*Nothing too novel and amazing about realtime RFID location systems, but they've got vernacular video
and they're getting all hands-on with the hardware. Nice if you've never seen it done.
http://rfid.net/basics/rtls/241-how-to-install-a-real-time-location-system-rtls
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"Introduction to the CSL CS5000 Real Time Location System
"A Real Time Location Systems or RTLS typically refers to a collection of sensors that work together to automatically identify and track the location of objects (including people) (((hey))) in real time. The CSL RTLS is comprised of the following (click on any of the below links for specifications and technical data sheet):
"Readers, also referred to as anchors, perform ranging and provide a known location reference point for tags. There are master anchors and slave anchors. (((Hopefully there's no "master people" and "slave people."))) In April, 2011, CSL introduced two new models of anchors for 180° and 360° ranging.
"Master Readers / Anchors
"Master readers / anchors perform tag ranging and transfers all the ranging data collected by the slave anchors back to the server running the location engine software. It is connected to DC power and and Ethernet port or to a Power Over Ethernet (PoE) port alone. There are three models (click below for product data sheets):
80° Master Reader / Anchor (model #CS5113)
180° Master Reader / Anchor (model CS5114)
360° Master Reader / Anchor (model CS5118)
Slave Readers / Anchors
"Slave readers / anchors performs tag ranging and communicate wirelessly with the master anchor. Only DC power is required. There are three models (click below for product data sheets):
80° Slave Reader / Anchor (model #CS5111)
180° Slave Reader / Anchor (model CS5112)
360° Slave Reader / Anchor (model CS5116)
RTLS Tags
Asset Tags (CS3151-AAA Active Tag)
"Personnel Wrist Tags (CS3151BB2 Active Tag)
"RTLS Module for RFID handheld (model #CS506) this optional module allows the CS101 handheld to be tracked using the CS5000 RTLS and can combine position coordinates with passive (ISO-180006C/ EPCglobal Class 1, Generation 2) RFID tag data.
"In this video, our team sets up and tests an RTLS Starter Kit which includes the following components:
"One (1) CS5113LP Master reader/anchor with Ethernet
Five (5) CS5111LP slave reader/anchor
Ten (10) CS3151 asset tags
Mounting tripods & hardware
Location engine software
Samples applications, Documentation, SDK, and source code available via download here.
Additional support via ticketing system and forum"
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"What's not included in the starter kit, but highly recommended by The RFID Network:
"Laser distance meter or tape measure to determine the distance between the readers;
Network switch to connect the master reader and computer running the location engine software;
Power extension cords in case there is no electrical outlet near the readers;
A large package of at least thirty (30) AAA batteries for the asset tags (10 tags x 3 AAA batteries per tag)...."
