JADAK a business unit of Novanta MERCURY5 RFID Reader User Manual Manual Part 4

Trimble Navigation Limited RFID Reader Manual Part 4

Manual Part 4

Mercury4/5 RFID Reader22Query FieldAt the bottom of the Query page is the Query eld in which RQL search statements can be entered or selected from the stock queries found in the pull-down list to the right of the Query eld. 2 For more information on RQL, consult the RQL Reference Guide on the ThingMagic web site under support.The RQL search statement in the Query eld species which tag protocols will be read, which antenna ports are to be used, how long the query is to be run, and other read operation parameters. You can type in and modify the Query eld contents, then run the query. The query can be run once or continuously.Built-in Query ListThe following stock queries are available from the pull-down list. 2 Depending on your region and rmware version loaded on the reader, this list may vary.Query Page: Query Field and Built-in Queries
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader 23Start continuous queryQuery eld: Select a query from pull-down listClear Output buttonStop continuous queryBignum check boxShow Raw Data buttonDate and time on readerTotal tags seen during current searchOrder in whichtags rst seenCumulative read count of each tagRun query onceBuilt-in querypull-down list:64-bit tag ids and CRCs96-bit tag ids and CRCsLast antenna on which tag was seenTag protocolQuery Results: Tags Found
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderBignum displays the total number of unique tags read during the current query until you clear the display. When you’re operating the reader on your own, with no assistance, this feature can come in handy so you can watch the screen as you move tags and antennas around to check read rates. The total is displayed in large red numbers directly over the tags read. Each row in this example shows sequential tag number, number of times tag was read, tag data, antenna, and protocol.› Click the Bignum check box to experiment with this option. › When nished, stop the tag search, uncheck the Bignum check box.Font SizeBy default, font size is set for 16 points. This can be increased to meet your viewing requirements, such as displaying the results with an LCD projector.› Enter a larger font number in the font size eld to increase the size of the font displaying tag data.24Query Page: Bignum and Font Size
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader› Click on the Show Raw button at the top right of the Query page. Show Raw starts the display of raw tag data. This is the actual console output returned from the query. Each row in this example shows read_count, protocol_id, antenna_id, and tag id for each tag found. A space separates groups of tags found during each query. Raw data can be easily copied and pasted into other documents.› Clear Output button clears the data displayed.› Hide Raw button stops the display of raw tag data.Tag DataDepending on the elds included in the query, you may display a variety of tag data: id: Tag id (in hex) and trailing 4-digit (16-bit) CRC cyclical redundancy check. Note: EPC1 tag ids’ CRCs are the leading 4 digits of the tag id.read_count: Number of times the tag was seen during query.protocol_id: EPC1 = 1; ISO18K = 8; EPC0 = 9; GEN2 = 12antenna_id: From 1 to 4 depending on which antenna saw the tag.frequency: frequency in KHz in hop table at which tag was seen.timestamp: Unix time in seconds and microseconds from 1-1-1970 when tag was seen. Ex: 3004832.188394 dspmicros: microseconds after start of reading out the tag cache – per protocol. 25Query Page: Raw Tag Data Displayread_count:times tag was seen during this querytag ids and CRCsprotocol_id: see list belowantenna_id: antenna which saw the tag
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderUse the Write page to encode or replace the tag’s id or user data.2 Consider the following guidelines when writing to tags:› Always place a tag 0.3-0.6m (1-2ft) from the transmit antenna when writing. The tag may be damaged if it is positioned too close to the antenna during a write operation.› Only unlocked GEN2, EPC0+, EPC1 or IS018000-6b tags can be written. EPC0 tags are always locked and cannot be recommissioned.› The id to be written must match exactly the number of hexadecimal characters (numerals from 0-9 and letters from A-F) specied by the tag’s protocol. For example: 96-bit tag ids are 20 hexadecimal characters long; 64-bit tag ids are 16 hexadecimal characters long.› Always place only one tag in the antenna’s eld when writing. If multiple tags are present, they will all be encoded with the same EPC data.› Antenna 1 is used as the default for writing tags.26Write Page
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader 27To write an id to a tag:1. Click the Write link on the navigation menu. The Write page appears.3. Click the Make Update button. A query designed to write the highlighted data to the tag appears in the center pane. 2. In the middle pane, type or paste a hexadecimal tag id to be written to the tag in the RQL statement after tag_id=0x . For example: 16 hex characters for 64-bit tags, 20 characters for 96-bit tags, etc.5. Place the tag 0.3-0.6m (1-2ft) from the antenna.Verify that no other tags are in the antenna’s eld.6. Click the Submit Query button to write the data. If the write was successful, the new tag id appears in the bottom pane.To search for a tag:1. Display the Write page (click the Write link on the navigation menu).2. Click the Make Select button. A query designed to nd the selected tag type from the antenna appears in the center pane. Choose the radio button for the tag type of interest.3. Place the tag to be read within the detection zone of the antenna.4. Click the Submit Query button to nd the selected tag type . Query results appear in the bottom pane. Note that the query can be run only once, unlike on the Query page.Write Page: Writing Tag IDs
