User's Manual
Versus Information System User Guide
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The V-Link Sensor is the Infrared (IR) location element
of the V-Link Sensory Network, and is installed in all
areas where locating coverage is needed. Entirely
wireless, battery-operated and easily-mounted, the
Sensor receives IR signals from Versus badges and
tags. Using patented, radio frequency (RF) signaling
technology, the Sensor sends location data to the Links.
The current V-Link Sensor receives IR signals from
standard badges and asset tags to establish the
badge/tag location. The Sensor has a standard 15-foot pickup radius.
The attached mounting plate is designed to be screwed directly into a hard
ceiling surface. Alternatively, it can be mounted easily and securely to a
suspended ceiling grid with the included Grid Clip. The inconspicuous white
housing blends into the ceiling tile. Consider the weight of the unit with batteries
as well as the physical environment and building requirements when choosing an
installation mechanism.
2. V-Link Link Modules (VER-5610)
The Versus Link Module is the primary data
conduit for the V-Link sensory network. In
addition to acting as an RF sensor, receiving
433 MHz RF signals from Versus badges and
tags, the Link wirelessly receives RTLS data
from the V-Link Sensors and sends the data
to Gateway devices via the 2.4 GHz RF
platform. The Link has a standard pickup
radius of 35 feet, and is subject to RF
attenuation.
The Link has two important jobs within the V-
Link sensory network and gathers two types
of sensory information:
433 MHz RF signals from Versus
badges and tags
2.4 GHz RF signals from V-Link
Sensors
The Link combines both sets of information into a data packet that it transmits via
the 2.4 GHz RF signal to the V-Link Gateway. The Links communicate over a
two-way wireless RF channel in the 2.4GHz spectrum, secured by an encryption
algorithm. The proprietary, patented V-Link communication protocol is designed
to co-exist with other networks and will not interfere with existing IEEE 802.1x
signals (i.e. Wi- Fi, ZigBee).
A relatively small number of Link devices is required. They are easily installed by
plugging directly into AC wall receptacles. They are anchored to the receptacle
with an anti-tamper T-10 security screw that is included. The Link can be
installed in accessible areas of the facility, or mounted above suspended ceilings.