3M Traffic Safety Systems ID5100 Identity 5100 RFID Transceiver User Manual Intended audience
3M Traffic Safety Systems Identity 5100 RFID Transceiver Intended audience
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IDentity 5100 USER’s GUIDE V1.05 February 25, 2008 © Copyright 2008 Sirit Technologies. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability The content of this manual is for information use only and is subject to change without notice. Sirit assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Sirit. Sirit products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death, personal injury, property damage, or environmental damage. About Sirit Sirit Technologies designs, develops, manufactures and sells Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. Targeted at a diverse set of markets RFID technology has become a core technology for applications including: electronic toll collection, access control, cashless payment systems, product identification, and supply chain management systems including logistics, warehousing and manufacturing, and asset management. Head Office - Canada 372 Bay Street, Suite 1100 Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2W9 Canada Tel: 416.367.1897 Fax: 416.367.1435 Toll Free: 1.800.498.8760 Email: mail@sirit.com Sirit Technologies - US 1321 Valwood Parkway, Suite 620 Carrollton, Texas 75006 United States Tel: 972.243.7208 Fax: 972.243.8034 Toll Free: 1.866.338.9586 Web: www.sirit.com Preface Preface Intended audience This document is intended for professional installers setting up and installing the IDentity 5100 Radio Frequency Identification system. Before attempting to install, configure, and operate this product, you should be familiar with the following: h Microsoft® Windows® based software installation and operation h Device communication parameters including Ethernet and serial communications h RFID reader configuration including antenna placement h Basic digital input/output control What’s in this guide The information in this guide is presented as follows: Reader Overview – This chapter provides a brief overview of the IDentity 5100 hardware and software. Reader Equipment Installation – This chapter describes how to mechanically and electrically install the reader. Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation – This chapter describes how to install the Microsoft Windows based RST application. Reader Operation – This chapter describes how to initially test a reader and how to operate deployed readers. Reader Startup Tool (RST) – This chapter describes the RST and the various functions you can perform with this Microsoft Windows based application. Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) – This chapter describes the RCT and the various functions you can perform with this embedded reader application. Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs – This chapter describes how to setup the reader’s digital inputs and outputs. Specifications – This chapter detailed mechanical, electrical, and environmental specifications for the IDentity 5100. Safety Instructions – This chapter provides important safety information about the IDentity 5100. All users must read this section before installing or operating this reader. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Preface What’s New in this Version Version 1.0 is the initial release of this document. Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual: Bold courier font indicates code entered by the user (values) within parentheses indicate parameters NOTES Important information and other tips are presented in light blue boxes to the left of the applicable section. (values) in italics indicate user defined variables.indicates a variable number used in a function that can apply to several different devices such as antennas or I/O ports. WARNING: Warnings advise the reader that a hazardous condition can be created by a particular action that can cause bodily injury or extreme damage to equipment ATTENTION: This warning indicates that the device is susceptible to Electro Static Discharge and appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid equipment damage. Caution: ii Cautions advise the reader that a condition can be created by a particular action that can cause equipment damage or result in equipment operation that violates regulatory requirements. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Reader Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Reader Hardware...................................................................................................................................1 Reader Software ....................................................................................................................................2 Chapter 2 – Reader Equipment Installation .......................................................................................... 3 Mechanical Installation .........................................................................................................................3 Mounting the Reader .........................................................................................................................3 Electrical Installation.........................................................................................................................5 Connecting the Serial Port.................................................................................................................6 Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port .................................................................................6 Connecting the External Antenna .....................................................................................................7 Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs....................................................................................................7 Connecting the Power .......................................................................................................................7 Chapter 3 – Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation ............................................................. 8 Installing RST Software ........................................................................................................................8 Reader Startup .....................................................................................................................................10 Initial Reader Setup.............................................................................................................................11 Chapter 4 – Reader Operation...............................................................................................................14 Basic Operation with RST...................................................................................................................14 Deployed Reader Operation with RCT ...............................................................................................16 Chapter 5 – Reader Startup Tool (RST).................................................................................................18 View Readers on the Network ............................................................................................................18 Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard ...........................................................................................19 View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings.................................................................................20 Reader Test Tool (RTT) ......................................................................................................................21 General Page ...................................................................................................................................21 Tag Performance Page ....................................................................................................................22 Tag Management Page ....................................................................................................................24 Macros Page ....................................................................................................................................25 Event Handling Page .......................................................................................................................27 Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) .........................................................................................................28 Channel Statistics ............................................................................................................................28 Alarms .............................................................................................................................................29 Tag Report.......................................................................................................................................30 Spectrum Analyzer ..........................................................................................................................31 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide iii Contents Chapter 6 – Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT)..................................................................32 Basic Configuration ............................................................................................................................33 Configuration Page Header .............................................................................................................33 Manage Profiles ..............................................................................................................................34 Set Tag Protocol..............................................................................................................................35 Setup Ethernet/LAN........................................................................................................................36 Setup Serial Port..............................................................................................................................37 Setup Digital Accessories ...............................................................................................................38 Setup Antenna/Cables .....................................................................................................................39 Set Regulatory Mode (Region) .......................................................................................................40 Advanced Functions............................................................................................................................41 Firmware Management ...................................................................................................................41 Import/Export Configuration (Upload/Download) .........................................................................42 Command Line................................................................................................................................43 Expert Configuration...........................................................................................................................44 Expert Configuration – Setup .........................................................................................................44 Expert Configuration – Tag ............................................................................................................45 Expert Configuration – Version ......................................................................................................46 Expert Configuration – Information ...............................................................................................46 Expert Configuration – Communication.........................................................................................47 Expert Configuration – Antennas....................................................................................................48 Expert Configuration – Digital I/O .................................................................................................49 Expert Configuration – Modem ......................................................................................................50 User Application Management ...........................................................................................................51 Change Operating Mode .....................................................................................................................52 View Tags ...........................................................................................................................................53 Check Reader Status ...........................................................................................................................54 Review Logs .......................................................................................................................................54 Chapter 7 – Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs ...........................................................................55 Digital Inputs.......................................................................................................................................55 Digital Outputs ....................................................................................................................................55 Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts ........................................................................................55 Digital Input Alarm Generation ..........................................................................................................58 Digital I/O Hardware Connection .......................................................................................................59 iv IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Contents Chapter 8 – Specifications .....................................................................................................................60 Reader Specifications ..........................................................................................................................60 Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................61 Battery Specifications (Optional)........................................................................................................61 Power Supply Specifications...............................................................................................................61 