European Installation

AMS-9040 Controller Antenna Type

Digital Euro Pro-Max 4
Installation and Service Guide Digital Pro-Max 4
Digital Door-Max 4
Digital Floor-Max 4

CAUTION: Ultra•Loop antennas cannot

be installed with the AMS-9040 controller
in EU countries.

This installation and service guide explains how to

install, setup, and service the AMS-9040 controller.
ZE9040, ZE9040-68K
Parts required to install this system are:
• AMS-9040 Controller
Contents • Digital AM intelligent antennas (various)
• AMS-9040 Service Configurator Software.
To the Installer....................................................... 1
About the Product.................................................. 2 Other documents that may be required for
installation are:
Basic Operation and Setup ................................... 2
• AMS-9040 Detection System Planning Guide,
Device Connections .............................................. 3 8200-0367-01
Installation Features .............................................. 7 • Antenna Installation Guide (various)
Service Features ................................................... 8 • AMS-9040 Controller Key Switch, 8200-0367-04
Installation Requirements...................................... 9 • AMS-9040/Digital 216 Controller
Installation Procedure.......................................... 10 Air Handling Kit, 8000-2693-11.
AC Hookup .......................................................... 12
Regulatory Restriction: In certain
System Setup ...................................................... 14
countries, there may be installation
Redistributing the Load ....................................... 15 restrictions on the antennas. See antenna
Special Rules for Floor Antennas........................ 16 installation guides for restrictions, if any.
Troubleshooting................................................... 17
Intended Use: Only install this device as
Fuse Replacement .............................................. 19 described in this guide.
Specifications ...................................................... 20
Declaration of Conformity: If this product
Declarations ........................................................ 21
was installed in a European Union or
Appendix A: Auto Synchronization...................... 22 European Free Trade Association member
state, give the Declaration of Conformity
included with this product to the manager or
To the Installer user. By law, this information must be
provided to the user.
The AMS-9040 detection system consists of a
ZE9040 controller and the following antennas: • Because customer requirements dictate the
placement of system components, your
Non-European Installation Sensormatic representative will supply this
Antenna Type information separately.
Digital Euro Pro-Max 4 AMS-3003 System • Because of the number of antennas and
Digital Pro-Max 4 AMS-3004 System
accessories that can connect to this controller,
Digital Door-Max 4 AMS-3010 System
methodically install this system to avoid
Digital Floor-Max 4 AMS-3030 System
AMS-3000 System AMS-3031 System
problems. See “System Setup” in this guide for
guidance on how to setup antennas.
• Never restart or boot up a computer connected
to an active controller. Doing so disables the
mouse function on the computer.
© 2008 Sensormatic Electronics Corp.

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 U-shaped opening for power cord
About the Product Cable Tray
The four-channel AMS-9040 controller is part of an
EAS detector used to detect EAS tags/labels at
store exit(s).

Controller Features
• Inputs for up to eight intelligent or non-intelligent
antennas (four of which can be transceivers), up Tray to controller
to four auxiliary receiver antennas, and up to 19 knockouts for cables captive ¼-turn fastener
four noise coils. Antenna coils can be set for (1 on side, 8 on underside) (one at each end)
phase flipping (default), aiding, or figure-8 3 knockouts for hardwired AC
operation. (1 on underside)
Note: Phase flipping is unavailable when noise
coils are used.
• The controller is set up using a laptop computer Basic Operation and Setup
and AMS-9040 service configurator software.
The controller deters theft by activating an alarm
• Controller-assisted tuning of intelligent
when it detects the unique response of an active
antennas.
Ultra•Max hard plastic tag or disposable label.
• Wireless synchronization device such as a To detect a tag:
Sensormatic Sync Link can be used.
• Antenna(s) connected to the controller emit a
• Up to two remote alarms and two beacon lamps magnetic field close to the tag/label’s natural
can be powered and controlled. frequency causing it to vibrate or “ring” at the
• Up to four externally-powered alarm devices frequency of the field. When the field is
such as security cameras can be triggered. removed, energy in the tag/label dissipates
• Sensormatic alarm management or people causing an exponential ring down.
counting device can be powered and controlled. • The controller processes signal inputs picked up
• Hardwired sync and transmit inhibit function by the antennas to determine if they are
connections. indicative of a tag/label signal.

• RS-232 (for local diagnostics) and RS-485 (for • If a tag/label signal is detected, the controller
remote diagnostics) support. activates audio-visual indicators on each
antenna that picked up the signal and
Installation Features externally-powered alarm devices, if used.
AMS-9040 configurator software enables the field
• Sits on a shelf or attaches to a wall or ceiling technician to:
using a cable tray/mounting bracket assembly.
The assembly secures to the controller using • Map antennas and alarms to a doorway or aisle
two captive ¼-turn fasteners. • Adjust the system
• Has 19 knockouts in the cable tray used to • Synchronize the controller to other EAS
receive exposed cables or cables in conduit. systems using the ac line, Sync Link device, or
Knockouts are available for Class 2 wiring from wired synchronization
low voltage devices, Class 2 “wet” wiring from
• Monitor and adjust for noise interference and
an alarm management device, and Class 3
use of a 58kHz jammer device
wiring from transmit antennas.
Three knockouts in the tray receive an exposed • Initiate a “Tag-to-Close” function, when
ac cable or cable in conduit. A U-shaped applicable for intelligent antennas
opening in the side of the tray allows access for • Download software application updates
a power cord, if used. • Monitor internal temperature of the controller
• Perform diagnostic tests and read error codes.

