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Key Features
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Simplifies Application Development for
Edge Integration
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Reader Configuration and Control
through ReaderService
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Sensor Data Aggregation and Processing
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World-wide UHF Operating Spectrum
Support
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Standard Interfaces to Enable Cloud
Connectivity
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Includes embedded database and WebUI
for quick evaluation
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Enables turn-key solutions from pilot to
production
Nordic ID Fixed Smart Reader
with Axzon ReaderService™
This document captures the procedure to install
and use Axzon's ReaderService™ on a Nordic ID
Fixed Smart Reader, such as the AR62 or AR82.
ReaderService runs as a microservice on the
NordicID reader's software platform and serves two
important functions – firstly, it provides an
algorithmic core to aggregate raw sensor data from
Axzon's Smart Passive Sensors and convert this data
into reliable, actionable information; secondly, it
provides an adaptation layer to deliver this
information to an application entity through
standard REST and Message Queue interfaces. The
application entity may be on-premise or cloud-
based.
The software package includes a lightweight,
embedded database and a WebUI to enable a quick
evaluation of Axzon's sensor performance right out
of the box.
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- Page 1 Nordic ID Fixed Smart Reader with Axzon ReaderService™ This document captures the procedure to install Key Features and use Axzon’s ReaderService™ on a Nordic ID Fixed Smart Reader, such as the AR62 or AR82. • Simplifies Application Development for Edge Integration ReaderService runs as a microservice on the •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ..........................4 Next Steps ............................7 Optimizing ReaderService™ Settings ..................7 Enabling Automatic Monitoring ....................7 Access the Nordic ID web management interface ..............8 Editing ReaderService™ configuration files ................9 Redirecting the Message Queue....................10 Adjusting reader connectivity ....................11 Upgrading ReaderService™... -
Page 3: Introduction
The complete system consists of the following items: Nordic ID Fixed Smart Reader (AR62 or AR82) Nordic ID readers communicate with tags and retrieve their sensor data. The fixed readers support multiple antennas and provide a variety of connectivity options. Smart readers include an integrated computer capable of supporting custom applications. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started 1. Connect the RF antenna to port 1 of the reader and aim the antenna towards the sensing area 2. Place the sensor tags in clear line of sight from the antenna and around a meter away 3. Power on the reader and connect its Ethernet port to the internet Note: the reader may use Power over Ethernet if the host is capable, otherwise the wall power supply must be used 5. - Page 5 8. Perform a read operation Navigate to the read page, select the appropriate configurations to perform a Power Modulation Read and then press Start Reading. A countdown will show when the read operation will complete. Stay on this page to see which sensors were captured using the applied read settings.
- Page 6 10. Visualize monitoring measurements While monitoring ReaderService™ will periodically perform a read operation and then send the results to the Message Queue and internal database. The latest results in the internal database can be seen on the data page. The interactive graph displays one sensor measurement from a single tag (by EPC) at a time.
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Page 7: Next Steps
Next Steps Optimizing ReaderService™ Settings To operate in a variety of applications, ReaderService™ settings such as active antenna port(s) and monitor interval can be customized. For more information refer to the ReaderService™ User Guide. The WebUI allows quick evaluation to determine the desired parameters. Configurations created on the configurations page will show up as options on the read page for evaluation. -
Page 8: Access The Nordic Id Web Management Interface
Access Nordic ID’s web management interface The web management interface is used to configure the reader, check its status and manage applications. The interface can be accessed by pointing a browser to the reader's IP address. If prompted by a security certificate warning, skip it or force using HTTP instead of HTTPS. -
Page 9: Editing Readerservice™ Configuration Files
Editing ReaderService™ configuration files Configuration files are stored on the smart reader and specify the default behavior of ReaderService™. To edit them, ensure sshd is enabled in the web management interface: SSH into the smart reader using the following credentials: •... -
Page 10: Redirecting The Message Queue
The configuration files are located in /mnt/userdata/apps/rfm-reader-service/backend/reader- service/conf Redirecting the Message Queue The Message Queue provides a generic interface to consume the sensor data in real-time. The Message Queue settings are stored in the reader-service.properties configuration file. To enable the Message Queue, set the following and then restart ReaderService™: •... -
Page 11: Adjusting Reader Connectivity
IP address. These features can be re-configured using the web management interface (preferred) or RFID Configurator. For more information, refer to the documentation from Nordic ID. In the Networking tab, the Ethernet and Wi-Fi settings can be configured as desired. -
Page 12: Upgrading Readerservice
Upgrading ReaderService™ The web management interface also serves as the place to upgrade ReaderService™ to newer versions. Note that this process will erase the existing license file and stored sensor data. Ensure that a read/monitor operation is not currently running and then press Stop and then Uninstall on each service. -
Page 13: Known Issues
Known Issues WebUI starts before ReaderService™ ReaderService™ takes a couple of minutes longer to start than the WebUI. If the WebUI is accessed during this time, it results in the error message: "Failed to connect to reader service at http://<<ip_address>>:19040". It's recommended to wait a couple of minutes and then refresh the page to try again.