nanoLOC Development Kit
The Easy Way to Add the Power of Location To Your Wireless Applications
Based on Nanotron’s 2.4 GHz ISM band nanoLOC TRX Transceiver, the nanoLOC Development Kit is an easy-to-use tool for developing custom Ranging and Location-enabled wireless applications. nanoLOC delivers a unique combination of accurate ranging and robust communication in a globally deployable low-power, low-cost radio. This powerful new chip, therefore, enables new classes of wireless applications
Location Enhanced Wireless
Enables personnel and asset tracking
Automates network installation and maintenance
Strengthens wireless network security
Applications
Logistics: Asset tracking / RTLS / Active RFID
2D / 3D Real Time Location Systems (RTLS)
Industrial monitoring and control
Security: Fire / Government
Medical Applications
nanoLOC Key Features
Built-in precise ranging: 2 m indoors, 1 m outdoors
Operates worldwide: 2.45 GHz ISM band
Data rates: 2 Mbps to 125 kbps
Modulation technique: Chirp Spread Spectrum
Maximum RF output power: 0 dBm
Receiver sensitivity: up to -97 dBm
nanoNET Development Kit
The fast and convenient way to develop your wireless applications
The nanoNET Development Kit is the ideal tool for developing wireless applications based on nanoNET. The kit includes all the required hardware and software to evaluate, prototype, and develop wireless applications that take advantage of the capabilities of the 2.4 GHz ISM band nanoNET TRX Transceiver.
Sample Applications Included
Blinking/Ping application
Wireless light switch
Remote temperature sensor
Remote light sensor
Key Features
Operates worldwide in the 2.4 GHz ISM band
Selectable data rates of 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, and 500 kbps
Chirp Spread Spectrum modulation technique
8 dBm maximum RF output power
Receiver sensitivity of:
-92 dBm (with nanoPAN 5361)
-90 dBm (with nanoPAN 5360)
Atmel ATmega 128L controller platform and a JTAG interface for debugging and flashing
50 Ω SMA connector for asymmetrical antenna or internal SMD antenna
Integrated RS-232 connector
Integrated temperature and light sensor
Driver software
Four sample applications
Digital and analog IOs are available
Sample Applications Demonstrate TX and RX with nanoNET
Four sample applications are included as source code and ready-to-flash image files.
These applications demonstrate how to access and prepare the nanoNET TRX Transceiver for transmission and reception. As well as giving developers experience compiling and flashing applications to the nanoNET ATmega Board, they can even be used as a basis for writing custom applications.
nanoNET RF Performance Evaluation Kit
Evaluate Nanotron's Unique CSS Chirp Technology
This kit is designed to provide a convenient way of evaluating the RF capabilities of Nanotron's Chirp Spread Spectrum technology in the nanoNET TRX Transceiver. Just plug the nanoPAN RF Modules into the Coldfire microcontroller boards, connect the boards via RS-232 to your PC or laptop and start the RF Performance software - this is all you need to do to set up a wireless nanoNET connection.
Key Features
Includes two nanoPAN RF test modules with antennas
Includes two powerful microcontroller boards with Coldfire microprocessors
RS-232 cables included
RF performance software to evaluate the RF link quality
Wide range of test modes, including testing data throughput, link quality of service, and chip output power
Numerous chip features can be tested
Kit Contents
Item Description 
Two nanoNET MCF
Microcontroller Board
Uses the Motorola ® ColdFire ® microcontroller, an Xilinx ® FPGA to extend the microcontroller bus structure, two ADCs with two analog input channels, a DAC with two analogue output channels, a power supply block, and mounting connectors for up to two nanoPAN 536x RF Module Adapter Boards .
Two nanoPAN 536x RF Module on an adapter board
The RF Module contains the nanoNET TRX Transceiver along with external circuitry required for its operation.
Two 2.4~2.4835 GHz antennas Model IW-151 50 W omnidirectional antenna for the ISM band.
two RS-232 cables Connects the Evaluation Board to the serial port of a PC.
