User's Guide

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

Introduction

The Nanoscanner Reader User Guide provides basic instructions for

installing and operating the Nanoscanner reader. It also includes an overview

of RFID technology and covers the reader firmware protocol in detail.

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.

Audience

For the purposes of this book, we assume the readers of the Nanoscanner

Reader 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

 External antenna and coaxial cable

 One RS-232 serial cable (for host computer)

 Power supply

 Nanoscanner Reader User Guide

Requirements

In order to fully interface with the Nanoscanner reader you will need the

following:

 PC running Windows 98 or higher, with CD-ROM drive and one available

RS-232 serial port.

 Standard 120 VAC power.

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