RF Region

The RF Region page provides an interface to set the region (country) in which the reader is to be used. Different countries have different regulatory requirements on RF radiation, and it is necessary to correctly set the country in which the reader is being used, to assure regulatory compliance.

Because of the differing frequency requirements, there are several versions of the hardware. The list of choices on this page is limited by the software to those selections compatible with the hardware in use. Note that if only one option is compatible with the hardware, that option is selected automatically.

As with most of these pages, setting selections first affects only the display. Selections must be committed, in this case using the Commit Change button on the Commit / Revert page, before they take effect.

• Region of Operation - Allows choosing the region for the country of operation. This must be selected from the drop down list that presents the regions which have given regulatory approval to be used with the current board.
• Communication Standard - Allows choosing the communication standard from the list of standards supported by the chosen region. If a region supports only one standard the same is chosen automatically.
• Listen before Talk - Allows turning 'on' or 'Off' the Listen before talk option. This option is displayed only if the chosen region of operation supports this.
• Frequency Hopping - Allows turning 'on' or 'Off' the Frequency hopping option. This option is displayed only if the chosen region of operation supports this.
• Selected Channels - Allows selection of a subset of channels to operate upon (from the list of supported channels). This option is displayed only if the chosen region of operation supports this.
• Set Properties - Clicking on 'Set Properties' button sends the user changes to the reader. The user needs to confirm his understanding that the choices are in compliance with local regulatory requirements by checking the "I understand" checkbox.