Administrator Console
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Configure Reader
Use the Configure Reader menus to access the following functions.
Reader Parameters
Select Configure Reader in the selection menu to configure reader settings using this window.
Figure 34 Reader Parameters
• Name - Sets the user-configured reader name. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
• Description - Sets a user-configured reader description. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
• Location - Enter information on the reader location. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
• Contact - Enter the name of the reader manager contact. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
• GPI Debounce Time - Delays input events up to this time, and delivers these events only if the PIN
states remains on the same level.
• Operation Status - Displays the current operation status of the reader (Enabled, Disabled, or
Unknown).
• Antenna Check - Controls the antenna sensing feature on the reader. Disabled indicates that the
reader does not attempt to check if an antenna is connected on the ports. When Enabled, the
reader monitors the presence of an antenna on the port and only transmits RF if an antenna is
connected.
• Idle Mode Timeout (secs) - Turns off the radio when the reader is idle for the specified time interval.
A value of 0 disables this feature. Enabling this also turns off the antenna check feature when idle
mode is entered after time out.
• Radio Power State - Displays the current state (On or Off) of the radio. The radio can be turned off
if the Idle Mode Timeout is set to a non-zero value and the radio is not performing RF operations
for a time period greater than the time specified by this timeout. The radio turns on automatically
when RF operation starts.