MOJIX STARFLEX, ENODE3000 User Manual
USER MANUAL
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CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW ................................ 4
1.2 KEY CONCEPTS
1.3 BROWSER REQUIREMENTS
1.4 MOBILE REQUIREMENTS
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CHAPTER II: BASICS
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2.1 QUICK START .............................7
2.1.1 ACCESSING THE STARFLEX WEB INTERFACE . 7
2.1.2 “PHONE-HOME” REGISTRATION ............. 8
2.1.3 HOME PAGE .............................17
2.1.4 LOGGING INTO STARFLEX ................ 23
2.1.5 ABOUT ..................................26
2.1.6 SETTINGS ............................... 30
2.1.7 CLIENT LIST .............................35
2.1.8 LOGGING OUT OF STARFLEX .............. 37
2.1.9 BASIC MODE ............................ 38
2.1.10 ADVANCED MODE .......................41
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CHAPTER III: RFID SETTINGS
3.1 RFID SETTINGS ............................ 55
3.1.1 AUTO DISCOVERY ........................ 57
3.1.2 ANTENNAS .............................. 58
3.1.3 ENODE 1 - ENODE 2 ...................... 58
3.1.4 PROFILES ............................... 59
3.1.5 2ND RECEIVE ANTENNA MODE ............. 60
3.1.6 PHYSICAL LAYER SETTINGS ............... 60
3.1.7 PATTERN ............................... 61
3.1.8 BASIC PROGRAM RUNNING ................ 62
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CHAPTER IV: TAG VIEWER
4.1 TAG VIEWER ..............................63
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CHAPTER V: NETWORK SETTINGS
5.1 NETWORK SETTINGS ....................... 72
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CHAPTER VI: CONTROL
6.1 CONTROL ................................. 75
6.1.1 DEFAULT RFID SETTINGS ................. 76
6.1.2 REBOOT ................................ 77
6.1.3 FACTORY RESTORE ...................... 77
6.1.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE ...................... 78
6.2 ANTENNA TEST ............................ 79
6.3 GPIO TEST
6.4 MQTT CONFIGURATION
6.5 LICENSE MANAGER
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APPENDIX
FCC Notice, STARex and eNode ................90
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CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The STARex reader combines the high performance and real-time location
capabilities of the STAR distributed excitation architecture with highly exi-
ble new options for antenna topology and software integration.
While suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor scenarios, STARex is
optimized for cost effective, easy-to-deploy solutions for enclosed environ-
ments such as real-time inventory management, ambulatory patient ow
management and asset tracking in retail, healthcare and industrial scenar-
ios. Very high receiver sensitivity enables the STARex to perform well in
indoor applications where reections from metal shelves, equipment and
xtures interfere with line-of-sight between the reader and the tag reducing
read rates for other readers.
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OVERVIEW
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The STARex software architecture is optimized for simplicity and resilience in order to enable fast deployment of robust distributed systems. For tag data,
STARex features native support for the lightweight MQTT device protocol. To simplify and speed integration, STARex provides a RESTful API for control
and status. Users can implement business logic software directly on the reader using this RESTful interface, or by using the modern and ubiquitous node.
js web framework. Out-of-the-box the reader connects to ViZix.Mojix.com, enabling users to have their STARex up and sending tag data into the cloud in
minutes. An intuitive web interface simplies conguration of individual readers.
HIGH PERFORMANCE HARDWARE DESIGN
• Distributed excitation architecture scales efciently to 48 antennas per reader
• Dual receivers provide the highest sensitivity available in a 4-port reader
• Compliant with EPC Gen2V2, ISO 18000-6c.
• TrueRTLS™ location precision when used with the Mojix RTLS MCON appliance
FLEXIBLE SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
• RESTful API
• JSON and MQTT payload options
• Node.js support
• Support for local execution of user code via RESTful API or shell access (expert)
• Automatic phone-home registration process speeds
• Compatible with ViZix IoT software platform
• Easy automatic “phone-home” setup process out of the box
Note: STARex should be installed by Mojix trained professionals familiar with radio frequency equipment and regulatory requirements. To maintain
regulatory compliance, use only antenna and cable supplied with the unit or approved by Mojix, and ensure that output power does not exceed regulatory
limits.
Caution: To comply with radio frequency exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between reader antennas
and all persons.
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1.2 KEY CONCEPTS
There are some key concepts mentioned throughout this manual that will be useful to understand. The following glossary of acronyms are used in many
of the sections.
