ActiveTagTM System Installation Manual
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Notices Notices Information provided in this manual is a result of the design and development of AXCESS Inc. products and is subject to change without notice. It applies only to current AXCESS Inc. RFID systems. No part of this manual may be reproduced, translated or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of AXCESS Inc. FCC Rules Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Notices Customer Service AXCESS Inc. toll-free support line is 1-800-577-6080. Representatives are available from 7:30 – 6:30 Central Time. U.S. Patents 4,816,901 4,843,466 4,847,677 4,849,807 4,857,991 4,857,993 4,914,508 5,140,412 6,034,603 Other patents pending. 4 750.001.004 R0033 © 2001 AXCESS Inc.
Table of Contents GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................... 9 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................... 9 INFORMATION FLAGS ................................................................................................................ 9 HAND TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS..........................................................................
Contents CONFIGURING THE RECEIVER..................................................................................................34 Receiver Defaults..............................................................................................................34 Required Materials............................................................................................................34 Connecting a Computer to the Receiver...........................................................................
Contents INSTALLING THE PICTURE FRAME ANTENNA ............................................................................. 65 TAGS....................................................................................................................................... 67 TYPES OF TAGS ..................................................................................................................... 67 LED Test Tag ..............................................................................................
Contents Personnel Tag / Personnel Tag with Panic Alarm / Vehicle Tag / Asset Tag / Asset Tag with Tamper Detect...........................................................................................................89 Harsh Environment Vehicle Tag .......................................................................................89 Metal Mount Equipment Tag .............................................................................................90 INDEX ..........................................
General Installation Information Safety • Personal safety is of first importance in the performance of any job. • Installation and configuration of the ActiveTag system should only be performed by experienced installers. • Where practical or required by code, all wiring should be enclosed in conduit, or equivalent protection, firmly anchored to sturdy structural elements and protected from mechanical damage. • Hand tools should be of good quality and properly maintained.
General Installation Information Hand Tools, Equipment and Materials IMPORTANT! You need to have the following materials on hand to ensure successful installation of the ActiveTag system. These items are not supplied with the ActiveTag System. Required • RG-58/U coaxial cable with 50-ohm impedance (nominal), solid copper center conductor, 55% tinned copper braid or better, 100% foil shield coverage (for example, Belden 9310). Finished length should be no more than 25 feet.
General Installation Information • Mounting or burying hardware – concrete nails, thin dowel for pushing wire into cut, etc. • Road Sealant – For example, Bondo Flexible Embedding Sealer (P-606), 3M Detector Loop Sealant or Q-Seal sealant. It takes about a gallon of “Bondo” to seal the cuts for a 4x16-foot antenna. Required for Wiegand Output • Receiver Wiegand output is standard SIA 26-bit. The Receiver outputs Data Zero, Data One and Ground.
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ActiveTag System Overview ActiveTag System Components The following diagram (Figure 1) shows a very basic ActiveTag system. The system has the following components: • Activator – transmits a wake-up signal, which includes its ID number, to the Tag. • Transmit Antenna – an application-specific antenna used to broadcast the Activator’s wake-up signal over a defined coverage area. • Tag – receives the wake-up signal and broadcasts its location and identification information to a Receiver.
System Configuration Basics Tags A Tag is a small transponder that remains in a sleep state until activated. When the Tag receives a special Very Low Frequency (VLF) signal from the Activator, the Tag wakes up and emits an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio signal. The Tag’s signal is typically its pre-programmed identification number and the Activator’s identification number – but could include other data as well. The signal is generally used for detection, identification and location of people or objects.
System Configuration Basics Receiver The Receiver (Figure 3) has the following functions: • Decode the signal received from the Tag via the receive antenna. The Receiver converts the data to a format usable by a computer or Wiegand control panel for further processing of the information. • Filter Tag information according to its configuration settings. • Send the data to a control device or a computer. • Output control signals for activating TTL outputs or alarm points on panels.
