Versus Information System User Guide VERSUS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 2600 MILLER CREEK ROAD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 (231) 946-5868 www.versustech.
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Contents 1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2. Purpose of This Guide ..................................................................................................3 Computer Requirements...............................................................................................3 1.2.1 Server Computer Requirements .................................................................
Versus Technology, Inc. 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of This Guide This document is intended to provide information about the components of a Versus Information Systems (VISTM) system. Read this entire document before proceeding with the installation. A general understanding of wiring and telephone installation techniques is assumed. 1.2 Computer Requirements The VIS software runs in the Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP environments and requires a computer system with reasonable capacity and speed.
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Versus Technology, Inc. 1.3 Terms and Definitions The following terms will be used throughout this hardware installation guide to refer to system components and modes of operation. Bridging Clip – A small metal clip used in a Punch-down Block to short the left-hand columns to the right hand columns of punch-down terminals. Collector – This device gathers the tracking data from as many as 24 Sensors, processes it as required, and sends it via the 2-pair collecting network to the Ethernet Concentrator.
Versus Technology, Inc. UTP – Acronym for Unshielded Twisted Pair. This is the typical solid, paired wire used in phone system installations. It has no outer shield layer (see Twisted Pair). 1.
Versus Technology, Inc. 2. System Description The VIS is a reliable, flexible platform for locating people and equipment indoors. The system badges, worn by people or attached to assets, emit infrared (IR) or a combination of infrared and radio frequency (RF) signals that contain information about the badge. The information is sent through the sensory network to a host computer that retrieves the information and translates the data into names of rooms, people, and equipment.
Versus Technology, Inc. 2.3 System Hardware Components The Versus Information System is made up of a network of badges, Sensors, Collectors, and Ethernet Concentrators. 2.3.1 Badges Badges send infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) signals to Sensors that usually are installed in the ceilings of each room. This signal contains encoded digital information that is used to identify and obtain the status of the badge. Motion, timing, battery state, and auxiliary information are all included in the signal.
Versus Technology, Inc. 2.3.1.2 IR/RF Badges In addition to sending IR signals, IR/RF badges have the added feature of sending radio frequency signals that are received by RF Sensors. RF signals are used in a supervisory capacity in cases when IR signals are obstructed from view. RF is also responsible for sending alarms and call signals that are triggered when a badge button is pressed. IR/RF Personnel Alert Badge (VER-1780) The Personnel Alert Badge uses IR and RF technologies.
Versus Technology, Inc. The Flex Badge uses IR and RF technologies. Like the Personal Alert Badge, it is also equipped with a call button that, when pressed, fires IR and RF signals, which can notify the system to activate a customizable response. The Flex Badge ships with a hook and loop band allowing it to be worn like a wrist watch or suspended from a standard bulldog clip. • • • 2.3.1.3 Battery Type – 3.0 V lithium coin cell (industry type CR3032 lithium 500 mAH) RF Frequency – 433.
Versus Technology, Inc. 2.3.2 Sensors Sensors receive signals from badges, convert them into electrical signals and pass the data along to Collectors. Up to 24 Sensors can be connected to a Collector, although Versus recommends no more than 20-22 initially to allow for future expansion. Sensors are usually mounted in the ceiling tiles of a facility, or they can be placed in standard electrical junction boxes where required by local building codes. 2.3.2.
Versus Technology, Inc. Supervised Sensor contains a red diagnostic LED that flashes when receiving IR signals, or stays lit when the Sensor is flooded by light. 2.3.2.4 PC Sensor (VER-4444) The PC Sensor is an IR Sensor that can be attached to any PC computer to create a location zone. Unlike a standard IR Sensor, no hardwiring is necessary. Simply attach it to a computer’s serial port, install the software, and you have a permanent or temporary location for use with the VIS.
Versus Technology, Inc. pops up on the computer screen and fills in the badge number field without the need to manually type in each badge number during the assignment process. Requires the Event Monitor software. Digital I/O Board (VER-3010) The Digital I/O Board is used to control relays with the Versus system. It requires a PCI slot in the computer and room for the board, which is 12 inches in length.