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HF RFID System User Manual MDR-1109 Desktop Reader-Writer Document Number : 60-70-002-DOC Last Changed : 21 July 2006 Copyright © Magellan Technology 2006 Commercial in Confidence
Content PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 L IMPORTANT INFORMATION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 1. INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2.
Please read before proceeding Please read and understand this document before using the products. If you have any questions, comment or suggestions about the User Manual please contact Magellan Technology. L Important Information Installation Environment For indoor use only unless otherwise specified. Install the products within the temperature and humidity range according to the product specification.
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 ReaderManager User Manual (40-01-006-DOC) for a description of the various tools and advanced options available in the ReaderManager. Programming is covered in the Programmer Guide (40-01-000-DOC). 1.
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. ! WARNING 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.
End-users should contact the company from whom they purchase the products for replacement, repair or refund. If purchases the Reader directly from Magellan, contact Magellan for a Return Authorization Number (RAN) before shipment. 1.4 Changes in Product Family, Specifications and User Manuals This document is subject to change without notice in future editions. Magellan reserves the rights to change its product design, specifications and product range. 1.
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2. Product Overview Intended use of Magellan’s RFID Reader is 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). 2.1 MDR-1109 Desktop reader-writer Single-axis antenna 2 communication channels MDR-1109 USER MANUAL 7 60-70-002-DOC ver.
3. Getting Started Guide 3.1 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.
CD-ROM The CD-ROM should contain the following files: Self-extracting installation kit for the Adobe Acrobat reader, which is required to read and print PDF files. PDF document describing how to program all of Magellan’s Readers. PDF document describing various tools and advanced options available in ReaderManager PDF version of this document. AdbeRdrxx_enu_full.exe 40-01-000-DOC Programmer Guide.pdf 40-01-006-DOC Reader Manager User Manual 46-70-012-DOC User Manual.pdf ReaderManager-Install.
3.2 Before You Begin 3.2.1 Installation Environment Magellan’s Readers are designed to operate in indoor environments where temperature and humidity are controlled unless other conditions are specified for customised Readers. For standard Readers the temperature range is from +10oC to +45oC. The humidity range is from 10% to 80% (non-condensing humidity). Install the Readers within the temperature and humidity ranges according to the product specification.
3.2.3 Working with Tags Do not stack ItemTags on top of each other. Only StackTags can be stacked, overlapped or touch each other. Single-axis Readers are tag orientation sensitive. Refer to Tag-to-Reader/Tag-to-Antenna section of this document. Reading and writing speeds depend on readertag communication speeds and channel numbers (communication protocol), amount of information to be read and/or written and number of tags presented at a time.
3.2.5 Tag-to-Reader Orientation Tags should always be presented face on to the Reader surface. They may still work at some angle depending upon the distance between the tag and the Reader. Correct orientation o Incorrect orientation (90 angle). MDR-1109 USER MANUAL 12 60-70-002-DOC ver.
3.3 Hardware Installation USB host port USB device port RJ45 (Ethernet port) Power port MDR-1109 connector panel Step 1. Connect a low voltage power pack to the unit. The connection to the power source is realized via a low voltage power pack. The power cable is not supplied with the Reader and recommended to be purchased in the country of use. MDR-1109 with plugged-in low voltage power cable Step 2. Plug the power supply into AC power mains. LEDs will come on.
MDR-1109 with red and green LEDs the red LED will come on again in 1-3 seconds indicating that the unit is in an operational mode; the green LED will be off once the unit is in an operational mode the red LED will remain lit Both LEDs are controlled by the MDR-1109 software This setting can be changed to LEDs being controlled by ReaderManager software depending on the user application. Refer to Programmer Guide (40-01-000-DOC). Step 3. Test the Reader with the supplied test tags.
MDR-1109 with the USB communication cable and power cable 3.3.2 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using Ethernet Connect the MDR-1109 Reader to a host computer using a cross over Ethernet cable. Plug the Ethernet communication cable into the MDR-1109 RJ45 socket (Ethernet port) and the network interface port on the PC. MDR-1109 with the Ethernet communication cable and power cable 3.3.
