User's Manual

GETTING STARTED

1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Datalogic Automation's passive read/write system is a complete family of field-proven

read/write Radio Frequency Identification products. The system consists of reader/writers,

antennas and controllers or bus interfaces, RF tags, and ancillary equipment. Tags can be

attached to a product or its carrier and act as an electronic identifier, job sheet, portable

database, or manifest. Tags are read and updated via a Datalogic Automation Reader/Writer

through any nonconductive material while moving or standing still.

The passive design of the Read/Write system uses the RF field from the antenna to power

the tag, eliminating the need for tag batteries. The passive read/write system is designed to

provide cost effective RFID data collection and control solutions to less demanding

automation and material handling applications.

The C827 Series Reader/Writer uses a standard limit switch type enclosure to house the

controller board. The C827 has an integrated antenna with vertical and horizontal read

orientations. The C827-03 features an 18 mm tubular remote antenna at the end of a 1 meter

cable. The C827-06 has a rectangular, 30 x 40 mm remote antenna at the end of a 1 meter

cable. The system uses the internationally recognized ISM frequency of 13.56 MHz to both

power the tag, and to establish a radio link to transfer the information.

The C827 Reader/ Writer is a stand alone unit that communicates to the host over an RS232

point-to-point interface. The C827 standard application program supports the well

established ABx protocol and includes all the command functions for efficient serial and RFID

communications.

1.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Unpack the Reader/Writer and save the original shipping carton and packing material in case

any item has to be returned to Datalogic Automation. Inspect each item carefully for evidence

of damage. If any item appears to be damaged, notify your Datalogic Automation

representative immediately.

Check that all of the following items are present:

 C827, C827-03, C827-06 Passive Reader/Writer

 Reference Manual

1.3 ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

This manual presents in Chapters 2, 3, and 4 the essential information required for installing,

connecting and powering the C827 Series. The following chapters explain the configuration

and operation of the C827 Series Reader/Writer.