User Manual

XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide2-4
Installing the XR400
Mounting Tips
Consider the following before selecting a location for the XR400 Reader:
• Mount the XR400 indoors, in operating range, and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Mount the XR400 in an area free from electromagnetic interference. Sources of interference include generators, pumps,
converters, non-interruptible power supplies, AC switching relays, light dimmers, and computer CRT terminals.
• Mount the XR400 within 15 feet of the antennas.
• Ensure the XR400’s power cord can reach the power source outlet.
• Mount the XR400 onto a permanent fixture, such as a wall or a shelf, where it won't be disturbed, bumped, or damaged.
Allow a minimum of five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400.
When installing the antenna, ensure a minimum separation distance of 23 cm between the antenna
and human beings.
Mounting the XR400
1. Position the XR400 on the wall or shelf, ensuring five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400.
2. Using the pre-drilled holes at the corners of the XR400 as a guide, drill four holes in the wall or shelf for mounting the reader.
For mounting dimensions, see Table A-1 on page A-3.
3. Secure the XR400 to the wall or shelf using four 1-inch long #10 screws.
Connecting Antennas to the XR400
Power off the XR400 before connecting the antennas. Never disconnect the antennas while the XR400 is
powered on or reading tags (when the yellow LED is lit). Doing so can damage the reader.
Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host to which antennas are not connected.
1. Attach the N-Male plug (large end) of an antenna connector cable to antenna 1.
2. Attach the DIN 1.0/2.3 jack connectors (small ends) of the cable to the TX
1
and RX
1
connectors on the XR400.
3. Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the cable.
Repeat these steps to connect antenna 2 to Tx
2
/Rx
2
, antenna 3 to TX
3
/RX
3
, and antenna 4 to TX
4
/RX
4
.
WARNING
CAUTION