Xmark MAR Low Power Communications Receiver User Manual 806U2901 Rev 01 FindIt Locator User Sheet

Xmark Corporation Low Power Communications Receiver 806U2901 Rev 01 FindIt Locator User Sheet

Installation guide

Part Number 806A2901808 Commerce Park Drive, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 USA or 309 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON K2K 3A3, Canada Telephone: 1-800-267-9111 Facsimile: 1-613-592-4296 Web Site: www.xmarksystems.com© 2003 Instantel Inc. All Rights Reserved. Instantel and Hugs are registered trademarks of Instantel Inc. in North America. The hearts logo and Xmark are trademarks of Instantel Inc. Xmark is a division of Instantel Inc. Printed in Canada. December 2003. 806U2901 Rev 01A.Certifi ed to the ISO 9001 Quality StandardMaterials Required• FindIt® Locator (p/n 806A2901)—includes AC power adapter, two antennas, mounting plate with screws, and stand.• Suitable mounting hardware (not supplied)—for mounting Locator to a vertical surface, such as a cart: screws, double-sided tape or cable ties.Installation Considerations• Position the Locator vertically with the antennas pointing upwards—The supplied stand angles the Locator at approxi-mately 70°. Do not mount the Locator at a lower angle if mount-ing to a solid surface, and never lay the Locator fl at.• Keep the antennas away from metal—If mounting the Locator to a metal cart, ensure that the antennas project above the frame of the cart. Do not lean the Locator against a metal object.• For best performance, place the Locator in an unobstructed location—Where possible, keep the Locator away from the body or large objects.• Performance may not be optimal while the Locator is being charged—The Locator continues to operate while the batteries are charging, but performance may not be optimal. Keep the power cord away from the antennas to improve performance.• Observe temperature and humidity restrictions—Refer to the Specifi cations table. • No user adjustments to internal circuitry—Tampering may cause component or system failure, or both, and will void the warranty.Important Reference Documents• FindIt Portable User Manual Read these instructions thoroughly before installing the FindIt Locator. Faulty installation can lead to system failure.!Materials RequiredSpecifi cationsInstallation ConsiderationsImportant Reference DocumentsLocator Installation GuideFigure 1: The Locator with antennas attachedFrequency 217 MHzSupply Voltage 12 VDC, 800 mABatteries Two 3.6 V lithium-ion rechargeable Battery Life 24 hours when fully chargedDetection Radius Up to 35 ft. (11 m)Communications LonWorks 2 wireTemperature - operating 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)Temperature - storage -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)Humidity 0 - 90% RH @ 70°F (21°C), non-condensingDimensions Approx. 6.3 x 3.5 x 1.5 in. (159 x 89 x 38 mm)Weight (with antennas) Approx. 15.9 oz. (452 g)
Installing the Locator The steps below correspond to the numbers in Figure 2.1 Remove the Mounting Plate from the Locator. 2 Charge the Locator batteries. The Locator contains rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Plug the supplied AC adapter into a 120 VAC outlet, and then connect it to the Locator. The CHARGING light will come on. A full charge takes approximately 3 hours.3 Attach the two antennas. The antennas use a BNC connector. Push the antenna onto the mast, and give it a ¼ turn clockwise to secure it. Note: The antennas have a protective covering to prevent them from touching metal. Do not encase, wrap, or otherwise cover the antennas.4 Install the mounting plate using one of the following methods. A Fasten to the stand using the three screws supplied.B Install to a vertical surface using mounting hardware appro-priate to the surface material, such as screws, double-sided tape or cable ties.5 Install the Locator to the mounting plate. Slide the Locator into the mounting plate. If desired, the Locator can be secured by inserting a small lock or cable tie through the top hole on the mounting plate and Locator.Installation is complete, and the Locator is now ready for use.Gathering Asset DataThe Locator can gather data on assets in your facility carrying FindIt tags either on its own, or when connected to a Client PC with the FindIt software.Refer to the FindIt Portable User Manual for detailed informa-tion on how to gather data.Charging the BatteriesThe STATUS light on the Locator begins to fl ash when the batteries require recharging. The Locator will continue to receive FindIt tag transmissions for a further 20-30 minutes, and will then shut down. All data received up to that time are saved.Plug the Locator into a 120 VAC outlet using the supplied AC adapter. The CHARGING light will remain on until the charge is complete. A full charge takes 3 hours, providing approximately 24 hours of operation.The Locator should be charged every few months