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L-SA4 SHD Antenna 

User's Guide 

Revision 1.1 

 

 

August 2010 

 

Summary of Contents for L-SA4 SHD

Page 1: ...L SA4 SHD Antenna User s Guide Revision 1 1 August 2010 ...

Page 2: ...lude TAGSYS products TAGSYS HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NON INFRINGEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL TAGSYS BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NO...

Page 3: ... Identification RFID technology Conventions Symbol Meaning CAUTION A note that advises users that a specific action could result in the loss of data or damage the hardware WARNING A note that advises users that a specific action may result in physical harm A note that provides additional information that helps the user performs a task or obtains the best performance from the product If you need as...

Page 4: ...S implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process However should you find a defect with this product please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service representative using the dedicated Product Return Form Telephone 33 0 4 42 18 89 36 Fax 33 0 4 42 18 89 01 ...

Page 5: ...______________________________________________________ 9 2 2 1 IN EUROPE CE AND RTTE DIRECTIVES _____________________________________________ 9 2 2 2 IN USA FCC DIRECTIVE __________________________________________________________ 9 2 2 3 IN CANADA _____________________________________________________________________ 11 2 3 ROHS AND WEEE DIRECTIVES __________________________________________________...

Page 6: ...__________________________________________ 20 8 WARRANTY CONDITIONS ________________________________________________________ 21 8 1 WARRANTY______________________________________________________________________ 21 8 1 1 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS _________________________________________________________ 21 8 1 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS ___________________________________________________________ 22 8 1 3 HOW T...

Page 7: ... Keep the device and all parts and accessories out of the reach of small children Keep the device dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use or store the device in dusty dirty areas Its moving parts can be damaged Do not store in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt cer...

Page 8: ...n connecting the device or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with all RF equipment users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal operating position ...

Page 9: ...of an RF emission device such as the L SA4 SHD Antenna is subject to national regulations that may differ by country One important item to consider is the maximum permissible magnetic field intensity at a distance of 10 meters from the antenna that must not exceed 42 dBµA m in Europe and 38 dBµA m in US The L SA4 SHD Antenna meets these limits 2 2 1 In Europe CE and RTTE Directives The L SA4 SHD A...

Page 10: ...orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different to that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR Section 15 21 CAUTION This equipment may not be modified altered or changed in any way without...

Page 11: ...tenna is compliant with the European Directive 2002 95 EC for the restriction in Electric and Electronic Equipments RoHS of the use of the following hazardous substances Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Polybrominated biphenyl flame retardants Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants This declaration is based on information provided by our suppliers and subcontractors 2 3 2 WEEE Wast...

Page 12: ...ng symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002 96 EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment For further information please contact your local or regional authorities ...

Page 13: ...ed with rubber base pads for installation in a standard desktop configuration Although this antenna has been specifically designed for library applications it can also be used for any application requiring a desktop station which has a good immunity to its environment The antenna has been factory calibrated to an impedance of 50 Ω which offers optimal performance when the antenna is installed on t...

Page 14: ...ble 1 Contents of the Delivery Kit Quantity Description 1 L SA4 SHD Antenna with one 3m long coaxial cable and fitted with 6 ferrite beads 1 Mounting Kit including 4 brackets and associated screws and nuts 1 Cable mounting ferrite for use with L P101 or Medio P200L 1 CD ROM including user documentation product software and example application ...

Page 15: ...dio P200L or L L100 readers Figure 2 Standard Desktop Installation Active face 4 3 Active Area in Desktop Configuration Due to the magnetic field radiated by the antenna a restricted area must be preserved around the antenna to prevent unwanted reading or programming tags during check in and check out operations Items must be kept out from the limited active area as shown in Figure 3 CAUTION Alway...

Page 16: ...Using the Mounting Kit Close up View Flat headed screw M4x12 washer Active face This configuration reduces reading or writing performance distance For optimum performance the antenna must placed above the desk and not underneath Always ensure that metallic or conductive parts are located under the antenna Metallic or conductive parts must not be present in front of the active face of the antenna F...

Page 17: ...ing documentation Performance is based on these parameters and may vary in function of the operating conditions When using CD tags we recommend spreading CDs DVDs over the antenna area with minimum overlapping of items as the metallic content of CDs DVDs may prevent correct tag reading by the antenna We also recommend the use ob BiblioDispack and or SCANAVO for up to 4 CDs DVDs Table 2 Minimum Ant...

Page 18: ...made of a different material that does not present such attenuation or to change the location of the antenna under the table If this is not possible the antenna may be re tuned for a limited range with an aim to improve the reading range To re tune the antenna you have to use the TAGSYS Antenna Tuning Kit and perform the procedure described in the TAGSYS Antenna Tuning Kit documentation The tuning...

Page 19: ...na will damage the label but will not void the warranty of the L SA4 SHD Antenna provided the tuning procedure defined in the antenna tuning kit has been followed CAUTION When retuning the antenna make sure that the antenna is not connected to the reader and that the reader is switched off ...

Page 20: ...erature 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F Storage Temperature 25 C to 60 C 13 F to 140 F Figure 7 L SA4 SHD Antenna Dimensions in millimeters 288 263 17 262 230 4 x M4 Mounting brackets 7 2 Electrical Characteristics Description Value Maximum Input Power 1 2 W Operating Frequency 13 56 MHz Antenna Connection 50 Ω BNC Connection Impedance 50 5 Ω and 0 5 Typical Performances Reading 6 in 150 mm Tests result...

Page 21: ...YS and returned according to the return procedure defined below in such case TAGSYS will at TAGSYS option either replace every defective Product by one new Product or refund the purchase price paid by Buyer to TAGSYS for the defective Product 8 1 1 Warranty Exclusions The following conditions are not covered under the warranty Defects or damages resulting from storage of the Product under conditio...

Page 22: ...tness for a particular purpose 8 1 3 How to Return Defective Products The Buyer shall notify TAGSYS of the defects within 15 working days after the defects are discovered Defective Products must be returned to TAGSYS after assignment by a TAGSYS Quality Department representative of an RMA Return Material Authorization number No Products shall be returned without their proof of purchase and without...

Page 23: ...iotat France To inform TAGSYS of this return please also fax it to your Customer Service Representative 33 0 4 42 18 89 01 Return Procedure The product returned will go through stringent quality controls A final analysis report will be sent to you as soon as possible Please contact your Quality Service representative for further details 33 0 4 42 18 89 36 This product bears the selective sorting s...

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