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Installation Guide (Draft)
Proximity Tag Reader
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Installation Guide: Proximity Tag Reader
Installation Guide: Proximity Tag Reader
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VeriChip highly recommends regular system operational checks to verify
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FCC 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to
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interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures.
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and Receiver
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by VeriChip Corporation for compliance could void
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Item Quantity
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Battery
The device contains a memory-backup lithium battery.
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Functional Description
The Proximity Tag Reader (PTR) is a medium range RFID tag reader. The PTR can be
used to:
Determine if a Tag is in a specific place; or,
Record the passage of Tags through a doorway or other restricted point.
Figure 1: Proximity Tag Reader
The PTR is mounted to a flat surface using a backplate.
The PTR is housed in an attractive case that is without exterior adjustments. To make
wiring connections and adjustments, you must dismount and open the case.
The only required wire connections are for power. An optional wire connection is
available as a dry contact input to trigger the Low Frequency (LF) field in Standby
Mode.
Preferred Practices
When installing the PTR:
Record the PTR serial number and location.
To save time, temporarily mount the PTR in its final location and then set LF field
strength, address, and operating mode. After these operations are complete,
permanently mount the PTR.
Top View
Exterior LEDs
Mounting EarMounting Ear
Bottom View
Mounting Ear
Mounting Ear
Wire Access
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Proximity Tag Reader Location
Maximum Tag detection range is approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m). As a result, mount the PTR
very close to the tag detection location. For example, to detect a tag worn by someone
in a bed, wall mount the PTR at the head of the bed.
The PTR case was designed to make options and adjustments user-inaccessible. Unlike
other RFID devices, the PTR is designed for mounting in locations visible to the facility
occupants.
Setting LF Field Strength
Varying the LF field strength changes the size of the Tag detection zone.
Use Test Mode to set the LF Field Strength. Test Mode provides an audible beep; and,
disables network messaging.
Tools: You will need a VeriChip RFID Tag and a small common screwdriver.
To adjust the LF field strength:
1 Choose the PTR’s final mounting location.
2 Use the backplate to mark the wall.
3 Drill mounting holes in the wall.
4 Remove the PTR cover. Identify the Options Dip Switch as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: PTR Circuit Board
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4 Pin Wiring Connector for
Power and Optional Input
Green LED
Red LED
Address DIP Switch
Options DIP Switch
RF Field Strength
Adjustment
Proximity Tag
Reader Circuit Board
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5 Use Figure 3 to identify the 3 Mode Switches: F, G, and H. Set all 3 Mode Switches to
0 as shown in Figure 3. This sets the PTR to Test Mode.
Figure 3: Mode Switches set in Test Mode
6 Temporarily mount the PTR in its final location and connect power as in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Power Wiring
7 Turn the LF field adjustment fully counter-clockwise. Do not turn the adjustment
forcefully to its limits. Do not needlessly wiggle or turn the adjustment.
8 Walk the tag to the detection area perimeter. Slowly turn the field adjustment
slightly clockwise. Stop turning when the red LED begins to blink.
9 Walk the Tag throughout the detection area to make sure that the LF field is
consistent throughout the area. If the LF field is inconsistent, turn the field
adjustment slightly counter-clockwise.
10 If you have increased the LF field strength, repeat Step 8 to ensure that the field
does not extend beyond the detection area.
Mode Switches
set to 0,0,0.
OPTIONS
Mode Switches
A B C D E F G H
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 0 0
ON = 1
OFF = 0
+ 12 VDC
Ground
Input
Ground
Inputs are described
under “Standby Mode”
on Page 8.
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Appendix
Figure 9: Address DIP Switch (Repeated for your convenience.)
In Table 5, the left hand column contains
the address. The columns, A – H, show
the switch positions: A black square
indicates the on position.
ADDRESS
ON
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24 = 16
25 = 32
26 = 64
27 = 128
Least Significant Bit
A B C D E F G H
20 = 1
21= 2
22= 4
23= 8
Table 5: Address Switch Positions
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Specifications
General
Input Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 MHz
Output Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 kHz
Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VDC at 300 mA
Detection Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 ft. to 5 ft. (0.30 m to 1.5 m)
Additional Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . .Dry Contact Input
Options
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Features 6 operating modes
Adjustable LF Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allows adjustment of Tag Detection Zone to suit
application
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Input can be configured for EOL (security), and
normally open or normally closed switches
Addressable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Addressable from 0 to 255
Network
LF Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uses LF link to connect to security network.
