CHEP Gen 3 Ultra Wide Pallet Tracker User Manual (2024)

CHEP Gen 3 Ultra Wide Pallet Tracker

Key benefits

Helps track the pallets and goods loaded on pallets by providing real time location and environment sensing data.

Customer can visualize the device and hence position of their asset on BXB Enterprise application call BRIX.

Customer can use the data generated to get more insight into their supply chain flow and take actions to improve the efficiency of operation.

Customizable User Interface and interface data visualization tool on BRIX can be used by customer to generate information as relevant to their specific use case.

Device can be controlled and configured using BRIX platform and APIs provided. Customer need to get license to BRIX platform to access data from the devices.

Each Ultra device fitted with replaceable battery and last for >5yrs with 12 standard AA Alkaline batteries.

How is it used

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How it works

CHEP Pallet Tracker is intended for enterprise customers wanting to track their assets. Customers with BRIX enterprise license will get access to Device management application to configure the device operation rules like logging frequency, ping transmit frequency and can choose the sensor to use like temperature, motion and magneto meter etc. Device can report sensor data every 5min. to once in 3day. Customer can enable the GPS if pallet is expected to work under clear sky. More reports per day ­ shorter the battery life.

CHEP pallet tracker reports its current location on the scheduled interval along with sensor data. Each communication report from tracker to BRIX is called “Ping” and BRIX uses these “Ping” to create the journey using it preoperatory Asset journey algorithm. Customer can login on Asset tracking application module in the BRIX and visualize the complete journey on the map. Please in-between each “Ping” CHEP Pallet Tracker is in the sleep State, preserving the battery.

Customer can monitor 1000s of devices in a comprehensive view on BRIX dashboard and can take corrective actions. CHEP pallet tracker uses Cellular, Wifi or GPS to determine it’s location and accuracy of location goes from coarse to accurate in the order. Customer can monitor the # of times each tracker has used Cellular, Wifi or GPS. Customer can see the data for only the devices allocated to it’s own account only but once the customer cancels it’s account, tracker data will no longer be visible even though device will continue to work & report data.

Connectivity

CHEP Pallet Tracker comes with technology specific global SIM card pre-installed. This SIM card works in designated countries on CatM or NB network while for other countries with no coverage for CatM or NB, it falls back to GSM coverage. Device can also communicate on Wifi provided the credentials for access are sent to device thru profile configuration.

User can not originate the connection to CHEP Pallet tracker unless device wakes-up and contacts the cloud application over Wifi or Cellular. When tracker is not connected to network, it continues to store the data offline into it’s memory. Onboard memory on device can store the data worth 6months of sensor logs.

Location tracking technologies

CHEP pallet tracker acquires location using Cellular, Wifi and GPS. Logic is built into the device to attempt Wifi first, followed by Cellular and only if both don’t result into any valid data, GPS is attempted. This logic is implemented to save power as GPS attempt is most power consuming.

Wifi & Cell tower triangulation technology calculates the location of the device based on the location of the nearby cell towers or Wifi hotspots. These are not very accurate, an approximate horizontal positioning error for each type is showsn in the picture here. GPS is the most accurate but takes time and higher power to get a location fix.

Technical Specications

Overview
Ultra-Short provides location and environment sensing for Brambles platform as clip-on device thru harness.

Dimension
– Enclosure: 184mm x 16mm x 35mm

Serial Number
– US/NA Series: 1190125xxxxx – EU/Spain Series: 1193425xxxxx

Operation the device
– Single tap button^ to Power-ON
– Hold button for 5s & release to Power-OFF
– Hold button for 10s to clear battery counters (Power button accessible when enclosure is open)

LED Indications
– Green LED when Power-ON
– Red LED when Power-OFF
– Flashing Red LED for device failure
– Flashing Blue LED when firmware upgrade

