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APPENDIX L
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TEST REPORT T70719_F
USER MANUAL
FCC ID: TVN-MDOCR
Manufacturer: Magellan Technology
Test Sample: Document Tray Reader
Model: MDOCR-2505
Serial Number: Prototype
Date: 30th July 2007
MDOCR-2505
Document Tray Reader
Document Number : 54-70-007-DOC
Revision: 1.0
Last Changed : 18 July, 2007
Copyright © Magellan Technology 2007
All rights reserved
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REVISION HISTORY
Version Date Person Reason
Ver.1 07.2007 Bodo Ischebeck
To our valued customers
We constantly strive to improve the quality of all our products and documentation. We have spent time to ensure
that this document is correct. However, we realise that we may have missed a few things. If you nd any
information that is missing or appears in error, please use the contact section at the end of this document to
inform us. We appreciate your assistance to constantly improve this document.
Attention please!
The information herein is given to describe certain components and characteristics and is not to be considered
in any way as warranted or guaranteed. We hereby disclaim any and all warranties, including but not limited
to warranties of non-infringement, regarding circuits, descriptions and charts stated herein. No licenses to
patents or other intellectual property of Magellan Technology are granted in connection with the sale of Magellan
Technology’s products, expressly or by implication. If a failure of Magellan Technology products can reasonably
be expected to cause the failure of a life-support device or system, or to affect the safety or effectiveness of
that life-support device or system, then Magellan Technology’s products may only be used in such life-support
devices or systems with the express prior written approval of Magellan Technology. Magellan Technology shall
in no event be liable and disclaims any and all liability for any damage whatsoever caused by the information
provided or donated herein to the recipient under any legal cause whatsoever for any damage including, but
not limited to lost production, interrupted operations, lost prots, loss of information and data or loss of interest,
except where mandated by statute Terms of delivery and rights to technical change are reserved. Unauthorised
opening of equipment voids all rights to any claim on Magellan for repair or refurbishment. Magellan’s Terms of
Trade also always apply.
All rights of use are conditional upon the above terms.
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CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................2
About this manual ......................................................................................................................................................5
Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words ............................................................................................................5
Important Information ................................................................................................................................................5
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................7
2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ..............................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Power Pack ....................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Data Communication Cables .......................................................................................................................10
2.1.3 CD-ROM ......................................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Recommended System Requirements ........................................................................................................11
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................13
3.1 MDOCR-2505 ..............................................................................................................................................13
4. INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Quick Start Guide .........................................................................................................................................15
4.2 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Connecting to a power supply ......................................................................................................................16
4.2.2 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using USB .........................................................................................18
4.2.3 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using Ethernet ...................................................................................18
4.2.4 Connecting Multiple Readers to a local network ..........................................................................................19
4.3 ReaderManager Software Installation ..........................................................................................................19
4.3.1 Installation and Functionality Test ................................................................................................................19
4.3.2 Upgrading software ......................................................................................................................................20
4.4 Connecting to a Reader using ReaderManager ...........................................................................................21
4.4.1 Getting an IP address using Ethernet ..........................................................................................................22
4.4.2 Getting an IP address using USB ................................................................................................................23
4.4.3 Getting a Reader connected using the ReaderManager ..............................................................................25
4.5 Communication Test ....................................................................................................................................27
5. WORKING WITH TAGS ..............................................................................................................................29
5.1 How to reconfigure tags individually or en masse ........................................................................................29
5.2 How to check a tag configuration mode .......................................................................................................30
5.3 How to check a Tag Chip Type (IT or ST) ....................................................................................................30
5.4 Tag-to-Reader Orientation and Position inside the Reader .........................................................................31
6. APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................................33
6.1 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................33
6.2 Regulation and Standards ............................................................................................................................34
6.2.1 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA) .................................................................................34
6.2.2 Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Declaration of Conformity ................................................34
6.2.3 CE Declaration of Conformity (European Union) .........................................................................................34
6.2.4 ACMA Declaration of Conformity (Australia) ................................................................................................35
6.2.5 ISO/IEC 18000 – 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz) Compliance .........................................................35
6.2.6 Human Safety ..............................................................................................................................................35
6.3 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ..........................................................................................................36
6.4 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................38
6.4.1 LEDs ............................................................................................................................................................38
6.4.2 Connecting a Reader ...................................................................................................................................39
6.5 Reporting a Problem ....................................................................................................................................40
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6.5.1 Warranty Repairs .........................................................................................................................................40
6.5.2 Non-Warranty Repairs .................................................................................................................................40
6.5.3 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................41
6.5.4 Limitation of Liability .....................................................................................................................................41
6.5.5 Service Form (editable pdf-file on your cd) ....................................................................................42
6.6 Contact us ....................................................................................................................................................43
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About this mAnuAl
Please read this document before using Magellan’s readers.
This manual is designed for use by engineers experienced with Radio Frequency Identication (RFID) devices. Regulatory,
safety and warranty notices that must be followed are given in chapter 7.5 and 7.8.
meAning of Alert symbols And signAl Words
Notes and Tips. Application Notes.
Requires your attention.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury, or
may result in serious injury or death. Can cause signicant property damage.
importAnt informAtion
Installation Environment
For indoor use only unless otherwise specied.
