pozyx Anchor V2.2 User manual

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Accurate Positioning
Anchor V2.2
USER MANUAL
v1.0, 2022-01-25

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Contents
Contents ....................................................................................................................................2
1Foreword............................................................................................................................3
2Disclaimer ..........................................................................................................................3
3Note to Operator ..............................................................................................................3
4Safety .................................................................................................................................3
5About this Manual ............................................................................................................4
5.1 Audience ...................................................................................................................................................4
5.2 Copyright..................................................................................................................................................4
5.3 Revision History......................................................................................................................................4
6Overview............................................................................................................................5
7General Technical Specifications.....................................................................................6
8Installing the Anchor........................................................................................................6
8.1 Mounting Anchors ................................................................................................................................6
8.2 Connecting Cables ................................................................................................................................8
8.3 Powering the Anchor............................................................................................................................9
8.4 Anchor Headers................................................................................................................................... 10
8.4.1 Mounting the IP66/67 header................................................................................................ 11
8.4.2 Mounting the IP20 header ...................................................................................................... 12
8.5 Best Practices for Anchor Placement........................................................................................... 12
8.5.1 Specific guidelines for 2D positioning: ................................................................................ 13
8.5.2 Specific guidelines for 3D positioning: ................................................................................ 13
8.6 Anchor Activation............................................................................................................................... 14
8.6.1 UWB functionality...................................................................................................................... 14
8.6.2 Bluetooth functionality............................................................................................................. 14
9Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................15
10 FAQ...................................................................................................................................15
11 Disposal............................................................................................................................16
12 Regulatory Information .................................................................................................17
12.1 FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................ 17
12.2 ISED Compliance Statement........................................................................................................... 17
12.3 CE Compliance Statement............................................................................................................... 18

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1Foreword
Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Do also read and follow
instructions from “operator” or “licensee” applicable to the specific installation.
For best possible performance, continuous satisfactory safe operation, read and understand
these instructions thoroughly before operating your equipment.
2Disclaimer
The information, instruction, and parts listed are applicable and current on the date when
issued. Pozyx reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.
3Note to Operator
It is the operator’s responsibility to see that any person involved with the use or operation of
this equipment follows all safety and operational instructions. Under no circumstances
should this equipment be used if the equipment is faulty or the operator does not
completely understand the operation of the equipment.
4Safety
All Pozyx equipment should be used with the greatest care and in accordance with all local
safety regulations. It is prohibited to modify, open up, replace or exchange parts, change
factory settings or perform any other action on Pozyx equipment that deviates from the way
it was delivered. Doing so may present a hazard and will void any warranties.
Under no circumstances can Pozyx be held liable in any way shape or form for any defects,
damages, injuries, direct or indirect, that are the result of handling, using, installing or any
other use of the equipment and failure to observe all necessary safety guidelines.

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5About this Manual
5.1 Audience
This manual is intended for users of the Anchor in conjunction with the Pozyx Enterprise
System. Any other use outside of the system is deemed incompliant and will void any
warranties of the anchor, tag, system, or any Pozyx hardware.
5.2 Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any way
or shape be it, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the
express prior written permission of the publisher.
For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact POZYX NV. The
content and illustrations are subject to change without prior notice.
5.3 Revision History
Release Date
Revision
Remarks
2022-01-25
1.0
Initial release

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6Overview
The Pozyx Anchor captures, preprocesses, and sends location data from tags to a
Gateway. It has been designed for optimal Ultra-Wideband performance and comes with
robust casing options (IP20 or IP66-67), making it ideal for industrial environments.
Mounting the Anchor is straightforward with the help of three mounting brackets.
The Anchor works within the Pozyx Enterprise system and requires an infrastructure of
Tags, Anchors, switches, and a Gateway to accurately and correctly translate positions in a
stream of real-time coordinates.
Figure 1 Pozyx Enterprise System Architecture
The Pozyx architecture comprises three main parts:
•A network of anchors and tags. This network consists of two types of devices:
tags and anchors. The tag is a mobile device used to track the positions of an
asset or person in real time. An anchor is a signal capturing device on a fixed,
well-known position.
•A local gateway. This device is the positioning server and connects to the
Anchors via Ethernet. It gathers all the data received from the Anchors and
transforms it into a position. By connecting to the gateway, users can receive the
real-time positioning data.
•The Pozyx web application. The web application is a visual interface to configure
and manage the Pozyx system. It can be run locally from the gateway itself or
from the Pozyx cloud.

