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Query Page: Query Field and Built-in Queries
Query Field
At the bottom of the Query page is the Query field 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 field.
For more information on RQL, consult the RQL Reference Guide on the
ThingMagic web site under support.
The RQL search statement in the Query field specifies 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 field contents, then
run the query. The query can be run once or continuously.
Built-in Query List
The following stock queries are available from the pull-down list.
Depending on your region and firmware version loaded on the reader, this list
may vary.
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Query Results: Tags Found
Total tags seen
during current
Date and time on reader
Bignum check box
Clear Output button
search
Order
in which
Show Raw Data button
tags first
seen
64-bit tag ids and CRCs
96-bit tag ids and CRCs
Cumulative
read count
Last antenna on which tag was seen
of each tag
Tag protocol
Built-in query
pull-down list:
Query field: Select a query from pull-down list
Start continuous query
Stop continuous query
Run query once
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Query Page: Bignum and Font Size
Bignum 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 finished, stop the tag search, uncheck the Bignum check box.
Font Size
By 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 field to increase the size of the font
displaying tag data.
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Query Page: Raw Tag Data Display
› 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.
read_count:
times tag was
seen during this
query
tag ids and CRCs
protocol_id:
see list below
antenna_id:
antenna which
saw the tag
Tag Data
Depending on the fields 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 = 12
antenna_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.
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
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Write Page
Use the Write page to encode or replace the tag’s id or user data.
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) specified 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 field 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.
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Write Page: Writing Tag IDs
To 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 field.
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 find 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 find 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.
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Settings Page
Use the Settings page to change RFID protocol, network and reader security settings. The
page is divided into five sections: RFID Protocol Settings; Network Settings: All Interfaces;
Network Settings: Ethernet Interface; Boot Options and Security Settings.
The following settings assume North American firmware. Regional differences may
occur on some settings. Please consult MercuryOS Release Notes for your region for
further details.
Instructions for Modifying the Settings
Changing these parameters changes the reader’s settings used on startup. RFID protocol
settings, boot options and network settings can be modified. 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 reconfiguring 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 configuration file with the current settings and reloads the
Status page.
Detailed descriptions of each setting follow.
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Settings Page, continued
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Settings Page, continued
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Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
UHF 4-Readpoint
Monostatic*
TM-M4-NA-11
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
UHF 8-Readpoint
Monostatic*
TM-M4-NA-12
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.
Part
Quantity
Part Number
Multi-frequency RFID Reader
TM-M4-NA-02
Power Supply
TM-M4-PS
TM-M4/W-NA-01
TM-M4/W-NA-02
Settings Page: RFID Protocol and Network
RFID Protocol Settings
Boot Options
Boot Config Options
Optional parameters used
configuration file to the rea
The RFID protocol settings take effect immediately on the reader upon saving them. A restart
-f : force a downgrade if
than that currently run
-p : preserve configuratio
-w : wipe flash memory an
-a : add the reader’s MAC
is not required. The Default RQL Query runs continuously at startup and thus a change to this
setting requiresSecurity
a restart
of the reader.
Settings
Description
Secure Shell Only
(disable telnet)
If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader access
can only be performed via a secure shell (SSH).
Boot Config
Secure Web Only
If Yes, reader will only respond to requests
Boot Firmware Options
Same as Boot Config Opti
new firmware to the reade
Secure RQL Only
(disable non-tunneled RQL)
If Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 for
remote access. RQL is still accessible via an SSH
tunnel.
Boot Firmware
URI to the firmware file to
Syslog Host
Name of host for remote l
syslog will be sent to this h
URI to the tm.conf file to b
Specify local:default for loc
For further details on protocol-specific settings and values, see the respective EPC
(disable
standard
http)
using
https URLs.
Global and
ISO
specifications
for radio-frequency
identification protocols.
RFID Protocol Settings
UHF Power (dBm)
UHF Output power in dBm. This setting must be
adjusted carefully to comply with FCC regulations.
EPC1 Tag ID length
Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tag
support or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only be
reading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio
button to optimize read rates.
Use DHCP?
If Yes, the reader will autom
Netmask and Gateway add
EPC0 Search Depth
Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulated
on each query.
