Versus Information System User Guide VERSUS TECHNOLOGY, INC 2600 MILLER CREEK ROAD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 (231) 946-5868
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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 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 Versus software runs in the Microsoft Windows 2000 (or greater) 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 Versus Information System 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) and/or radio frequency (RF) signals to Sensors that are usually installed in the ceilings of rooms. 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. it is also equipped with a call/alert button that, when pressed, sends 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. Battery Type – 3.0 V lithium coin cell (industry type CR3032 lithium 500 mAH) RF Frequency – 433.9 MHz IR Wavelength – 875 nanometers 2.3.1.
Versus Technology, Inc. RF Event Tag (VER-1970/72) The Event Tag, using Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) signals, continually monitors for an activity and notifies the Versus system that a specific event has been initiated at that tag location. The Event Tag monitors for dry-contact closures, motion switch activity and/or passive IR detection. When such an event is detected, the Event Tag relays the event information to the Versus system.
Versus Technology, Inc. 2.3.2.2 Radio Frequency (RF) Sensor (VER-4452) RF Sensors operate at 433.92 MHz receive frequency. They convert encoded RF signals emitted by badges into electrical signals, and send them to Collectors via a single unshielded, twisted-pair wire. Planning the location of RF Sensors depends upon the facility. In most cases, for complete coverage, they can be placed approximately 100’ apart, because they have a sensitivity range radius of approximately 50’.
Versus Technology, Inc. 2.3.4 Ethernet Concentrators Ethernet Concentrators are network devices that receive all data passed from Sensors through Collectors, format the data, and send it as a data packet to a computer over a LAN. Up to four Collectors can be connected to one Ethernet Concentrator. Each Ethernet Concentrator is assigned an IP address, which is how the data is communicated to the Data Server. 2.3.
Versus Technology, Inc. Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) (VER-3500) The PAS unit is ideal for placement at ingress and egress points. The PAS unit excites the Versus RF/PAS Asset tags to fire radio frequency signals when within range of the unit (4' – 14'). The signals are received by a nearby RF Sensor and reported to the Versus system or the facility’s access control system via a Versus Wiegand Converter.
