Spot RFLS User's Manual May 24, 2007 1155 Kas Drive, Suite 200 Richardson, TX 75081 (972) 479-9898 Phone (972) 479-9625 Fax techsupport@innerwireless.
Table of Contents 1 Safety Information...................................................................................................... 4 2 Spot System Description............................................................................................ 5 3 Using the Web-Based Interface ................................................................................. 7 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Login ..........................................................................................................
List of Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Spot RFLS Block Diagram ....................................................................................................... 5 Spot Engine Administration Login Window.............................................................................. 7 Spot Engine Administration Overview Window........................................................................
1 Safety Information In order to comply with FCC Radio Frequency (RF) exposure limits, Spot RFLS antennas must be located no closer to the human body than the distances specified below: • • • • Master Radio: 4.41 cm Beacon: 0.097 cm Tag: 0.06 cm Mini Tag: 0.05 cm The Master Radio is intended for indoor use only unless used in an appropriately rated environmental enclosure. The Master Radio’s antenna, power supply, and data cables must be indoors at all times.
2 Spot System Description This document describes the use of the Spot RFLS, a Radio Frequency (RF) Tag Location System used for real-time and historical location tracking of high-value human and equipment assets.
Spot uses a system of Master Radios and Beacons to locate and track the position of Tags. Tag location and history information is made available to other systems and applications through a browser-based interface. The Spot System is made up of the following components: • Spot Engine: o An appliance that controls the overall operation of the Spot System and delivers Tag location information to the Presentation Server CAUTION! Never operate a Master Radio without an antenna or RF load.
3 Using the Web-Based Interface The user-level interface of the Spot System is accessed through a web browser. It provides a basic level of access to the Spot System through the Spot Engine Administration web interface. NOTE: Your Spot System Administrator must create an account for you to access this functionality. Most users will use other third-party applications (not the basic user interface described here) to access the information collected by the Spot System. 3.
The Overview window is displayed as shown in the following figure. Figure 3 Spot Engine Administration Overview Window The Overview displays current system status information.
3.2 Users From the Spot Engine Administration > Overview window shown in Figure 3 on page 8, click Users. The following window is displayed. Figure 4 User Accounts Window To make changes to your personal information, click Modify. The Modify My Account Details window is displayed. Figure 5 Modify My Account Details Window Make changes as required and then click Submit Changes to exit and save.
3.3 List Tags From the Spot Engine Administration > Overview window shown in Figure 3 on page 8, click Tags. The Tags > List window is displayed. Figure 6 Tags > List Window Click the link in the ESN column of the Tag you wish to track.
A Tags > Maps window similar to the following figure is displayed. Figure 7 Tags > Maps Window The highlighted area indicates Tag location.
Click Tags > History to display the following window. Figure 8 Tags > History Window Enter the Tag ESN and select particular Events To Show to recall the location history of a particular Tag. Click Submit to display the location history of the Tag in question.
The Tag’s location history is displayed as shown in the following example.
3.4 List Filters List Filters are available to aid in the sorting of Tag, Beacon and Master Radio list views. The following figure illustrates the List Filter feature available in the Tags > List window. Figure 10 List Filter Location The default list filter sorts by ESN. Type the ESN number of the item in question and click Apply to display the search result.
Another Tag List Filter option is to sort by Report Rate as illustrated below. Figure 11 Report Rate List Filter The Report Rate List Filter sorts Tags by how often they are set to report their location to the Spot Engine. Click the Report Rate you wish to list under Status and click Apply. The Battery List Filter option lists Tags with Good or Not Good batteries as shown below.
The following figure illustrates the features of the Location List Filter. Figure 13 Location List Filter Options for the Location List Filter include sorting by Building, Wing, Floor, or Location Zone. The pull-down menus are only active if these locations have been mapped into your Spot System. The following table lists the available list filter sorting parameters for Tags, Master Radios and Beacons.
3.5 Log Out To end your session, click Log Out in the upper right corner of any of the Engine Administration windows. The following window is displayed.
Appendix A – Master Radio FCC Compliance Information Master Radio FCC ID: RO540004A001 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix B – Beacon FCC Compliance Information Beacon FCC ID: RO540001A001 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix C – Tag FCC Compliance Information Tag FCC ID: RO540002A001 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix D – Mini Tag FCC Compliance Information Tag FCC ID: RO540009A001 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix E – Antenna Specification The Master Radio is FCC certified for use with an antenna that meets the following requirements: 1. Maximum gain: 13.3 dBi 2. Type: monopole, omnidirectional 3. Nominal Impedance: 50 Ohm FCC re-certification is required in order to use an antenna that does not meet the above specifications.
Appendix F – Li/MnO2 Battery Disposal The Spot RFLS uses Lithium/Manganese Dioxide (Li/MnO2) batteries in the Beacons and the Tags. When completely discharged, this type of lithium cell is non-hazardous and may not have specific disposal regulations. Lithium batteries that are not fully discharged may be regulated as reactive hazardous waste. The disposal of waste products in the United States is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