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 General-Purpose Auxiliary Connections
Device Connections (P27, P29, P31, P33)
Connector pin assignments are listed on pages 4 Four connectors accept up to four receive
and 5. Connectors available are as follows: antennas with their top coils using the Coil 1
Transceiver antenna 4 connections and their bottom coils using the Coil 2
connections.
Antenna communication* 4
General-purpose connections for auxiliary receive 4 The general-purpose auxiliary connectors support
antennas and/or noise coils** the following receiver antennas:
Remote alarm 2 • Ranger Antennas (ZKRANGER-1 and
Beacon lamp 2 ZKRANGER-3)
Relay 4 • SkyMax Antennas
Alarm management device (UltraLink) 1 • Satellite Antennas
RS-485 1 • Auxiliary Floor Loop Antennas (ZSLOOP-AUX)
Wired Tx sync 1 Noise coils can also share these connectors, with
Tx inhibit 1 each coil using the top coil (Coil 1) connection. If
Wireless ac synchronization (Sync Link) 1 connecting a noise coil and a receive antenna into
the same connector, the top and bottom coils of the
Service 1
receive antenna must share the Coil 2 connection
* Each connector supports a Tx/Rx antenna and Aux (done in the field by the technician switching the
antenna, which can share the connector. antenna wire connections). Thus phase flipping is
** Only Coil 1 inputs support noise coils. unavailable when noise coils are used.
Antennas/coils connected to auxiliary inputs are
Transceiver (Tx/Rx) Antenna and designated Aux A, B, C, and D. These connectors
Antenna Communication Connections default to Rx function with no auto detection.
• Aux Antenna/Coil A connects to connector P27.
Transceiver antenna connectors and antenna
communication connectors support the following • Aux Antenna/Coil B connects to connector P29.
Tx/Rx antennas: • Aux Antenna/Coil C connects to connector P31.
• Digital Door-Max™* • Aux Antenna/Coil D connects to connector P33.
• Digital Floor-Max®* ABOUT NOISE COILS: A noise coil is used to
cancel noise interfering with detector operation.
• Digital Pro-Max® Family*
• Digital Euro Pro-Max* • Discrete noise coils (such as a Ranger antenna
or the top coil of a pedestal antenna such as a
• Ultra•Loop Family
Digital Pro-Max) only connect to the Coil 1 input.
• AMS-3030 and AMS-3031. • To accept a noise coil, the auxiliary input must
* Controller-assisted tuning applies. See page 7. be in noise canceling mode set using service
configurator software. Save adjustments to
Transceiver connectors (P1, P24, P4, P35). Four
default settings if they are to be used on the
connectors support Tx/Rx antennas designated A,
next power cycle or system reset.
B, C, and D.
• Move the noise coil around while monitoring
• Tx/Rx A connects to connector P1.
power levels on a laptop computer to find where
• Tx/Rx B connects to connector P24. noise cancellation is best. This is where the coil
• Tx/Rx C connects to connector P4. should be installed.
• Tx/Rx D connects to connector P35. • The location for the noise coil must be practical
Antenna communication connectors (P5, P25, as well as yield satisfactory results.
P6, P36). Four connectors support controller-
assisted tuning of digital antennas. Remote Alarm Connections (P7)
• Tx/Rx A / Aux A connects to connector P5. This connector can power and control up to two
• Tx/Rx B / Aux B connects to connector P25. remote alarms, such as a ZC30 or ZC35.
• Tx/Rx C / Aux C connects to connector P6. Continued on page 6
• Tx/Rx D / Aux D connects to connector P36.

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A label inside the controller identifies connectors.
SERVICE (RS-232)
Cables pass into enclosure (Behind Cover)
through here.
Label Pin 1 - Rx
Pin 2 - Tx
Pin 3 - Ground
Pin 4 - Ground

SYNC LINK
(Behind Cover)
Pin 1 - Ground
Pin 2 - Sync Link out
Pin 3 - Sync Link in
AMS-9040 Controller Pin 4 - No Connect
Pin 5 - No Connect
Pin 6 - +5V Switched
AMS-9040 Circuit Board

Tx/Rx: ANT A (P1), B (P24), C (P4), D (P35)

Pin 1 - Black (Bottom coil return)
Pin 2 - Red (Bottom coil)
Pin 3 - Green (Top coil return)
Pin 4 - White (Top coil)
Pin 5 - 'X' (Shield)

GENERAL-PURPOSE AUX. RECEIVE

AUX A (P27), B (P29), C (P31), D (P33)
Pin 1 - Black (Coil 1)
Pin 2 - Red (Coil 1 return)
Pin 3 - Green (Coil 2 return)
Pin 4 - White (Coil 2)
Pin 5 - 'X' (Shield)

ULTRALINK ALARM MANAGEMENT (P41)

Pin 1 – Black (+12V return)
Pin 2 – Red (+12V)
Pin 3 - 'X' (Shield)

BEACON LAMP (P10)

Pin 1 - Black (Lamp A)
Pin 2 - Red (+12V signal lamp A)
Pin 3 - Black (Lamp B)
Pin 4 - Red (+12V signal lamp B)
Pin 5 - 'X' (Shield lamp A/B)
Continued, next page

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 Continued from previous page

REMOTE ALARMS (P7)