Install Magellan’s readers within the temperature and humidity range according to the product specication.
For standard readers the temperature range is from +10°C to +45°C. The humidity range is from 10% to 80%
(non-condensing humidity).
The environment must not contain corrosive, ammable or explosive agents or be subject to rapid changes
in temperature, to direct vibration or shock.
Installation
Magellan’s RFID reader-writers communicate with data carriers (RFID inlets, labels and tags) using the
13.56 MHz High Frequency (HF) band. Some industrial machines and electronic devices can generate
unwanted noise which may degrade communication. Make sure that other equipment is properly installed,
grounded and at a reasonable distance from the reader and/or reader antennas.
Wireless communication can be degraded by high-voltage and high-current lines and other sources of strong
electric and magnetic elds. Installation in such locations should be avoided.
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Magellan’s RFID reader-writers are to be professionally installed by authorised, qualied and service-
trained installation personnel only.
Maintenance
All Magellan’s RFID readers-writers are low maintenance equipment. Except for externally accessible fuses
there are no user-serviceable parts in any reader. There is no requirement to remove the cover of the reader.
Removal of the reader cover by unauthorised personnel will void the product warranty.
Do not attempt to clean internally. Periodic cleaning of external case parts with a damp cloth is advisable. Turn
off the reader before cleaning. Do not use a solvent of any kind.
Electrical Safety
In order to avoid electric shock do not remove the reader cover or attempt to repair. The reader must be
maintained by authorised, qualied and service-trained personnel only.
Environmental
For disposal readers should be treated as industrial waste.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofce, your household waste disposal
service or the Magellan Technology regional sales ofce.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Magellan RFID reader-writer.
This User Manual will provide you with information to rapidly adopt Magellan’s PJM technology for your needs,
to install the reader hardware and ReaderManager software and get the reader running.
Refer to the 66V10 PJM Condential Data Book (36-10-006-SPC)for the description of the PJM ItemTag® and
PJM StackTag® products of Magellan Technolgoy.
Refer to the ReaderManager Guide (40-01-006-DOC) for a description of the various tools and advanced options
available in the ReaderManager software.
Programming is covered in the Application Programmer’s Guide (40-01-000-DOC).
Refer to Appendix 6.2 of this manual for details of the Regulations and Standards to which this product
complies.
For details of product Warranty refer to Appendix 6.5 of this manual.
For a Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations used in this manual, refer to Appendix 6.3
Magellan reserves the right to change its product design, specications and product range without notice. This
document is subject to change without notice.
This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with Magellan’s products.
This document shall not be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written
permission from Magellan Technology Pty Limited.
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2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
2.1 unpAcking And inspection
When you receive your system, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If
there is damage, notify the shipping carrier and the supplier of the equipment or Magellan if purchased directly
from Magellan.
Until you have checked the system, save the shipping carton and packaging materials in the event the unit
has to be returned.
The standard MDOCR-2505 package includes the following components:
Reader-writer unit
Power adapter
USB data communication cable
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
2.1.1 poWer pAck
The Reader is connected to the power source via a low voltage power pack (12VDC output).
A power cable is not included. End-users should purchase a power cable suitable for the country in which
the equipment is being used.
Only power cables and adapters that are compliant with the regulations in the country of use may be
connected to Magellan’s equipment.
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2.1.2 dAtA communicAtion cAbles
Magellan supplies USB shielded cables (USB 2.0, 2 m long).
As shielded cables are generally required in order to comply with EMC emissions limits, the shielded cables
recommended by Magellan Technology must be used. Unshielded cables may be used where explicitly allowed
in the Installation Requirements section of this User Manual.
USB cable should not be longer than 3m
Ethernet cable is not included with the supply.
Magellan recommends CAT5 STP (shielded twisted pair) Ethernet cable.
2.1.3 cd-rom
The CD-ROM contains the following les:
AdbeRdrxx_enu_full.exe Self-extracting installation software for Adobe Acrobat reader,
which is required to read and print PDF les
40-01-000-DOC
Application Programmer Guide.pdf
PDF document describing how to program all of Magellan’s
readers
40-01-006-DOC
ReaderManager Guide
PDF document describing various tools and advanced options
available in ReaderManager software
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User Manual.pdf PDF version of this document
ReaderManager-Install.exe Self-extracting installation software for the ReaderManager
Once you installed the ReaderManager software the User Manuals and Guides can be opened in Windows:
Start -> (All) Programs -> Magellan Technology -> User Manuals
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2.2 recommended system requirements
Recommended minimum host computer requirements:
Operating System: Windows XP SP2
Memory: 128MB RAM
Hard Drive: 20 GB
CPU: Intel Celeron 500
Interface: USB or Ethernet
Power supply requirements:
Mains input: 110 - 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Input Rating (MDOCR-2505): 12 VDC @ 1 A
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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Magellan’s RFID readers are intended to read and write information to individual Magellan ItemTags and multiple
Magellan StackTags.
The communication protocol used by the reader is compliant with ISO/IEC 18000 - 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at
13.56 MHz).
3.1 mdocr-2505
Document Tray Reader
2 PJM reply channels
Available in blue and green
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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 quick stArt guide
Quick Start Guide
MDOCR-2505
1. Hardware Installation
(4.2 User Manual)
Connect a communication cable
(USB or Ethernet) to the reader
and host PC
Connect a power pack to
the reader
2. Software Installation
(4.3 User Manual)
Install the ReaderManager software
from the supplied CD-ROM
3. Connecting to a reader using the ReaderManager
(4.4 User Manual)
Open
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
-> Network Connections
in Windows
Turn on the reader.
