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decaWave MDEK1001 User Manual

Module development & evaluation kit for the dwm1001
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Version 0.3
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© Decawave 2017 Confidential
OP-MDEK1001-System-User-Manual-0.3

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  • Page 1 MDEK1001 Kit User Manual MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Module Development & Evaluation Kit for the DWM1001 Version 0.3 This document is subject to change without notice © Decawave 2017 Confidential OP-MDEK1001-System-User-Manual-0.3...
  • Page 2 MDEK1001 Kit User Manual INSERT HERE: Hardware and Software Disclaimers, Life Support Policy and Regulatory Approval information as required (dependent on context) © Decawave 2017 Confidential OP-MDEK1001-System-User-Manual-0.3 Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....................6 UPPLIED IN THE ........................7 TEMS NCLUDED ..................8 VAILABLE FROM THE ECAWAVE EBSITE THE MDEK1001 DEVELOPMENT BOARD ................. 9 SYSTEM SETUP & PREPARATION ..................10 ....................... 10 REPARE THE NCHORS ........................10 REPARE THE ..................... 10 REPARE THE...
  • Page 4 MDEK1001 Kit User Manual LIST OF TABLES 1: K ..........................6 ABLE ONTENTS 2: A ..............7 ABLE EQUIRED OR SEFUL ROVIDED IN THE 3: A .................... 8 ABLE VAILABLE ON THE ECAWAVE EBSITE 4: T ........................27 ABLE ABLE OF...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual NTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview The MDEK1001 is a development and evaluation kit that allows the user to evaluate the Decawave DWM1001 module. MDEK1001 stands for Module Development & Evaluation Kit for the Decawave DWM1001. 1.2 Main Features of the MDEK1001 ...

  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual ONTENTS 2.1 Supplied in the MDEK1001 Box The following items are included in the box. Table 1: Kit Contents Description Quantity Image Notes RTLS units Containing DWM1001-DEV Development Boards 1.0 m USB Cable Quick Start Guide ©...

  • Page 7: Items Not Included

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 2.2 Items Not Included Other items, not included in the box are listed below. Table 2: Also Required or Useful, Not Provided in the Box Description Quantity Image Notes Android Tablet or Smartphone Required (to run the...

  • Page 8: Available From The Decawave Website

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 2.3 Available from the Decawave Website Table 3: Available on the Decawave Website Description Details Decawave RTLS System Manger: For Configuration/Location Tablet/smartphone application Android application .apk file for download PC Configuration/Location Application Available: Q3 2017 Links To...

  • Page 9: The Mdek1001 Development Board

    EVELOPMENT OARD The image below shows the key features of a DWM1001-DEV development board. The key features of this board are:  Decawave DWM1001 module soldered in place  Li-Po battery charging circuit  Connectors: o Mobile Li-Po battery connector...

  • Page 10: System Setup & Preparation

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual & P YSTEM ETUP REPARATION 4.1 Prepare the Anchors  Select some of the RTLS Units as anchors - at least 4 are required  Mount the anchors on the wall or on tripods o Mounting them high will give better Line-of-Sight performance o Arrange them on the same plane ...

  • Page 11: Example System Configurations

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual XAMPLE YSTEM ONFIGURATIONS 5.1 1 Anchor + 1 Tag This configuration demonstrates a simple ranging exchange:  Configure 1 RTLS unit as an initiator anchor  Configure 1 RTLS unit as a tag  The PC can capture the ranges between the 2 devices into a log-file Figure 2: System Configuration Option: 1 Anchor, 1 Tag 5.2 Configure 4 Anchors + 8 Tags...

  • Page 12: Limitations

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 5.2.1 Limitations  The number of open Bluetooth connections to the tablet will be limited by the hardware. Typically 1 to 6 simultaneous connections may be possible  All RTLS units in this demonstration system must be in Bluetooth range of the tablet ...

  • Page 13: Anchors + 1 Tag

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 5.3 11 Anchors + 1 Tag This configuration uses as many anchors as possible (in this kit) to show how the anchors scale and a tag can dynamically select the best anchors.  Configure 11 RTLS units as anchors ...

  • Page 14: Anchors + 7 Tags + 1 Listener

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 5.4 4 Anchors + 7 Tags + 1 Listener By configuring one of the devices as a listener device, the data can be captured to a PC directly.  Set one of the RTLS units (tag or anchor) into PASSIVE mode. In this mode the UWB is enabled but it is not participating in the network ...

