User's Manual

Antennas
6 Antennas
TAGSYS L-L100 readers are optimized for use with TAGSYS antennas.
The antennas are factory-calibrated to an impedance of 50 Ohms which offers optimal
performances when the antenna is mounted on a desktop surface.
Due to their specific design, these antennas can be safely used in proximity to other TAGSYS
RFID products. They will also work, if properly installed, in metallic-type environments. In this case,
performance may be reduced.
TAGSYS antennas are provided with rubber feet to operate in a standard desktop configuration.
However, a mounting kit is also supplied for installation underneath a table or desk.
Antennas are delivered with a standard plastic cover. This cover can be replaced by another made
of a non-metallic and non-conductive material. This cover should be as thin as possible as not to
impact the performance of the stack programming function. In addition, we strongly recommend
placing the antenna directly on the desk.
It may be necessary to retune the antenna once installed if the environment is highly metallic or if
the antenna is installed underneath a table or desk (and depending on the material of which the
desk/table is manufactured).
When installing a dual-antenna arrangement, a proximity effect may be created when using Aero LI
antennas. L-SA1 and L-SA2 are specifically designed to reduce this effect.
Table 1: Antenna Characteristics
Parameter L-PS1 Aero LI L-SA2 L-SA1
Dimensions
255 x 216 x 20 mm.
10 x 8½ x ¾ in.
288 x 263 x 17 mm.
11⅓ x 10⅓ x ⅔ in.
440 x 370 x 18 mm.
17⅓ x 14½ x ⅔ in.
650 x 440 x 18 mm.
25 ⅔ x 17⅓ x ⅔ in
Single Ferrite Yes Yes Yes Yes
Characteristics Single-loop Single-loop Single-loop Double-loop
Housing Plastic ABS UL 94-V0
Weight 2.0 kg. 2.0 kg. 2.5 kg. 5 kg.
Operating
Temperature
0 °C to +55 °C
Storage
Temperature
-25 °C to +60 °C
Maximum
Output Power
1
0.25 W 8 W 3 W
Operating
Frequency
13.56 MHz
Impedance
50±5 Ω and 0 ± 5°
Antenna
Connection
Not applicable
BNC 50 Ω
Antenna
Connection cable
Not applicable
RG-58, 50 Ω
1
FCC-compliant antennas are available (maximum output power of 1 W).
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