Tagsys AKTAGREADER User Manual

AK Tag Business Kit

User's Guide

Revision 1.2

July 2006

AK Tag Business Kit User's Guide

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The document could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the
information herein. Furthermore, TAGSYS reserves the right to make any change or improvement in the specifications
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shall not incur, and disclaims, any liability in this respect. Even if each product is compliant with current security
standards in force on the date of their design, security mechanisms' resistance necessarily evolves according to the
state-of-the-art in security and notably under the emergence of new attacks. Under no circumstances shall TAGSYS be
held liable for any third party actions, and in particular in case of any successful attack against systems or equipment
incorporating TAGSYS products.

TAGSYS disclaims any liability with respect to security for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages that result
from any use of its products. It is further stressed that independent testing and verification by the person using the
product is particularly encouraged, especially in any application in which defective, incorrect, or insecure functioning
could result in damage to persons or property, denial of service, or loss of privacy.

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Table of Contents

PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY__________________________________________________ 2

1 FOR YOUR SAFETY _______________________________________________________________ 4

1.1 GENERAL USE ____________________________________________________________________4

1.2 CARE AN D MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________________________ 4

1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION____________________________________________________ 5

1.3.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ________________________________________________________ 5

2 CERTIFICATION___________________________________________________________________ 6

2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH____________________________________________________________ 6

2.2 REGULATORY NOTICES _____________________________________________________________ 6

2.2.1 IN USA (FCC DIRECTIVE)__________________________________________________________ 7

3 OVERVIEW _______________________________________________________________________ 8

3.1 INTRODUCTION ____________________________________________________________________ 8

3.2 KEY FEATURES ___________________________________________________________________ 8

3.3 MAIN BENEFITS ___________________________________________________________________ 8

3.4 AK TAG BUSINESS KIT _____________________________________________________________ 9

4 TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCES_____________________________________________ 13

4.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ADAPTIVE KERNEL TAG TECHNOLOGY _______________________ 13

4.2 AK TAG READ/WRITE PERFORMANCES_______________________________________________ 13

4.3 TAG ENCODING __________________________________________________________________ 13

5 GETTING STARTED ______________________________________________________________ 15

5.1 HOW TO INSTALL THE SIRIT/TAGSYS READER________________________________________ 15

5.2 HOW TO INSTALL THE DEMONSTRATION SOFTWARE ____________________________________ 16

5.3 HOW TO READ A TAG______________________________________________________________ 16

5.4 HOW TO ENCODE A TAG ___________________________________________________________ 17

5.5 HOW TO SET READER PARAMETERS _________________________________________________ 17

5.6 HOW TO GET SIRIT/TAGSYS READER INFORMATION___________________________________ 18

5.7 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE __________________________________________________________ 19

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1 For Y our Safety

1.1 General Use

The SIRIT/TAGYS Reader is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service.
Please observe the following general tips:

 Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device,

use only TAGSYS-approved accessories.

 This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme

conditions, water may enter the circuitry.

 Protect the device from extreme temperatures. For example, do not place the device in a

windowed area where the sun may cause extreme temperatures, and keep it away from
heaters and other heat sources.

 Do not store or use the device in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.

 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device. If the surface of the device becomes soiled,

clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

1.2 Care and Maintenance

This device is a product of superior design and should be handled with care. The suggestions
below will further increase the lifetime of this device.

 Keep the device and all parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

 Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode

electronic circuits.

 Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.

 Do not store in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage

batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

 Do not store in cold areas. When the device warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture

can form inside the device, which may damage electronic circuit boards.

 Do not attempt to open the device. Non-professional handling of the device may damage it.

 Handle the device with care. Shocks may break internal circuit boards.

 Do not clean the device with harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents. Gently

wipe the device with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.

 Do not paint the device. Paint may clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper

operation. Paint with metallic contents may limit device performances.

 If the device or any accessory are not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified

TAGSYS representative.

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For Your Safety

1.3 Important Safety Information

1.3.1 Operating Environment

When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal
operating position.

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2 Certification

2.1 Occupational Health

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment under the following conditions;

1. This equipment should be installed and operated such that; a minimum separation distance of
20cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) & user’s/nearby people’s body at all times.

2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

2.2 Regulatory Notices

An RFID system typically composed of an RF emission device such as the SIRIT/TAGSYS Reader
connected to an antenna is subject to national regulations that may differ by country.

The SIRIT/TAGSYS Reader meets the FCC parts 15 regulatory limit of 1W conducted power at the
antenna terminal.

CAUTION:

It is the responsibility of the CIT (Certified Integrators by TAGSYS) to install the

SIRIT/TAGSYS Reader as described in this User’s Guide or in TAGSYS Documentation.

If a SIRIT/TAGSYS Reader is further integrated in a different product, it is the responsibility of
the manufacturer of this complementary product to obtain the required approvals for this
product.

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