CSI Wireless Location Tag User manual

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Location Tag
User Guide
Revision: 1.0
Revision Date: January 24, 2005
Document Number: 970-00047

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Record of Changes
Version Date Title or Brief Description Entered By
1.0 12/1/2004 Initial Release Chris Carver
1.1 12/10/2004 FCC Regulatory addition Abdul Kassim
1.2 1/24/2005 Updated LED/Button Features
and illustrations Abdul Kassim
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of CSI Wireless LLC. The software
described in this document is furnished under a license agreement. This
documentation and the related software may be used only in accordance with the
terms of the agreement.

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Corporate Office
CSI Wireless Inc.
4110-9th Street SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 3C4
Telephone number: [phone]
Fax number: [phone]
E-mail address: [email protected]
www.csi-wireless.com
Copyright and Trademarks
© 2005, CSI Wireless.
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of
America. Printed on recycled paper.
Location Tag™ is a trademarks of CSI Wireless,
registered in the United States Patent and Trademark
Office. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
No part of this manual may be reproduced,
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translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of CSI Wireless
LLC.
Hardware Limited Warranty
CSI Wireless warrants that this CSI Wireless hardware
product (the “Product”) shall be free from defects in
materials and workmanship and will substantially
conform to CSI Wireless’s applicable published
specifications for the Product for a period of one (1)
year, starting from the date of delivery; with the
exception of the battery which is covered for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery. The
warranty set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to
software/firmware products.
Software and Firmware License, Limited
Warranty
This CSI Wireless software and/or firmware product
(the “Software”) is licensed and not sold. Its use is
governed by the provisions of the applicable End User
License Agreement (“EULA”), if any, included with
the Software. In the absence of a separate EULA
included with the Product, the following terms and
conditions shall apply. CSI Wireless warrants that this
CSI Wireless Software product will substantially
conform to CSI Wireless’s applicable published
specifications for the Software for a period of ninety
(90) days, starting from the date of delivery.
Warranty Remedies
CSI Wireless' sole liability and your exclusive remedy
under the warranties set forth above shall be, at CSI
Wireless’ option, to repair or replace any Product or
Software that fails to conform to such warranty
(“Nonconforming Product”), or refund the purchase
price paid by you for any such Nonconforming
Product, upon your return of any Nonconforming
Product to CSI Wireless in accordance with CSI
Wireless’ standard return material authorization
procedures.
Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer
These warranties shall be applied only in the event and
to the extent that: (i) the Products and Software are
properly and correctly installed, configured,
interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in
accordance with CSI Wireless's relevant operator's
manual and specifications, and; (ii) the Products and
Software are not modified or misused. The preceding
warranties shall not apply to, and CSI Wireless shall
not be responsible for defects or performance
problems resulting from (i) the combination or
utilization of the Product or Software with products,
information, data, systems or devices not made,
supplied or specified by CSI Wireless; (ii) the
operation of the Product or Software under any
specification other than, or in addition to, CSI
Wireless's standard specifications for its products; (iii)
the unauthorized modification or use of the Product or
Software; (iv) damage caused by accident, lightning or
other electrical discharge, fresh or salt water
immersion or spray; or (v) normal wear and tear on
consumable parts (e.g., the battery).

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T HE WARRANTIES ON THE PREVIOUS PAGES STATE
CSI WIRELESS' S ENTIRE LIABILITY , AND YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES , RELATING TO
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS AND
SOFTWARE . EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY
PROVIDED HEREIN , THE PRODUCTS , SOFTWARE ,
AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND
MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “ AS - IS ” AND WITHOUT
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY
EITHER CSI WIRELESS OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN
INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION , PRODUCTION ,
INSTALLATION , OR DISTRIBUTION INCLUDING ,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO , THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE , TITLE , AND
NONINFRINGEMENT . THE STATED EXPRESS
WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS
OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF CSI WIRELESS
ARISING OUT OF , OR IN CONNECTION WITH , ANY
PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE . SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY , SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. CSI WIRELESS IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR
FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES
OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE
SIGNALS.
Limitation of Liability
CSI WIRELESS’ S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY
PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE
PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE LICENSE OR U.S.$25.00.
T O THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW , IN NO EVENT SHALL CSI
WIRELESS OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT , SPECIAL , INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY
RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCTS ,
SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS , ( INCLUDING ,
WITHOUT LIMITATION , DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS , BUSINESS INTERRUPTION ,
LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION , OR ANY OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS ), REGARDLESS WHETHER CSI
WIRELESS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE
COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS
DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND CSI WIRELESS .
B ECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES , THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU .
FCC/IC Notice:
Class B Statement – Notice to Users. 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
communication. 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 the 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.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can
void your authority to operate this equipment under
Federal Communications Commission rules.
Regulatory Approvals
FCC The Location Tag product complies with the
FCC Part 2, Part 15, FCC Part 24, Part 90, and
Industry Canada requirements.
The Location Tag product 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 ID: NJILT10R
IC ID: 2971B-LT10R

