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Hardware Deployment

Installation Methods​

Different environments call for different recommended installation methods; for optimal positioning, the beacon should be installed with the top facing down.

Ceiling Mount​

Use Cases: Production projects, long-term use, standard indoor office environments, and locations where the beacon’s contact surface is free of metal or solid walls

Method: Plan the beacon locations in advance to ensure the target area is covered by the signal, and secure the beacons to the ceiling using screws or similar fasteners

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Bracket Installation​

Use Cases: Production projects, long-term use, locations with a large number of metal objects or solid walls nearby

Method: Install using a mount, ensuring the beacon is at least 30 cm away from the ceiling or wall; otherwise, positioning accuracy may be affected

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Tripod Setup​

Use Cases: Short-term demonstrations or temporary testing

Method: Secure the beacon to a tripod using zip ties or tape

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Obstacle Handling​

Obstacles may exist between beacons, but they should be avoided whenever possible to reduce uncertainties during subsequent debugging.

  • Common indoor obstacles such as drywall partitions and glass generally have little impact and can usually be considered unobstructive.
  • For obstacles that are not very large, such as columns, the farther the beacon is from the obstacle, the smaller the impact of the obstruction.
  • For larger obstructions, such as solid walls or metal surfaces, signals have difficulty penetrating regardless of distance, resulting in significant interference. In such cases, planning should typically be done on a zone-by-zone basis

Selection of Installation Locations​

  • The surrounding area should contain as little metal as possible, especially large metal surfaces
  • Avoid mounting directly on solid walls or metal surfaces whenever possible, as this will affect signal quality and communication range
  • Avoid mounting directly on the floor whenever possible; the floor presents numerous obstructions, conditions vary significantly, coverage area is reduced, and positioning uncertainty increases
  • If conditions permit, install at a higher elevation whenever possible; the higher the installation, the fewer obstructions the signal must pass through between the beacon and the tag. However, generally, the installation height should not exceed half the length or width of the area, otherwise horizontal positioning accuracy will be reduced