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USERS MANUAL
AeroScout Exciter
Version 1.0
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................ 4
Application and Industry Examples................................................................... 4
Features ............................................................................................................ 5
Exciter Hardware............................................................................................... 6
Connectors Panel........................................................................................................6
Exciter Components....................................................................................................8
Installing the Exciter .......................................................................................... 8
Preparing the Cables and Connectors ........................................................................8
Configuring the Exciter................................................................................................8
Mounting the Exciter ...................................................................................................9
Exciter and Accessories Model Numbers ....................................................... 11
Exciter Specifications ...................................................................................... 11
Range .......................................................................................................................11
Physical and Mechanical...........................................................................................11
Network Interface ......................................................................................................11
Power........................................................................................................................ 11
Management .............................................................................................................11
Environmental Specifications ....................................................................................12
LF Channel................................................................................................................12
Certification ...............................................................................................................12
Introduction | 4
Introduction
The AeroScout Exciter is a component of the AeroScout suite of enterprise
visibility solutions that enables location-based applications. The Exciter
extends the AeroScout suite to provide robust and sophisticated RFID
detection capabilities, using the same AeroScout tags that can also be
accurately located in real time by the AeroScout system.
The Exciter triggers AeroScout’s T2 tags as they pass through a choke point,
and those transmit a message to AeroScout Location Receiver(s) in range.
This provides instant acknowledgment that a tagged asset passed through a
gate, doorway or some other well-defined area. The detection capabilities of
the Exciter, combined with the location features of the AeroScout Location
System, make the AeroScout suite the most sophisticated enterprise visibility
solution for a wide variety of industries.
Figure 1: Exciter positioned at choke point triggering a tag
Application and Industry Examples
High value asset tracking
Health care facilities and general enterprises can tag valuable assets that are
intended to stay within a certain area. The AeroScout system can track the
location of those assets, and if they leave through an exit or enter a restricted
area, the Exciter triggers a tag message.
Process control
Manufacturing and supply chain facilities can track the location and presence
of equipment and in-process inventory as it moves through the production
process. This gives an enterprise a real-time view of which (and how many)
assets have passed each step in the process, enabling better supply chain
management.
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Inventory management
Logistics and manufacturing enterprises can automatically update inventory
records as inventory enters and leaves the warehouse, ensuring real-time
knowledge of levels without manual checks or physical scanning.
Security applications
Government agencies and enterprises can tag secure assets and people that are
restricted to certain areas or require historical location tracking. If those assets
leave through an exit or enter a restricted area, Exciter triggers a tag message.
Features
Long range RFID detection of AeroScout T2 tags
Triggering the tags to transmit as they pass through a defined area, Exciters
reach up to a 6m (18 ft) range, enough to cover wide gate areas.
Tag behavior modification:
Wireless activation and deactivation of tags. Tag battery life can be extended
further by switching the tags off when they leave a defined tracking area
through a gate or doorway.
Change of tag transmission rate temporarily or indefinitely to accommodate
different usage patterns in various physical spaces.
Message Programming functions
Provide the ability to use the Exciter to store messages on the tag for later
transmission. Message transmission can later be triggered by other Exciters,
enabling sophisticated process control functions.
Exciters can trigger a tag to:
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Send up to 10 bytes of data
Transmit one of 10 pre-stored messages
Send and store up to 10 bytes of data
Rugged IP66 NEMA 4X-rated enclosure
To use in any hostile indoor or outdoor environment and in a wide
temperature range.
Ethernet connectivity
Enables centralized programming, monitoring and software updates by the
AeroScout Engine.
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Exciter Hardware
The AeroScout Exciter includes:
NEMA 4X rated enclosure •
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Single Ethernet interface
Single power connector
110/220VAC power adapter (internal)
Wall mounting kit.
Figure 2. AeroScout Exciter in NEMA Housing
Connectors Panel
Figure 3 describes the Exciter connectors panel (bottom panel).
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Figure 3. AeroScout Exciter Connectors Panel
1. Ethernet LAN Connection – In a configuration that uses physical
Ethernet cable connection to the LAN, the network cable is attached here.
Permanent connection to a wired network is not mandatory. However you
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must have a wired connection for configuring the Exciter. In addition, some
of the monitoring functions will not be available if the Exciter is not wired.
The LAN connector is not sealed if the Ethernet RJ-45 cable is just plugged
into the connector. In order to seal it, use the sealing adapter shown in Figure 4,
which is supplied with the Exciter. The CAT5 cable must be threaded through
the adapter prior to clamping the RJ-45 connector. After connecting the RJ-45
to the connector on the Exciter, the adapter should be fastened to the LAN
connector base (1).
Figure 4. Ethernet LAN connection sealing adapter
The protective cap supplied with the Exciter (see Figure 5) is also fastened to the
cover base (1). When working in standalone mode (without a permanent wired
LAN connection), this cap should be used to seal the LAN connection.
Figure 5. Ethernet LAN connection protective cap
2. Power jack – 110/220VAC. The power adapter plug (see Figure 6)
supplied with the Exciter, should be assembled to a power cord and
connected to the power jack.
