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1. Main Tasks a nsgpss G Configuration Filter x Basic Information General Hostname f Wired Interface ethO 2 Network Configuration rfc hw lab del Reader Configuration amp Users BE Up Connect DNS Domain rfcode com Services Name Enabled Time HTTP 38888 Diagnostics HTTPS 39999 gt Tags Command Server VI 6501 Summary Legacy T 6500 Sub Tasks eee SSL Certificate BEGIN CERTIFICATE MI IDqDCCApCgAwI BAgI BAZANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQUFADCBnTELMAKGA1UEBhMCVV DJAMBgNVBAgTBVR leGF2MQ8wDOYDVQQHEWZBdXN0aW4xF2AVBgGNVBAOTDLIGIE ZGVyLCBJbmMuMROWEgYDVOQLEwtFbmdpbmVlemluZzEYMBYGALUEAXMPC2FnZSE ZmNvZGUUY29LMSQwIgYJKOZIhveNAQKBFhVheWFyYnIvdWdoQHImY29KkZSSjb2C HhCNMTAWOTA3MjJALOTE IWhcNMTEWOTA3MJALOTELIWjCBLZELMAKGALUEBAMCVVE DJAMBgGNVBAgTBVR leGFzMRewF OY DVQQKEWSSRiBDb2R1ciwgSwW5 jLJEZMBCGALL CxMORWS naW51ZXJpbmcgVGV2dDEeMBwGA 1 UEAxMVcmZ jLWh 3LWxhYiSyZmNvZGU Y29 MSQwIgYJKOZIhveNAQKBFhVheNWFyYnJvdWdoQHImY29KZS5jb20wgzZ8wDQ KoZ IhvCNAQEBBQADgY OAMIGJAOGBAL 1 3mcSNYV8 1pz3p0om 4cMPr8DXX2gBwY2s Y lt gt SSL Private Key E save cnanges User readeruser About Help There are two main tasks available to you in the Reader Web Console Diagnostics and Configuration Diagnostics Within the Diagnostics task there are three sub tasks that will allow you to assess the conditions of the reader Tags2. allows for direct connection to DC power sources Power requirements are 12 to 24 VDC A Direct AC power connection is not supported for this device Note e Wi Fi not available on the Standard version Wi Fi antenna connection port allows for connection of an external Wi Fi antenna that is available with the Wi Fi Enabled M250 Reader The M250 Reader supports 802 11b and 802 11g protocols e Ethernet RJ 45 Ethernet jack e USB A Future expansion e USB B A plug that allows for serial connectivity for configuration and tag event output Figure 1 Reader Data Connectors n r LINK ACTIVITY y IN USE _ STATUS m een m mi pg EE EEE Hr JE ETHERNET PoE USB B POWER AUX 12 24 VDC SERIAL wee ee Antennas Each M250 Reader comes with two 4 wave helical antennas These antennas provide a tag read range of approxi mately 100 meters open air when no background RF interference is present The reader s maximum sensitivity maximum range depends upon the operating environment PNo1449 REV02 Environmental Conditions The M250 Reader is approved for use within the temperature ranges set forth below e Operation 20 to 70 degrees Celsius Storage 40 to 80 degrees Celsius Upgrading Reader Firmware The M250 Reader has the ability to be updated as new firmware is released To upgrade the firmware launch the Reader Configuration Utility found on the RF Code Reade
3. E mail support rfcode com Voice 512 439 2244 or toll free at 866 830 4578 PNo1449 REVO2 M250 Reader User Manual 22 Appendix Using the M250 Reader with Windows 7 To use the M250 Reader with the Windows 7 Operating System the following additional configuring steps should be performed 1 Install the M250 Reader driver software that came with your RF Code Reader Configuration Utility CD Figure 16 M250 Reader Driver Software Installation Device driver software was not successfully installed RFCode M250 Reader DE No driver found aN What can I do if my device did not install property 2 Navigate to Start gt All Programs gt Devices and Printers PNo1449 REVO2 M250 Reader User Manual 23 24 Figure 17 Navigate to Devices and Printers J Driver Software Installation Device driver software was not successfully installed DE No driver found lt e did not install property 3 Right click on the RF Code M250 Reader and select Properties Figure 18 Select M250 Reader Properties Bes Eom x OW Control Panel Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers vit Search Devices and Printers P Troubleshoot Windows can display enhanced dence ons and information from the Internet Chick to change O x Generic Non PnP VMware Virtual VMware VMware wn nvasqnoo r Montor USB Mouse Virtual SCSI Disk Device 4 Printers and Faxes 3 4 Unspecified 1 ER I RFCod
4. Group Code Tag ID Treatment Code Figure 5 Example Tag Data in Tags Sub Task Tag ID Payload Payload Octal SSI Channel A SSI Channel B LOCATE00014015 496 760 LOCATE00018442 496 760 58 LOCATE00020597 496 760 53 LOCATE00032733 496 760 40 LOCATE00032821 496 760 52 LOCATE00034044 496 760 58 LOCATE00034045 496 760 LOCATE00034052 496 760 LOCATE00034053 496 760 LOCATE00034060 496 LOCATE00034089 496 LOCATE00034097 496 LOCATE00034098 496 LOCATE00034123 496 LOCATE00034129 496 LOCATE00034138 496 LOCATE00039192 LOCATE00039198 LOCATE00042702 PNo1449 REV02 Summary The Summary sub task can be accessed by navigating to Diagnostics gt Summary This sub task is available to provide a report of version model IP address etc information that has been configured for the Reader Figure 6 Summary Sub Task Basic Information Version 1 0 0 Build 20100420 073521 Vendor RF Code Inc Manufacturer RF Code Inc Model M250 Submodel M250 Serial Number Date of Manufacture Service Date 2010 04 29 Wired Interface eth0 Active Yes IP Address 10 1 18 100 Subnet 255 255 255 0 There is also an option to reboot the Reader from the Summary screen This can be done by selecting the Reboot button You will be prompted with a dialog box to confirm if you want to reboot the reader If you would like to reboot the reader select the Reboot button If you want to opt out select the Don t Reboot b
