AiRISTA BGU-AOA BLE Angle of Arrival Gateway User Manual
- June 27, 2024
- AiRISTA
Table of Contents
AiRISTA BGU-AOA BLE Angle of Arrival Gateway
Product Usage Instructions
Setup and Installation:
- Mount the BLE Angle of Arrival Gateway in a central location for optimal coverage.
- Connect the device to power using the provided PoE Ethernet Interface.
- Configure the device using the built-in Http based management interface.
Usage:
The BLE AoA Gateway is designed to provide submeter accuracy for various applications including inventory management, asset tracking, and personnel monitoring.
Maintenance:
Regularly check the device’s status using the management interface to ensure proper functioning.
FAQ
Q: What is the typical operating range of the BLE Angle of Arrival Gateway?
A: The device has a Line of Sight range of approximately 150ft/50m in TX mode with BLE +4dBM at 1MBps.
Q: How can I ensure optimal performance of the gateway?
A: Make sure the device is mounted in a central location with minimal obstructions and follow the installation guidelines provided in the manual.
Q: Is the device compatible with Wi-Fi networks?
A: Yes, the device supports Wi-Fi networks including 802.11 b/g/n with security features like WEP and WPA2-PSK.
BLE AoA Gateway and Beacon for Enterprise-grade RTLS Solutions
- AiRISTA’s Angle of Arrival Gateway applies the latest Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) technology in a compact design to provide location insights of people and assets to under 1 meter of accuracy.
- A series of micro antennas precisely located on the substrate compare the “angle” of an incoming BLE signal. Minute differences in the arriving angles are traced back to a point of intersection which represents the location of the signal source. Location is also tracked in the vertical dimension, providing x,y,z coordinates.
- Unlike other designs, a single AiRISTA Angle of Arrival Gateway can provide submeter accuracy (configuration dependent). AiRISTA’s proprietary echo cancelation techniques overcome what had been one of the final hurdles to making location accuracy with less than one (1) meter using a single BLE angle of arrival reader that produces industry leading performance.
Applications
Combined with low cost BLE tags, retailers can automate inventory accounting. Warehouses can provide guided picking instructions including vertical shelves. Hospitals can track and automatically assign equipment relative to the patient’s body. Manufacturing routing applications ensure accurate paths of vehicles. Industrial tools can be programed based on position.
- Workflows & alerts
- Analytics & reports
- Low-code dev. env.
- Route monitoring
- People/patient flow
- Staff safety
BLE is proving to do more at lower costs.
Unified Vision Solution Support
AiRISTA’s Unified Vision Solution software platform (UVS) creates the business
value from location insights provided by the gateway.
Benefits
- Submeter location accuracy using standards-based technology
- Support for most existing AiRISTA BLE tags
- Location provided in the vertical dimension (x,y,z coordinates)
- Submeter accuracy from a single device eliminating the need for 3 or more gateways (configuration dependent)
- Integration with popular third-party access points (vendor dependent)
Features
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity
- Power derived from PoE or USB
- Adjustable angle of view
- Mountable at any angle for wider coverage
Technical Specifications
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Two BLE Radios
Power Consumption:
RX BLE: 5 mA
TX BLE at 0dBm: 6 mA
Firmware configurable transmit power: -6dBm to +4dBm Operating Current TX & RX Disable: 10uA Cortex M3 Maximum Output Power: +5dBm
Default Output Power: 0dBm
RX Sensitivity -94 dB -
PoE Ethernet Interface
Compatible with IEEE 802.3af
Supports Static and Dynamic IP address
Supports Backup Server IP Address List
Over LAN configuration
Built-in Http based management interface -
Wi-Fi Radios
Supported Wi-Fi Networks: 802.11 b/g/n
FCC, Canada, ETSI 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz Japan 2.471 -2.497 GHz Layer 2 Network Support: CCX, Blink
Security: WEP, WPA2-PSK
Supported Data Rates, 1, 6,11,54,72 Mbps -
Electrical Interface
Certification: FCC and CE
Current Consumption: 1A -
Antenna Specifications
Internal Antenna 1: internal Omni-directional
Internal Antenna 2: AoA Antenna with 16 Micro antennas with 1-2 Micro Second RF Switching -
Environment
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 °F / 0 to 55°C Storage Temperature: -40 to 140 °F / -40 to 60 °C *outdoor installation requires NEMA 4X enclosures -
Typical Operating Range
Device in TX mode
Line of Sight:
BLE +4dBM 1MBps: ~150ft/50m
Obstructions:
BLE +4dBM 1MBps: ~75ft/25m
AoA Receiver range varies based on the installation height, angle of view and transmitting BLE device’s TX output power settings. Please see AoA Reader Technical Configuration Guide for details. -
Physical
Dimensions:
6.63 x 4.68 x 1.63 in / 168.40 x 118.87 x 41.40 mm. Weight: 0.64 Lbs -
Part Number
AoA Beaconing Gateway: BGU.AoA -
Accessories
Swivel Wall Mount: PSU.MB -
Warranty
One Year Warranty
FCC Statement
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to perate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 1 5 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 t hat 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.
Important Note:
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the
US/Canada.
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1-844-816-7127
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Gold Coast |QLD | Australia Tel: +61-07-2104-1852
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