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- Page 1 Technical Documentation for metraTec QuasarLR HF RFID Reader Date: January 2020 Version: 1.6 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 1 of 19...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6 Digital Input/Outputs......................11 7 External Status LEDs......................8 Internal Status LEDs......................9 Further Notes........................Environmental......................16 9.2 Declaration of Conformity EU..................16 9.3 Regulatory Information FCC / ISED (USA / Canada)...........17 10 Version Control........................18 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 2 of 19... -
Page 3: General Information / Security Advice
1.4 Further Documents While this documentation explains the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the QuasarLR 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 QuasarLR 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
Conformity CE, e.g. EN 60950-1, ETSI 300 330 2.3 Product Drawing Fig. 1: Dimensions of QuasarLR RFID Reader (in mm) 2.4 Scope of Delivery The QuasarLR RFID Reader comes with the following parts: QuasarLR RFID Reader • 24 V DC power supply •... -
Page 6: Accessories
2.5 Accessories The following accessories and modules are available to extend and evaluate the functionality of the QuasarLR HF RFID Module: Multiplexer (4x, 8x and 16x) • Various HF antennas • Coaxial cable • Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 6 of 19... -
Page 7: Power Supply And Electrical Specification
3 Power Supply and Electrical Specification The QuasarLR is powered using 24 V DC which are connected at the front of the device. 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. -
Page 8: Communication
4 Communication The QuasarLR 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 9: Antenna Installation
Only the following antennas are approved to be used with the QuasarLR by the FCC according to FCC Part 15 and ISED Canada according to RS210: •... - Page 10 Canada, the device must be installed by a professional installer to ensure full compliance. The operator of the device and the installer are responsible to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States / Canada. Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 10 of 19...
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Page 11: Digital Input/Outputs
6 Digital Input/Outputs The QuasarLR 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 12 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 QuasarLR Page 12 of 19...
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Page 13: External Status Leds
24 V Power OK LED E2 green* RF Output on LED E3 blue Transponder detected Tab. 4: Meaning of the external LEDs * Revisions up to 1.1 have red LEDs instead of green ones. Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 13 of 19... -
Page 14: Internal Status Leds
Collision detected. Indicates either a collision of the transponder, or data error due to disturbances, or a badly tuned antenna LED S8 Overtemperature. Turn off reader and let it cool down Tab. 5: Meaning of the internal Status LEDs Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 14 of 19... - Page 15 Antenna needs to be tuned LED V7 poor, reading efficiency reduced. Antenna needs to be tuned LED V8 poor, reading efficiency reduced. Antenna needs to be tuned Tab. 6: VSWR LED Bar Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 15 of 19...
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Page 16: Further Notes
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 17: Regulatory Information Fcc / Ised (Usa / Canada)
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 17 of 19... -
Page 18: Version Control
USB driver installation externalized, product drawing added, scope of delivery and temperature range corrected, minor changes Chapter on external LEDs added 5.10.2015 insert 4.2 Ethernet, update address 28.11.2016 Regulatory Information added 21.10.2019 Added more FCC requirements 29.01.2020 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarLR Page 18 of 19... - Page 19 Copyright © 2020 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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