Universal reader belongs to the HW devices of the ILOS project. Its basic function is the intelligent processing of the identifiers, which were read by variety of the end point devices. During this process, the data are converted to the single unified data form and each data entry gets precise timestamp with the information of the particular readout position. These data packets are store inside the FIFO type memory.
Communication with the host system is ensured by Ethernet with the simple open communication protocol on the TCP layer. After successful readout the FIFO memory are released. This mechanism enables reliable data transfer without the dependency on the permanent host link. Module has 3 reading ports, which are designed as RS232 channels with 5 VDC power supply.
Software of the device can be upgraded remotely, so the user can achieve enhancement of the end device compatibility. There are preprogrammed drivers for the ISO 125 kHz, HF a UHF RFID and barcode laser reader end point devices. Main advantages of the end point device connection via the Universal reader: