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6.8 Reader Setup
This tool provides a wizard which is used to:
• Create, edit and delete axis groups
• Configure axis groups
• Select the antennas which are connected to each axis port.
• Configure each axis.
• Tune each antenna.
• Test each antenna.
• Report the antenna configuration.
Readers can not be used reliably without correct antenna setup. It is vital for correct operation that
this tool is used to setup a reader and the setup is saved to the reader.
Equipment required:
Quantity Description
1 Antenna tuning block.
1 Voltmeter - Must be able to measure DC volts between 100mV and 12V.
1 Trim tool.
1
Stack tag configured in Normal Powered mode.
See section 2.5 How do I set a tag to Normal Powered mode? for details on
how to configure this tag.
To access this tool, select Tools->System->Reader Setup
The flow chart shown in Figure 22 describes the typical setup steps which must be followed when using
this tool.