User's Manual

ManualsBrandsImation ManualsElectronicsData Guard RF Scan Station

Introduction

The Imation DataGuard rf™ Scan Station uses the latest RFID technology to track the

movement of cartridges in and out of a data center, off-site facility, or DR location. The

Scan Station reads RFID-enabled cartridges, either individually or within a transport case,

as they arrive and exit a location. The DataGuard rf™ Tape Tracking System automatically

logs each cartridge transaction into a tracking database that is linked to the customer’s tape

management system. This solution efficiently accounts for the location of all data cartridges

and provides both reporting and audit capabilities.

DataGuard rf Scan Station Contents*

1. DataGuard rf Scan Station (Model #DGSCN-100)

2. DataGuard rf RFID Antenna Pad (Model #DGANT-100)

Safety Instructions—please read thoroughly before using the Scan Station!

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death

from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but

are not limited to, the following:

 Keep a copy of the operating manual close to the Scan Station for easy reference for all operators.

 Follow the Operator’s Manual carefully. Follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.

 The Scan Station reader model DGSCN-100 and Antenna Pad model DGANT-100 are designed to work

together. Neither should be used with other unauthorized equipment.

3. RS-232 Cable** (Part #XX-XXXX-XXXX-X)

4. Power Cable

Preliminary Copy

**This RS-232 Cable must be used to minimize risk of harmful interference.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
Preliminary Copy Introduction The Imation DataGuard rf™ Scan Station uses the latest RFID technology to track the movement of cartridges in and out of a data center, off-site facility, or DR location. The Scan Station reads RFID-enabled cartridges, either individually or within a transport case, as they arrive and exit a location. The DataGuard rf™ Tape Tracking System automatically logs each cartridge transaction into a tracking database that is linked to the customer’s tape management system.
PAGE 2
Do not open this device or attempt to disassemble or modify it. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Modifying or disassembling the product will void the warranty on this product. Do not expose this device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it that contain liquids that might spill into an opening.
PAGE 3
Setting up the DataGuard rf Scan Station and Antenna Pad Follow these steps to set up and properly position the Scan Station reader and antenna pad: • Make sure the host computer is turned off and that no power is supplied to the Scan Station. o The host computer should be using the either Windows® 2000 or XP operating systems.
PAGE 4
• • Plug the power cable from the Scan Station reader into a suitable (100-240VAC; 5060Hz) electrical power outlet. o Arrange the power cable away from the antenna pad. Turn on the host computer to allow it to recognize the Scan Station. Using the DataGuard rf Scan Station The RFID antenna is built into the top of the Scan Station antenna pad. In the closed position the antenna can read individual cartridges or non-metallic cases filled with cartridges.
PAGE 5
• Other situations— o The face of the label is parallel to the antenna pad—the label should be centered within the molded case outline (Figure 5). o The face of the label is perpendicular to the antenna pad—the face of the label should be parallel to one edge of the molded case outline and be above the case outline. o 9840 cartridge This cartridge may be difficult to read in some non-metallic shipping cases.
PAGE 6
3. Initialize a single RFID tag— • Click on the RFID Tag Intialization tab on the Imation RFID Cartridge Tracker Software (Section 3.4 of the DataGuard rf Tape Tracking System manual). • Initialize the RFID tag on a single cartridge by clicking on Init RFID Tag If the antenna senses more than one RFID tag, it will send an error message to the Scan Station. The antenna only initializes one tag at a a time in order to avoid writing incorrect data to any tag.
PAGE 7
Electrical Data: Supply voltage Current draw Power consumption Operating frequency Transmission power Interface 100-240VAC ; 50-60Hz 0.4 A maximum 40 watts maximum 13.56 MHz 6 watts RS-232 Antenna power Antenna connection Antenna width Antenna length Antenna cable length 13.56 MHz 6 watts maximum SMA plug (50 Ω) 0.37 m (14.6 in.) 0.5 m (19.6 in.) 0.9 m (36 in.
PAGE 8
Europe Restrictions for operating the DGSCN-100 as of October 2006 (ERC/REC 70-03, Annex 9, Band F1). Operation not currently permitted: BEL, GRC, LUX, NOR, LVA, HRV, ROU, IRL, LIE, SUI, BUL, LTU.