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RFID Reader Overview
The Alien ALR-9900 RFID reader is designed to read and program any EPC
Class 1 tag (see below) and issue event reports to a host computer system. The
host computer can be locally connected to the reader via RS-232, or at a remote
network location.
The RFID Reader is delivered with the following components and accessories:
One (1) RFID Reader
One (1) RS-232 serial cable (to connect to host computer)
One (1) power supply and cord
Alien RFID Fixed Reader Software Developer’s Kit and User
Documentation
CD-ROM
Alien RFID Gateway Application
EPC Class 1 UHF RFID Tags
The Alien ALR-9900 RFID reader is designed to read and program any EPC
Class 1 Generation 1 or 2 tag (see below) and issue event reports to a host
computer system.
Class 1 tags are “passive” devices meaning they do not have a battery or other
onboard power source. They are powered solely by the RF energy transmitted by
an RFID reader.
Tags communicate with the reader through backscatter modulation in which the
tags do not transmit RF energy. 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
light from the Sun.
Alien Technology manufactures user-programmable EPC Class 1 tags compliant
with all key commercial and DoD mandates. Alien Technology offers a variety of
designs capable of delivering optimal performance worldwide, including Europe
and Asia.
For more information about RFID tags from Alien Technology, please visit our
website at:
http://www.alientechnology.com
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Requirements
To interface with the RFID Reader you will need the following:
A PC running Windows 98 or higher, with CD-ROM drive, an available
RS-232 serial port and/or Ethernet connectivity
Standard 120/220 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power supply and cord (included with reader)
