User Manual

PLUS System Manual 3

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Table of Contents

1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................10

1.1 Manual Contents ................................................................................................................... 11

1.2 PLUS System Products ......................................................................................................... 11

1.2.1 Synchronization Distribution Panel .................................................................................... 11

1.2.2 Reader ................................................................................................................................. 11

1.2.3 Asset Tag ............................................................................................................................ 12

1.2.4 Antenna ............................................................................................................................... 12

1.2.5 Location Software ............................................................................................................... 12

1.3 Additional Components and Peripherals ............................................................................ 12

1.3.1 Visualizer ............................................................................................................................ 12

1.3.2 Location Software Server .................................................................................................... 12

1.3.3 Ethernet Cable ..................................................................................................................... 13

1.3.4 PS/2 Serial Adapter Cable ................................................................................................... 13

1.3.5 Reader Power Supplies ....................................................................................................... 13

1.3.6 Ethernet Switch ................................................................................................................... 13

2. PLUS SYSTEM INSTALLATION ................................................................................14

2.1 Pre-Installation Site Survey .................................................................................................. 15

2.2 Reader Placement and Wiring Diagram ............................................................................. 17

2.3 Installation Overview ............................................................................................................ 18

2.3.1 Unpacking and Inspecting Hardware .................................................................................. 18

2.3.2 Installing and Powering the SDP ........................................................................................ 18

2.3.3 Configuring Reader and Location Engine IP Addresses ..................................................... 19

2.3.4 Ceiling Installation of Readers and Antennas ..................................................................... 21

2.3.4.1 Mounting Readers to Antennas .................................................................................. 21

2.3.4.2 Installing Reader / Hinged Antenna Assemblies ........................................................ 21

2.3.5 Surveying Readers and Generating Coordinates ................................................................. 23

2.3.6 Server Setup and Software Installation ............................................................................... 24

2.3.6.1 Connecting the SDP, Ethernet Switch, and Server ..................................................... 24

2.3.6.2 Server IP Address Configuration ............................................................................... 24

2.3.6.3 Server Firewall Settings ............................................................................................. 25

2.4 Configuring the System Using Visualizer ............................................................................ 26

2.4.1 Workflow ............................................................................................................................ 26

2.4.2 PLUS Visualizer Software Installation ............................................................................... 27

2.4.3 Set Data Input ..................................................................................................................... 28

2.4.4 Check Reader Communications .......................................................................................... 28

2.4.5 Setting English/Metric Units ............................................................................................... 29

2.4.6 Entering Reader Survey Data .............................................................................................. 29

2.4.7 Reader Groups..................................................................................................................... 30

2.4.7.1 Reader Groups Overview ........................................................................................... 30

2.4.7.2 Solution Types ............................................................................................................ 30