ThingMagic Astra - Manual (Page 9)

Regional Information
Astra User Guide 9
channel for 400ms. The fastest it will move to the next channel, in the case where no tags
are found using that frequency, it will move to the next channel after 10 empty query
rounds, approximately 120ms.
Astra India
Model Number = Astra-IN
Astra-IN readers support the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), 2005
regulations. No special regulatory configuration is required.
Astra Europe
Model Number = Astra-EU
Astra-EU readers support ETSI EN 302 208-1 V1.1.1 (10-Channel with LBT Option) and
Revised ETSI EN 302 208-1 V1.2.1 regulations (4-Channel options).
The Settings Page allows you to configure the regulatory plan the Astra will use. The 4-
Channel plans are the current plans which should be used for most applications. The 10-
Channel is being made available for legacy installations.
Note
Switching between the 4-Channel plans and the 10-Channel plan requires a reboot.
Switching between the two 4-Channels plans does not.
Revised ETSI EN 302 208-1 V1.2.1
When using the 4-Channel Mode with a custom channel list the Astra will operate
differently, according to the regulatory specification, based on the number of channels
used:
Single Channel Mode
If only a single channel is moved to the RF Channels in Use field, the Astra will occupy
the set channel for up to four seconds, after which it will be quiet for 100ms before
transmitting on the same channel again.?
Multi Channel Mode
If more than one channel is moved to the RF Channels in Use field,.the Astra will occupy
one of the configured channels for up to four seconds, after which it may switch to the