Pin 1 - 12V Return (Alarm 0)
Pin 2 - 12V (Alarm 0)
Pin 3 - Alarm 0
Pin 4 - Shield (Alarm 0)
RELAYS C-D (P12) Pin 5 - 12V Return (Alarm 1)
Pin 6 - 12V (Alarm 1)
Pin 1 - C (Relay C) Pin 7 - Alarm 1
Pin 2 - NC (Relay C) Pin 8 - Shield (Alarm 1)
Pin 3 - NO (Relay C)
Pin 4 - 'X' (Relay C shield)
Pin 5 - C (Relay D) WIRED Tx SYNC (P2)
Pin 6 - NC (Relay D)
Pin 7 - NO (Relay D) Pin 1 - Black (Tx burst high)
Pin 8 - 'X' (Relay D shield) Pin 2 - Red (Tx burst low)
Pin 3 - Green (Arm high)
Pin 4 - White (Arm low)
RELAYS A-B (P9) Pin 5 - 'X' (Shield)
Pin 1 - C (Relay A)
Pin 2 - NC (Relay A) ANT COM: Ant A (P5), B (P25), C (P6), D (P36)
Pin 3 - NO (Relay A)
Pin 4 - 'X' (Relay A shield) Pin 1 - Black (12V Return)
Pin 5 - C (Relay B) Pin 2 - Brown (Pedestal RS-485 low)
Pin 6 - NC (Relay B) Pin 3 - Red (Pedestal RS-485 high)
Pin 7 - NO (Relay B) Pin 4 - Orange (12V alarm)
Pin 8 - 'X' (Relay B shield) Pin 5 - 'X' (Shield)

RS-485 (P8)
Tx INHIBIT (P26)
Pin 1 - Black (Network RS-485 low)
Pin 1 - Black (Inhibit 1)
Pin 2 - Red (Network RS-485 high)
Pin 2 - Red (Inhibit 2)
Pin 3 - 'X' (Shield)
Pin 3 - Green (Inhibit 3)
Pin 4 - White (Inhibit 4)
Pin 5 - 'X' (Shield)

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Beacon Lamp Connections (P10) Wireless AC Sync Connection
This connector controls up to two beacon lamps, (On Controller)
and supplies up to 12V at 1A to power each lamp. Protected by a cover plate, this connector:
• Receives a cable from a Sync Link device
Relay Connections (P9, P12) which, when connected, is used as the timing
The controller has four double-pole, double-throw reference for system functions instead of ac
(DPDT) relays, each configurable using service synchronization. See “Automatic AC Line
configurator software. Synchronization” on page 7. Also, see
Appendix A.
• These relays trigger devices such as externally
• Can also be used instead to transmit the timing
powered remote alarms and beacon lamps, time
reference.
lapse VCRs, and security cameras, with one
device per detection zone. RS-232 Service Connection
• Each relay connector accepts three wires and a (On Controller)
shield. Cable shields share one pin on the
connector. Protected by a cover plate, the RJ-22 connector
receives the cable from a laptop computer that is
Alarm Management Connection (P41) used to locally setup and diagnose the detection
system.
Connector P41 powers an UltraLink alarm
management device.
Ped (Tx) Inhibit Connection (P26)
RS-485 Connection (P8) This connector has transmit inhibit pins (1, 2, 3, 4).
Each pin turns off antenna transmitter(s) assigned
This connector supports RS-485 communication
to it using service configurator software.
for remote diagnostics.

Wired Tx Sync Connection (P2)

This connector is used to wire two or more AMS-
9040 controllers together to synchronize them to
avoid cross interference.
Note: The controller also provides for a slower
sequencer level synchronization to allow two
Digital Floor-Max antennas to be placed next to
each other when driven by different controllers.

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 Auto sync status is displayed on the service
Installation Features configurator.
Installation features are as follows: Note: If a Sync Link device is connected to the
controller, the controller uses its signal as the
• Automatic detect and setup functions timing reference instead. The service configurator
• Controller-assisted antenna tuning indicates that Sync Link is active.
• Transmitter current control
See additional information in “Appendix A”.
• Shelf, wall, or ceiling mounting.
Controller-Assisted Antenna Tuning
Automatic Detect and Setup Functions
A series of LEDs on the tuning circuit board of a
Device Detect. The controller automatically digital AM antenna indicate where its tuning
detects digital AM antennas when they are jumpers are to be placed for optimum antenna
connected to the controller and the controller is performance. The table below lists the antennas
powered on. Once detected, the controller sets that support controller-assisted tuning. For specific
non-loop antennas as transceivers and loop information, see the installation guide supplied with
systems as transmit only and sets their operating the antenna.
sequence as shown in the table below.
ANTENNA
ANTENNA SEQUENCE Digital Pro-Max 4
Digital Pro-Max Simultaneous–Alternating* Digital Door-Max 4
Digital Door-Max Simultaneous–Alternating* Digital Euro Pro-Max 4
Digital Euro Pro-Max Simultaneous–Alternating* Digital Floor-Max 4
Digital Floor-Max Alternating only. Maximum
repetition rate is 45Hz. Transmitter Current Control
AMS-3000 Simultaneous for single
antennas, Alternating for 2. The controller allows transmit current to be
adjusted as required for the region of use.
AMS-3003 Simultaneous for single
antennas, Alternating for 2. • The controller checks current in each transmitter
AMS-3004 Simultaneous for single and the antenna coil configuration: phase
antennas, Alternating for 2. flipping, aiding, or figure-8.
AMS-3010 Simultaneous • If transmit current in any antenna becomes
AMS-3030/3031 Simultaneous for 1 or 2 excessive, a signal is sent to the system’s
antennas, Alternating for 3 software. The controller also shuts down the
or 4 antennas
transmitter for one second then resumes
Unknown Alternating only. Maximum operation.
repetition rate is 45Hz
(60Hz), or 37.5Hz (50Hz).** • Maximum operating current for each coil
configuration is as follows:
* Simultaneous-alternating means the controller
transmits on two antennas simultaneously and then Aiding Figure 8
transmits on a second pair, if they exist.
Non-European 16A 16A
** When an antenna without device identification is
detected, the repetition rate does not exceed this Europe when using vertical N/A 12A
value due to the voltage rating on Floor-Max antennas (except Germany)
antennas.
Europe when using pairs of 16A 16A
The controller also detects a Sync Link device, Floor-Max antennas
when connected. See page 6. Germany N/A 10A

Automatic ac line synchronization. To avoid

interference from nearby EAS detectors, upon
power up or system reset, the controller
automatically adjusts its:
• Operation to the ac input’s frequency and
voltage.
• Ac-timed transmit and receive functions to that
of nearby EAS transmitters, if detected.

