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- Page 1 ® ALIEN TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE ALR-9890 - RR Aug 2006 ALR-9890 - RR...
- Page 2 No part of this product documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Alien Technology Corporation and its licensors, if any. Third party software is copyrighted and licensed from Licensors. Alien, Alien Technology, the Alien logo, Nanoblock, FSA, Gen2Ready, Squiggle, the Squiggle logo, Nanoscanner and other graphics, logos, and service names used in this document are trademarks of Alien Technology Corporation in the U.S.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation ..............................15 Requirements ............................15 Hardware Installation Procedure ......................15 System Operation: Software Control ......................20 Reader Interface Guide ........................20 Demonstration Software Guide ......................20 Alien RFID Academy ..........................20 ALR-9890 – RR H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE #8102... - Page 4 ABLE OF ONTENTS (This page intentionally left blank) ALR-9890 – RR H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE #8102 -000 R ONTROL...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
RFID Reader Overview The Alien ALR-9890 RFID reader is designed to read any tag conforming to the Association of American Railroads Standard for Automatic Equipment Identification - AAR S-918 protocol (commonly found on rail cars) or EPC Class 1 Generation 2 protocol. -
Page 6: Uhf Rfid Tags
HAPTER UHF RFID Tags The Alien ALR-9890 RFID reader is designed to read any tag conforming to AAR S-918 (commonly found on rail cars) or EPC Class 1 Generation 2 protocols. Rail tags are both “passive” and “semi-passive”. EPC tags are passive only. -
Page 7: Specifications
NTRODUCTION Specifications Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in the tables below: RFID Reader Name Alien Railroad Reader Model Number ALR 9890 - RR Operating Frequency 910.75 MHz – 920.75 MHz Channels 21 Fixed Frequency Channels (User selected based on site license) -
Page 8: Mechanical: Reader Physical Size
NTRODUCTION HAPTER Mechanical: Reader Physical Size Figure 1 - Outline Drawing of the ALR-9890 - RR ALR-9890 – RR Hardware Setup Guide #8102 -000 R ONTROL... -
Page 9: Rs-232 Port Pinouts
HAPTER NTRODUCTION RS-232 Port Pinouts RS-232 Connector (Female DB-9F) Pin 1 DCD Connected to Pin 6 Pin 2 TR1 Transmit Data (Output) Pin 3 RC1 Receive Data (Input) Pin 4 DTR Connected to Pin 6 Pin 5 Ground Pin 6 DSR Connected to Pin 4 Pin 7 RTS Connected to Pin 8... -
Page 10: I/O Port Screw Terminal (Female) - Looking At Reader
NTRODUCTION HAPTER I/O P ) – L CREW ERMINAL EMALE OOKING AT EADER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 System Architecture Host Digital Antenna Communication Control Receiver Switch Interface Circuitry RF Source Modulator Figure 2 - System Architecture for the ALR-9890 –... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Reader Hardware Installation And Operation
CHAPTER 2 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION CHAPTER 2 Reader Hardware Installation and Operation This chapter describes the RFID Reader and provides installation and operation information. Receiving the RFID Reader Your RFID Reader is shipped as an individual reader kit with the items listed below. -
Page 12: Diagnostic Leds
PERATION HAPTER Diagnostic LEDs The ALR-9890 - RR includes diagnostic LEDs on the face of the reader to provide easy and convenient external indication for various operating conditions: POWER (green) - indicates power is applied to the reader LINK (green) – indicates that the reader is connected to the network ACTIVE (green) –... -
Page 13: Antenna Panel
CHAPTER 2 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION Antenna Panel The antenna panel (opposite the reader’s I/O panel) contains four coax antenna connector ports as shown below. These are reverse-polarity TNC connectors. Also included on this panel is the Listen Before Talk (LBT) connector (unused in this model). -
Page 14: System Assembly And Bench Test
EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION HAPTER System Assembly and Bench Test Assembling the RFID Reader system is easy. We recommend you set up the system and verify its operation in a bench test configuration before installing it in a production setting. Bench Test Configuration 1. - Page 15 CHAPTER 2 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the reader and PC or LAN. You must use TCP/IP to communicate with the reader, so connect a standard ethernet cable from the reader to a nearby LAN drop or network switch.
- Page 16 Repeat this process for ANT – B if required. If using the Alien Gateway software, please note that ANT 0 is selected by default when first initialized. 7. Plug power cord into power supply.
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Page 17: Input Configuration
CHAPTER 2 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION Input Configuration The Reader includes four optically isolated inputs. These may be used to notify the reader of external events. The reader can react to and/or report the occurrence and timing of input events. The reader inputs are designed to accept a 5 volt signal. -
Page 18: Bench Test Procedure
EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION HAPTER Bench Test Procedure The ALR 9890 – RR is a source of RF energy. When connected to a system including an antenna the radiated RF emissions must be evaluated in accordance with FCC OET Bulletin 56 “Hazards of radio frequency and electromagnetic fields”... -
Page 19: Installation
CHAPTER 2 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION Installation This section provides guidance for configuring components in your RFID system. You should consider the overall design of your specific system before permanently mounting the equipment. The reader is designed and certified for indoor operation. - Page 20 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION HAPTER Reader should be positioned close enough to the antenna to accommodate the cable length without putting strain on the connectors. Be sure power is available at the selected reader location. 2. Install reader. Secure the reader through the two mounting holes on either flange to its mounting location (wall, post, mounting bracket) using appropriate hardware.
- Page 21 CHAPTER 2 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION Attach Circulator A to panel. • Figure 9- Circulator Assembly Take Circulator B and attach the 2 TNC connectors labeled ANT 2 and • ANT 3 to the reader jacks labeled ANT 2 and ANT 3 respectively. Hand tighten only! Take the Circulator Assembly and rotate it counter-clockwise until the •...
- Page 22 EADER ARDWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION HAPTER Attach Circulator B to panel as shown in picture. • Figure 10- Circulator Assembly Place a P-Clip around each hanging cable. • Measure down a little past the middle of each cable (approx. 7”-8”) and •...
- Page 23 Align the connector with reader connector and insert. Tighten the screws to hold the connector to the reader.. 8. You are now ready to use the reader. If using the Alien Gateway software, please refer to the Demonstration Software Guide included on your CD.
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Page 24: System Operation: Software Control
Alien RFID Academy Need to absorb RFID systems fast? Enroll in the Alien RFID Academy. In three days we'll share our practical expertise in RFID Tags, Antennas, Readers, Frequencies, Systems, and Protocols. - Page 25 RFID options for your requirements, and where to find RFID answers. Alien RFID Intermediate / Advanced Academy Topics: • RFID Physics, Protocols & Practical Applications • Tag Placement & Packaging Considerations •...
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