User's Manual

MP9310 User’s Guide
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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 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 Command interface and verify the function keys are programmed
correctly for your reader.
2. Select the Reader Config interface and verify the 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