User's Manual

Preface
IDentity 5200 User Guide i
Preface
Intended audience
This document is intended for professional installers setting up and
installing the IDentity 5200 reader. Before attempting to install, configure,
and operate this product, you should be familiar with the following:
h Microsoft
® Windows® based software installation and operation
h Device communication parameters including Ethernet and serial
communications
h RFID reader configuration including antenna placement
h Basic digital input/output control
What’s in this guide
The information in this guide is presented as follows:
Chapter 1 – Reader Overview – This chapter provides a brief overview of the
IDentity 5200 hardware and software.
Chapter 2 – Reader Equipment Installation – This chapter describes how to
mechanically and electrically install the reader.
Chapter 3 – Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation – This chapter
describes how to install the Microsoft Windows based RST application.
Chapter 4 – Reader Operation – This chapter describes how to initially test
a reader and how to operate deployed readers.
Chapter 5 – Reader Startup Tool (RST) – This chapter describes the RST
and the functions performed with this Microsoft Windows based application.
Chapter 6 – Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) – This chapter
describes the RCT and the functions perform with this application.
Chapter 7 – Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs – This chapter describes
how to setup the reader’s digital inputs and outputs.
Chapter 8 – Specifications – This chapter detailed mechanical, electrical,
and environmental specifications for the IDentity 5200.
Chapter 9 – Safety Instructions – This chapter provides important safety
information about the reader. All users must read this section before
installing or operating this reader.
Appendix A – Disposal of the IDentity 5200 Reader – This appendix
provides instruction for removing the battery and disposing of the reader.
Appendix B – Reader Maintenance – This appendix provides instruction for
performing any reader maintenance activities.