when not in use to maximize battery life.Warning: Only charge the Locator using the supplied adapter. Failure to do so may cause the battery to become hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury.STATUS and CHARGING LightsThe locator has a STATUS light and CHARGING light, which provide basic information about the Locator’s operation. Both lights are located on the left side of the Locator.Battery Handling This device contains lithium-ion batteries. Do not place the batteries in or near fi re, or in direct sunlight. Heating the batteries can damage the safety circuitry, which can cause additional heating, rupture or ignition of the batteries.The batteries are not user replaceable. Never open the case on the Locator.Installing the LocatorGathering Asset DataBattery HandlingCharging the BatteriesSTATUS Light (Green)Off Not receiving tag messages, or batteries are fully discharged.Occasional fl ashes Locator is receiving tag messages. Steady fl ashes Batteries are low. Recharge immediately. The Locator will continue to receive tag messages for a further 20-30 minutes, and will then shut down. (All data are saved).On Error. Connect to the Client PC to automatically download fi rmware.CHARGING Light (Red)On Batteries are chargingOff Batteries are fully charged.STATUS and CHARGING Lights
1CHARGINGDATAOUT12-20VDC800mASTATUS4A14B235VerticalsurfaceStandFigure 2: Installing the Locator.
WarrantyXmark’s products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship and shall perform in accordance with published specifi cations for a period of one year. Xmark reserves the right to change specifi cations without notice.Limitation of LiabilityThis Product has been designed for use to locate assets.The range, accuracy, function and performance of this Product may vary from the published specifi cations due to many factors, including, without limitation, site impairments from structural effects, metal objects in the vicinity, placement of the receiver and transmitter, interference from other electrical devices, atmospheric effects, installa-tion, and maintenance. There may be other factors, which also affect performance of this Product. Instantel does not guarantee that this Product will locate all assets 100% of the time. Instantel does not guarantee that this Product will not return false reports of location of assets.Monthly testing and maintenance of this Product, as described in the Product documentation, is essential to verify the system is operating correctly and to ensure that the probability of detecting an alarm and/or locating the transmitter are maximized. The failure to undertake regular testing and maintenance will increase the risk of system failure and failure to locate assets. The failure to undertake regular testing and maintenance will increase the risk of false reports of location of assets.Instantel hereby disclaims all warranties, express or implied, arising out of or in connection with any of its Products or the use or perfor-mance thereof, including but not limited to, where allowable by law, all other implied warranties or conditions of merchantable quality and fi tness for a particular purpose and those arising by statute or otherwise in law or from a course of dealing or usage of trade.Instantel’s liability to you or anyone claiming through or on behalf of you with respect to any claim or loss arising out of the use or misuse of Instantel’s Product, defective products or materials, improper installa-tion or maintenance of Instantel’s Product or products or the system in which they are incorporated, or alleged to have resulted from an act or omission of Instantel or any person, negligent or otherwise, shall be limited to:A) the repair or replacement of defective Product or materials sup-plied by Instantel during the warranty period as set out in the Product documentation; or, at the option of Instantel,B) refund of the purchase price of the Product supplied by Instantel.In no event shall Instantel be liable for general, specifi c, indirect, consequential, incidental, exemplary or punitive damages or any losses or expenses suffered by you or anyone else, whether or not Instantel, or its employees, offi cers, agents, resellers or installers has been informed of the risk of such loss or expense and whether or not such losses or expenses were foreseeable.StatementsUnited States—Federal Communication Commission (FCC)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 unde-sired 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 accor-dance 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. Warning: Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Xmark could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Canada—Industry CanadaThe term “IC:” before the certifi cation/registration number only signifi es that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met.

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