8. Anti-Theft System / Tracker, overhead placement
$890.00
Complete Overhead Anti-Theft System / Tracker
Complete ready-to-use overhead system for detecting tagged merchandise and assets at exits, doorways, corridors and controlled passages. The standard package includes the F-930 overhead detection unit, built-in dry-contact relay, red flashing light with adjustable audible alarm, power supply and mounting bracket.
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- Overhead placement keeps the entrance open without floor-mounted security pedestals
- Recommended passage width up to approximately 8 ft / 2.5 m
- Recommended installation height up to approximately 11 ft / 3.5 m
- Red flashing light and adjustable audible alarm up to approximately 105 dB
- Standalone anti-theft operation without a computer, Internet connection or separate controller
- Optional Windows software supports event tracking, tagged-item records, inventory functions and monitoring of multiple entrances
- Optional smartphone app, SMS and phone-call notifications through the Wireless Alarm Notification System
Security tags are selected separately.
The correct tag depends on the merchandise material, packaging, attachment method, orientation and required detection distance. Metal products, liquid containers and some specialized items require compatible tags and testing.
Important: This system is intended for detecting tagged items at an exit or controlled passage. Jewelry counters, showcases and continuously monitored high-value displays require a separate Smart Shelf solution.
Taxes, customs duties, delivery and installation are not included unless specifically stated in the order.
Description
Complete F-930 Overhead Anti-Theft System / Tracker
The Fresh USA F-930 is a complete overhead system for detecting tagged merchandise and assets moving through an exit, doorway, corridor or controlled passage. The standard package includes the overhead detection unit, built-in normally open dry-contact relay, red flashing light with adjustable audible alarm, power supply and mounting bracket.
Overhead Anti-Theft Protection and Tagged-Item Tracking
The system monitors a defined detection zone near an exit or controlled passage. When an active compatible tag enters the monitored area, the system activates the red flashing light and audible alarm.
Overhead placement keeps the entrance open and avoids the need for conventional floor-mounted security pedestals. The system can be installed visibly above the entrance or, where ceiling construction and RF conditions permit, concealed behind a suitable non-metallic ceiling surface.
In standalone operation, the system provides immediate local anti-theft notification without requiring a computer or Internet connection. When connected to optional Fresh USA Windows software, it can also support event tracking, tagged-item records, inventory functions and monitoring of multiple entrances.
System Overview
| Product type | Complete overhead anti-theft alarm and tagged-item tracking system |
|---|---|
| Main system unit | Fresh USA F-930 long-range UHF detection unit with integrated 12 dBi circularly polarized antenna |
| Installation | Above an entrance, exit, doorway, corridor or controlled passage |
| Recommended passage width | Up to approximately 8 ft / 2.5 m, subject to entrance geometry, tag type and installation testing |
| Recommended installation height | Up to approximately 11 ft / 3.5 m |
| Alarm response | Red flashing light and adjustable audible alarm up to approximately 105 dB |
| Operating options | Standalone anti-theft operation or optional TCP/IP software-managed operation |
What Is Included
| Included Component | Description |
|---|---|
| F-930 overhead detection unit — 1 pc. | Long-range UHF system unit with an integrated antenna, adjustable RF power and normally open dry-contact relay. |
| Red strobe and audible alarm — 1 pc. | Combined visible and audible alarm. Sound level can be adjusted or switched off according to the installation. |
| Power supply — 1 pc. | 110–220V AC input to 9V DC output power adapter. |
| Mounting bracket — 1 pc. | Adjustable mounting bracket for positioning and aiming the system toward the required detection area. |
| Installation resources | Installation guide, technical information and system demonstration video. |
Tag selection depends on the merchandise material, packaging, required detection distance and attachment method. Testing samples on the actual merchandise is recommended before ordering a large quantity.
How the System Works
- Compatible UHF security tags are attached to protected merchandise, equipment or other assets.
- The F-930 system monitors the configured detection area near the protected exit or passage.
- When an active tagged item enters the monitored area, the system identifies the tag.
- The red flashing light and audible alarm are activated.
- The built-in dry-contact relay can send a control signal to a compatible alarm panel, controller, turnstile input or other approved low-voltage control input.
- With optional Fresh USA software, the event can also be displayed, recorded and associated with registered merchandise or assets.
Standalone and Software-Managed Operation
| Feature | Standalone Operation | Software-Managed Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Computer required | No | Licensed Windows computer required |
| Internet required | No Internet connection required for routine operation | Local network operation; Internet may be needed for downloads, activation or remote support |
| Local alarm | Red strobe and audible alarm | Red strobe, audible alarm and computer notification |
| Event history | Not included in basic alarm-only operation | Detection events and registered tagged-item information can be displayed and recorded |
| Multiple entrances | Each system operates as an independent monitored zone | Multiple systems can be monitored through one software database |
| Inventory functions | Not included in basic alarm-only operation | Bulk tag scanning, inventory records, issue and return documents and optional F-880 handheld data exchange |
| Mandatory monthly fee | No | No mandatory Fresh USA software subscription |
Standalone alarm operation and TCP/IP software-managed operation use different settings. Fresh USA should know which configuration is required before final system preparation.
