Allflex USA 930013 Panel Reader, Model 930013-001 User Manual

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Installation Guide
ISO Compatible RF/ID Panel Readers
(P/N PNL-2530-001, PNL-4060-001, PNL 60120-001)
Introduction
The Allflex Panel Readers comprise ISO reader electronics and antenna integrated
within a hermetic plastic panel enclosure, ready for immediate use. A single 3 meter
(~10 ft.) length cable exiting the panel provides data and power connections to external
serial data and DC power source. Each Panel Reader is factory tuned for optimum
performance, and operates without user adjustment in many installations. Pre-drilled
mounting holes facilitate user installation, so that total system setup is fast and easy.
This instruction guide provides the user/installer with information about mechanical
installation, electrical wiring, configuration, operation, and performance characteristics
of the Panel Readers. The 3 Panel Readers described in this manual are identical in all
respects except for physical size and consequential performance attributes of
identification tag reading distance and reading zone. Additional technical information
is contained in companion documents, including (a) the Allflex Panel Reader
Configurator® User Guide, (b) the Allflex Panel Reader User Technical Reference, and
(c) the Allflex Panel Reader Serial Communications Command Language.
Figure 1 - Allflex Small, Medium, and Large Panel Readers
Contents:
Introduction.......................................1
Preparing for Installation ................2
Changing Configuration
Settings...............................................3
Mechanical Installation ...................4
Electrical Interface Wiring..............6
Power Source Requirements...........7
Serial Data Communications..........7
AC/DC Power Unit ..........................8
Performance Verification..............11
Interpreting ID Codes ....................13
Panel Reader Configurator®........14
Configuration Options...................15
Panel Reader Tuning......................16
Panel Reader Synchronization .....16
Technical Specifications................17
Warranty...........................................18
Regulatory Compliance Notices ..18
Caution!
Please read the information contained within this Installation Guide completely
prior to attempting installation and operation of the Panel Reader. Failure to
install and operate the Panel Reader in accordance with the information contained
in this manual may result in unsatisfactory performance and/or irreparable
damage to the equipment.
Preparing for Installation
The Panel Reader is shipped with this Installation Guide, a diskette copy of a PC
Microsoft Windows® compatible application program Configurator®, and a Wiring
Adapter for connecting the Panel Reader to a PC. Configurator® is an easy to use PC
based utility that facilitates changing the factory set default options in the event the user
wishes to customize the behavior of the Reader and the ID number format.
Configurator® is a self-installing program requiring only the user follow the simple
procedure printed on its diskette label. The Wiring Adapter is a connector that plugs
into a PC’s DB9 serial port and provides a means of connecting the Panel Reader’s
RS232 data cable wires to the user’s PC for use with Configurator®
Note 1 - If the user is unfamiliar with the Panel Reader characteristics, it is strongly
recommended that prior to installation, the Panel Reader be connected to a PC, and using
Configurator® and some eartags, experiment with the various modes of operation that are
possible, to verify the performance characteristics as are listed in Table 4. This procedure will be
especially useful in determining the format of the serial data output in which the eartag’s ID code
information will be presented to the user’s data logging equipment. Please see “Changing
Configuration Settings” on page 3 of this installation guide.
Factory Default Configuration
The factory default configuration establishes the operating characteristics of the Panel
Reader so that it is immediately operable upon customer receipt and application of
power. This default configuration includes the settings listed in Tables 1and 2 below.
Table 1 - Factory Default Configuration
Option
Default Configuration
Serial Data Format
Per table 2, with duplicate tag reads transmitted
Serial Hardware
9600 BPS, no parity, 8 BPW, 1 stop bit, no flow control
Miscellaneous
LED Indicators on, Continuous Reading on, Wireless Sync off
Serial Bus Address Disabled (not assigned)
Table 2 - Default Serial Data ID Code Formats
Tag Type
Default Format
HDX ISO
LA_982_000001088420
HDX Industrial
LR_0006_0000000018514243
FDX-B ISO
LA_982_000000255895
Note: _ = space;  = carriage return;  = line feed
If these settings are acceptable for the planned application, please proceed to the next
section “Mechanical Installation”. If any of the configuration settings require changing,
please continue by following the procedure below.
