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MOJIX STAR 3000 SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL
RELEASE 2.2.X
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CONTENTS
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Figures .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tables ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Revision Control ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Legal Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 7
System Components ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Mojix eNodes: Distributed Transmitters .................................................................................................... 8
STAR Receiver: Centralized Read and Control point ............................................................................... 8
Master Controller ....................................................................................................................................... 8
STAR: Physical Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 9
Cabled System Topology .......................................................................................................................... 9
System Components ................................................................................................................................... 10
Wireless STAR System Topology ........................................................................................................... 10
STAR Receiver Installation ......................................................................................................................... 12
STAR Receiver Installation...................................................................................................................... 12
STAR power supply installation .................................................................................................................. 14
eNode Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 16
eNode Cabling ......................................................................................................................................... 16
eMux Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 17
About Insertion Loss ................................................................................................................................ 17
eMux Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 18
Master Controller Installation ...................................................................................................................... 19
MCON Deployment Overview ................................................................................................................. 19
Redundancy Summary ............................................................................................................................ 19
System Network Setup ................................................................................................................................ 21
Connecting to the MCON ............................................................................................................................ 21
Changing MCON Network Settings ............................................................................................................ 21
Changing STAR Network Settings .............................................................................................................. 22
MCON Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 24
Graphical User Interface .......................................................................................................................... 24
Config Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 24
View Tab ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Status Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Save/Load Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Help Tab ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix A: Engineering Interface - Mojo .................................................................................................. 39
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Appendix B: FCC Notice, STAR 3000 And eNode ..................................................................................... 43
Appendix C: FCC Notice, eMux .................................................................................................................. 44
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FIGURES
Figure 1: STAR Physical Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 9
Figure 2: STAR System Topology .............................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: Wireless STAR System Topology ................................................................................................ 11
Figure 4: STAR 3000 VESA Interface Mount Bracket ................................................................................ 12
Figure 5: VESA Interface Mount Bracket Side View ................................................................................... 13
Figure 6: VESA Interface Mount Bracket Rear View .................................................................................. 13
Figure 7: VESA Interface Mount Bracket End Profile View ........................................................................ 13
Figure 8: STAR Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 9: eNode Connector Interfaces ........................................................................................................ 16
Figure 10: Example Cabling Diagram for eNodes and eMuxes.................................................................. 17
Figure 11: eMux Connector Interfaces ........................................................................................................ 18
Figure 12: Front Panel of IBM M3 X3550 ................................................................................................... 19
Figure 13: Redundant Power Supplies of IBM M3 X3550 .......................................................................... 19
Figure 14: Identification of Network Interfaces............................................................................................ 20
Figure 15: MCON Network Configuration ................................................................................................... 22
Figure 16: STAR Web UI Network Setup .................................................................................................... 23
Figure 17: Main Web Control Landing Page ............................................................................................... 24
Figure 18: STAR Configuration page .......................................................................................................... 25
Figure 19: Zone Configuration page ........................................................................................................... 26
Figure 20: Power Diversity Configuration page .......................................................................................... 27
Figure 21: Sensor Configuration page ........................................................................................................ 28
Figure 22: eNode Configuration page ......................................................................................................... 29
Figure 23: Location Configuration page ...................................................................................................... 30
Figure 24: Advanced Configuration page ................................................................................................... 31
Figure 25: Network Configuration page ...................................................................................................... 31
Figure 26: Email Configuration page .......................................................................................................... 32
Figure 27: Redundancy Configuration page ............................................................................................... 33
Figure 28: ALE Configuration page ............................................................................................................. 33
Figure 29: View Topology Page .................................................................................................................. 34