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader28Use the Settings page to change RFID protocol, network and reader security settings. The page is divided into ve sections: RFID Protocol Settings; Network Settings: All Interfaces; Network Settings: Ethernet Interface; Boot Options and Security Settings. 2 The following settings assume North American rmware. Regional differences may occur on some settings. Please consult MercuryOS Release Notes for your region for further details.Instructions for Modifying the SettingsChanging these parameters changes the reader’s settings used on startup. RFID protocol settings, boot options and network settings can be modied. Take care to use correct values or you might be unable to connect the reader without restarting into Safe Mode. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect power until the save process is complete.Note that new RFID, network and security settings take immediate effect after saving. Boot-related options are saved but DO NOT take effect until the reader is restarted (see Restarting the Reader on page 35). Therefore, to ensure that all new settings take effect. it is recommended that you restart the reader whenever reconguring and after saving the new settings.1. Click the Settings link on the navigation menu. The Modify Settings page appears.2. Enter the required settings.3. Click the Save changes button at the bottom of the screen to save the new settings. Saving overwrites the reader’s conguration le with the current settings and reloads the Status page. Detailed descriptions of each setting follow.Settings Page
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Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderRFID Protocol SettingsThe RFID protocol settings take effect immediately on the reader upon saving them. A restart is not required. The Default RQL Query runs continuously at startup and thus a change to this setting requires a restart of the reader. 2 For further details on protocol-specic settings and values, see the respective EPC Global and ISO specications for radio-frequency identication protocols.RFID Protocol SettingsUHF Power (dBm)EPC0 Search DepthGen2 Init QUHF Output power in dBm. This setting must be adjusted carefully to comply with FCC regulations.Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulatedon each query.Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target beginsfor the first time.*Gen2 DRM On Radio button sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader Mode when performing Generation 2 searches.*Default RQL Query Initial query to be run continuously when reader starts up.*See EPC Global Generation 2 Specification for further details.EPC1 Tag ID length Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tagsupport or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only bereading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio button to optimize read rates.Mercury4 ReaderDescription/Part NumberAddressableRead PointsProtocol SupportClass 1Gen2 Class 0 ISO18000-6BUHF 4-Readpoint TM-M4-NA-02UHF 4-Readpoint RuggedizedTM-M4/W-NA-02UHF 4-ReadpointMonostatic* TM-M4-NA-1144YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesUHF 8-Readpoint Monostatic*TM-M4-NA-12*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.48YesYesYesYesNo*No*YesYesPart Quantity Part NumberMulti-frequency RFID ReaderPower Supply11TM-M4-NA-02TM-M4/W-NA-01TM-M4/W-NA-02TM-M4-PSSecure Shell Only(disable telnet)Secure RQL Only(disable non-tunneled RQL)If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader accesscan only be performed via a secure shell (SSH). If Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 forremote access. RQL is still accessible via an SSHtunnel.Secure Web Only(disable standard http) If Yes, reader will only respond to requests using https URLs.Security Settings DescriptionBoot OptionsBoot Config OptionsBoot Firmware OptionsBoot FirmwareSame as Boot Config Options used when downloadingnew firmware to the reader.URI to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.Syslog Host Name of host for remote logging. All log levels insyslog will be sent to this host.Boot Config URI to the tm.conf file to be downloaded on startup.Specify local:default for local tm.conf file.Optional parameters used when downloading a new configuration file to the reader.-f : force a downgrade if config file version is lower than that currently running on the reader.-p : preserve configuration settings under a wipe-w : wipe flash memory and settings-a : add the reader’s MAC address to download filenameNetwork Settings: All InterfacesAutomatic HostnameHostnameNTP ServerTurning on automatic hostname will append the last sixnumbers (3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to thetext in the hostname field.Name of the readerServer or servers to use for network time protocolDomain NameSecondary DNS ServerDefault GatewayPrimary DNS ServerNetwork domain nameAllow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesRadio button to select the default interface for network communications. Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesNetwork Settings: Ethernet InterfaceUse DHCP?Use DHCP Server- supplied hostname?LAN IP AddressIf Yes, the reader will automatically look for its LAN IP,Netmask and Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server.If Yes, the manually supplied hostname (see Hostname)will be overridden by the hostname supplied by theDHCP Server.If Use DHCP? is Yes, the LAN IP, Netmask and Gatewayvalues will be supplied by the DHCP Server. Default ormanually entered addresses will be dimmed out andbypassed. If Use DHCP? is No, you should manuallyenter the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway settings.Vendor Class Identifier Name to be used by DHCP Server to manage options assigned to clients identified by vendor type and to configure groups of Mercury4/5 readers. LAN GatewayLAN NetmaskThe gateway IP address for the local network, typicallythe IP address of a router.The subnet mask IP address used to determine to whichTCP/IP subnet the reader belongs. Devices in the samesubnet can be communicated with locally without goingthrough a router.Settings Page: RFID Protocol and Network31
