Tech Logic TL SECGATE A, TL SECGATE B User Manual

User’s Manual

Tech Logic Security Gates

1818 Buerkle Road • White Bear Lake, MN 55110 • Tel: [phone] • 651.747.0492 • Fax: [phone] • www.tech-logic.com

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Security Gates User’s Manual

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NOTICE - Systems and components described herein may be protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patent
Numbers: 6,000,770; 6,074,156; 6,203,262; 6,257,816; 6,422,457; 6,557,696; and 6,561,418.

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Contents

1 Cautions and Warnings ...........................................................................

2 Performance Features of the TL SECGATE TYPE A/B ANTENNAS .....

2.1 Available Antenna Types ......................................................................

3 Typical Antenna Confi guration (Gate Antenna with Two Antennas) ...

3.1 Project Notes ........................................................................................

4 Technical Data ..................................................................................

4.1 Antenna Tech Logic SECGATE Type A and B ....................................

4.2 Contact Information ..............................................................................

4.3 Approval ................................................................................................

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1 Cautions and Warnings

Caution! The Antenna-Tuner and the Antenna conductor carry voltages up to 1000V.

Warning!

• The device may only be used for the intended purpose designed by the manufacturer.

• The operation manual should be conveniently kept available at all times for each user.

• Unauthorized changes and the use of spare parts and additional devices which have not been
sold or recommended by the manufacturer may cause fi re, electric shocks or injuries. Such
unauthorized measures shall exclude any liability by the manufacturer.

• The liability-prescriptions of the manufacturer in the issue valid at the time of purchase are valid

for the device. The manufacturer shall not be held legally responsible for inaccuracies, errors,
or omissions in the manual or automatically set parameters for a device or for an incorrect
application of a device.

• Repairs may only be executed by the manufacturer.

• Installation, operation, and maintenance procedures should only be carried out by qualifi ed

personnel.

• Use of the device and its installation must be in accordance with national legal requirements and

local electrical codes .

• When working on devices the valid safety regulations must be observed.

• Please observe that some parts of the device may heat severely.

• Before touching the device, the power supply must always be interrupted. Make sure that the

device is without voltage by measuring. The fading of an operation control (LED) is no indicator
for an interrupted power supply or the device being out of voltage!

• For installation and dismantling you should wear suitable safety gloves, because parts of

antenna housing could be sharp-edged.

Important! Special advice for wearers of cardiac pacemakers:

• Although this device doesn’t exceed the valid limits for electromagnetic fi elds you should keep a

minimum distance of 9” (23 cm) between the device and your cardiac pacemaker and not stay in
an immediate proximity of the reader’s antennas for any length of time.

Notice: Changes or modifi cations made to this equipment not expresssly approved by Tech

Logic may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

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2 Performance Features of the TL SECGATE TYPE A/B ANTENNAS

The TL SECGATE A includes the Reader and Multiplexer. The Reader and Multiplexer are mounted
inside the antenna base.
The TL SECGATE B antenna is the same antenna without the Reader or Multiplexer.
Up to

•Two antennas (Qty. 1 Type A and Qty. 1 Type B ) as a single gate,

•Three antennas (Qty. 1 Type A and Qty. 2 Type B) as a double gate
can be operated.
Depending on the antenna confi guration, one, two, or all three read orientations of the RFID tags and
various antenna spacing (gate widths) are possible.
The TL SECGATE Type A and B are antennas with tuners and have been optimized as transmitting
and receiving antennas for the ID ISC.LR2000 Reader. It is however also possible to operate them
with other readers at a transmission frequency of 13.56 MHz and an output impedance of 50 Ω. The
read ranges indicated in this document and the tuning procedures may then vary.
The antennas comprise of the electrical antenna conductor, the housing, the ID ISC.DAT Dynamic
Antenna Tuner and the connection cable. The antennas are factory tuned to an impedance of 50 Ω in
a magnetically neutral environment at a distance of 37.4” (95 cm). When installing in different ambient
conditions the antenna can be retuned using the “DATuningTool“ PC software. After tuning, the
antennas will retain their settings as long as the ambient conditions remain unchanged.
The antennas can be used for detecting both product and persons. It is suitable for installation indoors
or outdoors if weather-protected.

2.1 Available Antenna Types

The following antennas are currently available:

Antenna Type Description

TL SECGATE A Antenna with Reader ID ISC.LR2000 and Multiplexor

TL SECGATE B Antenna only

Table 1: Available Antenna Types

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3 Typical Antenna Confi guration (Gate Antenna with Two Antennas)

The standard confi guration of a gate with three-dimensional tag orientation consists of a Tech Logic
SECGATE Type A antenna and a Tech Logic SECGATE Type B antenna.

If a tag moves through the gate horizontally, it can be read at least once. This ensures high reliability of
the antenna system.

3.1 Project Notes

The antenna confi guration described allows detection of a tag moving horizontally through the
capture area of the gate. The tag orientation is non-critical. The tags are detected along a horizontal
axis of motion in certain regions within the antennas. The area of detection depends on the tag
orientation.

The size of the three-dimensions capture area of the antennas is shown in fi gure 1.

