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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 ......
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.
| 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.
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.
| EX3100 Exciter Hardware Connectors Panel Figure 4 describes the EX3100 Exciter connectors panel (bottom panel). 1 2 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.
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.
| 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).
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.
| 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.
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.
| 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.
