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USER MANUAL – Mantis™ II Reader
3 – Firmware
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NOTE – The Mantis™ II Reader can only be configured through an
Ethernet connection via the RJ-45 jack on the rear of the Reader.
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WARNING – When an Ethernet connection is made directly between
the Reader and a PC, a cross-over network cable is required.
File System
All embedded operating systems, signal processing software, and
configuration options of the
Mantis™ II Reader
are stored in a flash-based
file system internal to the Reader. If any changes or updates are required,
the files are collected in a directory on the PC, packaged into a new file
system, and then transferred to the Reader by TFTP (Trivial File Transfer
Protocol).
Upgradeable Firmware
The
Mantis™ II Reader
has the ability to be updated as new firmware is
released. It is vital that these updates be obtained directly from
RF Code
or
its authorized source, since these files define the operation of the Reader and
if defective, the files will render the Reader inoperable.
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WARNING – Firmware updates should be obtained directly from RF
Code or its authorized source. If defective, these files will render the
Mantis™ II Reader inoperable.
