User's Manual

What This Manual Contains
Preface S21 i
Preface S21
What This Manual Contains
This manual gives procedures for installing and configuring the Reader RD21,the Exciter EX21,
and programming the Transponder PT21. It also gives you maintenance and troubleshooting
procedures.
Summary A summary of the contents of this manual is given below:
Chapter 1, Introduction describes the Transponder Identification System and the Postal RFID
System. It also gives information on the RFID System S21 configuration principles.
Chapter 2, Reader RD21 Installation and Connections , explains how to install and connect the
Reader, set the jumpers for the interfaces, and connect external devices to the Reader, if necessary.
Chapter 3, Exciter EX21 Installation and Connections, explains how to assemble the Exciter using
the LF antenna kit and the Enclosure EX21 kit, make the LF antenna connection, connect the serial
interfaces and power supply and set the jumpers for the interfaces.
Chapter 4, Power Supply TRM95 Installation and Connection, explains how to install the unit and
make input and output connections to the unit.
Chapter 5, Configuration and Operation, provides procedures for setting up and configuring a
RFID System S21.
Chapter 6, Programming and Testing the Transponder PT21 provides a description of the
equipment used, how to set up a site and gives procedures for programming the Transponder PT21.
Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, describes maintenance and troubleshooting procedures that you must
follow when using the RFID System S21.
Chapter 8, Drawings, provides mechanical drawings for the RD21, EX21, and TRM95.
Appendix A, Specifications, gives electrical, environmental, and physical specifications for:
Transponder PT21, Reader RD21,Exciter EX21, and for the complete RFID System S21.
Appendix B, Transponder PT21 Messages, describes the PT21 Message format.
Appendix C, Excitation Modes, describes the various excitation modes (signal descriptions)and
their associated parameter setting.
Appendix D, Reader Software Upgrade Procedure, describes the procedures for upgrading
Reader’s RD21 main software using the serial interface.
The Glossary is an alphabetical listing of terms and acronyms used in this manual.