Vendor Class Identifier
Name to be used by DHCP
assigned to clients identifi
and to configure groups of
Gen2 Init Q
Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target begins
for the first time.*
Gen2 DRM On
Radio button sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader
Mode when performing Generation 2 searches.*
Use DHCP Serversupplied hostname?
If Yes, the manually supplie
will be overridden by the h
DHCP Server.
Default RQL Query
Initial query to be run continuously when reader starts up.
LAN IP Address
If Use DHCP? is Yes, the L
values will be supplied by t
manually entered addresse
bypassed. If Use DHCP? is
enter the LAN IP, Netmask
Network Settings: All Interfaces
LAN Gateway
The gateway IP address fo
the IP address of a router.
Automatic Hostname
Turning on automatic hostname will append the last six
numbers (3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to the
text in the hostname field.
LAN Netmask
Hostname
Name of the reader
The subnet mask IP addre
TCP/IP subnet the reader
subnet can be communica
through a router.
NTP Server
Server or servers to use for network time protocol
Domain Name
Network domain name
Primary DNS Server
Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addresses
Secondary DNS Server
Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addresses
Default Gateway
Radio button to select the default interface for
network communications.
Network Settings: Ethernet Interface
*See EPC Global Generation 2 Specification for further details.
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Mercury4 Reader
Description/
Part Number
UHF 4-Readpoint
TM-M4-NA-02
UHF 4-Readpoint
Ruggedized
TM-M4/W-NA-02
Secure Shell Only
If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader access
(disable telnet)
can only be performed via a secure shell (SSH).
Addressable
Protocol Support
Read Points Secure
Gen2
ISO
Web Only Class 1
If Class
Yes, reader
will
only respond to requests
18000-6B
(disable standard http)
using https URLs.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Secure RQL Only
If Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 for
(disable
RQL)
remote
Yesnon-tunneled
Yes
Yes access. RQL
Yesis still accessible via an SSH
tunnel.
Boot Config
URI to the tm.conf file to
Specify local:default for l
Boot Firmware Options
Same as Boot Config Op
new firmware to the read
Boot Firmware
URI to the firmware file t
Syslog Host
Name of host for remote
syslog will be sent to this
UHF 4-Readpoint
Monostatic*
TM-M4-NA-11
Yes
Yes
RFID Protocol Settings
UHF 8-Readpoint
Monostatic*
TM-M4-NA-12
UHF Power (dBm)
Yes
Yes
UHF Output power in dBm. This setting must be
Yes with FCC regulations.
adjustedNo*
carefully to comply
EPC1 Tag ID length
Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tag
support or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only be
reading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio
button to optimize read rates.
Use DHCP?
If Yes, the reader will aut
Netmask and Gateway a
Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulated
on each query.
Vendor Class Identifier
Name to be used by DH
assigned to clients ident
and to configure groups
No*
Yes
Settings Page: Network Settings
*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.
EPC0 Search Depth
Network Settings
Gen2 Init Q
Network Settings: Ethernet Interface
Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target begins
Static network settings are ignored for
when
intime.*
DHCP mode, and DHCP related settings
are Serverthe first
Use DHCP
Quantity
Part Number
supplied hostname?
ignored when in Gen2
static
IPOn
mode. Please
notesets
thattheyour
to have properly
DRM
Radio button
readernetwork
in and out ofneeds
Dense Reader
TM-M4-NA-02
configured
TM-M4/W-NA-01
TM-M4/W-NA-02
Mode when performing Generation 2 searches.*
DNS servers if you wish to connect to the reader via its hostname. Usually
LAN IPwhen
Address
Default RQL Query
Initial query to be run continuously when reader starts up.
using DHCP, the DHCP server will add the hostname to the DNS server’s database.
*See EPC
Global Generation 2 Specification for further details.
Boot
Options
TM-M4-PS
Boot Config Options
Optional parameters used when downloading a new
configuration file to the reader.
Network Settings: All Interfaces
Automatic Hostname
cription
-f : force a downgrade if config file version is lower
Turningthan
on automatic
hostname
the last six
that currently
runningwill
onappend
the reader.
numbers
(3 bytes)
of the reader’s
MACunder
address
to the
-p : preserve
configuration
settings
a wipe
text
in
the
hostname
field.
