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ThingMagic Mercury6 User Manual
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Introduction
Hardware Overview
What's in the Box
M6 Reader
Astra-EX Reader
Ports and Connectors
Antenna Connections
Ethernet/Poe
USB Accessory
Console
Gpio
DC Power
Reset Button
Programming Interfaces
Mercuryapi
Demo Applications
Llrp
On-Reader Applications
Setting up the Reader
Equipment Required
Setup Procedure
Connecting Antenna(S) to the Reader
Powering up the Reader
Interpreting the Reader Indicator LED
Connecting Your PC to the Reader
Communicating with the Reader Using a Link-Local Address
Logging on to the Reader
Networking the Reader
Setting up the Network Hardware
Using the Wireless Network
Using Power over Ethernet (Poe)
Using DHCP
M6 and Astra-EX Setup
PC Setup
Automatic Hostname: M6-XXXXXX or Astra-EX-XXXXXX
MAC Address
Fallback Interface Options
Fallback to the same Physical Interface
Fallback to the Other Physical Interface
Reader Discovery
Using Mdns
Reader Listing
Identify Reader
Connecting to the USB Console Port
Using GPIO
Inputs
Outputs
Connector Pinout
Controlling the Reader
Using the Browser-Based Interface
Status
Query
Settings
Restart
Diagnostics
Statistics
Firmware Upgrade Utility
Using Safe Mode
Force M6 and Astra-EX to Boot in Safe Mode
Advanced Reader Functionality
Protocol Support
ISO 18000-6C (Gen2)
Iso 18000-6B
Protocol Configuration Options
Tag Read Meta Data
Reader RF Power
Power Settings for Authorized Antennas and Cables
Setting the Reader RF Power
Mounting the Reader
Astra-EX
Variables Affecting Performance
Environmental
Tag Considerations
Multiple Readers
M6 Specifications
UHF RFID Antenna Interface
Power
Environmental
Physical Dimensions
Supported UHF Tag Protocols
Data/Control/Wireless Interfaces
Performance
Regulatory & Safety
User Memory
Astra-EX Specifications
UHF RFID Antenna Interface
Power
Environmental
Physical Dimensions
Supported UHF Tag Protocols
Data/Control/Wireless Interfaces
Performance
Regulatory & Safety
User Memory
Compliance and IP Notices
Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Industry Canada
Appendix A: M6 and Astra-EX Antenna and Cable Information
Authorized Antennas
Authorized Cables
Appendix B: M6 and Astra-EX Dimensions
Appendix C: Advanced Administration
Changing the Web Interface Uid/Passwd
Changing Console/Root Password
Appendix D: Troubleshooting
Reset to the Default Configuration
Analyzing the Boot Logs
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875-0058-05 RevC
Mercury6(M6) and Astra-EX
User Guide
For firmware version 4.17 and later
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