User's Manual

Beacon100
Introduction
The Fluke Biomedical Beacon100 Wi-Fi tag performs a critical role in Fluke Biomedical
Asset Tracking System (ATS) that consists of the Beacon100 tag, Fluke Biomedical
Positioning Engine software platform, and Compass end-user applications. The
Beacon100 tags can be attached to any mobile object or asset, and can be carried by
people, as well. The Positioning Engine software continuously reports the tag coordinates
and logical areas within the Wi-Fi coverage area both indoors and outdoors.
Software Release Level
This guide documents the functionality available with software release level 1.0.
Beacon100 Features
The following features are included with this software release:
• Compatibility with standard 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-Fi networks
• Support for 40 or 104-bit WEP key authentication
• Static and dynamic IP addressing
• Two configurable buttons for switching the tag on and resetting the tag to its
factory settings
• Location reporting triggered by button, motion, and periodic timer
• Two status indication light-emmiting diodes (LEDs) for the tag status
• Configuration using Fluke Biomedical Activator, stand-alone tag configuration
software
Tag Operation
User Interface
The Beacon100 tag user interface includes buttons and LEDs to indicate status, shown in
Figure 1.
1