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User Manual MDOCR-2505 Document Tray Reader Document Number : 54-70-007-DOC Revision: 1.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual Revision History Version Date Person Ver.1 07.2007 Bodo Ischebeck Reason To our valued customers We constantly strive to improve the quality of all our products and documentation. We have spent time to ensure that this document is correct. However, we realise that we may have missed a few things. If you find any information that is missing or appears in error, please use the contact section at the end of this document to inform us.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 Contents Revision History.................................................................................................................................................2 About this manual.......................................................................................................................................................5 Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words........................................................................................................
MDOCR-2505 6.5.1 6.5.2 6.5.3 6.5.4 6.5.5 6.6 User Manual Warranty Repairs..........................................................................................................................................40 Non-Warranty Repairs.................................................................................................................................. 40 Warranty.................................................................................................................................
User Manual MDOCR-2505 About this manual Please read this document before using Magellan’s readers. This manual is designed for use by engineers experienced with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices. Regulatory, safety and warranty notices that must be followed are given in chapter 7.5 and 7.8. Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words Notes and Tips. Application Notes. Requires your attention.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual Magellan’s RFID reader-writers are to be professionally installed by authorised, qualified and servicetrained installation personnel only. Maintenance All Magellan’s RFID readers-writers are low maintenance equipment. Except for externally accessible fuses there are no user-serviceable parts in any reader. There is no requirement to remove the cover of the reader. Removal of the reader cover by unauthorised personnel will void the product warranty.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 1. Introduction Thank you for your recent purchase of a Magellan RFID reader-writer. This User Manual will provide you with information to rapidly adopt Magellan’s PJM technology for your needs, to install the reader hardware and ReaderManager software and get the reader running. Refer to the 66V10 PJM Confidential Data Book (36-10-006-SPC)for the description of the PJM ItemTag® and PJM StackTag® products of Magellan Technolgoy.
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User Manual 2. MDOCR-2505 Before you begin 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection When you receive your system, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier and the supplier of the equipment or Magellan if purchased directly from Magellan. Until you have checked the system, save the shipping carton and packaging materials in the event the unit has to be returned.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual 2.1.2 Data Communication Cables Magellan supplies USB shielded cables (USB 2.0, 2 m long). As shielded cables are generally required in order to comply with EMC emissions limits, the shielded cables recommended by Magellan Technology must be used. Unshielded cables may be used where explicitly allowed in the Installation Requirements section of this User Manual. USB cable should not be longer than 3m Ethernet cable is not included with the supply.
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User Manual 3. MDOCR-2505 Product Overview Magellan’s RFID readers are intended to read and write information to individual Magellan ItemTags and multiple Magellan StackTags. The communication protocol used by the reader is compliant with ISO/IEC 18000 - 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz). 3.
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User Manual MDOCR-2505 4. Installation 4.1 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide HF RFID Readers/Writers PJM® Technology ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 2 MDOCR-2505 1. Hardware Installation (4.2 User Manual) Connect a communication cable (USB or Ethernet) to the reader and host PC 2. Software Installation (4.3 User Manual) Connect a power pack to the reader Install the ReaderManager software from the supplied CD-ROM 3. Connecting to a reader using the ReaderManager (4.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual 4.2 Hardware Installation USB Host Port USB Device Port RJ 45 (Ethernet Port) Power Port MDOCR-2505 connector panel 4.2.1 Connecting to a power supply Step 1: Connect a low voltage power pack to the unit. The connection to the power source is realised via a low voltage power pack. MDOCR-2505 with plugged-in low voltage power connector The power cable is not supplied with the reader and is recommended to be purchased in the country of use.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 Step 2: Plug the power supply into AC power mains. LEDs will come on.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual 4.2.2 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using USB Connect the MDOCR-2505 reader to a host computer using the USB data communication cable by plugging the USB cable into the MDOCR-2505 USB device port and the host computer USB port. Only one Magellan reader can be connected to the PC via USB at a time (limited by Windows). When the USB connection is used only a screened USB cable should be used. MDOCR-2505 with the USB communication cable and power cable 4.2.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 4.2.4 Connecting Multiple Readers to a local network Multiple readers can be connected to a local network using an Ethernet hub/switch. Plug the Ethernet communication cable into the MDOCR-2505 RJ45 socket (Ethernet port) and Ethernet hub/switch. Always connect the Ethernet cable before power is applied to the reader. MMDOCR-2505 with the Ethernet communication cable and power cable 4.
MDOCR-2505 Step 3: User Manual Ensure all items in the Install dialog are ticked, and then click the Install button. If Python is not installed on your computer, the installation program will prompt you if you would like to install Python. Click the Yes button and accept all the default options during installation. When the ReaderManager and all the required libraries are installed the dialog box will be displayed. Ensure the dialog box shows Completed and no problems are reported.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 4.4 Connecting to a Reader using ReaderManager Magellan’s readers are complex and powerful network devices. As most network devices they should be handled by well trained network administrators. A reader provides Ethernet and USB device interfaces to allow for user connection.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual Care should be taken not to duplicate IP addresses on your network. If you are unsure what IP address to use consult your system administrator. Enter the network Subnet mask and Default gateway addresses in the text boxes provided. Click the Save button to save these changes to the reader, or click the Refresh button to restore the last saved values. Restart the reader for these changes to take effect. 4.4.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 Step 4: Left click on the Ethernet connection and look in the Details box on the bottom of the left hand side panel of the Network Connections window. You should see the IP address in here. If the address here is not 169.254 followed by 2 other numbers, then the user needs to check the following: 1. Right click on the Ethernet connection in the Network Connections window. 2. Select the Properties menu option. .
