User's Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
Hardware and Wiring Installation Guide iii
Contents
1.
Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose of This Guide ..................................................................................................1
1.2 Computer Requirements...............................................................................................1
1.2.1 Server Computer Requirements ......................................................................1
1.2.2 Computer Workstation Requirements Including Relay Controlled Devices.....1
1.3 Terms and Definitions ...................................................................................................2
1.4 Versus Hardware Parts List ..........................................................................................3
1.5 Versus Information Systems Estimated Bandwidth Requirements ..............................3
2. System Description ..............................................................................................................4
2.1 Infrared (IR) Tracking ....................................................................................................4
2.2 Radio Frequency (RF) Signals......................................................................................4
2.3 System Hardware Components ....................................................................................5
2.3.1 Badges .............................................................................................................5
2.3.2 Sensors ............................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Collector (VER-2402) .......................................................................................7
2.3.4 Ethernet Concentrator (VER-2015)..................................................................8
2.3.5 Other Optional Hardware .................................................................................8
3. Planning the Installation ....................................................................................................10
3.1 General Steps for Installing a Versus System ............................................................11
3.2 Collector and Concentrator Location Planning ...........................................................13
3.2.1 Collector Network Length Limitations ............................................................13
3.3 Sensor Location Planning ...........................................................................................13
3.3.1 Sensor Connection Length Limitations ..........................................................14
3.3.2 Infrared (IR) Sensor Location Planning .........................................................14
3.3.3 RF Sensor Location Planning ........................................................................17
3.3.4 Mapping the Sensor Locations on the Floorplan ...........................................18
3.3.5 Mapping the Relay Device Locations ............................................................19
3.4 Use of Unauthorized Components..............................................................................20
3.5 List of Recommended Tools .......................................................................................20
3.6 Safety and Code Considerations ................................................................................21
3.6.1 Equipment Handling.......................................................................................21
3.6.2 Power Requirements .....................................................................................21
3.6.3 Grounding of Equipment ................................................................................22
3.6.4 Codes and Ratings of Materials Used ...........................................................22
3.6.5 Workmanship .................................................................................................22
4. System Hardware Installation ...........................................................................................23
4.1 Cable Installation.........................................................................................................23
4.1.1 Cable Types ...................................................................................................23
4.2 Sensor Installation.......................................................................................................23
4.3 Collector and Concentrator Installation.......................................................................24
4.4 Connecting Sensors to Collectors...............................................................................25
4.5 Communication Room Check .....................................................................................27