User's Manual

Configuring and Installing the Activator
26 750.001.004 R0033 © 2001 AXCESS Inc.
Supplying Power
Activators come with a 24V DC, 1 Amp power transformer that plugs
into a standard 110V AC outlet. The transformer is pre-wired into the
terminal block at the factory. If uninterruptible power is an issue, a
backup battery or UPS can be used.
Step 1:
Connect the antenna to the Activator in order for the
antenna auto-tune feature to function when power is
applied. Auto-tune takes place whenever power is cycled.
Step 2:
Plug the power terminal block into the back of the Activator
(Figure 11).
Step 3:
Plug the AC adapter into a 110-volt outlet.
When power is supplied to the Activator, the LEDs labeled PWR and
TX on the front will light (Figure 10).
Setting the Activator ID
An Activator ID can be set by two methods:
• Serial commands (requires a computer or terminal device). This
is the preferred method for setting the Activator ID
• Hardware jumpers if no terminal is available
Method 1: Serial Commands
Required Materials
• A computer or portable terminal with a free communications port.
A laptop is recommended because it can be taken into the field
easily.
• A terminal program for communicating with an Activator.
HyperTerminal is convenient since it is standard with the
Windows
TM
operating system. Other terminal emulation
programs, such as ProCom, etc., can also be used.
• A standard one-to-one (straight-through) computer modem RS-
232 cable with a DB9 male connector for the Receiver and
suitable connector for the PC/terminal.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT use a null-modem cable or null-modem
adapter.
Connecting a Computer to the Activator
Step 1:
Ensure power is applied to the Activator.
Step 2:
Attach the DB9 male connector of the RS-232 cable to the
Data RS-232 port on back of the Activator.