Redpoint Positioning V7 User Manual

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V7 External Antenna RTLS Module

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction........................3 Partner Branding Guidelines ................... 4 Hardware Design ......................4 3.1. Storage and Operating Conditions ....................4 3.2. Pin Definition ............................ 5 3.2.1. Reset ............................7 External Power Source Mode ....................7 3.2.2.
Page 3: Introduction
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Introduction The Redpoint RTLS Module is a full-function Real-Time Location System (RTLS) subsystem in a compact form factor. The self-contained module delivers all RTLS functions including high- accuracy positioning, data communication over Redpoint UWB network, and Bluetooth without the need of additional hardware.
Page 4: Partner Branding Guidelines
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Partner Branding Guidelines Redpoint Positioning Corp. requires all partner companies to display the ‘Positioned by Redpoint’ logo:  On your software UI if you access the Redpoint server API  On the outside of your tag if you use the Redpoint RTLS module For questions about partner branding, or to obtain the logo, please contact support@redpointpositioning.com.
Page 5: Pin Definition
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Parameter Maximum Rating Temperature (°C) -40 to 85 Humidity (%) < 95 1. S ABLE TORAGE ONDITIONS Parameter Temperature (°C) Humidity (%) <90 Supply Voltage (V) 2. O ABLE PERATING ONDITIONS 3.2. Pin Definition The RTLS module has a total of 24 pins, including: ...
Page 6 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL The external IOs can be grouped functionally as:  Dedicated pins  One (1) SWD programming interface  One (1) UART interface  Five (5) configurable IOs  One (1) NFC antenna port The pin definitions are given in Table 3.
Page 7: Reset
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 3.2.1. Reset The module can be reset externally by driving the nRST_i pin low for at least 0.5us. nRST_i is internally pulled up and no external pull-up is necessary. During bootup, the module will drive nRST_o low for at least 10ms. Once the module is operational, the nRST_o will be tri-stated.
Page 8: Rf Transceiver
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 3.4. RF Transceiver The module has two complete radios, the UWB and the Bluetooth® radio. The module contains a UWB radio operating in the unlicensed UWB band. The transmitted signal bandwidth is 500 MHz or greater. The unit is calibrated such that the maximum radiated spectrum density does not exceed -41 dBm/MHz and is fully compliant to the spectrum mask defined in FCC part 15.
Page 9: Reference Design
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 5. M IGURE ODULE LAND PATTERN 3.6. Reference Design Figure 6. Reference Design © 2020 Redpoint Positioning Corp. Restricted Distribution...
Page 10: Packaging And Handling
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 3.7. Packaging and Handling The dimensions of the module are 32mm(L) x 25mm(W) x 3.11mm(T). There are 24 castellation hole pin-outs around the module. The pitch is 100mil (2.54mm). 7. D RTLS IGURE...
Page 11: Certification And Marking
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 3.9. Certification and Marking The RTLS module is certified for the following countries and regions: Country or Region (Certification Authority) ID or Marking USA (FCC) 2ADX4-MODV7 Canada (IC) 12677-MODV7 European Union CE marking for emission, safety and environmental China, including Hong Kong (CMIIT) 7.
Page 12: Uart Interface
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL The RTLS module supports communication over UART interfaces. 4.2.1. UART Interface The UART is the full duplex bi-directional interface between the module and the external host device. The following is the physical configuration of the UART: ...
Page 13 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Name Type Values Description int32 Position Z in mm. uint16 Area ID uint8 50-255 Figure of merit—confidence level of the position estimate. A smaller value is better. Note: Not available for 1D, 0D and PD positioning mode.
Page 14 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Name Type Description uint8 0 - no motion detected / 1 - motion detected ABLE CONTENT FIELDS OF THE MESSAGE The following is an example of the IMU raw readings: #IMU ax=ddddd ay=ddddd az=ddddd rx=bbbbb ry=bbbbb rz=bbbb ts=45376 md=1 4.2.2.3.
Page 15 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Note: When the alarm message is sent, the nALM_o is also driven low if special purpose nALM_o is configured using CFG command. 4.2.2.4. #MSG – Server message ASCII messages received from the server are issued from the module as #MSG messages.
Page 16: Incoming Messages And Commands
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Name Type Description string MAC address of the module. string Hardware revision of the module. cbid string Carrier board ID. string Firmware version. ABLE VERSION MESSAGE CONTENT FIELDS The following is an example of the #VER message: #VER sn=E4956EAE01BB hw=7.0 cbid=3E61 fw=5.7.1...
Page 17 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL CFG config_word where config_word is a 32bit hexadecimal value (reset value is 0xA0000000). The ‘0x’ prefix is not required. If the command is sent without the value field, it is treated as a read command and the module will output the configuration value.
Page 18 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Note: The local pos output at tag UART (CFG OUT en=P) may not be matched with the pos updates sent to server when AF (Advance Filtering) is enabled on tag. Please refer to 3.2.4.4 CFG IMU for more details.
Page 19 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 4.2.3.6. CFG CBD The CFG CBD message is used to check and set the CBID and has the following fields: Name Type Values Description string null The ID can only be set once. Redpoint will <4 character string...
Page 20: Firmware Update
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 4.2.3.9. Version Upon receiving the following command, the module will print out the HW and SW versions. See 4.2.2.5 for details. 4.2.3.10. BAT - External battery remaining capacity The BAT command provides an interface to set the value of the remaining external battery capacity.
Page 21 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Name Type Values Description Requesting OTA control:   host string on – host requesting OTA control   off – host cancels OTA control In the following examples, H is the host MCU and M is the RPP module.
Page 22 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL Name Type Values Description  on – OTA process is on-going, variables “completed” and “size” indicates completion status string percentage and size of the FW image  off –OTA process is terminated/completed Variable indicates completion of the OTA process in percent.
Page 23 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL OTA started, host allowed to proceed: M  H #OTA status=on completed=1 size=256000 OTA started, host canceled operation: 1. M  H #OTA status=on completed=1 size=256000 2. H  M OTA cmd=cancel 3. M  H...
Page 24: Swd Interface
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL OTA cmd=status 2. M  H: #OTA status=off 4.3.2. SWD interface In the case that the OTA firmware update is impractical, the update can be performed via the SWD (Serial Wire Debug) programming interface.
Page 25: Ised Rss-Gen Notice (In English And French)
V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 5.5. ISED RSS-Gen Notice (in English and French): This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference;...
Page 26 V7 EXTERNAL ANTENNA RTLS MODULE USER MANUAL 7) Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer - include a statement that the final host product still requires Part 15B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed Disclaimer: The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice.