ReachFree ID Installation Instructions For Portal, Sentinel and C-Start Unitec www.StartwithUnitec.
R E A C H F R E E [ T H I S Document Number: Document Name: P A G E I N T E N T I O N A L L Y RFID1001 Unitec RFID Field Retrofit Installation Guide L E F T B L A N K ] ii I D
R E A C H F R E E I D Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 Software Requirements ........................................................................................... 1 Site Planning ............................................................................................................ 1 Parts Checklist .......................................................................................
R E A C H F R E E Table of Figures Figure 1. RFID Mounting Post ...............................................................................2 Figure 2. RFID Post Flange...................................................................................3 Figure 3. AWID Reader Dimensions .....................................................................4 Figure 4. Reader with Mounting Assembly ............................................................5 Figure 5. RFID Reader Installation - Front View .
R E A C H F R E E I D Introduction The ReachFree ID product is a house account application designed to build car wash volume and increase throughput with secure, subscription-based wash accounts. The RFID reader reads the RFID tag that is adhered to the account holder’s windshield. If the account is valid, the Unitec entry unit will approve the transaction without any interaction from the account holder and will allow the vehicle to proceed past the entry system and into the tunnel or in-bay automatic.
R E A C H F R E E I D Installation Procedures Install the Mounting Pole (Optional) The RFID kit comes with an 8 foot mounting post with a mounting flange at the base, as an option. It’s designed to accommodate both surface-mounted above ground conduit for existing installations and underground conduit for new construction. For surface run conduit, there’s a threaded boss welded to the post on the bottom flange. It accommodates a ½” conduit fitting to run liquid-tight conduit to the post.
R E A C H F R E E I D To mount the post, the installer will need to drill (4) holes and use concrete anchor bolts to secure the flange to the concrete, as shown below. The flange should be flush to the side of the entry unit, as shown in Figure 5. Figure 2.
R E A C H F R E E I D Install the Reader Note: Keep the reader assembled. Do not remove the aluminum plate behind the reader. Do not remove the plastic cover of the reader. Do not tighten or loosen the screws through the cover. Figure 3.
R E A C H F R E E I D Figure 4. Reader with Mounting Assembly 1. Attach the mounting assembly to the reader’s metal plate using 1/4”-20 screws, if needed for your installation. 2. If you are mounting the reader to a pole, leave the mounting assembly fully assembled and use the supplied metal ties to secure the reader to the pole approximately 7 feet above the lane. Note: If you are mounting the reader on to something other than a pole, you will need to order another style of mount.
R E A C H F R E E I D Site Installation Figure 5. RFID Reader Installation - Front View 3. Aim the reader so that center front face of the reader points toward a spot on the vehicle lane approximately 18” from the middle front of the entry unit. This usually requires that the reader be adjustable downward about 45 to 90 degrees (“tilt”), and slightly toward the approaching vehicles (“pan”).
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R E A C H F R E E Connector Wiring Figure 7.
R E A C H F R E E I D Mount RFID Board and Connect Cables Portal TI Installation If installing the board inside a Portal with coin or bill dispensing, the RFID board mounts to the side of the bill dispenser/coin hopper cage inside the entry unit. Figure 8. RFID Board Location in Portal with Coin/Bill Dispensing If installing the board inside a cashless Portal, the RFID board mounts to the top back wall of the unit to the left of the power supply tower. Figure 9.
R E A C H F R E E I D 1. Run the data cable down thru the unit’s conduit and up to the mounted reader. 2. Plug the female end of the in-line connector on the 30’ data cable into the male end of the in-line connector on the reader. To ensure a tight, water-proof connection, fit the two ends together, press firmly and turn the ends to lock them together. 3. Connect the other end of the data cable with the 6-pin Phoenix connector to the J2 connector on the RFID board 4.
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R E A C H F R E E I D Sentinel and C-Start Installation If installing the board inside a Sentinel or C-Start unit, the RFID board mounts to the right inside wall of the electronics side of the unit. Note: The RFID board should be mounted upside down on the mounting plate so that the diagnostic LEDs are facing the door of the unit. Figure 11. RFID Board Location in Sentinel 1. Run the data cable down thru the unit’s conduit and up to the mounted reader. 2.
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R E A C H F R E E I D RFID Tags Figure 13. Sample RFID Tag The ReachFree ID vehicle tag should be applied to the INSIDE bottom or top corner of the windshield on the driver’s side, depending on the height of the vehicle, so that the tag is in approximately the same place on every vehicle. For example, if the vehicle is a taller SVU, apply the tag to the bottom of the windshield. If the vehicle is a smaller sports car, apply the tag to the top corner of the windshield.
R E A C H F R E E I D Troubleshooting Figure 14. RFID Troubleshooting Screen Login to Maintenance Mode>Test Hardware>RFID Reader to make sure the ReachFree ID system is reading the tags properly. Once the vehicle tag is detected by the reader, the 8-digit code will be displayed in the text box on the screen. As long as the RF tag remains in range of the reader, the entry unit will beep once per second.
R E A C H F R E E I D To adjust the power or threshold (read rate) of the reader, press Adjust Antenna. Figure 15. RFID Settings Screen The power level and threshold may be adjusted from 1-7 with 7 being the highest. The threshold (or read rate) reads at a multiple of 6 per second. For example, if the threshold is set to 4, the read rate is 24 tag reads per second. These settings are also available on the pots on the RFID board. NOTE: The software settings override the pot setting on the board.
R E A C H F R E E LEDs I D Power Level No LEDs lit 0 1 Green LED middle LED) 1 1 Yellow LED 2 1 Green LED + 1 Yellow LED 3 1 Red LED 4 1 Green LED + 1 Red LED 5 1 Yellow LED + 1 Red LED 6 1 Green LED + 1 Yellow LED + 1 Red LED 7 The bottom pot on the Portal RFID board (top pot on the Sentinel) controls the threshold (rate of tag reads per second).
R E A C H F R E E I D LEDS The RFID board has 5 LEDs that indicate whether or not the RFID system is working. The table below defines each LED and its function. LED Label Color Light Status Description LED 1 Serial Red Blinks during data transfer Indicates when the RF Reader sends data to the RFID board. Most of the time this will be when the RF Reader senses a RF tag.
