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FAST Bin User Manual
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Installation Instructions
The following instructions define how to install the FAST Bin devices. Qualified Fastenal support
staff are required to install the FAST Bin system.
NOTE: The Controller and Repeater are designed to sit on a shelf or other surface to allow for
access to the regulatory information on the device label (which is located on the bottom of
each device). This note applies only to these two devices, as the Reader can only be located in
the RFID enclosure as shown in Figure 5 (see Figure 11 for location of the Reader’s device label).
The Controller, Repeater, and Reader devices are powered on when plugged in (i.e., there is no
On/Off switch on the devices).
It is recommended that the Readers/RFID Bins, Repeaters, and/or racks of IR Bins be installed
before choosing the Controller location. This will allow optimal placement of the Controller
based on the range requirements of the other devices. See Physical Placement Guidelines in
Appendix A for more information on placing the devices.
The following table summarizes the maximum distances between each device.
From
To
Range
Controller
Reader
500 ft (152.4 m)
Controller
Repeater
500 ft (152.4 m)
Controller
IR Bin
80 ft (24.38 m)
Repeater
IR Bin
80 ft (24.38 m)
IR Bins
1. Remove the battery insulation pull tab.
2. Ensure that the placement of the Bin is within 80 feet (24.38 meters) of nearest
Controller or Repeater.
RFID Enclosure
1. Assemble the RFID enclosure per assembly instructions provided with the enclosure.
2. Place the enclosure on top of the Bin rack and plug in the power cable.
3. Ensure that the enclosure placement is within 500 feet (152.4 meters) of the nearest
Controller.
4. Ensure that the communications diagnostic light on the front of the enclosure is lit
up showing a connected state.