User's Manual

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3 Introduction
3.1 The reader
The ifm electronic RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader DTE800 / DTE900 is a multi-protocol-
capable device for reading active and passive RFID tags in the frequency range from 865 to 868 MHz
for Europe and 902 to 928 MHz for the American market� As supplied the unit can read and write tags in
accordance with the EPC-Gen2 standard� Additional protocols can be loaded using software updates�
The device has a maximum of four external antenna ports for connection of the transmission/reception
antennas for communication with RFID tags�
For integration into a variety of infrastructures, the device has different communication interfaces depend-
ing on the variant� The power supply is provided by a 4-pin M12 panel connector in A coding�
3.2 Further reference material
In order to configure the reader correctly and adapt it to the respective application, knowledge of the
EPCGlobal standards of GS1 is necessary� This standard describes the principle of operation of the inter-
face between the tag and reader�
3.3 Scope of supply
The contents of the packaging consist of the following items:
1 DTE800
1 CD with demo software, programming examples, DLL and operating instructions
3.4 Accessories
The following accessories are available for the reader� If you have questions about the accessories,
please contact our Sales Office�
Antennas
For use with UHF-RFID antennas� We recommend the ifm electronic antenna types ANT805, ANT810,
ANT820, ANT830 and ANT840� These antenna types are available for all frequency ranges�
Antenna cable
Designation Order no. 50-Ω cable type Connector 1 Connector 2 Length (cm)
Anschlusskabel RG 58, 3 m E80330 RG058-PE TNC(f)-rev TNC(m) 300
Anschlusskabel RG 58, 6 m E80331 RG058-PE TNC(f)-rev TNC(m) 600
Mast and wall clamp
Wall/mast clamp E80340 for installing RFID antennas and DTE readers (up to 6�0 kg total weight)