Changing Configuration Settings
In order to change the Panel Reader’s configuration settings using Configurato®, the
user must provide a suitable 6VDC power source to the Panel Reader, connect the data
cable’s RS232 data signal wires to the Wiring Adaptor, and plug this connector into a
PC on which Configurator® has been installed. A suitable power source is any 6 volt
DC power supply capable of providing at least 2.5 amperes of current. Many users may
find a 6 volt battery, rated at 4 ampere-hours or greater, convenient. A Duracell type
MN908 or Energizer type 528 alkaline battery will work well in this application and are
readily available at most retail stores that sell batteries.
Connect the Panel Reader’s cable wires to the power source and the Configuration
Adapter as illustrated in Figure 2. With power connected, the user should observe the
red LED indicator flashing, and if an eartag is brought within the Panel Reader’s read
zone, the green LED will begin flashing also.
Figure 2 - Connections for Configurator® PC Interfacing
Yellow
Green
Panel Reader
Power/Data Cable
Yellow
Green
White
Black
Red
White
Wiring Adapter
(DB9 Serial Port Connector)
6 VDC
Battery
Note 2 - If the Panel Reader is located close by (less than 2 meters) the PC being used for
configuration, the Reader’s read range performance will likely be reduced. This has no affect on
the configuration setting process, but will interfere with any performance measurements the user
might wish to make.
Connect the Configuration Adapter to the PC’s serial port connector, and launch the
Allflex Configurator® program. Select the appropriate PC COM port at the top of the
screen, and Configurator® will automatically poll the serial port, identify the Panel
Reader, and display the current configuration settings. Configurator® comprises a
single window display within which all options are listed and all possible settings are
viewable in drop-down menu boxes.
Clicking on any down-arrow on any option item causes the drop-down menu to appear,
from which the user can select any of the listed alternate option settings. Once all
selections have been made, clicking on the “Write Settings” toolbar icon will place the
user’s settings into the reader, where they will remain permanently, until altered by
Configurator®. When a tag is read, the resulting ID code information is displayed at
the bottom of the screen in the format that has been determined by the configuration
settings which have been selected. For more information and detailed instructions,
please refer to the Configurator® instruction guide.
Note 3 - The Configurator® program will automatically determine the communications
parameters that are effective in the Panel Reader. The factory default settings are 9600
bits/second, no parity, 8 bits/word, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. If these parameters are
changed by the user, these settings will be automatically detected by Configurator® so that
communications remain possible in the future.
Once all configuration settings have been established by the user, tags may be read and
the corresponding output formats displayed in the Configurator® window. Checking
this with several sample tags will ensure that the configuration, and especially the data
format, has been set compatibly with the user’s intended application. After this
verification has been completed, the Panel Reader may be disconnected from its power
source and from the user’s PC, and installed in the intended physical location.
Mechanical Installation
Choosing an Installation Site
Several factors should be considered when selecting and/or constructing an installation
site in order to ensure optimum performance of the Panel Reader. Prior to making
structural changes to the target installation site, the user should temporarily install the
reader in a manner that as closely as possible simulates the permanent installation, and
verify that sufficient read range performance is possible (see Performance Verication
on page 11). The user should consider the following influences on overall system
performance.
(a) Metal surfaces and structures - The Panel Reader uses radio frequency techniques
to communicate with the eartags. Metal objects, especially magnetic metals and
objects comprising surfaces and closed loop structures, can seriously degrade the
read range performance through absorption and deflection of the Panel Reader’s
electromagnetic fields. Ideally, the Panel Reader should be mounted on or
suspended from non-metallic structural members, and be free of metal surfaces
parallel to the Panel Reader’s plane. Structurally sound wood, fiberglass, plastic,
or concrete (not containing steel re-bar) are suitable materials against which the
panel may be mounted. Metal surfaces and structures should remain away from
the Panel Reader by a distance at least equal to the diagonal dimension of the Panel
Reader, in order to preserve the Panel Reader’s read range.
