GeoAssist HD5110 Radio RAM Module

Product Description

The Anchor and RAM work together as an engineered solution for indoor warehouse distribution centers. The system is designed per the request of the customer and is setup and installed by trained service installers according to local regulations.

The RAM utilizes a UWB radio to determine the presence of Anchor devices. The UWB transceiver allows for 10cm accuracy. The RAM communicates via a CAN connection to the PCM for truck information. It is powered by the PCM via a LVLE 18VDC supply.

The system consists of single board containing two radios that use the UWB radios to communicate to Anchors located throughout the warehouse. The system uses ToF (time of flight) to get positioning in the warehouse. Only one radio is allowed at a time. DW1000 is to cover channel 3 and 5 and the QM33100 covers channel 5 and 9.

Note: Channel 3 is not available for use in Canada. Channels are set by the manufacturer and not selectable by the end user.

This product is for indoor use only: UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited.

Special Note: This product shall only be used indoors. Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.

Tech Specs

• Power Input:
  • The RAM module is supplied by an 18VDC 800 mA LVLE circuit. Typical power consumption is less than 100 mA.
• Operating Temperature:
  • -40 to +50 °C
• Wireless Communications Interfaces:
  • IEEE 802.15.4-2020 UWB IEEE 802.15.4z-2020 (BPRF)

Main Board

• The main board contains the connectors, power supply, microcontroller, two UWB radios, the power supplies to feed the radios and the antenna.

RF Information

• Core frequency into PLL (phase lock loop) 38.4 MHz
• Date Rate 6.81 MHz
• Transmit Frequencies
  • Channel 3 4492.8 MHz center frequency 499.2 MHz Bandwidth (not enabled in Canadian installations)
  • Channel 5 6489.6 MHz center frequency 499.2 MHz Bandwidth
  • Channel 9 7987.2 MHz center frequency 499.2 MHz Bandwidth
• Modulation BPM / BPSK.

Antenna, Internal or External

• Antenna is in copper and is not modifiable.
• Any unauthorized change to the antennas is not permitted and will void the radio’s regulatory compliance.

Serviceability:

• The entire module is NOT field serviceable. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Crown Equipment Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Radio Certifications and Notices

SAR: This wireless mobile and/or portable device has been shown to be compliant for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in IEEE 1528-2003, OET Bulletin 65 Supp. C, RSS-102 and Safety Code 6.

FCC STATEMENT

This device meets the U.S. FCC’s and ISED Canada’s requirements for exposure to radio waves and is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. For satisfying RF exposure compliance requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and must provide at least 200 mm separation between the device, including its antenna, and the user’s body.

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.

Additional Information

• Mounting
  • This module is to be mounted in a vertical position with the antenna end pointed up on multiple truck models, typically above the operator cage.
• Labels
  • The following labels are attached to the module.

Assembly Diagrams

IMAGES of the RAM

FRONT VIEW:

REAR VIEW:

Documents / Resources

GeoAssist HD5110 Radio RAM Module [pdf] Instruction Manual 5110-01, YGP5110-01, YGP511001, HD5110 Radio RAM Module, HD5110, Radio RAM Module, RAM Module, Module

References

• User Manual