EYE BEACON / BTSID1

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Introduction

Wireless solutions open up new horizons for your business and help to keep an eye on your assets. Discover our brand-new and certified Bluetooth Low Energy ID beacon model from Teltonika with robust waterproof casing and a long-lifetime battery. The model designed for a low-cost fast and easy configuration and integration to save precious time, resources, and ensure accountability.

About BTSID1

Perfect for traceability use cases, delivery tracking, monitoring of various movable objects in logistics (trailers, containers), agriculture (tractor attachments), and constructions (tools and inventory). Also, it suitable for indoor tracking solutions for items tracking in warehouses, hospitals, transport hubs and other types of industrial areas. EYE beacon supports iBeacon and Eddystone protocols. The device is fully compatible with the Teltonika firmware platform which provides extended functionality. Configure, scan, and update anytime anywhere with a dedicated Teltonika mobile app.

Product information

Features

Functionalities
Beacon ID, LED
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions 56,6 mm x 38 mm x 13 mm
Weight 19 g 19g
Battery and power (not confirmed)
Model CR2450
Type Lithium / Manganese Dioxide (Li/MnO2)
Total Capacity 620 mAh
Replaceable No
Battery life (Tx=2 dBm; interval: 3 s) 7 years
Battery life (Tx=2 dBm; interval: 10 s) 10+ years
Electronic
Microcontroller ST Microelectronics BlueNRG-2
Connectivity
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 compliant, Bluetooth 5.2 certified
Range 80 m
Available transmission power levels Up to 8 dBm
Sensitivity -88 dBm
Casing
Protection IP68
Mounting Two holes to screw/leash/strip, tape
Customization Custom logo upon request (Special conditions)
Environmental Requirements
Operational temperature -20°C / +60°C (-4°F / +140°F) (Possible to have -40°C / + 85°C (-40°F / +185°F))
Certificates
CE (EU) Yes
FCC (USA) Yes
UKCA (UK) Yes
RoHS Yes
E-mark Yes

Dimensions

 

Mounting recomendations

 
 

Configuration

Devices work constantly and are ready to perform out of the box. Default basic Sensor settings are set to:
• Transmitting at 2 dBm power.
• Data advertising at 3 second intervals.
• Eddystone protocol

If you would like to change these settings you will need to:
1) Download and install EYE APP - Teltonika application to change sensor settings.
 

Eye app

With the application you will be able to scan for visible Teltonika EYE devices, check their statuses or connect for configuration or firmware update.


  Devices in view: In this window you will see all visible devices. You have options to see devices in Short list   or in default list. When looking at devices in default list you will be able to open Detailed view   of devices and check transmitted data statuses. Additionaly if you are looking for specific devices you will be able to use Search   function to filter search options. When in this window select a device of your choice to connect and after passing pin code you will go to device overview window.

 Overview window: In overview window you can see device details, check firmware version and update if available , go to device configuration settings. If you select to Configure device new window will open with Basic and Advanced settings.

 Configure window: In this window you can check and change device configuration settings. In main tab Basic Settings you can change main settings. Change Device name, Power signal strength, Advertising interval and Packet transmition type. For more settings go to Advanced settings tab to enable various events.

 Advanced configuration window: Beacon information (iBeacon ID, Eddystone ID). UUID/MINOR/MAJOR parameter can be changed for iBeacon ID. Namespace ID/Instance ID can be changed for Eddystone ID

 

 

Teltonika configurator

Bluetooth 4.0
Functionalities were reorganized and transferred to Bluetooth 4.0 configuration tab with additional horizontal tabs selection for specific settings:

  • Global - Parameters responsible for device scanning ability like power and duratations.
  • Beacon - Parameters to enable Beacon scanning scenarios.


Common settings

  • Non Stop Scan - Enable Non Stop Scan feature, the device will try to scan for the sensors all the time if any of them are configured.
  • Sensors and Beacons Update frequency - changes sensors temperature/humidity/battery voltage data update frequency. Minimum value: 30s, maximum value: 65535s. Recommended value 30.
  • BLE Scan Duration - Sensors data reading time. Recommended value 30.
  • Scan retries until error - Scan retries count, till start to show the value as Error '3000' - sensor disconnected. Recommended value 30.
  • BT Power Level - Telematics device Bluetooth power level setting.
  • BLE Broadcasting service ID - Telematics device can broadcast configured ID.
  • BLE connection control - Connection mode settings. If broadcasting ID is configured, parameter should be set to Prohibit.


 

Protocol overwiev

Beacon advertising


Safety information

This message contains information on how to operate BTSID1 safely. By following these requirements and recommendations, you will avoid dangerous situations. You must read these instructions carefully and follow them strictly before operating the device!

1. To avoid mechanical damage, it is advised to transport the device in an impact-proof package.

2. In case of malfunction contact yours Teltonika account manager or write to technical support team over VIP helpdesk.
 

External Links

https://teltonika-gps.com/eye/