ATrack BL1 Series Rugged Bluetooth Sensor User Manual

: September 27, 2024
: ATrack

BL1 Series Rugged Bluetooth Sensor

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Specifications

Product: BL1 Series Rugged Bluetooth Sensor
Model: BL1/BL1-T
User Manual Version: V00 (DVT) Aug. 21th, 2024

Product Information

1. Notification

Disclaimer: This document and related products
are developed by ATrack Technology Inc. Changes in functionalities,
specifications, and firmware functions may occur without notice.
ATrack Technology Inc. products are not intended for life support
or rescue equipment.

1.4 Product name and Model name

Product name: Rugged Bluetooth Sensor

Model name: BL1/BL1-T

1.5 Contact Manufacturer

Company name: ATrack Technology Inc.

Address: 8F., No. 13, Ln. 120, Sec. 1, Neihu
Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 11493, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Sales Phone: +886-2-27975852 ext. 286

E-Mail: smd@atrack.com.tw

Technical support Phone: +886-2-27975852

E-Mail: tsd@atrack.com.tw

Product Usage Instructions

3. Installation

3.1 Package Content

Check the package for the sensor unit and any included
accessories.

3.2 Optional Accessories

If you have optional accessories, refer to the user manual for
installation instructions.

3.3 Activating the sensor

To activate the sensor, follow the steps outlined in the user
manual provided with the product.

3.4 LED Indicator

Understand the different LED indicators and their meanings as
described in the user manual.

3.5 Battery replacement (BL1/BL1-TH)

When replacing the battery for BL1/BL1-TH models, carefully
follow the instructions provided to ensure proper replacement.

3.6 Mounting recommendations

Follow the mounting recommendations in the user manual to ensure
secure installation of the sensor.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the LED indicator does not light

up?

A: Check the battery connection and ensure it is properly
inserted. If the issue persists, contact technical support for
assistance.

Q: Can I use the sensor as a life support device?

A: No, the sensor is not intended for use as life support
equipment. Avoid using it for critical applications.

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User Manual V00 (DVT) Aug. 21th, 2024

Table of Contents
1. Notification ………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.1. Disclaimer …………………………………………………………………………………………………2 1.2. Copyright ………………………………………………………………………………………………….2 1.3. Warning ……………………………………………………………………………………………………2 1.4. Product name and Model name…………………………………………………………………..2 1.5. Contact Manufacturer ………………………………………………………………………………..2 1.6. CE Representatives (CE Cert. have been processing)………………………………………3 1.7. Regulatory statement and RF exposure statement. ……………………………………….3 1.8. Document Amendments …………………………………………………………………………….4
2. Product Specification …………………………………………………………………….. 5 3. Installation …………………………………………………………………………………… 6
3.1. Package Content………………………………………………………………………………………..6 3.2. Optional Accessories ………………………………………………………………………………….6

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3.3. Activating the sensor………………………………………………7 3.4. LED Indicator ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 3.5. Battery replacement (BL1/BL1-TH) ……………………………………………………………… 8 3.6. Mounting recommendations ……………………………………………………………………. 12

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1. Notification
1.1. Disclaimer
This document, and all other related products, including device, firmware, and software, are exclusively developed by ATrack Technology Inc.
Due to the continuous developments and improvements of device functionalities, changes in the protocol, specification, and firmware functions are subjects to change without notice. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the right to modify all documentations based on its own timelines. Document modification notices will be released to ATrack Technology Inc.’s customers upon completion.
ATrack Technology Inc. products are not intended to be used as life support or rescue equipment. ATrack Technology Inc. is not liable for any loss or injury caused by using or referencing to any of its products. Any possible means of using or integrating ATrack Technology Inc. products shall be avoided in such applications.

3. Keep the battery out of children’s reach and prevent them biting or swallowing the battery.

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4. Do not insert the battery onto the charger for a long time. If charging beyond the normal time, the battery is still in the charger, please stop charging. The abnormal charging will cause battery over-heated, distort, smoke or burning.