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Table of Contents
About this Product ............................................................................................................. vi
Technical Assistance...................................................................................................... vi
Caution! .............................................................................................................................. 1
Overview of the Location Tag............................................................................................ 2
Standard Features............................................................................................................ 2
Wireless Networks.......................................................................................................... 2
Global Positioning System.............................................................................................. 3
RF Exposure Safety ........................................................................................................ 4
Using the Location Tag: ..................................................................................................... 5
Turn On and Off.............................................................................................................. 5
Sending a Position Report............................................................................................... 6
Radio Specifications ................................................................................................... 7
GPS Specifications...................................................................................................... 7
Battery Specifications ................................................................................................. 7
Environmental Specifications..................................................................................... 7
Physical Specifications ............................................................................................... 7

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About this Product
Welcome to the Location Tag
TM
User Guide. This manual is intended for use by end
users. This manual covers the Location Tag data and exception reporting over the
ReFlex network. This product is designed to provide discrete position reports, it is
not designed, or intended to be used, for continuous tracking applications. The
Location Tag stores the most recent 400 position reports, and can transmit these
on demand.
The Location Tag product operates on a rechargeable battery without an external
antenna, or an external power supply. The Location Tag was designed for use in
portable applications that require occasional position reports, or monitoring
capability.
CSI Wireless recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn
about the special features of this product.
Technical Assistance
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need, please contact
CSI Wireless Location Tag customer support at [phone] x480.

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Caution!
Please follow these guidelines when using the Location Tag. Damage caused by
the improper use of the device is the liability of the end user alone.
The device is designed for personal use but is not intended for direct contact with
the body. Persons with pacemakers must keep the Location Tag at least 8 inches (21
centimeters) from the pacemaker when the Location Tag is turned on.
Do not use the device in areas where the use of cell-phones is restricted such as in
hospitals or airplanes. If the device causes interference simply moving the device
away should rectify the problem.
The Location Tag contains no user serviceable or replaceable parts. Non-
functioning units must be returned to an authorized service center for repair or
replacement.
The Location Tag is water-resistant and floats, but it is not waterproof. Even
though it is water-resistant, it is recommended that it be used where it is relatively
dry and not subjected to submersion.

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Overview of the Location Tag
The Location Tag is has two user buttons. One of the buttons is for Power button,
represented by the symbol [ ] on the button. The other button, colored Grey, is
the Locate button. This button is used to send a position report, or to set a geo-
fence.
A “geo-fence” is a virtual circular fence, created by a user-defined point. When a
vehicle or user enters or exits the area, an automatic alert is sent with the date and
time the Location Tag crossed the geo-fence. The geo-fence can be used for such
purposes as to confirm a departure, to trigger an alarm and to report unauthorized
movement. Through the Location Tag web enabled services other “geo-fences”
can be set to report arrival at a destination, or delivery of cargo.
Standard Features
The Location Tag locator integrates a GPS receiver and a two way transiever that
is specifically designed to provide maximum in building pentration and battery
life. The Location Tag will normally last 14 days, without a battery charge.
When ON and moving the Location Tag will log it’s position every 1.5 minutes
(90 seconds), and saves total of 400 reports. That’s the equivalent of having a
history (heading, speed and location) of the last 10 hours of driving, or movement,
stored on the device.
Wireless Networks
Any asset tracking or management system depends on the network to provide
coverage in the area of usage. The Location Tag has some of the best in building
coverage and connectivity percentages in areas where coverage is available. The
network is not everywhere, it is focused primarily on Metropolitan areas and
major population areas around North America as shown in the following diagram.
The Network stores the administrative information about the Location Tag and
provides it’s location, anywhere it roams in North America. An important feature
of the Location Tag is the ability to move across state/provincial borders and
network borders, a feature that is described as “roaming.”