5. 250 Reader e On Ready LED This LED indicates the Reader has power applied through an external power adapter e Tag Activity LED This LED is used for two purposes 1 to show the status of the Reader while in standby mode and 2 to show Tag detections while in operation 1 Operating The Tag Activity LED flashes intermittently indicating the Reader has read one or more Tags each time it flashes Because the Reader can decode Tags faster than the light can be turned on and off a single flash may indicate more than one Tag being decoded 2 Standby Mode The Tag Activity LED turns on and off at a distinctive rate that indicates the Reader is in standby mode There are four LEDs mounted on the back of the M250 Reader Link Activity This LED indicates that the M250 Reader is connected to the network The Link light stays solid when there is no network activity and flashes when activity is present 100 10 When on this LED indicates a 100MBit Ethernet connection When off this LED indicates a 1OMBit Ethernet connection eIn Use This LED indicates there is a connection to the M250 Reader and tag data is being read from the reader e Status This LED indicates that the M250 Reader is connected and receiving power Connectors Several connectors are housed on the back of the M250 Reader Power DC barrel jack allows for connection to an AC power brick that outputs 12VDC e Power DC terminal block
6. Antenna Orientation section of this document Mount the M250 Reader using the process described in the Mounting section of this document Configure the M250 Reader to send data to a software system such as RF Code s Asset Manager Please refer to the Reader Configuration Utility User Manual for further instruction on using the Reader Configura tion Utility Once you have configured the M250 Reader with the Reader Configuration Utility you may access the M250 Reader directly by accessing the Reader Web console to perform further diagnostic and configuration tasks Please refer to the Reader Web console section of this document A To obtain Tag data or customize the way the M250 Reader sends Tag data to your software ap Note plication please refer to the Reader API document available on the RF Code website http support rfcode com PNo1449 REV02 Reader Web Console Once an IP address has been assigned to the M250 Reader using the Reader Configuration Utility software the Reader Web Console can be accessed to give you a direct connection to the Reader To access the Reader Web Con sole open a web browser and type the IP address of the reader in the URL address bar The main console screen will appear If you configured a username and a password with the Reader Configuration Utility you may be prompted for this information before you will be able to access the Reader Web Console Figure 3 Reader Web Console Task Panes
7. M250 Reader 2 COD User Manual Contents Preface 4 Trademarks 4 Copyright Statement 4 FCC Compliance 5 CE Compliance 5 WEEE Compliance 5 M250 Reader 6 Introduction 6 Features 6 Contents 6 Hardware 7 LED Indicators ie Connectors J Antennas 7 Environmental Conditions 8 Upgrading Reader Firmware 8 Tag Orientation 8 Antenna Orientation 8 Getting Started 9 Configuring the Reader for DHCP 9 Configuring the Reader for Static IP Address or DHCP with Up Connect 10 Reader Web Console 11 Diagnostics 11 Tags 11 Summary 13 Configuration 14 Network Configuration 14 SSL Certificate Configuration 14 Reader Configuration 15 Users 16 Up Connect 17 Time 18 Serial Ports 19 Resetting The Reader 20 Mounting 21 Warranty amp Service 22 Limited Standard Warranty Terms 22 Standard Warranty Limitations 22 Obtaining Service amp Support 22 RF Code Customer Support 22 Appendix 23 Using the M250 Reader with Windows 7 25 PNo1449 REVO2 M250 Reader User Manual 3 Preface Trademarks RF Code and the RF Code logo are trademarks of RF Code Inc All other product names are copyright and regis tered trademarks or trade names of their respective owners Copyright Statement Copyright 2010 2015 RF Code Inc All Rights Reserved This document as well as the hardware and firmware described therein are furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license The informa
