Axcess Flex Antenna Quick Start User Manual

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Flex Antenna

Set Up & Installation

Installation Overview

Tag

Supplied 20 Foot Lead

Activator

Required Materials

Have the following materials on hand for the installation of the Flex Antenna:

Ÿ RG-58/U coaxial cable with 50 ohm impedance (nominal),

solid copper center conductor, 55% tinned copper braid or better, 100% shield coverage (i.e. Belden 9310) of sufficient length to reach the Activator. The maximum

recommended cable length is 50 feet.

Ÿ Two three-piece crimp type male BNC connectors Ÿ Three-blade rotary coaxial cable stripper Ÿ Step ladder for positioning the Flex Antenna above the door

or ceiling

To ensure proper system operation, do not substitute antenna kit components.

Receiver

Flex Antenna

Determine the approximate installation site of the Flex Antenna and its associated Activators. Use the following guidlines:

Ÿ The Activator should be located no more than 50 feet

Ÿ The Plex Antenna's field is affected by metal; therefore,

Device (PC, Wiegand control panel, etc.)

The Flex Antenna is a thin and flexible activation antenna that is very versitle and has numerous mounting options: under carpet, behind pictures, within walls or overhead.

Installation Considerations

(cable length) from the Flex Antenna.

Choose the mounting position best suited for the desired coverage area and application. (See diagram below)

the Antenna and should be located at least 4 inches from any metal including metal studs.

Before permanently installing the Flex Antenna, lay out and test the entire ActiveTag system.

Check with all local inspection codes, including building, fire and electrical, to ensure compliance of the Flex Antenna installation.

Minimum distance from any metal: 4 inches

Behind a non-metallic

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Above ceiling

3rd Choice

picture frame

Metal Stud

4th Choice

Metal Door Frame

1st Choice

Under carpet or

floor covering

2nd Choice

Within a wall

Refer to the Configuration Guide for preferred antenna placement of asset and personnel tracking applications.

Activator PlacementFlex Antenna Placement

Activator

Maximum distance between Activator and Antenna: 50 feet

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Set Up & Installation

Ÿ Orient the Flex Antenna so that the radiation field provides maximum

coverage of the desired area. Keep in mind what will be tracked with the antenna - personnel will carry Tags in their shirt or pants pocket, Tags on laptops will be carried closer to the floor.

Range Model

6 to 8 feet with Asset Tag (Mounted under carpet - flat) AT-132-A-PT 4 to 6 feet with Asset Tag (Mounted on wall - flat) 8 to 10 feet with Personnel Tag (Mounted under carpet - flat) 6 to 8 feet with Personnel Tag (Mounted on wall - flat)

Flex Antenna Radiation Patterns

Elevation

Azimuth

If mounting the Flex Antenna on the ceiling, mount it flat with the front surface facing the floor.

Front

Ceiling

Check the strength of the TX Output LEDs located on the

front panel. A minimum of 4 lit LEDs is desired.

TX OUTPUT

Step 4: Position the antenna in its approximate final location - but

do not permanently install it at this time. Have someone

desired

hold or place the antenna in various positions until the coverage is acheived.

Step 5: Test the system by positioning the LED Test Tag at strategic

points to ensure complete coverage including mounting it to assets. It will light up and flash when it is within the field.

WAKE UP

254/255

Lit LED Condition

WAKE UP Tag is in a strong activation field XMIT Tag data is being transmitted 254/255 Activation field is not optimized or the Activator ID

XMIT

Installing the Flex Antenna

Step 1: Attach a BNC connector to the end of the Flex Antenna's 20

foot lead.

Step 2: Connect the lead to the BNC antenna connector on the top

of the Activator.

BNC

Connector

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TX Output

LEDs

T M

TX OUTPUT

Lead Cable

Front Panel

ActiveTa

ACTIVATOR

PWR TX RX

Antenna

Step 3: Cycle the power of the Activator in order for the antenna's

auto-tune feature to function.

Step 6: Permanently mount the Flex Antenna.

Refer to the Configuration Guide for detailed placement and mounting instructions and options.