Ingics iGS01S User manual
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Guide
Ver.01
BLE_WiFi Gateway
iGS01S User Guide
iGS01S is a bridge to connect the local BLE devices, sensors, or beacons to the internet by the WiFi.
Through an easy web UI interface, one can configure the internet connection to a general cloud server, like
TCP, HTTP(S), or MQTT. Management through the cloud to the BLE devices becomes simple through
iGS01S. This guide is to help the user to figure out how to operate and configure the iGS01S.
Contents
Contents
Overview
Inside the box
WiFi
BLE
Input and Output
Multi-function button
WPS
Reset to Default
Firmware Upgrade
LEDs
Create Connection
Web User Interface
Wi-Fi
Simple AP
Station
Network
AP Client Setting
AP Server Setting
Applications
M2M TCP Server
M2M TCP Client
HTTP Client
Request Interval
Throttle Control
MQTT Client
MQTTS
Advanced
BLE Filter
RSSI
Payload Whitelist
Device Key/Certification Update
System
NTP setting
Revision History
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Overview
The iGS01S gateway reads beacons(like iBeacon or Eddystone), customized tags, or BLE sensors
and sends the information to the local TCP server or internet HTTP or MQTT server. User can configure the
transmit period and server information through a simple web UI. Below is the typical application diagram of
iGS01S.
Inside the box
There are one iGS01S unit, one 1M USB cable, and one 2dBi dipole antenna included in one full
shipping package. iGS01S is powered by a standard micro-USB cable, rated at 5V&500mA. You can power
this device with a standard smartphone charger or the USB port of any host device that can support
500mA or above.
WiFi
For WiFi connection, it provides two modes -- Access Point mode(AP mode) and Station mode. In
AP mode, it acts as a simple AP supporting DHCP. The main purpose of this mode is for configuration. In
Station mode, it is a client device keeps trying to join to the AP in your home or office. After joining the AP,
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the gateway can bridge your BLE devices to the local TCP server of cloud server for management.
BLE
BLE is normally in listening mode. It collects the messages advertised by other BLE devices. These
messages are then transferred to WiFi and sent to the cloud server configured by the user. The packet
format sent to the cloud server as below:
$<report type>,<tag id>,<gateway id>,<rssi>,<raw packet content>,*<unix epoch timestamp>\r\n
examples:
$GPRP,CCB97E7361A4,CB412F0C8EDC,-49,1309696773206D65736820233220285445535429020106
$GPRP,E5A706E3923A,CB412F0C8EDC,-87,0201041AFF590002150112233445566778899AABBCCDDEEFF0000100C3BB
*Note:
When NTP is enabled, a timestamp field is added to the packet. Check System section for the NTP
setting.
<report type>
GPRP: general purpose report .
SRRP: active scan response report
<tag id>
MAC address or ID of tag/beacon
<gateway id>
MAC address of gateway’s BLE
<rssi>
RSSI of tag/beacon
<raw packet content>
Raw packet received by the gateway
<unix epoch timestamp>
Optional timestamp when NTP is enabled
Input and Output
Multi-function button
One multi-function button is on one side of the iGS01S as the figure showed.
It is used to act WPS, reset to default settings, and OTA (over-the-air FW upgrade). Below is how it
functions.
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Function
Mode
Trigger Condition
WPS
Station
short press for over 1sec and release
Reset to default settings
Any
long press for over 5 sec
OTA
Boot up
press then power on, keep pressing till LEDs
flash
WPS
iGS01S support WPS to connect to your Access Point. First press the WPS button on your
Access Point, when it ready, then press the WPS button on the iGS01S device( the WPS button need
to be pressed for over 1 sec) to join it.
Reset to Default
In case you need to go back to the original settings, keep pressing the reset/default button in
your device for over 5 secs no matter in which mode the device is. The WiFi LED will be turned off
and when you release the button, the iGS01S will reboot to its default settings(AP mode).
Firmware Upgrade
Check AP002_iGS01_Firmware_Upgrade for details.
