Alien Technology ALR9650 RFID Reader User Manual Quick Installation Guide

Alien Technology Corporation RFID Reader Quick Installation Guide

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Quick Installation Guide

Alien Technology Corp.
18220 Butterfield Blvd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Tel 408-782-3900
Fax 408-782-3910
http://www.alientechnology.com
8102092-000 Rev A
Reader antennas should be positioned so that personnel in
the area for prolonged periods may safely remain at least 23
cm (9 in) in an uncontrolled environment from the antenna’s
surface. See FCC OET Bulletin 56 “Hazards of radio
frequency and electromagnetic fields” and Bulletin 65
“Human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields.”
To operate the reader and the Alien RFID Gateway demo
software you will need the following:
• PC running Windows® 98 or higher, with minimum 200
MHz speed, and 128 MB RAM
• Minimum of 45 MB of available disk space
• Ethernet connectivity
• CD-ROM drive
• 120/220 VAC standard power outlet
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INSTALLATION
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ALR-9650
December 2007
1. Place the PC, reader, and secondary antenna (if used) on a
tabletop near an AC outlet.
CAUTION: Set up the reader and antenna so they are at least 9
inches away from the any person who will be in range of the RF
signal for prolonged periods. (See full FCC caution on back page.)
NOTE: When you are not actively using the reader, we recommend
deactivating the reader to prevent unnecessary transmission of RF
energy.
2. Connect the straight-through Ethernet cable from the reader to the
Power over Ethernet (PoE) “LAN+DC” power supply connector.
3. Connect a second straight-through Ethernet cable from the PoE
supply “LAN” connector to a nearby LAN drop or network switch.
4. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the PC from a
nearby LAN drop or network switch.
Alternatively, for direct connections to a laptop or PC (vs. to a LAN
switch), connect a cross-over Ethernet cable from the PoE “LAN”
connector to the laptop or PC.
5. Connect the secondary antenna coaxial cables (if used) to the
auxiliary antenna port. Only antennae listed in the ALR – 9650
Hardware Setup Guide may be connected to the auxiliary antenna
port.
Screw the fitting from the cable end onto the reader connector
clockwise until finger tight to secure the cable to the reader.
6. Plug the AC power cord into the PoE power supply.
7. Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet and verify power. The
green LED will be illuminated when power is on.
8. Plug in the PC (if necessary) and turn it on.
10. Launch the desired host software application (such as the Alien
RFID Gateway).
Quick Hardware Installation
1. Quit all applications/programs currently running on your PC (except
Windows Explorer).
2. Place the Alien CD in your CD drive.
3. The CD will automatically launch the installation application.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions, clicking “Next” to move to the next
step.
5. At the “Install Finished” screen, click “Finish”.
6. To launch the Alien RFID Gateway software, double-click on its icon
(located directly on the desktop, and under Start / Programs / Alien
RFID / Gateway / Alien RFID Gateway).
Quick Software Installation
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