WhereNet LOS-4100 User manual

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Location Sensor
(including Locating Access Point)
Installation Guide

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Typographical Conventions
Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in
personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully
understand and meet the required conditions.
Cautions call attention to an operation procedure or practice that could
damage the product, or degrade performance if not correctly performed. Do
not proceed until understanding and meeting these requiredconditions.
Notes provide information that can be helpful in understanding the operation
of the product.
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Document Revision History
Revision Description of Changes Date Approved
PA6 Preliminary 1/20/02

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Table of Contents Page
1 DOCUMENT OVERVIEW 6
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 6
3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 8
4 PARTS AND TOOLS 9
5 CONFIGURATION 13
6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 17
7 FCC INFORMATION 17
8 MOUNTING OVERVIEW 19
9 CABLING 23
10 LOCATION SENSOR INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 27
Table of Figures Page
FIGURE 1 ALL WEATHER OMNI ANTENNA 11
FIGURE 2 INDOOR OFFICE OMNI ANTENNA 11
FIGURE 3 FLAT PANEL DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA 11
FIGURE 4 OPTIONAL HIGH GAIN ANTENNA 11
FIGURE 5 POWER SUPPLY 12
FIGURE 6 OUTDOOR P.S. HOUSING 12
FIGURE 7 RJ CABLE TOOL 13
FIGURE 8 FLUKE LAN CABLEMETER 13
FIGURE 9 LAP-4200 LABEL 15

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FIGURE 10 WALL MOUNTING HOLE DIMENSIONS 21
FIGURE 11 LOCATION SENSOR CONNECTIONS 23
FIGURE 12 LOCATION SENSOR LED INDICATORSLED INDICATORS 33

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1DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document describes the physical installation and basic configuration of the
Location Sensor product. The site design is detailed in the D0406 Location Sensor
Placement Guide.
2PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONAND FEATURES
The Location Sensor receives the signals transmitted by the WhereTags, which are
attached to the tracked assets. The decoded tag information is time stamped and
routed to a PC for additional processing. The locate algorithm running on the PC
calculates the tag position based on the time stamps of multiple Location Sensors,
and reports that position to the database where it is displayed by Resource
Manager.
There are two separate Location Sensor models:
•LOS-4100 (802.3 Wired Ethernet)
•LAP-4200 (with 802.11b Wireless LAN Access Point, also known as a
Locating Access Point)
The difference between the two models is that the LAP-4200 contains an Access
Point, while the LOS-4100 does not. These units are identical in appearance; the

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only way to distinguish them is by the model number on the housing. Note that
both units have a wired Ethernet port; the LAP-4200 has a can function as either a
client bridge or an access point.
Both units also include a low power transmitter which is used to distribute
configuration data, and timing signals to other Location Sensor units. This
transmitter has the same transmitter characteristics as a tag.
Features include:
•Outdoor weatherproof housing
•Wireless data transport capability
•Wireless Timing capability
There are three separate antenna options for the Location Sensor. In addition,
there is an optional high gain Wireless LAN Access Point directional antenna for
installations in which the standard antennas do not proved the range required to
communicate with the base access point. The available antennas are listed in
section 4below.

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3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Mechanical
Size: 10.3 x 3.2 x 12.0
261 x 80 x 305 in (HxDxW) mm
Weight: 8.0
3.6 Lbs kg
3.2 Electrical
Voltage:
18 to 36
36 nominal Vdc
Current: 1.5 (max) Amps
Pwr Diss: 25 (max) Watts
AC Power1 100-240 Vac
1 With recommended power supply
3.3 Environmental
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature: -30 to +50 -40 to +70 ºC
Ingress Protection: 65 IP

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3.4 External Connections
Antenna: MCX (female)
DC Power: 2.5 ID/ 5.5 OD mm (female)
Opt. Access Point Antenna: RP-TNC (male)
Ethernet RJ45 (female)
Timing RJH (4 wire telephone handset, female)
4PARTS AND TOOLS
The parts and tools indicated below are required to complete the installation of the
Location Sensor. Ordering information is supplied where applicable.
Part Model Number
•All Weather Omni Antenna1(standard) AK-210 (Figure 1)
•Office Omni Antenna1(indoor only) AK-110 (Figure 2)
•Flat PanelAntenna1(directional indoor/
outdoor) AK-120 (Figure 3)
•High Gain WLAN Antenna (optional) TBD (Figure 4)
•Power Supply PS-021 (Figure 5)
•Outdoor Power Supply enclosure
(outdoor use only) (Figure 6)

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Part Model Number
•Pole Mount Kit RM-410-00
•Wall Mount Bracket (to provide 12
inch (305 mm) spacing from metal
wall w/ AK-210 antenna
RM-250-00
•Cat 5 network cable;
•Connector
Belden: 1583A 006U1000
riser , 1585A 877U1000
Plenum, or equiv.
1624R Non-plenum, shielded;
1624P Plenum, shielded.
AMP 5-569278-X with load
bar, or AllenTel
AT8X8RCSC-24
•Timing cable (2 twisted pairs);
•Connector
Belden: 1588R-006U1000
riser, 1590A-8771000 plenum
Allen Tel AT4X4SC-2224
•Network hub/ router/ switch N/A
1Choose 1 of the three antenna options
Recommended cable/connector/tool supplier Graybar [phone]

