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Version: 10 

User Manual  

04-May-18 

www.blupoint.org 

 

© BluPoint Ltd. 2018  37 

 

 

Hub Version 1B Specifications 

 29

th

 September 2017

Server

 

Operating System

 

BluOS (Linux) 

Languages 
supported 

PHP 7, Python 2 & 3, Java 1.7 

DBMS 

MySQL, SQLite 

Primary Network Wireless Interface

 

Operating Mode

 

Access Point. IEEE 802.11b/g/n. 2.4GHz. 

Antenna

 

Internal x2 

Range (up to)

 

140m

(1,2)

 

Maximum Users

 

35

(2,3)

 

Bandwidth

 

60Mbps

(2,3)

 

Mesh Network Wireless Interface

 

Interfaces

 

Operating Mode

 

Ad-hoc (Peer-to-Peer). IEEE 802.11/b/g. 2.4GHz. 

Supplied antenna

 

2dBi (with external SMA). 

Range (up to)

 

140m

(2)

 with supplied antenna. 

1.4km

(2)

 with passive panel antenna. 

40km

(2)

 with externally powered antenna. 

Bandwidth

 

15Mbps

(2,3)

 60Mbps

(5)

 

Bluetooth Wireless Interface 

Bluetooth Interface

 

V4.0 Dual Mode, 2.403-2.480 GHz  
Class 1 output 8dBm 

Range (up to)

 

12m 

Users

 

25

(3,4)

 

Bandwidth

 

2.1Mbps

(3,4)

 

FM Radio Wireless Interface

 

FM Frequency 

88.1-107.9 MHz; < 50nW eirp 

Range (up to) 

10m 

Networking

 

POE (WAN) Port

 

10/100Mbps Ethernet for Internet Connection. 
DHCP Client. 
12-36V Passive PoE for updating hub content. 

AUX (LAN) Port

 

10/100Mbps Ethernet for LAN. DHCP Server. 
Provides hub content via wired Ethernet. Can be used 
with network switch or external Wi-Fi access point(s). 

IoT

(5)

 

Can support ZigBee & Bluetooth. 
Collection of IoT data & customized workflows which 
sync to the cloud. 

Cellular Modem 

APN Settings 

Remotely cloud configurable. 

2G 

217Kbps download, 108Kbps upload. 

3G 

21Mbps download, 5.76Mbps upload. 

Security

 

Hub firewall 

Can block access from/to unauthorized services. 
Remotely cloud configurable.  

Wi-Fi 
Authentication 

Open (WPA/WPA2)

(5)

 

Web Encryption 

SSL 

 2048-bit public key (optional) 

Mesh Encryption 

SSL 

 1024-bit public key 

BluOS Encryption 

AES 256-bit 

Content Encryption 

AES 256-bit

(5)

 

Physical Security 

Hub key lock, Kensington Lock (optional) 

Power

 

Mains adapter

 

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, max 0.75A 

Passive PoE input

 

12-36V DC, max 1.8-0.6A 
From Lead-acid Battery/ Solar/Other 

Power 
Consumption

 

9-11W  (21W when charging) 

Internal Battery

 

Up to 10.5hours (Constant Use), 97Wh Lithium-Ion 
Battery 14.4V 4S2P certified UN38.3  
Customisable Power Management Schedule. 

Physical Power 
Switch

 

Tamper-proof on/ off button. 

Content

 

Content types 

Text, Audio, Video, Files, Apps (Android), PDFs, 
Documents, ZIPs, other downloads 
Interactive content (HTML5). 

Character sets 

Left-to-right and Right-to-left. Latin and scripted 
character sets

(6)

. Unicode UTF-8. 

1

 Can be increased with externally powered directional antenna 

2

 Subject to environmental conditions

 

3

 Dependent on distance from hub

 

Cloud Services

 

Content 
Management 
System (CMS)

 

Highly customised WordPress. Creation of web 
content, scheduling Bluetooth & FM broadcasts 

Transliteration 
service

 

Optimise and transcode web content. Transcoding 
video/audio for Bluetooth/FM. Textual/web content 
automatically made available for people with low 
literacy. 

Deployment 
Management 
Portal

 

Remote management of hub configurations/settings, 
updating schedules, & content to include on hubs. 

Automatic 
updating 

 

BluOS, content, configuration settings. 

Analytics Portal

 

Data visualizations showing: web content transactions 
and transfers; Bluetooth & FM broadcasts; Bluetooth 
connections & transfers; and collected form 
submissions. 

FileShare Viewer

 

Read-only cloud portal showing files that have been 
uploaded to the hub. 

Hub Services

 

Public  Wi-Fi 
Features 

Data optimized HTML5 web content. Local content 
search engine. Password protected areas. FileShare 
(authorized uploads, immediate local sharing, mirrored 
in cloud). Assessments, forms & surveys. Can support 
most file types. 

