3M Traffic Safety Systems ID6300 IDentity 6300 RFID Transceiver User Manual ID6300 Users Manual V1 0

3M Traffic Safety Systems IDentity 6300 RFID Transceiver ID6300 Users Manual V1 0

User Manual

ID6300 User’s Manual V 1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 1 Multi Protocol RFID Readers ID6300 User’s Manual Version 1.0 Sirit Technologies 1321 Valwood Parkway, Suite 620 Carrolton, TX 75006 Tel: (866) 338-9586 Fax: (972) 243-8034 http://www.sirit.com
ID6300 User’s Manual V 1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 2 Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. This information is provided “as is,” and Sirit Technologies makes no claims of it for purposes intended, merchantability or other. All trademarks, service marks, trade names and logos are used in good faith and remain the property of their rightful owners. For actual design-in, refer to the latest publications of Sirit data sheets for the most up-to-date specifications of Sirit products. Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check with a Sirit sales representative or distributorship for availability and additional information. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Sirit. Sirit assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Sirit does not assume any liability for infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of Sirit products listed in this document or any other liability arising from the use of such Sirit products. No license, express, implied or otherwise, is granted under any patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of Sirit or others. Descriptions of circuits, software and other related information in this document are provided for illustrative purposes in semiconductor product operation and application examples. The incorporation of these circuits, software and information in the design of customer's equipment shall be done under the full responsibility of customer. Sirit assumes no responsibility for any losses incurred by customers or third parties arising from the use of these circuits, software and information. While Sirit endeavors to enhance the quality, reliability and safety of Sirit products, customers agree and acknowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely. To minimize risks of damage to property or injury (including death) to persons arising from defects in Sirit products, customers must incorporate sufficient safety measures in their design, such as redundancy, fire-containment and anti-failure features. Copyright© 2009 Sirit Inc. September 2009. Revision History: The following table shows the revision history for this document. Version Date By Revision 0.1 09/25/2009 RR Preliminary Release 0.2 10/12/2009 RR RF Exposure Change from 25cm (~10”) to 20cm (~8”). 1.0 10/16/2009 RR Initial Release
ID6300 User’s Manual V 1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 3 Conventions: WARNING: A warning is used where care must be taken or a certain procedure must be followed, in order to prevent injury or harm to your health. Caution: A caution indicates information on conditions that must be met or a procedure that must be followed, that if not heeded could cause permanent damage to the equipment or software. Note: A note indicates conditions that must be met or procedures that must be followed to ensure proper functioning of the equipment or software. Information: An informational alert indicates items that make usage of the equipment or software easier.
ID6300 User’s Manual V 1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 4 Table Of Contents 1 Introduction....................................................................................................5 1.1 Contents of this Document .....................................................................5 2 Product Description .......................................................................................5 3 Antennas........................................................................................................5 3.1 Integrated Antenna .................................................................................5 3.2 External Antennas ..................................................................................5 4 Using the ID6300 ...........................................................................................6 4.1 Communications.....................................................................................6 4.2 Application Programmers Interface (API) ...............................................6 5 Compatibility ..................................................................................................6 5.1 Host ........................................................................................................6 5.2 Tags .......................................................................................................7 6 Troubleshooting / Technical Support .............................................................7 6.1 General...................................................................................................7 6.2 Performance...........................................................................................7 6.3 Tag Programming...................................................................................8 7 Technical Specifications ................................................................................8 8 Mechanical Configuration ..............................................................................9 9 Notices...........................................................................................................9 9.1 RF Connectors and Connections............................................................9 9.2 RFID Limitations.....................................................................................9 9.3 Safety ...................................................................................................10 9.4 Patents .................................................................................................10 9.5 Copyright Notice...................................................................................10 10 Regulatory Compliance................................................................................11 10.1 FCC Statement.....................................................................................11 10.1.1 RF Radiation Exposure Statement ................................................12 11 Comments and Feedback............................................................................12 List of Figures Figure 1: ID6300 Module with Antenna.................................................................5 Figure 2: ID6300 Mechanical / Dimensions ..........................................................9
ID6300 User’s Manual V 1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 5 1 Introduction 1.1 Contents of this Document This manual describes the ID6300 RFID reader. Other documents available: • RFID UHF Module Application Programmer’s Interface (API) Addendum with C1G2 and Title 21 Commands 2 Product Description The Sirit ID6300 is a UHF RFID reader operating in a frequency band of 902 to 928 MHz. The ID6300 is compatible with UHF EPCglobal Class 1 Generation 2 and CalTrans Title 21 (T-21) RFID tags. These cards are ideal for handheld and mobile applications due to their small form factor, low power consumption and light weight. The ID6300 incorporates two MMCX jacks for connecting up to two external antennas. The ports are interchangeable and only one antenna can be read at a time. The transmitter output is software controlled from 15 dBm up to 27 dBm (½ watt) in 1dB steps. This card can be used either in a PCMCIA slot or in TTL serial communications mode. Figure 1: ID6300 Module with Antenna3 Antennas The ID6300 is designed to work with both integrated and external antennas, both types of which plug into the reader’s MMCX jacks. 3.1 Integrated Antenna The reader antenna is described in the document ID6300 Antenna Datasheet. 3.2 External Antennas PCMCIA reader modules use an MMCX connector to connect to up to two external antennas. The ID6300 is optimized for circularly or linearly polarized antenna with linear gain not exceeding 9dBiL.
