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Orion Reader System Guide
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Troubleshooting Guidelines
The Orion Reader is very reliable, so any service-related problems will most likely be
due to external causes, such as damage to components. Visually inspect each system
component and replace or repair components as needed.
To perform a visual inspection
1. Make sure all component connectors are secure.
2. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the Orion Reader.
3. Make sure the Orion Reader is powered up by checking the Orion Reader Power
LEDs. The NEMA Box must be open.
4. Make sure the Orion Reader is communicating with the lane controller/host
system by checking operational/fault LEDs.
5. Review diagnostic commands and responses by accessing diagnostic port
(COM2). The NEMA Box must be open.
Communicating Via Diagnostic Port (COM2)
You can check the Orion Reader diagnostics by connecting a personal computer (PC)
❍❍
Sync/GPS failure
●●No communication with lane controller/host system
Other failure
❍❍
Data in buffer
❍❍
No failure
HOST_TX Orion Reader communicating with host
HOST_RX Host communicating with Orion Reader
TAG_IN_FLD Orion Reader is transacting with tag. LED lit when
Orion Reader receives correctly decoded tag
message including correct CRC for message. The
LED is lit for 250 ms following a tag transaction.
RF_RX RF uplink signal on
RF_TX RF downlink signal on
Note All FAULT LEDs light red.
Table 9-1 Operational LED Indicator Descriptions (continued)
Operational LED Description