User's Manual

Introduction

This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the AR400 RFID

Reader. The AR400 is a multi-protocol RFID reader providing real-time, seamless tag processing for all

EPC-compliant tags: Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/Write, also known as Class 0+), and Class 1

(Read/Write).

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and a description of

the AR400 Reader and its features.

• Chapter 2, Installation and Communication provides information on installing the AR400 and setting it up for

communication.

• Chapter 3, Administrator Console describes how to use the web-based Administrator Console to configure

and manage the AR400 reader.

• Chapter 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting describes how to use the reader maintenance console to

perform low-level reader maintenance tasks, and how to upgrade the reader with new firmware and FPGA

versions. It also includes troubleshooting tips.

• Appendix A, Specifications lists the hardware specifications and reader interface details.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• Italics are used to highlight the following:

• chapters and sections in this and related documents

• dialog box, window and screen names

• drop-down list and list box names

• check box and radio button names

• icons on a screen.

• Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• key names on a keypad

• button names on a screen.

• Bullets (•) indicate:

• action items

• lists of alternatives

• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.