8. Reader should be mounted as high above the ground as reasonably possible Low loss SMA coaxial extension cables may be used to extend the antennas from the Reader available S separately Getting Started Readers should be configured if necessary prior to being installed in their permanent locations Readers must be configured prior to use if the IP address needs to be assigned or if the Up Connect feature explained below in this document is to be used This is done through the Reader Configuration Utility which is available on the CD typically included with the reader This software is also available for download from the RF Code web page http support rfcode com Readers may not need to be pre configured if the intent is to use DHCP for IP address assign ment Configuring the Reader for DHCP By default the reader is set to DHCP and will be automatically assigned a DHCP address by a DHCP server if one is available If a DHCP server is present the reader will attempt to request a hostname for DNS resolution as well Most but not all DHCP servers are implemented in a way that will allow DNS resolution for DHCP clients that are the last 6 digits of the MAC address of the wired Ethernet interface on the reader and domainname is your domain that the DHCP server will provide A label on the bottom of the reader lists the default hostname for each reader PNo1449 REVo2 9 10 To configure the reader for DHCP 1 2 Attac
9. The Tags sub task can be accessed by navigating to Diagnostics gt Tags This sub task is used as a verification tool to ensure that the Reader is online and detecting tags App A GROUP CODE To add a group code click the Add button and a window will appear Enter a group code and treatment code see below to test the Reader with Click the OK button to add the Tag Group If your reader is online and reading tags properly you should begin to see tag data in the main task screen A All RF Code tags are defined as being members of a specific group and have a unique tag ID number Note within that group The group code is a string of 6 letters and is assigned by RF Code Each group code is unique for a given tag type When an RF Code reader is configured it can be supplied with up to 16 group codes Each group code has a corresponding treatment code The treatment code instructs the application software how to interpret the payload data for each tag event within that group code RF Code tags have the ability to transmit various types of data within their radio frequency beacons such as flags for various sensors including for motion panic tamper infrared location humidity pressure temperature and low bat tery amongst others The group code and unique numeric tag ID are printed on a label affixed to each tag PNo1449 REV02 11 Figure 4 Group ID Tag ID and Treatment Code Location RF Code Q FCC ID P6F2005433 IC 4183A 2005433
10. age or trade practice Obtaining Service amp Support For in warranty service customers have several options Customers having difficulty with RF Code products should attempt to solve those problems through RF Code s Technical Support Problem Escalation Process First contact the RF Code representative or other distributor from whom the RF Code product was purchased for information on how to obtain local support Second contact the RF Code Customer Support via e mail Third contact the RF Code Customer Support via the Support Line For product returns the support engineer will give you a return material authorization RMA number No returns will be accepted without an RMA number If the warranty expired there is a charge for repair or replacement per RF Code s out of warranty policy For full details of the RF Code RMA policy please review the RF Code Warranty RMA and Extended Warranty Policy document RF Code Customer Support RF Code Customer Support gives entitled customers and partners the ability to contact RF Code about installation and usage related questions as well as make defect inquiries about eligible products that are covered under RF Code warranty agreements team of technical specialists can be contacted electronically or via phone The Support Line is available to provide General Support during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Central time excluding national holidays
11. ate to take effect L Ifa sioned SSL certificate configuration is not successful for example if the SSL Certificate and Note the SSL Private Key do not match the M250 Reader s self signed certificate will take place PNo1449 REV02 Figure 8 Network Configuration Sub Task Filter Basic Information gt General Hostname rfc hw lab Ex Wired Interface ethO DNS Domain ricode com Services Name HTTP HTTPS Command Server Legacy DNS Servers Advanced SSL Certificate BEGIN CERTIPICATE MI IDqDCCApCgAwI BAgI BAZANBgkqhkiG 9w0BAQUPADCBnTELMAKGA1UEBhMCVVs DJAMBgGNVBAgTBVR leGFzMQ8wDOYDVQQHEWZBdXN0 aW4xFZAVBgNVBAOTDLJIGIED ZGVyLCBJbmMuMROwEgYDVOQLEwt FbmdpbmvV lcmluZzEYMBYGALUEAXxMPc2FnZzs ZmNvVZGUuUY 2 9tMSQwI gYJKoZ IhvcNAQKBFhVhewWFy YnJvdWdoQuImY2 9kZS5 jb2C HRCNMTAWOTAIMIJALOTE LWHCNMTEWOTAIMIAIOTELWICB1ZELMAKGA1UVEBHMCVVE DJAMBGNVBAGTBVR leGF2MRcwFOYDVQOKEWSSRIBDb2RiciwgSW5 jLJEZMBcGALL CxMORWSnaW51ZXJpbmcgqVGVzdDEeMBwGA1UEAxMVcmZ jLWh3LWxhYiSyZmNvZGU Y29tMSQwIgYJKoZ IhvcNAQKBFhVhewWFy YnJvdWdoQhImY29kZS5 jb20wgZ8wDQt KoZIhveNAQEBBQADGYOAMIGJAOGBAL13mcSNYVSLpz3p00m4cMPr8DXX2gBuwY2s Y 4 gt SSL Private Key To ensure that any modified settings are implemented click the Save Changes button Reader Configuration The Reader Configuration sub task can be accessed by navigating to Configuration gt Reader Configuration Within this sub task you may view and adjust the Noise Floor level for Channel A an
