User's Manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
NANOSCANNER READER USER GUIDE • DOC # 8101029-000 REV A 1
© 2003 Alien Technology™
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
The Nanoscanner Reader User Guide provides instructions for installing and
operating the Nanoscanner reader. It also covers the reader firmware protocol in
detail for use in configuring reader-host communications and developing
application software.
This book is designed for use by those who wish to develop software products
and extended systems that take full advantage of the Nanoscanner reader’s
capabilities.
For an overview of RFID technology and a glossary of terms, please refer to the
RFID Primer included with your Nanoscanner Reader Developer’s Kit.
Audience
For the purposes of this book, we assume the readers of the Nanoscanner User
Guide:
 Are competent PC users.
 Have minimal previous knowledge of radio-frequency identification
technology.
 Are experienced in software development and/or hardware systems
integration.
Nanoscanner Reader Overview
The Nanoscanner is delivered with the following components and accessories:
• Nanoscanner reader and tags
• Two antennas (1 transmit, 1 receive) with 2 coaxial cables
• RS-232 reader-to-PC cable (with 9-pin male and female connectors)
• Reader power supply and cables (two sections: one attached, one detached)
• Nanoscanner Reader User Guide on CD-ROM