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1. POWER SUPPLY Use an independent power supply not connected in any way to the controller panel or other system components Do not connect other readers and other devices to the LR 3000 reader s power supply e Connect only a single LR 3000 reader to a power supply and no other electrical load not even a small proximity reader e Have a different power supply for each LR 3000 reader e Multiple readers may connect to a single power source if the DC outputs are isolated electrically from each other Check the power supply s specifications e A separate DC power supply for every reader Black and red wires connected only to this one power supply e Voltage between 7 volts and 15 volts DC commonly 12 0 to 13 8 volts e Current rating for a nominal 12 volt power supply For a linear supply at least 1 5 amperes for each LR 3000 reader For a switching supply at least 2 5 amperes locate the supply at least 8 feet from the reader e AWID s PS 12 3 3A plug in power module in the LR 3000KIT is suitable for a single LR 3000 reader e For Altronix power supplies select Linear rating and minimum current rating of 2 5 amperes Model LPS3 is good Calculate voltage drop between the power supply and the reader The 4 point test is 1 Measure voltage at the power supply with nothing connected to the supply no load test 2 Connect the cable to the power supply but with the reader not connected Measure voltage at the p2. 21 PARTA NANA PART B 10 PART C 11 12 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION v ccdisesicessteessibisesscvacgetssesheetsonsededs ccveevseobeatevsesuesvivcnsndetscebagetsnten 2 SPECIFICATIONS oesie iinne sose ntevseatedsdsotesesacetsoveesesvesstiessensbsevseays 3 INSTALLATION ccssccsscsssccsscsscsscssscsssscssscesscnsssnessnessnessssssecssecees 5 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 0000 cece cere tesene rete eneeeee 5 TESTING READER AND TAGS BEFORE INSTALLATION 0000 7 INSTALLING THE READER 00 cne reser ees cnenesee senescent 8 INSTALLING THE CREDENTIALS ee cece cee csenecsenereneens 10 TESTING THE INSTALLED SYSTEM cece cee cstnecneneseneees 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR LR 3000HILOMA READER SET 0 12 PLANNING cscssssssscsssccssscssscssscssesssscssscsssssssscssscsesssesssessneseneseneseoes 13 APPLICA TIONS 6 sies coscessdsacessotedicasesstectsebeascesesstentsesebgesscasesetseseuseneessbsetonesaceves 13 PLANNING FACTORS oireeni peser onari a NEEE Ei EEEE 14 REFERENCE ss ssssssesosssossssssossrosssnosorosssosossienosoisiossososnososssionssorssesssso 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING 00 e css csee cence ceseneneceseeeseseessaeseneneses 17 GLOSSARY sioni aane AREE ences unas E E ERER iR 21 NOTE READ AND USE THIS MANUAL FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE MAY RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND EVEN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE READER THIS WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY 1 1 REVISION HISTORY Ve
3. 3000 reader installed at this site operating correctly If so interchange the two readers and observe if the malfunction moves with the reader or stays at the original location e Do you have a different kind of reader like a proximity reader and a compatible card or tag If so wire it into the panel in place of the LR 3000 reader This may indicate a panel or system programming problem Do all tags give the same results Try other tags and compare results Interface the LR 3000 reader to an access control system that has tested good previously with a different reader 11 10 ENVIRONMENT Remove power temporarily from all other equipment near the reader that generates magnetic fields or electric fields e Look for communications antennas PC monitors arc type lighting including fluorescent heavy electrical equipment elevator motors air conditioners etc RF type telephone access panels other RF type readers even 125 kHz proximity readers high voltage 60 Hz power lines etc If the reader s cable to the system has a junction inside the gate motor housing try removing power from the gate motor for the reader performance tests Shield the reader from possible RF noise sources e Form a large sheet of aluminum foil into a hemisphere around the reader s rear and edges to block environmental RF interference Leave the aluminum foil open in front of the reader so that the reader c
4. Drain wire Connect to shields of extended cables Do not ground 2 3 EXTENDED CABLE FROM READER TO PANEL AND POWER SUPPLY The LR 3000 reader requires cables with particular specifications If the installation will use separate cables from the reader to the power supply and from the reader to the reader input panel use these specifications Power cable 18 gauge 2 conductors stranded wire color coded insulation overall 100 shielded high quality Data cable 22 gauge 3 conductors stranded wire color coded insulation not twisted pairs overall 100 shielded high quality LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 3 of 21 If power and data share the same cable use these specifications Combined cable 18 gauge 5 conductors stranded wire color coded insulation not twisted pairs overall 100 shielded high quality The maximum allowable length of cable for Wiegand interface is 500 feet The maximum specified length of the cable for RS 232 interface at 9 600 bits per second is 75 ft this may be stretched for certain equipment to 500 ft or more using Cat 5 cable Length of a separate power cable should not exceed 500 ft Unlike proximity readers the LR 3000 reader uses 2 separate wires for Power Negative black and for Data Common blue These wires must not be connected to ground nor to each other nor to any other circuit 2 4 POWER SUPPLY e The LR 3000 reader requires a separate dedicated DC power supply for each reader Do not connec
5. RS 232 serial simultaneous transmission Reader housing Molded ABS plastic on 1 8 inch aluminum back plate beige color Environment Temperature for 100 duty cycle 31 to 113 F 35 to 45 C Temperature for 50 duty cycle 31 to 150 F 35 to 65 C Operating humidity cece 0 to 95 non condensing Protection from weather Gasket at edge of cover grommet at cable entrance Use shield or housing when required Section 2 5 2 2 CABLE EXITING FROM LR 3000 READER The cable that is integrated into the LR 3000 is 22 gauge 10 conductors stranded wire color coded insulation not twisted pairs overall 100 shielded 32 inches long The connectors on the reader s cable when shipped have no practical use The installer removes these connectors and strips the insulation Color assignment Red s esccaciendes DC power positive Orange osses RS 232 interface Transmit Data Connect to controller s Receive Data Yellow seese Enable RF transmission Connect to reader s black wire for arming the RF generator Green se ese ats Wiegand interface Data 0 Blue 3c dasias bee tik Data Common For either Wiegand or RS 232 interface Do not tie to black wire Violetais RS 232 interface Receive Data Connect to controller s Transmit Data Brown oosensesseeessseeee not used Blacko eemi DC power negative Do not ground Whiten sanear Wiegand interface Data 1 No insulation
6. any time the LR 3000 reader may be disconnected from the other components of the system and the performance of the reader and the credentials tested by themselves 1 Disconnect the power supply cable and the data cable from the reader Break these circuits at the reader not at the power supply or at the controller panel so that problems with the cables and junctions can be detected also 2 Use the LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit at the LR 3000 reader Follow the instructions in Section 4 but keep the reader installed and the cards and tags mounted normally 3 If the test unit indicates normal reader performance using the hand held test tag continue testing using the UHF cards and tags that are mounted in the vehicles 4 Ifthe reader is not operating contact your source of the AWID products for a Return Material Authorization RMA 5 When the LR 3000KIT indicates normal operation of the reader and credentials connect other components of the application system one by one watching for recurrence of the problem Continue to use the LR 3000KIT as an indicator for the LR 3000 reader while the system is reconnected 7 3 TESTING OUTPUT OF THE LR 3000 READER The LR 3000 reader has two data outputs Wiegand and RS 232 Wiegand is commonly used for access control systems including automated vehicle identification RS 232 is suited for commercial systems like truck scales and supply chain management There are simple techniques that show
