Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual
2003 Matrics, Inc.
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Section 4. Installation
The instructions provided in this section describe a generic installation of the Ruggedized Reader. For
installation instructions specific to a Clamp Truck application, refer to the
Clamp Truck Application
User’s Manual
(DCN: MNI03H003) for more information. For installation instructions specific to a
Reader Station application, refer to the
Reader Station Application User’s Manual
(DCN:
MNI03H004) for more information.
Getting Started
Follow the steps listed below (and detailed in the following sections) to install your Ruggedized
Reader:
1. Mount the Reader in a location chosen for optimal surveillance.
2. Connect antenna(s) to the Ruggedized Reader.
3. Connect the Ruggedized Reader to your host computer.
4. Power on the Ruggedized Reader.
Mount the Ruggedized Reader
Before mounting the Ruggedized Reader, you must select a location for it. For best results, consider
the following when determining the optimal placement for your antennas and Ruggedized Reader:
•
Make sure that you follow the FCC guidelines for antenna placement. Antennas should be at
least 45 centimeters from trained personnel and 100 centimeters from all other persons.
•
Mount the Ruggedized Reader as close as possible to your antennas in order to minimize
cable lengths.
CAUTION:
If the Ruggedized Reader is not installed properly, it could
be damaged and your system performance diminished.
To mount the Ruggedized Reader:
1. Position the Ruggedized Reader (PN: RDR-RUG-100) at the desired mounting position on the
wall, shelf, portal structure, or clamp truck, etc..
2. Using the pre-drilled holes at the corners of the Reader, slide through four (4) 10-32 screws for
mounting the Ruggedized Reader.
3. Securely affix the Ruggedized Reader to the selected location using the four (4) 10-32 screws
with lock washers and bolts.
