ThingMagic Astra - Manual (Page 15)

Setting Up for Single Reader Operation
Astra User Guide 15
Powering Up the Reader
You can power up the Astra Reader using:
DC power supply - NOTE: Sold Separately
Power over Ethernet (PoE) - NOTE: Required cable sold separately
To power up the Astra Reader using a DC power supply:
1. Plug the power supply into the Reader's DC power input connector.
2. Connect the extension cord to the power supply and plug it into a 100-240VAC
power outlet. The Reader immediately begins to power up.
There is no on/off switch on the Reader. While the Reader is powering up, the
power LED is solid amber. The Reader is ready for operation after approximately
60 seconds when the power LED changes to solid green, as shown in
Figure 2 .
Figure 2: Powering Up the Astra Reader
To power-up the Reader using PoE, see Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) .
By default, if both DC power supply and PoE are provided to the Astra Reader, the
Reader will use only the DC power supply as the source of power. In this situation, if DC
power is turned off, then the Reader requires a power cycle in order to function properly
and use PoE (even if it is already plugged in).
Power LED
GPIO RJ232