Specifications Patriot E Patriot L 8.78” x 7.87” x 2.36” 9.45” x 9.45” x 3.82” Dimensions (223 x 200 x 60mm) (240 x 240 x 97mm) Supply Voltage 9V ~ 48V DC Supply Current Max 470 mA when idle, max 1.82 A during read Antenna 7.5 dBi Circular Polarized...
Hardware Description The Patriot E / Patriot L reader is a fully integrated reader with a built-in antenna packaged in a weather- tight, UV protected housing. The antenna allows it to work in AVI and asset management applications and its programmable triggering modes enable the reader to work in either self-triggering (timed) or external trigger mode.
Aim the reader toward the zone of desired • coverage. The image below shows how the bracket looks assembled on a pole, with a Patriot E mounted for example. Use a 3/8” (10 cm) wrench to install the bracket. Tag Installation in Vehicles Always mount tags vertically whenever possible.
The following table shows a few pictures of this. Failure to do so will result in reduced read range. Reader Orientation Poor tag positioning Good tag positioning Reader positioned vertically Reader positioned with a downward tilt EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 6/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1 technical@emxinc.com...
2, and the violet wire goes to pin 5. RS-232 TX White RS-485A (Patriot E only) Wires used for RS-485 communication RS-485B Pink Triggered mode: the reader will read when the Trigger wire is connected to GND, and idle otherwise. (Trigger signal can be extended using setup software)
Netmask: 255.255.255.0 / Port: 5100 Setup Program This portion of the document details how to communicate and configure the Patriot E / Patriot L. To use the setup software as described in this section, the reader must be powered on and connected via RS-232.
7. PCBA maximum temperature, under Microprocessor 8. Maximum power level the unit was set to 9. Lowest read tag timing 10. If the TCP/IP option installed 11. If the Wi-Fi option installed EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 10/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1 technical@emxinc.com...
GEN2 tags. Control Section This section is used to establish communication with the Patriot E / Patriot L reader and issue basic commands. You may first want to do a Device Manager lookup on your computer to see what COM PORT you are using to connect to the reader with.
ID) or HID Serial PROX reader output from a converted Wiegand Input. RS-232: Baud rate: Selections are 9600, 19200, 57600, 115200 (default). RS-485 (Patriot E Only): Baud rate: Selections are 9600, 19200, 57600, 115200 (default). Protocol: Selects either the standard CR/LF output or the secure OSDP option.
Send to Reader to update the reader with the changes. When finished with this dialog, remember to store the changes to the reader by using the ‘Set parameters’ button in the main window. EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 13/26 Document No.
Displays every GEN2 tag detected, regardless of facility code. This window is typically used for troubleshooting. Pause: Stops updating the log window. Clear: Clears the log window. EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 14/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1 technical@emxinc.com...
2. In the left hand pane, select “Ethernet” and the following window will be displayed: 3. Select “Change adapter options” in the right- hand pane. You will then see the following window: EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 15/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1 technical@emxinc.com...
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5. Select “Properties” to display the following window: 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click on “Properties” to display the following window and enter the information as shown: EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 16/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1 technical@emxinc.com...
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8. Once connected, select the options icon (the gear in the upper left of the screen) and you will see the following options: 9. Click “Reader IP Address List” to display the following window: EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 17/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1 technical@emxinc.com...
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“test” connection in the dropdown menu). 14. To test, bring a tag within range of the Reader and verify that the Log window updates with the tag data every 2 seconds. If so, configuration is complete. EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 18/26 Document No.
“readernet” from the dropdown menu). 6. Bring a tag within range of the reader and verify that the Log window is updating with tag data every 2 seconds. If so, configuration is complete. EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 19/26 Document No.
Wi-Fi network. 3. Click “OK”, then click “OK” on the “Additional Options” screen. Wait for a few seconds and then click “Restart” to restart the reader. EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 20/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1...
OSDP Configuration (Patriot E Only) OSDP Configuration (Patriot E Only) 1. Wire the reader to an OSDP controller per the pigtail cable wiring diagram: Violet is GND, Tan is T/R+ (485A) and Pink is T/R- (485B). 2. Connect to the reader using the Reader Setup software.
Reader turns on, Earth GND and V- must be tied together elsewhere in the system. Find this point and disconnect the two. Earth ground should terminate only at the Reader. EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 22/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1...
Do not put another manufacturer’s Wiegand reader output wires on the same terminal of the controller as the Patriot E / Patriot L reader unless you use a Wiegand splitter. Do not mount the reader too close to concrete walls or metal surfaces. This could lead to poor signal •...
Warranty Warranty EMX Industries, LLC dba EMX Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “EMX”) warrants to the original purchaser (“you”, “your” or “Purchaser”) that its products (“Products”) are free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture of the Products (evidenced by EMX’s product manufacture date code) (the “Limited Warranty Period”).
Rev C 07/28/23 – Updated for EMX use by PB • • Rev 1.0 09/25/24 – Updated for new firmware v5.0.1 and Setup Software v5.0.2 by CH Rev 1.1 11/06/24 – Updated Tag orientation section • EMX Industries, Inc. Tech support: 216-518-9889 25/26 Document No. 10430104 Rev 1.1 technical@emxinc.com...
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