Identec Solutions ILR ISAT300, ILR IPM350N, ILR IPM350RT User Manual

ILR 350 Series

i-PORT M 350,

i-SAT 300 RTLS, i-PORT M 350 RTLS

Installation and Operation Manual

RTLS Hardware and Installation Manual

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SOLUTIONS.

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provide the information contained in this Manual on an “as-is” basis and do not make any express or
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liable to any person for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages, including without
limitation, damages resulting from use of or reliance on information presented herein, or loss of
profits or revenues or costs of replacement goods, even if informed in advance of the possibility of
such damages.

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trademarks and “i-Q”, “i-D”, “i-B”, “i-CARD”, “i-PORT”, “i-LINKS”, “Solutions. It’s in our name.”,
“Smarten up your assets” are trademarks of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. and/or IDENTEC SOLUTIONS
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Issue 0 / March 2010
– 17. March 2010 –

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG,
Millennium Park 2, 6890 Lustenau, Austria
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.identecsolutions.com

Subject to alteration without prior notice.
© Copyright IDENTEC SOLUTIONS 2008
Printed in Germany

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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is the responsible party for the compliance of the following devices:

MODEL:
Region/Country Organization Marking
EUROPE: EC CE
USA: FCC FCC ID OO4-ILR-IPM350N
Canada: Industry Canada IC:3538A-IPM350N

MODEL:
Region/Country Organization Marking
EUROPE: EC CE
USA: FCC FCC ID OO4-ILR-ISAT300
Canada: Industry Canada IC:3538A-ISAT300

MODEL:
Region/Country Organization Marking
EUROPE: EC CE
USA: FCC FCC ID OO4-ILR-IPM350RT
Canada: Industry Canada IC:3538A-IPM350RT

The user(s) of these products are cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in
advance, by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those approved by
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, or any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warning: This product requires professional installation. Any frequency and RF-power setting not
expressly authorized by Identec Solutions is prohibited and will void the users authority to operate the
equipment.

i-PORT M 350

i-SAT 300 RTLS

i-PORT M 350 RTLS

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European Notification according R&TTE Directive

This equipment complies to Art. 6.4 of R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). It is tested for compliance with the
following standards: ETSI EN 300 220, ETSI EN 300 440, ETSI EN 301 489, EN 60950.

USA Notification

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The user(s) of these products are cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in
advance, by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those approved by
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, or any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Canada Certification

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful
communication.

2.4 GHz:

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of

6.0 dBi.
with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

916 MHz:
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of

2.0 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2.0 dBi are strictly prohibited for use
with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

List of antennas:

2.4 GHz: Huber & Suhner 90A-2400/360/6/0/V: 6.0 dBi, 50 ohms
916 MHz: Kathrein K751161: 2.0 dBi, 50 ohms

Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 6.0 dBi are strictly prohibited for use

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This product contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Please observe the
special instructions for their protection. Incorrect handling can damage the unit and cause the
invalidation of the warranty.

Minimum safety precautions against electrostatic discharge:

• Establish earth contact before you touch the unit. For example, touch the earthing scr ew on the

unit. Ev en bet ter: Use an antistatic ribbon and earth yourself permanently for the time you
handle the unit.

• Avoid unnecessary contact with the unit connectors and assemblies inside the unit.

• Only open the unit if the operational settings (as described in the manual) expressly require this.

• Use antistatic tools f or the set ting of the unit. (Warning: Do not touch lif e-threatening voltages

with these tools).

• Do not store unit and components without protective packaging.

• Only remove unit and components from the packaging immediately prior to installation.

These notes are not sufficient to guarantee complete protection from electrostatic
discharges! We recommend the use of suitable protective equipment.

