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Introduction 

 
This manual provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for 
additional product information for the ALR-M702-FCC RFID Module.  

 

1.1   Audience 

 

We assume that the readers of this guide have some previous knowledge of RFID, and other 
relevant technologies. 

1.2  Type Conventions 

 

Conventions:  
 

  Regular text appears in a plain font. 

1.3   Overview 

 

This document focuses on controlling the ALR-M702-FCC RFID Module. 
 

  The Alien ALR-M Demo Software is used to control the ALR-M modules 

  The module supports an RS232 interface with a baud rate of 115,200, 8 bit data, 1 start and 

1 stop bit 

1.4  System Requirements 

 

A Windows computer running Windows 7 or later with a serial interface is required. A USB-RS232 
interface cable is included in the development kit. 
 

1.5  Device Specification 

 

ALR-M702-FCC Characteristics 

Dimensions 

56x36x7.5 mm 

Weight 

<25 grams  

RF Interface 

MMCX-50KE 

Power and Control 

12 Pin ZIF Ribbon Cable Connector  

Operating Temp. 

-20

 to +55

 

Storage Temp. 

-25

 to +70

 

Humidity 

5%RH-95%RH

non-condensing

 

RFID (UHF) 

UHF 902-928MHz,  
EPC Class1 Gen2 / ISO18000-6C 

 

Summary of Contents for ALR-M702

Page 1: ...ALIEN TECHNOLOGY ALR M702 User Guide August 2019 ALR M702 FCC ...

Page 2: ...LAIMED 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 interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipmen...

Page 3: ...les aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 L appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage 2 L appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Caution To comply with RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 18 28 cm must be maintained bet...

Page 4: ...1 2 Type Conventions 1 1 3 Overview 1 1 4 System Requirements 1 1 5 Device Specification 1 2 VERIFYING THE M702 2 2 1 Preparing to test the Module 2 2 2 Inventory Test 3 3 ENGINEERING TEST MODE 2 3 1 Inventory Fixed Frequency 2 3 2 Inventory Frequency Hopping 4 3 3 CW Fixed Frequency and Frequency Hopping 5 3 4 RF Power 6 4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 2 5 REVISION HISTORY 2 ...

Page 5: ...FCC RFID Module The Alien ALR M Demo Software is used to control the ALR M modules The module supports an RS232 interface with a baud rate of 115 200 8 bit data 1 start and 1 stop bit 1 4 System Requirements A Windows computer running Windows 7 or later with a serial interface is required A USB RS232 interface cable is included in the development kit 1 5 Device Specification ALR M702 FCC Character...

Page 6: ... Module Install the GUI on your PC or laptop Connect the module to the ribbon cable Connect an RF antenna Please follow the safe standard RF exposure separation requirements of 20 cm Connect a RS232 cable between the Development Board and the PC or laptop Connect the DC supply DC plug to the development board DC socket Connect the DC supply to AC Switch the slide switch to the ON position The Red ...

Page 7: ...ist and the Read Statistics information Select the correct COM port and Open communication The Engineering tab of the GUI will only appear when a module specific license is present in the GUI folder The GUI allows testing single inventory 1x or timed testing For timed testing type the number of seconds and into the window and hit the arrow The test will run until the timer counts down to 0 Tags re...

Page 8: ...rtification testing To operate in the Engineering mode the User must have a license provided by Alien tied to the specific module serial number 3 1 Inventory Fixed Frequency Upon launching the Alien ALR M Demo Software double click on ALRMdemoV1 6 7e exe the following screen is displayed The window displays communication Port Tag List and the Read Statistics information Select the correct COM port...

Page 9: ...HAPTER 3 ENGINEERING TEST MODE ALR M702 USER GUIDE DOC CONTROL TBD REV A 3 Double click on Engineering Select a frequency select FIXED select Inventory Click on Save Click on Start to start transmission ...

Page 10: ...CHAPTER 3 ENGINEERING TEST MODE ALR M702 USER GUIDE DOC CONTROL TBD REV A 4 3 2 Inventory Frequency Hopping Follow the same steps as in 3 1 but this time select HOP in the Engineering menu ...

Page 11: ...E ALR M702 USER GUIDE DOC CONTROL TBD REV A 5 3 3 CW Fixed Frequency and Frequency Hopping Follow the same steps as in 3 1 this time select CW and transmission frequency preference Click on Save Click on Start to start transmission ...

Page 12: ...ollowing screen Here you can control the RF power output among other settings Transmit Power parameter controls the module output power in 1dB steps Click set to set the transmit power and then get to read back the setting Check the Save check box to store the RF Transmit Power setting in nonvolatile memory in order to restore the saved value automatically on the module power up ...

Page 13: ...2 USER GUIDE DOC CONTROL TBD REV A 2 4 Technical Support Alien Technology LLC 845 Embedded Way San Jose CA 95138 Tel 1 408 782 3900 5 Revision History ECO Revision Date Originator Description of Change TBD A 8 8 19 J Hattick Initial release ...

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