SITE LICENCE – CUSTOMER DISCLAIMER Customer (end user) acknowledges that a site license is required for each IDentity Flex system location. It is the customer’s responsibility to file for the site license and submit the appropriate filing payment. SIRIT can assist with the completion of the forms.
Overview Overview System Description SUMMARY SIRIT’s IDentity Flex Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) system is a stand- alone Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system which communicates with SIRIT’s IDentity Flex family of transponders and California Transportation System Title 21 compliant transponders. The IDentity Flex system provides...
Safehouse via. RS 232, RS 485 and Wiegand interfaces, as well as simply reporting transponder identification information. The IDentity Flex Reader can in many situations replace the function of the lane controller as it has discrete outputs on board that can be used for gate control or other lane control functions.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual - System Overview sirit detector loop at an entrance or exit, the IDentity Flex reader is armed and begins to transmit a signal from the antenna in that lane. The vehicle is also now positioned within the radio beam radiating from an overhead or side-mounted antenna and the tag receives the wake-up signal.
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual - System Overview sirit IDentity Flex transponders mounted in vehicles are placed at the top of the front windshield, behind the rear view mirror. The external mount transponder is attached to the front license plate of the vehicle. See the section starting on page 52 for mounting instructions.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual - System Overview sirit into the reader look-up table to allow access to facilities utilizing the IDentity Flex reader. IDENTITY FLEX READER SIRIT’s IDentity Flex reader system is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system that communicates with California Transportation System Title 21 compliant transponders and SIRIT’s IDentity Flex transponder family.
If the LED illuminates then the IDentity Flex reader has read the tag and the cause of this fault is in the tag list control or back end system. If the LED does not illuminate then there could be a problem with the reader/antenna system, the tag or something that is restricting the read such as metal-oxide in the windshield.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual - System Overview sirit the Pre-Installation Questionnaire and determining which installation method will be used for each lane. IDentity Flex ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS (See Option Sheet for actual parts that are included) ANTENNA WITH UNIVERSAL MOUNTING...
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Coaxial Cables and Conduit Communication between the IDentity Flex reader and the remote antennas is by means of coaxial cable. There are two cables from each antenna to the reader – one for the transmit signal, one for the receive signal. Conduit diameter must be sufficient to house both cables and any other communication cabling required at the read location.
17. SIRIT Pre-site Assistance As an added service SIRIT offers pre-site assistance to our resellers. Upon receipt of a purchase order for an IDentity Flex System, SIRIT will send a fax or email which: 1) Confirms the order;...
For Parking Access Systems, SIRIT recommends that the antenna pole or overhead antenna be mounted approximately 2 – 3 feet in front of the gate. This will ensure that the antenna read pattern will be at approximately 10 feet from the gate and in close proximity to the presence loop.
Internal Buffer Circuit SIRIT has an internal buffer circuit that can be used only when the IDentity Flex reader controls the gate directly. It operates in the same fashion as memory gates as stated above by buffering the gate open signal. The IDentity Flex reader must receive a change of state of a gate position signal to clear the buffer or pass the next gate open signal.
Arming the SIRIT IDentity Flex Antenna Under certain conditions it is desirable to arm the SIRIT IDentity Flex antenna on demand. This can be accomplished by using the dry contact output from the Gate Down position switch, presence loop dry contact output or both.
Access system installer may include the following options in the installation plan. Use of Entry Presence Loops Entry presence loops can be utilized to arm the SIRIT reader. Depending on the application, presence loops may or may not be required.
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Memory Gates Memory gates or the use of SIRIT’s reader buffer circuit (If the IDentity Flex reader controls the gate directly) may be required. This will be a requirement if the antenna and read zone are further away from the gate (beyond 10’ as in Parking Access systems).
