XT-3 Reader Installation Manual & Data Sheet Doc no. 11-267 02
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Connect the external antenna to the reader using an RF cable with RP-TNC
connectors. Cables supplied by TagMaster are tuned to give maximum performance
while still being within the regulatory limits.
The external antenna also has built in LEDs. These can be controlled from the XT-3 by
connecting an optional M12-4 cable between the reader and the external antenna.
The following cables are available:
Part No.
Model
196025 Antenna RF-cable 2.5 m
196050 Antenna RF-cable 5.0 m
196125 Antenna LED-cable 2.5 m
196150 Antenna LED-cable 5.0 m
3.5 Cable Connections
Three available openings (20mm, 16 mm and 16 mm) in the base are sealed with blind
plugs and can be used for cable connections. The XT-3 reader is delivered with one
M20 cable gland for incoming cables and is also delivered with two cable gland options
for incoming cables. Using these options it is possible to handle one or two separate
cables in the same single gland. The alternatives are 1 x 6-12 mm or 2 x 4-6 mm. This
makes it possible if for instance using TCP/IP, to have a separate shielded CAT5e
cable for communication, while still having two other shielded cables for power and
possible I/O connections.
Connect cables as described below.
1. Open the reader.
2. Cut the cable to a suitable length and pull it through the cable gland.
3. Measure enough length of the cable to reach to the terminal blocks.
4. Strip the outer insulation of the cable inside the reader.
5. Tighten the cable gland around the cable.
6. Strip the ends of the conductors and crimp a ferrule onto the stripped end of
each conductor.
7. Connect the conductors to the corresponding terminal blocks.
All screw terminals and connectors are documented in section 5.2, “Interfaces”. The
torque to be used when fastening the lid to the base of the reader using the 8 screws
should be 1.0 Nm. First use preset torque, then tighten opposite screws in pairs.
Caution!
Never disconnect the internal or external antenna cable during operation; doing so will
damage the reader! Never operate the reader close to, and directly facing a metal surface;
dosing so may damage the reader!
Caution!
Do not remove the pressure balance membrane; it will compromise the IP classification.
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