The first chapter introduces
This hardware setup guide provides installation and operation ALR- 9900 RFID reader. This document is intended to design an RFID system integrators and software developers who want to develop software products and expand the system to fully utilize RFID reader functionality. Each reader or developer tools included in the package are foreign fixed RFID reader Software Developer's Kit and User Documentation CD-ROM. This CD contains more information about RFID and ALR-9900, including the following:
- RFID entry (PN 8101014-000) - RFID Technical Overview and Glossary.
- Reader Interface Guide (PN 8101938-000) - ALR-9900 communication interface overview.
- Quick Installation Guide (PN 8102003-000) - Quick Start Guide to install and run the ALR-9900 reader.
- Quick Reference (PN 8102074-000) - a quick reference guide summarizes the Alien reader protocol command set.
- Demo Software Guide (PN 8101023-000) - detailed installation and operation of foreign RFID gateway presentation software.
- Quick Upgrade Guide (PN 8101051-000) - a brief description of how to use presentation software upgrade ALR-9900.
To access these guidelines, please read the insert that came with the CD, and follow the prompts on the screen.
RFID reader Overview
Alien ALR-9900 RFID reader is designed to read and programming any EPC Class 1 Generation 2 generations tag, and sends the host system event reporting. Hosts may be connected via RS-232 local to the reader, or in a remote network location. RFID reader comes with the following components and accessories:
(1) RFID reader
(1) RS-232 serial cable 1 (connecting host)
(1) cross cable network (direct connection to the host)
(1) and a power source line Power
Alien ALR-9900 RFID reader is designed to read and programming any EPC Class 1 Generation 2 generations tag, and sends the host system event reporting. The first tag is a "passive" devices, meaning that they have no battery or other onboard power source. They completely transmitted by a radio frequency identification reader provides RF energy to power. Tag backscatter modulation via communication with a reader, wherein the tag is not transmitted RF energy. Instead, they change the reflection characteristics in a controlled manner, and a radio frequency energy reflected back to the reader. Similar to this is that you can send a signal to others using a mirror to reflect sunlight. Alien technology to produce user-programmable EPC Class 1 Generation 2 tag meets all the key commercial and Department of Defense mission. Alien technology offers a variety of design, to provide the best performance in the world, including Europe and Asia. For more information about RFID tags, please visit our website http://www.alientechnology.com.
demand
To connect with RFID reader, you need:
- A method of operating a Windows 98 or later computer, with CD-ROM drive, an available RS-232 serial and / or Ethernet connection
- Standard 120/220 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Power supply and power cable (with reader)
- Host software (foreign gateway demo software or your own customized software)
specification
The main components of the RFID reader system specifications in the following table:
I / O port terminal interface
ALR-9900 I / O port provides four digital inputs and eight digital outputs, optically isolated from the read circuitry. The optical isolator has two basic elements: a light source (typically a light emitting diode) and a light-sensitive detector. And these two elements are placed opposite insertion circuit is formed in the optical coupler. Key characteristics of the optical coupler is the presence of an insulating gap between the light source and the detector. No current flows through this gap, and only the data representing the desired optical wave. Thus, both sides of the circuit are electrically insulated. This may protect the internal circuitry from ground loop reader (reader when the ground potential and the external device is not the same) and the breakdown voltage peaks. Normal operation of the input and output needs an external power supply.
Chapter reader Installation and Operation
This chapter describes the RFID reader and provide installation and operation information.
RFID reader receiver
Your RFID reader kit comes with items listed below. Please verify the content of the goods you received prior to assembly.
- RFID reader
- And power supply cables (two part)
- rs - 232 reader-to-PC cable
- Ethernet crossover cable directly
- It includes presentation software CD, user guides and documentation
RFID reader development kit includes the following additional items:
- Circular or linear antenna coaxial cable 6 m
- Sample code and software api
- A variety of UHF tags
Reader I / O panel, I / O panel (as shown below) contains the following:
- 14-pinI / O junction box
- LAN TCP / IP port
- 9 pin Dfemale rs - 232 serial
- Power connector
Diagnostic LED
ALR-9900 in the card reader with the surface of the diagnostic led, provide a convenient external indication of various operating conditions:
POWER (green): indicates the power applied to the reader
LINK (green): indicates that the reader is connected to the network
ACTIVE (green): Indicates transmission on the network readers
ANT 0 - 3 (Green) - indicates: the reader antenna port transmission power designated
CPU (green): indicates that the CPU has successfully up and running.
READ (green): Indicates that receive data from a tag reader
SNIFF (green): Indicates a tag signal is detected, although it may not be strong enough to not complete a transaction.
