Alien ALR-9650 Hardware Setup Manual
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- Page 1 ALIEN TECHNOLOGY ® ALR-9650 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE January 2008 ALR-9650...
- 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 ..............................16 Requirements ............................16 Hardware Installation Procedure ......................17 System Operation: Software Control ......................19 Reader Interface Guide ........................19 Demonstration Software Guide ......................20 Alien RFID Academy ..........................20 ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE DOC. CONTROL #8102091-000 REV A... - Page 4 ABLE OF ONTENTS (This page intentionally left blank) ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE DOC. CONTROL #8102091-000 REV A...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Gateway demonstration software. Quick Upgrade Guide – briefly explains how to use the demonstration software to upgrade the ALR-9650. The ALR – 9650 can only be upgraded through the LAN/PoE port. In addition the developer’s kit includes the Software Developers Kit providing developer’s guides, API’s and example code. -
Page 6: Rfid Reader Overview
HAPTER RFID Reader Overview The Alien ALR-9650 RFID reader is designed to read and program any EPC Class 1 Generation 2 tag and issue event reports to a host computer system. The host computer can be locally connected to the reader via RS-232, or at a remote network location. -
Page 7: Requirements
RS-232 serial port and/or Ethernet connectivity Standard 120/220 VAC 50/60 Hz Power supply and cord (included with reader) Host software (Alien Gateway demo software or your own custom software) Specifications Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in... -
Page 8: Rfid Reader External Circular Polarized Antenna
RF Connector 6 m LMR-195 with Reverse-Polarity TNC VSWR 1.5:1 Dimensions (cm) 20 x 28 x 4 • (in) 7.7 x 11.2 x 1.65 Weight 0.6 kg • 1.25 lb ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE DOC. CONTROL #8102091-000 REV A... -
Page 9: Mechanical: Reader Physical Size
Figure 1 - Outline Drawing of the ALR-9650 I/O Port Terminal Interface The ALR-9650 I/O port provides two digital inputs, two digital outputs and a ground return. The design provides protection against momentary over and reverse voltage application to the inputs or outputs and short circuit of the outputs. -
Page 10: I/O Port Screw Terminal (Female) - Looking At Reader
PERATION HAPTER Unlike the Alien Enterprise Readers (ALR – 9800 and ALR – 9900) the ALR - 9650 I/O’s are not optically isolated. Instead they are buffered internally. As a result the outputs can source up to 20 mA’s without the external supply required for the Enterprise Readers. -
Page 11: Rs-232 Port Pinouts
OOKING AT EADER System Architecture External Antenna Host Digital Antenna Communication Control Receiver Switch Interface Circuitry Internal CP Antenna RF Source Modulator Figure 3 - System Architecture for the ALR-9650 Reader ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE DOC. CONTROL #8102091-000 REV A... -
Page 12: Chapter 2 Reader Hardware Installation And Operation
CD-ROM containing demonstration software, user guides and documentation Additionally, the RFID Reader Developer's Kit includes the following items: A circular antenna Software APIs and example code An assortment of Class 1 Gen 2 UHF tags Figure 4 - ALR-9650 Reader Kit ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE... -
Page 13: Reader I/O Panel
5-pin I/O terminal block (GPIO) Auxiliary DC Power connector LAN TCP/IP and PoE port Figure 5 - ALR-9650 Reader Connections Diagnostic LEDs The ALR-9900 includes diagnostic LEDs on the face of the reader to provide easy and convenient external indication for various operating conditions: On the Front Panel you will find: POWER (green) –indicates power is applied to the reader. -
Page 14: Antenna Panel
NSTALLATION AND PERATION HAPTER Figure 6 – ALR-9650 Front Panel Reader Diagnostic LEDs Antenna Panel The ALR – 9650 includes an internal, circularly polarized antenna and an auxiliary antenna port. The Auxiliary port is found on the connector panel. It is a reverse-polarity TNC connector. -
Page 15: System Assembly And Bench Test
Settings for RS-232 are 115200 Bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Start up terminal software on the PC, such as HyperTerminal with these settings, and be prepared to observe the reader's messages as it boots ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE... - Page 16 4. Connect the power supply to the reader. The reader may be powered through either the PoE power supply provided in the Reader Kit, an optional AC/DC brick available from Alien Technology or through an 802.3af compliant network. WARNING: If you do not use an 802.3af compliant network to supply DC power you must use power supplies provided by Alien Technology.
- Page 17 The reader comes preconfigured to look for a DHCP server to set its network parameters. In the absence of a DHCP server, the reader will use the following settings: IP Address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE DOC. CONTROL #8102091-000 REV A...
- Page 18 It uses a reverse polarity TNC connector. If using the Alien Gateway software, please note that ANT 0 is selected by default when first initialized.
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Page 19: Bench Test Procedure
--------------------------------------------- Once the reader boots and you see the "Boot>Ready!" prompt, pressing return will bring up the "Alien>" prompt. 9. Ensure the PC has compatible network settings. In order for you to be able to connect to the reader over TCP/IP, the host PC must be on the same subnet as the reader. -
Page 20: Installation
Alien Technology). WARNING: If you do not use an 802.3af compliant network to supply DC power you must use power supplies provided by Alien Technology. Failure to do so voids the product warranty and violates the terms of the FCC license. -
Page 21: Hardware Installation Procedure
(For example, a pallet tag may be the lowest tag position to be read, while the top-most case on a fully stacked pallet may represent your highest tag position.) ALR-9650 H ARDWARE ETUP UIDE... - Page 22 PERATION HAPTER NOTE: To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use only antenna cable and power supplies supplied with the unit or approved by Alien Technology for use with the ALR-9650. 2. Select mounting position for reader. The ALR – 9650 has been designed to provide reliable operation over its operating temperature range.
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Page 23: System Operation: Software Control
LAN/PoE port and the 802.3af enable LAN drop or network switch. The green POWER LED will illuminate when power is on 9. 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. -
Page 24: Demonstration Software Guide
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