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2.4
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NSTALLING THE
The C0405-USB-01 RFID Controller is designed for point-to-point RFID applications
that support USB 2.0 communications. Host/controller data is transmitted via
standard USB cabling.
NOTE: review
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1. Download the Cobalt USB driver software bundle from the Escort Memory
Systems website (www.ems-rfid.com). Extract the .zip file archive to a separate
folder on the desktop of the host computer.
2. Attach the controller to the mounting bracket and work area as noted in
2.1.3 – Mounting the
3. Attach the, 5-pin, reverse keyed female M12 interface connector from a suitable
USB interface cable (EMS P/N: CBL-1525) to the 5-pin, reverse keyed male M12
connector on the C0405-USB.
4. Plug the remaining end of the USB interface cable into a USB port on the host
computer. The LEDs on the Cobalt should illuminate. For the C0405-USB model,
the amber LED 2
5. Install the Cobalt USB driver. Refer to the Cobalt USB Driver Installation
Instructions (EMS Publication P/N: 17-3128) that are included in the Cobalt
USB driver archive.
6. To verify operations, download the Cobalt Dashboard Utility from the EMS
website (www.ems-rfid.com). The Dashboard Utility allows users to send RFID
commands to the controller for testing purposes.
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C0405-USB-01 C
Section 2.1.1 "Installation Guidelines"
Controller.
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will illuminate to indicate that the controller is in USB mode.
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prior to installing the controller.
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LED 2
will
illuminate
to indicate
USB
mode.
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