Network wires NOT required.
Physical
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . .32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C)
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-22° F to 140° F (-30° C to 60° C)
Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90% non-condensing
Size
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VDC regulated
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .surface mount
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11 Turn off Test Mode by one of two methods:
Remove power.
Set the PTR to its usual operating mode. It is not necessary to remove
power to change operating modes. See Table 1 on page 8 for a list of
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operating modes and switch settings.
Setting the Address
Each PTR must have an address unique within its floor or facility. Addresses are entered
in binary format using the Address Dip Switch. The PTR can accept addresses ranging
from 0 to 255.
The least significant bit of the binary address is on the right hand side of the Address
DIP Switch. Figure 5 shows the binary value of every switch in the Address DIP Switch.
Table 5, appended to this guide, shows all address values and switch positions.
Figure 5: Address Dip Switch Showing Switch’s Binary Values
Selecting an Operating Mode
Operating modes are selected using the Mode Switches on the Options DIP Switch.
The location of the Options DIP Switch is shown Figure 2 on page 4.
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ADDRESS
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
24 = 16
25 = 32
26 = 64
27 = 128
Least Significant Bit
A B C D E F G H
20 = 1
21= 2
22= 4
23= 8
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Figure 6: Mode Switches in the Options DIP Switch
Using Mode Switches to Select Operating Mode
Figure 6 shows the Options DIP switch and the nearby circuit board. The letters, A
through to H, are etched in the circuit board edge. The Mode Switches are labelled as
F, G, and H. Operating Modes are selected by the Mode Switches.
Table 1 lists the Mode Switches (F, G, and H) and the Operating Modes.
Figure 6 shows the Mode Switches set to Standby Mode.
Table 1: Operating Modes and Mode Switch Settings
Mode
Switches
Operating
Mode Description
FGH
0 0 0 Test Used for adjusting field size. Field is uninterrupted
and the PTR beeps at each tag identification.
Network messages are not sent.
0 0 1 Uninterrupted Field always on. Tags are identified as they enter the
field and queried once every 12 seconds. Tag
identities are re-acquired every minute.
0 1 0 Standby The PTR is active for 10 seconds when it is triggered
by an opening or closing contact. See Figure 6.
0 1 1 Duty Cycle 1 The LF field cycles on for 5 seconds and off for 30
seconds automatically. The PTR identifies and reports
any tags found while the field is on.
1 0 0 Duty Cycle 2 The LF field cycles on for 10 seconds and off for 5
minutes automatically. The PTR identifies and reports
any tags found while the field is on.
OPTIONS
Mode Switches
A B C D E F G H
ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mode Switches are
set to 0,1, 0, which is
Standby Mode.
0 01
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Troubleshooting
When the PTR detects an error condition it will do all of the following:
Transmit an error message to the network; and,
Flash the red LED in a repeating pattern of 12 short flashes and one long flash; and,
Sound the buzzer every 12 flashes.
The PTR may enter an error state for three reasons:
An invalid combination of configuration switches has been set. For example,
setting the Mode Switches to 1, 1, 0 or 1,1,1 will cause an error.
The EOL input is not returning the correct measured value. This could be treated as
a tamper alarm. If it is not a tamper alarm, then correct the EOL resistor value or
move DIP Switch B to off.
The main supply voltage is low. If the PTR can still function with the low supply
voltage the device will continue to report tags while in the error state. If the
voltage supply is so low that the PTR cannot function, it will enter the Low Power
Mode which is described in the preceding text.
In each of the three error states, the PTR transmits a network message that indicates
which of the three causes is responsible.
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Verifying Operation
Verify the operation of the PTR by observing the two LEDs. During Test Mode, listen for
the buzzer to indicate Tag detection. Table 3 and Table 4 list the LED and buzzer
signals and the corresponding operations and states.
Low Power Mode
If main power fails the PTR will enter Low Power Mode.
Low power mode is indicated by the following:
The green LED is off; and,
The red LED is flashing approximately once every 1.5 seconds.
In low power mode the PTR does not generate a LF field. The PTR transmits a “Device
in Low Power Mode” message to the network approximately once every 12 seconds.
The PTR remains in this mode until main power is restored or until reserve power is
exhausted. Reserve power should last for at least 15 minutes. When main power is
restored the PTR will begin normal operation.
