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Installation Guide: Access Control Reader Installation Guide: Access Control Reader
Figure 7: Correct Cabling
Figure 8: Variation of Correct Cabling
Wall
Interior
Corridor
Antenna
Wall
Cable
Strap
Keep this
curve
gentle.
Corridor
Antenna
Wall
Cable
The Better Way The Best Way
Wall
Interior
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Corridor
Wall
Cable
A Variation of the
Best Way
Wall
Interior
Front View
(Wall is not shown.)
Side View
Cable
AntennaAntenna
More than 4 in. (15.2 cm)
Verifying Operation
Verify power and network communications by observing the Controller Module LED.
See Table 3.
Verify ACR operation at the Antenna by observing the Antenna LED and buzzer. See
Table 4.
Tuning the ACR
The ACR will work in most installations without tuning. However, tuning features have
been provided to accommodate the widest possible range of installations.
When do you need to tune the ACR?
You need to tune the ACR when it is installed near a metallic object or structure and
the range of the LF Field does not provide a minimal operational microchip detection
zone.
The microchip detection zone is dependent on the size of the LF Field. The largest
possible LF Field extends approximately 3 in. to 4 in. from the Antenna surface
depending on site conditions. If the detection zone is less than this, it is possible that
tuning the Antenna may increase the LF Field size. However, Antennas are shipped
tuned. So, if your LF Field size is adequate, there may not be any advantage to tuning.
Table 3: Controller Module LED and Status
LED Status
Slow dim flashing Power on but without network communications
Fast bright flashing Power on with network communications
Table 4: Antenna LED and Buzzer; and ACR Operation
LED Buzzer ACR Operation
ON ~ ACR power on, normal operation.
Bright Flash Beep A microchip enters the LF field. The ACR signals
that the microchip has arrived in the field and that
the ACR has acquired its unique identification
number.
The microchip must be outside the field for 12
seconds or more before the ACR will again signal
that the microchip has entered the field; and,
acquire the microchip identification number.
Flashing ~ A microchip is within the LF field. The ACR is
maintaining communication with the microchip.
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