5. Do not put into microwave stove or any other pressure apparatus. Take the battery away from the cellular phone or the charger if it is instant heated or leak-out (or odors) and depose it. The bad battery will causes over-heated, smoke or burning.

1.4. Product name and Model name

Product name Rugged Bluetooth Sensor

Model name BL1/BL1-T

1.2. Copyright
© ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved
ATrack Technology Inc. holds all parts of intellectual rights applicable in the copyright laws in all the countries. Any and all contents of this document shall not be exposed, delivered, and/or disclosed to non-authorized 3rd party without any form of approval and consent from ATrack Technology Inc. Any form of, including but not limited to, verbal, duplicate, or internet sharing, of releasing or exposing information to an unauthorized party shall be prohibited. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the rights of litigation in the violation of copyright laws.
1.3. Warning
1. While doing any operation without cover, please wear anti-static gloves/rings to avoid the damage of Electrical Static Discharge.
2. Do not mix with other battery. This battery cannot mix with deposal or twice- recycled batteries in use. Otherwise, for its abnormal charge and discharge, it will cause over-heated, distort, smoke or burning.

1.5. Contact Manufacturer
Company name: ATrack Technology Inc. Address: 8F., No. 13, Ln. 120, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 11493, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Sales Phone: +886-2-27975852 ext. 286 E-Mail: smd@atrack.com.tw Technical support Phone: +886-2-27975852 E-Mail: tsd@atrack.com.tw

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1.6. CE Representatives (CE Cert. have been processing)
The followings are authorized to represent ATrack Technology, in compliant to CE regulation.

Company: APEX CE SPECIALISTS GMBH Address: Habichtweg 1 41468 Neuss Germany E-Mail: Info@apex-ce.com

Company: APEX CE SPECIALISTS LIMITED Address: 89 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4HT, UK E-Mail: Info@apex-ce.com
1.7. Regulatory statement and RF exposure statement.
Federal Communications Commission (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.
Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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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 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 equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi transmitter product procedures. This product should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Statement CAN ICES (B) / NMB (B)
This product complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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This product should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
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.

1.8. Document Amendments

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Rev. Pub. Date V01 July 5 2024

Comments · Initial release

F/W Version N/A

Note:

For the F/W Version column with specific firmware number, it means the modification(s) on the Comments column is done on this corresponding firmware version (and the versions thereafter). Please make sure you upgrade the firmware to the specified version before applying any changes made in this protocol.

CAN ICES (B) / NMB (B)

Ce produit sont conformes aux limites ISED d’exposition aux rayonnements définies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
Ce produit doivent être installés et utilisés avec distance minimum de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.

L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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2. Product Specification

General Specifications

Model Name

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BL1-T

Frequency

BLE v5.1, Class 2 (Support Long Range)

Sensitivity

-103 dBm/125Kbps, -96dBm/1Mbps

Coded PHY

125K /1Mbps (Configurable)

Transmit Interval 1 to 10seconds (Configurable)

Transmit Power

Default +3 dBm (From -20 dBm to +8 dBm in 4 dB steps)

Transmit Range

Up to 600M in open area (Base on +3dBm TX power)

Transmit Protocols Default: iBeacon, Eddystone, ATrack Proprietary

Internal Temp.

N/A

Range

-20°C to +70 °C

Internal Temp.

N/A

Resolution

0.1°C

Internal Temp.

N/A

Accuracy

±0.3°C maximum (-25°C to +70°C) ±0.4°C maximum (-40°C to +70°C)

Operating Voltage 3V

Battery

Replaceable CR2450 Battery 900mAh

Battery Capacity 620mAh

Battery Life

10 years (Every 5sec report interval base on +0dBm TX power)

3 years (Every 5sec report interval base on +0dBm TX power)

LED Indicator

1 (Power/Operating)

Device Activation* Magnet trigger

General Specifications

Internal Flash Memory

16Mbits (130,000 logs)

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +70 °C

Humidity

95%RH @ 50° C non-condensing

Vibration/Shock MIL-STD-810H

Salt Fog

MIL-STD-810H

Unit Drop Test

MIL-STD-810H

Thermal Shock

MIL-STD-810H

Chemical Resistant MIL-STD-810H

Temperature Recorders

EN12830 (have been processing)

