Forte+ Quuppa, based on nRF52832 Bluetooth LE SoC, is a rugged outdoor wireless tag with full support of Quuppa Intelligent Locating System.
It uses native Quuppa libraries, ensuring full support of the Quuppa RTLS software features, including back-channel for configuration and commands, OTA FW update, proprietary channels.
It includes a 3-axis accelerometer for motion, shock and free-fall detection. Forte+ Quuppa is mainly designed as asset and monitoring tag.
Forte+ Quuppa is available in two versions: STD: standard version; HVL: transparent lid and high-visibility LED, for easy identification and pick-to-light applications.
Both versions will be available in an enclosure with or without flanges, and in optional IP67 version.
Forte+ Quuppa is powered by one replaceable CR123A lithium battery, with extended operating temperature range.
General features
Firmware based on native Quuppa libraries (Quuppa Compatible)
Supports back-channel communication for configuration and triggering actions on tag, proprietary channels, OTA FW upgrade
Configuration options: configurable with Quuppa Site Planner
TX power: -40, -20 to 4 dBm (with 4 dB steps)
Advertising channels: Bluetooth LE (2402, 2426, 2480 MHz) or Quuppa proprietary (2401, 2403, 2481 MHz)
Advertising interval: 0.1 to 10 secs (Bluetooth LE channel); 0.02 to 10 secs (Quuppa proprietary channel)
Quuppa ID: MAC address or custom ID
Radio
Version: Quuppa Intelligent Locating System protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (advertising-only)
Frequency: 2.401 to 2.481 GHz
Module: Nordic SoC nRF52832 (MCU and transceiver)
Antenna: printed meandered planar F-antenna
Battery
Replaceable: Yes
Model: CR123A (1500 mAh typ. capacity at 25°C)
Expected life: 5 month (33 Hz) to 15 years (0.1 Hz) at 0 dBm, 24/7 at ambient temperature
Operating temperature: -30°C to +75°C
Sensors and interfaces
Sensors: 3-axis linear accelerometer; optional sensor board (temperature, light, ...)
LED: 1 (RGB, high-visibility) [only for version HVL: high-visibility LED]
Enclosure
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)
Protection: IP65/NEMA4 (IP67/NEMA6 available on demand)
Forte+ Quuppa has firmware based on Quuppa native libraries (Quuppa Compatible). Quuppa Compatible tags have native support for all Quuppa software features,
including back-channel for commanding and configuration, OTA FW upgrading, Quuppa proprietary channels.
BlueUp Forte+ Quuppa have been certified by Quuppa as "Quuppa Approved". The Quuppa Approved marking is granted to Quuppa Compatible tags after they have passed Quuppa testing program to ensure
they meet the high-quality standards for software, hardware, and mechanics.
