AMX Anterus manual Conclusions, Signal Strength Count Behavior

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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, the distance between reader and tag is almost certainly less than or equal to 20 feet. A tag at 20 feet is likely to have a signal strength reading between 150 and 70, and possibly weaker if the tag's view is obstructed.

FIG. 9 Signal Strength Count Behavior

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Contents Anterus AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Table of Contents Anterus Configuration Manager Anterus Rfid Solution OverviewANT-RDR Rfid Reader Anterus Rfid GroupANT-RDR Specifications ANT-RDR Product SpecificationsANT-RDR Mounting/Installation Rfid Tags Internal Battery Anterus Rfid TagsANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag ANT-TAG Product SpecificationsANT-TAG Specifications ANT-TAG Antenna Orientation ANT-TAG Mounting/InstallationANT-BDG ID Badge Tag ANT-BDG Specifications ANT-BDG Product SpecificationsANT-BDG Mounting/Installation ANT-BDG Antenna OrientationNon-Ideal Antenna Gain Signal Strength Behavior of AMX Rfid Tags and ReadersEnvironmental Factors Antenna ElevationMultipath Fading AnalysisPeople and Objects Measured DataSignal Strength Count Behavior ConclusionsConnecting the ANT-RDR To a NetLinx Master Connecting Additional ANT-RDRsCalculating AXlink wiring distances Wiring GuidelinesPower Distribution Cable Types and Maximum DistancesWire gauge Wire Resistance/foot Gauge/resistance factors Solid Copper WiringDevice DIP Switch Settings Assigning the ANT-RDR Device AddressInstallation Anterus Rfid Solution Anterus Configuration Manager Accessing the Rfid Configuration ManagerOpen the Manage Devices tab FIG Rfid Configuration Manager Main Rfid Configuration Manager page FIGRfid Configuration Manager Global Register Global RegisterGlobal Reader Configuration Options Global Register page Global Reader Configuration OptionsAdding a Tag to the System Removing a Tag from the SystemAnterus Tags Configuration Options Tag Configuration Options Global RegisterViewing Tag Details Tag Details PopupReader Configuration Pages Reader Configuration Page with Reader 205 selectedReader Configuration Options Reader ConfigurationTag Configuration Options Reader Configuration Status Acquired/OfflineAnterus Duet Module Overview Implementing the Anterus Duet ModuleAxLink Programming Overview NetLinx Send CommandsSend Commands Port Mapping?AP Channel Type Function Description AXLink ChannelsAXLink Channels Type Function Description AXLink LevelsAXLink Levels Programming Anterus Rfid Solution Programming Anterus Rfid Solution It’s Your World Take Control