NESSLAB NL RF2200 User Manual

NL-RF2200 UHF RFID Reader

Hardware User's Manual

2014

www.nesslab.com

Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

1.2 Composition

1.3 Reader Configuration

1.4 Reader Installation

1.5 Reader Physical Size

RFID Reader Hardware User Guide

1.6 Specification

1.7 RS-232 & GPIO Interface

2. Antenna

2.1 Scope

2.2 Composition and Materials.

2.3 Mechanical Dimensions.

2.4 Electrical specifications.

3. FCC Information to User

4. WARNING TO USER

5. Reader, Anrenna Troubleshoot Guide

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RFID Reader Hardware User Guide

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

NL-RF2200 is a Fixed Type 900MHz RFID Reader, enables user to use RS232 or Ethernet Interface
for efficient and convenient use. It is suitable for various applications such as Logistic, Asset tracking,
Stock management, Parking lot management, Healthcare, Security, Transportation and bank system.

User can use up to 4 antennas per one reader, perfect for wide range reading application than
longer distance reading application.

◈ System configuration ◈

Network

Tag #1

PC

1.2 Composition

Reader main body

LAN

RS-232

Tag #2

Tag #N

Antenna
(Option)

DC5V/5A adapter LAN Cable

Antenna cable
(Option)

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Instruction

1.3 Reader Configuration

LED : Yellow – Ethernet cable connection indicator

Green – Recognition of Ethernet cable and Tag
Reading indicator

Red – Power indicator

DC5V : Using DC5V/3A adapter to supply power to RFID
reader.

RFID Reader Hardware User Guide

ANT1 / ANT2 / ANT3 / ANT4 :
Connecting antenna up to 4 using
cable.

RS-232 : To connect to PC or other device for data transmission or software upgrade.

LAN : To connect to PC or other device for data transmission or software upgrade.

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1.4 Reader Installation

◈ How to install or connect reader with antenna ◈

1. Make the reader stay still.

2. Connect each cable in the package.

◈ Connect adapter with power
supply code then connect adapter
jack to main body.
◈ In case of use of multi connect or
extension cable, avoid to exceed
voltage(rated current) over than
mentioned.

RFID Reader Hardware User Guide

◈ When connection Antenna cable
for each port, connect SMA Type
connecter to main body and N Type
connecter to Antenna.

◈ Connect LAN cable to main body
LAN port for Ethernet
communication.

◈ Connect RS-232 cable for serial communication
checking with right direction of the connecter.

◈ How to install antenna correctly ◈

1. Avoid metal material the front side of antenna in 2M due to cause of low performance.

2. Make the antenna stay still.

3. Antenna Cable per each ports should be not tangled and tied up.

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