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BESPA™ (Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array)

RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™)

CS-445B NA BESPA™ Antenna Model

Configured with an RFC-CS-445B RFID Reader CCA

Revision History

Rev Date Description

1.2- June 2016 Reviewer Comment List Max Antenna Gain

3.0- Oct2018 Update for CS-445B NA

B - April 2019 Created Production Version B with new Part Number

C- July 2019 Addressed TCB reviewer Questions

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Summary of content (9 pages)

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User Guide BESPA™ (Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array) RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™) CS-445B NA BESPA™ Antenna Model Configured with an RFC-CS-445B RFID Reader CCA Revision History Rev Date Description 1.23.0BC- June 2016 Oct2018 April 2019 July 2019 Reviewer Comment List Max Antenna Gain Update for CS-445B NA Created Production Version B with new Part Number Addressed TCB reviewer Questions © 2019 RF Controls, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Introduction This BESPA™ User Guide provides the basic information needed to install an individual BESPA antenna unit containing an RFC-CS-445B RFID Reader CCA. This guide is not intended to provide instructions for installing, configuring and calibrating the RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS™). Detailed instructions are provided in the Technical Manual (ITCS-A-100-002) and Programmer’s Reference Guide (ITCS-A-100003).
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-BESPA Overview BESPA is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array unit, which is used to Identify and locate RFID tags operating in the UHF 840 – 960 MHz frequency band. A number of BESPA units may be used together with an ITCS Location Processor to form an Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS).
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-Indicator LEDs CS-445B Reader Indicator Lights The RF Controls CS-445B RFID antenna is equipped with four status indicators located on the top of the Radome.
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-INSTALLATION -Mechanical Installation Each model of the CS-445B family of BESPA units is mounted slightly differently. BESPA units weigh up to 15 lbs (7 kg), it is important to ensure that the structure, to which the BESPA is to be attached, is of sufficient strength. The BESPA may be ceiling mounted, wall mounted or attached to a suitable stand.
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Ethernet The Ethernet LAN connection uses the industry standard RJ-45 connector. A suitable Ethernet cable fitted with an RJ-45 plug is connected to the BESPA Array Antenna as shown in Figure 1. The BESPA is factory programmed with a fixed IP address which is shown on the label adjacent to the Ethernet connector. Non-Ionizing Radiation This unit incorporates a Radio Frequency Transmitter and should therefore be installed and operated so as to avoid exposure of any persons to unsafe emissions.
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-SOFTWARE The BESPA is provided with a basic test program on a CD, to run on a Microsoft™ Windows® equipped Personal Computer. The program enables you to carry out a number of basic tests. See the Technical Manual for further instruction on Software usage. APPLICATION INTERFACE The BESPA uses an International Standard, Application Program Interface (API) as defined in ISO/IEC 24730-1. Further details of the API and commands are contained in the Programmer’s Reference Guide.
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-SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Consignes de Sécurité This unit emits Radio Frequency non-ionizing radiation. The installer must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not create an RF field in excess of that permitted by the Health and Safety Regulations applicable to the country of installation. Cet appareil émet Radio Fréquence rayonnements non ionisants.
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FCC and Industry Canada Modification Warning Statement Modification of this device is strictly prohibited. Any modifications to the factory hardware or software settings of this device will void all warranties and be deemed non-compliant with FCC and Industry Canada Regulations. La modification de ce dispositif est strictement interdite.