(b) Electrical Machinery - Most AC operated electrical machinery will not interfere
with the Panel Reader’s electrical signals. However, machinery that is electrically
controlled by electronic methods, such as motor speed controls, light dimmers, and
solid state relays can produce high frequency emissions that can cause interference.
When the Panel Reader is being trial installed, the user should exercise all the
machinery in the vicinity to ensure that potential interfering sources do not exist.
When wiring an AC mains operated power supply for use with the Panel Reader,
avoid wiring the AC connection to the same line phase as such electric machinery
is wired.
(c) Other Eartags - If the Panel Reader is being installed in a location where
eartagged animals will exist on all sides of the Reader (such as a feeder),
precautions must be taken to ensure that only animals within the designated
reading zone are read. Presence of eartags anywhere around the Panel Reader will
result in the tag being read by the Reader, and if multiple eartags are
simultaneously present, neither eartag might be read. In such installations,
shielding with sheet metal may be necessary to prevent unwanted eartag reading,
and such shielding may decrease read range within the desired read zone.
(d) Other Eartag Readers - Operating multiple Panel Readers within close proximity,
or operating a mobile hand-held reader nearby a Panel Reader, can reduce the read
range of all readers present, and in some cases can totally inhibit reading of all
readers. If multiple readers are planned for proximal installations, it will be
necessary to synchronize the readers.
Prior to permanent installation, ensure a suitable location for mounting the power
supply box is available within 3 meters (~10 feet) of the Panel Reader, and ensure
sufficient cable length will be available to route the cable in a secure and protected
manner. To avoid damage from animals, the cable should be routed through protective
conduit in areas where animals may have access to it.
Note 4 - It is acceptable to extend the power and data cable connections if it becomes necessary.
The power connections can be lengthened by 3 meters (~10 feet) using wire that is 16AWG or
larger. Data wiring can be extended by 12 meters (~40 feet) for RS232 interfaces and up to 1500
meters (5000 feet) for RS422 interfaces. If the cable is extended, ensure the cable splices are
implemented with electrical integrity and are suitably sealed against moisture and airborne
corrosive substances.
Once a suitable location site and installation method had been determined, the Panel
Reader can be permanently mounted in position using the ¼” (6mm) pre-drilled
mounting holes. If it is necessary, alternate or additional mounting holes may be drilled
by the user, using caution to drill only within the rectangle defined by the existing
holes. Non-magnetic mounting hardware is recommended (stainless steel, brass, or
nylon bolts), but standard steel bolts will not compromise Panel Reader performance in
most installations.
Note 5 - The Panel Reader is designed to be completely water-tight. While not intended for
installation immersed in water, contact with water spray, such as heavy rain or power washers is
acceptable.
Caution! - Ensure that the mounting structure itself is sufficiently strong to endure impact by
animals that will come into contact with it. Do not rely on the Panel Reader to contribute to the
structural strength of the installation.
Electrical Installation
Electrical installation consists of making the appropriate power and data connections to
the user’s equipment, and in some installations where multiple Panel Readers are
located, connecting synchronization wiring. Details about data communications and
synchronization are contained in the companion document “Allflex Panel Reader User
Technical Reference”.
Table 3 lists the functions, wire identifying colors, and wire size for the conductors
contained within the Panel Reader cable. Many users will not require use of all wires
and functions provided. Unused wires should have their exposed leads snipped off, and
should be stowed in a protective fashion so that they do not accidentally come into
contact with hazardous foreign voltage potentials, such as may exist in wiring
termination boxes.
