CHEP ULTRA SHORT User manual

User Manual
Pallet Tracker
Model: ULTRA SHORT
Brand: CHEP
Minewing (Shenzhen) Electronics Integrated Co., Ltd

CHEP Pallet Tracker User Guide

CHEP Pallet Tracker
Global location tracking device with the longest battery life
Key benefits
Helps track the pallets and goods loaded
on pallets by providing real time location
and environment sensing data.
Customer can use the data generated to
get more insight into their supply chain
flow and take actions to improve the
efficiency of operation.
Device can be controlled and configured
using BRIX platform and APIs provided.
Customer need to get license to BRIX
platform to access data from the devices.
How is it used
Customer can visualize the device and
hence position of their asset on BXB
Enterprise application call BRIX.
Customizable User Interface and interface
data visualization tool on BRIX can be
used by customer to generate information
as relevant to their specific use case.
Each Ultra device fitted with replaceable
battery and last for >5yrs with 12 standard
AA Alkaline batteries.
Use CHEP Pallet Tracker location tracking
Platform and API to Track your valuable assets
Track your shipments

CHEP Pallet Tracker is intended for enterprise
customers wanting to track their assets.
Customers with BRIX enterprise license will get
access to Device management application to
configure the device operation rules like
logging frequency, ping transmit frequency and
can choose the sensor to use like temperature,
motion and magneto meter etc. Device can
report sensor data every 5min. to once in 3day.
Customer can enable the GPS if pallet is
expected to work under clear sky. More reports
per day –shorter the battery life.
CHEP pallet tracker reports its current location on
the scheduled interval along with sensor data.
Each communication report from tracker to BRIX
is called “Ping” and BRIX uses these “Ping” to
create the journey using it preoperatory Asset
journey algorithm. Customer can login on Asset
tracking application module in the BRIX and
visualize the complete journey on the map.
Please in-between each “Ping” CHEP Pallet
Tracker is in the sleep State, preserving the
battery.
Customer can monitor 1000s of devices in a
comprehensive view on BRIX dashboard and
can take corrective actions. CHEP pallet tracker
uses Cellular, Wifi or GPS to determine it’s
location and accuracy of location goes from
coarse to accurate in the order. Customer can
monitor the # of times each tracker has used
Cellular, Wifi or GPS. Customer can see the
data for only the devices allocated to it’s own
account only but once the customer cancels it’s
account, tracker data will no longer be visible
even though device will continue to work &
report data.

CHEP Pallet Tracker comes with technology specific
global SIM card pre-installed. This SIM card works in
designated countries on CatM or NB network while for
other countries with no coverage for CatM or NB, it falls
back to GSM coverage. Device can also communicate
on Wifi provided the credentials for access are sent to
device thru profile configuration.
User can not originate the connection to CHEP Pallet
tracker unless device wakes-up and contacts the cloud
application over Wifi or Cellular. When tracker is not
connected to network, it continues to store the data off-
line into it’s memory. Onboard memory on device can
store the data worth 6months of sensor logs.
CHEP pallet tracker acquires location using Cellular, Wifi and
GPS. Logic is built into the device to attempt Wifi first,
followed by Cellular and only if both don’t result into any
valid data, GPS is attempted. This logic is implemented to
save power as GPS attempt is most power consuming.
Wifi & Cell tower triangulation technology calculates the
location of the device based on the location of the nearby
cell towers or Wifi hotspots. These are not very accurate,
an approximate horizontal positioning error for each type is
showsn in the picture here. GPS is the most accurate but
takes time and higher power to get a location fix.

