Axcess Flex Antenna Quick Start - Manual

Installation Overview
3208 Commander Drive, Carrollton,
Texas 75006
800.588.6080 / FAX: 972.407.9085
technical support: 800.577.6080
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Quick Start Quick Start
Set Up & Installation
Flex Antenna
Required Materials
1
1
Receiver
Device (PC, Wiegand
control panel, etc.)
Supplied 20 Foot Lead
Ÿ RG-58/U coaxial cable with 50 ohm impedance (nominal),
solid copper center conductor, 55% tinned copper braid
or better, 100% shield coverage (i.e. Belden 9310) of
sufficient length to reach the Activator.
The maximum
recommended cable length is 50 feet.
Have the following materials on hand for the installation
of the Flex Antenna:
To ensure proper system operation,
do not substitute
antenna kit components.
Determine the approximate installation site of the Flex Antenna
and its associated Activators. Use the following guidlines:
Installation Considerations
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2
Ÿ The Activator should be located no more than
50 feet
(cable length) from the Flex Antenna.
Ÿ The Plex Antenna's field is affected by metal; therefore,
the Antenna and should be located at least
4 inches
from any metal including metal studs.
The
Flex Antenna is a thin and flexible activation
antenna that is very versitle and has numerous
mounting options: under carpet, behind pictures,
within walls or overhead.
Activator Placement Flex Antenna Placement
Activator
Tag
Flex Antenna
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Ÿ Two three-piece crimp type male BNC connectors
Ÿ Three-blade rotary coaxial cable stripper
Ÿ Step ladder for positioning the Flex Antenna above the door
or ceiling
Choose the mounting position best suited for
the desired coverage area and application.
(See diagram below)
Maximum distance between
Activator and Antenna:
50 feet
Activator
(Above
Ceiling)
Check with all local inspection codes, including building,
fire and electrical, to ensure compliance of the Flex
Antenna installation.
Before permanently installing the Flex Antenna, lay out
and test the entire ActiveTag system.
Refer to the
Configuration
Guide for
preferred antenna
placement of asset
and personnel
tracking applications.
Metal Door Frame
4"
Minimum distance from
any metal:
4 inches
4"
Behind a non-metallic
picture frame
3rd Choice
Under carpet or
floor covering
1st Choice
Above ceiling
4th Choice
4"
Metal Stud
Within a wall
2nd Choice
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