LA-490 ListenWIFI Wall-Mounted Bluetooth/IR Beacon

Product Features

• Fully automates the user’s experience
• Enables automatic channel selection on user devices
• Supports both ListenWIFI mobile apps and LWR-1050 Wi-Fi Audio Receivers
• Small size and light weight
• Bluetooth and IR triggering in one device
• Adjustable power and interval
• Battery or USB powered
• Easily mount on a wall or attach to an electrical box
• Simple to program and install using ListenWIFI Manager software (Windows®)
• Secure and tamper proof

Product Specifications

Communications

• Bluetooth (BT):  5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), for programming and audio triggering
• Infrared (IR):  Disney SyncLink Technology, enabling receiver triggering
• Protocols:  Disney SyncLink Technology (Infrared triggering), iBeacon protocol (Bluetooth triggering)
• USB:  2.0
• Security:  PIN-protected for tamper-proof operation, restricted to authorized software only (OTA).

Range

• Bluetooth (BT):  Low = 3 meters (10 ft.), Medium = 9 meters (30 ft.), High = 33 meters (110 ft.), line of sight. *
• Infrared (IR):  Low = 3 meters (10 ft.), Medium = 9 meters (30 ft.), High = 33 meters (110 ft.), line of sight.*
• *Beacon must be USB powered for High Power in IR mode. The range of the beacon will be dependent upon environmental conditions and listening device sensitivity, especially with Bluetooth (BT). It is essential to tailor your design approach based on specific requirements and environmental conditions. Multiple beacons can be used to extend the range or footprint of the beacon signals.

Controls

• User Controls:  Bluetooth triggering, Bluetooth power, Infrared triggering, Infrared power, transmit interval, LED indicators, low battery LED, OTA configuration, trigger ID, UUID, firmware updates, reset to defaults
• Setup/Programming:  Programming via USB connection or Blueooth OTA connection with ListenWIFI Manager software. The ListenWIFI Manager provides central management of the entire ListenWiFI system, including Beacons.

Indicators

• LED:  Blue flash every 5 seconds indicates normal operation (can be disabled); Red flashing every 5 seconds indicates low battery (can be disabled); Green flash every second indicates active Bluetooth OTA connection with ListenWIFI Manager software; Alternating Amber/Red indicates beacon is performing a firmware upgrade

Power & Battery

• Power Supply:  USB-Micro - 5V, 500mA
• Battery Type:  Alkaline batteries, non-rechargeable, field replaceable
• Battery Size:  AA
• Battery Life:  3 weeks - 1 year, depending upon configuration.
• *Dependent upon device configuration and batteries. Recommend powering via USB for Infrared mode.

Environmental

• Temperature - Operation:  -10 ºC (14 ºF) to +40 ºC (104 ºF)
• Temperature - Storage:  -20 ºC (-4 ºF) to +50 ºC (122 ºF)
• Relative Humidity:  0 to 95% relative humidity, non condensing

Compliance

• Regulatory Marks:  FCC, CE, ROHS, UKCA

Warranty

• Beacon Warranty:  1 year

Physical & Dimensions

• Dimensions (H x W x D) with Mounting Plate:  11.7 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm (4.6 x 3.0 W x 1.0 in.)
• Unit Dimensions (H x W x D):  11.4 x 7.1 x 2.3 cm (4.5 x 2.8 W x 0.9 in.)
• Unit Weight with batteries:  143 g (5.0 oz.)
• Unit Weight:  76 g (2.7 oz.)
• Shipping Weight:  430 g (15.2 oz.)
• Enclosure/Mounting Materials:  PC plastic (IR transparent)
• LED:  Multi-coloured, multi-function
• Colour:  Dark Grey, chrome logo
• USB Connection:  USB-Micro for power and programming
• Mounting Hardware:  Mounts to wall or single gang electrical box (US and European), tamper proof hex screw
• Oversized Wall Plate:  Fits standard US and European single gang electrical box
• Battery Door:  Removable for battery replacement

What's in the Box?

• 1 x LA-490 Bluetooth/IR Beacon
• 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
• 1 x USB Power Supply
• 1 x Mounting Hardware
• 1 x Oversized Wall Plate
• 1 x Quick Start Guide