Setup Guide

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
ALR-F800 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE
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Specifications
Specifications for key components of the RFID Reader system are provided in
the tables below. Only these listed components may be used in the RFID reader
system.
The reader table refers to US or ETSI specifications only. Reader models
released for the other countries may have different power levels, frequency of
operation and channel spacing in compliance with local regulations where the
product is sold.
RFID Reader
Name Alien Multi-Port General Purpose RFID Reader
Model Number ALR-F800; ALR-F800-EMA
Architecture Point-to-multipoint reader network, mono-static
Operating Frequency 902.75 MHz – 927.25 MHz or 865.7MHz – 867.5MHz
Hopping Channels 50 USA or 4 ETSI
Channel Spacing 500 KHz USA or 600 KHz ETSI
Channel Dwell Time < 0.4 seconds USA or < 4s ETSI
RF Transmitter < 30 dBm at the end of 6 m LMR-195 cable
Modulation Method Phase Reversal – Amplitude Shift Keying (PR-ASK)
20 db Modulation Bandwidth < 100 KHz
RF Receiver 2 Channels
Power Consumption <13 Watts (dependent on use model)
Communications Interface RS-232 (DB-9), TCP/IP (RJ-45) , USBB virtual Com
Inputs/Outputs 4 coax antenna, 4 inputs / 8 outputs (optically isolated), RS-232 com
port, USBB virtual Com, LAN / PoE, power, USBA, SDCard
Dimensions
(cm) 19.1 x 20.2 x 2.8  (in)7.5 x7.0x 1.0
Weight Approximately 0.84 kg (1.85 lbs)
LED Indicators DC Power, RF ON, Read, Fault(red), Link, Active , Antennas 0-3
Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C (-5 °F to +130°F)
Operating Environment Indoor operation only
Software Support APIs, sample code, executable demo app (Alien Gateway)
Protocol Support Comply with EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and 18000 – 6C
Compliance Certifications FCC Part 15; FCCID: P65ALRF800B;
IOC: 4370A-ALRF800B;
CE: CE2280
UL EN IEC 60950, CB Report