7. data collision in the host system POINTERS Keep the screws that fasten the aluminum plate to the reader s plastic housing in place Do not drill holes in the plate Shield the LR 3000 from direct rain or from bright sunshine in hot weather Mount the reader inside a plastic housing Remove heavy snow from the face of the LR 3000 reader and from the windshield over tags inside the vehicle Wipe rain from the windshield Wash salt coating from the windshield Avoid metal films and embedded wires TESTING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Digital multimeter DMM Absolutely necessary for voltage checks and for current measurements at the reader Oscilloscope Useful for observing digital data output at the reader and input at the panel and for analyzing the pulse shape Test tags Test the tags on a reader that is known to work well to be sure that the tags work at their full rating Reader substitution Indicates whether the problem is in the reader or in the other components at the bad location 12 GLOSSARY Controller panel The electronic device that contains the input data port for the LR 3000 reader For the Wiegand interface this may be the access control system s panel or board near the reader or gate operator or the reader input module RIM For the RS 232 interface this may be the system controller or a PC s serial input port Credential 00000 A token such as a card or tag or wafer that carries data t
8. devices cell phones portable radios and GPS have no effect on the tags PART C REFERENCE 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING 11 1 PRODUCTS AND TOOLS AWID Products RF SD Detector for RF fields Desirable Tools LR 3000 long range reader ER O00 Mintala Manual Proximity reader small and card PS 12 3 3A DC power module Required Tools Oscilloscope dual trace 915 MHz q SP 6820 LR test unit RF spectrum analyzer UHF cards or badges for LR 3000 Digital multimeter 20 VDC 5 ADC Adapter cable 3 clips to 9 pin D Common hand tools Component of the LR 3000KIT 11 2 Back up battery 12 V 7 5 A hr SUMMARY The following 4 steps summarize the trouble shooting procedure for the LR 3000 reader from the simplest combination of products and test tools to the complete access control system The detailed trouble shooting subjects start at Section 11 3 1 Bench testing at your shop Test the reader using the instructions in Section 4 with Figure 2 Follow all steps Goal To be confident that the LR 3000 works by itself stand alone communicating only with the test tags and the test unit Interfacing to a PC Connect the reader s RS 232 output to the serial input port of a PC Run the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal program Watch for a column of data in rows of 18 hexadecimal characters Do not mount the reader yet Goal To see consistent data from the test tag s programmed code at the programmed
9. is necessary to use twisted pair cable separate the data lines into two different pairs For example combine Negative Power black with Data 0 green in one twisted pair and combine Positive Power red with Data 1 white in a second twisted pair This minimizes cross talk of Wiegand data pulses from one data line to the other The LR 3000 reader has no LED The lens in the corner of the reader s cover is a dummy Use the LR 3000KIT instead The LR 3000 reader has 3 separate wires that serve as negative or common conductors black for Power Negative blue for Data Common and bare silver wire for cable shield Drain These 3 wires must not be tied together anywhere in the system and they must not be connected to ground anywhere The LR 3000 reader has wiring that is different from any proximity reader or any other technology You must follow the wiring diagrams and the instructions in this Manual to have the reader function correctly LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 5 of 21 e Unused wires from the reader s cable must be taped or capped separately so that they touch nothing LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 6 of 21 4 TESTING READER AND TAGS BEFORE INSTALLATION 4 1 INTRODUCTION Careful preparation is important for successful installation of AWID s long range readers and credentials Simple bench testing gives the installer confidence in the performance of the reader and the credentials before the products are taken to the site This testing iso
10. location Drive the vehicle slowly through the sweet spot Observe the LR 3000KIT s test unit for consistent reading Adjust the reader s position and aiming and the credentials location and the vehicle s path and speed as required 10 13 ACCESSORIES LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit Absolutely required AWID may not be able to support the installer if the Kit is not at the site Documents The complete LR 3000 Installation amp Operation Manual must be at the site with the installer LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 16 of 21 10 14 AVOID e 6 Toll tag attitude Ifthe drivers are used to high speed tollgates with active tags they will feel restricted by a long range reader using passive vehicle tags Emphasize the desired goal of having the gate at the LR 3000 installation open by driving at reasonable speed in a reasonable fashion near the reader Point out the long life and the low cost of passive cards and tags e Metal in or on vehicle s windows Anti glare tinting reflective coating metallic coating for automatic windshield wipers embedded wires for defrost or antenna These metal materials can reduce or block transmission from tags to reader Lead glass does not reduce performance e Electronics in the vehicle Pre collision warning sensors and certain communications gear while they are active may interfere with other RF transmission including LR 3000 s tags and cards However most communications
11. plenty of current rating CABLE Check the specifications of the cable between reader and panel and between reader and power supply They should be e Stranded wires color coded insulation overall 100 shielded outside plastic sheath high quality e For power 18 gauge wires 2 conductors twisted pair is OK e For data 22 gauge wires 3 conductors not twisted pair e For power and data in same cable 18 gauge 5 conductors not twisted pair e Maximum length for Wiegand interface using the reader s Data 0 and Data 1 lines is 500 feet For longer cable runs use a Wiegand extender or a wireless transmitter See Cypress Computer Systems Web site www cypressworld com e Maximum length for RS 232 serial interface is 75 feet at 9 600 bits per second 500 feet is possible in special cases If existing cable is twisted pair rather than bunched wires run Data 0 and Data 1 through different twisted pairs e Example Run Data 0 and DC power positive in one twisted pair and run Data 1 and DC power negative in another pair Check the cable s junctions and splices e Be certain that they are solid clean dry insulated shielded and tested e Do not let the cable shield touch metal conduit Check metal conduit s ground Check for water inside conduit If a cable problem is suspected disconnect that cable and run a temporary cable on the surface e Ifthe reader now works normally pull new cable through the conduit
12. power wire The Zast step is to plug in the DC power module SP 6820 LR Test Unit LR 3000 Receive Violet Transmit Orange Orange eee Brown Red Arming Yellow Black Data 1 White Data 0 Green Data Common Blue Plug in Power Module 7 to 15 VDC Red 12 VDC 3A Ground Black Negative Drain Clear Figure 2 Wiring for quick test 4 5 HOLDING THE TAG e Hold the test tag by the fingertips with the hand behind the tag Hold the tag at arm s length to the side of your body Or e Attach the test tag to a non metal stick Stand to the side of the reader s RF field and extend the tag into the reader s field e Hold the tag so that the face of the tag is approximately parallel with the reader s face The reader is circular polarized so the credentials may be held at any angle up and down or side to side or diagonal e Move the tag slowly though the effective RF field in front of the reader Observe the edges of the zone and the point of maximum read range The widest part of the zone is at about half of the maximum range LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 7 of 21 4 6 TEST RESULTS e Proper operation of the reader and credential is indicated by a signal from the SP 6820 LR test unit each time that the credential is read The LED changes briefly from Standby red to green and a short beep 4 kHz tone is heard If the card or tag remains in the reader s effective RF field reads
13. repeat at about 3 per second factory default rate e By moving the test tag in the space in front of the LR 3000 reader the tester can map the extent of the effective RF field that is plotted in Figure 1 The reading distance should extend from the reader s face to the guaranteed 10 feet or 15 feet with the test tags The maximum diameter of the field s cross section at half of the maximum range should be about 6 feet 5 INSTALLING THE READER 5 1 INTRODUCTION Before installing the long range readers and credentials the rest of the application system is usually in place and tested The system components for each entrance are commonly Computer with the application program may be shared Controller panel and reader input module Gate or door operator control and motor Status switch for gate or door Request to exit switch or sensor Safety loop detector beyond the gate or door Buried loop to detect approaching vehicles Independent power source not from the panel Cables in conduit These installation instructions are for the LR 3000 reader s Wiegand interface using Data 0 and Data 1 wires like most readers in access control Note LR 3000 wiring is not the same as a 125 kHz proximity reader Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 If a serial interface using RS 232 protocol will be used please download AWID s Technical Reference on RS 232 Reader Interface Collect these items to install the readers and credentials at
