User's Manual

ACG HF Multi ISO RFID Reader V1.0
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12.4.3.14 Antenna power on/off
This command controls the antenna power. It can be used to decrease the power
consumption of the reader.
Command
Command Data
'pon' Switch reader on
'poff' Put reader in standby mode
Answer
Answer Description
'P' Positive acknowledge
Example
Command Description
poff Put reader in standby mode
12.4.3.14.1 Power off
The reader enters standby mode. Power consumption is decreased. All tags in the
antenna field are powered off and reset. Standby mode is only entered manually.
To switch off the whole unit, pin 16 (Enable) has to be set to logic low.
12.4.3.14.2 Power on
The reader leaves standby mode and is ready for the next command. Sending a tag
command (i.e. select, continuous read) the reader is powered up.