AeroScout Exciter Version 1.
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Table of Contents | 3 Table of Contents Introduction........................................................................................................ 4 Application and Industry Examples................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................................ 5 Exciter Hardware...............................................................................................
Introduction | 4 Introduction The AeroScout Exciter is a component of the AeroScout suite of enterprise visibility solutions that enables location-based applications. The 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.
Features | 5 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. Security applications Government agencies and enterprises can tag secure assets and people that are restricted to certain areas or require historical location tracking.
Exciter Hardware | 6 Exciter Hardware The AeroScout Exciter includes: • NEMA 4X rated enclosure • Single Ethernet interface • Single power connector • 110/220VAC power adapter (internal) • Wall mounting kit. Figure 2. AeroScout Exciter in NEMA Housing Connectors Panel Figure 3 describes the Exciter connectors panel (bottom panel). 1 2 Figure 3. AeroScout Exciter Connectors Panel 1.
Exciter Hardware | 7 must have a wired connection for configuring the Exciter. In addition, some of the monitoring functions will not be available if the Exciter is not wired. The LAN connector is not sealed if the Ethernet RJ-45 cable is just plugged into the connector. In order to seal it, use the sealing adapter shown in Figure 4, which is supplied with the Exciter. The CAT5 cable must be threaded through the adapter prior to clamping the RJ-45 connector.
Installing the Exciter | 8 Exciter Components 1 2 3 1. 2 LF (Low Frequency) antennas 2. Exciter boards 3. AC/DC converter Installing the Exciter This section explains how to install an Exciter unit. Preparing the Cables and Connectors Network: Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connection on the Exciter. Power: Connect the power cable to the power jack. Configuring the Exciter Exciters are configured using the AeroScout System Manager.
Installing the Exciter | 9 4. Position the Exciter in the site according to site survey recommendations, and mount it. 5. Align the Exciters’ positions according to the required area coverage. 6. Configure the Exciter’s settings. The following are the Exciter’s configurable parameters: Name ID IP address Port Coordinates of its location Transmission range: up to 6m Transmission Interval: the interval between two consecutive messages transmitted by the Exciter (10msec – 1000msec).
Installing the Exciter | 10 Figure 7. Exciter Wall Mounting Kit Mounting the Exciter on a Pole The Exciter can be mounted on a pole using the pole mounting kit, as shown in Figure 8. The Pole Mounting Kit is an optional accessory that can be acquired separately. It is available in 2 sizes: • Pole Mounting Kit 50-70mm: For 50-70mm-diameter pole • Pole Mounting Kit 100-120mm: For 100-120mm-diameter pole Figure 8.
Exciter and Accessories Model Numbers | 11 Exciter and Accessories Model Numbers Exciter AeroScout Exciter Comments Includes NEMA 4X rated enclosure, single Ethernet interface, 110/220VAC power, wall mounting kit Model Number EX-1000 Mounting Accessories Wall mounting kit NAC-100 Pole mounting kit 50-70mm NAC-110 Pole mounting kit 100-120mm NAC-111 Exciter Specifications Range • Adjustable range up to 6 m (18 feet) • Supports AeroScout T2 Tags Physical and Mechanical • Dimensions (mm): 280 x
Exciter Specifications | 12 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: 28.
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.
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