Integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (Eas); Deactivation Antenna For Checkpoint Eas Systems; Eas Deactivation Range; Symbol Ls9208/Ls9208I Host Interface Cables And Eas - Motorola Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Manual

Integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

Deactivation Antenna for Checkpoint EAS Systems

The scanners' optional EAS deactivation feature includes an integrated RF antenna which, when attached to a
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. RF-EAS deactivation system, supports deactivation of RF-EAS security labels while
scanning a product at the Point-of-Sale. This allows removing the merchandise from the store without activating
the security alarm.
NOTE Contact your local Checkpoint representative to help connect the EAS deactivation system to insure
proper operation.

EAS Deactivation Range

EAS Deactivation Range depends on several factors including:
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EAS Tags. EAS tags are produced by several different manufacturers, each with a different performance
level. This variance in performance can also vary the deactivation range.
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Cable. The length of the EAS antenna cable wire is directly related to deactivation range. The longer the
EAS deactivation antenna wires, the greater the signal loss, which decreases EAS deactivation range.
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Calibration of the Checkpoint RF-EAS Deactivation System. There are several adjustments that can be
made on the Checkpoint Deactivation System side. Contact Checkpoint Systems, Inc. for details.
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Check Stand Construction. Check stand construction also affects EAS deactivation range. Too much metal
or wood blocking the RF signal can dampen or severely reduce the RF-EAS signal.
NOTE Contact your local Checkpoint representative to help connect the EAS deactivation system to insure
proper operation.

Symbol LS9208/LS9208i Host Interface Cables and EAS

The scanners use Symbol's universal scanner cables, which include several varieties that incorporate RF-EAS
deactivation signal wires. Universal EAS scanner cables are only available as Straight Cables. No coiled EAS
cables are available for use with EAS. Coiled cables are longer than straight cables, which results in RF-EAS
signal loss. As a coiled cable is stretched, the EAS deactivation range is further reduced. This is not acceptable
operation for EAS security systems.

Different Checkpoint EAS Models

There are several Checkpoint EAS systems available. The Symbol LS9208/LS9208i are specified to work with
CounterPoint IV, V, VI, VII & IX models from Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Checkpoint Contact Information

Checkpoint Headquarters (New Jersey): 800-257-5540.
Outside the United States: +1-856-848-1800.
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