User's Manual

Installation Guide
Anterus
™
AMX RFID Solution
Overview
The Anterus™ RFID Solution provides a Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID)
solution from AMX that extends the capabilities of the integrated A/V or control system.
The Anterus solution uses RF technology to allow seamless identification of people,
assets, and objects.
Anterus components include:
• ANT-RDR Reader (FG5172): The ANT-RDR connects to the NetLinx controller
to initiate system events when an Anterus RF asset tag or ID badge passes into
its zone.
• ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag (FG5172-01): The ANT-TAG device/asset tag
attaches to devices to identify and track their location, keep assets secure, and
trigger system events.
• ANT-BDG Badge Tag (FG5172-03): The ANT-BDG badge tag is worn by
personnel to identify them, track their location within a facility, and trigger system
events while in proximity to an Anterus reader.
• Anterus Duet Module: The Anterus Duet Module interfaces ANT-RDR Readers
with NetLinx controllers.
ANT-RDR RFID Reader
The ANT-RDR (FG5172) connects to the NetLinx controller to initiate system events
whenever an ANT-TAG Device/Asset tag, or ANT-BDG ID badge passes into its zone
(FIG. 2).
The ANT-RDR communicates with the NetLinx Master via AXLink, which supports up
to 255 devices on a single AXLink bus spanning for a total distance of 3000’ (915 m).
The ANT-RDR uses a 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector to provide data
and power to the ANT-RDR via the AXLink bus.
ANT-RDR Product Specifications
Anterus RFID Tags
The two types of RFID Tags (ANT-TAG, and ANT-BDG) are described in the following
subsections:
ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag
The ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag (FG5172-01) attaches to devices to identify and track
location, keep assets secure and trigger system events (see FIG. 1).
Attach the ANT-TAG to a stationary or mobile asset to monitor the location of the
asset. A tagged asset may be a non-controllable object not traditionally connected to a
Master Control System, or a mobile device that is regularly moved throughout a facility.
ANT-BDG ID Badge Tag
The ANT-BDG Badge Tag (FG5172-03) is worn by personnel to identify them, track
their location within a facility and trigger system events while in proximity to an
ANT-RDR RFID Reader (see FIG. 1).
FIG. 1
Anterus RFID Solution
FIG. 2 ANT-RDR RFID Reader
ANT-RDR Specifications
Front Panel
Components:
• RF Status LED (amber): Indicates reception from RFID tag.
• AXLINK Status LED (green): Blinks to indicate the device
is installed and communicating properly.
Power ON, but no master connection, is indicated with a
solid light.
Power OFF is indicated with no light.
• RF Stub Antenna (433.92 MHz)
ANT-RDR
RFID Reader
ANT-TAG
Device/set Tag
ANT-BDG
ID Badge Tag
Front
Rear
8-position
DEVICE
DIP Switch
RF Antenna (433.92 MHz)
4-pin AxLink
Connector
AxLink/IR
Status LEDs
ANT-RDR Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel
Components:
• AxLink connector - 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male)
connector provides data and power to the ANT-RDR.
• DEVICE ID 8-position DIP Switch - Used to set the unique
binary device number. The device number is set by the
total value of DIP switch positions that are ON (down).
RF Specifications: • Transmission Frequency: 433.92 MHz
Note: Anterus products are designed to not interfere with
WiFI and Zigbee frequency spectrum used by other AMX
products
• Transmission Range: Up to 100 feet/30 meters
(adjustable)
Note: Tag and Reader communication distances assume
optimal orientation between Tag and Reader. Read distances
may also vary as a result of the presence of metal and envi-
ronmental conditions.
Power
Requirements:
• 780 mW; ±12 VDC, 90 mA (max.)
• Power provided by 4-pin AxLink connector.
Environmental: • Operational temperature: 32º F to 140º F (0º C to 60º C)
• Storage temperature: -4º F to 158º F (-20º C to 70º C)
• Humidity: 5% to 90% (non condensing)
Enclosure: Black Metal Powder coat
Dimensions (HWD): • .906 x 2.500 x 3.424 (23.01 mm x 63.50 mm x 86.96 mm)
• Depth does not include antenna.
Weight: 1.59 oz. (45 grams)
Certification: The following standards applied in accordance with Article 5
of the directive, 1999/5/EC:
• EN 300 220-1 V1.2.1 (1997-11)
• ETS 300 683 (1997-03)
Included
Accessories:
•TBD
•TBD
Other AMX
Equipment:
• PoE Injector
•TBD
ANT-TAG / ANT-BDG Specifications
Models: • ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag (FG5172-01)
• ANT-BDG ID Badge Tag (FG5172-03)
RF Specifications: • Tx Frequency: 433 Mhz
• Field strength: < 1600 µV/m
• Modulation: ASK
• Stability: Saw Stabilized
• External Antenna
Electrical
Specifications:
• Power: Internally powered Lithium Battery
(non-replaceable)
• Battery Life span: approximately 5 years.
Environmental: • Operational temperature: 32º F to 140º F (0º C to 60º C)
• Storage temperature: -4º F to 158º F (-20º C to 70º C)
• Humidity: 5% to 90% (non condensing)
Enclosure: ABS (ultrasonically sealed) IP 65
• ANT-TAG - Charcoal Grey
• ANT-BDG - Black
Dimensions (HWD): • ANT-TAG - 2.52" x 1.18" x .35" (64 mm x 30 mm x 9 mm)
• ANT-BDG - 3.38" x 2.12" x .19" (86 mm x 54 mm x 5mm)
Weight: • ANT-TAG - 0.53 oz. (15 grams) - excluding antenna
• ANT-BDG - 0.53 oz. (15 grams)