Users can scan in the source tag Identification number and then assign a destination or output identification number containing a facility code and ID. Each IDentity Flex reader is capable of storing up to 10,000 translated T21 transponders in its database.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Site Planning sirit REMOTE ANTENNA CABLE AND CONDUIT SELECTION Antenna Cable Selection If the cable run between the reader and the remote antenna is less than 50 feet use Belden 8240, RG-58/U cable. If the cable run between the reader and the remote antenna is more than 50 feet, to a maximum of 200 feet, use Belden 9913 cable.
An 18” adapter cable is used to adapt the N Type connector on the 9913 cable to the reader’s Mini-UHF input. See Figure 3.10 on page 33 for adapter options. SIRIT can provide cable converter kit as an option by quoting part # IDFLEX-CABLECON.
• Serial cable (Pin-to-Pin) with DB-9 male connector for connection to the reader. DO NOT USE A NULL MODEM CABLE! • IDentity Flex Antenna part # IDFLEX-ANT-01 • IDentity Flex Reader – 2-Channel or 4-Channel • Quantity 2 – 10 feet RG-58/U test cables with connectors Version 2.3...
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit Note that the front of the antenna is the flat side with the SIRIT logo. The rear of the antenna contains the cable connectors and mounting bracket studs. The bottom of the antenna is the end closest to the end-located mounting studs. See page 24.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit CEILING MOUNT ADJUSTMENTS POLE MOUNT ADJUSTMENTS ANGLE "B" 5 - 30 ANGLE "A" 5 - 30 TRAFFIC TRAFFIC ELEVATION ANGLE "A" IS ADJUSTED BY TURNING U-BOLTS ON POLE-MOUNT PIPE UP TO 30 DEGREES.
16. The reader should be mounted prior to cutting cable lengths to ensure correct measurement. Figure 3.5 following shows the basic cabling arrangement inside the reader. IDENTITY FLEX READER INSTALLATION IN 4X NEMA ENCLOSURE DC POWER SUPPLY +/- 12 VDC /+ 5 VDC...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit Quick Power-On Test A Quick Power-On Test is used to verify power connections and correct operation of the reader after shipping. CAUTION: HIGH VOLTAGE PRESENT. Ensure that the reader power switch is in the OFF (O) position Connect a power cable from the receptacle in power supply to AC Outlet.
For Belden 9913 cable installers will need to convert from 9913 to a mini UHF connector at the reader end. SIRIT can provide cable converter kit as an option by quoting part # IDFLEX-CABLECON. Figure 3.10 on page 33 details assembly of the Antenna Cable Adapter.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit CABLE CONNECTOR INSTALLATION - RG-58/U CABLE AMPHENOL CRIMP-TYPE CONNECTOR NO. 82-5375 ON ANTENNA END OF CABLE STEP 6. CONTACT PIN MUST SNAP IN AT SAME TIME AS BRAID BUTTS UP AGAINST CONNECTOR BODY AS SHOWN BELOW STEP 7.
The following sections contain descriptions of interfaces, interface connectors, jumper settings and sync line connectors that will be connected in the field. Once installed and wired, the entire IDentity Flex system is configured from a PC or laptop running SIRIT’s IDentity Flex software, ProComm™ or Windows®...
The DOS-based IDentity Flex software manual gives a complete listing of all menus and sub-menus available via the maintenance interface. To connect to the maintenance interface, the host computer requires emulation software such as HyperTerminal™...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit Table 3.3 – Emulation Settings Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity None Flow Control None SYSTEM HOST INTERFACE CONNECTOR AND JUMPERS Based upon which host protocol is being utilized, the host interface port may be configured for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485².