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderRFID Protocol SettingsUHF Power (dBm)EPC0 Search DepthGen2 Init QUHF Output power in dBm. This setting must be adjusted carefully to comply with FCC regulations.Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulatedon each query.Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target beginsfor the first time.*Gen2 DRM On Radio button sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader Mode when performing Generation 2 searches.*Default RQL Query Initial query to be run continuously when reader starts up.*See EPC Global Generation 2 Specification for further details.EPC1 Tag ID length Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tagsupport or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only bereading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio button to optimize read rates.Mercury4 ReaderDescription/Part NumberAddressableRead PointsProtocol SupportClass 1Gen2 Class 0 ISO18000-6BUHF 4-Readpoint TM-M4-NA-02UHF 4-Readpoint RuggedizedTM-M4/W-NA-02UHF 4-ReadpointMonostatic* TM-M4-NA-1144YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesUHF 8-Readpoint Monostatic*TM-M4-NA-12*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.48YesYesYesYesNo*No*YesYesPart Quantity Part NumberMulti-frequency RFID ReaderPower Supply11TM-M4-NA-02TM-M4/W-NA-01TM-M4/W-NA-02TM-M4-PSSecure Shell Only(disable telnet)Secure RQL Only(disable non-tunneled RQL)If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader accesscan only be performed via a secure shell (SSH). If Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 forremote access. RQL is still accessible via an SSHtunnel.Secure Web Only(disable standard http) If Yes, reader will only respond to requests using https URLs.Security Settings DescriptionBoot OptionsBoot Config OptionsBoot Firmware OptionsBoot FirmwareSame as Boot Config Options used when downloadingnew firmware to the reader.URI to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.Syslog Host Name of host for remote logging. All log levels insyslog will be sent to this host.Boot Config URI to the tm.conf file to be downloaded on startup.Specify local:default for local tm.conf file.Optional parameters used when downloading a new configuration file to the reader.-f : force a downgrade if config file version is lower than that currently running on the reader.-p : preserve configuration settings under a wipe-w : wipe flash memory and settings-a : add the reader’s MAC address to download filenameNetwork Settings: All InterfacesAutomatic HostnameHostnameNTP ServerTurning on automatic hostname will append the last sixnumbers (3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to thetext in the hostname field.Name of the readerServer or servers to use for network time protocolDomain NameSecondary DNS ServerDefault GatewayPrimary DNS ServerNetwork domain nameAllow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesRadio button to select the default interface for network communications. Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesNetwork Settings: Ethernet InterfaceUse DHCP?Use DHCP Server- supplied hostname?LAN IP AddressIf Yes, the reader will automatically look for its LAN IP,Netmask and Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server.If Yes, the manually supplied hostname (see Hostname)will be overridden by the hostname supplied by theDHCP Server.If Use DHCP? is Yes, the LAN IP, Netmask and Gatewayvalues will be supplied by the DHCP Server. Default ormanually entered addresses will be dimmed out andbypassed. If Use DHCP? is No, you should manuallyenter the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway settings.Vendor Class Identifier Name to be used by DHCP Server to manage options assigned to clients identified by vendor type and to configure groups of Mercury4/5 readers. LAN GatewayLAN NetmaskThe gateway IP address for the local network, typicallythe IP address of a router.The subnet mask IP address used to determine to whichTCP/IP subnet the reader belongs. Devices in the samesubnet can be communicated with locally without goingthrough a router.Network SettingsStatic network settings are ignored when in DHCP mode, and DHCP related settings are ignored when in static IP mode. Please note that your network needs to have properly congured DNS servers if you wish to connect to the reader via its hostname. Usually when using DHCP, the DHCP server will add the hostname to the DNS server’s database.RFID Protocol SettingsUHF Power (dBm)EPC0 Search DepthGen2 Init QUHF Output power in dBm. This setting must be adjusted carefully to comply with FCC regulations.Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulatedon each query.Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target beginsfor the first time.*Gen2 DRM On Radio button sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader Mode when performing Generation 2 searches.*Default RQL Query Initial query to be run continuously when reader starts up.