12. d Channel B of the Reader Figure 9 Reader Configuration Sub Task Channel A Dynamic Noise Floor Noise Floor Channel B Dynamic Noise Floor V Noise Floor Channel A Dynamic Noise Floor When this box is checked the noise floor for this channel is adjusted automatically e Channel A Noise Floor Enter a value to set the noise floor for channel A antenna Channel B Dynamic Noise Floor When this box is checked the noise floor for this channel is adjusted automatically e Channel B Noise Floor Enter a value to set the noise floor for channel B antenna Click the Save Changes button when you have completed your adjustments to the Reader settings PNo1449 REVO2 15 Users The Users sub task can be accessed by navigating to Configuration gt Users This sub task can be used to add user authentication to the M250 Reader Figure 10 Users Sub Task User Information User ID useri Password eeccecece cnt ator Role Administrator v Add a User eTo add a user click the New button Enter a username password confirm the password and select a user role e Administrator has complete access and control of the Configuration and Diagnostic task e Configuration View has view only access to the Configuration task and can utilize the Diagnostics tasks e Event View only has access to the Diagnostics tasks of the Reader e Click the Save Changes button The first user that must be creat
13. e the time can be manually set by choosing a date and time from the pull down menu and clicking the Set to your computer s time button Then the NTP Server that are configured by default can be edited deleted or moved by clicking on the corresponding button Finally click upon the Save Changes button to save the configuration 3 Manual Time Configuration In this instance the time can be configured manually by selecting a date and time from the pull down menu and clicking the Set to your computer s time button Then delete the default NTP servers by selecting each one in turn and clicking the Delete button Finally click the Save Changes button to save the configuration PNo1449 REV02 Serial Ports The Serial Ports sub task can be accessed by navigating to Configuration gt Serial Ports This sub task allows for the configuration of the Reader for USB Serial Device integration such as a Global Positioning System device Figure 13 Serial Ports Sub Task Serial Port To access this sub task a USB serial device must be plugged in to the Reader Once you have plugged the device into the Reader access the Serial Ports sub task by navigating to Configuration gt Serial Ports The serial device will appear in the list on the left and you will notice that the Serial Port configuration menu on the right is populated by default based on settings obtained from the serial device Some configuration may be necessary for your serial dev
14. e M250 Reader Modet RFCode M250 Reader Category Unknown Status Needs troubleshooting PNo1449 REV02 4 Access the Hardware tab and select Properties Figure 19 Select Properties in the Hardware Tab IE TD l Control Panel Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers 69 Search Devices and Printers p Add a device Add printer Troubleshoot Windows can display enhanced device icons and information from the Internet Click to change x Device status The divers for this device are not installed Code 20 Proponas _ So ei 5 Click Change Settings and Update Driver Figure 20 Update Driver Option fools Seorch Devices and Printers p r x vit Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location Port 40001 Hub 90003 Device status he drivers for ths device are not installed Code 28 There is no driver selected for the device information set or cerent To find a driver for this device cick Update Driver PNo1449 REVO2 25 6 Choose Browse my computer for driver software Figure 21 Browse My Computer Option fo 8 Search Devices and Printers P C Update Driver Software RFCode M250 Reader ov x How do you want to search for driver software gt Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you