FAULT (red): Indicates the reader fault conditions.
Antenna panel
Antenna panel (and the reader I / O panel opposite) shown comprising four coaxial antenna connector ports, as shown below. These are the reverse polarity TNC connector.
System assembly and test bench
RFID reader system assembled easily. We recommend that before you install your system into a production setting, first set up the system and verify its operation in the test rig configuration. ALR-9900 is designed to provide reliable operation within its operating temperature range. By properly installed reader during bench testing and installation, you can enhance it. When a reader, placed in a solid heat conducting surface. The best thermal performance is attached to the metal mounting plate by means of the direct contact with the metal mounting plate and the mounting base plate reader realized. When mounted vertically, the antenna connector to be toward the top.
Note: This high-performance run RFID reader allows for maximum power in the FCC regulations. Because of its compact size, the top surface is warm to touch. When continuous operation on a non-conductive heat sensitive substrate, the substrate temperature can reach uncomfortable to the touch. When operating this machine, please maintain an appropriate caution. To reduce this effect, the reader is mounted on a hard conductive surface.
Bench configuration
1.把阅读器放在桌面上。确保以下条件：
附近有一个标准的120或220 VAC插座。桌面有足够的空间放置阅读器和天线。
2.将RS-232电缆连接到阅读器上。
对齐公电缆连接器，使其形状和引脚匹配母电缆DB-9 RS-232端口的形状和孔。将对齐的连接器推入端口。用手指拧紧螺丝，将电缆/连接器固定到读卡器上。
3.将RS-232电缆连接到PC上的串口。
RS-232的设置为每秒115200位，8位数据，没有奇偶校验，1位停止，没有流量控制。使用这些设置启动PC上的终端软件，如HyperTerminal，并准备在启动时观察阅读器的消息。
4.将以太网电缆连接到阅读器和PC或LAN
您必须使用TCP/IP与阅读器通信，因此请将标准以太网电缆从阅读器连接到附近的LAN drop或网络交换机。您也可以选择使用工具包中提供的跨以太网电缆，并将阅读器直接连接到PC。读取器预先配置为查找DHCP服务器来设置它的网络参数。在没有DHCP服务器的情况下，读者将使用以下设置:
IP地址:192.168.1.100
子网掩码:255.255.255.0
网关:192.168.1.1
5.将同轴电缆连接到天线端口。
- ALR-9900是一个单一静态系统。单根天线同时起发射和接收的作用。在给阅读器供电之前，将所有要使用的天线连接起来。该装置可使用1至4根天线。每个天线提供一个单一的读点。
- 天线端口0在右上角，如果从前面看阅读器与法兰的一面朝下。ALR-9900有4个天线端口。如果使用的是Alien网关软件，请注意ANT 0在初始化时是默认选择的。
- 至少要连接一个天线。ALR-9614高性能天线必须使用外国技术制造商提供的电缆连接。
- 调整同轴电缆的中心销并推入端口
- 将连接件从电缆端顺时针拧到阅读器连接器上，直到手指变紧，将电缆固定到阅读器上。
- 将额外的天线连接到它们各自的端口上，顺时针方向拧紧配件，直到手指变紧。
6.把电源接到读卡器上。
- 使用连接到电源的细电缆，将连接器推入端口，直到它安全就位。不要把电源插头插入墙上的插座。