*See EPC Global Generation 2 Specification for further details.EPC1 Tag ID length Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tagsupport or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only bereading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio button to optimize read rates.Mercury4 ReaderDescription/Part NumberAddressableRead PointsProtocol SupportClass 1Gen2 Class 0 ISO18000-6BUHF 4-Readpoint TM-M4-NA-02UHF 4-Readpoint RuggedizedTM-M4/W-NA-02UHF 4-ReadpointMonostatic* TM-M4-NA-1144YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesUHF 8-Readpoint Monostatic*TM-M4-NA-12*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.48YesYesYesYesNo*No*YesYesPart Quantity Part NumberMulti-frequency RFID ReaderPower Supply11TM-M4-NA-02TM-M4/W-NA-01TM-M4/W-NA-02TM-M4-PSSecure Shell Only(disable telnet)Secure RQL Only(disable non-tunneled RQL)If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader accesscan only be performed via a secure shell (SSH). If Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 forremote access. RQL is still accessible via an SSHtunnel.Secure Web Only(disable standard http) If Yes, reader will only respond to requests using https URLs.Security Settings DescriptionBoot OptionsBoot Config OptionsBoot Firmware OptionsBoot FirmwareSame as Boot Config Options used when downloadingnew firmware to the reader.URI to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.Syslog Host Name of host for remote logging. All log levels insyslog will be sent to this host.Boot Config URI to the tm.conf file to be downloaded on startup.Specify local:default for local tm.conf file.Optional parameters used when downloading a new configuration file to the reader.-f : force a downgrade if config file version is lower than that currently running on the reader.-p : preserve configuration settings under a wipe-w : wipe flash memory and settings-a : add the reader’s MAC address to download filenameNetwork Settings: All InterfacesAutomatic HostnameHostnameNTP ServerTurning on automatic hostname will append the last sixnumbers (3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to thetext in the hostname field.Name of the readerServer or servers to use for network time protocolDomain NameSecondary DNS ServerDefault GatewayPrimary DNS ServerNetwork domain nameAllow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesRadio button to select the default interface for network communications. Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesNetwork Settings: Ethernet InterfaceUse DHCP?Use DHCP Server- supplied hostname?LAN IP AddressIf Yes, the reader will automatically look for its LAN IP,Netmask and Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server.If Yes, the manually supplied hostname (see Hostname)will be overridden by the hostname supplied by theDHCP Server.If Use DHCP? is Yes, the LAN IP, Netmask and Gatewayvalues will be supplied by the DHCP Server. Default ormanually entered addresses will be dimmed out andbypassed. If Use DHCP? is No, you should manuallyenter the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway settings.Vendor Class Identifier Name to be used by DHCP Server to manage options assigned to clients identified by vendor type and to configure groups of Mercury4/5 readers. LAN GatewayLAN NetmaskThe gateway IP address for the local network, typicallythe IP address of a router.The subnet mask IP address used to determine to whichTCP/IP subnet the reader belongs. Devices in the samesubnet can be communicated with locally without goingthrough a router.32Settings Page: Network Settings
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderRFID Protocol SettingsUHF Power (dBm)EPC0 Search DepthGen2 Init QUHF Output power in dBm. This setting must be adjusted carefully to comply with FCC regulations.Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulatedon each query.Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target beginsfor the first time.*Gen2 DRM On Radio button sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader Mode when performing Generation 2 searches.*Default RQL Query Initial query to be run continuously when reader starts up.*See EPC Global Generation 2 Specification for further details.EPC1 Tag ID length Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tagsupport or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only bereading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio button to optimize read rates.Mercury4 ReaderDescription/Part NumberAddressableRead PointsProtocol SupportClass 1Gen2 Class 0 ISO18000-6BUHF 4-Readpoint TM-M4-NA-02UHF 4-Readpoint RuggedizedTM-M4/W-NA-02UHF 4-ReadpointMonostatic* TM-M4-NA-1144YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesUHF 8-Readpoint Monostatic*TM-M4-NA-12*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.48YesYesYesYesNo*No*YesYesPart Quantity Part NumberMulti-frequency RFID ReaderPower Supply11TM-M4-NA-02TM-M4/W-NA-01TM-M4/W-NA-02TM-M4-PSSecure Shell Only(disable telnet)Secure RQL Only(disable non-tunneled RQL)If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader accesscan only be performed via a secure shell (SSH). If Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 forremote access. RQL is still accessible via an SSHtunnel.Secure Web Only(disable standard http) If Yes, reader will only respond to requests using https URLs.Security Settings DescriptionBoot OptionsBoot Config OptionsBoot Firmware OptionsBoot FirmwareSame as Boot Config Options used when downloadingnew firmware to the reader.URI to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.Syslog Host Name of host for remote logging. All log levels insyslog will be sent to this host.Boot Config URI to the tm.conf file to be downloaded on startup.Specify local:default for local tm.conf file.Optional parameters used when downloading a new configuration file to the reader.-f : force a downgrade if config file version is lower than that currently running on the reader.