-w : wipe flash memory and settings
-a : add the reader’s MAC address to download filename
Name of the reader
URI to the tm.conf file to be downloaded on startup.
Specify
forfor
local
tm.conf
file.protocol
Server
or local:default
servers to use
network
time
Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader access
n only be performed via a secure shell (SSH).
Hostname
Boot Config
NTP Server
Yes, reader will only respond to requests
ng https URLs.
Domain
Name Options
Boot Firmware
Network
domain
name Options used when downloading
Same as
Boot Config
new firmware to the reader.
Primary DNS Server
Boot Firmware
Allow the Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addresses
URI to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.
Secondary
Syslog HostDNS Server
Allow
theofMercury4/5
to resolve
hostnames
to IPinaddresses
Name
host for remote
logging.
All log levels
syslog will be sent to this host.
Radio button to select the default interface for
network communications.
Yes, RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 for
mote access. RQL is still accessible via an SSH
nel.
Default Gateway
utput power in dBm. This setting must be
ed carefully to comply with FCC regulations.
Network Settings: Ethernet Interface
buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tag
t or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only be
g 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio
to optimize read rates.
Use DHCP?
If Yes, the reader will automatically look for its LAN IP,
Netmask and Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server.
um number of EPC0 tags to be singulated
h query.
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.
Use DHCP Serversupplied hostname?
If Yes, the manually supplied hostname (see Hostname)
will be overridden by the hostname supplied by the
DHCP Server.
LAN IP Address
If Use DHCP? is Yes, the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway
values will be supplied by the DHCP Server. Default or
manually entered addresses will be dimmed out and
bypassed. If Use DHCP? is No, you should manually
enter the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway settings.
LAN Gateway
The gateway IP address for the local network, typically
the IP address of a router.
LAN Netmask
The subnet mask IP address used to determine to which
TCP/IP subnet the reader belongs. Devices in the same
subnet can be communicated with locally without going
through a router.
alue of Q when a search on a GEN2 target begins
first time.*
button sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader
when performing Generation 2 searches.*
uery to be run continuously when reader starts up.
ecification for further details.
g on automatic hostname will append the last six
rs (3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to the
the hostname field.
of the reader
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or servers to use for network time protocol
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Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
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button to select the default interface for
k communications.
If Yes, the manually supp
will be overridden by the
DHCP Server.
If Use DHCP? is Yes, the
values will be supplied by
manually entered addres
bypassed. If Use DHCP?
enter the LAN IP, Netma
LAN Gateway
The gateway IP address
the IP address of a route
LAN Netmask
The subnet mask IP add
TCP/IP subnet the reade
subnet can be communic
through a router.
Mercury4 Reader
Description/
Part Number
Addressable
Read Points
Gen2
UHF 4-Readpoint
TM-M4-NA-02
Yes
Yes
Yes
ISO
18000-6B
Yes
UHF 4-Readpoint
Ruggedized
TM-M4/W-NA-02
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
UHF 4-Readpoint
Monostatic*
TM-M4-NA-11
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
UHF 8-Readpoint
Monostatic*
TM-M4-NA-12
Protocol Support
Class 1
Class 0
Settings Page: Boot Options and Security
*Monostatic readers do not support Class 0 tags.
Boot Option Settings
The boot option settings specify the location of downloadable firmware and configuration
files and their optional parameters, and the location of a syslog server to which all reader
Quantity
Part Number
events may be sent.
Mercury4 Reader
Description/
Part Number
Addressable
Read Points
Gen2
UHF 4-Readpoint
TM-M4-NA-02
Yes
Yes
Yes
ISO
18000-6B
Yes
UHF 4-Readpoint
Ruggedized
Optional parameters used TM-M4/W-NA-02
when downloading a new
configuration file to the reader.
UHF 4-Readpoint
Monostatic*
-f : force a downgrade if TM-M4-NA-11
config file version is lower
than that currently running on the reader.
