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ThingMagic Astra-EX User Manual

ThingMagic Astra-EX User Manual (94 pages)

Brand: ThingMagic | Category: Card Reader | Size: 1.1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

7
Hardware Overview

9
- What's in the Box
  9
  - M6 Reader
    9
  - Astra-EX Reader
    9
- Ports and Connectors
  9
  - Antenna Connections
    9
  - Ethernet/Poe
    11
  - USB Accessory
    11
  - Console
    11
  - Gpio
    11
  - DC Power
    11
  - Reset Button
    11
Programming Interfaces

13
- Mercuryapi
  13
- Demo Applications
  13
- Llrp
  13
- On-Reader Applications
  14
Setting up the Reader

15
- Equipment Required
  15
- Setup Procedure
  16
Networking the Reader

25
- Setting up the Network Hardware
  25
  - Using the Wireless Network
    26
  - Using Power over Ethernet (Poe)
    29
- Using DHCP
  30
  - M6 and Astra-EX Setup
    30
  - PC Setup
    30
  - Automatic Hostname: M6-XXXXXX or Astra-EX-XXXXXX
    32
  - MAC Address
    32
- Fallback Interface Options
  33
  - Fallback to the same Physical Interface
    33
  - Fallback to the Other Physical Interface
    33
- Reader Discovery
  36
  - Using Mdns
    36
  - Reader Listing
    36
  - Identify Reader
    37
Connecting to the USB Console Port

39
Using GPIO

40
- Inputs
  40
- Outputs
  40
- Connector Pinout
  41
Controlling the Reader

43
- Using the Browser-Based Interface
  43
  - Status
    44
  - Query
    45
  - Settings
    50
  - Restart
    57
  - Diagnostics
    58
  - Statistics
    59
  - Firmware Upgrade Utility
    59
Using Safe Mode

61
- Force M6 and Astra-EX to Boot in Safe Mode
  61
Advanced Reader Functionality

63
- Protocol Support
  63
  - ISO 18000-6C (Gen2)
    63
- Iso 18000-6B
  64
  - Protocol Configuration Options
    64
  - Tag Read Meta Data
    64
Reader RF Power

66
- Power Settings for Authorized Antennas and Cables
  66
- Setting the Reader RF Power
  68
Mounting the Reader

69
- Astra-EX
  69
- Variables Affecting Performance
  70
- Environmental
  70
- Tag Considerations
  71
- Multiple Readers
  71
M6 Specifications

72
- UHF RFID Antenna Interface
  72
- Power
  72
- Environmental
  73
- Physical Dimensions
  73
- Supported UHF Tag Protocols
  73
- Data/Control/Wireless Interfaces
  73
- Performance
  74
- Regulatory & Safety
  74
- User Memory
  74
Astra-EX Specifications

75
- UHF RFID Antenna Interface
  75
- Power
  75
- Environmental
  76
- Physical Dimensions
  76
- Supported UHF Tag Protocols
  76
- Data/Control/Wireless Interfaces
  76
- Performance
  77
- Regulatory & Safety
  77
- User Memory
  77
Compliance and IP Notices

78
- Regulatory Compliance
  78
  - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
    78
  - Industry Canada
    78
Appendix A: M6 and Astra-EX Antenna and Cable Information

81
- Authorized Antennas
  85
- Authorized Cables
  86
Appendix B: M6 and Astra-EX Dimensions

87
Appendix C: Advanced Administration

89
- Changing the Web Interface Uid/Passwd
  89
- Changing Console/Root Password
  90
Appendix D: Troubleshooting

91
- Reset to the Default Configuration
  92
- Analyzing the Boot Logs
  93

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