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Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................7

1.1 FEATURES .................................................................................................................. 7

1.2 DOCUMENTS OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 8

2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ......................................................................................9

2.1 HINTS ....................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ............................................................................................. 10

3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ......................................................................................12

3.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 12

3.2 POSITION OF PORTS.................................................................................................... 12

3.3 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 13

3.4 POWER SUPPLY.......................................................................................................... 13

3.5 MAXIMUM OVERALL CABLE RUNS OF I-BUS ....................................................................... 13

3.6 THE I-BUS CONNECTOR............................................................................................... 14

3.7 ETHERNET CONNECTOR................................................................................................ 15

4 INITIAL OPERATION..................................................................................................16

4.1 CHECKING THE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 16

4.2 CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................ 16

4.2.1 Tools Needed ......................................................................................................... 16

4.3 STATUS DISPLAY (LEDS) ............................................................................................. 26

5 MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................27

5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 27

5.2 PRECAUTIONARY MAINTENANCE...................................................................................... 27

5.3 SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................................ 28

5.3.1 Recommended spare parts stock.............................................................................. 28

5.3.2 Preparing the spare parts ........................................................................................ 28

5.3.3 Examination and repair of exchanged parts............................................................... 28

5.4 RETURNS ................................................................................................................. 28

6 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................................29

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1 Introduction

The RTLS system is the newest development in IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ Intelligent Long Range® (ILR®)
interrogators. ILR provides highly accurate, real-time data collection with minimal human intervention.

The very long communication range of up to 500 m (1500 ft) allows automated identification, tracking
and tracing of assets and people in areas as large as a steel construction workshop without human
intervention.

The new RTLS system allows localization of tags down to several meters. This new series of ILR
products is the next step forward in wireless applications such as:

• Identification

• Tracking and tracing and

• Localization of assets or personnel.

1.1 Features

Easy Installation Only few components need to be configured. Only the i-PORTs

needs a host connection. The i-SAT only needs power supply.
Cable-free Installation With the solar installation kit even the power supply is an easy job.
Light Infrastructure Automatic gathering of information from several i-PORTs.

Preprocessing of multiple position information from the RTLS in

position sever.
LED on Tag (option) Provides visual identification of an addressed tag ("pick by light").
32 kByte read/write memory

Allows storage of complete process information on every tag.
on tag
Handheld units Manual finding an object.
Up to 500 m (1500 ft)
read/write range
500 Tag simultaneous

Allows automated identification, tracking and tracing of assets and

people without human intervention.

Large numbers of tags can be identified virtually simultaneously.
Identification
RTLS only used when needed This saves battery lifetime and installation costs.

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1.2 Documents Overview

Manuals

IM.0710.DE RTLS System Description, German
IM.0710.EN ditto, English
IM.0711.DE Description of PC software „Position-Server“, German
IM.0711.EN ditto, English
IM.0712.DE Manual, especially for demo and test installations, German
IM.0712.EN ditto, English
IM.0713.DE Position node i-SAT 300 hardware and installation manual, German
IM.0713.DE ditto, English
IM.0714.DE ILR reader i-PORT M350, i-SAT 300 RTLS, i-PORT M 350 RTLS hardware and

installation manual, German
IM.0714.DE ditto, English (this document)
IM.0732.DE Marker System Description and Installation manual for i-MARK 2 & i-MARK 3,

German
IM.0732.EN ditto, English

Data Sheets

ID.0640.DE RTLS-System Description, German
ID.0640.EN ditto, English
ID.0643.DE Position Server Software, German
ID.0643.EN ditto, English
ID.0626.DE data tag i-Q350 RTLS, German
ID.0626.EN ditto, English
ID.0627.DE ILR reader i-PORT M 350 RTLS, German
ID.0627.EN ditto, English
ID.0628.DE position node i-SAT 300, German
ID.0628.EN ditto, English
ID.0665.DE position markers i-MARK 2 & 3, German
ID.0665.EN ditto, English

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2 Mechanical Installation

2.1 Hints

Mounting Kit

DIN Rail Clamp

Mounting Kit with DIN Rail Clamp

The i-PORT M 350 RTLS is plugged into the mounting kit. Between the mounting kit and the reader
module there is 5 mm space left for the screws.

It is intended to always use the mounting kit. If mounting on a DIN rail is desired, the additional
clamp is mounted on the rear side of the mounting kit.

Use the two mounting holes (diameter 4,5 mm) to attach the mounting kit to a suitable mounting
surface. Once the mounting kit is fixed, plug in the i-PORT M 350 RTLS reader.

Enclosure rating is IP40 without the end cap and IP64 with. If greater enclosure rating is required, the
i-PORT M 350 RTLS must be placed in an additional protective housing, in this situation the end cap
could be removed.

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