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2.2
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NSTALLING THE
The C0405-232-01 RFID Controller is designed for point-to-point RFID applications,
where the distance from host to controller is less than 15 meters (50 feet). The
controller connects directly to a serial communications port on a host computer via an
RS232-compatible interface cable.
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1. Attach the controller to the mounting bracket and work area as noted in
2.1.3 – "Mounting the Controller".
2. Connect the 8-pin, female M12 connector from your serial interface cable (EMS
P/N: CBL-1478) to the 8-pin, male M12 connector on the C0405-232-01.
3. Connect the serial interface cable's female DE9 D-Sub connector to a COM port
on the host computer. Tighten the cable's two locking thumbscrews.
4. Connect the 2.5mm DC power plug on the power supply transformer to the DC
power jack receptacle on the serial interface cable. Tighten the locking ring to
prevent power from becoming disconnected during use.
5. Plug the power supply transformer into a suitable AC power source. Apply power
to the controller after all cable connections have been made. The LEDs on the
unit will flash. For the C0405-232 model, the amber Node 2
to indicate that the controller is in RS232 mode.
6. On the host computer, set COM port parameters to: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1
stop bit, no parity and no handshaking.
7. To verify operations, download the Cobalt Dashboard Utility software
application from Escort Memory Systems' website (www.ems-rfid.com). The
Dashboard Utility allows users to send RFID commands to the controller for
testing purposes.
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