User's Manual

Rev. 6/21/2022 Page 10 of 19
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.
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 2
nd
Gen
50 ft (15.2 m)
Repeater
IR Bin 2
nd
Gen
50 ft (15.2 m)
IR Bins
1. Remove the battery insulation pull tab.
2. Ensure that the placement of the Bin is within 50 feet (15.2 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.
• Best practice is to place the enclosure on particle board, on top of the
racking/shelf.
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.
Repeater
1. Install the Repeater using the guidelines in Appendix A.
2. Ensure the Repeater is within 500 feet (152.4 meters) of the Controller.
3. Plug in the power cable to a standard wall power outlet.
4. Ensure that the LEDs are showing that the device is in a connected state.