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Installation Guide: Access Control Reader Installation Guide: Access Control Reader
4 Feed the cable connector through the hole first and draw the cable up to the
Controller Module. Do not connect the Controller Module at this time.
5 Mount the Antenna to the wall using mounting hardware suitable for the wall
material.
NOTE: Do Not allow the cable to hang within 4 in.
(10.2 cm) of the Antenna back.
Figure 6: Incorrect Cabling
6 Route the cable away from the Antenna.
Ensure the cable does not kink and does
not contact any electrical wires or sharp
surfaces.
Figure 6 shows an incorrect method of
cable routing. The metal shield of the
cable will detune the Antenna when the
cable and Antenna are within 4 in. of
each other.
Figure 7 shows two correct methods of
routing the cable. The method on the
right is better than the method on the
left as it draws more of the cable further
from the Antenna.
Figure 8 is a variation of Figure 7. In
Figure 8 the cable is led up and then in a
horizontal direction either to the left or
right. This again draws the cable away
from the Antenna.
7 The cable may be loosely coiled. Tightly coiling the cable may damage it. Use a
maximum of three turns over the entire cable length.
8 Wire the Controller Module as described in Table 2.
9 Connect the Antenna cable to the Controller Module.
10 If you have not already done so, record the location and serial number of the ACR
End of Procedure
for later inclusion on the floor plan.
Wall
Interior
Corridor
Antenna
Wall
Cable
Do Not allow cable to hang
within 4 in. (10.2 cm) of the
Antenna back.
Do Not Do This:
Do Not Do This:Do Not Do This:
Do Not Do This:
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Use the following procedure to test the detection zone size.
 To test the detection zone size:
1 Bring a VeriChip™ implantable microchip slowly towards the surface of the
Antenna. When the microchip signal is first acquired, the Antenna LED will flash
and the Antenna buzzer will beep. When the signal is acquired, note the distance
between the microchip and the Antenna.
2 Move the microchip a few feet away from the Antenna and wait for more than
12 seconds. Repeat Step 1.
Once the microchip signal has been acquired, the ACR will not indicate signal
acquisition again until the microchip is out of range for more than 12 seconds.
End of Procedure
3 Repeat the above steps several time to find the size of the LF Field.
Tools
You will need:
 an ammeter capable of reading DC milliamperes
 a small tipped tool such as a small screwdriver
 a power source for the ACR. This must supply 500 mA @ 24 VDC.
Tuning Overview
Tuning increases Antenna efficiency and creates a larger LF Field. The increase of
Antenna efficiency is measured by the ACR current draw. When the ACR current peaks,
the Antenna is tuned.
Tuning is controlled by four small on-off DIP switches. You must select the switch
combination that causes the greatest current draw.
 To Tune the ACR:
1 Mount the Antenna in location. Arrange the Antenna cable in its final position.
Connect the Antenna cable to the controller. Place an ammeter capable of
measuring DC mA in series between the power supply and the Controller Module.
See Figure 10.
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