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MDEK1001 Kit User Manual

OP-MDEK1001-System-User-Manual-1.0

MDEK1001 Kit User Manual
Module Development &
Evaluation Kit for the
DWM1001

Version 1.0

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Page 1: ...1001 Kit User Manual Decawave 2017 OP MDEK1001 System User Manual 1 0 MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Module Development Evaluation Kit for the DWM1001 Version 1 0 This document is subject to change without notice ...

Page 2: ...5 3 PREPARE THE ANDROID TABLET 14 6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES 15 6 1 1 ANCHOR 1 TAG 15 6 2 CONFIGURE 4 ANCHORS 8 TAGS 15 6 3 11 ANCHORS 1 TAG 17 6 4 4 ANCHORS 7 TAGS 1 LISTENER 18 7 USAGE GUIDE 19 7 1 OPEN THE ANDROID APPLICATION 19 7 2 START DEVICE DISCOVERY 20 7 3 CREATE A NETWORK 22 7 4 NETWORK DEVICE CONFIGURATION 23 7 4 1 Networks Devices page 23 7 4 2 Remove a Device from a Network 24 7 ...

Page 3: ...S 8 TAGS PC LOGGING 16 FIGURE 7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTION 11 ANCHORS 1 TAG 17 FIGURE 8 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTION 4 ANCHORS 7 TAGS 1 LISTENER 18 FIGURE 9 DECAWAVE DRTLS MANAGER HOME SCREEN 19 FIGURE 10 DEVICE DISCOVERY SCREEN 20 FIGURE 11 DEVICE DISCOVERY SCREEN SELECT MULTIPLE DEVICES 21 FIGURE 12 NAME NETWORK SCREEN 22 FIGURE 13 NETWORKS DEVICES LIST 22 FIGURE 14 NETWORK DETAILS SCREEN 23 FIG...

Page 4: ... of devices which may be subject to regulations or other authority governing radio emission This MDEK1001 may not be resold by users for any purpose The MDEK1001 as supplied by Decawave may not be incorporated directly into user devices or products unless such products undergo the appropriate certification Operation of the MDEK1001 in the development of future devices is at the discretion of the u...

Page 5: ...hich supplies a gateway function on a Raspberry Pi routing DRTLS location and sensor data traffic onto an IP based network e g LAN and consists of the following components DRTLS Gateway Linux Kernel Module DRTLS Gateway Daemon DRTLS Gateway MQTT Broker DRTLS Gateway Web Manager d Example Host API functions also designed to run on a Raspberry Pi which show how to drive the Module from an external h...

Page 6: ...ake have made market sell have sold or otherwise dispose of products incorporating Decawave Software to modify Decawave Software or incorporate Decawave Software in other software and to design make have made market sell have sold or otherwise dispose of products incorporating such modified or incorporated software PROVIDED ALWAYS that the use by you of Third Party Software as supplied by Decawave...

Page 7: ...ITY OF THE FOREGOING LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS GOODWILL REPUTATION BUSINESS RECEIPTS OR CONTRACTS COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THIRD PARTY CLAIMS THESE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER UNDER STATUTE IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER FOR...

Page 8: ...nectivity used for configuration and the microprocessor that runs the firmware which drives the DW1000 and provides the RTLS enabling functionality A more complete description of this may be found in DWM1001 System Overview The module is typically mounted on a PCB such as the DWM1001 DEV product The MDEK1001 kit provides 12 DWM1001 modules already mounted on development boards enabling system deve...

Page 9: ...NTENTS 2 1 Supplied in the MDEK1001 Box The following items are included in the box Table 1 Kit Contents Description Quantity Image RTLS units Containing DWM1001 DEV Development Boards 12 1 0 m USB Cable 1 Adhesive Pads 8 Right Angled USB Connectors 4 Colored Stickers 8 Quick Start Guide 1 ...

Page 10: ...ows 7 or 10 1 For visualisation of gateway data Q1 2018 Tripods to mount the anchors 4 Useful Options for Powering RTLS Units Note for long duration tests it is recommended to power anchors from mains or larger power banks rather than low capacity batteries USB Battery OR 3 7V RCR123a or 16340 rechargeable battery Note overcharge protection not necessary https www amazon com Eagletac 16340 RCR123A...

Page 11: ...on a PC terminal PC Configuration Location Application Available Q1 2018 Links To Battery connectors Raspberry PI Raspberry PI connectors Documentation MDEK1001 Module Development Evaluation Kit for the Decawave DWM1001 MDEK1001 System User Manual MDEK1001 Quick Start Guide DWM1001 DEV DWM1001 Module Development Board DWM1001 DEV Product Brief DWM1001 DEV Hardware Datasheet DWM1001 Module DWM1001 ...

