AeroScout BS2040-1 EXCITER User Manual EX3100

AeroScout EXCITER EX3100

users manual

AeroScout Exciter EX3100 User Manuel EX3100-UM-160106-01 901 Mariner's Island Blvd. Suite 725 San Mateo, CA 94404 Tel: 650-571-0800 Fax: 650-571-6660 www.aeroscout.com
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Table of Contents | 3 Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................5 Application and Industry Examples ...................................................................6 Features ............................................................................................................6 EX3100 Exciter Hardware .................................................................................7 LED Indications .......................................................................................................... 7 Connectors Panel ....................................................................................................... 8 Power Supply Options ................................................................................................ 9 Chaining Exciters.............................................................................................10 Mounting the Exciter........................................................................................10 Exciter Specifications ......................................................................................11
Introduction | 5 Introduction The AeroScout EX3100 Exciter is a component of the AeroScout suite of enterprise visibility solutions that enables location-based applications. The EX3100 Exciter extends the AeroScout suite to provide robust and sophisticated RFID detection capabilities, using the same AeroScout tags that can also be accurately located in real time by the AeroScout system. The EX3100 Exciter triggers AeroScout’s T2 tags in range, and those transmit a message to AeroScout Location Receivers or compatible Access Points. This provides instant acknowledgment that a tagged asset was present in a well-defined area. The detection and programming capabilities of the Exciter, combined with the location features of the AeroScout Visibility System, make the AeroScout suite the most sophisticated enterprise visibility solution for a wide variety of industries. The EX3100 Exciter can be utilized in one of the following ways: 1. Standalone: The EX3100 Exciter can trigger Tags located within a spherical area around it. 2. Chained: Several EX3100 Exciters can be used to cover a larger area and to operate as a single entity.
6 | Application and Industry Examples Application and Industry Examples High value asset tracking Health care facilities and general enterprises can tag valuable assets that are intended to stay within a certain area. The AeroScout system can track the location of those assets, and if they leave through an exit or enter a restricted area, the Exciter EX3100 triggers a tag message. Process control Manufacturing and supply chain facilities can track the location and presence of equipment and in-process inventory as it moves through the production process. This gives an enterprise a real-time view of which (and how many) assets have passed each step in the process, enabling better supply chain management. Inventory management Logistics and manufacturing enterprises can automatically update inventory records as inventory enters and leaves the warehouse, ensuring real-time knowledge of levels without manual checks or physical scanning. Reduced searching time Exciters can identify an individual asset among many similar assets, such as WIP items on a shelf in manufacturing, or multiple beds in a hospital room. The person initiating the search will not only know the location of the asset, but can also make the Tag physically identify itself through a blinking light. Security applications Government agencies and enterprises can tag secure assets and people that are restricted to certain areas or require historical location tracking. If those assets leave through an exit or enter a restricted area, EX3100 Exciter triggers a tag message. Features RFID detection of AeroScout T2 Tags Triggering the tags to transmit as they pass through a defined area, EX3100 Exciters reach up to a 3m (10 ft) range. Exciters can also be chained one to another, thus increasing the RFID detection range for accommodating even very large areas. Configurability The EX3100 Exciter Manager is a Windows application designed to configure the EX3100 Exciter.
EX3100 Exciter Hardware | 7 EX3100 Exciter Hardware The AeroScout Exciter includes: • Two RJ-45 interfaces • Power Connector • Bi-color Led indicator Figure 1. AeroScout EX3100 Exciter LED Indications The front panel of the EX3100 Exciter includes a single LED. This LED has 3 indications: • Green constant – Indicates that the Exciter is powered but currently not transmitting. • Green blinking – Indicates that the Exciter is powered and currently transmitting. • Orange – Indicates hardware failure.
8 | EX3100 Exciter Hardware Connectors Panel Figure 4 describes the EX3100 Exciter connectors panel (bottom panel). Figure 2. AeroScout EX3100 Exciter Connectors Panel 1. Chain In / RS232 Connection – RJ-45 interface. This connector is used both for configuring the Exciter and for chaining it to another Exciter. When used in a chain, this connector is used for both power and data. In addition, this connector serves configuration purposes and may be used to power the Exciter using a USB-to-serial adapter (ADP-050). 2. Chain OUT – RJ-45 connector. This connector is used for distributing power, serial interface and data to chained Exciters. Power Input The EX3100 Exciter may receive its power from a connector located on the side. The input is 5VDC or 12VDC. 1 2
EX3100 Exciter Hardware | 9 Power Supply Options The various power supply options for powering up the EX3100 Exciter are described below. Power Supply through the Chain An Exciter chained to another Exciter receives its power from its predecessor in the chain and does not need external power supply. 110VAC/220VAC to 5VDC These adaptors convert 110/220VAC inputs to 5VDC 12VDC supply
10 | Chaining Exciters Chaining Exciters When an Exciter solution needs to be applied at a point where the required coverage is more than a single EX3100 Exciter can actually cover, you can chain several Exciters to each other, thus extending the coverage area.. Mounting the Exciter The exciter can be mounted on a wall or a doorpost. The exciter enclosure has two screws holes for mounting the exciter to a wall. Using two #8 x 1 inch (2.54mm) screws and two wall anchors (not provided). The exciter can also be installed using two plastic or nylon restraints in order to attach the exciter enclosure to any surface.
Exciter Specifications | 11 Exciter Specifications Figure 5. EX3100 Exciter Size Range • Adjustable range up to 3 m (10 feet) @12VDC • Supports AeroScout T2 Tags Physical and Mechanical • Dimensions: o Millimeters: 98 x 53 x 23 o Inches: 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.9 • Weight: 61.5g (2.15 oz) • Housing: ABS, Indoor use only Power • Input voltage: 5VDC or 12VDC • Maximum power consumption: 600mW @5VDC / 4W @ 12VDC
12 | Exciter Specifications Environmental Specifications • Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) • Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing LF Channel • 125kHz • Field intensity limits: 22.9dBµA/m at 10m (ETSI) • Propagation limits: 15.3dBµV/m at 300m (FCC) • Modulation: ASK
Exciter Specifications | 13 Safety and Warnings FCC STATEMENT 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a) This device may not cause harmful interference b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules. Instructions concerning human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. To comply with FCC Section1.307 (b)(1) for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, implement the following instruction: A distance of at least 20 cm between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during operation of the equipment.
14 | Warranty Hardware. AeroScout Inc. ("AeroScout"), warrants that commencing from the date of delivery to Customer, and continuing for a period of one year the Hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. The date of shipment of a Product by AeroScout is set forth on the packaging material in which the Product is shipped. This limited warranty extends only to the original user of the Product. Customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of AeroScout and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be, at AeroScout’s or its service center's option, shipment of a replacement within the period or a refund of the purchase price if the Hardware is returned to the party supplying it to Customer, if different than AeroScout, freight and insurance prepaid. AeroScout replacement parts used in Hardware repair may be new or equivalent to new. AeroScout’s obligations hereunder are conditioned upon the returned of affected articles in accordance with AeroScout’s then-current Return Material Authorization (RMA) procedures. Restrictions. This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by AeroScout, (b) has been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained not in accordance with instructions supplied by AeroScout, (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident; or (d) is sold for beta, evaluation, testing, or demonstration purposes for which AeroScout does not receive a payment of purchase price or license fee. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT, SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, LAW, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW. TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, SUCH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. This disclaimer and exclusion shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails of its essential purpose.

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