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  • Page 1 Wi-Fi Badge Tag User Guide...
  • Page 2 Your use of the Ekahau software described in this user manual and its documentation are governed by the terms set forth in your license agreement. Your use of this Ekahau software contrary to the terms of this User Manual may void the warranty, if any, described in your license agreement.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.4 Resetting to Factory Settings ................. 23 4.5 Firmware Update ....................23 4.6 Optimizing Battery Life ................... 24 4.7 Turning off the B4 Tag .................... 24 4.8 Charging the B4 tag ....................25 5 Technical Specifications ....................27 5.1 General ........................27 5.2 Wi-Fi ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Ekahau wi-fi tags, 5.x (ERC) software platform and Ekahau Vision (1.7 or 2.0) end- user application. The B4 tags are primarily targeted to be carried by people, but can be attached to any mobile object or asset as well. The Ekahau RTLS Controller software continuously reports the tag's location information such as coordinates and logical areas within the Wi-Fi coverage area both indoors and outdoors.

  • Page 6: User Interface

    Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3 User Interface 1. Left LED 5. Menu Button 2. Safety Switch 6. Red Button 3. Right LED 7. Display 4. Blue Button 8. Charging Port 1.4 Status Indication LEDs The tag is equipped with two multi-color LEDs that provide status indication. The table below lists the different modes of the tag LEDs: Action Left LED...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1. Introduction Action Left LED Right LED Status Periodic or motion activ- 2xRed blink Failed to scan or send ated scan results Blue button press 1xOrange + 2xGreen blink Success - green Failed to scan or send results - red 2xRed blink Red button press 1xOrange + 2xGreen blink...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 9: Initial Activation Of The Tag

    ERC. The B4 tags are delivered with the battery charged to a storage charge, it is recommended to fully charge the battery, before activating the tags first time. See charging instructions in chapter Charging the B4 tag on page 25.

  • Page 10: Configuring Ekahau Rtls Controller Settings

    Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag 3 which you can run from Ekahau Programs menu. After that, follow the following Activator config- uration procedure. 2.3.1 Configuring Ekahau RTLS Controller Settings Input the IP address of the Ekahau RTLS Controller.

  • Page 11: Configuring Wlan Settings

    Figure 2.2. Specifying advanced Positioning Engine settings Note When activating the B4 tags, only an initial setup is required for the tag to associate with the network. All settings can be set and changed from the Ekahau RTLS Controller. Ekahau Tag Activator 3 only provides a set of basic settings.

  • Page 12: Configuring Wi-Fi Channels In Use

    Alternatively you can use longer Scan Interval and enable Motion Sensor through the Ekahau RTLS Controller after activation. This way the tag will scan only when it is in use and moving.

  • Page 13: Configuring Ip Settings

    2.3.4 Configuring IP Settings Check the IP settings. If DHCP is used nothing needs to be done. In case your network uses static IP addressing, type in the IP address range to be used for the B4 tags, Netmask and Gateway addresses.

  • Page 14: Activation

    Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag If you only activate a single tag and wish to use static IP setting, enter same IP address in 'Start IP Address' and 'End IP Address'. Figure 2.5. Specifying IP settings 2.3.5 Activation Press 'Continue' button when all settings are ready.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Figure 2.6. When all the settings are done, you can start activating the tags The Activation process is now started. The list of the activated tags will appead on the area below.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Figure 2.7. The Activator is ready to start activating the tags Press the tag's Menu button to activate it. After successful activation, the tag MAC address appears on the activation window, showing Ok status. Repeat this for all the tags to be activated.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Figure 2.8. The Activator has activated one tag After completing activating the tags, click the 'Stop Activation' button and exit the activation window. After you have finished the activation, you can save the configuration for future use from the file menu.

  • Page 18: List Of Available Settings In The Activator

    RTLS Controller Engine Port (UDP) Port number of location Port number 8552 protocol port of ERC Maintenance IP IP Address of Ekahau IP Address 0.0.0.0 RTLS Controller, from where TAG gets the set- tings. Typically same as the ERC IP...
  • Page 19 1 - 4 used WPA2-PSK Sets the WPA2-PSK 8 - 63 ASCII characters encryption and pass- phrase WPA-PSK Not supported in B4 IP Settings IP method Defines the IP address DHCP; Static DHCP assigning method Static IP Settings Address range...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag...

