metraTec QLR User Manual

Technical Documentation

for metraTec QuasarLR HF RFID Reader

Date: January 2020

Version: 1.6

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Table of Contents

1 General Information / Security Advice................................................................................3

1.1 Notes on the use of this documentation.......................................................................3

1.2 Security Advice............................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Export Restrictions........................................................................................................3

1.4 Further Documents....................................................................................................... 3

2 Product Description............................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Intended Use................................................................................................................4

2.2 Technical Specification..................................................................................................4

2.3 Product Drawing........................................................................................................... 5

2.4 Scope of Delivery.........................................................................................................5

2.5 Accessories................................................................................................................... 6

3 Power Supply and Electrical Specification...........................................................................7

4 Communication................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 USB Driver Installation.................................................................................................. 8

4.2 Ethernet........................................................................................................................ 8

5 Antenna Installation............................................................................................................ 9

5.1 FCC / ISED Compliance / Professional.........................................................................9

6 Digital Input/Outputs........................................................................................................ 11

7 External Status LEDs.........................................................................................................13

8 Internal Status LEDs.......................................................................................................... 14

9 Further Notes.................................................................................................................... 16

9.1 Environmental.............................................................................................................16

9.2 Declaration of Conformity EU.....................................................................................16

9.3 Regulatory Information FCC / ISED (USA / Canada)...................................................17

10 Version Control................................................................................................................18

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1 General Information / Security Advice

1.1 Notes on the use of this documentation

This user manual and integration guide uses different symbols to point out potentially

dangerous situations. The following signs and symbols are used throughout the document.

ATTENTION

Declares a potentially hazardous situation. If this is not avoided, the product

or something in its surrounding could be damaged.

NOTE

Declares notes for the user as well as other useful information, where no

harmful or dangerous situations can be expected.

1.2 Security Advice

The QuasarLR HF RFID Reader was not designed for use in dangerous environments. Using

this product in applications where a failure could directly result in severe injuries or death

(“high risk activities”) is not permitted. This includes but is not limited to applications in

nuclear facilities, flight control systems, life support systems or weapon systems. The

manufacturer denies the suitability of this device for such scenarios.

1.3 Export Restrictions

The QuasarLR HF RFID Reader contains components that underlie US Export restrictions. It

is therefore forbidden to export the product to countries that are on the US trade embargo

list. The same applies to any countries that are on the EU embargo list.

1.4 Further Documents

While this documentation explains the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the

QuasarLR RFID Reader, it might be useful to also read the metraTec Protocol Guide, which

explains the ASCII protocols used to control the reader in full detail.

We also offer general information about how to set up the connection of the reader to the

antenna for optimum system performance in our HF Antenna Integration Guide.

All further documents can be either found at the metraTec's product web page or are listed

at: http://www.metratec.com/en/support/downloads/documentation.html.

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2 Product Description

The QuasarLR is an HF RFID reader/writer for demanding industrial applications, where high

reading reliability, speed and extensive special tag features are needed.

Highlights include a reading rate of up to 100 tag-IDs/sec and reading and writing data on

tags without needing to address them individually. This allows applications directly at

conveyor belts, in production machinery and in electric control cabinets.

2.1 Intended Use

RFID Reader/Writer for wireless communication with RFID transponders according to ISO

15693. It is intended to be used in commercial or industrial applications only, e.g. on a

factory conveyor belt, as part of a RFID gate for forklifts or inside a manufacturing machine.

This hardware is only sold via our authorized resellers or directly to qualified installers.

ATTENTION

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by

metraTec GmbH may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

For further information on installation see chapter 5.

2.2 Technical Specification

Operating Voltage 24 V DC

Digital Inputs/Outputs optically isolated 24V DC Inputs (2x), 24 V DC Outputs

(4x), 24 V DC Out (1x)

Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz

System Impedance 50 Ohm, BNC Output

RF Output

4000 mW max.

Power Consumption

500 mA

Operating Temperature 0°C bis +50°C

Dimensions 190 x 205 x 65 mm

Protection IP 40

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Conformity CE, e.g. EN 60950-1, ETSI 300 330

2.3 Product Drawing

2.4 Scope of Delivery

The QuasarLR RFID Reader comes with the following parts:

• QuasarLR RFID Reader

• 24 V DC power supply

• Documentation, Drivers and Demo Software are available via download from

metraTec's website

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190

205

Fig. 1: Dimensions of QuasarLR RFID Reader (in mm)

2.5 Accessories

The following accessories and modules are available to extend and evaluate the

functionality of the QuasarLR HF RFID Module:

• Multiplexer (4x, 8x and 16x)

• Various HF antennas

• Coaxial cable

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