Beacon – Device Specifications
- Outer Dimensions: 3” L x 2.5” W x 1.12” H (76 x 63 x 28 mm)
- Battery Power: 2x AA (Lithium recommended)
- Frequency Range: 902 – 928 MHz
- Onboard Temp Range: -58°F – 266°F (-50°C – 130°C)
- Onboard Temp Accuracy: ±0.4°C
- Humidity Sensor Accuracy: ±4% RH
- External Probe Range: -58°F – 266°F (-50°C – 130°C)
Additional References
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| FireBoard S1G Antenna | The use of a [FireBoard S1G Antenna](https://www.fireboard.com/shop/s1g-FireBoard S1G Antenna/) is required for all FireBoard 2 products to communicate with FireBoard-S1G™ enabled hardware. Each FireBoard S1G Antenna can support up to 32 Beacons simultaneously. |
| Long Range, FireBoard-S1G™ Low Frequency Technology | The Beacon works in more places and more spaces by using FireBoard-S1G™ Low Frequency Technology. Lower frequencies travel further and penetrate walls and obstacles more easily than high frequencies used by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. FireBoard-S1G™ can reliably transfer data through dense building materials like concrete and masonry, making it ideal for large commercial/industrial spaces. |
| Cold Storage Applications (Walk-in Fridge/Freezer) | FireBoard-S1G™ technology allows Beacon temperature & humidity sensors to be placed easily where needed. The Beacon will wirelessly connect through commercial walk-in fridges/freezers, coolers, chillers, humidors, etc. |
| On-Board Temperature & Humidity | FireBoard® Beacon is a long-range, wireless sensor capable of measuring temperature and humidity. Onboard Temp Range: -58°F – 185°F (-50°C – 85°C). Onboard Temp Accuracy: ±0.4°C. Humidity Sensor Accuracy: ±4% RH. |
| Remote Monitoring via Link to FireBoard Cloud | Link your Beacon and FireBoard S1G Antenna-equipped FireBoard 2 device to the FireBoard App (available on iOS/Android) to monitor your Beacon sensors from anywhere with an internet connection. |
| Integrated with FireBoard App | The Beacon sensors are fully integrated with the FireBoard App, providing monitoring functionality, session data, graphs, and historical information. The update interval (30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min) and custom alerts for temperature changes are configurable in the app. |
| External Probe Port | The Beacon has a built-in (100k Thermistor) probe port to easily connect any of our standard or competition series 100k thermistor-type food probes as an additional channel for remote monitoring. External Probe Range: -58°F – 266°F (-50°C – 130°C). |
| Replaceable AA Batteries | The Beacon is fully standalone, powered by two AA batteries (Lithium recommended), with no wires or chargers limiting mounting locations. |
| Estimated 2-Year Battery Life | We recommend using the Energizer L91 Lithium battery for maximum usage time between changes (approx. 2 years). The update interval and cold environments can affect battery life. This estimate is based on testing with Energizer L91 cells; other AA batteries have not been tested for longevity. |