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Items to be checked
Before performing a trial operation, check the following items:
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Trial operation procedure
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Simplified communication test
The communication between an antenna and tag can be tested without connection to a host device. Use this test to check the location of
antenna and tag. For how to operate, refer to Section 3-4.
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Communication test
The connection to a host device is made and the "Communication Test" command is sent from the host device to an antenna. Commu-
nication cable connection, communication processing, communication status between the antenna and tag can be checked. For how to
operate, refer to Section 3-5.
No.
Items to be checked
Checking
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1
Installation environment of
antenna and tag
Whether the installation environment is suitable.
Section 4-1-1
2
Installation of antenna and tag
Whether the antenna and tag are installed correctly.
Sections 4-1-2
and 4-1-3
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Connection of antenna and dedi-
cated cable
Whether the connector is connected properly.
Section 4-1-4
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Connection to host device
• Whether RS-232C, RS-422A and RS-485 are connected
properly.
• Whether connected to 24 VDC power supply.
• Whether installed.
• Whether "+P" and "-P" are connected.
Section 4-2
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Installation of link unit for RS-
422A and RS-485
Whether the link unit is installed correctly.
Section 4-3
Turns on the power supply.
Simplified communication test
Communication test
Trial operation for system.
End.
• Check the power supply voltage and power supply terminal connection.
• Check whether the antenna indicator POWER LED turns on.
Check the communication between an antenna and tag without connection to a host
device (or with connection to the host device).
Check the communication between a host device and antenna and between an antenna and tag.
Check a total system operation with an actual command.
Chapter 6 From Startup to Run
6-1 Trial Operation