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User Guide

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  • Page 1 Ranger USB Reader User Guide...
  • Page 2 All other products names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Star Systems International Ltd. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Contents Reader Overview Package Content Installing the reader Using the reader Reader Specification Hardware Products Warranty Statement Appendix...
  • Page 4: Reader Overview

    Its small size allows it to easily be used on a desktop or where space is limited. The Ranger Reader is very user friendly and extremely easy to set up read and write tags with its standard free software. It also comes with a SDK to allow you to create your own custom programs to interface and drive the Ranger Reader.
  • Page 5: Package Content

    | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Package Content Ranger Reader x 1 USB Cable x 1...
  • Page 6: Installing The Reader

    Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Driver installation The Ranger Reader use serial protocol to communicate with host PC. In order for the host PC to be able to communicate with the reader, it may be necessary to install the USB to serial driver.
  • Page 7 | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Ensure the reader is connected properly 1. Go to Control Panel > Device Manager 2. Open tab(COM 和 LPT)”, 3. You should see “CP201x USB to UTRA bridge(COM X)”where X is the port...
  • Page 8: Using The Reader

    | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Using the reader Tag placement To ensure the tag read and write operations can be perform with a consistent performance, please ensure to place the tag’s whole inlay within the surface of the reader.
  • Page 9 | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | 3. Change the value of the “Serial Ports”* **You can go to Window> Control Panel>Device Manager to check the Com Port number that the reader is using, please refer to section driver installation section.
  • Page 10 | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | To stop the reader from reading tags, click “Stop Inventory Run” Button. To clear the tag data read, click “Clear Inventory” button. Tag Memory Management To perform read/write operation on individual tag’s memory banks, right click on...
  • Page 11 | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Change EPC To change EPC click on the Change EPC option and a window will pop up. Input the new EPC and access password (if necessary). Finally click ok to confirm the change, the reader will write the new EPC to the tag.
  • Page 12 | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Reader Settings To change settings of the reader, click on the setting buttons on the right to bring out the setting menu. There are 3 tabs in the pop-up menu that user can choose from.
  • Page 13: Reader Specification

    | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Reader Specification Power: 5V , no battery (USB power) Working Frequency: 902-928MHz Input Voltage: DC 5V Maximum Power Output: 20mW Storage Temperature: -45°C~ +95°C Operating Temperature: -20°C~ +65°C Dimensions: 105 * 70 * 25mm...
  • Page 14: Hardware Products Warranty Statement

    Authorization (“RMA”) policy, which is published on the STAR Systems International website at www.starint.net, and may be updated from time to time. Prior to shipping a product to STAR Systems International for warranty inspection, replacement or repair, an RMA number must be obtained from STAR Systems International’s RMA department at +852 3691 9925 or by email at support@star-int.net.
  • Page 15: Appendix

    | Ranger USB Reader User Manual | Appendix This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating RFID equipment.