AR 400 Reader User’s Manual Published: June 21, 2004 Part Number: 110003-001 Matrics, Inc. 7361 Calhoun Place Suite 250 Rockville, MD 20855 Tel: 301.610.6100 Fax: 301.610.6101 http://www.matrics.
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Contents SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Document Conventions.............................................................................................. 1 Acronyms and Abbreviations ..................................................................................... 1 References................................................................................................................. 1 Disclaimer ..............
Define Trusted Hosts............................................................................................... 29 Manage Users.......................................................................................................... 31 Reset (Clear) a Password ...................................................................................................... 32 Change a Password ..............................................................................................................
Section 1. Introduction This AR 400 Reader User’s Manual, designed for end-users of a Matrics Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System, describes the Matrics AR 400 Reader (Model Number: AR-400-US) and how to install, configure, and use it. Document Conventions The following conventions are used in this User’s Manual: CONVENTION DESCRIPTION 1.
Section 2. System Description Matrics develops and markets Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions that are effective and affordable by offering a combination of low cost, long read range, and a very high read rate unmatched by other RFID systems. A Matrics RFID System gives you real-time, end-to-end visibility of products and assets in your factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility.
Section 3. Specifications and Diagrams AR-400-US Reader Specification CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION Physical Dimensions Height 8.75” x Width 11.75“ x Depth 2” Weight ~ 6 pounds Base Material(s) Aluminum, Silver; Die-cast Visual Status Indicators LEDs for Power (Green), Activity (Yellow) and Error (Red) Connectivity Network RF Connectors Read Points (Channels) Power Supply RJ45 RS422/485 RJ45 10BaseT Ethernet DB9 RS232 Console (Management) DB15 Control I/O Port (6) (User programmable) 1.0/2.
AR-400-US Reader Diagrams Top View Side View 4 AR 400 Reader User’s Manual 2003-2004 Matrics, Inc.
LEDs and Connectors ITEM DESCRIPTION RJ45 Connector 10BaseT Ethernet DB9 Connector RS232 Console (Management) DB15 Connector Control I/O Port (6) RS422/RS485 Connector Connect to host PC and bus power. Power/Link LED LED is green when the Reader is powered on and linked to the host PC. Error LED LED is red when commands are incorrectly received from the host PC. Read LED LED is yellow when commands are correctly received from the host PC. +24vDC 1.
PARAMETER MIN. TYPICAL Inx VIL Inx VIH UNIT 0.8 V 2.0 V Outx VOL Outx VOH MAX. 0.55 3.7 V V Outx IOL 24 mA Outx IOH -24 mA 5.5 V 100 mA Vcc 4.
RS232 Interface 9-pin Female D-sub Connector: PIN: FUNCTION PIN: FUNCTION PIN: FUNCTION 1: NC 4: NC 7: NC 2: Tx 5: Ground 8: NC 3: Rx 6: NC 9: NC Power Supply PWR JACK 2.1X5.5MM: ITEM DESCRIPTION Rating 24vDC @ 1.2A Contact Resistance 30m OHMS Max Insulation Resistance 50m OHMS Min: 100vDC Voltage Withstand 250v AC R.M.S. for 1 minute Life 5,000 cycles Pin Assignments Center Pin: Ground Outer Pin: Vcc Imax: AR 400 Reader User’s Manual 2003-2004 Matrics, Inc.
PCMCIA Interface PC Card Internal Slot, PCMCIA header 68-pin: PIN: FUNCTION 8 PIN: FUNCTION PIN: FUNCTION 1: Ground 24: PA5 47: N/C 2: PD3 25: PA4 48: N/C 3: PD4 26: PA3 49: N/C 4: PD5 27: PA2 50: N/C 5: PD6 28: PA1 51: VCC 6: PD7 29: PA0 52: VPP2 7: CE1# 30: PD0 53: N/C 8: PA10 31: PD1 54: N/C 9: OE# 32: PD2 55: N/C 10: N/C 33: IOIS16# 56: N/C 11: PA9 34: Ground 57: VS2# 12: PA8 35: Ground 58: RESET 13: N/C 36: CD1# 59: WAIT# 14: N/C 37: PD11 60: INPACK# 15: WE
Section 4. Installing the Reader The instructions provided in this section describe a generic installation of the AR 400 Reader. Depending upon your application, your installation steps may vary. Contact Matrics (refer to the “Contact Us” section in this User’s Manual) if you need further assistance for a customized installation. Follow the steps listed below (and detailed in the following sections) to install and test your AR 400 Reader: 1.
