Spec Sheet

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www.alientechnology.com
September 2007
Interference Management
The ALR-9800 offers several methods for interference
mitigation that provide a powerful solution to the
challenge of noisy environments.
Good Citizen: EPC Gen 2 Dense Reader Mode
The ALR-9800 is compliant with the EPC Gen 2 Dense
Interrogator specifi cation, which reduces interference
impact on other readers. The mode signifi cantly
reduces the out-of-channel noise introduced by the
reader, thereby enabling larger numbers of readers to
coexist without reducing read rates. The powerful,
dynamically adjustable signal processing architecture of
the ALR-9800 ensures strong interference rejection in
the presence of other readers or devices.
Intelligent Operator: Event-triggered operation and
Autonomous Mode
The Autonomous Mode functionality of the Alien
Reader Protocol enables the reader to collect tag data
when triggered by external events detected by photo
eyes and other sensors. In this mode, readers are
activated only when needed, thereby reducing the
number of readers operating at any given moment, and
the resulting ambient signal level.
High Performance, Easy to Deploy, Easy to Manage
The Alien ALR-9800 Enterprise RFID Reader helps
enable users to deploy manageable, robust RFID
solutions for applications requiring 2 or more antennas
such as dock doors and choke points thanks to:
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A fl exible API with broad software support
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A high performance radio
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Data protection
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Robust dense reader interference management
ALR-9800 Enterprise RFID Reader
High Performance Solution for 2 to 4 Antenna Applications
Model Number ALR 9800
Architecture
XScale processor, Linux, 64 Mbytes RAM, 32
MBytes Flash
Supported RFID Tag
Protocols
EPC Gen 2; ISO 18000-6c
Reader Protocols
Alien Reader Protocol, SNMP, fi rmware
upgradeable
LAN Protocols
DHCP, TCP/IP, NTP
Dense reader
management
Dense Reader Mode, Event triggering
Frequency
902.75 MHz – 927.25 MHz
Channels
50
Channel Spacing
500 KHz
RF Power
Max 4 watts EIRP with Alien Antenna
Power
Tri-voltage AC/DC power converter; 45 Watts
maximum
120 or 240 VAC
Communications
RS-232 (DB-9 F), LAN TCPI/IP (RJ-45)
Antennas
4 ports; multistatic topology; circular or linear
polarization, reverse polarity TNC; requires
minimum of 2 antennas or external circulator
General Purpose Inputs/
Outputs
4 inputs, 8 outputs, optically isolated, 0.5 amp,
requires external power source of no more than
24 volts
Dimensions
(L) 11” x (W) 9.0” x (D) 2.2”
Weight
2.0 kg (4.4 lb)
Operating Temperature
-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Dust and Moisture
IP53
LED Indicators
Power, Link, Active, Ant 0-3, CPU, Read, Sniff,
Fault (red)
Software SDK
Java and .NET APIs
Compliance Certifi cation
Emissions: FCC Part 15
Safety: UL 60950