User's Manual

Operation
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Reading Tags
Tag Reading Overview
When the reader completes the initialization sequence, the reader activates the RF field
and, depending on the configuration, begins transmitting read detect (Rd) commands at
the specified frequency. When a tag is placed within range, the reader activates the tag and
reads the data. The following example shows a typical Rd return message with ASCII tag
data that was returned by the reader:
{Rd,d:E016000000000D53,t:IS186A;C4
Reading Tags Using RF Command Suite
RF Command Suite is automatically configured to display tag data as the data is received
from the reader. However, tool settings can be changed to match your requirements. Refer
to the following sections and the RF Command Suite User’s Guide to configure the
application.
To read tags, perform the following:
1. Select the Reader Config Interface and verify the function keys are programmed
correctly for your reader.
2. Verify your reader is enabled for the correct tag protocol. Select:
Reader Configuration
D General Configuration D Operating Mode
D Protocol Select Word
Reader Configuration
D General Configuration D Operating Mode
D Protocol Select Mask
3. Verify the reader is configured for the correct operating mode. Select:
Reader Configuration
D General Configuration D Operating Mode
D General Configuration Word
4. To configure the reader to actively scan for tags, set the following General
Configuration Word parameters:
Serial Mode = Continuous
RF Mode = Continuous
RF Idle RF On when Idle