User's Manual

Contents
About This Guide
Introduction......................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter Descriptions ...........................................................................................................ix
Notational Conventions .......................................................................................................ix
Related Documents and Software.......................................................................................ix
Service Information...............................................................................................................x
Symbol Support Center................................................................................................................x
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 1-3
RFID Technology.............................................................................................................. 1-3
RFID Components ..................................................................................................... 1-3
The AR400 RFID Reader ................................................................................................. 1-4
Multiple Connection Options ...................................................................................... 1-4
Flexible Read Point Configurations............................................................................ 1-4
Configuration and Upgrading ..................................................................................... 1-4
Tag Management....................................................................................................... 1-5
Event Management.................................................................................................... 1-5
Device Management .................................................................................................. 1-5
Security ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
LEDs................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2. Installation and Communication
AR400 Physical Connections .......................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the AR400.......................................................................................................... 2-3
Mounting Tips............................................................................................................. 2-3
Mounting the AR400 .................................................................................................. 2-4
Connecting Antennas to the AR400........................................................................... 2-4
Portal Setup ............................................................................................................... 2-4
Powering the AR400 .................................................................................................. 2-4
Verifying Hardware Functionality ............................................................................... 2-5
Connecting the AR400 for Communication ...................................................................... 2-5
Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................. 2-5
RS232 Connection..................................................................................................... 2-5
Reading Tags ................................................................................................................... 2-7