PROXIMITY WARNING & ALERT SYSTEMS
Plus Reader / Tag Tester
User Manual
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Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. System Components 4
3. How Does The System Work? 4
4. Installation 5
4.1. Location Consideration 5
4.2. Wiring Connection 6
4.3. PCB LED Indicators 7
4.4. Adjusting The Range 8
4.5. Fixing The Plus Reader To The Wall 8
4.6. Ball Mounting Option 8
4.7. PoE Daughter Board Kit 10
5. Using The Plus Reader / Tag Tester 11
Document Name
Discovery Plus User Manual
Document Number
14-6667
Original Issue Date
05/06/2017
Record of Changes
Issue No. Date of Issue Detail of Change
Draft 05/06/17
2 16/01/2018
6. Tags (see Tag User Manual) 12
7. Plus Reader Conguration 12
7.1. Network Connection 12
7.1.2. Internal Web Page 13
7.1.3. Network 13
7.1.4. Serial Port 14
7.1.5. Connection 14
7.2. General 15
7.3. Alarms 15
7.4. Cong File 16
7.5. Date & Time 16
7.6. Relays 17
7.7. Inputs 17
7.8. Admin 18
7.9. Web Server 18
8. Access Control 19
9. Specication 19
10. FCC Compliance Information 20
11. Declaration of Conformity 21
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1. Introduction
4. Installation
The Plus Reader is a cost eective solution for active RFID tagging applications using our Eureka RFID technology.
Designed for both internal or external applications the reader is housed in a rugged weatherproof enclosure.
Applications include personnel and asset tracking, access control and asset identication.
Each reader can be connected to a network enabling tag data to be logged and the device managed via local or
online services.
The unit is powered by a 24V DC supply or option for power over Ethernet (PoE) enabling easy installation where
multiple readers are set up on the same network.
Two onboard relays are available to operate auxiliary systems or an alarm on detection of a tag.
2. System Components
The Plus Reader is part of a complete RFID system comprising of the following standard components and accessories:
Standard Components
1. Plus Reader(s)
2. Tags (supplied seperately)
Before installation please read the following guidelines to ensure that the system is correctly installed and provides
optimum performance.
Minimum Requirements
• 24VDC (±5%) 10W supply protected by a 1A anti-surge fuse
4.1. Location Consideration
Figure 1
200mm
Accessories
1. Power over Ethernet module
2. +24VDC Installation Power Supply
3. External Antenna
3. How Does The System Work?
The Plus Reader produces a user congurable detection zone between 1m to 4m (or upto 8m with external antenna)
which interacts with tags worn by personnel.
1. The Plus Reader creates a detection zone (1 - 4 metres)
around the unit.
2. The Plus Reader identies any tags entering the detection
zone.
3. When the tag is identied, the reader will carry out the
required function:
• Access Control - open door, barrier, gate or turnstile
• Alarm on tag detection
• Identify a particular asset
200mm 200mm
200mm
The example on the right illustrates a pedestrian worker walking
towards a Plus Reader. When the worker who is wearing a tag
enters the detection zone, the door automatically opens oering
a hands free access solution. This helps trac ow especially
when people are carrying equipment or pushing trolleys.
Installation Considerations
• No metal should be within 200mm of the top, bottom and sides of the reader (Figure 1)
• No metal should be in front of the antenna, for example a grille
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4.2. Wiring Connection
Connection Name Pin Number Description
The Plus Reader unit can be opened using an allen key and unscrewing the screw in each corner of the box revealing
the circuit board.
Below is a diagram (Figure 2) showing the location of each wiring connection.
Figure 2
CONN2: INPUT
CONN3: RELAY1 (5way) 1 0V
CONN4: POWER (2way) 1 +24V IN
CONN5: RELAY2 (5way) 1 0V
J4: ETHERNET (8way) 1 BLUE/WHITE
(2way for vault free contacts) 1 0V
2 Input +
2 Normally Open
3 Normally Closed
4 Common
5 +24v OUT (100mA max)
2 0V IN
2 Normally Open
3 Normally Closed
4 Common
5 +24V OUT (100mA max)
J5: HEADER FOR POE
4.3. PCB LED Indicators
Connection Name Description Function
LD1 Ethernet Link
2 BLUE
3 ORANGE/WHITE
4 ORANGE
5 GREEN/WHITE
6 GREEN
7 BROWN/WHITE
8 BROWN
LED is ON when Ethernet
port has a valid link
Connection Name Pin Number Description
LD2 Ethernet Speed
CONN1: ANT (2way for Antenna) 1 Antenna -
2 Antenna +
LD3 Ethernet Activity
LD4 Ethernet Duplex
6 7
LED is ON when Ethernet
is in 100Mbps mode
LED blinks when there is activity on
the Ethernet port
LED is ON when Ethernet
is in half duplex mode