RS-232 Specifications .........................................................................................................................62 Ethernet LAN Specifications ..............................................................................................................62 Antenna Cable Specifications .............................................................................................................62 Internal Antenna Specifications ..........................................................................................................63 External Antenna Specifications .........................................................................................................63 Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout.......................................................................................64 Chapter 9 – Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................65 Power Disconnect Device ...................................................................................................................65 RF Safety.............................................................................................................................................65 Electrostatic Discharge........................................................................................................................66 Regulatory Compliance.......................................................................................................................66 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Contents vi IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Overview Reader Overview Reader Hardware The IDentity 5100 is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System that operates in the 860 – 960 MHz UHF band. The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region (for example: FCC in the 902-928 MHz ISM band). Figure 1 IDentity 5100 UHF Reader with Universal Mount As shown in the following figure, the IDentity 5100 reader contains one integrated antenna and supports one additional Tx/Rx antenna. The reader is equipped with both RS-232 serial and Ethernet interfaces. Figure 2 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide IDentity 5100 Power and I/O Connections 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Overview Reader Software The IDentity 5100 is shipped with two software applications that you can use to configure and control the reader. Reader Startup Tool (RST) The RST is a Microsoft Windows based application you install on your computer. With RST, you can view all readers on your network. After selecting a reader, you can modify its communication, network, and operational parameters. You can also read tags, review tag data, perform diagnostics, and upload new software. This RST is primarily intended for initially configuring a reader prior to deployment. After deployment, use the Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). Detailed information on the RST is provided in Chapter 5. Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) This RCT is an embedded reader application that allows you to access your readers across a LAN or WAN. Enter the IP address of the reader into your Web browser and the RCT allows you to fully modify and operate the reader. With the same functionality as the RST, this application allows you to modify the reader’s communication, network, and operational parameters. You can also read tags, review tag data, perform diagnostics, and upload new software. This application is primarily intended for configuring and managing deployed readers. Detailed information on the RCT is provided in Chapter 6. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Reader Equipment Installation Mechanical Installation Mounting the Reader The IDentity 5100 is available with a universal mount suitable for most pole mount applications. Any mounting surface must be able to support a minimum static load of 15.0 pounds (6.8 kg) plus any additional live load due to environmental conditions. Installation Notice Installation of the IDentity 5100 is only to be performed by trained, Sirit approved personnel. Figure 3 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide IDentity 5100 Universal Reader Mount 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation To mount the IDentity 5100 reader assembly, refer to Figure 3 and perform the following: Locate the Universal Mounting Bracket assembly and the Sun Shield. Disassemble the Universal Mounting bracket. Retain all hardware. Locate the Interface Cable. Snake the bulkhead connector end of the Interface Cable through the Universal Mounting Bracket and then through the Sun Shield. Connect the cable to the reader’s bulk head connector and twist to lock in place. Install the Sun Shield on the four ¼”-20 studs located on the rear of the reader. The Sun Shield will be spaced off the rear approximately 1/2” to allow for air flow. Install the Universal Mounting Bracket on the four ¼”-20 studs. Secure the Universal Mounting Bracket and Sun Shield to the reader with the four ¼”-20 nuts, lock washers, and flat washers. Install the Pole Mount Bracket to the Mounting Pole using the two UBolts, four Keps Nuts, and four Flat Washers. 10 Adjust the Pole Mount to the proper height and tighten the hardware. 11 Assemble the Universal Mounting Bracket/reader assembly to the Pole Mount. 12 Adjust the angle of the reader and tighten the hardware. WARNING: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 1 meter from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Electrical Installation A general installation diagram is shown in the following figure. Refer to Chapter 7 – Specifications for specific information. Installation Notice Installation of the IDentity 5100 is only to be performed by trained, Sirit approved personnel. Figure 4 Caution: IDentity 5100 Electrical Connections The IDentity 5100 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirit Technologies for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ATTENTION IDentity 5100 antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from static discharge or other high voltage. Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the IDentity 5100 reader antenna or communication ports. Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected to ESD. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Connecting the Serial Port Ethernet Cables In most cases, you will connect the IDentity 5100 to a network hub or router. However, if you are connecting directly to a PC or other computer, you will need a Crossover Cable that swaps the Tx and Rx signals. The IDentity 5100 RS-232 serial port provides communication up to 115200 Baud. This port is accessed through the bulkhead connector located on the rear of the reader. If you are using the serial port for reader communication, connect a serial cable from the COM port on your PC to the serial port on the reader. See Figure 2 for location of the connector. Refer to the Chapter 8 – Specifications for details on the bulkhead connector. Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port The IDentity 5100 Ethernet port is accessed through the bulkhead connector located on the rear of the reader. If you are communicating with your reader across a Local Area Network (LAN), connect an Ethernet cable from your hub or router to the bulkhead connector. If you are connecting the reader directly to a PC, you must use a crossover cable. See Note to the left. By default, the reader is configured to use a DHCP server to obtain its IP address and related information. In the event a DHCP server is unavailable, the reader will boot with an IP address in the 169.254.x.x subnet. In the absence of other readers on the same network, and if no other network traffic is observed which references 169.254.1.1, the reader will select that address; otherwise, it will select a random address on the 169.254.x.x subnet. IP address settings can be changed using RST. Refer to the View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings section in Chapter 5. Refer to the Chapter 8 – Specifications for details on the bulkhead connector. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Connecting the External Antenna The IDentity 5100 supports one auxiliary external Tx/Rx antenna. The maximum antenna cable length is 10 meters. Connect the antenna to the antenna port located on the bottom of the reader. Refer to Chapter 7 – Specifications for specific information regarding the external antenna and antenna cable. Caution: The IDentity 5100 is equipped with one (1) auxiliary RF port which is inactive when shipped from the factory. If activated, this RF port must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up. Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port. The maximum antenna cable length is 10 meters. ATTENTION The IDentity 5100 antenna port may be susceptible to damage from static discharge or other high voltage. Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the IDentity 5100 reader antenna or communication ports. Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected to ESD. Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs The IDentity 5100 is equipped with a general purpose digital input/output (I/O) port that provides four optically isolated 5-24 Vdc input signals and four open-collector output signals. The digital inputs can be used as general purpose inputs or to trigger the reader for tag reading. These inputs can be configured to provide an external read trigger from proximity sensors, photo switches, or other devices. The digital outputs can be used as general purpose outputs, to indicate tag reading activity, or to indicate the reader is transmitting (RF On). The outputs can also be configured to trigger gates or other access control devices. Connecting the Power The IDentity 5100 operates on 24 Vdc provided through the bulkhead connector on the rear of the reader. Connect the power supply to the reader and connect the power supply to your 100–240 Vac, 50-60 Hz power source. Allow 30 seconds for the reader to initialize. Refer to the Chapter 8 – Specifications for details on the bulkhead connector. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 RST Software Installation Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation Installing RST Software The IDentity 5100 is delivered with a Microsoft Windows based application called Reader Startup Tool (RST). You can use this application to initially configure your reader as well as read and display tag data. NOTE: The product CD provided with your reader contains two setup files: setup.exe and IDentity_5100_RSTInstaller.msi. The first file, setup.exe, will fully check your system configuration and load all required software including Microsoft .Net 2.0. If you only want to load the RST application, use the IDentity_5100_RSTInstaller.msi installation file. Note, however, the installation may abort if the required files are not found on your system. Install RST 2 Press Next> To install RST, load your product CD and double-click the setup.exe or IDentity_5100_RSTInstaller.msi file: Read the License Agreement. Select I Agree and press Next> IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Verify the path and folder where RST will be installed. Press Next>. 5 The installation begins. RST Software Installation 5 Press Next> After the installation completes, press Close. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 RST Software Installation Reader Startup To begin using your reader, open the RST application. Open RST From your Windows desktop, select: Start→Programs→Sirit→IDentity5100→Reader Startup Tool (RST) 10 If this is the first time starting the RST application, you may receive a Windows Security Alert. This warning indicates that the firewall is blocking the RST application. If the warning window is hidden under the RST windows, collapse the RST window. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 RST Software Installation NOTE: Earlier versions of Microsoft Windows™ may not provide the Security Alert popup. IF RST does not discover your reader, check your Windows Firewall/Security settings. Press Unblock. Press Refresh on the RST The RST main page will display any readers currently connected to the network. Initial Reader Setup To configure a specific reader, perform the following: Reader Setup IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Select the reader on the main RST page by clicking the button to the left of the reader Mac address. Press the The IDentity 5100 Reader Setup Wizard (RSW) is displayed. button on the RST window. 11 1 2 RST Software Installation Press Next> and enter the Login (admin) and Password. If this is the first time configuring your reader, enter: readeradmin. After entering your Login and Password, press Next>. Region Selection The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region. As a result Region Selection is not user configurable. 12 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 RST Software Installation Select your Region and Sub Region and press Next>. Select the antennas you will be using and press Next>. It is recommended that you save the reader setup as a profile. Using the Reader Configuration Tool (RCT), select Save changes to a profile…, enter a Profile Name, and press Finish to complete the initial Saving Reader Setup Reader setup information should be saved as a profile. In the event that you need to reboot or power down a reader, the reader setup can be quickly reloaded by loading the profile. If you don’t save the reader setup, you can loose the information if the reader is rebooted. Refer to the Manage Profiles section in Chapter 6 – Embedded Reader Configuration Tool. reader setup. See Manage Profiles in Chapter 6. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 13 1 2 Reader Operation Reader Operation Basic Operation with RST The IDentity 5100 can be operated either from the RST application or by logging directly into the reader’s embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). To operate the reader from RST, perform the following: Open RST From your Windows desktop, select: Start→Programs→Sirit→IDentity5100→Reader Startup Tool (RST) 14 Select a specific reader and press Test. The Reader Test Tool (RTT) is displayed. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Reader Operation Login to the reader. The initial password (Pwd) is readeradmin. See the Advanced Setup section for details on changing the password. Verify the Operating Mode is set to Polled Mode. Select the Tag Performance tab and press Start. Place your tags in front of the antenna and verify the tags are read and displayed as shown in the following figure. 