User's Guide

How to Improve Performance
6 How to Improve Performance
In certain cases when the L-HR1 Reader is installed in a highly metallic environment, its reading
performance can be significantly reduced.
In this event, it is strongly recommended changing the location of the L-PS1 Library Programming
Station.
6.1 Verification of L-HR1 Reader Performance
The S002 Explorer software tool is used to verify the reading performance of the L-HR1 Reader.
Procedure:
1. Install the S002 Explorer software tool on your PC. (Compatible with Windows® 9x, NT®,
2000 and XP operating systems.)
2. Connect the L-HR1 Reader to the serial port of your PC and switch on the Reader unit.
3. Run the S002 Explorer software tool.
4. If the L-HR1 Reader is not detected (error message), adjust the communication settings for
the L-HR1 Reader.
a. In the Settings menu, open Communication Settings and select the communication
port that is connected to the L-HR1 Reader.
Figure 10: Adjusting Communication Settings
5. In the Settings menu, select General Reader Settings and set the following parameters as
listed below.
a. Place a book with a Folio 20 smart label on the L-HR1 Reader antenna.
b. Set the Output Power selection to Full.
c. Select the Read Continuously button in the Default Read Parameters.
d. Click on Detect in the Default Read Parameters.
e. The 'C220 is now the default tag type' message is displayed.
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