15. eader Contact your RF Code reseller for more information The M250 Reader has two receiver channels that can operate independently or jointly to provide antenna diversity for Tag signal reception The Reader can operate with one antenna on either antenna post but the benefit of re ceiver diversity is only obtained when both antennas are attached and pointed in different directions To achieve the best receiver diversity e Antenna Angle from Reader It is desirable to have the antennas positioned at different angles from the Reader e Antenna Angle from Each Other Antennas should be at 90 degree angles relative to each other e Height As a rule the higher a Reader is positioned above the ground or floor the better the Reader s detection range Do not allow antennas to overlap Keep the antennas separated Allowing the antennas to overlap reduces A the effectiveness of each antenna To minimize RF interference Separation Maintain a minimum of 4 to 6 feet of separation between the Reader antennas and potential RF radiators such as computers monitors printers and electronic office equipment RF emis sions from equipment local to the environment where the Reader is deployed can limit the Reader s effective read range Height Do not operate the Reader on or close to the floor or ground Grounded and reflective metallic structures around the Reader and or Tags affect the system s performance For best results the
16. ed this field will populate with the connections status for the Up Connect link User configuration is not require for this field e Message This field will populate with a message regarding the status of the Up Connect link User configura tion is not required for this field Deleting an Up Connect Configuration To delete an Up Connect Configuration select the configuration from the list that you wish to delete and click the Delete button PNo1449 REV02 17 18 Time The Time sub task can be accessed by navigating to Configuration gt Time This sub task allows the time settings to be configured for a Reader By default this Reader function is already set to local time with access configured for three NTP Network Time Protocol Servers Users may need to adjust these settings for their own network security policies There are three primary ways that users may desire to configure their time settings Figure 12 Time Sub Task Current Reader Time Friday May 07 2010 3 42 33 PM Automatic Time Configuration NTP Servers 0 pool ntp org 1 pool ntp org 2 pool ntp org Manual Time Configuration Time 05 07 10 9 3 42 PM Set to your computer s time 1 Default In this instance the time would be automatically set using the NTP Server and then would continue to automatically keep time by periodically checking with the three default NTP Servers provided from the factory 2 Automatic Time Configuration In this instanc
17. ed is the Admin user so the user role will default to Administrator Note Delete a User To delete a user select the user from the list that you wish to delete and click the Delete button 16 PNo1449 REVo2 Up Connect The Up Connect sub task can be accessed by navigating to Configuration gt Up Connect This sub task allows for reader communication with Zone Managers to be more firewall friendly When this option is selected the M250 Reader is configured to initiate the contact with the Zone Manager rather than requiring that access be granted to allow the Zone Manager to connect to readers behind a firewall Figure 11 Up Connect Sub Task 9 New J 9 Delete Up Connect ID Port Up Connect ID Password Confirm Password Status Status Message Configuring Up Connect To add an Up Connect Configuration click the New button Populate the following fields and click the Save Changes button ID Enter a name for the Up Connect configuration e Enabled Check this box to enable the reader to up connect to a Zone Manager Hostname Input the IP address of the Zone Manager that the reader should connect to Port Input the port number over which the reader will communicate with the Zone Manager e Up Connect ID Password Input and verify a reader ID and password that will be utilized in the Up Con nect configuration of Zone Manager Status Once the Up Connect link has been configur
18. gure 15 Reader Mounting Plate Illustration O b O LJ fom nam fare t PNo1449 REVO2 21 Warranty and Service Limited Standard Warranty Terms RF Code warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year 12 months for hardware and software from the date of purchase from RF Code Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its own sole option any such defective products This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser end user and is non transferable Standard Warranty Limitations Except as provided herein the entire liability of RF Code and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be that RF Code will use reasonable efforts to repair or replace without charge all defective Products returned to RF Code by a Customer as more particularly described in the End User Warranty Except for the express warranties STATED HEREIN RF Code makes no other representations or warranties and RF Code hereby disclaims all other warranties express implied statutory or otherwise including without limitation any warranty of merchantability non infringe ment of third party intellectual property rights fitness for a particular purpose performance satisfactory quality or arising from a course of dealing us
