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. 2.3.1.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Badges RF/PAS Asset Tag (VER-1875) The RF/PAS Asset Tag uses radio frequency (RF) signaling technology in combination with Versus’ Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) technology to secure portable assets from unauthorized removal. PAS technology provides security, but not location. The PAS component causes the tag’s RF signal to send an alarm when the tag enters a PAS zone, thereby signaling unauthorized removal of a tagged item from a specific area.
Versus Technology, Inc. 2.3.2.1 Infrared (IR) Sensor (VER-4426) IR Sensors receive IR signals from badges and convert them into electrical signals. A single unshielded twisted-pair wire transmits the signals to a Collector and provides the Sensor’s operating power. The VER-4426 Hi-Efficiency IR Sensor replaces the original VER-4422 IR Sensor. The new version is less susceptible to interference from outside IR and RF noise and fluorescent lighting. They also read low battery badges at greater distances.
Versus Technology, Inc. you may wire a standard IR Sensor to the PC Sensor to be used externally. An RF Sensor may also be wired to the PC Sensor. 2.3.3 Collectors After Sensors receive signals from badges and convert them to electrical signals, the data is passed to a Collector. The Collector accepts the inputs from the Sensors and assembles the inputs into larger, network-ready packets. The packets are then relayed to the Ethernet Concentrators.
Versus Technology, Inc. relays. Includes a ribbon cable to connect to two external relay boards. Requires at least one external relay board (VER-3015). External Relay Board (VER-3015) The external relay board controls up to 48 relay-controlled devices, such as corridor lights, door locks, etc. Two External Relay Boards can be connected to one Digital I/O Board. Requires Digital I/O Board (VER-3010). Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) (VER-3500) The PAS unit is ideal for placement at ingress and egress points.
