Installation Guide
FCC Application for PinPoint – Tag Manual •
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• FCC ID: OGK30011662001 •
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• Report No. EA0440-1
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About 3D-iD
3D-iD is the world's first Local Positioning System (LPS). The system allows end-users the
ability to locate, track, and secure their inventory or valuable assets. The hardware system
uses Cell Controllers to continually track PinPoint's tags in real-time. Using high-frequency
radio signals, 3D-iD can read Tags at long distances (no line of sight is required) and track
their movement within a facility or around its perimeter. For example, a warehouse manager can
maximize the efficiency of his fork lift moves by instantly knowing the location of the
closest fork lift to the inventory that needs to be moved. The hardware system is based on
three components. These are the Tags, the Antennas, and the Cell Controllers. Tags: The 3D-iD
Tags are attached to valuable assets, inventory, or personnel. The Tag receives 2.4GHz spread
spectrum radio signals from the system's Antennas and responds with a 5.8GHz signal that
includes Tag identification data, known as the Tag Serial Number. The Tags are designed around
PinPoint's proprietary L
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RF (Long-Range, Long Life, Low Cost Radio Frequency) technology. As a
result, 3D-iD Tags can be read at long ranges compared to conventional RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification) systems while exhibiting a long battery life at a reasonable cost.
5.Antennas: The 3D-iD Antennas are mounted components that transmit and receive the radio
signals generated by the Cell Controller and the Tags, respectively. They connect to the Cell
Controller via special low-loss Coaxial Cables. Cell Controllers: The 3D-iD Cell Controllers
coordinate the exchange of radio signals between the Antennas and the Tags. The Cell
Controllers generate and send the 2.4GHz to the Tags via the Antennas. As stated above, the
Tags receive the signal and transmit it back at 5.8GHz. The Cell Controller receives the
retransmitted signal and calculates the time-delay between when the initial (2.4GHz) signal
was sent and when the return signal (5.8GHz) was received. Using this information, the exact
distance from the Antenna to the Tag can be calculated.
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Antenna Installation and
Maintenance
7.Warnings
This 3D-iD Antenna is intended for indoor use only. Use of the Antenna outdoors can cause
damage to its internal components. Contact your PinPoint sales representative for details
regarding outdoor use of the 3D-iD system.
Do not mount the Antenna in places that are excessively humid or where it is likely to get
wet. When placing your antenna, keep in mind that metallic objects, dense walls, microwave
ovens and other obstacles can alter radio signals and limit the Antenna's effectiveness.
Contact your certified 3D-iD system integrator for proper Antenna placement.
The Antenna must be installed so that there is at least a 6-inch gap between it and any
possible contact with people.
Failure to install it in this fashion may invalidate the user’s license to operate this
product. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by PinPoint Corporation could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Included in the Antenna Package
1-4 Antenna(s)
1-4 Antenna mount(s), each including:
1 base plate
1 mount post
1 mounting Plate
2 screws
2 washers
1 Allen wrench (5/32 in.)
1 Antenna Card (optional)
Additional Tools Required:
Pliers
9.Antenna Placement Tips
A certified 3D-iD systems integrator will determine the exact location of Antennas. The
Antennas will be positioned to optimize the locating capability of the system. The Antennas
should be mounted in locations that prevent accidental contact or intentional destruction.
Mounting the Antennas near ceilings and out of reach is strongly recommended. The Antennas
should not be placed very close to metal walls, microwave ovens or other objects that will
hinder their performance. Metallic objects and dense walls can alter the radiation pattern of
the Antennas. Note: An Antenna must be placed close enough to its corresponding Cell
Controller so that the Coaxial Cable connecting the two can be installed without stretching,
tightly bending or otherwise damaging the cable. The Antenna must be installed so that there
is at least a 6 inch gap between it and any possible contact with people. Failure to install
it in this fashion may invalidate the user’s license to operate this product.
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