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7General Technical Specifications
For extensive technical specifications, please consult the Pozyx Anchor Datasheet.
Parameter
Information
UWB channels
Channel 5, Channel 2 (for licensed customers in Europe)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Low energy V5.1
Sensors
Acceleration, Pressure, Supply Voltage, Temperature
Power supply
POE/POE+ or DC: 6 to 53V, 4.5W max
Dimensions
157 x 98 x 53 mm
Weight
170 g
Ingress protection
IP20 or IP66/67 (with add-on header)
Operating conditions
-25 °C to +55 °C
Storage conditions
-40 °C to +70 °C
8Installing the Anchor
8.1 Mounting Anchors
Mountain brackets allow users to install the Pozyx Anchors security to a wall or ceiling. Three
types of mounting brackets are available to mount an Anchor:
•VESA pole mount (90-020-0001)

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•VESA wall mount (90-020-0002)
•VESA ceiling mount (90-020-0003)
The Anchor is mounted with 4 x M4 screws on the mounting bracket.

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8.2 Connecting Cables
Pozyx Anchors can be connected through Ethernet. Each Anchor has 2 RJ45 100Base-T ports.
They can be used to link up anchors in sequence which reduces the total amount of wiring
required. We call this Daisy Chaining of Anchors.
Figure 2 Pozyx Anchor PoE ports
•The port labeled “1”should be connected to the Positioning Gateway. This can
implemented either by a direct connection to one of the Anchor ports on the
gateway or by a connection through an Ethernet switch for large setups.
•The port labeled “2”can be used to connect Anchors in a daisy-chain.
To create a chain of Anchors connect the port “2” (OUT in the figure below) of an Anchor to
the port “1” (IN in the figure below) of the next Anchor in the chain.
Pozyx recommends using Ethernet cables that:
•Are Pure Copper (Cu). Do not use Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA)
•Are Shielded Foil Twisted Pair (S/FTP)
•Are Cat5e (or better)
•Are AWG24 (or better). Both AWG 24/1 and AWF24/7 are suited.
Warning: It is advised not to use crossover Ethernet cables: all Ethernet cables should use
the T568B wiring specified in the TIA/EIA-568 standard.
Warning: For system stability it is advised to connect only anchors (and network switches
solely used to aggregate Anchors) to the ports labeled “Anchor network” on the gateway.

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8.3 Powering the Anchor
There are two options to power an Anchor:
•Using Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE/PoE+). This option requires an Ethernet switch
with PoE capability is placed between the gateway and the first Anchor in a daisy-
chain. Each Anchor will provide power on the outgoing Ethernet cable for the next
Anchors in the chain. The Ethernet cable that provides power to the Anchor must be
connected to the port labeled “1”.
Remark: In general, 4-5 anchors (depending on the installation setup and environment
and taking the conditions into consideration) is the maximum for a chain when powered
through a PoE Switch, more will cause networking issues. Be sure to use shielded
Ethernet cables to eliminate cross talk.
•Local DC jack: This option uses an external AC/DC convertor to power the first
Anchor in a daisy-chain.
Warning: It is not allowed to power an Anchor through the Ethernet Port 2.
Warning: Make sure that you use the correct ports to connect the incoming and outgoing
Ethernet cables on the anchor.

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8.4 Anchor Headers
Two types of headers are available for the Anchor:
•The header 90-010-0101 provides IP66 and IP67 ingress protection to the Anchor.
The Ethernet cables enter the Header sideways.
•The header 90-011-0001 can optionally be used to guide the external cables. The
ingress protection level of this solution is IP20. The header allows users to route the
cabling upwards from or to the backside of the Anchor.