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Figure 1 All weather omni antenna Figure 2 Indoor office omni antenna
Figure 3 Flat panel directional antenna Figure 4 Optional high gain antenna

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Figure 5 Power supply Figure 6 Outdoor P.S. housing
Tools
•Computer to configure Location
Sensor, including
•Crossover Cat 5 (Ethernet) cable Available locally
•Null Modem serial cable (optional) Digi-Key: AE1034-ND DB9
M/F, or AE1033-ND F/F
•RJ Connector tool for RJ45 and RJH Figure 7
•Fluke 620 LAN CableMeter Figure 8
•Miscellaneous hand tools Available locally

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Figure 7 RJ cable tool Figure 8 Fluke LAN CableMeter
5CONFIGURATION
The Location Sensor (Location Access Point) must be configured prior to
operation. Configuration includes:
•Setting the Location Sensor configuration, including the IP address
•Setting the embedded Access Point configuration (LAP-4200 only),
including the Service Set Identifier (ESS ID), and IP address.
Failure to configure the Location Sensor prior to operation may result in an
inoperative unit.
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Both of these units are configured using:
•LPManager software via Ethernet (preferred),
•Telnet via Ethernet, or
•Hyperterminal (or any terminal emulation software) via serial port
For the LAP-4200, both the Location Sensor and the embedded Access Point must
be independently configured. That is, both units must have their IP addresses
correctly specified. The communication connection can be switched between the
Location Sensor and the Access Point by typing ctrl-w.
5.1 Location Sensor Configuration
Location Sensors communicate over an Ethernet interface using TCP/IP. Each
Location sensor must be configured with a unique IP address. The IP address of
each LS must be recoded and entered into the WhereNet site file, which contains
the configuration information for each LS, including its location.
Each Location Sensor is shipped with a label set containing one label (Figure 9)
with the bar coded MAC address of the Location Sensor (and of the Access Point
if so equipped) and three labels with the last six characters of the Location
Sensor’s MAC address in large type. Ensure that the label is correct by matching
the MAC address(es) on the loose label set with the MAC address(es) listed on the
back of the Location Sensor. Place the loose bar code label in the site design

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document where indicated, and place one or more of the large type, six character
labels on the exterior of the Location Sensor in positions that are visible after
installation.
Figure 9 LAP-4200 Label
Like other network equipment, the Location Sensor IP address(es) must be set to a
predetermined address. While there is no restriction to the IP address, it must
match the address in the Site file for that particular Location Sensor. The IP
address(es) can be static assigned, or dynamically assigned via DHCP. If assigned
though DHCP, the DHCP server must contain the MAC address and
corresponding IP address for each of the Location Sensors (and Access Points).
Last 6 LS
MAC digits
Access
Point
MAC Address
Label applied
to unit from
factory
Location Sensor
MAC Address
Location Sensor
Serial Number

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The Location Sensors can be configured using either an automatic process or a
manual process:
Automatic Configuration
TBD
Manual Configuration
•Connect to the Location Sensor using LP Manager,Telnet or
Hyperterminal.
•Confirm the unique MAC address for the Location Sensor.
•Select Set IP Address from the menu and set the IP address.
•Access the Access Point configuration by typing ctrl-w.
•Follow the menu prompts and set the IP address.
•Confirm communication to the Location Sensor by “pinging” the device(s)
using LP Manager.
The MAC address label must be clearly marked on the exterior of the
Location Sensor housing in a position visible after installation.
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6ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The Outdoor Omni antenna must be mounted to the Location Sensor housing; the
Indoor Office Omni antenna and the Flat Panel Directional antennas are mounted
separately to the appropriate wall or ceiling. Follow the specific instructions
included with the antennas.
The left and right antenna must be correctly oriented per the site design.
Inadvertently reversing the left and right antenna will result in a two foot
location error.
7FCC INFORMATION
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Any changes or modifications to WhereNet Corp. equipment not expressly
approved by WhereNet Corp. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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 (and
commercial) installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may
cause interference with 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, you are encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for
assistance.
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, no one may remain within
20 cm of the antenna.
8MOUNTING OVERVIEW
The site design specifies the location of the Location Sensor(s) to provide
optimum system performance. It is critical that the LocationSensor is mounted in
a position which provides good RF visibility to the tracked assets. Thus the
Location Sensor must be mounted exactly in the position specified in the site
design document.
Failure to mount the Location Sensor in the exact position specified in the site
design will result in erroneous or non-locates of the tracked assets.
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The Location Sensor can be mounted to a wall using the integral keyhole mounting
slots. An attachment hole is also provided to accept a 3/8 in (10 mm) threaded
rod. A pole mount hardware kit is available separately.
8.1 Wall Mount
The Location Sensor may be mounted directly against a non-metallic wall using
the standard AK-210 All Weather Omni-directional antennas. For a metallic wall,
Location Sensor must be mounted 12 inches (305 mm) away from the wall for the
antennas to operate properly. Alternately, the AK-120 Flat Panel antennas may
utilized as they may be mounted directly to a metallic wall.
The Location Sensor can be mounted to a wall using the four key hole mounting
slots per the following instructions:
•Determine the preferred screw/ anchor type (not supplied) for the particular
wall material. The Location Sensor requires a #6 or 3.5 mm mounting
screw.
•Mark and drill holes in the wall to match the keyholes on the Location
Sensor (Figure 10).
•Mount the Location Sensor and securely tighten the screws.