cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 1 Cell Controller Installation Manual W arnings 2 Included In This Package 3 About Antennas 4 Placement 5 Mounting 6 Installing 7 Technical Specification 7 ' Copyright 1999, PinPoint Corporation. All rights reserved.
cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 2 ! W arnings Always place the Cell Controller in a well ventilated area. Never block the Cell Controller s air vents. Keep the Cell Controller away from water. Never attach the Antenna cables while the Cell Controller is powered on! Equipment damage may result! Do not overtighten the Coaxial Cables! Do not kink or tightly bend the Coaxial Cables! Changes and modifications not expressely approved by PinPoint Corporation could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 3 Installing Cell Controllers About Cell Controllers The Cell Controller is the primary data collection tool of the 3D-iD system. The Cell Controller coordinates the Antennas broadcasts and then analyzes the signals returned by the Tags. To do this, the Cell Controller broadcasts spread spectrum signals at 2.44GHz to the 3D-iD Tags via its attached Antennas. It then measures the total time transpired until the return signals (at 5.77GHz) are received from the Tags.
cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 4 Cell Controller Placement The Cell Controller must be located sufficiently close to each of ts i antennas in order to account for a fixed cable length (100 feet). The Cell Controller must be located in proximity to a standard AC power outlet (grounded) and an appropriate network jack. The Cell Controller must be placed in a location with adequate ventilation.
cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 5 Installing Cell Controllers Mounting the Cell Controller The Cell Controller may be placed upon any sufficiently sturdy, flat surface such as a table or a desk. Remember to allow for adequate ventilation.
cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 6 Installing the Cell Controller 1. Attach the enclosed power cord to the AC outlet on the Cell Controller. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 2. Attach the appropriate network cable (ethernet) to the Cell Controller. The ethernet cable should be connected to the ViewPoint network. 3. Attach up to 16 Antennas (depending upon the system layout) to the antenna ports using the specified 3D-iD Coaxial Cables (shipped separately).
cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 7 Installing Cell Controllers Maintaining the Cell Controller Once operating, the Cell Controller will continue to function with minimal maintenance. Dust Screen There is a permanent dust screen covering the ventilation fan that should be checked every six months. If necessary, the guard and screen should be removed, cleaned and replaced. Be sure to power off the Cell Controller before cleaning the screen.
cc.qxd 5/5/99 4:28 PM Page 8 Technical Specifications 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. Frequency: Tx: 2.442 GHz Rx: 5.
