ALIEN TECHNOLOGY® ALR-9680 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE February 2013 ALR-9680
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Alien Technology® Hardware Setup Guide ALR-9680 February 2013 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1 Audience .......................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. RFID Reader Overview .........................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 Introduction This Hardware Setup Guide provides instructions for installing and operating the ALR-9680 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.
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 One (1) standard network cable to connect the PoE power supply to the reader.
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INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 Specifications Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in the tables below. Only these listed components may be used in the RFID reader system. The reader table refers to US specifications only. Reader models released for the other countries may have different power levels, frequency of operation and channel spacing in compliance with local regulations where the product is sold.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION RFID Reader High Performance Circular Antenna Model ALR-8696-C 3 dB Beamwidth E-plane: 65 degrees H-plane: 65 degrees Frequency 865-960 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) 26 x 26 x 3.4 (in) 10.2 x 10.2 x 1.32 Weight 1.1 kg 2.5 lb Mechanical: Reader Physical Size Figure 1 - Outline Drawing of the ALR-9680 ALR-9680 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE DOC.
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 I/O Port Terminal Interface The ALR-9680 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. Caution: The absolute maximum voltage applied to any input or output shall not exceed 5.5 volts.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION I/O Port Screw Terminal Connector (Phoenix 5-pin header) Pin 1 Input 0 (TTL Compatible) Pin 2 Input 1 (TTL Compatible) Pin 3 Output 0 (TTL Compatible) Pin 4 Output 1 (TTL Compatible) Pin 5 Ground RS-232 Port Pin-outs 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 Connec
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 Ant 3 Ant 2 Ant 1 Ant 0 System Architecture Figure 4 - System Architecture for the ALR-9680 Reader 8 ALR-9680 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE DOC.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 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 ALX-416 PoE power supply, AC power cable and standard Ethernet cable.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 Reader I/O Panel The I/O panel (shown below) includes the following: 4 Antenna Ports (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 6 - ALR-9680 Reader Connections Diagnostic LEDs The ALR-9680 includes diagnostic LEDs on the face of the reader to provide easy and convenient external indication for various operating conditions: On the Front Panel
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 7 – ALR-9680 Front Panel Reader Diagnostic LEDs Reader Antennas The ALR-9680 includes 4 antenna ports. These antenna ports are a reversepolarity TNC connector. Only antennas documented in this manual may be used with the ALR-9680. 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.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 Figure 8 – Power, RS-232 and LAN Connections 2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the reader. Align the male cable connector so that its shape and pins match the shape and holes of the female DB-9 RS-232 port. Figure 9 - RS-232 Connector Push the aligned connector into the port. Finger-tighten the screws to secure the cable/connector to the reader. 3. Connect the RS-232 cable to the serial port on the PC.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Connecting to the LAN If you are using the ALX-416-1 PoE power supply provided with the Reader Kit, connect a standard Ethernet cable from the PoE power supply LAN port to a nearby LAN drop or network switch. If you are using the ALX-416-2 AC/DC power brick, connect a standard Ethernet cable to the ALR-9680 LAN/PoE port and to the LAN drop or network switch.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 Figure 10 – ALX-416-1 PoE Power Supply and Network Connection Diagram Figure 11 – ALX-416-2 24V AC/DC Brick and Network Connection Diagram 6 ALR-9680 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE DOC.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 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 6. Connect the antenna to the antenna port. The ALR-9680 is a mono-static system (a single antenna acts as both transmitter and receiver). Four antenna ports (ANT 0-3) are provided.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 8 CHAPTER 2 Observe the reader's boot-up trace on the serial port, and determine the network settings. The RS-232 port displays useful information while the reader boots, including network settings. Toward the end of the trace, the reader displays a block of text similar to the following: --------------------------------------------Network Settings: MAC Address : 00:80:66:10:2D:12 DHCP : 1 IP Address : 10.9.8.10 Netmask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway : 10.9.8.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Installation This section provides guidance for configuring components in your RFID system. You should consider the overall design of your specific system before permanently mounting the equipment. Installation involves many of the same connection steps required for bench test. However, instead of placing equipment on a tabletop, the reader, antenna, and their accessories are mounted in your application environment.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 thermally conductive surface. Optimum thermal performance is achieved by mounting the unit to a metal mounting plate with direct contact between the reader base and the mounting plate. When mounting vertically the reader IO panel should be oriented at the bottom. Antennas should be placed close enough to the reader to accommodate the cable length without putting strain on the connectors. Mount units individually. Do not stack them. 3.
CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION corresponding TCP/IP port on the reader and push the connector in. Connect 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 should use an Ethernet cross-over cable in this situation. If you wish to observe the reader's boot up trace, or control the reader via RS-232, align and connect a DB-9 serial cable to the reader's RS-232 port, and to the serial port on the PC.
READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CHAPTER 2 The Alien RFID Gateway application is a useful demonstration program that allows users to explore the reader’s functionality and build customizable demos with a user-friendly interface. Using the Gateway, the various operating modes of the reader can be controlled and custom interactive demos can be constructed using sounds, images, and text.