Mount the Reader Before mounting the Reader, you must select a location for it. For best results, consider the following when determining the optimal placement for your Reader: Mount the Reader indoors, in operating range, and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, or extreme temperatures. Mount the Reader in an area free from electromagnetic interference.
Connect Antenna(s) to the Reader Attach your antenna(s) to the Reader in sequential order (first connecting Antenna 1 to Reader connectors Tx1 and Rx1, then Antenna 2 to Reader connectors Tx2 and Rx2, Antenna 3 to the Tx3/Rx3 connectors next, and Antenna 4 to the Tx4/Rx4 connectors last.) 1. Attach the large ends of your antenna connector cables to the large connectors on the antenna. 2.
Verify the Reader Installation Reader On? After you have installed the AR 400 Reader as described in this User’s Manual, test that the Reader is on by following the instructions provided above in the “Power on (and Off) the Reader” section. To verify that the Reader is operational, power it on by plugging the power supply (attached to the Reader) into the appropriate power outlet. The green Power/Link LED on the Reader should turn on, indicating that the Reader is powered on and the system is operational.
Section 5. Configuring the Reader Follow the steps listed below (and detailed in the following sections) to configure your AR 400 Reader: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console via its Web interface. Familiarize yourself with the system by using the Setup Wizard and/or Online Help. Create standard Read Point configurations (via the Read Point Class and Read Point Zone pages.) Perform the basic configuration of Reader Ports (via the Configuration page.
For subsequent logins, after you’ve created users (refer to the “Manage Users” section in this manual for more information), type your user name in the User Name field, your password in the Password field, and then click Login. The Main page displays. The Main page provides an informational list of Reader functions, and links to each of the Reader’s dynamic web pages. Click a link on the left-hand side of the Main page to display the corresponding page.
Use Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard walks you through a test setup of the system to familiarize you with the process of configuring a system. 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. Click the Setup Wizard link on the left-hand side of the main page. The Reader Administrator Console Configuration Wizard page displays.
Use Online Help The Help pages provide easy online access to conceptual and procedural information related to the Reader Administrative and Maintenance Consoles. 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. To view Help for the Administrator Console, click the Help link on the left-hand side of any page in the Administrator Console. The Administrator Console Help page displays in a separate window.
Save or Discard Changes (or Revert to Backup) Whenever you add or make modifications to your Reader configuration using the Reader Administrator Console, the changes are not immediately applied to the underlying physical Reader Network of hardware components and networked connections. You must click Commit to save the changes and notify the Reader to update its configuration file, which updates your physical Reader configuration.
Create Read Point Classes A read point is an individually addressable antenna. Every read point must have a read point class associated with it, which is where you define certain parameters in an effort to fine tune the performance and characteristics of the read point. Multiple read points may share a single read point class. So, once you define a read point class, you can re-use it many times without re-entering the same parameters over and over again.
Set Retry to tell the Reader how many times to repeat the read command each time a scan is to be performed, Set Air Protocol to All, Class 0, or Class 1 to tell the Reader which protocol to use to interrogate tags, and Set Tag Selection to designate which tags to read. After typing the required information, click the Add Class button. If the data is valid, the read point class is added and the Class List updated.
Modify the parameters as needed, and then click Add/Modify Class. NOTE: If you modify the class’ name, a new class is created. If you modify the class’ parameters and DO NOT modify its name, then the existing class is updated with the changes you made to its parameters. When you modify a read point class’ parameters, all read points that are associated with that class are automatically updated. 6.
Create Read Point Zones While you are not required to create or use them, read point zones allow you to group several read points in a logical, customized manner. For example, you might create a zone named Warehouse XYZ to group all read points installed in a particular warehouse area, or Store ABC to group all read points installed in a particular retail location. A default zone (named ‘Default’) is provided for you. 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console.
NOTE: Your physical Reader configuration is not updated until you click Commit [refer to the “Save or Discard Changes (or Revert to Backup)” section in this manual for more information.] If not successful, the system should indicate the problem and allow you to correct it by repeating the operation. 4. To modify a read point zone, select the zone’s name in the Zone List, and then click Select Zone.