3.4 ReaderManager Software Installation ReaderManager application software allows tag data to be viewed and programmed. The ReaderManager can only connect to one reader at a time. The Connections menu allows the user to connect to other readers by disconnecting from the currently connected reader and then establishing a connection to a new reader. It is possible to run many ReaderManagers on the same computer at the same time.
Step 4. Click the Close button to continue. If ReaderManager is already installed, double click ReaderManagerUpgrade. Follow steps 3 to 4 above. If Python and PyQt are already installed, the installation program will not reinstall them. To force the installation program in re-install these libraries, click the relevant check boxes. Step 5. To start ReaderManager double click the ReaderManager icon or select ReaderManager from the Programs Start menu. Step 6. Functionality test.
Customers can replace or add additional information to the Model Name-Serial Number such as a physical location or customer ID number. Refer to section 3.5.4 Changing the Reader’s Network Setup of this User Manual. Subsequently when a customer starts using the Reader the new name will appear on the list of Readers in the Connection menu. Tip: If you want to use the new name immediately, simply unplug the power connector and plug in again to view the new name on the Connection menu list.
Automatically detected Reader list Status bar with IP address Step 3. To connect to a Reader, from the Connection menu select the Reader you would like to connect to, then click the left mouse button. 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 setup static connections to readers refer to the ReaderManager User Manual (40-01-006-DOC).
3.4.3 Communication Test From the Tools menu, select System then Grid of tags sight count. Check some default Tools>System>Reader Settings: settings in Tag Type. Default is IFX_STACK. If you use ItemTags the default should be changed to IFX_ITEM. The Powering Field box should be ticked.
3.4.4 Changing the Reader’s Network Setup Ensure the Reader is connected as described above. 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.
If the Reader is to be assigned an IP address from a DHCP server click the Obtain an IP address automatically check box. To assign a static IP address, uncheck the check box and enter the IP address in the IP address text box. The box will turn red if the IP address is not valid. Care should be taken not to duplicate IP addresses on your network. If you are unsure what IP address to use consult your systems administrator.
Here is a general guide to the way reader network address assignment works: The Ethernet interface is either served an IP address via DHCP or is assigned a static IP address by the user. If the reader is set to use a DHCP assigned address and no DHCP server is available it will automatically use a link local address of 169.254.0.0/16. The reader must be powered up with the Ethernet connected to get a DHCP assigned IP address.
4. Reporting a Problem If you are having a problem with a Magellan Reader, you will need to send a report to your support organisation.
4.1 Troubleshooting Problem Red LED light is off Absence of the flashing green LED light during tag reading Green LED was sighted but tag did not appear on the computer screen Reason Power cable connected MDR-1109 USER MANUAL Solution Ensure the power cable is connected correctly to both the mains power and to the Reader. Power cable faulty Replace the cable. Power adaptor faulty Replace the power adaptor. Reader faulty Send a service report on a Service Form.
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5. 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@MAGTECH.COM.AU WEBSITE: WWW.MAGTECH.COM.AU MDR-1109 USER MANUAL 27 60-70-002-DOC ver.
6. Revision History Version Ver.1 Date 05.2006 MDR-1109 USER MANUAL Person OK Reason Initial User’s Guide (40-01-005-DOC) has been split into separate User Manuals for each reader. New user-friendly document layout/design, new logo, new sections added (Alert Symbols, Glossary, Product Overview, Service Form, Specification, Revision History) 28 60-70-002-DOC ver.
7. Appendix 7.1 Specification MDR-1109 Desktop Reader-Writer Read and write operations No manual calibration needed No user-serviceable parts ISO/IEC Compliance 18000-3 Mode 2 Operating Frequency 13.
7.2 Reader-Tag Compatibility and Maximum Read-Write Distance READER-WRITERS Maximum Read-Write Distance* (MRD), mm S T A C K T A G S I T E M T A G S MPR- 5050 MARS and round external antenna (60 mm radius) MSTRP5050 MDOCR2505 MDR1109 MTR1310 Rectangular, 76 x 45 mm, 5 turns 315 235 D D 60 D Rectangular, 76 x 45 mm, 2.