SATO MDR-3021AT User manual

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APPENDIX I
OF
TEST REPORT T140704_F
USER MANUAL
FCC ID: 2ACXQ-MDR-3021AT
Manufacturer: Sato Vicinity Pty Ltd
Test Sample: RFID Read-Write Reader
Model Number: MDR-3021AT
Serial Number: Production Prototype
Date: 8th September 2014

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User Manual
MDR-3021AT
Deskt op Rea d er- W r i ter
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Version 1.1
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C op yr igh t © SATO VICINITY 2014
C o mmerc i a lin C on f id e n ce

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Contents
Contents..................................................................................................................................................2
 Please read this document before proceeding ...............................................................................3
 Important Information......................................................................................................................3
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Regulation and Standards..........................................................................................................4
1.2 Warranty........................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Limitation of Liability......................................................................................................................5
1.4 Changes in Product Family, Specifications and User Manuals.....................................................5
1.5 Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words................................................................................6
1.6 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations...........................................................................................6
2 Product Overview............................................................................................................................7
2.1 MDR-3021AT.................................................................................................................................7
3 G ett ing S tarte d.................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................................................................8
3.2 Before You Begin........................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Installation Environment .........................................................................................................9
3.2.2 Working with Tags ...................................................................................................................10
3.2.3 Installation Requirements .......................................................................................................10
3.2.4 Tag to Reader Orientation........................................................................................................10
3.3 Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using USB ...................................................................12
3.3.2 Connecting a Reader to a Computer using Ethernet ............................................................13
3.4 Reader Manager Software Installation.....................................................................................13
3.4.1 Software Installation and Functionality Test ..........................................................................14
3.4.2 Connecting to a Reader ..........................................................................................................16
3.4.3 Communication Test ...............................................................................................................18
3.4.4 Changing the Reader System Configuration............................................................................20
3.4.5 Changing the Reader’s Network Setup ..................................................................................21
4. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................22
5 . Document Revision History ................................................................................................................23
6 . A pp e ndi x ............................................................................................................................................24
6.1 MDR-2031-AT Product Specification ..........................................................................................24
6.2 EU Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................................25
6.3 Australian Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................26

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
Please read this document before proceeding
Please ensure you read and understand this document before using Sato Vicinity’s Reader. If
you have any questions, comment or suggestions about the User Manual please
contact Sato Vicinity
 Important Information

Installation Environment
For indoor use only. Install Sato Vicinity’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
Sato Vicinity’s RFID reader-writers communicate with data carriers (RFID inlets,
labels and tags) using the 13.56 MHz High Frequency (HF) band. Some industrial
devices can generate unwanted noise which may degrade communication. Make
sure that other equipment is properly installed, grounded and at a reasonable
distance.
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 .
 Maintenance
All Sato Vicinity’s RFID 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 solvents of any kind!
In order to avoid electric shock do not remove the Reader cover or attempt
to repair. The r e a d e r must be maintained by authorised, qualified and
service-trained personnel only
For disposal purposes Readers should be treated as industrial waste.
This symbol on the Reader or on its packaging indicates that this Reader shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this reader is disposed off
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. For more detailed
information about recycling of this Reader, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the Sato Vicinity regional sales office.

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1.Introduction
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Sato Vicinity RFID reader-writer.
This User Manual will provide you with information to rapidly adopt Sato Vicinity’s PJM
technology to your needs, install the Reader hardware and Reader Manager Software and get the
Reader running.
Refer to the Reader Manager User Manual (40-01-006-DOC) for a description of the
various tools and advanced options available in Reader Manager. Programming is covered
in the Programmer Guide (40-01-000-DOC).
1.1 Regulation and Standards
RFID equipment is subject to national and international regulations.
The FCC regards RFID equipment as low-power transmitting devices and, therefore, does not
require users of RFID devices to obtain a license to operate them.
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These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause harmful interference.
2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class A digital device
and intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense
FCC ID: 2ACXQ-MDR-3021AT
!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 FCC Rules to operate this equipment.
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This equipment has been declared as compliant in accordance with R&TTE EU Council Directive
1999/5/EC and displays the CE mark accordingly. Products with CE marking comply with
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
This apparatus complies with ETSI EN 301 489-1 RF common mode immunity requirements
on Ethernet Port with shielded CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Appendix 7.1: 079-00-000-DOC EU Declaration Version 1.1
! WARNINIG This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures

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This product complies with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Radiocommunications regulations and carries the C-Tick mark accordingly.
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 Appendix 7.2 : 079-00-001-DOC Australian Declaration Version 1.0
! WARNINIG
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures
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Sato Vicinity’s Readers comply 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
1.2 Warranty
Sato Vicinity’s products are warranted against defects in design, materials and workmanship for a
period of 1 year from the date of purchase by the original owner
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 Liability
Sato Vicinity’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 purchased the products for
replacement, repair or refund.
If you purchased the Reader directly from Sato Vicinity, contact Sato Vicinity for a Return
Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) before shipment
1.4 Changes in Product Family, Specifications and User Manuals
This document is subject to change without notice in future editions. Sato Vicinity reserves the rights
to change its product design, specifications and product range

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1.5 Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words
Notes and Tips. Application Notes
!This part of the Manual requires your attention
In order to avoid electric shock follow the instructions provided
! CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in minor or moderate injury. Can cause property damage.
! WARNINIG 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.
1.6 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
D/C Date Code (month/year)
HF High Frequency
LED Light Emitting Diode
MLC Machine Level Control
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 Sato Vicinity
PJM StackTag® Registered Trade Mark for Sato Vicinity’s StackTag tags
P/N Part Number
RMA Return Merchandise Authorisation
Reader Sato Vicinity’s RFID reader/writer
Reader Manger 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
RFID Radio Frequency Identification
RFID iInlet A RFID device comprising a microchip and a printed antenna
(copper/aluminium/conductive inks) on a flexible substrate (PET plastic film)
RFID Label RFID inlet with adhesive backing (sticky label)
RFID Tag Generic name for RFID inlet and label
RFID reader Device for reading and writing to RFID tags
S/N Serial Number
LAN Local Area Network

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2 Product Overview
The MDR-3021AT Desktop Reader is a low power encoding device designed to issue individual
tagged items with ease and accuracy. The read area of the single axis internal antenna is clearly
defined on the surface of the device to enable accurate tag placement and readability. Integrated
shielding prevents the accidental programming of adjacent or nearby tags, ensuring that only the tag
within the read range of the reader is encoded. The reader is supplied with Reader Manager software
that provides a platform for reader setup, configuration, demonstrations, testing and application
development. The MDR-3021AT offers connection to a PC via Ethernet or USB and is simple to set
up and use, straight out of the box.
The MDR-3021AT Desktop Reader is suitable for all RFID applicable environments, including
healthcare, where other sensitive equipment may be nearby. Its low power design reduces
interference with the operation of any nearby equipment and is safe to use around organic material. It
is suitable for applications where medium to large sized tagged items need to be encoded individually
with accuracy, speed and precision. Intended use of Sato Vicinity’s MDR-3021AT RFID Reader is to
read and write information to Sato Vicinity StackTags®.
The communication protocol used by the Reader is compliant with ISO/IEC 18000 - 3 Mode 2 (Air
Interface at 13.56 MHz).
2.1 MDR-3021AT
• Desktop reader-writer
• Single-axis antenna
• 2 Communication channels
MDR-3021AT Reader

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3 G ett ing S tarte d
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection
When you receive your Reader, 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 Sato Vicinity if purchased directly from Sato Vicinity
Until you have checked the Reader, save the shipping carton and packaging materials
in the event the unit has to be returned.
Included with the MDR-3021AT should be the following components:
 Reader-writer
 Power adaptor - (12VDC output)
 Quick Start Guide & Test Results sheet
 Reader Manager CD-ROM
The CD-ROM will contain the following 4 files:
Autorun.inf
Will automatically launch the Reader Manager-Install.exe
Documentation Folder Contains various PDF documents including User Manuals &
Programmer information
CD-ReadMe,txt Text file describing all the files on the CD
Reader Manager-Install.exe The GUI application for configuration and demonstration of all
readers
A power cable is not included with the Reader. End-users should purchase a power
cable suitable for the country of use
Ethernet cable is not included with the Reader. Sato Vicinity recommends CAT5 Ethernet
cable.
An RFID tag will be required for Hardware Functionality and Communication Testing
Only power cables and adaptors that are compliant with the
regulations in the country of use may be connected to Sato Vicinity’s
equipment.
USB cable should be USB 2.0, screened & no longer than 3m
As shielded cables (USB and Ethernet) are generally required in order to comply with
EMC emissions limits, only shielded communication cables should be used.
! CAUTION
!
!

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3.2Before You Begin
3.2.1 Installation Environment
Sato Vicinity’s Readers are designed to operate in indoor environments where temperature and
humidity are controlled unless other conditions are specified for customised Readers.
For standard Readers the temperature range is from +10
o
C to +45
o
C. 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 o conductive dust or be
subject to rapid changes in temperature, excess or direct vibration or shock.
! WARNINIG Do not operate this Reader in an environment which contains
flammable or explosives gases or fumes.
Sato Vicinity’s RFID Readers communicate with data carriers (RFID inlets, labels and tags) using
the 13.56 MHz High Frequency (HF) band. Some industrial devices can generate unwanted
noise which may degrade communication. Make sure that other equipment is properly
installed, grounded and are at a reasonable distance.
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. Sato Vicinity’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.