User's Manual

Doc. No.: A03490690 Rev.: 1 ECO: 12274 Date 11/10/2016 18
SECTION 6 SYSTEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
There are two types of RTLS nodes.
 An Indoor node
 A smaller, RTLS node
Indoor Node
The Indoor Node is a self-contained multi-function RTLS tag locator node that is contained in a plastic housing,
The node is typically installed on a wall along with 3 others to locate tags within their specific area.
The nodes are used in conjunction with a primary node in each location. The primary node then communicates tag
information back to the ENVisionIT software via wired or wireless Ethernet.
Figure 2 - Indoor Node
The RTLS Indoor Node recognizes ultra-wideband signals sent from Secure Care Products ultra-wideband devices,
The Indoor Node routes received information to the appropriate locations via:
• Wi-Fi to and from the network and nodes
• Local Area Network (LAN).
• UWB from tags
The Indoor Node will operate normally when receiving signals from as many as 4000 tags or when low levels of RF
noise are present.
The Indoor Node can be used with the following devices:
• Other Nodes
• RTLS Security Tags
• RTLS Multi-Vision Tags
• RTLS Staff Safety Badges
• RTLS Economy Asset Tags
The Indoor Node connects to Secure Care ENVisionIT Software via: