User's Manual

COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
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2.3.1 Steps to Install the UHF-CNTL-485-02
1.
Select a suitable location for the Cobalt UHF Controller/Antenna.
2.
Attach the Cobalt UHF Antenna to the Cobalt UHF Controller, as described in
Section 1.4.5 “Connecting the Antenna to the Controller”.
3.
Fasten the combined controller and antenna to your mounting fixture using two
M5 (#10) diameter screws (not included) and secure them with appropriate
washers and nuts. Tighten screws to 1.7 Nm or 15 lbs per inch ± 10%.
4.
Connect the 5-pin, female end of an EMS approved Subnet16-compatible cable
to the 5-pin, male M12 interface connector on the UHF-CNTL-485-02. Connect
the opposite end of this cable to a Subnet16 Gateway or Subnet16 Hub network
interface module. Connect the Gateway or Hub to your host computer via CAT5E
Ethernet cabling.*.
5.
The UHF-CNTL-485-02 will require 10~30VDC (see Appendix A: Technical
Specifications) from the network or interface module to which it is
connected.Utilize a regulated power supply for the controller that is capable of
delivering these requirements.
6.
Turn the power supply ON. The green PWR (power) LED on the unit will
illuminate when power is applied to the unit and remain ON while the Cobalt is
powered.
7.
After installation is complete (see also Sections 3.3.2
and 3.3.3), the yellow Node
ID LEDs will display the currently assigned Subnet16 Node ID (in binary). Note:
the Cobalt’s default Node ID is Node 00; in which case none of the yellow Node
ID LEDs will be lit.
8.
To verify operations, download the Cobalt Dashboard Utility from Escort Memory
Systems’ website (www.ems-rfid.com). The Cobalt Dashboard Utility allows
users to configure their Cobalt UHF Controllers and send RFID commands for
testing purposes. Please refer to Section 3.1 “Configuring the Cobalt via
Dashboard Utility” for some generic Cobalt UHF configuration examples.
* For more information regarding the installation of a Subnet16 Gateway or
Subnet16 Hub, refer to the operator’s manual for each product, available online
at www.ems-rfid.com
.