RF Controls ITCSA100 RF ID Signal Acquisition & Source Location Unit User Manual SASL Installation Guide 0v93

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SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 1 User Guide (provisional) SASL™ (Signal Acquisition & Source Location unit) RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™)

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 2Introduction This SASL™ User Guide provides the basic information needed to install and set up an individual SASL antenna unit. This guide is not intended to provide instructions for installing, configuring and calibrating the RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™). Detailed instructions are provided in the System Integrator Installation Manual and Programmer’s Reference Guide. INTENDED AUDIENCE This guide is intended for those who will install and set up the RF Controls SASL (Signal Acquisition and Source Location) unit. Before attempting to install, configure and operate this product, you should be familiar with the following: • Windows based software installation and operation • Device communication parameters including Ethernet and serial communications • RFID reader configuration including antenna placement and RF Parameters • Electrical and RF safety procedures. CONTENTS 1. SASL overview 2. Installation 3. Software 4. Specifications 5. Safety instructions FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CONTACT INFORMATION RF Controls LLC 1141 S 7th Street St. Louis MO 63104-3623 USA Phone: +1 314 5716200 Fax: +1 314 832 0029 Web site: http://www.rfctrls.com

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 3SASL OVERVIEW SASL is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency Signal Acquisition & Source Location unit, which is used to Identify and locate RFID tags operating in the UHF 860 – 960 MHz frequency band. A number of SASL units may be used together with an ITCS ‘Edge Server’ to form an Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS). Figure 1 SASL (Signal Acquisition and Source Location unit) SASL comprises an embedded multi-protocol, multi-regional RFID reader/writer transceiver connected to the patented steerable phased array antenna system. SASL is designed to operate from AC mains power in the range of 90 to 260 Volts AC 50/60Hz and communicates with a host computer using standard Ethernet TCP/IP and UDP protocol. Figure 2 shows the rear view of the SASL mounted on a support frame using “Unistrut® ” fasteners. Figure 2: SASL Rear View

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 4INDICATOR LIGHTS There are four lights on the back of the SASL located on the Sirit RFID reader. The indicator lights on the Sirit RFID reader are: • Sense – Indicates that the reader has detected a tag in the RF field • Transmit – indicates that the reader/writer transmitter is operating (RF on) • Fault – Indicates that there is a fault • Power – Indicates that power is applied to the reader Note that when the Sirit reader is performing power on auto-test, the indicator lights will flash momentarily. Figure 3 Sirit RFID Reader Indicator Lights.

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 5Installation MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The SASL is provided in its standard configuration with a mounting bracket for installation in a landscape orientation. An optional portrait mounting bracket is available if under special circumstances an installation configuration requires the SASL to be installed in portrait orientation. Contact a member of our technical support team for more information. The SASL unit weighs 75 lbs (34 kg), so it is important to ensure that the structure, to which the SASL is to be attached, is of sufficient strength. The SASL may be ceiling mounted, wall mounted or attached to a suitable stand. When ceiling mounted, a separate safety cable must be secured to a ceiling fixture and to one of the eyes the SASL mounting bracket. The SASL mounting bracket incorporates a mounting tube which is designed to be attached to industry standard “UNISTRUT®” industrial framing systems. (See: www.unistrut.com for more information). Figure 2 shows the SASL mounted on a frame. When mounting the SASL as a stand-alone unit, make sure that it is mounted the correct way up as indicated by the arrow on the back panel. If the SASL is one of several and is part of an ITCS network, then orientate each SASL according to the ITCS system installation drawings. If in doubt contact a member of our technical support team. Figure 4 Mounting bracket. SAFETY WARNING The SASL weighs 75lbs (34kg) and should only be installed using suitable safety and lifting equipment. Ensure that the wall fixings or mounting hardware is suitably rated.

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Electrical installation requires the connection of two plugs. AC Mains Input AC mains input is provided on an IEC connector on the power supply module as shown in figure 5. Connect the provided IEC mains cord to the power supply and plug it in to a suitable mains outlet. Note that the mains outlet must be located in close proximity to the SASL and must be accessible to enable easy disconnection of the mains supply to the SASL in case of emergency or when servicing. Ethernet The Ethernet LAN connection uses the industry standard RJ-45 connector. A suitable Ethernet cable fitted with an RJ-45 plug is connected to the SASL RAID processor box as shown in figure 5. The SASL is factory programmed with a fixed IP address which is shown on the label adjacent to the Ethernet connector. Figure 5 Power and Ethernet Connections WARNING The interconnect wiring and cables on the rear of the SASL are factory installed and are not intended to be field serviceable. The RF cables are specially tuned. Any tampering or modification of these cables or connections will invalidate type approval and may seriously compromise the device performance. Note that the connectors are fitted with tamper evident seals.

