AeroScout EX5100 Exciter User’s Guide EX5100-UG-040313-02
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AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Table of Contents Introduction.........................................................................................................................4 Application and Industry Examples ................................................................................5 EX5100 Features ..................................................................................................................5 EX5100 Hardware ....................................................................
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Introduction The AeroScout EX5100 Exciter is a component of the AeroScout suite of enterprise visibility solutions that enables location-based applications. The EX5100 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.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter 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 EX5100 triggers a tag message.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Tag behavior modification: The EX5100 can wirelessly active and deactivate tags. Tag battery life can be extended further by switching the tags off when they leave a defined tracking area through a gate or doorway. It is also possible to configure the Exciter to change of tag transmission rate temporarily or indefinitely to accommodate different usage patterns in various physical spaces.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Figure 2: AeroScout EX5100 EX5100 Hardware 7
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter LED Indications Top panel LED 1 2 3 Figure 3: EX5100 LED indicators Green LED constantly lit indicates that the unit is connected to a power source but not transmitting, or it is in slave mode and not transmitting. Blinking Green LED (according to transmission interval) indicates that the EX5100 is transmitting LF (Low Frequency) signals. Green LED constantly lit when the unit is connected to a power source.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter 1. Ethernet LAN Connection – RJ-45 interface. In a configuration that uses a physical Ethernet cable connection to the LAN, the network cable is attached here. Permanent connection to a wired network is not mandatory. However you 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. This connection is also used for Power over Ethernet (PoE, 802.3af). 2.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Connecting the EX5100 to the Network and Power Source The following is a brief summary of available powering and networking options: Usage option Description Single EX5100 – not connect ed to network EX5100s can be used as standalone devices that function independently without any network connection. In this case, you need to connect the EX5100 to the power supply only. Using System Manager, set the control switch to EXT, and set the unit to be “not connected to the network".
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Usage option Chained EX5100 s – not connect ed to network Description EX5100s can be connected to each other in a chain and receive the power/data from one master EX5100 in the chain. This configuration does not require any network connectivity. Up to 8 EX5100s can be connected in a chain. Up to 3 EX5100s can use the same power source (depending on the source’s power).
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Direct Power Supply Directly connect a 48VDC power source to the Exciter’s power jack (connector 2 in Error! Reference source not found.). Note An Exciter requires approximately 10W of power. When connecting an Exciter to a direct power source with one of the above voltage levels, verify that the current level is sufficient.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter When using this injector, the power jack of the Exciter will not be used. Figure 5: Single-Port Injector The injector’s IN connector is connected to the network. The injector’s OUT connector is connected to the Exciter’s LAN connector (connector 1 in Error! Reference source not found.). The injector can be used for both networked and non-networked Exciters. In case of a non-networked Exciter, the IN connector on the injector is not used.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Figure 6: 110VAC to 48VDC or 220VAC to 48VDC Adaptor The adaptor is connected to the Exciter’s power jack). The network should be connected separately to the Exciter’s LAN connector (connector 1 in Error! Reference source not found.). This adaptor is most common for chained Exciters. It can be used for supplying power to up to three Exciters.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Chaining Exciters In an area where the required LF coverage exceeds the capacity of one Exciter, you can chain several Exciters, thus extending the coverage area. For example, a large entrance gate for trucks and heavy equipment that is 10m wide might require three Exciters chained to one another. The chained EX5100s will be treated by the system as a single entity and as a single Exciter with a single ID covering a larger area. Transmissions will not interfere with one another.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter 9. The Termination Switch (item 5 in Figure 4) of the master and the last slave in the chain should be set to On (o-o). On the other slaves, it should be set to Off ( -o o-). 10. The Master/Slave configuration is done using System Manager 4.3 or higher. If you are using an older version of System Manager, the master-slave configuration is done using the Slave Exciter Configuration Tool (SECT). See Appendix A. Slave Exciter Configuration Tool.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Chaining an EX3210 Exciter To connect the EX3210 Exciter to the EX5100 Exciter, follow these steps: 1. The EX5100 Exciter in the chain that’s directly connected to the PoE/LAN is called the “master”. The EX3210 Exciter is also a “master”. Each Exciter has its own ID. 2. Configure the EX3210 Exciter as not connected to the network. 