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User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Reader/Writer Document Number : 49-70-020-DOC Revision: 1.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual Revision History Version Date Person Reason Ver.1.0 11.2007 Bodo Ischebeck Ver 1.1 09.2010 Laura Scully General update and inclusion of MSTRP-6464 Ver 1.2 06.2011 Laura Scully Addition of EU and AUD declaration for all tunnels 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.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers Contents Revision History........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 About this manual................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words.........................
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 5.1 How to reconfigure tags individually or en masse.......................................................................................................26 5.2 How to check a tag configuration mode.........................................................................................................................27 5.3 How to check a Tag Chip Type (IT or ST).........................................................................................................
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 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 6.3 and 6.6. Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words Notes and Tips. Application Notes. Requires your attention.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual Magellan’s RFID reader-writers are to be professionally installed by authorised, qualified and service-trained 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 1. MSTRP Tunnel Readers 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.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers 2. User Manual 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.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 2.1.2 Data Communication Cables The reader can be connected to the network through a normal USB cable, Ethernet cable or cross over Ethernet cable. 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 by the User Manual. Ethernet cable is not included with the supply.
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User Manual 3. MSTRP Tunnel Readers 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.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 4. Installation 4.1 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide MSTRP-5050 (MLC5/6) HF RFID Readers/Writers PJM® Technology ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 2 1. Hardware Installation (4.2 User Manual) Connect a power cable to the reader 2. Software Installation (4.3 User Manual) Connect a communication cable (USB or Ethernet) to the reader and host PC or network hub/switch Install the ReaderManager software from the supplied CD-ROM 3.
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MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 4.2.1 Connecting the reader to a power supply Connection to the power source is realized via a power cable. The power cable is not supplied with the reader and recommended to be purchased in the country of use. Refer to the Unpacking and Inspection section of this Manual. Step 1: Connect the reader to a host computer or a network hub/switch using an Ethernet cable. Use a crossover cable to connect the reader directly to the network interface port on the PC.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers Ethernet Installation 1 Ethernet Installation 2 Ethernet Installation 3 21-Sep-10 49-70-020-DOC 15
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 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 MSTRP-5050/MSTRP-6464 Ethernet port and Ethernet hub/switch. Always connect the Ethernet cable before power is applied to the reader. 4.2.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 4. once the unit is in an operational mode the green Channel LEDs will flash every time a tag is successfully read LEDs are controlled by the MSTRP-5050/MSTRP-6464 software The Warning LED shows a DSB malfunction and is always OFF. If the red light of the Warning LED is ON it means that the reader is faulty Before power is applied to the reader the Ethernet cable must have been connected to an operating PC or network hub/switch 4.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual If the ReaderManager is already installed, double click ReaderManager-Upgrade. Follow steps 3 to 4 above. If Python and PyQt are already installed, the installation program will not re-install them. To force the installation program to re-install these libraries, click the relevant check boxes. Step 5: To start the ReaderManager double click the ReaderManager icon or select ReaderManager from the Programs Start menu. Step 6: Functionality test.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers These are the networking rules: • USB will always choose a subnet different to Ethernet. • Both interfaces will try to obtain the 169.254.0.0 range, but Ethernet has priority. • 172.16.0.0/16 is USB’s fallover subnet if Ethernet has already taken it by either: DHCP, fixed, or link-local IP acquisition. To change the reader’s network settings: From the Tools menu in the ReaderManager select System then Configuration System. Click the Network Configuration tab.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 4.4.1 Getting an IP address using Ethernet 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.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 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. . In the properties window, look in the list of items for Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4. Double click on this item 5. In the Internet Properties window, click on the Alternate Configuration tab 6.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 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. Step 2: Make sure that the USB and power cables are plugged in. Turn on the reader. The Found New Hardware dialog box will be displayed.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 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. Windows networking can take some time (a few minutes) to create the network connection if the reader has been rapidly plugged and unplugged.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 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. Step 2: Click the Connection menu item to view readers found on the local network.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 4.5 Communication Test Perform the tag reading test by selecting Tools -> System -> Grid of tags sight count. Check some default settings in Tools -> System-> Reader Settings: • Tag Type. Default is IFX_STACK. If you use ItemTags the default should be changed to IFX_ITEM. If you want to read both IT and ST tags the Tag Type should be IFX_STACK. • The Powering Field box should be ticked. Use one of the fully powered tags, place the tag on the reader antenna.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 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-Antenna section of this document.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 5.2 How to check a tag configuration mode The tag configuration mode can be checked with the ReaderManager: • Go to Tools -> System -> Interrogate Command. • 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.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers Closely stacked items with high metal content will be identified reliably if the RFID tag is bent around the corner of the item. Thus the tags will not be completely covered by the metal and identification will not be blocked.
User Manual 6. MSTRP Tunnel Readers Appendix 6.1 Reader-Tag Compatibility Refer to the Tag Comparison Chart on our website www.magellan-technology.com/products/tags_and_chips 6.2 Specifications 21-Sep-10 • Read and write operations • No manual calibration needed • Automatic tuning • No user-serviceable parts • Fully shielded • ISO/IEC Compliance 18000-3 Mode 2 • Operating Frequency 13.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers • Mains Input: 110 - 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz • Power Consumption: 125 W • Operation environment: Indoor use • Temperature range: +10°C to +45°C • Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) • Recommended Minimum Host Computer Requirement: Windows XP SP2/ 500 MHz CPU/ 128MB RAM • Host Interface: USB and Ethernet User Manual • 6.3 Regulation and Standards RFID equipment is subject to national and international regulations. 6.3.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 6.3.2 CE Declaration of Conformity (European Union) This equipment has been declared as compliant in accordance with R&TTE EU Council Directive 1999/5/EC and displays the CE mark accordingly. Products with CE marking comply with EMC Directive (89/336/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. This apparatus complies with ETSI EN 301 489-1 RF common mode immunity requirements on Ethernet Port with shielded CAT5 Ethernet Cable.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 6.3.5 Declaration of Conformity (Australia) and (EU) DOCUMENT 075-00-004-DOC REVISION 1.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers DOCUMENT 075-00-003-DOC REVISION 1.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 6.4 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 34 Antenna A reader antenna that emits radio waves and receives reply signals from tags. The reader antenna can be internal which is integrated into the reader and external which is connected to the reader via a cable. D/C Date Code (month/year) DSB Digital Support Board HF High Frequency (13.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers P/N Part Number 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 from the mains socket.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 6.5 Troubleshooting 6.5.
User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 6.5.2 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 green Axis LED must be permanently lit and the green Channel LEDs off. Open the Connection menu in the ReaderManager.
MSTRP Tunnel Readers User Manual 6.6 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 MSTRP Tunnel Readers 6.6.3 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. 6.4.
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User Manual MSTRP Tunnel Readers 6.7 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 Drummond Road Aston Fields Industrial Estate Stafford ST163HJ UK Tel.: +44 1785 21 85 40 Fax: +44 1785 21 85 41 Email: info@magellan-rfid.