Table 3 - Panel Reader Cable Wire Function Assignments
Function
Wire Size (AWG)
Power Input
#20
Power Ground
#20
RS232 TxD (Data Output)
#26
RS232 RxD (Data Input)
#26
RS232 GND (Ground)
#26
RS422 TX+ (Data Output)
#26
RS422 TX- (Data Output)
#26
RS422 RX+ (Data Input)
#26
RS422 RX- (Data Input)
#26
Synchronization + (Input/Output)
#26
Synchronization - (Input/Output)
#26
Valid Read Indication
#26
Shield
#22
Wire Color
Red
Black
Yellow
Green
White
Cyan
Gray
Orange
Brown
Blue
Violet
Light Green
(No insulation)
Caution! - The Panel Reader models ending with “-00X” are intended for 6 volt
operation only. Panel Reader models ending with “10X” can be operated at
voltages between 6 volts DC and 12 volts DC.
Power Source Requirements
The Panel Reader can be powered from a variety of DC power source options. The
recommended power source is the Allflex P/N 930014-002 AC/DC Power Supply,
which is housed in a steel NEMA 4X weather-tight enclosure, provides hermetic cable
entry clamps for panel reader, AC input power, and data, and provides convenient
internal terminal blocks on which to make panel reader cable connections.
Note 6 - A user provided AC power supply must be a “linear” regulated type unit rated at 6 to 12
VDC output and 3.0 amperes minimum. Some AC power supplies may exhibit excessive noise that
can compromise read range of FDX-B type transponders. Suitable AC power supplies should be rated
at 3 millivolts or less output ripple.
Note 7 - The Panel Reader do es not contain a power on/off switch. When a power source is
connected to the designated power wires, the Panel Reader will commence immediate operation,
characterized by continuous reading. When powered from a battery source, be sure to disconnect the
battery when the Panel Reader is not in use in order to conserve battery life.
Note 8 - The Panel Reader is polarity protected against accidental reverse voltage application and will
not be damaged by such. However, reversing the power connections will prevent the Panel Reader’s
operation.
Serial Data Communications
The Panel Reader is provided with RS232 and with RS422/RS485 serial
communications interfaces. RS232 is generally used in short run (less than 15
meters/50 feet) configurations where the data recording equipment is provided with a
compatible RS232 interface. Longer cable lengths are possible also when data
communications rates are low (9600 bits/second and lower).
When long cable lengths are required between the Panel Reader and the data recording
equipment, when fast data communications rates (greater than 9600 bits/second) are
being used, or when bus communications are being used, the Panel Reader’s
RS422/RS485 interface should be used.
Note 9 - Serial communications for all interfaces are half duplex – that is, communication exists both
to and from the Panel Reader, but not simultaneously. While ID Code data is being transmitted from
the Panel Reader, communications to the Panel Reader cannot be received simultaneously.
Note 10 - RS232 and RS422/RS485 interfaces are concurrently enabled. At all times, the Panel
Reader can receive commands through either interface. However, both interfaces are coupled to a
single receive input pin on the Panel Reader’s internal circuitry. Consequently, if inputs are applied
simultaneously on both RS232 and RS422/RS485 interfaces, the commands will collide and be
unrecognizable to the Panel Reader. The user should employ only one of the interfaces for sending
commands to the Panel Reader.
Note 11 - Both RS232 and RS422/RS485 outputs can be simultaneously used. For example, the
RS232 output could be connected to a weigh-scale and the RS422 output could be connected to a data
recording device. Only one of these two user equipments should, however, have its transmit output
connected to the Panel Reader’s receive input, as is explained in Note 10.
RS232 Serial Data Interface
The RS232 serial data interface comprises a 3-wire arrangement, consisting of transmit
(TxD/yellow), receive (RxD/green), and ground (GND/white). This interface can be
configured for a variety of communications parameters, but is factory configured with
default settings of 9600 bits/second, no parity, 8 bits/word, and 1 stop bit (“9600N81”),
and no flow control. To determine the required settings, refer to the interface
requirements for the data recording application that is being used with the Panel
Reader. To change these default settings, please see “Configuration Options” on pages
15 and 16 of this guide.
