User's Manual
Hardware and Wiring Installation Guide 5
IR/RF Asset Tag
The Asset Tag contains IR and RF technology. It is used to identify
the current location of portable assets.
2.3.2 Sensors
Sensors receive signals from badges, convert the signals into electrical signals, and pass the data along
to collectors. Sensors are usually mounted in the ceiling tiles of a facility. There are two types of
sensors, infrared (IR), and radio frequency (RF).
2.3.2.1 Infrared (IR) Sensor
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Receives IR signals from badges.
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Converts IR signals into electrical signals.
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Sends electrical signals to system via a single unshielded
twisted pair wire.
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360-degree horizontal coverage.
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180-degree hemispherical vertical coverage.
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15’ radius sensitivity.
2.3.2.2 Radio Frequency (RF) Sensor
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Receives RF signals from badges with RF technology.
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Operates at 433.92 MHz receive frequency.
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Converts RF signals into electrical signals.
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Sends electrical signals to system via a single unshielded
twisted pair wire.
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50’ radius sensitivity.
2.3.3 Collector
After sensors receive signals from badges and convert them to
electrical signals, the data is passed to a Collector. Up to 24 sensors
can be connected to one Collector, although we recommend no
more than 20-22 at initial installation to allow for future expansion,
possibly without having to add additional Collectors. The Collector
accepts the inputs from the sensors and assembles the inputs into
larger, network-ready packets. The packets are then relayed to the
concentrators.
A punch-down connector block is included with the Collector. The connector block plugs directly into
the 50-pin connector on the side of the Collector. Collectors connect from one to the another in a daisy
chain configuration. The 24V power supply for the Collector is also included, as well as mounting
supplies.
2.3.4 Concentrator
Concentrators receive all data passed through collectors, format the
data, and send it to a computer as a data packet. Up to four collectors
can be connected to one concentrator. Up to 24 Concentrators can be
connected to one Badge Server.