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iControl Incorporated
http://www.iControl-Inc.com
iCHIME Module
Operating Manual
Background.
The iCHIME is 2.4GHz bi-directional radio transceiver. A User may configure the device to operate as a
Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) to support tracking shipping containers in a worldwide
supply chain using the Marine Asset Tag Tracking System (MATTS) communication protocol. An iCHIME
module utilizes a low power, wireless, radio operating in the 2.4 GHz band as its primary mode of
communication. The wireless radio operates in compliance with IEEE Standard 802.15.4-2006. The
iCHIME utilizes the same radio, processor, and User interface software as iControl's iTAG . The iCHIME
also supports the same command list as iControl's iTAG. The iCHIME is User configurable to periodically
transmit the iCHIME's status via the MATTS radio network. The module may operate as stand alone
device or may be used as a radio transceiver for devices that communicate data as a part of a larger
system.
There are no physical connections to the iCHIME other than two charging contacts for the rechargeable
LI button cell battery.
iTAG Repeater for
iCHIME's
iCHIME and iTAG Reader
iCHIME Module
iCHIME
Figure 1 iCHIME and Network Related Devices

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Background. The iCHIME is 2.4GHz bi-directional radio transceiver. A User may configure the device to operate as a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) to support tracking shipping containers in a worldwide supply chain using the Marine Asset Tag Tracking System (MATTS) communication protocol. An iCHIME module utilizes a low power, wireless, radio operating in the 2.4 GHz band as its primary mode of...

  • Page 2: Other Features

    2. The ICHIME has non-volatile on board data storage which may collect data for later upload iCHIME provide date time stamps for all data. The onboard clock for the iCHIME is set to UTC by readers in the network or from the iTAG GPS by commands.

  • Page 3: Functional Block Diagram

    Please note that the iCHIME uses the same command list as the iTAG command list . For iCHIME command and control, please refer to the iTAG Command List for a complete description of commands that control the iCHIME module.

  • Page 4: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Under no circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings giving in this table be violated. Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. Parameter Units Condition Users must utilize an iControl providing Charger Supply Voltage 4.75 charging station for the iCHIME Voltage on any digital pin -0.3...

  • Page 5: General Characteristics

    Incorporated http://www.iControl-Inc.com General Characteristics. Programmable in 5MHz steps starting at 2405MHz per IEEE 802.15.4...
  • Page 6 Incorporated http://www.iControl-Inc.com iCHIME Radio Specification (Transmit).
  • Page 7 Incorporated http://www.iControl-Inc.com iCHIME Radio Specification (Receive).
  • Page 8 Module Unique Address Identification. Each iCHIME module is assigned a unique 8 byte MAC address by iControl Incorporated. The MAC address is used for radio network address identification. The MAC address can not be modified by the User and is located in protected flash memory. Figure 5 depicts the communication protocol between iControl iCHIME and the iGATE reader.

  • Page 9: Fcc Compliance

    Incorporated http://www.iControl-Inc.com FCC Compliance: 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.

  • Page 10: Fcc Warnings

    Incorporated http://www.iControl-Inc.com FCC Warnings: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s Modifications: authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules. Radio Frequency Exposure: Notes: 1) For mobile or fixed location transmitters the minimum separation distance is 20cm, even if calculators indicate the MPE distance is less.

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