Alien Technology ALR-9800 - Readernumber

CHAPTER 4 ALIEN READER PROTOCOL
READER INTERFACE GUIDE
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ReaderNumber
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The reader can be assigned an arbitrary number to aid identification in multiple-
reader environments. This number can be retrieved and changed at any time
throughout reader operation.
 Allowed values for ReaderNumber are 1-255.
 The default ReaderNumber value is 255.
ReaderNumber Examples
Command
Response
>get ReaderNumber
ReaderNumber = 255
Command
Response
>set ReaderNumber = 15
ReaderNumber = 15
Uptime
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The Uptime command returns the elapsed time, in seconds, since the last time
the reader was rebooted.
Uptime Example
Command
Response
>get Uptime
Uptime (secs) = 702048
Username
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The reader can be operated over the network. When operated in this mode it
uses a simple username/password authentication scheme to stop unwelcome
visitors accessing it. This command allows the username to be defined and
obtained.
 A username/password pair is not required when operating the reader via
serial connection.
 The default username setting is “alien” NOTE: The username is case
sensitive and must be entered in all lowercase.
Username Examples
Command
Response
>get Username
Username = alien
Command
Response
>set Username = hal
Username = hal
Password
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The reader can be operated over the network. When operated in this mode it
uses a simple username/password authentication scheme to stop unwelcome