Contents
1. At a Glance 5
1.1 Overview 5
1.1.1 Threaded Hole 5
1.1.2 Status LED 5
1.1.3 Micro-USB Receptacle 6
1.1.4 Slide Switch 6
1.2 Accessories 6
1.2.1 USB power adapter 6
1.2.2 USB to Micro-USB cable 6
2. Getting Started 7
2.1 Charging 7
2.2 Normal Mode 7
2.3 Programming Mode 7
3. Safety, Handling, and Support 8
3.1 Handling 8
3.2 Repairing 8
3.3 Cleaning 8
3.4 Using connectors, ports, and buttons 9
3.5 Charging 9
3.6 Operating temperature 9
3.7 Prolonged heat exposure 9
3.8 Radio frequency interference 10
3.9 Explosive atmospheres 10
4. Regulatory compliance information 11
4.1 FCC compliance statement 11
4.2 Canadian regulatory statement 11
4.3 Europe — EU Declaration of Conformity 12
4.4 Japan VCCI Class B Statement 12
5. Disposal and recycling information 13
5.1 European Union — Disposal Information 13
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5.2 Türkiye 14
5.3 Brasil — Informações sobre descarte e reciclagem 14
5.4 Latin America — Información sobre eliminación de residuos y reciclaje 14
5.5 China — Battery Statement 15
5.6 China — Environmental Protection Information 15
5.7 Taiwan — Battery Statement 15
5.8 Taiwan — Recycling Information 15
5.9 Apple and the environment 16
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Tables
1. At a Glance 5
Table 1-1 Apple iBeacon LED behavior 5
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1. At a Glance
This guide describes Apple iBeacon (Model A1573).
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Threaded Hole
The Threaded Hole (see figure highlight A) accepts a standard M5 screw and may be used to securely mount
Apple iBeacon to other structures.
1.1.2 Status LED
The Status LED (see figure highlight B) is intended as a convenient indicator of operating mode and battery
state. Under normal operating conditions, the Status LED is turned offto save power and remain inconspicuous.
Table 1-1 Apple iBeacon LED behavior
Fully ChargedChargingNot Charging
OffRedOffOff
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1. At a Glance
1.2 Accessories
Fully ChargedChargingNot Charging
OffRedOffNormal
Green (Blink)Red/Orange (Blink)GreenProgramming
The Status LED will turn off and on at 500 ms intervals when Blink is specified along with a single color. When
two colors are specified, the LED will alternate between the two colors every 500 ms instead of between off
and on states.
1.1.3 Micro-USB Receptacle
Plug a USB to Micro-USB cable into the Micro-USB Receptacle (see figure highlight C) and connect Apple
iBeacon into a USB power adapter to charge.
1.1.4 Slide Switch
The Slide Switch (see figure highlight D) has 3 possible positions:
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Off
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On
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Momentary
Apple iBeacon will enter Programming mode when the Slide Switch is moved from the On position to the
Momentary position and held there for a minimum of 3 seconds. The Slide Switch may be released after Apple
iBeacon has entered this mode.
1.2 Accessories
The following accessories are not included with Apple iBeacon and must be purchased separately:
1.2.1 USB power adapter
Use any Apple USB power adapter to power Apple iBeacon and charge the battery. The Apple 5W USB Power
Adapter is recommended.
1.2.2 USB to Micro-USB cable
Use any standard USB to Micro-USB cable to connect Apple iBeacon to a USB power adapter to charge.
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