OGUVER1780CIR/RF Personnel Alert Badge

Versus Information System Hardware and Wiring Installation Guide VERSUS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 2600 MILLER CREEK ROAD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 (231) 946-5868 www.versustech.com i Copyright 1991 – 2002 Versus Technology, Inc., all rights reserved. This document contains user’s information on technology that is proprietary to Versus Technology, Inc. Permitted transmittal, receipt, or possession of this document does not express license or imply any rights to use, sell, design, or manufacture this information. No reproduction, publication or disclosure of this information, in whole or in part, shall be made without prior written authorization from an officer of Versus Technology, Inc. WARNING! This product is not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use in any life support or other application where product failure could cause or contribute to personal injury, death, or severe property damage. This product or its systems are covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,906,853; 5,017,794; 5,027,314; 5,119,104; 5,276,496; 5,355,222; 5,387,993; 5,548,637; 5,572,195, 6,104,295, 6154139. FCC STATEMENT: Components complying 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. Modifying or tampering with the transceiver’s or receiver’s internal components can cause a malfunction, invalidate the warranty, and will void your FCC authorization to use these products. Revision date: 8/10/01 iii Contents 1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Purpose of This Guide...................................................................................................................................1 1.2 Computer System Requirements.................................................................................................................1 1.3 Terms and Definitions....................................................................................................................................1 1.4 Parts List..........................................................................................................................................................2 2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................................3 2.1 Infrared (IR) Tracking.....................................................................................................................................3 2.2 Radio Frequency (RF) Signals.....................................................................................................................3 2.3 System Hardware Components...................................................................................................................4 3. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................7 3.1 General Steps for Installing a Versus System...........................................................................................8 3.2 Collector and Concentrator Location Planning........................................................................................10 3.3 Sensor Location Planning...........................................................................................................................10 3.4 Use of Unauthorized Components.............................................................................................................15 3.5 List of Materials.............................................................................................................................................15 3.6 List of Tools...................................................................................................................................................15 3.7 Safety and Code Considerations...............................................................................................................16 4. SYSTEM HARDWARE INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................18 4.1 Cable Installation..........................................................................................................................................18 4.2 Sensor Installation........................................................................................................................................18 4.3 Collector and Concentrator Installation.....................................................................................................19 4.4 Connecting Sensors to Collectors..............................................................................................................20 4.5 Communication Room Check.....................................................................................................................21 4.6 Testing RF Sensors......................................................................................................................................27 5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...........................................................................................................................28 5.1 Badge Battery Replacement.......................................................................................................................29 6. INSTALLATION FORMS.....................................................................................................................................33 Hardware and Wiring Installation Guide 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of This Guide This document is intended to provide the information required to install the hardware and wiring components of a VIS system. Read this en…

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1 Versus Technology, Inc. would like product description, block diagram and the schematic held confidential for the VER-1780 IR/RF Personnel Alert Badge. Regards, Robert Wiser Versus Technology Engineer 1 2600 Miller Creek Road Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone: (616-946-5868) Fax: (616-946-6775)

