Axcess Plex Antenna User Manual
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Plex Antenna
Set Up & Installation
Installation Overview
Device (PC,
Wiegand
control panel, etc.)
Plex Antenna
(Thin or Wide)
Tag
Activator
Required Materials
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Have the following materials on hand for the installation
of the Plex 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 Plex Antenna above the
door or ceiling
To ensure proper system operation, do not substitute
antenna kit components.
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Wall or Post-Mounted Below-Ceiling Mounted
Receiver
Plex Antenna
(Overhead)
Activator
Tag
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2
Determine the approximate installation site of the Plex 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,
Installation Considerations
(cable length) from the Plex Antenna.
Choose the mounting position best suited for the
desired coverage area and application.
(See diagram below)
the Antenna should be located at least 4 inches from
any metal including metal studs.
Before permanently installing the Plex 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 Plex
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Antenna installation.
Device (PC, Wiegand
control panel, etc.)
Receiver
Minimum distance from
any metal: 4 inches
750.010.008
Plex Antenna Placement
1st Choice
2nd Choice
4"
4"
4th Choice
4thChoice
Metal Stud
45
or 90
Metal Door
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3rd Choice
Refer to the
Configuration
Guide for
preferred antenna
placement of asset
and personnel
tracking applications.
Activator Placement
Activator (Above Ceiling)
Maximum cable
distance between
Activator and Antenna:
50 feet
4thChoice
3208 Commander Drive, Carrollton,
Texas 75006
800.588.6080 / FAX: 972.407.9085
technical support: 800.577.6080
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Plex Antenna
B
B
(Mounted on wall - flat or angled)
(Mounted above door)
(Mounted on post)
(Mounted 3 inches below ceiling)
is not clear
Set Up & Installation
Ÿ Orient the Plex 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.
Type Range Model
Thin 6 to 8 feet with Personnel Tag AT-132-A-PT
Wide 2 to 3 feet above floor with Asset Tag AT-132-A-PW
6 to 8 feet with a Vehicle Tag
Overhead 6 to 8 feet with Asset Tag AT-132-A-PO
8 to 10 feet with Personnel Tag
(Mounted 3 inches below ceiling)
Plex Antenna Radiation Patterns
Elevation
Z
Z
Y
Azimuth
Y
Y
X
Step 4: Connect the other end of the cable to the BNC connector on
the back of the Plex Antenna.
To
Activator
Back
BNC
Connector
Plex Antenna
Step 5: Cycle the power of the Activator in order for the antenna's
auto-tune feature to function.
Check the strength of the TX Output LEDs located on the
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front panel. A minimum of 4 lit LEDs is desired.
TX OUTPUT
Step 6: Position the antenna in its approximate final location - but
do not permanently install it at this time. Have someone
hold the antenna in various positions until the desired
coverage is acheived.
Step 7: 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
XMIT
X
Test each position. Tilting the Plex Antenna may also improve
performance.
If mounting the Plex Antenna on the ceiling, mount it flat with the
front of the antenna facing the floor.
Ceiling Mount
Front
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Ceiling
Installing the Plex Antenna
Step 1: Cut coaxial cable with sufficient length to connect the Plex
Antenna to the Activator.
Step 2: Attach BNC connectors to both ends of the cable.
Step 3: Connect one end of the cable to the BNC antenna connector
on the Activator.
To
BNC
Connector
AXCESS INC
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TX OUTPUT
Coaxial Cable
Front Panel
ActiveTa
ACTIVATOR
PWR TX RX
Antenna
TM
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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
Step 8: Permanently mount the Plex Antenna.
Ÿ Wall or Post-Mount: use the pre-drilled mounting holes and
supplied nylon nuts and bolts.
Ÿ Below Ceiling-Mount: secure the piece of fire resistant
wood to the top of the bracket using the supplied metal nuts
and bolts.
Supplied
Nuts & Bolts
Wood
Ceiling Tile
Bracket
Plex Antenna
Refer to the Configuration Guide for detailed placement
and mounting instructions and options.
Ceiling
Channel
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