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b) For installations involving
multiple Base Stations per site,
ensure that the SYNC and
GND lines (Pins 6 & 1 on CN5
screw terminal) are commoned,
and that each Base Station has
a different ID setting (see
Section 5.3.1).
FAULT CAUSED BY REMEDY
Several Base Stations read a
single Tag’s code simultaneously.
Multiple Base Stations with the
same ID.
Ensure the ID settings are unique
for each Base Station.
The Base Station reads people
walking past holding their Tags.
Base Station is not being activated
by a triggering device.
Ensure the Base Station is
connected to a triggering device
(such as a loop detector) and that
SW2-7 is set to ‘ON’ (triggered
operation). Also, try to situate the
Base Station as far as possible
from any pedestrian access area.
Red Diagnostics and Red external
indicator flashes.
Either the Base Station or the Tag
having an incorrect:
1. Distributor code.
2. Installer code.
Ensure that the Distributor and
Installer codes in both the Base
Station and the Tag match.