August 2001
Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide
16
Draft Document
FCC ID: A92RU1001A
Typical Reader Installation Steps
The reader installation consists of the following typical steps:
1. Position the reader — locate near desired antenna locations.
2. Connect
external
antennas
3. Place the antenna for optimum read/write operation
4. Connect the reader to PC serial port or RS-232
5. Connecting to a DC source
6. Configure the reader
7. Align the antenna
Connect External Antennas
The rear panel provides nine coaxial antenna connectors. Each connector accommodates a single
external antenna. The RI-RU1-001A-00 can be used with fewer than nine antennas. Install antennas
sequentially, starting with the left-most connector.
Placing the Antennas
Antenna placement is critical to ensure information is written to and read from inlays accurately.
Observe the following guidelines when placing the antenna:
Locate the antenna away from metal objects, microwave ovens, and other devices that may induce
radio frequency interference. In addition, make sure there are no metallic surfaces between, or in
relative proximity to, the reader and inlay.
When reading, the antenna should be placed no more than 84 inches from the objects bearing inlays.
When writing, the antenna should be no more than 24 inches from objects bearing the inlay.
WARNING:
To meet FCC RF Exposure compliance, operator(s)
should not be closer than 9 inches to the transmitting
antenna. See RF Exposure precautions in Chapter 4.
The front of the antenna must be free of obstructions. Otherwise, information may not be written to
and read from inlays accurately.
