Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in
personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully
understand and meet the required conditions.
Cautions call attention to an operation procedure or practice that could
damage the product, or degrade performance if not correctly performed.
Do not proceed until understanding and meeting these required
conditions.
Note
Notes provide information that can be helpful in understanding the
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operation of the product.
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This document describes the basic configuration and recommendations on
physical installation of the Location Sensor product. The site design and
placement is detailed in the Location Sensor Placement Guide D0406 and
WhereLAN III Installation Guide D1677.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES
The WHERELAN III is the next generation of WhereLAN product that
receives the signals transmitted by WhereTags (ISO 24730-2), which are
attached to the tracked assets. The WHERELAN III has improved
performance and uses less power than the previous, WhereLAN Location
Sensor. The received tag blinks are decoded, time stamped, and routed to a PC
or ZLA (Zebra Location Appliance) for additional processing. The locate
algorithm running on the PC or ZLA calculates the tag position based on the
time stamps of multiple Location Sensors, and reports that position to the
database where it is displayed by Resource Manager.
standard, is used to distribute configuration data, health, and timing signals to
other Location Sensor units.
The embedded transmitter uses channels, both left and right, for transmit and
receive, which is not compatible with the legacy LOS/LAP 4000 series
WhereLAN products. However by default the WHERELAN III will be
shipped in G2 emulation mode, and in site launch with system builder the user
will be able to select full WHERELAN III mode to take advantage enhanced
features, if not being used to replace WhereLAN infrastructure. Note: The
LOS-5000-01AA has this embedded transmitter function disabled.
3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Mechanical
Size: 10.3 x 1.7 x 12.0
261 x 43 x 305
Weight: 7.0
3.2
3.2 Electrical
in (HxDxW)
mm
Lbs
Kg
Voltage: 36 to 57
Vdc
48V nominal
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Current: .350 (max) Amps
Power Dis.: 13.0 (max) Watts
Power:
Can be powered by a Zebra
approved, Limited AC to DC Power
Supply or Power Over Ethernet
(POE). See Accessories List
3.3 Environmental
Operating Temp.1:
Storage Temperature:
Ingress Protection: 54 IP
Humidity
1
See power supply limits
-40 to +60
-40 to +70
TBD
0 to 100 %
ºC
NEMA
Non-condensing
3.4 External Connections
Antenna (2): MCX (Jack)
DC Power: 2.5 ID/ 5.5 OD mm (Jack)
Opt. WiFi Antenna: SMB (Jack)
Ethernet: RJ45 (Jack) 10/100 and 802.3af POE
Timing (3): RJH (4 wire telephone handset, Jack)
The Location Sensor utilizes standard 10/100 802.3 Ethernet connectivity via
cat 5 cables. The WhereLAN III must be wired to a nearby hub, which is in
turn connected to the network containing the database CPU. The maximum
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Ethernet cable run is 328 ft (100 m). If additional distance is required, hubs,
repeaters, and fiber (with 10baseT converters) can be used to extend the
distance. Refer to IEEE guidelines for Ethernet cabling. It is also compliant
with 802.3af POE standard.
4 ACCESSORIES
The accessories indicated below are required to complete the installation of
the Location Sensor. Ordering information is supplied where applicable.
Note: Not all accessories are globally available. Check with local sales representative
regarding availability.
Accessories
1
• All Weather Omni Antenna
(standard)
• Office Omni Antenna1 (indoor
only)
• DC power cable extender, 50 ft,
Plenum Rated (Indoor Only)
• DC power cable extender, 50ft.,
Outdoor Rated.
Model Number
AK-210-10
AK-110-10
PX-010-00
PX-050-00
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Upon power up, the Location Sensor executes a self boot process. The boot
process takes between 45 to 60 seconds. If a fault occurs during the boot
process, the unit may reset and restart the boot process. During that process,
the four LEDs blink in a sequence to indicate the current stage of the power
up boot process. Once the boot process is complete, the LEDs revert to their
standard functions indicating power/health, tag status, Ethernet, and WLAN.
5.2 Location Sensor Interface
After the Location Sensor has completed its boot process, it is possible to
communicate with the unit via the following methods.
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Do not attempt to communicate with the Location Sensor until it has
completed the first stage of the boot process (i.e., left LED is solid). Doing
so will stop the boot process. The unit must be reset to clear this
condition.
These units are configured using:
• Telnet/SSH via Ethernet (preferred)
• iSensor (Sensor Analyzer)
• WhereWand
• Hyperterminal (or any terminal emulation software) via serial port
Telnet/SSH is the preferred method of communicating with the Location
Sensor, once installed. Use the HyperTerminal is for initial set-up before
being installed on a network for setting static Ip addresses, if DHCP is not
used.
Telnet via Ethernet
Communication Parameters:
• 10/100 Mb/s
• Cat 5 cable/ RJ-45 plug To connect via telnet, open a DOS command
prompt window and type telnet <IP address>,where the IP address is
iSensor (Sensor Analyzer)
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• 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no hardware flow control
Hyperterminal is used in only two instances. The first is for initial
configuration in which the Location Sensor has been configured for DHCP
but there is no DHCP server available. The second instance is if a fault occurs
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during the first stage of the boot process, or if visibility to the boot process is
needed for debugging installation problems.
5.3 Location Sensor MAC/ IP Address Configuration
Location Sensors communicate over an Ethernet interface using TCP/IP. For
the LOS-5000-00AB, both the Location Sensor and the embedded Client Card
must be independently configured with their own unique IP addresses. The IP
address of each LS must be recorded and entered into the ZES site file, which
contains the configuration information for each LS, including its location, and
MAC address.
Failure to configure the Location Sensor prior to operation may result in
an inoperative unit.
Each Location Sensor is shipped with a label set containing one label (Figure
1) with the bar coded MAC address of the Location Sensor and Wifi Client
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and three labels with the last six characters of the Location Sensor’s MAC
address in large type. Ensure that the label is correct by matching the MAC
address(es) on the loose label set with the MAC address(es) listed on the back
of the Location Sensor. Place the loose bar code label in the site design
document where indicated, and place one or more of the large type, six
character labels on the exterior of the Location Sensor in positions that are
visible after installation.
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Note
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Location Sensor
Serial Number
Location Sensor
MAC Address
The MAC address label must be clearly marked on the exterior of the
Location Sensor housing in a position visible after installation.
Last 6 LS
MAC digits
Wifi Client
MAC Address
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Figure 1 Example of LOS-5000-00AB Label
Like other network equipment, the Location Sensor IP address(es) must be set
to a predetermined address. While there is no restriction to the IP address, it
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must match the address in the Site file for that particular Location Sensor.
The IP address(es) can be static assigned, or dynamically assigned via DHCP.
If assigned through DHCP, the DHCP server must contain the MAC address
and corresponding IP address for each of the Location Sensors (and WLAN
Client).
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Note
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For networks utilizing DHCP, the MAC addresses of the Location Sensor
and Wifi Client (LOS-5000-00AB only) must be entered in the DHCP
server.
To configure the IP address of the Location Sensor:
Note the following configuration examples are done thru HyperTerminal.
• Connect to the Location Sensor using Telnet (preferred), or
HyperTerminal.
• Select 1 and confirm the unique MAC address for the Location Sensor.
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The site design specifies the location of the Location Sensor(s) to provide
optimum system performance. It is critical that the Location Sensor is
mounted in a position which provides good RF visibility to the tracked assets.
Thus the Location Sensor must be mounted exactly in the position specified in
the site design document.
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Note
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Failure to mount the Location Sensor in the exact position specified in the
site design will result in erroneous or non-locates of the tracked assets.
The Location Sensor can be hung using nut pocket on top for attachment to
accept a 3/8 in (10 mm) threaded rod and jam nut, useful when using a beam
clamp type of hanger. A pole mount hardware kit is available separately, ZES
Part Number RM-TBB Mounting Bracket, Pole Mount.
For safety it is strongly recommend that a Safety Lanyard be employed with
either mounting method.
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The Location Sensor can be hung via a 3/8 inch (10 mm) threaded rod per the
following instructions. The required supports, threaded rod, nuts, etc., are not
included.
• Cut the threaded rod to the desired length and install it directly above
the desired Location Sensor position.
• Thread one nut up 2 in (50 mm) from the bottom of the threaded rod,
with Lock Washer and Washer.
