Sato Vicinity MDR-4330AT MDR-4330AT RFID Reader User Manual

Sato Vicinity Pty Ltd MDR-4330AT RFID Reader

User Manual

 Page 1 of  26  EMC Technologies Pty Ltd ABN 82 057 105 549 Unit 3/87 Station Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 Australia  Telephone      +61 2 9624 2777 Facsimile       +61 2 9838 4050 Email         syd@emctech.com.au www.emctech.com.au  Melbourne 176 Harrick Road Keilor Park, Vic 3042 Tel:   +61 3 9365 1000 Fax:  +61 3 9331 7455 Sydney Unit 3/87 Station Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 Tel:   +61 2 9624 2777 Fax:  +61 2 9838 4050 Auckland (NZ) 47 MacKelvie Street Grey Lynn Auckland Tel:   +64 9 360 0862 Fax:  +64 9 360 0861        APPENDIX I OF TEST REPORT T141013_F   USER MANUAL     FCC ID: 2ACXQ-MDR-4330AT Manufacturer: Sato Vicinity Pty Ltd Test Sample: Desk Top Reader 4330 Auto Tune Model Number:  MDR-4330AT Serial Number: 9000626   Date: 27th November 2014
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   1  83-00-001-DOC SATO VICINITY    User Manual   MDR-4330AT   Desktop Reader-Writer       Document Number : 83-00-001-DOC  Last Changed : 17 November 2014   Copyright © Sato Vicinity 2014 Commercial in Confidence
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   2  83-00-001-DOC Contents  Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2  Please read this document before proceeding .............................................................. 3  Important Information ............................................................................................................. 3 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1  Regulation and Standards .......................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 4 1.3 Limitation of Liability ................................................................................................................ 5 1.4 Changes in Product Family, Specifications and User Manuals ..................................................... 5 1.5 Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words ................................................................................ 5 1.6 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................... 5 2 Product Overview ............................................................................................................................ 7 2.1 MDR-4330AT ................................................................................................................................. 7 3 Getting Started................................................................................................................................. 8 3.1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................................. 8 3.2 Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................ 9 3.2.1 Installation Environment ......................................................................................................... 9 3.2.2 Working with Tags ................................................................................................................... 10 3.2.3 Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 10 3.2.4 Tag to Reader Orientation ........................................................................................................ 10 3.3 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.3.1 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using USB ................................................................ 12 3.3.2 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using Ethernet ............................................................ 13 3.4  Reader Manager Software Installation ..................................................................................... 13 3.4.1 Software Installation and Functionality Test ....................................................................... 14 3.4.2 Connecting to a Reader ....................................................................................................... 16 3.4.3 Communication Test ............................................................................................................ 18 3.4.4  Changing the Reader System Configuration ....................................................................... 20 3.4.5  Changing the Reader’s Network Setup .............................................................................. 21 4.  Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 23 5. Document Revision History ................................................................................................................ 24 6. Appendix ............................................................................................................................................ 25 6.1 MDR-4330AT Product Specification ............................................................................................ 25
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   3  83-00-001-DOC  Please read this document before proceeding Please read and understand this document before using Sato Vicinity’s Readers. If you have any questions, comment or suggestions about the User Manual please contact Sato Vicinity Technology  Important Information  Installation Environment  For indoor use only unless otherwise specified. Install Sato  Vicinity’s Readers within the temperature and humidity range according to the product specification. The environment must not contain corrosive, flammable or explosive agents or be subject to rapid changes in temperature, to direct vibration or shock.  Installation  Sato Vicinity’s RFID reader-writers communicate with data carriers (RFID inlets, labels and tags) using the 13.56 MHz High Frequency (HF) band. Some industrial devices can generate unwanted noise which may degrade communication. Make sure that other equipment is properly installed, grounded and at a reasonable distance. Wireless communication can be degraded by high-voltage and high-current lines and other sources of strong electric and magnetic fields. Installation in such locations should be avoided.  Maintenance  All Sato Vicinity’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 solvents of any kind!    In order to avoid electric shock do not remove the Reader cover or attempt to repair. The equipment must be maintained by authorised, qualified and service-trained personnel only   For disposal purposes Readers should be treated as industrial waste.   This symbol on the Reader or on its packaging indicates that this Reader 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 Reader is disposed off 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 Reader, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the Sato Vicinity Technology regional sales office.
