RF - TN - 001 V1.0 - Wireless Range Bench Marking

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TECHNICAL NOTE
Wireless range benchmarking on

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DOCUMENT
Document number
External Reference
Version
RF_NT_001 V1.0
V1.0
Publication date
Author
Jules SACHOT
Internal Reference
Project Code
Document Name
10/06/2011
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Wireless Range tests of the BeanDevice SmartSensor TOR, SmartSensor AX-3D and the
EcoSensor SUN-TIR
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V1.0
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Evolution & Status
Jules SACHOT
First version of the document
www.beanair.com
Rf : Range_Tests_SmartSensor_EcoSensor
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Contents
1.
AIM OF THE DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................................ 4
2.
MODELLING ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.
PRESENTATION OF THE TESTS .................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Equipement used ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 BEANDEVICE ANTENNA SPECIFICATION.......................................................................................... 6
3.3 BeanGateway antenna CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................ 7
3.3.1 5.5 dBi antenna................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3.2 14 dBi antenna................................................................................................................................. 8
4.
WIRELESS RANGE IN A BUILDING ................................................................................................................ 9

4.1 TEST WITH A 5.5 dBi ANTENNA ........................................................................................................... 10
st
4.1.1 1 position...................................................................................................................................... 10
nd
4.1.2 2 position ..................................................................................................................................... 11
rd
4.1.3 3 Position ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 TEST WITH A 14 dBi DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA ................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Several obstacles .......................................................................................................................... 13
5.
WIRELESS RANGE IN OUTDOOR CASE ..................................................................................................... 14

5.1 TEST WITH A 5.5 dBi ANTENNA ........................................................................................................... 15
5.1.1 AX-3D Transmit Power = 18 dBm .............................................................................................. 15
5.1.3 AX-3D Transmit Power = 5 dBm ................................................................................................ 17
5.1.4 TOR Transmit Power = 18 dBm ................................................................................................. 18
5.1.6 TOR Transmit Power = 5 dBm ................................................................................................... 20
5.1.7 EcoSensor TIR Transmit Power = 18 dBm ................................................................................ 21
5.1.9 EcoSensor TIR Transmit Power = 5 dBm .................................................................................. 23
5.2 TEST WITH A 14 dBi ANTENNA ............................................................................................................ 24
5.2.3 AX-3D Transmit Power = 5 dBm ................................................................................................ 26
5.2.6 TOR Transmit Power = 5 dBm ................................................................................................... 29
5.2.9 EcoSensor TIR Transmit Power = 5 dBm .................................................................................. 32
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CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................................. 33
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1. AIM OF THE DOCUMENT
The aim of this document is to estimate the maximum wireless range on the BeanDevices products
inside a building and in outdoor.
This document is not intended to study precisely the wireless range of our BeanDevices, but
gives an idea of the results you could have in your future installation.
Please note that these computed values can change, depending strongly on your
environment.
By the way, you will find information about interferences on other BeanAir documents.
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2. MODELLING
What is the network capacity?

In this document, the network capacity is the amount of packets transmitted, received or lost during a
specified period.
This capacity can be modeled by the following parameters:
LQI
LQI is equivalent to Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).
The LQI value is between 0 and 255.
The closer the LQI is to 255, the stronger becomes the signal power.
PER_A
This can be local or global.
(e.g.: 3 of 1000 Packets lost on the network/on a device, approximate)
PER_R
(e.g.: 3 of 1000 Packets lost on the network Per Hour)
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3. PRESENTATION OF THE TESTS
3.1
EQUIPEMENT USED
PC + BeanScape + RJ45 Cable (2m)

BeanGateway Indoor (battery-powered)
Beandevice SmartSensor AX-3D-v1.4 (battery-powered)
BeanDevice EcoSensor SUN-TIR-v1.2 (battery-powered)
BeanDevice ProcessSensor TOR (battery-powered)
Antenna 5.5 dBi ref : RF_OM_5
Antenna 14 dBi ref : RF_PAN_14
Laser distance meter
2x pylons - 1.5 meters each
Walkies Talkies
3.2
BEANDEVICE ANTENNA SPECIFICATION
Beandevice SmartSensor AX-3D-v1.4 :

2.2 dBi Antennas (x2)
BeanDevice EcoSensor SUN-TIR-v1.2 :
1 dBi PIFA Antenna
BeanDevice ProcessSensor TOR :
5.5 dBi Antennas (x2)
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3.3
BEANGATEWAY ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS
Two types of antennas were used on the BeanGateway :

Omnidirectional antenna with a gain of 5,5 dBi
Directional antenna with a gain of 14 dBi
3.3.1
5.5 dBi antenna

