Product specifications
nanoLOC Ranging Kit II; KNRKII
Wireless Ranging and Zoning Evaluation Kit Featuring Nanotron´s nanoPAN 5375 RF Power Module
Real-Time Ranging and Zoning
The nanoLOC Ranging Kit II (RK II) demonstrates the superior ranging and communication capabilities of the nanoLOC TRX Transceiver from Nanotron. This kit provides two easy to use wireless devices for quickly performing ranging, zoning, and link quality testing in actual indoor and outdoor application environments. Combining distance awareness with reliable wireless communication, this high performance 2.4 GHz evaluation kit uses Nanotron’s robust Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) communication technology. The kit is the ideal platform
for verifying that nanoLOC’s ranging characteristics meet individual customer requirements.
To demonstrate fast and easy modular product development, each RK II device uses the nanoPAN 5375 RF Module which integrates nanoLOC and all required RF components.
The RK II device operates in one of four modes: Ranging, Zoning (two types), and Link Quality Indication. Ranging Mode In Ranging Mode, nanoLOC´s unique real-time ranging
feature is demonstrated where both RK II devices measure and display their relative distances in meters.
Link Quality Mode
In Link Quality Mode, the quality of the communication link is shown as a percentage value, which is the rate of successfully transmitted packets between the two RK II devices.
Two Zoning Modes – RKII and CLOPS
Using a set of customizable zones, both RKII Zoning and CLOPS Zoning modes provide an in-zone and an out-ofzone status of the remote device. The zone in which the remote RKII device is located is displayed on the local device. When the remote device has an out-of-zone status, an audio/visual alarm alerts the user:
RKII Zoning – This mode demonstrates the use of ranging in the nanoLOC TRX Transceiver for virtual safety zone, virtual fencing applications, and others.
CLOPS Zoning – This mode emulates the Child Loss Protection System (CLOPS) from Nanotron. It requires an optional CLOPS Child Unit as the remote device.
Technical Features
Antennas ....................... 1 external antenna (SMA connector) and 3 internal chip antennas for diversity
Power supply ................... 2 AA alkaline batteries
RF IC ............................ nanoLOC TRX Transceiver
RF Module ...................... nanoPAN 5375 RF Module
Applications .................... Ranging and Zoning preflashed
LEDs ............................. 6 LEDs (Power-on, RF Link, Zones A to D)
Indicators ....................... Out-of-Zone (acoustic), Low Battery (in LCD), and Out-of-Range
Max. output power ............+20 dBm for extended range
Output power range .......... 300 μW to 100 mW
LCD Display ..................... High contrast dot matrix with background illumination
Range ........................... up to 1000m (3280ft)1
Distance resolution ............ 10 cm
Accuracy ........................ typ. 1-2 m1
Device addresses .............. Selectable from 1 to 254
Weight (without batteries) ... 136 g
Dimensions (without antenna) 140 x 85 x 25 mm
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