User Guide

Reader Manager Guide Page 2 of 62 40-10-006-DOC 15/09/2006
2 Frequently asked Questions
This section provides a list of commonly asked questions.
2.1 How do I install or upgrade ReaderManager?
1. Run the install program ReaderManager-Install.exe. This can be downloaded from the Magellan
website www.magtech.com.au, or run from the CD supplied with your reader.
2. If you already have ReaderManager installed run the program ReaderManager-Upgrade.exe.
3. Follow the installation instructions given in section 3 Installation.
2.2 How to connect ReaderManager to a reader?
1. Connect an Ethernet cable or USB cable to the reader as described in reader manual. Apply power to
the reader.
2. Wait about 40 seconds for the reader to start up.
3. Either select the reader from the Dynamic Reader list on the Connection menu as described in 5.1.2
Opening a Dynamic Connections, or create a static connection as described in section 5 Managing
Connections.
2.3 I have a new reader, what do I do now?
1. You will need the following equipment to setup a reader.
• DC Voltmeter
• Antenna tuning block and trim tool.
• Normal powered tag.
2. Open the Reader Setup tool as described in section 6.8 Reader Setup.
3. Follow instructions provided by the wizard selecting and configuring the number of axis Groups,
selecting, tuning and testing the antennas used with the reader. Save the configuration to the reader.
2.4 How do I change the network settings on a reader?
1. Open the Configuration System tool as descried in section 6.1 Configuration System.
2. Changing the Customer ID field will change the name of the reader as displayed on the dynamic
connections menu.
3. Click the Network Settings tab to set a fixed IP address or to obtain an IP address from a DHCP
server.
2.5 How do I set a tag to Normal Powered mode?
1. Open the Console. Right click in the Message log area and ensure that Show Tag Replies is ticked.
2. Place a tag on the reader, you should see a response from the tag.
3. From the Reader Configuration menu select Config_Normal_Powered_Tag.
4. You should get a response from the reader with the data value equal to 6000. A typical response
looks as follows:
Info,Reply:Timestamp 7fff, LockPointer 0004, Manufacturing e005, SpecificID 000f8ff5, GroupID 2000, ConditionalID ffff,
Configuration 6000, ReadAddress 0006,
Data: 6000
5. Remove the tag from the antenna.