User's Manual

MERCURY 3 RFID READER INSTALLATION AND SERVICE GUIDE (8200-0222-01, REV. 1/A)
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Installation
The following parts are provided with the reader:
Part Qty. Part Number
Dual-Frequency RFID Reader 1 0101-0064-01
Power Supply 1 5605-0013-01
UHF Dummy Load Terminators 2 0304-2844-01
Installation and Service Guide 1 8200-0222-01
Regulatory Information for the User 1 8200-0222-03
Anchor, Plastic, 10-12, 1"L, w/screw 2 2880-0098-01
IMPORTANT: Be sure the user receives Mercury 3
RFID Reader Regulatory Information for the User,
8200-0200-03.
Install the Reader
The reader can rest on a shelf or it can be mounted
on a wall.
To mount the reader on a wall:
1. Hold the reader in its mounting location and
mark the position of the mounting screws (2).
2. Drill holes for the screws and install wall
anchors if required. If wall anchors are required
use 6.3mm (1/4in.) drill bit.
3. Insert the screws and tighten until almost flush
with the wall.
4. Slip the reader over the screws and slide down
to lock the screws in the keyhole openings.
5. Tighten the screws.
Install the Antennas
The antennas can be mounted directly to a variety
of surfaces. Follow the installation instructions
provided with the antennas.
Connect the Reader
WARNING: Each UHF antenna port
MUST be connected to an antenna or a
dummy load terminator before powering
the reader. Failure to follow this warning
may cause irreparable damage to the
reader.
One to four antennas can be connected to the
reader.
1. Connect required UHF antennas to antenna
ports UHF1 and/or UHF2.
IMPORTANT: Never power the reader without
an antenna or a dummy load terminator
connected to each UHF antenna port.
2. Connect required HF antennas to antenna
ports HF1 and/or HF2.
3. Verify that all antennas and/or terminators are
securely connected.
4. Plug the transformer provided with the reader
into the DC power input connector. Then
connect the transformer to a power outlet.
Wait for at least 60 seconds for the reader to
boot up. The Power/Heartbeat LED is solid
green while the reader boots. When the LED
begins blinking, the boot process is complete
and you may now connect to the reader.
5. Connect the reader to the network by plugging
an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
Or…
Connect the reader to a PC (personal
computer) by plugging a crossover Ethernet
cable into the Ethernet port.
A = RJ-45 Ethernet port
B = Not available for use
C = Safe mode button
D = Power/Heartbeat LED
A
CB D E F G
E = UHF antenna ports
F = HF antenna ports
G = DC power input
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Mounting
holes