6 System Configuration
KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual
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There are two system configurations for using theKW2D Series Smart RFID Reader: the system configuration used for
actual operation and the system configuration for creating a project for operation.
Use the KW RFID Configurator dedicated configuration software to create a project.
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System Configuration During Operation
The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader can be used in the following system configuration. The devices that can be
connected depend on the model. For details, refer to Chapter 2 "Product Specifications" on page 2-1.
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System Configuration During Project Creation
To use the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader, create and download a project to it.
Use the KW RFID Configurator to create the project. You can connect the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to a
computer and download the created project over Ethernet communication.
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System Configuration
Supported communication protocols are ModbusTCP communication, EtherNet/IP communication, CC-Link IE
Field Basic communication, and event transmission. For details, refer to Chapter 4 "Communication Function"
KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader
Host device
KW RFID Configurator
Store tag information
Send and Receive the verification result,
Read and Write the value of device address
RFID tag
Read UID
Shared
memory
Ethernet
Ethernet hub
Ethernet hub
Ethernet cable
KW RFID Configurator
KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader