User Guide SASL™ (Signal Acquisition & Source Location unit) RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™) ITCS-A-1xx family Models ITCS-A-100 ITCS-A-102 ITCS-A-104 SASL Installation Guide V1.11 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v1.
Introduction This SASL™ User Guide provides the basic information needed to install and set up an individual SASL antenna unit. 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-A-100-002) and Programmer’s Reference Guide (ITCS-A-100-003).
SASL OVERVIEW SASL is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency Signal Acquisition & Source Location unit, which is used to Identify and locate RFID tags operating in the UHF 860 – 960 MHz frequency band. A number of SASL units may be used together with an ITCS Location Processor to form an Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS). SASL comprises an embedded multi-protocol, multi-regional RFID reader/writer transceiver connected to the patented steerable phased array antenna system.
INDICATOR LIGHTS Reader Indicator Lights There are four lights on the back of the SASL located on the SIRIT RFID reader.
Installation MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Each model of the ITCS-A-1xx family of SASL units is mounted slightly differently. SASL units weigh up to 85 lbs (38.5kg), so it is important to ensure that the structure, to which the SASL is to be attached, is of sufficient strength. The SASL may be ceiling mounted, wall mounted or attached to a suitable stand. When ceiling mounted, a safety cable must be secured to a separate ceiling fixture and attached to the SASL mounting bracket.
ITCS-A-102 Bracket ITCS-A-100 Bracket Figure 4 ITCS-A-1xx Mounting Brackets SAFETY WARNING The ITCS-A-100 and ITCS-A-104 SASL weigh approximately 75 to 85 lbs (34- 38kg), and ITCS-A102 weighs approximately 50 lbs (23kg). These units should only be installed using suitable safety and lifting equipment. Ensure that the wall fixings or mounting hardware is suitably rated. SASL Installation Guide V1.11 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v1.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Electrical installation requires the connection of two plugs. AC Mains Input AC mains input is provided on an IEC connector on the power supply module as shown in figure 5. Connect the provided IEC mains cord to the power supply and plug it in to a suitable mains outlet. Note that the mains outlet must be located in close proximity to the SASL and must be accessible to enable easy disconnection of the mains supply to the SASL in case of emergency or when servicing.
Figure 6 ITCS-A-102 Power and Ethernet Connections Figure 7 ITCS-A-104 Power and Ethernet Connections (Note: This figure is an exploded view looking through one antenna array) SASL Installation Guide V1.11 - Part # ITCS-A-100-001v1.
WARNING The interconnect wiring and cables on the rear of the SASL are factory installed and are not intended to be field serviceable. The RF cables are specially tuned. Any tampering or modification of these cables or connections will invalidate type approval and may seriously compromise the device performance. Note that the connectors are fitted with tamper evident seals.
MULTIPLE SASL UNITS CONFIGURED AS AN ITCS Figure 8 shows how two or more ITCS-A-1xx SASL units may be connected via an Ethernet network to an ITCS Location Processor, one Location Processor and multiple distributed SASLs operate collaboratively to form RF Controls’ Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™). In this example one each of, ITCS-A-100, ITCS-A-102 and ITCS-A-104 SASL units have been attached to the network.
Software The SASL 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: • • • • • Command the SASL to transmit Adjust the RF output power of the SASL as a percentage of maximum power. (Note: the maximum output power is factory set to the maximum RF output power allowed for the particular country of destination).
USING THE TEST PROGRAM Set RF Output Power Enter the desired RF output power as a percentage of the maximum power into the Set Power box. Click the set Power button. Note: the actual maximum Radiated RF Power is factory set to comply with the radio regulations in the country of use. In the USA and Canada this is 4 Watts EiRP and under EN 302 208 this is 2 Watts ERP (3.2 W EiRP).
Specifications General Frequency RF Radiated Output Power Regulatory Compliance Reading/writing Protocols FCC ID Application Interface ITCS-A-100 ITCS-A-102 ITCS-A-104 1 UHF band: 860 – 960 MHz Adjustable from 0.1 to 4 Watts EiRP FCC, CFR47 Part 15.
Safety Instructions 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.
