AeroScout EX5200 User Manual
EX5200 EXCITER
DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
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EX5200 Exciter Deployment Guide
Table of Contents
Exciter Applications and Industry Examples .............................................. 5
Exciter Applications and Industry Examples .............................................. 6
Theft Prevention .................................................................................................. 6
Process Control ..................................................................................................... 6
Automatic Inventory Management ..................................................................... 6
Real-Time Alerts ................................................................................................... 6
Security applications ............................................................................................ 6
Exciter Features ............................................................................................. 7
RFID Detection of STANLEY Healthcare Tags ...................................................... 7
Tag Behavior Modification .................................................................................. 7
Message Programming Functions ........................................................................ 7
Network Connectivity .......................................................................................... 8
Chaining ............................................................................................................... 8
LED Status Indicators .................................................................................... 9
Exciter Connector Panel ............................................................................. 10
Network and Power Connections .............................................................. 12
Direct Power Supply ........................................................................................... 13
PoE Switch .......................................................................................................... 13
110/220 VAC to 48 VDC PoE Single-Port Injector .............................................. 14
Power Connection Summary .............................................................................. 15
Chaining EX5200 Exciters ........................................................................... 16
EX5200 Chain Connection .................................................................................. 16
Resetting the Exciter IP Address ................................................................ 18
Connecting an External LF Antenna .......................................................... 19
Mounting the Exciter .................................................................................. 20
Fixing the Controller to a Floating Ceiling: ....................................................... 20
Mounting the Controller on a Wall ................................................................... 20
Mounting the Controller using the Exciter Mounting Clip ............................... 22
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Appendix A: Exciter and Accessories ........................................................ 26
Appendix B: Exciter Specifications ............................................................ 27
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Exciter Applications and Industry
Examples
The EX5200 Exciter is a component of the STANLEY Healthcare suite of
enterprise-level visibility solutions based on standard Wi-Fi wireless
communications for location- based applications. The EX5200 Exciter extends the
suite to provide robust and sophisticated RFID detection capabilities.
The EX5200 Exciter triggers Tags as they pass through a chokepoint or as they
approach the Exciter. Tags in turn transmit a message to either the AeroScout
Location Receivers or to compatible Access Points within range. The Exciter can
activate or deactivate Tags, program them, or even instruct the Tags to operate
in a specific way (for example, to blink). This provides instant acknowledgment
that a tagged asset has passed through a gate, doorway, or other specifically
defined area. The detection capabilities of the EX5200 Exciter combine with the
location features of the AeroScout Location Engine, to make the STANLEY
Healthcare suite the most sophisticated enterprise visibility solution, for various
applications.
Figure 1: EX5200 Exciter
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Exciter Applications and Industry
Examples
Theft Prevention
Healthcare organizations or enterprises with expensive and mission-critical
equipment can tag valuable assets that are intended to remain within a
specified area. The AeroScout System can track the location of such items and
trigger an alert when they pass through an exit point or enter a restricted area.
Process Control
Manufacturing companies can track the location of equipment, carriers, and the
work-in-process (WIP) inventory during a production cycle. This provides a realtime view of the production line. The type and quantity of products can be
tracked through each step in the process.
Automatic Inventory Management
Logistics organizations can update inventory records by automatically
determining assets within defined areas, ensuring real-time knowledge of
inventory levels without manual checks or barcode scanning.
Real-Time Alerts
Organizations can use AeroScout Exciters to trigger automated events and alerts
based on the current location of an asset. For example, in a shipping yard,
notifications can be sent when vehicles pass through gates and enter or exit a
certain dock or bonded area.
Security applications
AeroScout Exciters can be installed at the entrances of restricted areas to trigger
alerts when unauthorized persons attempt to enter or leave. In hospitals,
Exciters can notify staff regarding patient movement, such as a patient leaving
the behavioral health department, or an infant being moved out of the NICU.
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Exciter Features
RFID Detection of STANLEY Healthcare Tags
The Exciter triggers Tags to transmit as they pass through a defined area, within
a range of up to 6.5 meters (21.3 feet). This is typically enough to cover door or
gate areas. The Exciter also supports a chained configuration, thus enabling an
increased RFID detection range for larger areas.
The Exciter’s effective range may be less than the configured range due to
Note
specific site or environmental conditions. The effective range must be taken
into consideration when planning and designing the deployment.
Figure 2: Exciter Positioned at Chokepoint Triggering a Tag
Tag Behavior Modification
Exciters can be programmed to wirelessly activate and deactivate Tags based on
pre-configured conditions. Tag battery life can be extended by switching them
off when they leave a defined tracking area through a gate or doorway. The
Exciter can also be configured to change the Tag transmission rate temporarily
or indefinitely to accommodate different usage patterns in different
environments.
Message Programming Functions
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The Exciter can store messages on the Tag for subsequent transmission. The
stored messages can subsequently be triggered by other Exciters, enabling
sophisticated process control functions.
The Exciter can trigger a Tag to:
• Transmit up to 15 bytes of data sent to it by the Exciter
• Transmit one of 15 pre-stored (customer-created) messages
• Store up to 15 bytes of data sent to it by the Exciter
Network Connectivity
When connected to the network, the Exciter can be remotely programmed,
monitored, and its firmware can be updated via the AeroScout Engine. The
Exciter can also work in an offline mode, thus eliminating the need for a
physical network connection. In the offline mode, however, remote
configuration and monitoring is not available.
Chaining
In an area where the required low frequency (LF) coverage exceeds the capacity
of one Exciter, the Exciter can be chained to another Exciter for complete and
precise coverage.
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LED Status Indicators
The EX5200 has a single LED that changes color based on the Exciter's status as
follows:
• Green (continuous): The Exciter is transmitting and functioning correctly
• Green (Blinking) During Firmware upgrade the Exciter blinks green until the
upgrade is complete
• Red (Blinking) During IP reset the Exciter blinks red
• Red (continuous): Error
Figure 3: Multi-purpose LED
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