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RFID Logger Software User Manual

Rev 1.0

Table of Contents

1. System Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2

3. USB RFID Interface Box ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

4. Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

4.1. Start Up .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.2. Menu overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

4.2.1. File menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.2.2. Device Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

4.2.3. Preferences ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

4.2.4. Advanced Preferences ............................................................................................................................................... 5

4.2.5. Help ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.3. Quick Load Icons ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

5. TABS......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1. GRAPH TAB .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1.1. Icons .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1.2. Displaying Recorded Data .......................................................................................................................................... 8

5.2. DATA TABLE TAB ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

5.2.1. Synchronizing Data .................................................................................................................................................... 9

5.2.2. Exporting Table Data ............................................................................................................................................... 10

5.2.3. Printing Table Data .................................................................................................................................................. 10

5.3. DEVICE SETUP TAB ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

5.3.1. General Tab ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

5.3.2. Alarms Tab ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

6. RFID Interface Box Specification ........................................................................................................................................... 13

6.1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

6.2. FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Summary of content (13 pages)

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RFID Logger Software User Manual Rev 1.0 Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. System Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2 USB RFID Interface Box..........................................
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1. System Overview It is important that you read this manual completely and follow all safety precautions before operating this instrument. • This device is not intended for use in any medical or nuclear application. • This device is not intended for use in flammable or explosive environments. • Do not operate with a power source other than the one recommended in this manual. • Do not operate this device outside of the recommendations in this manual.
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On the “Confirm Installation” screen click the “Next >” button. The software will be installed. Note: This program requires the DotNet component. If it is not found on the system it will be installed. When completed click the “Close” button. A short cut icon (shown here) will be placed on the desktop. 3. USB RFID Interface Box In order to read the RFID Loggers on a PC you need to have the USB RFID Interface Box (part number 5396-9920). This Interface Box plugs into any PC USB port using the supplied USB 2.
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. Operation 4.1. Start Up To start the program double click the RFID Logger icon shown on the right or select the program from the Start menu. The program start up window will appear as shown below. 4.2. Menu overview There are a number of menu items at the top left of the window and four function buttons at the top right of the window. 4.2.1. File menu The choices are as follows: Open This allows the user to select a previously saved file on the PC. File must be a .dat format.
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4.2.2. Device Menu The choices are as follows: Upload Device Data This loads the data from a logger in the USB Interface Box. The user has the option to save this data to the PC hard drive. Read Image from Device This loads an image of the memory (includes header and data) on the device and saves it to the PC hard drive 4.2.3. Preferences This allows the user to set preferences for time/date format, engineering units and other relevant information.
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4.3. Quick Load Icons The four function buttons at the top right of the screen allow for data uploads. Upload data from Logger - This loads the data from a logger in the USB Interface Box. The user has the option to save this data to the PC hard drive. Equivalent to “Device – Upload Device data” above. Upload data from file – This loads previously saved data from a .dat file from the PC hard drive.
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5. TABS 5.1. GRAPH TAB The Graph tab allows for the visualization of data. The user can choose to load an already saved file by clicking the “Upload data from file” icon or upload data from a logger by clicking the “Upload data from Logger” icon Note that in order to upload data from a logger you will need the USB RFID Interface Box. 5.1.1. Icons The graphic area is fully interactive. Data can be zoomed and scrolled, the interaction controlled by the icons above the graph.
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- Scroll to End Click either the left or right scroll button to jump to the start or end of the data. - Original Scale Click this button to set the graph back to the original scale. - Clear Click this button to clear the graph and return to the start up state. There is a TEXT BOX at the top right of the graph. By default this will contain the device description, the serial number and Unit Tag. 5.1.2. Displaying Recorded Data Once loaded the data is displayed on the graph.
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5.2. DATA TABLE TAB The Data Table tab displays the graphic data in tabular format with the time and date stamp of the samples along with the actual data recorded. The exact content depends on the type of logger being used. The Alarm information, in the Alm 1, Alm 2 etc. columns indicate whether the data point is in alarm – indicated by “^” for high alarm or “v” for low alarm. The user can use the scroll bar to see all the data.
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5.2.2. Exporting Table Data Data can be exported as a Comma Separated Variables (CSV) file by using the “Export” button shown right. The data transferred is the information in the summary area. The user can select to include all the data by checking the “Include Data Table” check box as shown right. The CSV file can then be TM imported into an Excel spread sheet. 5.2.3. Printing Table Data Data can be printed using the “Print” button shown above.
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This page displays all programmable and non-programmable information about the logger. Most of the parameters can be programmed as indicated below. This page shows the Device Type, the device Serial Number and the condition of the Battery. None of these can be changed by the user. The following parameters can be changed. 5.3.1.1. Unit Tag The Unit Tag is 19 alphanumeric characters that can be used to identify the device. Enter a name that makes sense to you or leave it as it is. 5.3.1.2.
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Maximum Minimum The maximum value of all samples taken is stored in memory at the Record rate. This is useful if you are looking for a high alarm while recording at a slower rate. The minimum value of all samples taken is stored in memory at the Record rate. This is useful if you are looking for a low alarm while recording at a slower rate. 5.3.1.5. Channels Only present if the logger being used has more than one channel.
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6. RFID Interface Box Specification 6.1. Specifications Protocol: Carrier Frequency: Carrier Modulation Index: Output RF Power: ISO/IEC 15693 (single subcarrier). 13.56MHz 13.553MHz min – 13.567MHz max ISO/IEC 15693 30% 55mW Interface: Power: Antenna: Size: Operating Temperature: USB (mini socket). USB cable provided. 5V from USB Port (100mA max) Fixed PCB etched antenna Plastic enclosure – 10.5cm x 6.5cm x 2.25cm (LxWxH) 0°to +50°C Operating Modes: Idle (no RF – normal mode).