYFACTS

RF Specifications

Positioning Principle| Real Time Location System (RTLS), Radio-based, Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Frequency range| UWB (IEEE 802.15.4): 6.25 – 6.75 GHz
Positioning Update rate| Configurable, typically 1 Hz in motion, 0.033 Hz in standstill
Positioning Data| 3D (x, y, z)
Positioning Accuracy| < 20 cm (depending on environment), MAE
Physical Specifications
Indicators| Status LED
Inertial Measurement (Accelerometer)| 3-axis, +/- 0.05g to +/-16g, up to 200 Hz, typically 5Hz
Battery| Internal non-replaceable Li primary battery
Battery Lifetime| Up to 3 years (depending on update rate)
Material| Luran 358N Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)
Weight| ~35 g
Dimensions| 60,5 x 42,6 x 12 mm
Mounting options| M3 screws, Velcro, zip tie, double side tape
Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature| -20°C to 60°C incl. battery
Storage Temperature| -20 °C to + 30 °C incl. battery
Protection class| IP67 (ultrasonic welded)
Regulatory compliance| CE (EN 301 489-33, EN 301 489-1, EN 302 065-1, EN 303 883, TS 103 361)
FCC Part 15 subpart C (15.250) ISED RSS-210
IEC/EN 62368-1
EN 62479

SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanical Drawing

Mechanical Drawing

Label front plate

| Company logo
Equipment Unique Identifier (EUI)
---|---
QR code| KINEXON
EUI: XXXXXX

Label back plate

| Equipment Unique Identifier (EUI) Device part-no|
---|---|---
QR code|

KINEXON

EU I: XXXXX
Model: KNX-T6.1-1.1-1
FCC ID: 2ALC5-KNX-XTAG1
IC: 25557-KNXXTAG1

| Compan y logo
---|---|---
| Certification logos/signs|

External interfaces

Wireless connection

For wireless connection a Ultra-Wideband (UWB) interface according to IEEE 802.15.4 is implemented.

Tag LED

Please mind that tag LED behavior depends on the firmware use case one has selected. Most important versions are:

Power-on Reset

Electrical Parameters

Interface| Parameter [ Unit]| Min| Typical| Max| Comment
---|---|---|---|---|---
Power supply| Input Voltage [V]| | 3.0| |
Interface| Parameter [ Unit]| Min| Typical| Max| Comment
---|---|---|---|---|---
| Input Current [mA]| | | 250 mA| UWB receive

Battery

A Lithium Polymer re-chargeable battery is used

Accessories

Mounting options

X-Tag does not have separate mounting bracket and it is directly attached to the objects via the following ways:

Zip tie
Velcro tape
Double-sided tape
Self-trapping screws

Regulatory and Legal Information

The Kinexon X-Tag has been designed to be in compliance with both the U.S. FCC Part 15 subpart F regulations, section 15.250 and with the European Union ETSI EN 302 065 standards. Two different versions of the Kinexon X-Tag are available, one version supports the FCC emissions mask (Region 1) and the second supports the ETSI
standard mask (Region 2).

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Kinexon GmbH assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims any liabilities, losses, or risks, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of any of the contents of this document. For the latest documentation, contact Kinexon GmbH.

Intended Use

This manual describes the setup and use of the Kinexon X-Tag. Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with 47 CFR 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. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited. The use of this device mounted on outdoor structures, e.g., on the outside of a building or on a telephone pole, or any fixed outdoors infrastructure is prohibited.

Moreover, the following statements apply:

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 to 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.

FCC Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves adopted by the FCC. These limits include a substantial safety margin design to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The radio wave exposure guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). SAR levels have been computed for the transmitters in this device and have been found to be below FCC limits.

ISED Caution

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

These devices are not permitted for operation on board aircraft or satellites and shall also not be used for operating toys. The use this device mounted on a fixed outdoor infrastructure, including antennas mounted on outdoor structures such as poles or buildings, is not permitted, except for operation on board ships or land vehicles.