- 用手指将固定环紧固在连接器上。
7.将电源线插入电源。
8.将电源电缆插入墙上插座，确认电源。
9.观察阅读器的引导跟踪，并确定网络设置。
当阅读器启动时，RS-232端口显示有用的信息，包括网络设置。在跟踪结束时，阅读器会显示一个类似如下的文本块：
一旦阅读器启动，你看到" 启动>准备好了! "提示，按回车键将会出现" Alien> "提示。
10.确保电脑有兼容的网络设置。
- 为了使您能够通过TCP/IP连接到阅读器，主机PC必须与阅读器位于相同的子网上。如果您不熟悉如何做到这一点，请咨询您当地的IT服务以寻求帮助。
- 一旦建立了初始连接，您可以根据自己的选择配置阅读器的网络设置。有关如何完成此操作的说明，请参阅Reader接口指南。
您现在已经准备好对RFID阅读器系统进行测试或演示。
台架试验过程
1. 访问适合于台架测试的操作模式。
选择网关上的库存模式。具体说明请参阅适用的软件应用程序用户指南。
2. 将读取器放置在您可以看到诊断led的位置。
您也可以将PC放置在可以同时查看监视器的位置，以便以后进行测试。
3.将标签慢慢移离天线的范围。
首先将标签放置在预期的读取范围内(2米或6英尺)，观察led时将其移向天线。
4. 当标签接近读取窗口时，验证嗅探LED灯亮。
嗅应被照亮绿色。
5. 当标签在读取窗口内时，验证读取的LED灯亮。
阅读时应以绿色照明。
6. 验证主机是否接收到标记数据。
请参阅适用的用户指南中指定的指示，以验证标签已被成功读取。
7. 如果台架测试条件得到验证，则继续安装。
注意:要执行硬重新启动系统，只需在读取器上循环电源即可。
安装
本节提供配置RFID系统中的组件的指导。在永久安装设备之前，您应该考虑具体系统的总体设计。安装涉及到台架测试所需的所有相同的连接步骤。但是，不是将设备放在桌面上，而是将阅读器、天线及其附件安装在应用程序环境中。
需求
- 运行Windows 98或更高版本的计算机，具有以太网连接和一个可用的RS-232串口(可选)。
- 标准120或220伏交流电源为读者
- 主机软件(例如网关)
- (可选)额外的天线(如果需要额外的覆盖或配置)
- 额外的RS-232电缆或天线同轴电缆需要适应路由要求
- 标准接地，所需长度的三齿电源线
- 安装适合设备表面的五金件(如木螺丝、多芯螺栓、支架等)
硬件安装过程
1. 选择天线的安装位置。
注意：解读器天线应该放置在远离天线表面的不受控制的环境中，以便在该区域长时间工作的人员可以安全地保持至少23厘米(9英寸)的距离。参见FCC OET公告56"射频和电磁场的危害"和公告65"人类暴露于射频电磁场"。将天线安装在所需读取窗口的外围(头顶或侧面)，以便通过窗口的最远标记的位置与天线的距离不超过系统设计指定的最大范围。
将天线放置在大约位于最高和最低期望标签位置之间的高度。(例如，一个托盘标签可能是要读取的最低标签位置，而在一个完全堆叠的托盘上的最顶部的情况可能代表您的最高标签位置。)
注意：为了保持符合FCC规定，只能使用本机提供的天线和电缆，或经外国技术批准与ALR-9900一起使用。
2. 选择阅读器的安装位置。
ALR-9900被设计为在其工作温度范围内提供可靠的操作。这是通过在台架测试和安装期间正确安装阅读器来增强的。当使用阅读器时，把它放在一个固体导热表面。最佳的热性能是通过将该装置安装在一个金属安装板上，该金属安装板与读出器底座和安装板直接接触来实现的。垂直安装时，天线连接器应朝向顶部。
注意：这个高性能的RFID阅读器在FCC规定允许的最大功率下工作。由于其紧凑的大小，顶部表面将是温暖的触摸。当在热不导电的衬底上连续操作时，基板可以达到触摸不舒服的温度。操作本机时要适当小心。为了减少这种影响，将阅读器安装在一个坚硬的、导热的表面上。
读取器应该放置在距离天线足够近的地方，以适应电缆的长度，而不会对连接器造成压力。确保在选定的读取器位置有电源可用。单独安装单位。不要把它们堆叠起来。
3.安装阅读器。
使用合适的硬件，通过法兰上的两个安装孔将阅读器固定到安装位置(墙、柱、安装支架)。如果需要，将读取器放置在容易观察到led的位置。
4. 安装天线。
使用适当的硬件通过法兰上的安装孔将每个天线固定到其安装位置。
5. 将天线连接到读取器。
根据您的系统设计规范，将天线的同轴电缆路由到读卡器，并确保电缆的安全。将每根电缆的连接器与读取器天线端口对齐，推入端口，用手指拧紧螺丝连接件。在给阅读器供电之前，必须先连接天线。如果在连接天线之前给阅读器供电，则必须在连接天线之后重新启动阅读器。
6. 将阅读器连接到局域网或主机PC。
将RJ-45连接器与阅读器上相应的TCP/IP端口对齐，并将连接器推入。连接到另一端的LAN drop或网络交换机。您可以选择将阅读器直接连接到PC的网络端口，但是在这种情况下必须使用以太网跨接电缆。如果你想观察阅读器的启动轨迹，或者通过RS-232控制阅读器，对齐并连接一条DB-9串行电缆到阅读器的RS-232端口，以及PC上的串行端口。按照前面在Bench Test配置主题中描述的那样配置您的终端软件。
7. 连接读者的电源。
将电源连接器推入读取器端口，拧紧固定环指。将电源线母端插入电源。将电源线插头插入120 VAC电源插座。
8. 现在可以使用阅读器了。如果您使用的是Alien Gateway软件，请参考CD中包含的演示软件指南