-p : preserve configuration settings under a wipe
UHF
8-Readpoint
-w : wipe flash memory and
settings
-a : add the reader’s MACMonostatic*
address to download filename
TM-M4-NA-12
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
TM-M4-NA-02
TM-M4/W-NA-01
TM-M4/W-NA-02
Boot Options
TM-M4-PS
Boot Config Options
ion
he telnet server is disabled, and reader access
y be performed via a secure shell (SSH).
Boot Config
URI to the tm.conf file to be*Monostatic
downloaded
on startup.
readers
do not support Class 0 tags.
Specify local:default for local tm.conf file.
eader will only respond to requests
ttps URLs.
Boot Firmware Options
Same as Boot Config Options used when downloading
new firmware to the reader.
RQL no longer listens on Port 8080 for
access. RQL is still accessible via an SSH
Boot Firmware
URI to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.
Syslog Host
Part
Name of Quantity
host for remote logging.
All log levels in
Part Number
syslog will be sent to this host.
Multi-frequency RFID Reader
ut power in dBm. This setting must beSecurity
arefully to comply with FCC regulations.
TM-M4-NA-02
TM-M4/W-NA-01
TM-M4/W-NA-02
TM-M4-PS
Settings
Power Supply
Settings:
Ethernet
Interface
These settingsNetwork
control
secure
access
to the reader using a combination of
ons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tag
single tag id lengths. If the reader will only be
SSH,
- or 64-bit tags, select that radio
ptimize read rates.
Boot Options
Boot Config Options
Optional parameters used wh
configuration file to the reade
If Yes, the reader will automatically look for its LAN IP,
HTTPS Use
andDHCP?
secure RQL ports.
number of EPC0 tags to be singulated
ery.
of Q when a search on a GEN2 target begins
time.*
on sets the reader in and out of Dense Reader
n performing Generation 2 searches.*
y to be run continuously when reader starts up.
cation for further details.
Netmask and Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server.
Vendor Class Identifier
Security Settings
If Yes, the telnet server is disabled, and reader access
If can
Yes,only
the manually
supplied
(see
Hostname)
be performed
via ahostname
secure shell
(SSH).
will be overridden by the hostname supplied by the
DHCP Server.
Secure Web Only
If Yes, reader will only respond to requests
(disable standard http)
https URLs.
LAN IP Address
If using
Use DHCP?
is Yes, the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway
values will be supplied by the DHCP Server. Default or
Secure RQL Only
If Yes, RQL
no longer
listens
onbe
Port
8080 out
for and
manually
entered
addresses
will
dimmed
(disable non-tunneled RQL) bypassed.
remote access.
RQL is still
accessible
via manually
an SSH
If Use DHCP?
is No,
you should
tunnel.
enter
the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway settings.
LAN Gateway
RFID Protocol Settings
LAN Netmask
UHF Power (dBm)
he reader
EPC1 Tag ID length
ervers to use for network time protocol
omain name
Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addresses
Boot Config
URI to the tm.conf file to be d
Specify local:default for local
Boot Firmware Options
Same as Boot Config Option
new firmware to the reader.
Boot Firmware
URI to the firmware file to be
Syslog Host
Name of host for remote logg
syslog will be sent to this hos
The gateway IP address for the local network, typically
the IP address of a router.
The subnet mask IP address used to determine to which
UHF
Output
power
in reader
dBm. This
setting
must in
bethe same
TCP/IP
subnet
the
belongs.
Devices
adjusted
to comply withwith
FCClocally
regulations.
subnet carefully
can be communicated
without going
through a router.
Network Settings: Ethernet Interface
Radio buttons that enable combined 96- and 64-bit tag
support or single tag id lengths. If the reader will only be
Use DHCP?
If Yes, the reader will automa
reading 96- or 64-bit tags, select that radio
Netmask and Gateway addre
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
button to optimize read rates.
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EPC0 Search Depth
Maximum number of EPC0 tags to be singulated
on each query.
Gen2 Init Q
Initial value of Q when a search on a GEN2 target begins
for 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.
Mercury4/5 to resolve hostnames to IP addresses
-f : force a downgrade if co
than that currently runni
-p : preserve configuration s
-w : wipe flash memory and s
-a : add the reader’s MAC ad
Name to be used by DHCP Server to manage options
assigned to clients identified by vendor type
Description
and to configure groups of Mercury4/5 readers.
