AeroScout Exciter
User Guide
EX2000BW
EX2BW-UG-251108-01
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Table of Contents | 3
Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................5
Application and Industry Examples...................................................................5
LED Indications...........................................................................................................7
Mounting the Exciter .........................................................................................8
Mounting the Exciter Using a Fixed Mount..................................................................8
Mounting the Exciter Using a Flexible Mount..............................................................9
Mounting the Exciter Using a Ceiling Mount .............................................................10
Exciter Specifications......................................................................................11
Safety and Warnings.......................................................................................12
Introduction
The AeroScout Exciter is a component of the AeroScout suite of enterprise
visibility solutions that enables location-based applications. The Exciter
extends the AeroScout suite to provide robust and sophisticated RFID
detection capabilities, using the same AeroScout tags that can also be
accurately located in real time by the AeroScout system.
The Exciter triggers AeroScout’s tags as they pass through a choke point, and
those transmit a message to AeroScout Location Receivers or compatible
Access Points in range.
This provides instant acknowledgment that a tagged asset passed through a
gate, doorway or some other well-defined area. The detection capabilities of
the Exciter, combined with the location features of the AeroScout Visibility
System, make the AeroScout suite the most sophisticated enterprise visibility
solution for a wide variety of industries.
Introduction | 5
Figure 1: Exciter positioned at choke point triggering a tag
The Exciter2000BW features both LAN and WLAN support. The WLAN
interface ensures wireless communication where a LAN connection is not
available.
Application and Industry Examples
High value asset tracking
Health care facilities and general enterprises can tag valuable assets that are
intended to stay within a certain area. The AeroScout system can track the
location of those assets, and if they leave through an exit or enter a restricted
area, the Exciter triggers a tag message.
6 | Application and Industry Examples
Process control
Manufacturing and supply chain facilities can track the location and presence
of equipment and in-process inventory as it moves through the production
process. This gives an enterprise a real-time view of which (and how many)
assets have passed each step in the process, enabling better supply chain
management.
Inventory management
Logistics and manufacturing enterprises can automatically update inventory
records as inventory enters and leaves the warehouse, ensuring real-time
knowledge of levels without manual checks or physical scanning.
Security applications
Government agencies and enterprises can tag secure assets and people that are
restricted to certain areas or require historical location tracking. If those assets
leave through an exit or enter a restricted area, Exciter triggers a tag message.
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Network connectivity
Enables remote programming, monitoring and software updates by the
AeroScout Engine. In addition, the Exciter can work in offline mode
disconnected from the network, thus eliminating the need for a physical
network feed. In this mode, remote configuration and monitoring is not
enabled.
Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Bridge 802.11 b/g for areas with no LAN connection.
Security
The WLAN connection can be secured with WPA2 128-bit security code.
IP Reset Switch
This switch resets the tags IP address to its factory default. You will use it in
case you forgot the configured IP address and lost contact with the Exciter.
After resetting the address to the known IP, you can reconfigure the device
with a new address. The factory-default is 192.168.1.173.
Application and Industry Examples | 7
Figure 2. AeroScout Exciter EX-2000-BW
LED Indications
The front panel of the Exciter consists of three LEDs. Figure 3 describes
these LEDs.
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Figure 3. LED Indicators
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Power – Green LED indicates that the unit is ON and connected to a power
source.
Status – The green LED indicates the unit’s operational status. The statuses
are:
Status Means
Blinking (according to
transmission interval)
The Exciter is transmitting LF (Low
Frequency) signals.
Off A fault situation.
Link – Orange LED indicates active Ethernet communication (in offline
mode, when not connected to the network, this LED should be off).
8 | Mounting the Exciter
Mounting the Exciter
Mounting the Exciter Using a Fixed Mount
The Exciter can be mounted on a wall using the fixed mounting bracket
(provided with the Exciter). The mounting bracket includes five optional
screw holes that can be mounted to a wall, a ceiling or any other placement as
shown in Figure 4. The adapter also has a swivel with which it can be adjusted
to various angles. After setting the required angle, fasten the screws on the
sides of the mounting adapter.
Figure 4. Exciter Mounting Adapter
The Exciter can now be mounted directly to a wall or similar surface or
attached to any other adapter. See Figure 5.