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8.4.1 Mounting the IP66/67 header
1. Place the RJ 45 connector on the Ethernet cable according to the T568B convention
when using an Ethernet cable without pre-confectioned connectors.
Warning: Make sure that the RJ45 connectors are suited for the deployed Ethernet cable.
2. Place the Tightening nut over the Ethernet cable.
3. Place the grommets over the Ethernet cable.
4. Pull the Ethernet cable thru the cable glands.
5. Plug the Ethernet connectors into the correct RJ45 jack. Route the Ethernet cables in
a crossed way inside the cover as illustrated below.
Figure 3 Anchor Ethernet cable connection
6. Apply the provided lubricant on the O-rings of the IP66/67 header.
Warning: Use only lubricants based on silicone or PTFE.
7. Push the IP66/67 header onto the Anchor base module, until the clips snap on the
base module.

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8. Push the grommets in the cable glands.
9. Screw the tightening nut onto the cable glands until fixed. The maximum torque is
6.0 Nm.
If the header needs to be unmounted, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Warning: To provide IP66/67 protection, the diameter of the Ethernet cables must be tailored
to the grommets provided with the header. The standard cable diameter should be 7 mm
±10%. Contact Pozyx for other options.
Warning: Make sure that the blind grommet, that is provided with the IP66/67 header, is
placed in the right side cable gland if the Anchor is the last in an Anchor daisy-chain.
8.4.2 Mounting the IP20 header
To mount the IP20 header follow the steps below:
1. Place the RJ45 connector on the Ethernet cable according to the T568B convention
when using an Ethernet cable without pre-confectioned connectors.
Warning: Make sure that the RJ45 connectors are suited for the deployed Ethernet cable.
2. Pull the Ethernet cables and the DC power cable (if used) through the appropriate
holes in the header. Make sure that the cables will not cross after mounting the
header on the Anchor base module.
3. Plug the Ethernet connectors into the correct RJ45 jack. When used, also plug the DC
plug into the DC Jack of the Anchor
4. Push the header onto the Anchor base module.
5. Push the cable into the top or rear exit holes in the header.
6. Readjust the header if it moved during Step 5.
8.5 Best Practices for Anchor Placement
For the most accurate positioning the following generic guidelines apply:
•The Anchors should have line-of-sight to each other.
•An Anchor should be placed each 10 m (1 anchor/100 m²). However, this can vary
depending on the environment. In some occasions it can be more or fewer, but we
recommend a maximum anchor separation of 20 m.

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•A tag should be surrounded by anchors in all directions. This can be achieved by
placing an Anchor in each corner of the room in which tags are to be positioned.
8.5.1 Specific guidelines for 2D positioning:
•Place the anchors high and in line-of-sight of the user.
Placing the anchor high (on the ceiling or on the walls) increases the chance of
receiving a good signal because there are fewer obstructions. Obstructions generally
have a negative influence on the accuracy of the range measurements which has a
direct effect on the positioning accuracy.
•Spread the anchors around the user. Don't place them on a straight line.
For range-based systems, a single range measurements will only give information in a
single direction. This direction is exactly the direction from the user to the anchor.
Because of this, it is best to spread the anchors such that they cover all directions. If
the anchors are all on a straight line, the positioning error will (can?) be very large: A
small change in radius (for example due to noise), will result in a very large change in
the position of the intersection(s).
•Make sure each anchor sees at least two, but preferably more neighboring
anchors at a distance of not more than 20 to 30 meters, or even less in environments
with many obstacles
•Place anchors vertically, with the connectors at the top. This keeps the antenna at
the bottom
•Materials like metal, water and wires should stay away from the anchors,
especially the antenna: Within a few centimeters from the antenna, there should be no
metal at all, not even small screws.
•It is recommended to have a separation of 20 cm between the anchor and walls.
Extra mounting equipment can be used to achieve this.
8.5.2 Specific guidelines for 3D positioning:
•Keep to the guidelines from above but place anchors at different heights:
The accuracy of the z coordinate will highly depend on the spread in heights of your
anchors. Ideally, it is advised to place your anchors in the shape of a cube around your
positioning zone as shown below. Try to maximize the distance between the lower and
higher anchors.