15 1 2 Reader Operation Deployed Reader Operation with RCT Once your readers are deployed, you can access them directly using the embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). To access a particular reader, perform the following: 16 Enter the reader’s IP address into your Web browser or press the button on the main RST page. The reader’s RCT interface is displayed. Log into the reader. Press Login for the login screen. The default login is guest. If you need administrator privileges, login as admin and enter readeradmin as the password. Press Submit. Select Basic Configuration →Setup Antenna/Cables to configure the antennas, gain, and power settings. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Operation Select Advanced Functions →Change Operating Mode to verify the reader is in the proper mode. Select Basic Configuration →Set Tag Protocol to verify the reader is configured for the proper tag protocol. Press System Status →View Tags to view tag data. 10 If you need to configure your reader, refer to Chapter 7 – Reader Configuration Tool for information on using RCT to adjust configuration variables and parameters. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 17 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Reader Startup Tool (RST) The Reader Startup Tool (RST) provides an easy-to-use interface for the IDentity 5100 configuration and operation functions. This Microsoft Windows based application allows you to perform the following: View all readers on the network Launch the Reader Setup Wizard to configure a reader View and change a reader’s network settings Add a new reader to the network Launch Reader Test Tool to perform basic reader/tag operations Launch Reader Diagnostic Tool to view statistics, alarms, and reports View Readers on the Network When RST starts up, all readers currently connected to the network and powered up are displayed. Readers On Network 18 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard The Reader Setup Wizard is used to initially configure your reader for operation. With this application, you can select the following: h Regulatory region (fixed at factory) and sub-region h Preferred Frequency (depending on regulatory settings) h Number of antennas To initially configure your reader perform the following: IDentity 5100 User’s Guide From the RST main page, press the Wizard is launched as shown. Refer to Chapter 2 – Reader Configuration for detailed instructions on using the Reader Setup Wizard. button. The Setup 19 1 2 Reader Startup Tool View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings 20 From the RST main page, press the Verify the IP Address, Subnet, and Default Gateway are correct. If Enable DHCP is selected these fields will be locked. If required, change the values and press Apply. button. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Reader Test Tool (RTT) The Reader Test Tool (RTT) is primarily designed for new users to test reader operation and perform a few basic reader functions. With RTT, you can perform the following: Read tags Issue commands to the reader and view the responses Run macros Observe reader events To access the Reader Test Tool, press the main RST page. button on the General Page The General Page allows you to issue commands to the reader and view any responses. You can also change the operating mode and select antennas. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 21 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Tag Performance Page The Tag Performance page is used to test the reader performance. This page is useful for range (distance) testing and to verify the RF field size. To initiate a timed test, enter the length of test (in ms) into the Total Poll Time field. For example, to verify to number of tags read in a 30-second interval, enter 30000 and press the Start button. The test will complete after 30 seconds and the output statistics are updated for the poll time. Output statistics are read-only and include: Total Unique Tags, Tag Read Count, Cumulative Rate, Current Rate. Detailed descriptions of the various Tag Performance fields and functions are provided in the following sections. 22 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Tag read controls are provided by the Polling and Scan Operation blocks. Use the Polling controls when the reader is in polled mode. Use the Scan Operation controls when the reader is in standby mode. Tag and reader performance data is provided in the Performance Information and Tag Acquisition Analysis blocks. Polling Get Once – Click this button to retrieve the current information from the reader’s tag database. Start – Click this button to poll the tag database every Polling Interval (ms) for a total time of Total Polled Time (ms). Do not set the interval less than 500. If Total Polled Time is set to 0, polling continues indefinitely. Stop – Click this button to stop automatic polling. Purge every poll – Check this option to purge the reader’s tag database after each poll. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on the tag database. Scan Operation Scan time (ms) – Enter the duration of reader operation in milliseconds. After this time expires, the tag information is displayed. Scan Tags – Press this button to activate the reader. Performance Information Total Unique Tags – Number of unique tags in the tag database. Tag Read Count – Total number of tags reader (including repeat reads). Cumm rate – Cumulative read rate in tags/second since the Start button was pressed. Curr rate – Current read rate in tags/second. Tag Acquisition Analysis The Tag Acquisition Analysis fields provide the minimum, maximum, and average number of times each tag was read. For example, assume five tags (A, B, C, D, and E) are read 107, 59, 223, 187, and 94 times respectively. The displayed values are as follows: Min = 59 Avg = 134 Max = 223 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 23 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Tag Management Page The Tag Management page is used for reading individual fields on a single tag. The Read button will cause the reader to singulate and read a tag in the selected antennas' RF field. Specific fields you can read include: 24 Kill Code Access Password Tag ID TID User Data IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Macros Page The Macros page allows the reader to manage macro files. The macros are provided by Sirit or can be written by the end user. Some of the macros provided are dependent on the operating region of the reader. A macro (script or command file) is a text file that contains one or more reader commands. These commands are used to configure the reader to a known configuration. The Macros can contain variables. These variables are resolved by a dialog box (FrmVariables) that appears when the Send to Reader button is selected. The syntax of a variable is: [$variable_name] During execution, the variable is replaced with user entries into the "FrmVariables" dialog box. Macros can be edited with any text editor including Windows Notepad. