Self-Tests And Diagnostics - Biomark IS1001 Operation User's Manual

Self-Tests and Diagnostics

Self-Tests and Diagnostics
A number of self-tests and diagnostics are available to verify the integrity of the IS1001 reader
hardware.
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Input voltage level monitoring: If the input voltage level drops below the factory specifications,
an alarm message will be generated to notify user about the condition.
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Exciter voltage level monitoring: If the exciter voltage level drops below the factory
specifications, an alarm message will be generated to notify user about the condition.
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Antenna current monitoring
Excessive current: To protect its internal components from an excessive antenna current level,
the IS1001 reader has a built-in antenna current limiting mechanism that will generate an
alarm message if an antenna current in excess of 10 A peak-to-peak is detected. If an antenna
current in excess of 11 A peak-to-peak is detected, the IS1001 reader will automatically
reduce its exciter voltage in order to bring the current to the acceptable level. If the antenna
current exceeds 11 A peak-to-peak even when the minimal exciter voltage setting is applied,
the IS1001 reader will switch itself into standby mode until it is either reset or toggled back to
Scan mode.
Minimum current: If the antenna current drops below the user-selectable threshold, an alarm
message will be generated to notify user about the condition.
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Noise level monitoring: If the noise level increases above the user-selectable threshold, an
alarm message will be generated to notify user about the condition.
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Antenna tuning monitoring: If the IS1001 reader tuning capacitance setting approaches the
limit and crosses the user-selectable threshold, an alarm message will be generated to notify
user about the condition.
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Reader temperature monitoring: If the reader temperature falls outside of the factory
specifications, an alarm message will be generated to notify user about the condition. If the
temperature exceeds +75°C, the IS1001 reader will switch itself into standby mode until the
temperature drops below +70°C.
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Reports: Periodic status and noise reports provide diagnostic data.
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Virtual Tag Test: Detection sensitivity and front-to-back system operation verification are
performed periodically using Virtual Test Tag.
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