Programming Guide

CHUMP Reference Guide
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Configuration Word Descriptions
General Configuration Word (GCW)
The GCW is used to set the reader operation to continuous or
polled and to set the serial communication mode. For UHF
readers, the FCC or ETSI mode can also be set.
Figure 1 - General Configuration Word
NOTE: The “RF On when idle” bit can be set in any mode to
maintain power to the antenna and any tags in the antenna
field.