Serial data appears on the Panel Reader’s TxD connection in ASCII format, and is
compatible with most PC terminal emulator programs, such as Hyperterminal®.
Configuration options provide flexible parsing and formatting of transponder ID code
information (see “Configuration Options” on pages 15 and 16 of this guide). The
default formats for ISO transponder tag types are listed in Table 2 on page 2 of this
guide.
RS422/RS485 Serial Data Interface
The Panel Reader’s RS422/RS485 serial data interface comprises a balanced 4-wire
(RS422) or balanced 2-wire (RS485) arrangement, which is capable of being used in
any of several wiring configurations. The balanced nature of this interface provides the
ability to achieve long data communications cable lengths of up to 1500 meters (5000
feet) at the maximum communications data rate of 57,600 bits/second.
An excellent technical guide to RS422/RS485 communications can be found on, and
downloaded from, B&B Electronics’ Internet web-site at:
http://www.bb-elec.com/tech_articles/rs422_485_app_note/table_of_contents.asp
Users who are planning to connect several Panel Readers on an RS422/RS485 bus
should consult the Allflex Panel Reader User Technical Reference for further
information about serial data communications and bus addressing requirements.
Installation and Connection with the Allflex AC/DC Power Unit
Electrical installation consists only of connecting power and data wires to the terminal
block in the power supply box, or connecting these wires in an alternate manner
conducive to the user’s application. Figure 3 illustrates the Allflex P/N 930014-002
AC/DC Power Unit terminal blocks where power and data wires are connected, and
shows the wire color code and functions. All connections should be made with power
turned off to the Allflex Power Supply and to the user’s PC/data recording equipment.
Once the Panel Reader cable is routed in an acceptable and protected manner to the
location where the power supply enclosure is mounted, installation is as follows,
referring to Figures 3 and 4:
q
Loosen the cable clamp nut, and feed the Panel Reader cable through the cable clamp so that
the cable outer sheath protrudes into the power supply box.
Using a small blade screwdriver, loosen the terminal block screws. Following the color
code shown in Table 3 and Figure 4, feed the ends of the wires into the cavity beneath the
screws, and retighten screws.
Caution - Do not over-tighten screws, as they can shear the wire ends.
Double check the wiring connections to ensure all connections are correct and screws are
snug.
Position the cable within the cable clamp so that about ¼” of the sheath extends inside the
power supply box, and tighten t he cable clamp nut securely.
In a similar manner, feed the user’s data cable through the designated cable clamp and
connect the cable wires to the terminal block, ensuring that all data wires are connected to
their correct locations. Position the cable a nd tighten the cable clamp nut.
Connect the user data cable to the user PC/data recording equipment (if not already
connected.
Plug-in the power supply box AC cable to an AC mains outlet, making sure the AC power
mains source is properly grounded.
With power on, observe the red indicator light on the Panel Reader flashing
continuously. Using at least one test eartag, place the eartag within the read zone of the
Panel Reader and verify the green indicator light flashes continuously. Verify that
serial data is present on the user’s PC/data recording equipment.
Figure 3 - AC Power Unit Terminal Block Wiring Diagram
Terminal Block Wiring Diagram
+6 VDC
RED
CYN
TX+
Ground
BLK
GRY
TX-
YEL
ORN
RX+
GRN
BRN
RX-
WHT
BLU
Sync +
SHLD
VIO
Sync-
R Data Out
Data In
2 Data Gnd
Shield
PANEL
READER
CABLE
Figure 4 - Allflex 930014-002 AC/DC Power Unit Layout
DC Power Supply
+6 V
TX+
Gnd
TX-
TxD
RX+
RxD
RX-
Rtn
Syn+
Shld
Syn-
User Data
Cable
Panel
Reader
Cable
10
AC Mains
Filter
AC Power
Cable
Performance Verification
Using several test eartags of the types to be used with the Panel Reader, the user can
verify read range and read zone area of the installed system using only the green light
as an indication of when the Panel Reader is correctly reading the eartags. Under
optimum conditions and without interference from aforementioned compromising
influences, the read ranges listed in Table 4 are typical expected performances.