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 25 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Macro Input sub-window The Macro Input window shows the current script that will be sent to the reader when the Send to Reader button is selected. The text in the Macro Input window can be edited prior to being sent to the reader. The Save Macro File button will prompt you for a filename to save the text to a file. Macro Output sub-window The Macro Output window is updated after the Send to Reader button is selected. Look at this window to verify that each command line in a script executed correctly. Look for the -- >> response from the reader for each command line. FrmVariable Dialog box When a macro is sent to the reader, the values for variables must be resolved via this Windows Dialog box. You can [tab] to each value field and enter the desired value. For example, one macro can be used for two different applications by using variables for antenna selection and transmit power. Macro Example To configure the reader for single antenna FCC operation, send the following macro (fcc_12tari_lf256_PR_M2.mcr): # configure region setup.region=fcc setup.sub_region=fcc_dense antennas.mux_sequence=[$antenna_mux_sequence] antennas.1.conducted_power=[$power_ddbm] # configure protocol modem.protocol.isoc.physical.set(tari=tari_12_50, return_link_freq=LF256, data_1_length=d1_len_20, rt_modulation=rt_mod_pr, tr_encoding=tr_enc_miller_2,interrogator_mode=dense) 26 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Event Handling Page The Event Handling page allows you to register for Reader Events. After registration, events will be displayed as they occur in the window. Individual events or a group of events can be registered. Events are displayed with the newest event on the top line of the window. The least recent event will scroll to the bottom of the window. For detailed information on individual events, refer to Chapter 18 – Events Namespace of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Registering for an individual event To register for an individual event, either type the event name or select an event from a pull-down list. Registering for a group of events Registering for event.error events will cause the reader to autonomously send all events in the event.error namespace to the RTT program and be displayed in the window of this page. Enter event.error in the Events: field and press the Register button. The Clear button can be selected at any time to clear the window. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 27 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) The Reader Diagnostic Tool (RDT) is to be used by Sirit trained technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose various reader issues. Channel Statistics The Channel Stats page shows details of channel changes. This page is typically used to observe ETSI 302-208 Listen before Talk (LBT) behavior. It can also be used to observe FCC and other regional behavior. 28 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Alarms The Alarms page is used to capture autonomous alarms generated by the reader during normal operation. The alarms are defined as autonomous reader events for the following namespaces: event.error event.warning IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 29 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Tag Report The Tag Report page is used to view specific information for each tag singulation. This feature provides detailed attributes of tag singulations such as tag power (RSSI) and on which antenna that tag singulated. Caution: 30 Use of this tool can adversely affect tag reader performance, particularly if many tag fields are enabled. Use the RTT->Tag Performance page for normal tag performance testing. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Startup Tool Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer allows you to examine the spectral composition of the radio waves in your surrounding environment. This feature provides a graphical representation of the current spectral RF noise in units of dBm with a range of 0 to -120 dBm. This feature is intended for expert users to verify RF environmental conditions during an installation. Set the Center Frequency and Span fields to view the desired range of frequencies. Leave the Coherent and Time fields at the default values. Caution: IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Using this feature during normal reader operation can significantly degrade tag reading performance. 31 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) The Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) allows you to access your reader across a LAN or WAN by entering the reader’s IP address into your web browser. With the RCT, you can fully configure your reader for operation in a variety of applications and environments. With this application, you can perform the following: Basic Configurations Advanced Configurations Check System Status Access the online Help To access the RCT, press the 32 button on the main RST page. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Basic Configuration With the Basic Configuration functions you can perform the following: Manage reader profiles Set tag protocols Setup the Ethernet/LAN configuration Setup the serial port Setup digital accessories Setup antennas Set regulatory modes Configuration Page Header Each page displayed by the RCT has the following header. This header provides pull-down menus for each of the configuration function categories. Additional functions include the user login and the currently loaded reader profile. Login The reader’s default user level is guest. However, a user can login as admin. If not logged in as admin, the default level is always guest. The guest login level provides read-only access to the reader. Clients that login in at the guest level can read the settings of the reader and can access the tags that the reader has inventoried. Clients at this level cannot change the configuration of the reader. The admin login level provides read-write access to the reader. Clients that login in at the admin level can read and write the settings of the reader and can access the tags that the reader has inventoried. Logout After logging in as admin, the Logout button logs you out of the reader. Logging out automatically sets the login level to guest. Profile: Profile is the currently active profile in the reader. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 33 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Save The Save button saves the reader's current configuration to the specified profile. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. Manage Profiles This link allows you to list, save, and delete profiles. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. Manage Profiles The reader’s configuration is stored in a profile. A profile contains the setting of all the configuration variables in the reader. The reader can support up to 8 unique profiles. Detailed information about reader profiles is provided in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. The Manage Profiles page provides a list of all profiles stored in the reader. Save Profile As: Profile Names The profile name factory is reserved and cannot be used. This profile is a read only profile. To save your current reader configuration as under a new profile, enter a profile name and press Save. The new profile will appear in the Profile Name list. Profile names must consist of the characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, '-' or '_' and must be between 1 and 32 characters in length. The reader can store up to 8 different profiles. Save Profile To save your current configuration to an existing profile, press the Save button beside the profile name. After the next refresh the profile name will appear as the Current profile. Delete Profile This Delete button deletes the specified profile from the reader. This is a destructive operation. Once a profile is deleted, it cannot be recovered. 