AdvanReader-70

Introduction

AdvanReader-m1-70

AdvanReader-m2-70

AdvanReader-70 features:

    • High flexibility:

      • 1 port, 27 dBm maximum output power

      • 2 ports, 30 dBm maximum output power

  • Onboard computer with fully open Linux OS

  • Multiple digital inputs and outputs with two analogue inputs and one relay output

  • Can control 1:16 multiplexers

  • Small form factor

  • Acts as HID USB device

  • Powers up external devices: non-isolated power output: 5 V, 200 mA (DC)

  • With multiple LED indicators, on board and for external connection

  • On-board buzzer

  • Loudspeaker ready connections.


AdvanReader-70 benefits:

    • High-performance: high output power and high sensitivity

    • Reduces time and cost of developing RFID systems

    • Can become your own reader, if you put your company logo on the enclosure


Download AdvanReader-70 datasheet


Getting Started

Helpful downloads:

    • Download Datasheet (see download files section)

    • Download User Manual (see download files section)


These are the minimum steps to start using AdvanReader-70:

1. Connect Antenna

Connect an antenna to AdvanReader port 1 with an RF Cable.

Never connect or disconnect an antenna while AdvanReader is ON. Always disconnect AdvanReader from the power supply when connecting/disconnecting antennas.

2. Power AdvanReader Unit

Connect the AdvanReader to a power supply (Switch PoE, PoE injector, etc..) and wait until it beeps. It will take between 40 and 50 seconds to boot.

Connect the AdvanReader to a power supply (Switch PoE, PoE injector, etc..) and wait until it beeps. It will take between 40 and 50 seconds to boot.


Using a PoE enabled switch.

Follow this diagram to connect AdvanReader-70 through a PoE enabled switch


Using a PoE injector.

Follow this diagram to connect AdvanReader-70 through a PoE injector:


Using a 24 V(DC) Power Supply.

Follow this diagram to connect AdvanReader-70 using a 24 V(DC) Power Supply

3. Configuration

Almost on any installation, it is required to adjust the AdvanReader operation.


3.1. Discover Device

Configuration requires Ethernet access to the unit, as the main configuration utility uses a web interface.

By default units use DHCP to acquire an IP address.

We need therefore to connect the AdvanReader unit to an Ethernet network and execute an IP discovery process. After the configuration process is finished, the Ethernet cable can be removed.

To be able to discover the AdvanReader IP address, use a PC in the same network as the computer.

Please see the discover devices page : Discover-devices.

3.2. Enter AdvanNet Manager

The previous step will result in the IP that is assigned to the device. Let's name it <AdvanReader-IP-address>:

  1. Use a computer in the same network as the AdvanReader.

  2. Open a Web Browser (Chrome or Firefox are required).

  3. Go to the page: http://<AdvanReader-IP-address>

  4. Enter with the following credentials if asked:

  • User: admin

  • Password: admin

Additional information on AdvanNet, including manuals, can be found at AdvanNet's Wiki page

3.3. Read Modes

AdvanReader has 3 different Device Configurations: Autonomous, Sequential, and Alarm mode.

Each Device Configuration can have different read modes:

1. Autonomous configuration:

      1. AUTONOMOUS: In this read mode the RF engine schedules the antenna switching automatically amongst the available RF ports (1, 2, 3 or 4). Reads are sent asynchronously.

      2. AUTONOMOUS_TRACK_MISSING: Track the presence of a few (up to 4) RFID tags.

      3. SCAN: Similar to autonomous but with AdvanCloud integration.

      4. TRIBANK: Read the three memory banks of each tag (EPC, TID and USER)

2. Sequential configuration:

      1. SEQUENTIAL: In this read mode the RF engine waits for reading commands. The operation mode is synchronous

3. Alarm mode configuration:

      1. EPC_EAS_ALARM: The alarm recognizes EPC patterns to trigger appropriate events. This is the default read mode.

      2. EPC_EAS_ALARM_200: EPC_EAS_ALARM takes benefit of Keonn's beam steering technology. This is the read mode used in AdvanSafe-200

      3. HTTP_EAS_ALARM: The alarm triggering logic is provided by an HTTP server.

      4. HTTP_EAS_200_ALARM: HTTP_EAS_ALARM takes benefit of Keonn's beam steering technology, and confirms any potential alarm against an HTTP Service

      5. SQL_EAS_ALARM: The alarm triggering logic is provided by an SQL database.

      6. SQL_EAS_200_ALARM: SQL_EAS_ALARM takes benefit of Keonn's beam steering technology, and confirms any potential alarm against an SQL Server

3.4. Persist Configuration

In order to make changes persist across reboots follow the steps below:

  • Click the save button to persist the configuration.

  • In this case, the AdvanReader will start with AUTONOMOUS configuration.

While changing the configuration, keep the AdvanReader operation stopped.

In order to start it again:

    • Press the start button either on the monitor or on the lateral menu.

3.5. Monitor Tab

Go to the monitor tab and press the start button to observe what your device is reading. Please make sure that at least one antenna is connected.

The result should look like the following capture:

4. Power and Sensitivity

The power and sensitivity of the AdvanReader are already set for the best performance but in the RFID tab you can configure it for a more suitable performance. For more information about it look at this post: What-is-the-difference-between-Power-and-Sensitivity.

5. Antenna Configuration

Each antenna has its own configuration:

    • Port: The port where the antenna is connected.

    • Mux1 port: The first level multiplexor port where the antenna is connected.

    • Mux2 port: The second level multiplexor port where the antenna is connected.

    • Power: The read power for the antenna (If "inherit" is selected it will use the Read Power saw in the previous chapter (Power and Sensitivity)).

    • Sensitivity: The sensitivity for the antenna (If "inherit" is selected it will use the Sensitivity saw in the previous chapter (Power and Sensitivity)).

    • Location: String definition for the antenna + static position for the antenna (definition, x, y, z)

    • Orientation: Logical IN or OUT areas definition used when estimating the direction of the tags (more than one antenna needed).

There has to be at least one antenna connected and configured.

6. Events & Actions

You can configure actions that will be triggered when certain events happen. For example enable a LED (through a GPO line) any time a tag is read in port 1.

Some of the most used events are:

  • TAG_READ: This event is created when AdvanReader reads an EPC and, in this case, it will trigger a Speaker action.

    • TAG_READ_ANTENNA_1: This event is created when the antenna 1 of AdvanReader reads an EPC and, in this case, it will trigger a GPO action.

Once the changes are done, make sure to save if you want the configuration to persist across reboots.

7. Change Network Settings

To change the IP visit Change device IP.

8. Change Date and Time

You can set Date, Time and Time Zone for your device on the bottom side of the Network&Time tab.

After setting the date and time, persist them with the yellow button below.

9. System update

AdvanReader 70 Series uses an embedded Linux board with the required software for it autonomous operation. It is a flexible platform that can be extended.

The root user is required in some update steps. Please make sure to follow the guidelines as an improper use of the root user may cause the system to stop working.

Request root password by following instructions here.

Latest Firmware

You can always download and install the latest Firmware from here

https://wiki.keonn.com/rfid-components/reader-upgrade/update-advannet-procedure

Additional Information

Additional information can be found at

Reader Connectivity

Reader Upgrade

Reader Configuration

Download Files

Find the User Guide and other downloadable content below.