
Controlling the Reader
Sargas User Guide
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Controlling the Reader
The Reader uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to read and write data
stored on RFID Tag(s).
The Sargas Reader provides three levels of access to controlling read/write operations of
RFID tag(s):
1.
Using the Browser-Based Interface
A web browser controls high-level Reader operations. See
Status Page
for
information about how to access the browser-based interface.
2.
MercuryAPI
High-level APIs (Application Programming Interface) provide fine control over all
aspects of the Reader.
See the MercuryAPI Programmers Guide at
http://www.thingmagic.com/
manuals-firmware
.
3.
LLRP
EPCglobal ratified protocol used for communication between the Sargas and a
client application. The Sargas should be “drop-in compatible” with systems
supporting the standard LLRP protocol.
Using the Browser-Based Interface
The Sargas Reader browser-based interface communicates directly with the RFID
Reader. It includes several tools that enable you to monitor Reader performance, change
Reader settings, and upgrade Reader firmware.
You can run the browser-based interface from any PC on the network. Carefully configure
the PC with an IP address and subnet mask compatible with the current operational
settings of the Reader.
The Reader navigation menu provides access to the following pages:
Status Page
- Displays the current operational settings.
Settings Page
- Allows the user to modify Reader configuration and network
settings.
The Read Page.
Allows the user to read on all configured antennas using the
configured setting.