14. single vehicle width Use lane markings cones bollards or barriers to assure that vehicles stay close to the reader Instruct drivers to move at about 5 miles per hour as the tag is being read Use signs and speed bumps at the sweet spot Watch for applications that suggest use of the LR 3000HiLoMA set See Sections 9 5 amp 9 6 for discussion of these cases Listed outdoor enclosure should be used when installing outdoors WIRING GOOD PRACTICES Use only shielded cable for all readers and for power and for door locks or gate operator control Unlike proximity readers do not ground the LR 3000 reader s cable shields Use a separate cable for each reader Do not share the reader s cable with wires that carry switched power like door locks or power to electrically noisy devices But data TTL control and dry contact circuits may share the LR 3000 s cable Do not connect the wires for two LR 3000 readers in parallel Neither power nor data lines should be in parallel Parallel connection changes the pulse transmission characteristics and prevents the host system from identifying the reader addresses individually Connect the reader s negative power wire black first and positive power wire red last Disconnect in the opposite order Remove power from the reader before making any wiring changes The Wiegand Data 0 and Data 1 lines should not share a twisted pair in the cable from the reader to the controller If it
15. the condition of the reader s data interfaces 1 To test the reader s Wiegand output e Interface the reader s 3 Wiegand data lines to this system s controller or e Interface the reader s 3 Wiegand data lines to a different access control system that works normally with other readers and cards or e Connect a test display or enrollment device such as Cypress Computer Systems WDG 5912 Keyboard Data Wedge or e Use a _ dual trace oscilloscope suitable for AWID s data output 100 microseconds pulse width 2 000 microseconds interpulse spacing Connect the oscilloscope s leads for Data 0 green and black wires and for Data 1 white and black wires LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 11 of 21 2 To test the reader s RS 232 output e Interface the reader s 3 RS 232 data lines to the system s controller or e Interface the reader s 3 RS 232 data lines to a different commercial system that works normally with other readers and cards or with other RS 232 output devices or e Clip the test unit from AWID s LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit to the LR 3000 reader or e Interface the reader s 3 RS 232 data lines to the serial port of a PC and run the Windows HyperTerminal program or e Connect the leads for a single trace oscilloscope suitable for AWID s data output 9 600 bits per second between the reader s Transmit Data and Data Common Ground wires In Microsoft Windows the path is Start gt Programs gt A
16. 00 reader should be mounted inside a protective non metal housing for certain characteristics of the installation site if the reader is mounted outdoors and if it is exposed directly to rain or snow or to bright sunlight in a hot environment Example of a suitable housing The Housing Company Model PCH196 Lexan hinged and locked door 14 inches by 14 inches by 3 inches 2 6 READER S EFFECTIVE RF FIELD W 0 72R Width W gt lu eS 0 15 0 0 25 05 075 R Distance R Figure 1 Effective RF field for tags with LR 3000 reader e The effective RF field is a figure of rotation of this diagram about its horizontal axis Polarity of transmitted RF is circular e R is the read range maximum distance for each AWID UHF tag or card The typical reading distance is 10 feet to 15 feet depending upon the tag or card type and the reader mounting The field s diameter W is about 6 feet at the reading distance LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 4 of 21 3 1 3 2 3 3 10 PARTA INSTALLATION 3 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION STUDY THE APPLICATION Determine what your client wants Discuss the requirements with AWID s Technical Support Visit the site take photographs draw diagrams compare with similar installations Look for unusual features Study the Planning sections in this Manual to be
17. SENTINEL PROX LR 3000 LONG RANGE TAG AND CARD READER Installation amp Operation Manual If you are new to the LR 3000 reader or this is your first long range installation and you are having any concerns we suggest that you call AWID Technical Support at 1 408 825 1100 COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The contents of this document are the property of Applied Wireless Identifications Group Inc AWID and are copyrighted All rights are reserved Any reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited For additional copies of this document please contact Applied Wireless Identifications Group Inc 18300 Sutter Boulevard Morgan Hill CA 95037 _ http Awww AWID com The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate No responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies AWID reserves the nght to make changes without prior notice This document is not covered by any warranty either expressed or implied Any comments corrections or additions to the contents of this document should be directed to AWID at the above address Copyright 2009 by AWID Printedin USA All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners COMPLIANCE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for FCC Part 15 digital device These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This eq
18. als should be facing each other and about parallel to each other LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 8 of 21 5 3 5 4 WIRING THE READER FOR WIEGAND INTERFACE Figure 3 The cable between the LR 3000 reader and the controller panel should be see complete specifications in Section 2 3 e 5 conductors for data amp power e Stranded wire e Overall 100 shielded e 18 gauge for 2 power wires e Bunched not twisted pair e High quality 22 gauge for 3 Wiegand data wires e Color coded insulation e Maximum length 500 feet Tf the cable is twisted pair combine negative black wire with one data line green or white wire in one twisted pair and combine DC power red wire with the other data line in a second twisted pair This reduces crosstalk on the data lines From reader to power supply Black wire for DC negative first connection and red wire for DC positive last connection Each reader s power supply must be a separate supply see specifications in Section 2 4 that is connected to nothing else Arming circuit For continuous RF from the reader connect its yellow wire to the black wire at the reader permanently For control of the reader s RF transmission by a vehicle sensor connect the yellow wire to the relay contacts of the vehicle sensor To disarm the reader no RF transmission from the reader let its yellow wire float From reader to panel s reader input port Green wire to Data 0 white wire to D
19. an communicate with the test tags Remove power from other LR 3000 readers that are less than 12 feet from the tested reader if they are aimed parallel as in neighboring lanes at the gates or less than 30 feet from the tested reader if they are aimed head on toward the tested reader e Does the problem go away Does the reader operate normally To see how the reader performs when it is removed from possible RF interference do a green field test e Collect the LR 3000 reader a back up battery or use your truck s battery a tag and the test unit from the Test amp Set up Kit Carry them to a remote site away from interfering devices Test the reader s performance under these conditions 11 11 HOST SYSTEM Observe messages on the PC monitor while the access control program is running e Ifno message there may be no data input from the reader to the panel or from the reader input module to the controller e If no message there may be input data but not with the number of bits for which the system is programmed For example induced noise or data collision may add bits to the normal bit stream from the reader commonly 26 bits e Ifthe message indicates bit count error or format error or parity error or facility code error or non valid identification number find the source of the error It may be incorrect programming of the host system or of AWID s cards or tags e Watch t
20. ata 1 and blue wire to Data Common For Data Common use a terminal with this name if available If not use this reader port s Common or Ground terminal Drains for shields Tie the reader s bare silver wire to the shields of the power and data cables Do not ground the drain Grounds Connect the panel s ground to earth ground only if instructed by the panel s manufacturer The LR 3000 reader and its power supply have no ground connection Do not connect black blue and drain wires together Unused wires Keep the reader s orange wire available to connect the LR 3000KIT s test unit during set up and tests Wrap or cap the violet and brown wires separately Testing While the cable terminations and junctions are still accessible test the system for full function and performance Then seal the terminations Panel s ble Reader Port LR 3000 Data 1 White Data 0 Green Beeper LED Data Common Blue 12 VDC 7 to 15 VDC Red Chassis Ground Ground Black Arming Yellow aneh Drain Clear Receive Violet a Data 1 Transmit Orange A Data 0 Brown Electrical Ground 12 VDC 1 5A Negative Figure 3 Wiring for LR 3000 installation AIMING THE READER This step should be taken before the credentials are installed in or on the vehicles From the LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit use the test unit and one of the hand held test tags and the wiring diagram in Figure 2 on pag
21. ccessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal gt Hypertrm exe Configuration is 9 600 bits per second 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity ANSI emulation flow control any To open the port and start HyperTerminal click on the Call tab at the top of the window and select the option Start Call 7 4 TESTING AN APPLICATION SYSTEM When the LR 3000 reader is interfaced to the reader input port of the application system the format of displayed data depends upon the programming of the system In a typical access control or automated vehicle identification system the program allows selection of a code format that replicates the Wiegand style encoding that AWID has programmed into the credentials Therefore the system s monitor may display the code data in the same data fields and the same number system decimal that AWID uses for its encoding Testing may be as simple as reading the decimal values of the credential s data fields on the monitor If the system s monitor indicates that data are received from the reader but not recognized by the host Code format error Facility code error Parity error etc e Check the host s programming e Check the reader s output e Check the wiring between the reader and the controller e Check the credential s code on a different reader or on a different system If the system s monitor indicates no data input from the reader e Test the LR 3000 r
22. d allows each reader to have its own address in the host system To bypass a problem in the cable wire the LR 3000 reader directly to the panel s reader input port e Connect the reader s 3 data wires directly to the panel s reader input port green to Data 0 white to Data 1 and blue to Data Common on the same reader port If there is no terminal labeled Data Common on that reader port connect the blue wire to the electrical Ground or Common terminal on that reader port which serves as data common also e Use an independent DC power supply that meets AWID s specifications fully Section 11 4 Do not connect the reader s black and red wires to the controller panel e Ifthe reader now operates normally there may be a problem in the cable or its junctions or in the conduit Check the unused wires on the reader e The unused wires must not touch each other or anything else Tape them off singly e The violet and brown wires are never used They should be separately taped or capped e The orange wire is used by the SP 6820 LR test unit part of the LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit Keep this wire continually accessible for testing For RS 232 serial interface see AWID s Technical Reference RS 232 Interface Download it from www awid com support GROUNDING The LR 3000 reader has no grounded wires Three wires are used as common or negative wires black wire for power supply negative blue wire for data comm
23. der and the power supply Data 3 conductors for either Wiegand interface or RS 232 interface Use 22 gauge 18 gauge is OK For Wiegand use parallel wires not twisted pairs For RS 232 Cat 5 twisted or untwisted is good Other specifications Overall 100 shielded Stranded wire Color coded insulation Maximum length 500 feet for Wiegand data and power 75 feet for RS 232 data at 9 600 bits per second up to 500 feet with certain terminal equipment High quality 10 12 MOUNTING THE TAGS AND CARDS See the complete instructions for installing all credentials in Section 6 Attachment The different credentials have different requirements for mounting in or on the vehicles or for holding by hand Visor Tags use a molded clip for the sun visor Hangtags hook on the inside rearview mirror or are held by fingers Clamshell Badges and Graphics Cards are squeezed between a finger and thumb Windshield Tags adhere inside the windshield glass Rearview Mirror Tags adhere to the frame of the inside mirror facing the windshield Orientation The flat surface of the credential should be about parallel to the face of the reader The hand should be behind the tag when the tag is held by the fingers The tag may be held portrait or landscape relative to the reader the angle does not matter Pre installation testing Hold the tag as intended in normal operation or attach it temporarily using masking tape for example in the planned
24. der at the tags when they are at the sweet spot about 10 to 15 feet direct measurement from reader to tag as the vehicle approaches the reader See Figure 4 LR Reader LR Reader Figure 4 Passenger vehicles reader beside lane If the reader is centered above the lane as inside a parking structure mount the reader on an adjustable bracket at the lowest height that assures safe clearance between the reader and the highest vehicle Hook a HT UHF Hangtag over the inside rear view mirror s stem or attach an RV UHF tag to the back of the mirror facing the reader or adhere a WS UHF Windshield Tag to the upper center of the windshield behind the mirror several inches below the top of the windshield Aim the reader at the tags when they are at the sweet spot See Figure 5 LR Reader LR Reader Figure 5 Passenger vehicles reader above lane 9 3 MIXED PASSENGER CARS PICKUPS VANS AND SUVs This application is a variation of Section 9 2 The reader beside the lane should be at about 7 feet height the reader above the lane must be raised to clear the higher vehicles Mount the tags and cards in small vehicles sports cars higher than in larger vehicles SUVs This places the tags and cards for all vehicles at about the same position relative to the reader See Figure 4 and Figure 5 LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 13 of 21 9 4 LARGE TRUCKS AND BUSES Follow the general suggestions for vehicles in Sectio
25. e 6 The reader does not have to be interfaced with the host system but they may be connected together Use the DC power module from the LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit only if the independent DC power supply is not yet connected 1 With no vehicle present hold the hand held test tag approximately where the vehicles credentials will be located when they are read This is typically at about 10 feet or 15 feet from the reader depending upon the selected tag type With the test tag held at this sweet spot adjust the pan and tilt angles of the reader until the test unit indicates most robust reading Occasional reads will be missed normally because of the frequency hopping feature of the LR 3000 reader Map the outer limits of the reader s effective RF field by moving the tag slowly up and down and side to side through the field and along the axis from the reader s face to the point of maximum range LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 9 of 21 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 OE SD 11 tan Ot a 6 INSTALLING THE CREDENTIALS GENERAL RULES The relationship between the reader s location and aiming and the location of the credentials cards or tags inside or outside the vehicle is important for good performance Plan the installation considering these factors before installation starts Start by testing the LR 3000 reader using the LR 3000KIT s test unit and the hand held test credentials with no vehicle present a
26. e to the edge of the lane but safe from side mirrors and errant drivers For a reader above the lane locate the reader as low as possible while leaving clearance for roof racks etc Reader aiming The sweet spot for reading credentials is when the credential is typically about 10 feet to 15 feet from the reader The goal is to have the tag facing and about parallel to the reader s face when the tags are read 10 10 ELECTRIC POWER Isolation For each LR 3000 reader or for each LR 3000HiLoMA set provide an independent DC power supply that is not used to power any other equipment Use a separate DC power supply for each LR 3000 reader A single power supply is used for LR 3000HiLoMA Quality The power supply should be regulated linear rated where allowed Use a switching power supply if required 8 feet or more from the reader Voltage Voltage at the reader must be between 7 volts and 15 volts DC Prevent voltage drop of more than several tenths of 1 volt between power supply and reader Current For a typical 12 volts to 13 8 volts supply the current rating must be 1 5 amperes or more with a linear power supply and 2 5 amperes or more with a switching power supply 10 11 CABLE Number of conductors Depends on whether DC power for the reader is combined with data transmission in the same cable Cables are usually specified in multiples of 2 conductors Power 2 conductors in shielded cable Use 18 gauge wires between the rea
