Identec Solutions ILR IQ350SAT User Manual

VISIBILITY DELIVERED.

i-Q350LX GPS –SAT

SensorSMART™

Installation and Operation Manual

Preliminary

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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement

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

MODEL:

i-Q350LX GPS -SAT

Region/Country

Organization

Marking

EUROPE:

EC

CE

USA:

FCC

FCC ID OO4-ILR-IQ350SAT
Contains FCC ID: L2V-STX3

Canada:

Industry Canada

IC:3538A-IQ350SAT

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 unauthorized changes to approved products, may void the compliance of these products and may
result in the loss of the user(s) authority to operate the equipment.

European Notification according R&TTE Directive

This equipment complies to Art. 6.4 of R&TTE Directive (2006/95/EU, 2004/108/EC, 1999/5/EC). It is tested for
compliance with the following standards: EN 300 220-1, ETSI EN 300 220-2, ETSI EN 301 489-1, ETSI EN 301
489-3, EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011

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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 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:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

Canada Certification

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d‘Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L‘exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l‘appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l‘utilisateur de l‘appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d‘en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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ATEX Certification

Equipment or protected system intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere directive 94/9/EC.

Compliance with the essential health and safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with the
following standards: EN 60079-0:2009, EN 60079-0:2006, EN60079-11:2007

IECEx Certification

The electrical apparatus and any acceptable variations to it specified in the schedule of this certificate and the
identified documents, was found to comply with the following standards: IEC 60079-0: 2004,
IEC 60079-0: 2007-10, IEC 60079-11: 2006

Special conditions for safe use – ATEX and IECEx

WARNING - Electrostatic Hazard:
Do not install in locations with increased electrostatic charge such as close to ventilations
systems or electric drives.

WARNING - Electrostatic Hazard: Clean plastic Tag surface only with a damp cloth. Do
not use solvents.

WARNING - This product should be installed by personnel trained in installation of
equipment in Hazardous Locations and meet the representative country’s National Electrical
Code.

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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 screw on the unit.

Even better: 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 for the setting of the unit. (Warning: Do not touch life-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.! PREFACE ....................................................................................................................... 10!

1.1.! PREPARATIONS ................................................................................................................. 10!

1.2.! SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT .................................................................................................. 10!

1.3.! RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................................ 10!

1.4.! UPDATES ......................................................................................................................... 10!

1.5.! SCOPE OF DELIVERY—VISUAL INSPECTION ............................................................................... 10!

1.6.! ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................... 10!

2.! INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 11!

2.1.! FUNDAMENTALS ................................................................................................................ 11!

2.2.! COMPONENT OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 11!

2.3.! SYSTEM COMPONENTS—SENSORS .......................................................................................... 12!

2.3.1.! i-Q350 Tags ................................................................................................................ 12!

2.3.2.! Polarization of Sensors ................................................................................................ 13!

2.4.! SYSTEM COMPONENTS—READERS .......................................................................................... 14!

2.4.1.! i-PORT M350-2 ........................................................................................................... 14!

2.5.! SYSTEM COMPONENTS—ANTENNAS ........................................................................................ 15!

2.5.1.! Elliptical Polarized Antennas ......................................................................................... 15!

2.5.2.! Linear Polarized Antennas ............................................................................................ 16!

2.5.3.! 1/2-Wave Whip Antenna .............................................................................................. 17!

2.5.4.! 1-Wave Rod Antenna .................................................................................................. 18!

1! TAG MOUNTING TECHNIQUES ...................................................................................... 19!

1.1! DIMENSIONAL DRAWING ...................................................................................................... 19!

1.2! MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN .................................................................................................... 19!

1.3! MOUNTING TO CONTAINER .................................................................................................... 20!

1.4! SCREWS ........................................................................................................................... 21!

2.6.! TAG IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................... 22!

3.! INITIAL OPERATION, CONFIGURATION OF THE TAG .................................................. 23!

3.1.! GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 23!

3.2.! PING RATE ...................................................................................................................... 24!

3.1.! LIMITATIONS OF THE USER DATA FIELD ................................................................................... 24!

3.2.! INFORMATION ON BURST SETTINGS ........................................................................................ 24!

3.3.! IMPACT BETWEEN MEASUREMENT, LOGGING AND BROADCAST INTERVAL ............................................ 25!

