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© Copyright 2000, PinPoint Corporation. All rights reserved.
3D-iD Hardware Installation and Maintenance Manual
PinPoint Local Positioning Systems.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written
permissi on of the Pin Po int Corp orati on.
© Copyright 2000, PinPoint Corporation.
All rights reserved.
#3000-11602-001
Printed in th e United Stat es
PinPoint and L3 RF are tradem arks of PinP oint Cor porat ion. 3D -iD is registered. All other
trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
The devices discussed in this manual comply 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. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by PinPoint
Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Part #: 3000-11602-001
TABLE OF CONT ENTS
About 3D-iD 5
Antenna Ins talla ti on and Mai ntena nce 7
Warnings 8
Included in the Antenna Package 9
Antenna Pla cemen t Tip s 10
Mounting the Antenna 11
Positioning the Antenna 12
Technical Specification 13
Cell Controller Installation and
Maintenance 15
Warnings 16
Included in the Cell Controller package 16
Cell Controller Placement 17
Mounting the Cell Con tr oller 18
Installing the Cell Controller 19
Maintain ing the Ce ll Co ntrol ler 21
Technical Specifications 22
Coaxial Cab le Inst all ation 23
Warnings 24
Included in the Coaxial Cable package 24
Installi ng Coaxi al Cables 25
Technical Specifications 26
Tag Installation and Maintenance 27
Warnings 28
Included in the Tag Package 29
Mounting Tags - Asset Mount 30
Mounting to a flat surface 30
Mounting to a curved surface 31
Mounting Tags - Personnel Mount 33
Maintaining the Tag 34
Technical Specifications 36
3.Symbols used in this manual
This is a warnin g symbo l. Th is highl ights text that concer ns safet y and othe r major issu es.
This is a note symbol. This highlights text that contains information that might not be
obvious and deserves attention. This is the warranty symbol. It highlights actions that will
void your warranty.
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About 3D-iD
3D-iD is the world's first Local Positioning System (LPS). The system allows end-users the
ability to lo cate, trac k, and sec ure thei r inven tory or va luabl e assets . The hard wa re syste m
uses Cell Controllers to continually track PinPoint's tags in real-time. Using high-frequency
radio signals, 3D-iD can read Tags at long distances (no line of sight is required) and track
their movem ent wit hin a facilit y or aroun d its peri meter . For exam ple, a war ehous e man ager ca n
maximize the efficiency of his fork lift moves by instantly knowing the location of the
closest fork lift to the inventory that needs to be moved. The hardware system is based on
three components. These are the Tags, the Antennas, and the Cell Controllers. Tags: The 3D-iD
Tags are attached to valuable assets, inventory, or personnel. The Tag receives 2.4GHz spread
spectrum radio signals from the system's Antennas and responds with a 5.8GHz signal that
includes Tag identification data, known as the Tag Serial Number. The Tags are designed around
PinPoint 's propr ie tary L3RF (Long-Range, Long Life, Low Cost Radio Frequency) technology. As a
result, 3D- iD Tags can be re ad at long ranges co mpare d to conve ntion al RFID (R adio Fre qu ency
Identifi catio n) sy stems while exh ibiti ng a long bat tery li fe at a reaso nable cost .
5.Antennas: The 3D-iD Antennas are mounted components that transmit and receive the radio
signals generated by the Cell Controller and the Tags, respectively. They connect to the Cell
Controll er via spe cia l low-l oss Coax ial Cab les. Cel l Contr oller s: The 3D- iD Ce ll Contr oller s
coordinate the exchange of radio signals between the Antennas and the Tags. The Cell
Controll ers gene ra te and sen d the 2.4G Hz to the Tag s via the An tenna s. As stat ed above , the
Tags receive the signal and transmit it back at 5.8GHz. The Cell Controller receives the
retransmitted signal and calculates the time-delay between when the initial (2.4GHz) signal
was sent and when the return signal (5.8GHz) was received. Using this information, the exact
distance from the Antenna to the Tag can be calculated.
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Antenna Ins talla ti on and
Maintenance
7.Warnings
This 3D-iD Antenna is intended for indoor use only. Use of the Antenna outdoors can cause
damage to its internal components. Contact your PinPoint sales representative for details
regarding outdoor use of the 3D-iD system.
Do not mount the Antenna in places that are excessively humid or where it is likely to get
wet. When placing your antenna, keep in mind that metallic objects, dense walls, microwave
ovens and other obstacles can alter radio signals and limit the Antenna's effectiveness.
