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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
This
Hardware Setup Guide
provides instructions for installing and operating
the RFS2312/2314 RFID Readers. This document is designed for use by
RFID system integrators and software developer - those who wish to
develop software products and extended systems that take full advantage of
the RFID Reader's capabilities.
1.1 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
technology
•
are experienced in software development and/or hardware systems
integration
1.2 RFID Reader Overview
The RAIFU RFID reader is designed to read and program EPC C1G2 tags
and issue event reports to a host computer system. The host computer can
be locally connected to the reader via RJ45. The RFID Reader is delivered
with the following components and accessories:
•
RFID Reader
•
one RJ45 serial cable (for host computer)
•
power supply
•
documentation on CD-ROM
1.3 Requirements
To interface with the RFID Reader you will need the following:
• a PC running Windows 98 or higher, with CD-ROM drive and an available
• I/O Port Connector Pinouts
•
RJ45 TCP/IP port
• standard 110~220 VAC power
• host software (Raifu demo software or your own custom software)
• RFID Tags (EPC C1G2 compliant and ISO18000-6B)
•
external antenna(s) and coaxial cable(s)
