Each antenna segment contains an Ubidium Antenna Element, which is a fully contained UHF Reader and Antenna module.
The antenna element should be installed in the cutout of the black plastic base with the RACE RESULT logo facing upwards. The antenna element can be connected to the Ubidium system through either connection
The element is connected to the system with the coupling joint, it does not matter to which.
The Ubidium Antenna Element will only work with the Ubidium System.
LED Indicator
Each Ubidium Antenna Element contains an LED which is used to indicate the status of the reader.
The LED will be turned on when the element is connected to an Ubidium system and powered on, the exception to this is when the system is updating the firmware of the element - the LED will be powered off.
A solid green LED indicates that the reader is operating normally with no transponders in range.
If the LED is flashing then this indicates that a transponder is being detected.
Coupling Joint
Ubidium Antenna Elements are connected to the system through the coupling joint, each antenna has 2 coupling joints, one on each end.
When connecting the antenna element to the system it does not matter to which end it is connected, but you must ensure to not create a loop where the element is connected to the system through both joints.
The coupling joint is cutout for the cable end plate and has a thread in the center, the cutout is then filled with a silicone seal which also protects the 4 contact pins. The locking screw of the cable end should then be screwed in to the thread, as the screw is tightened the silicone pad is compressed which allows the pins to make contact with the contact plates of the cable end. A tight seal also helps protect the connection against moisture and help prevent long-term corrosion.
Firmly tighten the screws with the supplied screw driver. The silicone is more resistant than the original foam and needs to be compressed to seal properly and press the connector against the brass nut.
Firmware
Each Ubidium Antenna Element stores the firmware on it's internal memory, the firmware of the element will be managed automatically by the Ubidium System. It is not possible to update individual elements separately from the system.
If combining elements which have been used with different systems it is therefore possible that different elements will be running different firmware. The system may therefore upgrade or downgrade elements when starting the system to try and ensure all elements can function together.