User's Manual

4 - 16 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
Configure RF Region
Different countries have different RF regulatory requirements. To assure regulatory compliance, set the reader for
specific regulatory requirements in the country of reader operation using the
Configure Region Settings page. The
choices on the page are limited to the selections compatible with the reader.
Figure 4-18 Configure Region Settings Window
• Region of Operation - Sets the country of operation. Select this from the drop-down list which includes
countries which have regulatory approval to use with the current board.
• Communication Standard - Sets the communication standard from the list of standards chosen region
supports. If a region supports only one standard, it is automatically selected.
• Frequency Hopping - Check to select frequency hopping.
• Selected Channels - Sets the appropriate channel(s).
• Please confirm - Check the I understand check box.
• Set Properties - Sends the changes to the reader. Confirm that the choices are in compliance with local
regulatory requirements by checking the
I understand check box.
These settings only affect the display. Use Commit/Revert on page 4-31 to save the changes.
Additional Options
• Listen before Talk - Turns On or Off the listen before talk option. This option appears only if the chosen region
of operation supports this.
• Frequency Hopping - Turns On or Off the Frequency hopping option. This option appears only if the chosen
region of operation supports this.
NOTE Region configuration is not required for readers configured to operate in the United States region (under
FCC rules).