Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide
Contents Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Performance Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Authorized Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide The ThingMagic Mercury5 RFID Reader uses RFID (radio frequency identification) technology to read data stored on RFID tags and labels. The reader operates as an SQL (structured query language) server, providing tag data in response to requests from another application. A separate software application may be used to direct its operation and provide a user interface. The reader supports UHF (ultra high frequency) antennas, which are available separately.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide About this Guide About this Guide This installation and service guide explains how to install the Mercury5 Reader and use the browser-based interface. Use the instructions provided with the antennas to install and service the antennas.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Installation Requirements The reader is shipped with a certified limited power source with a cable length of 1.8m (6ft). Use only authorized antennas and cables to maintain FCC approval (see Appendix A). In order to comply with FCC requirements for RF exposure safety, a separation distance of at least 22 cm (8.7 in) needs to be maintained between the radiating elements of the antenna and the bodies of nearby persons.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Performance Considerations Reader performance may be affected by external factors including tag variables and environment. Performance tests conducted under typical operating conditions at your site are recommended to help you optimize system performance.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Product Configuration and Part Numbers Mercury5 Reader Description /Part Number UHF 4-Readpoint Ruggedized TM-M5-NA/W-02A Analog Modules 1 Addressable Read Points 4 Protocol Support Class 0/1 ISO 18000 Gen2 Yes Yes Yes Setting the Reader RF Power During initial installation, the reader must be properly configured to use the correct RF power to comply with FCC regulations. DO NOT increase the power beyond this level.
Installation Requirements Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Reader Installation The following parts are provided with the reader: Part Description Part Number Qty. Multi-frequency RFID Reader TM-M5-NA-0x 1 Power Supply TM-M5-PS 1 Installation and Service Guide TM-M5-X-INSTALL 1 Regulatory Information for the User TM-M5-X-REG 1 Query Protocol Reference Guide TM-M5-X-RQL 1 Note IMPORTANT: Be sure the user receives Mercury5 Reader Regulatory Information for the User.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Install the Reader You can place the reader on a shelf or mount it to a wall. To mount the reader on a wall use the following instructions: 1. Hold the reader in its mounting location and mark the position of the two mounting screws. The minumum screw size is #12 (M5). MODULE A MODULE B FAULT / ERROR STATUS ACTIVITY Mounting Holes 2. Drill holes for the screws and install wall anchors if necessary. 3.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Install the Antennas The antennas can be mounted directly to a variety of surfaces. Follow the installation instructions provided with the antennas and refer to Appendix A for information about antennas from different manufacturers. One to four dual antennas can be connected to the reader, depending on the number of cards installed. Silk-screen markings on the reader identify the cards installed. Connect the Reader 1.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements 3. Connect the reader to the network by plugging an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port. or Connect the reader to a PC (personal computer) by plugging a crossover Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port. [If DHCP is to be used, then the network must be connected before powering up the reader.] 4. Plug the transformer provided with the reader into the DC power input connector. Then connect the transformer to a power outlet.
Installation Requirements Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Reader Configuration In some cases, the application software may provide support for reader configuration. If so, follow the instructions provided with the application. The following procedure describes how to configure the reader directly from a network PC using the browser-based interface. The reader is shipped with the following default network configuration: IP Address 10.0.0.101 Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 Gateway 10.0.0.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements 5. Click the Settings link in the navigation menu. The Modify Settings page appears. 6. These setting apply to both the LAN interface and the wireless interface. If you wish to use DHCP select the DHCP? Yes radio button; otherwise, enter the required network settings in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields. The fields will turn red if the gateway is not on the same subnet as the IP address.
Installation Requirements Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Reader Service Using the Browser-Based Interface The Mercury5 Reader browser-based interface communicates directly with the RFID reader. It includes several tools that enable you to monitor reader performance, change reader settings, and upgrade reader firmware. A navigation menu provides access to the following pages: Status—Displays current operational settings.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Status Page The Reader Status page shows the current settings of the reader. 1. Click the Status link in the navigation menu to display the Current Operational Settings page. 2. Close the browser window if you are finished using the browser-based interface.
Installation Requirements Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Query Page Use the Query page to monitor reader performance. The Query page is useful for verifying performance when installation is complete and for troubleshooting performance issues. The Query field includes a drop-down list (at the bottom-right of the screen) that enables you to specify the operating mode. The operating mode specifies the tag protocols and antenna ports to be used in conjunction with the Query page.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements 1. Click the Query link on the navigation menu. The Query page appears. 2. Select the operating mode from the pull-down list. 3. Click the Start button to begin reading tags.Tag data is displayed. Each entry shows sequential tag number, number of times tag was read, tag data, antenna, and protocol. 4. Click Stop to stop the tag search.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Show Raw button displays raw tag data on the Query page. Each entry shows reader, protocol, antenna, and tag data. Hide Raw button stops the display of raw tag data. Clear Output button clears the data displayed. Query Once button initiates a single search cycle after clicking Start. Write Page Use the Write page to replace the EPC data that is encoded on a 915 MHz EPC Class 1 tag.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Consider the following guidelines when writing to tags: Always place a tag 0.3–0.6m (1–2ft) from the antenna when writing data. The tag may be damaged if it is too close to the antenna. Only unlocked 915 MHz tags can be used. The write function is not supported for 13.56 MHz tag protocols. The data to be written must be exactly 16 hexadecimal characters (numerals from 0–9 and letters from A–F).
