Installation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Statements
- Guide Conventions
- 1
- Background
- F10 System Hardware
- System Diagrams
- Grouping Multiple Antennas
- 2 x 1 Meter Configuration
- 2
- Antenna Distance from Interfering Elements
- System Performance Considerations
- Determining the Electronics Location
- Environmental Considerations
- Site Survey Conclusion
- 3
- Requirements
- Installation Outline
- F10, 1 Meter and 2 Meter Floor Cuts
- Common Wider Floor Cuts
- Mounting the Electronics Enclosure
- Mounting the Power Supply
- Finishing Installation
- 4
- Antenna Wiring
- Wiring the 2 x 1 Meter System
- Overview
- Wiring Between F10 Systems for Sync
- Wiring peripherals
- 5
- System Setup Using DMS
- Application-Based Detection Modes
- Alarm Severity
- Configuring SAM (Smart Alarm Management)
- Updating the System
- 6
- TR4215 Features
- Basic Tuning Methods Using DMS
- Noise Sources
- Analog View
- Evaluate Jumper Positions
- Configuring the System for Asynchronous Noise
- Resonance Sources
- Data Retrieval
- A
- Power Supply Details
- B
- F10 Parts List
- C
- F10 System – Proximity to Deactivation Units
- F10 System – Proximity to Other Systems
- D
- F10, 2 Meter System
- F10, 1 Meter System
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CHAPTER
6
TUNING PROCEDURES
(1M AND 2M VARY)
Overview
This chapter describes the procedures required to properly tune the F10 system. It provides details
on identifying and measuring ambient noise levels. Before continuing, it should be stated that the
best way to remedy resonance is correcting the environment. The Impedance Matching Board for
the F10 system features jumpers that change capacitance and affect antenna tuning. Testing occurs
to optimize system performance. Refer to Appendix D: Detection Performance.
TR4215 Features
The TR4215 board utilizes advanced DSP (digital signal processor) to automatically subtract
stationary resonances seen by the antennas. The center frequency and bandwidth adjustments are
preset for Standard 8.2 MHz operation. If the system is required to detect a different frequency tag,
the bandwidth select range must be adjusted by the CSE (installer).
The TR4215 is different from previous pulse-listen transceivers as it does not use jumpers, DIP
switches, or potentiometers to modify its configuration. However, there are jumpers used to set the
basic frequency tuning (8.2 vs. 9.0) for the transmitter output and another to terminate the RS-485
(for the sync connection). Refer to the
Chapter 4: Coax Adapter Board Wiring section.
Basic Tuning Methods Using DMS
All operating parameters for the TR4215 are controlled by Diagnostic Manager Software (DMS).
DMS diagnostic tools allow the CSE to identify and measure ambient noise levels, resonances and
other sources of environmental interference.
1. Connect the service PC laptop to the J48 serial port on the TR4215 board.
2. Launch the DMS program (version 1.8.31 or later) and enter your login information.
Note: For detailed information, refer to the Field Service Diagnostic Management User’s Guide.
DMS is used to identify and correct noise and resonance. Often it takes a combination of the
following analog solutions to optimize performance:
• reducing power on the transmit antennas (TX1 and/or TX2);