SATO 9001147B User Manual

RFID USER GUIDE

(Alien C1 UHF)

PN 9001147B

SATO America, Inc.

10350A Nations Ford Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

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SCOPE

This document is to serve as a guide on how to create RFID data using Label Gallery Plus/
TruePro software. It will include menu selection and all relative command code sequences.

OVERVIEW

The Alien Technologies RFID Reader and antenna are integrated into printer among the
standard components. A data cable connects the main circuit board to the RFID Reader. The
Reader is, in turn, connected to the antenna by its own antenna cable. Through software
configuration and hardware installation, the printer is then capable of writing and verifying EPC
Class-1 RFID tags. Tag location and orientation within the label is critical to the performance of
the unit.

All “e” series, plug-in interfaces may be used with the RFID print engine, including Ethernet and

802.11b wireless interfaces.

The following process details the steps involved in writing to the EPC tag:

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RFID HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

The RFID hardware kit is comprised of the: RFID Module, RFID Antenna w/coaxial cable, RFID
Cable Set. The figure below displays configuration:

RFID ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS

Module 85.47 x 53.98 x 7.62 mm (sealed in a shield case)

Antenna 16 x 118 x 1.6 mm

RFID READER SPECIFICATIONS

Name ALR-9930 (module by Alien Technology)

Frequency 902-928 MHz

Communication System Frequency hopping spectrum dispersion

Transmission Output Maximum 1W (30 dBm), Uses less than 250mW

Transmission Output Control 14dB and 0.1 dB steps

Communications Protocol EPC global UHF, Class 1

Source Voltage 5-6 V +/- 3%

Demand Current Maximum 650 mA

Electrostatic Voltage Resistance ESD Class 2

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