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V11.0 June 08
Active Identity Badge
User Guide – P/Ns: 5-PBA00433, 5-PBA00433-1, 5-PBA00433-2
5-PBA00433-3 and 5-PBA00880
Elpas
Active RFID Visibility Solutions
Introduction
The Elpas Active Identity Badge is
an ultra-low power, unified, long-
range active Radio Frequency
(RFID) and Infrared device.
Designed to resemble an industry-
standard photo ID badge, the
device is intended primarily for
protecting those staff members
and lone workers most at risk from
patient violence and aggression in
both interior and/or exterior areas.
The unique form factor of the badge makes it usable as a clip-on
photo ID personnel badge. Or, when inserted into its matching card
holder (sold separately) the device may be bundled with any
standard credit-card size access control card; and user worn either
horizontally (landscape format) or vertically (portrait format).
The badge's, dual technology
transmitter continuously emits, low-
power UHF (433.92MHz) long-
distance beacon type omni-
directional radio frequency (RF)
transmissions plus optional infra-red
(IR) messaging for indoor tracking
to sub-room level precision.
The Active Identity Badge features two one-touch fully customizable
emergency/duress signaling buttons for ensuring complete, around-
the-clock staff and visitor supervision. The badge’s onboard
magnetic low frequency (LF) receiver (125 KHz) also adds
chokepoint type area detection so whenever a badge wearer nears a
protected exit/entrance covered by an Elpas LF Exciter any number
of user definable alerts or alarms may be triggered. Optionally, the
badge is designed for use as an electronic proximity key for doors
protected by VisAccess Tag-In-A-Bag, AXS-10, AXS-100/200
systems or other third-party EM 4100 compliant or Wiegand 26-bit
compatible access control solutions.
Small in size (5cm/2in x 8.3cm/3.27in x 0.9cm/0.35in) and weight
(32g/1.2oz) the Active Identity Badge is housed in an epoxy potted,
IP66 rated, weatherproof black thermoplastic outer casing. Powered
by a single, replaceable lithium long life battery (five-year estimated
usage), the badge’s power efficient design ensures years of
maintenance free deployments in harsh indoor and outdoor
environments such as manufacturing operations, medical facilities or
maximum security correctional institutions.
Supported Event Transmissions
Active Identity Badges supports LF, Battery, Motion, Motionless, Exit from
LF and two discrete Button Press events; designated B1 and B2.
Each event is transmitted as a burst of 4 messages. Should 1 event
interrupt another, then the first event burst will end after a minimum of two
messages.
The entry to LF event messages contain the ID of the LF Exciter.
IMPORTANT: The badge does not support simultaneous press of B1 and
B2.
Technical Specifications
Radio Technology
RF (433.92MHz) and LF (125KHz)
RF (Motion/Stationary)
Every 10 seconds / 20 seconds
IR (Motion/Stationary)
Every 4.5 seconds / 60 seconds
RF Transmission Rate
upon entry into LF area
4 IR/RF transmissions (each transmission @
2ms in duration), 0.5 seconds apart. Then
repeated at 2 seconds intervals.
RF Range
200 meters/ 656ft (360° coverage area)
LF Sampling
(Motion/Stationary)
Every 500ms / 15 seconds
RF under LF Rate
2 secs; after 10 minutes returns to 10 secs
IR under LF Rate
10 seconds
LF Timeout
Transmits 2 non-LF messages after not
hearing from LF for this amount of time
Time to Idle
10 seconds
Button Press/Release
4 IR/RF transmissions (each transmission
@ 2ms in duration), 400 ms apart
Power Source
3V/600mAh Lithium Battery, type: CR2450
Battery Life
5 years approximately
Low Battery Voltage
2.3 volts
Visual Indicator
Red LED specifics button press and release
Badge ID
Unique factory programmed
Proximity Specifications
Standard/Frequency
EM 4100 compliant/ 125 kHz
Typical Working Range
Up to 30cm (11.8 inches) - Actual range
depends on proximity reader type
General Specifications
Construction
Black, polymer plastic
Dimensions (H x W x D)
5.0 x 8.3 x 0.9cm (2.0 x 3.27 x 0.35 inches)
Weight (assembled)
32 grams (1.128 ounces)
Temp. and Humidity
-10°-0°C (14-59°F),100% non-condensing
Housing
IP66 water rated enclosure
Remote Management EIRIS 4.6 or higher enterprise software
Standards
FCC Part 15.231 Level C, FCC ID#: GSA-
BTC00433 (433.92 MHz) and EC approvals
pending
Warranty
One year limited warranty
All specifications are subject to change without notice
Ordering Information
Part # Description
5-PBA00433
Active Identity Badge, WP, IR/RF/LF, 433MHz, 4.5/10/60
5-PBA00433-1
Active Identity Badge, WP, RF/LF, 433MHz, 10/60
5-PBA00433-2
Active Identity Badge, WP, IR/RF/LF/Prox,433MHz,
4.5/10/60
5-PBA00433-3
Active Identity Badge, WP, RF, 433MHz, 10/60
5-PBA00880
Active Identity Badge, WP, IR, 433MHz, 4.5/60
Part # Accessories
5-PBA90001
Personnel Identity Badge - Clip Attachment (25 pcs)
5-PBA90002
Open Front Card Holder, Horizontal/Vertical, (5 pcs)
5-PBA90003
3V/600mAh Lithium Battery, CR2450 (25 pcs)
5-PBA90004
Personnel Identity Badge - Label Covers (25 pcs)
Badge Activation Prior to Initial Usage
1. Orient the badge
back-cover side up.
Then press & hold
down the larger of two
emergency call
buttons for at least 6
seconds
2. If the activation process
was successful the red
LED on the front of the
badge will illuminate
for about 6 seconds.