ID6300 User’s Manual V1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 6 Note: Use of other antennas with this unit may result in harmful interference with other users and cause the unit to fail to meet regulatory requirements. Operation with different antenna types or the same type with higher antenna gain may violate FCC regulations. Current FCC regulations (Title 47, Volume 1, part 15, section 15.204) allow for any antenna to be used as long as the gain does not exceed the gain of the original certified antenna. Professional installation is recommended for the ID6300 model reader. Caution should be exercised in attaching any long, relatively heavy cables to the MMCX adapters, as these adapters are not intended to tolerate large mechanical stresses. Connecting the ID6300 output port through a short length of small-diameter cabling as strain relief is recommended. Note: Only use of antennas with legal gain is permitted. Using USA/Canadian modules, the output power is limited to 36dBm EIRP. Setting up the PCMCIA RFID module with an antenna containing too much gain is in direct violation of the regulatory standards certifying the product. If the user is unclear if their antenna gain is legal, they are urged to contact the RFID Applications group at Sirit. 4 Using the ID6300 4.1 Communications The ID6300 communicates over PCMCIA and TTL serial communications lines. 4.2 Application Programmers Interface (API) The ID6300 is controlled using commands issued over the PCMCIA or serial communications lines from a host. Each command is formatted to control specific elements and options. The API specification for the ID6300 follows the RFID UHF Module Application Programmer’s Interface (API), with the C1G2 and T-21 commands. 5 Compatibility 5.1 Host The ID6300 is a very versatile module able to interface by a standard RS-232 port or a standard PCMCIA interface. This enables the reader to work with many systems including handhelds, PDAs, laptops and desktop computers.
ID6300 User’s Manual V1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 7 5.2 Tags The ID6300 RFID Reader supports EPCglobal Class1 Generation 2 and Caltrans Title 21 tags. The ID6300 reader supports a forward data rate of 40Kb/sec and a return link of 240Kb/sec for EPCglobal Class1 Generation2 and a forward and return data link rate of 300Kb/sec for T-21. 6 Troubleshooting / Technical Support 6.1 General The reader does not connect to the host software: • Wrong COM port selected - Verify the COM port of the reader in the Device Manager. • Card is not powered - Verify the green LED is lit on the MIB. • Boot load switch is in Boot (MIB only) - Switch the boot loader switch to the normal 6.2 Performance Reader does not read tags • Tag is not compliant with reader protocols - ID6300 reads only Class 1 Gen2 and T-21 tags • Antenna cables are not connected properly - Make sure the antenna connections are tight. • Antenna is polarized perpendicular to tag polarization - Rotate the tag or the reader antenna 90 degrees. Reader performance is poor • Antenna field affected by objects nearby - Verify the reader’s antenna is free of nearby objects that would partially cover the antenna; metal, hands, plastics: all these can effect antenna operation. • Tag is being obscured by objects nearby - Tags perform poorly when in close proximity to metals and/or liquids. • Low power level - Increase the transmit power setting • Poor quality antenna Read rate is slow • Inventory period set too high Adjust inventory period (delay time between reads)
ID6300 User’s Manual V1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 8 6.3 Tag Programming Programming of RFID tags is more complicated than simply reading tags: there is a substantial amount of communication between the tag and reader. Writing to the tag requires more power for a longer period of time than reading. It is most often the case that a tag can be read at a longer range than it can be programmed (assuming the same conditions.) To improve tag write/programming reliability and success it is recommended that the tag be brought closer to the antenna so as to receive the maximum RF field strength. It is important that the tag and reader not be moving relative to each other. While individual results will vary depending on tag type, environment and other such variables, these guidelines have been shown to increase the chance of successful tag programming. 7 Technical Specifications Description Specification Additional Info Frequency of Operation 902-928 MHz (US ISM band) 50 channels US Maximum Output Power 27 dBm (0.5 Watt) Calibrated Power Range 12 dB in 1dB steps Tag Protocols Caltrans Title 21 EPCglobal Class 1 Gen2 Regulatory Compliance US FCC part 15 Host Interface Standard PC-card™ interface plus TTL serial communications Equivalent to PCMCIA type II, 68-pin Peak DC Current Draw 800 mA Operating Temperature 0 to 40º C Storage Temperature -20 to 70º C Antenna Connection Two (2) MMCX female
