User's Manual

System Configuration Basics
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If applicable, the RG-58 cable should be rated for direct burial.
RTV rubber silicone sealant can be used on outside connections to
protect them from the weather.
Note: The silicone seal can be broken by just pulling on a connector,
and the sealant would then need to be reapplied.
Checking Activation Fields
Figure 7 shows a real-life example of an activation field. The gray
area is the activation field of a Picture Frame Antenna mounted in a
hall.
Figure 7 An activation field.
Always test your field to ensure that you get the coverage you want.
Also, ensure that the activation field does not cover any areas where
Tags may be for long periods of time – a parking space next to the
activation field, for instance.
Use the LED Test Tag and the TX Control on the Activator to modify
the activation field. This is covered in the section
Resizing the
Activation Field
, page 32.
Cable Length for Antennas
Best results are achieved when the antenna supplied with the
Receiver is connected directly to its BNC connector. The maximum
recommended cable length between the Receiver and the antenna is
25 feet (Figure 8). However, distances up to 50 feet are possible with
minimal degradation in performance. When the receive antenna is to
be located remote from the Receiver, it is recommended that one
use an antenna bracket kit supplied by AXCESS Inc. or an AXCESS
approved mounting method.
Swing Frame Antenna
Activation Field