Contact you r certi fie d 3D-iD system in tegra tor for pr oper Ant enna pl aceme nt.
The Antenna must be installed so that there is at least a 6-inch gap between it and any
possible contact with people.
Failure to install it in this fashion may invalidate the user’s license to operate this
product. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by PinPoint Corporation could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Included in the Antenna Package
1-4 Antenna(s)
1-4 Antenna mount(s), each including:
1 base plate
1 mount post
1 mounting Plate
2 screws
2 washers
1 Allen wrench (5/32 in.)
1 Antenna Card (optional)
Addition al Tools Requ ired:
Pliers
9.Antenna Placement Tips
A certified 3D-iD systems integrator will determine the exact location of Antennas. The
Antennas will be positioned to optimize the locating capability of the system. The Antennas
should be mou nted in lo cat ions th at preve nt acci denta l contac t or inten tiona l des truct ion.
Mounting the Antennas near ceilings and out of reach is strongly recommended. The Antennas
should not be placed ve ry cl ose to met al walls , micro wave ove ns or othe r objec ts that wi ll
hinder thei r perfo rma nce. Me talli c object s and dens e walls can alter the radia tio n patte rn of
the Antennas. Note: An Antenna must be placed close enough to its corresponding Cell
Controll er so that the Coa xial Ca ble conn ectin g the two ca n be insta lled wit hout st ret ching ,
tightly bending or otherwise damaging the cable. The Antenna must be installed so that there
is at least a 6 inch ga p betwee n it an d any poss ible con tact wi th peopl e. Fail ure to ins tall
it in this fashi on may inv al idate the user’ s licens e to opera te this product .
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Mounting the Antenna
The Antenna mount is intended for flat walls of varying construction. Please contact your
certifie d 3D-iD sy ste m integ rator for other mountin g appli catio ns.
1. Using the appropriate hardware, securely attach the circular baseplate of the mount to a
flat surfac e in the des ire d locat ion. Not e: As show n, ensu re that at least 12” of clearan ce
is left between the baseplate and any nearby ceilings and walls to allow for full adjustment
of the Antenna once it is mounted.
2. Attach the mount’s post to the base plate. Tighten the lock nut with your pliers.
3. Prepare th e Antenn a by at tachi ng the sma ll, rect angul ar moun ting pla te to the ba ck of the
Antenna wit h the two (2 ) inc luded screws an d washer s.
4. Attach the Antenna to the mount by aligning the mounting plate on the Antenna with the
threaded bolt at the end of the post and rotating the Antenna until it stops. Tighten the
locknuts to secure the Antenna.
11.Positioning the Antenna
1. Loosen both set screws on the mount with the enclosed allen wrench. Align the Antenna so it
is oriented in the
direction indicated in the completed site survey. Tighten both set screws.
2. Attach the Antenna to its appropriate Coaxial Cable (see the Coaxial Cable Installation
section of th is manua l for
further information). For tension relief, insert a tie wrap through the guide on the back of
the Antenna and secure
the Coaxial Cable wit h the tie-wr ap. Note : When pla cing yo ur Anten na, kee p in mind tha t
metallic objects, dense walls, microwave ovens and other obstacles can alter radio signals,
limiting the Antenna's effectiveness. See your certified system integrator for proper Antenna
placement.
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Technical Specification
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.
Frequency:
Tx: 2.44 GHz
Rx: 5.80 GHz
Power: 12 V DC (supplied from Coaxial Cable)
Radiation Pattern: Ellipto-conical (62° azimuth, 32° elevation)
Dimensions: 10” x 7” x 2”
Environm ent: 5°C – 35°C (op erati ng rang e)
5% - 95% humidity, no condensation
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14. PinP oint Loc al Positio ning Sy stems
Cell Controller Installation and Maintenance
15.Warnings
Always plac e the Cell Cont rolle r in a well ven tilat ed area . Never bl ock the Ce ll Contr ol ler’s
air vents.
Keep the Cell Controller away from water. Never attach the Antenna cables while the Cell
Controll er is powe red on! Equip ment da mage may result ! Do not over tight en the Coa xi al Cable s!
(max. 8 inch-lbs.) Do not tightly bend (< 0.5” bend radius) the Coaxial Cables! Changes and
modifications not expressly approved by PinPoint Corporation could void the user’s authority
to operate th e equipm en t.
