Medio P200L Reader User's Guide Revision 1.
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Read This First Read This First Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications. This document provides information about how to install and use Medium Range Medio P200L Tag Readers. Audience This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in charge of installing and using the product.
Medio P200L Reader Quality Issues TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However, should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service representative using the dedicated Product Return Form. Telephone: Fax: 4/25 +33 (0) 4 42 18 89 36 +33 (0) 4 42 18 89 01 Revision 1.
Read This First Table of Contents PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY __________________________________________________ 2 READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3 AUDIENCE ____________________________________________________________________________ 3 CONVENTIONS _________________________________________________________________________ 3 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE _______________
Medio P200L Reader 5.2 RUNNING PX EXPLORER ___________________________________________________________ 19 5.3 READING AND WRITING A TAG ______________________________________________________ 19 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________ 21 7 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS _________________________________________________ 22 7.1 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ______________________________________________________ 22 7.
For Your Safety 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The MedioP200L is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: • Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories. • This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry. • Protect the device from extreme temperatures.
Medio P200L Reader 1.3 Important Safety Information 1.3.1 Operating Environment When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal operating position. 8/25 Revision 1.
Certification 2 Certification 2.1 Occupational Health TAGSYS MedioP200L Reader has been designed and tested to be in conformity with the European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to evaluate the exposure level. 2.
Medio P200L Reader 2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive) The Medio P200L has been designed to comply with FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Rules to apply with the Aero-LI, LSA-3, LSA-4, LSA-4 SHD and LW-1 antennas. Medio P200L WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.105(b) 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.
Certification Antenna Configuration Outside Dimension Channel Setting Max.
Medio P200L Reader 2.3 RoHS and WEEE Directives 2.3.
Introduction 3 Introduction 3.1 Product Description The Medio P200L has been designed to be used in combination with Aero LI, LSA-3, LSA-4, LSA4 SHD and LW-1 antennas. The Medio P200L can decode C210, C240, C270, C370, C370L, C370S and ISO15693 tags. Due to its small size, the Medio P200L can be used either in desktop configuration or easily integrated in self check stations. The Medio P200L Tag readers are easy to integrate because of its: • • small size USB 1.1 communication link 3.
Medio P200L Reader 1 1 14/25 CD-ROM including: • Medio P200L User’s Guide • Medio P200L Command Set • USB drivers for Windows XP, 200x, Vista, Seven • User-friendly Px Explorer software provided for test and debug operations on Windows XP, 200x, Vista and Seven platforms • Tagsys Software Development Kit including o DLLs and ActiveX o Library Software Development Kit Documentation o One set of source code and executable samples Welcome Letter / Product Return Form Revision 1.
Installing the Reader 4 Installing the Reader This section explains how best to install the Medio P200L Mid Range Reader. 4.1 Reader Connections 4.1.1 Front Panel Figure 1 below shows the front panel, which is dedicated to the RF connection. Any of the following antennas can be connected to the standard SMA connector: • LW-1 • Aero LI • L-SA3 • L-SA4 • L-SA4 SHD Figure 1: Front panel The red LED turns on when the reader is supplied. 4.1.
Medio P200L Reader 4.2 Installing the USB Drivers At first connection to the PC USB port, Windows® will detect the TAGSYS Medio P200L reader and will ask to install a driver. The USB drivers are located into the USB Drivers folder on the product CD-ROM. Two drivers will be installed: - The USB device driver. - The virtual COM port (VCP) driver. The VCP driver emulates a standard PC COM port.
Px Explorer 5 Px Explorer The Medio P200L reader is delivered with the Px Explorer software tool intended to easily setup the reader, test it and perform reading and writing operations according to the antenna and type of tag to be used. In addition, Px Explorer can display additional information such as the Product Reference and Firmware version and revision. This section describes how to start with Px Explorer. 5.
Medio P200L Reader Once the correct folder is selected, click “Next” Click “Next” to start the installation process. A shortcut will be created on your desktop and a program group will be created in the start menu. 18/25 Revision 1.
Px Explorer 5.2 Running Px Explorer Before launching Px Explorer be sure which COM port number is assigned to the TAGSYS Medio P200L reader. Open the Device Manager and select “View > Devices by type”. Power up the Medio P200L and connect the USB cable to both your PC and the Medio P200L. Run Px Explorer. If the following window is displayed click yes. Open the Communication Settings window (CTRL+C) and check the COM port number and the communication speed.
Medio P200L Reader Select the type of chip from the drop–down menu or place the tag on the antenna and click the “Detect “ button to automatically detect the tag type. Select the desired operation (Read or Write) and then click OK. All the necessary windows to perform the desired action will be automatically displayed on the screen. For more details concerning Px Explorer select the info menu and click Help (CTRL+H) to display the Px Explorer User’s Guide 20/25 Revision 1.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 3: Medio P200L Technical Specifications Reference Medio P200L 123 x 68 x 30 mm 4.8 x 2.7 x 1.2 inches Size (L x W x H) Weight 150 g DC power 12 VDC nominal C210 / C240 C270 C370 C370L C370S ISO 15693 Chip compatibility Communication interface USB 1.
Medio P200L Reader 7 Electrical Characteristics This chapter provides information about AC and DC characteristics for all pins. It also gives timing characteristics for the different interfaces. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Ambient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Supply Voltage with respect to GND Total Power Dissipation Total Power Dissipation on Antenna Value 0°C to +55°C -20°C to +70°C 25 V 3.6 W 1W 7.
Warranty Conditions 8 Warranty Conditions 8.1 Warranty TAGSYS warrants that this Product shall comply with the functional specifications set forth herein for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is valid for the original Buyer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any other party.
Medio P200L Reader 8.2.1 General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of TAGSYS responsibility regarding the Product. In any event, TAGSYS warranty is strictly limited to (at TAGSYS’ sole option) the replacement or refund of the Products purchase price to TAGSYS, of Products considered as defective by TAGSYS.
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