User's Manual

General Guidelines
7-4 Troubleshooting
2.2. After the
power-on test is
finished, the sign-
on message is
displayed on the
PC, and the
DATA LED is
flashing only
when a
Transponder is
activated.
2.2.1. The configurations
of the Transponder and
the Reader do not match.
1. Using a reference Transponder with known
parameters, test the Reader’s receiving capability.
2. If you can receive transmitted messages from the
reference Tag, the tested Transponders are either not
correctly configured for your application, or they are
out of specifications. Reprogram the Transponders
and check whether the Reader can receive messages.
3. If you cannot receive transmitted messages from the
reference Transponder, the Reader has an incorrect
configuration or out of specification. Go to Steps 4
and 5.
4. Make sure that all parameters relevant to the
application are set correctly.
5. Run the procedure, S21 RFID System - Final Test on
page 5-18. Step 2 - Set up the Carrier Threshold for
the Reader.
6. If still can not read the reference Transponder,
replace the Reader.
Problem Symptom Probable Cause Solution