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Summary of Contents for RF Code M250 Reader
- Page 1 M250 Reader User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Resetting the Reader Mounting the Reader Appendix Warranty and Service Limited Standard Warranty Terms Standard Warranty Limitations Obtaining Service & Support RF Code Customer Support Using the M240 or M250 Reader with Windows 7 RF Code Support and Professional Services... - Page 3 Trademark of American Power Conversion Corporation. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by RF Code is under license. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.
- Page 4 Code makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does RF Code assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages.
- Page 5 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. The system is designed to operate with RF Code RFID Tags – whose operating frequency is 433.92 MHz which have been certified or are in the certification process. These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC rules.
- Page 6 WEEE Compliance Do Not Dispose Product with Municipal Waste. Special Collection/Disposal Required.
- Page 7 Battery Statement RF Code warrants all to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year. Based on the ratings and specifications from the battery manufacturers, RF Code develops usage models to calculate the life of the . Like all models there are assumptions and approximations involved. The values...
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Page 8: M250 Reader
M250 Reader Introduction The 433 MHz M250 reader interprets and reports the radio frequency messages emitted by RF Code tags. Tag transmissions can be processed in real-time to quickly locate and identify tagged assets or personnel in defined areas. The M250 reader is compatible with wired and wireless networks for rapid integration into an organization’s IT infrastructure. -
Page 9: Package Contents
RFID Reader combined with connections to allow for both Ethernet and Wi-Fi (optional) connectivity. LED Indicators There are two LEDs mounted on the front of the M250 Reader. On-Ready LED: This LED indicates the Reader has power applied through an external power adapter. - Page 10 100/10: When on, this LED indicates a 100MBit Ethernet connection. When off, this LED indicates a 10MBit Ethernet connection. In Use: This LED indicates there is a connection to the M250 Reader and tag data is being read from the reader.
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Page 11: Connectors
Figure 1: Reader Data Connectors Antennas Each M250 Reader comes with two ¼-wave helical antennas. These antennas provide a tag read-range of approximately 100 meters (open air when no background RF interference is present). The reader’s maximum sensitivity (maximum range) depends upon the operating environment. - Page 12 Operation: -4 to +158 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to +70 degrees Celsius) Storage: -40 to +176 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to +80 degrees Celsius) M250 Reader User Manual...
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Page 13: Upgrading Reader Firmware
Upgrading Reader Firmware The M250 Reader has the ability to be updated as new firmware is released. To upgrade the firmware, launch the Reader Configuration Utility, found on the RF Code Reader Utilities downloadable image. For information regarding this process, please refer to the Reader Configuration Utility User Manual available from the RF Code support website. - Page 14 Reader-range features are defined using ¼-wave helical antennas. These antennas are appropriate for most Reader applications. Optional antennas that offer diverse receiving properties or extend the range of the Reader are available for the M250 Reader. Contact your RF Code reseller for more information.
- Page 15 Reader and/or Tags affect the system’s performance. For best results, the Reader should be mounted as high above the ground as reasonably possible. TIP: Low-loss SMA coaxial extension cables may be used to extend the antennas from the Reader (available separately). M250 Reader User Manual...
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Page 16: Getting Started
A label on the bottom of the reader lists the default hostname for each reader. To Configure the Reader for DHCP: 1. Attach a power source to the M250 Reader (AC power brick, DC power, or Power Over Eth- ernet cable). - Page 17 Click Save Changes so that the configuration is saved to the reader. 5. After a static IP is entered, you will be able to connect to the M250 Reader with a web browser. If you wish to use DHCP, the Reader Configuration Utility will also report the IP address that has been assigned to the reader.
- Page 18 Configuration Utility, you may access the M250 Reader directly by accessing the Reader Web Console to perform further diagnostic and configuration tasks. Note: To obtain Tag data or customize the way the M250 Reader sends Tag data to your software application please refer to the Reader API document available on the RF Code website: http://support.rfcode.com.
