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User manual
Beacon Lite
Date: 2026-06-22
Version: 1.1
1. Intended use...............................................................................................................................................2
2. Safety Information......................................................................................................................................3
2.1 General Safety......................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Battery Safety........................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Disposal and Recycling........................................................................................................................3
3. Regulatory and Licensing Information....................................................................................................4
3.1 FCC Compliance Statement (United States).....................................................................................4
3.2 ISED Compliance Statement (Canada)..............................................................................................4
3.3 RF Exposure Information....................................................................................................................5
4. Certi,cations...............................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Certi,cation Details..............................................................................................................................6
4.1.1 Europe (CE).................................................................................................................................6
4.1.2 United Kingdom (CE).................................................................................................................6
4.1.3 United States (FCC)...................................................................................................................6
4.1.4 Canada (ISED).............................................................................................................................6
4.1.5 International Safety (IECEE CB Scheme)................................................................................6
4.2 Contained Transmitters......................................................................................................................6
4.3 Responsible Party Information..........................................................................................................7
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1. Intended use
The Beacon Lite serves as a small low power battery powered beacon device that is used to trigger a
speci,c action on the Guide-ID Podcatcher Audio Guide.
It is intended be used as indicated below.
Use Description
Mounting Tabletop or wall mounted
Power Battery powered (CR2032)
Temperature range 0–45°C
Altitude 2000 m or less
It is equipped with a Bluetooth Low Energy radio that is generally only used to send periodic
advertisements.
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2. Safety Information
Please read all safety instructions carefully before using this product. Retain these instructions for
future reference.
2.1 General Safety
• Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Do not use this product if it appears damaged or malfunctions.
• Keep the product away from liquids and moisture unless otherwise speci,ed.
• Do not attempt to repair or modify this product yourself. Contact Guide-ID for service.
2.2 Battery Safety
This product contains a coin / button cell battery. Observe the following precautions:
• Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it
can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
• Keep away new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not
close securely, stop using the product and keep away from children. If you think batteries
might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
• Use only a CR2032 coin cell battery for your device. Using other battery types may cause
malfunctions or damage and could void the product warranty.
2.3 Disposal and Recycling
This product contains a coin / button cell battery and electronic components that require special
disposal:
• Do not dispose of this product in household waste. The product must be disposed of
separately from general waste in accordance with local regulations.
• Return the product to Guide-ID for proper disposal.
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3. Regulatory and Licensing Information
3.1 FCC Compliance Statement (United States)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Class B Digital Device Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment oB and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diBerent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modi,cations to this equipment not expressly approved by Guide-ID could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
3.2 ISED Compliance Statement (Canada)
English:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause interference.
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• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Français:
Cet appareil contient des émetteur(s)/récepteur(s) exempts de licence qui sont conformes aux CNR
exempts de licence d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
• L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
• L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
3.3 RF Exposure Information
This device contains radio transmitters for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communications.
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
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4. Certi&cations
4.1 Certification Details
This product has been tested and certi,ed to comply with the following standards and regulations.
4.1.1 Europe (CE)
The products meets the essential requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for
CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: https://www.guide-id.com/
4.1.2 United Kingdom (CE)
The UK recognises the EU requirements for the regulations that apply to this product, and hence the
applied CE marking is referenced for UK market access. The UK Declaration of Conformity can be
obtained from: https://www.guide-id.com/
4.1.3 United States (FCC)
FCC ID: 2BS73-BL
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
4.1.4 Canada (ISED)
IC: 34863-BL
This device complies with ISED licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
4.1.5 International Safety (IECEE CB Scheme)
This product is certi,ed under the IECEE CB Scheme for product safety.
• CB Test Certi,cate: DE 2-046205
• Issued by: TÜV Rheinland, Germany
• Standard: IEC 62368-1:2014
4.2 Contained Transmitters
The Beacon Lite contains the following radio transmitters:
Technology
Frequencies
[MHz]
TX Power
EIRP [dBm]
Modulation Antenna type
Antenna gain
[dBi]
Polarization
Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE)
2402 – 2480 4.5 GFSK
PCB Inverted-F
antenna
5.0 Linear
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4.3 Responsible Party Information
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.guide-id.com/
Phone: +31 (0) 570 572 202
Manufacturer:
Guide-ID
Leeuwenbrug 117
7411 TH Deventer
The Netherlands
US agent:
JeB Danziger
282 Richards Ave
Norwalk, CT 06850
United States
UK Responsible Person:
Gordon Milton
Rivendell Digital
4 Chapel Row, Main Rd
Ffynnongroyw, Flintshire, CH89TW
United Kingdom
Canadian representative:
Jonathan Hughes
Canadian Certi,cation Consulting, Inc.
2210 Horizon Drive, Suite 17
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 3L4
Canada
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