AMX manual ANT-RDR Rfid Reader, Anterus Rfid Group

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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 Switch4-pin AxLink Connector

AxLink/RF

Status LEDs

Front

Rear

FIG. 2 ANT-RDR RFID Reader

The ANT-RDR communicates with the NetLinx Master via AXLink, which supports up to 255 devices on a single AXLink bus spanning for a total distance of 3000 feet (915 m).

The ANT-RDR uses a 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector to provide data and power to the ANT-RDR via the AXLink bus.

2	Anterus RFID Solution

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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 Product Specifications ANT-RDR Mounting/InstallationANT-RDR Specifications Rfid Tags Internal Battery Anterus Rfid TagsANT-TAG Product Specifications ANT-TAG SpecificationsANT-TAG Device/Asset Tag ANT-TAG Mounting/Installation ANT-BDG ID Badge TagANT-TAG Antenna Orientation 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 AXLink Channels AXLink ChannelsChannel Type Function Description AXLink Levels AXLink LevelsType Function Description Programming Anterus Rfid Solution Programming Anterus Rfid Solution It’s Your World Take Control