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NanoPulse, Inc. 

Bed Watcher User’s Guide 

 

 

30.06.2016 

 

1. Overview 

 
Bed Watcher is a standalone security device which is dedicated for remote presence and motion detection 
and vital sign monitoring. Bed Watcher is designed for floor, shelf, wall or ceiling mounting with the help 
of the rack with rotating bracket and is capable detecting vital signs at up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) distance. 
The device by itself is a radar operating depending on the model either at license free 5.8 GHz ISM or at 
license free 6.0 - 8.5 GHz UWB frequency band. The device is faced on Figure 1. 
 

 

Figure 1. Bed Watcher 

2. Features and Functions 

 

Operational range – 0.3 … 4.0 m (1.0 … 13.1 ft) 

 

Central frequency – 5,800 MHz or 7,200 MHz 

 

Frequency range – 150 MHz (5,725 … 5,875 MHz) or 500 MHz (7,000 ... 7,500 MHz) 

 

Antenna pattern – 60 degrees 

 

Emission power – 0.1 mW 

 

Power – according to IEEE 802.3af PoE standard  

 

Power consumption – less than 400 mA 

 

READY LED (green) 

 

ALARM LED (red) 

 

ETHERNET RJ45 socket for data transmission and power 

 

USB 2.0 type-B socket for firmware update 

 

Dimensions (with no rack) - 155 x 150 x 40 mm 

 

Weight – 300 g 

 

Summary of Contents for Bed Watcher

Page 1: ... implant into the body or other applications intended to support or sustain life or for any other application in which the failure of the NanoPulse product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur Should Buyer purchase or use NanoPulse products for any such unintended or unauthorized application Buyer shall indemnify and hold NanoPulse Inc and its officers employees subsid...

Page 2: ...atures and Functions 3 3 Installation 4 4 Interfaces and Connectors 4 5 Operation 5 5 1 Power Up 5 5 2 Turning the Device On and Off 5 5 3 Status LEDs 6 5 4 Reading Device Status 6 6 Configuration Options 6 7 Firmware Update 10 8 Rules of Storage and Operation 10 9 Contact Information 11 ...

Page 3: ... on the model either at license free 5 8 GHz ISM or at license free 6 0 8 5 GHz UWB frequency band The device is faced on Figure 1 Figure 1 Bed Watcher 2 Features and Functions Operational range 0 3 4 0 m 1 0 13 1 ft Central frequency 5 800 MHz or 7 200 MHz Frequency range 150 MHz 5 725 5 875 MHz or 500 MHz 7 000 7 500 MHz Antenna pattern 60 degrees Emission power 0 1 mW Power according to IEEE 80...

Page 4: ...rs The Bed Watcher has limited number of electrical connectors which makes it simple placing the device in the network All electrical connectors are located on the top and bottom sides of the device Thus USB 2 0 type B socket is located on the top side of the device as shown on Figure 3 USB Firmware Update Port NANOPULSE INC 7 0 7 5 z UWB SENSOR GH Model 02 00 NP BW S N 00027 160101 BW Figure 3 To...

Page 5: ...D DC TxRx D DC Pin 8 DC TxRx D DC TxRx D DC Tx data line for transmitting data from the device to the network Rx data line for receiving data by the device from the network TxRx bidirectional data line DC positive power line DC common ground level line NO1 normally opened contact 1 NO2 normally opened contact 2 5 Operation 5 1 Power Up Before running the device it is necessary to connect it to the...

Page 6: ... 4 Reading Device Status Bed Watcher device status can be read via ETHERNET RJ45 socket located on the bottom side of the device When STA or AP network mode is enabled the device operates as a TCP IP server and responds on requests from client applications according to the data exchange protocol described in a separate document When TERMINAL network mode in enabled the alarm status is signaled by ...

Page 7: ...ust be inspected and probably repaired Correct device operation is not guaranteed at the current load greater than 500 mA RF Voltage mV engineering parameter Shall be ignored by the user MCU Temperature ºC shows the processor temperature MCU temperature shall not exceed 85 ºC If it happens there may be an issue in the power circuit and the device must be inspected and probably repaired Correct dev...

Page 8: ...read only value specifies Noise Threshold units specifies sensitivity of the device The smaller value of the threshold the higher sensitivity has the device in terms of live object detection On the other hand setting the threshold too low will make the device over sensitive and the device will be detecting live objects even in empty premises Default value is 100 000 energy units Motion Threshold u...

Page 9: ...ess mask assigned to the device either by DHCP server or by the device on its own the default one Get Assigned IP Gate displays IP gateway assigned to the device either by DHCP server or by the device on its own the default one Set Country Code programs in the device country code for Wi Fi operation from the dropdown list Applicable only to the devices with Wi Fi option enabled Set Network Mode pr...

Page 10: ...evice manufacturer or re seller Selecting invalid file will make the firmware update process impossible 6 Update button shall be pressed After that the utility will program the content of the selected firmware file into the device In case of no errors a message saying about successful operation will be shown Otherwise an error message will be displayed describing a possible reason of failure 7 USB...

Page 11: ...in the device 9 Contact Information If you have questions about Bed Watcher operation problem reports or suggestions for the device or documentation improvements please contact NanoPulse Inc representatives NanoPulse Inc 1 Krasnoselskiy per 3 pom I of 75 107140 Moscow Russia Tel 7 926 782 5120 http www nanopulse ru E mail info nanopulse ru ...

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