AeroScout Exciter Version 2.0 User Guide 1450 Fashion Island Blvd. Suite 510 San Mateo, CA 94404 Tel: 650-571-0800 Fax: 650-571-6660 www.aeroscout.
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Table of Contents | 3 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................5 Application and Industry Examples ..............................................................5 Features ....................................................................................................6 Exciter Hardware ........................................................................................7 LED Indications ...........................
Introduction | 5 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 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 | 7 Exciter Hardware The AeroScout Exciter includes: • Rugged IP65 rated enclosure • Three RJ-45 interfaces • Single power connector • Mounting adapter Figure 2. AeroScout Exciter v2.0 LED Indications The front panel of the Exciter consists of three LEDs. Figure 3 describes these LEDs. 1 2 3 Figure 3. LED Indicators 1 Power – Green LED indicates that the unit is ON and connected to a power source.
| Exciter Hardware 2 Status – Green LED indicates the unit’s operational status. a. Blinking (according to transmission interval) – Exciter is transmitting LF signals. b. Off - Fault 3 Link – Orange LED indicates active Ethernet communication (In offline mode, when not connected to the network, this LED should be off). Connectors Panel Figure 4 describes the Exciter connectors panel (bottom panel). 1 2 5 3 4 6 4 Figure 4. AeroScout Exciter Connectors Panel 1.
Exciter Hardware | 9 Exciters. GPIO – one input and one output (optionally). Chaining configuration is currently not supported by AeroScout Engine. 5. Termination Switch – For defining termination settings in chained Exciters installations. Default factory setting is Termination On (o-o). Chaining configuration is currently not supported by AeroScout Engine. 6. Chaining/Control Switch – For defining the Exciter setting to Control or Chaining.
| Installing the Exciter 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. The configuration settings consist of device installation and network definitions. The configuration procedure involves the following steps: 1.
Installing the Exciter | 11 Mounting the Exciter The Exciter can be mounted on a wall using the mounting adapter (provided with the Exciter). The mounting adapter includes five optional screw holes that can be mounted to a wall, a ceiling or any other placement as shown in Figure 3. The adapter also has a swivel with which it can be adjusted in various angles. After setting the required angle, fasten the screws on the sides of the mounting adapter. Figure 3.
| Exciter Specifications Exciter Specifications Range • Adjustable range up to 6 m (18 feet) • Supports AeroScout T2 Tags Physical and Mechanical • Dimensions: 220mm (8.6 inches) diameter, 115mm (4.5 inches) depth • Weight: 800g (28 oz.) • Housing: IP65 Rugged Enclosure Network Interface • Ethernet (RJ-45) Power • Input voltage: 24VAC, 24VDC, 48VDC • PoE (802.3af) • Maximum Power Dissipation: 10W Management • All settings configured remotely using AeroScout Engine’s System Manager.
Exciter Specifications | 13 Certification • Radio: FCC Part 15, Sub-part B, Class B, Sub-part C EN 300-330, EN 301-489 RSS210 (Canada) • Safety: CE, cTUVus (EN60950)
| 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.
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.
