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Contents

User Manual

1. Introduction........................................................................5

2. Hardware............................................................................6

Front View – LED Indicators................................................... 6

Rear View – Data Connections................................................ 7

Antennas – Positioning.......................................................... 8

Environmental Limits ...........................................................10

Tag Positioning ...................................................................10

3. Firmware ..........................................................................11

File System ........................................................................11

Upgradeable Firmware .........................................................11

Reader Setup......................................................................12

Launch Utility .......................................................................12

Reader Settings....................................................................14

Network Settings ..................................................................15

Advanced Network Settings....................................................16

Programming Options............................................................17

Network Installation ..............................................................18

Configuration Files & Default Settings.....................................18

4. Troubleshooting................................................................21

Appendix

A. List of Acronyms ...............................................................24

B. Index ................................................................................26

C. FCC Compliance ................................................................27

D. Copyright Statement.........................................................28

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User Manual

1 – Introduction

2 – Hardware

3 – Firmware

4 – Troubleshooting

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1 – Introduction

The Mantis™ II System by RF Code is an RFID monitoring system designed to report Tags within defined Reader operating ranges. The system utilizes “beacon” Tags that periodically report their presence with an encoded radio transmission. The Mantis™ II Reader is a dual-channel radio receiver tuned to the Mantis™ Tag transmission frequency of 303.825 MHz.

This manual provides the instructions for the Mantis™ II Reader setup and operation. This Reader has different modes of operation and optional functions that are user-selected depending on the system’s operational requirements.

The instructions in this manual show how to install, configure, and upgrade the Mantis™ II Reader as well as tips on Mantis™ Tag placement and antenna optimization. Operational instructions for the Mantis™ II System using the TAVIS™ Concentrator software by RF Code are found in the

TAVIS™ Concentrator user manual.

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2 – Hardware

The Mantis™ II Reader is housed in a 5 x 5 x 1.5 inch (12.7 x 12.7 x 3.81 cm) metal chassis and contains the internal components of a RFID Reader combined with connections to allow for both Ethernet and serial port connectivity.

Front View – LED Indicators

Figure 2.1 – Mantis™ II Reader (front view)

shown with standard ¼-wave helical antennas.

Three LEDs are mounted on the front of the Mantis™ II Reader.

• Unlabeled LED – This LED is used for a feature that is not implemented in this version of the Reader.

• On-Ready LED – This LED indicates that the Reader has power applied through an external power adapter.

• Tag Activity LED – This LED is used for two purposes: (1) to show the status of the Reader while in standby mode and (2) to show Tag detections while in operation.

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Tag Activity LED

• While Operating – The Tag Activity LED flashes intermittently, indicating the Reader has read one or more Tags each time it flashes. Because the Reader can decode Tags faster than the light can be turned on and off, a single flash may indicate more than one Tag being decoded.

• While in Standby Mode – The Tag Activity LED turns on and off at a distinctive rate that indicates the Reader is in standby mode.

Rear View – Data Connections

Figure 2.2 – Mantis™ II Reader (rear view) showing connections for

Network/Ethernet (RJ-45), Power, and Serial/COM (RS-232).

Several connections are housed on the back of the Mantis™ II Reader.

• Ethernet – RJ-45 Ethernet jack. The Ethernet connection has a link- state “LINK” LED and collision “COL” LED such as those found on common Ethernet network connections. The LINK light stays solid when there is no network activity and flashes when activity is present.

• Power – A plug allows for connection to both AC and DC power sources. Power requirements are 12 to 28 VDC and 9 to 20 VAC.

• Serial – DB-9 RS-232 serial port.

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Antennas – Positioning

Figure 2.3 – Standard ¼-wave helical antennas shown in various positions.

Each antenna post supplies an RF signal to the two parallel radio receivers in the Mantis™ II Reader. Antenna input impedance is 50 ohms nominal.

Both the type of antennas used and the Reader range setting determine the effective read range. The normal Reader-range features are defined using ¼-wave helical antennas.

These antennas are appropriate for most Reader applications. Optional antennas that offer diverse receiving properties or extend the range of the Reader are available for the Mantis™ II Reader. Contact your Mantis™ II

Reader distributor for more information.

