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Scorpion I Reader

 Copyright 2001 

RF Code, Inc.

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1 Introduction

The RF Code Scorpion I System is an RFID monitoring system designed to report
tags within defined reader operating ranges.  The system utilizes “beacon” tags
that periodically report their presence with an encoded radio transmission.  The
Scorpion I Reader is a dual channel radio receiver tuned to the Scorpion I Tag
transmission frequency.

The Scorpion I includes a Client Bridge as the interface between the Scorpion I
Reader and an Ethernet network.  The reader receives the message and decodes
the tag’s identity each time the tag transmits.  The reader sends the tag identity
information through the Client Bridge to the RF Code Concentrator LI software
application for processing.  The Client Bridge can be configured to operate as a
wired connection to the Ethernet 10/100 network, using an RJ-45 connector, or
using an IEEE 802.11b wireless connection to the host computer.

2 Purpose

This manual provides instructions for the Scorpion I Reader setup and operation.
The Scorpion I Reader has different modes of operation and optional functions
that are user-selected, depending on the system’s operational requirements.

3 Scope

The instructions in this manual show how to configure the Scorpion I Reader for
physical options contained within the device itself.  Operational Instructions for the
Scorpion I System using RF Code’s Concentrator LI software are found in the
Concentrator LI User’s Guide; RF Code publication 

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Summary of Contents for Scorpion I

Page 1: ...Inc Publication 03801674 01 Issue Date Comment Revision November 8 2001 Initial Release 00 is the trademark of RF Code Inc 1250 South Clearview Ave Mesa AZ 85208 480 969 2828 www rfcode com Copyright...

Page 2: ...is device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 The system operates by using Scorpion I tags that have been certified or are in the certific...

Page 3: ...4 2 SCORPION I READER INTERNAL SETTINGS 5 4 3 SCORPION I READER ANTENNAS 7 4 4 SCORPION I READER ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS 8 4 5 SCORPION I READER MOUNTING 8 4 6 SCORPION TAGS 9 List of Figures Figure 1 S...

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Page 5: ...mation through the Client Bridge to the RF Code Concentrator LI software application for processing The Client Bridge can be configured to operate as a wired connection to the Ethernet 10 100 network...

Page 6: ...enna Post A B supplies an RF signal to the two parallel radio receivers in the Scorpion I Reader Reference Paragraph 4 3 Page 7 for antenna positioning for optimum performance The antenna input impeda...

Page 7: ...that is plugged into the Client Bridge through a cutout in the Scorpion I enclosure Figure 2 Scorpion I Rear View Ethernet Connector is an RJ 45 Ethernet jack to be used as the termination point when...

Page 8: ...andard 110 125 VAC wall outlet The cable s active leads are labeled and the Gnd lead is connected to the wall outlet ground The Open terminal is not used in this application The factory supplied cable...

Page 9: ...cessor and data interface to the outside world These two boards operate as one Scorpion I Reader through a right angle connector The main PCB has a power switch SW2 that must remain in the On position...

Page 10: ...en the two devices If there is no communications activity from either the Client Bridge or the Scorpion I Reader for the period of time selected by the P2 jumper the watchdog power cycles momentarily...

Page 11: ...tributor for more information The Scorpion I Reader has two receiver channels that can operate independently or jointly to provide tag signal diversity reception The reader can operate with one antenn...

Page 12: ...connected to the reader may be used to separate the reader from the antennas To minimize RF interference maintain a four to six foot separation between the Scorpion I Reader antennas and potential RF...

Page 13: ...n conjunction with Scorpion tags that periodically transmit a radio frequency encoded identity This transmission is intended to be received the reader decoded and passed on to the system database for...

Page 14: ...Bridge can be Pinged There are no tags being read at the reader The reader has been configured and enabled The reader power light is on The reader detect light is not flashing The system is receiving...

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