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Specifications 

Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in 
the tables below. Only these listed components may be used in the RFID reader 
system. 
 
The reader table refers to US specifications only. Reader models released for the 
other countries may have different power levels, frequency of operation and 
channel spacing in compliance with local regulations where the product is sold. 

RFID Reader 

Name 

Alien Multi-Port General Purpose RFID Reader 

Model Number 

ALR-9680 

Architecture 

Point-to-multipoint reader network, mono-static 

Operating Frequency 

902.75 MHz – 927.25 MHz 

Hopping Channels 

50 

Channel Spacing 

500 KHz 

Channel Dwell Time 

< 0.4 seconds 

RF Transmitter 

< 30 dBm  from antenna port.s. 

Modulation Method 

Phase Reversal – Amplitude Shift Keying (PR-ASK) 

20 db Modulation Bandwidth  < 100 KHz 

RF Receiver 

2 Channels 

Power Consumption 

8 Watts  

Communications Interface 

RS-232 (DB-9), TCP/IP (RJ-45)  

Inputs/Outputs 

4  antenna ports, 2  inputs/2  outputs (TTL compatible), RS-232 
comm port, LAN/PoE, power 

Dimensions 

(cm) 26.7 x 20.3 x 3.8  

  (in)10.5 x 8x 1.5 

Weight 

Approximately 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs) 

LED Indicators 

DC Power, RF ON, Read, Fault(red), Link, Active  

Operating Temperature 

0°C to +50°C  (32 °F to +122°F) 

Operating Environment 

Indoor  operation only 

Software Support 

APIs, sample code, executable demo app (Alien Gateway) 

Protocol Support 

Comply with EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and 18000 – 6C 

Compliance Certifications 

FCC Part 15; FCCID: P65ALR9680;   
IOC: 4370A-ALR9680 
UL 60950,  CB Report 

Содержание ALR-9680

Страница 1: ...ALIEN TECHNOLOGY ALR 9680 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE February 2013 ALR 9680...

Страница 2: ...TABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGMENT ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID FCC Compliance This equipment has been test...

Страница 3: ...ical Size 4 I O Port Terminal Interface 5 RS 232 Port Pin outs 6 RS 232 Connector Female Looking at Reader 6 Power Supplies 6 System Architecture 7 CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION...

Страница 4: ...ader Protocol command set Demo Software Guide details installing and operating the Alien RFID Gateway demonstration software Quick Upgrade Guide briefly explains how to use the demonstration software...

Страница 5: ...Instead they change their reflective characteristics in a controlled way and reflect RF energy back to the reader An analogy to this is the way you can use a mirror to signal someone by reflecting li...

Страница 6: ...7 25 MHz Hopping Channels 50 Channel Spacing 500 KHz Channel Dwell Time 0 4 seconds RF Transmitter 30 dBm from antenna port s Modulation Method Phase Reversal Amplitude Shift Keying PR ASK 20 db Modul...

Страница 7: ...LR 8696 C 3 dB Beamwidth E plane 65 degrees H plane 65 degrees Frequency 865 960 MHz Gain dBi 6 0 dBiL maximum Polarization Circular RF Connector 6 m LMR 195 with Reverse Polarity TNC VSWR 1 5 1 Dimen...

Страница 8: ...hall not exceed 5 5 volts I O Recommended Operating Conditions Inputs Logic 0 0 0 8 VDC Logic 1 2 0 5 25 VDC Outputs Isource 20 mA 3 VDC Isink 20 mA 0 5 VDC Unlike the Alien enterprise readers ALR 980...

Страница 9: ...4 Pin 7 RTS Connected to Pin 8 Pin 8 CTS Connected to Pin 7 Pin 9 Not Connected RS 232 CONNECTOR FEMALE LOOKING AT READER Figure 3 RS 232 Connector Power Supplies The ALR 9680 has been certified to op...

Страница 10: ...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ALR 9680 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE DOC CONTROL 8102135 000 REV A 7 System Architecture Ant 0 Ant 1 Ant 2 Ant 3 Figure 4 System Architecture for the ALR 9680 Reader...

Страница 11: ...lease verify the contents of your received shipment before assembling RFID reader ALX 416 PoE power supply AC power cable and standard Ethernet cable Additionally the RFID Reader Developer s Kit inclu...

Страница 12: ...he ALR 9680 includes diagnostic LEDs on the face of the reader to provide easy and convenient external indication for various operating conditions On the Front Panel you will find POWER green indicate...

Страница 13: ...ual may be used with the ALR 9680 System Assembly and Bench Test Assembling the RFID Reader system is easy We recommend you set up the system and verify its operation in a bench test configuration bef...

Страница 14: ...0 by Alien Technology Failure to do so voids the product warranty and violates the terms of the FCC license If you are using the ALX 416 1 PoE power supply use the standard Ethernet cable to connect t...

Страница 15: ...the Reader Kit connect a cross over Ethernet cable from the PoE power supply LAN port to the PC LAN port If you are using the ALX 416 2 AC DC power brick connect a cross over Ethernet cable to the AL...

Страница 16: ...ANT 0 is selected by default when first initialized Align the antenna s coax cable s center pin and push it into the port Screw the fitting from the cable end onto the reader connector clockwise unti...

Страница 17: ...demonstrate the RFID Reader system Bench Test Procedure 1 Position the reader so you can see the diagnostic LEDs You may also want to position the PC so you can view the monitor 2 Access an operationa...

Страница 18: ...of radio frequency and electromagnetic fields and Bulletin 65 Human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields Mount the reader and antenna s at the periphery of the desired read window so tha...

Страница 19: ...ector in If you are using the optional ALX 416 2 AC DC power supply connect the DC power jack into the DC power plug of the reader Tighten the screw fitting finger tight DO NOT use both the PoE power...

Страница 20: ...plication code using the example code provided on the Developer s Kit CD or using the Alien RFID Gateway application which is a demonstration program also included on your CD For more details refer to...

Страница 21: ...ssroom provide students with hands on exposure in our RFID Solutions Center and short cut the learning curve by sharing practical solutions to real world challenges You ll learn best industry practice...

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