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ALIEN TECHNOLOGY

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ALR-9650

HARDWARE

SETUP GUIDE

January 2008

ALR-9650

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Summary of Contents for ALR-9650

Page 1: ...ALIEN TECHNOLOGY ALR 9650 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE January 2008 ALR 9650 ...

Page 2: ...RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGMENT ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...

Page 3: ...ical Reader Physical Size 5 I O Port Terminal Interface 5 I O Port Screw Terminal Female Looking at Reader 6 RS 232 Port Pinouts 7 RS 232 Connector Female Looking at Reader 7 System Architecture 7 CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 8 Receiving the RFID Reader 8 Reader I O Panel 9 Diagnostic LEDs 9 Antenna Panel 10 System Assembly and Bench Test 11 Bench Test Configuration 11 Benc...

Page 4: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS ALR 9650 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE DOC CONTROL 8102091 000 REV A ii This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 5: ...9650 Quick Installation Guide a quick start guide for installing and running the ALR 9650 reader Quick Reference a quick reference guide summarizing the Alien Reader Protocol command set Demo Software Guide details installing and operating the Alien RFID Gateway demonstration software Quick Upgrade Guide briefly explains how to use the demonstration software to upgrade the ALR 9650 The ALR 9650 ca...

Page 6: ... as an option Additionally the RFID Reader Developer s Kit includes the following items An auxiliary circular antenna Software APIs and example code An assortment of Class 1 Gen 2 UHF tags EPC Class 1 GEN 2 UHF RFID Tags The Alien ALR 9650 RFID reader is designed to read and program any EPC Class 1 Generation 2 tag and issue event reports to a host computer system Class 1 tags are passive devices ...

Page 7: ...ntenna Operating Frequency 902 75 MHz 927 25 MHz Hopping Channels 50 Channel Spacing 500 KHz Channel Dwell Time 0 4 seconds RF Transmitter 30 dBm into internal antenna and from auxiliary antenna port Modulation Method Phase Reversal Amplitude Shift Keying PR ASK 20 db Modulation Bandwidth 100 KHz RF Receiver 2 Channels Power Consumption 8 Watts Communications Interface RS 232 DB 9 TCPI IP RJ 45 In...

Page 8: ...ncy 902 928 MHz Gain dBi 6 0 dBiL maximum Polarization Circular RF Connector 6 m LMR 195 with Reverse Polarity TNC VSWR 1 5 1 Dimensions cm 22 x 27 x 4 in 8 5 x 10 5 x 1 65 Weight 0 6 kg 1 25 lb RFID Reader External Linear Polarized Antenna Model ALR 9610 AL 3 dB Beamwidth 65 degrees Gain 6 0 dBiL maximum Polarization Linear RF Connector 6 m LMR 195 with Reverse Polarity TNC VSWR 1 5 1 Dimensions ...

Page 9: ...verse voltage application to the inputs or outputs and short circuit of the outputs The inputs and outputs are TTL compatible When set high outputs will sink 1 mA with 5 volts applied Caution The absolute maximum voltage applied to any input or output shall not exceed 5 5 volts The user must control the output circuit impedance achieve the recommended operating conditions below Operation outside t...

Page 10: ...equired for the Enterprise Readers Outputs should be protected from transients such as inductive kickback so as to not exceed the absolute maximum voltage allowed at the outputs The circuit diagram below illustrates the input and output equivalent circuits Figure 2 Input and Output Circuits I O Port Screw Terminal Connector Phoenix 5 pin header Pin 1 Input 0 TTL Compatible Pin 2 Input 1 TTL Compat...

Page 11: ...e Data Input Pin 4 DTR Connected to Pin 6 Pin 5 Ground Pin 6 DSR Connected to Pin 4 Pin 7 RTS Connected to Pin 8 Pin 8 CTS Connected to Pin 7 Pin 9 Not Connected RS 232 CONNECTOR FEMALE LOOKING AT READER System Architecture Antenna Switch RF Modulator RF Receiver RF Source Digital Control Circuitry Host Communication Interface A0 A1 Internal CP Antenna External Antenna Figure 3 System Architecture...