Wait for automatic network
connection to be established.
Open the Connection menu in the
ReaderManager. Find and click on
the reader you want to connect to
4. Tag Reading
(4.4 User Manual)
Open
Tools -> System -> Grid of Tag Sight Counts
in the ReaderManager.
Place tag/s within the shrouded volume
The tag IDs and the number of times the
tags were sighted will be displayed
HF RFID Readers/Writers
PJM®Technology
ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 2
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4.2 hArdWAre instAllAtion
MDOCR-2505 connector panel
4.2.1 connecting to A poWer supply
Step 1: Connect a low voltage power pack to the unit.
The connection to the power source is realised via a low voltage power pack.
MDOCR-2505 with plugged-in low voltage power connector
The power cable is not supplied with the reader and is recommended to be purchased in the country of
use.
RJ 45
(Ethernet Port)
USB
Host Port USB
Device Port
Power Port
RJ 45
(Ethernet Port)
USB
Host Port USB
Device Port
Power Port
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Step 2: Plug the power supply into AC power mains. LEDs will come on.
When power is applied to a MDOCR-2505 reader the LEDs on the reader should operate as follows:
the red LED and green LED will immediately come on; both LEDs will go off in about 1 minute
MDOCR-2505 with permanently lit red and green LED
the red LED will come on again in 1-3 seconds indicating that the reader is in an operational mode; the green
LED will be off
MDOCR-2505 in operational mode with red LED permanently lit
once the unit is in operational mode the red LED will remain lit, the green LED will ash every time a tag/tags
is/are successfully read
LEDs are controlled by the MDOCR-2505 reader software
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4.2.2 connecting A reAder to A computer using usb
Connect the MDOCR-2505 reader to a host computer using the USB data communication cable by plugging the
USB cable into the MDOCR-2505 USB device port and the host computer USB port.
Only one Magellan reader can be connected to the PC via USB at a time (limited by Windows).
When the USB connection is used only a screened USB cable should be used.
MDOCR-2505 with the USB communication cable and power cable
4.2.3 connecting A reAder to A computer using ethernet
Connect the MDOCR-2505 reader to a host computer using a cross over Ethernet cable. Plug the Ethernet
communication cable into the MDOCR-2505 RJ45 socket (Ethernet port) and the network interface port on the
PC.
Always connect the Ethernet cable before power is applied to the reader.
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4.2.4 connecting multiple reAders to A locAl netWork
Multiple readers can be connected to a local network using an Ethernet hub/switch. Plug the Ethernet
communication cable into the MDOCR-2505 RJ45 socket (Ethernet port) and Ethernet hub/switch.
Always connect the Ethernet cable before power is applied to the reader.
MMDOCR-2505 with the Ethernet communication cable and power cable
4.3 reAdermAnAger softWAre instAllAtion
The ReaderManager application software allows tag data to be viewed and programmed.
The ReaderManager can only connect to one reader at a time. The Connections menu allows the user to connect
to other readers by disconnecting from the currently connected reader and then establishing a connection to a
new reader.
It is possible to run many ReaderManagers on the same computer at the same time. Simply double click on the
ReaderManager icon to open up multiple instances of the ReaderManager.
Refer to the ReaderManager Guide (40-01-006-DOC) for various tools and advanced options available in the
ReaderManager.
4.3.1 instAllAtion And functionAlity test
Step 1: Insert the CD supplied with the reader into the CD-ROM.
Step 2: Open Windows Explorer, double click on ReaderManager-Install.
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Step 3: Ensure all items in the Install dialog are ticked, and then click the Install button.
If Python is not installed on your computer, the installation program will prompt you if you would like to install
Python. Click the Yes button and accept all the default options during installation.
When the ReaderManager and all the required libraries are installed the dialog box will be displayed. Ensure the
dialog box shows Completed and no problems are reported.
There is an option to install only an Ethernet-over-USB driver. Tick only the PJM Reader USB driver (RNDIS
Ethernet) box in Install dialog and press Install.
Step 4: Click the Close button to continue.
If the ReaderManager is already installed, double click ReaderManager-Upgrade. Follow steps 3 to 4 above.
If Python and PyQt are already installed, the installation program will not re-install them. To force the installation
program to re-install these libraries, click the relevant check boxes.
Step 5: To start the ReaderManager double click the ReaderManager icon or select ReaderManager
from the Programs Start menu.
Step 6: Functionality test.
Select Help>About ReaderManager from menu to see the version of the ReaderManager software and its
status.
4.3.2 upgrAding softWAre
Magellan recommends to upgrade the ReaderManager software at least once a month and ReaderServer
software on network based readers every 3-4 months.
You are able to download the latest version of the ReaderManager operating software from Magellan’s website.
Contact Magellan or its representatives to receive a user name and password.
Refer to the ReaderManager Guide (Upgrading Reader Software) for more information about how to upgrade the
ReaderServer from the ReaderManager File menu.
