Axcess Plex Antenna Quick Start - Manual

Installation Overview
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Texas 75006
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Quick Start Quick Start
Set Up & Installation
Plex Antenna
Required Materials
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1
Plex Antenna
(Thin or Wide)
Device (PC, Wiegand
control panel, etc.)
Receiver
Plex Antenna
(Overhead)
Activator
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.
Ÿ Two three-piece crimp type male BNC connectors
Ÿ Three-blade rotary coaxial cable stripper
Ÿ Step ladder for positioning the Plex Antenna above the
door or ceiling
Have the following materials on hand for the installation
of the Plex Antenna:
To ensure proper system operation,
do not substitute
antenna kit components.
Determine the approximate installation site of the Plex 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 Plex Antenna.
Ÿ The Plex Antenna's field is affected by metal; therefore,
the Antenna should be located at least
4 inches from
any metal including metal studs.
Wall or Post-Mounted Below-Ceiling Mounted
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Choose the mounting position best suited for the
desired coverage area and application.
(See diagram below)
Before permanently installing the Plex Antenna, lay out
and test the entire ActiveTag system.
Check with all local inspection codes, including building,
fire and electrical, to ensure compliance of the Plex
Antenna installation.
Refer to the
Configuration
Guide for
preferred antenna
placement of asset
and personnel
tracking applications.
Activator Placement
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or 90
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Activator (Above Ceiling)
Maximum cable
distance between
Activator and Antenna:
50 feet
Activator
Device (PC,
Wiegand
control panel, etc.)
Receiver
Tag
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4"
Metal Door
Frame
4th Choice
1st Choice
Plex Antenna Placement
4"
Metal Stud
45
or 90
Minimum distance from
any metal:
4 inches
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3rd Choice
2nd Choice
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