Magellan MARS-1-2-4-6 User manual

HF RFID System
User Manual
MARS-1-2-4-6
Multiple Antenna Reader-Writer Systems
Document Num er : 64-70-017-DOC
Last Changed : 04 Octo er 2006
Copyright  Magellan Technology 2006
Commercial in Confidence

Content
1. INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1.1 REGULATION AND STANDARDS .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 CHANGES IN PRODUCT FAMILY, SPECIFICATIONS AND USER MANUALS/GUIDES ....................................................................... 4
1.5 COPYRIGHTS AND COPY PERMISSION .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.6 MEANING OF ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS ........................................................................................................... 5
1.7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBRE IATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 6
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2.1 MARS-1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 MARS-2 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 MARS-4 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 MARS-6 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
3.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 INSTALLATION EN IRONMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.5 ANTENNA MAINTENANCE (TUNING) ................................................................................................................................ 16
3.6 WORKING WITH TAGS .................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.7 TAG-TO-ANTENNA ORIENTATION .................................................................................................................................... 20
4. INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
4.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1.1 Connecting to a power supply ........................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using USB ............................................................................................... 24
4.1.3 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using Ethernet ........................................................................................ 24
4.1.4 Connecting Multiple Readers to a local networ .............................................................................................. 25
4.1.5 Connecting External Antennas .......................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.6 Antenna Matching, Tuning and Testing ............................................................................................................ 26
4.2 READERMANAGER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 Installation and Functionality Test ................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 CONNECTING TO A READER USING READERMANAGER ........................................................................................................ 28
4.3.1 Connecting to a Reader via USB for the first time ............................................................................................ 32
4.3.2 Upgrading software ........................................................................................................................................... 34
4.4 COMMUNICATION TEST .................................................................................................................................................. 35
5. REPORTING A PROBLEM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
5.2 SER ICE FORM ............................................................................................................................................................. 40
6. CONTACT US ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
. REVISION HISTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42
8. APPENDIX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
8.1 SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 43
8.2 EXTERNAL ANTENNA TYPES ........................................................................................................................................... 44
8.3 READER-TAG COMPATIBILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 46
8.4 MAXIMUM READ-WRITE DISTANCE ................................................................................................................................ 47

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 Please read efore proceeding
Please read and understand this document before
using Magellan’s Readers.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the User Manual please contact
Magellan Technology.
 Important Information
Installation Environment
or indoor use only unless otherwise specified.
Install Magellan’s Readers within the temperature and humidity range according to the product
specification.
The environment must not contain corrosive, flammable or explosive agents or be subject to
rapid changes in temperature, to direct vibration or shock.
Installation
Magellan’s R ID reader-writers communicate with data carriers (R ID inlets, labels and tags)
using the 13.56 MHz High requency (H ) band. Some industrial machines and electronic
devices can generate unwanted noise which may degrade communication. Make sure that
other equipment is properly installed, grounded and at a reasonable distance from the Reader
and/or Reader antennas.
Wireless communication can be degraded by high-voltage and high-current lines and other
sources of strong electric and magnetic fields. Installation in such locations should be avoided.
!Magellan’s R ID reader-writers are to be professionally installed by authorised,
qualified and service-trained installation personnel only.
Maintenance
All Magellan’s R ID readers-writers are low maintenance equipment. Except for externally
accessible fuses there are no user-serviceable parts in any Reader. There is no requirement to
remove the cover of the Reader.
!Removal of the Reader cover by unauthorised personnel will void the product
warranty.
Do not attempt to clean internally. Periodic cleaning of external case parts with a damp cloth is
advisable. Turn off the Reader before cleaning. Do not use a solvent of any kind.
Electrical Safety
In order to avoid electric shock do not remove the Reader cover
or attempt to repair. The Reader must be maintained by
authorised, qualified and service-trained personnel only.
Environmental
or disposal Readers should be treated as industrial waste.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to an appropriate collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. or more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the Magellan Technology regional sales office.
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1.Introduction
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Magellan R ID reader-writer.
This User Manual will provide you with information to rapidly adopt
Magellan’s PJM technology for your needs, to install the Reader hardware
and ReaderManager software and get the Reader running.
Refer to the ReaderManager Guide (40-01-006-DOC) for a description of
the various tools and advanced options available in the ReaderManager
software.
