A state of a tag being able to trigger the EAS system into alarming if within proximity of the EAS antenna's RF range. 

Denotes the level of protection provided by an Alpha device. Displayed as 1 Alarm, 2 Alarm, or 3 Alarm.

The 1 Alarm device will set off the EAS pedestals. The 2 Alarm device is the former in addition to being tamper proof. The 3 Alarm is the former in addition to alarming if taken through EAS antenna. 

Alpha is the brand name owned by Checkpoint. It encompasses for the product protection supplies used to secure high-theft items. 

With over half a century of providing uncompromised security, Alpha brand was instrumental in pioneering the concept of "open display" security. 

An abbreviation of Acousto-Magnetic System. 

An acousto-magnetic system functions by sending a radio frequency signal (approx. 58 kHz) in pulses. When these pulses detect an active tag in proximity of the antenna, the antenna will alarm.

Commonly referred to a pedestals, gates, or towers. Antennas emit a frequency to detect active tags, establishing a security perimeter.

Antennas are the systemic gatekeepers of an EAS system. They come in several formats with many different features. Floor-standing, wall-mounted, and in-floor are common examples. 

Short for Automatic Label Application. 
If an RF Label is indicated as Auto Apply, the structure and format is such that it would be possible to attach the labels to an automated system at a factory to be applied to the product at the time of manufacture. 

Refers to the black lock symbol on the front of EAS tags. This is an added layer of deterrence, sending a clear visual signal that the equipped item is under protection. 

A counter decal is a durable label/sticker printed with the Checkpoint Systems logo. It is designed to be placed on a countertop directly above the deactivation unit.  This visually signals employees where to place activated tags in order to deactivate them. The counter decal is approx. 2" in diameter. 

A state where a tag will not arm the EAS system if within range. 

When a tag has been deactivated, its internal alarm will not trigger to activate (if equipped with an alarm). Additionally, it will not prompt the EAS antennas to sound while within their proximity. 

A discreet device commonly mounted under a countertop. Its purpose is to deactivate tags at the point-of-sale.

The deactivator is connected to a hand-scanner or pad which emits the deactivation field provided by the deactivator.

The deactivator is configurable to alarm in the proximity of tags.

A device required to remove tags from secured items.

Detachers are designed to be used with specific forms of hard tags and other product protection accessories. The primary role of the detacher is to unlock the securing mechanism within the tag. Detachers can either be portable (and carried by the manager-on-duty or assigned staff member) or attached to a surface, such as at the point of sale. 

This denotes the maximum distance between EAS antennas.

Checkpoint manufactures different styles and sizes of EAS antennas which cover a wide range of aisle widths. 

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) is a secure eco-system made up of antennas and tags.

Antennas installed at entrances/exits will alarm whenever an activated tag is brought within range of their detection field. This alarm is notification of unauthorized merchandise leaving the store.

An upright antenna that is generally floor mounted and positioned at entrances and exits.

The heart of any EAS system is the antenna. Antennas that are secured to the floor are commonly known as a pedestals. 

Enhanced Performance Labels (EP Labels) are a range of Radio Frequency Labels (RF Labels) offered by Checkpoint that exhibit superior detection characteristics compared to other brands of RF Labels.

EP Labels typically have an adhesive backing and are attached to the surface packaging of a product. 

An EAS alarm that occurs without tagged merchandise passing through the proximity of the EAS pedestals. 

False/Phantom Alarms can occur because of environmental factors and can often be quickly remedied by Checkpoint's field service technicians. 

An upright antenna that is generally floor mounted. The heart of any EAS system is the antennae.  The format of antenna that is secured to the floor is commonly known as a Pedestal

The heart of any EAS system is the antennae.  The format of antenna that is secured to the floor is commonly known as a Pedestal

A Hard Tag is the generic name of a broad range of security tags molded from plastic resin. Hard Tags are attached to merchandise for the purpose of triggering an EAS pedestal to alarm should the merchandise leave the store prior to purchase. Hard tags attach in a variety of manners; the selection of which is entirely focused on the structure of the product they are intended to protect. 

A Keeper is a transparent container made from a tough polycarbonate. Keepers are available with either RF or AM technology built in. 

Merchandise is Product stays locked inside the transparent Keeper, allowing and the consumer can still to read the packaging. Our product pages for Keepers show both the interior dimensions (for the product) and the exterior dimensions (for the shelf). 

A Key is the portable version of a detacher - a magnetic device used to detach tags from the product they are securing.

Keys are normally assigned to management.
Portable keys come with a reel clip (also known as a belt retractor). Often detachers are referred to as Counter Keys or Hand Keys and come with a docking station, to be mounted at the checkout area. 

A device mounted on EAS pedestals to accurately count people entering or exiting a store.

This technology and data provides insights into store operations. Patterns typically emerge indicating a store's heaviest traffic times which in turn allows store managers to staff appropriately. 

Radio Frequency System

The radio frequency system utilizes a very thin circuit which reacts to high-frequency electromagnetic waves (approx. 8.2MHz). When those waves interact with a tag, the tag emits a signal that is sensed by the EAS system and the alarm is triggered. An RF EAS system works with both hard tags and labels applied to merchandise. 

A Radio Frequency Label that is applied to a product via an adhesive backing. The label reacts to a radio frequency of 8.2MHz. When the label comes into proximity of the EAS pedestal, the antenna will alarm. Security Labels come in many sizes and formats to suit various product needs. This could be freezer safe, microwave safe, or printable. 

The industry-specific word or jargon for theft of merchandise.

Shrink is the word that retailers around the globe use to refer to theft within their stores. It aptly describes the reduction to retailer's on hand inventory once it has been stolen.

A source tag is any EAS label that is applied to merchandise at the time and place of manufacture.

A source tag is any EAS label that is applied to merchandise at the time and place of  manufacture. These labels are typically concealed in the product's packaging. At the store, they are deactivated when item is processed through point-of-sale. 

A steel cabled mesh bag with a hard tag enclosure.

Spider Webs are perfect for oddly-shaped items such as packaged cuts of meat.

An adjustable steel cable with attached hard tag useful in securing 6-sided packaging.

Available in a number of sizes and both AM and RF technology. Spider Wraps provide protection to boxed merchandise in all three alarm types.

The cable length of a Spider Wrap.

Spider Wraps each indicate the length of the their cables. In order to find the correct Spider Wrap a "wrap length" needs to be calculated. 

Add the width of your item to the depth of your item, then multiply by two. The result will be the "wrap length". This is the minimum length that you require (ie. a box of 12" wide x 4" deep has a wrap length of 32"). 

Extreme Performance Labels

Extreme Performance Labels (XP Labels) are a range of labels offered by Checkpoint that are exhibit superior features when compared to many other brands of RF Labels. XP Labels are Checkpoint's highest caliber label.