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User Guide: RFM5109-B Fixed RAIN/UHF Smart Reader with ReaderService
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7. Quick Start Process
STEP 1: Connect the System
Please follow the instructions in section 2,
The Reader
.
STEP 2: Load the Reader Configuration Utility (Optional)
If static IP addressing is used for the RF reader, please follow the instructions in section 5.3,
Read-
er configuration utility
.
NOTE:
Ignore steps 2 and 3 if dynamic IP addressing is managed in the
programming code, as with
RfmApiDemo.java
for example.
STEP 3: Find the Reader’s IP Address (Optional)
Please follow the instructions in section 4,
Reader IP Address
to find the reader’s IP address. Op
-
tionally, change the reader IP address if your organization is using static IP addresses.
STEP 4. Install Sensors and Antennas
Please orient the sensors so that they are placed a meter or so in front of the antenna. The
antenna should be “pointing at” the sensors for easiest evaluation with the software. Once the
system and software are configured with the correct IP address, the antenna and sensors can be
used at normal distances.
NOTE:
The RFM3250 sensors included in the kit, are designed for use
on-metal surfaces.
STEP 5. Install Software Tools and Launch the ReaderService
Please follow the instructions in section 5,
RFM5144 ReaderService Software.
The software instal-
lation instructions cover the ReaderService, as well as its support tools like the ActiveMQ messag-
ing queue and the MySql data base.
NOTE:
The ReaderService requires a DBA (Data Base Admin-
istrator) login to the data base to create needed tables. It is important to carefully follow the
suggested logins and passwords in setting up the demo initially. These can be changed to improve
security at a time.
CAUTION:
Do not try to connect to the RF reader with ReaderService and RfmApi Demo programs
at the same time. The ReaderService already manages an instance of the RfmApi internally.
NOTE:
Use the
RfmApiDemo.java
program to discover IP addresses for RF readers on your
network. Please see RFM5108 and RFM5140 documentation for additional details. Alternatively,
you can use the
StartReaderDiscovery
endpoint in the ReaderService REST interface to find
available readers on the network.
