RIGADO RadBeacon User manual

RadBeacon Gateway
User Manual

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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
1 Gateway Hardware ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Mechanical Informa tion ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 RBG-1000C Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Mounting Tools ................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Mounting Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Hole Drilling Template ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Gateway Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 12
5 Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Authorized Countries and Territories .............................................................................................................. 13
5.2 FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................................. 15
5.3 IC Statement .................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 CE Statement ................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.5 RF Exposure Statement ................................................................................................................................... 16
5.6 Non-modification Warning Statement ............................................................................................................ 16
5.7 Product Insert – Compliance Information ....................................................................................................... 16

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Introduction
RadBeacon Gateways are part of Rigado’s connectivity solutions that offer powerful and cost-effective
edge network infrastructure for large-scale, low-power wireless deployments. RadBeacon gateways
provide a multi-radio platform for Bluetooth based location technologies.
Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V0.1 Initial Draft 2022-07-27

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1 Gateway Hardware
1.1 Specifications
Processor
i.MX6UL (G3) 528MHz, 32bit ARM® Cortex™-A7
Memory
Memory (Volatile) 128 MB DDR3L SDRAM @ 400MHz, x16
Memory (Bulk Storage) 64MB QSPI NOR Flash (512Mbit)
Bluetooth Silicon Labs EFR32BG22
Bluetooth Version 5 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
LE Connections TBC
Frequency 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
Modulations GFSK at 125kbps, 1Mbps, and 2Mbps data rates
Transmit Power 6dBm
Receiver Sensitivity -106 to -96dBm, depending on modulation
Ethernet
10/100 Base-T RJ-45 connector with PoE Support
USB
USB 2.0, Type-A Host connector
Dimensions
RBG-1000C Enclosure
Length
Width
Height
127 mm
127 mm
30 mm
Weight
RBG-1000C Unit 164 g
Packaging 97 g
Accessories
3.5dBi Puck
Antenna (ea.) 82 g
2dBi Dipole
Antenna (ea.) 13 g
Mounting Kit 46 g
Hardware
Power supply Barrel Jack (5.5mm x 2.1mm)
4.5 to 5.5VDC, 2.0A max
Ethernet connector (RJ-45)
36-57V (IEEE 802.3af)
Temperature Range 0 to +60°C standard, -20 to +75°C extended
Certifications
RBG-1000C IN PROCESS: FCC / ISED / CE-RED / UKCA

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1.2 Electrical Specifications
1.2.1 Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VAUX Operating supply voltage at barrel jack 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
VPOE Operating supply voltage at Ethernet connector (PoE) 36 48 57 V
TA Operating ambient temperature 0 25 60 °C
TA Extended operating temperature range1 -20 25 75 °C
1.2.2 USB Connector Power
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VUSB Operating output voltage at USB connector for loads up to
500mA2 4.5 4.8 5.5 V
1.2.3 Power Consumption
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit
PPOE Power consumption3 referenced at PoE input 1.6 2.0 5.1 W
1.2.4 Absolute Maximum Ratings4
Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Unit
VAUX_MAX Voltage at barrel jack5 -5 12 V
VPOE_MAX Voltage at Ethernet connector (for PoE) -0.3 60 V
TS Storage temperature -20 60 °C
1. Warning: operating over the extended range may result in reduced performance. Prolonged use at temperatures
above the standard ambient operating range may cause the enclosure plastics to soften.
2. USB is an output only – do not attempt to power the unit via the USB connector
3. Power consumption is dependent upon the application including beacon activity in the environment. Typical
consumption listed for an RBG-1000C gateway powered over Ethernet, without USB load, scanning on all 5 radios
in an environment with 200 BLE advertisements/sec.
4. Do NOT operate the unit under these conditions.
5. The unit will NOT operate over this voltage range. Prolonged exposure to these conditions is NOT recommended.

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1.3 Interfaces
Interface features are described throughout this section, including power and data connectivity,
and button and LED location and behavior.
Figure 1 – RadBeacon Gateway – Back View
1.3.1 Ethernet with Power over Ethernet support
The Gateway is equipped with a single 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connector. For configurations
supporting PoE (802.3af), the Gateway will operate when powered by either a PoE switch (end-
span) or injector (mid-span).
1.3.2 Reset Button
The reset button provides both soft and hard reset capabilities, depending on the length of the
press. The timing is described in the following table:
Reset Action Time Behavior
Quick Press < 2 seconds Soft Reboot
Short Press 2-4 seconds Network Reset
Long Press 10-15 seconds Hard Reset
Very Long Press > 30 seconds Factory Reset
1.3.3 USB
A USB 2.0 Type-A connector on the Gateway board provides access to a High Speed (up to
480Mbps) USB host.
1.3.4
Barrel Jack
The Gateway provides a 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel jack for 5V DC input. Any AC/DC wall adapter used
to power the gateway must be rated up to 2A. Please note that actual current consumption is
dependent upon the software deployed on the Gateway.
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Figure 2 – RadBeacon Gateway – Top and Bottom View
1.3.5 Front Button
A front facing button is located on the face of the Gateway. This button is not enabled on the
default Gateway configuration.
1.3.6 Multi-color LED
A multi-color (red/green/blue) LED located near the user button provides a means of visual
indication for the user.
1.3.7 Cable Cover
The back of the unit has a snap-in cover for improved cable management. This allows for hidden
cable routing when the unit is installed on a wall or ceiling. The cable cover is removable.
1.3.8 Antenna Connectors
Four RP-SMA type connectors are visible -- two on each side of the unit -- where approved 2.4GHz
antennas attach.
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2 Mechanical Informa tion
2.1 RBG-1000C Dimensions