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   4  83-00-001-DOC 1. Introduction Thank you for your recent purchase of a Sato Vicinity RFID reader-writer.  This  User  Manual  will  provide  you  with  information  to  rapidly  adopt Sato Vicinity’s PJM technology for your needs, to install the Reader hardware and Reader Manager Software and get the Reader running. Refer  to  the  Reader Manager  User  Manual  (40-01-006-DOC)  for  a description  of  the various  tools  and  advanced  options  available  in Reader Manager.       Programming is covered in the Programmer Guide (40-01-000-DOC).  1.1  Regulation and Standards  RFID equipment is subject to national and international regulations.  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.  FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA)  These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following  two  conditions:   1.  These  devices  may  not  cause  harmful interference, and  2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  This equipment  has been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  limit  for  a Class A  digital device and  intentional  radiator,  pursuant  to  Part  15  of  the FCC  rules.  These  limits  are  designed  to provide  reasonable  protection against  harmful  interference  when  the  equipment  is  operated in  a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  may  cause  harmful interference  to  radio  communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to  cause  harmful interference,  in  which  case  the  user  will  be  required  to  correct  the interference at his own expense  FCC ID: 2ACXQ-MDR-4330AT  ! Any changes or modifications 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.  ! WARNINIG 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  ISO/IEC 18000 – 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz) Compliance  Sato  Vicinity’s  Readers  fully  complies  with  the  ISO/IEC  18000  Part  3  Mode  2  (Information technology  –  Radio  frequency  identification  for  item management. Part 3: Parameters for air interface communications at 13.56 MHz) published in August, 2004   1.2 Warranty Sato Vicinity’s products are warranted against defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase by the original owner
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   5  83-00-001-DOC 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 1.3 Limitation of Liability Sato Vicinity’s warranty excludes products that have been improperly installed or maintained, modified or misused. Notification 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  purchases  the  Reader  directly  from  Sato Vicinity,  contact  Sato Vicinity  for  a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) before shipment 1.4 Changes in Product Family, Specifications and User Manuals This document is subject to change without notice in future editions. Sato Vicinity  reserves  the  rights to  change  its  product  design,  specifications and product range  1.5 Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words   Notes and Tips. Application Notes ! This part of the Manual requires your attention  In  order  to  avoid  electric  shock  follow  the instructions provided ! CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if  not  avoided,  will result  in  minor  or  moderate injury. Can cause property damage. ! WARNINIG 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 significant property damage.   1.6 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations D/C  Date Code (month/year) HF  High Frequency LED  Light Emitting Diode MLC  Machine  Level  Control 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 Sato Vicinity PJM StackTag®  Registered Trade Mark for Sato Vicinity’s StackTag tags P/N  Part Number
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   6  83-00-001-DOC RMA  Return Merchandise Authorisation Reader  Sato Vicinity’s RFID reader/writer Reader Manger  Graphical  user  application  for  Windows/Linux 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 Identification RFID inlet  A  RFID  device  comprising  a  microchip  and  a printed  antenna (copper/aluminium/conductive inks) on a flexible substrate (PET plastic film) RFID Label  RFID inlet with adhesive backing (sticky label) RFID Tag  Generic name for RFID inlet and label RFID reader  Device for reading and writing to RFID tags S/N  Serial Number LAN  Local Area Network
