AMX Control System Accessories Anterus - Manual (Page 5)

Anterus™ RFID Solution
1 Anterus RFID Solution
Anterus
™
RFID Solution
Overview
The Anterus™ RFID Solution provides a Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) solution from AMX
that extends the capabilities of the integrated A/V or control system. Anterus provides the ability to
monitor devices for asset control, as well as to define control system functionality based on the presence
of an RF Tag.
ANT-RDR Readers interface to the NetLinx Master via the AXLink bus. Anterus Tags actively send RF
messages communicating their information to ANT-RDR Readers at a distance. By design, the Tags are
active at all times. The ANT-RDR filters RF messages to ensure only messages from RF Tags in the
AMX system are forward to the control system.
Each ANT-RDR Reader detects Anterus RF Tags within its monitored zone of up to 100 feet
(30 m).
Anterus products are designed to not interfere with WiFI and Zigbee frequency spectrum used
by other AMX products
Anterus components include:
ANT-RDR Reader (FG5172): The ANT-RDR connects to the NetLinx controller to initiate
system events when an Anterus RF asset tag or ID badge passes into its zone. See the ANT-
RDR RFID Reader section on page 2 for product details.
ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag (FG5172-01): The ANT-TAG device/asset tag attaches to
devices to identify and track their location and trigger system events. See the ANT-TAG
Device/Asset Tag section on page 5 for product details.
ANT-BDG Badge Tag (FG5172-03): The ANT-BDG badge tag is worn by personnel to
identify them, track their location within a facility, and trigger system events while in
proximity to an Anterus reader. See the ANT-BDG ID Badge Tag section on page 6 for
product details.
Anterus Duet Module: The Anterus Duet Module interfaces ANT-RDR Readers with
NetLinx controllers. See the Programming section on page 27 for details.
The Anterus RFID Solution is intended for asset tracking and system control. It is not
to be used as a primary asset or personnel security system.