34 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Set Tag Protocol This Set Tag Protocol page consists of two forms. The first form (top) allows you to select which type of tags the reader will acquire or the type of protocol(s) to utilize on the air interface. Currently, the reader operates on ISO18000-6C tags. The second form (bottom) allows you to configure various protocol level parameters. The protocol level parameters are divided into two categories: control and physical. Control parameters configure the protocol control. Physical parameters configure the physical air interface for the protocol. For detailed information on each of the Control and Physical parameters, refer to Chapter 15 – Modem Namespace of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Parameter descriptions are provided in the modem.protocol.isoc.control and modem.protocol.isoc.physical configuration variable sections. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 35 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Setup Ethernet/LAN The Setup Ethernet/LAN page allows you to configure the network interface of the reader. NOTE: Always record the IP, Mac subnet, and default gateway addresses for your readers and keep this data in a safe location. You can use this data to reconfigure the network in the event of application failure or data loss. General Settings allow you to specify the host and domain name of the reader. The Command and Event Ports are also shown and are read-only. Ethernet Settings allow you to configure the reader’s IP address. If the reader is to automatically acquire its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway from a DHCP server, select Enable DHCP. To manually specify this information, deselect Enable DHCP and fill in the desired IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Other Settings allow you to configure the NTP servers the reader can contact to obtain the current time, DNS servers the reader can contact for domain name resolution, and the Domain list to resolve names to IP addresses. Enter all the required information and press Submit. 36 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Setup Serial Port The Setup Serial Port function allows you to configure the serial port parameters. These parameters include: Baud rate Data bits Parity Echo Stop bits Use the pull-down menus to select a value and press Submit to update the reader. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 37 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Setup Digital Accessories The Setup Digital Accessories function allows you to configure the Digital Inputs and Outputs on the reader. Digital Input The status of the four digital input values (1–4) can be seen in this window. The Current Value is not configurable and is shown as true or false. The Debounce value can be set and is in milliseconds. Digital Output The output value for each digital output can be set to true or false. Press the Submit button to send the appropriate commands to the reader to update the digital inputs and outputs. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on configuring the digital inputs and outputs. 38 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Setup Antenna/Cables This page allows you to configure the properties of the reader’s antenna configuration. For detailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables, refer to Antenna Configuration in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the Submit button to update the antenna and cable configuration. Antenna Setup The reader is configured at the factory to operate with specific antennas. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 39 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Set Regulatory Mode (Region) This page allows the user to configure the reader to meet the regulatory requirements for the geographic region where the reader is deployed. The sub-region sets the secondary regulatory mode for the geographic region where the reader is deployed. Region Selection The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region. As a result Region Selection is not user configurable. 40 For detailed information on each of these parameters, refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Descriptions are provided in the setup.region and setup.sub_region configuration variable sections. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Advanced Functions With the Advanced Functions you can perform the following: Firmware Management Import/Export Configuration Command Line operations Expert Configuration User Application Management Change Operating Mode Restart Firmware Management This page allows you to read the current firmware version, upgrade the reader firmware files, or rollback to the previous firmware version. Enter the name of the Sirit provided firmware file in the Firmware File field. Use the Browse button to help locate the file. The Rollback Firmware button will roll back the firmware to the previous version. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 41 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Import/Export Configuration (Upload/Download) This page allows you to transfer a reader configuration to or from your host computer. This is useful for configuring a reader to a known state. Upload a Configuration File Enter the name of a saved configuration file in the Configuration file field. Select the XML File option and press the Upload Configuration button to send the profile to the reader. Download a Configuration File This function is used to retrieve the reader settings for later uploading. Press the XML Format button to view the XML file. If you wish to view the current configuration parameters for a reader, press Text Format button. 42 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Command Line This page allows you to directly enter reader commands from your web browser.To directly enter commands from the Command Line Interface (CLI), refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 43 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration The Expert Configuration functions allow you to configure low-level functions within the reader. These functions should only be accessed by expert users. Expert configurations include: Setup Tag Version Information Communication Antennas Digital I/O Modem Expert Configuration – Setup 44 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Tag This page allows you to configure how the reader reports tags. The IDentity 5100 supports the ability to filter tags. Filtering tags means to eliminate tags from being reported based on the conditions specified in the filter configuration variables. The reader supports eight filters and each filter is specified by the following configuration variables: h enabled – Enables or disables the filter. h inclusive – Indicates to either include tags that match (Inclusive) or include tags that do not match (Exclusive) the tag filter. h mask – Mask (as an array of hex bytes) for the tag filter. h name – Name given to the tag filter h pattern – Pattern (as an array of hex bytes) for the tag filter IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 45 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Version This page displays the version of reader hardware and reader software within the reader. The version numbers are read-only and will be needed if you contact Sirit for technical support. Expert Configuration – Information This page allows you to customize the reader’s identity. You can assign each reader a name, description, location, and zone. You can also set how the reader reports timestamps. 