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Settings Page Use the Modify Settings page to change network settings. 1. Click the Settings link on the navigation menu. The Modify Settings page appears. 2. Enter the required settings. 3. Click the Save button to save the new settings. Note IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect power until the save process is complete.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Instructions for Modifying the Settings Changing these parameters changes the values used on startup. The set of variables that can be changed affects both the network settings and radio settings. Even though basic validity checking is performed, care must be taken to use correct values.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Firmware Upgrade Page 1. Click the Firmware link on the navigation menu. The Firmware Upgrade page appears. 2. Place the cursor in the Filename field and type the complete network pathname of the firmware file or click the Browse button to locate the new firmware file. 3. Click the Upgrade button to download the new firmware to the reader. 4.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Restart Page Use the Restart Page to restart the reader. 1. Click the Restart link on the navigation menu.The Restart Reader page appears. 2. To restart the reader, click the Restart System button. A dialog box appears asking if you want to restart the reader. 3. Click OK. The following message appears and remains on the screen until the reader restarts. Then the Status page appears.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Diagnostics Page The diagnostics page provides a wealth of information, including the current setings of the reader, comprenhensive version information, and current status of network interfaces.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Help Page Use the Help page to view descriptions of system operations.
Installation Requirements Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Rebooting the Reader Use this procedure to recover from a reader error. 1. Disconnect power from the reader. 2. Re-connect reader power. 3. Wait for at least 60 seconds for the reader to boot up. The Power/Heartbeat LED remains solid green while the reader boots. When the LED begins blinking, the boot process is complete.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements 4. Use the browser-based interface to configure the reader for use with your system. This PC must be configured with an IP address and subnet mask compatible with the reader default settings. For example: IP address 10.0.0.10, net mask 255.0.0.0. 5. Click the Settings link on the navigation menu and verify the new settings. 6. Restart the reader with the new settings.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Specifications Electrical Reader UHF operating frequency ........................... 902–928MHz Input voltage ................................................. 24Vdc, 2.0A Separate Power Supply Input voltage ...................Nominal 100–240Vac, 50/60Hz AC line current ............................. Nominal 0.5A at 120V Output voltage ...................... Nominal 24Vdc, 2.
Mercury5 RFID Reader Installation and Service Guide Installation Requirements Supported Tag Protocols 915 MHz ........................................................EPC Class 1 .......................................................................EPC Class 0 ................................................................... ISO 18000-6B ..................................................................................Gen2 Declarations Regulatory Compliance EMC..........................................
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Appendix A Authorized Antennas The only antennas authorized by the FCC for use with the Mercury5 Reader are in the tables below. Detailed information on each antenna is available from their respective manufacturers. Note IMPORTANT: No other antennas may be used with the Mercury5 Reader without violating FCC regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with this requirement. ThingMagic Dual Antenna Sensormatic OMNIPOINT Antenna Model TM-ANT-2 IDANT10LNA25 Gain 6 dBi max 5.
Authorized Antennas Appendix A Accusort Ramp Bottom Antenna Accusort Shelf Antenna Model 0107161001 0107164001 Gain 10 dBi max. 10 dBi max. Connectors Mini UHF Type N Cables 2' LMR-195 + circulator + 10' LMR-240 (total loss = 1.45 dB) 2' LMR-195 + circulator + 10' LMR-240 (total loss = 1.55 dB) or or 2' LMR-195 + circulator + 20' LMR 240 (total loss 2.25 dB) 2' LMR-195 + circulator + 20' LMR 240 (total loss 2.
Appendix A Antenna Cables Antenna Cables The only cables authorized by the FCC for use with the Mercury5 are in the table below: Long TNC/TNC Long TNC/N ThingMagic P/N TM-M5CAB-TT-P25 TM-M5CAB-TN-P25 Length 25’ 25’ Insertion Loss 2.5 dB min. 2.5 dB min. Cable Type Cable Type: LMR-195 Cable Type: LMR-195 Connectors Reverse TNC to Reverse TNC Reverse TNC to Type N Short TNC/TNC Short TNC/N ThingMagic P/N TM-M5CAB-TT-P6 TM-M5CAB-TN-P6 Length 6’ 6’ Insertion Loss 0.6 dB min. 0.
Appendix A 4 Antenna Cables API Reference Guide