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Page 19: Reader Web Console
Reader Web Console Once an IP address has been assigned to the M250 Reader using the Reader Configuration Utility software, the Reader Web Console can be accessed to give you a direct connection to the Reader. To access the Reader Web Console, open a web browser and type the IP address of the reader in the URL address bar. -
Page 20: Add A Tag Group Code
The group code is a string of six letters and is assigned by RF Code. Each group code is unique for a given tag type. When an RF Code reader is configured, it can be supplied with up to 32 group codes. -
Page 21: Summary
Figure 5: Example Tag Data in Tags Sub-Task Summary The Summary sub-task can be accessed by navigating to Diagnostics > Summary. This sub-task is available to provide a report of version, model, IP address, etc. information that has been configured for the Reader. M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 22: Tools
To reboot the Reader, click the Reboot button. You will be prompted with a dialog box to confirm if you want to reboot the reader. If you would like to reboot the reader, select the Reboot button. If you want to opt out, select the Don’t Reboot button. M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 23: Configuration
SSL certificate must be digitally signed by a well-known certificate authority (CA). Please contact your Network or System Administrator for obtaining a signed SSL Certificate. To configure the M250 Reader with the SSL Certificate, perform the following steps: M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 24: Reader Configuration
4. The certificate authority issues an SSL certificate based on the CSR and in a PEM format. 5. Once a signed SSL certificate is obtained from CA, import it to the M250 Reader: 6. Copy the SSL certificate portion from “BEGIN CERTIFICATE” to “END CERTIFICATE”... -
Page 25: Users
Click the Save Changes button when you have completed your adjustments to the Reader settings. Users The Users sub-task can be accessed by navigating to Configuration > Users. This sub-task can be used to add user authentication to the M250 Reader. Figure 10: Users Sub-Task M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 26: Up Connect
Zone Managers to be more “firewall friendly”. When this option is selected, the M250 Reader is configured to initiate the contact with the Zone Manager rather than requiring that access be granted to allow the Zone Manager to connect to readers behind a firewall. -
Page 27: Time
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Servers. Users may need to adjust these settings for their own network security policies. There are three primary ways that users may desire to configure their time settings: Figure 12: Time Sub-Task M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 28: Serial Ports
(on the right) is populated by default based on settings obtained from the serial device. Some configuration may be necessary for your serial device. The configuration (if any) that is needed will be determined by consulting the device literature (user manual, etc.) that came with your serial device. M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 29: Resetting The Reader
4. Release the Reset button. The lights will blink, and then the Reader will reboot. 5. The Reader will now be reset to the factory default settings. Figure 14: Reader Reset Button Illustration M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 30: Mounting The Reader
4. Attach the provided power supply cord to the Reader and to an available electrical outlet or use the PoE (Power over Ethernet) feature to power the reader. All M250 Readers support and have built-in PoE and do not require an external adapter. Figure 15: Reader Mounting Plate Illustration M250 Reader User Manual... -
Page 31: Appendix
Limited Standard Warranty Terms RF Code warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year (12 months) for hardware and software from the date of purchase from RF Code. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. -
Page 32: Rf Code Customer Support
RF Code’s out-of-warranty policy. For full details of the RF Code RMA policy, please review the “RF Code Warranty, RMA, and Extended Warranty Policy” document. RF Code Customer Support RF Code Customer Support gives entitled customers and partners the ability to contact RF Code about installation and usage-related questions as well as make defect inquiries about eligible products that are covered under RF Code warranty agreements. -
Page 33: Using The M240 Or M250 Reader With Windows 7 Iii
To use the M240 or M250 Reader with the Windows 7 Operating System, the following additional configuring steps should be performed: 1. Install the M240 or M250 Reader driver software that came with your RF Code Reader Con- figuration Utility downloaded image. - Page 34 1. Navigate to Start > All Programs > Devices and Printers. Figure 2: Navigate to Devices and Printers M250 Reader User Manual...
- Page 35 1. Right-click on the RF Code M240 or M250 Reader and select Properties. Figure 3: Select Reader Properties M250 Reader User Manual...
- Page 36 1. Access the Hardware tab and select Properties. Figure 4: Select Properties in the Hardware Tab M250 Reader User Manual...
- Page 37 1. Click Change Settings and Update Driver. Figure 5: Update Driver Option M250 Reader User Manual...
- Page 38 1. Choose Browse my computer for driver software. Figure 6: Browse My Computer Option M250 Reader User Manual VIII...
- Page 39 1. Select the folder in which you have installed the Reader Configuration Utility. Figure 7: Folder Selection M250 Reader User Manual...
- Page 40 1. A dialog box will appear that will indicate that Windows can’t verify the publisher of the driver software. Click Install this driver software anyway. Figure 8: Install Driver Software M250 Reader User Manual...
- Page 41 1. You will see a dialog box indicating that the driver software has been installed successfully. You can now access your M240 or M250 Reader using the Reader Web Console. Figure 9: Reader Driver Installed Successfully M250 Reader User Manual...
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Page 42: Rf Code Support And Professional Services
RF Code Support and Professional Services For additional information about functionality that is not described in this document, please visit the RF Code support website and/or contact RF Code Support. For more information about RF Code Professional Services, refer to: rfcode.com/solutions/professional-services M250 Reader User Manual...