Confidex Viking Tough - Industrial Bluetooth® Low Energy Beacon

Confidex Bluetooth® Low Energy beacon designed for extremely harsh industrial environments. Thanks to the integrated temperature sensor, it is a valid tool for the control of industrial production, for the supply chain and for the control of assets.

The robust casing makes this Beacon suitable for industrial environments and completely protected from water and dust infiltration.

For the activation and configuration of the Confidex Viking Tough, the Android Confidex Runestone application is available.

Electrical characteristics

• Version: Bluetooth® 5.1
• Compatible with WirePas connectivity
• NFC: 13.56 MHz ISO 14443A
• ISM frequency: 2.45 GHz
• Module: Nordic NRF52832
• Memory: 512 kb Flash, 64 kb RAM
• NFC interface for quick configuration
• Integrated temperature sensor (other sensors available on request)
• Sensitivity: -96 dBm
• Reading distance: up to 200 m, even on metals (distance subject to environmental characteristics)
• Batteries: 2 x CR2477
• Application: on any surface, even metallic

Mechanical characteristics

• Dimensions: 56 x 54 x 21.3 mm / 2.20 x 2.13 x 0.84 in
• Encapsulation materials: Polyurethane coating
• Weight: 70 g

Environmental resistance

• Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F
• Water resistance: IP68, 5 hours at 1 meter depth
• Estimated duration: up to 5 years (in relation to use)
• Vibration resistance: JESD22-B103B certification, service condition 1; 3-axis vibration with 20G acceleration

Chemical resistance

No physical or performance modification in:

• 168 hours of engine oil exposure
• 48 hours of exposure to salt water (10% salinity)
• 48 hours of exposure to sulfuric acid (10%, pH 2)
• 48 hours of exposure to sodium hydroxide (NaOH 10%, pH 13)

Furthermore, good resistance to moderate concentrations of acids, alcohols, alkalis and detergents is found.

Acetone and sodium hydroxide should be avoided.

Eddystone

Confidex Viking supports the following Eddystone protocols.

• Eddystone-UID
• Eddystone-URL
• Eddystone-TLM (transmits telemetry information, such as temperature)
• Eddystone-EID

For more information on Eddystone, see the Google Beacon platform and the Eddystone Wikipedia page

Installation

It is recommended to use mechanical fixing in any application that includes the risk of high mechanical stress or low temperature when fixing the Beacon.

M5 type screws, or plastic or metal cable ties with a maximum width of 4 mm can be used.