Resetting the Reader

Resetting the Reader

This section provides details about resetting the reader.
To reset the reader, insert a paperclip into the reset hole to press and hold the reset button. Hold the reset button for less than 8 seconds to perform a simple reboot. The reader reboots but retains the user ID and password. Hold the reset button for 8 seconds or more to reset to the factory configuration. See SIM Tray and Reset Button for the location. The reader can also be set from the administrator console refer to Admin Drop-down Menu.
Hard rebooting the reader by disconnecting power is not recommended. This discards all tag events and system log information.

LED Sequence

When the reader reboots, the following LED sequences show.
If bootup is successful:
  • Power LED turns yellow
  • All LEDs flash once and turn off
  • Power LED turns greens
If a reset bootup is unsuccessful:
  • Power LED turns yellow
  • Power LED turns Red
When a factory reset bootup is successfully triggered:
  • All LEDs, except Bluetooth, turn green. Bluetooth LED turns blue.
  • Power LED blinks yellow.
  • Power LED blinks green five times.
    The user can stop pressing the reset button at this point.
  • The standard bootup process begins.