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4.4 connecting to A reAder using reAdermAnAger
Magellan’s readers are complex and powerful network devices. As most network devices they should be
handled by well trained network administrators.
A reader provides Ethernet and USB device interfaces to allow for user connection.
Before you open the ReaderManager and connect to a reader using the ReaderManager you must obtain an
Ethernet IP address if you are using a normal Ethernet cable or an Ethernet cross over cable or acquire a USB
IP address if you are using the USB cable.
These are the networking rules:
USB will always choose a subnet different to Ethernet.
Both interfaces will try to obtain the 169.254.0.0 range, but Ethernet has priority.
172.16.0.0/16 is USB’s fallover subnet if Ethernet has already taken it by either: DHCP, xed, or link-local
IP acquisition.
To change the reader’s network settings:
From the Tools menu in the ReaderManager select System then Conguration System. Click the Network
Conguration tab.
If the reader is to be assigned an IP address from a DHCP server click the Obtain an IP address automatically
check box.
To assign a static IP address, uncheck the check box and enter the IP address in the IP address text box. The
box will turn red if the IP address is not valid.
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Care should be taken not to duplicate IP addresses on your network. If you are unsure what IP address to
use consult your system administrator.
Enter the network Subnet mask and Default gateway addresses in the text boxes provided.
Click the Save button to save these changes to the reader, or click the Refresh button to restore the last saved
values.
Restart the reader for these changes to take effect.
4.4.1 getting An ip Address using ethernet
Here is a general guide to the way reader network address assignment works:
The Ethernet interface is either served an IP address via DHCP or is assigned a static IP address by the user.
If the reader is set to use a DHCP assigned address and no DHCP server is available it will automatically use a
link local address of 169.254.0.0/16.
The reader must be powered up with the Ethernet connected to get a DHCP assigned IP address.
By default, the readers are set to Obtain an IP address automatically, which means they look for a DHCP server.
If one is not present, for example when a cross over cable is used to connect to a single PC, the reader will
choose a Link Local address.
A Link Local address (also known as Automatic Private IP Addressing - APIPA) is one chosen at random in the
range 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 with a netmask of 255.255.0.0.
Windows PCs and most other computers by default will use the same system, which allows an ad-hoc network
of computers and Readers to automatically pick unique addresses. This can work for a cross over cable between
a single reader and a computer or a more complex setup involving multiple readers and multiple PCs using a
normal Ethernet cable and Ethernet hub/switch.
In order to successfully connect a reader via a cross over cable follow these steps:
Step 1: In Windows, open the Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network Connections window
The PC’s Ethernet connection should be marked as disconnected
Step 2: Plug in the cross over cable. Turn the reader on. The user should instantly see the state of Ethernet
change to Looking For An Address.
This process may take up to a minute.
Step 3: Eventually it should go to the state Limited Or No Connectivity. In the desktop icon tray, the Ethernet
will be marked with a yellow triangle.
This means that Windows was looking for a DHCP server, but was unable to nd one, so it used a Link Local
address (169.254.X.X) instead. Even though it looks like an error, this is what we would expect to see.
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Step 4: Left click on the Ethernet connection and look in the Details box on the bottom of the left hand side
panel of the Network Connections window. You should see the IP address in here.
If the address here is not 169.254 followed by 2 other numbers, then the user needs to check the following:
Right click on the Ethernet connection in the Network Connections window.
Select the Properties menu option.
In the properties window, look in the list of items for Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Double click on this item
In the Internet Properties window, click on the Alternate Conguration tab
Make sure that the Automatic private IP address radio button is the selected one.
If it is not, then select it and click OK.
In some PCs this setting could be on a manual address, which would prevent Link Local addressing from
functioning.
Note that older versions of Reader OS software used a different system. It is important that all Readers are
upgraded to 2.03 or above in order to use this functionality.
Step 5: Go to the section 4.4.3
4.4.2 getting An ip Address using usb
The USB interface uses TCP/IP networking over USB as the protocol. This allows you to connect to a reader as
if it was a normal network. So all the usual services, such as telnet and FTP are available.
Any device hardware when it’s rst connected to a PC via USB requires a device driver. The device driver
is provided by Microsoft (Windows XP SP2). No USB device drivers are available instantly. They have to be
installed and require a certain amount of conguration. The driver must be installed on the PC before Windows
can use the connection. The device driver requires a conguration le for the reader which is installed on the
PC via the ReaderManager.
When you install a new reader for the rst time it can take from 1 to 5 minutes to create a network connection
before the ReaderManager is able to recognize a new reader.
Since every reader has a unique serial number, Windows treats it as a new device and you will have to install
the device driver again for each new reader that you connect to the same PC. Since the device driver les are
already on the reader, Windows can search for the driver automatically.
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In order to connect to a reader via USB for the rst time follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open Network Connections in Windows (Windows XP SP2) to view the network connection process.
You can verify that the reader is connected by looking at the Network Connections window. You can open this
window from several places: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network Connections or My Computer -> Other
Places -> My Network Places -> View Network Connections.
Step 2: Make sure that the USB and power cables are plugged in. Turn on the reader. The Found New
Hardware dialog box will be displayed.
When a reader is connected to a host computer for the rst time using a USB, there are a few steps to go through
before the ReaderManager is able to identify the new reader:
In Found New Hardware Wizard tick Yes, this time only to search for software and press Next.
