TERSO TS087, User Manual

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c. Path of RFID tagged item through the read point path
d. Installing the read point path into a coffered ceiling can reduce tag read
performance. The deeper the read point path is mounted into the coffered ceiling,
the more imact there is on tag reads.
2. Install the Device at or below the level of HVAC equipment, pipes, and especially
lighting. Not only will such equipment block the Device beams, but florescent lighting
will also create RF noise interference if in the field of view. This rule applies only when
the HVAC or lighting is below the Device, in the area where tags are to be read.
For example, if the Device were 10 feet away from the other equipment, this rule would not
apply since the equipment is outside of the read area.
Mounting a read point path under any of the following conditions should be
avoided:
Proximity to fluorescent lights: Ideally place the Device greater than a foot away from any
fluorescent lighting fixture. The reason for this is that the ballasts can oscillate in the data
bands causing RF interference.
A scenario where there is a metal impediment between the tagged item and the Device.
Given that metal blocks the RFID signals, a tagged item’s readability will be greatly reduced if
it is blocked by metal.
Placement directly under or next to a fire suppression nozzle (sprinkler): Devices are not
water-resistant.
The recommended mounting for the Terso RFID Directional Read Point (TS087) is
by suspended ceiling mounting. The Device comes complete with a VESA mount for
customizable mounting.
1. Location
a. Ceiling height to be between 8 ft. and 15 ft
b. Ceiling located between 2 ft. and 4 ft. of the door opening
2. Position
a. In / Out Direction must be considered
b. Position as close to the door opening as possible to achieve accurate tag reads
CAUTION
Mounting the RFID Directional Read Point (TS087) under any of the
following conditions should be avoided:
i. Proximity to fluorescent lights: Ideally place Devices greater than a foot away to
prevent RF interference
ii. A scenario where there is a metal impediment between the tagged item and the
Device. Given that metal blocks the RFID signals, a tagged item’s readability will
be greatly reduced if it is blocked by metal
iii. Placement directly under or next to a fire suppression nozzle (sprinkler): these
Devices are not water-resistant
3. Cabling
a. There is a dedicated trough for positioning the cables from the Device to/through
the ceiling mount. Always make sure you route the cables through this path.
4. Physical Mounting
Mounting the Device