System Configuration Basics Filters The Receiver can be configured to report only selected Tag data. For example, the Receiver can be programmed to respond to specific Activators in a multi-Activator environment. Configuration filters also determine what information is reported via the Wiegand interface. Serial Output The Receiver communicates using the EIA-232 standard, more commonly known as RS-232C. It can connect to a communications port on a computer or any device that accepts RS-232C data.
System Configuration Basics Road Loop The Road Loop Antenna is a large VLF transmitting antenna most often used for activating Tags in vehicles or mobile equipment. The Road Loop Antenna is permanently installed in the road surface and is typically used in gate access applications. Its activation field is capable of covering one or more lanes. Other Antennas Wire loops of varying size and length can be constructed to activate tags for a variety of applications.
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System Configuration Basics System Configuration Basics Introduction This chapter introduces installation and configuration concepts. It covers activation field behavior, application types (vehicle, personnel, asset) with example layouts, basic installation steps, and offers tips on installing the system. Application Types Vehicle Vehicle applications focus on controlling access to a specified area – a gated community or a parking garage.
System Configuration Basics Personnel and/or Asset Personnel and asset applications focus on inconspicuously monitoring the movement of people and valuable assets in and out of a building or through sections of the building. The applications require that antennas be installed in hallways or near doorways. System Placement Guidelines The Antenna, Activator and Receiver can be mounted above the ceiling tiles above doors for personnel applications (Figure 5).
System Configuration Basics Multiple Activator Applications Each Activator broadcasts its ID number, which the Tags then send to a Receiver. The Receiver uses the Activator ID to determine if it will send the Tag’s data to the control device or computer (Figure 6). The Receiver uses the Activator ID to decide whether to send the data to the Wiegand control panel based on the Activator ID. When sending data serially (or over the network), the Receiver reports the Activator ID.
System Configuration Basics If applicable, the RG-58 cable should be rated for direct burial. RTV rubber silicone sealant can be used on outside connections to protect them from the weather. Note: The silicone seal can be broken by just pulling on a connector, and the sealant would then need to be reapplied. Checking Activation Fields Figure 7 shows a real-life example of an activation field. The gray area is the activation field of a Picture Frame Antenna mounted in a hall.
System Configuration Basics Receiving Antenna RG-58 - 25 feet maximum Receiver Figure 8 Max distance between Receiver and receive antenna Best results are achieved when the transmit antenna is no more than 50 feet from the Activator. However, distances of up to 100 feet are possible with minimal degradation in performance. Contact Customer Support for assistance with special installation needs.
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Configuring and Installing the Activator Introduction The Activator creates and optimizes the radio signal that wakes up the Tag. A XC ESS TM IN C TX OUTPUT ActiveTagTM ACTIVATOR PWR DATA TX RX Figure 10 Front of the Activator DATA RS-232 TX CNTL POWER GND +24VDC + - Figure 11 Back of the Activator Activator IDs An Activator sends its ID number in the wake-up signal. The Tag then transmits both its own ID and the device ID of the Activator to the Receiver.
Configuring and Installing the Activator Supplying Power Activators come with a 24V DC, 1 Amp power transformer that plugs into a standard 110V AC outlet. The transformer is pre-wired into the terminal block at the factory. If uninterruptible power is an issue, a backup battery or UPS can be used. Step 1: Connect the antenna to the Activator in order for the antenna auto-tune feature to function when power is applied. Auto-tune takes place whenever power is cycled.
Configuring and Installing the Activator Step 3: Attach the other end of the RS-232 cable to an open com port on the computer. Communicating via Windows HyperTerminal Step 1: On the computer’s desktop, click the Start button. The Start menu will appear (Figure 12). Step 2: From the Start menu, select Programs, Accessories, Communications, HyperTerminal. Figure 12 Accessing HyperTerminal from the Start Menu Step 3: In the Explorer window that appears, double-click the Hypertrm.exe icon.
Configuring and Installing the Activator Changing the Activator ID Number If your ActiveTag system is using Version 5 Tags, type one of the numbers in Table 1 followed by an exclamation point (!). The number will be accepted at the Activator’s ID number.