Detection-Zone Planning
The F-930 hardware supports long-range detection, but an anti-theft installation should not automatically use the maximum possible distance. The goal is to create a focused detection area across the exit without continuously detecting tagged merchandise on nearby displays or shelves.
| Site Factor | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Entrance width | Determines whether one overhead system can reliably monitor the complete passage. |
| Ceiling height | Affects mounting angle, RF output and distance between the system and the security tags. |
| Merchandise near the exit | Tagged merchandise located inside the active detection area can cause repeated alarms. |
| Metal structures | Metal doors, security grilles, shelving and ceiling grids can reflect or redirect the detection field. |
| Tag type and position | Tag dimensions, orientation, packaging material and attachment position affect detection reliability. |
| Adjacent entrances | Nearby doors may require reduced RF power, different system angles or independently adjusted zones. |
Before ordering, measure the distance from the proposed overhead system location to the nearest tagged product display. Items located too close to the exit can create continuous or intermittent alarms.
Choosing Compatible Security Tags
There is no single tag suitable for every product. The correct tag depends on the item material, packaging, required reading distance, attachment method and whether the tag must be visible, concealed, reusable, washable or tamper-evident.
| Product or Material | Typical Tag Direction | Important Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard, plastic, glass and general packaged goods | Regular UHF security label or sticker | Test the final tag position on the actual packaged item |
| Metal tools, electronics and equipment | Anti-metal UHF tag | Regular flat labels normally do not work correctly when attached directly to metal |
| Perfumes, bottles, oils, creams and liquid containers | Specialized tag selected for the package and liquid content | Regular flat labels can have reduced performance close to liquids |
| Clothing, towels, uniforms and textiles | Hanging, sewn-in or washable textile tag | Select according to laundering, attachment and customer-use requirements |
Available tag options include:
- Regular Tags, Stickers and Labels
- 3D Tags and Stickers
- Anti-Metal Tags
- Laundry-Washable Tags
- Tag Sample Kit
Frequency, protocol, memory settings, programming, product material and actual detection performance must be confirmed. Generic tags should not automatically be assumed compatible.
Optional Anti-Theft and Inventory Software
The system can be connected through TCP/IP to Fresh USA Windows Anti-Theft / Inventory Software.
The software can support:
- On-screen attempted-theft notifications
- Audible computer alarms
- Monitoring of multiple entrances and protected zones
- Registration of merchandise, equipment, assets and tags
- Bulk tag scanning
- Inventory balances and movement records
- Issue and return documents
- Authorized checkout and return workflows
- Searchable detection and inventory information
- Data exchange with the optional F-880 handheld system
- No mandatory monthly Fresh USA subscription
One software license is required for each Windows computer. One separate system-unit license is required for every F-930 connected to the software.
View Anti-Theft / Inventory Software License
View License for One Connected F-930
View Software Information and Downloads
Optional Equipment and Upgrades
| Wireless alarm notifications | Optional GSM 4G / Wi-Fi equipment for smartphone app, SMS and phone-call notifications. View Wireless Alarm Notification System |
|---|---|
| Tag Deactivator / Activator | Optional USB device for authorized activation and deactivation of compatible security tags. View Tag Deactivator / Activator |
| F-880 handheld system | Optional mobile inventory unit with an application for searching, counting and auditing tagged items. View F-880 Handheld Inventory System |
| TCP/IP Ethernet | Communication configuration used for connection to compatible Fresh USA Windows software. |
| Wi-Fi | Optional local network communication when wired Ethernet is not practical. |
| PoE module | Optional Power over Ethernet configuration for qualifying installations. View PoE Module |
Installation Requirements
Installation includes overhead mounting, low-voltage power, alarm wiring, system alignment and detection testing. Installation should be completed by a qualified low-voltage, security, electrical or systems-integration contractor.
- Measure the exact entrance or passage width.
- Confirm the ceiling height and proposed mounting location.
- Measure the distance to the nearest tagged merchandise.
- Identify metal security grilles, doors and ceiling structures.
- Confirm whether installation will be visible or concealed.
- Select and test tags on the actual merchandise.
- Adjust RF power and system angle after installation.
- Confirm standalone or software-managed operation.
- Protect the power supply and wiring appropriately.
The built-in dry-contact relay may be connected only to a compatible low-voltage control input. It must not directly power an electromagnetic lock, turnstile, high-voltage device or other load.
Anti-theft operation must not override fire-alarm release, emergency egress, accessibility requirements or legally required life-safety functions.
How Many Systems Are Required?
- One system is normally planned for each independently monitored exit, corridor or controlled passage.
- Multiple entrances normally require separate system units and independently adjusted detection areas.
- Adjacent entrances may require reduced RF power, different mounting angles or physical separation between zones.
- Every F-930 connected to Fresh USA software requires its own system-unit license.
