User's Manual

Multi ISO RFID 1059 User Guide.doc 1059
Page 7 of 22
5 Using the RFID 1059
5.1 Basic operation
RFID transponders can be read when they are in range of the antenna. The
antenna is located behind the label on the front of the RFID 1059. The range
at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and
size. Larger transponders can be read further away from the antenna. In many
cases it will be possible to read transponders behind and to the side of the
RFID 1059. For best performance the transponder must be orientated
correctly with the antenna. In most cases this means that the transponder
should be parallel to the RFID 1059 cover as shown below:
Figure 4: Presenting a transponder to the RFID 1059
There are no drivers required for the RFID 1059. The unit is automatically
powered up when the serial port on the bottom of the MC70 (COM1) is
opened.
The default operating mode of the RFID 1059 as supplied from Technology
Solutions is continuous polling for transponders with the unique identification
number (UID) of any compatible transponder being sent out to the MC70 in
Correct orientation; the transponder is
parallel to the reader antenna and
read range will be good.
Incorrect orientation; the transponder
is perpendicular to the reader
antenna and read range will be poor.