Configure the Reader The Reader Administrator Console’s Reader Configuration pages allow you to logically describe the antenna connections of your physical Reader, so that the AR 400 Reader can communicate to other systems the connectivity and parameters of the devices. Before you use the Reader Administrator Console to define the configuration of your Reader, you must gather certain information about your physical devices from the personnel who installed them.
Modify a Reader’s Attributes 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. Click the Configuration link on the left-hand side of any page. The Reader Configuration page displays. 3. To view the Reader’s attributes, click the Reader link at the top of the Reader Configuration page. The Reader Configuration’s Modify a Reader page displays. The fields on the Modify a Reader page auto-populate with the selected Reader’s attributes.
To customize the Reader’s name and/or descriptive information, type a unique name (one that does not already exist in the system) and/or description to help identify the Reader (for example, its location), in the corresponding fields. Click Modify Reader when you are done to return to the Reader Configuration page. A unique (factory defined) serial number is displayed in the Serial # field in the format “nnnnnnnn-nnnn-nnnn.
4. To add a read point to the associated Reader port, enter the following information: A unique read point Name (one that does not already exist in the system), An optional Description to help identify the read point (for example, its location), The read point Class to associate with this read point, and The read point Zone to associate with this read point. Check Disable if you want to disable this read point from add and modify operations. 5.
Change the selected read point’s settings as needed, and then click Modify Read Point. 7. To delete a read point, select it on the Reader Configuration page, and the Reader Configuration’s Modify Read Point page displays. The fields on the Modify Read Point page auto-populate with the selected read point’s settings. Click Delete Read Point. The selected read point is removed from the logical view of your Reader configuration. 8.
4. Click Add ReadPoint to add a read point to the splitter. The Reader Configuration’s Add Read Point page displays. 5. To add a read point to the associated splitter, enter the following information: A unique read point Name (one that does not already exist in the system), An optional Description to help identify the read point (for example, its location), The read point Class to associate with this read point, and The read point Zone to associate with this read point.
Define Trusted Hosts To ensure the controlled and secured access to Reader Administrator Console functions, you should designate which computers are authorized to have system access. You do this by setting up “trusted hosts” (authorized computers.) Only computers that are registered in the system as trusted hosts can successfully access Reader Administrator Console functions. 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2.
3. To enable trusted hosts checking, click the Enable Trusted Hosts Check button on the Trusted Hosts page. When enabled, the Enable Trusted Hosts Check button toggles to a Disable Trusted Hosts Check button. Click Disable Trusted Hosts Check to turn off trusted hosts checking. 4. To add a trusted host, type the computer’s IP address in the dotted notation form (0.0.0.0), not hostname, in the IP Address field on the Trusted Hosts page. After you have entered the IP address, click the Add Host button.
Manage Users To ensure the controlled and secured access to Reader Console functions, you should designate which users are authorized to have system access, and what level of access they are allowed. You do this by setting up authorized user accounts. Only users logging in with a registered user name and password can successfully access Reader Console functions. 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2.
4. Select an access level for the new user from the Access Level drop-down list box. The Maintenance option gives the new user all privileges (including upgrading firmware.) The Edit option allows the new user to change system parameters, but not as extensively as Maintenance access. The View option allows the new user to see system settings, but not change them. NOTE: You will only see the Maintenance option in the Access Level drop-down list box if you have been granted Maintenance level access.
2. Type the Old Password, and the New Password (twice) on the Change User Password page, and then click Change. 3. Commit or discard your changes (refer to the “Save or Discard Changes (or Revert to Backup)” section in this manual for more information.) Change an Access Level To change a user’s access level, select the user name in the User List, and then select one of the following radio buttons: Set to View Only Access, Set to Edit Access, or Set to Maintenance Access. Then click Modify User.
Log Out of the System After you have configured your new system and committed your configuration to save it, you can log out of the system. Logging out ensures the security and integrity of your system, denying unauthorized users access to the Reader. NOTE: If you do not log out, and you haven’t used the system for a pre-set amount of time, the Reader logs you out of the system automatically. 1. Click the Logout link on the left-hand side of any page.
Your session ends, and the User Login page displays. AR 400 Reader User’s Manual 2003-2004 Matrics, Inc.