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Mounting the Controller • Separate a problem into one of three
categories: controller, environment, or the
device connected to the controller, such as
! Do not mount controller with its fan or
cable tray face up. antennas or remote alarms.
Note: If default settings are changed, you do not
Using the cable tray/mounting bracket assembly need to turn the controller off and on to store them.
supplied, the controller can be mounted as follows:
• On a shelf. Internal Protection and Diagnostics
• On a wall. If required, the extension bracket In addition to what the service configurator
provided can be used to enable mounting displays, the controller has the following:
screws to thread into wall studs. DO NOT mount
the controller with its fan facing up! • Runaway software protection.
• To a ceiling. Plywood whose surface is larger • Board diagnostics.
than the mounting bracket is first secured to the
ceiling structure that holds the drywall. The LED System Status Indicator
bracket then attaches to the plywood. An LED system status indicator on the controller
indicates the following:
• Green flashing (system on and okay)
Service Features • Yellow flashing (performance downgraded;
service recommended)
Service features are as follows:
• Yellow or red flashing in a particular sequence
• Laptop computer service configurator (fault detected, call for service).
• Internal diagnostics The number of yellow or red flashes identifies a
• LED status indicator digit in a two-digit alert code (for example, four
• Remote diagnostics via Ethernet or RS-485 flashes is the number four). The start of an alert
network. Ethernet requires the use of an code is indicated by a long LED interval. Then
external converter. the first digit of the code occurs, followed by a
short delay, followed by the second digit.
Service Configurator Software Alert codes are listed on page 17.
Operating software required: Windows® 95,
Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Remote Diagnostics
Windows XP.
Remote diagnostics enables use of a computer at
Service configurator software installed in a laptop a remote location to troubleshoot problems and
computer is required to setup and troubleshoot the change controller parameters.
controller. The configurator is used to: • The controller must connect to a properly
• Set antenna coil configuration as aiding or programmed modem and telephone line, or to
figure-8 an Ethernet or RS-485 network.
• Customize detection for each antenna • An external adapter is required.
• Monitor transmit and noise levels from each Modem connections are described on page 19.
antenna
• Monitor transmit current through each antenna
• Customize alarm setup
• Turn off transmitters
• Monitor temperature inside the controller
• Download new software features/updates to
flash memory
• Reset the controller after a software download
• View a system error report

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 CAUTION: A 10A, 2-pole, ganged
Installation Requirements disconnect device, which also provides
short circuit and overload protection, and
Installer/Contractor has a minimum 3mm open circuit
clearance, in accordance with the
• Have electrical work comply with the latest National Electric Code and applicable
national electrical code, national fire code, and local codes must be installed by a
all applicable local codes and ordinances. licensed electrician at a location readily
• Coordinate work with other trades to avoid accessible to the equipment.
interference. Ein 10A, 2-poliges, gekoppeltes
• Verify existing site conditions and coordinate Ausschaltgerät, welches auch über einen
with the owner’s representative and appropriate Kurzschluß- sowie Überbelastungsschutz
verfügt, und einen minimum 3mm offenen
utilities as required.
Schaltabstand aufweist, nach
• Obtain copies of all related plans, specifications, Übereinstimmung mit den Nationalen
shop drawings and addenda to schedule and Elektrischen Regelungen sowie lokalen
coordinate related work. Regeln, muß an einem Standort installiert
• Thoroughly review the project to ensure that all werden, welcher einfachen Zugang zum
Gerät erlaubt.
work meets or exceeds the above requirements.
Bring alleged discrepancies to the attention of
Sensormatic Electronics.
Mounting Limitations
• The wall must support 29.2kg (64.6 lbs) or four
If Using Conduit times the weight of the controller assembly.
• In the cable tray part of the cable tray/mounting • When wall mounting, if holes in the controller’s
bracket assembly, there are three 16mm (½in) cable tray/mounting bracket assembly do not
or 21mm (¾in) knockouts for hardwired ac align with wall studs, use the extension bracket
power and nineteen 16mm (½in) or 21mm (¾in) supplied to achieve alignment.
knockouts for antenna and other cables. • Do not mount controller with its fan or cable tray
• Select knockouts closest to cable connectors. face up.
• DO NOT route more cables through conduit • Maximum cable length between antennas and
than regulation allows. controller is 15.2m (50ft). Longer cables can
reduce performance and operating current.
Power Connections WARNING! Do not install this product
Ac power connects to the controller using a power
cord or hardwired cable. Power source can be 100-
! where highly combustible or explosive
products are stored or used.
120Vac or 200-240Vac. Controller automatically WARNING—RISK OF ELECTRIC
senses the voltage so no jumper settings are SHOCK! During installation, if the
required. antenna must be left unattended, turn off
WARNING—RISK OF ELECTRIC power or cover high voltage components
SHOCK! The ac power cord could be to prevent unauthorized access to
carrying 120Vac or 240Vac. hazardous voltages.
CAUTION: When using a power cord,
install a socket-outlet near the controller
Additional Equipment Required
in an easily accessible location. • Intelligent or non-intelligent antennas
Für Installationen mit einem Stromkabel muß (installation instructions supplied with antenna)
die Steckdose an einem Standort installiert • Hard tag (non-deactivateable Ultra•Max tag)
werden, welcher einfachen Zugang erlaubt.
and Ultra•Max low energy labels
• Laptop computer with Windows® 95, 98, NT,
2000, or XP operating software
• RS-232 Ultra•Max programming cable
• Service configurator software.

