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                        Operation/Reference Guide
™
Anterus
RFID Solution
ANT-RDR Reader
ANT-BDG Badge
ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag
Last Updated: 10/22/2008
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                        AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which  include AMX Dealers, Distributors, VIP’s or other AMX authorized entity. AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of  purchase, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the
                    
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                        Table of Contents Table of Contents Anterus™ RFID Solution .....................................................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 ANT-RDR RFID Reader.............................................................................................. 2 ANT-RDR Product Specifications..................................................................................
                    
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                        Table of Contents Anterus Configuration Manager .......................................................................15 Overview ................................................................................................................ 15 Accessing the RFID Configuration Manager ........................................................... 15 RFID Configuration Manager (Main page) .............................................................. 17 Global Register Page .......................
                    
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                        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 t
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution ANT-BDG ANT-TAG Badge Tag Device/set Tag ANT-RDR RFID Reader FIG. 1  Anterus RFID Group ANT-RDR RFID Reader The ANT-RDR (FG5172) connects to the NetLinx controller to initiate system events whenever an ANT- TAG Device/Asset tag, or ANT-BDG ID badge passes into its zone (FIG. 2).  RF Stub Antenna (433 MHz) 8-position DEVICE DIP Switch 4-pin AxLink  Connector AxLink/RF Status LEDs Rear Front FIG. 2  ANT-RDR RFID Reader  The ANT-RDR communicates with the NetLinx Master via AX
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution AXLink supports multiple topologies including Star, Daisy-Chain, or a combination of  both Star and Daisy-Chain. ANT-RDR Product Specifications The following table provides product specifications for the ANT-RDR Reader:  ANT-RDR Specifications Front Panel Components: • RF Status LED (red): Indicates reception from RFID tag. • AXLINK Status LED (green): Blinks to indicate the device is installed and  communicating properly.  Solid ON = Power on, but no master connection. So
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution Anterus RFID Tags The two types of RFID Tags (ANT-TAG, and ANT-BDG) are described in the following subsections:  ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag ANT-BDG ID Badge Tag FIG. 3  Anterus RFID Tags RFID Tags - Internal Battery An internal lithium battery powers the Anterus RFID Tags. Each RFID Tag will, for the duration of its  life, transmit a Radio Frequency (RF) signal at a pre-set time interval. The Tag life is estimated at 5 years  at a transmission time interval of approximately 
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag The ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag (FG5172-01) attaches to devices to identify and track location, and  trigger system events (FIG. 4). . FIG. 4  ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag Attach the ANT-TAG to a stationary or mobile asset to monitor the location of the asset. A tagged asset  may be a non-controllable object not traditionally connected to a Master Control System, or a mobile  device that is regularly moved throughout a facility. ANT-TAG Product Specificat
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution ANT-TAG Mounting/Installation ANT-TAG Tags can be mounted on a variety of non-metallic items. Where permanent fixing is required,  VHB double-sided tape is used (L-TA400). ANT-TAG Antenna Orientation For optimal RF reception, the tags should be mounted in the same orientation as the antenna used on the  reader. The system will still function if the orientations do no match however, the range will be  decreased. It is best to mount all tags in the same orientation no matter
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution ANT-BDG Product Specifications ANT-BDG Specifications RF Specifications: • Tx Frequency: 433 Mhz • Field strength: < 1600 µV/m • Modulation: ASK • Stability: Saw Stabilized Electrical Specifications: • Power: Internally powered Lithium Battery (non-replaceable) • Battery Life span: approximately 5 years. Note: All of the Anterus RFID tags run on non-replaceable batteries, which  provide approximately five years of normal use. Additional and replacement tags  are available 
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution Signal Strength Behavior of AMX RFID Tags and Readers The AMX RFID system tracks assets and personnel by measuring the strength of the RF signal received  from a periodically transmitting badge or tag. Every reader within communication range measures the  signal strength and reports it to the master controller. Most often the asset or person will be located  closest to the reader reporting the strongest strength. There are, however, several environmental factors  that impa
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution People and Objects When radio signals pass through materials other than air their strength is typically reduced more than  passing through the same distance in air. The amount of additional decrease depends on the type of  material. The loss through most dry non-metallic materials is only moderate. Loss through many liquids  is greater. It is because the human body is composed mostly of water that radio signals will be reduced if  a person is wearing an RFID badge and faci
                    
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                        Anterus™ RFID Solution Conclusions Two basic conclusions can be made from examining FIG. 9: First, a very strong signal implies the person or object is very close to the reader. This is simply due to  the fact that it is impossible to receive a strong signal from far away.  Second, a tag with a weak signal is likely to be far away, but can also be near due to reductions in  strength that can come from one or more of the environmental factors described above.  For example, for a reading of 150, t
                    
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                        Installation Installation Overview Installation and configuration of the Anterus solution includes connecting the ANT-RDR Reader to the  NetLinx Master via AxLink, and using the ANT-RDR’s built-in web interface to name each RFID tag,  and specify communications and security settings.  NetLinx Master ANT-RDR Anterus Tags FIG. 10  Basic Anterus System Connecting the ANT-RDR To a NetLinx Master The ANT-RDR uses a single 4-pin captive-wire AxLink port to connect the ANT-RDR to a NetLinx  Master, and
                    
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                        Installation Wiring Guidelines The interface requires a 12 VDC power to operate properly. The interface uses a PSN2.8 power supply.  The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable or external 12 VDC power supply. The  maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and interface is determined by power  consumption, supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. Cable Types and Maximum Distances Compatible AXlink cable types include those manufactured by Liberty Wire 
                    
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                        Installation To calculate the AXlink wiring distance formula for data and power: 1.  * *  2 = . See tables below for the Wire Resistance/Foot values. 2.  - 12 VDC = . 3.  / < voltage drop per foot > =  Maximum distance in feet. The following table lists the resistance factors used in
                    
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                        Installation 14  Anterus RFID Solution                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                    
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                        Anterus Configuration Manager Anterus Configuration Manager Overview The Anterus Duet Module interfaces ANT-RDR Readers with NetLinx controllers, and adds the Anterus  Configuration Manager to the NetLinx Master’s built-in web console. The Anterus Configuration  Manager allows you to configure the Reader and all Tags in the Anterus solution via a web browser on  any PC that has access to the NetLinx Master to which the ANT-RDR is connected.  A sample UI module and a touch panel file are provided
                    
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                        Anterus Configuration Manager 4. Click the System button to access the Manage System page. The initial view is of the Manage  System tab (FIG. 15).  FIG. 15  Manage System page - Manage System tab 5. Open the Manage Devices tab (FIG. 16).  FIG. 16  Manage System page - Manage Devices tab 16  Anterus RFID Solution