User's Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
6 Versus Information System
IR/RF Personnel Alert Badge (VER-1780)
The Personnel Alert Badge uses IR and RF technologies. It is also
equipped with a call button that, when pressed, fires RF and IR signals,
which can notify the system to activate a customizable, preprogrammed
response.
• Battery type – 3.0 V lithium coin cell (industry type CR2477 lithium 950 mAH)
• RF Frequency – 433.9 MHz
• IR wavelength – 875 nanometers, 447.5 KHz
IR/RF Asset Tag (VER-1830 A&B)
The Asset Tag uses IR and RF technology. It is used to identify the
current location of portable assets. VER-1830A has an anti-tamper
feature that sends a signal to the system if the tag is removed from the
asset it is attached to. VER-1830B does not have the anti-tamper feature.
• Battery type – 3.0 V lithium coin cell (industry type CR2477 lithium 950 mAH)
• RF Frequency – 433.9 MHz
• IR wavelength – 875 nanometers, 447.5 KHz
NOTE: The Asset Tag’s anti-tamper and other RF functions can be hindered if the
tag is affixed to metal. Must be used on non-metal surfaces or with a bracket.
2.3.1.3 RF Badges
RF/PAS Asset Tag (VER-1875)
The RF/PAS Asset Tag uses radio frequency (RF) signaling technology in combination with
Versus’ Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) technology to secure portable assets from
unauthorized removal. The PAS component causes the tag’s RF signal to send an alarm when
entering a PAS zone, thereby signaling unauthorized removal of a tagged item from a specific
area.
• Battery type – 3.0 V lithium coin cell (industry type CR2477 lithium 950 mAH)
• RF Frequency – 433.9 MHz
Must be used in combination with the Versus PAS Unit (VER-3500) which is installed in
portal or doorway areas to create protected PAS zones. See Section 2.3.5 for a description of
the PAS Unit.
NOTE: The PAS Tag’s RF function can be hindered if the tag is affixed to metal.
Must be used on non-metal surfaces or with a bracket.
2.3.2 Sensors
Sensors receive signals from badges, convert them into electrical signals and pass the data along to
collectors. Up to 24 sensors (of which up to 4 can be RF sensors) can be connected to a Collector,
although Versus recommends no more than 20-22 to allow for future expansion. Sensors are
usually mounted in the ceiling tiles of a facility, or they can be placed in standard electrical
junction boxes, where required by local building codes. There are four types of sensors, infrared
(IR), radio frequency (RF), supervised and serial.