Figure 30: STAR Status .............................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 31: Sensor Status ............................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 32: eNode Status ............................................................................................................................. 36
Figure 33: Save/Load Page ........................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 34: About Page ................................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 35: STAR Upgrade Page ................................................................................................................. 38
Figure 36: Mojo Main Screen ...................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 37: eNode Configuration (eNode Tab)............................................................................................. 40
Figure 38: Tag Reads ................................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 40: Auto Inventory Controls ............................................................................................................. 41
Figure 41: Receive Parameters .................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 51: Transmit Parameters ................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 42: Select Statements ...................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 43: Access Statements .................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 44: Inventory Programs.................................................................................................................... 42
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TABLES
Table 1: eNode Connector Specification .................................................................................................... 16
Table 2: eMux Connector Specification ...................................................................................................... 18
Table 3: eMux Operating Specification ....................................................................................................... 18
Table 4: STAR Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 25
Table 5: Zone Configuration........................................................................................................................ 26
Table 6: Zone Type Descriptions ................................................................................................................ 27
Table 7: Zone Mode Descriptions ............................................................................................................... 27
Table 8: Zone Source Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 27
Table 9: Power Diversity Configuration ....................................................................................................... 28
Table 10: Sensor Configuration .................................................................................................................. 28
Table 11: eNode Configuration ................................................................................................................... 29
Table 12: Location Configuration ................................................................................................................ 30
Table 13: Email Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 32
Table 14: ALE Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 33
Table 15: ALE Configuration Action Listing ................................................................................................ 34
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REVISION CONTROL
Revision Date Author: Description
2.2.X-1.0.0
07/25/2011 Paul Barriga: Initial
2.2.X-1.0.1
2.2.X-1.0.2
2.2.X-1.0.3
2.2.X-1.0.4
2.2.X-1.0.5
2.2.X-1.0.6
08/23/2011 Paul Barriga: Added network setup
08/23/2011 Paul Barriga: Updated STAR power supply and bracket details
02/29/2012 Paul Barriga: Update FCC Statement on Page 43
03/06/2012 Paul Barriga: Added FCC Statement on Page 44
04/18/2012 Paul Barriga: Corrected zone coordinates descriptions
05/10/2012 Paul Barriga: Updated FCC Statement on Page 43
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LEGAL NOTICES
Copyright 2011 Mojix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All content contained within this document, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and other
materials, is the exclusive property of Mojix or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and
international copyright laws. The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all
content within this document is the exclusive property of Mojix and is also protected by U.S. and
international copyright laws. The content within this document may be used as a resource. Any other use,
including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance,
of the content on this website is strictly prohibited.
Mojix, Mojix STAR, Mojix eNode, Mojix eGroup, and the Mojix logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Mojix. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective
owners. The trademarks and logos contained in this document may not be used without the prior written
consent of Mojix or their respective owners.
Portions, features and/or functionality of Mojix's products are protected under Mojix patents, as well as
patents pending.
This User Manual is provided as a reference for persons who are properly trained and qualified to install
and/or operate Mojix’s RFID products. Whereas Mojix makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and
currency of its technical documentation, Mojix cannot be responsible for errors that occur in this User
Manual or for changes to Mojix’s products that might render information in this Manual obsolete. For
information regarding Mojix technical training, visit Mojix’s website (www.Mojix.com) or contact Mojix at
service@mojix.com.
Improper handling or use of RF equipment can result in damage to property or injury to personnel.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any change or modification to this product voids the user’s authority to operate
per FCC Part 15 Subpart A. Section 15.21 regulations.
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SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The Mojix STAR system is a single network element at the enterprise edge. Based on Mojix's innovative
distributed architecture, a single system consists of one or more STAR units managing up to 512 low-cost
Mojix eNode transmitters. Mojix eNodes provide energy to all passive RFID tags within their specified
interrogation spaces, while the centralized, high-sensitivity Mojix STAR reads the resulting tag signals
from across the system's potentially vast coverage area of more than 250,000 sq. feet (24,000 sq.
meters).
Mojix eNodes: Distributed Transmitters
Mojix eNodes are reliable, autonomously operated RF repeaters designed to excite all EPC UHF Gen2
RFID tags within their designated interrogation spaces. Although excite ranges are dependent on tag
sensitivity, they can range to over 100 feet. Each eNode antenna excites all passive RFID tags within its
designated interrogation space and includes form factors to accommodate both fixed and mobile
infrastructures. eNodes can be deployed as needed to shape discrete, overlapping or contiguous
interrogation spaces, including configurations to create virtual fences for securing tagged items.
STAR Receiver: Centralized Read and Control point
The STAR Receiver functions as a single point of data collection, provisioning, control, and integration
with enterprise systems. With the ability to detect extremely faint signals and the freedom from
conventional RFID’s line of sight restrictions, the STAR receiver works in concert with its satellite eNodes
to support one or many business processes across the entire coverage area. The STAR Receiver
contains a 1 x 4 array assembly, and digital and RF processing assemblies. The STAR Receiver utilizes
classical, fully active, phased array antennas for enabling the visibility into the space dimension. The
smart array approach adopted by Mojix is based fully on digital processing techniques, thereby providing
very high resolution for estimation of direction of arrival of the signal of interest (SOI), enabling the system
to provide accurate location information on the tag position.