In What do you want wizard to do? tick Install the software automatically and press Next.
Wait while the wizard installs the Linux USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget device driver. Ignore other
message and press Continue anyway.
Press Finish.
Step 3: Wait until you see a new entry appears in the Network Connections list called “Linux USB Ethernet/
RNDIS Gadget”. This is the reader.
If it says Acquiring IP address then you must wait until it says Connected.
The reader’s network connection will say:
Local Area Connection X
Connected
Linux USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget
Once it says Connected in the Network Connections window (Windows XP SP2) you can go to Step 4.
If it says Disabled or Broken, then click right and select Repair or Enable to try and x the connection.
If this fails, disconnect the reader, reboot your PC and repeat from Step 1.
The reader can disconnect in situations where it has been repeatedly plugged and unplugged before Windows
has had a chance to properly and completely process the network connection. In this situation it is possible for
the reader to appear on the network for about a minute before it is disconnected by the Windows networking
system.
The solution is:
Unplug the reader.
Wait for the reader’s network connection to be removed from the Network Connections window.
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Once the network connection has been removed:
Plug the reader back in.
Wait for the network connection to re-appear and become Connected.
Connect to the reader via the ReaderManager.
Another solution is to try another USB port as USB ports can fail on PCs. As with the previous case:
Unplug the reader.
Wait for the network connection to be removed.
Plug the reader into another USB port.
Windows networking can take some time (a few minutes) to create the network connection if the reader has
been rapidly plugged and unplugged. If the reader network device does not disappear within 5 minutes of being
disconnected, reboot your PC as then there is a problem with Windows Networking or the USB port has locked
up.
You should NEVER power cycle a reader because you are having problems with your PC or with Windows.
Power cycling can cause more problems with Windows and Windows networking.
Most USB problems are usually caused by Windows networking delays and Windows networking problems.
Frequent unplugging of the USB cable will create even more problems.
Step 4: Go to the section 4.4.3.
4.4.3 getting A reAder connected using the reAdermAnAger
Step 1: Open the ReaderManager.
ReaderManager will automatically detect all readers on the local network. When a reader is connected for the
rst time to a network using an Ethernet cable or a host computer using a USB cable, the reader is identied by
its Model Name-Serial Number (recommended to keep).
Users can replace or add additional information to the Model Name-Serial Number such as a physical location
or customer ID number.
Subsequently when a user starts using the reader the new name will appear on the list of readers in the
Connection menu.
Tip: If you want to use the new name immediately, simply power cycle the reader to view the new name on
the Connection menu list.
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To change a reader network name:
From the Tools menu, select System then Conguration System. The window shown below will be displayed.
Click the column on the right of Customer ID and enter the name you would like the Reader to be identied as.
This is the name that will appear on the Connection menu.
Click the Save button on the right to save your changes to the reader, or click the Refresh button to restore the
previously saved name.
Step 2: Click the Connection menu item to view readers found on the local network.
The ReaderManager will use network broadcasts to look for active readers via USB and Ethernet. If you click on
the Connection menu, you can see readers dened in there automatically.
A list of readers will be displayed. The IP address and MAC address will be shown on the status bar as you move
the mouse over each reader entry.
Step 3: To connect to a reader, select the reader you would like to connect to from the Connection menu,
then click the left mouse button.
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The status bar will change from a red to a green background to indicate that the ReaderManager was able to
connect to a reader. The tag type and IP address are also shown on the status bar.
To get more information how to setup static connections to readers please refer to the ReaderManager Guide
(40-01-006-DOC).
4.5 communicAtion test
Perform the tag reading test by selecting Tools -> System -> Grid of tags sight count.
Check some default settings in Tools -> System-> Reader Settings:
Tag Type. Default is IFX_STACK. If you use ItemTags the default should be changed to IFX_ITEM. If you
want to read both IT and ST tags the Tag Type should be IFX_STACK.
The Powering Field box should be ticked.
Use one of the test tags supplied with the reader, place the tag on the reader antenna.
The rst square in the grid should turn from white to blue and display the tag’s ID number and the number of
times the tag was sighted (should be one). An example of this is shown below.
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5. WORKING WITH TAGS
Do not stack Magellan ItemTags on top of each other or allow them to touch or overlap. Only Magellan StackTags
can be stacked, overlapped or allowed to touch each other.
Single-axis antennas are tag orientation sensitive. Refer to the Tag-to-Reader/Tag-to-Antenna section of this
document.
Reading and writing speeds depend on reader-tag communication speeds, the number of receiver channels,
the amount of information to be read and/or written and the number of tags presented at a the same time. The
number of tags and the amount of information to be read and especially written, slows down the read-write
communication speed. Please consult Magellan regarding these issues for your specic application.
Be aware that tags and readers can be incompatible with each other. Larger tags can work with all types
of readers and antennas. Smaller tags require higher eld strengths and as a result they may not operate
with some reader/antenna combinations or have to be closer to a reader antenna to operate. Refer to the
Reader-Tag Compatibility section of this manual.
Magellan StackTags delivered on a roll are always fully powered (ST normal power mode or 6000 mode). Fully
or normal powered tags are ON all the time and reply to each reader command providing they are in the eld of
the reader antenna.
