HID ProxPass Installation Guide - Manual

Rev 7/00
APPLICATION NOTE #17
HID ProxPass Vehicle Identification Tag
Introduction: HID ProxPass Tag
The HID ProxPass tag is used for identification purposes to control access to and from a
parking facility. The tag attaches to and identifies a vehicle.
Advantages of using ProxPass
The ProxPass tag provides the user with “hands-free” access. With an average read range
of six feet, it adds convenience for users who need to gain access into a parking facility,
especially during extreme weather or in a hostile environment.
Company vehicles utilized by multiple employees can be tracked separately from the
employees themselves, providing such information as whether the vehicle is on the lot,
when it arrived and when it departed.
Description of ProxPass
The ProxPass tag is “active,” requiring a battery to operate. The battery provides the
necessary power to extend the read range for hands-free access. Battery life is two to five
years, depending on usage.
ProxPass adheres to the inside of the vehicle windshield. The tag is used with the
MaxiProx reader, which is typically installed on a gooseneck pedestal with the face of the
reader parallel to the controlled lane. As a vehicle approaches the MaxiProx reader, the
information from the tag is transmitted to the reader and forwarded to the host system for
user access confirmation.
The ProxPass tag’s discrete design and ease of installation inside the vehicle minimizes
the risk of theft and damage inherent with other manufacturers’ tags and mounting
locations.
HID Card Formats Used with ProxPass
The ProxPass tag is programmable for all HID formats.
Installation of ProxPass
Install ProxPass in upper or lower corner of the front windshield on the side of the
vehicle adjacent to the MaxiProx reader. The unit should be mounted securely and not
allowed to shift positions within the vehicle. This will protect the unit and maximize the
consistency of read range parameters.
Refer to the installation instructions provided for further guidelines on using and
installing the ProxPass tag.