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Summary of Contents for ThingMagic USB RFID Reader
- Page 1 875-0042-02 RevA USB RFID Reader Setup Guide...
- Page 2 Any person, other than the U.S. Government, who has been provided access to such data must promptly notify Trimble. ThingMagic, Mercury, Reads Any Tag, and the ThingMagic logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Trimble. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of Trimble or other companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USB RFID Reader Specifications ........ - Page 4 Physical ................13 Signaling .
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Page 5: Usb Rfid Reader Setup Guide
EPC Global Gen2 tags. Based on the best-in- class M5e-Compact UHF RFID module, the USB RFID Reader is controlled by, and powered from, a host PC or laptop through a USB interface. The ThingMagic USB RFID Reader is compatible with ThingMagic’s application development tools, including the cross-product MercuryAPI, permitting rapid creation of solutions to support a wide range of applications. -
Page 6: Included Components
Included Components Included Components With the USB RFID Reader, you will receive the following components: ThingMagic USB RFID Reader USB cable Documentation and software development kit packages can be found at http://rfid.thingmagic.com/devkit USB RFID Reader Setup Guide... -
Page 7: Setting Up The Usb Rfid Reader
Setting up the USB RFID Reader Setting up the USB RFID Reader When setting up the USB RFID Reader, use the following procedures. Please read the full setup procedures before beginning. Installing the USB Driver Connecting the USB Reader Reading Tags... -
Page 8: Reading Tags
Reading Tags The following procedure explains how to install and activate the Reader Assistant on your PC. Start the Universal Reader Assistant from the ThingMagic website, its part of the Universal-Reader-Assistant MercuryAPI SDK package under /cs/samples/exe/Universal-Reader-Assistant.exe, and insall it on the computer that is connected to the USB Reader ( http://rfid.thingmagic.com/devkit). - Page 9 In the first shipment of USB Desktop Readers the Button/LED to GPIO line mappings were reversed. Button1=Input2, Button2=Input1, LED1=Output2 and LED2=Output1. If the Thingmagic logo is at the top of the label you have the old label and need to following the old mapping.
- Page 10 Reading Tags USB RFID Reader Setup Guide...
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Page 11: Usb Rfid Reader Specifications
USB RFID Reader Specifications Power DC Power Required DC Voltage: 5 VDC (Powered by USB interface) DC Power: 2.9 W (570mA) max Supplied interface cable terminates in two type-A plugs: one for power and signal, the second for additional power, if necessary. -
Page 12: Architecture
Up to 12 inches (31 cm) depending on tag sensitivity and orientation. Tag / Transponder Protocols RFID Protocol Support EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-Collision and DRM. RF Interface Antenna Connector Internal ceramic antenna with an average gain of -2.6 dBi from 860 to 960 MHz. USB RFID Reader Specifications... -
Page 13: Rf Power Output
USB mini-B connector, with 2 foot (61 cm) cable terminated in A-type plug. Signaling Asynchronous serial interface with 3.3/5V logic levels Baud rates from 9600 to 921,600 bps GPIO Sensors and Indicators Two I/O command controlled LEDs Two I/O command queried switches USB RFID Reader Specifications... -
Page 14: Physical
Physical Dimensions 3.1 in L x 2.4 in W x 1.0 in H (97 mm L x 61 mm W x 25 mm H) USB RFID Reader Specifications... -
Page 15: Compliance Information
(EIRP) is not more than permitted for successful communication. EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION CAUTION Equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by ThingMagic, Inc., the party responsible for FCC compliance, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment and could create a hazardous condition. - Page 16 Compliance Information...
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