-p : preserve configuration settings under a wipe-w : wipe flash memory and settings-a : add the reader’s MAC address to download filenameNetwork Settings: All InterfacesAutomatic HostnameHostnameNTP ServerTurning on automatic hostname will append the last sixnumbers (3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to thetext in the hostname field.Name of the readerServer or servers to use for network time protocolDomain NameSecondary DNS ServerDefault GatewayPrimary DNS ServerNetwork domain nameAllow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesRadio button to select the default interface for network communications. Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesNetwork Settings: Ethernet InterfaceUse DHCP?Use DHCP Server- supplied hostname?LAN IP AddressIf Yes, the reader will automatically look for its LAN IP,Netmask and Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server.If Yes, the manually supplied hostname (see Hostname)will be overridden by the hostname supplied by theDHCP Server.If Use DHCP? is Yes, the LAN IP, Netmask and Gatewayvalues will be supplied by the DHCP Server. Default ormanually entered addresses will be dimmed out andbypassed. If Use DHCP? is No, you should manuallyenter the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway settings.Vendor Class Identifier Name to be used by DHCP Server to manage options assigned to clients identified by vendor type and to configure groups of Mercury4/5 readers. LAN GatewayLAN NetmaskThe gateway IP address for the local network, typicallythe IP address of a router.The subnet mask IP address used to determine to whichTCP/IP subnet the reader belongs. Devices in the samesubnet can be communicated with locally without goingthrough a router.RFID Protocol SettingsUHF Power (dBm)EPC0 Search DepthGen2 Init QUHF Output power in dBm. This setting must be adjusted carefully to comply with FCC regulations.Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulatedon each query.Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target beginsfor the first time.*Gen2 DRM On Radio button sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader Mode when performing Generation 2 searches.*Default RQL Query Initial query to be run continuously when reader starts up.*See EPC Global Generation 2 Specification for further details.EPC1 Tag ID length Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tagsupport or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only bereading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio button to optimize read rates.Mercury4 ReaderDescription/Part NumberAddressableRead PointsProtocol SupportClass 1Gen2 Class 0 ISO18000-6BUHF 4-Readpoint TM-M4-NA-02UHF 4-Readpoint RuggedizedTM-M4/W-NA-02UHF 4-ReadpointMonostatic* TM-M4-NA-1144YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesUHF 8-Readpoint Monostatic*TM-M4-NA-12*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.48YesYesYesYesNo*No*YesYesPart Quantity Part NumberMulti-frequency RFID ReaderPower Supply11TM-M4-NA-02TM-M4/W-NA-01TM-M4/W-NA-02TM-M4-PSSecure Shell Only(disable telnet)Secure RQL Only(disable non-tunneled RQL)If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader accesscan only be performed via a secure shell (SSH). If Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 forremote access. RQL is still accessible via an SSHtunnel.Secure Web Only(disable standard http) If Yes, reader will only respond to requests using https URLs.Security Settings DescriptionBoot OptionsBoot Config OptionsBoot Firmware OptionsBoot FirmwareSame as Boot Config Options used when downloadingnew firmware to the reader.URI to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.Syslog Host Name of host for remote logging. All log levels insyslog will be sent to this host.Boot Config URI to the tm.conf file to be downloaded on startup.Specify local:default for local tm.conf file.Optional parameters used when downloading a new configuration file to the reader.-f : force a downgrade if config file version is lower than that currently running on the reader.-p : preserve configuration settings under a wipe-w : wipe flash memory and settings-a : add the reader’s MAC address to download filenameNetwork Settings: All InterfacesAutomatic HostnameHostnameNTP ServerTurning on automatic hostname will append the last sixnumbers (3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to thetext in the hostname field.Name of the readerServer or servers to use for network time protocolDomain NameSecondary DNS ServerDefault GatewayPrimary DNS ServerNetwork domain nameAllow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesRadio button to select the default interface for network communications. Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addressesNetwork Settings: Ethernet InterfaceUse DHCP?Use DHCP Server- supplied hostname?LAN IP AddressIf Yes, the reader will automatically look for its LAN IP,Netmask and Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server.If Yes, the manually supplied hostname (see Hostname)will be overridden by the hostname supplied by theDHCP Server.If Use DHCP? is Yes, the LAN IP, Netmask and Gatewayvalues will be supplied by the DHCP Server. Default ormanually entered addresses will be dimmed out andbypassed. If Use DHCP? is No, you should manuallyenter the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway settings.Vendor Class Identifier Name to be used by DHCP Server to manage options assigned to clients identified by vendor type and to configure groups of Mercury4/5 readers. LAN GatewayLAN NetmaskThe gateway IP address for the local network, typicallythe IP address of a router.The subnet mask IP address used to determine to whichTCP/IP subnet the reader belongs. Devices in the samesubnet can be communicated with locally without goingthrough a router.Boot Option SettingsThe boot option settings specify the location of downloadable rmware and conguration les and their optional parameters, and the location of a syslog server to which all reader events may be sent.Security SettingsThese settings control secure access to the reader using a combination of SSH, HTTPS and secure RQL ports. Settings Page: Boot Options and Security33