Impact Resistance IEC 62262 test (IK10)

IP Rating

IP69K, IP68

Dimension

L76 mm X60 mm X H21 mm (3.0″ x 2.36″ x 0.82″)

Weight

54g (0.12lb)

Enclosure

PC

Mounting Method Screw Mount, Magnet Mount, Zip Tie

Certificates

FCC (On going) IC (On going) CE (On going) RoHS

*Optional Accessories Required

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3. Installation
3.1. Package Content
Verify that you received the following items in the package:

3.2. Optional Accessories
The optional accessories are:

1x BL1/BL1-T Device

2x Screws M4.0x20mm for mounting tracker to wood surface

1x Grinder Wrench

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1x Pushpin magnets

2x Screws M4.0x19mm for mounting tracker to Metal surface
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3.3. Activating the sensor
Before the BL1 can be shipped to customers, the BL1 needs to be in the “Shipping mode”.
To properly use the Pushpin magnet to activate your BL1 device, follow these steps: 1. Locate the Sensing Position
Identify the correct sensing position on your BL1 device as shown in the diagram.

2. First Sensing

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Take the Pushpin magnet and place it near the specified sensing position on the BL1 device. Hold the magnet in place for 2 seconds until the LED on the device begins to flash.

Important: After the LED starts flashing, immediately remove the magnet. Do not bring the magnet close to the sensing position again until the LED has finished flashing.

3. Wait for LED Flashing to Complete

Allow the LED to finish its flashing sequence. This indicates that the first sensing process is complete.

Ensure that the Pushpin magnet is kept away from the sensing position during this time.

4. Second Sensing (Power-On Activation)

Once the LED has stopped flashing (about 1 second), bring the Pushpin magnet back to the same sensing position.

Important: As the LED starts flashing again during this second sensing, immediately remove the magnet, ensuring it is kept away from the BL1 device.

5. Confirmation

After the second sensing, the device should be successfully powered on. Verify by checking for any indication of normal operation.

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3.4. LED Indicator
The following figure shows the LED location of BL1.

3.5. Battery replacement (BL1/BL1-TH)

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To replace the CR2450 battery in your device, follow these steps carefully:

1. Insert the Grinder Wrench
Locate the two round holes on the back cover of the device. Insert the grinder wrench securely into each hole.

LED Color Indication Power Amber LED Flash 3 times 0.5 second duty cycle

Description The BL1 is activated

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2. Open the Back Cover
Rotate the grinder wrench counterclockwise, turning the arrow on the device from the “I” mark to the “O” mark. This will unlock and release the back cover. Once the back cover is loose, gently remove it.

3. Remove the Depleted Battery

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Refer to the diagram below for the correct method to remove the old battery. Carefully take out the depleted battery from its compartment by lifting it from the right side.

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4. Insert the New CR2450 Battery
Place a new CR2450 battery into the compartment, ensuring it is positioned correctly according to the polarity location. Ensure that the positive terminal clip of the battery holder is above the battery, as shown in the diagram.

5. Check the Black Waterproof Rubber Gasket

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Before closing the back cover, check that the black waterproof rubber gasket is correctly positioned around the edge of the cover. This ensures the device remains sealed and waterproof.

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6. Close the Back Cover
Align the “O” mark on the back cover with the arrow on the device. Once aligned, press the cover down gently to fit it back into place.

7. Secure the Back Cover

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Insert the grinder wrench back into the round hole. This time, rotate the wrench clockwise, turning the arrow on the device from the “O” mark to the “I” mark. This will lock the back cover securely.

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8. Power On the Device After closing the back cover, power on the device to ensure it is functioning properly with the new battery.
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3.6. Mounting recommendations
1. Magnet on the Back Cover: Use the magnet on the back cover to attach the device securely to a metal surface.

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3. Ziptie: Secure the device using a ziptie, threading it through the
designated holes and around an object you want device secured to.

2. Screw Mounting: Use two screws to firmly attach the device to the desired location.

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