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- Page 1 Technical Documentation for metraTec QuasarMF RFID Reader Date: December 2016 Version: 1.5 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMF Page 1 of 14...
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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...................12 8 Version Control........................Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMF Page 2 of 14... -
Page 3: General Information / Security Advice
1.4 Further Documents While this documentation explains the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the QuasarMF 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 QuasarMF Page 4 of 14...
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Page 5: Product Description
2 Product Description The QuasarMF is an HF RFID reader/writer for demanding industrial applications or embedded systems, where high reading reliability, speed and extensive special tag features are needed. Highlights include a reading rate of up to 50 tag-IDs/sec and reading and writing data on tags without needing to address them individually. -
Page 6: Product Drawing
2.3 Product Drawing Fig. 1: Dimensions of QuasarMF RFID Reader (in mm) 2.4 Scope of Delivery The QuasarMF RFID Reader comes with the following parts: QuasarMF HF RFID Reader • 24V 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 QuasarMF is powered using 24 V 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. -
Page 8: Communication
4 Communication The QuasarMF offers several options as a host interface. Each version has a USB connection. Additionally, versions with Ethernet, WiFi or ZigBee are available, the latter two on special request. 4.1 USB Driver Installation The basic option for connecting the QuasarMF with your host PC is using the USB connection every reader has. -
Page 9: 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 QuasarMF. -
Page 10: Digital Input/Outputs
6 Digital Input/Outputs The QuasarMF 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 11 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 QuasarMF Page 11 of 14...
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Page 12: 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 13: Version Control
24V DC power supply added 22.10.2010 corrected use of label MIFARE 20.01.2014 correction of scope of delivery, minor edits, 30.10.2014 translation to English HF Antenna Integration Guide mentioned, minor 05.05.2015 changes update address 07.12.2016 Technical Documentation metraTec QuasarMF Page 13 of 14... - Page 14 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 rights reserved. MIFARE ®...
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