Battery
– AA Batteries: 2 cells
– Type: Energizer L91 AA
– Estimated pings*: 1600 ­ 2100 on Cat-M network
– Estimated pings*: 1000 – 1200 on 2G Network

Tracking
– GNSS: fully capable GNSS tracking module
– NetworktriangulationbasedonCellID
– Triangulation based on CAT-M/NB-IoT cell info
– Triangulation based 2G when CAT-M not available
– Wi-Fi MACIDs capture for location triangulation
– BLE beacon sniffing

Physical Aspects
– Weight: 150g
– Enclosure Material: ABS + PC
– Ruggedization: IP67 per IEC standard 60529

Certifications
– FCC, CE, IC-ID, CE-UK

Sensors
– Temperature(Resolution:0.1°C,Accuracy: ±1.5°C, Range: -40 to +125°C)
– Accelerometer 3-axis, ±16G
– Magnetometer 3-axis, ±50 Gauss

Communication
– CAT-M/NB-IoT with 2G fallback
– Wi-Fi and BLE
– RFID with EPC C1G2 (ISO 18000-6c) standard

Configuration Update
– Key parameters can be configured through BRIX
– Publish Interval: 60 minutes to 24 hours
– Log Interval: 60 minutes to 24 hours

Data transmission and storage
– Streams sensor data to BRIX cloud real-time^
– Offline logging of sensor data on built-in memory for up to 6 months when no network connectivity

Operating Temperature
– -40°C to +60°C

Built-in Antenna
– Cellular: SMD antenna with -2dBm gain
– BLE and Wi-Fi: PCB antenna with -2.95dBi gain

Capabilities and Durability
– Device aware of its state when in
– CHEPSC|Non-CHEP Dwell |Transit
– Periodic capture of sensor data based on log frequency
– Secure log file transmission over Wi-Fi and Cellular
– Efficient power management with smart logic for location determination
– Over the air firmware upgrade: Wi-Fi
– Publish based on event triggers
– Accelerometer: Impact and movement trigger
– Temperature: out of bound condition

Security
– Encrypted communication between device & cloud
– Encrypted bootloader and application firmware – X.509 Public/Private key for device authentication – SSL/TSL v1.1 based security over network

* Battery life can vary depending on Network availability, Signal Strength, Ping Type, Log Frequency, extreme temp and battery brand used.

	Danger: Never insert batteries on wrong polarity Always insert recommended batteries with correct polarity in the Ultra devices. Wrong polarity can lead to device heating up and potentially damaging the pallet and goods on i
	Danger: Don’t put devices in Microwave Devices should never be put in microwave, it will damage the device permanently and can lead to a fire or explosion.
	Warning: Always put devices in dormant mode for Air shipment Federal Aviation laws require all cellular devices must turn off cellular function for the entire flight duration. To comply, we must put devices in Dormant mode before shipment by air.
	Warning: Never throw devices in the fire Under any scenario, do not throw devices in fire. Devices are not designed to withstand excessive heat and if thrown into fire, may explode.
	Warning: Don’t submerge the devices in water for long duration Device is certified for IP67, means may sustain partially submerged condition for a very short time, but long submersion (>30min.) will make the device nonoperational
	Caution: Always use specified torque to mount the device Device is designed to withstand a specified mounting torque without cracking. Never apply more than the specified torque to mount/unmount devices and always use specific screw for fastening.
	Caution: Always attach the devices flushed to pallet edge Device must be mounted from the front and right at the edge (flushed) of the pallet. This allows the internal antenna to get maximum cellular signal for better communication.

Hereby, Minewing (Shenzhen) Electronics Integrated Co., Ltd declare that the radio equipment type Pallet Tracker is compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The product supplied by AA alkaline batteries
For this device, it should keep at least 20cm separation distance and the prohibition of operating to a person.
Caution:
For Battery: Risk of explosion battery is replaced by an incorrect type, dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

FCC Caution.
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.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

RF warning for Mobile device:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Documents / Resources

References

• User Manual