Reader Installation
Introduction
The Reader is the brain of the NT132 system. Its functions include
sending wakeup signals, receiving Tag signals, processing Tag data,
and routing Tag data.
Conduit
Chase
Terminal Block (TB1)
Ground Lug
RX
RS-232
Unilon TX Card
Transmitter Card
Unilon Output Card
RF Card
TX
Unilon RX Card
RJ-45
Cabling Label
Reader Case
Figure 6 Reader – internal view
The Reader (Figure 6) in a typical AXCESS system consists of the
following:
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A stack of sub-controller Printed Circuit Board (PCB) cards:
Unilon RX Card – decodes the signal sent from the receiving
antenna through the RF card
RF Card – receives the signal from the receiving antenna
Unilon Output Card – sends the data to a controller or
computer
Unilon TX Card – encodes the transmission signal
Transmitter Card – sends the signal to the transmitting
antenna
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Two external female BNC connectors to connect to the Antenna
Tuning Unit (ATU)