Master Controller
The STAR signal processing platform is linked to an edge appliance called a Master Controller (MCON),
and communicates via a standard wired Ethernet interface. The MCON can drive an arbitrary number of
STAR systems and includes interfaces to the enterprise middleware. In a larger enterprise deployment,
multiple STAR domains exist in various locations and can require one or more Master Controllers in a
clustered configuration.
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STAR: Physical Interfaces
The following picture illustrates the STAR’s physical interfaces.
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Figure 1: STAR Physical Interfaces
1. 1 TX Output TNC: Transmit RF Signal, 24 Volts DC, Forward Command Signal
2. 2 TX Output TNC for Wireless eNode Network: Up to two wireless forward command antenna(s)
3. 4 RX Input TNC from Antenna(s): Inputs from receive antenna array OR individual receive antenna(s)
4. 1 RX Input TNC Sync: Input synchronization signal from master STAR (for multiple simultaneous
receiving)
5. 1 TX Output TNC Sync: Output synchronization signal to another STAR
6. 2 Ethernet Interfaces: Control from MCON, Status Monitoring and Tag Read Packets
7. 2 USB Interfaces (future use)
8. 1 DC Power Connector
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Error! Reference source not found. illustrates the components of the STAR system topology. These
items are as follows:
Figure 2: STAR System Topology
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1. STAR
2. eMux: splitter and amplifier for the RF signal
3. eNode: controls up to 4 antennas to excite tags
4. Master Controller (MCON): application appliance
5. Optional Sensor network to detect activity in specific areas
Wireless STAR System Topology
Figure 3 illustrates Wireless STAR system topology, showing:
1. STAR and power supply, including the command link antenna
2. Wireless 4-port eNode, including the command link antenna
3. Sensor port
4. eNode transmit antennas
5. MCON
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Com m and Link
Transmit Only Antenna
Wireless
TAR Reader
LAN line
LAN
Master Controller
Power Supply
Wireless
4 Port eNode
Com mand Link
Receive Only Antenna
External Power Supply
Senso rs
Transmit Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Tag
Figure 3: Wireless STAR System Topology
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STAR RECEIVER INSTALLATION
STAR Receiver Installation
The STAR is mechanically designed for post or wall mounting. Figure 4 illustrates the rear mounting
bracket. This bracket is designed to be used with any standard VESA mounting bracket. As shown in the
figure, the mounting bracket is installed directly on the STAR Receiver back plate.
Installation instructions:
1. Product installation shall be conducted by a qualified installer. The appropriate local engineer or
architect shall be consulted to ensure the wall and/or pole mount is capable of safely supporting up to
4 times the weight of the product.
2. Should the customer elect to mount the STAR to a flat surface (e.g. wall), holes are provided in the
main mounting bracket to accommodate a family of hardware (customer supplied).
3. When mounting STAR unit to a flat surface, a minimum of 4 fasteners are required, though the exact
type is a function of the wall material and construction. Best industry practice is recommended.
a. For example: toggle bolts or Molly bolts would be the first choice on hollow walls. Lead lag
shields would be recommended on solid (cast) concrete or brick. Nails are not
recommended, but could be used only if the wood material of the wall was at least 1.5" thick.
4. The STAR Receiver is first secured to the main bracket using the provided hardware. A standard
VESA bracket designed to hold 4 times the weight of the STAR unit should separately be mounted to
either a mast or a flat surface. The last step is to attach the STAR bracket to the VESA bracket.
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Figure 4: STAR 3000 VESA Interface Mount Bracket
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Figure 5: VESA Interface Mount Bracket Side View
Figure 6: VESA Interface Mount Bracket Rear View
Figure 7: VESA Interface Mount Bracket End Profile View
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STAR POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION
Recommended installation of the power supply is a wall mounted configuration within 20 feet from the
STAR Receiver.
Wall Mount Power Supply
Figure 8 shows the power supply with integrated mounting brackets.
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Figure 8: STAR Power Supply
The wall mounted power supply requires the following hardware (not included with shipment).
• #6 Drywall (bugle head) or #6 wood screws if the unit is being fastened to a wooden surface
• For a solid wood mount, box nails are a suitable option, provided that the head diameter is more
than .28” and less than .30” in diameter and the shank of the nail is at least 2” long.
• For a metal surface mount that is at least .1875” thick, #6-32 pan head machine screws may be
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