User's Manual

Speedway Revolution Installation and Operations Guide Octane 4.4

Chapter 1: Introduction

Speedway Revolution uses industry-standard application interfaces,

simplifying its integration with RFID middleware or custom software solutions.

In addition, it offers enterprise-class management and monitoring capability.

• Robust Reader Design

Just like its Speedway predecessor, Speedway Revolution uses a single circuit

board design that delivers field-proven, enterprise-class quality and reliability.

Speedway xPortal (IPJR640)

The newest member of the Speedway family

is xPortal integrated portal reader. xPortal

incorporates the Speedway Revolution reader

with innovative Dual-Linear Phased Array

(DLPA) antenna technology in a compact,

easy-to-install package. The Speedway

xPortal delivers superior performance and

unmatched installation versatility for RFID

read points at doorways, hallways and

general zone coverage in retail, office,

hospitality and healthcare environments.

The detail of configuring and using the xPortal

is identical to the Speedway R220 or R420

readers, so following sections apply to the

xPortal. Appendix C provides the unique

installation and cabling hookup instructions

for the xPortal on page 46.

The xPortal is an integrated solution with the

maximum reader-transmit power set at the

factory to comply with country of operation

regulations. For usage in the USA or Canada

under FCC rules this is 28.5dBm (xPortal’s

antenna gain is 7.5dBi).

Requirements for Using Speedway Revolution

This section describes key requirements for operating and interfacing with a

Speedway Revolution reader.

Environmental Requirement

• Operating temperature: -20º C to +50º C (non-condensing)

Hardware Requirements

• TCP/IP network equipment is required to connect the reader to a PC

(Windows, Mac, or Linux), or other network terminal.

Figure1.2 Speedway xPortal Reader