Figure 1: Capture Area and Tag Orientation

Notes:

• Note that the entire capture area of the antenna is larger than the three-dimensional area shown in
the drawing. This means that there are tag orientations in which the tag can be detected outside the
capture area.

• If multiple gates are arranged with short distances between each other, these will mutually interfere
with each other. The readers for the respective gates must then be synchronized.

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• To achieve three-dimensional capture of the tag in the capture area drawn above, the following
conditions must be met:

• The gate distance GD depends on the antenna confi guration (see Table 1).

• The tags should be at least ISO card size (46 mm x 75 mm).

• The activation fi eld strength of the tags should be less than or equal to 80 mA/m.

• The distance from tag to tag should be greater than 4” (10 cm). If the tag to tag distance is
reduced, the gate distance must be reduced correspondingly. This applies in particular to
distances under 2” (5 cm).

• The maximum number of tags (serial number or data) depends on the traverse speed with
which the tags are brought through the capture area of the gate (see Table 4.1). The number of
tags may be increased in the gate distance GD is correspondingly reduced and the maximum
speed adjusted accordingly.

• The antenna should be at least 50 cm from metal parts.

• There should be no interference of the reader from other electrical devices in the environment.
The Noise Level difference should be less than 30 mV.

• The ID ISC.LR2000 Reader should be set to an RF power of 8 watts.

• If multiple gates are operated at the same time at a distance of less than 26’ (8 m), the readers

must be synchronized.

The following antennas are currently available:

Antenna Type A and B

Gate Distance (GD) ≤ 37.4” (95 cm)

Number of tags at
traverse speed 1 m/s
Read serial number
Read data

Table 2: Design Notes

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4 Technical Data

4.1 Antenna Tech Logic SECGATE Type A and B

Mechanical Data

Housing Wood

Dimensions (W x H x D) 30.5” x 66.8” x 4.5”

77.5 cm x 169.7 cm x 11.4 cm

Weight

Tech Logic SECGATE A
Tech Logic SECGATE B

Enclosure rating IP54

Color Customer specifi ed stain

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Approximately 59 lbs (26.8 kg)
Approximately 57 lbs (25.9 kg)

Mechanical Data

Mounting

Number of attaching points
Recommended anchors
Recommended minimum load capacity
of the fl oor fastener

Maximum horizontal load on the top
edge of the antenna

The outside dimensions of the antenna are shown in Figure 2.

2
Ø 3/8” (1 cm)
5000 N / anchor

250 N*

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Figure 2: Antenna outside dimensions

Electrical Data

Customer Supply Voltage

115 VAC, 2.9 Amps

Gate Supply Voltage

24 V ± 15%
Noise Ripple: max. 150 mV

Power Consumption max. 32 VA

Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz

Transmit Power 4 W -- 12 W

Maximum transmitting power per

10 W

antenna

Permissible overall transmitting

8.0 W

power per antenna gate
USA (per. FCC Part 15)

Interfaces RS232, RS485

Ethernet (TCP/IP)

Protocol Modes FEIG ISO Host

BRM (Data Filtering and Data Buffering)
Scan Mode (RS 232/485/422)
Notifi cation Mode (TCP/IP)

Supported Transponders ISO 15693, ISO 18000-3-A, I-Code 1

z.B.I-Code SLI, my-d, STMLRI512/64,
Tag-it HFI

Ranges/pass-through width in gate
Type A and B
One tag orientation
All tag orientations

approx. 45.3” (115 cm)
approx. 41.3” (105 cm)***

**

Antenna connection 1 x SMA plug (50 Ω)

Antenna connector cable RG58, 50Ω, approx. 6.6’ (2 m) long

**

Antenna spacing (antenna center), same fl ow direction, Tag 46 mm x 75 mm ISO 15693, sensitivity /

minimum fi eld strength H

min

for horizontal movement through the antenna. The detection performance also depending on the
strength of the transponder to answer signal.

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Tag 46 mm x 75 mm ISO 15693, sensitivity / minimum fi eld strength H
transmitting power 8 W, aligned in all 3 dimensions for horizontal movement through the antenna. The
detection performance also depending on the strength of the transponder answer signal.

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= 80 mA/m rms, transmitting power 8 W, tag orientation parallel to antenna

= 80 mA/m rms,

min

4.2 Contact Information

Only Tech Logic approved technicians or personnel should work on Tech Logic Security Gates.
Any unauthorized service done on the security gates, including opening the gate pedestals or the
power supply cabinet, can void any warranties that the customer has with Tech Logic. Any questions
or concerns regarding the security gates can be directed to Tech Logic at:

Toll Free: 1-800-494-9330
For calling outside of the U.S.: 1.651.747.0492
E-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Support Center: http://www.tlcdelivers.com/helpdesk/
For the customer support center you will need your TLC Customer ID and zip code.

4.3 Approval

The technical data for the ID ISC.LRM2000 reader built into the Tech Logic SECGATE A antenna can

be found in the power supply panel which is included with the device.

Product Name: Tech Logic SECGATE A antenna

Model: TLSECGATEA

FCC ID:
IC:

Notice for USA
and Canada

V3WTLSECGATEA
7400A-SECGATEA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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