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People with Implanted Medical Devices
Installation Procedure
Although this anti-theft system complies with all
applicable safety standards, place the system in This section describes installation procedures for
such a way that customers: when the controller is to rest on a shelf, or attach to
a wall or ceiling.
• do not linger near or lean on its antenna(s)
while making their purchase 1. Remove the cover from the top of the controller.
• are only directly in front of the antenna(s) while Then detach the cable tray/mounting bracket
exiting the checkout area. assembly from the controller. Two captive ¼-
turn fasteners secure the assembly.
Kits and Parts Required Controller
Bracket, extension 1 0500-9792-01
Tray, cable 1 0404-0175-02
Bracket
Assembly

¼-turn fasteners (2)

2. Loosen six captive screws and remove the

cover from the controller.

3. Remove knockouts closest to connectors they

are associated with.
– Only remove knockouts from the ac
connection area if the controller is to be
hardwired to ac.
– Observe requirements for Class 2 “dry” (for
low voltage devices such as remote alarms),
Class 2 “wet” for Class 2 devices that may
go somewhere other than indoors (for
example, an outdoor beacon), and Class 3
wiring. For example, antenna Tx/Rx cables
must go in a Class 3 opening but antenna
Comm cables must go in Class 2.

Class 2 DRY

Class 3 AC if
Class 2 hardwiring
WET

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4. If using cable clamps: Thread a clamp into 6. Mount the controller partially onto the mounting
each hole used. Run cables (except power) bracket and connect cables.
through clamps leaving about 30cm (1ft) of a. Attach connectors supplied to the cables.
excess cable on the other side. Tighten clamps.
b. Route cables through the rectangular
If using conduit: Attach conduit to the cable opening in the controller housing.
tray and run cables to the controller.
c. Referring to the diagrams on pages 4 and 5,
5. Mount the cable tray/mounting bracket plug the cables into the appropriate color-
assembly to a vertical surface, ceiling, or shelf. coded circuit board connectors:
Vertical Surface
WARNING! Only mount the cable tray
face down, or to the left as shown.
The wall must support at least 29.2kg
(64.6 lbs). Use appropriate anchors.
Mounting holes must align with two
wall studs. If not, use the extension
bracket supplied.

7. Connect ac power (see page 12).

8. Slide the controller completely onto the cable
tray/mounting bracket assembly and secure
using the two ¼-turn fasteners.

Ceiling
Mount the assembly directly to cement, or first
mount plywood larger than the surface area of
the bracket to a ceiling structure above the
ceiling, then mount the cable tray/mounting
bracket assembly to the plywood.
WARNING! The ceiling must support
at least 29.2kg (64.6 lbs).

9. Re-attach the cover to the top of the controller

and secure using the six captive screws.

Shelf

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 Power Cord
AC Hookup
Referring to the figure below:
Ac power connects to the controller using a power
cord or hardwired cable. 1. Choose a power cord for the country of use.
Power cords come in .9m (3ft), 2.7m (9ft), 3.7m
• The power source can be 100-120Vac (12ft), and 4.6m (15ft) lengths.
or 200-240Vac.
2. Route the power cord through the slot in the
• The controller automatically senses the voltage cable tray.
so no jumper settings are required.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove the three
WARNING—RISK OF ELECTRIC knockouts used to access the ac
SHOCK! The ac power cord may carry connection area.
120Vac or 240Vac.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the plug
CAUTION: When using a power cord, a intended for hardwiring.
socket-outlet must be installed near the
controller and in an easily accessible
location.
Für Installationen mit einem Stromkabel muß
die Steckdose an einem Standort installiert
werden, welcher einfachen Zugang erlaubt.

CAUTION: A 10A, 2-pole, ganged

disconnect device, which also provides
short circuit and overload protection, and
has a minimum 3mm open circuit
clearance, in accordance with the
National Electric Code and applicable
local codes must be installed by a
3. Apply strain relief to the power cord according to
licensed electrician at a location readily
the country of use. For USA and Europe, use a
accessible to the equipment.
white cable clamp on both the inside and
Ein 10A, 2-poliges, gekoppeltes outside of the cable tray.
Ausschaltgerät, welches auch über einen
Kurzschluß- sowie Überbelastungsschutz Outside
verfügt, und einen minimum 3mm offenen
Schaltabstand aufweist, nach
Übereinstimmung mit den Nationalen
Elektrischen Regelungen sowie lokalen Inside
Regeln, muß an einem Standort installiert
werden, welcher einfachen Zugang zum
Gerät erlaubt.

For Japan, use a black cable clamp only on the

outside of the tray.

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4. Plug the cord into the IEC320 receptacle in the Hardwired Cable
controller housing.
CAUTION: Use only copper wire.

Referring to the figure below:

1. Remove one of the three knockouts accessing
the ac connection area in the cable tray. Thread
a cable clamp into the hole.

IEC320 Receptacle 2. Route the ac cable through a cable clamp,

leaving about 15.2cm (6in) out the other side.
5. Plug the power cord into the ac outlet. The Tighten the clamp around the cable.
controller automatically senses the voltage
3. Expose about 5cm (2in) of insulated wires: hot,
(100-120Vac or 200-240Vac). No adjustments
common, and ground.
are required.
4. Using a screwdriver, connect ac wires to the
6. Return to the installation procedure. two-pin connector: white wire to N (neutral);
black wire to L (line). Connect the green wire to
the ground post on the cable tray.
5. Plug the short power cord into the IEC320
receptacle in the controller housing.
6. Return to the installation procedure.