To decrease tag replies clashing and increase anti-collision and stackability for some applications the tags
can be recongured by end-users to a ¼ low power mode (ST ¼ normal power mode or 2000 mode). This
means that tags in the ¼ low power mode are muted ¾ of the time and do not reply to the reader commands
instantly.
Tags can be recongured individually (one by one) or en masse (many at once). Before reconguring tags make
sure the ReaderManager software has been installed and upgraded to the latest version, the reader is running
and the reader is Connected to the ReaderManager software.
5.1 hoW to reconfigure tAgs individuAlly or en mAsse
In the ReaderManager go to Tools -> System -> Console. Click with the right mouse button and tick
Show Tag Replies.
Then go to Reader Conguration and choose Cong_Normal_Powered_Tag or Cong_Quarter_
Powered_Tag (for the ReaderManager version 2.12 or higher).
Place a single tag or multiple tags into the reader antenna eld.
Remove the tag(s) from the eld.
Follow the step 3 to 4 for a new batch of tags.
Once completed go to Reader Conguration and click on Clear All.
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5.2 hoW to check A tAg configurAtion mode
The tag conguration mode can be checked with the ReaderManager:
Go to Tools -> System -> Interrogate Command.
In Reply select Normal and click Send.
Then go to Tools -> System -> Table of Tag Messages to see the tag conguration in the Con-
g column. The messages of all the tags currently in the reader antenna eld can be seen. 2000
means that the tag has been recongured to ST ¼ normal power mode conguration. 6000 means
that a tag is in ST normal power mode.
5.3 hoW to check A tAg chip type (it or st)
The tag chip type can be checked with the ReaderManager:
Go to Tools > System > Tag Memory Map
Place a tag on the antenna. The tag ID# will appear below “Current tags”
Left mouse click on the ID#
The chip type can be seen in the “Value” column of the System Memory in line “0”:
4000 means ItemTag chip
4001 means StackTag chip
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5.4 tAg-to-reAder orientAtion And position inside the reAder
Tags should always be presented face on to the reader surface inside the shrouded volume (14 cm or less from
the top) as shown below.
To maintain the evenness of the document pile paste tags on documents in random landscape and portrait
orientations provided that the tags are inside the shrouded area.
Correct orientation and position (inside the shrouded volume):
Shrouded volumeShrouded volume
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Incorrect orientation (90° angle):
Incorrect position (outside the shrouded volume):
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6. APPENDIX
6.1 specificAtions
Read and write operations
No user-serviceable parts
ISO/IEC Compliance 18000-3 Mode 2
Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz
2 PJM Reply Channels
Command Data Rate of 424 kbit/s
Reply Data Rate of 106 kbit/s per channel
Designed for PJM StackTag® and PJM ItemTag®
External Dimensions (L x W x H): 380 x 280 x 90 mm
Net Weight: 1.1 kg)
Input Rating: 12 VDC @ 1 A
Operation environment: Indoor use
Temperature range: +10°C to +45°C
Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Recommended Minimum Host Computer Requirement: Windows XP SP2/500 MHz CPU/128MB RAM
Host Interface: USB and Ethernet
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6.2 regulAtion And stAndArds
RFID equipment is subject to national and international regulations.
6.2.1 fcc rAdio frequency interference stAtement (usA)
The FCC regards RFID equipment as low-power transmitting devices and, therefore, does not require users of
RFID devices to obtain a license to operate them.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate of receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Any changes or modications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority granted under FCC Rules to operate this equipment.
FCC ID: TVN-MDOCR
6.2.2 industry cAnAdA rAdio frequency interference declArAtion of conformity
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
ICES\NMB-003 IC: 6596A-MDOCR
6.2.3 ce declArAtion of conformity (europeAn union)
This equipment has been declared as compliant in accordance with R&TTE EU Council Directive 1999/5/EC
and displays the CE mark accordingly. Products with CE marking comply with EMC Directive (89/336/EEC
amended by 93/68/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
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This apparatus complies with ETSI EN 301 489-1 RF common mode immunity requirements on Ethernet Port
with shielded CAT5 Ethernet Cable.
Intended use of the equipment is as a desktop Reader to read and write information to multiple or individual
tags.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
6.2.4 AcmA declArAtion of conformity (AustrAliA)
This product complies with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Radiocommunications
regulations and carries the C-Tick mark accordingly.
N15661
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
6.2.5 iso/iec 18000 – 3 mode 2 (Air interfAce At 13.56 mhz) compliAnce
Magellan’s readers fully comply with the ISO/IEC 18000 Part 3 Mode 2 (Information technology – Radio
frequency identication for item management. Part 3: Parameters for air interface communications at 13.56
MHz) published in August, 2004.
6.2.6 humAn sAfety
Customers using the MDOCR-2505 readers and antennas are responsible for operating their sytem under
implemented power levels and antenna congurations against relevant standards for human safety in
electronic eld.
