Controlled Products Systems Group SPX-5601 - Manual (Page 8)

Unpacking:
Remove covers from units and check interior for any shipping damage. Remove any packing material if present.
Inventory any included parts (depending on model) such as antennas, coax cables etc.
Bench Testing:
Before installing the units in the field they should be assembled and tested at a convenient “Bench top” location. This
will make it easier to verify / change settings and check operation when both units are visible at the same time.
It is also a chance to become familiar with the system if this is the first time using the Suprex system. It is much more
difficult to setup and test the units when they are several thousand feet apart.
Both units will need to have the antenna and a suitable power supply connected. For testing purposes, the units can
share the same power supply.
During initial setup it is helpful to use the Setup/Config mode. This allows a relative indication of the radio link quality
between the units.
Basic Bench Test:
1. Connect any antennas if the unit was shipped without antennas installed.
2. Connect a suitable power supply to both units. Each unit should be provided with 8 - 16 volts DC and approx
300mA. Both units should be separated by a minimum of 24 inches.
3. Apply power. After about a 1 -2 second delay both units Diagnostic LED should indicate Green.
4. Touch a jumper wire from the Ground connection the the Relay 1 input on the Central unit. Relay #1 on the Remote
unit should activate with an audible click and the Diagnostic LEDs should flash green on both the Central and
Remote units.
5. Units are shipped from the factory set for the Wiegand data format. If a different format is required set the DIP
switch to the required reader and panel format.
6. If a reader and panel is accessible, connect the reader to the Remote unit and the Central unit to the panel and
verify that card reads are being accepted by the access control system. If any troubleshooting is necessary, it will
be easier to do with both units in close proximity to each other.
7. Once these steps are completed, the units are ready for installation it their permanent locations and final
commissioning as a system.
Cypress Suprex RF Series - Setup and Pre-installation
Antenna orientation and field placement:
See examples below for RF units with dipole antennae and “chip” antennae. The orientation of the dipole antennae is
critical for performance. The antennae should always be oriented vertically. Orientation of RF units with integral “chip”
antennae is not as critical.
Radio frequencies in the 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz bands have characteristics that require LOS “Line of sight” between
the transmitter and receiver. For best performance the antennas of the Central and Remote should “see” each other
without obstructions.
There are limited exceptions where the signal will still pass between the transmitter and receiver without line of sight
placement. In some cases, the communication path will work but at a reduced distance.
When possible, for outdoor installations place the units on the exterior of buildings to reduce interference. Repeaters/
Boosters are available if needed.
Dipole antenna example Chip antenna example