User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1 – Introduction
- 2 – Hardware
- Front View – LED Indicators
- Rear View – Data Connections
- Antennas – Positioning
- Environmental Limits
- Tag Positioning
- 3 – Firmware
- File System
- Upgradeable Firmware
- Reader Setup
- Configuration Files & Default Settings
- 4 – Troubleshooting
- A – List of Acronyms
- B – Index
- C – FCC Compliance
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USER MANUAL – Mantis™ II 433.92MHz Reader
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3 – Firmware
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NOTE – The Mantis™ II Reader can only be configured through an
Ethernet connection via the RJ-45 jack on the rear of the Reader.
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WARNING – When an Ethernet connection is made directly between
the Reader and a PC, a cross-over network cable is necessary.
File System
All embedded operating systems, signal processing software, and
configuration options of the Mantis™ II 433.92MHz Reader are stored in a
flash-based file system internal to the Reader. If any changes or updates are
required, the files are collected in a directory on the PC, packaged into a new
file system, and then transferred to the Reader by TFTP (Trivial File Transfer
Protocol).
Upgradeable Firmware
The Mantis™ II 433.92MHz Reader has the ability to be updated as new
firmware is released. It is vital these updates be obtained directly from RF
Code™ or its authorized source, since these files define the operation of the
Reader and if defective, the files will render the Reader inoperable.
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WARNING – Firmware updates should be obtained directly from RF
Code™ or its authorized source. If defective, these files will render
the Mantis™ II Reader inoperable.