Textile Rental Stack Antenna User's Guide Revision 1.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide Publishing Information Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability All information herein is either public information or is the property of and owned solely by TAGSYS who shall have and keep the sole right to file patent applications or any other kind of intellectual property protection in connection with such information.
Read This First Read This First Welcome to the TAGSYS RFID System. This User's Guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly using this high-quality Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. It describes all you need to know about how to install and use the TAGSYS system and its associated applications.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide I/O Input/Output IFD Interface Device ILS Integrated Library System LED Light Emitting Diode LSB Least Significant Bit MSB Most Significant Bit OS Operating System PC Personal Computer PCB Printed Circuit Board RAM Random Access Memory RF Radio Frequency RFID Radio Frequency IDentification RFU Reserved for Future Use RPU Radio Processing Unit RTC Real Time Clock SAM Security Access Module STX Start of Text TTF Tag Talks Firs
Read This First IEC Connector Three-pin connector used on sockets that carry mains electricity to the computer. All PCs use a male IEC connector and mains lead with a female IEC connector. Interrogation Pulse A signal transmitted by the coupler to activate the smart label’s transponder. Monitoring Port Parallel Port granting access to the HPI. It communicates directly with the Radio Processing Unit Multi-Read See Anti-Collision Nibble Half a byte (4 bits) Packaged Reader A reader in its casing.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide If you need assistance Please contact your nearest TAGSYS sales representative or the TAGSYS welcome desk at: Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 00 +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 01 info@tagsys.net Contact for Comments We welcome your feedback to help us provide high quality documentation. For technical comments, please contact our welcome desk: Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 00 +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 01 info@tagsys.
Read This First Table of Contents Publishing Information 2 Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability 2 Read This First 1 2 3 4 3 Conventions Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary If you need assistance Contact for Comments Quality Issues 3 3 4 6 6 6 For Your Safety 8 1.1 1.2 1.3 General Use Care and Maintenance Important Safety Information 8 8 9 1.3.1 1.3.2 9 9 Operating Environment Medical Devices Certification 10 2.1 2.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The Textile Rental Stack Antenna is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: § Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories. § This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
For Your Safety 1.3 Important Safety Information 1.3.1 Operating Environment Follow all special regulations that are applicable in any area and always switch off the device whenever its use is prohibited, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide 2 Certification 2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Notices TAGSYS Products have been designed not to exceed the limits given in the European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to evaluate the exposure level.
Certification 2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive) The Textile Rental Stack Antenna has been designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Furthermore typical configurations based on a Medio L100 have been successfully tested with Part 15 of the FCC rules (FCC ID Number: QHKTRSTACKANTENNA). Textile Rental Stack Antenna WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide 3 Overview This antenna is composed of a PCB located on a support, providing a large area of detection. This antenna is optimized for use with the TAGSYS TR-L100 reader for multiple check in/out operations. This antenna is delivered with a black plastic cover and non-metallic material must be used for packaging. The cover is not removable.
Installation 4 Installation 4.1 Standard Installation The recommended installation for the Textile Rental Stack Antenna is the desktop configuration. Its thin shape is ergonomically designed for discreet use at the circulation desk for multiple check in/out operations. The stack antenna is designed for indoor use. 4.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide Figure 3: Using the Mounting Kit (Overview) Edge guide Edge guide part 14/22 Revision 1.
Operation 5 Operation Stack antennas can be set-up in several different ways. The antenna configuration and the choice of its components depend on laundry characteristics. The Stack antenna operates best when connected to the Medio™ TR-L100 Smart Label Reader for laundry applications. The following tables indicate the various performances using this configuration. Best Practices When reading several garments in a stack, the following conditions are recommended to ensure optimal performances.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide Table 3: Minimum Antenna Performance (using a single Ario 70 tag) Parameter Stack Antenna Reading 20 cm (7,9 in.) Performance is given for a single tag operation from any point above the RF loop. Figure 7 : Stack Antenna Area 16/22 Revision 1.
Maintenance 6 Maintenance 6.1 Servicing the Textile Rental Stack Antenna CAUTION: The Textile Rental Stack Antenna contains no operator serviceable parts and must only be serviced by qualified personnel. No regular servicing is required, except for keeping the unit clean. It is recommended that the antenna unit be inspected at least once per year by an approved TAGSYS technical representative. 6.2 Antenna Tuning The TAGSYS Textile Rental Stack Antenna is factory-calibrated.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide 7 Technical Data 7.1 Mechanical Characteristics Description Value Housing Black Polystyrene Dimensions (with Cover) 440 x 650 x 18 mm. (17? x 25½ x ? in.) Weight 1,5 kg. (3,5 lbs.) Color Black Protection Class IP 21 Operating Temperature 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) Storage Temperature -25 °C to +60 °C (-130 °F to 140 °F) Figure 5: Stack Antenna Mechanical Diagram (Cover) (in millimeters) 18/22 Revision 1.
Technical Data 7.2 Electrical Characteristics Description Value Maximum Input Power 2W Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz Impedance 50 ± 5 Ω and 0 ± 5 ° Antenna Connection 50-Ω BNC Connector Antenna Connection cable 50-Ω RG 58 cable (Length: 3 m.) Typical Performances (*) Reading: 7 in. (178 mm.) Writing: 5½ in. (140 mm.) (*) Tests results in laboratory with TR-L100 Laundry reader and a single Ario 70 SM smart label in standard desktop configuration. MAY 2004 Revision 1.
L-SA2 8-Book Library Stack Antenna User's Guide 8 Warranty Conditions 8.1 Warranty TAGSYS warrants that its Textile Rental Stack Antenna (Product) shall comply with the functional specifications set forth herein for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is valid for the original Buyer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any other party.
Warranty Conditions 8.1.2 General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of TAGSYS responsibility regarding the Product. In any event, TAGSYS warranty is strictly limited to (at TAGSYS’ sole option) the replacement or refund of the Products purchase price to TAGSYS, of Products considered as defective by TAGSYS.
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