Page 12: ...he items listed below Please verify the contents of your received shipment before assembling RFID Reader Power supply and AC power cable and standard Ethernet Cable RS 232 reader to PC cable One Ethernet cross over cable for direct connection to a local host PC CD ROM containing demonstration software user guides and documentation Additionally the RFID Reader Developer s Kit includes the following...

Page 13: ...Ds on the face of the reader to provide easy and convenient external indication for various operating conditions On the Front Panel you will find POWER green indicates power is applied to the reader RF Power On green indicates that the reader is transmitting READ green indicates that the reader is receiving data from a tag FAULT red indicates a fault condition with the reader On the RJ 45 connecto...

Page 14: ...102091 000 REV A 10 Figure 6 ALR 9650 Front Panel Reader Diagnostic LEDs Antenna Panel The ALR 9650 includes an internal circularly polarized antenna and an auxiliary antenna port The Auxiliary port is found on the connector panel It is a reverse polarity TNC connector Figure 7 Antenna Connections ...

Page 15: ...lable on the tabletop for the reader and antenna Figure 8 Power RS 232 and LAN Connections 2 Connect the RS 232 cable to the reader Align the male cable connector so that its shape and pins match the shape and holes of the female DB 9 RS 232 port Figure 9 RS 232 Connector Push the aligned connector into the port Finger tighten the screws to secure the cable connector to the reader 3 Connect the RS...

Page 16: ...ime Caution DO NOT use both the PoE power supply and the optional AC DC power brick on the same unit at the same time DO NOT plug the AC power cord into the supply at this time 5 Connect the Ethernet cable to the reader and LAN or PC Connecting to the LAN If you are using the PoE power supply provided with the Reader Kit connect a standard Ethernet cable from the PoE power supply LAN port to a nea...

Page 17: ...REV A 13 LAN Drop Figure 10 PoE Power Supply and Network Connection Diagram The reader comes preconfigured to look for a DHCP server to set its network parameters In the absence of a DHCP server the reader will use the following settings IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 ...

Page 18: ...internal antenna you can skip this step Only the antennas listed in this manual and their associated cables if specified may be used with this reader The auxiliary antenna port ANT 1 is found on the connector panel on the left hand side if viewing the reader from the top with the connectors at the bottom It uses a reverse polarity TNC connector If using the Alien Gateway software please note that ...

Page 19: ... a timefreq bldrdoc gov TimeZone 7 Once the reader boots and you see the Boot Ready prompt pressing return will bring up the Alien prompt 9 Ensure the PC has compatible network settings In order for you to be able to connect to the reader over TCP IP the host PC must be on the same subnet as the reader If you are unfamiliar with how to do this consult your local IT service for assistance Once the ...

Page 20: ...na and their accessories are mounted in your application environment Requirements Before installing your RFID Reader system you will need the following A PC running Windows 98 or higher with Ethernet connectivity and optionally one available RS 232 serial port An 802 3af compliant network connection or a standard 120 or 220 VAC power for the reader and a standard grounded three pronged power cord ...

Page 21: ...io frequency and electromagnetic fields and Bulletin 65 Human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields Mount the reader and optional auxiliary antenna if used at the periphery of the desired read window so that the position of the most distant tag passing through the window is no farther from the antenna than the maximum range specified for your system design Position the reader and opti...

Page 22: ...h the four mounting holes to its mounting location wall post mounting bracket using appropriate 8 pan head screws at least 1 125 long 4 Install the auxiliary antenna Secure the auxiliary antenna if used through the mounting holes on either flange to its mounting location using appropriate hardware 5 Connect the auxiliary antenna to reader Route coax cable from the auxiliary antenna to the reader a...

Page 23: ...c 8 Connect reader power If you are using the PoE Power supply or the AC DC brick plug the AC power cord into the supply and into the wall outlet The green POWER LED will illuminate when power is on If you are using an 802 3af compliant network to power the ALR 9650 connect a standard LAN cable between the ALR 9650 LAN PoE port and the 802 3af enable LAN drop or network switch The green POWER LED ...

Page 24: ...D Academy Need to absorb RFID systems fast Enroll in the Alien RFID Academy In two or three days we ll share our practical expertise in RFID tags antennas readers frequencies systems and protocols The Alien RFID Academy is a hands on immersion into the workings uses and challenges of RFID technology Rather than a product pitch we put products to the test in the classroom provide students with hand...

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