The Mantis™ II Reader has two receiver channels that can operate independently or jointly to provide Tag signal diversity reception. The Reader can operate with one antenna on either antenna post, but the benefit of receiver diversity reception is obtained with both antennas attached.

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Depending on the location and orientation of the Tags, the signal path from each Tag to the Reader may vary. Consequently, this may allow only one antenna to receive the signal.

To achieve the best receiver diversity:

• Antenna Angle from Reader – It is desirable to have the antennas positioned at different angles from the Reader.

• Antenna Angle from Each Other – Antennas should be at 90- degree angles relative to each other. It may be necessary to experiment with antenna positions to achieve optimum coverage.

• Height – As a rule, the higher a Reader is positioned above the ground or floor, the better the Reader’s detection range.

WARNING – Do not allow antennas to overlap. Keep the antennas

To minimize RF interference:

separated. Allowing the antennas to overlap reduces the effectiveness of each antenna.

• Separation – Maintain a 4-to-6-foot separation between the Reader antennas and potential RF radiators such as computers, monitors, printers and electronic office equipment. The local radio environment can limit the Reader’s effective range.

• Height – Do not operate the Reader on or close to the floor or ground. Grounded and reflective metallic structures around the Reader and/or Tags affect the system performance. For best results, the Reader should be mounted as high as reasonably possible.

WARNING – Readers should not be positioned close to ceilings as they act as ground planes.

TOOLS – Low loss SMA coaxial extension cables may be used to separate the antennas from the Reader.

NOTE – Optional antennas that offer diverse receiving properties or extend the range of the Reader are available for the Mantis™ II Reader. Contact your Mantis™ II Reader distributor.

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Environmental Limits

The Mantis™ II Reader is approved for use within the temperature ranges set forth below.

• Operation: -20 to +70 degrees Celsius.

• Storage: -40 to +80 degrees Celsius.

Tag Positioning

Wherever possible, Mantis™ Tags should be placed in the same orientation (plane) in order to optimize the Reader’s ability to receive t r ansmissions from the Tag. The Tags should not be placed closer than ½ inch in proximity to one another.

Figure 2.4 – Mantis™ Tag.

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3 – Firmware

File System

All embedded operating systems, signal processing software, and configuration options of the Mantis™ II Reader are stored in a flash-based file system internal to the Reader. If any changes or updates are required, the files are collected in a directory on the PC, packaged into a new file system, and then transferred to the Reader by TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol).

Upgradeable Firmware

The Mantis™ II Reader has the ability to be updated as new firmware is released. It is vital that these updates be obtained directly from RF Code or its authorized source, since these files define the operation of the Reader and if defective, the files will render the Reader inoperable.

NOTE – The Mantis™ II Reader can only be configured through an Ethernet connection via the RJ-45 jack on the rear of the Reader.

WARNING – When an Ethernet connection is made directly between the Reader and a PC, a cross-over network cable is required.

WARNING – Firmware updates should be obtained directly from RF Code or its authorized source. If defective, these files will render the Mantis™ II Reader inoperable.

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Reader Setup

Launch Utility

Figure 3.1 – Network-Enabled Reader Programmer utility.

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WARNING – Computer administrative privileges are recommended when using the Network-Enabled Reader Programmer utility. In the

To launch the utility and perform a Reader setup or update:

Step 1 – From the Windows® desktop, go to the Start button > Programs

Step 2 – The Network-Enabled Reader Programmer utility appears in a

event of IP resolution conflicts, the Utility will attempt to modify the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table. On some systems, this can only be achieved with sufficient privileges.

> RF Code > Mantis II Reader program group. Click the Configure Mantis II Reader option to launch the utility.

DOS screen (see Figure 3.1 above). Refer to the settings below:

• Reader Settings – Refer to page 14.

• Network Settings – Refer to page 15.

• Advanced Network Settings – Refer to page 16.

• Programming Options – Refer to page 17.

• Network Installation – Refer to the example on page 18.

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Reader Settings

(R)eader # R

R - Select a new Reader to program.

• Reads and displays a Reader’s saved calibration and settings from its configuration file (SSI_info\AXnnnnnn.txt where AXnnnnnn is the serial number). Any undefined settings will remain blank.

