FCC ID: WFQCS-445B RFID Reader

User Guide BESPA (Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array) RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS) CS-445B NA BESPA Antenna Model Configured with an RFC-CS-445B RFID Reader CCA Revision History Description Reviewer Comment List Max Antenna Gain Update for CS-445B NA Created Production Version B with new Part Number Addressed TCB reviewer Questions June 2016 Rev Date 1.2-

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April 2019 July 2019 2019 RF Controls, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from RF Controls. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Introduction This BESPA User Guide provides the basic information needed to install an individual BESPA antenna unit containing an RFC-CS-445B RFID Reader CCA. This guide is not intended to provide instructions for installing, configuring and calibrating the RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS). Detailed instructions are provided in the Technical Manual (ITCS-A-100-002) and Programmers Reference Guide (ITCS-A-100-

003). INTENDED AUDIENCE This guide is intended for those who will install and set up the RF Controls BESPA

(Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array) unit. Before attempting to install, configure and operate this product, you should be familiar with the following:

Windows based software installation and operation Device communication parameters including Ethernet and serial communications RFID reader configuration including antenna placement and RF Parameters Electrical and RF safety procedures. Table of Contents

-BESPA Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3

-Indicator LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 4

-INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 5

-Mechanical Installation ................................................................................................................. 5

-Electrical Installation .................................................................................................................... 5

-SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................................................... 7

-SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 7

-SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Consignes de Scurit .............................................................. 8 FCC NOTICE 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. The BESPA products and individual BESPA components are protected by one or more US and International Patents pending. The RF Controls logo, and the words RF Controls, Identify, Locate, Track, ITCS, and BESPA are registered Trademarks of RF Controls, LLC. CS-445B NA BESPA User Guide RevC - Part # 11400-433 2 July 2019

-BESPA Overview BESPA is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array unit, which is used to Identify and locate RFID tags operating in the UHF 840 960 MHz frequency band. A number of BESPA units may be used together with an ITCS Location Processor to form an Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS). BESPA comprises an embedded multi-protocol, multi-regional RFID reader/writer transceiver connected to the patented steerable phased array antenna system. BESPA is designed to be powered from Power-Over-Ethernet and communicates with a host computer using standard Ethernet TCP/IP and UDP protocol. Figure 1 illustrates the version of BESPA currently available. The CS-445B contains the RF Controls RFC-CS-445B RFID reader CCA. CS-445B is constructed using a Bi-directional Electronically Steerable Phased Array

(BESPA) arranged to provide a single array with a circularly polarized gain of more than 6dBi and Linear Gains of more than 9dBi at all steer angles. The particular units used in an installation will depend on the system design and determined by a qualified applications engineer. Figure 1 BESPA (Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array) Unit CS-445B NA BESPA User Guide RevC - Part # 11400-433 3 July 2019

-Indicator LEDs CS-445B Reader Indicator Lights The RF Controls CS-445B RFID antenna is equipped with four status indicators located on the top of the Radome. If the LED indicators are enabled, from left to right, these LEDs provide indication according to the following table:

Indication Color/State Transmit Fault Power/

Tag Sense Off Yellow Off Indication RF Off Transmit Active OK Red-Flashing Error/Fault Blink Code Off Green Power Off Power On Green Blinking Tag Sensed Note that when the CS-445B antenna is performing power on auto-test, the indicator lights will flash momentarily. Figure 2 RF Controls CS-445B RFID Antenna Indicator Lights. Red LED Fault Light Error Codes Red LED Appearance Error Code OFF Solid Red Two Blinks Nine Blinks Thirteen Blinks Fourteen Blinks No Arcon or Reader Issues No Communication with the Reader for over an Hour Unable to Sweep Error with BSU/BSA Antenna Error-Reflected Power too High Over Temperature Error CS-445B NA BESPA User Guide RevC - Part # 11400-433 4 July 2019

-INSTALLATION

-Mechanical Installation Each model of the CS-445B family of BESPA units is mounted slightly differently. BESPA units weigh up to 15 lbs (7 kg), it is important to ensure that the structure, to which the BESPA is to be attached, is of sufficient strength. The BESPA may be ceiling mounted, wall mounted or attached to a suitable stand. A safety cable rated at three (3) times the hanging weight of the BESPA and associated hardware must be secured to a separate fixture and attached to the BESPA mounting bracket. When mounting the BESPA as a stand-alone unit, make sure that it is mounted with the POE RJ45 facing down as indicated by information in the Technical Manual. If the BESPA is one of several and is part of an ITCS network, then orient each BESPA according to the ITCS system installation drawings. If in doubt contact a member of our technical support team. CS-445B The CS-445B BESPA is only mounted in a landscape orientation because the array is symmetrical, there is no benefit to mounting the array in a portrait fashion. When mounting the BESPA refer to Figure 1. Consult the Technical Manual, for further information. Contact a member of our technical support team for more information. SAFETY WARNING The CS-445B weighs approximately 15 lbs (7kg). These units should only be installed using suitable safety and lifting equipment. Ensure that the wall fixings or mounting hardware is suitably rated. AVERTISSEMENT DE SCURIT CS-445B pse environ 7kg. Ces units ne doivent tre installs l'aide des quipements de scurit et de levage appropri. Veiller ce que les fixations murales ou le matriel de montage est convenablement valus.