Table 4 - Nominal Read Distance Performance
Transponder Type /
Panel Reader Model
Input Voltage
PNL-2530-001
PNL-4060-001
PNL-60120-001
HDX/HP @ 6 VDC
60 cm
80 cm
100 cm
HDX/LW @ 6 VDC
45 cm
55 cm
75 cm
FDX-B @ 6 VDC
45 cm
55 cm
75 cm
HDX/HP @ 12 VDC
72 cm
95 cm
120 cm
HDX/LW @ 12 VDC
55 cm
65 cm
90 cm
FDX-B @ 12 VDC
50 cm
60 cm
80 cm
Among many influences, the read distance performance of the Panel Reader will be
affected by the following:
Eartag Orientation - For maximum reading distance, the axes of the eartag and reader
antenna coils must be optimally oriented (see Figure 5).
Eartag Quality - Each manufacturer’s eartag differs in (a) the amount of exciter signal
energy necessary to sufficiently operate the eartag’s internal circuitry, and (b) the signal
level of the ID Code information that is returned to the reader. Consequently, it is normal
for eartags of a common type (FDX-B, for example) made by different manufacturers to
exhibit different read range performance characteristics.
Eartag Motion - The Panel Readers have different size antennas, and the smaller antennas
produce smaller effective “read zones”. Panel Readers are generally designed for reading
eartags while in motion, both translating and rotational. An eartag that is moving quickly
through the read zone while simultaneously changing orientation may not be present within
the reader’s read zone sufficiently long for all the ID Code information to be obtained.
Eartag Size - Physically larger eartags generally contain larger antenna coils which produce
longer reading distances than smaller eartags having small antenna coils.
Eartag Type - HDX eartags generally exhibit greater reading distances than FDX-B eartags
of comparable size.
Proximal Metallic Objects - Metal objects located near the eartag or Reader can attenuate
and distort the electromagnetic fields generated in RFID systems, and thus diminish read
distance performance.
Electrical Noise Interference - RFID eartags and readers use electromagnetic signals as a
premise of operation. Other electromagnetic phenomena – radiated electrical noise from
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computer displays, for example – can interfere with the transmission and reception of RFID
signals, and consequently reduce reading distance.
Eartag/Reader Interference - Multiple eartags within the sensing range of the reader, or
other readers emitting excitation energy in the immediate vicinity can adversely affect the
reading performance or prevent operation of the Panel Reader.
Panel Reader Read Zone Geometry
The read zone is the 3-dimensional space within which an eartag can be read when held
in a static and optimum orientation. Figure 5 approximates the Panel Reader’s read
zone in a 2-dimension perspective, as viewed from either the side or top, and illustrates
eartag orientation for maximum and null reading. The read zone is symmetrical around
a centerline that bisects the plane of the Panel Reader. Optimum read distance is
achieved when the Panel Reader’s magnetic field lines intersect the surface of the
eartag perpendicularly. More practicably, the eartag’s read range is maximized when
the eartag’s axis is perpendicular to the midpoint of the Panel Reader’s planar surface.
As the eartag is shifted from midpoint toward an edge of the Panel Reader, maximum
read distance is usually achieved by tilting the eartag so as to maintain perpendicularity
with the magnetic field lines as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 - Panel Reader Read Zone and Tag Orientation
Eartag
Optimum Orientation
Magnetic
Field Line
Eartag
Oblique Orientation
Read Zone
Boundary
Eartag
Null Orientation
Panel Reader
(Top Cutaway
View)
Antenna Coil
Winding
Eartag
Null Orientation
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Eartag
Optimum Orientation
Interpreting Tag ID Code Information
Table 2 lists the default data formats that are transmitted from the Panel Reader’s serial
communications port, in response to reading compatible type tags. For ISO type tags,
there is no contextual differentiation between HDX and FDX-B outputs. Both types of
tags produce a default format:
LA_982_000001088420
where the underscore “_” represents a space character, and  is a carriage
return /line feed (unprinted control characters which cause a PC’s display cursor to
jump to the beginning of the next line prior to displaying the next ID number).
