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Sen Source PC-TB12N-W Manual

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PC-TB12N-W Software and Manual

counter will increment as the invisible IR beam is broken, regardless of the direction of traffic. The selectable group-counting feature counts groups of people as one unit, instead of counting individuals. The receiver has an integrated six-digit LCD counter for stand-alone use. This counter provides an easily installed, comprehesive network solution for local and/or central data collection.
Features :
Battery or Plug-in, self-contained counter with 802.11b Wi-Fi data transmitter installs in minutes
Six digit LCD display indicates setup parameters, battery life, and counter value
USB Configurable Options Include:
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Wireless Security & Network Options Include DHCP or Static IP, WEP or WPA2
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Adjustable High/Low sensing range to extend battery life
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Selectable group counting feature will count a group of people as one unit instead of counting individuals
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Front-Firing (Opposing Wall mount) or Side-Firing (Door-Frame Mount) in one unit
Use a PC-SSRX485 Sensor Server for easy data retrieval and system monitoring at corporate and/or store level.
Ordering P/N
PC-TB12N-W (with light grey enclosure, shown above)
PC-TB12N-WB (with black enclosure)
Product Overview
The PC-TB12N-W is a complete, self-contained, battery-operated people counter with an integral WiFi-enabled 802.11b data transmitter. This system consists of a photoelectric IR beam transmitter and receiver, which can operate up to 30 ft apart in front- or side-firing modes. The
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  • Page 1 The PC-TB12N-W is a complete, self-contained, battery-operated people counter with an integral WiFi-enabled 802.11b data transmitter. This system consists of a photoelectric IR beam transmitter and receiver, which can operate up to 30 ft apart in front- or side-firing modes.
  • Page 2: Software Installation

    Parameters IR Sensor Range (Selectable 10ft or 40ft max) Battery life IR transmitter Battery life IR receiver (Qty 4) 3.6v AA Lithium, 2x Each Battery type Old sensors used 1.5v AA size batteries - no longer supported. 2.0w” x 4.3L” x 1.2H” ABS (CYCOLAC) Plastic Enclosure (designed for indoor use only) Caution Light: Direct sunlight or automobile headlights may cause false counts...
  • Page 3: Sensor Configuration

    Double-clicking the installer packaging icon will load the installation pop-up window. Follow the prompts to complete software installation. Proceed to the initial configuration of the units before launching the WiFi Sensor Utility program. RX and TX Sensor Units Sensor Configuration RX Unit Configuration 3 / 11...
  • Page 4 1. Power on the RX sensor unit by using the small, blue screwdriver to move the power ON/OFF swtich. If looking at the rear view of the unit, as indicated by the figure on the right, Note: The RX unit’s LCD display will not show a number on power-up, but will indicate a switch will move RIGHT.
  • Page 5 Network Tab*: IP Address Dynamically Assigned: Check if the sensors will receive their IP address dynamically (DHCP), instead of static. Static IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS. WLAN SSID: Enter the information for the 802.11 network to be used for network communication. (Use Find Networks to locate available wireless networks.) WLAN Channel: Use Auto Find to modulate between channels 1, 6, and 11 –...
  • Page 6 The Update Button: Whenever a change is made on the Setup tab, the bottom, right- hand side of the status bar will read “Modified”. To save the changes to the sensor, click the Update button. To save a copy of the settings to the computer, enter a name in the Saved Settings field, and click the Save (floppy disk) icon.
  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Direction: Choose Front-Firing or Side-Firing. Power High: Allows a separation between the RX and TX units of up to 40 feet, at the expense of battery life (approximately 1.2 years). Low: Allows a separation between the RX and TX units of up to 12 feet, providing maximum battery life (1.7 years).
  • Page 8 The sensors should be mounted 3-4 feet off the ground to count all traffic, or 4-5 feet off the ground to count only adult traffic. The mounting surface should be sturdy in order to prevent misalignment from bumping into either the sensor or mounting bracket. The image on the right provides examples of both correct and incorrect mounting for either Side-Firing or Front-Firing configurations.
  • Page 9 Data Collection Using the Sensor Server Note: If the PC-TB12N-W will be used with a previously purchased Sensor Server, the Sensor Server firmware version (found on the Server ID tab of the Server Manager software) must be version 2.6a or later.
  • Page 10 Collection) RX Unit Functions Reading the current counts: When the IR beam of the PC-TB12N-W is broken, the LCD counter on the RX unit will display the current count value for two seconds. To view the counts without breaking the beam, activate the Service button on the RX unit (until the LED indicator flashes briefly).
  • Page 11 Reset Battery Meter: If battery life will be monitored using the WiFi Sensor Utility software or the Sensor Server, the battery meter must be reset whenever the batteries are replaced. The battery meter is reset by activating the service button until the LED stays on (approximately 8 seconds).