Wistron NeWeb BLANKA User Manual

RFID Smart Reader

with Fan-out Box and RF Switch

User Manual

English

Table of Contents WNC RFID Smart Reader

1. GETTING STARTED .................................................................................... 2

1.1 IN THE PACKAGE ........................................................................................ 2

1.2 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 2

1.3 HARDWARE OVERVIEW- RFID SMART READER ............................................ 4

1.4 HARDWARE OVERVIEW- FAN-OUT BOX ........................................................ 5

1.5 HARDWARE OVERVIEW - RF SWITCH ........................................................... 5

1.6 CONNECTING THE CABLES .......................................................................... 6

2. CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ................................................................... 9

2.1 ACCESS THE MANAGEMENT INTERFACE ....................................................... 9

2.2 MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................... 9

3. APPENDIX .................................................................................................. 10

3.1 SPECIFICATIONS: RFID SMART READER .................................................... 10

3.2 SPECIFICATIONS: FAN-OUT BOX ................................................................ 12

3.3 SPECIFICATIONS: RF SWITCH ................................................................... 13

3.4 PIN DEFINITION ....................................................................................... 14

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RFID Smart Reader

Power Cord

Power Adapter

Fan-out Box (optional)

RF Switch (optional)

1. Getting Started

1.1 In the Package

Note: The Fan-out Box and RF Switch work in combination to allow more antenna connections.

One RFID Smart Reader can connect to one Fan-out box and four RF switches.

1.2 Introduction

The WNC RFID Smart Reader (the Reader) is suitable for a variety of UHF RFID applications. It
provides high level RF performance, a user-friendly software development interface and a cost
competitive reader solution. Combined with a Newave Shelf Antenna, it can provide 100%
readability in zone sizes of 2’x2’x2’ to 10’x10’x10’ with appropriate reader parameters and
antenna setup. You can also connect the Reader to a fan-out box and 1~4 RF switches to add
additional antennas. A maximum of 16 antennas are allowed for one Reader.

For multi-reader applications, such as retail applications, the Reader solution can efficiently
compress data size and solve data traffic issues.

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Basic application:

You can connect to up to four antennas and use a computer to monitor detected parameters.

Advanced application:
Use the Reader with a Fan-out Box and an RF Switch to connect up to 16 antennas.

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WAN

Connect a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the port to establish a network
connection. This feature allows you to configure settings or read the data
from the Reader on your computer via a Graphic User Interface. WAN port
supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).

LAN

Currently unavailable.

DC IN

Connect the power adapter to the Reader via this inlet to power on the
Reader.

GPIO

For GPIO purposes such as connecting a Fan-out Box, light sensor or other
sensors.

Antenna

Ports

For RF cable insertion. The Reader supports up to four antennas at the
same time. Additional connection is also possible via an optional antenna
switch.

1.3 Hardware Overview- RFID Smart Reader

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Note: RJ-45 Ethernet cable and RF cable not included in the package.

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OUTPUT

For RF Switch connection.

INPUT

Connect to the GPIO port of the Reader.

Device

1 & 2

Sensor data input/output ports for other applications, for example,
connecting to entrance and exit sensors for security control.

INPUT

Connect to an OUTPUT port of the Fan-out Box.

RF IN

Connect to an antenna port of the Reader.

ANT 1~4

For antenna connection.

1.4 Hardware Overview- Fan-out Box

1.5 Hardware Overview - RF Switch

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