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SASL User Guide v1.10 - Part # 11400-431 October 2015

User Guide

BESPA™ (Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array)

RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™)

ITCS-A-405 BESPA™ Antenna Models

Configured with an RFC-A-405 RFID Reader CCA

Revision History

Rev Date Description

1.00- Sept 2015 FAE 2013 1st Draft from A-30X Family

1.10- Oct 2015 ACC Change to A-405

1.20- June 2016 Reviewer Comment List Max Antenna Gain

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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User Guide BESPA™ (Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array) RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™) ITCS-A-405 BESPA™ Antenna Models Configured with an RFC-A-405 RFID Reader CCA Revision History Rev Date 1.00- Sept 2015 1.10- Oct 2015 1.20- June 2016 Description FAE 2013 1st Draft from A-30X Family ACC Change to A-405 Reviewer Comment List Max Antenna Gain © 2015 RF Controls, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Introduction This BESPA™ User Guide provides the basic information needed to install an individual BESPA antenna unit containing an RFC-A-405 RFID Reader CCA. This guide is not intended to provide instructions for installing, configuring and calibrating the RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™). Detailed instructions are provided in the Technical Manual (ITCS-A100-002) and Programmer’s Reference Guide (ITCS-A-100-003).
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-BESPA Overview BESPA is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array unit, which is used to Identify and locate RFID tags operating in the UHF 840 – 960 MHz frequency band. A number of BESPA units may be used together with an ITCS Location Processor to form an Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS).
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INDICATOR LIGHTS ITCS-A-405 Reader Indicator Lights The RF Controls ITCS-A-405 RFID antenna is equipped with four status indicators located on the top of the Radome.
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-INSTALLATION -Mechanical Installation Each model of the ITCS-A-405 family of BESPA units is mounted slightly differently. BESPA units weigh up to 15 lbs (7 kg), it is important to ensure that the structure, to which the BESPA is to be attached, is of sufficient strength. The BESPA may be ceiling mounted, wall mounted or attached to a suitable stand.
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Ethernet The Ethernet LAN connection uses the industry standard RJ-45 connector. A suitable Ethernet cable fitted with an RJ-45 plug is connected to the BESPA Array Controller box as shown in Figure 4. The BESPA is factory programmed with a fixed IP address which is shown on the label adjacent to the Ethernet connector. A Ferrite clamp must be attached to the Ethernet cable in a single loop approximately six inches from the antenna in order to meet EMI emission requirements.
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Usable Frequency Range in US and Canada In USA and Canada this device is factory programmed to operate in ISM 902MHz – 928MHz band. MULTIPLE BESPA UNITS CONFIGURED AS AN ITCS Figure 5 shows how two or more ITCS-A-300 BESPA units may be connected via an Ethernet network to an ITCS Location Processor. One Location Processor and multiple distributed BESPAs operate collaboratively to form RF Controls’ Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™).
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-SOFTWARE The BESPA is provided with a basic test program on a CD, to run on a Microsoft™ Windows® equipped Personal Computer. The program enables you to carry out a number of basic tests. See the Technical Manual for further instruction on Software usage. APPLICATION INTERFACE The BESPA uses an International Standard, Application Program Interface (API) as defined in ISO/IEC 24730-1. Further details of the API and commands are contained in the Programmer’s Reference Guide.
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-SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Consignes de Sécurité This unit emits Radio Frequency non-ionizing radiation. The installer must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not create an RF field in excess of that permitted by the Health and Safety Regulations applicable to the country of installation. Cet appareil émet Radio Fréquence rayonnements non ionisants.
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Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes d'Industrie Canada exempts de licence(s) RSS.