Programming is covered in the Application Programmer’s Guide (40-01-000-
DOC).
1.1Regulation and Standards
R ID equipment is subject to national and international regulations.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA)
The CC regards R ID equipment as low-power transmitting devices and,
therefore, does not require users of R ID devices to obtain a license to
operate them.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the CC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate of receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
!Any changes or modifications to the equipment that are not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority granted under CC Rules to
operate this equipment.
FCC ID: TVN-Mars-1
Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Declaration of Conformity (Canada)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
ICES\NMB-003 IC: 6596A-Mars1
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Other regulations
EU
ETSI EN 300 330-1 v.1.3.1 (2001-06)
ETSI EN 300 330-2 v.1.2.1 (2004-11)
ETSI EN 489-1 v.1.5.1 (2004-11)
ETSI EN 489-3 v.1.4.1 (2002-08)
EN 61000-3.2: 2002
EN 61000-3.3: 1995
Safety: IEC/EN 60950
Pending
AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2004
4268: 2003 Pending
ISO/IEC 18000 – 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz) Compliance
Magellan’s Readers fully complies with the ISO/IEC 18000 Part 3 Mode 2
(Information technology – Radio frequency identification for item
management. Part 3: Parameters for air interface communications at 13.56
MHz) published in August, 2004.
1.2Warranty
Magellan’s warranty and liability with respect to products and/or services is
for a period of 12 months from date of delivery and is limited to the
rectification of faulty workmanship and/or non-compliance by Magellan.
Any liability with respect to components including purchased or free issued
items and other materials used in the manufacture of products are covered
by, and limited to, any warranty provided by the original manufacturer.
1.3Limitation of Lia ility
Magellan’s warranty excludes products that have been improperly installed
or maintained, modified or misused. Notification of claims must occur within
the warranty period.
End-users should contact the company from whom they purchase the
products for replacement, repair or refund.
If purchases the Reader directly from Magellan, contact Magellan for a
Return Authorization Number (RAN) before shipment.
1.4Changes in Product Family, Specifications and User
Manuals/Guides
This document is subject to change without notice in future editions.
Magellan reserves the rights to change its product design, specifications
and product range.
1.5Copyrights and Copy Permission
This document shall not be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means without written permission from Magellan Technology Pty
Limited. This document is protected by copyrights and is intended solely for
use in conjunctions with Magellan’s products only.
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1.6Meaning of Alert Sym ols and Signal Words
Notes and Tips. Application Notes.
!This part of the Manual requires your attention.
! CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate
injury. Can cause property damage.
! WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate
injury, or may result in serious injury or death.
Can cause significant property damage.
Warning!
In order to avoid electric shock follow the
instructions provided.
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1.7Glossary of Terms and A reviations
Antenna A Reader antenna that emits radio waves and
receives reply signals from tags. The Reader
antenna can be internal which is integrated into
the Reader and external which is connected to
the Reader via a cable.
Antenna axis The antenna port on the Reader antenna
interface the antenna is plugged into.
Antenna tuning Trimming a reader antenna to its highest
possible field strength which corresponds to the
highest operating voltage.
Create axis group Create an antenna group. It means to combine
antennas or antenna ports in one group that
serve the same purposes or applications.
Configure axis group Configure group antenna behaviour. It means to
set up all antennas in the group to the same
behavioural parameters which will be default
parameters for this group.
D/C Date Code (month/year)
DSB Digital Support Board
HD High Density iberboard (for MARS only)
H High requency
GUI Graphical Use Interface
IT ItemTag (chips, inlets and labels)
ItemTag tags (IT tags) Magellan’s labels and inlets for item tagging
(separated items) that work with Magellan’s
family of reader-writers
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
MD Medium Density iberboard (for MARS only)
MLC Machine Level Control (System Configuration
Control)
MRD Maximum Read-Write Distance
Network Connect ons
window
In Windows XP open Start-> Control Panel->
Network Connect ons or open My Computer->
Other Places-> My Network Places-> V ew
Network Connect ons
OEM label Original Equipment Manufacture label is located
on the back of the equipment. It includes the
Model Number, P/N, D/C, S/N and MLC.
PJM Phase Jitter Modulation or PJM™ is a registered
Trade Mark of Magellan Technology Pty Limited.
