User's Manual

3-4 8000-2803-01, Rev. 1/A Planning
• Check installation sites for potential noise
sources:
– Whenever possible, remove noise sources
such as computer monitors, TVs, switching
power supplies, and neon displays from
within 1.8m–2.4m (6ft–8ft) of antennas.
– Whenever possible, remove large metal
office furniture such as desks, filing
cabinets, book shelves, and waste baskets
from within .6m–.9m (2ft–3ft) of antennas.
– Avoid installing passage antennas where
metal construction materials (recessed
door frames, corner beading) are adjacent
and parallel to flat side of antenna.
RF Controllers
• The enclosure must be mounted in a protected
location such as: above ceiling tiles, in a utility
room, or in a basement. The RF controller
must be installed within the following cable
distances from other system components:
– 61m (200ft) of RF passage antennas
– 30m (100ft) of power supply
– 305m (1000ft) of host panel
Note: Cable specifications vary based on the
distance between components. Select the
correct cable for each installation.
• Select a mounting location that provides
adequate space for installation and service.
The enclosure is approximately 28cm (11in)
high, 22.5cm (8.9in) wide, and 5.4cm (2.2in)
deep.
– When possible, select an installation site
that DOES NOT impede traffic during
installation and servicing.
– Select an installation site that enables
direct conduit runs and cable runs, without
causing cable routing problems. All cables
except power enter the enclosure from the
top.
– Power cables must enter enclosure from
the bottom knockout.
Inputs
Two supervised inputs are provided. These inputs
are automatically associated with antenna 1.
Outputs
The outputs provide 12V open circuit or 10V at
10mA. These outputs are automatically associated
with antenna 1.
Host Panel
• Connect to a dedicated line controlled by an
easily accessible power switch.
• Maximum cable distance from the panel to an
RF controller is 305m (1000ft).
RF Controller Power Supply
Note: External power supply not evaluated by UL
(see electrical specifications in Chapter 1:
Introduction.
• For external power sources, 15Vdc linear
power supply is recommended.
• Maximum distance from power supply to RF
controller is approximately 30m (100ft) (see
Cabling on page 3-5).
• North America: requires a nominal 15V Class
2 linear power supply.
• EU: This product runs on 15Vdc linear power
supply. In the EU, it is intended to be powered
from a Limited Power Source. A limited power
source is a certified source of SELV, and if
inherently limited, with 8 amps maximum
output current, and a maximum of 100VA
available; or if not inherently limited, fused with
a maximum value of 3.3 Amps, meeting
section 2.11 of IEC950, and a maximum of
250VA available. The power supply can be
obtained through Sensormatic or through
another source where the provider can furnish
the verification. This is required to assure
electrical safety in the product.
External Power (to Power
Supply)
The ac source to the RF controller power supply
must be unswitched with less than 0.5Vac between
neutral and ground. DO NOT share the ac source
with neon signs, motors, computers, cash
registers, terminals, or data communications
equipment.
DO NOT use orange-colored outlets dedicated for
computer equipment.