• Errors are displayed if the info file is missing or contains bad calibration data.

• The Reader # is the s/n (serial number) on the silver label on the underside of the Reader. When entering this number, ignore the space between the two sets of 4 numbers and input it as a single 8digit alpha-numeric serial number.

• Note – The utility checks for reader compatibility, and does not allow specific readers to be uploaded with conflicting code.

(U)B processor FW U

U – Choose firmware revision for the network processor.

• Prints list of available files.

• Type the desired filename (case-sensitive).

• An error message is displayed if the firmware file cannot be found.

(D)A processor SW D

D – Choose firmware revision for the DSP processor.

• Prints list of available files.

• Type the desired filename (case-sensitive).

• An error message is displayed if the firmware file cannot be found.

Calibration (loaded from reader in upload process)

Display Reader calibration data.

• Displays only the calibration data for the Reader at the time of the upload process, when the data is retrieved from the Reader. This field is informational only and cannot be modified.

• Note - The calibration string is read strictly from the Reader and sent back during the upload process; the calibration string in the file cannot be uploaded to the Reader. This prohibits users from modifying the calibration string in this file and de-calibrating the Reader during the upload process.

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Network Settings

WARNING – Microsoft Windows®-based PCs have restrictions on certain IP address ranges (e.g. 127.x.x.x and 224.x.x.x through

MAC Addr

Display Reader MAC address.

(I)P Addr I

I – Change network IP address.

(S)ubnet S

S – Change subnet mask.

(G)ateway Addr G

G – Change gateway address.

(P)ing TFTP IP Addr P

P – Ping the TFTP IP address.

254.x.x.x). Since addresses fitting these parameters cannot be configured on a Windows-based PC, it will not be possible to use the utility to reconfigure a Reader assigned with such an IP address.

• Displays the MAC address of the Reader. This field is informational only and cannot be modified.

• Enter in normal dotted decimal format, e.g. 192.168.1.129

• An error message is displayed if the format is unintelligible or the

numbers are out of range.

• This entry represents the new IP address that will be assigned to the Reader during an upload.

• Enter in normal dotted decimal format, e.g. 255.255.255.0

• An error message is displayed if the format is unintelligible or the

numbers are out of range.

• Enter in normal dotted decimal format, e.g. 192.168.1.1

• An error message is displayed if the format is unintelligible or the

numbers are out of range.

• An error message is displayed if the TFTP IP address is blank.

• A status message is displayed which reflects the results of the pinging

operation.

• If a ping is unsuccessful, the utility will att empt to remove the TFTP IP address from the ARP table and perform another ping.

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(A)RP Table Display A

A – Display ARP Table.

• When two or more Readers initially share the same IP address, it is likely that the ARP will need to be either modified or flushed before sequential accesses to the same IP address can be performed (due to physical addressing). This feature provides a method of querying the ARP table to assess IP resolution issues.

Advanced Network Settings

(1) Keep Alive Probes (default = 10) 1

1 – Change number of keep-alive probes.

• Defines the maximum number of keep-alive probes to send.

• An error message is displayed if an invalid number is entered (and

the field will be cleared).

(2) Keep Alive Signal Interval (default = 1000 ms) 2

2 – Change keep-alive signal interval.

• Defines the signal interval (in milliseconds) for how often the keepalive probes are sent on a connection.

• An error message is displayed if an invalid number is entered (and the field will be cleared).

(3) Packet Size (default = 1400 bytes) 3

3 – Change packet size.

• Defines the maximum packet size (in bytes).

• An error message is displayed if an invalid number is entered (and

the field will be cleared).

(4) Packet Timeout (default = 500 ms) 4

4 – Change packet timeout setting.

• Defines the packet timeout (in milliseconds).

• An error message is displayed if an invalid number is entered (and

the field will be cleared).

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Programming Options

WARNING – If the IP address to be assigned to the Reader is out of scope with regard to the subnet mask, the utility will upload the file

(L)oad Defaults L

L – Load default firmware and network settings.

(F)ilesystem Upload to Reader F

F – Create file system and upload to the Reader.

