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WARNING! This product is not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use in any life support or

other application where product failure could cause or contribute to personal injury, death, or severe

property damage. This product or its systems are covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:

4,906,853; 5,017,794; 5,027,314; 5,119,104; 5,276,496; 5,355,222; 5,387,993; 5,548,637; 5,572,195,

6,104,295.

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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.

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Revision date: 1/29/2001

Summary of content (21 pages)

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Copyright 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, and 2000 Versus Technology, Inc., all rights reserved. This document contains user’s information on technology that is proprietary to Versus Technology, Inc. Permitted transmittal, receipt, or possession of this document does not express license or imply any rights to use, sell, design, or manufacture this information.
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Contents 1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2. System Overview ...................................................................................................... 1 Terms and Definitions ............................................................................................... 1 Parts List.................................................................................................
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 System Overview Eagle Eye Direct is a system that allows you to use Versus Technology’s Active Radio Frequency (RF) Identification tags and Versus Technology’s Infrared (IR) locator tags for real-time asset identification, location, tracking and control. Removal of assets such as laptop computers can be monitored as they leave a room or facility.
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STP – Acronym for Shielded Twisted Pair - This is wiring usually used in data system installations where electrical interference is a prime concern. Termination – This term may refer to the mechanical method by which a wire is connected, or it may refer to the electronic way that a wire is ended. Twisted Pair –The wire used to connect readers is twisted into pairs to make the wire characteristics uniform and to cancel out many types of interference to which the wires might be subjected.
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2. EAGLE EYE DIRECT HARDWARE COMPONENTS This section contains a description of the hardware components that make up the Eagle Eye Direct system. 2.1 Readers Readers receive signals from tags and convert them into electrical signals. There are two reader types, Infrared (IR) readers and Radio Frequency (RF) readers. 2.1.1 IR Reader Required for systems using Versus Technology active infrared tags. Receives IR signals from IR and IR/RF tags. Converts IR signals into electrical signals.
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2.2.2 IR Tags IR tags send infrared signals from two emitters located at the top left and right corners of the tag case. The signal is directed upward and somewhat forward at a wide angle to be received by the readers. Better performance results by keeping the tag in an upright position. Because IR tags use near-visible light to communicate with the readers, obstacles can hide the signal from the readers. It is important to be aware that IR tags should not be covered or hidden from view.
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IR/RF Asset Tag • Ideal for locating and controlling portable assets. • Uses both IR and RF technology. • Transmits at 433.9 Mhz RF. • Includes motion circuit to conserve battery life. • Mount using self-adhesive tape or #4 screws. 2.3 Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) is a unit that transmits a continuous 10.7 KHz signal. This signal causes Versus Technology asset tags containing PAS technology to fire an RF signal.
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2.4 Eagle Eye Direct Controller Board The Eagle Eye Direct controller board allows you to connect Versus Infrared (IR) and/or Radio Frequency (RF) readers directly to any existing access control panel that accepts 2601 Wiegand bit structure format. This functionality allows any person or item entering a room or area to generate an “In” or “Admitted” event in the existing access control system. This is the same as a person presenting their proximity access card to a reader to gain access to the room.
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3. PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES When planning an installation, certain rules and limitations must be observed. The equipment has been designed to provide trouble free operation in various environments, and adherence to the guidelines is critical for a reliable installation. The following sections will detail what must be included in a system plan to ensure a successful installation. 3.
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Due to the line-of-sight nature of the infrared light created by tags, it is also possible to apply masking to the reader to limit or control the field of view. However, proper placement is always the preferred method for controlling reader field of view. Sunlight interference If the room has windows that allow a large amount of sunlight to enter the room, place the reader in a position where the sunlight does not reflect directly into it.
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3.2.2 Codes and Ratings of Materials Used The materials used in the construction of individual components meet or exceed UL fire retarding requirements. However, not all these devices are rated for air plenum use. They are intended for utility closet mounting and must not be placed in airways or plenum areas, unless they can be housed in approved enclosures and sealed to meet local codes. Installers must be aware of local fire and health codes in their selection of interconnect wiring.
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4. COMPONENT INSTALLATION This section covers the installation of the Eagle Eye Direct system components. Before installing the components, all planning should be completed as described in section 3. 4.1 Cable Installation When installing reader wiring, use industry standard installation techniques. Reader wire runs should allow sufficient length to move ceiling tiles and perhaps to move readers if needed. 4.
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4.3 Controller Board Configuration WARNING! Never connect or disconnect components, cables or wires without removing power first! Controller Board Momentary Push Buttons LED Indicators DIP Switches Terminal Strip Terminal 1 Terminal 24 Mount the controller board using normal mounting procedures using the mounting brackets supplied with the unit.
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4.3.1 Terminal Strip Connections The 24-point terminal strip provides for all connections and terminations using 22 AWG wire or cable. With the controller board facing you and the terminal strip at the bottom of the board, terminal 1 is the left-most terminal. Terminal 1 • Power – Terminals 1 and 2 Warning! Always power down before making any connections to the controller board. Terminal 1 and 2 are power for the controller board. Power is 24 VAC. Terminal 1 is positive and terminal 2 is negative.
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• Versus Reader Connections – Terminals 13 and 14 Versus tags emit either an Infrared ID or a Radio Frequency ID. Either a Versus Infrared reader or a Radio Frequency reader receives this signal. Versus readers require only two wires/cables for both power and signal. This 22 AWG twisted pair shielded cable can be up to 1,000 feet in length. Connect the red or positive wire to terminal 13 and the black or negative wire to terminal 14.
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With the controller board facing you and the LED Indicators and the red Switches at the top, the left most switch is switch 1. SW1 SW2 SW3 The three red “push buttons” duplicate the functions of terminals 5 through 10. • SW1 – Push button one will reset the controller board. • SW2 – Push button two will cause all “seen” tags to report to Wiegand Port 1. • SW3 – Push button three will cause all “seen” tags to report to Wiegand Port 2. 4.3.
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4.3.4 DIP Switch Settings A four-position DIP switch allows for application specific settings of the controller board. When a tag is first seen by a sensor, the controller board sends this information to the access control system. To determine when a tag has exited the area, there are two situations that will cause the controller board to report this to the access control system.
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Leaving switch 1 in the ON position and moving switch 2 to the OFF position will cause a “tag-notseen” within 30 seconds to transmit the code to Wiegand Port 2. Switch 2 OFF, switches 1, 3, and 4 ON. Moving both switch 1 and 2 to the OFF position will cause the “tag-not-seen” ID within 60 seconds, to be transmitted to Wiegand Port 2. Switches 1 and 2 OFF, switches 3 and 4 ON.
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4.4 Perimeter Alarm Sentinel Installation The Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) unit has a 14VAC transformer with a 6’ cable. It needs to be plugged into a 110VAC outlet. The PAS unit is placed near the ceiling in the proximity of doorways where assets and people need to be tracked as they enter and exit. The exact location of the PAS unit will depend on the read range needed, but it is recommended that the unit be slightly out from the doorway and not mounted directly above the doorway.