Ground Post
L
CABLE TRAY
AC CONNECTION
AREA
N

CONTROLLER

AC Connector

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 PROCEDURE
System Setup
1. Ensure the controller is off.
The AMS-9040 controller requires field personnel
to setup the controller for the environment. For a 2. Connect antenna Tx/Rx cables to the controller
successful installation, follow the two rules below: according to how the antennas are intended to
perform. If the antenna is intelligent, set the
Rule 1: Each channel transmits through one rotary switch on its cap board to match the
Tx/Rx antenna at a time. As shown below, if two address on the controller for the Rx input. See
Tx/Rx antennas must transmit simultaneously, they examples below for how to connect antennas
can do so when connected to channels A and B, for typical installations.
A and D, C and B, or C and D.
– Two doorways each have a pair of intelligent
Transmitter Multiplexing Tx/Rx antennas and each pair is to transmit
simultaneously.
Antenna A
Tx Channel 1
Doorway 1 Doorway 2
Output Connector Connector
Select Antenna C
on Controller Address on Controller Address
Tx/Rx A 0 Tx/Rx C 2
Antenna B
Tx Channel 2 Tx/Rx B 1 Tx/Rx D 3
Output
Select Antenna D
– Two doorways each have three intelligent
Antenna A/C Tx/Rx antennas. The center antenna is to
Select transmit and receive and the outboard
Antenna B/D
Select
pedestals are to receive only (split system).
Doorway 1 Doorway 2
Rule 2: As shown below, each input on the Connector Connector
controller has an address associated with it; Ant. A on Controller Address on Controller Address
has address 0; Ant. B has address 1, and so on up Rx Aux A 4 Rx Aux C 6
to address 7. For the controller to operate properly, Tx/Rx A 0 Tx/Rx B 1
each intelligent Tx/Rx antenna must be set to Rx Aux B 5 Rx Aux D 7
match the address of the input it is plugged in to.
Receiver Multiplexing – Two intelligent Tx/Rx antennas at the sides
Antenna Address of a doorway with two Floor-Max antennas
between them (combo system).
0 Antenna A Rx Channel Antenna Connector
Type on Controller Address
1 Antenna B Rx Channel Tx/Rx Tx/Rx A 0
Cross-Point
Floor-Max Tx/Rx B 1
4 Aux A Switch Rx Channel
Floor-Max Tx/Rx C 2

5 Aux B Rx Channel Tx/Rx Tx/Rx D 3

DSP
– One doorway has two intelligent antennas;
2 Antenna C Rx Channel one transmits, the other receives.
3 Antenna D Rx Channel Connector
Cross-Point on Controller Address

6 Aux C Switch Rx Channel Tx/Rx A 0

Rx Aux A 4
7 Aux D Rx Channel

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3. Connect the communication cable from each
intelligent Tx/Rx antenna to the communication Redistributing the Load
connector associated with that antenna.
The AMS-9040 system typically handles receiver
4. Turn on the laptop computer and bring up the multiplexing by assigning each antenna connected
AMS-9040 service configurator. to the controller to a receiver channel. There are
eight receive channels for up to eight antennas.
Note: For an explanation of settings and how to
use the configurator, click the Help button on However, when the Coils 1-2 (separate coils) or
the configurator. Nulling option is selected, each antenna now
requires two receive channels. If for example, a
IMPORTANT! Ensure the controller is off. Never
two pedestal system connected on channels A and
restart or boot up a computer connected to an
B requires four receive channels, then no
active controller. Doing so disables the mouse
additional receive coils (such as noise coils) are
function on the computer.
available for Aux A and Aux B.
5. Turn on the controller and connect the laptop
Antenna Address
computer to the service port.
6. Using the “Setup” page on the configurator: 0 Antenna A Rx Channel
a. Check that the antenna inventory matches
antennas physically installed. If not, check 1 Antenna B Rx Channel
antenna connections to the controller and Cross-Point
4 Aux A Switch Rx Channel
their associated address settings.
b. Choose “Auto Detection” and/or “European 5 Aux B Rx Channel
System”. “Auto Detection” enables the
controller to setup a default zone mapping DSP
window whenever the controller is turned on. 2 Antenna C Rx Channel
This function turns off whenever a change is
made to zone mapping to prevent resetting 3 Antenna D Rx Channel
the controller to defaults when power is Cross-Point
cycled. “European System” sets parameters 6 Aux C Switch Rx Channel
to meet European emissions standards.
c. Click on the “Zone Mapping” button to bring 7 Aux D Rx Channel
up the “Zone Mapping” window on the
service configurator. Then assign antennas,
alarms, and relays to doorways and zones. A way around this is to redistribute the load. This is
done by connecting the channel B antenna to
d. Setup parameters for lamps, audio, relays, channel C instead. This way inputs for auxiliary
remote alarms and beacon lamps. coils remain available.
7. Using the “Tx Configuration” page, set Tx
current for each transmitter and enable/disable
transmitters, if necessary.
8. Pass an active security tag by each antenna to
verify antenna performance. Refer to Help if
monitoring or adjustments are necessary.

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 Rule 2: When three Floor antennas are used in a
Special Rules for Floor single doorway, cap boards for antennas A and B
Antennas must share a single box, and a single key switch
must control both antennas. The switch must
connect to the lowest letter antenna. For example,
Floor-Max Antennas for Floor antennas (A and B), connect the key
switch to A. The cap board for antenna C will be in
Follow these five rules for Floor-Max antennas: a box by itself with its own switch.