LEDs
There are two LEDs to indicate current status like the right figure. The upper one is BLE LED and the
lower one is WiFi LED. Below is their behaviors.
On
Flash
BLE LED
find tag/beacon in range
BLE transmission
happening
WiFi LED
AP mode: AP is ready for connect
Station mode: connect to
assigned AP successfully
WiFi transmission
happening
The device quickly
blinking while joining
AP during boot
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Create Connection
iGS01S is in Access Point(AP) mode defaultly. If you have no idea what mode currently it is in,
please press the multi-function button to reset it to the default state. In AP mode, you could scan and
connect it with the WiFi of your NB/PC/Mac/Tablet/Smartphone. It’s name is just like above figure with
part of the mac address. The default key to connect with it is “12345678”. You can change it later when
you get into the web UI.
After connection, enter IP address 192.168.10.1 in your browser. The default account/password are
both “admin”. You can change the password later. In web UI, any change need to be saved first. After all
changes made, click reboot to make the changes effective. When In Station mode, the IP address of the
iGS01S is assigned by the the other AP. To get into the web UI, you have to find the assigned IP address.
The following sections describe details of the web UI.
Web User Interface
Wi-Fi
iGS01S can work in Simple AP mode and Station mode. These modes and the related settings can
be managed in this page.
Simple AP
SSID: The default name is BLE-WiFi plus
the last digits of the mac address. It’s
configurable by user.
Security Protocol: Open, WPA TKIP, WPA
AES, WPA2 TKIP, WPA2 AES are
supported. WPA2 AES is recommended.
Security Key: 8-63 characters can be
input
Channel: 1~11(ch12 and ch13 could be
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supported by request)
Station
Scan: Click it to scan available APs.
Site Survey: The scan result is listed here
and user can choose the correct AP from
the list. The WiFi channel of the AP is also
listed.
SSID: No manual input required. It is
automatically filled once user choose an
AP from the scan list.
Security Protocol: Basically it is
automatically detected and selected after
choosing an AP from the scan list. But in
case the AP setting is in WEP open or
WEP shared, user has to confirm it by
himself.
Security Key: Type the one assigned in
your AP.
Network
AP Client Setting
This setting is mainly for Station mode.
Normally DHCP client is enabled to join a
WiFi AP w/ DHCP. If one wants to
manually assign an IP address for iGS01S,
the DHCP client should be disabled. Once
disabled, user should assign the IP,
Netmask, Gateway, and/or DNS server.
AP Server Setting
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This setting is for AP mode. The default IP
address of iGS01S in AP mode is
192.168.10.1 and the netmask is
255.255.255.0. In case the user want to
change the IP address in AP mode, just set
the IP and Netmask here. The
corresponding DHCP client address will be
changed too. For example, if the DHCP
server IP address is changed to
192.168.0.1, the DHCP clients associated
to iGS01S AP will be 192.168.0.X.
Applications
M2M TCP Server
iGS01S is a TCP server with fixed IP
address 192.168.10.1. The default port is
8080 and user can also assign the port.
M2M TCP Client
If there is already a TCP server, one can set
iGS01S as a TCP client to communicate
with the server. Enter the address and port
number of the TCP server to connect them.
HTTP Client
Another connection in application is
through setting iGS01S as a HTTP client. In
this scenario, one has to assign the HTTP
host address and port number. Also the url
path is necessary to bring the BLE data to
the HTTP server through the gateway.
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Some HTTP servers may need username and password. The others may need extra header
and value.
Force HTTPS
Check it to use HTTPS. No matter which port is used, it will be HTTPS
Keep-Alive
Check it to enable http keepalive which will improve network throughput.
Request Interval
One can also assign the request interval to upload the data to the HTTP server. This is useful
and it can reduce the HTTP connections. When the interval is set as 0, the data will be sent
immediately.When it is set as a non-zero value in second, the data will be sent whenever the
buffer is full or the time interval is reached.