Reference : RF_OM_5
Gain at 2400 MHz : 5.5 dBi
2.4 GHz < Frequency < 2485 MHz
Bandwidth : 83.5 MHz
Impedance : 50
Power max : 25 W
VSWR < 2.0
RP-SMA Connector
E-Plane Pattern
H-Plane Pattern
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3.3.2
14 dBi antenna
Reference : RF_PAN_14
Gain at 2400 MHz : 14 dBi
2.4 GHz < Frequency < 2483 MHz
Impedance : 50
Power max : 50 W
VSWR = 1.5 :1
Type-N Connector
E-Plane Pattern
H-Plane Pattern
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4. WIRELESS RANGE IN A BUILDING
In a building, the BeanDevice and the BeanGateway are not installed in LOS (Line-of-sight).
Several obstacles were present between these two equipments: bearing walls, doors and
staircases.
For each type of battery of tests, we used different positions of the BeanDevice and
BeanGateway in the building.
In this document, we will specify the number of bearing walls and doors present between the
antenna of the BeanGateway and the antenna of the BeanDevices.
These tests will not represent all the end user application cases inside a building.
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4.1
4.1.1
TEST WITH A 5.5 DBI ANTENNA
1st position
Type of BeanDevice
AX-3D
TOR
SUN-TIR
RF Transmit Power (dBm)
LQI
18
11
5
18
11
5
18
11
5
108
90
72
162
132
114
102
72
RF link broken
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4.1.2
2nd position
Type of BeanDevice
LQI
18
11
5
18
11
5
18
11
5
126
100
72
150
128
114
90
48
RF link broken
AX-3D
TOR
SUN-TIR
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4.1.3
3rd Position
Type of BeanDevice
LQI
18
RF link broken
11
RF link broken
RF link broken
18
95
11
RF link broken
RF link broken
18
RF link broken
11
RF link broken
RF link broken
AX-3D
TOR
SUN-TIR
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4.2
4.2.1
TEST WITH A 14 DBI DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA
Several obstacles
Type of BeanDevice
LQI
18
11
5
18
11
5
18
11
5
134
97
69
162
111
76
80
42
40
AX-3D
TOR
SUN-TIR
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5. WIRELESS RANGE IN OUTDOOR CASE
The BeanDevices and the BeanGateway are practically LOS (Line-of-sight). Some obstacles
were present between these two equipments: Trees, traffic lights, metal pylons and vehicles
traffics.
For each type of battery of tests, we measured the LQI at different distances between the
BeanDevices and the BeanGateway.
These tests will not represent all the end user application cases in outdoor.
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5.1 TEST WITH A 5.5 DBI ANTENNA
5.1.1
AX-3D Transmit Power = 18 dBm

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
120
104
98
90
104
96
78
92
84
54
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5.1.2

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
114
90
76
60
51
42
48
48
48
54
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5.1.3

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
72
72
65
54
54
54
42
56
54
48
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5.1.4
TOR Transmit Power = 18 dBm

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
204
174
149
132
170
168
168
163
158
132
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5.1.5

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
151
144
130
102
133
132
114
130
122
102
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5.1.6

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
144
132
116
90
110
108
102
108
108
90
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5.1.7
EcoSensor TIR Transmit Power = 18 dBm

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
120
108
89
78
91
84
78
69
66
36
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5.1.8

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
102
72
67
60
56
54
42
36
36
36
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5.1.9

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
72
48
48
48
42
42
40
40
40
40
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5.2 TEST WITH A 14 DBI ANTENNA
5.2.1

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
156
108
96
90
94
96
96
96
96
84
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5.2.2

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
126
96
75
66
60
54
72
88
78
60
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5.2.3

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
116
90
87
84
101
90
42
80
78
70
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5.2.4

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
228
204
183
168
155
192
192
190
186
162
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5.2.5

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
198
180
171
168
168
168
150
148
144
132
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5.2.6

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
162
168
144
126
150
138
132
129
126
102
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5.2.7

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
132
156
136
108
97
84
90
85
78
66
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5.2.8

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
126
126
109
84
80
72
68
87
78
42
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5.2.9

Distance in meters
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
LQI value
108
72
72
72
67
60
54
48
40
40
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6. CONCLUSION
For a better wireless range, the different points are highly recommended:
Use a directive antenna on the BeanGateway
All the devices should be installed on the same radiation pattern.
Summary of tests
BeanDevice model
Type of Antenna on
the BeanGateway
5.5 dBi
AX-3D
14 dBi
5.5 dBi
TOR
14 dBi
5.5 dBi
ECOSENSOR TIR
14 dBi
RF Transmit Power
(dBm)
Maximum wireless
range
18
380 m
11
> 150 m
> 50 m
18
More than 600 m
11
200 m
150 m
18
More than 600 m
11
More than 600 m
More than 600 m
18
More than 600 m
11
More than 600 m
More than 600 m
18
320 m
11
> 100 m
> 50 m
18
475 m
11
250 m
> 100 m
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Wireless range benchmarking on

Beanair 1, mail Gay Lussac - 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise France

Plug and Play Wireless Sensor Network

Evolution & Status

First version of the document

Date de publication : 10/06/2011

Plug and Play Wireless Sensor Network

AIM OF THE DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................................ 4

PRESENTATION OF THE TESTS .................................................................................................................... 6

WIRELESS RANGE IN A BUILDING ................................................................................................................ 9

WIRELESS RANGE IN OUTDOOR CASE ..................................................................................................... 14

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Plug and Play Wireless Sensor Network

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Plug and Play Wireless Sensor Network

1. AIM OF THE DOCUMENT

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What is the network capacity?

This capacity can be modeled by the following parameters:

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3. PRESENTATION OF THE TESTS

PC + BeanScape + RJ45 Cable (2m)

BEANDEVICE ANTENNA SPECIFICATION

Beandevice SmartSensor AX-3D-v1.4 :

1 dBi PIFA Antenna

BeanDevice ProcessSensor TOR :

5.5 dBi Antennas (x2)

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BEANGATEWAY ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS

Two types of antennas were used on the BeanGateway :

5.5 dBi antenna

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4. WIRELESS RANGE IN A BUILDING

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TEST WITH A 5.5 DBI ANTENNA

RF Transmit Power (dBm)

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RF Transmit Power (dBm)

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RF Transmit Power (dBm)

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TEST WITH A 14 DBI DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA

RF Transmit Power (dBm)

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5. WIRELESS RANGE IN OUTDOOR CASE

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5.1 TEST WITH A 5.5 DBI ANTENNA

AX-3D Transmit Power = 18 dBm

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