Included in the Cell Controller package
1 Cell Controller
1 AC power cord
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Cell Controller Placement
A Cell Contro ller mus t be pl aced clo se enou gh to its cor respo nding Antenn as so that the
Coaxial cab les con nec ting th e two can be in stall ed witho ut stre tchin g, kinki ng (< 0.5” be nd
radius) or otherwise damaging them. The Cell Controller must be located in proximity to a
standard AC power outlet (grounded) and an appropriate 10Base-T
Ethernet jack. Note: The Cell Controller must be placed in a location with adequate
ventilat ion. The Cell Contro ller mus t have at le ast one fo ot of clea rance above it and six
inches behi nd it. Not hi ng shoul d be place d above the Cell Con troll er’s ve ntila tio n slots .
17.Mount ing the Ce ll Co ntrol ler
The Cell Controller may be placed upon any sufficiently sturdy, flat surface such as a table
or a desk. Ensur e that it wi ll no t fall or tip over. Rem ember to allow fo r adequa te
ventilat ion. Ple as e contac t your Pin Point sales rep resen tativ e or certi fi ed 3D-iD system
integrat or for oth er mo untin g option s.
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Installing the Cell Controller
1. Attach the enclosed power cord to the AC outlet on the Cell Controller. Plug the power cord
into a grounded wall outlet. Ensure the outlet is not overloaded.
2. Attach the appropriate network cable (ethernet) to the Cell Controller.
3. Carefull y attac h up to 16 Antenna s (depe nding upon the sys tem lay out) to th e Antenn a por ts
using the specified 3D-iD Coaxial Cables (shipped separately). Never attach the Antenna cables
while the Cell Controller is powered on! Equipment damage may result! Do not overtighten the
Coaxial Cables (max. 8 inch-lbs.)! Do not kink (< 0.5” bend radius) the Coaxial Cables!
19.4. Turn on the Cell Controller using the power switch. You will be greeted by one of six
beep patterns:
1. An ascending trill indicates the Cell Controller is starting up normally.
2. A descending trill indicates that the Cell Controller is shutting down normally.
3. A high-low tone indicates the Cell Controller can not detect an appropriate network
connection. This is generally not a cause for concern as the Cell Controller will
automatically reboot every five minutes until it detects the appropriate network.
4. Two beeps indicate that the Cell Controller is using a static IP. This is normal.
5. A high high high low tone indicates a hardware or driver failure. Attempt to restart the
Cell Controller. If failure continues, contact your certified system integrator.
6. A high low, high low sound indicates a fatal error. Attempt to restart the Cell Controller.
If failure continues, contact your certified system integrator.
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Maintain ing the Ce ll Co ntrol ler
Once operating, the Cell Controller will continue to function with minimal maintenance.
Dust Screen
There is a perma nent du st sc reen cov ering the venti latio n fan that should be checke d
approximately every six months. If necessary, the guard and screen should be removed, cleaned
or replaced . Be sure to powe r off the Cel l Contr oller before cl eanin g the scre en.
Fuse
The Cell Controller’s fuse (#3A Fast Acting Fuse 120 AVC, 3 amp) can be replaced if necessary.
21.Techn ical Spe ci ficat ions
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.
Frequency:
Tx: 2.44 GHz
Rx: 5.80 GHz
Radiated Power: <1 W EIRP
AC Power: 110/220V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 18” x 17.5” x 6”
Environment: 5°C – 35° C (operating range)
5% - 95% humidity, no condensation
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Coaxial Cab le Inst all ation
23.Warnings
Do not tightly bend or kink (< 0.5” bend radius) the coaxial cable. This will severely
deterior ate the pe rfo rmanc e of
the cable and the 3D-iD system. Understand your specific cable requirements. Use Plenum rated
cables wher e neede d suc h as in suspe nded ce iling s. Check your loca l fire cod es for mor e
information. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by PinPoint Corporation could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Included in the Coaxial Cable package
100’ Plenum or Riser rated cables.
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Installi ng Coaxi al Cables
1. Label each Coaxial Cabl e at both en ds for qui ck ident ifica tion.
2. Starting from the location of the Cell Controller, run the Coaxial Cable to the location
where the Ant enna wil l be mo unted . Leave su ffici ent slac k at the Cel l Contro ller en d for
servicing (2-3 feet). T o preven t kinki ng (< 0.5” bend radiu s) or shar p ben ding of th e cable,
wait until the cable is completely pulled before attaching either the Cell Controller or the
Antennas.
3. Coil the excess Coaxial Cable near the Antenna to allow for easier cable adjustment should
the need aris e to move the Ante nna. Th is also pr event s clutte r near the Cell Cont rolle r.
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4. Connect the SMA connectors of the Coaxial Cable to the Antenna and the Cell Controller,
only after th ey are bot h
mounted. Do not overt ig hten the cable con necti ons (ma x. 8 inch- lbs.)