Throttle Control
If user select to enable throttle control, iGS01S will keep the last record for each TAG/Beacon
ID in the given interval(request interval). In this way, one can reduce the upload connections
to the HTTP server.
MQTT Client
MQTT server is supported by the iGS01S. In
this scenario, one has to assign the MQTT
host address and port number. Also the
publish topic need to be assigned. Client ID is
defaultly assigned as the gateway name with
part of MAC address, user can change it as
well. If Client ID is not set, system will
generate a random number for it. Username
and password are optional.
MQTTS
User can enable MQTTS support. User can
also enable RootCA/Use Certificate based on
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the server requirement. For example, to enable AWS-IOT, the user has to enable
MQTTS/ROOT CA/ Use Certificate options and upload certificate and private key in advanced
page.
Request Interval and Throttle Control, please refer to HTTP client.
Advanced
There are several features in this page can help
user to deal with the incoming BLE packet.
BLE Filter
User can set BLE filter to filter out the
unwanted BLE information. There are two
kind of filters. One is by BLE RSSI value and
the other is by pattern/mask combination.
RSSI
If the bar is pulled right to -50dBm, only the
BLE tag/beacon with RSSI larger than or
equal to -50dBm(say -45dBm) will be sent
out to the server.
Payload Whitelist
Two sets of payload mask are provided for
filtering the unwanted beacon. Set pattern/mask fields to configure the whitelist.
If payload & mask != pattern & mask, the entry will be filtered out.
Some examples are provided in AP007_iGS01_payload_filter.
Device Key/Certification Update
User can upload certification and key here.
This is used by MQTTS. AWS-IOT users must upload the certificate and private key here to
publish data to AWS-IOT.
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System
Firmware and device information, including MAC
address and IP address in station mode are shown here.
The web UI password can also be changed here(the
username is fixed as “admin”).
NTP setting
User can enable the NTP to add the
timestamp information in the BLE package
format as stated in page. 3. User has to set
the time server and the update period of the
NTP. Remember to save the setting and
reboot to make the setting effective.
Revision History
DATE
REVISION
CHANGES
Apr 16, 2018
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Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The antennas used for
this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux CNR-102 d'Industrie Canada. Cet équipement doit êtreinstallé et utilisé avec une distance
minimale de 20 centimètres entre le radiateur et votrecorps. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisées ou opérant en
conjonction avec autreantenne ou émetteur. Les antennes utilisées pour cet émetteur doivent être installés etfournir une
distance de séparation d'au moins 20 centimètre de toute personne et doit pas être co-située ni fonctionner en conjonction avec
une autre antenne ou émetteur.
NCC 警語
第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信； 經發現有
干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電
機設備之干擾
電磁波曝露量MPE標準值1mW/cm2，送測產品實測值 0.0103mW/cm2。
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Specification
Ver.01
iGS01S Specification
BLE to WiFi Beacon Gateway
iGS01S is a BLE to WiFi gateway and bridge. The gateway reads iBeacon and Eddystone like beacon
or customized Tag( w/ sensor) format and sends to local TCP server or internet HTTP/MQTT server.
User can configure the transmit period and server information through a simple web UI.
