User's Manual

CHAPTER 2 READER HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
ALR-F800 HARDWARE SETUP GUIDE
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Reader Interface Guide
The Alien Reader Protocol, mentioned previously, is described in detail in the
Reader Interface Guide. Using this interface, the reader can be configured to
read tags when queried or after one of a variety of event triggers (e.g., a rising
edge on one of the I/O pins or a timer).
Tag data acquired in response to these triggers can be transmitted to the host in
a number of formats (e.g., text, XML or custom) and under a number of
conditions (e.g., on a new tag being observed, or a tag disappearing from view).
If you are a software developer, the Reader Interface Guide provides the
information you will need to connect to the reader from a host computer,
communicate with it, and customize its performance.
Demonstration Software Guide
The Demonstration Software Guide describes the installation and operation of
the Alien RFID Gateway application.
The Alien RFID Gateway application is a useful demonstration program that
allows users to explore the reader’s functionality and build customizable demos
with a user-friendly interface.
Using the Gateway, the various operating modes of the reader can be controlled
and custom interactive demos can be constructed using sounds, images, and
text.
Alien RFID Academy
Need to absorb RFID systems fast? Enroll in the Alien RFID Academy! In two or
three days we'll share our practical expertise in RFID tags, antennas, readers,
frequencies, systems, and protocols.
The Alien RFID Academy is a hands-on immersion into the workings, uses, and
challenges of RFID technology. Rather than a product pitch, we put products to
the test in the classroom, provide students with hands-on exposure in our RFID
Solutions Center, and short-cut the learning curve by sharing practical solutions
to real-world challenges. You'll learn best industry practice tag placement
techniques for packaging and pallets alike.
Upon completion of the training, you will learn how to avoid common costly
mistakes, know how to make the correct decisions for your business, how to
select the right RFID options for your requirements, and where to find RFID
answers.
Alien RFID Intermediate / Advanced Academy Topics:
• RFID Physics, Protocols & Practical Applications
• Tag Placement & Packaging Considerations
• RFID Reader/System Configuration & Optimization
• Hands-on Implementation
• RFID System Architecture and Integration
• Conducting Site-surveys & Contending with Interference
Please visit http://www.alientechnology.com for more information.