ALIEN TECHNOLOGY® ALR-9650 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE January 2008 ALR-9650
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Alien Technology® Hardware Setup Guide ALR-9650 November 2007 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1 Audience ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 RFID Reader Overview ...................................................................................
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CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 1 Introduction This Hardware Setup Guide provides instructions for installing and operating the ALR-9650 RFID Readers. This document is designed for use by RFID system integrators and software developers - those who wish to develop software products and extended systems that take full advantage of the RFID Reader's capabilities.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 RFID Reader Overview The Alien ALR-9650 RFID reader is designed to read and program any EPC Class 1 Generation 2 tag and issue event reports to a host computer system. The host computer can be locally connected to the reader via RS-232, or at a remote network location. It is designed to accept power through an IEEE 802.3af compliant network or a conventional 24 Volt DC power brick.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Requirements To interface with the RFID Reader you will need the following: A PC running Windows 98 or higher, with CD-ROM drive, an available RS-232 serial port and/or Ethernet connectivity Standard 120/220 VAC 50/60 Hz Power supply and cord (included with reader) Host software (Alien Gateway demo software or your own custom software) Specifications Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in the tables b
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 RFID Reader External Circular Polarized Antenna Model ALR-9611-CR and ALR-9611-CL 3 dB Beamwidth E-plane: 65 degrees • H-plane: 65 degrees Frequency 902-928 MHz Gain (dBi) 6.0 dBiL (maximum) Polarization Circular RF Connector 6 m LMR-195 with Reverse-Polarity TNC VSWR 1.5:1 Dimensions (cm) 22 x 27 x 4 • (in) 8.5 x 10.5 x 1.65 Weight 0.6 kg • 1.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Mechanical: Reader Physical Size Figure 1 - Outline Drawing of the ALR-9650 I/O Port Terminal Interface The ALR-9650 I/O port provides two digital inputs, two digital outputs and a ground return. The design provides protection against momentary over and reverse voltage application to the inputs or outputs and short circuit of the outputs. The inputs and outputs are TTL compatible. When set high, outputs will sink ~1 mA with 5 volts applied.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 Unlike the Alien Enterprise Readers (ALR – 9800 and ALR – 9900) the ALR - 9650 I/O’s are not optically isolated. Instead they are buffered internally. As a result the outputs can source up to 20 mA’s without the external supply required for the Enterprise Readers. Outputs should be protected from transients such as inductive kickback so as to not exceed the absolute maximum voltage allowed at the outputs.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION RS-232 Port Pinouts RS-232 Connector (Female DB-9F) Pin 1 DCD Connected to Pin 6 Pin 2 TR1 Transmit Data (Output) Pin 3 RC1 Receive Data (Input) Pin 4 DTR Connected to Pin 6 Pin 5 Ground Pin 6 DSR Connected to Pin 4 Pin 7 RTS Connected to Pin 8 Pin 8 CTS Connected to Pin 7 Pin 9 Not Connected RS-232 CONNECTOR (FEMALE) – LOOKING AT READER 5 4 9 3 8 2 7 1 6 System Architecture External Antenna A1 Host Communication Interface Digi
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 Reader Hardware Installation and Operation This chapter describes the RFID Reader and provides installation and operation information. Receiving the RFID Reader Your RFID Reader Kit is shipped with the items listed below. Please verify the contents of your received shipment before assembling. RFID Reader Power supply and AC power cable and standard Ethernet Cable.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Reader I/O Panel The I/O panel (shown below) houses the following: Auxiliary Antenna Port (RP-TNC) 9-pin D female RS-232 serial port 5-pin I/O terminal block (GPIO) Auxiliary DC Power connector LAN TCP/IP and PoE port Figure 5 - ALR-9650 Reader Connections Diagnostic LEDs The ALR-9900 includes diagnostic LEDs on the face of the reader to provide easy and convenient external indication for various operating conditions: On the Front P
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 Figure 6 – ALR-9650 Front Panel Reader Diagnostic LEDs Antenna Panel The ALR – 9650 includes an internal, circularly polarized antenna and an auxiliary antenna port. The Auxiliary port is found on the connector panel. It is a reverse-polarity TNC connector. Figure 7 - Antenna Connections 10 ALR-9650 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE DOC.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION System Assembly and Bench Test Assembling the RFID Reader system is easy. We recommend you set up the system and verify its operation in a bench test configuration before installing it in a production setting. Bench Test Configuration 1. Place the Reader on a tabletop. Ensure the following conditions: A standard 120 or 220 VAC outlet is nearby. Sufficient space is available on the tabletop for the reader and antenna.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 4. Connect the power supply to the reader. The reader may be powered through either the PoE power supply provided in the Reader Kit, an optional AC/DC brick available from Alien Technology or through an 802.3af compliant network. WARNING: If you do not use an 802.3af compliant network to supply DC power you must use power supplies provided by Alien Technology. Failure to do so voids the product warranty and violates the terms of the FCC license.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION LAN Drop Figure 10 – PoE Power Supply and Network Connection Diagram The reader comes preconfigured to look for a DHCP server to set its network parameters. In the absence of a DHCP server, the reader will use the following settings: IP Address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 ALR-9650 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE DOC.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 LAN Drop Figure 11 – DC Brick and Network Connection Diagram 6. Connect the coaxial cable to the auxiliary antenna port. 14 The ALR – 9650 is a mono-static system. A single antenna acts as both transmit and receive. It provides an internal antenna (ANT 0) and an auxiliary antenna port (ANT 1). Each antenna provides a single read point. If you are using only the internal antenna you can skip this step.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 7. Power up the reader 8 If you are using the PoE Power supply or the AC/DC brick plug the AC power cord into the supply and into the wall outlet. The green POWER LED will illuminate when power is on. If you are using an 802.3af compliant network to power the ALR – 9650 connect a standard LAN cable between the ALR – 9650 LAN/PoE port and the 802.3af enable LAN drop or network switch. The green POWER LED will illuminate when power is on.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 4. Verify the READ LED illuminates when the tag is inside the read window. READ should be illuminated green. 5. Verify the host receives the tag data. Refer to indications specified in applicable user guide to verify the tag was read successfully. 6. If bench test conditions are verified, proceed to installation. NOTE: To perform a hard reboot of the system, simply cycle power on the reader.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 12 - View of the Reader showing mounting holes Hardware Installation Procedure 1. Select mounting position for antenna(s). CAUTION: Reader antenna should be positioned so that personnel in the area for prolonged periods may safely remain at least 23 cm (9 in) in an uncontrolled environment from the antenna’s surface.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 NOTE: To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use only antenna cable and power supplies supplied with the unit or approved by Alien Technology for use with the ALR-9650. 2. Select mounting position for reader. The ALR – 9650 has been designed to provide reliable operation over its operating temperature range. This is enhanced by proper mounting of the reader during bench test and installation.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION If you are using the PoE power supply connect the Ethernet cable into the LAN jack of the power supply. Align the RJ-45 connector with the corresponding TCP/IP port on the power supply and push the connector in. Connect to the other end to a LAN drop or network switch. You may optionally connect the reader directly to a PC's network port, but you must use an Ethernet cross-over cable in this situation.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 Tag data acquired in response to these triggers can be transmitted to the host in a number of formats (e.g., text, XML or custom) and under a number of conditions (e.g., on a new tag being observed, or a tag disappearing from view). If you are a software developer, the Reader Interface Guide provides the information you will need to connect to the reader from a host computer, communicate with it, and customize its performance.
