User's Guide Part 1

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

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2. Select mounting position for reader.

• Reader should be positioned close enough to the antenna to

accommodate the cable length without putting strain on the connectors.

• Be sure power is available to the selected reader location.

3. Select location for host PC.

• Situate the host PC within 50 ft of the reader in a safe location away from

vehicular and foot traffic.

4. Install reader.

• Secure the reader through the three mounting holes on either flange to

its mounting location (wall, post, mounting bracket) using appropriate

hardware.

• If desired, position the reader so that the LEDs are easily observed.

5. Install antennas.

• Secure each antenna through the mounting holes on either flange to its

mounting location using appropriate hardware.

6. Connect antennas to reader.

• Route coax cables from antennas to reader according to your system

design specifications and secure them properly.

• Align the connector for each cable with the reader antenna port, push

into the port, and finger-tighten screw fitting.

7. Connect reader to host PC.

• Align the RS-232 connector with the corresponding serial port on the

reader and push the connector onto the pins. Finger-tighten the screws

to secure the cable to the reader.

• Align and connect the other end of the RS-232 with the serial port on the

PC.

CAUTION: Antennas must be attached before connecting power to the

reader. Applying power without both antennas connected can damage the

reader.

8. Connect power to the reader.

• Push the power supply connector into the reader port.

• Plug the female end of the power cord into the power supply.

• Plug the male end of the power cord into the 120 VAC outlet.

9. Connect power to the PC.