PowerTracker VII User Manual
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1. Description cio 3 2 1 POWER a RARA AAA 3 2 2 READ Wii aaa 4 2 3 LCD Displays lanier neh bok he oh ea ee us 4 2 4 BATTERY Compartiment pe i a ar eines 4 2 5 BATTERY Charger ii LA 5 2 6 PC Interface AC Power Adapter Cable i 6 2 7 READ Antena xiii i lia LL ee phan 3 Normal Operation i 3 1 How To Read an ID Tag 3 2 Interference from RF Sources and Metal Objects 7 4 Use With Computo sie seston oe nda 8 4 1 Serall Connection nidie eva ga de ua dd 8 E RARI ROOTS TO le nn ne l ai 8 buspecifications atna e alias ara a 8 6 Warranty and Service ee 8 AVID Power TracKer Multi Mode Reader Power TracKer VII 2006 AVID Identification Systems Inc All rights reserved PowerTrackerVII_Manual_0111 doc 2 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your AVID Power TracKer VII Reader This unit will read both ISO FDX B and ISO HDX radio frequency identification tags 2 Functional Description Figure 1 Power TracKer 2 1 POWER Switch The POWER Switch is located on the top right side of the reader and turns the unit ON and OFF Press the POWER Switch once and the unit will turn ON The LCD will display ISO READY and the reader will produce a beep Press the POWER Switch again to turn the unit OFF The LCD will go blank WHEN NOT IN USE TURN THE READER OFF The reader will sound a reminder beep every 3 minutes when powered on and not in use PowerTrackerVII Manual 02. Compartment The BATTERY Compartment is located on the back of the reader When you do not intend to use the reader for an extended period of time remove the battery and store the reader and battery in a dry location protected from sunlight high heat and humidity PowerTrackerVII_Manual_0111 doc 4 wiry Figure 2 Battery Compartment To open rotate the battery cap counterclockwise To close rotate the battery cap clockwise WARNING MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS INSERTED IN THE PROPER DIRECTION Figure 2 INCORRECT POSITION CAN DESTROY THE BATTERY AND READER USE ONLY AVID APPROVED NiMH RECHARGEABLE BATTERY DISPOSE OF BATTERY WITH EXTREME CARE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF DISPOSED OF IN FIRE OR WATER 2 5 BATTERY Charger The Power TracKer comes equipped with an AVID 8 4V NiMH battery and a charger The charger will charge the AVID NiMH battery in 14 to 16 hours It is recommended that each new battery be fully charged To charge an AVID NiMH battery inspect the charger to insure that no foreign materials are in the charging area or on the charging contacts Connect the transformer to the charger and plug in Place the battery positive anode end first Figure 3 into the top of the charger The LED will light up RED indicating that the charger is on and working After approximately 14 to 16 hours the LED will change from RED to a GREEN pulsing light indicating that
3. 111 doc 2 2 READ Switch The READ Switch is located on the top left side of the reader and is used to scan for an ID tag Press and hold down the READ Switch to seek an ID tag The LCD will display LOOKING When the reader locates and reads an ID tag it will display the ID tag number and sound two high pitched beeps The LED will flash continuously for up to 5 seconds or until you release the READ Switch When you release the READ Switch the LCD will continue to display the found ID tag number If the READ Switch is released before the Reader has located a tag it will sound a low pitched single beep and the LCD will display NO ID FOUND As soon as an ID tag number is found and displayed on the LCD the reader stops looking for another ID tag The READ Switch must be released and re pressed each time a new ID tag is to be read 2 3 LCD Display The LCD is located on the top center of the reader It displays reader functions and ID tag numbers The LCD displays the following messages ISO READY Displays when reader is first turned ON and battery is OK LOOKING Displays when seeking an ID tag NO ID FOUND Displays after termination of LOOKING when no valid ID tag is read LOW BATTERY Displays when low battery is sensed either when the unit is switched ON or instead of LOOKING when the READ Switch is depressed 097712345678912 Sample display for a valid ISO ID tag 2 4 BATTERY
4. Power TracKer VII 7 User s Manual 2006 AVID Multi Mode Reader Manufactured under one or more of the following Patents 5 235 326 5 266 926 5 559 507 6 172 609 FCC ID IOL 134 AV1028 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device 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 instruction manual may cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment For information Within USA 800 336 2843 Outside USA 951 371 7505 Fax 951 737 8967 www avidid com 3185 Hamner Avenue Norco California USA 92860 1937 PowerTrackerVII Manual 0111 doc 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introductions a audios 3 2 Functional
