User's Manual

Sentinel Installation Manual

Tag and POS RAD Operation

Once the Sentinel system has been set up and tuned, the only remaining function is to attach Sentinel

tags to the articles and arming them. This section describes the steps in controlling the tags and other

features to assist in maintain control over the protected area. The Mode Switch selects between arming

and disarming a Sentinel tag as indicated by the left and right indicators. The Magnetic Detacher is used

to unlock the tag for removal from the protected article after disarming.

1. Power Up

The POS RAD is powered by 24vac power same as Field RAD or by any PC USB port (5V 500mA).

There is a switch on POS RAD which is default set as POS RAD Mode switch button.

One press this button each time will switch the POS to next Mode. There are altogether three modes

(see the mode table below.)

User can also configure the POS RAD into dedicated modes, please find reference at Appendix:

RAD’s DIP Switch Configuration.

2. Tag Arming

Set the Mode Switch in the position so the Arm Indicator is lit. Then place the tag on the surface of the

RAD. A single beep will signify the tag has been armed. The tag will also flash approximately once per

second to indicate it is in the armed condition.

Notice: If armed tags without movement over one minute, tag circuit will automatically turn off RF

function to save power, the LED on tag will stop flashing too. But it doesn’t mean tag is off work. Tag

will reactivate itself when movement of tag is detected.

3. Tag Disarming

Set the Mode Switch in the position so that both the Disarm and Arm Indicators are lit. Then place the

tag on the surface of the RAD. A single beep will signify the tag has been disarmed. The tag may now

be opened without self-alarming. In this condition the tag may be removed from the protection zone

without alarming. In this stage the tag will not respond to any commands except the Arm command

from the POS RAD.

Mode Arm Indicator

Blue LED

Disarm Indicator

Red LED

Arm Mode On Off

Disarm Mode Off On

Disalarm Mode On On

Off Work Off Off

Disarm Indicato

Arm Indicato

Switch

netic Detache