TERM DEFINITION
API
CSV
dBm
DHCP
DNS
eNode
EPC
LED
MAC Number
NTP
RFID
Tag
TxID
UI
Application Programming Interface
Comma-separated Values
Decibel-milliwatt
Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol
Domain Name System
A reliable, autonomously operated simple RF repeater designed to excite all
EPC UHF Gen 2 RFID tags within their designated interrogation spaces.
Electronic Product Code - An ultra-low-cost RFID tag containing a 64-bit or
96-bit unique ID codes.
Light-emitting Diode
Media Access Control Number
Network Time Protocol
Radio Frequency Identication
An RFID device capable of receiving reader signal and returning data to the
reader.
Transmit Antenna
User Interface
1.3 BROWSER REQUIREMENTS
For best results, Mojix recommends the most recent version of Chrome.
1.4 MOBILE REQUIREMENTS
The iOS supported is version 8 or higher.The optimum resolution of the screen recommended for mobile and touch devices is 768x768, the application
works correctly in devices with less resolution, however a complete view of certain sections such as the Tag Viewer might be impacted at user experience
level.
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KEY CONCEPTS, BROWSER REQUIREMENTS & MOBILE REQUIREMENTS
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CHAPTER II:
BASICS
2.1 QUICK START
2.1.1 ACCESSING THE STARFLEX WEB INTERFACE
After the STARex has been connected to a network and powered on, the next
step is to access the STARex’s Web interface to perform the conguration tasks
and verify the STARex is reading RFID tags.
To access the Web interface, specify the following URL in your Web browser:
http://169.254.y.z
In case that no DHCP service is available, a temporary static IP address is assigned for a period of ten minutes. Review the sticker label printed on the STAR-
ex unit. The IP address printed on the label will look like this: 169.254.y.z where
y and z will vary from unit to unit.
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QUICK START Accesing The STARex Web Interface
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2.1.2 “PHONE-HOME” REGISTRATION
The STARex is precongured to self-register with the Mojix Vizix cloud application if the unit is able to connect to the Internet. The purpose of this regis-
tration is to enable users to have a simplied, cloud managed solution for managing STARex readers. Vizix provides the capability to bring up a STARex
reader and process RFID tag read data in a matter of minutes.
Registering the Device in ViZix
The STARex device must be connected to the Internet so it activates the phone home to create its corresponding hierarchy in the ViZix platform. The
device will be created as a new STARex Thing which will have the discoveryDate and the association elds of the STARex left blank until the device is
claimed in the registration platform.
The Registration Wizard
In a browser window go to the Registration Wizard address and the login page will be shown. To login, it is necessary to enter the serial of the STARex
device (already registered in ViZix), this serial should be the same unique code of the device which could be its barcode (usually located at the back of the
device) or its MAC address.
Enter the serial with which the device is registered in ViZix in the ID/Serial Number eld, check the I’m not a robot captcha, complete its challenge and click
on the left arrow of the eld to start the wizard.
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Claim STARex
The wizard rst veries that the device is registered in the ViZix platform. If the serial of the device entered is not registered in ViZix or the serial is incorrect,
the rst step will show a message indicating that ViZix has not seen the STARex (it means that is not registered in the ViZix platform). Enter the correct
serial code and click on Retry to verify once again that the STARex is registered in ViZix.
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If the entered serial is correct, then the following window will be shown in the rst step of the wizard:
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QUICK START “Phone-Home“ Registration
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Register with ViZix
To claim the device it is necessary to have a user registered in the ViZix platform. In the second step of the registration there are two options to connect to
ViZix; the rst one is using an already registered user in ViZix and the second is to register to ViZix by creating a new account.
If using an existing account in ViZix then, enter the corresponding credentials in the Login to your ViZix Account section at the left side and click on Login
to claim the device with that user.
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QUICK START Register with ViZix
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If the account exists in ViZix, the information of the ViZix user, his/her name, last name, username, email and the company name will be shown.
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Click on Finish to go to the nal step.
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On the other hand, to create a new account in ViZix, ll in the form at the right side in the Register a New ViZix Account panel and click on Sign up for ViZix
to register the new account
View Flextags
The last step shows the tags associated to the STARex as a test that the connection is valid. The information of the device is shown in the right panel and
the information of the tags associated to the device is shown in the left panel.
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Click on More Info to open the window with the message indicating that the ViZix account and STARex congured successfully. This window has two
options to continue to the ViZix console (at the left) or go to the micro stack console of STARex (at the right).
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QUICK START View Flextags
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