Features
●Size: 55mmx41mmx18mm(antenna not included)
●Input: 5V, 500mA, micro-USB
●Operating temperature: -20'C to 60'C
●Low power consumption, 80mA typical working
current
●Over-The-Air software upgrade
●Reads multiple BLE devices in the same time
●Support TCP/HTTP(s)/MQTT(s) server
BLE
●Bluetooth Smart( BLE) is based on INGICS nBLE822
●Bluetooth with on board PCB antenna
●Bi-direction: Reads message advertised from BLE
devices and/or advertise command to BLE
devices(not standard, by request)
●30M range in open space
WiFi
●Support 802.11b/g/n(single stream)
●2.4GHz frequency band
●Transmit power:
○+17dBm @802.11b
○+13dBm @802.11g
○+11dBm @802.11n
●WiFi data rate up to 72.2Mbps
●WiFi with 2dBi dipole Antenna
●Web based UI for configuration
●Connect to Cloud server or local server
●100M range in open space
Applications
● iBeacon/Eddystone/tag receiver for location
tracking
● BLE sensor reader for sensor network
● Building automation
● Health and wellness monitoring
● Cycling, biking
● Security
● Location tracking
● Access management
● Advertisement
● Industrial automation
Block Diagram
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Typical Applications
1. Collecting BLE sensor data and sending to cloud server
2. Location Tracking with different kinds of server in the internet or cloud
Specification
Absolute Maximum Rating
Supply Power
Max. +5.5 Volt
Storage Temperature
-40º to 85º Celsius
Voltage Ripple
+-5%
Recommendable Operation Condition
Operating Temperature
-20º to 60º Celsius
Humidity
Max 95%, Non condensing, relative humidity
VDD
+5 Volt +- 5%
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Current Consumption
Working mode
(reads BLE and sends to server)
Max.: 436 mA
Average: 83 mA
WiFi RF Specification
Wireless
IEEE 802.11b/g/n(single stream)
Network modes
infrastructure, Ad-Hoc
Data rate
IEEE 802.11b, 1-11Mbps
IEEE 802.11g, 6-54Mbps
IEEE 802.11n(2.4GHz), 7.2-72.2 Mbps
Frequency band
2.400 – 2.484 GHz
Number of selectable Sub
channels
14 channels ( only use 11 channels be default)
Channel Bandwidth
20MHz( no support to 40MHz)
Modulation
OFDM, DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum), DBPSK,
DQPSK, CCK , 16QAM, 64QAM
Maximum receive input level
- 10dBm (with PER < 8%@11 Mbps)
- 20dBm (with PER < 10%@54 Mbps)
- 20dBm (with PER < 10%@MCS7)
Minimum receive input level
- 87dBm (typ. with PER < 8%@11 Mbps)
- 70dBm (typ. with PER < 10%@54 Mbps)
- 70dBm (typ. with PER < 10%@MCS7)
Transmit Power
(including antenna gain)
17dBm (typical), 18dBm(max.)@ 802.11b
14dBm (typical), 15dBm(max.)@ 802.11g
13dBm (typical), 14dBm(max.)@ 802.11n
Carrier Frequency Accuracy
+/- 20ppm (crystal: 26MHz +/-10ppm in 25oC)
Antenna
2dBi dipole antenna
Range
up to 100M meters( in open area)
Security
WPA/WPA2
BLE RF Specification
Transmit Power
Max.: 4dBm
RF Power Accuracy
+- 4 dB
Receiver Sensibility
-96 dBm @250kbps, 0.1% BER
-90 dBm @1Mbps, 0.1 %BER
Maximum Received Signal
Strength at <0.1% PER
0dBm
Frequency Deviation
+-250 kHz @BLE
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Antenna
on board PCB antenna
Range
30M in open space
Dimension
Dimensions L x W x H (mm)
55 x 41 x 18 (not including dipole antenna)
Packing
Each iGS01S has it’s accessory including a dipole antenna and micro-USB cable.
Two packing boxes(size: 11cmX5.5cmx6.5cm) contains 5 units of iGS01S and accessories.
5X 5X
Revision History
DATE
REVISION
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Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The antennas
used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur
de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux CNR-102 d'Industrie Canada. Cet équipement doit êtreinstallé et utilisé avec une distance
minimale de 20 centimètres entre le radiateur et votrecorps. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisées ou opérant en
conjonction avec autreantenne ou émetteur. Les antennes utilisées pour cet émetteur doivent être installés etfournir une
distance de séparation d'au moins 20 centimètre de toute personne et doit pas être co-située ni fonctionner en conjonction
avec une autre antenne ou émetteur.
NCC 警語
第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信； 經發現有
干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電
機設備之干擾
電磁波曝露量MPE標準值1mW/cm2，送測產品實測值 0.0106mW/cm2。
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