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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
This
Hardware Setup Guide
provides instructions for installing and operating the
ALR-9900 RFID Readers.
This document is designed for use by RFID system integrators and software
developers - those who wish to develop software products and extended systems
that take full advantage of the RFID Reader's capabilities.
Included with each reader or developer kit is the
Alien RFID Fixed Reader
Software Developer’s Kit and User Documentation
CD-ROM. This CD contains
additional information about RFID and the ALR-9900 including the following:
RFID Primer (PN 8101014-000)
– an overview of RFID technology and a
glossary of terms.
Reader Interface Guide (PN 8101938-000)
– an overview of the
communication interfaces for the ALR-9900.
Quick Installation Guide (PN 8102003-000)
– a quick start guide for
installing and running the ALR-9900 reader.
Quick Reference (PN 8101007-000)
– a quick reference guide
summarizing the Alien Reader Protocol command set.
Demo Software Guide (PN 8101023-000)
– details installing and
operating the Alien RFID Gateway demonstration software.
Quick Upgrade Guide (PN 8101051-000)
– briefly explains how to use
the demonstration software to upgrade the ALR-9900.
To access these guides, please insert the CD that came with your reader and
follow the on-screen prompts.
Audience
For the purposes of this document, we assume the readers of the
Hardware
Setup Guide
:
Are competent PC users
Have minimal previous knowledge of Radio-Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology
Are experienced in software development and/or hardware systems
integration
