User's Manual

IPICO Spider User Manual V1.0 draft 20071123 RWD .doc 12/12/2007 Page 18
6 INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM
6.1 Precautions of use!
• Antennas should be placed at least 0.5m from any large metal / conducting objects such as fences,
barb wire... to get the best performances.
• The spider reader and antennas should be placed as far as possible from other electromagnetic field
generating equipment such as fan motors, audio equipment etc.
• AC power lines including extension cords should be placed at least at a distance of 20cm from
antennas leading cables, and as far as possible from the antennas.
• Switch mode power supply must be as far as possible from the reader and antennas.
• The system must always be switched on with the TX antennas connected.
6.2 Installation of the reader
1. Install your antennas
2. Install the spider + power supply (don’t connect the mains cable yet)
3. Plug the TX antennas
4. Plug the RX antennas
5. Connect the mains cable to the power supply
6. Switch on the reader
7. 2 seconds after switching on the reader, beeps will be emitted. When they stops, the reader is ready.
6.3 Testing of tag reading distance
A test of reading with a tag should be done on each antenna to check the performances.
After that your system is ready!