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R F Technologies SEEK01 Users manual

Mobile Locating System
User Manual
P/N: 3100-0000-000
5Released: 01/06/0
Table of Contents
Tags................................................................................................................. 5
Receiver Card.................................................................................................. 5
Pocket PC........................................................................................................ 5
Software.......................................................................................................... 5
Online / Offline.............................................................................................10
Selecting a Find............................................................................................. 11
Find Results...................................................................................................12
Viewing Tag Details .....................................................................................13
Add Tags.......................................................................................................16
Edit Tags.......................................................................................................17
Delete Tags ................................................................................................... 17
Services Settings ........................................................................................... 18
Downloading................................................................................................. 19
Uploading...................................................................................................... 20
Mobile Reader............................................................................................... 25
Tag ................................................................................................................ 25
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance

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.
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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance voids the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: KXU-SEEK01
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimal distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any oth er antenna or transmitter.
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System Overview

The Seeker Mobile Locating System is an asset tracking system utilizing a mobile reader to allow remote reading of RFID tags. The Seeker mobile reader consists of a Pocket PC with a custom receiver card installed. The mobile reader is used to "search" an area for "tags" which are attached to various resources. The reader can find an individual tag, or search for all tags with a specific department id. When a tag is within range of the mobile reader an audible beep and light can be generated by the tag so a user can locate the equipment within the area being searched. The beep and light features can be disabled if desired.
A local database in the mobile reader creates associations between the resources and the tags. When a tag is found the mobile reader will display the department id, tag id, resource name, description and the signal strength which provides an estimated distance from reader to tag. A picture of the resource can also be associated with the tag information.
The Seeker Mobile Locating System can be combined with the PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager software to provide extended visibility to the data captured through the reader. Information from the mobile reader can be uploaded to the PinPoint databases and then viewed by PinPoint applications. Additionally, utilization and location reports can be generated using captured data from the mobile reader.
Uses for the System:
Locate misplaced equipment Remotely identify inventory Find equipment scheduled for maintenance Remote inventory of valuable assets
Special Features:
User-programmable RFID tags Compact size 0-100ft range through walls, up to 500ft in "clear air" Tag beeper and light helps physically locate equipment Down-loadable data to host using sync cradle
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System Components

Tags

Tags are small in size and can be attached to resources using the included adhesive tape. When a tag is found by the mobile reader it responds with its unique id and a status message indicating its battery condition. Tags can be instructed to beep and flash a light when found allowing users to gain a rough indication of where the tag is located.

Receiver Card

The CompactFlash receiver card includes the receiver circuitry and the microprocessor for decoding the tag signals to obtain the department id, tag id and the status of the tag. The information is then transferred to the Pocket PC.

Pocket PC

The Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) includes the Microsoft Pocket PC Operating System. The PDA supports the CompactFlash standard CF+/Type II for the addition of the receiver card.

Software

The software and documentation are provided on a CD-ROM.
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Installing Software

To install the Seeker application on your Pocket PC from the software and documentation CD:
1. Using your sync cable or cradle, connect your Pocket PC to the computer. For additional information, see the documentation that came with your Pocket PC.
2. Insert the software and documentation CD into the drive on the computer.
3. Using Microsoft Windows Explorer or My Computer, navigate to x:\, where x is the CD drive letter.
4. Double-click setup.exe.
5. Follow the instruction on the computer screen to finish the installation.
The Seeker application will be uploaded to the Pocket PC through the sync cradle.

Installing Receiver Card

Insert the Receiver card into the compact flash slot on the Pocket PC. Be sure the card is seated properly in the compact flash connector.
The Receiver Card does not require a custom driver and should communicate directly with the Seeker application.
The Receiver Card includes an LED to indicate power and data arriving from the Pocket PC.
Windows Installation
Software
Receiver Card
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Mounting Tags

The Seeker Tag can be attached using an adhesive pad that can be purchased with the tag. The following section provides detailed steps about applying the tag using the adhesive.
To apply the adhesive pad to the tag:
1. Remove an adhesive pad from the strip of paper.
2. Turn the tag onto its front.
3. Line the adhesive pad up with the back of the tag.
4. Apply the adhesive pad.
5. Verify that the pad is applied correctly and is not hanging over the sides of the tag.
To attach a tag to a resource using an adhesive pad:
1. Obtain the asset to which you want to apply the tag.
2. Remove the adhesive plastic guard.
3. Firmly attach the tag to the asset.
4. Press firmly on the tag to verify that it adhered to the asset
• Notes
• Before installing the tags make sure to
program them to the correct department and tag ids. See the section Programming Tags for further details.
• You may also use other means of attaching a tag to your resources. For example, a loop mount zip tie.
Tag Adhesive
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Starting the Application

To start the Seeker application:
1. Tap Start->Programs->Seeker
If this is the first time the application has been run on this Pocket PC the local SQL CE databases will be created. A progress bar will be displayed during the creation of the database and tables.
Once the database and tables have been created the Seeker Main window will appear.
During start-up the application will search for the receiver card and select the appropriate communication port for its operation. If the card can not be found it may be necessary to use the Settings window to select and try each of the available communication ports until the correct one is found.
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Mounting Suggestions:
• The front of the tag should face the expected position from which searches will be performed.
• Do not place the tag inside of a metal container as the signal will be blocked.
• Perform a test for tag reception by performing a search after mounting.
• Do not block the sounder hole or tag volume will be decreased.
• Try to make the tags light visible when mounting on the resource.

Main Window

This window is the main navigation area.
Find Tags – Window to select department and tag ids or resource name to search for.
Work Online/Offline – Determines if the mode of operation for the application.
Write Tags – Writes and erases the dept and tag ids in a tag.
View History – Records of each find are stored in the Pocket PC. This utility is used to review these archival records.
Settings – Changes settings such as threshold, ruleset selection, clearing the history, and exporting the history to a CSV file.
• Notes
• In the offline mode the Tag Entry
selection is made available. The Tag Entry window makes the association between a tag and its resource.
• In the online mode two additional
selections will appear: Download and Upload. These selections assist in staying synchronized with a PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager software system.
Main Window Offline
Main Window Online
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