In the above data output, the prefix “LA” represents “line mode – animal coded read
only tag”, “982” is the Allflex manufacturer number assigned by ICAR, and the last 12
digits comprise a unique number sequence for this particular transponder.
The TIRIS S2000 output format has become a de facto standard for many users, and
appends the reserved field and data block bits contained in the ISO coded eartag to the
Panel Reader’s default format, causing the ID code information to appear in the format:
LA_00000_0_982_000001088420
This output is easily configured using either the Configurator® utility, or by issuing the
Command “BE40239” to the Panel Reader (see “Configuration Options on pages 15
and 16).
Note 12 - The manufacturer code “982” will be different for another manufacturer’s tag, and
can also be replaced by an ISO country code (“250” = France, for example). When other
manufacturer codes or country codes exist, there can exist the same 12 digit ID number.
Note 13 - While HDX and FDX-B type transponders have an identical context, they are
guaranteed by Allflex to be unique. That is, HDX tag type ID numbers are never duplicated in
FDX-B type tags.
For HDX Industrial coded tags, the output format is:
LR_0006_0000000018514348
In this tag format, the prefix “LR” represents “line mode – industrial coded read only
tag”, “0006” is an application code unique to Allflex, and the last 16 digits comprise a
unique identifying number sequence.
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Panel Reader Configurator®
Configurator® provides an easy means of customizing the behavior and data format
characteristics of the Panel Reader. Figure 6 illustrates the single window screen from
which all option settings can be made. Especially useful are the boxes “ID Code
Format Preview” which dynamically changes as format changes are made in the box
immediately above it, and “Tag Read” which displays the output of an eartag when read
by the Panel Reader connected to the PC running Configurator®. When the cursor is
placed over the option title name (such as “Initial Character”), a pop-up prompt
explains the function and effect of that particular option. For further information,
please consult the Configurator® User Guide.
Figure 6 - Panel Reader Configurator® Screen
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Configuration Options
Configuration options can be set using alphanumeric commands from a PC terminal
emulator program, such as Microsoft Windows Hyperterminal®, or from a user
proprietary program that is capable of similar communications, using the Panel Reader
Serial Command Language.
Serial Command Language Method - Basic Instructions
The following instructions describe some of the basic and more frequently used
configuration options, and illustrates how to implement them using the Panel Reader
Serial Command Language in conjunction with Hyperterminal®. The Command
Language method uses upper and lower case alpha characters combined with
hexadecimal characters to establish the Reader’s configuration. The most common
commands are listed in Table 5.
Table 5 - Frequently Used Command Language Characters
Command
Application
Reader’s current settings are sent in command language format
Bnnnnnn
Configures ID code serial data format
Snn
Sets serial data communications parameters
Inn
Sets miscellaneous options
W00
Sets serial bus mode address
? or H
Retrieves list of valid Command Language characters
Note 14 - In Table 5, commands followed with “n” (hexadecimal characters) require the user to
press the PC’s  key after typing in all command characters. Single letter commands do
not require  to be pressed, except as noted in Table 5.
Command Language Examples:
Retrieve Current Configuration Settings:
User:
Reader:
*Allflex Panel Reader
*HW V1.01
*SW V1.05
*PR V2.24
*B-840239
*S-0C00
*I-01
*W-00
Comment
Product Identity
Hardware Version Number
Software Version Number
Protocol Version Number
Serial Data Format Setting
RS232/RS422 Settings
Miscellaneous Settings
Serial Bus Address
Example - Change Communications Bit Rate to 1200 BPS:
User:
S0900
( same as ‘Enter’)
Reader:
*S-0900
Command Confirmed
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Example - Change ID Code Transmit Format to Hexadecimal:
User:
B850239
( same as ‘Enter’)
Reader:
*B-850239
Command Confirmed
Example - Start Read Cycle (Requested read mode):
User:
( not required)
Reader:
LA_982_000000678234
(if tag found)
For a complete description of all commands and configuration option variables, please
refer to the Panel Reader Serial Command Language Manual.
