Accent Advanced Systems IBKSPLUS User Manual

FEATURES

Advertising Beacon Device
Bluetooth Low Energy®
Full Eddystone & iBeacon compatible
100% Configurable Parameters
Firmware update Over The Air (OTA)
Waterproof performance
External button to enable/disable and configure with a status

LED

Provided with your own configuration (MOQ 50 units)
Screws/ flanges/ sticker for deploying
Additional optional sensors available
FCC & CE Certifications

ABSTRACT

iBKS Plus Technical Data

AUDIENCE

This document is primarily focused for engineers or other users
with a technical profile

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FCC Statement ...................................................................................................................... 2

1. Specifications ................................................................................................................ 4

2. iBKS Plus Mechanical Draws ....................................................................................... 5

3. Button Functionality .................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Turn ON iBKS Plus .................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Turn OFF iBKS Plus ................................................................................................. 7

4. Battery Life Estimation ................................................................................................ 8

4.1 Estimation Scope .................................................................................................... 8

4.2 Common Use Cases ............................................................................................... 8

4.3 Battery life estimation for iBKS Plus Alkaline ..................................................... 9

4.4 Battery life estimation for iBKS Plus Lithium ................................................... 10

5. RX Power (dBm) vs Distance ..................................................................................... 11

Revision History ................................................................................................................. 13

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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.

FCC Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Statement:

"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."

RSS-Gen & RSS-210 statement:

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie 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, et (2)

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l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

RSS-102 Statement:

This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Cet équipement est conforme à l'exposition aux rayonnements Industry
Canada limites établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

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This section contains electrical, mechanical and software specifications for
iBKS Plus

Dimensions

84 x 84 x 24 mm

Case material

ABS

Weight

153g (Lithium)
182g (Alkaline)

Case finish

Matte white

Core

Nordic nRF51822

Button material

TPU

Radio Protocol

Bluetooth® Low
Energy

Button finish

Matte black

Distance Range

Up to 100m

Fixing method

Double side sticker
Screws
Flanges

Battery

4 AA size

Operating

Temperature

Related to battery
type (see below)

Optional Sensors

Hall
Accelerometer
Temperature

Storage

Temperature

Related to battery
type (see below)

Firmware Update

OTA (Over The Air)

Beacon Protocols

iBeacon
Eddystone:
UID, URL, TLM & EID

Idle Current

Consumption

3.5 to 3.8µA

Certifications

FCC & CE

Alkaline Battery

Battery Type

4 AA - 1.5V - 2700mAh

Operating

Temperature

-20 to +54ºC

Total Capacity

3V – 5400mAh

Storage

Temperature

5 to 30ºC

Lithium Battery

Battery Type

4 AA - 3.6V - 2600mAh

Operating

Temperature

-40 to +85ºC

Total Capacity

3.6V – 10400mAh

Storage

Temperature

5 to 30ºC