Installation Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
DT10000-A0001 6 Revision 8 December 1998
2.3 Badges
The badge is a small unit worn by personnel or attached to equipment. This device sends an IR signal to the
sensors installed in 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.
The badge sends its IR signal from two emitters located at the top left and right corners of the badge case. They
are directed upward and somewhat forward at a wide angle to be received by the sensors. Although orientation
of the badge is not critical, better performance can be obtained by keeping the badge in an upright position.
Because the badge uses near-visible light to communicate with the sensors, the signal can be hidden from the
sensors by clothing or obstacles. It is important to be aware that badges should not be covered or hidden from
view.
The badge has a unique feature that serves to extend battery life. It contains a motion-sensing device that
causes the badge to transmit most frequently when it is in motion and gradually reduces this frequency when
there is no motion. Consult the badge specification sheets for more information on battery and component
functions. Note: Static electricity can damage batteries. When changing badge batteries, it is critical to
be grounded using a static strap and to replace the battery on an Electro-Static Device mat to protect
from any shock that would damage the battery or the badge.
There are several types of IR badges - Personnel, Equipment, IR/RF Com Badge, and a locator tracking badge.
All four types have unique code numbers that are tracked by the system. In addition, the personnel badges has a
button that is pressed for intercom communications, and the equipment badge has an alarm capability which can
be used to notify personnel of an alert condition triggered by a predefined alarm signal. Alert conditions on
equipment are handled by the host computer, which will page the responsible personnel.
2.4 Battery Replacement
The table below provides instructions on how to replace badge batteries. Remember to use a static strap and an
Electro-Static tabletop mat when changing badge batteries.
Badge Battery Type Replacement Instructions
P-Badge Lithium, 3.5v
750 MAh
1. Place the P-badge face up on an Electro-Static mat.
2. Locate the screw on the front of the badge. Using a small Phillips head screw-
driver, remove the screw and the top cover of the P-badge to expose the
battery.
3. Gently lift the battery from the board using your thumb and finger.
4. Insert the new battery into the lead holes. Replace the top cover and gently
tighten the badge screw.
Locator Badge Lithium, 3.5v
750 MAh
1. Place the Locator badge face down on an Electro-Static mat.
2. Locate the screw on the back of the badge. Using a small Phillips head screw-
driver, remove the screw and the back cover of the badge and flip it over to
expose the battery.
3. Gently lift the battery from the board using your thumb and finger.
4. Insert the new battery into the lead holes. Replace the top cover and gently
tighten the badge screw.
E-Badge 4x1.2 volt
rechargeable
Ni-cad batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of the Equipment badge.
2. Remove the batteries from the compartment and replace them with the new
batteries like the diagram on the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
IR/RF Com
Badge
Standard 3
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1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of the Com Badge.
2. Remove the batteries from the compartment and replace them with the new
batteries like the diagram on the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.