User's Manual

Installation Guide: Access Control Reader Installation Guide: Access Control Reader
Preferred Practices
Mounting location and positioning are very important to this unit’s correct operation.
Read and understand the information in “Access Control Reader Location” before you
begin the installation.
The Antenna is very sensitive to its mounting location while the Controller Module is
not. Additionally, you cannot extend the cable joining the Controller Module and
Antenna. So, mount the Antenna in the best location; and then install the Controller
Module in the best location within a 10 ft. (3 m) radius.
NOTE: Do not alter the Antenna cable length.
Record the location and serial number of the ACR for later inclusion in the floor plan.
Access Control Reader Location
When mounting the ACR, you must plan the best location for the Antenna and the
Controller Module.
Antenna Location Considerations
The Antenna is a tuned circuit: When selecting a mounting location, consider the
Antenna proximity to metal surfaces.
Optimally, mount the Antenna at least 6 in. away from any metal surface such as: metal
studs in the wall, metal frames around doors, air ducts, or conduit and plumbing inside
the walls.
Mount the Antenna to the right of persons approaching the controlled access point as
the microchip is usually implanted in the right arm.
Antenna Height
The ACR should accommodate people of different heights without requiring them to
stoop or stretch. Mounting the Antenna to suit the widest range of people is very
important.
Figure 3 LF Field Shape and Dimensions, shows a side view of the Antenna and the
extent of the LF Field. The field is greatest at the point labelled “Center of LF Field”.
When mounting the Antenna, the aim is to place the Center of LF Field at the same
height as the implanted microchip.
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Specifications
The Access Control Reader (ACR) is a Controller Module and an Antenna joined by a
10 ft. (3 m) cable. The device reads the implantable VeriChip™ microchip. The ACR can
work as: a stand-alone reader, an Integrated access control, or part of a VeriGuard™
system.
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -4° F to 131° F (-20° C to 55° C)
Relative Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions (WxHxD): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna: 7 in. x 5 in. x 1 in.
(17.8 cm x 12.7 cm x 2.5 cm)
Controller Module: 5 in. x 8 in. x 2.5 in.
(12.7 cm x 20.3 cm x 6.4 cm)
Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. (3 m)
Weight:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna and Cable: 1 lb. 12.3 oz. (802 g)
Controller Module: 16.3 oz. (463 g)
Electrical Specifications
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 mA @ 24 VDC
Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134.2 kHz
SPDT Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A @ 250 VAC
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry Contact Input referenced to system ground
Network Connections
RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 kBytes/sec, wiring connector
RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.2 kBytes/sec, DB9 female
Wiegand Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 data and 2 parity bit format, wiring connector
Indicators
Antenna: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED: Green LED for power/microchip detect
indication
Buzzer: Single tone
Controller Module:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED: Green LED for power/network activity
indication
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