User's Manual

System Configuration Basics
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Multiple Activator Applications
Each Activator broadcasts its ID number, which the Tags then send
to a Receiver. The Receiver uses the Activator ID to determine if it
will send the Tag’s data to the control device or computer (Figure 6).
The Receiver uses the Activator ID to decide whether to send the
data to the Wiegand control panel based on the Activator ID. When
sending data serially (or over the network), the Receiver reports the
Activator ID. This information can be used to determine where a Tag
is in a building.
Receiver
Tag
Activator ID 33
Activator ID 100
Tag ID 00001
Tag ID 00002
Device (PC, Weigand
control panel, etc.)
Tag
Activator ID 100
Tag ID 00002
Figure 6 A Receiver can send data based on the Activator ID
IMPORTANT!
All Activators are given the default ID number 127 at
the factory. Each Activator in a multi-Activator application needs to be
set with a unique ID number to ensure proper behavior of the system.
Installation Tips
Ensure that there are no other sources of similar radio frequencies
nearby. Proximity card readers and clicker systems can affect the
ActiveTag system, as can some radio-controlled sprinkler systems
and military-grade communications systems.
For best results, the receiving antenna should be no more than 35
feet from an activated Tag to receive its signal.
Waterproofing
Any electrical parts of the system exposed to the elements must be
waterproofed using sealing tape, waterproof boxes, sealing
compounds, etc.