Figure 6. Power adapter plug
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Exciter Components
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1. 2 LF (Low Frequency) antennas
2. Exciter boards
3. AC/DC converter
Installing the Exciter
This section explains how to install an Exciter unit.
Preparing the Cables and Connectors
Network:
Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connection on the
Exciter.
Power:
Connect the power cable to the power jack.
Configuring the Exciter
Exciters are configured using the AeroScout System Manager. The
configuration settings consist of device installation and network definitions.
The configuration procedure involves the following steps:
1. Connect all Exciters with a wired Ethernet connection to a dedicated
segment.
2. Add the Exciters to the system and define their IP settings (IP, subnet,
gateway, ports) in the System Manager.
3. Verify that the Exciters’ status is OK.
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4. Position the Exciter in the site according to site survey recommendations,
and mount it.
5. Align the Exciters’ positions according to the required area coverage.
6. Configure the Exciter’s settings. The following are the Exciter’s
configurable parameters:
Name
ID
IP address
Port
Coordinates of its location
Transmission range: up to 6m
Transmission Interval: the interval between two
consecutive messages transmitted by the
Exciter (10msec – 1000msec).
Exciter events define the required tag response
after they are triggered by the Exciter:
Send Exciter ID
Send Exciter ID and change tag transmission mode
Send Exciter ID and send a data message
Send Exciter ID, store a data message and send it.
Send Exciter ID and send one of the data messages stored on
the tag.
Activate tag
Deactivate tag
Note
The configuration process is explained in detail in the AeroScout Engine User’s
Manual (version 2.4 and above).
Mounting the Exciter
Mounting the Exciter on a Wall
The Exciter can be mounted on a wall using the wall mounting kit (provided
with the Exciter). The wall mounting kit includes four fastening ear lugs that
can be connected to the four corners of the Exciter housing as shown in
Figure 7.
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Figure 7. Exciter Wall Mounting Kit
Mounting the Exciter on a Pole
The Exciter can be mounted on a pole using the pole mounting kit, as shown
in Figure 8.
The Pole Mounting Kit is an optional accessory that can be acquired
separately. It is available in 2 sizes:
Pole Mounting Kit 50-70mm: For 50-70mm-diameter pole •
• Pole Mounting Kit 100-120mm: For 100-120mm-diameter pole
Figure 8. Exciter Pole Mounting Kit
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Exciter and Accessories Model Numbers
Exciter Comments Model Number
AeroScout Exciter Includes NEMA 4X rated
enclosure, single Ethernet
interface, 110/220VAC power,
wall mounting kit EX-1000
Mounting Accessories
Wall mounting kit NAC-100
Pole mounting kit 50-70mm NAC-110
Pole mounting kit 100-120mm NAC-111
Exciter Specifications
Range
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Adjustable range up to 6 m (18 feet)
Supports AeroScout T2 Tags
Physical and Mechanical
Dimensions (mm): 280 x 280 x 130
Dimensions (inches): 11 x 11 x 5.1
Weight (kg): 1.5
Housing: IP66, NEMA 4X-rated enclosure
Network Interface
Ethernet (RJ-45)
Power
Input voltage: 110/220VAC 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Dissipation: 4.5W
Management
All settings configured remotely using AeroScout
Engine’s System Manager.
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Environmental Specifications
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Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to
140°F)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
LF Channel
125kHz
Field intensity limits: 28.4dBµA/m at 10m (ETSI)
Propagation limits: 11µV/m at 300m (FCC)
Modulation: ASK
Certification
FCC Part 15, sub-part C class B, sub-part B
EN 300-330, EN 301-489
Safety: CE
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Safety and Warnings
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
a) This device may not cause harmful interference
b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to
operate the equipment under FCC Rules.
Warranty
Hardware. AeroScout Inc. ("AeroScout"), warrants that commencing from the date of
delivery to Customer, and continuing for a period of one year the Hardware will be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. The date of shipment of a
Product by AeroScout is set forth on the packaging material in which the Product is
shipped. This limited warranty extends only to the original user of the Product. Customer's
sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of AeroScout and its suppliers under this
limited warranty will be, at AeroScout’s or its service center's option, shipment of a
replacement within the period or a refund of the purchase price if the Hardware is
returned to the party supplying it to Customer, if different than AeroScout, freight and
insurance prepaid. AeroScout replacement parts used in Hardware repair may be new or
equivalent to new. AeroScout’s obligations hereunder are conditioned upon the returned
of affected articles in accordance with AeroScout’s then-current Return Material
Authorization (RMA) procedures.
Restrictions. This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by
AeroScout, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance
with instructions supplied by AeroScout, (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or
electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident; or (d) is sold for beta, evaluation,
testing, or demonstration purposes for which AeroScout does not receive a payment of
purchase price or license fee.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT, SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR ARISING
FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, LAW, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY
EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW. TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, SUCH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
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LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO
JURISDICTION.
This disclaimer and exclusion shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails
of its essential purpose.