ZoneSafe ZS-1000-MZ Masking Zone Antenna User Guide
- October 30, 2023
- ZoneSafe
Table of Contents
- ZoneSafe ZS-1000-MZ Masking Zone Antenna
- Product Introduction
- Product What’s In The Box
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Introduction
- What’s In The Box
- Fixing
- Mounting
- Adjustable Angle
- Wiring
- Setting Antenna
- DIMENSION
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
ZoneSafe ZS-1000-MZ Masking Zone Antenna
Product Introduction
The ZoneSafe RFID Detection System detects ZoneSafe tags worn by pedestrian workers operating in close proximity to vehicles. When workers need to carry out duties adjacent to vehicle movements, the Masking Zone Antenna provides a zone within the working area that prevents worker’s tags from triggering the vehicle alarm called the or quiet zone. Once the worker leaves the quiet zone, tags will trigger the vehicle alarm as part of the RFID Tag Detection System.
Product What’s In The Box
The Masking Zone Antenna comes supplied with the relevant screws (x6) power supply and plug adaptors. Removing the enclosure’s 6 fixings will provide access to enable power connection and also the ability to adjust the size of the quiet zone.
Product Information
The Masking Zone Antenna is designed to create a zone within a working area that prevents worker’s tags from triggering a vehicle alarm. It is supplied with six screws, power supply, and plug adaptors. The antenna can be mounted vertically or horizontally, but it should not be placed behind metal or surrounded by metal. The antenna has four M5 screw inserts located on the rear and conforms to the industry standard AMPS hole pattern.
Product Usage Instructions
- Tighten screws in order 1 – 6 to mount the antenna.
- Mount antenna vertically (a – best position) or horizontally (b). For vertically mounted antennas in high positions, angle unit downwards (c).
- Do not place antenna behind metal or surround it with metal.
- To adjust the size of the quiet zone, remove the enclosure’s 6 fixings to provide access to enable power connection.
- Use the hole configuration to attach a 1.5 Ball RAM Mount base and any configuration of RAM mount fixtures. Holes can be made directly on the vehicle and fixing can be done from the back through the vehicle body and into the fixings. Thread lock and shake-proof washers are recommended. Always fasten securely but do not over-tighten.
- A mounting plate and adapter plate are available for the Masking Zone Antenna which fixes to each unit via four nylon patched countersunk M5 screws (no thread lock required).
- The Adjustable Angle Bracket is also available for the Masking Zone Antenna enabling the unit to be installed vertically even when attached to a sloping frame.
Introduction
- During normal working practice, ZoneSafe RFID Detection System will detect ZoneSafe tags worn by pedestrian workers operating in close proximity to vehicles.
- When workers need to carry out duties adjacent to vehicle movements, the Masking Zone Antenna provides a zone within the working area that prevents worker’s tags from triggering the vehicle alarm called the or quiet zone.
- Once the worker leaves the quiet zone, tags will trigger the vehicle alarm as part of the RFID Tag Detection System.
What’s In The Box
- The Masking Zone Antenna comes supplied with the relevant screws (x6) power supply and plug adaptors.
- Removing the enclosure’s 6 fixings will provide access to enable power connection and also the ability to adjust the size of the quiet zone.
Fixing
- Mount antenna vertically (a – best position) or horizontally (b). For vertically mounted antennas in high positions, angle unit downwards (c).
- Do not place antenna behind metal.
- Do not surround antenna with metal.
- 4 x M5 screw inserts are located on the rear of the Masking Zone Antenna. Centres at 30mm by 38mm conform to the industry standard AMPS hole pattern. Maximum thread engagement into enclosure 8mm.
- You can use the hole configuration above to attach a 1.5″ Ball RAM Mount base and any configuration of RAM mount fixtures. Holes can be made directly on the vehicle and fixing can be done from the back through the vehicle body and into the fixings.Thread lock and shake-proof washers are recommended – always fasten securely but do not over-tighten.
Mounting
Mounting Plates & Fitting Kits (supplied seperately)
- A mounting plate is available for the Masking Zone Antenna which fixes to each unit via four nylon patched countersunk M5 screws (no thread lock required).
- An adapter plate is available for the Masking Antenna which fixes to each unit via four nylon patched countersunk M5 screws (no thread lock required). The adapter plate provide slots top and bottom which are large enough for M8 fixings and some U bolts. Max torque 2Nm (nylon patched screws).
Adjustable Angle
Adjustable Angle Bracket (supplied seperately)
- The Adjustable Angle Bracket is also available for the Masking Zone Antenna enabling the unit to be installed vertically even when attached to a sloping frame.
- Ensuring the Masking Zone Antenna is installed vertically (see page 3) means the unit will perform at it’s optimum level.
How to Rotate Adjustable Angle Bracket
- The Adjustable Angle Bracket should be unscrewed first. Then it can be adjusted using one of the preset holes and locked into position by screwing the bracket together again.
Attaching Adjustable Angle Bracket To Masking Zone Antenna
Wiring
- The Masking Zone Antenna is wired in via CONN2 which is located inside the unit as shown below.
- To gain access to the inside of the Masking Zone Antenna, unscrew the six M4 40mm screws (located on the front of the box) with a hex drive).
- The DC OUT supply is wired into Pin 1 (OU) and Pin 2 (+V).
- The +V wire can be distinguished by the white line dotted along the outside of the wire as shown below.
Setting Antenna
Setting Up The Masking Zone Antenna
- Mount Masking Zone Antenna as close as possible to the location where you require the quiet zone.
- Set up Detection Zone with Detectio range as required (see ZoneSafe QSG for further instructions if needed).
- Place a tag in the closest position within vehicle detection area inside the quiet zone. The system will start alarming and the tag will vibrate.
- Position the Detection Zone in the closest proximity to the quiet zone
- Slowly adjust the quiet zone range using SW1 on the masking Antenna until tag stops sounding the alarm as per below. Your quiet zone range is now set.
Adjusting The Masking Zone Antenna Range
- Find the SW1 Dial located inside the Masking Zone Antenna.
- The SW1 dial has a number and letter range adjusting between 1 (min) and F (max). You can adjust the dial between these figures to adjust the power of the quiet zone.