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6.3 glossAry of terms And AbbreviAtions
D/C Date Code (month/year): Date of device manufacturing
DSB Digital Support Board: Embedded processor board running the embedded
operating system (OS) and the ReaderServer
HF High Frequency (13.56 MHz)
GUI Graphical Use Interface
IT ItemTag (chips, inlets and labels)
ItemTags (IT tags) Magellan’s labels and inlets for item tagging (separated items) that work with
Magellan’s family of reader-writers
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
MLC Machine Level Control (System Conguration Control): Reader version
number
Network Connections window In Windows XP open Start-> Control Panel-> Network Connections or open
My Computer-> Other Places-> My Network Places-> View Network
Connections
OEM label Original Equipment Manufacture label is located on the back of the equipment.
It includes the Model Number, P/N, D/C, S/N and MLC.
PJM Phase Jitter Modulation or PJM™ is a registered Trade Mark of Magellan
Technology Pty Limited.
PJM is an RFID communication technology developed and patented by
Magellan Technology Pty Ltd and complies with ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 2.
PJM technology products include a range of RFID chips, inlets, tags and
readers.
PJM ItemTag® Registered Trade Mark for Magellan’s ItemTag tags
PJM StackTag® Registered Trade Mark for Magellan’s StackTag tags
P/N Part Number
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Power cycle the PC Close Windows, switch the PC off, remove the power plug and wait for 30
seconds before powering the PC back up again. For laptops this means
removing the battery and waiting for 30 seconds. This ensures that the USB
host controller chips on the motherboard have had a chance to be fully reset.
Power cycle the reader Turn off the power or unplug the power cable (the power port on the reader).
Open the Network Connections window in Windows. Wait for the reader
network connection to be removed from the Network Connections window.
Plug the reader back in and wait for the network connection to re-appear
and become Connected in the Network Connections window. Connect to a
reader via the ReaderManager’s Connection menu.
Reader/s Magellan’s RFID reader-writer/s
ReaderManager Graphical user application for Windows/Linux operating systems which
provides a platform for testing, demonstrations and application development
ReaderServer Embedded application that provides the standard Application Programmer
Interface to serve end-user applications. This application runs on the reader.
RFID Radio Frequency IDentication
RFID inlet A RFID device comprising a microchip and an antenna (etched copper or
aluminium or possibly conductive inks) on a exible substrate (PET plastic
lm)
RFID label RFID inlet often with adhesive backing (sticky label)
RFID tag 1. generic name for RFID inlet and label;
2. RFID inlet or label inserted into a housing (glass, polycarbonate, polyamid,
epoxy, ABS, etc.)
RFID reader-writer Device for reading and writing to RFID tags
RMA Returned Materials Authorisation (Return Authorisation number)
S/N Serial Number
ST StackTag (chips, inlets and labels)
StackTags (ST tags) Magellan’s labels and inlets for item tagging (stacked, touched or overlapping
items) that work with Magellan’s family of reader-writers
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6.4 troubleshooting
6.4.1 leds
Red LED is off Power cable not
connected
Ensure the power cable is connected correctly to both
the mains power and to the Reader
Power cable faulty Replace the cable
Power adaptor faulty Replace the power adaptor
Reader faulty Send a service report on the Service Form
Absence of the
ashing green LED
during tag reading
Incorrectly oriented tag/
tags
Ensure tag/tags are oriented correctly to the reader
antenna (see Tag-to-Reader/Tag-to-Antenna
Orientation).
Faulty tag/tags Replace tag/tags. Do not use tags with a black dot or
black square marking (faulty tags).
The Powering Field is off Ensure the powering eld is on. Go to Tools>
System>Reader Setting. Tick the Powering Field box.
Reader faulty Send a service report on the Service Form.
Green LED ashes
but I can not see
any tag message in
the ReaderManager
USB or Ethernet
connection is not
functioning
Ensure the communication cable is connected
correctly.
The reader is not
Connected
Ensure the reader is turned on and a communication
cable is plugged in. The status bar in bottom right
corner of the ReaderManager window has to show
an indication Connected, the tag type and the IP
address.
The tag type is
incompatible with the
reader
Use the appropriate tag type according to the chart in
the Reader-Tag Compatibility section.
A communication tool has
not been chosen
Choose Grid of tag sight counts or Table of Tag
Messages from Tools->System menu to view tag
replies.
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6.4.2 connecting A reAder
Can not nd and connect
to the reader - reader is not
shown on the Connection
menu list
The reader was not in the
operational mode when you
connected a communication
cable and/or opened the
Connection menu
Plug in the communication and power
cables. Wait for about 1 minute after you
apply power to the reader. The red LED
must be permanently on and the green
LEDs off. In the ReaderManager open the
Connection menu. Find the reader you
want to connect to on the list.
PC does not recognise the
reader at all
The USB port on the PC is
broken
Use another USB port known to be
working.
USB port has temporarily
failed
Power cycle the PC.
The reader is faulty Check the reader on two other PCs. If no
PC shows any response at all to the USB
cable being plugged in then it’s faulty.
Send a service report on the Service Form.
USB cable faulty Change the USB cable.
PC recognises the reader,
but claims that it is faulty
in the Windows’ Device
Manager and does not
create a network connection
Windows has previously
marked the reader as faulty
and will not try to connect to
it or load the reader driver.
Usually caused by rapidly
unplugging and plugging of
the USB cable.
Make sure that the USB cable is
unplugged and the reader is turned off.
Remove/Unistall the faulty device from the
Device Manager, then plug the USB in,
turn the reader on and wait for a network
connection again. Alternatively connect a
different reader to the PC as it will have a
different serial number and Windows will
not ag it as faulty.
