User's Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Checkpoint system is composed of sensing pedestals, some that transmit a frequency signal and others that

receive the signal. When a Checkpoint tag passes between the transmitter and receiver, an alarm sounds. This

alerts store personnel that store items are leaving the premises with a live Checkpoint tag. Often, the very

presence of the pedestals will be enough to deter a potential shoplifter.

Merchandise in the store is tagged with Checkpoint tags or labels. During a normal transaction, the cashier will

pass the merchandise over a deactivation field, usually a Counterpoint

Pad or scanner integrated with deactivation

electronics. This deactivation field turns off the signal contained in the tag. Customers may now exit the store

without causing the system to alarm. For those stores using hard tags to protect clothing or other soft goods, the

tag is removed at the point of sale so that the customer may exit the store without alarming the system.

Checkpoint minimizes the opportunity for shoplifters to successfully steal merchandise. In addition to the physical

deterrence the sensing pedestals provide, Checkpoint tags and labels offer hidden protection. Because

Checkpoint offers such a wide variety of tags, shoppers are often unaware that merchandise is protected

against shoplifting. This way, shoplifters cannot leave the store premises with merchandise that has not been

properly paid for. In conclusion, the Checkpoint systems provide:

• Deterrence

- the pedestals’ presence discourages shoplifting attempts by customers,

vendors, and employees

• Protection

- provided by the Checkpoint system, tags, and program

• Detection

- reinforces the risk of shoplifting while searching for non-deactivated/

non-detuned “live” disposable tags or non-removed hard tags

INTRODUCTION TO RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE (RF-EAS)