User's Manual

3
Components of the Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System
Parts of the panel reader
Panel reader LCD
Panel reader power supply
The panel reader can be powered by a 12 V battery, using the battery leads supplied. The panel reader operates well from a 12 V automotive battery,
however a marine battery is less prone to permanent damage if the battery is not charged at least every few days. Connect the red clip to the positive
terminal (+) on the battery and the black clip to the negative terminal (-).
Alternatively, the panel reader may be powered by mains power using the mains power adaptor supplied.
Notes:
- The panel reader does not have an on/off switch. It switches on automatically when a power source is applied. The Power LED (red) illuminates to
show that the panel reader is on.
- If the Power LED (red) is flashing, this indicates that the battery voltage is too low. Disconnect the battery and recharge it.
Antenna
An antenna allows the panel reader to read EID tags. The antenna creates a magnetic field to energize the EID tag and it receives the very small
signals transmitted by the tag.
Only a Tru-Test antenna should be used with the panel reader. There are two types of antenna available, a Large and a Small antenna.
The panel reader continually monitors the state of the antenna. Warning messages displayed on the LCD indicate when a fault exists. A diagnostics
menu in the panel reader settings provides additional information. See Panel reader settings on page 8.