User's Manual

Lyngsoe Systems RFID Reader and Exciter PRX23
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The operation of the PRX23 reader is controlled by commands and parameters. The
commands and parameters are passed to the PRX23 reader by a computer running a
serial communication application such as Procomm. There are several specific
commands to configure or to query the PRX23 parameter values. Each command starts
with an address field. The commands are described in details in the RFID System S23
Reference Guide document.
2.1.3. Ethernet Connection
PRX23 is equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port for LAN connection. The default mode is
AutoDetect. The port also supports the HP Auto-MDIX mode. The Ethernet port
connection use a standard RG45 jack. All the commands and parameters available on the
PRX23 can use either static IP address (default) or dynamic IP address. The IP address
has to be set using the USB console. PRX23 uses a UART-to-USB converter (FT232R).
When PRX23 is connected to the USB port of a computer for the first time, one needs to
install the VCP driver for the FT232R device from http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm.
After downloading the driver, plug one end (micro B) of the USB cable into the USB port
(located under the ETHERNET port, see Figure 3) of the Reader and the other end into a
computer USB port. The USB serial port settings are:
• Bits per second: 19200
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow Control: None
Before setting the IP address, the subnet Mask and the Gateway need to be set. From the
USB console, type INM=”x.x.x.x” and press Enter, where x.x.x.x is the Subnet Mask. You
should see:
OK
INM=”x.x.x.x”
If you see ERROR, try again.
Type IGW=”x.x.x.x” and press Enter, where x.x.x.x is the Gateway. You should see:
OK
IGW=”x.x.x.x”
Type :CONFIG:STORE and press Enter to store these configuration. You should see:
OK
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a. Set a static IP address