Forte BLE
Forte BLE is a battery-powered Bluetooth Low Energy beacon designed for outdoor. With second-generation firmware version, it simultaneously supports multiple technologies: iBeacon, Eddystone (full support, with GATT and EID), Quuppa (emulation mode).
Forte BLE is perfectly suitable for all installations where protection from environmental factors (dust, rain, temperature, solar radiation) is critical: parks, outdoor installations, industrial sites.
Forte BLE is powered by one CR123A lithium battery, with extended operating temperature range, easily replaceable by unscrewing the front panel.
Outdoor
Weatherproof enclosure and special battery for extreme environmental conditions
Industrial
Rugged and heavy-duty enclosure allows for installation in industrial environments
Radio performances
nRF51822 SoC and optimized antenna design, for best on the market signal performances
Fully configurable
Beacon can be configured, with a secure AES-128 ECB encrypted-password access
Advertising
8 slots configurable for non-connectable advertising frames: - 4 slots, each configurable for Eddystone frame types: UID, URL, TLM or EID. Full support for specifications Eddystone Configuration GATT Service by Google - 4 slots, each configurable for the following frame types: iBeacon, Quuppa (Direction Finding packet) Advertising interval (independently configurable for each slot): 0.1 to 5 secs TX power (independently configurable for each slot): -40 dBm, -30 dBm, -20dBm to 4 dBm (with 4dB steps) Additional configuration options: non-connectable mode, anonymous mode, programmable time period, locked/unlocked mode, change password Configurable with BlueBeacon Manager App for Android and iOSDefault settings
Slot 1, 2, 3, 4: not configured Slot 5: iBeacon (UUID = ACFD065E-C3C0-11E3-9BBE-1A514932AC01, ADV interval = 400 msec, TX power = -8dBm) Slot 6, 7, 8: not configured Global configuration: connectable, lockedRadio
Version: Bluetooth 4.1, Low Energy Frequency: 2.402 to 2.480 GHz Module: Nordic SoC nRF51822 (MCU and transceiver) Antenna: printed meandered planar F-antennaBattery
Replaceable: Yes Model: CR123A (1500 mAh typ. capacity at 25°C) Expected life: 5 months to 8 years, 24/7 at ambient temperature (depending on configuration); 2.2 years with default settings Operating temperature: -40°C to +75°CEnclosure
Material: polycarbonate Color: ligth grey (RAL 7035) Size: 52 x 50 x 35 mm (version w/o flange), 52 x 80 x 35 mm (version w/ flanges) Weight: 60 gr (version w/o flange), 67 gr (version w/ flanges) Wall fastening: screws (invisible wall-mounting within the base part or flanges), silicone glue, double side tape, magnet (optional) Protection: IP65/NEMA4Certifications
CE (EU)Available enclosure options
NF (without flanges)
WF (with flanges)
iBeacon technology creates a small area of detection for Bluetooth 4.0 enabled mobile devices. BLE devices use iBeacon licensed technology, and have been certified by BlueUp to meet Apple Proximity Beacon Specifications
