User's Manual

AMS-9040 CONTROLLER 8200-0367-02, REV. E
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE GUIDE
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About the Product
The four-channel AMS-9040 controller is part of an
EAS detector used to detect EAS tags/labels at
store exit(s).
Controller Features
• Inputs for up to eight intelligent or non-intelligent
antennas (four of which can be transceivers), up
to four auxiliary receiver antennas, and up to
four noise coils. Antenna coils can be set for
phase flipping (default), aiding, or figure-8
operation.
Note: Phase flipping is unavailable when noise
coils are used.
noise
coils are used.
• The controller is set up using a laptop computer
and AMS-9040 service configurator software.
• The controller is set up using a laptop computer
and AMS-9040 service configurator software.
• Controller-assisted tuning of intelligent
antennas.
• Controller-assisted tuning of intelligent
antennas.
• Wireless synchronization device such as a
Sensormatic Sync Link can be used.
• Wireless synchronization device such as a
Sensormatic Sync Link can be used.
• Up to two remote alarms and two beacon lamps
can be powered and controlled.
• Up to two remote alarms and two beacon lamps
can be powered and controlled.
• Up to four externally-powered alarm devices
such as security cameras can be triggered.
• Up to four externally-powered alarm devices
such as security cameras can be triggered.
• Sensormatic alarm management or people
counting device can be powered and controlled.
• Hardwired sync and transmit inhibit function
connections.
• RS-232 (for local diagnostics) and RS-485 (for
remote diagnostics) support.
Installation Features
• Sits on a shelf or attaches to a wall or ceiling
using a cable tray/mounting bracket assembly.
The assembly secures to the controller using
two captive ¼-turn fasteners.
• Has 19 knockouts in the cable tray used to
receive exposed cables or cables in conduit.
Knockouts are available for Class 2 wiring from
low voltage devices, Class 2 “wet” wiring from
an alarm management device, and Class 3
wiring from transmit antennas.
Three knockouts in the tray receive an exposed
ac cable or cable in conduit. A U-shaped
opening in the side of the tray allows access for
a power cord, if used.
Basic Operation and Setup
The controller 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:
• 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 controller processes signal inputs picked up
by the antennas to determine if they are
indicative of a tag/label signal.
• If a tag/label signal is detected, the controller
activates audio-visual indicators on each
antenna that picked up the signal and
externally-powered alarm devices, if used.
AMS-9040 configurator software enables the field
technician to:
• Map antennas and alarms to a doorway or aisle
• Adjust the system
• Synchronize the controller to other EAS
systems using the ac line, Sync Link device, or
wired synchronization
• Monitor and adjust for noise interference and
use of a 58kHz jammer device
• Initiate a “Tag-to-Close” function, when
applicable for intelligent antennas
• Download software application updates
• Monitor internal temperature of the controller
• Perform diagnostic tests and read error codes.
3 knockouts for hardwired AC
(1 on underside)
Tray to controller
captive ¼-turn fastener
(one at each end)
Cable Tray
19 knockouts for cables
(1 on side, 8 on underside)
U-shaped opening for power cord