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3 Installation
3.1 Equipment
Each RadBeacon Gateway Box includes the following equipment.
 1 x RadBeacon Gateway
 1 x Ceiling Mount Kit (optional):
o 1 x mounting bracket
o 1 x ceiling backer plate
o 4 x M3 x 50 mm Length, Pan Head, Phillips #1, Machine Screw
RadBeacon
Gateway
Mounting Bracket
Ceiling Backer Plate
Ceiling Mount Screws
M3 x 50 mm Phillips (x4)
Additional accessories required for wall mounting (not included):
o 4 x Screw, Pan Head Phillips Sheet Metal #6/18x1.25"
o 4 x Drywall Anchor, #6 Screw, 1-1/4" Length
Wall Mount Screws
#6 x 1-1/4” Phillips (x4)
Drywall Anchors (x4)

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3.2 Mounting Tools
To use the optional Wall/Ceiling Mount kit, the following tools are required (not included):
 Phillips screwdriver
 Drill and drill bit - 3/16” for wall, or 1/8” (3-4 mm) for ceiling mounting
 Drywall saw or keyhole saw for 1" cable pass-through hole
3.3 Mounting Instructions
Rigado recommends mounting the Gateway on a wall or ceiling, at least 6ft (2m) off the ground. If
mounting on a wall, position the unit so that the connectors (USB, Ethernet, etc.) are facing down. This
will ensure the mounting bracket attachment mechanism is secure against incidental removal.
1. Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark hole
locations on the wall or ceiling.
a. For wall mount, use a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit.
b. For a ceiling tile, use a 1/8” (3-4 mm) drill bit.
If a hole is needed for cable routing, also mark this in the
appropriate cable opening space in the mounting bracket.
2. Attach the mounting bracket to the surface using the appropriate method:
Wall Mounting Ceiling Mounting
Push the provided drywall anchors into the
drilled holes, then place the mounting
bracket snugly against the wall. Using a
screwdriver, screw the wall mount screws
into the drywall anchors.
Place one ceiling mount screw through a
mounting bracket screw hole, and push
through the corresponding drilled ceiling
hole. Use this screw to guide placement of
the ceiling backer plate to the opposite side,
then use the screwdriver to screw in this and
the remaining ceiling mount screws.

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3. Once the mounting bracket is installed, line up the four hooks of the mounting bracket with the
corresponding holes on the back of the Gateway and press the two together. To lock in place,
slide the Gateway over towards the cabling hole until it clicks into place.

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3.4 Hole Drilling Template
This template is at scale and can be printed for use.

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4 Gateway Setup
Before the Gateway is permanently installed, refer to the mounted side of the enclosure to record the
unit Serial Number (1) or scan the 2D barcode (2), as shown below.
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5 Regulatory Information
5.1 Authorized Countries and Territories
Each of the specific RadBeacon Gateway models are authorized for use in the following countries:
Region RBG-1000B RBG-1000C
United
States
Planned
Canada
Planned
CE Certif
i
c
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tion (EU Region)
Planned
Anguilla
Planned
Belgium
Planned
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Planned
Bulgaria
Planned
Comoros
Planned
Croatia
Planned
Cyprus
Planned
Czech
ia
Planned
Denmark
Planned
Estonia
Planned
Finland
Planned
France
Planned
Georgia
Planned
Germany
Planned
Greece
Planned
Guadeloupe
Planned
Hong Kong
Planned
Iceland
Planned
Ireland
Planned
Italy
Planned
Kosovo
Planned
Latvia
Planned
Lithuania
Planned
Luxembourg
Planned
Macedonia
Planned
Malta
Planned
Martinique
Planned
Montenegro
Planned
Myanmar
Planned
Netherlands
Planned
Norway
Planned
Poland
Planned
Portugal
Planned
Romania
Planned
Saint
B
ar
thelemy
Planned
Saint Martin
Planned
Slovakia
Planned

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Slovenia
Planned
Spain
Planned
Sweden
Planned
Switzerland
Planned
Turks and Caicos
Planned
Australia
Planned
Brazil
China
Costa Rica
India
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
New Zealand
P
lanned
Nigeria
Philippines
Qatar
Singapore
South Africa
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Planned
Vietnam

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5.2 FCC 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 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
5.3 IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Under Industry Canada regulations, these radio transmitters may only operate using provided
antennas approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner
avec des antenne fournies approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire
les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type
d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse
pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

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5.4 CE Statement
Rigado, Inc. declares that the Radius RBG-1000C complies with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of
Conformity is available on request.
Rigado, Inc.
101 SW Main St., Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97204 USA
5.5 RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with the radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm
between the radiator and any part of the human body.
5.6 Non-modification Warning Statement
Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved by Rigado could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
5.7 Product Insert – Compliance Information
The following images show the regulatory insert provided within the product packaging.
Figure 3 Certification Insert (Front)

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Figure 4 Certification Insert (back)