Secure Shell Only
Use DHCP
Server(disable
telnet)
supplied hostname?
automatic hostname will append the last six
3 bytes) of the reader’s MAC address to the
hostname field.
on to select the default interface for
mmunications.
Protocol Support
Class 1
Class 0
Vendor Class Identifier
Name to be used by DHCP S
assigned to clients identified
and to configure groups of M
Use DHCP Serversupplied hostname?
If Yes, the manually supplied
will be overridden by the host
DHCP Server.
LAN IP Address
If Use DHCP? is Yes, the LAN
values will be supplied by the
Firmware Update 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 URI
network pathname of the firmware
file or click the Choose file button
to locate the new firmware file.
WARNING! If you
select the “Erase contents before
installing” check box, you will erase
all user-installed programs or files 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 configuration settings and revert to factory default settings. If you select
this option, the reader’s current configuration settings will be erased. DO NOT select this option if you
wish to preserve the reader’s current configuration settings.
3. If either of these erase options are required, select their respective check boxes.
4. Click the Update button to download the new firmware 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 firmware. Until the reader is restarted,
the old firmware will still be active.
In the unlikely event that a firmware 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).
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Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
Restart Page
1. 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.
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
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Diagnostics Page
The diagnostics page expands on information found on the Status page, including the
current settings of the reader, comprehensive version information, error log file access,
restart button and current status of network interfaces.
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Help Page
Use the Help page for quick reference of web interface operations.
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5.5mm (0.22in)
Interpreting the Reader Indicator LEDs
There are four LEDs on the reader indicating reader activity:
25.4mm (1in)
Power – When solid, the reader is booting. When pulsing, reader is ready for operation.
12.7mm (0.5in)
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.
RS232
24V DC
AMPS
PC
24V DC
AMPS
25.81mm (1.02in)
306mm (12.14in)
285.75mm (11.34in)
PC
RS232
POWER
MODULE A
POWER
MODULE B
MODULE A
FAULT/ERROR
MODULE B
STATUS
FAULT/ERROR
ACTIVITY
307.2mm (12.19in)
MODULE A
MODULE B
FAULT/ERROR
PC
RS232
POWER
STATUS
MODULE A
ACTIVITY
POWER
MODULE B
FAULT/ERROR
Two LEDs on top of the reader,
STATUS
ACTIVITY
labeled Status and Activity, are not
currently operational.
STATUS
POWER
ACTIVITY
MODULE A
STATUS
MODULE B
ACTIVITY
FAULT/ERROR
134.35mm (5.33in)
Ruggedized Mercury4
and Mercury5
Mounting
Holes
24V DC
AMPS
122.05mm (4.84in)
STATUS
ACTIVITY
PC
Two small LEDs adjacent SensorID
to the
SensorID
Sensormatic
Ethernet port indicate Status (left)
powered by
and Activity (right) when connected
ThingMagic
powered by
ThingMagic
to a PC or network plug.
R-4
T-3
Sensormatic
powered by
T-4
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
T-1
T-2
ThingMagic
powered by
ThingMagic
R-1
R-2
T-1
T-2
R-3
R-4
T-3
T/R1
T/R2
T/R3
T/R4
T/R5
T/R6
T/R7
T-3
T-4
T-4
T/R8 R-1
R-2
T-1
T-2
R-3
R-4
T-3
T-4
T/R1
T/R2
T/R3
T/R4
T/R5
T/R6
T/R7
T/R8
Using Safe Mode
There are two main reasons to enter Safe Mode. One is to perform a firmware update to
T-4
T-2
T-3
R-2
T-1
T-2
repair a corrupted filesystem. The second is to change settings that are preventing the
R-3
R-4
T-3
T-4
reader from operating normally. Both of these tasks can be performed via the web interface.
