Summary of Contents for metraTec QuasarMX
- Page 1 Technical Documentation for metraTec QuasarMX HF RFID Reader Date: December 2016 Version: 1.5 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMX Page 1 of 13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.5 Accessories........................3 Power Supply and Electrical Specification................6 4 Communication........................4.1 USB Driver Installation....................7 5 Antenna Connection......................6 Digital Input/Outputs......................7 Further Notes........................7.1 Environmental......................7.2 Declaration of Conformity...................11 8 Version Control........................Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMX Page 2 of 13... -
Page 3: General Information / Security Advice
1.4 Further Documents While this documentation explains the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the QuasarMX RFID Reader, it might be useful to also read the metraTec Protocol Guide, which explains the ASCII protocols used to control the reader in full detail. -
Page 4: Product Description
2 Product Description The QuasarMX is an HF RFID reader/writer for demanding industrial applications, where high reading reliability, speed and extensive special tag features are needed. Highlights include a reading rate of up to 100 tag-IDs/sec and reading and writing data on tags without needing to address them individually. -
Page 5: Product Drawing
2.3 Product Drawing Fig. 1: Dimensions of QuasarMX RFID Reader (in mm) 2.4 Scope of Delivery The QuasarMX RFID Reader comes with the following parts: QuasarMX RFID Reader • 24V DC power supply • Documentation, Drivers and Demo Software are available via download from •... -
Page 6: Power Supply And Electrical Specification
3 Power Supply and Electrical Specification The QuasarMX is powered using 24V DC which are connected at the front of the device (X3). If you do not use a power supply supplied by metraTec, please make sure that your own PSU provides a supply voltage of high quality. If possible, use a PSU with high precision/high speed linear regulator. -
Page 7: Communication
4 Communication The QuasarMX offers two main options as a host interface – USB and optionally an Ethernet connection. The main advantage of the optional Ethernet interface lies in the very long cable length that Ethernet allows between the host computer or network switch and the reader in the field. -
Page 8: Antenna Connection
50 Ohm) has to be connected to the reader. This is done via the BNC connector on the reader (X1). Since the design of HF antennas can be a task requiring expert knowledge, metraTec RFID Solutions offers a range of standard antenna types for HF applications which are compatible to the QuasarMX. -
Page 9: Digital Input/Outputs
6 Digital Input/Outputs The QuasarMX has 2 digital input pins and 4 digital output pins which can be be read or set via the reader. The input pins are optically isolated 24 V DC inputs as common in automation technology in general. Up to 25 mA are needed to set the input to "high". - Page 10 In 1 + X2.13 In 2 - X2.14 In 2 + X2.15 X2.16 24 V DC Tab. 3: Pin Description for digital IOs. Note: All "Out X -" are connected to ground internally! Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMX Page 10 of 13...
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Page 11: Further Notes
EMC. The product therefore bears the CE sign, as required by Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive). The product is currently not registered for use in the US or Canada. However, metraTec is registered as a manufacturer of electronics at the FCC and IC. A certification of this product is therefore possible, if required. -
Page 12: Version Control
Drawing of 24V connector added 22.10.2010 minor corrections and layout changes 06.08.2014 corrected scope of delivery (German version) 30.10.2014 HF Antenna Integration Guide mentioned, USB driver 21.04.2015 installation description removed, minor changes update address 07.12.2016 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMX Page 12 of 13... - Page 13 Copyright © 2016 metraTec GmbH Reprint or reproduction of this documentation for other than internal purposes is only allowed with written permission by metraTec GmbH. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All right reserved. We are constantly improving our products. Changes in function, form, features can happen without prior notice.
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