ThingMagic Astra-EX - Manual (Page 51)

Controlling the Reader
M6 and Astra-EX User Guide 51
Table 1: Reader Power Settings
Gen2 Protocol Settings
The Gen2 Protocol Settings allow for optimization of the Reader's performance based on
real world usecase requirements. In addition, for advanced users, direct setting of low
level Gen2 protocol parameters are available using the Customize option of each section.
Setting Description
RF Power Setting Controls the method used for setting power:
• Global - all antennas will use the same power setting, the value of RF Power.
• Per Antenna - power for each antenna must be set individually for each and
antenna and both read and write power settings, the value of Antenna # Read/
Write Power.
Antenna # Read
Power (dBm) The power setting used for Read operations on antenna #. This setting is only
used when RF Power Setting is set to Per Antenna.
Antenna # Write
Power (dBm) The power setting used for Write operations on antenna #. This setting is only
used when RF Power Setting is set to Per Antenna.
Antenna Detection Controls whether the reader will automatically detect connected antenna and only
allow those ports to be used:
• On - Only ports with antennas that meet the Antenna Detection
requirements will be active.
• Off - All ports are available for use. The user MUST specify the spe-
cific antennas to transmit on and is responsible for ensuring transmits
do not occur on ports without connected antennas.