PJM is a R ID communication technology
developed and patented by Magellan
Technology Pty Ltd and complies with ISO/IEC
18000-3 Mode 2. PJM technology products
include a range of R ID chips, inlets, tags and
Readers.
PJM ItemTag® Registered Trade Mark for Magellan’s ItemTag
tags
PJM StackTag® Registered Trade Mark for Magellan’s StackTag
tags
P/N Part Number
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Power cycle the PC Shut up Windows and switch the PC off at the
wall and wait for 30 seconds before powering
the PC back up again. or laptops this means
removing the battery and waiting for 30 seconds.
This ensures that the USB host controller chips
on the motherboard have had a chance to be
fully reset.
Power cycle the
Reader
Turn off the power or unplug the power cable
(the power port on the Reader user interface).
Open the Network Connect ons window in
Windows. Wait for the Reader’ network
connection to be removed from the Network
Connect ons window. Plug the Reader back and
wait for the network connection to re-appear and
become Connected in the Network Connect ons
window. Connect to a Reader via the
ReaderManager’s Connect on menu.
Reader/s Magellan’s R ID reader-writer/s
ReaderManager Graphical user application for Windows/Linux
which provides a platform for testing,
demonstrations and application development
ReaderServer Embedded application that provides the
standard Application Programmer Interface to
serve end-user applications. This application
runs on the Reader.
R ID Radio requency IDentification
R ID inlet A R ID device comprising a microchip and a
printed antenna (copper/aluminium/conductive
inks) on a flexible substrate (PET plastic film)
R ID label R ID inlet with adhesive backing (sticky label)
R ID tag 1. generic name for R ID inlet and label;
2. R ID inlet or label inserted into a
housing (glass, polycarbonate,
polyamid, epoxy, ABS, etc.)
R ID reader-writer Device for reading and writing to R ID tags
RMA Return Authorisation number
Setup axis Setup antenna. To setup an antenna means to
match the antenna with its corresponding
antenna port by choosing the antenna type from
list in the ReaderManager.
S/N Serial Number
ST StackTag (chips, inlets and labels)
StackTag tags
(ST tags)
Magellan’s labels and inlets for item tagging
(stacked, touched or overlapping items) that
work with Magellan’s family of reader-writers
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2.Product Overview
Intended use of Magellan’s R ID Reader is to read and write information to
individual Magellan ItemTags and multiple Magellan StackTags.
The communication protocol used by the Reader is compliant with ISO/IEC
18000 - 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz).
MARS-1-2-4-6 family of the Readers comprises MARS-1, MARS-2, MARS-4
and MARS-6 reader-writers.
2.1MARS-1
Multiple Antenna Reader System – 1
Operates with a single antenna
2 reply channels
2.2MARS-2
Multiple Antenna Reader System – 2
Operates with up to 2 antennas
2 reply channels
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2.3MARS-4
Multiple Antenna Reader System – 4
Operates with up to 4 antennas
2 reply channels
2.4MARS-6
Multiple Antenna Reader System – 6
Operates with up to 6 antennas
2 reply channels
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3.Before you egin
3.1Unpacking and Inspection
When you receive your system, inspect it for any
obvious damage that may have occurred during
shipment. If there is damage, notify the shipping
carrier and the supplier of the equipment or
Magellan if purchase directly from Magellan.
Until you have checked the system, save the
shipping carton and packaging materials in the
event the unit has to be returned.
The standard MARS package includes the following components:
Reader-writer
External antennas and connection RCA cables
MARS Model Name Num er of External
Antennas
Num er of RCA
Ca les
MARS-1 1 1
MARS-2 Up to 2 Up to 2
MARS-4 Up to 4 Up to 4
MARS-6 Up to 6 Up to 6
Power adaptor
USB data communication cable
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Test tag/s (required for Hardware unctionality Test and
Communication Test)
Magellan Antenna Tuning Kit (optional)
Power Pack
The Reader connection to the power source is realized via a low voltage
power pack (12VDC output).
!A power cable is not included. End-users should purchase a
power cable suitable for the country of use.
! CAUTION
Only power cables and adaptors that are
compliant with the regulations in the country of
use may be connected to Magellan’s equipment.
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Data Communication Ca les
Magellan supplies USB shielded cable (USB 2.0, 2 m long)
!USB cable should not be longer than 3m
!