Overview
Ultra-Shortprovideslocationandenvironmentsensingfor
Bramblesplatformasclip-ondevicethruharness.
Dimension
- Enclosure:184mmx16mmx35mm
Serial Number
- US/NASeries:1190125xxxxx
- EU/SpainSeries:1193425xxxxx
Operation the device
- Singletapbutton^toPower-ON
- Holdbuttonfor5s&releasetoPower-OFF
- Holdbuttonfor10sto clearbatterycounters
(Powerbuttonaccessiblewhenenclosureisopen)
LED Indications
- GreenLEDwhenPower-ON
- RedLEDwhenPower-OFF
- FlashingRedLEDfordevicefailure
- FlashingBlueLEDwhenfirmwareupgrade
Battery
- AABatteries:2cells
- Type:EnergizerL91AA
- Estimatedpings*:1600–2100onCat-M
network
- Estimatedpings*:1000-1200on2GNetwork
Tracking
- GNSS:fullycapableGNSStrackingmodule
- NetworktriangulationbasedonCellID
- TriangulationbasedonCAT-M/NB-IoTcellinfo
- Triangulationbased2GwhenCAT-Mnot
available
- Wi-FiMACIDscaptureforlocationtriangulation
- BLEbeaconsniffing
Physical Aspects
- Weight:150g
- EnclosureMaterial:ABS+PC
- Ruggedization:IP67perIECstandard60529
Certifications
- FCC,CE,IC-ID,CE-UK
Sensors
- Temperature(Resolution:0.1°C,Accuracy:
±1.5°C,Range:-40to+125°C)
- Accelerometer3-axis,±16G
- Magnetometer3-axis,±50Gauss
Communication
- CAT-M/NB-IoTwith2Gfallback
- Wi-FiandBLE
- RFIDwithEPCC1G2(ISO18000-6c)standard
Configuration Update
- KeyparameterscanbeconfiguredthroughBRIX
- PublishInterval:60minutesto24hours
- LogInterval:60minutesto24hours
Data transmission and storage
- StreamssensordatatoBRIXcloudreal-time^
- Offlineloggingofsensordataonbuilt-inmemory
forupto6monthswhennonetworkconnectivity
Operating Temperature
- -40°Cto+60°C
Built-in Antenna
- Cellular:SMDantennawith-2dBmgain
- BLEandWi-Fi:PCBantennawith-2.95dBigain
Capabilities and Durability
- Deviceawareofitsstatewhenin
- CHEPSC|Non-CHEPDwell|Transit
- Periodiccaptureofsensordatabasedonlog
frequency
- SecurelogfiletransmissionoverWi-Fiand
Cellular
- Efficientpowermanagementwithsmartlogicfor
locationdetermination
- Overtheairfirmwareupgrade:Wi-Fi
- Publishbasedoneventtriggers
- Accelerometer:Impactandmovementtrigger
- Temperature:outofboundcondition
Security
- Encryptedcommunicationbetweendevice&
cloud
- Encryptedbootloaderandapplicationfirmware
- X.509Public/Privatekeyfordeviceauthentication
- SSL/TSLv1.1basedsecurityovernetwork
* Battery life can vary depending on Network availability, Signal Strength, Ping Type, Log Frequency,
extreme temp and battery brand used.

Danger: Don’t put devices in Microwave
Devices should never be put in microwave, it will damage the device permanently and can
lead to a fire or explosion.
Warning: Always put devices in dormant mode for Air
shipment
Federal Aviation laws require all cellular devices must turn off cellular function for the entire
flight duration. To comply, we must put devices in Dormant mode before shipment by air.
Warning: Never throw devices in the fire
Under any scenario, do not throw devices in fire. Devices are not designed to withstand
excessive heat and if thrown into fire, may explode.
Warning: Don’t submerge the devices in water for long
duration
Device is certified for IP67, means may sustain partially submerged condition for a very short
time, but long submersion (>30min.) will make the device nonoperational.
Caution: Always use specified torque to mount the device
Device is designed to withstand a specified mounting torque without cracking. Never apply
more than the specified torque to mount/unmount devices and always use specific screw for
fastening.
Caution: Always attach the devices flushed to pallet edge
Device must be mounted from the front and right at the edge (flushed) of the pallet. This
allows the internal antenna to get maximum cellular signal for better communication.
Danger: Never insert batteries on wrong polarity
Always insert recommended batteries with correct polarity in the Ultra devices. Wrong polarity
can lead to device heating up and potentially damaging the pallet and goods on it.

Hereby, Minewing (Shenzhen) Electronics Integrated Co., Ltd declare that the radio
equipment type Pallet Tracker is compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The product supplied by AA alkaline batteries
For this device, it should keep at least 20cm separation distance and the prohibition of
operating to a person.
Caution:
For Battery: Risk of explosion battery is replaced by an incorrect type, dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
FCC Caution.
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.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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.
RF warning for Mobile device:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.