27. eader and the credential by interfacing to a different controller that is known to work normally e Test the system by connecting the LR 3000 reader directly to the controller s reader port bypassing the cable and junctions e Test the system s input substituting a different reader and a compatible card or tag 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR LR 3000HiLOMA READER SET AWID s LR 3000HiLoMA is a set of two units that work together at a reader location One unit is a Master Reader that controls the alternation of RF transmission between the two units The second unit is a Remote Antenna in an identical housing The two units are interconnected by a coaxial cable Instructions for installing the LR 3000HiLoMA reader set can be downloaded from the public documents in AWID s Web site www awid com support e Position The master reader and the remote antenna may be in either position at the site The deciding factor may be the position of the master reader that results in the easiest or shortest cabling e Protection If you mount the reader units upside down the coaxial connectors will have added protection from rain and snow e Separation AWID supplies a 6 foot long coaxial cable to connect the remote antenna to the master reader When installed on brackets the practical maximum separation between the master reader and the remote antenna is about 4 feet Do not attempt to substitute a longer cable because electrical loss in the cable will reduce the em
28. er is installed outdoors mount it inside a non metal housing to protect the reader from direct rainfall and snow and to shade the reader from bright sunlight If ambient temperature is very high use a vehicle sensor to arm the reader RFI Avoid sources of radio frequency emission that might interfere with the reader Stay 3 or 4 feet from fluorescent lights 10 3 LANE LAYOUT Lane geometry The lane should be straight for about a vehicle length where the reader reads the tag Avoid sharp turns from through streets into short driveways Multiple lanes Locate and aim readers so that they do not interfere with each other For readers in parallel lanes pointed in the same direction minimum centerline distance between the lanes is 12 feet Reader location If readers are above the lanes aim neighboring readers parallel to each other If readers are on posts beside the lanes aim the readers so that one reader is not aimed directly at the back of the neighboring reader Eliminating cross reader interference If readers must be close to each other so that their effective RF fields overlap use the LR 3000HiLoMA reader set This set of 2 units transmits RF alternatively so that only one unit is active at any time 10 4 VEHICLE TYPES All passenger car types A single LR 3000 reader usually works for sport cars sedans SUVs and pickups unless tags are in diverse locations on the vehicles Mixed small and large vehicles The LR 3000HiLoMA reade
29. he Access denied message The listed reason for denying access may point to the cause of failure LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 20 of 21 11 12 Program the host system to configure the data input from the readers e Enter the code format of the tags usually 26 bit Wiegand standard the tags facility code or site code and in the cardholders database the ID number for the individual tag e Program your own test tag as an administrator with top priority level access to all doors or gates for all days and times If the tag s code data shown on the PC monitor are different from the code that is printed on the tag s label e Consistently wrong code for every read indicates that the tag is programmed wrong Test the code from a different tag e Randomly different code for every tag read indicates induced noise intermittent wiring connection or incorrect system grounding Check for cable and wiring problems If the problem is data collision in the host system because it can not process repeated code inputs quickly enough o Use the reader s arming circuit to transmit a single code read to the system Touch the yellow wire to the black wire for only about one half second Does the system process the single code transmission correctly every time o Contact AWID about slowing the LR 3000 reader s repetition read rate to prevent
30. ing with the reader s effective RF field between the reader and the credentials location 6 Measure the mounting height It must relate to the location of the credentials when they are read at the sweet spot For passenger vehicles it is typically at a height of 7 feet to the side of the vehicle lane 7 Be aware of the environment Stay away from UHF communications devices Avoid arc lighting fixtures by 3 or 4 feet Aim neighboring readers so that their effective RF fields do not overlap Mount readers for parallel lanes at least 12 feet apart with the axes of their effective RF fields parallel to each other Do not have LR 3000 readers facing each other but back to back is OK If reader is outdoors mount it inside a plastic housing to protect it from direct sunlight and rain 8 Test the site for electronic devices that may interfere with the LR 3000 reader If interference is suspected remove power from the other device while observing the LR 3000 reader s performance 9 Fasten the reader s adjustable bracket or housing to the pole post pedestal wall beam or ceiling 10 Aim the reader at the location of the credentials cards or tags in the vehicle when the credentials are at their reading distance from the reader AWID guarantees minimum reading distance for its UHF credentials of 10 feet to 15 feet depending upon the credential type When the credentials are at this sweet spot the reader and the credenti
31. ity of field using the LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit 10 8 READER POSITION Above the lane or beside it Either position works If the reader is above the lane the reader must be no higher than is required for vehicle clearance typically less than 10 feet above the lane unless the tags are all high on the vehicles If the reader is beside the lane the height and aiming depend on the type and location of tags on the vehicles Which side Either right or left side works Left side driver s side is better because the driver finds it easier to align the vehicle with the left side of the lane and with the reader if it is on the driver s side This applies to right lane driving countries LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 15 of 21 10 9 READER MOUNTING Adjustable bracket The reader and remote antenna must be adjustable for both pan and tilt in camera parlance that is horizontal and vertical panning for proper aiming See AWID s LR MB 11 inch long arm with a two axis adjustable head The installer may use a camera bracket effectively Fixed reader The reader may be fastened directly to a wall flat against the wall in applications where the tags are on the side of vehicles facing the reader as on buses large trucks and trailers and on wheelchairs gurneys containers etc Distance between reader and tags should be about 4 feet to 10 feet Distance from lane For a reader on a side post locate the reader clos
32. lates the reader and credentials from all other factors that contribute to performance of the final assembly 4 2 ITEMS FOR BENCH TESTING AWID s long range reader and credentials are tested easily using only the items listed below It is not necessary to interface the reader to a controller panel or reader input module while conducting this test e LR 3000 reader It does not contain an LED e PS 12 3 3A power module cable with 2 clips e HT UHF hangtag 26 bit code or other tag e Wiring diagram Figure 2 below e SP 6820 LR test unit cable with 3 clips A component of the LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit 4 3 SUPPORTING THE READER The reader s effective RF field in which the long range credentials can be detected is maximized when there is no material in front of the reader or immediately to the sides of the reader See the LR 3000 Effective RF Field diagram Figure 1 on page 4 e Cut off the connector from the LR 3000 reader s cable Prepare the pigtails for the planned installation Keep the unused wires separated from each other e Hang the reader on a clear vertical surface in an open space about 4 feet above the bench top 4 feet from a side wall and 4 feet below the ceiling 4 4 WIRING FOR QUICK TEST e Connect the wires as shown in the wiring diagram Figure 2 below e Be sure that unused wires are touching nothing Do not cut off unused wires yet e The first connection made is the reader s black negative
