RTX8200 Location Gateway Technical Reference Document Version 1.0 © May-2018 RTX A/S, Denmark RTX8200 LOCATION GATEWAY GUIDE 4.
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1 About This Document This document describes the configuration, customization, management, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the RTX8200 Location Gateway in RTX generic mode. For customer, specific modes refer to specific customer agreements, which describe the software operational deviations from this document. 1.1 Audience Who should read this guide? First, this guide is intended for networking professionals responsible for designing and implementing RTX based enterprise networks.
1.5 What’s Not in This guide This guide provides overview on, how-to configure RTX8200 Location Gateway to an RTX Generic System. It is not intended as a comprehensive reference to all detail and specific steps on how to configure other vendor specific components/devices needed to make the SME VoIP System functional. For such a reference to vendor specific devices, please contact the respective vendor for documentation. Configuration on specific Alarm/Messaging servers are not included in this guide. 1.
1.9 What is new What new features have been added. VERSION FEATURE V460 All new product 1.10 Documentation Feedback We always strive to produce the best and we also value your comments and suggestions about our documentation. If you have any comments about this guide, please enter them through the Feedback link on the RTX website. We will use your feedback to improve the documentation. RTX8200 LOCATION GATEWAY GUIDE 4.
2. Introduction – System overview In a typical DECT telephony system, you have base station, repeaters and handsets, allowing the users to make/receive calls and messages. A typical setup could look like this: Increasing demand for locating equipment, personal or pushing information to specific handset on a specific location, demands the system to know exactly where the device is located. This can be done be adding RTX8200 Location gateway devices to the DECT system. RTX8200 LOCATION GATEWAY GUIDE 4.
Wireless Bands The bands supported in the SME VoIP are summarized as follows: Frequency bands: 1880 – 1930 MHz (DECT) 1880 – 1900 MHz (10 carriers) Europe/ETSI 1910 – 1930 MHz (10 carriers) LATAM 1920 – 1930 MHz (5 carriers) US System Capacity (in Summary) SME network capacity of relevant components can be summarized as follows: DESCRIPTION CAPACITY MAX BASE STATION 4.000 MAX LOCATION GATEWAYS 16.000 MAX TERMINALS (SELECT BETWEEN 6 HANDSETS AND 1 HEADSET MODELS 16.000 MAX ACTIVE CALLS (NARROW BAND) 32.
Installation of Location Gateways After planning the network, installing the base stations, the Locations gateways must be added, therefore, we briefly describe how to install the location gateways. One important thing that must be decided before installing the location gateways is how to power them. Package – Contents/Damage Inspection Before Package Is Opened: Examine the shipping package for evidence of physical damage or mishandling prior to opening.
RTX8200 Location Gateway Mechanics The Location Gateway front Vendor Logo How to insert batteries or PoE module To open the Location gateway, you need to use a screwdriver or other flat tool. Insert the screwdriver on the left side and press the small metal lock to open the Location gateway. Now insert the batteries (2xAA) or the PoE module. If using PoE module remember to remove the small piece of plastic covering the Ethernet plug.
RTX Location Gateway – Reset feature It is possible to restart or reset the location gateway unit by pressing a knob under the front cover. Alternatively, it can be reset from the SME Configuration Interface. We do not recommend this; but unplugging and plugging the Ethernet cable back to the PoE port of the base station also resets the base unit.
Position 1 - Gateway Settings In this example, the beamforming will be configured to steer left into the door opening and the attenuation is set to 30 dB for detection only in the door. Position 2 - Gateway Settings In this example, the beamforming will be configured the center setting and the attenuation is set to -16 dB for reliable detection after tracked object has walked through the door. In this case the object needs to travel a meter inside the room.
Room coverage xx m2 xx m2 xx m2 xx m2 xx m2 xx m2 Center 30 dB xx m Center 38 dB xx m Center 46 dB xx m Use case: Hallway installation: In a hallway installation, it will be possible to track if equipment or personnel has moved past certain point in the hallway. Hallway installations can be challenging, since there often will a lot of reflections in the RF propagation. This can be omitted by adjusting the power accordingly. However, this will also change the effective range of the beacon.
Use case: Hallway installation (Above ceiling): Again, the location gateway can be hidden, as the previous use case. But here the antennas are also hidden above the ceiling. The antennas are places horizontally, to make it a bit more directional. The settings used in this example will be very dependent on what kind of ceiling, but It will work as a starting point for the initial installation.
In TX mode the Location gateway is transmitting beacons in the direction that is setup. When using the Location gateway in TX mode it is very important to select the right radiation pattern. The beam steering allows to control from which direction the gateway will receive/transmit beacons. A typical example could be enter/leaving detection in a doorway, such items or people can be tracked.
TX Mode - Transmitter mode: In transmitter mode, it is the RTX8200 Location Gateway that is the active beacon transmitter, and the receiver will be responsible for conveying the location data to a central point. This can be useful when you know all employees are carrying a phone that supports BTLE beacons. It also allows for a more stringent power setting and thus more precise tracking. However, the receiver sensitivity and antenna on the phones will play a large part in the measurement uncertainty.
Use case: Room installation: If the user wants to detect presence in a small room or office RTX recommends installing this in the top corner of a room. The power level should be adjusted according to the size of the room. We have provided a table with different room sizes and power settings. The Antenna direction should be set to “center” in all the cases. This is with the beacon in TX mode.
Generally, the output power on the antennas will be higher than the internal antennas, since the RF path is shorter. So generally, the attenuation will have to be higher for the same range limitation. Use case: Hallway installation (Above ceiling): Again, the location gateway can be hidden, as the previous use case. But here the antennas are also hidden above the ceiling. The antennas are places horizontally, to make it a bit more directional.
Registration of Location gateway To register the RTX8200 Location gateway, you need to activate the location gateway registration on the system. This is do on the management page. Screen shot: PARAMETERS LOCATION GATEWAYS CONFIGURATION SERVER DEFAULT VALUES Disabled Empty DESCRIPTION Enable to allow Location gateways onto the system NOTE: Press save and Location Gateway menu will be added to the left Main menu. Permitted value(s): AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD or URL (e.g.: firmware.rtx.net).
When the system is open to location gateway registration go to “Location Gateways” menu. Screenshot: 1: Click “Add Location Gateway extension” Screenshot 2: Enter the IPEI and press “Save” Screenshot 3: Check the “check box” of the Location gateway(s) you want to register and press “Register Location Gateway(s)” RTX8200 LOCATION GATEWAY GUIDE 4.
Screenshot Now the Location gateway(s) will register to the system. Firmware update Firmware update of the Location gateway is done in the same way as handset and other devices registered to the DECT system. Please see base station manual for more details on firmware update. Configure Location gateway When the Location gateway is connected to the DECT system, it needs to be configured. Each Location gateway can be configured manually or by provisioning. (For provisioning go to xxx, for details).
FCC Caution: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