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 7MULTIPLE SASL UNITS CONFIGURED AS AN ITCS Two or more SASL units may be connected via an Ethernet network to an ITCS Edge Server to form an Intelligent Tracking and Control System. The diagram in figure 6 illustrates the basic system architecture. The RF Controls System Integration Manual provides details on how to install, configure and calibrate an ITCS. The Programmers Reference Guide provides details of the Application Program Interface (API) used by the ITCS. Figure 6 Intelligent Tracking and Control System comprising a number of SASL units connected via an Ethernet Network to an ITCS Edge Server NON IONIZING RADIATION This unit incorporates a Radio Frequency Transmitter and should therefore be installed and operated so as to avoid exposure of any persons to unsafe emissions. The FCC requires that any antenna, which includes the SASL, be mounted so that a separation distance of at least 20cm is provided from all persons. See FCC Radiation Exposure Statement in the Safety Instructions section of this guide.

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 8Software The SASL is provided with a basic test program on a CD, to run on a Microsoft™ Windows® equipped Personal Computer. The program enables you to carry out a number of basic tests: • Command the SASL to transmit • Adjust the RF output power of the SASL as a percentage of maximum power. (Note: the maximum output power is factory set to the maximum RF output power allowed for the particular country of destination). • Identify a tag by its UII number (EPC code in the case of EPC UHF Gen 2) • Display the Received Signal Strength of each tag • Display the Phi Φ and Theta θ values of the SASL beam direction. The installation software should automatically install when the CD is inserted into the PC. If for any reason it does not auto run, then browse for the setup.exe file on the installation CD and run it. Once the program has been successfully installed it may be opened. Figure 7 shows the basic test program control panel screen. Figure 7 Test Program Control Panel Screen

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 9USING THE TEST PROGRAM Set RF Output Power Enter the desired RF output power as a percentage of the maximum power into the Set Power box. Click the set Power button. (Note: the actual maximum Radiated RF Power is factory set to comply with the radio regulations in the country of use. In the USA and Canada this is 4 Watts EiRP). Set Beam The beam direction may be pointed to any desired direction within ± 30 degrees of a line perpendicular to the centre of the SASL antenna panel. When looking in the direction of the beam (as if through the SASL), and with the SASL orientated with the arrow upwards, Phi +ve angles are up, -ve angles are down. Theta +ve is left and –ve is right. Enter the steering angles Theta and Phi in the respective boxes and click set beam. Read Tags Click the Inventory button. Tag UII (EPC code) followed by the Received Signal Strength in dBm will be shown in the window for each tag identified. If there is more than one tag, then each tag identified will be shown on a separate line. Click the Repeated_Inventory button to repeatedly query for tags present in the SASL beam. This function is useful for identifying tags that are moving. APPLICATION INTERFACE The SASL uses an International Standard, Application Program Interface (API) as defined in ISO/IEC 24730. Further details of the API and commands are contained in the Programmer’s Reference Guide.

SASL Installation Guide V0.9 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v0.93 10Specifications General Frequency UHF band: 860 – 960 MHz *Note RF Radiated Output Power Adjustable from 0.1 to 4 Watts EiRP Regulatory Compliance FCC, CFR47 Part 15.247 Reading/writing Protocols ISO18000-6C / EPC UHF Gen 2 EM 4122 (TTO) FCC ID WFQITCSA100 Application Interface ISO/IEC 24730 Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to 60 deg C Storage Temperature -40 to 85 deg C Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing Dimensions 64in x 32in x 6in (162.5 x 81.25 x 15.24 cm) Weight 75 lbs (34 kg) Ethernet LAN Connector RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Indicators Yellow – link operational Green – network traffic detected Signals Pin 1 TXD+ Pin 2 TXD - Pin 3 RXD+ Pin 4 NC Pin 5 NC Pin 6 RXD - Pin 7 NC Pin 8 NC Power Supply Input Connector IEC/EN 60320 Voltage 90 – 265 Volts AC Frequency 48 – 62 Hz Consumption 90VA Antenna Gain Nominally 8.6dBi (depends on transmit frequency) Polarization Circular Note: The SASL uses the Sirit INfinity 510 RFID reader which is type approved for use in the USA, Canada, Europe and many other countries. The specific operating frequency/s and transmit mode will be factory set at time of shipping, to suit the country of installation and use.