Configuring and Installing the Activator Note: Before the Activator ID is set with jumpers, the default ID is 127, although there are no jumpers on the headers. Note: Once an Activator ID is set by jumpers, it cannot be reset with serial commands. In order for serial commands to take effect, the jumpers must be removed. However, even with the jumpers removed the Activator will maintain the ID that had been set with jumpers until reprogrammed with the serial command. Step 1: Power down the Activator.
Configuring and Installing the Activator Other Serial Port Commands There are also commands available to list a help screen and change the baud rate of the Activator’s serial port.
Configuring and Installing the Activator Activator Installation The Activator originates the signal that is broadcast by the transmit antenna. The Activator should be installed as close as possible to the transmit antenna, and up to 50 feet away by cable distance from the antenna. Distances up to 100 feet are possible in some cases with minimal effect on system performance. Contact Distributor Support for assistance with extended distance installations.
Configuring and Installing the Activator Resizing the Activation Field The area of Tag activation can be controlled by adjusting the size of the activation field. For example, you may want to shrink the activation field for a Picture-Frame antenna to concentrate the field near a doorway, preventing activation of tags further up the hall. Note: Each Activator is shipped from the factory with its activation control adjusted to its highest level.
Configuring the Receiver Introduction The Receiver receives the Tag’s broadcast signal via its receiving antenna and sends the Tag data to a PC or control device based on how it has been programmed to respond to the Activator ID.
Configuring the Receiver Configuring the Receiver Receiver Defaults The Receiver has the following factory default settings: • Wiegand and TTL output capabilities enabled. • Wiegand and serial output is enabled. • Tag data with any valid Activator ID will be output. • No Wiegand data will be output for panic or tamper Tag alarms. • Neither TTL output will fire for valid Tag data or panic or tamper Tag alarms. • Diagnostics are turned off.
Configuring the Receiver Communicating via HyperTerminal Step 1: Start HyperTerminal. Details can be found in the section Communicating via Windows HyperTerminal, page 27 Step 2: In the Connection Description dialog box that appears, enter any name for the connection in the Name field, and select the first icon in the Icon selection box. Click the OK button. Step 3: In the Connect To dialog box that appears, select the com port to which the Receiver is connected from the Connect Using drop-down list.
Configuring the Receiver Setting up a Wiegand System Responding to Activator IDs By default, the Receiver will only output Wiegand data from Tags activated by Activator ID 127. To change the Activator ID, type the new Activator ID number followed by a capital W: W This is known as a Wiegand ID. The default is to only output reads corresponding with this Activator.
Configuring the Receiver Where R R R is the Receiver ID, A A A is the Activator ID, F F F is the facility code, T T T T T is the Tag ID number, CR is Carriage Return, and LF is Line Feed.
Configuring the Receiver Responding to Activator IDs The only Tag data that a Receiver will output via the serial port must contain a valid Activator ID. The Receiver maintains a list of valid Activator IDs.
Configuring the Receiver If the entry is a duplicate, the Receiver will respond with the error code: 01 If more than 34 Activator IDs have been entered – the maximum number the Receiver can hold – the Receiver will respond with error code: 02 You will need to delete some Activator IDs on the list to make room.
Configuring the Receiver 27c 28c Activate TTL output when alarm code received from Panic or Tamper Tag. Diagnostic Mode Diagnostic Mode allows you to troubleshoot the ActiveTag system by displaying all data received from all Tag broadcasts picked up by the Receiver -- including Tag data with Activator IDs that have not been programmed into the Receiver.
Configuring the Receiver Turning off Diagnostic Mode To turn off the Diagnostic mode, type: 22c IMPORTANT! Always turn off Diagnostic Mode when finished. Failure to do so can result in cross-talk, garbled output and erratic control device performance. Viewing Configuration Settings To see the configuration settings of the Receiver, type: 38c The Receiver will respond with its configuration settings.
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Configuring the NIU Introduction The Network Interface Unit (NIU) is provided with Receivers that can connect to a LAN/WAN. The NIU allows the Receiver to connect to the LAN by providing a fixed IP address to the Receiver and converting the Receiver’s serial data to TCP/IP packets. The NIU consists of a DB25 serial port, a 10 base 100 Ethernet connection (RG45), and a power transformer. Like the Receiver, the NIU must be configured via a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal.
Configuring the NIU RESET SERIAL NIU OK SERIAL 10/100 ETHERNET POW ER LINK 100 Power Supply Network Interface Unit To the computer’s COM port Null modem serial cable DB-25 to DB-25 6VDC Figure 18 Connecting the NIU to the computer Step 4: Launch HyperTerminal. Step 5: In the Com Properties dialog box, enter the following information: Bits per second (Baud) 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Hardware Step 6: Click the OK button.
Configuring the NIU Step 14: To ensure that no other network IP address assignment protocols – BOOTP, DHCP or RARP – reassign the IP address, type the following commands at the prompt: Local_1> Change DHCP disable Local_1> Change BOOTP disable Local_1> Change RARP disable Step 14: At the Local_1> prompt, type show server. server The terminal will display the IP information that you have provided. Ensure that it is correct.
Configuring the NIU Connecting the Receiver and the NIU Using the CAT 5 cable (straight through cable with RJ 45 on both ends) supplied with the NIU, connect from the 10/100 ETHERNET Port on the NIU to the Hub or the network, and cycle power on the NIU. PC applications will be able to connect to the IP address you assigned to the NIU and using port 3001. Using a DB 9 to DB 25 (straight through) cable, connect from the Receiver to the NIU.
Installing the Receiver Connecting to a Wiegand Control Panel Connecting to a Wiegand control panel requires black, white and green wire of sufficient length to connect the Receiver to the Wiegand control panel. With 22-gauge wire, 200 feet of wire can be run. With 18 gauge, 500 feet can be run. Step 1: Install the Wiegand control panel according to the instructions provided with that unit.
Installing the Receiver Wiegand Output The following shows the SIA standard 26-bit data format that is output from the Receiver: E S S S S S S S S H H H H H H H H L L L L L L L L O Where E is the even parity bit, calculated over bits 2 – 13. S S S S S S S S is the site code. Bit 2 is the most significant bit. By default, the Tag’s site code is 025. Tags can be ordered from AXCESS Inc. with other site codes. H H H H H H H H is the high byte of the Tag ID number. Bit 10 is the most significant bit.
Installing the Receiver Serial Output The Receiver outputs serial data in ASCII 8-bit decimal format (each ASCII character is represented by eight bits). Serial data has a different format than Wiegand data (see below) and data is always unbuffered – that is, every Tag read is output.
Installing the Receiver J9 To Relay Figure 20 Plugging in the relay wires Step 5: Close the case, reaffix the nut and replace the receiving antenna. Step 6: Wire an external relay according to Figure 21. Altronix RBSN-TTL ultra-sensitive relay module is recommended.
Installing the Receiver Connecting to the NIU and the Network IMPORTANT! Power down the NIU and the Receiver before connecting them. Step 1: Using a DB-25 to DB-9 cable, plug the DB-9 connector into the RS-232 port on the Receiver. Plug the DB-25 connector into the DB-25 port on the NIU (Figure 22). Step 2: Connect the NIU to a hub on your LAN with an RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable. Step 3: Power up the NIU.
Installing the Receiver Mounting the Receiver For best results, the Receiver should be within 35 feet of an activated Tag. The receiving antenna should not be blocked by metal or brick. The following diagrams show various mounting positions for the Receiver. Two mounting holes on the bottom of the Receiver can be used to mount the Receiver to a wall (Figure 23). Double-sided tape can also be used to mount the Receiver. The receiving antenna can be placed through acoustic tile in a ceiling (Figure 24).
Installing the Receiver Mounting the Receiving Antenna Separately In some installations, such as vehicle applications, it may be necessary to mount the receiving antenna separately from the Receiver. Detaching the receiving antenna allows you to place the antenna closer to activated Tags and to place the Receiver in a more advantageous location, such as an electrical closet or inside a waterproof enclosure. AXCESS Inc provides a ground plane bracket for such applications (Figure 25).