Software CD Contains the application nanoNET RF Performance Analysis Tool (RFPAT) and related configuration files.
Documentation Includes Quick Start Guide and a User Guide
nanoNET System
Robust, Reliable, Low-Power Communication
Central to the nanoNET System is the nanoNET TRX Transceiver. It is the first implementation of a Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) system on Chip (SoC). It has been certified by ETSI (EU), FCC (US), and ARIB (Japan). This high-performance chip operates in the worldwide license-free ISM band at 2.4 GHz. It provides a guaranteed reliable communication link due to its unique Chirp transmission technology. Even in harsh conditions, it offers extremely low power consumption.
For easy product development and fast market entry, Nanotron Technologies offers the nanoPAN 5360 RF Module and the nanoPAN 5361 RF Module . They contain the complete RF part of a nanoNET network node and provide an asymmetrical 50 Ω antenna port. The data rate is selectable between 500 kbps, 1 Mbps, and 2 Mbps.
Industries that can benefit from nanoNET's robust, reliable communication include, but are not limited to:
Active RFID
Industrial Control and Monitoring
Home Automation
Meter and Sensor Reading
nanoLOC System
Robust, Reliable Communication Plus Precision Location for RTLS Solutions
The core element of the nanoLOC System is the nanoLOC TRX Transceiver. It is a unique radio featuring an accurate, low-power positioning technology for the RTLS market. It is provides a reliable, low RF smog solution for locating people and/or high-value items, for instance in a hospital environment. Use nanoLOC for demanding wireless Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), Ubiquitous Sensor Networks (USN), and Body Area Networks (BAN) implementations.
Location Aware Applications
nanoLOC is the reliable choice for location-aware applications:
Its low human exposure allows the use of nanoLOC in human-sensitive environments, such as a hospital
Its dual core (communication and location) radio allows for the building of low-cost RFID tags
Its low energy consumption extends battery lifetime and limits overall size as less batteries are required to operate a nanoLOC device.
It provides precise location positioning of 1-2 meters with minimal interference.
Industries
Industries that can benefit from the nanoLOC system include:
Health Care Industry that requires both Asset and People Tracking:
Location of expensive medical devices, equipment, and personnel
Biomedical sensors (Body Area Networks)
Manufacturing and Logistics Industries that require Asset Tracking:
Inventory tracking
Supply chain visibility, which is the tracking of hidden assets
Sensitive material tracking
Dangerous materials tracking, such as portable chemical tanks, oil exploration, and mines
Container tracking and port oversight
nanoPAN 5360 and 5361 RF Modules
High Speed, Low Power RF Modules for the 2.45 GHz ISM Band
For easy product development and fast market entry, Nanotron Technologies offers the RF Modules nanoPAN 5360 and nanoPAN5361. They contain the complete RF part of a nanoNET network node and provide an asymmetrical 50 Ω antenna port. The data rate is selectable between 500 kbps, 1 Mbps, and 2 Mbps.
An RF Test Module is also available with the nanoPAN RF Module pre-mounted on a carrier board.
Applications
RTLS
Industrial Monitoring and Control
Medical
Government/first responders
Lighting and building control
Active RFID
Alarm systems
Meter and sensor reading
Key Features - nanoPAN 5360 and 5361
Full-featured nanoNET node
Data rates: 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps
Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) modulation
Asymmetric 50 Ohm antenna output
SPI interface to external microcontroller
Supply voltage: 2.4 to 3.6 volts
Current consumption: 35 mA (RX), 78 mA (TX, max. output power)
Small metal housing: 30 x 20 x 3.5 millimeters
4 channel digital IO
Pads for soldering and reflow
Key Features - nanoPAN 5360 Only
Max. output power: 6 dBm
Receiver sensitivity: -90 dBm
Additional ISM band pass filter for maximum robustness
Key Features - nanoPAN 5361 Only
Max. output power: 8 dBm
Receiver sensitivity: -92 dBm
High range: max. 900 meters (outdoors), typ. 60 meters (indoors)
