Quuppa Locator Comparison
Quuppa offers two Generation Q Locator models, the Q17 Locator and the Q35 Locator. This document will walk you through the technical differences between the Locator models and cover some key things to consider when selecting Locators for your deployment.
Technical Comparison
| Q17 Locator | Q35 Locator | |
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| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: | ||
| Environment | Indoor use | Outdoor, indoor & industrial use |
| Dimensions | Ø: 170 mm, h: 36.1 mm (with mounting bracket) |
Ø: 342 mm, h: 58 mm (Locator main unit) |
| Mounting Bracket | Plastic, Ø: 126 mm, h: 10 mm (Improved design for easier installation) |
VESA MIS-F, 200, Y, 6 standard |
| Weight | 390g | 1300 g |
| Colour | White | Grey |
| IP Protection Class |
IP44 (Dustproof with connector cover) |
IP66 |
| Operating Temp. Range | 0°C ... +60°C | -20°C...+60°C |
| Storage Temp. Range | -20°C ... +70°C | -30°C...+70°C |
| Humidity | 10% to 70%, IP44 (Non-condensing, in operating temperature range) IEC/EN60068-2-78: damp heat, +60°C / 85% for 1 week. |
100%, IP66 according to IEC/EN60529 IEC/EN60068-2-78: damp heat, steady state +60°C / 85% for 1 week. |
| Transportation Robustness |
MIL-STD 810G (Passed military grade random vibration test) |
MIL-STD 810F (Passed military grade random vibration test) |
| Robustness Against Mechanical Impacts | IK06 1J according to IEC 62262 and IEC 60068-2-75 | IK09 10 J according to EN62262 and to IEC60068-2-75, even after 72h UV
exposure (IEC/EN60068-2-5, test Sa, method C). Resistant to sea water (salt mist cyclic test for 4 weeks, IEC/EN60068-2-52 UL 62368-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14) |
| Power Supply | 48V PoE (Power over Ethernet) 5V DC (micro USB) |
48V PoE (Power over Ethernet) 5V DC (micro USB) |
| Power Consumption | 1W | 1W |
| Data Connectivity | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Ethernet Connector | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| PoE and Cable Types | Standard IEEE 802.3at Type 1 PoE, power class 1 (Low power device) Support for both shielded and unshielded cables |
Standard IEEE 802.3at Type 1 PoE, power class 1 (Low power device) Support for both shielded and unshielded cables |
| Ethernet Connectivity | 100Mbit/s Full duplex | 100Mbit/s Full duplex |
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Measured Throughput DF packets (Lab Environment) |
600+ DF packets per second | 450+ DF packets per second |
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Measured Throughput Data Packets (Lab Environment) |
600 Data packets per second | 600 Data packets per second |
| Main Hardware Features | Two BLE radios, one for positioning and monitoring, the second dedicated for
PtP communication Optimised antenna array State-of-the-art IP networkingMain processor (compared to LD-6L):
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Two BLE radios, one for positioning and monitoring, the second dedicated for
PtP communication Optimised antenna array State-of-the-art IP networkingMain processor (compared to LD-7L):
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| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, Japan, UL, Korea, Australia & New Zealand, EAC, Brazil, Saudi Arabia | CE, FCC, IC, UL, Japan, EAC, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Australia & New Zealand |
| KEY FEATURES: | ||
| Data (UDP) Port Configuration | Simplified network configuration:
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Simplified network configuration:
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| Software Version Requirements | Software version 6.0 or newer | Software version 7.0 or newer |
| LED Features | RGB LED - Red, blue, green
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RGB LED - Red, blue, green
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| Data Encryption | Enhanced encryption between Locator and QPE | Enhanced encryption between Locator and QPE |
| Coexistence with Cellular Networks | Improved tolerance for LTE blocking disturbance | |
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SW License Option: Offline Mode |
Available for all subscriptions (annual SW licenses) |
Available for Locators running with a subscription model (annual SW licenses) |
| Support for over-the-air (OTA) Tag Configuration and Backend Radio Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Support for Telemetry and Locator Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| PACKAGING & SHIPPING: | ||
| Number of Locators on a Pallet | 500 | 90 18 x 5-packs (5 units in each) on a pallet |
Selecting Locators for Deployments
When planning a deployment, you'll need to choose whether to use Q17 Locators, Q35 Locators or a mix of both. In making the decision, it's important to consider both the requirements for the deployment (e.g. how important is high-accuracy positioning for the project) and the deployment environment (e.g. where will the Locators be mounted). This section is intended to provide some general guidelines to help you select the right Locators for your deployment. However, as each deployment is unique, we also encourage you to discuss the selection directly with your Quuppa representative as they can provide you with more tailored advice.
Q17 Locator
The Q17 Locator is often chosen for the following use cases: Retail, Smart Buildings and Hospitals.These factors make this model well suited for such environments are:
- Design - A smaller and lighter design with an IP rating of IP44 (dust and water resistant) makes the Q17 Locator a better choice for indoor environments where a more discrete form factor is appreciated.
- Range - The Q17 Locator can position tags accurately from a height of up to 5 meters, making it ideal for environments that have lower ceiling heights. The Q35 is recommended for anything above 5m.
- Accuracy - The angular resolution of the Q17 performs well in deployments with a higher Locator density, which is required in environments with lower ceiling heights and confined or semi-confined areas (e.g. areas with meeting rooms, patient rooms or shelving dividing up the space).
Q35 Locator
The Q35 Locator is often chosen for the following use cases: Sports, Logistics and Manufacturing.
These factors make this model well suited for such environments are:
- Design - It offers a more industrial form factor and an IP rating of IP66 (dustproof and waterproof), making it more durable and robust in both industrial and outdoor environments.
- Range - The Q35 Locator can hear tags from up to hundreds of meters away allowing for higher installation than the Q17 Locator. The maximum recommended installation height will depend on the accuracy requirements of your project.
- Accuracy - The angular resolution of the Q35 Locator is better, allowing for more accurate positioning than the Q17 Locator, also at lower installation heights. For mission critical deployments or use cases requiring very high accuracy, the Q35 will provide superior performance.