Summary of Contents for RF Technologies SEEKER
- Page 1 Mobile Locating System User Manual P/N: 3100-0000-000 Released: 01/06/0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents System Overview....................4 System Components .................... 5 Tags......................... 5 Receiver Card....................5 Pocket PC......................5 Software ......................5 Installing Software....................6 Installing Receiver Card ..................6 Mounting Tags..................... 7 Starting the Application ..................8 Main Window ...................... 9 Performing Finds .................... - Page 3 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance 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. 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.
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Page 4: System Overview
The Seeker Mobile Locating System is an asset tracking system utilizing a mobile reader to allow remote reading of RFID tags. The Seeker mobile reader consists of a Pocket PC with a custom receiver card installed. The mobile reader is used to "search"... -
Page 5: System Components
System Components Tags Tags are small in size and can be attached to resources using the included adhesive tape. When a tag is found by the mobile reader it responds with its unique id and a status message indicating its battery condition. Tags can be instructed to beep and flash a light when found allowing users to gain a rough indication of where the tag is located. -
Page 6: Installing Software
Installing Software To install the Seeker application on your Pocket PC from the software and documentation CD: 1. Using your sync cable or cradle, connect your Pocket PC to the computer. For additional information, see the documentation that came with your Pocket PC. -
Page 7: Mounting Tags
Mounting Tags The Seeker Tag can be attached using an adhesive pad that can be purchased with the tag. The following section provides detailed steps about applying the tag using the adhesive. To apply the adhesive pad to the tag: 1. -
Page 8: Starting The Application
Once the database and tables have been created the Seeker Main window will appear. During start-up the application will search for the receiver card and select the appropriate communication port for its operation. If the... -
Page 9: Main Window
Main Window This window is the main navigation area. Find Tags – Window to select department and tag ids or resource name to search for. Work Online/Offline – Determines if the mode of operation for the application. Write Tags – Writes and erases the dept and tag ids in a tag. -
Page 10: Performing Finds
Performing Finds Online / Offline The Find Tags window can appear in one of three modes. Working offline using Resource Names The user must select a resource to search for by selecting its resource name from Resource box. Department searches can not be performed when using the resource names. -
Page 11: Selecting A Find
Selecting a Find In offline mode the user can select a department and then “any” or a specific tag in the Tag box. To find a tag: 1. In the Department box, select a department id. 2. In the Tag box, select a tag id. 3. -
Page 12: Find Results
Find Results Each tag received is displayed with its tag id, dept id, battery status and the radio signal strength indication (RSSI) at which it was received. The RSSI indicates a relative distance from the reader. If the tag has a low battery an icon will appear above the signal strength bar. -
Page 13: Viewing Tag Details
Viewing Tag Details Selecting a tag in the list displays the Tag Details window. The Tag Details window provides additional information about the tag and allows the specific tag to be found again. In offline mode the tag id, department id, manufacturing date, low battery status, and the signal strength are displayed. -
Page 14: Viewing History
Each time a tag is received a record is created in the History table in the SQL CE Server Seeker database. The historical records can be viewed through the View History screen. Each record is presented with a timestamp of when the tag was found and the resource name or department/tag id. -
Page 15: Programming Tags
Programming Tags To assist in categorizing assets and performing efficient searches the tags can be grouped by programming a department id into each tag. A tag must be blank before a new department and tag id can be programmed into them. Any tag that is blank and receives the write message will have the new ids set into them. -
Page 16: Tag Entry
Tag Entry Add Tags It is much easier to search for a resource if we can associate it with its attached tag. The Tag Entry window performs the association between the tag and its resource. To associate a tag with a resource: 1. -
Page 17: Edit Tags
Edit Tags It is much easier to search for a resource if we can associate it with its attached tag. The Tag Entry window performs the association between the tag and its resource. To associate a tag with a resource: 1. -
Page 18: Integrating With Mobile Resource Manager
Integrating with Mobile Resource Manager Services Settings The PinPoint Services are required when integrating with the database. The settings Services tab allows the user to configure the host name and port for the PinPoint Services. A network connection is created when the Pocket PC is placed in the sync cradle. -
Page 19: Downloading
Downloading All the tables required for operation of online mode are retrieved from the Configurator Service. A dialog is displayed that shows the status of each table as it is downloaded. To download from the PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager: 1. Be sure the application is in Working Online mode. -
Page 20: Uploading
Uploading Each time a tag is received a record is created in the History table in the SQL CE Server Seeker database. This record includes a timestamp, tag id, and location (if online) and other relevant information. To make this... -
Page 21: Additional Settings
Additional Settings You can specify the polling threshold value, the communications port, and the locations ruleset from this window. Threshold – Indicates the minimum signal strength required for a tag to be displayed in the tag list. Demo – When in demo mode each Find operation will return a tag in the tag list. -
Page 22: System Information
System Information Displays the application version and operating system version. • Notes • When calling technical support be sure to have this information available. Settings About... -
Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What should I do if the Pocket PC application no longer responds? Reboot the Pocket PC with a hard-reset. Typically a hard-reset can be performed by pressing a recessed reset button on the Pocket PC. Consult the Pocket PC user manual for the location of the reset button. It is also possible that the battery is nearing expiration in the mobile reader. - Page 24 How do I select the correct communications port? In most cases the Seeker application will detect the Plug and Play ID of the Receiver Card and configure it for the correct communications port. If the application can not find the Receiver Card it is possible to manually configure the communications port.
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Page 25: Specifications
Frequency: 433 MHz Compliance: FCC Part 15 Capacity: 240 Dept. & 240 Tags Total Capacity: 57,600 Tags Software: PinPoint Seeker Application Integrates with PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager Software version 3.5 or higher. Dimensions: 1.9" x 1.38" x 0.7" Battery Life: 2 Years Power Source: 3.6V Lithium Battery... -
Page 26: Service And Repair
Be sure to retain a copy of the tracking label from your package. 4. Please write the Return Merchandise Authorization Number on the outside of the package. 5. Ship to: RF Technologies, Inc. Attention: Repair Department 3125 North 126th Street Brookfield, WI 53005... -
Page 27: Warranty
Warranty RF Technologies, Inc. (herein referred to as “Seller”), warrants to the Buyer that the RF Technologies, Inc. (Code Alert/Safe Place/Sensatec) System (herein referred to as “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of sale and title, and will conform to the Seller’s quotation. - Page 28 The preceding paragraphs set forth Buyer’s exclusive remedies and Seller’s sole liability for claims based on the failure of the products to meet any warranty, whether the claim is in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence and strict liability), or otherwise, and however instituted, and upon the expiration of the applicable warranty period of such liability shall terminate.
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