Connect Antenna(s) to the Ruggedized Reader
Attach your antenna(s) to the Ruggedized Reader in order (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, Rx
1
, and then Rx
2
), and
remove them in reverse order.
1. Attach the straight SMA end of the antenna connector cables to the SMA connector on the back
of the antennas.
NOTE:
Make sure that the straight SMA end of the cables connect to the
antennas, and the right angle SMA end of the cables connect to the
Ruggedized Reader.
2. Attach the right angle SMA end of the antenna connector cables to the corresponding connectors
on the Reader.
3. Use an SMA wrench to carefully tighten the cable connection.
CAUTION:
Do not over-tighten the cable connection, because you may
damage the connectors.
4. Secure your cables using wire ties (do not bend the cables.)
WARNING:
Do not disconnect antenna cables when actively reading
tags (if the LED is lit on the Reader, don’t disconnect the antenna
cables.) You could severely damage your Reader. Make sure that you
unplug the power supply (or power off the clamp truck) to power off the
system first before disconnecting cables.
Connect the Reader to a Host Computer
The steps you must follow to interface the Ruggedized Reader with your system depend upon the
software package you choose to use. Contact Matrics for more information.
Power On (and Off) the Reader
In the Clamp Truck application, the Ruggedized Reader is powered by a 48VDC power supply from
Matrics mounted on the clamp truck, with on-board power filtering and regulation to accommodate
gas and electric lift devices and associated noise/voltage variation. Refer to the
Clamp Truck
Application User’s Manual
(DCN: MNI03H003) for more information about this application.
In the Reader Station application, the Ruggedized Reader is powered through the Reader Station from
Matrics (PN: RDR-STA-100). Refer to the
Reader Station User’s Manual
(DCN: MNI03H002) for
more information about the Reader Station. Refer to the
Reader Station Application User’s Manual
(DCN: MNI03H004) for more information about this application.
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Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual
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