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Road Loop Antenna Installation Introduction The Road Loop Antenna is designed for vehicle applications. Road Loop Antenna wire is available in lengths that will accommodate roadways or gate entrances up to 36-feet in width. For antennas wider than 36 feet, contact AXCESS Inc. Customer Support at 800577-6080. The Figure 26 shows a simplified diagram representing the field generated by a Road Loop Antenna.
Road Loop Antenna Installation Required Materials IMPORTANT! Have the following materials on hand for the installation of the Road Loop Antenna: • Chalk for marking antenna placement • Concrete nails or duct tape for holding antenna wire down during initial placement • Multimeter for continuity check • A saw for cutting the road surface • Two 1/8” saw blades with spacer, either abrasive (for asphalt) or diamond (for concrete) • A 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” x 4 ½” triangular wood template for cutting corners (d
Road Loop Antenna Installation will be interference and neither is likely to operate properly. Place the loops at least four feet apart whenever possible.
Road Loop Antenna Installation Road Loop Lead-in Do not attach yet Dual binding post-toMale BNC Connector Figure 28 Attaching Road Loop wire to the post-to-BNC connector Step 6: Connect the BNC-end of the Road Loop wire to the BNC antenna connector on the Activator. Step 7: Carefully feed Road Loop wire around the pre-marked loop drawn on the roadway (Step 3). Secure the wire with duct tape as you proceed.
Road Loop Antenna Installation Each combination of loop-width, loop-length and wraps of wire will produce a specific antenna inductance ( measured in Microhenrys) – providing maximum power to the antenna. But, more wraps than recommended will NOT produce more range; rather, it will degrade performance! The “Inductance” column in the chart is included only for those installers having an inductance meter. If you do not have an inductance meter, that column is of no value.
Road Loop Antenna Installation 3 ¼ es ch in 4 ½ inches Figure 30 Plywood corner template Do NOT intersect these cuts! 4 ½ inch side of plywood template Saw cuts Figure 31 Using the template to mark corner cuts Step 3: At the corner closest to the Activator, mark a lead-in cut. Step 4: Cut a groove that is at least a ¼” wide with the concrete saw. Set the cutting depth to a minimum of 2” deep. IMPORTANT! Do not let the corners intersect when sawing.
Bar Antenna Installation Introduction The Bar Antenna typically receives signals transmitted by personnel and asset Tags (transponders). The Bar Antenna is an excellent antenna for mounting above or beside a doorway (sometimes above the ceiling tile) to monitor or control access to an entry/exit point of a facility. Antennas of this type radiate RF energy most efficiently in a direction broadside to the antenna – and radiating less energy off the edges (Figure 32).
Bar Antenna Installation • The Bar Antenna should be within 50 feet (cable length) of the Activator. • The Bar Antenna should be located at least 4 inches from any metal. Bar Antenna Positions 1st Choice 2nd Choice 4th Choice 3rd Choice 45 Figure 33 Installation points for the Bar Antenna • Orient the Bar Antenna so that the wake-up field provides maximum coverage of the access or monitoring area (door), etc.
Bar Antenna Installation If mounting the Bar Antenna on the ceiling, mount it flat with the front of the case pointing at the floor. • If applicable, follow the guidelines in the manufacturer’s documentation for placement and wiring of any controller or peripheral device. Installing the Bar Antenna Step 1: Measure the cable run distance between the Activator and the Bar Antenna and cut a length of RG-58/U coaxial cable. Step 2: Attach the BNC connectors to each end of the cable.
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Picture Frame Antenna Installation Introduction A Picture Frame Antenna allows you to mount an antenna in plain sight without detracting from office surroundings. In a Picture Frame Antenna, the transmitting and receiving antennas are built into a picture frame. You can place a picture of your choosing in the frame and hang the Antenna on the wall near the access or monitoring point.
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Tags Types of Tags LED Test Tag The LED Test Tag allows you to verify proper system operation and to detect the presence of an activation field or RF interference. Personnel Tag The Personnel Tag’s communications are optimized for multi-Tag reads. The Tag case is recessed for flush mounting of a personalized PVC card and has a slot for a clip, lanyard, etc.
