User's Manual

CHAPTER 4
Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 Installation Guide 35
Installing the Savi
Fixed Reader 4
Installing the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 is a two-step process.
In sequential order, you must:
1. Position the reader to enable the most efficient communication range.
2. Mount the reader on the mounting bracket.
Positioning the Savi Fixed Reader
The Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 is designed to operate in a wide variety
of environments. The reader is housed in a rugged, weatherproof enclosure.
In ideal conditions (large, open, and unobstructed areas), the Savi Fixed
Reader SR-650-101 can collect tags up to 300 feet (91.44 meters) away.
However, a variety of factors can limit the Savi fixed reader collection
range, including:
◆ Obstructions such as multiple walls, chained areas, solid-core doors,
and enclosures
◆ RF interference from other equipment such as computers, walkie-talkies,
cellular phones, elevators, electrical motors, or other RF-emitting
devices
◆ Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 mounting height of at least 20 feet
(6.1 meters)
◆ Metal or RF-absorbent surface on the tracked item
◆ Tag location relative to the Savi fixed reader, such as behind a metal
obstruction (as illustrated in Figure 4-1) or stacked under multiple layers
Some of these factors may be beyond your control. The goal when
positioning the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 is to optimize advantages
and reduce limitations to make the collection range as efficient as possible.