Figure 5. Exciter mounting
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Mounting the Exciter Using a Flexible Mount
Wherever mounting Exciters with the fixed mount is not sufficient, you can
use the flexible mount that provides both swiveling and tilting.
Figure 6. Flexible Mount
To mount the Exciter using the flexible mount:
1. Remove the flexible mount’s cover.
2. Fix the flexible mount to the wall or any other placement using the three
screws.
Figure 7. Attach the mount to the wall and return cover.
3. Return the cover to its place.
4. Place and screw the fixed mount to the flexible mount.
10 | Mounting the Exciter
Figure 8. Attach fixed mount to the flexible mount
5. Attach the Exciter to the fixed mount.
Figure 9. Exciter attached to the flexible mount.
Mounting the Exciter Using a Ceiling Mount
A ceiling mount can also be attached to the Exciter’s fixed mount for
mounting on false/acoustic ceilings (Ceiling mount is acquired separately).
Figure 10. Ceiling Mount
Exciter Specifications | 11
Exciter Specifications
Range
•
Adjustable range up to 6.5 m (20 feet)
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Supports AeroScout Tags
Physical and Mechanical
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Dimensions: 220mm (8.6 inches) diameter, 115mm (4.5 inches) depth
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Weight: 800g (28 oz.)
Network Interface
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Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wireless
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Meets requirements of standard Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
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WPA2 128 bit security code
Power
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Input voltage: 48VDC
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PoE (802.3af)
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Maximum power consumption: 10W
Environmental Specifications
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Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
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Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
LF Channel
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125kHz
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Field intensity limits: 37.3dBµA/m at 10m (ETSI)
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Propagation limits: 21.8dBµV/m at 300m (FCC)
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Modulation: ASK
Certification
•
Radio:
FCC Part 15, Sub-part B, Class B, Sub-part C
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Safety:
CE, cTUVus (EN60950)
12 | Safety and Warnings
Safety and Warnings
SAFETY
AeroScout Exciters should always be professionally installed. A minimum distance of 50cm
(20 inches) should be maintained between Exciters and critical medical care equipment in
order to mitigate possible electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues. The electromagnetic
environment in healthcare facilities can be extremely variable and healthcare facilities
must actively manage their equipment to assure electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and
mitigate the risks of EMI. On-site EMC analysis with critical care medical devices in
accordance with ANSI C 63.18 should be performed by designated hospital staff on an
ongoing basis. We recommend that the hospital address implications for medical implant
devices with the medical device vendors themselves as to guidelines on wireless use in
close proximity to their devices.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
a) This device may not cause harmful interference
b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to
operate the equipment under FCC Rules.
Instructions concerning human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
fields.
To comply with FCC Section1.307 (b)(1) for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic fields, implement the following instruction: A distance of at least 20 cm
between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during operation of the
equipment.
Safety and Warnings | 13
Warranty
Hardware. AeroScout Inc. ("AeroScout"), warrants that commencing from the date of
delivery to Customer, and continuing for a period of one year the Hardware will be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. The date of shipment of a
Product by AeroScout is set forth on the packaging material in which the Product is
shipped. This limited warranty extends only to the original user of the Product. Customer's
sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of AeroScout and its suppliers under this
limited warranty will be, at AeroScout’s or its service center's option, shipment of a
replacement within the period or a refund of the purchase price if the Hardware is
returned to the party supplying it to Customer, if different than AeroScout, freight and
insurance prepaid. AeroScout replacement parts used in Hardware repair may be new or
equivalent to new. AeroScout’s obligations hereunder are conditioned upon the returned
of affected articles in accordance with AeroScout’s then-current Return Material
Authorization (RMA) procedures.
Restrictions. This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by
AeroScout, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance
with instructions supplied by AeroScout, (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or
electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident; or (d) is sold for beta, evaluation,
testing, or demonstration purposes for which AeroScout does not receive a payment of
purchase price or license fee.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT, SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR ARISING
FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, LAW, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY
EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW. TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, SUCH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO
JURISDICTION.
This disclaimer and exclusion shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails
of its essential purpose.
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