Tags Metal Mount Equipment Tag Same as the Harsh Environment Tag except its robust design is suitable for exterior mounting direct to metal surfaces. It attaches to metal using screws or rivets through two 1/8" mounting holes. The Metal Mount Tag does not have an LED. Tag Labeling The Tag is labeled on its beveled edge. The format for labeling is as follows: FCCID:N6E-132-TAG VnnYYMXXTTTTT where: FCCID:N6E-132-TAG FCC information Vnn Tag version YY Last two digits of the year of manufacture.
Tags The LED Test Tag The LED Test Tag indicates the presence of an activation field or error condition by lighting LEDs (Figure 34). Normal Transmission Normal Reception Error Figure 34 LED Test Tag If the Test Tag is in a strong activation field, the Normal Reception LED will flash. The Normal Transmission LED will light with the sending of Tag data. The Error LED will flash or remain on if the activation field is not optimized or if the Activator ID is not clear.
Tags IMPORTANT! Before using either cyanoacrylate or MEK, consult the vendor’s instructions and the compound’s Material Safety Data Sheet. For all assets, mount the Asset Tag with the flat side attached to the asset. Testing Mounting Positions Some electronic devices (for example, laptop computers) generate radio frequency emissions (noise) that may activate Tags, causing them to transmit. This unintended activation and transmission could result in unnecessary battery drainage.
Tags Step 5: Carefully position the Tag onto the marked area of the asset, applying pressure for the time specified in the instructions. Mounting a Tamper Tag Tamper Tags have double-sided tape already applied. Be very careful when permanently mounting the Tag. Moving the Tamper Tag once it has been mounted will cause the Tag to enter alarm mode. Step 1: Remove the protective tape covering the adhesive on the back of the Tamper Tag. Step 2: Press the Tag firmly to the asset.
Tags Step 4: Mark the spot you found on the windshield with some scotch tape or a washable marker. Note: The LED light can be hard to see in bright daylight. Shield the LED with your hand while holding it against the windshield. Step 5: Test the various positions to find the one that works best for your installation and the vehicles involved. Mounting a Vehicle Tag Step 1: Apply mounting tape/Velcro on the back of the Tag. Push the mounting tape/Velcro securely on the back of the Tag.
Tags Tags and Personnel Required Materials • Mounting materials – clips, chains, etc. Personnel Tags can be threaded onto a chain, placed in a pocket, or hooked on a clip. A picture ID card can fit in the Tag’s recess. Operating Panic Tags To send an alarm message, press the button for at least .5 seconds. The Tag will transmit an alarm code for one minute, then begin to operate normally in addition to transmitting the alarm code so that it can be tracked.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting the System Required Materials The following materials are necessary for troubleshooting: • LED Test Tag • A regular Tag • Tape measure for measuring fields and cable • A computer for interfacing directly with the Receiver and Activator – a laptop is ideal • A terminal emulation application such as HyperTerminal • A one-to-one serial cable with a DB9 male connector • Multimeter Check the Site Step 1: Check the cable length – there should be a maximum of 50 feet betw
Appendix A: Troubleshooting the System Step 2: If the activation field is smaller than desired, cycle the Activator’s power and check the TX Output LEDs. Also, ensure that the activation field is turned up. See the section Resizing the Activation Field, page 32. Step 3: If the activation field is larger than desired, then the field needs to be adjusted. See the section Resizing the Activation Field, page 32.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting the System Check the Tags Ensure that the Tags are properly mounted. Tags should not be mounted in an area that can wake them up when they are not in the antenna field. They should be mounted in such a way that they can be activated when they enter the antenna field. If the Tags are mounted on vehicles, ensure that they are beige. Black Tags become hotter than beige Tags in direct sunlight and can warp under extreme conditions.
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Appendix B: Coaxial Cable The number one problem encountered during installation is wiring technique and connectors. Ensure that no stray braid wires are touching the center contact pin when pushing it into the connector. This may cause the equipment to function intermittently or with reduced range. Good wiring techniques will eliminate considerable troubleshooting time later in the installation.
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Appendix C: Advanced Wiegand Configuration Data Buffering Setting the Time between Outputs By default, the Receiver sends Tag data every 1.3 seconds. Depending on your control panel, you may need to change the interval between data outputs. Your panel may be able to accept data faster than once every 1.3 seconds, or it may need a longer interval between outputs. To change the interval between Tag outputs, type a number followed by a capital T.