Individual hub 
management 
portal 

Password protected, trigger manual updates, view 
forms/surveys, view backhaul data used, broadcasting 
Bluetooth & FM content on-demand. 

Updating client 

Updates content, software, configurations, & uploads 
via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and 2/3G cellular. Triggered via hub 
portal, at fixed times, after elapsed delays, or when 
rules match

(5)

. Compressed and resilient to poor 

connections

(5)

Bluetooth Features 

Broadcast compressed video, audio, text, & 
transliterated web content. Scheduled broadcast 
playlists or on demand via hub portal or LCD buttons. 
Interactive media browsing & survey systems

(5)

FM Radio Features 

Broadcast audio files, audio from videos & 
transliterated text. Scheduled broadcast playlists or on 
demand via hub portal or LCD buttons. Adjustable 
broadcast frequency. 

LCD buttons 

Menu system to browse content available on 
FM/Bluetooth & broadcast files on-demand, without a 
smartphone. 

Storage

 

Hard Disk (SSD) 

128GB (shipped) 

 5TB (upon request). 

Physical Specification

 

Dimension

 

265 x 236 x 98 mm 

Weight

 

2.05kg 

Mounting

 

Pole or Wall-Mounted. 

Portability

 

Fit in a standard backpack. 

Weatherproof

 

IP65 Rated (Indoors or Outdoors). 

User Interfaces

 

LCD Menu with selection buttons. 

Environmental Specification

 

Ambient Operating 
Temperatures 

C to 

40º

C .  

Note: Lithium-ion battery charging cut-out @ 

25º

C. 

Compliance

 

BluPoint conforms with the applicable requirements of the following 
standards: 

 

IEC60204-1:2005, BS EN 61000-6-1:2007, BS EN 
61000-6-2:2005, BS EN 61000-6-3:2007, BS EN 61000-
6-4:2007, ETSI EN 300 328 V1.8.1:2012-04 

 

 

 

4

 Dependent on number of connected users

 

5

 In development

 

6

 Dependent on the capability of user

s device

 

Contact: 

email: 

[email protected]

 

or call 

+44(0)2380 9711521 

or visit 

www.blupoint.org

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Страница 4: ...with an ambient temperature above 30 C although it may be used when not charging or updating over 2 3G with an ambient temperature up to 40 C This means it must not be plugged into PoE in environments...

Страница 5: ...11 DOWNLOADING FROM THE FILE SHARE 13 USING THE LCD MENU 14 THE FILE SHARE 15 UPLOADING AN APK 15 ADD NEW CATEGORY 17 ADD USER 17 POWER USERS 18 ACCESSING THE BLUHUB MANAGER SITE 18 BROADCASTING VIA B...

Страница 6: ...Cable 26 AWG o For power PoE Power over Ethernet connection 1 Blue Ethernet Cable 26 AWG o For Internet connectivity 2 Aerials Antennas o These are required to connect the BluHub to external Wi Fi net...

Страница 7: ...l users Turning the BluHub On and Off If the BluHub is off press the ON OFF button at the front of the BluHub to power it on Start up may take a few minutes Wait until the screen on the front of the B...

Страница 8: ...ing the adapter Ethernet cable connected to POE socket and Adapter Charging the BluHub from a Car Cigarette Lighter You will need 1 Cable for connecting Ethernet to Cigarette Lighter 2 Red Ethernet ca...

Страница 9: ...RNING Do not leave the BluHub plugged into the vehicle cigarette lighter while the vehicle engine is turned off overnight for example This will drain the vehicle s battery and you may not be able to s...

Страница 10: ...ting to the BluPoint network To connect to the BluHub network please first disable any VPN or Smart DNS services running on your device this is not relevant to everyone these settings are not on by de...

Страница 11: ...he AUX port on the BluHub is located to the right of the POE port You can connect an Ethernet cable to this port and connect it directly to your PC to deliver BluHub content through a wired connection...

Страница 12: ...sing an Ethernet cable If you do not have an Ethernet port on your PC you can get a USB to Ethernet adapter to connect to your PC To connect multiple PCs to one BluHub You will need a piece of hardwar...

Страница 13: ...is available to get to from the site homepage Or via the button at the footer of any webpage To download an app APK 1 Choose an app from the File Share homepage and click download 2 Once it has downl...

Страница 14: ...Menu This feature allows a user to broadcast FM and Bluetooth content without using a smart device that can access the BluHub Manager Button controls Press Up This will scroll up one option on the li...

Страница 15: ...APK upload feature should only be operated by individuals of authority who can judge the content in the APKs is acceptable in the local context and is not going to offend or break laws BluPoint is no...

Страница 16: ...page 3 Fill out all the sections all these entries will appear to the public so make sure they are sensible and representative of the app a Note All entries can be edited even after you have clicked s...

