Using the SATO RF Analyze Function to Measure RFID Tags

Use the SATO RF Analyze function after configuring an RFID tag according to the Inlay Configuration Guide in order to adjust the read/write conditions in accordance with the RFID tags you are using.

This function automatically moves the product's RFID standard antenna to measure RFID tags, and determine the conditions to consistently write and read them. The results of the measurement are immediately applied to the product. Furthermore, by saving them as an RFID tag model, you can easily access the settings when using the same RFID tags.

• The length from the leading edge of the tag or I-mark to the inlay should be 3 mm (0.12") or more. • The distance between inlays should be 15 mm (0.59") or more. • Keep the setting value of the radio power level 24 dBm or less.

Setting Measurement Conditions

Before executing measurement, set the search level, writing/reading power, and name for saving as an RFID tag model.

Set the writing/reading power according to the Inlay Configuration Guide. For details, access the following URL:

https://www.sato-global.com/rfid/guide.html

To use inlays that are not in the Inlay Configuration Guide, use the initial values.

1.	Tap [SRA Setting] on the Home screen.

• You can also access the SRA settings from the [Interface] > [RFID] menu in the Settings mode.

2.	Tap [SATO RF Analyze].

3.	Tap [Search Level].

4.	Tap the search level to execute.

5.	Tap [Write Power].

6.	Set the writing power, and then tap .

• Keep the setting value 24 dBm or less.

7.	Tap [Read Power].

8.	Set the reading power, and then tap .

• Keep the setting value 24 dBm or less.

9.	Tap [Save settings].

10.	Tap [Model Name].

11.	Edit the name of the model under which to save the measurement results, and then tap on the on-screen keyboard.

You can enter a maximum of 32 characters. You can use alphabet (capital and small letters), numbers and symbols. You cannot input a "." at the beginning of the name.

Executing SATO RF Analyze

Execute SATO RF Analyze using the measurement conditions that you set.

12.	Set the RFID tag to the product.

13.	Tap [Search Start] on the [SATO RF Analyze] screen.

Measurement starts, and the state of the measurement appears on the screen.

14.	When the measurement is complete and [FINISH] is displayed, tap .

15.	To save the measurement results as an RFID tag model, tap . To not save them, tap .

• If a measurement fails, a message to adjust the [Write Power] and [Read Power] values by +1 dBm or -1 dBm, according to the cause, appears. Tap to execute adjustment, and then do the measurement again. • When the [Write Power] and [Read Power] settings reach the maximum or minimum values, the message prompting you to execute adjustments no longer appears. • Do not open the top cover while measuring. If you open the top cover before you close the message asking you whether to save the settings, you will need to do the measurement again. • Do not send a DC2 command to the product while measuring. If the radio power setting or reset command is received, the measurement will not finish correctly. • Do not do more than 10 measurements consecutively. If you need to do 11 or more measurements, allow the RFID module to cool before doing so.