Ness IDTECK iCON100, User Manual

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101-000 -15- Users Manual
IDTeck – iCON 1 DOOR ACCESS CONTROLLER
4.3 TIPS TO MAXIMIZE READ RANGE OF RFID READERS
4.3.1 POWER SUPPLY
 Use linear, series pass power supplies. Switching power supplies may reduce the read range.
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Use a separate dedicated power supply for each reader. Do not use the reader’s power supply for
other equipment, particularly when operating switched inductive loads such as motor control
relays and solenoids. (i.e. magnetic locks, latch or strike)
4.3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
 Metal affects radio signals. Do not cover the face of the reader with metal of any kind.
 Reduce or eliminate unwanted signals from external sources.
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Do not place the reader wiring in conduit with AC power cable, lock power, or signal wiring.
 Have all reader wiring a minimum distance of 12"(30Cm) away from other wiring such as AC
power, computer data wiring, telephone wiring, or wiring to electric locking device, etc.
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Do not install the reader in areas where sources of broad spectrum EMI noise may be present.
Examples of EMI broad spectrum noise producers are motors, pumps, generators, AC-DC
converters, uninterruptible power supplies, AC switching replays, light dimmers, computer
monitors and CRTs.
On-site connection to earth ground can be accomplished through:
- an earth ground rod, a metal water pipe, the building’s structural steel, or a ground grid
4.4 INSTALLATION LOCATION
When selecting a location to mount the
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, consider the following:
- Be sure to install the
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on the secured side of the controlled area.
- Place the
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indoors; it is not designed for outdoor installation.
- The
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is neither explosion nor corrosion proof. Do not place it in a hostile
environment.
- Security of the
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should dictate location. Bring the power source as close as
possible to the
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, keeping in mind distance and wire size to minimize line losses,
and mount the
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on a structurally sound surface with appropriate fasteners solid
enough to hold its weight.