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      Fixed Reader Installation and Setup Instructions

      The following is a guide to installing, connecting, and configuring a fixed reader.

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      Table of Contents

      1. Hardware Components and Installation Guidelines

      2. Establish a Connection with the Reader

      3. Install the Fixed Reader Client

      4. Notify Simple RFID that the reader has been connected

      5. Verify Reader is Sending Data to Simple RFID

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      1. Hardware Components and Installation Guidelines

      The following items are included in the shipment from Simple RFID

      • RF Reader

      • The reader connects to Antenna via Coax cable.
      • The reader is powered via an AC power adapter or PoE.
      • Coax Cable

      Coax cable communicates radio signal from Antenna to Reader. The installer may cut and re-end the coax cable if needed. 


      IF THE INSTALLER BRINGS COAX:

      (Needed cable length - Series)

      • 5-20 Ft. -- LMR-195
      • 25-45 Ft. -- LMR-240
      • 50-100 Ft. -- LMR 400

      Connectors*:

      • MTI Antenna: R-TNC (male) to R-TNC (male)

      *Connectors based upon antenna
      • Antenna

      • Antennas connect to Impinj readers via coax cable.
      • Antenna placement is recommended at least 10' from the product.
      • Ensure that the face of the antenna points towards the products.
      • Antenna Mount

      • Antenna mount provides various options for the placement of antennas.
      • AC Power 

      • Plugs into the Impinj reader to provide power. If the reader is mounted in an area with no AC power option, the reader can be powered via PoE.
      • Ethernet Cord (NOT INCLUDED)

      • The Ethernet cable connects the PC or Network switch to the reader. 

      Installation Guidelines

      Reader

      • Place the reader in a location that can be accessed but is out of the way.

      Antenna

      • Place the antenna up to 15' away from the product being scanned. The antenna signal is cone-shaped, so items placed near the antenna may have a hard time being scanned.
      • We suggest the opposite wall from the product being scanned towards the ceiling.
        • This image shows the intended placement of the reader and antenna in a medical facility.
        • This image shows medical products stored in plastic cubbies to be scanned and placed on the opposite wall.
           
        • Image of Mounted Antenna
      • You will want to angle the antenna face to point at the product.


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      2. Establish a Connection with the reader

      Option 1 - Connect the Reader directly to a PC (If the PC is near the reader) 

          • Connect the Reader's Ethernet port to a PC directly via the Ethernet cord
          • Connect the Reader's AC Power power supply to the reader and plug it in
          • Open a Browser window, enter the default IP address 169.254.1.1, and click Enter
          • Verify that you can locate the reader
          • Login to the Reader:
            • Login: root
            • Password: impinj
            *The reader may be powered via PoE if no AC power is available. 

      Option 2 - Via the Network

      Via the Network, there are two ways to locate the reader

      .A. The network administrator needs to provide the reader's current IP address (the reader uses DHCP so that it will have a temporarily assigned IP). The Network admin will also provide an available IP address set as Static.

      How to Set a Reader's IP Address to Static

      Once the IP has been changed to Static open a web browser and confirms that you can access the reader using this new IP.

      B. Via the Reader's Host Name

      Search the Reader's Hostname by opening a browser window and searching:

      If the Speedway reader or Impinj gateway is connected via a router, point your PC web browser to:

       Impinj Product  URL
       Impinj Speedway reader  http://speedwayr-xx-xx-xx or http://<IP address>
       Impinj xPortal gateway  http://speedwayr-xx-xx-xx or http://<IP address>
       Impinj xArray gateway  http://xarray-xx-xx-xx or http://<IP address>
       Impinj xSpan gateway  http://xspan-xx-xx-xx or http://<IP address>

      Note 1: In the above table, "xx-xx-xx" are the last 6 characters of the MAC address of your device.

      If the Speedway reader or Impinj gateway is connected directly to the PC, point your PC web browser to:

       Impinj Product  URL
       Impinj Speedway reader  http://speedwayr-xx-xx-xx.local or http://<IP address>
       Impinj xPortal gateway  http://speedwayr-xx-xx-xx.local or http://<IP address>
       Impinj xArray gateway  http://xarray-xx-xx-xx.local or http://<IP address>
       Impinj xSpan gateway  http://xspan-xx-xx-xx.local or http://<IP address>

      Note 2: In the above table, "xx-xx-xx" are the last 6 characters of the MAC address of your device.


      If you are unable to locate the reader using the Host Name, we will need the Network Admin to provide a current IP address (which is dynamic) which will need to be set to Static.

      The Network Admin will need to provide a possible Static IP that you can use (In many cases, this will be the same IP address that is provided which is Dynamic)

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      3. Install Simple RFID Print Client

      Download and Install the Simple RFID Fixed Reader Client from Simple RFID. The Fixed Reader Client can be installed on either a PC or a Server inside the Network.

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        4. Notify Simple RFID that the reader has been connected

        • Record the name of the PC (This will allow Simple RFID)
        • Install AnyDesk.com to enable remote access
        • If possible, set a password for unattended access (as simple123)
        • Send new Static IP Address of Reader
        • Email the PC/Server name and AnyDesk ID to support@simplerfid.com 

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        5. Verify Reader is Sending Data to Simple RFID

        After the reader is connected to the account, you will need to enable the reader.
        • Enable Reader 
          • Click the "Change" button
          • Then select the "Enabled" checkbox

        • Identify where the reader is connected
          • Go to Settings > Fixed Readers
          • On the Fixed Reader page, locate the reader

        Ensure the reader is connected to the desired location. If it is not, you must assign it to this location.

        • Assign Reader to New Location:
          • Click the lock icon on the right
          • Select the Location Type and Location Name
          • Click the Lock icon to assign

        • Navigate to where the reader is connected and confirm it is reading. The easiest way to do this is to go to the location's History tab.

        • On this tab, you will see a record containing the reader's name as the User.

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