Automatic Triggering
We offer several technological solutions to enable automatic triggering of content and synchronisation with our audioguides: Infrared, Radio Frequency and RFID.
Infrared (IR) and Radiofrequency (RF)
Beacons
Our triggering systems are designed to meet the specific requirements of your project, ensuring a seamless audio experience for visitors at museums and tourist sites. Our IR/RF beacons enable automatic triggering of content on handheld devices and can even activate an alarm.
The beacons operate by transmitting a unique code to the device, automatically triggering content when visitors enter predefined areas.
● Easy to install
● Hard-shell casing
● Wired beacons
● Power supply or
● Battery with regulator
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons are perfectly suitable for all those installations where battery operating life is a main concern. They are ideal for indoor navigation/positioning systems.
● Indoor geolocation
● Affordable & energy efficient
● Wireless installation
● No internet connection needed
● 2 standard AA alkaline batteries
BLE beacons enable on-site interaction with a visitor via their mobile device without the need for Wifi or GPS.
The beacon sends a code to the tour devices (Orpheo Touch or Orpheo Hybe) or to the visitors' smartphone to trigger the corresponding point of interest (POI).
Video Synchronisation Beacons
The Orpheo synchronisation system is used when you want to synchronise the soundtrack of video or multimedia content with the sound on a hand-held player in the appropriate language.
A driver and 2 satellites (IR or RF) send signals to trigger commentary on the audioguides. The synchronisation system is based on transmission of time in the format of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
This combination also provides the opportunity to synchronise the audio commentary with different peripherals such as video, sound, lights, etc. The system needs power supply.
Technical Overview
Infrared (IR) and Radiofrequency (RF)
Beacons
IR BEACON SPECIFICATION
● Range: 5cm to 30m max
● Angle direction: 34° max (upon request)
● Power consumption: 0.4W max
● Modulation frequency: 36Khz
● Wavelength: 940nm
RF BEACON SPECIFICATION
● Range: 4m to 50m max in open field
● Integrated antenna
● Power consumption: 0.08W max
● Frequency: 433.92Mhz
● Modulation: ASK/OOK
PLUG POWER SUPPLY
● Universal Input: 90~264 VAC 0.4 A max
● Output: 5V DC 1.6 A max
● Continuous Short Circuit protection
● Interchangeable AC plugs
● EMI meets EN55022 Class B and CISPR/FCC Class B
● Meets CEC & ErP Level V
● Output cable Length < 1800mm
● Over Voltage protection
CONFIGURATION
The beacon is configured through software
CASING
● Size: 4.2 x 4 x 3.6 cm
(excluding power supply and waterproof case)
● Weight: 38g
(excluding power supply and waterproof case)
● ABS plastic
● Color: black
● Mounting: adjustable wall mounting bracket
● Protection: IP54 optional upon request
Video Synchronisation Beacons
POWER SUPPLY
● Input: AC90-264V, 47-63Hz
● Output 5V, 1A
● Conforms to CE standards
● Interior use only
RF SATELLITE
● Open field range: 80 meters
● Frequency: 433 Mhz ASK/OOK
● Transmitting power: adjustable from – 2 to 8 dBm
● CPCA coding
IR SATELLITE
● Maximum open field range: 10 meters
● Minimum open field range: 20 to 30 centimeters
● The activation range can be increased with the addition of extra satellites.
● Transmitting power: 400mW/sr at 1A
●Lens dimensions: 5mm/T1.3/4
● Transmission angle at half signal: 34°
● Time: t on: 0.5μs; t off: 0.5μs
● Wavelength: 950nm
COMMUNICATION
● Serial COM port RS232
● 4 inputs / 4 outputs
● Synchronisation possible via:
- Dry Contact
- Show Controller
- 1000Hz Box
● Firmware programming with Winpic tool
● Driver configuration with DriverManager tool
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
● Core module : Nordic nRF51822 SoC
(MCU and radio transceiver)
● MCU core : ARM Cortex-M0 32-bit CPU
● Current consumption : Radio TX: 8mA (@ 0dBm); Radio RX: 9.7 mA
● Idle mode: 3 uA; Sleep mode: 1.5 uA
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS
● Standard Bluetooth 4. 0
(Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth Smart)
● Frequency band 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
● Advertising channels CH37 (2.402 GHz), CH38 (2.426 GHz), CH39 (2.480 GHz)
● Channel spacing 2 MHz
(according Bluetooth 4.0 specifications)
● TX power Conducted: +4 dBm (max) EIRP (Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power): +6 dBm (max)
ANTENNA
● Type Integrated meandered planar inverted F-antenna (PIFA)
● Gain 2dB (max.)
● Radiation diagram Omnidirectional
POWER
● Powered by 2 standard AA alkaline batteries
● Replaceable batteries
● Type 2x AA 1.5V (LR6 alkaline or FR6 lithium)
● Model VARTA Industrial 4006
(typical capacity 2600 mAh @ 25°C)
● Expected life 18 months to 10 years, 24/7 at ambient temperature
● 4 years with default settings
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
● ABS plastic
● White (custom color on demand)
● Protection IP54
● Flammability UL 94 HB
● Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C
(battery life sharply decreases under 0°C)
● Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C (without battery)