
Operating Instructions
Chapter
3
RFH620 Interrogator
Quick-Start
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Quick-Start
3.1
Preparing the interrogator for the quick start
The interrogator can be operated quickly and easily using the supplied SOPAS-ET configura-
tion software.
Among others, the software offers the following options:
•
Fast connection with the interrogator
•
Easy access to the transponder data and display of the reading results on
two
clear re-
gister tabs of the configuration software
System requirements for using the SOPAS-ET configuration software
chapter 7.2.2 System requirements for the SOPAS-ET configuration software, page 49
Additional accessories required (not in the scope of delivery)
•
Connection module CDB620 or CDM420
•
For the Ethernet version of the interrogator: Connection cable for data and function in-
terfaces (see ordering designations of the product information "Interrogator RFH620")
•
3-wire RS-232 data cable (null modem cable), no. 2014054 for the connection of the
PC with the connection module
- or -
To connect an Ethernet version of the interrogator to the PC's Ethernet interface
(For corresponding cable, see ordering designations of the product information "Inter-
rogator RFH620" Nr. 8013102)
Establish an electric connection to the interrogator
1. Connect the interrogator to connection module CDB620/CDM420.
2. Switch on the power supply for CDB620/CDM420.
3. Switch on the PC for the configuration and install and start the supplied SOPAS-ET con-
figuration software.
4. Connect the PC to the interrogator.
To achieve this, connect the PC using a 3-wire RS-232 data cable (null modem cable)
to the "Aux“ connection in CDB620/CDM420.
- or -
In Ethernet version, connect the PC to the interrogator's Ethernet interface.
For detailed instructions, see
chapter 5 Installation, page 31
3.2
Establishing connection with the interrogator
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Communicate with the interrogator according to the selected data interface (RS-232 or
Ethernet) (see
chapter 7.3 Establishing communication with the interrogator,
).
TIP
To establish a connection quickly and easily via the Ethernet, the SOPAS-ET configuration
software has a
CONNECTION
WIZARD
in the menu
TOOLS
.