User's Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
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Supervised Sensor contains a red diagnostic LED that flashes when receiving IR signals, or stays
lit when the Sensor is flooded by light.
2.3.2.4 PC Sensor (VER-4444)
The PC Sensor is an IR Sensor that can be attached to any PC computer to
create a location zone. Unlike a standard IR Sensor, no hardwiring is
necessary. Simply attach it to a computer’s serial port, install the software,
and you have a permanent or temporary location for use with the VIS. The PC
Sensor’s range is 4-6 feet in front of the Sensor, and the computer to which it
is attached must be running in order for it to sense badges. To accomplish a greater sensing range,
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.
Note: Although all Versus Collectors can support up to 24 Sensors, we recommend placing no
more than 20-22 on each Collector at initial installation to allow for future expansion without
having to add additional Collectors.
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.
2.3.5 Optional Hardware
Badge Tester (VER-0005)
A Badge Tester tests the battery and auxiliary information from the badge. It
will indicate whether a valid IR packet is received and if the battery needs to be
replaced. If a valid IR packet is received, the tester will display all badge details
and flash a red LED in the corner. Badge information includes the badge
number, T-count, button press state(s), motion state, and battery state. The tester
does not test RF function.
Auto Assigner (VER-4440)
The Auto Assigner makes the badge assignment process fast
and easy. By placing a Versus IR or combination IR/RF
badge under the unit, the VIS Badge Wizard automatically