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- Page 1 Technical Documentation for metraTec QuasarMR1 HF Mid-Range-Reader Date: March 2017 Version: 2.3 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMR1 Page 1 of 13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.5 Accessories........................3 Power Supply and Electrical Specification................7 4 Communication........................4.1 USB Driver Installation....................8 5 Antenna Connection......................6 Digital Input/Outputs......................10 7 Further Notes........................7.1 Environmental......................7.2 Declaration of Conformity...................11 8 Version Control........................Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMR1 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 QuasarMR1 RFID Reader, it might be useful to also read the metraTec Protocol Guide, which explains the protocols used to control the reader in full detail. - Page 4 All further documents can be either found at the metraTec's product web page or are listed http://www.metratec.com Support Downloads Documentation Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMR1 Page 4 of 13...
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Page 5: Product Description
2 Product Description The QuasarMR1 is a mid range RFID reader operating at a frequency of 13.65 MHz. With RF performance of 1.5 W ± 1dB and if combined with an appropriate antenna, fitting tags can be read in a distance of up to 40 cm. All tags using protocol according ISO15693 are compatible, including a list of custom commands. -
Page 6: Product Drawing
2.3 Product Drawing Fig. 1: Dimensions of QuasarMR1 RFID Reader (in mm) 2.4 Scope of Delivery The QuasarMR1 RFID Reader comes with the following parts: QuasarMR1 RFID Reader • 7.5 V DC power supply • Documentation, Drivers and Demo Software are available via download from •... -
Page 7: Power Supply And Electrical Specification
3 Power Supply and Electrical Specification The QuasarMR1 is powered using 6.5 – 9 V DC (7.5 V DC recommended) 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 sufficiently high quality. -
Page 8: Communication
4 Communication The QuasarMR1 offers two main options as a host interface – USB and optionally an Ethernet connection. Additionally, versions with WLAN and ZigBee are available on special request. 4.1 USB Driver Installation The basic option for connecting the QuasarMR1 with your host PC is using the USB connection every reader has. -
Page 9: Antenna Connection
To avoid overheating and also destruction of the antenna it has to be designed for RF power of at least 2 W. 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 QuasarMR1. -
Page 10: Digital Input/Outputs
6 Digital Input/Outputs The QuasarMR1 has 8 digital input and output pins (X2) which can be be read or set by firmware commands via the reader. They are 5V TTL pins directly connected to the reader's internal micro controller. ATTENTION Make sure the pins are not charged with a power exceeding 5V DC. -
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
8 Version Control Version Change Date Created in new design 07.12.2009 English translation 25.02.2015 HF Antenna Integration Guide mentioned, minor changes 21.04.2015 update address 08.03.2017 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMR1 Page 12 of 13... - Page 13 Copyright © 2017 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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