CHAPTER 3 Managing the Reader Network Identifying the Savi Fixed Reader in SmartChain Site Manager You must identify the reader in SmartChain Site Manager before you can add and configure the reader. You can obtain the identification information from the label on the reader. Figure 3-1 Label on the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 Reader serial number The first five digits of the UDN are unique, followed by the format of: YYMMNNNN.
Adding and Configuring the Reader in SmartChain Site Manager Adding and Configuring the Reader in SmartChain Site Manager To add a device to the network, you can use auto-discovery or add a reader manually. Whenever possible, Savi recommends using auto-discovery to add a device. Discovering a Reader Using an Ethernet Connection A Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 that is plugged into an Ethernet broadcasts discovery packets.
CHAPTER 3 Managing the Reader Network Name (Key) Type Range Default Description Bootp Integer 0 or 1 0 Determines whether BOOTP server is enabled or not 0 = No 1 = Yes BootpIpAddress String 0.0.0.0 Beginning IP address for BOOTP IP address assignments. The BOOTP server begins assigning IP addresses with this address and increments by one for each additional address to be assigned BootpSubnetMask String 255.255.128.
Adding and Configuring the Reader in SmartChain Site Manager Discovering a Reader Using a SaviNet Connection (RS-485) If you are adding the reader to an RS-485 network where SmartChain Site Manager is already running, you must force the discovery process. 1. On the Windows desktop, click the Site Manager Console icon. 2. In the Network area of the console, right-click a protocol and select Discover All. 3. Select Refresh to see the new readers.
CHAPTER 3 Managing the Reader Network Setting the Host IP and Synchronizing Time You use the Network Manager to set the host IP and synchronize time between the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 and SmartChain Site Manager. To set the host IP and time synchronization parameters: 1. On the desktop, click the Site Manager Console icon. 2. Click the Network Management button. 3. Select the device you want to configure. 4. Click Actions > Configure.
Configuring the Reader with Savi Retriever Using a SaviNet Connection (RS-485) Configuring the Reader with Savi Retriever Using a SaviNet Connection (RS-485) A Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 that is connected to a Savi Retriever through SaviNet connection (RS-485) requires updating the network. Use the Network Menu commands to check or update the network. Figure 3-2 Savi Retriever main window 1. To open this window, right-click the icon of the host computer in the Reader Network area. 2.
CHAPTER 3 Managing the Reader Network Verifying Reader Communication To confirm that a Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 is installed and functioning correctly, you must verify that the reader can: ◆ Communicate with the SmartChain Site Manager (verifies that the reader is detected on the network) ◆ Collect tags in the collection area Once the Savi fixed reader is installed, refer to the Guide to SmartChain Site Manager for information about testing the operation of the reader.
4 CHAPTER Installing the Savi Fixed Reader 4 Installing the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 is a two-step process. In sequential order, you must: 1. Position the reader to enable the most efficient communication range. 2. Mount the reader on the mounting bracket. Positioning the Savi Fixed Reader The Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 is designed to operate in a wide variety of environments. The reader is housed in a rugged, weatherproof enclosure.
CHAPTER 4 Installing the Savi Fixed Reader Figure 4-1 Impediment limiting the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 collection range Savi fixed reader mounted near a ceiling Metal wall Area of limited collection ability If the location forces you to use a less-than-ideal position for the reader, the collection range could be reduced, requiring additional readers. Note: If you must mount a Savi fixed reader on a wall, the collection range may not extend to the opposite side of the wall.
Mounting the Savi Fixed Reader Caution: The reader must be mounted in a horizontal plane with its dome directed downward, as shown in Figure 4-1. Other orientations will distort the field patterns and make performance unpredictable. Maintain the horizontal orientation when using the wall mount kit, tripod, or other mounting hardware. Mounting the Savi Fixed Reader You can mount the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 using any of the associated mounting hardware available from Savi Technology.
CHAPTER 38 4 Installing the Savi Fixed Reader Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 Installation Guide
5 CHAPTER Reader Sustainment and 5 Maintenance With minimal care, a Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 should perform flawlessly. However, if a problem with a Savi fixed reader occurs, the procedures in this chapter should help you solve it. Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by Savi Technology could void the warranty and the authority to operate the equipment.
CHAPTER 5 Reader Sustainment and Maintenance Troubleshooting The table in this section lists problems that could occur with the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 and potential solutions. In the unlikely event that a Savi fixed reader fails or problems occur that simple troubleshooting cannot solve, Savi Customer Support may recommend that the reader be returned to Savi Technology.
APPENDIX A Using Telnet to Connect to a Savi Fixed Reader A In this appendix, you configure your PC’s IP address and use Microsoft Telnet client to connect the host computer to the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101. Typically, you use SmartChain Site Manager auto-discovery to connect to the reader. Setting Up the Savi Fixed Reader The Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 has an integrated network interface.
