Description

The router is the central controller of the system which calculates position of mobile beacon ("hedgehog") 16 times per second based on data from beacons. They communicate via USB with dashboard and with beacons wirelessly in ISM band. This is the core of the Marvelmind indoor positioning kit.

This modem is available in either a 868/915Mhz radio (software switchable)

Modem v5.1 vs. Modem v4.9 comparison

Modem v5.1 is a newer and nearly in all aspects superior version of Modem v4.9. Modem v5.1 is recommended for new designs.

Modem v4.9 will continue be supported in new SW releases. But all new SW features will be introduced to Modem v5.1 only.

* Gives up to 2 times longer range with equal other conditions. Can be limited due to certification. For example, the maximum allowed power for the TELEC T108 Japanese certification is +2dBm

** Gives up to 3.5 time longer range with equal other conditions. Can be limited by external noise or interference.

Key Features

• High-precision (+-2cm) indoor navigation system for autonomous robots and systems ("indoor GPS")
• Supports up to 250 beacons - mobile + stationary - in any combination
• Indoor tracking and positioning of objects and humans equipped with beacons
• Coverage radius of a beacon:up to 100 meters
• Up to 1300h (>100 days with 12h/day & 1Hz location update rate) in active mode when powered from battery. Up 2y in deep sleep mode

General Features of Marvelmind Indoor Positioning system

• High-precision (+-2cm) indoor navigation system for autonomous robots and systems ("indoor GPS")
• Indoor tracking and positioning of objects and humans equipped with beacons
• Coverage radius of a beacon: up to 100 meters
• Supports USB, UART, SPI and I2C interfaces on mobile beacon
• Radio interface: 868/915Mhz up to 100m in office environment

Pros and cons

• Sustainably produced
• Ideal for everyday use
• May discolor in direct sunlight