3. Connect the EX3210 Exciter to the Chain Out connector of the EX5100 Exciter.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Resetting the EX5100 You can reset the EX5100’s IP address to the factory defaults by pressing the IP Reset button using a thin, pin-like object. The Reset button is located on the LAN side of EX5100. The default IP address is 192.168.1.178. After a successful IP reset the red LED will lit for two seconds. Figure 10: IP Reset button Exciter Configuration Exciters are configured using the AeroScout System Manager or MSE.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter and Exciter hardware version. Consult AeroScout Support regarding the appropriate firmware versions. 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.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Figure 12: Adding Chokepoint 3. Enter the Exciter MAC address, name, static IP address, and click the Save button. 4. Select Monitor, Maps and then the relevant campus, building and floor. Figure 13: Exciter configuration in MSE 5. Select Add Chokepoint and click Go.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Figure 14: Exciter configuration in MSE 6. Check the relevant Exciters and click OK. 7. You will be switched back to the relevant floor area. 8. Locate the added Exciter on the map and click Save. 9. Select Services, Synchronize Services and synchronize the relevant MSE. 10. Open System Manager and configure the Exciter. Figure 15: System Manager configuration - Settings 11. On the left panel select the Internal LF entry and configure it.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Figure 16: System Manager configuration – Internal LF Note Starting from Engine version 4.3, master-slave configuration is done using System Manager. Use the Slave Exciter Configuration Tool (SECT) for earlier versions. For more configuration options and the relevant use cases, please refer to the AeroScout Exciter Deployment Guide.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Mounting the Exciter Mounting the Exciter to a floating ceiling: Attach the device to the false ceiling by the ceiling mounts which are located on the bottom panel of the unit. Figure 17: Exciter mounting brackets Mounting the Exciter on a Wall Mount the Exciter with the AeroScout logo facing up. Fix the Exciter on the wall using four screws threaded through the four holes at the back of the casing.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter EX5100 and Accessories Model Numbers Product SKU Description EX5100 Exciter EX-5100 EX5100 Exciter. Includes 48V DC input, Ethernet and PoE interface EX5100 Power Supply ADP-047 AC/DC adaptor 45W 48V/1.0A 90-264VAC. Exciter Detector Tool EXD-1000 Tool for visualization of the effective LF Exciter transmission field. Analyzes the Exciter coverage during deployment. Includes a PC application and the detector hardware that can be connected via USB to a PC.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter EX5100 Specifications Physical and Mechanical Dimensions: 180 x 155 x 45 mm (7.1in x 6.1in x 1.8in) Weight: 450g (16oz) Housing: Polycarbonate Coverage Adjustable coverage range up to 6m (19.6ft) by intervals of 0.5m (1.6ft) LF Channel 125kHz Field intensity limits: 37.3dBµA/m at 10m (ETSI) Propagation limits: 21.8dBµV/m at 300m (FCC) Modulation: ASK Network Interface Ethernet (RJ-45) Power Input voltage: 48VDC PoE (802.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter EMC standard for healthcare: IEC 6100 / EN 60601 Japan : ARIB per demand Australia : C-tick per demand Korea : MIC per demand Safety Certifications US – cTUVus: UL 60950 Europe – CE mark: EN 60950 EX5100 Specifications 26
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Appendix A. Slave Exciter Configuration Tool This appendix describes the Slave Exciter EX5100 Configuration Tool, which is designed to configure Exciters EX5100 as slaves in a chained Exciter configuration. Note Starting from AeroScout Engine version 4.3, the tool is part of the Engine. Installation To install the tool, run "AeroScout Slave Exciter EX5100 Configuration Tool.msi" and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Activation 1.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Configuring a Single Exciter The computer’s IP address should be in the same subnet as the Exciter. 1. Connect the Exciter to the same LAN as the computer running the tool. 2. Under the Single Exciter tab, enter the Exciter’s IP address. 3. If, before configuring it, you want to check whether the Exciter is in working order, click the Check Status button. 4.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter Figure 19: Activation – Multiple Exciters 3. In the List of Exciters IP addresses type the IP address of the Exciters to configure. You can separate the IP addresses with any of the following characters: commas, spaces, semicolons (;), tabs. 4. To check whether the Exciters are in working order, click the Check Status button. The tool returns a report specifying the Exciters that have responded and those that have not responded. For the latter, the type of failure.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter It is assumed that the listening port of the Exciter is the default 1511. If the port was changed, it should be restored to 1511 (using AeroScout System Manager or AeroScout Network Exciter Manager). Appendix A.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter 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.
AeroScout EX5100 Exciter FCC Warning Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules. WARNING: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. 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.
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