33. ld wipers to remove water from the windshield Near the ocean wash the windshield near the credential to remove salt coating Prepare instructions for the users staff member who will oversee tag installation Copy the suggestions in the sub sections below for the appropriate card or tag and copy the sub section in Section 9 Applications that matches this installation VT UHF 0 0 VISOR TAGS Mount the reader usually over the driver s side of the vehicle or at the left side of the lane With the visor raised clip the tag over the upper edge of the visor The tag faces the driver As the vehicle approaches the reader s sweet spot lower the visor so that the tag faces the reader and is parallel to the reader When the gate or door operation starts swing the visor back to its raised position HT UHF 0 0 HANGTAGS For hanging tag mount the reader over the center of the lane For hand held tag mount the reader at the left side of the lane Hook the hangtag over the stem that fastens the inside rearview mirror to the windshield Either side of the hangtag may face the windshield The hangtag may be read either by leaving the tag hanging from the mirror s stem or by holding the tag between the fingers at the hook end of the tag with the tag facing the reader CS UHF 0 0 CLAMSHELL BADGE and GR UHF 0 0 GRAPHICS CARD Mount the reader so that it faces the card when the driver holds it in the sweet spot through the driver s open wi
34. ndow Present the card to the reader Keep the fingers at the edge of the card Hold the card parallel to the face of the reader RV UHF 0 0 REARVIEW MIRROR TAG Peel off the label that covers the tag s adhesive backing Attach the tag to the housing of the inside rearview mirror facing the windshield at the driver s side of the stem that supports the mirror Mount the reader so that it is aimed at the tags at their sweet spot The reader s face should be about parallel to the tags WS UHF 0 0 WINDSHIELD TAG Mount the reader so that it faces the WS UHF tag at the sweet spot reading location See Figures 4 and 5 for typical uses Move the vehicle so that the windshield is at the reading distance Press the large paper label of the WS UHF tag flat against the inside of the windshield Use a hand sized block of plastic foam flexible but firm 2 inches thick to press the tag LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 10 of 21 3 Test the tag at different locations inside the windshield Try high and low several inches from the vehicle s door pillar in portrait and landscape orientation Avoid embedded wires metal coating dark tinting RF emitting devices If reading distance is too short use a different AWID UHF card or tag 4 Peel the paper label off the tag Press the tag s adhesive flat against the inside of the windshield This is a one time application The tag will not work after it is pulled from its original posi
35. ns 9 2 and 9 3 regarding the location of the reader mounting beside the vehicle lane or over the center of the lane Select the UHF card or tag that performs best in the combination of vehicle lanes vehicle types reader locations and credentials characteristics See Figure 4 and Figure 5 9 5 MIXED VEHICLES OF ALL SIZES Use the LR 3000HiLoMA reader set consisting of a Master Reader and a Remote Antenna Mount the Master and Remote units on adjustable brackets at locations that are suitable for the type of tags and cards that will be used in the different vehicles The reader brackets are usually supported by a single pole or pedestal at heights that assure clear line of sight between the readers and the tags in all vehicles To reduce cable length it is often best to mount the Master Reader lower than the Remote Antenna Invert the units so that the coaxial connectors are at the bottom edge Aim the readers individually at the locations of tags and cards when they are at the sweet spots for the two vehicle types or sizes 9 6 SPECIAL CONDITIONS The LR 3000HiLoMA reader set may be used also to spread out the effective RF field so that it covers a larger continuous area The read range does not become longer but the cross section size of the field may become larger Spreading the field horizontally is helpful when e the vehicle lane turns for example the lane to the gate carries vehicles that turn off a through street or e the
36. o identify the individual token and therefore to identify the person or vehicle by which the token is carried Effective RF field The three dimensional space in front of the LR 3000 reader in which the vehicle tag can be read by the reader The field is circularly polarized It has a circular cross section at every distance from the reader See Figure 1 for a diagram of the effective RF field Tsolation eisai A trouble shooting technique that separates the components of the system temporarily so that performance of the components can be observed and measured individually Soubset ash Mednavene ase es The roadway that leads the vehicle past the reader and toward the gate The ideal lane is a single vehicle width or is marked by signs painted stripes cones posts bollards or barriers that remind the drivers to stay close to the reader Power supply switching A DC power supply whose DC output is generated by a circuit that produces interrupted current flow at a rate of around 25 kilohertz A linear power supply has continuous DC output like a battery Read range The space along the axis of the reader s effective RF field in which the tag can be read in hand held testing This extends from the LR 3000 reader s face to the maximum distance typically between 10 feet and 15 feet depending upon the tag See Figure 1 Effective RF field Substitution 0000 0 A trouble shooting techniq
37. on and drain bare silver wire for shield draining e These 3 wires must be wired correctly as shown in Figure 3 These 3 wires must not be connected to each other e The reader s yellow wire must be connected to the black wire to arm the reader for RF transmission See Section 11 6 The reader s power supply DC negative and the panel s electrical ground must be kept separate e Do not wire these two negatives together Let the power supply s secondary DC side float e The panel and readers must be powered by different DC power supplies or isolated outputs in a multi channel supply Check the reader s drain wire silver stranded wire without insulation e The drain must be tied to the shield of the cables between the reader and the panel and between the reader and the power supply but the shields must not be grounded anywhere The shields must float Draining occurs inside the reader Measure voltage between earth ground and the system s electrical ground e Voltage must not exceed a few tenths of a volt in AC or DC If it does have a qualified electrical contractor check the 3 wire 120 VAC grounded power line and receptacle that feeds the DC power supply for both the panel and the reader e Check that the 120 VAC green wire is at earth ground Check that the black and white AC wires are not reversed at a receptacle or junction LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 19 of 21 11 8 ISOLATION Green field test Disconnect e
38. opping technology in the 902 928 MHz band standard Passive tags assure small size unlimited life and easy mounting out of the driver s vision Users do not need an FCC license V1 6 Its primary applications are automated parking garage entrance control Page 2 of 21 1 3 SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS e Automated vehicle identification for passenger cars small trucks big trucks and trailers and railcars e Operation of vehicle gates and garage doors for authorized vehicles e Tracking material assets in containers and on pallets e Hands free operation of doors and elevator call buttons for handicapped users wheelchairs gurneys in ADA situations e Data collection using encoded cards and tags for input 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 LR 3000 READER Input voltage Between 7 volts DC and 15 volts DC Input current peak load At Volts DG tia ite Ane Rapes oat 1 5 amperes Atl 2 VOlts ntn Renae nne 900 milliamperes At 15 Volts sareman neoe 700 milliamperes Read distance guaranteed With UHF tags and cards eee From reader to 15 feet or more depending upon tag Frequency Transmitter ia acac enc aseen E 902 MHz to 928 MHz ReCelVeriisii aise ahi ads 902 MHz to 928 MHz Frequency hopping channels Number of channels 125 channels U S A standard Channel spacing c cccccesseeeseereeeeees 200 kHz Hopping Sequence ccccceecseesseeseeeeees Pseudo random pattern of channels Output data interfaces Wiegand electrical protocol and
39. ote antenna s read range e Accessories All accessories for the LR 3000 reader apply also to the LR 3000HiLoMA reader set Use the same LR 3000KIT e Reference Documents o LR 3000HiLoMA Installation Sheet o Technical Reference issues for description applications etc LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 12 of 21 PARTB PLANNING 9 APPLICATIONS 9 1 INTRODUCTION The LR 3000 reader is especially designed for Automated Vehicle Identification AVI The chief variables that must be considered in planning the readers and credentials for the system are e Lane characteristics e Reader location e Vehicle types e Credential characteristics The most important factors in planning a system are listed in Section 3 2 These must be considered carefully when laying out the plan for the installation The following paragraphs describe particular applications and recommend reader location and tag type for each application 9 2 SMALL VEHICLES ONLY If the reader is beside the lane mount the reader as close to the edge of the lane as possible without damage to the reader Choose the left side of the lane when possible because this side is easier for the driver in right lane driving countries to judge the vehicle s location relative to the left edge of the lane Mount the reader on an adjustable bracket at a height of about 7 feet for small cars 6 feet may suffice Attach or hold a UHF card or tag on the same side of the vehicle as the reader Aim the rea
