SENSORO SmartBeacon-USB User manual

SmartBeacon-USB/USB-E
User Manual
Overview
The Sensoro SmartBeacon-USB functions as a beacon
while connected to a USB port. The device’s design is both
energy efficient and aesthetic.
Features
1. Ease of Use
SmartBeacon-USB is powered by a standard USB port.
It can be inserted into any device with USB port, such as
a PC, TV, etc.
2. Ultra-Low Power
Uses a Bluetooth® 4.0 (Bluetooth® low energy) Nordic
NFR51822 chip with ultra-low power consumption.
Bluetooth low energy with intelligent energy-saving
programs allows the beacon to work for three to five
years on four number 5 AA batteries.

3. Compatibility
Software and firmware are fully compatible with Apple’s
iBeacon and Google’s Eddystone technical requirements,
and can be applied to systems including:
iOS 7.0 or above:
iPhone 4S,iPhone 5, iPhone 5S，iPad 3, iPad mini, iPad
air.
Android 4.3 or above:
Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S IV, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy
Note III and Motorola RAZR, HTC ONE, etc.
4. Demo App and Configuration App
The “Yunzi” (demo) app allows you to experience our
beacons, while the “Sensoro” app (configuration tools)
puts you in control of all of their features.
Scan the QR code to download:
Signal Stability and Data Transmission
1. Transmission Stability and Distance
To achieve signal stability and long-distance data
transmission requirements, the SmartBeacon-USB
underwent extensive testing and modification. Its signal
remains stable even in complex deployment locations.

Radius frequency (RF) power demand configuration can
be adjusted to a maximum radius of 80 meters, which
covers area of 2,826 square meters. The RF power
demand configuration can reduce its radius to a minimum
of 0.15 meters, which covers an area of 0.225 square
meters. However, it is possible that no signal will be
obtained if the RF power is adjusted to a minimum.
2. Enterprise Class Device Management Support
Mass management of device status is an essential
component of our enterprise class cloud software
solutions. Our patented beacon devices can be deployed
to collect bulk data, and using the Sensoro cloud, your
organization has the essential tools needed to seamlessly
manage large-scale deployments. Centralized
management on your phone or computer is made easy
by enterprise class software solutions.
Specifications
Property
Specifications
Chip
Nordic
External Dimensions
43mm x 17.4mm x 7.4mm
(length x width x cross-
sectional width)
Weight
4g
PCB Dimensions
39mm x 12mm x 4mm (length
x width x cross-sectional
width)
PCB Surface Treatment
Matt matte black ENIG

Property
Specifications
Resistances
Anti-vibration
Protocol Standards
Bluetooth® 4.0 low energy,
supports iBeacon and
Eddystone
End User Compatibility
iOS 7.0 or above / Android 4.3
or above
Software Upgrades
Support for over-the-air
firmware upgrades
Security
Hardware-level password
access
Sensors
Temperature
Antenna
2.4 GHz PCB antenna
Radius Power
-30dBm to +4dBm (can be
adjusted to optimize signal
strength)
Transmission Range
0.15 ~ 80m
Radio Frequency
(Transmission Broadcast
Interval)
Adjustable (100 milliseconds ~
1.285 seconds)
Power Consumption per
Broadcast
7.58 * 10-6mAh (-8dBm
transmitting power)
Sleep Mode Power
Consumption
40uW
Sleep Mode Current
8mA
Power Supply Interface
USB port
Operating Voltage
DC 4.2V ~ 5.5V, Type 5.0V

Property
Specifications
Operational Life
2-5 years
Sensoro App’s Configuration Tools
The Sensoro app is available for developers to check on
and configure the parameters of all nearby Sensoro
beacons. The Sensoro app is compatible with iOS 7.0 or
above (iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPad 3, iPad mini,
iPad air) and Android 4.3 or above (Samsung Galaxy S III,
Galaxy S IV, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note III and Motorola
RAZR, HTC ONE, etc.). Using the Sensoro app, you can
deploy beacons one at a time, and then view all nearby
beacons if you want to make changes. If you would like to
deploy and configure beacons in bulk, please use the
“Deploy” app.
Open the Sensoro app, and the Device List of all nearby
beacons will appear. The information for each beacon
includes Major, Minor, as well as other basic information
including an animated display of the RSSI strength.

All nearby Sensoro beacons will be listed by order of when
the app detected their presence. By changing the Major,
Minor values, we can differentiate beacons. Since Major,
Minor consists of two values, we recommend grouping
associated beacons using the Major value, and labeling
individual beacons using the Minor value. For example,
beacons at a museum might all have the 00FF code for
Major, and each individual beacon placed at different
locations throughout the museum would have a unique
Minor code. If you would like to view the tags of all devices
in range, please log into the Sensoro Cloud on the
Inspection app.
The Device Detail page displays the real-time details of each
of the beacon’s sensors, battery life, and RSSI signal. Touch
the device box on the Device List to enter the Device Detail
page.
You can also locate an individual beacon on the Device List

by scanning the device’s QR code. Touch the scanning icon
on the top right of the device list. Once the device is
scanned, it will take you to the Device Detail page.
Swipe left on the top of the Device Detail page to bring up
the real-time RSSI line display graph. This more detailed
RSSI graph allows developers to accurately understand the
signal changes in the device, as show below.

Swipe left again to view whether the device being viewed is
using iBeacon or Eddystone protocol.

The Sensoro app not only allows developers to set up
beacon UUID, Major and Minor basic information, but also
modify device emission power, radio frequency power, and
operating parameters.
Security
The device is made secure by a hardware level password,
used also by the US military, which prevents unauthorized
modification of SmartBeacon-USB parameters.
SmartBeacon-USB allows you to enjoy rich functionality and
stability without security concerns.
Quality Guarantee
iBeacon, FCC, CE and TELEC
SmartBeacon-USB has been certificated with the FCC
(certification number: 2AEG9-D0) and CE. Each device has
rigorously undergone factory defect, frequency spectrum,

power consumption, and stability testing.
Note:
Product Name: SmartBeacon
Model No: USB/USB-E
Contact Us
US Headquarters
Seattle, United States
E-mail: [email protected]
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Address: 500 Yale Avenue, North Seattle, WA 98109
Beijing Headquarters
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