As shielded cables are generally required in order to comply
with EMC emissions limits, the shielded cables recommended
by Magellan Technology must be used. Unshielded cabled
may be used where explicitly allowed in the Installation
Requirements section of this User Manual.
Ethernet cable is not included with the supply.
Magellan recommends CAT5 Ethernet cable.
CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains the following files:
AdbeRdrxx_enu_full.exe Self-extracting installation kit for the
Adobe Acrobat reader, which is
required to read and print PD files
40-01-000-DOC
Appl cat on Programmer
Gu de.pdf
PD document describing how to
program all of Magellan’s Readers
40-01-006-DOC
ReaderManager Gu de
PD document describing various tools
and advanced options available in
ReaderManager software
64-70-017-DOC
User Manual.pdf
PD version of this document
ReaderManager-Install.exe Self-extracting installation kit for the
ReaderManager
Once you install the ReaderManager software the
User Manuals and Guides can be open in
Windows:
Start -> (All) Programs -> Magellan Technology ->
User Manuals.
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3.2Installation Environment
Magellan’s Readers are designed to operate in indoor environments where
temperature and humidity are controlled unless other conditions are
specified for customised Readers.
or standard Readers the temperature range is from +10oC to +45oC. The
humidity range is from 10% to 80% (non-condensing humidity).
Install the Readers within the temperature and humidity ranges according to
the product specification.
The environment must not contain corrosive, flammable or explosive agents
and conductive dust or be subject to rapid changes in temperature, direct
vibration or shock.
! WARNING Do not operate this Reader in an environment
which contains flammable or explosives gases or
fumes.
Magellan’s R ID reader-writers communicate with data carriers (R ID inlets,
labels and tags) using the 13.56 MHz High requency (H ) band. Some
industrial machines and electronic devices can generate unwanted noise
which may degrade communication. Make sure that other equipment is
properly installed, grounded and are at a reasonable distance from the
Reader and/or Reader antennas.
Wireless communication can be degraded by high-voltage and high-current
lines and other sources of strong electric and magnetic fields. Installation in
such locations should be avoided.
In order to avoid electric shock do not remove the Reader
cover or attempt to repair. Magellan’s reader-writers are to
be maintained by authorised, qualified and service-trained
personnel only.
!Removal of the Reader cover by unauthorised personnel will
void the product warranty.
3.3Recommended System Requirements
Recommended minimum host computer requirements:
Operating System: Windows XP SP2
Memory: 128MB RAM
Hard Drive: 20 GB
CPU: Intel Celeron 500
Interface: USB or Ethernet
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3.4Installation Requirements
Power supply requirements:
Mains input: 110 - 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Low voltage input (MARS-1-2-4-6): 12 VDC @ 1.5 A
MARS Readers require special installation and tuning of external antenna/s.
Refer to the ReaderManager Guide (40-01-006-DOC) for the antenna
matching, tuning and testing instructions using the Reader Setup W zard
tool.
The MARS model number corresponds with the maximum number of
external antennas that can be connected to the MARS Reader.
MARS’ external antennas are suitable for applications where one or many
reading points are required. They are designed to be embedded into desk
tops or shelves.
Once antennas are installed in the position they
are to be used, it is essential that they are fixed in
place and tuned. Tuning is done only once at
installation. All antennas (except the small round
antenna 30 mm radius) have an adjustable
capacitor that allows for tuning.
Materials
The affect of materials and antenna position on antenna operation may be
determined as follows:
Place an antenna on a Styrofoam block and tune
for maximum voltage at the antenna center using
an Antenna Tuning Probe, digital voltmeter and a
trimming tool. Then place the antenna on/into the
installation position, retune and measure the
maximum voltage again. Compare the voltage
values.
A difference of 10% or less is acceptable. If the
voltage reduces more than 10%, this indicates the
material is adversely affecting the antenna. The
user should determine if the reduction in
operation is acceptable by measuring read range
and stacking operation. If the reduction is not
acceptable the antenna may be relocated.
Alternatively use of a plastic spacer of 5 mm
between the mounting material and the antenna is
recommended where the mounting material is
adversely affecting the antenna.
Reader antenna performance may be affected by conductive and metallic
materials in the immediate vicinity of the antenna.