Section 6. Notification of Events Events Overview The AR 400 Reader generates several types of events: Visibility and Threshold Events that report tag activity; and Network Status and Exception Events that report device/system activity. If you want to be notified when particular events occur, you can choose (subscribe to) these events via the Event Notifications page. You may also choose whether or not you want to receive any event notifications at all.
This event should be processed in a timely fashion to give meaningful results, so set the Notify option to Immediate (the default for this event type.) Threshold Events A Threshold Event is generated when the number of visible tags drops below or rises above a threshold that you specify via a Tag List notification reply. Before you can generate Thresholds Events, you must import and associate rules for your thresholds.
Set Event Notification Preferences 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. Click the Notifications link on the left-hand side of any page. The Event Notifications page displays. 3. To specify the event notifications that you want to receive, click the link in the Notify column corresponding to each event type, and then select the appropriate Notify Option for the event: Never—The system never generates notifications for this event type.
4. To specify the event filter option that you want to use, click the link in the Filter By column corresponding to each event type (not available for Threshold or Exception Events because they provide system-wide information), and then select the appropriate Filter Option for the event: None - No filter. Allows all events to pass through. Zone Inclusive - Only allow events that occur in a specific Read Point Zone to pass through.
Section 7. Tag Selection Filters By creating tag selection filters (and associating rules to those filters), you can specify tag selection criteria that you want the AR 400 Reader to use to limit the tags on which it reports. Add, Modify, or Delete Tag Selection Filters 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. Click the Tag Selection link on the left-hand side of any page. The Tag Selection Filter page displays.
3. To create a new filter, type a new name in the Name field, and then click Create a New Filter. The Tag Filter page displays. 4. Select a rule from the Available Rules list, and then click the << button to associate the selected rule to the new filter. The selected rule displays in the Selected Rules list. 5. Click Add/Modify Tag Filter. The newly created filter displays in the Tag Filter List on the lefthand side of the Tag Selection Filter page. 6.
Add, Modify, or Delete Tag Filter Rules 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. Click the Tag Selection link on the left-hand side of any page. The Tag Selection Filter page displays. 3. To create a new tag filter rule, select a tag format to filter and a tag type from the corresponding drop-down list boxes on the bottom right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, and then click Create a New Rule.
4. If you select “Matrics” in the Format field and “mask” in the Type field on the bottom right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, the following Tag Filter Rule page displays. Type a name for the new rule in the Filter Rule Name field. Select Inclusive (include all tags that match this rule) or Exclusive (exclude all tags that match this rule) in the Test Method drop-down list box. Click the radio buttons associated with each numbered bit position for its specific bit mask choice.
5. If you select “Matrics” in the Format field and “field” in the Type field on the bottom right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, the following Tag Filter Rule page displays. Type a name for the new rule in the Filter Rule Name field. Select Inclusive (include all tags that match this rule) or Exclusive (exclude all tags that match this rule) in the Test Method drop-down list box. Select a tag category in the Tag Category drop-down list box.
6. If you select “Matrics” in the Format field and “range” in the Type field on the bottom right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, the following Tag Filter Rule page displays. Type a name for the new rule in the Filter Rule Name field. Select Inclusive (include all tags that match this rule) or Exclusive (exclude all tags that match this rule) in the Test Method drop-down list box. Select a tag category in the Tag Category drop-down list box.
7. If you choose an “EPC” selection in the Format field and “mask” in the Type field on the bottom right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, the following Tag Filter Rule page displays. Type a name for the new rule in the Filter Rule Name field. Select Inclusive (include all tags that match this rule) or Exclusive (exclude all tags that match this rule) in the Test Method drop-down list box.
8. If you choose an “EPC” selection in the Format field and “field” in the Type field on the bottom right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, the following Tag Filter Rule page displays. Type a name for the new rule in the Filter Rule Name field. Select Inclusive (include all tags that match this rule) or Exclusive (exclude all tags that match this rule) in the Test Method drop-down list box. Select a tag category in the Tag Category drop-down list box.
9. If you choose an “EPC” selection in the Format field and “range” in the Type field on the bottom right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, the following Tag Filter Rule page displays. Type a name for the new rule in the Filter Rule Name field. Select Inclusive (include all tags that match this rule) or Exclusive (exclude all tags that match this rule) in the Test Method drop-down list box. Select a tag category in the Tag Category drop-down list box.