40. ower supply 3 Measure voltage at the reader end of the power cable before the reader is connected 4 Measure voltage at the reader when it is connected to the power supply black and red wires e Voltage drop is a combination of power supply regulation and voltage drop in the cable This should not exceed a few tenths of a volt Check the reader s current draw and the cable s wire gauge and the power supply s current rating Measure DC current in the reader s red wire e Set the multimeter s function to DC Amperes and the range to 2 A or 5 A or 10 A e Disconnect the reader s red wire from the power cable e Insert the multimeter s leads in series positive lead toward the power supply and negative lead toward the reader e With voltage restored to the reader its current is typically about 450 milliamperes in standby no tag present and about 900 milliamperes momentarily when the reader is processing and transmitting a tag s code To evaluate the reader s DC power supply and the power cable substitute a back up battery in place of the power supply e Disconnect the reader from the independent DC power supply and the power cable e Replace the power supply temporarily with a back up battery typically 12 volts 7 5 ampere hours fully charged This will power the LR 3000 reader for a working day Alternative Connect long clip leads to your truck s battery e A charged battery has perfect DC voltage quality and
41. r set is available when cards and tags are spaced apart on vehicles of different sizes See Section 9 for details on reader selection for mixtures of vehicle types and sizes and on reader location 10 5 VEHICLE MOTION IDEAL CONDITIONS Vehicle in motion while the tag is read at the sweet spot Vehicle moving in a straight line while the tag is read Vehicle close to the reader location Vehicle s tag facing the reader s front face and about parallel to it when the tag is at the sweet spot Vehicle speed around 5 miles per hour for safety OK to experiment with higher speed 10 66 VEHICLE MOTION CONTROLS To enforce the vehicle speed use signs speed bumps traffic signals red green lights gates instructions for drivers To enforce the vehicle path use signs painted stripes cones bollards barriers instructions for drivers 10 7 READER TYPE Typical case Most applications are served well by a single LR 3000 for each vehicle lane Diverse vehicle sizes For a combination of large and small vehicles in a lane use LR 3000HiLOMA mounted over under on the same post for example The over position may be for tags and cards in passenger cars The under position may be for tags and cards on the side of buses and large trucks Turning lanes To increase the horizontal spread in a tight turn use LR 3000HiLOMA mounted side by side Aim the reader and remote antenna somewhat apart Test for continu
42. repetition rate Interfacing to the system Connect the reader directly to the reader input port on the host system s controller panel This bypasses the cable and junctions between the reader and the panel Goal To see the reader transmit the tag s code to the host system with correct code consistently and with access granted Connecting the complete system Test the system as described in Section 7 using all components of the system Goal To confirm proper operation of the system in its final form GOOD IDEAS Do not button up the system mechanically or electrically until you have tested it thoroughly and until you are confident that all components are working as specified e Do not make final adjustments on the reader s mounting yet Keep the fastener s accessible e Do not cut and trim cables and wires yet Keep all terminations available for measurements and for changes Identify what the system is doing wrong or what it isn t doing right e Isolate the system s components How does each component work alone Decide which component is at fault Keep the LR 3000KIT with you It is absolutely necessary and it may pay for itself in the first installation e The Kit tells you when the reader reads a tag It helps also in locating tags in the vehicle and in aiming the reader LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 17 of 21
43. rsion No Revised By Date Sections Affected 1 0 05 June 2012 All Initial version 1 INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION AWID s Sentinel Prox LR 3000 Reader is an extra long range Radio Frequency Identification RFID reader that works with a selection of encoded credentials that may be clipped hung taped adhered fastened or held by hand inside or outside the vehicle This reader comes with a unique combination of long read range small size and low power consumption It has an internal power converter allowing it to work with a wide range of supply inputs without affecting its performance With a 12 volt DC supply its current consumption is less than 1 ampere making it suitable for a large selection of commercial power supplies The LR 3000 reader has simultaneous Wiegand and RS 232 outputs hands free access control vehicle identification asset tracking and asset management applications 1 2 LR 3000 Manual SPECIAL FEATURES Single small housing for reader electronics RF module and antenna blends into the landscape Easy to install using a pan and tilt adjustable mounting bracket available from AWID Compatible with all commercial access control systems Can be interfaced to a PC or to a special application controller Shares code formats with other encoded cards badges and tags Allows mixing RFID products for several applications into an integrated system Operates at low power level Uses frequency h
44. sure that all factors have been considered See Part B Prepare a list of products and materials Ask AWID s Technical Support for ideas and review GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION Plan about one car length between the reader and the gate where possible This allows the vehicle to continue moving slowly as the tag is read and as the gate opens Select a reader location where the vehicle can move in a straight line for about one vehicle length as the tag is read Use an adjustable mount or bracket for pan and tilt down aiming of the reader at the sweet spot where most of the credentials will be located in and on the vehicles Select a reader height that matches the location of credentials in and on the vehicles See Section 9 for the popular combinations of reader mounting and vehicle types Locate the reader and credentials so that they are facing and parallel to each other when credentials are in the sweet spot Experiment with tag location in the vehicles Move a tag to different locations and try both orientations portrait and landscape Hook the HT UHF Hangtag behind the inside rearview mirror Hold the RV UHF Rearview Mirror Tag against the mirror s frame Clip the VT UHF Visor Tag to the sun visor Press the WS UHF Windshield Tag against the windshield using a block of plastic foam Hold the MT Metal Mount Tag in place by tape over the screw holes or by a Velcro dot Restrict the vehicles to a lane that is a
45. t the reader s power wires red and black to the panel s DC Power and Ground terminals Connect only the reader to its power supply e For multiple readers you may use a multi section DC supply if the sections are isolated electrically from each other if each section has its own positive and negative terminals and if each section has sufficient current rating for the LR 3000 reader e The ideal power supply has current rating of about 1 5 times the current drawn by the LR 3000 reader This helps to assure that the direct current remains quiet and steady See the table below e The most common DC power supply has a nominal output voltage range of 12 0 volts to 13 8 volts including power supplies for charging a back up battery To power a single LR 3000 reader this power supply must have a current rating of 1 5 amperes or more e The PS 12 3 3A plug in power module in AWID s LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit is suitable for a single LR 3000 reader e Certain commercial power supplies require excess current rating to assure quiet DC output for example 2 5 amperes at nominal 12 volts for a single reader Contact AWID s Technical Support for discussion of acceptable power supplies Voltage Applied to Reader Current Load of Reader maximum Current Rating of Power Supply minimum 7 volts DC 1 5 amperes 2 25 amperes 12 volts DC 900 milliamperes 1 5 amperes 15 volts DC 700 milliamperes 1 2 amperes 2 5 PROTECTIVE HOUSING The LR 30