25.Techn ical Spe ci ficat ions
Length: 100 feet
Weight: 2.8 lbs
Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (operating range)
Min. Bend Radius: 0.5”
Fire Rating: Plenum - UL/NEC Rated “ CL2R/CATVR”
Riser – UL/NEC Rated
Shieldin g: 90dBm
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Tag Installation and Maintenance
27.Warnings
The 3D-iD Tags are water and shock resistant. However, prolonged immersion, high-pressure
washing, or extreme force can damage the Tags. When installing the Tags, keep in mind that
metallic objects and other radio absorbers and reflectors in the immediate area of a Tag will
hinder its performance. The Tags may be washed with alcohol, diluted bleach, and diluted
ammonia. Harsher solutions may cause damage to the Tag’s exterior or seal. Changes and
modifications not expressly approved by PinPoint Corporation could void the user’s authority
to operate th e equipm en t.
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Included in the Tag Package
This package may include:
10 or 25 Tags
1 Tag Key
10 or 25 Asset Mou nt Kits co nsi sting of:
1 Asset mount
2 Hose clamps
1 Rubber Pole Mount
Double-s ided Tap e
2 AA Batteries
10 or 25 Personnel Mount Kits consisting of:
1 Lanyard
1 ID Cl ip
1 Clip Plug
29.Mounting Tags - Asset Mount
The asset mou nt can be use d to at tach the Tag to any fla t surfa ce or curv ed surfa ce (up to 2”
diameter ), such as a narro w bar or a pole .
1. The Tag is insert ed into th e mou nt by plac ing the bo ttom of th e Tag in the bo ttom of th e
mount and snapping the Tag into place.
2. Ensure the batteries are inserted the mount as shown.
Mounting to a flat surface
1. Affix the bottom of the mount to the desired surface using the double-sided tape or screw
the mount to the asset using the three (3) screw holes as shown.
2. Place the Tag in the mount. Ensure that the logo is facing outwards, so that the mount
does not block the Tag’s antenna.
3. The Tag and Mount should appear as shown.
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Mounting to a curved surface
1. Place the rubber mount between the Asset Mount and the curved surface.
2. Run the hose clamps through the upper and lower channels of the mount.
Note: Other mechanisms may be used to secure the mount to a curved surface, including tiewraps or security banding. Ask your certified 3D-iD system integrator for details.
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3. Attach the mount to the curved surface until the mount is in place.
4. Place the Tag in the mount as described earlier in this section. Ensure that the logo is
facing outwards so that the mount does not block the Tag’s antenna.
5. The Tag and Mount should appear as shown.
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Mounting Tags - Personnel Mount
Personnel Mounts are designed to enable a Tag to be worn around the neck or on a pocket.
1. Attach the ID Clip to the Tag as shown.
2. Insert the clip plug into the gap behind the clip. Be sure it is snug.
3. Using the ID Clip, affix the tag to a belt, or if desired, run a lanyard through the ID
badge to wear the Tag as a necklace. Note: The Tag’s logo must always be facing out as
otherwis e the wear er’ s body wil l block the Tag’s antenna .
33.Maintaining the Tag
The ViewPoint Administrator software package contains a battery monitoring application, which
will generate a report of all Tags that have a low battery (See the ViewPoint Software Manual
for more information).
To change the Tag’s battery:
1. If the Tag is mounted to the Asset Mount, remove the Tag from the Mount with the Tag Key.
2. Detach the battery covers by carefully unscrewing the two (2) battery compartments using
the 2-pin tool.
3. Turn the Tag upside down to remove the button cell batteries. If necessary, remove the AA
batteries in the asset mount, dispose of properly and replace.
4. Properly dispose of the old batteries.
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5. Install the new batteries as shown in the photo. Note: Pay particular attention to the
battery ori entat io n. If you ins tall th e batter y backw ards, the Tag won’ t work.
6. Reinstall the battery covers with the 2-pin tool.
7. If the Tag is from an asset mount, reattach the Tag to the mount following the
instruct ions in th e Tag Mountin g secti on of this manual.
Technical Specifications
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.
Frequency:
Tx: 5.80 GHz
Rx: 2.44 GHz
Radiated Power: <0 .5m W EIRP
Power Sourc e: (2) 1.5 V AgO
Radiation Pattern: Semi-spherical (from front face of tag)
Dimensio ns: 2.5” x 1.5” x 0.2”
Environm ent: 0°C – 50°C (op erati ng rang e)
Water-resistant
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