Installing and Configuring IS1001 Reader
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IS1001 Reader User Manual
Installing and Configuring IS1001 Reader
Pre-Installation Steps
Before going on location, install the following software on the computer you will use to
communicate with the IS1001 reader:
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Install the
Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge Virtual COM Port (VCP)
Windows
drivers.
The CP210x USB to UART Bridge Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers are required to facilitate
host communication. The drivers are available for download at:
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx
•
Install the BioTerm and BioStat programs.
BioTerm is used to connect a computer to the IS1001 reader and perform communication
and configuration tasks. BioStat is used to monitor the status of the IS1001 reader by
gathering diagnostic data and presenting it in a chart format. The programs are available
for download at:
http://www.biomark.com/help/firmware___applications/
Installing IS1001 Reader
1. Remove the IS1001 reader and all items from the shipping cartons.
2. Locate an area to mount the IS1001 reader.
If you are installing multiple IS1001 readers, they can be co-located in a common area (such
as a cabinet located along the shore) or each IS1001 reader can be housed in a separate
location near its respective antenna.
An IS1001 reader can be mounted to a rigid surface using the six threaded standoffs located
on the bottom of the IS1001 assembly. A common installation technique is to mount an IS1001
to a board or plate and then mount the board/plate within your enclosure.
3. (Optional) Install the LED User Interface Board, the Remote Communication Board, or the
Data Logger Board by attaching it to the Mother Board and securing it with the four supplied
screws and lockwashers.
4. Make the power connection to the IS1001 reader.
(Model IS1001 = 24 V DC, Model IS1001-12V = 12 V DC.)
Note:
IS1001 reader will not turn on if supply voltage level is outside of acceptable range (see
the
IS1001 Reader Specifications
section on page 2). During operation, IS1001 will turn itself
off if supply voltage level goes outside of acceptable range by 2 V (by 1 V for IS1001-12V)
and will turn itself back on once the level returns to normal.
Tip:
Use a narrow screwdriver to open the pin slot before inserting the wire.
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Connect the power cable’s positive wire to pin 1 (+) of the 3-pin “POWER” connector J6
on the Mother Board.
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Connect the power cable’s negative wire to pin 2 (-) of the 3-pin “POWER” connector J6
on the Mother Board.
•
Connect the power cable’s shield drain wire and chassis (Earth) ground wire to pin 3
(GNDM) of the 3-
pin “POWER” connector J6 on the Mother Board.
Note:
For the best performance the IS1001 reader should be locally grounded.
