User's Manual

AMS-1080 DETECTION SYSTEM 8200-0418-01, REV. A
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE GUIDE
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Basic Operation
The AMS-1080 detector deters theft by activating
an alarm when it detects the unique response of an
active Ultra•Max hard plastic tag or disposable
label.
To detect a tag/label, AMS-1080 antenna(s)
connected to the controller emit a magnetic field
close to the tag/label’s natural frequency causing it
to vibrate or “ring” at the frequency of the field.
When the field is removed, energy in the tag/label
dissipates causing an exponential ring down.
The AMS-1080 antenna(s)—and ferrite (Ranger)
antennas, if used—pick up incoming signals and
send them to the controller which processes them
to determine if they are indicative of ring down. If
they are, then the controller activates an
audio/visual alarm indicator at the top of the AMS-
1080 antenna that detected the tag/label.
When the AMS-1080 antenna is positioned
between two adjacent checkout lanes, the visual
alarm indicator can be set to indicate the aisle
where the active tag was detected.
AMS-1080 Controller Features
The AMS-1080 controller features the following:
- Independent Tx and Rx connections that
support two transmitters and four receivers
- Supports up to two noise canceling coils
- Controls pedestal alarms
- Has “ac line synchronization” and “tag too close”
functions.
- Supports wired transmitter synchronization
- Is adjusted either on-site or remotely using a
laptop computer and AMS-1080 service
configurator software
- Built-in mounting flange enables it to mount
vertically to a wall or inside the checkout
counter. The controller can also rest on a shelf.
AMS-1080 Antenna Features
The AMS-1080 antenna features the following:
- Emits the detection field and receives the
tag/label signal
- Figure “O” and Figure “8” transmit coils in the
antenna combine to produce a field that
alternates between the top and bottom of the
antenna. These coils can also be set for
maximum field in the top of the antenna only or
the bottom of the antenna only. Maximum
operating current is 15A
- Mounts to the side of a wall or counter, or to a
railing post using hardware supplied
- Has an alarm lamp for each side of the antenna
- Has a “transmitter on” lamp that lights when the
transmitter is on
- Has two hardwired cables that connect to the
controller. Cable length is 7.6m (25ft). DO NOT
CUT! Shorter cables can reduce operating
performance.
Ranger Antenna Features
- Only receives the tag/label signal
- Mounts to a wall or counter opposite the AMS-
1080 antenna
- These ferrite antennas connect together as a
pair and have a hardwired cable that connects
to a “Auxiliary Receive” connector on the
controller.