Example: To convey a 23 bit data word length, the Wiegand data bits would be configured for 26 bits. For other customized Wiegand formats, please contact SIRIT for more information. Wiegand cables are interfaced to the reader at the connector designated as “WIEGAND OUTPUTS”.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit WIEGAND HOST INTERFACE CONNECTOR A 12-positon screw-terminal connector is provided for the Wiegand interface. Table 3.6 – Wiegand Connector Pin-outs Signal Signal Channel A Port 1 – Data 0 Channel C Port 3 – Data 0 Channel A Port 1 –...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit INTERNAL WIEGAND PULL UP CIRCUIT TO WIEGAND READER +5V VCC ENABLING HOST JUMPER R - PULLUP GROUND ENABLING TO WIEGAND READER JUMPER HOST GROUND GROUND MAN-IDFLEX-FIG9A Figure 3.13– Typical Internal Wiegand Pull-up Circuit...
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit IDENTITY FLEX READER - SYNC PULSE CHARACTERISTICS In multi-reader installations, where readers must be synchronized but fail to synchronize, connections can be verified using an oscilloscope. The following sync pulse train characteristics are observed on a functional reader, where it leaves a Master reader or arrives at a Slave.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit MULTIPLE READER INSTALLATIONS Installations that utilize more than one reader with adjacent lanes close to other readers require synchronization. Synchronization allows all separate readers to transmit simultaneously so that they do not interfere with each other.
• Each output jumpered for 5 volts is current limited to 100 mA short circuit current. • Each output jumpered for 12 volts is current limited to 42 mA short circuit current. • The 37-pin female D connector is normally provided by SIRIT. Version 2.3 Page 42...
J5-18 J5-37 J5-19 * Warning: Any connection to these pins by customer may cause severe damage to reader. Please contact Sirit technical support prior to making any connection. IMPORTANT NOTE: Utilize only one jumper per discrete output. Do not attempt to configure any one output, that is Output 1-1 for both a +5VDC and +12VDC output at the same time by installing both jumpers JP5-9 and JP5-10 or power supply damage may result.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit DISCRETE INPUT/OUTPUT FUNCTIONS Two discrete outputs are provided per reader port. The discrete outputs provide control signals for the Lane Indicator Light (Lamp Output) and the Lane Gate (Gate Command). The driving signals are open collectors with jumper-selectable pull-up voltages of either +5 VDC or +12 VDC.
Gate Input or Loop Input Relays Under certain conditions users may elect to arm (turn on) the SIRIT antenna based upon a change of state of a gate position or loop output circuit. Arming the antenna can be accomplished by using the gate position input or both inputs tied in series.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit Gate Output or Lamp Output Relays Under certain conditions users may elect to have the IDentity Flex reader system vend a gate or lamp output directly. Under these conditions SIRIT makes available an opto-isolated output relay module that can handle either AC or DC.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit IDentity Flex reader operations with non-memory lift gates require that a gate position feedback mechanism be employed from the lift gate to the reader and that the reader be configured to operate with non-memory lift gates. Based upon the specific gate, the feedback signal may be an opening or closing contact when the gate is in the “UP”...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit FLEX READER MEMORY MEMORY GATE with STORED GATE COMMANDS CONTROL GATE OPEN COMMAND RELAY ACTIVE-LOW READER IS CONFIGURED FOR MEMORY GATE OPERATION IN I/O PARAMETERS BY SELECTION #8 <. B . . >...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Installation sirit Table 3.10 – Indicator LEDs LED Description Port A (1) During normal operation, continuous illumination indicates when tag is being read by Port A of the reader system. During test operation, used to indicate condition of discrete...
Should the transponder be affected by the metal-oxide windshields, SIRIT recommends either relocating the internal transponder or utilizing its exterior- mounted license plate transponders that are unaffected by windshield content. Both interior (IDentity Flex) and exterior (T-21 readable) transponders are available from SIRIT. Transponder Testing...