46 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Communication This page allows you to customize the reader’s communication parameters. Refer to the Setup Ethernet/LAN and Setup Serial Port sections for additional information. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 47 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Antennas This page allows you to configure the properties of the reader’s antenna configuration. For detailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables, refer to the Antenna Configuration section in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the Submit button to update the antenna and cable configuration. 48 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Digital I/O If the reader is equipped with digital inputs and outputs, this page allows you to configure the digital inputs and output behavior. You can set the digital input debounce time (in milliseconds), as well as the input and output pin values. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 49 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Modem This page allows you to set the reader’s modem control variables. These variables control functions such as EPC link, modulation depth, return link frequency, and others. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables. 50 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool User Application Management This page lists any user applications currently available on the reader and if any applications are running. This page also allows you to upload scripts to the reader. h Running User Applications – Lists any user applications currently running on the reader. The application name, process ID, configuration, and status are provided. Controls are provided to view the application file and stop the application. h Application Transfer – This function allows you to load custom user applications onto the reader. h Applications available on the reader – This function allows you to view a list of all user applications stored on the reader. Controls are provided to view the application and delete it from the reader. h Start Applications – This function allows you to start Python and Java applications. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 51 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Change Operating Mode This page allows you to configure the operational mode of the reader. The reader supports the following operational modes: h autonomous - Reader is continuously attempting to singulate tags and automatically reports any singulated tag via an asynchronous event notification on the event channel. h polled - Reader is continuously attempting to singulate tags. The reader stores the singulated tags in the tag database and a single entry is maintained for each unique tag. h standby - Reader is not transmitting any energy, unless processing a tag related command. The RF transmitter is enabled at the beginning of the command processing, any protocol operations required for the command are performed, and then the RF transmitter is turned back off. 52 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool View Tags All tags read by the reader are stored in a database on the reader. This page allows you to view the tags in the database as well as change the current Operating Mode (standby, autonomous, or polled). Press Start to begin displaying the tag database. This page is automatically refreshed every five seconds. Press Get Once to update the database one time (refresh is off). Press Purge to purge all tags from the database. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 53 1 2 Reader Configuration Tool Check Reader Status This page allows you to view the reader status. This information can be used by Sirit Technical Support to verify reader operation. Review Logs This page allows you to view the reader logs. These logs can be used by Sirit Technical Support to verify reader operation. The reader logs include: 54 Reader level Logs – System level reader operation System Level Logs – Linux logs Firmware Update Log – System level Reader Applications Log – User application logs IDentity 5100 User’s Guide 1 2 Specifications Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs Digital Inputs The digital inputs (DIN1 – DIN4) can be used as general purpose inputs or to trigger the reader for tag reading. Unused or open digital inputs are floating inside the reader. To activate the input, pull it low (0 Vdc) with an external device or connection to ground that can sink 2.5 mA. No voltage higher than +24 Vdc or lower than 0 Vdc should ever be connected to the input. See Figure 5 for an example of a typical motion sensor installed as a tag read trigger device. Digital Outputs The digital outputs (DOUT1 – DOUT4) can be used as general purpose outputs, to indicate tag reading activity, or to indicate the reader is transmitting (RF On). Digital outputs can be pulled high. No voltage higher than +40 Vdc or lower than 0 Vdc should ever be connected to a digital output. The reader activates the output by pulling it low (0 Vdc) and can sink current such that power dissipation is ≤ 1W. Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts Several digital I/O monitoring and control scripts are provided with the reader to allow you to monitor the digital I/Os and take specific actions. These Python application scripts can be used as is or modified to suit your particular application. For detailed information on loading Python scripts, refer to Chapter 5 – Embedded Reader Applications of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. scan_trigger.py This routine monitors the state of the digital input pin specified as the input parameter. If the state of the pin is low, the operating mode is set to standby. If the I/O pin state changes to high, the operating mode is set to polled. Inputs: – (optional) Input pin number (1–4). Default is digital in 1. –(optional) 0 or 1. Default is trigger on 1. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide Examples: scan_trigger.py Monitors digital input pin 1 scan_trigger.py 1 Monitors digital input pin 1 scan_trigger.py 4 Monitors digital input pin 4 scan_trigger.py 3 0 Monitors digital input pin 3, trigger on 0 55 1 2 Specifications scan_trigger_timer.py This routine monitors the I/O pin. When the pen goes high, the timer is started and the operating mode is set to polled. While the timer is running, I/O pin state changes are ignored. When the timer expires, the operating mode is set to standby. The minimum value for the timer is 10 milliseconds (ms). Inputs: – (optional) Output pin number (1–4). Default is output 1.
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