Table 3: Power and LF Field States
LED and Buzzer Power and LF Field State
Buzzer emits short beep. Power up.
Green LED slowly flashing. Power on and LF field off.
Green LED on continually. Power on and LF field on.
Red LED briefly flashes once
every 1.5 seconds.
Main power has been lost. See Low Power
Mode on page 9.
Table 4: Tag Identification Operations
LED and Buzzer Operation
Red LED flashes Tag identified, network message sent.
Red LED flashes with buzzer beep Test Mode tag identification. A network
message is NOT sent.
Red LED continually emitting brief
flashes. Every 12 seconds, a longer red
LED flash occurs and the buzzer beeps.
Error: The PTR has detected one of three
error conditions. See “Troubleshooting”
on page 8.
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Standby Mode
In Standby Mode the LF field is triggered on for 10 seconds when the input contacts
are opened or closed. The PTR identifies and reports tags while the LF field is on. After
10 seconds the LF field shuts down until the next input trigger.
Select Standby Mode by setting the Mode Switches to 0, 1, 0 as in Figure 6.
Input Wiring
The input is an active low so that when the input terminal is grounded the input is
active or on. Wire the input to one terminal of a switch. Wire the other side of the
switch to either ground terminal on the PTR 4 pin wiring connector.
Figure 7: Input Wiring
Figure 8: Alternate Input Wiring
End Of Line Input in Standby Mode
The End-Of-Line (EOL) setting enables input fault or input tampering detection.
An EOL input provides two fixed resistance values instead of open and closed switch
states. The PTR will treat the transition from one resistance value to the other as an
opening, or as a closing switch. If EOL resistors are installed and the EOL input is
enabled, the PTR will remember the input values resulting from the EOL resistors.
1 0 1 Duty Cycle 3 The LF field cycles on for 10 seconds and off for 30
minutes automatically. The PTR identifies and reports
any tags found while the field is on.
Table 1: (Continued)Operating Modes and Mode Switch Settings
Mode
Switches
Operating
Mode Description
FGH
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+ 12 VDC
Ground
Input (Active Low)
Ground
+ 12 VDC
Ground
Input (Active Low)
Ground
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Installation
To install the PTR:
1 Select a location remembering that the detection zone is limited.
2 Use the PTR backplate as a template for locating mounting holes.
3 Drill a hole in the wall for the power wire. Route the power wire inside the wall in
accordance with the local wiring regulations in your district.
4Open the PTR case.
5 Push the power wire through the PTR backplate and work it towards the wiring
connector.
6 Connect the power wires as in Figure 8.
7 Optionally, connect the input wires as in Figure 8.
8 Set the PTR to Test Mode by setting the Mode Switches to 0, 0, 0. Mode Switches
are part of the Options DIP Switch and are shown in Figure 6.
9 Temporarily mount the PTR in its final location. Do not close the case.
10 Adjust the LF field. See “Setting LF Field Strength” on page 4.
11 Set the PTR address, and normal operating mode. See “Selecting an Operating
Mode” on page 5 and Table 1 on page 8.
12 Record the PTR address and location for later inclusion on the floor plan.
13 Close the enclosure.
14 Using the holes provided in the backplate, mount the PTR in its location. Use
fasteners such as screws or wall anchors so that, if required, the device can be
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removed from the wall, re-configured, and replaced in the same location.
Figure 8: 4 Pin Terminal Block Wiring
(Repeated for your convenience)
+ 12 VDC
Ground
Input
Ground
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If the PTR detects an input value different from the EOL values, it will respond as for an
error. Please see “Troubleshooting” on page 9.
To enable an EOL input, turn Switch A of the Options DIP switch on. See Figure 7.
Edge Select in Standby Mode
Edge section is controlled by switch B in the Options DIP Switch shown in Figure 7.
Turn Switch B on to trigger the LF field on when:
the switch opens; or,
when a normally closed (NC) relay opens.
Turn Switch B off to trigger the LF Field on when:
the switch closes; or,
when a normally open (NO) relay closes.
These conditions are summarized in Table 2.
Figure 7: EOL and Edge Selection Switches
Table 2: Setting the LF Field Trigger
Switch Relay LF Field Switch B
Opens NC opens Turns on On
Closes NO closes Turns on Off
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EOL Switch
Edge Selection Switch
OPTIONS
ON
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A B C D E F G H