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader1. Click the Firmware link on the navigation menu. The Firmware Upgrade page appears.2. Place the cursor in the Filename eld and type the complete URI network pathname of the rmware le or click the Choose le button to locate the new rmware le.; WARNING! If you select the “Erase contents before installing” check box, you will erase all user-installed programs or les residing on the reader. DO NOT select this option if you wish to preserve any user programs residing on the reader.; WARNING! If you select the “Revert to factory settings” check box, you will erase any changes made to the reader’s conguration settings and revert to factory default settings. If you select this option, the reader’s current conguration settings will be erased. DO NOT select this option if you wish to preserve the reader’s current conguration settings.3. If either of these erase options are required, select their respective check boxes.4. Click the Update button to download the new rmware to the reader. The status frame at the bottom of the page displays the progress of the update.5. You will be prompted to restart the reader to activate the new rmware. Until the reader is restarted, the old rmware will still be active.In the unlikely event that a rmware update fails, perhaps due to a power failure, the device will restart in Safe Mode (see page 38). Use the Restart page to restart the reader (see page 35).Firmware Update Page34
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader1. Click the Restart link on the navigation menu; The Restart Reader page appears.2. To restart the reader, click the Restart System button. The following dialog box appears.3. Click OK. The following message appears and remains on the screen until the reader restarts. Then the Status page appears.Wait for at least 60 seconds for the reader to boot up. The Power/Heartbeat LED is solid green while the reader boots. When the LED begins blinking, the boot process is complete.Restart Page35
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderThe diagnostics page expands on information found on the Status page, including the current settings of the reader, comprehensive version information, error log le access, restart button and current status of network interfaces.Diagnostics Page36
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderUse the Help page for quick reference of web interface operations.Help Page37
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderThere are four LEDs on the reader indicating reader activity:Power – When solid, the reader is booting. When pulsing, reader is ready for operation.Module A – Operational only on older model M4 readers.Module B – Flashes continuously when RF is transmitting on any antenna.Fault/Error – When solid red, the reader has crashed.Two LEDs on top of the reader, labeled Status and Activity, are not currently operational.Two small LEDs adjacent to the Ethernet port indicate Status (left) and Activity (right) when connected to a PC or network plug.Interpreting the Reader Indicator LEDsThere are two main reasons to enter Safe Mode. One is to perform a rmware update to repair a corrupted lesystem. The second is to change settings that are preventing the reader from operating normally. Both of these tasks can be performed via the web interface. Use the recessed Safe Mode button on the reader connector panel to recover from errors which prevent the reader from operating in normal mode. In Safe Mode the reader looks for a DHCP server, but will fall back to a static IP address of 10.0.0.101 if none is found. Safe Mode operation restores factory default settings as follows:Using Safe ModeR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4Mercury4 2-Port UHFNAMercury4 4-Port UHFNAMercury4 4-Port UHFNAR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4MODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicMercury4Mounting holesPOWERR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4T/R1 T/R2 T/R3 T/R4 T/R5 T/R6 T/R7 T/R8SensorIDSensormaticMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicPOWERMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORPOWERSTATUSACTIVITY38R-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4Mercury4 2-Port UHFNAMercury4 4-Port UHFNAMercury5R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4MODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicRuggedized Mercury4and Mercury5Mounting HolesPOWERR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4T/R1 T/R2 T/R3 T/R4 T/R5 T/R6 T/R7 T/R8SensorIDSensormaticMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicPOWERMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORPOWERSTATUSACTIVITY285.75mm (11.34in)5.5mm (0.22in)25.4mm (1in)12.7mm (0.5in)307.2mm (12.19in)134.35mm (5.33in) 122.05mm (4.84in)25.81mm (1.02in)306mm (12.14in)