5. hall be at AVID s option to either repair or replace any product which fails during the warranty period In no event shall AVID be liable for any indirect or consequential damages or loss of profits A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be issued before a unit is returned to AVID for service Contact Sales at AVID for a RMA number or other service questions 951 371 7505 PowerTrackerVII Manual 0111 doc 8 PowerTrackerVIl_Manual_0111 doc 9
6. in the Scanning Pattern below Scan slowly moving the reader in a circular pattern toward the head starting from the middle of the back When the reader locates an ID tag it will display the number on the LCD sound the beeper and flash the green LED lt SRE n N PS saliera A sn Luni ari 18181 TS S a IAA bY A i V 4 V d NO aa b Fi Figure 5 Scanning Pattern The orientation of the reader antenna to the ID tag affects the range and abilitv to read For the best reading performance a circular motion is recommended 3 2 Interference from RF Sources And Metal Objects The AVID Power TracKer Reader senses variations in electromagnetic fields in order to read ID signals from the ID tags Computer terminals video screens and metal can reduce the read range of the reader If you are experiencing a decrease in reading distance the reader is probably being affected bv electromagnetic interference Trv moving locations 4 Use With Computers 4 1 Serial Connection Attach the reader to vour PC using the AVID PC Interface AC Power Adapter Cable AVID4011 Figure 4 above Open the PC s serial port using the following PC interface parameters 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit 1 start bit no parity no handshaking PowerTrackerVII Manual 0111 doc 7 All characters displayed on the LCD are also sent to the reader s serial port through the RS 232 cable to a PC or printer All text strings are sent
7. out by the reader as ASCII text followed by CR LF WARNING USE ONLY THE AVID INTERFACE CABLE WITH THE POWER TRACKER USE ONLY THE AVID AC POWER ADAPTER AVID4004 THE USE OF ANY OTHER CABLE OR AC POWER ADAPTER COULD CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE READER 4 2 Software AVID Reader Wedge This application supports reading tags with the Power TracKer Tag data is entered directly to Windows base applications without copying or typing in the tag number This application requires a serial connection to a PC computer 5 Specifications Operating Frequency 134 2KHz Battery AVID 8 4V NiMH rechargeable battery only Battery Life Approximately 3 000 read operations per recharge assuming 2 seconds per read operation FCC Information FCC ID IOL 134 AV1028 CE Certified AC Power Adapter Input 90 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 8 4VDC 500ma AVID Interface cable P N AV4011 required Display 1 line x 16 character LCD Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage Temperature 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F 6 Warranty and Service The AVID Power TracKer VII Reader is warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from AVID This warranty will not apply if repairs parts or adjustments are required due to accident neglect damage during transportation or causes other than ordinary use AVID s sole responsibility under this warranty s
8. the battery is fully charged and ready for use Caution Do not use around water Do not allow the charger to get wet Keep the charger on a clean dry area and insure that dirt dust and foreign objects are kept out of the hole and off of the charging contacts Do nat try charging any other battery except the AVID supplied NiMH battery PowerTrackerVII Manual 0111 doc 5 Figure 3 NiMH Battery Charger 2 6 PC Interface AC Power Adapter Cable The connector is a standard DB 9 and provides a pigtail for an external power connection as well as a PC connection to the reader It can only be used with an AVID AC Power Adapter AVID4004 Figure 4 AVID 4011 Interface Cable The AVID Interface Power cable is 6 feet in length You may add additional cable to the PC side by using the following connection chart Signal DB 9 Pin AC ADAPT TXD1 RXD1 GND DSR GND PW OO O1 ND Table 1 RS 232 Serial Cable Pin Assignment PowerTrackerVIl_Manual_0111 doc 6 2 7 READ Antenna The READ Antenna is located on the bottom of the reader and is the interface between the reader and the ID tag The READ Antenna emits a low frequency electromagnetic signal to activate the ID tag 3 Normal Operations 3 1 How To Read an ID Tag To read an ID tag with the AVID Power TracKer Reader position the reader directly on the subject with the READ Switch depressed and search for the ID tag with slow circular motions shown
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