(T)FTP Addr T

T – Set TFTP address for the file system upload.

(Q)uit Q

Q – Quit the Network-Enabled Reader Programmer Utility.

system to the Reader but will NOT attempt to retrieve this file system back from the Reader for verification.

• These are settings as defined in the SSI_info\defaults.txt file.

• This command is useful after a (R)eader # command to update to a

standard network configuration before programming.

• Errors are displayed if any settings are invalid.

• Prior to the upload, the Reader parameters are verified and the TFTP

IP address is pinged. The process will only continue if these are successful.

• Creates file system (A.bin, Bcom.bin, caltable.txt, network.txt) using currently displayed settings, uploads to the Reader, then initiates self-programming.

• If applicable, after re-initialization of the Reader, the file system is retrieved from the Reader and verified against the original.

• Errors are displayed if any vital components are missing, if the settings are not properly defined, or if there are problems communicating with the Reader over the network.

• Saves the Reader configuration data upon a successful upload.

• This address must reflect the current IP address of the Reader, which

likely differs from the new IP address to which it is being set with th e (I)P Addr command.

• Under normal circumstances, this should not have to be changed. The TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) address is automatically updated when the IP address of the Reader is changed and a successful upload is performed.

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Configuration Files & Default Settings

Each Reader has a configuration file under SSI_info\AXnnnnnn.txt (where AXnnnnnn is the serial number) reflecting its last programmed state. After

a successful program upload to a Reader, the configuration file for that Reader is updated with the current settings.

The next time the Reader is selected for configuration, these saved settings are imported and displayed as a baseline configuration. The Reader configuration file is therefore purposely similar to t he interactive commands.

WARNING – Do not use [CTRL]+[C] to exit, or the last settings of the

Example – Network Installation

Step 1 – Select the (R) command, then enter the Reader’s serial number

Step 2 – Select the (I) command, then enter the new IP address for the

Step 3 – Select the (S) command, then enter the new subnet mask for the

Step 4 – Select the (F) command to upload the new file system and update

Mantis™ II Reader will be lost!

when prompted.

Reader (e.g. 192.168.4.34).

Reader (e.g. 255.255.0.0).

the Reader settings.

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Serial Settings

The Mantis™ II Reader supports operation via a standard RS-232 serial port, which may be used instead of, or in conjunction with the Ethernet jack. The Reader will accept commands from either source, or output results to both. In additional, the serial port doubles as a diagnostic port, providing valuable feedback about Reader functionality and configuration during power-up and programming.

Having selected the appropriate serial port (COM port) on your system, use the following settings in your communications package:

Bits Per Second: 115200 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow Control: None

ASCII Setup ASCII Sending Send Line Ends with Line Feeds: NO Echo Typed Characters Locally: NO Line Delay: 10 ms Character Delay: 0 ASCII Receiving Append Line Feeds to Incoming Line Ends: YES Force income data to 7 bit ASCII: NO Wrap Lines: NO

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Ethernet Settings

As shipped, the default network settings for the Mantis™ II Reader are:

IP address: 192.168.1.129 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.5

WARNING – These settings must be changed to match the subnet of

the network on which the Mantis™ II Reader is to be used.

These Ethernet settings are stored in the network.txt file, which is read by the Reader at boot time. Each setting is represented as a string of hexadecimal characters. For IP addresses, a pair of hexadecimal characters (00 to FF) represents each decimal component (0 to 255) of the address. For example:

IP address: 192.168.1.239 => C0A801EF Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 => FFFF0000 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 => C0A80101

The network.txt file consists of the following default hexadecimal strings that are concatenated on a single line. For example:

C0A80181 FFFFF000 C0A80105 0A 3E8 578 1F4

IP Address

Subnet

Mask

Gateway

Probes

Keep-Alive

Interval

Keep-Alive

(ms)

WARNING – This network.txt file should not be altered. Instead, the Network-Enabled Reader Programmer Utility allows the user to

change these settings using dotted decimal notation for IP addresses, the subnet mask, and other advanced settings.

