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IT2410 Tag Programmer Hardware
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Chapter 3
IT2410 Tag Programmer Hardware
This chapter describes the tag programmer’s hardware components and
requirements.
requirements.
Components
The IT2410 Tag Programmer components include the programmer, power supply,
interconnecting cables, and anti-static wrist strap. The hardware is designed to operate
with a PC. This section describes the hardware requirements for proper operation of
the IT2410 programmer. This section also includes requirements for ESD protection.
interconnecting cables, and anti-static wrist strap. The hardware is designed to operate
with a PC. This section describes the hardware requirements for proper operation of
the IT2410 programmer. This section also includes requirements for ESD protection.
Hardware Requirements
The customer-supplied PC requires the following minimum specifications:
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PC with Intel Pentium (or equivalent microprocessor) 90 MHz, or higher
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Microsoft Windows 2000, 98/95, or NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or higher
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32 MB RAM
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CD-ROM drive
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Available serial port
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VGA or high-resolution monitor
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One 3.5 in. floppy drive, one CD-ROM drive, and a hard drive
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Mouse or other Windows pointing device
ESD Protection Requirements
If the user does not take proper precautions, ESD damage can occur to the program-
mer and tags during programming. The IT2410 programmer has an external banana
plug socket that provides a point of attachment for the ESD wrist strap included with
the tag programmer.
mer and tags during programming. The IT2410 programmer has an external banana
plug socket that provides a point of attachment for the ESD wrist strap included with
the tag programmer.
Static discharge may cause significant damage that can adversely affect a tag’s operat-
ing performance. The following are typical symptoms of static discharge:
ing performance. The following are typical symptoms of static discharge:
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Inability to program the tag
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Greatly reduced operating range