• Place the second nut onto threaded rod, flush with the end of the
threaded rod and install the Location Sensor.
• Tighten the upper nut down on top of the Location Sensor housing.
Figure 2 Threaded-Rod
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The required pole mount kit, catalog number RM-410-00, must be ordered
separately. The Location Sensor can be mounted to a pole per the instructions
included with the pole mount kit.
Safety Cable
Figure 4 Pole Mount
Note: For Location Sensor installation using the Pole Mount Bracket, it
must also be secured to the Pole structure with a safety cable through the
3/8” Rod Mounting hole as indicated in the figure above.
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Two different antennas are available for the Location Sensor. The standard
antenna is the All Weather Omni AK-210-10, which can be bolted directly to
the Location Sensor housing. The Office Omni AK-110-10 is available for
indoor only installations where appearance critical. See WhereLAN
Placement Guide D0406 and WhereLAN III Instillers Guide D1677, for more
details on Antenna and Placement
7.1 Vertical Diversity Mounting
For outdoor installation requiring the maximum location accuracy and
consistency, the use of vertical diversity for antenna placement should be
implemented. Installations such as Yard Sites and Marine Terminal Sites will
require that vertical diversity be installed. ZES offers three different vertical
diversity cable kits for installation.
For all installation it is recommended that
the Right antenna be higher than the Left Antenna. Consult instruction sheet
included in each kit and WhereLAN III Installation Guide D1677 for further
installation information.
1) Antenna Extension Cable Kit,
CBL-010-10
, which is a 5ft cable kit is
typically used for Yard Sites.
2) Antenna Extension Cable Kit, CBL-015-10 a 15ft. standard cable kit is
used for Marine Terminals.
3) Cable Kit CBL-015-11, Low Loss Antenna Extension, Location Sensor,
15ft may be used for Marine Terminals.
NOTE: All of these Extension Cable Kits will introduce signal loss, and reduced range for
Wireless LAN coverage. CBL-015-11 has a lower loss cable that will help to reduce the
effects of signal and coverage loss, however still reduces Wireless LAN coverage.
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The customer must provide 100-240 Vac power 50/60 Hz to the specified
Location Sensor position. The Location Sensor units require DC 36-57V,
350mA for operation. The power supply used must be ZES approved. The
recommended power supply, which is shipped with the Location Sensor, has a
6 ft (2 m) AC cable and a 6 ft (2 m) dc cable. The electrician should verify
that the AC power is available within 6 ft (2 m) of the position of the Location
Sensor. This allows a 6 ft (2 m) “service loop” margin if the Location Sensor
position must be readjusted after the AC power is installed.
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The Location Sensor must always be used with the specified power supply
available from ZES. The use of a different power supply could result in
equipment damage and/or electric shock or fire hazard.
Two optional 50 ft (15 m) dc power extension cables are available for
installations in which it is not desirable to rout the AC power within 6 ft (2 m)
of the Location Sensor. One is for indoor use only and is Plenum Rated, ZES
Part Number PX-010-00. The other is an outdoor rated (UV stable), ZES
Part Number PX-050-00. Consult your ZES Account Manager for
recommended wire size if additional lengths are required for a particular
installation.
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Power Supplies have a limited safe operating temperature rating, please
check with ZES account representative concerning limitations or
availability of extend temperature range power supply, such as PS-TDB-
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00. In outdoor installations the power supply must be installed within a
suitable waterproof housing per applicable building codes. The use of a
non qualified housing could result in equipment damage and/or electric
shock or fire hazard.
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Figure 5 below shows the connections which must be made to the Location
Sensor in normal operation. The connector types and recommended cable
types are detailed in Section 3.
Figure 5 Location Sensor connections
Note: For all Outdoor installations, use ZES part GS-888-00 grease in
ALL Connecter Jacks.
Fill each of the following connections, with grease,
these include the Left and Right antenna, Timing connections, Wifi Client,
Ethernet, Serial interface, and Power connection.
the connections from water and corrosion. Routing the cables through the
Rubber Grommet, supplied with unit, is also necessary for Outdoor
installations.