- Large, unusually wide or metal-intensive entrances should be reviewed before equipment is ordered.
Where the Overhead System Is Typically Used
- Retail stores and boutiques
- Apparel, footwear and fashion stores
- Beauty, cosmetics and perfume stores with suitable tags
- Electronics and accessory stores
- Gyms, fitness clubs and towel-control areas
- Hotels, spas and hospitality facilities
- Warehouses and stockroom exits
- Offices with laptops, tablets and equipment
- Healthcare, laboratory and commercial facilities
- Controlled corridors and employee exits
This system detects tagged items at an exit or controlled passage. Jewelry counters, showcases and continuously monitored high-value displays use a different Smart Shelf protection principle.
F-930 Technical Specifications
| System model | Fresh USA F-930 |
|---|---|
| United States frequency | 902–928 MHz |
| European frequency | 865–868 MHz |
| Supported protocol | ISO 18000-6B / 6C, including EPC Gen2-compatible configurations |
| Integrated antenna | 12 dBi circularly polarized antenna |
| RF output | Up to approximately 30 dBm, adjustable |
| Maximum hardware capability | Approximately 40–50 ft / 12–15 m depending on tag and conditions. The anti-theft detection area should be reduced and adjusted to the actual entrance. |
| Unit dimensions | Approximately 445 × 445 × 55 mm / 17.5 × 17.5 × 2.2 in |
| Unit net weight | Approximately 3.55 kg / 7.83 lb |
| Package dimensions | Approximately 600 × 500 × 120 mm / 23.6 × 19.7 × 4.7 in |
| Package gross weight | Approximately 5 kg / 11 lb |
| System power | 9V DC |
| Included power supply | 110–220V AC input to 9V DC output |
| Relay output | Built-in normally open dry-contact relay |
| Alarm sound level | Adjustable up to approximately 105 dB; sound can be reduced or switched off |
| Manufacturer-listed operating temperature | Approximately −10°C to +55°C / 14°F to 131°F |
| Cold-weather field experience | F-930 equipment has been field-tested in Kazakhstan and Siberia at temperatures down to approximately −40°C / −40°F. Final outdoor performance depends on installation, enclosure, power supply and environmental conditions. |
| Manufacturer-listed storage temperature | Approximately −20°C to +75°C / −4°F to 167°F |
Installation Guide, Technical Data and Video
| Resource | Description | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Guide | Installation, placement, alarm connection, system adjustment and detection testing guidance. | View Installation Guide |
| F-930 Technical Data | Frequency, antenna, RF output, dimensions, weight, power and environmental specifications. | View Technical Data |
| System Demonstration Video | Demonstration of the overhead anti-theft and tagged-item tracking system. | Watch Video |
Overhead Anti-Theft System / Tracker Demonstration
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the standard system?
The standard package includes the F-930 overhead detection unit, red flashing light with adjustable audible alarm, power supply and mounting bracket.
Does the system require a computer?
No computer is required for normal standalone alarm operation. A licensed Windows computer is required for software-managed event tracking and inventory functions.
Does the system require Internet access?
No Internet connection is required for normal standalone operation. Internet access may be needed for software downloads, activation or remote technical support.
Are security tags included?
Tags are selected separately unless they are specifically included in a written quotation or order. The correct tag depends on the merchandise and installation conditions.
Can regular tags be used on metal or liquid products?
Regular tags normally should not be attached directly to metal or used near liquids without testing. Specialized tags are generally required for these applications.
Can one system monitor several separate exits?
One F-930 is normally used for each independently monitored exit or passage. Multiple systems can be monitored together through compatible Fresh USA Windows software.
Can the system send smartphone, SMS or phone notifications?
Yes. The optional GSM 4G / Wi-Fi Wireless Alarm Notification System supports compatible smartphone app, SMS and phone-call notification workflows.
Can the system connect to an electromagnetic lock or turnstile?
The normally open dry-contact relay can send a signal to a compatible controller input. The relay must not directly power the lock or turnstile. Fire-alarm release, emergency egress and required life-safety functions must remain fully operational.
Can the system be concealed above the ceiling?
Concealed installation may be possible where ceiling material, access and RF conditions are suitable. Metal ceiling materials can interfere with or redirect the detection field and require testing.
Is the system suitable for jewelry displays?
The overhead system is intended primarily for exit and passage detection. Jewelry counters, showcases and continuously monitored displays normally require a Smart Shelf system with a different operating principle.
What information is needed before ordering?
Send the entrance width, ceiling height, photographs of the installation area, distance to nearby merchandise, types of products, expected quantity of tags and required alarm, tracking or inventory functions.
Need Help Confirming the Overhead System Configuration?
Send the entrance width, ceiling height, photographs of the proposed installation area, distance to nearby merchandise, products to be protected and preferred alarm or tracking functions.
Fresh USA will help confirm the system configuration, tag type, required accessories, optional software licenses and wireless notification equipment.
Email Project Information
Phone: +1 (312) 312-9608
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Additional information
| Weight | 11 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 20 × 5 in |
