Fastenal FAST Bin 9705080 User Manual

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Page 2: Trademark Information
FAST Bin℠ User Manual Trademark Information Fastenal is a registered trademark of Fastenal Company. FAST Bin is a service mark of Fastenal Company. All other trade names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 3: System Description
FAST Bin℠ User Manual System Description This document describes the Fastenal® FAST Bin℠ system, which enables remote monitoring of inventory by means of sensing and communication technologies to report the state of the inventory to a central Fastenal server. The FAST Bin system consists of the five devices that are used to create two different types of installations: Infrared (IR) Bins and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Bins.
Page 4: System Operation
System Operation The FAST Bin system automates the current manual method of checking inventory that is stored in Fastenal standard Bin systems as shown in Figure 2: Figure 2. Standard Fastenal Bin Systems The following subsections describe how each of the FAST Bin devices work.
Page 5 The Reader, which is located in the enclosure’s subfloor, registers the presence of the RFID tag on the Bin. The Reader then transmits the tag ID to the Controller via LoRa, and the data is then transmitted to the Fastenal Server via the Internet. A typical RFID enclosure is shown in Figure 5.
Page 6 Cellular communications as the firmware does not allow other interactions. The Controller uses the following technologies to communicate with the other FAST Bin devices: • Wi-Fi • Cellular Modem • Ethernet • LoRa • BLE Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 5 Revision 4.0...
Page 7 The Repeater, which is shown Figure 7, is used when it is necessary to increase the range of the BLE transmitters. BLE messages are received by the BLE Module. The Repeater then relays the message delivered to the Controller using LoRa communications. Figure 7. FAST Bin Repeater Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 6 Revision 4.0...
Page 8: Indicator Lights
• Solid: Powered on but locked up Power Green • Heartbeat: Powered on and running • Off: No power Reader Color State • Solid: LoRa connections are good LoRa Green • Off: No LoRa connections Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 7 Revision 4.0...
Page 9: Device Labels
The following images define the labels for the Controller, Repeater, and Reader. Controller Label The label for the Controller is shown in Figure 8; this label is located on the bottom of the device: Figure 8. Controller Label Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 8 Revision 4.0...
Page 10 The label for the Repeater is shown in Figure 9; this label is located on the bottom of the device: Figure 9. Repeater Label Reader Label The label for the Reader is shown in Figure 10: Figure 10. Reader Label Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 9 Revision 4.0...
Page 11 FAST Bin℠ User Manual The label is located on the RFID enclosure as shown with the red circle in Figure 11: Post-installed back panel Left-side panel Figure 11. Reader Label Location Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 10 Revision 4.0...
Page 12: Installation Instructions
FAST Bin℠ User Manual Installation Instructions The following instructions define how to install the FAST Bin devices. Qualified Fastenal support staff are required to install the FAST Bin system. NOTE: The Controller and Repeater are designed to sit on a shelf or other surface to allow for access to the regulatory information on the device label (which is located on the bottom of each device).
Page 13 1. Configure the device: a. If the site uses DHCP Ethernet, then no special network setup is required. b. If the site requires use of Wi-Fi or a static IP address, contact Fastenal support to configure the network settings. c. If the site requires a cellular connection, contact Fastenal support to install a cell modem and SIM card.
Page 14 FCC ID: WAP2011 IC ID: 7922A-2011 Supported Antennas LoRa: Flat Patch RF Antenna (Yageo ANTX100P001BWPEN3) Wi-Fi: Internal chip antenna Cellular: Taoglas TG.30.8113 BLE: Integrated trace antenna in BLE module Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 13 Revision 4.0...
Page 15 60.8° to 89.6° F (16° to 32° C) Operating Humidity 20% to 80% External Ports & Connections Power Supported Protocols & Regulatory Identification LoRa: 903-914.2 MHz (12500 bps Numbers max) FCC ID: T9JRN2903 IC ID: 6514A-RN2903 Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 14 Revision 4.0...
Page 16 RFID: Two (2) Patch Antennas (Abracon ARRUN5-915.000MHz) Power Supply Manufacturer CUI, Incorporated Model Number SDI18-5-UDC-P254-C1 Input Voltage 90 to 264 VAC Output Voltage/Output Current 5.0 VDC, 3.0 A maximum Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 15 Revision 4.0...
Page 17: Compliance Information
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and all persons. Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 16...
Page 18: Appendix A: Physical Placement Guidelines
Wi-Fi routers, and televisions, as far away as possible from the Controller (at least 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters)). This will significantly reduce any interference that theses appliances may cause. Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 17...
Page 19 Controller Placement. 2. RFID Bin Placement: Placing the RFID enclosure/Reader is constrained only by the requirement that it cannot be more than 500 feet (152.4 meters) from the Controller. Fastenal Company FAST Bin℠ User Manual Page | 18...

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