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   7  83-00-001-DOC 2  Product Overview   The MDR-4330AT desktop reader represents a breakthrough in 3 dimensional antenna technology, allowing full orientation insensitive read and write capability. Large numbers of tagged items can be quickly and accurately identified, regardless of how they are positioned on the reader surface.   The MDR-4330AT desktop reader is a standalone device which is fitted with full ferrite shielding and uses field cancellation techniques to ensure there is no operational interference from surrounding objects (such as metal shelving or other electronic equipment) and it will not interrupt operation of any other nearby sensitive equipment.   The MDR-4330AT offers connection to a PC via Ethernet or USB and is simple to set up and use, straight out of the box. It is supplied with our Reader Manager software which provides a platform for reader setup, configuration, demonstrations, testing and application development.   The MDR-4330AT has been successfully adopted across various industries ranging from the medical field to diamond and precious gem tracking. It is suitable for any application where few or many tightly packed tagged items need to be read and written to quickly and accurately.  The communication protocol used by the MDR-4330AT Reader is compliant with ISO/IEC 18000 - 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz).  2.1 MDR-4330AT  • Desktop reader-writer  • Multi-axis antenna providing 3 dimensional operation  •  2 communication reply channels    MDR-4330AT Reader
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   8  83-00-001-DOC 3 Getting Started  3.1 Unpacking and Inspection  When  you  receive  your  reader,  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 Sato Vicinity if purchased directly from Sato Vicinity  Until you have checked the reader, save the shipping carton and packaging materials in the event the unit has to be returned.  Included with the MDR-4330AT should be the following components:     Reader-writer     Power adaptor - 12VDC output      Quick Start Guide & Test Results sheet      Reader Manager CD-ROM The CD-ROM will contain the following 4 files: Autorun.inf Will automatically launch the Reader Manager-Install.exe Documentation Folder Contains various PDF  documents  including User Manuals & Programmer information CD-ReadMe,txt Text file describing all the files on the CD Reader Manager-Install.exe The  GUI  application  for  configuration  and  demonstration of all readers  A  power  cable  is  not  included  with  the  supply. End-users  should  purchase  a power cable suitable for the country of use  Ethernet & USB cables are not included with the reader. Sato Vicinity recommends CAT5 Ethernet cable and a screened USB cable.  An RFID tag will be (required for Hardware Functionality and Communication Testing)  Only  power  cables  and  adaptors  that  are compliant  with  the regulations  in  the  country  of use may be connected to Sato Vicinity’s equipment.  USB cable should be USB 2.0, screened & no longer than 3m  As shielded cables (USB and Ethernet) are generally required in  order  to  comply  with EMC  emissions  limits,  only  shielded communication cables should be used.  ! CAUTION ! !
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   9  83-00-001-DOC 3.2 Before You Begin  3.2.1 Installation Environment Sato Vicinity’s Readers are designed to operate in indoor environments where temperature  and humidity  are  controlled  unless  other  conditions  are specified for customised Readers. For standard Readers the temperature range is from +10oC to +45oC. The humidity range is from 10% to 80% (non-condensing humidity). Install the Readers within the temperature and humidity ranges according to the product specification The environment must not contain corrosive, flammable or explosive agents and conductive dust or be subject to  rapid changes in  temperature, e xces s o r direct vibration or shock.  ! WARNINIG Do  not  operate  this  Reader  in  an  environment which contains flammable or explosives gases or fumes.  Sato Vicinity’s RFID readers communicate with data carriers (RFID inlets, labels  and  tags)  using  the 13.56  MHz  High  Frequency  (HF)  band.  Some industrial  devices  can  generate  unwanted  noise which  may  degrade communication.  Make  sure  that  other  equipment  is  properly  installed, grounded and are at a reasonable distance. Wireless communication can be degraded by high-voltage and high-current lines and other sources of strong electric and magnetic fields. Installation in such locations should be avoided.  In order to avoid electric shock do not remove the Reader cover or attempt to repair. Sato Vicinity’s reader-writers are to be  maintained by authorised, qualified  and  service-trained personnel only.  ! Removal of  the  Reader  cover  by  unauthorised  personnel will void the product warranty.
