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4.4 Perimeter Alarm Sentinel Installation
The Perimeter Alarm Sentinel (PAS) unit has a 14VAC transformer with a 6’ cable. It needs to be
plugged into a 110VAC outlet. The PAS unit is placed near the ceiling in the proximity of doorways
where assets and people need to be tracked as they enter and exit. The exact location of the PAS unit
will depend on the read range needed, but it is recommended that the unit be slightly out from the
doorway and not mounted directly above the doorway. The PAS unit causes RF tags with PAS
technology to send a signal when in proximity to the PAS unit. The unit should be mounted at a
minimum height of 8 feet, and a maximum of 10 feet. The signal goes out from the unit at
approximately a 45-degree angle.
Approximate range of signal with PAS unit mounted at a height of 9 feet:
There are several options for mounting the PAS unit. Mounting the unit out of view, such as above
ceiling tile, will decrease the likelihood of tampering with the unit.
1. You can set the PAS unit on a shelf above the doorway. The shelf must be non-metallic.
2. You can place the PAS unit above the ceiling tile if there is a suspended ceiling. If you choose
this method, do not place the unit on the metal frame of the ceiling, but rather touching only the
ceiling tile.
4.4.1 Special considerations for installing the PAS unit
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Do not hang or place the unit on a metal wall or near metal surfaces or metal objects such as
appliances, as metal objects can alter the magnetic field and change the transmitting range.
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Do not place the unit near audio speakers.
4.4.2 Range Adjustment
The signal of the strength can be adjusted from 0 to approximately 14 feet.