MDOCR-2505 User Manual In order to connect to a reader via USB for the first time follow the steps below: Step 1: Open Network Connections in Windows (Windows XP SP2) to view the network connection process. You can verify that the reader is connected by looking at the Network Connections window. You can open this window from several places: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network Connections or My Computer -> Other Places -> My Network Places -> View Network Connections.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 Once the network connection has been removed: 1. Plug the reader back in. 2. Wait for the network connection to re-appear and become Connected. . Connect to the reader via the ReaderManager. Another solution is to try another USB port as USB ports can fail on PCs. As with the previous case: 1. Unplug the reader. 2. Wait for the network connection to be removed. . Plug the reader into another USB port.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual To change a reader network name: From the Tools menu, select System then Configuration System. The window shown below will be displayed. Click the column on the right of Customer ID and enter the name you would like the Reader to be identified as. This is the name that will appear on the Connection menu. Click the Save button on the right to save your changes to the reader, or click the Refresh button to restore the previously saved name.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 The status bar will change from a red to a green background to indicate that the ReaderManager was able to connect to a reader. The tag type and IP address are also shown on the status bar. To get more information how to setup static connections to readers please refer to the ReaderManager Guide (40-01-006-DOC). 4.5 Communication Test Perform the tag reading test by selecting Tools -> System -> Grid of tags sight count.
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User Manual MDOCR-2505 5. Working with Tags Do not stack Magellan ItemTags on top of each other or allow them to touch or overlap. Only Magellan StackTags can be stacked, overlapped or allowed to touch each other. Single-axis antennas are tag orientation sensitive. Refer to the Tag-to-Reader/Tag-to-Antenna section of this document.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual 5.2 How to check a tag configuration mode The tag configuration mode can be checked with the ReaderManager: 1. Go to Tools -> System -> Interrogate Command. 2. In Reply select Normal and click Send. . Then go to Tools -> System -> Table of Tag Messages to see the tag configuration in the Config column. The messages of all the tags currently in the reader antenna field can be seen. 2000 means that the tag has been reconfigured to ST ¼ normal power mode configuration.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 5.4 Tag-to-Reader Orientation and Position inside the Reader Tags should always be presented face on to the reader surface inside the shrouded volume (14 cm or less from the top) as shown below. To maintain the evenness of the document pile paste tags on documents in random landscape and portrait orientations provided that the tags are inside the shrouded area.
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User Manual 6. MDOCR-2505 Appendix 6.1 Specifications 18-Jul-07 • Read and write operations • No user-serviceable parts • ISO/IEC Compliance 18000-3 Mode 2 • Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz • 2 PJM Reply Channels • Command Data Rate of 424 kbit/s • Reply Data Rate of 106 kbit/s per channel • Designed for PJM StackTag® and PJM ItemTag® • External Dimensions (L x W x H): 380 x 280 x 90 mm • Net Weight: 1.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual 6.2 Regulation and Standards RFID equipment is subject to national and international regulations. D IN G 6.2.1 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA) E N The FCC regards RFID equipment as low-power transmitting devices and, therefore, does not require users of RFID devices to obtain a license to operate them. P NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 This apparatus complies with ETSI EN 301 489-1 RF common mode immunity requirements on Ethernet Port with shielded CAT5 Ethernet Cable. Intended use of the equipment is as a desktop Reader to read and write information to multiple or individual tags. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. D IN G 6.2.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual 6.3 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 36 D/C Date Code (month/year): Date of device manufacturing DSB Digital Support Board: Embedded processor board running the embedded operating system (OS) and the ReaderServer HF High Frequency (13.
User Manual 18-Jul-07 MDOCR-2505 Power cycle the PC Close Windows, switch the PC off, remove the power plug and wait for 30 seconds before powering the PC back up again. For laptops this means removing the battery and waiting for 30 seconds. This ensures that the USB host controller chips on the motherboard have had a chance to be fully reset. Power cycle the reader Turn off the power or unplug the power cable (the power port on the reader). Open the Network Connections window in Windows.
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User Manual MDOCR-2505 6.4.2 Connecting a Reader Can not find and connect to the reader - reader is not shown on the Connection menu list The reader was not in the operational mode when you connected a communication cable and/or opened the Connection menu Plug in the communication and power cables. Wait for about 1 minute after you apply power to the reader. The red LED must be permanently on and the green LEDs off. In the ReaderManager open the Connection menu.
MDOCR-2505 User Manual 6.5 Reporting a Problem If after following the checks and procedures outlined in the Troubleshooting section, you are still having a problem with a Magellan reader, you will need to send a report to Magellan.
User Manual MDOCR-2505 6.5.3 Warranty Magellan’s warranty and liability with respect to products and/or services is for a period of 12 months from date of delivery and is limited to the rectification of faulty workmanship and/or non-compliance by Magellan. Any liability with respect to components including purchased or free issued items and other materials used in the manufacture of products are covered by, and limited to, any warranty provided by the original manufacturer. 6.5.
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User Manual MDOCR-2505 6.6 Contact us Magellan Technology pty limited 65 Johnston St. Annandale NSW 2038 Australia Tel.: +61 2 9562 9800 Fax: +61 2 9518 7620 Email: info@magellan-technology.com Website: www.magellan-technology.com Magellan Technology (Europe) Ltd Units 7 & 8 Parker Court, Dyson Way, Staffordshire Technology Park, Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0WP, UK Tel.: +44 1785 21 85 40 Fax: +44 1785 21 85 41 Email: info@magellan-rfid.