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   10  83-00-001-DOC 3.2.2 Working with Tags  Multiple-axis  Readers  are  tag  orientation insensitive.  Reading and writing speeds depend on reader-tag communication speeds and channel numbers (communication protocol), amount of information to be read and/or written and number of tags presented at a time. Additional numbers of tags and information to be read/written slow down read-write communication. If you require further information specific to your application please consult Sato Vicinity or your support organisation.  Please note  that  tags  and  Readers  can  be incompatible with each other. Bigger tags can typically work  with  all  types  of  Readers.  Smaller  tags require higher field strengths to communicate with  a  Reader  and  as  a  result  they may  not communicate  with  some  Readers  or  have  to be  closer  to  a Reader  antenna to function. If you require further information specific to your application please consult Sato Vicinity or your support organisation.  3.2.3 Installation Requirements The MDR-4330AT is a stand-alone peripheral desktop device that does not require special installation or tuning of an internal antenna. Power supply requirements: Mains input: 110 - 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz Low voltage input (MDR-4330AT): 12 VDC @ 2.5A  3.2.4 Tag to Reader Orientation As the MDR-4330AT is a three axis reader providing a three dimensional field it is orientation insensitive and the RFID tags can be presented in any orientation, vertical, horizontal, parallel or at any angle to the reader surface.  Tag Orientation Insensitive
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   11  83-00-001-DOC   3.3 Hardware Installation  MDR-4330AT User Interface Panel    Step 1. Connect a low voltage power pack to the Reader           The  connection  to  the  power  source  is  realized  via  a  low  voltage  power pack.  MDR-4330AT with power connected   Step 2. Plug the power supply into AC power mains. LEDs will come on  When  power  is  applied  to  an  MDR-4330AT  Reader  the  LEDs  on  the  unit should operate as follows: The red LED “A” and green LED “B” will immediately illuminate then both LEDs will be switched off after approximately 9 seconds
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   12  83-00-001-DOC  MDR-4330AT with red & green LED’s illuminated  The red LED will illuminate again after approximately 1 minute indicating that the unit is in an operational state  Once the unit is in an operational state the red LED will remain permanently illuminated  The LED’s are controlled by the MDR-4330AT Reader software      Step 3. Test the Reader with a known working RFID tag. The green LED will light               when an RFID tag is successfully read.   3.3.1 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using USB Connect  the  MDR-4330AT  Reader  to  a  host  computer  using  a  USB  data communication cable  by plugging the USB  cable  into the  MDR-4330AT “ USB Device” port and the host computer USB port. Switch the reader on. It can take up to 4 minutes for windows to load the USB drivers for the reader on some computers. Once the USB driver has loaded the reader will be listed under Network adapters as a “Linux USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget”.  Windows operating systems may occasionally load the incorrect USB drivers for the reader. If you experience an issue with the incorrect driver loading refer to Magellan Technology Technical Bulletin 0009 (TB-0009), Available from Sato Vicinity or your local reseller.
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   13  83-00-001-DOC  MDR-4330AT with power & USB cables connected  3.3.2 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using Ethernet  Any number of  Readers  can  be  connected  to  a  local  network  using  an  Ethernet hub/switch.  Plug  the  Ethernet  communication  cable  into  the  MDR-4330AT  RJ45 socket (Ethernet port) and Ethernet Hub (Do not use a cross  over cable). All readers on the local area network (LAN) will be accessible by all PC’s on the same LAN.  MDR-4330AT with power & Ethernet cables connected  3.4  Reader Manager Software Installation  Reader Manager is a graphical application for Windows. It provides a platform for reader setup, configuration, demonstrations, testing and application development. When it is run, Reader Manager can connect to a single reader at one time, it can switch between multiple readers. Multiple copies of Reader Manager can be run, each of which can be connected to different reader. The program provides a set of tools, each of which runs in a particular demonstration, test or diagnostic window, all windows can be resized. This will be saved, so the next time you run the Reader Manager, all windows will retain the size you set previously. The position of the application on the Windows desktop is also retained.