Packet

Size

(bytes)

(ms)

Packet

Timeout

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4 – Troubleshooting

This is a brief list of potential problems, with possible solutions, that may be encountered while using the Mantis™ II Reader or the Network-Enabled Reader Programmer utility. If the problem cannot be resolved using this list, please call the distributor from which you obtained the Mantis™ II

System for help in resolving the problem.

PROBLEM – There are no Tags being read at the Reader.

• CONDITION – The Reader power light is off.

• REMEDY – Plug in the Reader power supply.

• REMEDY – Turn on the Reader power switch.

PROBLEM – There are no Tags being read at the Reader.

• CONDITION – The Reader power light is on.

• CONDITION – The Reader detect light is turning on and off at a regular

• REMEDY – The Reader is in standby mode and needs to be configured and

PROBLEM – There are no Tags being read at the Reader.

• CONDITION – The Reader has power but is unresponsive to system

• REMEDY – Verify the LAN is connected and the Client Bridge can be

• REMEDY – Verify that the Reader is connected to the LAN by a wired cable or

PROBLEM – There are no Tags being read at the Reader. The Reader has been configured, enabled and is communicating.

• CONDITION – The Reader power light is on.

• CONDITION – The Reader detect light is not flashing.

• CONDITION – The system is receiving the “status” message from the

• REMEDY – Verify the antennas are attached to the Reader and/or move the

• REMEDY – Change the range setting on the Reader to a longer range to see

• REMEDY – Verify the communication medium between the Reader and the

• REMEDY – Verify that the configured group code is the same as the Tags

• REMEDY – Verify the computer program is set up correctly to receive

interval.

enabled for operation.

communications or remote restart commands.

“Pinged”.

by wireless but not by both. If connected by a wired LAN, remove the wireless card from the Reader.

Reader.

Tags closer to the Reader.

the available Tags.

computer is operational.

being read.

TagIDs.

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PROBLEM – TagIDs do not drop off the computer display when the Tags are moved away from the Reader.

• CONDITION – The antenna(s) are installed on the Reader.

• REMEDY – Verify that the data communication path from the Reader to the

computer is functional.

• REMEDY – Change the Reader’s range setting to a shorter range.

PROBLEM – All the indicator lights on the Reader turn off and back on again.

• REMEDY – If the Reader is not in operation or off-line, the watchdog timer inside the Reader periodically power-cycles the whole Reader. This is normal operation.

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Appendix

A – List of Acronyms

C – FCC Compliance

D – Copyright Statement

B – Index

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A – List of Acronyms

RFCP – RF Code Common Protocol TAVIS™ – Total Asset VISibility

ADO - ActiveX Data Objects API - Application Program Interface ARIN - American Registry for Internet Numbers ARP – Address Resolution Protocol ASP - Active Server Page

B2B - Business-to-Business BGP4 - Border Gateway Protocol BSA - Business Systems Analyst

CDFS - Compact Disc File System CGI – Common Gateway Interface COM - Component Object Model CPU - Central Processing Unit CSS - Cascading Style Sheet

DDL – Description Definition Language DHTML - Dynamic Hyper-Text Markup Language DLL – Dynamic Link Library DLT - Digital Linear Tape DMZ - Demilitarized Zone DNS - Domain Name Server DoS - Denial of Service

EDI - Electronic Data Interchange EJB - Enterprise Java Beans ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

FTP - File Transfer Protocol GIF - Graphics Interchange Format

GPS – Global Positioning System GRE - Generic Routing Encapsulation

HTML - HyperText Markup Language HTTP - HyperText Transfer Protocol

I/O - Input/Output IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics IE - Internet Explorer IIS - Internet Information Services IP - Internet Protocol IPSec - Internet Protocol Security ISO – International Organization for Standardization ISP - Internet Service Provider IT - Information Technology

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J2EE - Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group JSP - Java Server Pages

L2TP - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol LAN – Local Area Network

NNTP – Network News Transport Protocol NTP – Network Time Protocol

OBI - Open Buying on the Internet Consortium OC - Optical Carrier ODBC - Open Database Connectivity OLTP – Online Transaction Processing OS - Operating System

PAT - Port Address Translate PDF - Portable Document Format POP - Point of Presence

RAID - Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAM - Random Access Memory RFID – Radio Frequency Identification ROM - Read Only Memory RTLS – Real Time Location System