Страница 17: ...l icon to edit the name description and parent category A parent category is a category that this category you are editing will appear under If you do not assign a parent category it will appear in th...

Страница 18: ...2018 18 Power users Accessing the BluHub Manager site To go to the BluHub Manager site enter hub blupoint org in a web browser or click the tab at the bottom of any webpage and log in using the crede...

Страница 19: ...b site from the list of sites 4 Find the item that you want to broadcast and click the Bluetooth button under Broadcast Now 5 Enter a duration in minutes and click OK This is the amount of time that t...

Страница 20: ...rence and negatively impact the ability of users to receive FM radio broadcasts You can change the frequency to one that isn t already being used by following these steps 1 Open the BluHub using the k...

Страница 21: ...button to go up in frequency and the button to go down in frequency The Transmitter will remember this frequency from that point on and will not change even if the BluHub is turned on and off 3 You ca...

Страница 22: ...ill need 1 A BluHub 2 An android TV player 3 A power outlet 4 A monitor that supports HDMI a If your monitor does not support HDMI then you will need a DVI to HDMI adapter b A remote control mouse for...

Страница 23: ...Point Ltd 2018 23 2 Connect the HDMI cable from the player to the monitor you may need to use the DVI to HDMI adapter for the connection to the monitor HDMI connections on monitor 3 Using the remote m...

Страница 24: ...video content e g http cms test1 blupoint org video playlist example Example URL in search bar of browser 6 Locate the video you would like to play on the page and click the play button Use the full s...

Страница 25: ...vailable To update content on the BluHub 1 Navigate to Updates on the BluHub Manager menu 2 The first choice is whether to update using the internet or update using BluHubs in range This second option...

Страница 26: ...ption C in the list unless otherwise instructed 3 You can update using the following connection types a Ethernet i Make sure red charger cable is inserted ii Plug the blue Ethernet cable into LAN on p...

Страница 27: ...to connect and update the BluHub Depending on the size of the update this may take a while on average an hour though this varies The progress bar on the web page shows the status Updating the BluHub...

Страница 28: ...to it over Wi Fi make sure the BluHub is turned on 3 Once connected navigate to the BluHub Manager 4 From the BluHub Manager direct yourself to the updates tab in the menu Select update hub from devi...

Страница 29: ...lector 6 When you have opened all the ZIP files you need click Install Updates A progress bar will appear until the update is finished Downloading analytics ZIP file s onto device from BluHub ZIP file...

Страница 30: ...download the ZIP file onto 2 Click the Updates drop down menu in the header bar and select Download analytics onto device 3 Previously prepared updates will be listed with a timestamp You can downloa...

Страница 31: ...u will not be able to open the ZIP file yourself it is password protected so that only the BluPoint team can access the raw data Accessing Form and Assessment results 1 Connect to BluPoint via Wi Fi a...

Страница 32: ...ll have the option to download all these as a CSV spreadsheet by clicking download or to send all entries to the archive Once you click archive you will have to confirm your decision all entries will...

Страница 33: ...and reattach later These actions need to be performed with care to not damage the clips that attach to the rail Attaching the BluHub to the DIN rail 1 Hold the BluHub with two hands with the antenna...

Страница 34: ...blupoint org BluPoint Ltd 2018 34 4 When the clips are hooked on apply building pressure equally to both sides of the BluHub until you hear a click and the BluHub is now no longer tilted but parallel...

Страница 35: ...pull the DIN rail out of the wall 3 You should feel the top of the clip detach from the rail at this point lower the BluHub slightly to unhook it from the bottom part of the clip Support Contact If yo...

Страница 36: ...Version 10 User Manual 04 May 18 www blupoint org BluPoint Ltd 2018 36 Email...

Страница 37: ...s Content Management System CMS Highly customised WordPress Creation of web content scheduling Bluetooth FM broadcasts Transliteration service Optimise and transcode web content Transcoding video audi...

Страница 38: ...luHub from power and press the on button please plug the BluHub back in after you do this no matter what the outcome The battery life of the BluHub is 12 hours if you notice the BluHub is not holding...

Страница 39: ...video until the download drop down option appears Unfortunately video and audio download is not an option on IOS devices you can however still save PDFs and some images Note Some files are large ther...

Страница 40: ...op of the BluHub flickering This can be an indication of low battery in the BluHub please make sure the BluHub is plugged in to a power source such as a solar panel or mains electricity If this contin...

Страница 41: ...n the BluHub Manager on the media page Broadcasts can have up to a 10 second window of silence before they begin to play so don t worry if you cannot hear anything straight away Some devices require h...

Страница 42: ...make sure you are using an Internet browser and not a search engine While BluPoint supports most web browsers it cannot support Opera mini currently so please use another browser Also check that the U...

Страница 43: ...lupoint org BluPoint Ltd 2018 43 can direct yourself to this page by entering blupoint org in the URL bar in a browser and scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on the BluHub Manager button...

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