Page 12: ...ey features of this board are Decawave DWM1001 module soldered in place Li Po Li ion battery charging circuit Connectors o Battery connector for Li Ion or Li Po rechargeable batteries or non rechargeable batteries o USB connector for power flashing and debug o Raspberry PI connector footprint for expansion and host interface control Figure 1 Front View of the DWM1001 DEV Module Development Board ...

Page 13: ...2017 OP MDEK1001 System User Manual 1 0 Page 13 4 THE DWM1001 DEV DEVELOPMENT BOARD LEDS Figure 2 Front View of the DWM1001 DEV Module Development Board NOTE Details of the functions of these LEDs are given in the DWM1001 DEV Datasheet ...

Page 14: ...s using USB batteries or USB power supplies Figure 3 Positioning of Anchors and Tags 5 2 Prepare the Tags Select the remaining RTLS units as tags at least 1 is required Battery Power o Open the plastic enclosure of each unit o Insert the rechargeable battery purchased separately o Close the plastic enclosure USB Power Supply o Power the tags using USB power supply or USB battery 5 3 Prepare the An...

Page 15: ... the 2 devices into a log file using a terminal Figure 4 System Configuration Option 1 Anchor 1 Tag 6 2 Configure 4 Anchors 8 Tags This configuration is the minimum recommended anchor configuration for an RTLS system Configure 4 RTLS units as anchors Configure 8 RTLS units as tags The tablet shows the tablet positions of up to 2 tags Figure 5 System Configuration Option 4 Anchors 8 Tags The number...

Page 16: ...MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Decawave 2017 OP MDEK1001 System User Manual 1 0 Page 16 Figure 6 System Configuration Option 4 Anchors 8 Tags PC logging ...

Page 17: ...le in this kit to show how the anchors scale and a tag can dynamically select the best anchors as it traverses though the area covered by the anchors Configure 11 RTLS units as anchors Configure 1 RTLS unit as a tag The tag that is being tracked on the tablet must be in Bluetooth range of the tablet Figure 7 System Configuration Option 11 Anchors 1 Tag ...

Page 18: ...articipating in the network Connect a PC to this RTLS unit via a USB cable On the PC open a shell terminal To report the position of all tags that the listener can hear o Type the command les location engine show ASCII format or type lec location engine show csv format o Save data from terminal to log file In this mode only position is printed not individual ranges The tag that is being tracked on...

Page 19: ...oid Application Open the Decawave DRTLS Manager If no networks have been previously saved the application will open on the home screen If a network was previously saved the application will open on the last viewed network screen The home screen will show o Decawave DRTLS Manager o Application version o Button to Start Device Discovery o Button to go to the Instructions page Figure 9 Decawave DRTLS...

Page 20: ...wn under each device o Device Type Anchor or Tag o Device Name in the form DW1234 o Network o Bluetooth address o Device ID The user can select a specific device by tapping an individual device o The user will get the option to create a New Network name Alternatively to select multiple devices o Tap and hold a single device o The checkmark symbol will be shown on the left of that device o Other de...

Page 21: ...MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Decawave 2017 OP MDEK1001 System User Manual 1 0 Page 21 Figure 11 Device Discovery Screen Select Multiple Devices ...

Page 22: ...anual 1 0 Page 22 7 3 Create a Network Name the Network e g Network 1 and Tap Save Figure 12 Name Network Screen The new network will appear in the NETWORKS group and the devices will move from the UNASSIGNED DEVICES into that network Figure 13 Networks Devices List ...

Page 23: ...vice in the list shows information about that device Figure 15 Network Details Screen Device Information Device Type A symbol to the left indicates the device type o Filled circle Tag Each tag uses a different color o Empty triangle Anchor o Filled triangle Initiator Anchor Anchor icons o Location icon jumps to the grid screen and zooms to this anchor o Bluetooth Signal strength icon o Edit icon g...

Page 24: ...ide a device it can indicate an issue It will show up if the module has UWB off or UWB passive or when there are two anchors with the same position Tap a device to see a list of parameters of this device Figure 16 Network Details Screen Expanded Device Parameters 7 4 2 Remove a Device from a Network To remove a device from a network swipe the device left to right The device will disappear from the...

Page 25: ...e a new network will appear UWB off passive or active o Set to active to range in the network o Set to passive if used as a listener If in tag mode o NORMAL UPDATE RATE Set the location update rate The default is 10 Hz calculates a location 10 times per second but can be changed to other rates o STATIONARY UPDATE RATE Set the location update rate to be used when the device is stationary detected b...

