Nordic ID RF601 User Manual

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© 2006 Nordic ID OyRF601 User Manual May 2006 Version 117��8. Setting up a RF601 networkThis chapter describes the basics of building the RF601 network. Detailed info can be found on document “RF6XXSystem integrator guide” available from Nordic ID Partner Login Area at www.nordicid.com.8.1 Site SurveySite survey is a Radio Network operation survey on an actual user environment. This means that Base Stations are placedto the desired positions at the site and then measurements are made to check how the connection signals changes. Bydoing this the base station(s) can be positioned to best possible places.Enter the Site survey -mode by typing “TST” in the password field. The site survey shows all the RF601 Base Stations inthe range, their CommID number and the RSSI (Radio Signal Strength Indicator) value. Bigger value means better signalstrength.8.2 Installation of the networkThe network is build by using base stations that cover the area where Hand Terminals is being used. Base Stations mustconfigure to work as a network with a specific configuration tool available from Nordic ID by request.In theory the best place to install a Base Station is at middle of the area to be covered. However the frequencies used inRF601 system can be heavily attenuated by object between the Terminal and the Base Station.The actual installation of Base Stations must be made by authorized personnel and followed by local legislation.9. Using the scannerUser can read barcodes depending on configuration of the handheld unit. See Appendix for more info about scannerconfiguration.1. Hold the RF601 at a slight angle about 10 – 30 cm (few inches) from the barcode label to be read. If the surface of thebarcode label is very reflective, scanning from directly above (90° angle) may cause reading errors.2. Push the button on the keypad while directingthe beam so that the beam covers all of the bars onthe label. A beep or audio signal will be generatedindicating that the scanner has successfully read thelabel. The scanner will stay on or it will automatically turnoff depending on the scanning options, During normaloperation, the beam will be switched off immediatelyafter the barcode has been read successfully.