User's Manual

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the best reading/writing performance.
Usually XCRF-500 reader series should be used with linear-
polarized antenna (to avoid antenna loss). In a on-spot
installation, do pay attention to the polarization matching
between reader antenna and tag antenna, otherwise the
reading/writing range might be seriously affected.
2.7 Connect to PC serial port
XCRF-500 reader series provides RS232 serial interface. The
9th foot of the serial interface provides an output power of +5V
DC, which meets standard RS232 transmission, easily connects
to expanded USB interface module, connects to standard radio
communication module of WLAN802.11b protocol to meet the
requirement of radio data transmission within 10m, or connects
special radio communication module to meet the requirement
of radio data transmission within 200m.
In addition, XCRF-500 series readers also provide a 10M
network interface to meet the requirement of high-speed data
transmission.
2.8 Connect to external AC power supply
Follow the below steps to connect to AC power supply of