Rule 1: In Europe, two Floor-Max antennas must Rule 3: When four Floor antennas are used in a
transmit simultaneously. When on the configurator, single doorway, cap boards for antennas A and B
“European System” is selected on the “Setup” must share a single box, and cap boards for
page, simultaneous operation is automatically antennas C and D must share a single box. Two
selected. key switches, one per box, are used with each
switch connected to the lowest letter antenna.
Rule 2: When two Floor-Max antennas are used Switch 1 controls antennas A and B and must
in a single doorway, both cap boards must share a connect to antenna A. Switch 2 controls antennas
single box, and a single key switch must control C and D and must connect to antenna C.
both antennas. The switch must connect to the
lowest letter antenna. For example, two Floor-Max
antennas (A and C) are in the same doorway.
Connect the switch to A.

Rule 3: When three Floor-Max antennas are

used in a single doorway, cap boards for antennas
A and B must share a single box, and a single key
switch must control both antennas. The switch
must connect to the lowest letter antenna. For
example, for Floor-Max antennas (A and B),
connect the key switch to A. The cap board for
antenna C will be in a box by itself with its own
switch.

Rule 4: When four Floor-Max antennas are used

in a single doorway, cap boards for antennas A
and B must share a single box, and cap boards for
antennas C and D must share a single box. Two
key switches, one per box, are used with each
switch connected to the lowest letter antenna.
Switch 1 controls antennas A and B and must
connect to antenna A. Switch 2 controls antennas
C and D and must connect to antenna C.

AMS-3030 and AMS-3031 Floor

Antennas
Follow these rules for AMS-3030 and AMS-3031
Floor antennas that have a key switch installed:

Rule 1: When two Floor antennas are used in a

single doorway, both cap boards must share a
single box, and a single key switch must control
both antennas. The switch must connect to the
lowest letter antenna. For example, two Floor
antennas (A and C) are in the same doorway.
Connect the switch to A.

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 Alert Codes
Troubleshooting
Alert Code Significance
11 Illegal Instruction Return controller
System Status Alert Codes 12 Unimplemented Interrupt Return controller
13 NVM Write Failed Return controller
The Status LED on the controller displays system 14 Invalid Device Return controller
status alert codes (also called error codes). When
15 Sequence Table Error Return controller
an alert code occurs, the LED changes color and
16 Out of Memory Return controller
pattern. Red is used for serious alerts while yellow
17 Undecided: No Split Return controller
is used for those less serious.
18 Watchdog: Task Reset Return controller
• The number of yellow or red flashes identifies a 21 Ant A Software Current Fault Recoverable
digit in a two-digit alert code (for example, four 22 Ant B Software Current Fault Recoverable
flashes is the number four). The start of an alert 23 Ant C Software Current Fault Recoverable
code is indicated by a long LED interval. Then 24 Ant D Software Current Fault Recoverable
the first digit of a two-digit error code occurs, 25 Hardware Current Fault Recoverable
followed by a short delay, followed by the 26 Ant A Current Sense Fault Recoverable
second digit. 27 Ant B Current Sense Fault Recoverable
• See the table opposite for the significance of the 28 Ant C Current Sense Fault Recoverable
alert code. Most alert codes are automatically 29 Ant D Current Sense Fault Recoverable
resolved. 31 Tuning Antenna A Recoverable
32 Tuning Antenna B Recoverable
• Some codes can only be accessed using the
33 Tuning Antenna C Recoverable
service configurator. They are not displayed by
34 Tuning Antenna D Recoverable
the Status LED.
35 Sequence table Mismatch Recoverable
• Except for fatal errors, alert codes are lost when 42 Wired Sync: Missing Signal Recoverable
the controller is reset. Code storage has a time 43 Temperature Fault Recoverable
stamp in days, hours, minutes, seconds, and 44 Software Temperature Fault Recoverable
milliseconds of when the system alert occurred. 45 PWM Fault Return controller
46 Fan Fault Recoverable
The following critical faults are backed with
49 Real time Error Return controller
hardware support and provide the necessary action
51 Auto Setup Owner Timeout Recoverable
when encountered.
52 Auto Setup Release w/o Lock Recoverable
• Current fault 1 per channel 54 Auto Setup Mailbox Full Recoverable
• Fan fault 58 Auto Setup Illegal Owner Recoverable
61 Detector Overrun Recoverable
• Ambient temperature fault 62 Alarm Mailbox Full Recoverable
• Primary current fault 63 Host Comm Mailbox Full Recoverable
64 Sequence Mailbox Full Recoverable
• Secondary current fault
71 No Reference Recoverable
• Last resort current fault to maintain Class 2 77 NVM Checksum Recoverable
wiring requirements. 78 NVM Set Defaults Recoverable
Alert codes repeat until the condition is resolved or 79 NVM Rev. Change Recoverable
a timer resets the system.