ID6300 User’s Manual V1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 9 8 Mechanical Configuration Figure 2: ID6300 Mechanical / Dimensions 9 Notices 9.1 RF Connectors and Connections Caution: Care must be taken during insertion, removal and usage of the RF Connectors to prevent damage and degradation. Torques of greater than 1.7 in-lbs (0.19 newton-meters) can damage the MMCX connectors. It is best to use less torque to reduce the potential for damage. Use of a flexible RG178/196 cable (or something similar) is recommended when interfacing to the reader. Damage to the connectors may render the card unusable. The loads required to break these connectors from the PC board are moderate but easily achievable in a lab setting. It is possible to generate a large bending moment using a large diameter cable connected to the unit. Note: The ID6300 product includes an automatic circuit to prevent damage due to improper or no antenna connection. 9.2 RFID Limitations Communication between tags and readers is a complex phenomenon that depends on details of the environment surrounding the tags and reader. Careful installation, testing, development and appropriate
ID6300 User’s Manual V1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 10 operating procedures are indispensable for successful implementation of RFID. The user can manipulate some environmental aspects, such as tag placement and orientation to increase the possibility of a successful reader-tag transaction. 9.3 Safety Caution: Any use of this equipment with antennas or cabling installed outdoors or otherwise exposed to inclement weather must avoid proximity with power lines or other high-voltage conductors and provide for proper grounding and lightning arresting devices to protect the equipment user in the event of a lightning strike. See National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements articles 725, 800 and 810 for further information. Do not operate the TQR series readers in any area where critical safety equipment may be sensitive to RF interference, such as medical or life support equipment. Do not operate the TQR series readers on any aircraft in flight or at any other time when operation of radio devices, such as cellular phones, is prohibited. Caution: Personnel should not be closer than 20 cm (~8 inches) from any TQR antenna for prolonged periods of time. See FCC bulletins 56 and 65 for further information on electromagnetic field exposure. 9.4 Patents Portions of the products described in this manual may be covered by currently pending US and foreign patents. 9.5 Copyright Notice The contents of this document are the property of Sirit, except where otherwise noted. Individuals who have purchased or otherwise legally acquired the ID6300 hardware units described in this document are expressly permitted to make copies of the document, in electronic or paper form, for personal, backup and archival use. Brief segments may be excerpted and used with attribution for descriptive purposes in commentaries, reviews or other informational documents. All other reproduction in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the consent of the copyright owner.
ID6300 User’s Manual V1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 11 10 Regulatory Compliance 10.1 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device and intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirit could void the user's authority to operate the equipment described in this manual. In the US, the ID6300 has been approved for use with external antennas of the same gain or lower. Use of any higher gain antenna(s) will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ID6300 User’s Manual V1.0 www.sirit.com 10/16/2009 Page 12 10.1.1 RF Radiation Exposure Statement These devices comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and users must follow specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Warning: To comply with RF radiation exposure requirements in FCC’s regulations, the ID6300 products must be installed so there is a separation distance of at least 20 cm (~8 in) between all persons excluding hands / feet and the antenna. These devices may not be co-located with any other transmitter or transmitter antenna. 11 Comments and Feedback Sirit welcomes comments, suggestions and feedback related to this manual or to the products it describes. Please submit your remarks in the “Contact Us” page of the Sirit website or submit your feedback in writing to: Sirit Technologies at support@sirit.com.

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