User's Manual

1 Getting Started WNC RFID Smart Reader
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1. Use an RF cable to connect an antenna port of the Reader to the RF IN port of the RF
Switch, and then connect the antennas to the ANT1~4 ports of the RF Switch.
2. Use a DB9 cable to connect the GPIO port of the Reader and the INPUT port of the Fan-out
box.
Note: Only use a rollover type DB9 cable (not crossover type.) The cable must be shorter
than 5m.
3. Use a DB9 cable to connect an OUTPUT port of the Fan-out Box to the INPUT port of the
RF Switch.
Note: Only use a rollover type DB9 cable shorter than 30m.
4. Connect the Reader to a computer. Attach the power supply to the Reader and plug it into a
wall outlet.
5. You can also connect the Device1 & 2 ports to receive data from other devices such as
sensors.
Note: The Reader, Fan-out Box and the RF Switch may be wall-mounted. Insert screws via the
four holes on the left and right side of them.
1.5 LED Status (RFID Smart Reader)
Status
LED
Green
Red
Off
Power
On:
Powered on
On:
Power booting
No Power
Data
Blinking:
Data transmitting
N/A
No transmission
Port 1 ~ 4
On:
Port enabled
Blinking:
RF inventory
On:
Port error
Blinking:
RF failure
Port disabled