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•Twist the base surface of your cube 45 degrees as compared to the top surface:
•Keep the same max distance between the anchors as for 2D positioning (10 to 20 m
depending on the environment)
•With only 6 anchors, it is possible that the resulting positions will be noisier. The
recommendation in this case is to place 3 anchors in the top surface and 3 in the
bottom surface
Always check https://docs.pozyx.io/enterprise/latest/installation-setup/anchors-
setup/rollout-installing-the-anchors for the latest guidelines.
8.6 Anchor Activation
8.6.1 UWB functionality
The general description of the Anchor setup and configuration and as part of a positioning
system can be found at https://docs.pozyx.io/enterprise/latest/installation-setup.
8.6.2 Bluetooth functionality
The purposes of the Bluetooth functionality of the Anchor are:
•Data offload from the tags
•Firmware upgrade of the tags
•Tag configuration
The Bluetooth functionality is controlled by the Gateway in the positioning system. More
detailed information can be found at https://docs.pozyx.io/hs.

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9Troubleshooting
The Anchor has a LED with 3 color options with the following state indications:
Parameter
Information
LED off
Anchor powered off or general malfunction
Solid blue
Startup or Maintenance mode
Solid red
No Ethernet link
Blinking orange
Link on Ethernet interface established
Solid orange
IP address obtained
Blinking Green
Anchor operational, no UWB activity present
Solid Green
Anchor operational, UWB activity present
Blinking red
General malfunction
Blinking blue
Pozyx reserved mode
10 FAQ

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11 Disposal
When the product reaches end of life, dispose it properly in accordance with local laws and
regulations.
Disposal of the packaging material
(EU directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste)
This marking indicates that the product’s packaging material can be
recycled.
Disposal of this product
(EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the
product and its electronic accessories (e.g. AC/DC convertors) should not be
disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types
of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources.
Household users should contact either the supplier where they purchased
this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how
they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic
accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Please contact the local municipal office for information on the nearest recycling station.

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12 Regulatory Information
12.1 FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following 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.
CAUTION: Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by Pozyx NV can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. 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
radiocommunications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Radiation Exposure Statement
The device complies with the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091 for an
uncontrolled environment. 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.
12.2 ISED Compliance Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause interference.
•This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in Industry Canada
RSS-102 for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) 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.

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12.3 CE Compliance Statement
The manufacturer, Pozyx NV, Vrijdagmarkt 10/201, 9000 Gent, Belgium declares that the
products:
•10-002-0012: Pozyx Anchor V2.1 with BLE
is conform to the following Directives and standards:
2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive)
Article 3.1a : Safety and Health
•IEC 62368-1: 2014; EN62368-1: 2014 + A11: 2017
•EN 50566 : 2017
•EN 62479 : 2010
•IEC/IEEE 62209-1528:2020
Article 3.1b : EMC
•CISPR 32:2015+AMD1:2019
•EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3: 2019-11
•EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4: 2020-09
•EN 301 489-33 V2.2.1: 2019-04
•EN 61000-4-2: 2009
•EN 61000-4-3: 2020
•EN 61000-4-4: 2012;
•EN 61000-4-6: 2014
Article 3.2 : RF spectrum efficiency
•EN 302 065-2 V2.1.1: 2016-11
•EN 300 328 V2.2.2: 2019-07
2011/65/EU (ROHS), amended by 2017/2102/EU and 2015/863/EU
•IEC 63000:2016
This declaration of conformity is issued under the exclusive responsibility of the
manufacturer.
Gent, 2021-xx-xx
Samuel Van de Velde,
CEO
Pozyx NV
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