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Advertising Beacon Device
Bluetooth Low Energy®
Full Eddystone & iBeacon compatible
100% Configurable Parameters
USB Serial Communication
Firmware update Over The Air (OTA)
Logo and color customizable (MOQ)
Provided with your own configuration (MOQ 50 units)
No tools needed for maintenance
Additional optional sensors available
FCC & CE Certifications
ABSTRACT
iBKS USB 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 USB Mechanical Draws ....................................................................................... 4
3. RX Power (dBm) vs Distance ....................................................................................... 5
Revision History ................................................................................................................... 7
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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 USB
Dimensions
38 x 18.9 x 5.1 mm
Case material
ABS
Weight
3g
Case finish
Matte white
Core
Nordic nRF51822
Fixing method
USB connector
Radio Protocol
Bluetooth® Low
Energy
Operating
Temperature
-25 to +75ºC
Distance Range
Up to 100m
Storage
Temperature
-40 to +125ºC
Power Supply
USB 5V
Beacon Protocols
iBeacon
Eddystone:
UID, URL, TLM & EID
Optional Sensors
Temperature
Firmware
Update
OTA (Over The Air)
Certifications
FCC & CE
All dimensions in mm
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The following table and graph show the RX power received (dBm) in
comparison with distance (m) for all configurable TX powers.
Distance (m)
TX Power (dBm)
-30
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4 0 +4
0
-57
-46
-44
-41
-37
-33
-29
-19
1
-99
-86
-81
-75
-74
-70
-65
-62
3
-102
-92
-88
-80
-77
-76
-72
-70
5
-94
-90
-86
-81
-78
-76
-73
10
-102
-96
-88
-86
-84
-79
-79
15
-97
-95
-90
-86
-81
-80
20
-99
-98
-93
-88
-82
-81
30
-100
-99
-94
-91
-84
-82
40
-101
-100
-95
-93
-85
-84
50
-102
-101
-96
-95
-91
-86
60
-102
-98
-97
-92
-87
70
-101
-98
-94
-90
80
-102
-99
-96
-96
90 -101
-97
-96
100
-102
-101
-101
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
0 1 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
RX Power vs Distance
-30 dBm -20 dBm -16 dBm -12 dBm
-8 dBm -4 dBm 0 dBm +4 dBm
RX Power (dBm)
Distance (m)
TX Power Set
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IMPORTANT:
This chapter applies from firmware version EDSTEID V5.2016.06.29.1 onwards.
Notice all values shown in this chapter have been tested in an open field of a city.
Depending on the environment where the iBKS USB is placed these values might
differ.
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The following revision history table summarizes changes contained in this
document.
Revision
Number
Revision
Date
Description of Changes
Rev 0
10/2015
Initial Release
Rev 1
08/2016
Design changed
Specifications updated
Added mechanical draws
Added RX Power vs Distance
Rev 2
01/2017
Added FCC Statement
Added Certifications in the specifications
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