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader Firmware Version: factory installed version IP Address: 10.0.0.101 if no DHCP server available Hostname: Mercury4 (or Mercury5)Although the browser-based interface pages are displayed in red when operating in safe mode, the reader is still functional, although it cannot read or write tags. In most cases, the reader will need to be recongured for operation with the reader application after starting in Safe Mode.To reboot into Safe Mode:1. With the reader running, hold down the recessed reset button for 4 seconds, using a non-conductive object. 2. Release the button3. The green LED should turn solid as soon as the button is released, indicating the reader is rebooting. It should take approximately 30 seconds to boot into Safe Mode.The web server, telnet server and SSH server run in Safe Mode, however none of the RFID features are activated. To communicate with the reader in Safe Mode, a PC must have an IP address and subnet mask that are compatible with the reader settings, for example: IP address 10.0.0.102 netmask 255.255.255.04. Once the maintenance has been performed, restart the reader to activate the changes and return to normal operation.R-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4Mercury4 2-Port UHFNAMercury4 4-Port UHFNAMercury4 4-Port UHFNAR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4MODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicMercury4Mounting holesPOWERR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4T/R1 T/R2 T/R3 T/R4 T/R5 T/R6 T/R7 T/R8SensorIDSensormaticMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicPOWERMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORPOWERSTATUSACTIVITY39
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderYou can place the reader on any clean, at surface such as a shelf, or mount it to a wall. To mount the reader on a wall:1. Hold the reader in its mounting location and mark the position of the six mounting screws. Recommended screw size is #12.2. Drill holes for the screws and install wall anchors if required. 3. Insert the screws and tighten until almost ush with the wall.4. Slip the reader over the screws and slide down to lock the screws in the keyhole openings.5. Tighten the screws.R-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4Mercury4 2-Port UHFNAMercury4 4-Port UHFNAMercury5R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4MODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicRuggedized Mercury4and Mercury5Mounting HolesPOWERR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4T/R1 T/R2 T/R3 T/R4 T/R5 T/R6 T/R7 T/R8SensorIDSensormaticMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicPOWERMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORPOWERSTATUSACTIVITY285.75mm (11.34in)5.5mm (0.22in)25.4mm (1in)12.7mm (0.5in)307.2mm (12.19in)134.35mm (5.33in) 122.05mm (4.84in)25.81mm (1.02in)306mm (12.14in)Mounting the Reader40R-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4Mercury4 2-Port UHFNAMercury4 4-Port UHFNAMercury5R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4MODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicRuggedized Mercury4and Mercury5Mounting HolesPOWERR-1 R-2 T-1 T-2 R-3 R-4 T-3 T-4T/R1 T/R2 T/R3 T/R4 T/R5 T/R6 T/R7 T/R8SensorIDSensormaticMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORSTATUSACTIVITY24V DCAMPSPCRS232powered byThingMagicPOWERMODULE AMODULE BFAULT/ERRORPOWERSTATUSACTIVITY285.75mm (11.34in)5.5mm (0.22in)25.4mm (1in)12.7mm (0.5in)307.2mm (12.19in)134.35mm (5.33in) 122.05mm (4.84in)25.81mm (1.02in)306mm (12.14in)
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderReader Performance ConsiderationsReader 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.Tag VariablesThere are several variables associated with tags that can affect reader performance:› Application surface - Some materials interfere with tag performance including metal and moisture. Tags applied to items made from or containing these materials may not perform as expected.› Tag orientation - Reader performance is affected by the orientation of the tag in the antenna eld.› Tag model - many tag models are available. Each model has its own performance characteristics.EnvironmentReader performance may be affected by the following:› Metal surfaces such as desks, ling cabinets, bookshelves, and wastebaskets may enhance or degrade reader performance. Mount antennas as far as possible from metal surfaces that are adversely affecting system performance.› Devices that operate at 900 MHz, such as cordless phones and wireless LANs, can interfere with reader performance. These devices may degrade performance of the reader. The reader may also adversely affect performance of 900 MHz devices.41
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader› Antennas from other readers operating in close proximity may interfere with one another, thus degrading reader performance.› Interference from other antennas may be eliminated or reduced by using either one or both of the following strategies: - Affected antennas may be synchronized by a separate user application using a time-multiplexing strategy. - Antenna power can be reduced by reconguring the RF Transmit Power setting for the reader.› Flourescent lighting xtures are a source of strong electromagnetic interference and should be replaced if possible, or if not, keep cables and antennas away from them.› Uncoil completely all coaxial cables leading from readers to antennas: they can be a strong source of electromagnetic radiation and should be laid at and not coiled up. 42
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Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderIMPORTANT The only antennas authorized by the FCC for use with the Mercury4 Reader are listed below. Detailed information on each antenna is available from their respective manufacturers.IMPORTANT: No other antennas may be used with the Mercury4 Reader without violating FCC regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with this requirement. Appendix A: Mercury4 Antenna InformationAuthorized AntennasAlien Dual Antenna (Circular/Linear) Alien Dual Antenna (RH/LH Circular)ThingMagic Dual AntennaModel TM-ANT-NA-2CGainConnector6 dBi max. M/A-COM Dual Antenna Matrics General Purpose Antenna5.75 dBi max.ID-ANT-20TNA25Reverse TNC5.75 dBi max.5.9 dBi max.Part No.Reverse TNCType Nintegral 20 ft. cable with Reverse TNCintegral 20 ft. cable with Reverse TNCSensormatic OMNIPOINT AntennaALR9611-CR+CL ALR9611-CR+CLMAANAT0141 ANT-GPHP6 dBi max.6 dBi max.ModelGainConnectorsModelGainConnectorsReverse TNC250012-00144