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   14  83-00-001-DOC 3.4.1 Software Installation and Functionality Test  Step 1. Insert the CD supplied with the reader into the CD-ROM.  The installer should start automatically, if it does not simple open the CD directory and run the Reader Manager-Install.exe. This contains the Python interpreter, support libraries and the application itself. Python is the development language used by Reader Manager. The installer looks on the system to determine which components are already present. Ticks will appear next to the items that are not currently installed. The Python interpreter and libraries will automatically install if required. In this case, the following window is shown: Click “OK”  PJM Reader Manager Setup Python runtime installation popup  You will be prompted for the directory to install the Python system as shown below. In most cases, the default directory is the best choice. Click “Install”  Python installation Destination folder selection window You will be presented with the license agreement. Click “I Agree” to continue to the component selection window (shown below).  By default the installer will install only a basic set of tools. The user will be limited to only viewing tags and reader messages. This is a safe default, as it prevents users from using tools or demonstrations and disrupting operating readers. Users who require more functionality should enable the checkboxes as needed. Once you have made your selections click “Next >”
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   15  83-00-001-DOC  Reader Manager Setup window  If the installer finds that Reader Manager has already been installed with the current version, you can force a reinstall by manually ticking the checkbox “Next” to the application.  You will be prompted for the directory to install Reader Manager. The default location is the best choice but you may change the location as required, click “Next >”  Reader Manager Installation Destination folder selection window
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   16  83-00-001-DOC You are prompted for the Start menu folder. The default is PJM Reader Manager, we recommend not changing this (as shown below). Click “Install”  Should the installation fail, click the Show Details button. Highlight the installation detail text and press the right mouse button to select Copy Details to Clipboard. Paste the details into an Email and Email this to your technical support contact.   Reader Manager Start Menu selection window  3.4.2 Connecting to a Reader  A Reader  provides  Ethernet  and  USB  device  interfaces  to  allow for  client connection.  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. Step 1. Ensure the reader is switched on with the communication cable               connected  When  a  Reader  is  connected  to  a  network  for  the  first  time  using either an Ethernet  cable  or  c o n n e c t e d   t o   a  host  computer  using  a  USB  cable,  the Reader  is  identified  by  its  Model Name-Serial Number  (recommended  to  keep the serial number as a reference).
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   17  83-00-001-DOC  Customers can add additional information to the reader such as a physical location in the customer ID number field. Refer to section 3.4.4 Changing the Reader’s System Configuration of this User Manual.  Change made to the Reader’s System Configuration will only take affect once the reader is restarted  Tip: If you want to use the new name immediately, simply switch the reader off the on again to view the new name on the Connection menu list.  When a Reader is connected to a host computer for the first time using a USB cable, the drivers should automatically load, if they do not (Perhaps due to an older Windows OS) the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear, perform the following steps.  1.  In Found New Hardware Wizard tick “Yes”, this time only to search for software and press “Next”. 2.  In What do you want wizard to do? Tick “Install” the software automatically and press “Next”. 3.  Wait while the wizard installs the software: Linux USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget. Ignore other message and press “Continue anyway”. 4.  Press “Finish”. 5.  Open  the  Connection menu  to see  a list of Readers and the new Reader identified by Model Name-Serial Number on the list. 6.  If you cannot find the new Reader on the list simply unplug the USB cable and plug it again into the Reader USB device port. This  time  you should be able  to  see  the Reader’s Model Name-Serial Number.  Step 2. Start Reader Manager to view Readers found on the LAN  Reader Manager will use network broadcasts to look for active readers via USB  and  Ethernet. All readers found on the LAN will be listed in the Dynamic Reader List as shown in the image below.
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   18  83-00-001-DOC  Dynamic Reader List in Reader Manager   Step 3. Connecting to the desired Reader from the Dynamic Reader List  Locate the desired reader in the Dynamic Reader List & move your mouse pointer over any field of the reader & double click your left mouse button. You will notice that the green status bubble to the left of the reader turns into a green arrow & the IP address of the reader will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the Reader Manager window.             Dynamic Reader List with reader connected             To setup static IP address connections to readers refer to the Reader Manager User Manual (40-01-006-DOC).  3.4.3 Communication Test From the Tools menu, select System then Grid of tags sight count. See Image below
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   19  83-00-001-DOC  Grid of tag sight counts tool selection  The Grid of tags will now be visible in the right panel of the Reader Manager window as shown in the image below  Reader Manager with Tag Sightings window open         Place a tag on the Reader. The first square in the grid should change from white to blue and display the tag’s  ID number and the number  of  times the tag was  sighted, should be one (1). An example of this is shown below.         The Addition of more tags cause more squares to progressively populate with the tag’s  ID number and the number  of times the tag was sighted. Removing a tag will cause the tag to “Expire” turning the relevant square on the grid to turn dark grey (the data will be preserved). Placing the same tag back on the reader will cause the relevant square to change from grey back to blue & the tag count to increment to two (2), with each successive tag removal & replacement the count will increment by one (1).        This simple test has confirmed the Reader & LAN/USB connection is working.