Page 26: ...update rate will not be available o RESPONSIVE MODE o LOCATION ENGINE 7 4 4 Tip Label your Devices It is often useful to label your devices so they can be easily identified on the Android application To do this uncheck the LED parameter and tap SAVE This will disable the LEDs on that device and enable the user to locate it in the room The user can place a label on the enclosure of that device with...

Page 27: ... the Network Details screen tap the Auto Position button in the upper right pull down menu anchors within Bluetooth range appear RE ORDER Re order the anchors in the list to match their locations in the room o Order the anchors anti clockwise in the room as shown above o The 1st anchor in the list is the 0 0 co ordinate MEASURE Tap Measure to start the auto positioning PREVIEW Tap PREVIEW to check...

Page 28: ...y z co ordinates of the anchors 7 5 Show Location Ranging starts automatically once devices have been added to the network and the display option has been tapped it defaults to off From the Network Details screen tap the Grid option at the top of the screen to see the grid Pinch to zoom in or out Tags automatically select the optimum 4 anchors for ranging A floorplan can be uploaded into the appli...

Page 29: ...m User Manual 1 0 Page 29 Figure 20 Grid Screen Anchor Placement Tag Tracking In networks where there are more than 4 anchors the anchor selection can be viewed on the grid by moving the tag from one position to another Figure 21 Grid Screen Anchor Selection ...

Page 30: ...MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Decawave 2017 OP MDEK1001 System User Manual 1 0 Page 30 In the upper right pulldown menu there are 2 options Floor plan Show grid ...

Page 31: ... top left of the home screen This will display the following options o A list of previously saved networks o Networks Devices o Position log o Development tools o Only visible if enabled in the Settings menu o Settings Figure 22 Decawave DRTLS Manager Side Menu Screen 7 6 1 Position Log Shows ranges and locations for all devices ...

Page 32: ...017 OP MDEK1001 System User Manual 1 0 Page 32 Figure 23 Decawave DRTLS Manager Position Log 7 6 2 Settings The following settings are available Units Imperial yards or Metric metres Version Application version About General information ...

Page 33: ...MDEK1001 Kit User Manual Decawave 2017 OP MDEK1001 System User Manual 1 0 Page 33 Figure 24 Decawave DRTLS Manager Settings Screen ...

Page 34: ... Android application see section 7 2 Download and install the J Link software pack from Segger https www segger com downloads jlink J LinkSoftwareAndDocumentationPack 3 Download and install a common PC terminal program e g Tera Term http download cnet com Tera Term 3000 2094_4 75766675 html 4 Connect the tag to the PC via USB cable 5 Open the device manager to identify what com port is assigned to...

Page 35: ... 1 97 is the Anchor coordinate for Anchor 08AF in the form of x y z 1 14 is the estimated range between the Tag and Anchor 08AF est 1 05 1 04 1 15 92 is the estimated location of the Tag In the form of x y z quality factor The quality factor is a measure of confidence of the accuracy of the location estimate based on the ranges received 8 3 Other Commands Once tag is connected to tera term press a...

Page 36: ...al purpose TWI read aid Read ACC device ID av Read ACC values Command group LE les Show meas and pos lec Show meas and pos in CSV lep Show pos in CSV Command group UWBMAC nmg Get node mode nmp Set UWB mode to passive nmo Set UWB mode to off nma Set mode to AN nmi Set mode to ANI nmt Set mode to TN nmtl Set mode to TN LP bpc Toggle BW TxPWR comp la Show AN list stg Get stats stc Clear stats Command...

Page 37: ...urse of this document Table 4 Table of References Ref Author Date Version Title 1 Decawave Current MDEK1001 Quick Start Guide 2 Decawave Current DWM1001 DEV Product Brief 3 Decawave Current DWM1001 DEV Datasheet 4 Decawave Current DWM1001 Product Brief 5 Decawave Current DWM1001 Datasheet 6 Decawave Current DW1000 Datasheet 7 Decawave Current DW1000 User Manual ...

Page 38: ...1001 System User Manual 1 0 Page 38 10 DOCUMENT HISTORY 10 1 Revision History Table 5 Document History Revision Date Description Revised By 1 0 Release for publication DB 10 2 Major changes Revision 1 00 Page Change Description All Initial Release ...

Page 39: ...ta rates of 110 kbps 850 kbps and 6 8 Mbps The resulting silicon has a wide range of standards based applications for both Real Time Location Systems RTLS and Ultra Low Power Wireless Transceivers in areas as diverse as manufacturing healthcare lighting security transport inventory supply chain management Further Information For further information on this or any other Decawave product contact a s...

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