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderAuthorized Antenna CablesIMPORTANT The only antenna cables authorized by the FCC for use with the Mercury4 Reader are listed below. Detailed information on each antenna cable is available from their respective manufacturers.IMPORTANT: No other antenna cables may be used with the Mercury4 Reader without violating FCC regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with this requirement. The two Alien antennas have permanently attached cables with reverse TNC connectors. Cable loss is 2.2 dB minimum at 902 to 928 MHz. Do not use these antennas with additional cables.Long TNC/TNCThingMagic Part No. TM-CAB-TT-P25Length 25 ft.Cable Loss 3.1 dB min. Short TNC/TNCReverse TNC to Reverse TNC0.9 dB min.ConnectorThingMagic Part No.LengthCable LossConnectorReverse TNC to Reverse TNC6 ft.TM-M4CAB-TT-P6Short TNC/N25 ft.3.1 dB min.TM-CAB-TN-P250.9 dB min.Reverse TNC to Type NReverse TNC to Type NLong TNC/N6 ft.TM-M4CAB-TN-P645
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderIMPORTANT The only antennas authorized by the FCC for use with the Mercury5 Reader are listed below. Detailed information on each antenna is available from their respective manufacturers.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. Appendix B: Mercury5 Antenna InformationAuthorized AntennasThingMagic Dual Antenna MTI AntennaModel TM-ANT-NA-2CXGain 7 dBi maxConnector Reverse TNCModelGainConnectorPart NumberM/A-COM Dual Antenna Matrics General Purpose Antenna 6 dBi maxReverse TNCMT-262010-TRLHReverse TNC Type N6 dBi max6 dBi maxMAANAT0123 ANT-GPHP250012-00146
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderAuthorized Antenna CablesIMPORTANT The only antenna cables authorized by the FCC for use with the Mercury5 Reader are listed below. Detailed information on each antenna cable is available from their respective manufacturers.IMPORTANT: No other antenna cables may be used with the Mercury5 Reader without violating FCC regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with this requirement. 25 Foot Cable TNC/TNCThingMagic Part No. TM-CAB-TT-P25Length 25 ft.Cable Loss 3.1 dB min. 20 Foot Cable TNC/TNC2.5 dB min.ThingMagic Part No.LengthCable LossReverse TNC to Reverse TNCConnectorConnectorReverse TNC to Reverse TNC20 ft.TM-CAB-TT-P206 Foot Cable TNC/TNCThingMagic Part No.LengthCable LossConnector Reverse TNC to Reverse TNC6 ft.TM-CAB-TT-P620 Foot Cable TNC/N25 ft.3.1 dB min.TM-CAB-TN-P252.5 dB min.Reverse TNC to Type NReverse TNC to Type N25 Foot Cable TNC/N20 ft.TM-CAB-TN-P206 Foot Cable TNC/NReverse TNC to Type N6 ft.TM-CAB-TN-P60.9 dB min.0.9 dB min.47
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderMercury4 SpecicationsElectricalReaderUHF operating frequency: 902-928MHz (NA)Input voltage: 24Vdc, 2.0ASeparate Power SupplyInput voltage: Nominal 100-240Vac, 50/60HzAC line current: Nominal 0.5A at 120VOutput voltage: Nominal 24Vdc, 2.5A peak Certied limited power source Class 2EnvironmentalOperating temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensingMechanicalReader (TM-M4/W-NA-02)Length: 30.5cm (12in)Width (with mounting bracket): 30.5cm (12in)Depth: 4.4cm (1.75in)Weight: 2.95kg (6.5 lbs)Supported UHF Tag ProtocolsEPC Class 1 GEN2 EPC Class 0ISO 18000-6B EPC Class 1User Memory64 MB DRAM 16 MB Flash48
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderMercury5 SpecicationsElectricalReaderUHF operating frequency: 902-928MHz (NA)Input voltage: 24Vdc, 2.0ASeparate Power SupplyInput voltage: Nominal 100-240Vac, 50/60HzAC line current: Nominal 0.5A at 120VOutput voltage: Nominal 24Vdc, 2.5A peak Certied limited power source Class 2EnvironmentalOperating temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensingMechanicalReader (TM-M5/W-NA-02)Length: 30.5cm (12in)Width (with mounting bracket): 30.5cm (12in)Depth: 4.4cm (1.75in)Weight: 2.95kg (6.5 lbs)Supported UHF Tag ProtocolsEPC Class 1 GEN2 EPC Class 0ISO 18000-6B EPC Class 1User Memory128 MB DRAM 32 MB Flash49
Mercury4/5 RFID ReaderEMC FCC 47 CFR, Part 15 Industrie Canada RSS-210Safety UL 60950 CSA C22.2 No 60950FCC Compliance: This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules for intentional radiators and Class A digital devices when installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual. Following these rules provides reasonable protection against harmful interference from equipment operated in a commercial area. This equipment should not be installed in a residential area as it can radiate radio frequency energy that could interfere with radio communications, a situation the user would have to x at their own expense. Equipment Modication Caution: Equipment changes or modications not expressly approved by ThingMagic, Inc., the party responsible for FCC compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and could create a hazardous condition.Important User Information: In order to comply with FCC requirements for RF exposure safety, a separation distance of at least 22 cm (8.7in) needs to be maintained between the radiating elements of the antenna and the bodies of nearby persons.Industry Canada Compliance: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Appendices A and B, and having a maximum gain of 7 dBi and antenna impedance of 50 ohms. Antennas not included in the appendices are strictly prohibited for use with this device.To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.Communications Regulation Information50
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