VER-1780 PCB – BOTTOM VIEW

A H D EMC Laboratory 92723 M-152, Dowagiac, MI 49047 USA Phone: (616) 424-7014 www.ahde.com This Report will be on file with AHD to September 7, 2006 Page 1 of 1 EMC Test Report #0100460F80 Issued 09/12/01 REGARDING THE FCC PART 15.231(E) TRANSMITTER MODEL: VER-1780 Prepared for: Mr. Bob Wiser VERSUS Technology 2600 Miller Creek Rd. Traverse City, MI 49684 Test Date(s): September 7, 2001 data recorded by witnessed by Gordon Helm, PE Bob Wiser Ted Chaffee, NCE This report prepared by: Ted Chaffee, NCE Lab Manager/Test Engineer, AHD Test report #0100460F80 FCC 15.231 for Model VER-1780 Tested September 7, 2001 AHD EMC Lab, 92723 M152, Dowagiac, MI 49047, (616) 424-7014 Page 2 of 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................2 Statements Concerning this Report.......................................................................................................3 Measurement/Test Site Facility & Equipment.........................................................................................4 Test Site [2.948, 2.1033(b6)]......................................................................................................4 Measurement Equipment Used [2.947(d), 15.31(b)]........................................................................4 EUT Description..................................................................................................................................5 EUT Pictures...............................................................................................................................5 Tested Configuration /Setup: [2.1033(b8)]..............................................................................................9 Support Equipment & Cabling........................................................................................................9 Setup Pictures.............................................................................................................................9 Test Methodology: [2.1033(b6)]...........................................................................................................12 Standards Applied to Test: [2.1033(b6)]........................................................................................12 FORMULAS AND SAMPLE CALCULATIONS:.......................................................................14 Measurement Results........................................................................................................................15 Summary:.................................................................................................................................15 Changes made to achieve compliance..................................................................................15 Test Data [2.1033(b6)]................................................................................................................16 Restricted Bands: [15.205]..................................................................................................16 Radiated Field Strength Measurements: [15.231(b), 15.205]..................................................17 APPENDIX A....................................................................................................................................19 Modulation Characteristics and Duty Cycle Calculations................................................................19 Test Data from test 0100446F82 issued 08/15/01..........................................................................21 Occupied Bandwidth [15.231(c)]...........................................................................................21 APPENDIX B....................................................................................................................................22 General Measurement Procedures...............................................................................................22 Line Conducted...................................................................................................................22 Radiated............................................................................................................................23 Cable Loss................................................................................................................................24 AHD Accreditation......................................................................................................................27 Test report #0100460F80 FCC 15.231 for Model VER-1780 Tested September 7, 2001 AHD EMC Lab, 92723 M152, Dowagiac, MI 49047, (616) 424-7014 Page 3 of 32 STATEMENTS CONCERNING THIS REPORT Test Traceability: The calibration of all measuring and test equipment and the measured data using this equipment are traceable to the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). Limitations on results: The test results contained in this report relate only to the Item(s) tested. Any electrical or mechanical modification made to the test item subsequent to the test date shall invalidate the data presented in this report. Any electrical or mechanical modification made to the test item subsequent to this test date shall require an evaluation to verify continued compliance. Limitations on copying: This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of AHD. Limitations of the report: This report shall not be used to claim product endorsement by NVLAP, FCC, or any agency of the US Government. Statement of Test Results Uncertainty: Following the guidelines of NAMAS publication NIS81 and NIST Technical Note 1297, the Measurement Uncertainty at a 95% confidence level is determined to be: ±3.6 dB Retention of Records: For equipment verified to comply with FCC regulations, the manufacturer is obliged to retain the following records for two years following the manufacture of the equipment model tested. 1. This …

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Test report #0100460F80 FCC 15.231 for Model VER-1780 Tested September 7, 2001 AHD EMC Lab, 92723 M152, Dowagiac, MI 49047, (616) 424-7014 Page 9 of 32 TESTED CONFIGURATION /SETUP: [2.1033(B8)] Support Equipment & Cabling Setup Diagra m Legend Description Model Serial No. / Part No. EMC Consideration A EUT personal badge VER-1780 preproduction BASIC EUT SETUP (Legend designation is above) Setup Pictures Block Setup Diagram this page Radiated Setup – end & flat positions page 10 Radiated Setup – side position page 11 Test report #0100460F80 FCC 15.231 for Model VER-1780 Tested September 7, 2001 AHD EMC Lab, 92723 M152, Dowagiac, MI 49047, (616) 424-7014 Page 10 of 32 RADIATED SETUP END POSITION FLAT POSITION Test report #0100460F80 FCC 15.231 for Model VER-1780 Tested September 7, 2001 AHD EMC Lab, 92723 M152, Dowagiac, MI 49047, (616) 424-7014 Page 11 of 32 SIDE POSITION