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Appendix E: Specifications Appendix D: Receiver Commands Network Receiver Commands All commands issued to the Network Reader are preceded by a numeric entry followed by an alpha character. Any command that is not preceded by a numeric entry will be ignored. The 'c' command set is used for all commands that do not require entry of a specific numeric value, such as setting a specific configuration attribute ON or OFF.
Appendix E: Specifications Configure/Control Wiegand Output 15c 29c set Wiegand output to ON; i.e. report tag read data via Wiegand port (default) set Wiegand output to OFF W set single valid Wiegand Activator ID; valid numbers = 1 thru 250 (default = 127) L set tag redundancy buffer time in tenths of seconds; valid numbers = 0 thru 255 (default = 125 or 12.5 seconds) T 255 set time between tag read outputs in tenths of seconds; valid numbers = 0 thru (default = 13 or 1.
Appendix E: Specifications 31c set TTL output 2 valid read flag to ON; i.e.
Appendix E: Specifications Sequential Command List D E I L T W + 10c 11c 12c 13c 14c 15c 16c 17c 18c 19c 20c 21c 22c 23c 24c 25c 26c 27c 28c 29c 30c 31c 32c 33c 34c 35c 36c 37c 38c 39c 40c 86 set control TTL output 1 signal duration time in seconds (0-255,5) set control TTL output 2 signal duration time in seconds (0-255,5) set Device ID for Network Receiver (0-999) set tag redundancy buffer time in tenths of seconds (0-255, 125) set time be
Appendix E: Specifications Appendix E: Specifications Receiver Dimensions Height: 1 inch Width: 4.5 inches Depth: 5.5 inches Input Current: 24V DC at 50 mA for Serial Receiver 200 mA for LAN/WAN Receiver Frequency: Receives at 315 MHz Connectors • • • • • DB9 Female RS-232 (to the computer/device) BNC Female (in from receiving antenna) Power terminal block Wiegand terminal block 2 power jacks (one auxiliary) Power Adapter 110 AC to 4.
Appendix E: Specifications Power Adapter 110 AC to 24V DC - plugs into a 110 AC outlet and supplies 1 A of current to power the Activator. Input: 120V AC, 60 Hz Output: 24V DC, 1 A nominal No load: 31.4V DC Antennas Road Loop Antenna Dimensions Length: 4’ X width of the road loop Gauge: 18 Weight: Approx.
Appendix E: Specifications Picture Frame Antenna Dimensions Standard: 16” x 20” x 2” Weight: 6.7 pounds Coverage: 8 feet (typical) Large: 20” x 26” x 2” Weight: 8.1 pounds Coverage: 10 feet (typical) Frequency: Transmits at 132 kHz Connectors • Female BNC - TX (to Activator) Tag Personnel Tag / Personnel Tag with Panic Alarm / Vehicle Tag / Asset Tag / Asset Tag with Tamper Detect Length: 3.4 inches Width: 2.2 inches Thickness: 0.
Appendix E: Specifications Metal Mount Equipment Tag Length: 2 inches Width: 4 inches Thickness: 0.5 inch Weight: 2 ounces Operating Life: 5-7 years Operating Temperature: -40 to +185 F (-40 to +85 C) Frequency: Transmit: 315 MHz Receive: 132 kHz 90 750.001.004 R0033 © 2001 AXCESS Inc.
Index A Activator Changing ID Number, 24 Connecting to the Road Loop Antenna, 52 Functions, 10 ID Codes, 24 Required Materials, 27 Specifications, 81 Antennas Functions, 12 Types, 12 B Bar Antenna, 57 Installation Considerations, 57 Installation Points, 58 Installing, 59 Specifications, 82 C Cable, 75 Attaching BNC Connectors, 75 Configuration, 21 E Equipment, Required, 6 F Firmware configuring, 21 I Installation, General Cabling, 18 Tips, 17 R Receiver Functions, 11 Specifications, 81 RFID Systems Co
