Abeeway DEABE502-198 User manual

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Compact tracker
The Abeeway compact tracker is a multi-mode tracker that uses 3 replaceable AA format
batteries for long battery lifetime and easy replacement. It combines GPS, Low Power-GPS
(LP-GPS) (an ultra-low power assisted GPS patented by Abeeway that also optimizes Time-
to-Tirst Fix in dicult conditions), Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN® and BLE radios with embedded sensors
to support accurate outdoor and indoor geolocation.
This tracker is equipped with a rugged waterproof casing which is designed to withstand
harsh surroundings enabling seamless asset tracking and management in any industrial
environment – whether it is for heavy duty assets, inventory or livestock.
Key product features
The Abeeway compact tracker provides you with the exibility you need to adapt your
tracker's behavior to your use case, selecting the right operating mode and geolocation
technology.
Reed switch

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The compact tracker is equipped with a magnet-activated reed switch (see gure above on
the placement of reed switch on the tracker) which requires the end user to place and remove
a magnet, in a specic sequence, next to the Compact tracker arrow to exit the shipping
mode and trigger the LoRaWAN Join procedure.
Key precautions for activation of the Compact tracker with a magnet
Do not attempt to activate the Compact tracker when in proximity of strong magnetic elds
(ie, magnetic mounts)
Use a strong enough magnet, and make sure you know where are the poles. A magnet that
has been successfully tested with the reed switch can be purchased from here
Magnet sequence to activate the compact tracker
For MCU FW 2.2 and above, you need to carry out the following sequence with the magnet
next to the reed switch:
Note: You should always start the sequence with the magnet far away from the tracker to
avoid false detection of the reed switch
A long activation of the reed switch (between 3 to 6 seconds)
A long time without activation of the reed switch (between 3 to 6 seconds)
A long activation of the reed switch (between 3 to 6 seconds)
The example video below demonstrates the operation.
Multiple operating modes
Shipping: The tracker is set to Shipping mode when leaving the factory, for safe transport
and minimum power consumption. You need to activate it before rst use as outlined
above.
Motion tracking : Tracker reports real-time position only when motion is detected. This is
the default conguration that you can discover applying instructions given in this guide.
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Permanent tracking : Tracker reports periodic real time positions.
Start/End motion tracking : Tracker reports positions only at the start and end events of the
motion.
Position on-demand : Tracker sends its position only when requested from the end-user
(very low power operating mode). The position request can be made from the geolocation
backend platform.
Activity tracking : Monitor activity rate with embedded sensors.
Standby : The tracker sends periodically short LoRaWAN® messages, called heartbeat, at
the congured interval. This provides periodic slots during which it is possible to send
LoRaWAN commands to the tracker, such as conguration commands or on-demand
positions (using the conguration set for "side operations"). For more information, see
Abeeway Trackers Reference Guide.
Geolocation technologies
GPS : For precise outdoor positioning
Low Power-GPS (LP-GPS) : For power-ecient outdoor and daylight indoor positioning LP-
GPS is an assisted-GPS technology optimized specically for LPWAN networks, patented
by Abeeway. It dramatically reduces Time to First Fix, even in poor radio conditions, and
results in much improved battery lifetime, particularly for indoor/outdoor mixed use cases
when the GPS frequently gets out of sync or operates in low SNR conditions.
Wi-Fi : For indoor and outdoor location services in urban areas It leverages the Wi-Fi access
point scanning capabilities of the compact tracker.
BLE : For indoor location, for example as complement to WiFi to precisely spot specic
locations, for coarse location in a building (to identify rooms or danger/forbidden zones) or
as main indoor location technology using server-side triangulation (provided by ThingPark X
Location Engine)
Other features
Temperature monitoring
LoRaWAN® Class A radio
Dust-proof and waterproof ( IP65 )
Standards and certications
LoRa Alliance: EU868, US915, AS923

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Radio: EC, FCC, IC, TELEC
ATEX zone 2 (ordering option).
The latest information on certication can be found here. Abeeway power consumption
estimation tool can be found here to estimate the battery lifetime in dierent environments.
WARNING
The tracker is resistant to water but must never be placed either fully/partially
submerged in water or under the inuence of high pressure water spray jets for
signicantly long periods of time. To avoid water entering in the casing, the tracker
must not be placed upside down. The warranty of the tracker is avoid if used
incorrectly.
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