  • Page 21: Configuration After Initial Activation

    3.1 Tag Configuration Settings in ERC Configs Page In Ekahau RTLS Controller it is possible to create a configuration to a single tag or a group config- uration to multiple tags. After the tags are activated, the configurations are applied to tags from the Tags page.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation Setting Description Values (Default underlined) Name Name for the configuration set Free text Description Description for the configuration set Free text Channels Scan Channels Sets the channels scanned during 1- 11; 12 (EU); 13 (EU); 14 (Japan) a location scan Periodic Location Update and Maintenance Periodic Location Update...

  • Page 23: Tag Actions Available In Erc Tags Properties Page

    Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation Setting Description Values (Default underlined) Initial Scan Count Number of scans the tag does on 1 - 10 each triggered scan despite the triggering event. Used to improve the accuracy in difficult conditions and for rarely scanning applications Delay between initial scans Delay between the scans No Delay;...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation Setting Description Values Manual Commands Manual command or a list of com- mands can be sent to a tag Set Config A pre defined config can be selected A list of available configs. Go to and sent to tag(s) configs page to create tag configur- ations...

  • Page 25: Tag Operation

    Figure 4.1. Safety switch operation 4.3 Working with the Display The B4 tag's OLED display can be used to read messages sent from Ekahau Vision and Ekahau RTLS Controller. The B4 reads the queued messages during maintenance updates which are made at regular intervals defined by the maintenance interval or when the Red button is pressed.

  • Page 26: Instant Messages

    It is possible to send 160 character long instant messages and standard messages to the B4 tag. In Ekahau Vision the message size is limited to 40 characters as the message includes additional location information.

  • Page 27: Resetting To Factory Settings

    You can disable the tag's buzzer by entering the Main menu and selecting Enable silent mode. For more information on how to send messages to the B4 tag, please refer to Ekahau Vision and Ekahau RTLS Controller User Guides. 4.4 Resetting to Factory Settings The tag can be reset to factory setting with the following button sequence .

  • Page 28: Optimizing Battery Life

    4.7 Turning off the B4 Tag The B4 tag can only be turned off by resetting the tag to factory settings which is explained in chapter Resetting to Factory Settings on page 23. To continue using the tag after resetting, you have to re-activate it following the instructions explained in chapter Activation Procedure on page 5.

  • Page 29: Charging The B4 Tag

    Figure 4.4. B4 tags in Multi Charger The B4 tag is delivered with the battery charged to a storage charge, and it is recommended to fully charge the batteries before first time activating the tag. To ensure the tag battery is full, please put the tag in to a charger for 4 hours.
  • Page 30 Just connect the charger and leave the tag to recharge overnight. Warning Only use Ekahau supported adapters for charging the tags. Warning Recharge the tag only in room temperature conditions, 0 °C - 40°C (32 °F - 104 °F). Recharging...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 5. Technical Specifications 5 Technical Specifications 5.1 General ● Outside Dimensions : 2.36 x 3.54 x 0.33 in / 60 x 90 x 8.5 mm. ● Weight: 1.6 oz / 46 g ● Power: Re-chargeable Lithium Polymer battery ● Charging with 5 VDC, 500 mA max.
  • Page 32 Chapter 5. Technical Specifications ● Do not try to open the tag. ● Do not drop, knock or shake the tag. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. ● Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the tag. ●...

  • Page 33: Certifications

    RF levels that exceed the FCC rules for RF exposure. 6.1.2 Réglementations FCC Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par Ekahau, Inc. peuvent annuler votre droit d.utiliser cet appareil aux termes des réglementations FCC. Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des règlements FCC sur les appareils numériques de classe B.

  • Page 34: Industry Canada Statements For Portable Devices

    Chapter 6. Certifications (2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute autre interférence reçue, y compris les interférences susceptibles d'entraîner un fonctionnement non désiré. 6.2 Industry Canada Statements for Portable Devices This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IC: 6864A-B400 Section 7.1.3 of RSS-GEN Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Accident, fire, power failure, power surge, or other hazard. Otherwise, the Tags are sold AS IS. In no event does Ekahau warrant that the Tags are error free or that end user will be able to operate the Tags without problems or interruptions.
  • Page 36 Chapter 7. Limited Warranty...
  • Page 37 Ekahau Inc. East Coast 1851 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 105 Reston, VA 20191 Tel: 1-866-435-2428 Fax: 1-703-860-2028 sales-americas@ekahau.com West Coast 12930 Saratoga Avenue, Suite B-8 Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 1-866-435-2428 Fax: 1-703-860-2028 sales-americas@ekahau.com EUROPE Hiilikatu 3 00180 Helsinki, Finland Tel: +358-20-743 5910 Fax: +358-20-743 5919 sales-europe@ekahau.com...

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