46. t the reader When good read range has been proved proceed to mounting the cards and tags in or on the vehicles The sweet spot for reading a credential in or on the vehicle is typically 10 feet to 15 feet measured between the face of the reader and the location of the credential Note The sweet spot is shorter than the credential s rated read range which is the total distance between the reader and the farthest point at which a hand held credential can be detected At the sweet spot the credential should face the reader with clear line of sight through the windshield is OK to the reader and with the credential and the reader about parallel to each other Aim the reader at the sweet spot Orientation of a credential may be portrait or landscape or diagonal Reading will be most active when either long edge of the credential is closest to the reader as the tag approaches the reader s effective RF field Keep your hand and your body away from the cards and tags to avoid blocking or reducing the card s or tag s RF field Before attaching WS UHF tags to the windshield clean the windshield near the tag inside and outside To attach tags to side windows select a window that does not lower into the door frame Align tags with a reader at the side If necessary turn off RF sources on the vehicle such as pre collision warning sensors and UHF communications gear Prevent buildup of snow over the tags Use windshie
47. the site e LR 3000 readers e UHF long range tags and cards e Mounting brackets and housings for readers e LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit e Power supplies cables and other material e LR 3000 Installation and Operation Manual For additional information please visit AWID s Web site www awid com For technical support questions visit www awid com support or call 1 800 369 5533 in the U S or 1 408 825 1100 from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Time 5 2 INSTALLING THE LR 3000 READER 1 Before starting installation at the site plan the project Study Sections 9 and 10 of this Manual 2 Keep the reader assembled Do not remove the aluminum plate behind the reader Do not remove the plastic cover of the reader Do not tighten or loosen the screws through the cover This preserves your Warranty 3 Attach the LR MB mounting bracket to the reader s metal plate using 2 screws 1 4 20 supplied 4 To use a different mounting device make an adapter plate or bracket that lets you fasten your mounting device to the two capture nuts at the center of the reader s aluminum plate 1 4 20 thread Do not drill holes through the aluminum plate In most applications the mounting device must allow pan and tilt adjustment for the reader 5 Inspect the installation space The reader may be mounted on any material including metal but there must be open space in front of the reader and to its sides There must be no material interfer
48. tion The tag can not be moved between vehicles 5 WS UHF tags will not read if held in the fingers or carried or taped It reads only when adhered to the windshield glass 6 7 MT UHF 0 0 METAL MOUNT TAG 1 Mount the reader so that it faces the MT tag at the sweet spot reading location See Figure 6 for an example at the left side 2 The MT tag may be hand held or attached inside or outside the vehicle Attachment may be permanent or temporary Inside the vehicle use Velcro dots or the tag s adhesive Outside use rivets or plastic screws or the tag s adhesive or sealant 3 The tag must remain flat when held or attached Do not hold or cover the tag between the two lines molded in the plastic 4 Try vertical and horizontal orientation Outside vertical orientation may give best reading Face the tag parallel to the reader 5 Test the tag Then finish installation by snapping the screw hole plugs in place for security and good appearance 7 TESTING THE INSTALLED SYSTEM 7 1 INTRODUCTION Install the system s components and apply power to all components The LR 3000 reader and the UHF credentials may be tested in several ways that look at isolated parts of the system and at the integrated system This helps to assure that the complete system is functioning normally and to identify a problem area if any See Section 11 Trouble Shooting for solutions to particular problems 7 2 TESTING AWID S PRODUCTS ISOLATED At
49. ue that replaces a component of uncertain performance with a similar component that you know works well Sweet spot o on The space in front of the LR 3000 reader where most credentials in a given installation are read This is typically about 10 feet to 15 feet direct measurement from the face of the reader At the sweet spot the reader s effective RF field has a cross section with a diameter of about 4 feet or more Tag orientation Direction landscape or portrait that tags are mounted in or on vehicles If the reader looks down on a tag landscape may give best reading If the reader is at the side of the vehicle portrait may be best LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 21 of 21
50. uipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s expense The users are prohibited from making any change or modification to this product Any modification to this product shall void the user s authority to operate under FCC Part 15 regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device CAUTION The reader should be positioned so that personnel in the area for prolonged periods may safely remain at least 20 cm 8 in in an uncontrolled environment from the reader s surface Observe FCC OET Bulletin 56 Hazards of radio frequency and electromagnetic fields and Bulletin 65 Human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 1 of
51. vehicle lane is wider than a single lane and some vehicles may be farther from the edge of the lane where the reader is located Spreading the field vertically is helpful when e tags are on a mix of small and large vehicles requiring the readers to be aimed at different heights to read all tags or e the reader is on a hill or at the crest or dip in a hill causing the tags to be at variable heights when they are read or e the reader is near a change in the elevation of the lane surface as at a curb or gutter or drain LR Reader LR Reader Figure 6 Mixed passenger vehicles and large trucks using LR 3000HiLoMA The LR 3000HiLoMA has a single data interface to a single reader port on the host panel This reader set uses a single reader address in the host system 10 PLANNING FACTORS 10 1 INTRODUCTION Preparation for the LR 3000 installation pays dividends for the installer The following topics cover the common questions These topics apply generally to all forms of the LR 3000 reader The environmental electrical interference and temperature range characteristics likewise apply to all forms of the LR 3000 reader These characteristics are optimized if a buried loop vehicle sensor arms the reader for RF transmission only when a vehicle is present at the reader LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 14 of 21 10 2 ENVIRONMENT Physical obstructions The space where the reader will be mounted and aimed must be clear Weather If the read
52. verything from the reader except power Move the reader to a remote location that has no electrical or RF noise Use a backup battery 12 volts 7 5 ampere hours fully charged instead of the DC power supply Test using the test unit and test tags from AWID s LR 3000KIT Test amp Set up Kit Observe the reader s performance by itself Map the reader s effective RF field by moving the tag slowly side to side gradually farther from the reader Measure the maximum width of the field and the farthest point where the tag reads This is the reader s read range for that tag e Reconnect the rest of the system one component at a time Observe the reader s performance at each step What is it that makes the problem re appear Disconnect other devices near the problem reader Observe performance of the LR 3000 reader by itself Remove power temporarily from proximity card readers communications gear intercoms telephone access controllers fluorescent and other arc type lamps PCs and monitors transformers motors etc that are near the LR 3000 e When the LR 3000 is connected directly to the system s panel disconnect other readers that are connected to that panel 11 9 REPLACEMENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS Try a different reader in place of the problem reader e Is there a spare LR 3000 reader in your truck or at your shop If so use it in place of the original reader e Is there another LR
53. with no splices or junctions If existing power cable has 22 gauge wires connect spare wires in parallel for both DC positive and DC negative LR 3000 Manual V1 6 Page 18 of 21 WIRING Wiring an LR 3000 reader is not the same as wiring other reader types For the Wiegand interface Data 0 and Data 1 lines are the same but all other wires are different 8 of the reader s 10 wires must be used or reserved 2 wires ate not used Study the wiring diagram in Figure 3 Compare the actual wiring with this wiring diagram The reader must be armed to transmit its RF field To arm the reader its yellow wire must be connected to its black wire e To transmit RF only when a vehicle is present at the reader use a buried loop or other vehicle sensor with relay contacts that connect the yellow and black wires temporarily There must be no connection between the reader s power supply and the host system s panel not even a ground connection The power supply must be floating The reader s drain wire and the cables shields must be connected together but they must not be grounded These shields must be floating Induced noise is drained inside the LR 3000 reader Never connect 2 readers data lines in parallel on one reader input port Always use a separate port for every reader This preserves the data pulse shape an
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