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Host software (Alien Gateway demo software or your own custom
software)
Specifications
Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in
the tables below:
RFID Reader
Name
Alien Multi-Port General Purpose RFID Reader
Model Number
ALR 9900
Architecture
Point-to-multipoint reader network, mono-static antenna
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 at the end of 6 m LMR-195 cable.
Modulation Method
Phase Reversal – Amplitude Shift Keying (PR-ASK)
20 db Modulation Bandwidth < 100 KHz
RF Receiver
2 Channels
Power Consumption
30 Watts
Communications Interface
RS-232 (DB-9 F), TCPI/IP (RJ-45)
Inputs/Outputs
4 coax antenna, 4 inputs/8 outputs (optically isolated), RS-232 com
port, LAN, power
Dimensions
8 “ (20.3 cm) x 7 “ (17.8 cm) x 1.6 “ (4.1 cm)
Weight
Approximately 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Operating Temperature
-20°C to +50°C (+32 °F to +122°F)
LED Indicators
Power, Link, Active, Ant0-3, CPU, Read, Sniff, Fault (red)
Software Support
APIs, sample code, executable demo app (Alien Gateway)
Compliance Certifications
FCC Part 15; FCCID: P65ALR9900 (Pending)
IOC: 4370A-ALR9900 (Pending)
Safety Certifications
(Pending)
cTUVus
UL: 60950-1:3004
CAN/CSA: C22.2 No.60950-1-03
