AMX manual Anterus Rfid Solution, Overview

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Anterus™ RFID Solution

AnterusRFID 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 their information to ANT-RDR Readers at a distance. By design, the Tags are active at all times. The ANT-RDR filters RF messages to ensure only messages from RF Tags in the AMX system are forward to the control system.

Each ANT-RDR Reader detects Anterus RF Tags within its monitored zone of up to 100 feet (30 m).

Anterus products are designed to not interfere with WiFI and Zigbee frequency spectrum used by other AMX products

The Anterus RFID Solution is intended for asset tracking and system control. It is not to be used as a primary asset or personnel security system.

Anterus components include:

ANT-RDRReader (FG5172): The ANT-RDR connects to the NetLinx controller to initiate system events when an Anterus RF asset tag or ID badge passes into its zone. See the ANT- RDR RFID Reader section on page 2 for product details.

ANT-TAGDevice/Asset Tag (FG5172-01): The ANT-TAG device/asset tag attaches to devices to identify and track their location and trigger system events. See the ANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag section on page 5 for product details.

ANT-BDGBadge Tag (FG5172-03): The ANT-BDG badge tag is worn by personnel to identify them, track their location within a facility, and trigger system events while in proximity to an Anterus reader. See the ANT-BDG ID Badge Tag section on page 6 for product details.

Anterus Duet Module: The Anterus Duet Module interfaces ANT-RDR Readers with

NetLinx controllers. See the Programming section on page 27 for details.

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Contents Anterus AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Table of Contents Anterus Configuration Manager Overview Anterus Rfid SolutionAnterus Rfid Group ANT-RDR Rfid ReaderANT-RDR Specifications ANT-RDR Product SpecificationsANT-RDR Mounting/Installation Anterus Rfid Tags Rfid Tags Internal BatteryANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag ANT-TAG Product SpecificationsANT-TAG Specifications ANT-TAG Antenna Orientation ANT-TAG Mounting/InstallationANT-BDG ID Badge Tag ANT-BDG Mounting/Installation ANT-BDG Product SpecificationsANT-BDG Specifications ANT-BDG Antenna OrientationEnvironmental Factors Signal Strength Behavior of AMX Rfid Tags and ReadersNon-Ideal Antenna Gain Antenna ElevationPeople and Objects AnalysisMultipath Fading Measured DataConclusions Signal Strength Count BehaviorConnecting Additional ANT-RDRs Connecting the ANT-RDR To a NetLinx MasterPower Distribution Wiring GuidelinesCalculating AXlink wiring distances Cable Types and Maximum DistancesDevice DIP Switch Settings Gauge/resistance factors Solid Copper WiringWire gauge Wire Resistance/foot Assigning the ANT-RDR Device AddressInstallation Anterus Rfid Solution Accessing the Rfid Configuration Manager Anterus Configuration ManagerOpen the Manage Devices tab FIG Rfid Configuration Manager page FIG Rfid Configuration Manager MainRfid Configuration Manager Global Register Global RegisterGlobal Register page Global Reader Configuration Options Global Reader Configuration OptionsRemoving a Tag from the System Adding a Tag to the SystemTag Configuration Options Global Register Anterus Tags Configuration OptionsTag Details Popup Viewing Tag DetailsReader Configuration Page with Reader 205 selected Reader Configuration PagesReader Configuration Reader Configuration OptionsStatus Acquired/Offline Tag Configuration Options Reader ConfigurationImplementing the Anterus Duet Module Anterus Duet Module OverviewSend Commands NetLinx Send CommandsAxLink Programming Overview 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