Chapter 2 Interface Connections
The interface connectors are located on the AI1422E Reader System front panel as shown in
Antenna Interface
Attach the antenna cable directly to the antenna interface on the front panel of the AI1422E Reader
System. The antenna cable length depends on the installation.
Ethernet (M12) Interface
The AI1422E Reader incorporates a Lantronix® Ethernet to Serial conversion module, which is used to add
full Ethernet compatibility into the reader. This module is located on the interface board internal to the
reader, and is addressable through Lantronix host software. More details on this module can be found in
The Ethernet Interface utilizes a 4-pin, D-coded M12 connector (defined in IEC 61067-2-101 Amendment
1 as the Industrial Ethernet standard). This connector is pin-to-pin compatible with RJ45 10/100Mbps
Ethernet.
shows the connector pin designations.
ANTENNA
INTERFACE
ETHERNET
INTERFACE
AUX RS–232
INTERFACE
MAIN RS–232
INTERFACE
INTERFACE
SELECTION
SWITCH
POWER
CONNECTOR
I/O
INTERFACE
Figure 3 Front Panel of an AI1422E Reader
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