
Zebra MB4000 Data Networking Model Overview
Zebra Bluetooth® Beacons1 are built upon Bluetooth low energy technology and operate in conjunction with commercial Android/iOS devices or custom devices to form the foundation of easily deployable proximity-based location solutions.Bluetooth-based Location TechnologyThere are many different location technologies on the market today. Bluetooth is a proximity-based location technology that integrates easily with mobile device-based applications or with server-based location solutions. It’s a low-cost, active RFID technology that allows for extremely fast installation, even in fairly complex environments, like warehouses, factories, and hospitals. Zebra Bluetooth Beacons feature a variety of physical and digital configurations to provide presence and proximity-based location data as part of solutions like Zebra MotionWorks. When general location information (down to a small zone or room) is all that is needed to solve your business problem, Bluetooth is the ideal technology and a tremendous value.The low power consumption of Bluetooth® low energy technology is the catalyst for battery-powered devices that can be used to create innovative solutions for industries including manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare and retail. Location data from the edge of the network provides valuable information about how your operation is actually performing. The battery-operated active beacons can run for multiple years at cost points that are compelling. Zebra Bluetooth Beacon-based solutions generally include a combination of fixed and/or mobile beacons combined with some type of application receiving and acting upon the beacon information. The system can be a stand-alone application that uses these beacons, or used in conjunction with Zebra MotionWorks solutions. The bridge device (that hears the beacons) can be almost any type of Android or iOS mobile computer or smartphone, or a custom device that has a Bluetooth® low energy radio and is running the Zebra SDK or third-party application. As part of a location solution like Zebra MotionWorks, the application must also have the ability to communicate with the analytics software (i.e. Wi-Fi, LTE, 3G etc.).Compatible with Zebra MotionWorks and 3rd party location solutionsZebra MotionWorks™ location solutions give businesses the ability to use automated data collection to attain actionable insights and vital solutions from the location, state and sense data of tagged enterprise resources. By using hardware to capture data (including Zebra’s many sensing, tagging, and mobility technologies, as well as popular third-party technologies), MotionWorks deploys some of the world’s largest and most successful automated resource tracking and management solutions— across industries, and for some the world’s largest companies. Zebra’s MotionWorks solutions have been optimized for operation with Zebra Bluetooth Beacons, but these beacons will also work with third-party solutions that follow the Bluetooth® low energy specification. They are also compatible with legacy Mpact server based solutions.Development and Configuration ToolsZebra has a software development kit (SDK) to help customers and partners create location solutions based on Zebra Bluetooth Beacons, and to enable easy integration of Zebra Bluetooth Beacons with the location features of iOS and Android smart phones as well as Zebra’s portfolio of ruggedized mobile computing devices. The SDK has the library, driver and application programming interface (API) that can form the foundation supporting custom application development. Additionally, Zebra provides a toolbox application to simplify the staging and configuration of beacons. This application allows the selection of transmit power, transmitter interval, and other operating parameters. Configuration and beacon firmware updates are performed over-the-air without a physical connection with the beacon.
Bluetooth Beacon Specifications
MB2000 INDOOR BEACON
Built to easily attach to retail or warehouse shelving, this beacon runs off two, replaceable AA batteries ensuring an extended operating life.Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology)Modes
Battery Save, iBeacon and MPactBeacon Interval
Configurable in 100ms intervalsDimensions
3.12” x 1.76” x 0.96”Battery
Two replaceable, standard AA batteriesTransmit Power
5 dBm to -23dBm (EIRP) Configurable in 1dB stepsAntenna Type
Directional antenna with 120° beamwidthOperating Temp.
32° F to 104° F / 0° C to 40° CEstimated Operational Life
Battery Save mode: about 3 yr @ 200ms iBeacon mode: about 1 yr @ 100ms MPact mode: about 2 yr @ 200ms Secure Cast about 2 yr @ 200msWeight
86gBluetooth Frequency
2.4GHzBluetooth Security
128 bit AESLED
Yes, with blink patterns representing various modes of operationOn / Off switch
YesEnviron. Resistance
Indoor environmentInstallation Options
Sticky Tape, Secure Mounting brackets, Tie WrapMB1000 – ASSET BEACON
These beacons are ideal for asset tracking in all forms.These small, coin cell beacons are ideal for asset tracking and have been optimized for long battery life within industrial environments. They have ultra-low RF transmit powers for increased locate accuracy and improved performance in high density deployments. The MB1000 is constructed of materials that withstand common industrial cleaning agents.Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology)Modes
Battery Save, iBeacon and MPactBeacon Interval
Configurable 100ms to 10 secDimensions
1.46” x 1.06” x 0.44”(Including VHB Tape.) 1.81” (46 mm) x 1.06” (27 mm) x 0.52” (13.1 mm) (Including VHB Tape attached to optional lanyard accessory.)Battery
Fixed CR2032 220mAhTransmit Power
-10 dBm to -33 dBm (EIRP) Configurable in 1dB stepsAntenna Type
Omni directionalOperating Temp.
