User Manual
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
ALR-F800 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE
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Additionally, the RFID Reader Developer's Kit includes the following items:
One (1) ALR-8696-C antenna
One (1) RS-232 serial cable (to connect to host computer)
One (1) Network cross-over cable
Download instructions for demonstration software, user guides,
documentation and the Alien RFID Gateway Application
Software APIs and example code
An assortment of Class 1 Gen 2 UHF tags
EPC Class 1 GEN 2 UHF RFID Tags
The Alien ALR-F800 RFID reader is designed to read and program any EPC
Class 1 Generation 2 tag and issue event reports to a host computer system.
Class 1 tags are “passive” devices meaning they do not have a battery or other
onboard power source. They are powered solely by the RF energy transmitted by
an RFID reader.
Tags communicate with the reader through backscatter modulation. The tags do
not transmit RF energy. Instead, they change their reflective characteristics in a
controlled way and reflect RF energy back to the reader. An analogy to this is the
way you can use a mirror to signal someone by reflecting light from the Sun.
Alien Technology manufactures user-programmable EPC Class 1 Generation 2
tags compliant with all key commercial and DoD mandates. Alien Technology
offers a variety of designs capable of delivering optimal performance worldwide,
including Europe and Asia.
For more information about RFID tags from Alien Technology, please visit our
website at:
http://www.alientechnology.com.
Requirements
To interface with the RFID Reader you will need the following:
A PC running Windows 98 or higher, with CD-ROM drive, an available
RS-232 serial port and/or Ethernet connectivity and/or USB.
An 802.3af compatible network connection, or
Standard 120/220 VAC 50/60 Hz outlet and the POE power supply
(provided with the reader kit) or DC power cable.
Note: Only these supplies may be used to power the ALR-F800.
Host software (Alien Gateway demo software, telnet terminal or your own
custom software)