User guide

D2119 Dart RTLS User Guide 13
3 Installing the Dart RTLS hardware
Before installation, review the Safety and Installation Warnings and Cautions document
– D26819.
Dart RTLS is a precision tracking system and requires a degree of exactness in installation.
Specifically, the Receiver and reference tag locations are critical to insure optimum performance.
The accuracy of these positions directly influences the accuracy of the results.
When installing Dart RTLS, you may need the following equipment:
 Measurement device (for laying out an accurate X-Y grid)
 Optional, Receiver-mounting brackets and associated hardware for affixing Receivers to the
wall or ceiling
 Computer to access the Hub software
 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Hub for Ethernet Network connectivity
For safety-related installation requirements, see the document Safety and Installation Warnings and Cautions.
In This Section
Placing the Dart RTLS Hub ................................................................. 13
Placing the Receivers ............................................................................ 13
Placing the cables .................................................................................. 14
Positioning the reference tag ............................................................... 14
Hardware Compatibility ..................................................................... 14
Placing the Dart RTLS Hub
You must place the Dart RTLS Hub:
 Within 1000 feet of the first Receiver in the Receiver chain.
 In a location where either LAN or computer connection is available.
Placing the Receivers
Identify the physical area to be covered. You can configure the system with a single Receiver if
tag detection (presence) only is required. To identify the x-y positions of one or more assets, you