Micro Concepts & Solutions Inc. TRAKMUX Benutzerhandbuch
Getting Started
Thank you for your purchase of the MCSI Trak MUX. This Getting Started Guide includes simple step-by-
step instruction on the assembly and use of your Trak Reader/Writer.
Please contact our technical support if you have any questions. Call 979-531-1679 or email to
step instruction on the assembly and use of your Trak Reader/Writer.
Please contact our technical support if you have any questions. Call 979-531-1679 or email to
support@profitfab.com
General
The MCSI Trak MUX uses ISO-15693 compliant technology comprised of both a reader and transponders.
The reader is capable of reading and writing to the transponders via a remote antenna. Ranges vary with
the size of the antenna and the size of the transponder.
The reader is capable of reading and writing to the transponders via a remote antenna. Ranges vary with
the size of the antenna and the size of the transponder.
Content
1 ea
MCSI Trak MUX (16 port)
1 ea
6ft RS232 cable
1 ea
6ft RG59U antenna cable
1 ea
5-v regulated power supply
Installation
Antenna Installation
This device must be professionally installed. For more information about installation of antennas, please
contact Micro Concepts & Solutions, Inc. via phone or email at the locations provided above.
This device must be professionally installed. For more information about installation of antennas, please
contact Micro Concepts & Solutions, Inc. via phone or email at the locations provided above.
Multiplexer Installation
1. Connect the serial data cable to the RS-232 port located on the back of the MCSI Trak MUX.
2. Attach the other end of the serial data cable to the 9-pin serial connector on the host computer.
3. Connect the power supply to the reader.
4. Plug in the power supply.
2. Attach the other end of the serial data cable to the 9-pin serial connector on the host computer.
3. Connect the power supply to the reader.
4. Plug in the power supply.
Software Installation
1. Refer to the MCSI Trak MUX software guide for software installation procedures.
Operation
1. To read MCSI Trak tags, place the tag near the antenna. Select the pull-down menu Maintenance
and then select “Read Tag”. The software will display tag data, indicating whether the tag is a job
tag, an employee tag, or a station tag. The software will also display either the job number, the
employee’s name, or the station’s name.
tag, an employee tag, or a station tag. The software will also display either the job number, the
employee’s name, or the station’s name.
2. To write data to an MCSI Trak tag, select the pull-down menu Maintenance and then select “Write
Tag”. From the table, choose either Employee, Job, or Station. Select the appropriate record to
program and click the “Program Tag” button. Writing to tags are only performed from the antenna
connected to port 1 on the multiplexer.
program and click the “Program Tag” button. Writing to tags are only performed from the antenna
connected to port 1 on the multiplexer.
3. The orientation of the tag to the antenna can affect read and write performance. For best results,
place the tag parallel to the antenna housing directly above the center of the antenna.