Matrics RDR-RUG-100 User Manual

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Ruggedized Reader
User's Manual
Revised: October 6, 2003
Document Control Number: MNI03H001
Matrics, Inc.
8850 Stanford Boulevard
Suite 3000
Columbia, MD 21045
Tel: 410.872.0300
Fax: 410.872.0700
http://www.matrics.com

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  • Page 1 Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual Revised: October 6, 2003 Document Control Number: MNI03H001 Matrics, Inc. 8850 Stanford Boulevard Suite 3000 Columbia, MD 21045 Tel: 410.872.0300 Fax: 410.872.0700 http://www.matrics.com...
  • Page 2 Matrics, Inc. Trademarks Matrics is a registered trademark of Matrics, Inc. All other product names or logos mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and are the trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power On (and Off) the Reader ..................8 5. C ..............9 ECTION AUTIONS OTES PPROVALS 6. W .................10 ECTION ARRANTIES AND ETURNS Limited Warranty......................10 Return Material Authorization (RMA) ................10 7. T ..................11 ECTION ROUBLESHOOTING 8. C ....................12 ECTION ONTACT Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual  2003 Matrics, Inc.
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  • Page 5: Section 1. Introduction

    Reader Station Application User’s Manual (DCN: MNI03H004) Disclaimer While Matrics has committed its best efforts to providing accurate information and timely updates to this User’s Manual, we assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained herein, and we reserve the right to make changes to this User’s Manual without notice.
  • Page 6: Section 2. System Description

    It provides all of the RF and control functions required to power and communicate with Matrics passive RFID tags. It sends digital data to the tag (through one antenna at any given time) on a pulse width modulated On Off Keyed (OOK) transmitter signal, demodulates the identification signal received from the tag, and then sends the data to your host computer.
  • Page 7 In the Reader Station application, the Ruggedized Reader is powered through the Reader Station from Matrics (PN: RDR-STA-100). Refer to the Reader Station User’s Manual (DCN: MNI03H002) for more information about the Reader Station. Refer to the Reader Station Application User’s Manual (DCN: MNI03H004) for more information about this application.
  • Page 8: Section 3. Specifications And Diagrams

    Pin A: Input 1+ (opto-isolated) Pin D: Input 0- (passive switch) I/O Connector Pin Assignments Pin B: Input 1- (opto-isolated) Pin E: Output 1 emitter Pin C: Input 0+ (passive switch) Pin F: Output 1 collector Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual  2003 Matrics, Inc.
  • Page 9: Ruggedized Reader Diagram - Front View

    Transmit Output to RF Switch Tag Read LED Power LED Data Link Error General Purpose 485 / Power I/O Connector Connector 11" long (includes connectors) x 6.5" wide x 3" deep (includes bridge) Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual  2003 Matrics, Inc.
  • Page 10: Ruggedized Reader Diagram - Back View

    Green LED flashes as it communicates, and indicates a good link. Error LED Amber LED is lit to indicate a bad link, or a communications error. Tag Read LED Green LED flashes to indicate tag reads. Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual  2003 Matrics, Inc.
  • Page 11: Section 4. Installation

    To mount the Ruggedized Reader: 1. Position the Ruggedized Reader (PN: RDR-RUG-100) at the desired mounting position on the wall, shelf, portal structure, or clamp truck, etc.. 2. Using the pre-drilled holes at the corners of the Reader, slide through four (4) 10-32 screws for mounting the Ruggedized Reader.
  • Page 12: Connect Antenna(S) To The Ruggedized Reader

    In the Clamp Truck application, the Ruggedized Reader is powered by a 48VDC power supply from Matrics mounted on the clamp truck, with on-board power filtering and regulation to accommodate gas and electric lift devices and associated noise/voltage variation. Refer to the Clamp Truck Application User’s Manual (DCN: MNI03H003) for more information about this application.
  • Page 13: Section 5. Cautions, Notes, And Approvals

    45 cm from trained authorized operators and 100 cm from all other persons. Never touch an antenna that is transmitting or come closer to an active antenna than the distances specified in this paragraph. A qualified technician should perform all repairs. Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual  2003 Matrics, Inc.
  • Page 14: Section 6. Warranties And Returns

    Matrics warrants its products to International Paper to be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from date of receipt. Matrics’ sole and complete responsibility under this warranty is expressly limited to repair or replacement of the defective product.
  • Page 15: Section 7. Troubleshooting

    Section 7. Troubleshooting In the event that you encounter a problem with your system, refer to the following table for possible solutions: PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual  2003 Matrics, Inc.
  • Page 16: Section 8. Contact Us

    Section 8. Contact Us For sales, service, and technical assistance, contact Matrics at: Tel: 410.872.0300 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Fax: 410.872.0700 http://www.matrics.com/ Matrics, Inc. 8850 Stanford Boulevard Suite 3000 Columbia, MD 21045 Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual  2003 Matrics, Inc.

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