User's Manual

AFG ASIA ENGINEERING CO.LTD.
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PR100
User manual
Released
Ref. - (PR100 readers) Rev. 1_01 2008-03-13
1. Introduction
This document specifies how to use the PR100 RFID reader, the reader user interface and the
communication protocol with some modifications.
2. Preparing
In this chapter specifies what tools and environments that you need for working with the PR100
RFID reader and also how to install driver and support software.
2.1 Environments
• a PC (recommended >= Pentium 4, 1.00Ghz, 512MB Ram, 1GB hard drive space, a
USB port)
• Window XP SP2
• Microsoft Dot Net Framework 2.0
• Microsoft Excel 2000 or newer version
2.2 Tools (In Support CD)
• PR100 Download Software version1.0.0.0 – uses for downloading data from the
memory of the PR100 RFID reader
• EZTerminal.exe – uses for monitoring sent data from the PR100 RFID reader and
debugging
• FlashSTA .exe – uses for updating a new firmware to the PR100 RFID reader
2.3 Installing PC drivers
The PR100 RFID reader uses virtual RS232 port to communicate with a PC via USB port. The
instruction below will show you how to install the driver.
• Insert Support CD to a PC
• Go to “x:\Driver”
• Follow the instruction in “x:\Driver\Windows_XP_Installation_Guide.doc”
2.4 Installing Microsoft Dot Net Framework 2.0
PR100 Download Software version1.0.0.0 runs under Microsoft Dot Net Framework 2.0
environment. Therefore, use needs to install the framework before attempting to use PR100
Download Software version1.0.0.0. . The instruction below will show you how to install the
framework.
• Insert Support CD to a PC
• Double click on “x:\Microsoft Dot Net Framework 2.0\dotnetfx.exe”
• Follow the installing instruction.
3. Getting Start
This chapter will show you how to use the PR100 RFID reader.
3.1 Turn ON and OFF
User can turn ON and OFF the PR100 RFID reader by pressing the “POWER” button