19. h a power source to the M250 Reader AC power brick DC power or Power Over Ethernet cable Attach an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the M250 Reader and to an available network port on the switch gt L For initial configuration the M250 Reader must be attached to a network port that is on the same Note subnet as the PC that you are using to connect to the M250 Reader with fault hostname listed on the bottom of the reader and domainname is the domain handed out by the DHCP server If you are able to browse to the M250 Reader then DHCP worked properly You may configure features like Up Connect configure security or use the web based diagnostics If the reader was not found then your DHCP server probably does not support hostname resolution and you will need to use a static IP address to connect the reader to your network or alternately configure Up Connect to connect your reader to your RFID application Use the instructions below Configuring the Reader for Static IP Address or DHCP with Up Connect to configure your M250 Reader Configuring the Reader for Static IP Address or DHCP with Up Connect 1 DQ UT GN o I The most reliable way to configure an M250 reader is via its USB B serial port Install the reader configuration utility on the PC being used to configure the reader The CD should remain in the CDROM drive during the install Connect the reader to the USB port Depending on what device y
20. hose operating frequency is 433 92 MHz which have been certified or are in the certification process 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 and 2 these devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation a FCC ID P6F2005433 for beacon intervals greater than or equal to 10 seconds b FCC ID P6F433MHZ for the security tag with beacon intervals less than 10 seconds CE Compliance 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 This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electro magnetic compatibility EN 55022 class A the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility WEEE Compliance asd Do Not Dispose Product with Municipal Waste Special Collection Disposal Required PNo1449 REVo2 5 M250 Reader Introduction The 433 MHz M250 reader interprets and reports the radio frequency messages emitted by RF Code tags Tag transmissions can be processed in real time to quickly locate and identify tagged assets or personnel in defined areas The M250 reader is compatible with wired and wireless networks for rapid integration into an
21. ice The configuration if any that is needed will be determined by consulting the device literature user manual etc that came with your serial device PNo1449 REVo2 19 Resetting The Reader 20 To reset the Reader settings back to the factory defaults follow these steps 1 Verify that power is applied to the reader Make sure you can tacitly feel the button being depressed For example most ball point pens are not long enough to engage the button 2 Flip the Reader upside down 3 Using a pointed object press the Reset button for a few seconds 4 Release the Reset button 5 The Reader will now be reset to the factory default settings Figure 14 Reader Reset Button Illustration BOTTOM SIDE OF READER Serial Number IP Address ates PNo1449 REV02 Mounting To Mount the Reader please use the following steps 1 Flip the Reader upside down and use the 4 screws provided to attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the Reader 2 Attach the RF antennas and the WiFi antenna for optional Wi Fi enabled M250 Readers 3 Using screws not provided thread them through the mounting cut outs on the mounting bracket and mount the Reader to the wall or ceiling 4 Attach the provided Power supply cord to the Reader and to an available electrical outlet or use the PoE Power over Ethernet feature to power the reader All M250 Readers support and have built in PoE and also do not require an external adapter Fi
22. 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 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 his own expense RF Code is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifica tions could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this de vice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation RF Code Inc 9229 Waterford Centre Blvd Suite 500 Austin TX 78758 www rfcode com Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformit la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada The system is designed to operate with RF Code RFID Tags w
