User's Manual

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk associated with rough edges:
 Wear appropriate gloves when handling the reader and antenna mounting hardware.
CAUTION: To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination:
 Dispose of all system components in accordance with applicable local and government
regulations, including removal of button battery, prior to disposal.
NOTICE: Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners on reader or antennas.
1.3 RF SAFETY
NOTICE: The HRD28000 RFID Reader is equipped with one (1) external RF port.
To prevent reader damage, an unused external RF port must be properly terminated with a 50-ohm load
or a functional UHF antenna before powering up if the reader has been configured to use this port.
Never power up the reader unless the appropriate load or antenna is connected. Always power down
the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port.
The maximum external antenna cable length is 10 meters.
1.4 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
ATTENTION HRD28000 RFID Reader antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from static
discharge or other high voltage. Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid static
discharge when handling or making connections to the HRD28000 RFID Reader antenna or
communication ports. Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected
to ESD.
1.5 POWER CABLE SIZE
WARNING: The Star Systems International Ltd. supplied power/data cable is only to be used with
the Star Systems International Ltd. 24 VDC power supply. Use of these cables with power supplies
providing lesser voltages may result in cable and/or reader damage.