Unitec ReachFree ID for C-Start User Manual

ReachFree ID

Installation Instructions

For Portal, Sentinel and C-Start

Unitec

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Document Number: RFID1001 ii
Document Name: Unitec RFID Field Retrofit Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1

Software Requirements ........................................................................................... 1

Site Planning ............................................................................................................ 1

Parts Checklist ......................................................................................................... 1

Installation Procedures ............................................................................................ 2

Install the Mounting Pole (Optional) ...................................................................... 2

Install the Reader .................................................................................................. 4

Site Installation...................................................................................................... 6

Connector Wiring .................................................................................................. 8

Mount RFID Board and Connect Cables ............................................................... 9

Portal TI Installation ......................................................................................... 9

Sentinel and C-Start Installation .................................................................... 12

RFID Tags ............................................................................................................... 14

Program the Unitec Entry Unit .............................................................................. 14

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 15

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Table of Figures

Figure 1. RFID Mounting Post ...............................................................................2

Figure 2. RFID Post Flange ...................................................................................3

Figure 3. AWID Reader Dimensions .....................................................................4

Figure 4. Reader with Mounting Assembly ............................................................5

Figure 5. RFID Reader Installation - Front View ....................................................6

Figure 6. RFID Reader Installation - Top View ......................................................7

Figure 7. Wired Connector ....................................................................................8

Figure 8. RFID Board Location in Portal with Coin/Bill Dispensing .......................9

Figure 9. RFID Board Location in Cashless Portal ................................................9

Figure 10. RFID Board Connections for Portal .................................................... 11

Figure 11. RFID Board Location in Sentinel ........................................................ 12

Figure 12. RFID Board Connections for Sentinel and C-Start ............................. 13

Figure 13. Sample RFID Tag .............................................................................. 14

Figure 14. RFID Troubleshooting Screen ............................................................ 15

Figure 15. RFID Settings Screen ........................................................................ 16

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Introduction

The ReachFree ID product is a house account application designed to build car wash volume and
increase throughput with secure, subscription-based wash accounts. The RFID reader reads the
RFID tag that is adhered to the account holder’s windshield.

If the account is valid, the Unitec entry unit will approve the transaction without any interaction from
the account holder and will allow the vehicle to proceed past the entry system and into the tunnel or
in-bay automatic.

Software Requirements

In order for the ReachFree ID system to function properly, the Unitec entry unit must be updated to
the most recent version of software.

Site Planning

If this is a new installation, a conduit will need to be run from the Unitec entry unit to the mounting
surface for the reader.

The reader may be mounted on any material including metal, but there must be open space in front

of the reader and to its sides. There must be no material interfering with the reader’s surveillance

zone between the reader and the tags’ location.
If using the optional mounting pole, the reader should be mounted beside the far side of the Unitec

entry unit (with the flange flush against the base, as shown in Figure 5) because the proximity
sensor on the unit door can be setup to activate the reader. The reader should be mounted on a
pole 7 feet above the vehicle lane.

Parts Checklist

Prior to retrofitting an existing Unitec entry unit, verify that you have all parts required:

 AWID RFID Reader with cable (SA2135)
 RFID Cover (MF1584) and Reader pole-mounting bracket (OM1673)
 Power Supply (PS2018)
 30 ft data cable (CA2179)
 RFID Board (OM1528) mounted on bracket (MF1583) with 2 6-32 nuts
 I2C Cable
 50 RFID tags (OM1672) (Please note: tag refills come in groups of 50)
 8ft Mounting Pole (MF1589) (Optional)
 3/8” concrete bolts (Optional)
 Drill with concrete bit (not included)

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Installation Procedures

Install the Mounting Pole (Optional)

The RFID kit comes with an 8 foot mounting post with a mounting flange at the base, as an option.
It’s designed to accommodate both surface-mounted above ground conduit for existing installations
and underground conduit for new construction. For surface run conduit, there’s a threaded boss
welded to the post on the bottom flange. It accommodates a ½” conduit fitting to run liquid-tight
conduit to the post. The conduit is then secured by screwing the conduit fitting into the boss. For
underground conduit, the installer should run the conduit up the center of the post. There is a hole
near the top of the post where the cable will exit to connect with the RF reader.

Figure 1. RFID Mounting Post

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To mount the post, the installer will need to drill (4) holes and use concrete anchor bolts to secure
the flange to the concrete, as shown below. The flange should be flush to the side of the entry unit,
as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 2. RFID Post Flange

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