Setting Up The Usb Rfid Reader; Installing The Usb Driver; Connecting The Usb Reader - ThingMagic USB RFID Reader Setup Manual

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.
1.

Installing the USB Driver

2.

Connecting the USB Reader

3.
Reading Tags
Installing the USB Driver
The drivers and installation guides for installing the necessary device drivers to allow
Windows to recognize the USB RFID Reader can be found at
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
The driver files should be extracted to a known location before moving on to
Reader. Once the reader is plugged in you will be prompted for the driver
the USB
installation.
Connecting the USB Reader
1.
Plug the mini-USB connector into the USB Reader.
2.
Plug the BLACK communications USB connector into your PC.
3. If necessary, plug the
power.
Note
The USB Reader draws 570 mA max and most USB ports are specified to
only supply 500 mA. Since most multi-port devices supply a pool of power
for all USB devices it does not matter if one device draws a bit more power
and only the main USB connector is required. However, some laptops
dolimit the current per USB port to 500 mA. If the reader is used with such a
laptop then the second connection should be connected to a second USB
port to supply the additional power.
4.
You will be prompted for driver installation if they are not already installed. If
prompted follow the
USB RFID Reader Setup Guide
RED Auxiliary Power USB connector into your PC for additional
Installing the USB Driver
Setting up the USB RFID Reader
instructions.
Connecting
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