10. To modify a tag filter rule, select it in the Tag Filter Rule List on the right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, and then click Select Rule. The corresponding Tag Filter Rule page displays with the fields auto-populated with the selected rule’s settings. Change the selected rule’s settings as needed, and then click Add/Modify Tag Rule. 11. To delete a tag filter rule, select it in the Tag Filter Rule List on the right-hand side of the Tag Selection Filter page, and then click Select Rule.
Section 8. Reader Server Controls While most of the Reader Administrative Console functions allow you to create a logical view of your Reader, the Reader Server Status and Scan Control pages give you a view of (and control over) the actual “running” system configuration. Check Status of Reader The AR 400 Reader monitors the health and welfare of Readers and associated devices.
During the operation of the system, if a device becomes non-operational, the system will disable it automatically, but allow the rest of the system to continue to operate. If this happens, a SNMP trap is generated, the appropriate device or devices are marked as system-disabled, child devices are marked as parent-disabled, and a non-zero entry (link) displays in the System Disabled column.
7. Information displayed in the Memory Usage and Flash Usage fields shows you the total number of memory and flash space, and divides the space into how much is currently used and how much is free. Scan Control 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. Click the Scan Control link on the left-hand side of any page. The Reader Scan Control page displays. 3.
Section 9. Ad-hoc Queries While the AR 400 Reader is not designed to be your primary source for querying tags, you can use the Tag Query page to perform simple queries to locate a specific tag. Perform an Ad-hoc Query for a Specific Tag To query for a specific Matrics tag, type the tag type and ID in the corresponding Matrics Method fields on the Tag Query page.
Section 10. Maintaining the Reader The Reader Maintenance Console allows you to view information that may be helpful to you in maintaining a healthy Reader. Access the Reader Maintenance Console 1. If you haven’t already done so, launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console. 2. Click the Maintenance link on the left-hand side of any page. The Reader Maintenance Console Main page displays.
Manage Communication Configuration Settings The AR 400 Reader supports RS232 and RS485 serial communication protocols, or TCP/IP network communication protocol. 1. If you haven’t already done so, access the Reader Maintenance Console. 2. Click the Communication link on the left-hand side of any Reader Maintenance Console page. The Communication Configurations page displays. 3.
The Data Format fields show that the Reader supports one fixed data format: 8 data digit/ 1 stop bit/ No parity check. After typing the required information, click Set Serial Port Properties. 4. To configure the Reader’s TCP/IP communication settings, enter the following information: Click and check (or uncheck) the Obtain IP Address via DHCP checkbox to enable (or disable) the system from automatically obtaining an IP Address via the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP.
Manage System Time Settings To reach public time servers on the Internet, the gateway must be set on the AR 400 Reader system. 1. If you haven’t already done so, access the Reader Maintenance Console. 2. Click the Date/Time link on the left-hand side of any Reader Maintenance Console page. The System Time Management page displays. 3. Type the address of the server you want to designate as your SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) Server in the SNTP Server Address field, and then click Set SNTP Parameters.
Display Version Control Information and Load Firmware via FTP 1. If you haven’t already done so, access the Reader Maintenance Console. 2. Click the Version link on the left-hand side of any Reader Maintenance Console page. The Version Control page displays. The Version Control page displays data that tells you the current version number of the AR 400 firmware, including when it was created, and when it was loaded and from where. 3.
Display the System Log and/or Access History The System Log page allows you to see system log and access history information stored on the Reader. The System Log provides system information generated by the Reader’s internal instructions. The System Log is a circular queue that holds a maximum of 200 records. The Access History log provides a historical log of user access to this Reader. Every successful login to the Reader through the web interface is recorded.
3. To view access history information, click the Access History radio button, and then click Show log. The System Log page displays access history information in the scrolling text box. 4. To view system log information again, click the System Log radio button, and then click Show log. The System Log page again displays system log information in the scrolling text box. 60 AR 400 Reader User’s Manual 2003-2004 Matrics, Inc.
Shut Down and/or Restart the System, and Turn Off the HTTP Server In order to protect the integrity of the data in the Reader, it is strongly recommended that you shut down or restart the Reader via the Shut Down System page when necessary. The request must be confirmed by checking the Please confirm checkbox.