23. organization s IT infrastructure With a modular design and low price the M250 Reader provides an economical solution to a wide variety of asset tracking problems RF Code s patented communication protocols allow for very high tag densities Large populations of tags can be monitored using a single reader The M250 reader s maximum sensitivity maximum range depends upon the installation location and antenna configuration This manual provides instructions for the M250 Reader setup and operation Features Some of the features included in the M250 Reader are e Instantaneous Tag Reporting e Optional Wi Fi Interface High Throughput Performance Supports Large Tag Populations e Patented Anti Collision Technology to Manage High Tag Densities Dual Channel Receiver Provides Tag Signal Reception Diversity Support for up to 32 tag group codes e Support for multiple connections over the same port Contents The M250 Reader System package contents are e M250 Reader Two 4 wave helical antennas Reader Configuration Utility CD 110 220 VAC to 12VDC Power Supply and Cord PNo1449 REVo2 M250 Reader User Manual 6 Hardware The Reader is housed in a 5 79 inch 14 7 cm by 0 82 inch 2 1 cm by 5 75 inch 14 5 cm metal chassis and contains the internal components of an RFID Reader combined with connections to allow for both Ethernet and Wi Fi optional connectivity LED Indicators There are two LEDs are mounted on the front of the M
24. ou have this may require a USB A to USB B cable not included A USB cable can be purchased at an electronics store or big box general retailer A USB A to USB B cable is included in RF Code pilot packs ote When prompted install the RFCUSB inf driver that is located in the configuration utility folder of the CD ROM Run the configuration utility and select Local as the connection method The M250 Reader should be seen on one of the COM ports listed Select the COM port and click Next You may change any setting in the configuration tabs including the IP address and Up Connect settings You must click Save Changes so that the configuration is saved to the reader Once a static IP is entered you should be able to connect to the M250 Reader with a web browser If you wish to use DHCP the Reader Configuration Utility will also report the IP address that has been assigned to the reader However this address may change so it is recommended that you utilize the Up Connect feature to connect the M250 Reader to the RFID software application L If the M250 Reader is provided with wireless networking the Ethernet interface should be disabled Note after the wireless interface is connected While both interfaces may be enabled at the same time only one will be routable Attach the provided 4 wave helical antennas ensuring proper steps have been taken to maximize desired read range through antenna orientation Please refer to the
25. r Utilities CD For information regarding this process please refer to the Reader Configuration Utility User Manual also located on the CD Firmware can also be upgraded by downloading the latest version at the following suppott site http www rfcode com support downloads It is vital these updates be obtained directly from RF Code or its authorized partners since these files define the operation of the Reader and if corrupted the files will render the Reader inoperable Tag Considerations Tag transmissions signal propagation and read range are all diminished when tags are mounted very close to the ground Read range will vary when tags are mounted to metal objects The signals will NOT penetrate solid metal Care should be taken when mounting tags near metal racks rails or conveyor belts Tag performance is diminished near water signals are not propagated through water Antenna Orientation Figure 2 Antenna Positioning PNo1449 REV02 Each antenna post supplies an RF signal to the two parallel radio receivers in the M250 Reader Antenna input im pedance is 50 ohms nominal Both the type of antennas used and the Reader range setting determine the effective read range The normal Reader range features are defined using wave helical antennas These antennas are appropriate for most Reader applica tions Optional antennas that offer diverse receiving properties or extend the range of the Reader are available for the M250 R
26. tion in these pages is furnished for infor mational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by RF Code Inc RF Code assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in these pages RF Code reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein RF Code makes no war ranty representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose nor does RF Code assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product and specifically disclaims any and all liability including without limitation consequential or incidental damages The user of this system is cautioned that any changes or modifications to this system not expressly approved by RF Code Inc could void the warranty Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information However RF Code assumes no responsi bility for its use or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which would result RF Code Inc 9229 Waterford Centre Blvd Suite 500 Austin TX 78758 www tfcode com PNo1449 REVO2 M250 Reader User Manual 4 FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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