  • Page 15: Usage Guide

    If a network was previously saved the application will open on the last viewed network screen  The home screen will show: o “Decawave RTLS Manager” o Application version o Button to “Start Device Discovery” Figure 7: Decawave RTLS Manager Home Screen © Decawave 2017 OP-MDEK1001-System-User-Manual-0.3 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Start Device Discovery

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 6.2 Start Device Discovery  Tap “Start Device Discovery”  The application will automatically discover all devices that are in range and powered Figure 8: Device Discovery Screen  Devices will be grouped into o ‘NETWORKS’...

  • Page 17: Figure 9: Device Discovery

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Figure 9: Device Discovery Screen – Select Multiple Devices © Decawave 2017 OP-MDEK1001-System-User-Manual-0.3 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Create A Network

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 6.3 Create a Network  Name the Network e.g. “Test” and  Tap ‘Save’ Figure 10: Name Network Screen  The new network will appear in the ‘NETWORKS’ group and the devices will move from the ‘UNASSIGNED DEVICES’ into that network Figure 11: Networks&...

  • Page 19: Network Device Configuration

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 6.4 Network Device Configuration 6.4.1 ‘Networks & Devices page’  Tap a network to see the list of devices in that network Figure 12: Network Details Screen Each device in the list shows information about that device.

  • Page 20: Remove A Device From A Network

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual  Tag icons: Location icon - jumps to the grid screen and zooms to this tag o Ranging Display icons:  Do not show the device on the grid  Show on grid  Show on grid with ranging lines Signal strength icon Edit icon –...

  • Page 21: Figure 15: Device Details

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual setting needs to be saved by tapping the ‘SAVE’ button in the upper-right of the screen. Figure 15: Device Details Screen – Anchor & Tag The following parameters are displayed:  Device Name  Device ID ...

  • Page 22: Tip: Label Your Devices

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual o POSITION Position: The x,y,z co-ordinate of the anchor in the grid. Will be automatically populated if auto-positioning is used.  X position  Y position  Z position  If in tag mode: o STATIONARY DETECTION: Enables/disables to motion sensor. If disabled, then the stationary update rate will not be available.

  • Page 23: Position The Anchors

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 6.4.5 Position the Anchors 6.4.5.1 By using the Auto-Positioning Feature Note: Using the Auto-Positioning function to automatically and quickly retrieve the anchor locations is a demonstration-only feature. For a commercial installation this feature should not be used. Accurately measured anchor positions should be used.

  • Page 24: Show Location

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual 6.5 Show Location  Ranging starts automatically once devices have been added to the network and the display option has been tapped (it defaults to off)  From the Network Details screen, tap the “Grid” option at the top of the screen to see the grid ...

  • Page 25: Side Menu Options

    “Position log” o “Development tools” o Only visible if enabled in the Settings menu o “Settings” Figure 18: Decawave RTLS Manager Side Menu Screen 6.6.1 Position Log Shows ranges and locations for all devices 6.6.2 Development Tools There are 2 options available from the pulldown menu at the top of the screen: ...

  • Page 26: Figure 19: Decawave Rtls M

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Figure 19: Decawave RTLS Manager Settings Screen © Decawave 2017 OP-MDEK1001-System-User-Manual-0.3 Page 26...

  • Page 27: References

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual EFERENCES 7.1 Listing Reference is made to the following documents in the course of this document: Table 4: Table of References Author Date Version Title Decawave Current MDEK1001 Quick Start Guide Decawave DWM1001-DEV Product Brief Current...

  • Page 28: Document History

    MDEK1001 Kit User Manual OCUMENT ISTORY 8.1 Revision History Table 5: Document History Revision Date Description Revised By Updated after review Updated release for Initial Kits Initial release for Internal Training 8.2 Major changes Revision 1.00 Page Change Description Initial Release ©...

  • Page 29: About Decawave

    Location Systems (RTLS) and Ultra Low Power Wireless Transceivers in areas as diverse as manufacturing, healthcare, lighting, security, transport, inventory & supply chain management. Further Information For further information on this or any other Decawave product contact a sales representative as follows: - Decawave Ltd Adelaide Chambers...

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