4. Select either Restart or Shut down from the What do you want to do drop-down list, or select Turn off HTTP Server if you want to shut down (disable) the Web interface. CAUTION: If you choose to turn off the Web interface via the Turn off HTTP Server command, you must physically re-connect via serial cable to re-enable Web interface communication. It is not recommended that you use Turn off HTTP Server unless you require the highest level of security and understand the process for restart. 5. Click Go.
Log Out of the System When you are done using the Maintenance Console, you can log out of the system. Logging out ensures the security and integrity of your system, denying unauthorized users access to the Reader. NOTE: If you do not log out, and you haven’t used the system for a pre-set amount of time, the Reader logs you out of the system automatically. 1. Click the Logout link on the left-hand side of any page. If you have any unsaved changes, the Reader will prompt you to commit or discard them. 2.
Section 11. Cautions, Notes, and Approvals Matrics products are approved (or approval pending) by the appropriate regulatory agencies: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Part 15 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Section 12. Warranties and Returns Limited Warranty Matrics warrants its products to the original purchaser to be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of ninety (90) days from date of receipt. Matrics’ sole and complete responsibility under this warranty is expressly limited to repair or replacement of the defective product. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned.
Section 13. Contact Us For sales, service, and technical assistance, contact Matrics at: Tel: 301.610.6100 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Fax: 301.610.6101 http://www.matrics.com/ Matrics, Inc. 7361 Calhoun Place Suite 250 Rockville, MD 20855 USA 66 AR 400 Reader User’s Manual 2003-2004 Matrics, Inc.
Appendix A. Error Messages and Resolutions User Messages Access Denied - Non-trusted Host Cause: The machine that is attempting access is not set up as a Trusted Host in the system. Resolution: Add the IP address to the Trusted Host list, or disable Trusted Host check. Operation failed. Cause: A user operation did not complete, typically due to invalid input. Resolution: Validate all of your inputs, and then retry the operation.
Not a legal IP address (1.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255). The Host Link is not valid. Cannot reach the specified IP Address. The SNMP Host Link is not valid. Cause: The IP address that you entered is either formatted inaccurately or cannot be accessed (pinged.) Resolution: Correct any typos in the IP address, and make sure your Host device is connected and online. Invalid network mask. Cause: The network mask that you entered is formatted inaccurately.
Cannot delete the IP address of the active session host. Cause: You may have tried to delete the IP address of the host that has the current active session. Resolution: No action. The operation is ignored because the system will not allow deletion of this IP address. The IP address is still used in ReaderNetwork configuration. Cause: You may have tried to delete the IP address that has been automatically added in the trusted hosts database for a reader network device. Resolution: No action.
Backup configuration file does not exist. Cause: The system cannot revert to a backup of the current configuration unless a backup file exists. Resolution: Commit the new configuration to create a backup file. Failed to confirm the new Password. Cause: The system requires that you type your password identically two times. Resolution: Retype your password twice to ensure its accuracy. Reader Network configuration change(s) have not been saved.
Internal Messages Request method was NULL. No query string was provided. Cause: The system does not permit a proxy program to be executed from the command line rather than the web server. Resolution: No action required. The system is reporting that this action is not permitted. Content length is unknown. Cause: The system cannot accept an incorrectly formatted HTTP POST request (from an unsupported Browser application.) Resolution: Use a GET request instead, or update your software.
FIFO open failed. Cause: The system experienced an internal communication failure. Resolution: Contact Matrics Customer Support at 410-872-0300. Invalid Read Point Type. Invalid Read Point Scan Period. Invalid tag category. Invalid value for the header field of EPC tag. Invalid value for the manager field of EPC tag. Invalid value for the class field of EPC tag. Invalid User Access value. The option is not valid.
Cannot find Read Point Class. Cannot find Reader. Cannot find Read Point Zone. Converter was not found. Cannot find the Event. Cannot find the Read Point. Cannot find the specified Reader Port. Cannot find the specified Host Address. Cannot find the specified Tag Filter. Cannot find the specified Read Point Zone. Cause: The system could not find (or process) the item as intended. Resolution: Retry the operation. If it is not successful, contact Matrics Customer Support at 410-872-0300.