: IDentity Flex Transponder Placement IDentity Flex transponders are 4 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches in size. They must be affixed inside the vehicle to the top of the windshield behind the rear-view mirror with the velcro or double-sided tape supplied.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Transponder Usage sirit EXTERNAL MOUNT TRANSPONDER Follow the mounting instructions below for the external mount transponder. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS - LICENCE PLATE TRANSPONDER THIS TRANSPONDER MUST BE MOUNTED 1) OVER METAL 2) IN A POSITION NOT...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Transponder Usage sirit IDENTITY TITLE 21 TOLLING APPLICATION TRANSPONDER Follow the mounting instructions below for the Title 21 transponder. Tolling Agency Transponder Placement FRONT VIEW - ROUNDED SIDE OF TRANSPONDER LOGO EXAMPLE ONLY - LOGO MAY BE ON...
Conversion Procedure for T21 Transponders This conversion procedure is utilized by SIRIT’s DOS-based software to allow Title 21 (T21) transponders to be read by the IDentity Flex system. Since the IDentity Flex Reader requires each transponder ID to be in hexadecimal format they must first be converted to hex and then entered via the conversion utility, which will update the tag list file.
For additional information or assistance with any query, please call SIRIT at 1-877-492-0101ext. 2550. Diagnostic Features The IDentity Flex reader possesses extensive diagnostic testing features which are initiated and manipulated by the maintenance computer. The testing features include: 1.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Diagnostics and Troubleshooting sirit Conversely if the Loop Input is configured for active-high operation, the inputs will likely be at ground potential due to being connected to the closed contacts of a relay or device somewhere. When those contacts open due to some system activity, the reader’s pull-up resistor momentarily pulls that input voltage up and...
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Diagnostics and Troubleshooting sirit Problem No. 2: Transponders do not read Indicator: Holding a transponder in front of antenna, channel lamp/tag read lamp does not light up Checklist Solutions Reference Check that 120 VAC power is available.
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Diagnostics and Troubleshooting sirit Problem No. 3: Poor or reduced read range Indicator: Holding a transponder in front of antenna, maximum read range is less than 3 or 4 feet, or transponders read intermittently Checklist...
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Diagnostics and Troubleshooting sirit Checklist Solutions Reference Check antennas for loose RF Make sure RF connectors are p. 18 connectors. tight and waterproofing is in place. Check for large metal objects in front of Move antenna location so p.
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Diagnostics and Troubleshooting sirit Check serial cable connections. Reverse the TX-RX pair and p. 35 check that the ground is good. Problem No. 5: Reader will not communicate through Wiegand ports Indicator: Transponders are being read properly but no Wiegand data...
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Diagnostics and Troubleshooting sirit Problem No. 6: Reader will not activate relay or incorrect relay activates Indicator: Transponders are being read properly but the relay will not activate or the wrong relay activates. Checklist Solutions Reference Check jumper settings.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Components, Accessories and Options sirit Options and Accessories Table 6.2 – Options and Accessories Part Numbers Part Number Description IDFLEX-ANT-CMB Universal ceiling mount antenna bracket, Includes U-bolts for a 1-1/2” pole IDFLEX-ANT-WMB Universal pole/wall mount antenna bracket...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Components, Accessories and Options sirit Opto-Isolated Relay Wiring Guide The following wiring guide will assist the installer in wiring opto-isolated relays. The four-module boards are detailed below, and the sixteen-module board section starts on page 67.
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Components, Accessories and Options sirit Note: The Relay Board Output Terminals are labeled as Relay Module (+) and Relay Module (-). This convention refers to the direction of the current flow from the peripheral being controlled. Refer to attached schematic example for Relay Module #1 Table 6.5 –...
IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Component Specifications sirit 7. 7. 7. 7. Component Specifications Compon ent Specifications Compon Compon ent Specifications ent Specifications Reader System Environmental Storage Temperature: -40° C to +60° C Operating Temperature: -25° C to +60° C Humidity: 85% non-condensing at 85°...
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IDentity Flex Hardware Manual – Reference sirit Index 37-pin discrete i/o connector..44 cable run..9, 17 4-mile limit..16 California Transportation System AC or DC input relay module..47 Title 21..1, 3, 5 AC power cabling..18, 22 coaxial cable AC power connections..20 tips..9 accessories..64...
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