Telematics FP310RAM-X, User Manual

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Functional Description
PROPRIETARY
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1-1. FP310RAM-X Connectors, Indicators and Controls
Side Item Function
Host
DC IN Connector 3-pin connector used to connect the DC input voltage.
RESET Push-button Internal push-button used to initiate cold restart of the FP310RAM-X.
IND Indicator Status indicator, provides the following indications:
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Flashing green: normal operation, no tags detected
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Flashing orange: normal operation, tags detected
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Flashing red: mute mode (transmission disabled)
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Blinking red: Test mode
HOST Connector 9-pin D-type female connector includes a serial asynchronous RS-232
DCE interface used for connection to the host computer.
Antenna ANT Connector SMA connector for connection to the main antenna.
I/O I/O connector CPA connector
1-4. Functional Description
The FP310RAM-X has three operating modes, Normal mode, Mute mode and Maintenance mode.
1-4.1 Normal Mode
The functions performed by the FP310RAM-X during operation in the normal mode are as follows:
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Report the transponders that are passing through its communication zone
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Maintain a list of the transponders that are currently detected within the reader's
communication zone (active list)
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Perform various functions on transponders in response to host requests:
o
Read/write transponder internal or external memory
o
Operate transponder driver interface
o
Send transponder to sleep mode
1-4.2 Mute Mode
In mute mode the reader will not transmit any RF signal.
1-4.3 Maintenance Mode
In maintenance mode the reader can be command to activate various RF test function and to upgrade the
reader's software.
1-4.4 Host Communication
The FP310RAM-X supports communication with a host. Two types of messages are used:
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FP310RAM-X initiated message used to report events, e.g., a new transponder
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Messages sent in response to host requests.