Impinj Inc. IPJR640 User Manual
Speedway Revolution Installation and Operations Guide Octane 4.4
Chapter 2: Installing and Connecting
Chapter 2: Installing and Connecting
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detailed list of approved vendors. Using any other antenna may adversely affect
performance or damage the reader. Speedway Revolution requires professional
installation to correctly set the TX power for the RF cable and antenna selected.
performance or damage the reader. Speedway Revolution requires professional
installation to correctly set the TX power for the RF cable and antenna selected.
To connect the antenna(s) to Speedway Revolution:
1. Position each reader antenna, keeping the following points in mind:
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Position the antenna(s) to achieve the most effective and efficient tag
reads.
reads.
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Position the antenna(s) to maximize operator safety. Personnel should
remain at a safe distance at all times. See “Appendix A:
remain at a safe distance at all times. See “Appendix A:
Information
Specific to Regions of Operation
” on page 33 for the specific
requirements for your regulatory region.
2. Mount the antenna(s) according to the instructions provided by the
antenna manufacturer.
3. Attach the antenna cable(s) to the antenna port(s) on the reader. Choose
any port for any antenna.
Finger-tighten each connection, making sure the connection is secure. The
antenna cable is properly tightened when you are no longer able to twist
the cable inside the connector.
Finger-tighten each connection, making sure the connection is secure. The
antenna cable is properly tightened when you are no longer able to twist
the cable inside the connector.
Note
: A loose connection negatively impacts the performance of the antenna.
Caution
: Impinj designed the Speedway Revolution antenna ports to be self-
terminating. It is important that you do not terminate unused antenna ports.
Leave them unconnected.
Leave them unconnected.
Step 3: Power the Reader
You have two choices for powering Speedway Revolution:
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Power over Ethernet (PoE)
•
external universal power supply
If your network switch is PoE-enabled, the reader will power on when you
connect it to the network.
If you are using an external universal power supply, connect the AC power plug
into a suitable 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power outlet.
The boot sequence begins in either case when power is supplied to the reader.
This sequence typically completes within 30 seconds. Once the boot sequence
finishes, the reader accepts commands, not before. The
connect it to the network.
If you are using an external universal power supply, connect the AC power plug
into a suitable 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power outlet.
The boot sequence begins in either case when power is supplied to the reader.
This sequence typically completes within 30 seconds. Once the boot sequence
finishes, the reader accepts commands, not before. The
Power and Status LEDs
on the reader alert you the status. See Table 2.1 on page 8 for details.
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Important: If a reader is receiving power via PoE and the reader detects that an
external universal power supply has been connected, the reader reboots and
switches to the external universal power supply source. If, however, the reader is
receiving power via an external universal power supply and detects the
connection to a PoE-enabled network switch, nothing changes. The reader
continues to receive power from the external supply. The external universal
power supply always takes precedence over PoE because the universal power
supply is capable of higher power if both sources are connected.
external universal power supply has been connected, the reader reboots and
switches to the external universal power supply source. If, however, the reader is
receiving power via an external universal power supply and detects the
connection to a PoE-enabled network switch, nothing changes. The reader
continues to receive power from the external supply. The external universal
power supply always takes precedence over PoE because the universal power
supply is capable of higher power if both sources are connected.