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Controller-Assisted Tuning Local Diagnostics
cannot be Performed You can troubleshoot and change controller
If controller-assisted tuning cannot be performed, a parameters using your laptop computer and
message indicating the cause is posted on the AMS-9040 service configurator software.
service configurator. Instances the software The following hardware is required:
recognizes are: • Service cable with a male RJ-10/22 phone
• Tx set to off in the service configurator connector on one end and a male RJ-11/12
• Tx inhibit active connector on the other
• DB-9-to-RJ-11/12 connector.
• Auto line delay not ready
• Key switch turned to off (locked).
How to Connect Cables
Another possible cause of controller-assisted
tuning failures is a mismatch between the address 1. Connect the DB-9-to-RJ-11/12 connector to the
switch on the antenna cap board and the antenna DB-9 serial port on your laptop computer. Only
connector on the AMS-9040 (for example, setting pins 2, 3, and 5 are used.
the address switch on the antenna cap board to 3 2. Connect the RJ-11/12 connector of the service
when the antenna Tx/Rx cable is connected to the cable to the DB-9 connector and the RJ-10/22
first connector). Controller-assisted tuning will not connector on its other end to the RS-232
work but no error message will be displayed. service port (RJ-10/22) on the controller.
Once the CE has turned the transmitter on,
controller-assisted tuning can be performed.
DB-9

RJ-10/22 to RJ-11/12
RS-232 port on
controller

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Remote Diagnostics
Fuse Replacement
The AMS-9040 controller enables you to use an
RS-485 network to troubleshoot and adjust the The controller contains two 5A, 250V, slow-blow
controller from a remote site. To connect to the fuses. To replace the fuse(s) in the controller, do
network, connect the laptop, modem and the following:
accessories as shown below.

Fuses (2)

Laptop

Modem

DB-25 male to DB-9

male adapter

Null modem adapter

RS-232/RS-485
converter

1. Detach the controller from the cable tray. Two

Controller screws secure the tray, one on each side.
RS-485 port
2. On the controller, pry the rectangular cover
plate from the IEC320 receptacle using a small
slotted screwdriver. Two spring-loaded fuses
should pop out.
3. Replace the blown fuse (or fuses) with 5A,
250V slow-blow fuses (P/N 5111-0028-11).
4. Re-attach the cover plate to the receptacle.
5. Re-attach the controller to the cable tray using
the two screws previously removed.

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 Environmental
Specifications
Ambient temperature................ 0°C to 50°C
(32°F to 122°F)
Electrical Relative humidity...................... 0 to 90%
non-condensing
Power Supply
Primary input ............................100-120Vac or Mechanical
200-240Vac @ 50–60Hz
Primary power fuse...................5A, 250V, slo-blow, Length ...................................... 50.8cm (20in)
hi-breaking Width with bracket.................... 43.4cm (17.1in)
Current draw.............................4.0Arms @ 120Vac Width without bracket............... 32.2cm (14.3in)
Input power...............................<400W Height....................................... 15cm (5.9in)
Weight...................................... 7.3kg (16.1lbs.)
Transmitter
Operating frequency .................58kHz (±200Hz)
(ZE9040)
68kHz (±200Hz)
(ZE9040-68K)
Transmit burst duration.............1.6ms
Transmit current maximum .......16A peak
Burst Repetition Rate:
Based on 50Hz ac ....................75Hz or 37.5Hz
Based on 60Hz ac ....................90Hz or 45Hz

Receiver
Center frequency ......................58kHz (ZE9040)
68kHz (ZE9040-68K)
Receive coil resistance .............1.6 ohms (±5%)

Alarm
Alarm relay output.....................DPDT contacts
Contact switching current .........1.0A max.
Contact switching voltage .........28V max.
Lamp/Audio duration.................1–30 sec.
(1 sec. increments)

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 FCC COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies with Part 15
Declarations of the FCC rules for intentional radiators and Class A digital
devices when installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual. Following these rules provides reasonable
Regulatory Compliance protection against harmful interference from equipment
operated in a commercial area. This equipment should not be
installed in a residential area as it can radiate radio frequency
energy that could interfere with radio communications, a
situation the user would have to fix at their own expense.
EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION CAUTION: Equipment
changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Regulatory ID List Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, the party responsible for
FCC compliance, could void the user's authority to operate the
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Appendix A: Auto Synchronization Too much ambient noise. During initialization, the
controller determines if EAS transmitters are
Auto synchronization occurs during power up or nearby. If ambient noise prevents the location other
system reset. Auto sync can have four different transmitters and if this is the first power on of the
outcomes depending on whether nearby EAS controller, the transmitter delay is set to zero. If this
transmitters are detected, they are properly aligned is not the first power on of the controller, the zero
to the ac-derived timing of the controller, or too crossing delay stored in the controller is used and
much ambient noise exists. the service configurator displays “Too Much
Noise”. The controller operates normally; however,
No transmitters detected. During initialization, the the status LED on the controller flashes yellow to
controller determines if EAS transmitters are indicate system performance might be
nearby. If none are found, transmitter delay is set downgraded.
to zero if this is the initial power on, or set to the
value stored in the controller if this is not the initial Note: The controller stores the zero crossing delay
power on. The service configurator displays "No for the instance when, during subsequent power
Signal” and normal operation proceeds. cycles, the controller could not determine a reliable
lock. Instead of using zero for the delay, the
Transmitters detected: controller uses the stored zero crossing delay.
• Transmitters detected and aligned. During Sync Link Detection. If a Sync Link device is
initialization, the controller determines if EAS connected to the Sync link port, the controller
transmitters are nearby. If transmitters are switches over to using the Sync Link signal as the
found, and are correctly aligned, the transmitter timing reference. The service configurator indicates
delay is calculated and stored in the controller that the Sync Link is active.
for reference. The service configurator displays
“Locked” and normal operation proceeds.
• Transmitters detected and not aligned. During
initialization, the controller determines if EAS
transmitters are nearby. If transmitters are
found, but are not aligned, the transmitter delay
is set to zero if this is the first power on of the
controller, or set according to the value stored
the controller and the service configurator
displays “Too Many Signals”. The controller
operates normally; however, the status LED on
the controller flashes yellow to indicate system
performance might be downgraded.

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