User Manual

Overview
December 2007 Revision 3.5 17/48
The Default Mode is defined by the application software that is downloaded in the TR-L100
Reader.
Tx (Transmit Data) and Rx (Receive Data) LEDs indicate the activity of the serial port.
3.2.6 Monitoring Port (Parallel Port)
The monitoring port communicates directly with firmware stored in the Flash memory. When the
parallel cable is plugged in, the GemCore
®
OS and STX application software is automatically
deselected. The parallel port can be used as a monitoring tool or as a means to upgrade the TR-
L100 Reader firmware via the L200 Explorer.
Please refer to TR-L100 Reader Architecture chapter for further information about the RPU
and DPU. Please refer to the Lx00 Firmware Reference Guide for further information about
TR-L100 Reader Firmware.
3.2.7 Antennas
The TR-L100 Reader is primarily designed for use with Aero-LA,-LB and -LC antennas as well as
the TAGSYS Conveyor Antenna with its five different configurations. It is also operational with
other TAGSYS antennas, provided that the power applied to the antenna does not exceed antenna
specifications. For more information, refer to Section 5, "Antennas".
The RS-232 cable is a null modem cable.
For more information about Application Software, refer to Section 7, "Operating Modes".
The parallel cable uses pin-to-pin DB25 connectors. A shielded cable must be used to
prevent disruptions when antennas have a high output power.
TR-L100 Reader performance has been characterized for a 3-meter long antenna cable.
Optimized operation is not guaranteed for a cable with a length other than three meters.