Hi-G-Tek RFID Compact Reader Installation Guide Page 1 of 7
1. Introduction The Compact Reader is a component of Hi-G-Tek’s wireless monitoring system use for outdoor installations. It allows coverage and protection of secured cargoes or assets in large storage yards and ports. The Compact Reader utilizes RFID technology to communicate with the RFID sensors (data tags /seals) over the UHF channel (433 MHz. or 916MHz). It interrogates their ID, status and user data.
2. Warnings and Cautions • • This device required to be connected to a certified power source 24VDC / 14W min.. To avoid damaging, please follow the installation instructions. ATTENTION • Hi-G-Tek's Compact Reader is distributed to a commercial/industrial use only, and should only be handled by personnel authorized by Hi-G-Tek representatives. • Installation must be performed according to this User Guide.
3. Installation Instructions 1. Unscrew the front panel screws and carefully dismantle the top cover of the Compact Reader. Top cover screw 2. Insert power * and RS485 communication cable (from PSC unit) through the left cable gland. * 24VDC for IG-CR-46D-XXX, 48VDC for IG-CR-86D-XXX 3. Wire J1(screw-on terminal block) as shown figure1.3 (page.4) 4. Ensure cables are properly wired, tighten the cable glands to obtain optimum sealing. 5.
Figure 1.1: RS232 connection diagram J10 Compact Reader DB9 Female 9 2 3 5 9 8 7 1 Figure 1.2 : Power connection diagram J1 Compact Reader 24VDC Power Supply 8 -VIN 1 +VIN Figure 1.
Annex 1 Compact Reader pinout Compact Reader board -Top view - PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 J1 , J2 DESCRIPTION +VIN -VIN SHIELD SIGNAL GND RxA (RS485) RxB (RS485) TxA (RS485) TxB (RS485) PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J10 DESCRIPTION EXT. IN GND EXT.OUT1 EXT.OUT2 EXT.
Annex 2 Technical spec. RF Characteristics UHF Tx/Rx Channel (Operating Frequency) Range 916.5 MHz or 433MHz (different models) Up to 100m ( within open space) Interfaces Serial comm. RS232 for administration and isolated RS485 Antenna 50 ohm, whip (supplied) I/O's Isolated 3 Outputs & 1 Input (active low) Power Requirements Power supply type: 24V or 48V powered from PSC Unit. Power Consumption 1W Max Physical Characteristics Dimensions 150x150x80mm (5.9''x5.9"x 3.15" inch) Weight 1580gr (3.