User Manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
ALR-F800 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE
DOC. CONTROL #8102141-000 REV A
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Specifications
Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in
the tables below. Only these listed components may be used in the RFID reader
system.
The reader table refers to US specifications only. Reader models released for the
other countries may have different power levels, frequency of operation and
channel spacing in compliance with local regulations where the product is sold.
RFID Reader
Name Alien Multi-Port General Purpose RFID Reader
Model Number ALR-F800
Architecture Point-to-multipoint reader network, mono-static
Operating Frequency 902.75 MHz – 927.25 MHz
Hopping Channels 50
Channel Spacing 500 KHz
Channel Dwell Time < 0.4 seconds
RF Transmitter < 30 dBm from antenna ports.
Modulation Method Phase Reversal – Amplitude Shift Keying (PR-ASK)
20 db Modulation Bandwidth < 100 KHz
RF Receiver 2 Channels
Power Consumption 12.5 Watts
Communications Interface RS-232 (DB-9), TCP/IP (RJ-45) , USBB virtual Com
Inputs/Outputs 4 coax antenna, 4 inputs / 8 outputs (optically isolated), RS-232 com
port, USBB virtual Com, LAN / PoE, power, USBA, SDCard
Dimensions
(cm) 19.1 x 20.2 x 2.8  (in)7.5 x7.0x 1.0
Weight Approximately 0.84 kg (1.85 lbs)
LED Indicators DC Power, RF ON, Read, Fault(red), Link, Active , Antennas 0-3
Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C (-5 °F to +130°F)
Operating Environment Indoor operation only
Software Support APIs, sample code, executable demo app (Alien Gateway)
Protocol Support Comply with EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and 18000 – 6C
Compliance Certifications FCC Part 15; FCCID: P65ALRF800;
IOC: 4370A-ALRF800
UL 60950, CB Report