User's Manual

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
NANOSCANNER READER USER GUIDE • DOC # 8101029-000 REV A 7
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CHAPTER 2
Installation and Operation
This chapter describes the Nanoscanner reader and provides installation and
operation information. Later chapters detail networking and the Reader<–>Host
protocol, which will allow you to create software that will interact with the reader
and perform the desired processing functions.
Requirements
In order to fully interface with the Nanoscanner reader you will need the
following:
 PC running Windows 98 or higher, with CD-ROM drive (for demo system
software) and one available RS-232 serial port.
 Standard 120 VAC power.
 Host software (either Alien’s demo software or your own custom software).
 Alien battery-powered backscatter tags
 Standard power cord (desired length) with grounded, 3-pronged plugs
Receiving the Nanoscanner Developer’s Kit
Your Nanoscanner Reader Developer’s Kit
will be shipped with the items listed below.
Please verify the contents of your received
shipment before assembling.
• Nanoscanner reader
• Two antennas (1 transmit (Tx), 1
receive (Rx)) with 2 coaxial cables
• RS-232 reader-to-PC cable (with 9-pin
male and female connectors)
• Reader power supply and cables (two
sections: one attached, one detached)
• CD-ROM containing demonstration
software, user guides and documentation
• Assortment of tags