Appendix A Figure A-1 Control Panel window 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-Up Connections icon. Figure A-2 Network and Dial-Up Connections window 3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.
Appendix A Figure A-3 Local Area Connection Status window 4. Click Properties.
Appendix A Figure A-4 Local Area Connection Properties window 5. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Appendix A Figure A-5 Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window 6. Make the necessary changes to the IP address and Subnet mask addresses and click OK. The default IP address for the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 is 10.7.19.11. You can set the host IP address to 10.7.19.20, the Subnet mask to 255.255.0.0, and leave all others blank. 7. Close all windows and return to the desktop.
Appendix A Pinging the Savi Fixed Reader You need to check the network connection from your computer to the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101. You can either use an Ethernet cross connect cable from your PC’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet cable from the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 (with a coupler) or connect both your PC and the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 to a live local area network. You use the command prompt to ping the reader. To ping the reader: 1.
Appendix A Figure A-7 Command Prompt window with completed ping 3. Upon successfully pinging the reader, close the Command Prompt window and begin Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 configuration. Configuring the Savi Fixed Reader In this section you use Microsoft Telnet Client to connect to the reader and set up the reader parameters. Telnet Client software allows a computer to connect to a remote Telnet server and run applications on that server. To connect to the reader and set up the parameters: 1.
Appendix A Figure A-8 Telnet Client window 3. At the first prompt, type set LOCAL_ECHO and press Enter to enable the echo so you can verify key entries. 4. At the second prompt, type open 10.7.19.11 10011 (this is the CADTP port number) and press Enter to connect to the reader. Figure A-9 Telnet connection commands You see a blank Command Prompt - telnet window if the telnet connection is successful. Now you can run commands to modify the properties of the reader.
Appendix A To view existing reader properties: 1. At the cursor, type description and press Enter. The current properties of the reader appear. Not all properties can be modified. Figure A-10 Description of reader properties 2. At the cursor, type udap? and press Enter to display the UDAP firmware’s value. The property udap is a read-only property; you cannot modify it.
Appendix A 3. Type rssi? and press Enter to display the reader’s residual signal strength indicator values. 4. Type diags and press Enter to record the MAC address, temperature, and battery voltage. To assign a new local IP address to the reader and modify gateway and netmask addresses: 1. At the cursor, type localip=10.7.20.118 (or whatever valid IP address you want to assign) and press Enter to set the reader IP address. Figure A-12 Telnet local IP address display 2.
Appendix A 5. Type hostip=10.7.20.18 (or whatever valid IP address you want to assign to the SmartChain Site Manager) and press Enter to set the reader host IP address. This will point the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650101 to the SmartChain Site Manager’s IP address. Figure A-14 Telnet Host IP address display 6. Type reset and press Enter to apply the host IP address. The host is the computer to which the reader sends the event data. 7. Type netmask=255.255.128.
Appendix A Figure A-16 Telnet NTP server IP address display To set reader parameters: 1. Type combinetime=ENABLE (or type combinetime=DISABLE), and press Enter to enable (or disable) the time of event data from the reader to combine with the time of the tag received from the Signpost. Figure A-17 Telnet combine time command 2. Type ntpsynchro=ENABLE (or type ntpsynchro=DISABLE), and press Enter to enable (or disable) the reader time and date to synchronize with the NTP server.
Appendix A 3. Type timeoutntp=8 (unit: minutes) and press Enter to set the period (in minutes) for which, if the reader has not received time information, it will assume it has lost time synchronization with the NTP server. Figure A-19 Telnet NTP server time out command 4. Type aheadtime=2 (unit: seconds) and press Enter to set the time (in seconds) of the reader ahead of the synchronized NTP server time. Figure A-20 Telnet reader ahead time command 5.
Appendix A Figure A-21 Telnet time command 6. Type simulate=10 and press Enter to generate 10 simulated events. If you have a daemon listening to the event on the host computer, it will receive the events. Figure A-22 Telnet simulate command 7. Type reset and press Enter to reset the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 with all the new parameters.
APPENDIX B Installing and Removing B Heat Shrink Tubing Although Savi products are rated for use in severe environments, power and network connectors on Savi Readers and RF links that are subject to repeated installation and removal can erode. Savi recommends using heat shrink tubing to minimize deterioration. Follow these steps to safely install and remove heat shrink tubing to protect cables and connectors from rain and harsh weather conditions.
Appendix B Installing Heat Shrink Tubing 1. Place the heat shrink over the cable, and then mate the connectors. The connectors are fully mated when the detent is engaged. 2. Position the heat shrink tubing so it is not completely against the reader’s connector panel and covering the entire connector shell but is .25 of an inch (6.35 mm) from the connector panel. 3. Use a hair dryer to shrink the heat shrink tubing. Heat shrink tubing conforms to the connector shell when fully shrunk.
