Ubisense America SENSOR20 UNISENSOR V2.0 User Manual Ubisensor v2 0

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Information to the User .................................................................................................................... 1
Features of the Ubisensor ............................................................................................................... 2
Installation and Operation Instructions ............................................................................................ 3
Mounting options ...................................................................................................................... 3
Setting up a sensor cell ............................................................................................................ 3
Switching on the Ubisensor...................................................................................................... 4
Calibrating the Ubisensor ......................................................................................................... 4
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 5
Ubisensor Specifications ................................................................................................................. 6
Introduction
The Ubisensor V2.0 is a basestation used by the Ubisense Location System, which supports the
real-time location of objects. It detects ultra-wideband (UWB) pulses emitted by wireless tags
(Ubitags), allowing the 3D position of the tag to be found. The use of UWB technology enables
greater positioning accuracy than other wireless technologies, because it is much less
susceptible to multipath interference effects. Applications of the system include healthcare,
workplace productivity, security, retail management and manufacturing.
This document describes the features and specifications of the Ubisensor, important regulatory
information concerning its use, and details on how to diagnose potential problems.
Information to the User
The Ubisensor V2.0 contains a wireless transceiver certified under FCC Part 15.249.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications made to the Ubisensor which are not expressly
approved by Ubisense Limited could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Features of the Ubisensor
The diagrams below show several important features of the Ubisensor:
Status LED
Timing cable sockets
Ventilation holes
Networking socket
MAC address (ID) label
Power Supply Socket
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Installation and Operation Instructions
Mounting options
Ubisensors have three mounting holes in the back of the case, to which external clamps and
brackets can be attached. Two holes are M4 size, the other hole is M6 size (and can be used in
conjunction with a standard photographic camera mount).
Setting up a sensor cell
Ubisense will have supplied you with an updated location system database containing
configuration information for the equipment you have received. At this point, it’s worth checking
that the MAC (Media Access Control) addresses of the Ubisensors you have received match the
information in the database, using the Ubisense location system configuration tools. See the
software manual for details on how to examine the contents of the configuration database – the
MAC address for each Ubisensor is printed on a label affixed to the rear of the unit (see “Features
of the Ubisensor”).
Once you are sure you have the correct equipment to hand, the sensor cells for the system can
be set up. In the Ubisense location system, a large area of space is covered by a number of
sensor cells, each of which (individually) covers a smaller area.
Each sensor cell has a master unit and number of slave units (usually three or more). The
information provided by the Ubisense location system configuration tools will let you identify, for
any particular sensor cell, which unit is the master and which are slaves, using the MAC
addresses of the devices. The master unit in each sensor cell generates a timing signal which is
used by the slave units of that cell. The master unit is connected to the slave units using shielded
Category 5e cable (or better). A timing cable from the master to a slave can be plugged into any
free timing socket on the master, but must be plugged into the top right-hand timing socket on the
slave, as shown in the diagram below.
All sensors are connected to the standard network using a Category 5 unshielded cable (or
better), and to a power supply (typically via a 12V DC adaptor such as the Stontronics EPA121DA-12). The final wiring interconnection diagram for a three-member sensor cell would be as
follows:
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SLAVE
UNIT
To
network
12V DC
MASTER
UNIT
SLAVE
UNIT
To
network
12V DC
To
network
Cat. 5 unshielded (or better)
Cat. 5e shielded (or better)
12V DC
WARNING: Never plug a networking cable into a timing cable socket, or a timing cable into the
networking socket!
Switching on the Ubisensor
To turn on a Ubisensor, simply turn on the power to the device. The LED on the front of the
Ubisensor should illuminate, and the device will begin to attempt to contact the Ubisense location
system (which should already have been installed on your network – see the software manual for
details). Configuration of the Ubisensor is entirely automatic, and is under the control of the
Ubisense location system.
Calibrating the Ubisensor
When the Ubisensor has been installed in its final location, its position and orientation must be
found and entered into the Ubisense location system’s database. The Ubisense location system
management tools make this calibration process simple and quick – refer to the software manual
for details.
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Troubleshooting
If you believe that a Ubisensor is not functioning correctly, and the Ubisense location system
management tools are not able to diagnose the problem, it is likely that the Ubisensor is not
communicating with the rest of the location system for some reason. Check the following:
•
•
•
•
The Ubisensor is connected to a power supply, and the supply is switched on.
The networking cable is fully plugged in at both ends.
Your local network port is connected to the rest of your network.
The link light corresponding to the Ubisensor network connection is illuminated on the
nearest upstream switch.
If you are still unable to determine the cause of the problem, contact your system installer or
Ubisense.
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Ubisensor Specifications
Conventional radio transceiver section (FCC ID: SEASENSOR20)
Number of channels:
Lowest channel frequency:
Highest channel frequency:
Maximum output power:
2402.5MHz
2480.5MHz
+8dBm
General specifications
Dimensions:
Power supply:
Operating temperature range:
200mm x 130mm x 60mm
12V DC, centre-pin positive (or 48V PoE)
-20ºC to +60ºC
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