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Whenever the Location Tag locator has a new position or status to report, it
contacts the network and transmits the message regardless of roaming status.
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system
operated and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS consists of a
constellation of 24 satellites providing worldwide, 24-hour, three-dimensional
(3D) coverage. Although originally conceived for military needs, GPS has a broad
array of civilian applications including timing, surveying, fleet management,
marine, land, aviation, and vehicle navigation. GPS is the most accurate
technology available for navigation. As a satellite-based system, GPS is immune
from the limitations of land-based systems, which have limited coverage and
whose accuracy varies with geographic location and, even under ideal conditions,
cannot compare with GPS. By computing the distance to GPS satellites orbiting
the earth, a GPS receiver can calculate an accurate position. This process is called
satellite ranging. GPS receivers can also provide precise time, speed, and course
measurements that are important for vehicle mobile positioning and
communications applications.
The Location Tag locator includes an advanced eGPS receiver, which provides
the position, course, speed and time information required for asset management
applications and more. The Location Tag’s eGPS receiver features a twelve-
channel digital signal processor (DSP) which operates at the GPS L1 frequency
(1575.42 MHz) and processes the Coarse/Acquisition (C/A) code portion of the
GPS signal and integrates that information with network data.
How does it work? Upon activation, the GPS receiver scans for GPS satellite
signals. The Location Tag must locate and receive signals from at least four
satellites to be able to determine its location. Without eGPS, this process of
locating the satellites, receiving the data and achieving a position fix can take
several minutes. This delay can be problematic for many users and, in some cases,
would make the Location Tag impossible to use.
With eGPS, the wireless network fills in the missing information for the GPS
receiver. This can occur when GPS satellite transmissions are blocked by
buildings or natural obstructions such as heavy tree cover. eGPS allows Location
Tag to operate more quickly and under adverse RF conditions. A network of GPS
receivers across the United States is used to obtain the most up-to-date ephemeris
data from all which allows the receiver to quickly locate the four satellites and
process the data contained in their signals.
The most obvious advantage of eGPS is the significant improvement in battery
life that is achieved. Where normal GPS receivers would last hours, the eGPS
receiver in the Location Tag can last for days. Most users will find they only need
to recharge the Location Tag about every 12 days.

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RF Exposure Safety
For RF Safety reasons, it is recommended that there is a 20 cm separation
between unit and the body of the user.

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Using the Location Tag:
Turn On and Off
•To turn ON the Location Tag, press the Power button [] and hold for 2
seconds or more. Both LEDs will immediately be solid GREEN for 5
seconds and then turn off. Thereafter the Status LED will blink RED.
When the Location Tag is registered on to the network the Status LED
will blink GREEN.
If the Battery is less than 40% charge the Power LED will blink AMBER.
If the battery is less than 10 % the Power LED will blink fast AMBER.
•Plugging in the charger will cause the Power LED to be solid AMBER
when charging, and turn ON solid GREEN when the Location Tag is fully
charged.
•To turn the Location Tag OFF, press and hold the Power button [] for 5
seconds or more. The power LED will flash AMBER to indicate that the
Location Tag is powering down, and will then turn OFF.

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•To test battery status: press the Power button [] for < 2 seconds. The
LED color blink pattern and color indicates the battery status:
oSolid Green - Fully Charged
oFlashing Green - >35% Charged
oFlashing Amber - <35% Charged
oFast Flash Amber - <10% Battery is discharged
Sending a Position Report
•When the Location Tag is ON and communicating it can send a position report.
•Press the Status button [] and hold for < 2 seconds. The Status LED will
immediately fast blink GREEN for 6 seconds, and proceed to GREEN on for 0.25
seconds every 2.25 seconds.

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Specifications
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ReFLEX
Rx: 929-932
935-942 MHz
Tx: 896-902 MHz
Type Approvals
FCC Part 15, FCC Part 24
Industry Canada
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General
L1 (1575.42 MHz) frequency
Accuracy
Horizontal: < 10 meters (50%)
Altitude: < 18 meters (50%)
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General
Li-Ion 1000 mAh
12 days average life
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Temperature
Operating: -20
o
C to + 60
o
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Storage: -40
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C to + 85
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Charging 0
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C to + 40
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C
Humidity
5% to 95% RH
non-condensing @ +40
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Casing
Outdoor Use, NEMA 3R
Water and dust-resistant per IP
32 standard
Vibration
SAE 1455, Figure A1
2g, 18Hz to 2000 Hz
Drop Test
1 meter drop on any axis
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Housing
ABS plastic with co-molded
Rubber
Size 3.25” x 2.30” x.95”
Weight
104 grams (with Battery)