Axcess Activator Installation Guide
Activator
Installation Manual
Activator Installation Manual
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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the activation antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and activator
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Responsibilities
• AXCESS Inc. declines all liability for any damage that might result from
any errors or omissions in this document or from improper installation.
• AXCESS Inc. can only guarantee the correct operation of its products if
they are used with the software programs, systems, and consumables
supplied or authorized in writing by AXCESS Inc.
• AXCESS Inc. recommends keeping the original packaging for
transporting the equipment later.
Registered Trademarks
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Customer Service
AXCESS Inc. toll-free support line is 1-800-577-6080.
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Table of Contents
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION .......................................................................... 4
S
AFETY
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I
NFORMATION FLAGS
H
AND TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
Provided Materials ............................................................................................................. 5
Required Materials............................................................................................................. 5
Recommended................................................................................................................... 6
OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................... 7
S
PECIFICATIONS
F
EATURES
............................................................................................................................... 7
CONFIGURING THE ACTIVATOR .......................................................................................... 9
C
ONNECTING POWER
S
ETTING THE ACTIVATOR
S
ERIAL PORT COMMANDS
Receiving Help................................................................................................................. 15
Changing the Baud Rate ................................................................................................. 15
ACTIVATOR INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 16
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ID................................................................................................... 10
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R
EQUIRED MATERIALS
M
OUNTING THE ACTIVATOR
A
CTIVATION FIELD SIZE
........................................................................................................... 16
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Adjusting the Field ........................................................................................................... 17
INDEX ..................................................................................................................................... 18
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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.
• Hand tools should be used in the applications for which they
were intended.
• Always wear eye protection when using power tools.
• When drilling or cutting, do not damage wires, pipes or structural
components.
• When installing antennas and related equipment above a ceiling,
make sure they are properly attached to a structural member and
accessible for maintenance.
Information Flags
Information flags in this document draw your attention to important
information:
IMPORTANT!
NOTE
TIP
Provides essential information to the user that will ensure
proper operation of the hardware or software. If this advice is
not followed, system recovery can be difficult or timeconsuming. ALWAYS READ THESE ITEMS.
Provides helpful information that can make the installation go
more smoothly and quickly.
Provides useful information to the user on a particular
procedure or technique.
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Hand Tools, Equipment and Materials
The following are provided, required and recommended hand tools,
equipment and materials necessary for the successful configuration
and installation of the Activator:
Provided Materials
Unpack the Activator. The following items are included with
each unit:
• Activator Transmitter
• AC/DC plug-in transformer with connector
• Tuning Tool
Required Materials
• 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 50 feet (20 feet max. if using the
road loop lead wire). If installed outside, the cable should be
rated for direct burial.
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• 3-piece crimp type male BNC connectors (for example,
Amphenol 31-320). Connectors can be damaged during
crimping. Having more than two on hand for each cable made is
recommended.
• A computer or terminal device to configure the Activator
• A terminal communication program such as HyperTerminal
(standard with MS Windows installations)
• A straight-through (one-to-one) DB9 male to female serial cable.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT use a null-modem cable or a null-
modem adapter.
• Tape measure
• Power drill and bits
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
• Needle-nose pliers
• Diagonal cutters
• Wire strippers
• Three blade rotary coaxial cable stripper
• BNC crimpers
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Recommended
• Ladder
• Fishing line – 15 lb. test for pulling cable
• Tie wraps and anchors
• A pair of walkie-talkies if more than one installer will be on site
• Laptop computer to connect to the Activator easily
• Instructions for all third party devices
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