Mercury4
Mercury4
2-Port UHF
2-Port
UHF panel to recover from errors
Use the recessed Safe Mode button on the reader
connector
NA
NA
which prevent the reader from operating in normal mode. In Safe Mode the reader looks for
T-4
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:
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T-3 T-4
R-1
Mercury5
T-1 T-2
T-3
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4
R-4
Mercury4
4-Port UHF
NA
Mercury4
4-Port UHF
NA
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 reconfigured for operation with the reader
application after starting in Safe Mode.
24V DC
AMPS
PC
RS232
24V DC
AMPS
PC
RS232
POWER
POWER
MODULE A
MODULE A
MODULE B
STATUS
FAULT/ERROR
ACTIVITY
Mercury4
Mounting
To reboot into Safe Mode:
holes
MODULE B
STATUS
FAULT/ERROR
ACTIVITY
POWER
STATUS
MODULE A
ACTIVITY
1. With the reader running, hold down the recessed reset button for 4 seconds,
MODULE B
FAULT/ERROR
using a non-conductive object.
SensorID
Sensormatic
powered by
powered by
ThingMagic
2. Release
the button
R-1
R-2
T-1
T-2
R-3
R-4
T-3
T-4
ThingMagic
R-1
R-2
T-1
T-2
R-3
R-4
T-3
T-4
T/R1
T/R2
T/R3
T/R4
T/R5
T/R6
T/R7
T/R8
3. 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.
R-1
R-2
T-1
T-2
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-3
R-4
T-3
T-4
The web server, telnet server and SSH server run in Safe Mode, however none of
the RFID features are activated. To communicate
Mercury4 with the reader in Safe Mode, a
2-Port
PC must have an IP address and subnet
maskUHF
that are compatible with the reader
T-1
T-2
T-3
T-4
NA
settings, for example:
IP address 10.0.0.102
netmask 255.255.255.0
4. Once the maintenance has been performed, restart the reader to activate the
changes and return to normal operation.
Mercury4
4-Port UHF
NA
Mercury4
4-Port UHF
NA
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Mounting the Reader
You can place the reader on any clean, flat surface such as a shelf, or mount it to a wall.
To mount the reader on a wall:
5.5mm (0.22in)
1. Hold the reader in its mounting location and mark the position of the six mounting
screws. Recommended screw size is #12.
(1in)
2. Drill holes for the screws and install 25.4mm
wall anchors
if required.
12.7mm (0.5in)
3. Insert the screws and tighten until almost flush with the wall.
4. Slip the reader
over the screws and
25.81mm (1.02in)
306mm (12.14in)
285.75mm (11.34in)
slide down to lock the
screws in the keyhole
24V DC
AMPS
openings.
PC
RS232
POWER
STATUS
ACTIVITY
307.2mm (12.19in)
5. Tighten the screws.
122.05mm (4.84in)
MODULE A
MODULE B
FAULT/ERROR
134.35mm (5.33in)
Ruggedized Mercury4
and Mercury5
Mounting
Holes
5.5mm (0.22in)
powered by
ThingMagic
25.4mm (1in)
12.7mm (0.5in)
R-3
R-4
T-1
T-2
T-3
T-4
306mm (12.14in)
285.75mm (11.34in)
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
R-1
RS232
R-2
T-1
25.81mm (1.02in)
24V DC
AMPS
R-2
T-2
PC
POWER
MODULE A
R-3
R-4
T-3
T-4
24V DC
AMPS
RS232
POWER
MODULE A
MODULE B
MODULE B
STATUS
FAULT/ERROR
ACTIVITY
(4.84in)
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R-1
FAULT/ERROR
Reader 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.
Tag Variables
There 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 field.
› Tag model - many tag models are available. Each model has its own
performance characteristics.
Environment
Reader performance may be affected by the following:
› Metal surfaces such as desks, filing 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.
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› 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 reconfiguring the RF Transmit Power
setting for the reader.
› Flourescent lighting fixtures 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 flat and not coiled
up.
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Appendix A: Mercury4 Antenna Information
Authorized Antennas
IMPORTANT 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.
ThingMagic Dual Antenna
Sensormatic OMNIPOINT Antenna
Model
TM-ANT-NA-2C
ID-ANT-20TNA25
Gain
6 dBi max.
5.75 dBi max.