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   20  83-00-001-DOC  Tag Sightings window showing 1 tag on the reader   3.4.4  Changing the Reader System Configuration Ensure the Reader is connected as described above. From the Tools menu, select System then Configuration System as shown below. The Configuration System window will open.  Configuration System tool selection
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   21  83-00-001-DOC         The user configurable field is the Customer ID, you can enter the name you would like the Reader to be identified as (This is useful in a large reader networks where you may need to manage many readers). The name entered in the Customer ID field is the name that will appear on the Reader Manager Connection menu for that reader. Power cycle the reader for the change to be reflected in Reader Manager.         Once you have entered the desires reader name press the “Enter” key on your keyboard then Click the “ Save” button to  the right to  save your changes to the reader.  System Configuration window   3.4.5  Changing the Reader’s Network Setup Ensure the Reader is connected as described above. From the Tools menu, select System then Configuration System as shown in section 3.3.4. The Configuration System window will open. Select the “Network Configuration” tab as shown below. By default the reader is set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. If this is not desired un-tick the “Obtain an IP address automatically” check box and enter the required IP Address, Subnet mask & Default Gateway. Press the “Enter” key on your keyboard then Click the “ Save” button to the right to  save  your changes to  the reader. Power cycle the reader for the change to take effect.
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   22  83-00-001-DOC  Configuration System “Network Configuration” window   ! Ensure the IP address allocated to the reader is recorded for future reference. Applying a label to the reader showing the allocated IP address is ideal. Tip: If you make an error in the reader Network configuration the reader may no longer be visible on the network (wrong IP range for example). If this happens you can connect to the reader using a USB cable & correct the issue
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   23  83-00-001-DOC 4.  Troubleshooting Issue Cause Solution No Power – All LED’s are 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  Contact your local supplier for support Fuse blown  Replace fuse with an equivalent 5 x 20mm 3A 250VAC rated fuse Absence  of  the flashing green LED’s during tag reading 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  field  is  on.  Go to  Tools> System>Reader Setting. Tick the Powering Field box. USB or Ethernet connection is not functioning Ensure the Ethernet/USB cable is working correctly, try using an alternative cable. Power cycle the Reader & restart the host computer. The tag type is incompatible with the reader Use the appropriate tag type for the reader, contact your local supplier to help with tag   compatibility information Reader faulty  Contact your local supplier for support Cannot find and connect to the reader as the reader  is  not shown  on the Dynamic Reader List The reader is not connected  Ensure the Ethernet/USB cable is connected properly to both the reader & host computer Invalid Network configuration  The computer IP address on the computer running Reader Manager must be in the same subnet as the reader USB drivers still loading  USB connected readers may take some time to negotiate an address. Check the Network Connections window in the Control Panel to confirm that a connection has been established Data Cable  Test USB/Ethernet cable  Reader faulty  Contact your local supplier for support
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   24  83-00-001-DOC 5. Document Revision History  Version Date Person Change Ver 1.0  17 Nov 2014  Steve Antonio  Initial Release of 83-00-001-DOC
MDR-4330AT USER MANUAL   25  83-00-001-DOC 6. Appendix  6.1 MDR-4330AT Product Specification Electrical Operating Frequency  13.56 MHz ISO/IEC Compliance  ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 2 Command Data Rate  424 kbit/s Reply Data Rate  106 kbit/s per channel Number of Reply Channels  2 Number of Axes  3 Operating Range  Marked read/write area Power Supply  12 VDC DC Power Supply Connector  2.5 mm DC centre pin positive Power Consumption  42W Performance Identification rate  Up to 150 tags/s Host Host Interface  USB, Ethernet Minimum Host Requirements  Windows XP SP2 / 500 MHz CPU / 128 MB RAM Environmental Operating Environment  Indoor use Temperature Range  0°C to +45°C ambient Humidity  10% to 80% (non-condensing) Reader Placement  Can be placed next to each other Mechanical External Dimensions: (L x W x H)  440 x 290 x 84 mm Net Weight  7.85 kg Net Volume  0.00074 m3 Certifications USA  FCC ID: 2ACXQ-MDR-4330ATAT Other Features Operation  Powerful processing platform allowing for stand-alone reader operation Calibration and Tuning  No manual calibration or tuning required Shielding Methods  Ferrite and Field Cancellation

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