User's Manual

A9230-D User Manual
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3.2 Host Connection
AMIC’s A9230-D series RFID readers come with models incorporating three different types
of host interface: RS-485 interface for A9230-D-001-485 and A9230-D-002-485 models,
RS-232 interface for A9230-D-001-232 and A9230-D-002-232 models, and USB interface
for A9230-D-001-USB and A9230-D-002-USB models.
The models with RS-485 interface are designed for daisy-chain operations. User of this
RFID reader can connect up to 255 reader units on the same RS-485 bus. For models
equipped with RS-232 and USB host interface, each reader unit must be connect to a host
controller (PC, controlling server, or PLC) for proper operations.
A9230-D-001-485 and A9230-D-002-485 models:
Connect the supplied RS-485 cable to the reader by inserting the RS-45 connector to any
of the available two RJ-45 receptacles. Connect the flying-leads as described in
paragraph 3.3 for host connection. The second RJ-45 receptacle on the reader can be
used to daisy-chain other A9230-D readers equipped with RS-485 interface.
A9230-D-001-232 and A9230-D-002-485 models:
Connect the supplied RS-232 cable to the reader and the host controller (PC, server
controller, or PLC)
A9230-D-001-USB and A9230-D-002-USB models:
Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB receptacle on the reader. The USB interface
provides both DC power and data connection for the A9230-D-001-USB and
A9230-D-002-USB readers.