User's Manual

CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
ALR-9890 – RR HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE
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Installation
This section provides guidance for configuring components in your RFID system.
You should consider the overall design of your specific system before
permanently mounting the equipment. The reader is designed and certified for
indoor operation.
Installation involves all the same connection steps required for bench test.
However, instead of placing equipment on a tabletop, the reader, antenna, and
their accessories are mounted in your application environment. The installation
must protect the reader from conditions outside of its designed environment.
Requirements
Before installing your RFID Reader system, you will need the following:
 A PC running Windows 98 or higher, with Ethernet connectivity and,
optionally, one available RS-232 serial port.
 Standard 120 or 220 VAC power for the reader
 Host software (Gateway, for example)
 (Optional) extra antennas (if desired for additional coverage or
configurations)
 Additional RS-232 cables or antenna coax cables needed to
accommodate routing requirements
 Standard grounded, three-pronged power cord of desired length
 Mounting hardware suitable for the surface to which equipment is to be
attached (e.g., wood screws, moly-bolts, brackets, etc.)
Figure 8 - View of the Reader showing mounting holes
Hardware Installation Procedure
CAUTION: The ALR 9890 – RR is a source of RF energy. When
connected to a system including an antenna the radiated RF emissions
must be evaluated in accordance with FCC OET Bulletin 56 “Hazards of
radio frequency and electromagnetic fields” and Bulletin 65 “Human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields” and appropriate
precautions implemented.
1. Select mounting position for reader.