Connector
Reverse TNC
Reverse TNC
M/A-COM Dual Antenna
Matrics General Purpose Antenna
Model
MAANAT0141
ANT-GPHP
Gain
5.9 dBi max.
5.75 dBi max.
Connectors
Reverse TNC
Type N
250012-001
Part No.
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Alien Dual Antenna (Circular/Linear)
Alien Dual Antenna (RH/LH Circular)
Model
ALR9611-CR+CL
ALR9611-CR+CL
Gain
6 dBi max.
6 dBi max.
Connectors
integral 20 ft. cable with Reverse TNC integral 20 ft. cable with Reverse TNC
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
Authorized Antenna Cables
IMPORTANT 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.
Long TNC/TNC
Long TNC/N
ThingMagic Part No.
TM-CAB-TT-P25
TM-CAB-TN-P25
Length
25 ft.
25 ft.
Cable Loss
3.1 dB min.
3.1 dB min.
Connector
Reverse TNC to Reverse TNC
Reverse TNC to Type N
Short TNC/TNC
Short TNC/N
ThingMagic Part No.
TM-M4CAB-TT-P6
TM-M4CAB-TN-P6
Length
6 ft.
6 ft.
Cable Loss
0.9 dB min.
0.9 dB min.
Connector
Reverse TNC to Reverse TNC
Reverse TNC to Type N
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.
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Appendix B: Mercury5 Antenna Information
Authorized Antennas
IMPORTANT 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.
ThingMagic Dual Antenna
Model
TM-ANT-NA-2CX
MT-262010-TRLH
Gain
7 dBi max
6 dBi max
Connector
Reverse TNC
Reverse TNC
M/A-COM Dual Antenna
Model
MAANAT0123
Part Number
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MTI Antenna
Matrics General Purpose Antenna
ANT-GPHP
250012-001
Gain
6 dBi max
6 dBi max
Connector
Reverse TNC
Type N
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
Authorized Antenna Cables
IMPORTANT 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/TNC
25 Foot Cable TNC/N
ThingMagic Part No.
TM-CAB-TT-P25
TM-CAB-TN-P25
Length
25 ft.
25 ft.
Cable Loss
3.1 dB min.
3.1 dB min.
Connector
Reverse TNC to Reverse TNC
Reverse TNC to Type N
20 Foot Cable TNC/TNC
20 Foot Cable TNC/N
ThingMagic Part No.
TM-CAB-TT-P20
TM-CAB-TN-P20
Length
20 ft.
20 ft.
Cable Loss
2.5 dB min.
2.5 dB min.
Connector
Reverse TNC to Reverse TNC
Reverse TNC to Type N
6 Foot Cable TNC/TNC
6 Foot Cable TNC/N
ThingMagic Part No.
TM-CAB-TT-P6
TM-CAB-TN-P6
Length
6 ft.
6 ft.
Cable Loss
0.9 dB min.
0.9 dB min.
Connector
Reverse TNC to Reverse TNC
Reverse TNC to Type N
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Mercury4 Specifications
Electrical
Reader
UHF operating frequency:
902-928MHz (NA)
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, 2.5A peak
Certified limited power source
Class 2
Environmental
Operating temperature:		
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Relative humidity:		
0 to 90% non-condensing
Mechanical
Reader (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 Protocols
EPC Class 1 GEN2		
EPC Class 0
ISO 18000-6B			
EPC Class 1
User Memory
64 MB DRAM			
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16 MB Flash
Mercury5 Specifications
Electrical
Reader
UHF operating frequency:
902-928MHz (NA)
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, 2.5A peak
Certified limited power source
Class 2
Environmental
Operating temperature:		
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Relative humidity:		
0 to 90% non-condensing
Mechanical
Reader (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 Protocols
EPC Class 1 GEN2		
EPC Class 0
ISO 18000-6B			
EPC Class 1
User Memory
128 MB DRAM			
32 MB Flash
Mercury4/5 RFID Reader
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Communications Regulation Information
EMC
FCC 47 CFR, Part 15
Industrie Canada RSS-210
Safety UL 60950
CSA C22.2 No 60950
FCC 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 fix at their own expense.
Equipment Modification Caution: Equipment changes or modifications 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.
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