User's Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
4 Versus Information System
2. System Description
The Versus Information System is a reliable, flexible platform for locating personnel and
equipment. The system badges, worn by staff or attached to assets, emit signals that contain
information about the badge. The information is sent through the sensory network to a host
computer that retrieves the information and translates the data into names of rooms, personnel, and
equipment. Workstations throughout the facility can access the location data with various client
software programs, which can display current locations of personnel and equipment, display
alarms on the monitor, send pager messages, and store data for later use in reports.
System Structure
2.1 Infrared (IR) Tracking
The use of infrared (IR) signals for tracking has distinct advantages, since it allows accurate
locating using signals that will not penetrate walls or floors. A system of strategically placed
sensors receives IR signals as badges move between rooms of a building.
2.2 Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
In addition to the IR signal, a low-power radio frequency (RF) signal is incorporated into some
badges. RF signals penetrate walls and ceilings, allowing the RF signal to act as a backup if the IR
signal is blocked. If the IR signal is blocked and an RF sensor receives the RF signal, the last
known IR location of the badge is shown. RF badges and sensors can also be used for security
purposes at locations where tracking assets is important.
Workstations installed with
client software such as Lis
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View, Floorplan View, etc.
Dedicated VIS Server installed with
Badge Server, Data Server,
Configuration Utilities and optional
software such as Event Monitor