Maxell ME-K01 User Manual

RFID Reader/Writer Unit

Model: ME-KS01M48-A

Hardware Manual

February 28, 2011

Maxell Seiki, Ltd.

REV 1.00

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PREFACE

This manual explains how to operate the RFID Reader/Writer Unit hardware (hereafter RW).
Read this manual to learn how to connect the RW to personal computer (hereafter PC), how to
operate it, how to clean it up and important cautions.

(1) Specifications are subject to change without notice. For this reason, specifications may be

different from the contents of this manual.

(2) We accept no responsibilities whatsoever for accidents and damages arising from results

that user does not obey instructions and cautions that this manual explains.

(3) We accept no responsibilities whatsoever for effects of operational results.

This product wins type approval of radio-frequency identification based on Japanese Radio Law.
Type: Number:
Because of using radio wave, it may cause interference depending on places of use. Especially,
please take notice that it has effect on units such as medical equipment that hands weak radio
wave.
When the RW is customized, the RW loses the efficacy of hardware that has won type approval.
Never customize it.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

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 instructions, 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 the 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.

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SAFETY

For safety reasons, obey the contents of this manual.
Before using this RW, carefully read this manual and use this RW correctly.

Labels

The meaning of each label is as follows.

Label Meaning

WARNING

CAUTION

Advice

Misoperation may cause serious accident. Fatal accident or
serious injury is assumed if misoperation is not evaded.

Misoperation may cause injury or property damage. Injury
or property damage is assumed if misoperation is not
evaded.

This part explains recommendations for safe use. If not
performed, these may cause injury or property damage.

This part explains notice for safe use. If performed, these
may cause injury or property damage.

This part explains attentions and restrictions on the
operation or notice to avoid the wear and tear of RW and
breakdown. Carefully read this part to avoid misoperation.

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For safety reasons, read this manual before using the RW.

CAUTION

The safety of this RW is taken into full consideration, but if you feel danger, turn the power off
immediately and contact your maintenace service company.

 Use the RW within specifications and use environment.
 Establish a ground for AC power cable to avoid an electric shock.
 Remove trash and dust from the power plug and insert AC power cable into the RW and an

electric outlet securely.

 Use the RW in a room.
 Store the RW in environments within specifications.

 Don’t place goods except specified rack and mictotube on the RW.
 Don’t put one’s weight on the RW.
 Don’t give a high shock to the RW.
 Don’t dismantle and customize the RW.
 Don’t wet the RW. It may cause an electric shock and a fire.
 Don’t touch the RW with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.
 Don’t unplug AC power cable and USB cable while turning the power on.
 Don’t move the RW while turning the power on.
 Don’t short out the AC power cable and USB cable.
 Don’t lengthen the AC power cable and USB cable.
 Don’t break the AC power cable and plug.
 Don’t close the RW vents. It may cause an electric shock and a fire.
 If unusual smell, smoke, ignition or unusual sound is present, unplug AC power cable from an

electric outlet and the RW immediately and don’t use it.

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Advice

Clean the RW!

Advice

 Always clean the RW.

Dust on the antenna of RW may cause read error and write error.

 When cleaning the RW, turn the power off to avoid an electric shock.
 Don’t wipe the RW with moistened dustcloth or solvent such as a thinner.

It may cause an electric shock.

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