The reader is connected,
and appears to be working
correctly but the network
connection drops out after a
few seconds
The reader was replugged
too quickly before Windows
nished processing the
previous network connection
Wait at least 30 seconds before replugging
any reader into the same PC or wait until
the network connection disappears
USB hub does not work
properly
Power cycle the PC. Try a rear USB port
on the PC to connect the USB cable. Avoid
using an external USB hub.
No network connection can
be made to the reader but
the Network Connections
window shows that the
reader is connected and
all other network status
information indicates that
networking should be
working
The USB port on the PC
has stopped working for an
unknown reason.
Use another USB port. If this fails, power
cycle the PC.
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6.5 reporting A problem
If after following the checks and procedures outlined in the Troubleshooting section, you are still having a
problem with a Magellan reader, you will need to send a report to Magellan. To make the diagnosis quicker and
easier, please supply your problem report on a Service Form along with the following information:
What kind of tags are you using and how many are you putting on the reader at one time?
Have this reader and the tags you are using worked at any time in the past?
Have you tried connecting to the reader with a different PC?
Have you successfully installed the ReaderManager application?
In the ReaderManager, select the Help/About ReaderManager menu item and record on the Service Form
what version numbers are shown in the window that appears.
In the ReaderManager, select the Help/System Report/Get System Information. Get a zip le and then email
it to us (for the ReaderManager version V2.18 and higher).
The information required in the Service Form about Model Number, S/N, P/N and D/C is located on OEM label
on the back of the equipment.
6.5.1 WArrAnty repAirs
Before shipping any reader a Return Authorisation number (RMA) must be obtained.
End-users should contact the company from whom they purchased the reader for repair, replacement or
refund.
If you purchased the reader directly from Magellan, contact Magellan for a Return Authorization number (RMA)
before shipment.
The copy of the Service Form with RMA must be enclosed in the original or equivalent packing with the RMA
number clearly marked on the outside of the box.
6.5.2 non-WArrAnty repAirs
If a reader needs repairing after one year warranty period expires, your support organization or Magellan if you
purchased directly from Magellan will rst provide an estimate of repair charges. Then upon receiving approval
from you the reader can be sent for repair. Refer to above Warranty Repairs information for return procedures.
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6.5.3 WArrAnty
Magellan’s warranty and liability with respect to products and/or services is for a period of 12 months from date
of delivery and is limited to the rectication of faulty workmanship and/or non-compliance by Magellan.
Any liability with respect to components including purchased or free issued items and other materials used in the
manufacture of products are covered by, and limited to, any warranty provided by the original manufacturer.
6.5.4 limitAtion of liAbility
Magellan’s warranty excludes products that have been improperly installed or maintained, modied or misused.
Notication of claims must occur within the warranty period.
End-users should contact the company from whom they purchase the products for replacement, repair or
refund.
If purchased the reader directly from Magellan, contact Magellan for a Return Authorization Number (RMA)
before shipment.
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6.5.5 service form (editAble pdf-file on your cd)
Product
From OEM label on the back of the equipment:
Model
P/N
D/C
S/N
MLC
(first number in order after black dots)
Describe any hardware modifications made to the unit and modification date:
Reason for
Describe problems (see Reporting a Problem):
Return to
If purchased from Magellan:
Magellan Technology Pty Limited
65 Johnston St.
Annandale
NSW 2038
Australia
Tel.: +61 2 9562 9800
Fax: +61 2 9518 7620
Email: info@magtech.com.au
Website: www.magtech.com.au
Contact
Company
Address
Country
Sales Order
PO Number
Purchase Date
Return Authorisation number (RMA)
Date
Technical Contact
Telephone
Fax
Email
Service Form
Always return a copy of this
form along with the product
* End-users should contact the company from whom they purchased the Reader
Product
From OEM label on the back of the equipment:
Model
P/N
D/C
S/N
MLC
(first number in order after black dots)
Describe any hardware modifications made to the unit and modification date:
Reason for
Describe problems (see Reporting a Problem):
Return to
If purchased from Magellan:
Magellan Technology Pty Limited
65 Johnston St.
Annandale
NSW 2038
Australia
Tel.: +61 2 9562 9800
Fax: +61 2 9518 7620
Email: info@magtech.com.au
Website: www.magtech.com.au
Contact
Company
Address
Country
Sales Order
PO Number
Purchase Date
Return Authorisation number (RMA)
Date
Technical Contact
Telephone
Fax
Email
Service Form
Always return a copy of this
form along with the product
* End-users should contact the company from whom they purchased the Reader
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6.6 contAct us
Magellan Technology pTy liMiTed
65 JohnsTon sT.
annandale
nsW 2038
ausTralia
Tel.: +61 2 9562 9800
Fax: +61 2 9518 7620
eMail: inFo@Magellan-Technology.coM
WebsiTe: WWW.Magellan-Technology.coM
Magellan Technology (europe) lTd
uniTs 7 & 8
parker courT, dyson Way,
sTaFFordshire Technology park,
beaconside,
sTaFFord sT18 0Wp,
uk
Tel.: +44 1785 21 85 40
Fax: +44 1785 21 85 41
eMail: inFo@Magellan-rFid.coM