This is to help weather proof
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For some applications the Location Sensor requires a timing cable to be
connected to other nearby Location Sensor units. The site design document,
provided by the site designer, will specify which Location Sensors will be
connected together. Each of the three timing ports on the Location Sensor is
an identical bi-directional link. The cable and connector types are specified in
section 4 above.
The following rules must be applied when connecting timing cables between
the Location Sensors:
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Note
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Note
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• Do not connect the timing cable from one Location Sensor back to the
same Location Sensor.
• Do not connect two timing cables between the same two Location
Sensors.
• The maximum timing cable length is 1000 feet (305 m).
Do not exceed the maximum timing cabling length of 1000 ft (305 m).
Install the Location Sensor timing cables from one unit to the next, as
specified in the site design document, using the specified 2 pair or 4 pair*
cable and RJ22 (telephone handset 4c4p) connectors. (* see 8.2.1)
Incorrect routing of the timing cables between the Location Sensors may
result in decreased location accuracy.
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This Cat5 two pair cable should be constructed with straight through wiring,
with pin 1 on one end routed to pin 1 on the other end. For the 2 pair CAT5
cable, the following pin out must be used (Figure 612). See WhereLAN III
Installation Guide D1677 for full install details, and use of CAT-5 for Timing
Cables.
Pair 1: orange/white wire is pin 1; orange wire is pin 2
Pair 2: white/blue wire is pin 3; blue wire is pin 4
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Note
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RJ22
To pin 1 white/orange
To Pin 2 orange
To pin 3 white/blue
To pin 4 blue
2 Pair Cat5
Figure 6 Timing cable wiring pin out
For a reliable system operation, the jacket
of the timing cable must be
securely crimped inside the RJ-22 (4p4c) connector. It is recommended 2
pair cable be utilized to ensure a proper crimp. If a 2 pair cable is not
available Standard eight conductor Cat 5 cable may be used, but the steps
in Installation Guide D1677 must be followed.
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Prior to optimizing locate performance, the operation of the Location Sensor
must be verified. The checklist below specifies the verification of the
configuration and basic operation.
Location Sensor
ower/
ealth
Tag
Reception
Ethernet
WLAN
Outdoor
Omni
Antenna
Figure 7 Location Sensor LED indicators
Verify that each Location Sensor is operational by verifying that the
left Power/ Health LED is illuminated solid red.
For wired 802.3 Location Sensors, verify that the Ethernet LED is
solid red when connected and blinking red when activity is present.
Verify that the RX detects LED is blinking red indicating reception of
tag blinks.
For wireless 802.11b Location Sensors, verify that the WLAN activity
LED is blinking red during power up state and solid red otherwise.
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Confirm that the site Location Sensor channel assignment is correct by
running “display locate” from the LP Manager tool with a tag placed
directly under each LS. Verify that the nearest Location Sensor, as
indicated by a “0” in the display locate report, is that Location Sensor
nearest the tag.
Verify that detects are received on the channel by using either LP
Manager Detect History, or WTLPHealth LS detects when a tag is
placed at a distance from each Location Antenna equivalent to the
maximum required range from that Location Antenna. Typical tag to
Location Antenna range is 1000 ft (305 m) (Unobstructed/ outdoor),
350 ft (107 m) Minimally Obstructed (indoor office/ light
commercial), 250 feet (76 m) Significantly Obstructed (heavy
industrial).
Section Signoff
Initial Date Comments/ Exceptions
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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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
9.1 RF Notice
Any changes or modifications to ZES Corp. equipment not expressly approved by
ZES could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (Note: Regulator licenses are filed under WhereNet, a ZES Corp. Technology division.)
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
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
9.2 EU Compliance Information (LOS-5000-00AA & LOS-
5000-00AB)
Approved for use in the following countries.
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Note: -Use is restricted for countries that are grayed out. See below for
limitations.
Important Notice:
This RF device is intended for indoor and outdoor
use in all EU and EFTA with the following
limitations.
France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p.
within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz
Italy: For private use, a general authorization is
required if WAS/RLAN’s are used outside own
premises. For public use, a general authorization i
required.
Luxembourg: General authorization required for
network and service supply.
Norway: Wideband Data Transmission systems
2400.0-2483.5 MHz does not apply for the
geographical area within a radius of 20 km from
the centre of Ny-Ålesund
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