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Release Notes
Reader Startup Tool (RST) for 3M UHF Readers 5.2.24076.21808

INTRODUCTION
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The associated Microsoft installer (.msi) file will install the Reader
Startup Tool (RST), a Windows based application which supports all 3M
UHF reader models

UPGRADE PROCEDURE
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1) Customizations made to the standard macro files will be lost in an upgrade.

In order to preserve these changes, the customized files should be renamed,
or put into a unique directory.

2) Close down any instances of RST, RTT or RDT that are currently executing.

3) Install new version of RST

The product CD provided with your reader contains two setup files: setup.exe
and RSTInstaller.msi. The first file, setup.exe, will fully checks
your system configuration and loads the all required software including
Microsoft
.NET 4. If you only want to load the RST application, use the
RSTInstaller.msi installation file. Note, however, the installation
may abort if the required files are not found on your system.

Follow the installation steps. You will need to agree on the License Agreement
Page. The Choose Features Page allows you to install the RST Tool Suite, or any
other feature utilities for different UHF readers. On the Select Installation
Folder, it is recommended to use the default installation location.

4) The location for the marco files has changed for
"C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
XP and "C:\ProgramData\3M Macros for Windows 7.
moved to
this new location in order for RTT to find them.
RST install directory.
RTT. The new location is
Data\3M Macros" for Windows
Any customized macros should be
The old location was in the

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CURRENT RELEASE
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5.2.24076.21808 (16Sep2013):

1) Enhancements
a) Reader Startup Tool (RST)
1) Added support for Siniav and SJ5511 protocols in the setup wizard.
2) Completed rebranding to 3M.

b) Reader Test Tool (RTT)

1) Added support for Siniav and SJ5511 protocols in the protocol menu.

c) Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT)

None.

2) Bug Fixes
 a) Reader Startup Tool (RST)
None.

b) Reader Test Tool (RTT)

None.

c) Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT)

None.

3) Known Limitations
a) RTT - There are issues in the layout of the Macros Tab on Windows 7
when using system font at medium (125%) size.

4) Additional Information
a) RST installation requires the .NET 4 library to be present on host computer.
If not present run the setup.exe, this will check that .NET 4 framework is
currently installed on the taget machine. If not, it will install it before
launching the installer for RST.
b) Depending on your Windows Firewall settings, you may have to explicitly
"Unblock" ports when RST is run the first time.

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PREVIOUS RELEASE
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5.1.23549.24022 (15Jul2013):

1) Enhancements
a) Reader Startup Tool (RST)

b) Reader Test Tool (RTT)

c) Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT)

2) Bug Fixes
a) Reader Startup Tool (RST)

b) Reader Test Tool (RTT)

c) Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT)

1) Channel Stats Start button will become enabled when the reader is placed
in active mode.
2) The File Menu is displayed correctly for the Tag Reports, Spectrum
Analyzer,
and Power Ramp Tabs.
3) Fixed the background colors on the login dialog
4) Tool Tips will now be displayed for all reader types.

3) Known Limitations
a) RTT - There are issues in the layout of the Macros Tab on Windows 7
when using system font at medium (125%) size.

4) Additional Information
a) RST installation requires the .NET 4 library to be present on host computer.
If not present run the setup.exe, this will check that .NET 4 framework is
currently installed on the taget machine. If not, it will install it before
launching the installer for RST.
b) Depending on your Windows Firewall settings, you may have to explicitly
"Unblock" ports when RST is run the first time.
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PREVIOUS RELEASE
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Please refer to previous Sirit RST release notes