27. u have set up for the Reader Please refer to the Reader Configuration Utility Manual for more information regarding specific network configuration tasks SSL Certificate Configuration By default when HTTPS is enabled a self signed 10 year SSL certificate is generated so that communication on HTTPS port is encrypted To communicate with both encryption and authentication an SSL certificate must be digitally signed by a well known certificate authority CA Please contact your Network or System Administrator for obtaining a signed SSL Certificate To configure the M250 Reader with the SSL Certificate perform the following steps 1 Obtain a private key using a preferred tool or a certificate authority may provide this service Please archive the key and file in a safe place for security purposes This key will be needed for SSL certificate configuration later 2 A Certificate Signing Request CSR is generated based on the private key DQ Submit the CSR to a certificate authority 4 The certificate authority issues an SSL certificate based on the CSR and in a PEM format 5 Once a signed SSL certificate is obtained from CA import it to the M250 Reader 6 Copy the SSL certificate portion from BEGIN CERTIFICATE to END CERTIFICATE from the PEM and paste it into the SSL Certificate field 7 Copy the private key and paste it to SSL Private Key field 8 Click the Save Changes button for the signed SSL certific
28. utton Tools The Tools sub task can be accessed by navigating to Diagnostics gt Tools This sub task is available to test reader connection with a server or to reboot the reader Ping a Server To ping a server type in the Hostname of the server and choose a Protocol from the drop down list Both IPV4 or IPV6 and click the Ping button Reboot the Reader To reboot a the Reader click the Reboot button and confirm the reboot Figure 7 Tools Sub Task denton rfcode com PING denton rfcode com 10 1 15 12 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 10 1 15 12 seq 0 ttl 127 time 0 562 ms 64 bytes from 10 1 15 12 seq 1 ttl 127 time 0 623 ms 64 bytes from 10 1 15 12 seq 2 ttl 127 time 0 501 ms 64 bytes from 10 1 15 12 seq 3 ttl 127 time 0 600 ms 64 bytes from 10 1 15 12 seq 4 ttl 127 time 0 572 ms denton rfcode com ping statistics 5 packets transmitted 5 packets received 0 packet loss round trip min avg max 0 501 0 571 0 623 ms PNo1449 REV02 13 14 Configuration Within the Configuration task there are five sub tasks that will allow you to modify settings that were initially config ured using the Reader Configuration Utility Network Configuration Reader Configuration Users Up Connect and Time Network Configurations The Network Configuration sub task can be accessed by navigating to Configuration gt Network Configuration Within this sub task you may view and modify the different types of network configurations yo
29. ve disabled thes feature in your device installation settings amp Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver softwere manually 7 Select the folder in which you have installed the Reader Configuration Utility Figure 22 Folder Selection GCE Search Devices ond Printers P CD L vpdste Driver Software RFCode M250 Reader D x Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location C Program Files 86 RF Code Include subfolders gt Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list wall show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device 26 PNo1449 REVo2 8 A dialog box will appear that will indicate that Windows can t verify the publisher of the driver software Click Install this driver software anyway Figure 23 Install Driver Software we Update Driver Soft Installing driver soft gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device gt Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsegned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information C See details l Search Devices and Printers P 7 v x 9 You will see a dialog box indicating that the dri
30. ver software has been installed successfully You can now ac cess your M250 Reader using the M250 Reader Web Console Figure 24 M250 Reader Driver Installed Successfully ON w L Update Driver Software M250 Reader COM3 Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows hes fineshed installing the driver software for this device M250 Reader PNo1449 REVO2 o Search Devices and Printers Pp x 2 x COD
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