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SAMSys Introduces RF Command Suite(TM) Reader Programming Tool Advanced application software for easy reader configuration, Thisn ew SAMSys software solution is a Microsoft Windows-based software applicationt that provides a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) for configuring, programming, and commanding SAMSys RFID Reader products.

Tag Summary Window - The Tag Summary Window displays detailed information about tags being read by the reader, including the Tag ID, Tag Name, Type, Total Tags Read, and the Date/Time. Read rates, rate mode, and tag counts are also provided. In addition, individual tags shown in the display window can be read and written.

Upload File Window - The Upload File Window is used to upload files to the reader that may include new protocols and enhanced features. SAMSys readers can be automatically updated with new firmware using this interface. In addition, a set of default configuration templates are available for setting up out-of-the-box plug & play operation in various application settings.

Error Log Window - The Error Log records tag errors received from the reader during operation and displays them with English language descriptions.

Command Interface Window - This window provides the traditional SAMSys command line interface for sending commands to a reader and a log window to view all data received from the reader. In addition, function keys are provided for executing pre-defined macros.

The RF Command Suite(TM) software is available immediately for use with SAMSys' EPC compliant readers including the multi-regional, multi-protocol MP9320 reader and the new MP9310 multi-protocol embedded reader module.