User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Mercury4 & 5 Reader User Guide
- Appendix A: Mercury4 Antenna Information
- Appendix B: M5 Antenna Information
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Tag Considerations
There are several variables associated with tags that can affect reader performance:
 Application Surface - Some materials interfere with tag performance including
metal and moisture. Tags applied to items made from or containing these materials
may not perform as expected.
 Tag Orientation - Reader performance is affected by the orientation of the tag in
the antenna field. The ThingMagic antenna is circularly polarized, so it reads face-to
but not edge-to.
 Tag Model - Many tag models are available. Each model has its own performance
characteristics.