Matrics RDR-RUG-100 User Manual
Ruggedized Reader
User’s Manual
Revised: October 6, 2003
Document Control Number: MNI03H001
Matrics, Inc.
8850 Stanford Boulevard
Suite 3000
Columbia, MD 21045
Tel: 410.872.0300
Fax: 410.872.0700
http://www.matrics.com
Notices
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transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Matrics, Inc.
Trademarks
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for identification purposes only, and are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Statement of Rights
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: Matrics products incorporate technology that is protected by U.S. patent
and other intellectual property (IP) rights owned by Matrics, Inc, and other rights owners. Use of these products
constitutes your legal agreement to honor Matrics’ IP rights as protected by applicable laws. Reverse
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of Matrics products is strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted.
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Contents
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................1
Document Conventions..................................................................................................1
Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................1
References......................................................................................................................1
Disclaimer......................................................................................................................1
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ECTION 2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................2
Product Description .......................................................................................................2
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ECTION 3. SPECIFICATIONS AND DIAGRAMS ....................................................................4
Ruggedized Reader Specification..................................................................................4
Ruggedized Reader Diagram – Front View...................................................................5
Ruggedized Reader Diagram – Back View ...................................................................6
LEDs ..............................................................................................................................6
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ECTION 4. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................7
Getting Started ...............................................................................................................7
Mount the Ruggedized Reader ......................................................................................7
Connect Antenna(s) to the Ruggedized Reader.............................................................8
Connect the Reader to a Host Computer .......................................................................8
Power On (and Off) the Reader .....................................................................................8
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ECTION 5. CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND APPROVALS ..............................................................9
SECTION 6. WARRANTIES AND RETURNS .........................................................................10
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................10
Return Material Authorization (RMA) ........................................................................10
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ECTION 7. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................11
SECTION 8. CONTACT US ..................................................................................................12
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Section 1. Introduction
This Ruggedized Reader User’s Manual, designed for end-users of a Matrics Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) System, describes the Matrics Ruggedized Reader (PN: RDR-RUG-100) and
how to use it.
Document Conventions
The following conventions are used in this User’s Manual:
CONVENTION DESCRIPTION
1. Numbered list Provides step-by-step procedures for performing an action
• Bulleted list
Provides grouped information, not procedural steps
Acronyms and Abbreviations
The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this User’s Manual:
ACRONYM DEFINITION
IC Integrated Circuit
MVM Matrics Visibility Manager
OOK On Off Keyed
RFID Radio Frequency Identification
TBD To Be Determined
References
For additional information, refer to the following documentation:
• Reader Station User’s Manual (DCN: MNI03H002)
• Clamp Truck Application User’s Manual (DCN: MNI03H003)
• Reader Station Application User’s Manual (DCN: MNI03H004)
Disclaimer
While Matrics has committed its best efforts to providing accurate information and timely updates to
this User’s Manual, we assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained herein,
and we reserve the right to make changes to this User’s Manual without notice.
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