32° F to 104° F/0° C to 40° CEstimated Operational Life
2 years with a 2sec beacon intervalWeight
8gBluetooth Frequency
2.4GHzBluetooth Security
128 bit AESOn / Off switch
Integrated and sealed on/off switch; single LED with blink patterns for statusInstallation Options
Pre-installed 3M™ VHB™ industrial tapeCleaning
Tested for a lifetime of cleaning with 15 common cleaning agentsRegulatory
EMI/EMC (FCC/EU), safety (UL), and Medical EMC (IEC 60601-1-2)MB4000 OUTDOOR BEACON
This industrial beacon is sealed against the environment, operates over an extreme temperature range and is ruggedized for use in harsh industrial environments. Powerful batteries ensure a long life controlled via a simple touchpad on/off switch.Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology)Modes
Battery Save, iBeacon and MPactBeacon Interval
Configurable in 100ms intervalsDimensions
7” x 1 7/8” x 1”Battery
Non-replaceable Lithium Magnesium batteriesTransmit Power
-10dBm to -31dBm (EIRP) Configurable in 1dB stepsAntenna Type
Directional Antenna with 160 Degree Beamwidth / DowntiltOperating Temp.
-40° F to 140° F / -40° C to 60° CEstimated Operational Life
Battery Save mode: about 5 yr @ 200ms iBeacon mode: about 3 yr @ 100ms MPact mode: about 4 yr @ 200ms Secure Cast about 4 yr @ 200msWeight
143 gmsBluetooth Frequency
2.4GHzBluetooth Security
128 bit AESLED
Single LED with blink patterns representing operational modesOn / Off switch
Touchpad controller with LED indicatorEnviron. Resistance
IP67 (waterproof), UV resistant, and shock resistant)Installation Options
Sticky Tape, ScrewsTouchpad Controller
Temperature 0°C to 60°CCLIENT DEVICE SUPPORT WITH SDK
The SDK includes drivers, APIs and a sample application. This application is available from Zebra upon request• Apple® devices running iOS9.0 or later• Android™ devices that support Bluetooth Smart running Android 7.0 or laterMPACT TOOLBOX
Beacons come configured in MPact mode. This application is required to change/customize beacon transmit power, transmit interval, operating mode and other configuration settings. This application is available from Zebra upon request.HardwareFor iOS: versions 7.1 or laterFor Android: version 5.0 or laterMB2001 INDOOR BEACON
These ultra-low RF transmission power beacons have 100 times lower RF transmission power than typical Bluethooth® low energy beacons. With replaceable AA batteries these beacons are optimized as location beacons in asset tracking solutions anywhere locate accuracy in dense deployments is important.Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology)Modes
Battery Save, iBeacon and MPactBeacon Interval
Configurable 100ms to 10 secDimensions
3 .12” x 1.76” x 0.96Battery
Two replaceable, standard AA batteriesTransmit Power
-25 dBm to -43 dBm Configurable in 1dB stepsAntenna Type
Directional antenna with 120° beamwidthOperating Temp.
32° F to 104° F/0° C to 40° CEstimated Operational Life
2 years with a 200ms beacon intervalWeight
86 gBluetooth Frequency
2.4GHzBluetooth Security
128bit AESLED
Yes, with blink patterns representing various modes of operationOn/Off Switch
YesEnviron. Resistance
Indoor environmentInstallation Options
Sticky Tape, Tie WrapCleaning
Tested for a lifetime of cleaning with 15 common cleaning agents *Regulatory
EMI/EMC (FCC), safety (UL)MB3000/MB3200 INDOOR BEACONS
The USB beacon is ideal wherever you have the option to provide power via a USB port or a standard AC plug (requires a USB adaptor), such as a retail kiosk computer, or USB wall socket — there is nobattery to monitor or replace.Wireless
Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology)Modes
iBeacon and MPactBeacon Interval
Configurable in 100ms intervalsDimensions
0.57” x 0.27” x . 0.80”Battery
Powered by standard USB connection (Type-A)Transmit Power
4 dBm to -23 dBm (EIRP) Configurable in 1dB stepsAntenna Type
OmniDirectional AntennaOperating Temp.
32° F to 104° F / 0° C to 40° CEstimated Operational Life
5 yearsWeight
2gBluetooth Frequency
2.4GHzBluetooth Security
128 bit AESLED
NoneOn / Off switch
Insert into USB port to power on Remove from USB port to power offEnviron. Resistance
Indoor environmentInstallation Options
USB portBluetooth Beacon Specifications (continued)
Model
MB4000
Environment
Outdoor
Antenna
Internal - 160 degree
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The Zebra MPACT-MB4000-06-WR Wireless Access Points is also known as
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or MPACTMB400006WR.