Quuppa Locator Comparison

The table below summarises the key technical differences between the Quuppa Locators.

Table 1. Quuppa Locator Comparison
Q17 Locator Q35 Locator

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

Measured Throughput DF packets

(Lab Environment)

 600+ DF packets per second 450+ DF packets per second

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 networking

Main processor (compared to LD-6L):

  • 8 x Flash memory

  • 4.5 x Processing power

  • 16 x RAM

 Two BLE radios, one for positioning and monitoring, the second dedicated for PtP communication

Optimised antenna array

State-of-the-art IP networking

Main processor (compared to LD-7L):

  • 8 x Flash memory

  • 4.5 x Processing power

  • 16 x RAM
Certifications CE, FCC, IC, Japan Radio Law (2402-2481), UL certified, KC, Australia & New Zealand CE, FCC, IC, UL
Key Features
Data (UDP) Port Configuration Simplified network configuration:

  • simpler UDP port configuration for data and commands

  • Same UDP port for FW upgrades (since 6.2)

 Simplified network configuration:

  • simpler UDP port configuration for data and commands

  • same UDP port for FW upgrades (since 6.2)
Software Version Requirements Software version 6.0 or newer Software version 7.0 or newer
LED Features RGB LED - Red, blue, green
  • Lights off -mode
  • Focusing mode
 RGB LED - Red, blue, green
  • Lights off -mode
Data Encryption Enhanced encryption between Locator and QPE Enhanced encryption between Locator and QPE
Coexistence with Cellular Networks Improved tolerance for LTE blocking disturbance

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