-Electrical Installation POE Power Input Power over Ethernet, PoE, power input is available for the CS-445B using the RJ-45 connector as shown in Figure 1. Connect POE power supply and plug it in to a suitable mains outlet and the POE Bias T. POE power, DC Input equivalent to IEEE 802.3at type 2 Class 3. When using a multiport Ethernet switch the power budget for each antenna Powered Device should be +13W with 15.4W max supplied by the PSE switch. Do not plug in more than the calculated number of POE antennas to a multiport switch if the total Switch Ethernet power will be exceeded. Note that the power for the POE should be located within 300feet of the BESPA and should be accessible to enable easy disconnection of the power to the BESPA in case of emergency or when servicing. CS-445B NA BESPA User Guide RevC - Part # 11400-433 5 July 2019 Ethernet The Ethernet LAN connection uses the industry standard RJ-45 connector. A suitable Ethernet cable fitted with an RJ-45 plug is connected to the BESPA Array Antenna as shown in Figure 1. The BESPA is factory programmed with a fixed IP address which is shown on the label adjacent to the Ethernet connector. Non-Ionizing Radiation This unit incorporates a Radio Frequency Transmitter and should therefore be installed and operated so as to avoid exposure of any persons to unsafe emissions. A minimum separation distance of 23cm must be maintained at all times between antenna and all persons. See FCC Radiation Exposure Statement in the Safety Instructions section of this guide. Usable Frequency Range in US and Canada For use in USA, Canada, and other North American countries, this device is factory programmed to operate in ISM 902MHz 928MHz band and cannot be operated on other frequency bands. Model#: CS-445B NA MULTIPLE BESPA UNITS CONFIGURED AS AN ITCS Figure 3 shows how two or more CS-445B BESPA units may be connected via an Ethernet network to an ITCS Location Processor. One Location Processor and multiple distributed BESPAs operate collaboratively to form RF Controls Intelligent Tracking and Control System

(ITCS). In this example two BESPA units have been attached to the network. Combinations of the various model BESPA units may be mixed and matched as required to suit a particular installation. The RF Controls Technical Manual provides details on how to install, configure and calibrate an ITCS. Figure 3 Intelligent Tracking and Control System comprising a number of BESPA units connected via POE Ethernet Network to a Location Processor CS-445B NA BESPA User Guide RevC - Part # 11400-433 6 July 2019

-SOFTWARE The BESPA is provided with a basic test program on a CD, to run on a Microsoft Windows equipped Personal Computer. The program enables you to carry out a number of basic tests. See the Technical Manual for further instruction on Software usage. APPLICATION INTERFACE The BESPA uses an International Standard, Application Program Interface (API) as defined in ISO/IEC 24730-1. Further details of the API and commands are contained in the Programmers Reference Guide.

-SPECIFICATIONS CS-445B Frequency RF Radiated Power Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations Reading/Writing Protocols FCC ID IC ID Application Interface Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Dimensions Weight Ethernet LAN Power Current and Voltage Antenna Gain2 UHF band: 902-928 MHz1 Adjustable 0.2W to 4Watts EiRP FCC, CFR47 Part 15.247, RSS-247 Issue 2, RSS-Gen Issue 5, RSS-102 Issue 5 IEC62368-1 ISO18000-6C / EPC UHF Gen 2 EM 4122 (TTO) FCC: WFQCS-445B IC: 10717A-CS445B ISO/IEC 24730-1

-22 to +113F (-30 to +45C)

-40 to +185F (-40 to +85C) 5 to 85% non-condensing 24in x 24in x 4in (60 x 60 x 10 cm) 15 lbs (7 kg) RJ-45 Connector POE+ DC Input IEEE 802.3at Type 1 Class 3 0.35 Amp at +48Vdc

>6 dBi Circular Polarization

>9 dBi Linear Polarization Vertical and Horizontal Antenna FWHM Beamwidth3 33 degrees 1 The BESPA uses the RFC CS-445B RFID reader will be factory set at time of shipping, to suit the country of installation and use. Transmit Frequency range for the CS-445B NA model is 902-928MHz 2 Value over Operating Frequency Range at all steer angles as referenced to an isotropic antenna. 3 Maximum -3dB FWHM value over Operating Frequency Range at all steer angles. CS-445B NA BESPA User Guide RevC - Part # 11400-433 7 July 2019

-SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Consignes de Scurit This unit emits Radio Frequency non-ionizing radiation. The installer must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not create an RF field in excess of that permitted by the Health and Safety Regulations applicable to the country of installation. Cet appareil met Radio Frquence rayonnements non ionisants. L'installateur doit s'assurer que l'antenne est situe ou oriente de faon ne pas crer un champ RF suprieure celle permise par le Rglement sur la sant et applicable dans le pays d' installation. Setting RF Output Power Enter the desired RF output power as a percentage of the maximum power into the Set Power box. Click the set Power button. Note: the actual maximum Radiated RF Power is factory set to comply with the radio regulations in the country of use. In the USA and Canada this is 4 Watts EiRP. Model#: CS-445B NA Entrer la puissance de sortie RF souhait sous forme d' un pourcentage de la puissance maximale dans la zone d'alimentation Set. Cliquez sur le bouton ensemble d'alimentation . Remarque: le maximum rel rayonne de puissance RF est rgl en usine pour se conformer la rglementation de radio dans le pays d'utilisation. Aux Etats-Unis et au Canada c'est 4 Watts EiRP et selon la norme EN 302 208 c'est 2 watts (3,2 W PIRE). FCC and IC Radiation Exposure Statement The antenna used on this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 30cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with another antenna or transmitter. The criteria used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation is specified in FCC Part 1 SUBPART I &

PART 2 SUBPART J 1.107(b), Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure. This antenna meets INDUSTRY CANADA RSS 102 ISSUE 5, the SAR and RF field strength limits in Health Canadas RF exposure guideline, Safety Code 6 for Devices used by the General Public (Uncontrolled Environment). L'antenne utilise sur cet quipement doit tre installe de manire assurer une distance de sparation d'au moins 30 cm de toute personne et ne doit pas tre co-localise ou utilise avec une autre antenne ou un autre metteur. Les critres utiliss pour valuer l'impact environnemental de l'exposition des personnes aux rayonnements RF sont spcifis dans la partie 1 des FCC, sous-parties I et 2, sous-parties J 1.107 (b), Limites pour une population gnrale / exposition non contrle. Cette antenne est conforme la norme RSS 102 NUMRO 5 dINDUSTRIE CANADA, concernant les limites de champ DAS et RF dans les lignes directrices de Sant Canada sur lexposition aux RF, Code de scurit 6 pour les appareils utiliss par le grand public (environnement non contrl). FCC Part 15 Notice 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. CS-445B NA BESPA User Guide RevC - Part # 11400-433 8 July 2019 FCC and Industry Canada Modification Warning Statement Modification of this device is strictly prohibited. Any modifications to the factory hardware or software settings of this device will void all warranties and be deemed non-compliant with FCC and Industry Canada Regulations. La modification de ce dispositif est strictement interdite. Toutes les modifications apportes au matriel d'usine ou les paramtres du logiciel de cet appareil annulera toutes les garanties et sera considre comme non conforme aux normes FCC et d'Industrie Canada. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Model#: CS-445B NA Cet appareil est conforme aux normes d'Industrie Canada exempts de licence(s) RSS. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interfrences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui peuvent provoquer un fonctionnement non dsir de l'appareil. Power Disconnect Device This device is Power Over Ethernet. The plug on the ethernet cord is intended to be the power disconnect device. The power source socket is located at the equipment and is easily accessible. La fiche du cordon d'alimentation est destin tre le dispositif de coupure de courant. La source d'alimentation (prise ou sortie ) doit tre situe prs de l'quipement et doit tre facilement accessible. Warning The BESPA is not user serviceable. Disassembly or opening the BESPA will cause damage to its operation, will void any warranty and may invalidate the FCC type approval and/or IC RSS standards. ATTENTION Le BESPA n'est pas rparable par l'utilisateur. Le dmontage ou l'ouverture du BESPA endommagera son fonctionnement, annulera toute garantie et pourrait invalider l'approbation de type FCC et/ou les normes IC RSS. RF Controls, LLC 1400 South 3rd Street, Suite 220 Saint Louis, MO 63104-4430 USA Phone:

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By SRF ONTROLS RF Controls, LLC 1400 South 3% Street, Suite 220 Saint Louis, Missouri 63104-4430 July 03, 2019 Federal Communications Commission Ref: Type Testing - WFQCS-445B Ie a ee This letter serves as an official request for Confidentiality under FCC Rule Section 0.457(d) and 0.459. We request that internal photos for the Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array (BESPA) be held with Long-Term Confidentiality. Various parts of the artwork and the circuitry contained within this design are either patent pending or held as trade secret and not publicly available. All sales and installations of these devices are under an NDA restricting the disclosure of propriety information, including internal photos. We request that the following photos required to be submitted with this application be withheld from public review:

ReaderBottom.JPG ReaderTop.JPG ElementBoard.JPG InsideFeederConnections.jpg InsideReaderConnections.JPG Attachment for Reference: MutualConfidentialityAgreement.pdf Sincerely, Graham Bloy Chief Technology Officer RF Controls, LLC. IDENTIFY LOCATE - TRACK