User's Manual

Operation
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Starting RF Command Suite
In order to verify your installation, start RF Command Suite. This application provides the
ability to view your reader configuration and make any needed adjustments. You can also
use the application to view tag data. For information on installing and operating RF
Command Suite, refer to the RF Command Suite User’s Guide.
Setting the RF Mode
The MP9320 V2.8 is factory configured for continuous RF scanning or “auto-read” mode.
This mode is equivalent to mode selected by the
Auto Read function key on the RF
Command Suite
Command interface window.
If desired, you can reconfigure the reader for Polled RF mode (reader activates the
transmit carrier and waits for host to send a read command). Select the
Polled Read
function key to activate Polled RF mode.
To halt the Auto Read or Polled Read mode, press the
RF Off function key.
Selecting the Number of Antennas
The MP9320 V2.8 is factory configured to operate with one antenna connected to Port 1.
However, the reader can operate with up to four (4) antennas. If additional antennas are to
be installed, use RF Command Suite to select the number of antennas:
From the RF Command Suite
Command interface window, select function set four (4)
and then select one of the following function keys:
Warning
The SAMSys MP9320 V2.8 UHF Reader is equipped with four (4) RF ports. To prevent
reader damage, active RF ports must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a
functional UHF antenna before power up. UHF Readers are factory configured to operate
on RF port 1. As a result, port 1 must be properly terminated before initially powering on
the reader. Before activating any additional RF ports, they must also be properly
terminated. Never power up the reader unless the appropriate loads or antennas are
connected. Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an
RF port.
F1 1 Antenna (0) Sets the reader to use antenna 0.
F2 1 Antenna (1) Sets the reader to use antenna 1
F3 1 Antenna (2) Sets the reader to use antenna 2.
F4 1 Antenna (3) Sets the reader to use antenna 3.
F5 2 Antennas (0,1) Sets the reader to use antennas 0, 1.
F6 3 Antennas (0,1,2) Sets the reader to use antennas 0, 1, and 2.
F7 4 Antennas Sets the reader to use all four antennas.