3.4.! GPS AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SETTINGS ....................................................................... 26!

3.5.! GLOBALSTAR SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ACTIVATION ................................................................ 26!

4.! MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 28!

4.1.! GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 28!

4.2.! REGULAR CLEANING OF THE SURFACE ..................................................................................... 28!

4.3.! PRECAUTIONARY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 28!

4.4.! RETURNS ........................................................................................................................ 29!

5.! TECHNICAL DATA ......................................................................................................... 30!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The system described in this manual is for exclusive operation of trained employees. Only qualified personnel
that have knowledge of the potential dangers involved should perform the installation, settings, maintenance
and repair of the units used.

Operational Safety

The correct and safe use of these systems assumes that operating and service personnel follow the safety
measures described in the manual alongside the generally acceptable safety procedures.
If there is a possibility that safe operations cannot be guaranteed, the system must be switched off, secured
against accidental use and the service unit responsible immediately informed.

Safety Documents

The i-Q350 tag was designed, tested and supplied in perfect condition according to document IEC348 Safety
Requirements for Electronic Units of Class 1.

Condensate / Change of Temperature

To avoid condensation in the system, the unit must be allowed to slowly adjust itself to warmer temperatures
after removal from cold and cool environments.

Do not open the housing

There is absolutely no need to open the systems housing during set up. Configuration is done with built in
interface wirelessly.

Earthing

Before establishing any connections the housing of the system must be earthed.

Battery Inside

All system tags contain a battery; therefore the following warning should be heeded:

WARNING - Fire, explosion and burn hazard risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Do not recharge, short circuit, crush, disassemble, heat above
100 °C (212 °F)
Do not incinerate, or expose contents to water

Fuses

Only experts who are aware of the dangers involved may replace the fuses. It must be ensured that only
fuses of the required current rating and the correct type are used for replacement. The use of repaired fuses
and/or short-circuiting the fuse holders is prohibited.

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Spare Parts

We recommend that only personnel, original products, spare and replacement parts authorized by IDENTEC
SOLUTIONS be used for installation, service and repair. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS does not accept any
responsibility for materials used, work carried out or possible consequences from unauthorized third party
vendors.

Electrostatic Discharge

Semi-conductors of the type MOS or CMOS as well as two-pin types and precision resistance are sensitive to
ESD. All components, printed circuit boards and auxiliary systems should therefore always be classed as
sensitive to electrostatic discharge.

Before opening the cover the unit should be placed onto an ESD-protected surface. As with all work on
modern electronic modules, the use of ESD clamps and ESD mats during work on the unit is recommended.

• Sufficiently protect all printed circuit boards that were removed from the unit from damage.

• Observe all normal precautions for the use of tools.

• Use ESD-protected packaging material.

Never use measuring units with low impedance for measuring or testing systems with semi-conductor
components. Never use high voltage testing units or dielectric test units to test systems with semi-conductor
components.

If it is necessary to check the isolating properties of the field wiring, the assemblies (electronic units and
sensors) should be disconnected.
Earth the test units.

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS does not accept the return of products where the regulations concerning the ESD
precautions and protective packaging materials were not followed.

ESD – Electrostatic Discharge

EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility

SELV – Safety Extra Low Voltage – Protective measure against dangerous body currents, formerly: protective first voltage range

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1. PREFACE

1.1. Preparations

This installation manual must be read carefully prior to starting the installation. The described installation
works assume that installation materials like cable, antenna and data sensor holder, etc. are available.

1.2. Scope of This Document

This document is the hardware description of the i-Q350. This document is intended only for mechanical and
electrical installation of these central units.

1.3. Responsibility

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS reserves the right to make changes and updates to the content contained herein. It is
the user’s responsibility to contact the service department for any possible changes or updates to operating
and maintenance procedures.

1.4. Updates

Updates will be provided upon request. The information in this document may be subjected to changes
without prior notice.

1.5. Scope of Delivery—Visual Inspection

Check whether delivery is complete and for any damages. If the delivery is not complete or damaged
immediately inform the carrier. The dispatch and service organization of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS should also be
informed to facilitate the repair or exchange of the system.

1.6. Associated Documents

Software description and Programmer’s Guide

• SDK Online Help

• i-SHARE Manual

• Specific sensor manuals