User's Manual
FP300RA User Manual
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Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................5
1.1 SCOPE......................................................................................................................................5
1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Purpose and Use..............................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Main Technical Characteristics.......................................................................................7
1.2.3 Maintenance Utility ........................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Additional Equipment Needed........................................................................................7
1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................8
1.4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................9
1.4.1 Normal Mode..................................................................................................................9
1.4.1.1 Normal Mode Functions .............................................................................................9
1.4.1.2 Transponder Access Capabilities................................................................................9
1.4.1.3 Air Interface................................................................................................................9
1.4.1.4 Multilane Support .....................................................................................................10
1.4.1.5 Lane Discrimination Support....................................................................................11
1.4.1.6 Support for Reader Synchronization.........................................................................11
1.4.1.7 Active List.................................................................................................................11
1.4.1.8 Hot Lists....................................................................................................................12
1.4.2 Maintenance Mode .......................................................................................................12
1.4.2.1 Configuration ............................................................................................................12
1.4.2.2 Communication Zone Calibration.............................................................................12
1.4.2.3 Self-Test....................................................................................................................12
1.4.3 Host Communication ....................................................................................................13
1.4.4 Real-Time Clock...........................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION..........................................................................................14
2.1 GENERAL...............................................................................................................................14
2.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................14
2.2.1 Integration in Systems...................................................................................................14
2.2.2 Safety Considerations ...................................................................................................15
2.2.3 Mechanical Data ...........................................................................................................15
2.3 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES..................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Power Requirements .....................................................................................................16
2.3.2 Antennas .......................................................................................................................16
2.3.2.1 Antenna Mounting Position Requirements...............................................................17
2.3.2.2 FP-300RA-to-Antenna Cabling ................................................................................17
2.3.3 Communication Cables.................................................................................................17
2.3.4 Grounding and Lightning Protection Requirements .....................................................18
2.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE..................................................................................................18
2.4.1 Tools and Materials.......................................................................................................18
2.4.2 Preparation for Installation ...........................................................................................18
2.4.3 FP-300RA Installation Procedure .................................................................................18
2.4.3.1 Physical Installation ..................................................................................................18
2.4.3.2 Cable Connections ....................................................................................................19
2.4.3.3 Final Inspection.........................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION ................................................................................................20
3.1 SCOPE....................................................................................................................................20
3.2 POWER-UP.............................................................................................................................20
3.3 FP-300RA CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Setting Host Interface Parameters.................................................................................21
3.3.2 Setting Initial Tx Mode.................................................................................................21
3.3.3 Setting TDMA Mode ....................................................................................................22