A state of being able to arm the EAS system if within range. 

When a tag has been activated, it will prompt the alarm to activate (if equipped with an alarm) and will stimulate the EAS gates to sound.

This relates to Alpha device protection level. 

Denotes whether the device will set off the EAS pedestals, whether device is tamper proof, and whether device can be activated if taken through EAS antenae.

Alpha is the brand name owned by Checkpoint 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.

Acousto-Magnetic System. 

The acousto-magnetic system, functions by sending a radio frequency signal (of about 58 kHz) in pulses, which then recognizes an active tag when it is within the range of the Antennaes.  

Antennae are the systemic gatekeepers of an EAS system.

Antennae are the systemic gatekeepers of an EAS system.  They come in several formats with many different features.  Floor-standing antennae are generally known as Pedestals.  

Automatic Label Application. 

If an RF Label is indicated as Auto Apply, the stucture and format is such that it would be possible to attach the labels to an automated system to be applied to the product at the time of manufacture.

Symbol on front of EAS label. 

This relates to the black lock symbol printed on front of EAS label.

A Checkpoint Systems logo on a Label, intended as a counter marker for the placement of the de-activation unit beneath it.

A counter decal is a durable label with the Checkpoint Systems Logo on it.  It is designed to be placed on the Counter directly above the de-activation unit, so that employees know where to place the tags in order to de-activate them.

A state of not being able to arm the EAS system if within range. 

When a tag has been deactivated, it will not prompt the alarm to activate (if equipped with an alarm) and will not prompt the EAS gates to sound.

Under counter mounted unit that de-activates EAS labels.

A deactivator's purpose is to provide the ability to de-activate live EAS Tags.

A magnetic unit required to detach tags from the product they are securing.

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 maximun distance between EAS Pedestals.

Checkpoint manufactures different styles and sizes of EAS Antenna to cove a wide range of aisle widths.

Electronic Article Surveillance. 

EAS is the creation of a secure eco-system made up of antennaes that can be placed at entrances and exits or in secondary locations along with the use of tags and/or labels that will set off the alarm if unauthorized merchandise leaves the store.

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

Enhanced Performance Labels. 

Enhanced Performance Labels (EP Labels) are a range of labels offered by Checkpoint that are intended to exhibit superior detection characteristics to many other brands of RF Labels.

Refers to EAS alarms that occur whithout people or merchandise passing through pedestals. 

This can occur because of environmental factors and can usually 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 security tag to be applied to merchandise for the purpose of setting off an alarm, should the merchandise leave the store prior to purchase. a

A Hard Tag is the generic name of a broad range of many types of security tags that are applied to merchandise for the purpose of setting off an alarm, should the merchandise leave the store prior to purchase.  Hard tags attach in a variety of manners, and the selection of which is entirely focused on the structure of the product they are intended to protect. 

A clear box or cylinder with either an AM or RF tag element built in.

A Keeper is a transparent container made from a tough polycarbonate.  Keepers are available with either RF or AM technology built in.  Product stays locked inside the Keeper and the consumer can still read the packaging.  Our product pages for Keepers show both the interior dimensions (for the product) and the exterior dimensions (for the shelf).

The portable version of a detacher - magnetic unit used to detach tags from the product they are securing.

A Key is the portable version of a detacher - magnetic unit used to detach tags from the product they are securing.  Keys are normally assigned to the Manager on Duty or someone else in a responsible role. Portable keys come with a Reel Clip (also known as a belt retractor).  Often detachers are referred to as Counter Keys or HandKeys that come with a docking station, intended to be mounted at the checkout area.

Refers to a device mounted on EAS pedestals or overhead to accurately count patron's entering or exiting store.

This technology and data can be very helpful to store operations when determining staffing levels. Usually patterns emerge that show a stores busiest times which in turn allows store managers to staff appropriately.

Radio Frequency System

The radio frequency system uses a very thin circuit which reacts to high-frequency electromagnetic waves (usually of about 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. RF EAS systems work with both tags and labels applied to the product.

AKA an RF Label

A label that is applied to product that reacts to a radio frequency of 8.2MHz such that if the product comes into range of the antennae, the system will alarm.  RF Labels come in many sizes and formats to suit various product needs - whether that's freezer safe, microwave safe or printable, to name just a few of the features.

Another word for theft of merchandise.

Shrink is the word that Retailers around the globe use to refer to theft within their stores.  It describes what happens to their on hand inventory when it has been stolen - it SHRINKS.

A auto applied label that is applied to merchandise at the time & place of manufacture.

A source tag is an EAS label that is applied to merchandise at the time and place of the manufacturing of the product. These tags are typically concealed in the packaging. At the store, they are deactivated when item is processed through point of sale.

A multi-strand steel cable mesh bag with hard tagging closure at one end

A Spider Web is a multi-strand steel cable mesh bag with hard tagging closure at one end.  Spider Webs are perfect for oddly-shaped items

The measurement of merchandise to determine the correct size of Spider Wrap

Spider Wraps each indicate the length of the cables.  Therefore, in order to find the correct Spider wrap for the product, you need to calculate "Wrap Length".  To do that, take the width of your item + the depth of your item, add those two things together, and multiply by 2.  The result will be the "wrap length" that is the minimum that you need (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 intended to exhibit superior features to many other brands of RF Labels.  XP is the latest version to replace the EP line of labels.