SAN - Storage Area Network SAP™ - Systems, Applications, Products, and Data Processing™ SDK - Software Developer's Kit SGML - Standard Generalized Markup Language SNMP – Simple Network Management Protocol SOAP – Simple Object Access Protocol SQA - Software Quality Assurance SSL - Secure Sockets Layer SSI – Signal Strength Indication

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TOAD - Tool for Oracle Applications Development

UBC - Unified Buffer Cache UN/SPSC – United Nations Products & Services Classification UNSPSC – Universal Standard Products & Services Classification UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply URL - Universal Resource Locator

VPN - Virtual Private Network VSS - Visual SourceSafe

WAN – Wide Area Network WSC – Windows Script Components

XML - eXtensible Markup Language XSL - eXtensible Style Language XSTL - eXtensible Style Language Transformation XTML - eXtensible Table Markup Language

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B – Index

1 command, 16 2 command, 16 3 command, 16 4 command, 16 A command, 16 acronyms, 24 advanced network settings,

16 antennas, 8 ARP table, 13, 16 Calibration, 14 commands, 14, 15, 16, 17 configuration files, 18 copyright statement, 28 D command, 14 data connections, 7 default settings, 18 environmental limits, 10 ethernet connection, 7 ethernet settings, 20 example, 18 F command, 17 FCC compliance, 27 file system, 11 files, 18 firmware, 11 front view, 6 G command, 15 hardware, 6 I command, 15 index, 26 introduction, 5 keep-alive probe, 16 keep-alive signal interval,

16 L command, 17 launch utility, 12 LED indicators, 6

limits, 10 MAC address, 15 network commands, 15, 16 network installation, 18 network settings, 15, 16 note, 9, 11 on-ready LED, 6 P command, 15 packet size, 16 packet timeout, 16 positioning, 8, 10 power connection, 7 programmer utility, 12 programming commands,

17 programming options, 17 Q command, 17 R command, 14 Reader commands, 14 Reader settings, 14 Reader setup, 12 Reader update, 11, 12 rear view, 7 S command, 15 serial connection, 7 serial settings, 19 settings, 18 setup, 12 T command, 17 Tag activity LED, 6, 7 Tag positioning, 10 Tags, 10 tools, 9 troubleshooting, 21 U command, 14 upgradeable firmware, 11 utility, 12 warning, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17

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C – FCC Compliance

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

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 when the equipment is operated in a residential ins tallation. 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 against interference to radio or television reception, which may be determined by turning the equipment off and on; the user must try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equ ip ment and recei ver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

• Consult the dealer or an exp erienced radio/TV technician for help.

• Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference

The Mantis™ II System has two major components which are independently certified and comply with Federal Communicatio ns Commission (FCC) rules, part 15.

This Mantis™ II Reader complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The system operates by using Mantis™ Tags which have been certified or are in the certification process. These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

a. FCC IDs: N3S2001B03 for:

b. FCC IDs: P6F2001C04 for:

receiver is connected.

in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

i. 2 second Mantis Tag P/N: 05101297-26 ii. 5 second Mantis Tag P/N: 05101297-27 iii. 10 second Mantis Tag P/N: 05101297-28 iv. 15 second Mantis Tag P/N: 05101297-29.

i. Mantis Tags with motion sensor P/N 05101677-01

(containing PCB level P/N 02021663-01)

ii. Mantis Tags W/O motion sensor P/N 05101677-11

(containing PCB level P/N 02021663-11)

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D – Copyright Statement

Mantis™ II Reader

User Manual Revision 05

This document, as well as the hardware and firmware described therein, is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. The information in these pages are furnished for informational use only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by RF Code, Inc. RF Code assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in these pages.

Except as permitted by such license, no part of these pages may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means -- electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise -- without the prior written permission of RF Code.

Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information. However, RF Code assumes no responsibility for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties, which would result. Information in these pages is subject to change without notice.

Some of the names of individuals and companies that may appear in these pages are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons or companies is coincidenta l.

Written and designed by RF Code. Technical Writer: Jay Manaloto. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names are copyright and

registered trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

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