Metal, metallic or metallized objects placed next to the Reader antenna may
change the characteristics of the antenna affecting the tuning operation and
reducing the read range.
It’s recommended that the antenna not to be placed closer than 35 cm to
any metallic object that is of a similar or larger size to the antenna.
Small metallic objects such as jewelry or coins put on the antenna will have
almost no affect on the antenna performance.
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If metallic conveyor rollers are a part of an application it’s advised to replace
them with plastic parts if possible or apply shielding techniques as required.
The materials that antennas are mounted on/into should not be metallic or
conductive.
Materials such as wood, laminated MD , HD or plywood have a limited
conductivity. If an antenna is mounted into these materials some drop in the
read range is expected in comparison with the equipment specification.
Plastics are the best materials to embed antenna into provided they are
graphite/carbon free.
Try to avoid using black plastics as they may be
conductive due to carbon/graphite based
colouring agents.
Clear glass is generally not conductive and can be used as a desk top
material. Smoked and tinted glass may be conductive and any affect on
antenna operation should be determined by measurement.
Distance
Antennas mounted in a close proximity to each other may interfere with
each other’s operation.
or antennas connected to the same MARS Reader the safe distance
between the antenna edges is antenna size dependent and varies from 5
cm (radius 30 mm round antenna) to 15 cm (202x352 mm antenna).
or antennas connected to two different MARS Readers the safe distance
between the antenna edges is also antenna size dependent and varies from
30 cm (radius 30 mm round antenna) to 60 cm (202x352 mm antenna).
Do not mount an antenna on a desktop surface if there is a MARS reader
immediately below and under the antenna. The distance between the
antenna and the MARS reader should be no less than 20 cm. Use extended
brackets to increase the distance if required. Alternatively the MARS can be
screened from the antenna by a purpose built ferrite shield.
!In general no electronic devices are to be placed within 20 cm
of the antenna in any direction.
Before such installations are attempted Magellan must be
consulted.
Ca les
Do not run any cables under or near antenna. Maintain a minimum distance
of 15 cm.
!The cables that connect external antennas with the reader are
provided by Magellan. The MARS Readers should only
operate with antenna cables supplied by Magellan.
!Any changes or modifications to the equipment that are not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
will void the product warranty.
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How to shield antennas
Antennas may be shielded by a purpose built ferrite sheet only. In special
circumstances devices such as keyboards and computers may be placed
under antennas where a purpose built ferrite antenna shield (64-50-001) is
provide to protect the antenna.
A ferrite shield consists of a sheet of aluminium with ferrite tiles, minimum
thickness 5 mm.
Contact Magellan for further information on shielding antennas for you
specific application and the specification of the errite Antenna Shield (64-
50-001) when planning your installation.
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3.5Antenna Maintenance (Tuning)
Antennas may require periodic re-tuning and testing. Detuning of an
antenna may occur if physical environment around the antenna is changed.
or example when large metal objects are located near the antenna or
electronic devices or cables are placed in close proximity with the antenna.
The severity of detuning is dependent upon the size of the metal object and
can only be determined by measurement.
Before tuning make sure that metal objects, electronic devices and cables
are not closer that the recommended distances in any direction from the
antenna.
The purpose of the tuning procedure is to maintain an antenna at its correct
operating point. Tuning the antenna means to trim it to its highest possible
field strength which corresponds to the highest voltage as measured by a
voltmeter with an Antenna Tuning Probe.
Contact Magellan for further instructions for your specific application.
Equipment and Software Required for Antenna Tuning and Testing
1 x Antenna Tuning Probe with cable (Magellan Antenna Tuning Kit)
1 x R Trimming Tool (Magellan Antenna Tuning Kit)
Antenna Tuning Kit: Antenna Tuning Probe with a cable and R Trimming Tool
1 x Universal Digital Voltmeter (to measure DC voltages between 1
and 15 volts)
ReaderManager software– V2.05 or better
1 x Tag (fully powered tag)
Tuning Instructions
1. Connect the Antenna Tuning Probe terminals to the voltage and
input terminals of the digital voltmeter.
2. Set the voltmeter to measure a DC voltage range greater than 10
volts.
3. Place the Antenna Tuning Probe in the center of the antenna.
4. Using an R trimming tool adjust the tuning capacitor on the
antenna for maximum voltage as measured by the tuning probe.
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