Panel Reader Tuning
The Panel Reader is factory tuned for optimum performance in the absence of nearby
metallic objects. In some mechanical installations, mounting the panel reader near
stationary metal objects in unavoidable, and sometimes it becomes necessary to install
metal shields behind the Panel Reader in order to limit its effective read zone. In these
instances, the presence of metal can detune the Panel Reader’s antenna circuit, and
compromise performance. The easiest way to determine this is simply to measure the
Panel Reader’s reading distance with and without the metal object’s presence.
When it has been determined that a metal object does compromise the read distance
performance, it is possible to attempt retuning the Panel Reader antenna. In order to do
this, the Panel Reader has to mounted or positioned as closely as possible to its intended
installation location and orientation. Then, the Panel Reader electronic module
compartment cover must be removed in order to access the tuning options located on
the circuit board mounted inside.
A detailed procedure for Panel Reader Tuning is contained in the Panel Reader User
Technical Reference. The user should consult the instructions contained therein, prior
to attempting any retuning of the Panel Reader.
Panel Reader Synchronization
When multiple Panel Readers are installed nearby one another, in some instances there
may be mutual interference induced among them due to their independent exciter signal
timing. If Panel Reader performance is compromised or inhibited when a second Panel
Reader is activated, the user should employ the wired synchronization feature. In order
to synchronize multiple Panel Readers, one unit must be configured as a master unit,
and all others must be configured as slave units, using Configurator®. Then, the violet
colored wire from each Panel Reader must be connected to the same wire on all other
Panel Readers, and a common ground wire must also be connected. Detailed
instructions are contained in the Panel Reader User Technical Reference document.
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PANEL READER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
RFID Compatibility:
Form Factor:
User Interface:
RS232 Serial Port:
Serial Data ID Code Format
Memory:
User Options:
Power/Data Interface:
Antenna Tuning:
Battery Power:
Agency Certifications:
(*PENDING)
ISO 11784 & 11785 HDX and FDX-B
Flat Laminated Plastic Enclosure w/accessible electronics compartment
Red LED “Exciter Active” Visual Indicator
Green LED “Good Read” Visual Indicator
RS232/RS422 Serial Data Port
300 BPS to 57.6 KBPS (9600N81 default setting)
Decimal or Hexadecimal w/flexible formatting options
Retains last ID Code read in non-volatile memory for retransmission
Non-volatile mode control options selectable via RS232 serial port interface
3 meter straight cable (unterminated) / can be extended
Capacitor array located inside reader compartment
6 to 12 VDC (“-10x” models only / “-00x” models limited to 6VDC operation only)
(External Battery or Mains Powered Linear Regulated Supply)
Electromagnetic Compatibility - FCC Part 15 Class A, and CISPR 22 (EN55022),
and EN50082-1
ISPRA Certification*
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Panel Reader Model
Dimensions:
Weight:
Material:
Color:
Operate Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity:
Altitude:
Mechanical Shock:
Vibration:
Hermeticity:
PNL-2530-001
PNL-4060-001
PNL-60120-001
25cm x 30cm x 30mm
40cm x 60cm x 30mm
60cm x 120cm
x30mm
~ 18 kg.
~ 2 kg
~ 6 kg
ABS UL94 HB Plastic
Black ABS
-10ºC to +55ºC (IEC68.2.1/.2)
-40ºC to +85ºC (IEC68.2.1/.2)
0 to 100% (IEC68.2.56)
-100 to +3,000 meters
Per IEC 68-2-27 (15g/11mS sawtooth) & 1 meter free-fall drop onto concrete)
Per IEC 68-2-6 (10-55 Hz sinusoidal/0.75mm displ./1 oct/min./10 cycles)
IP -67 (dust-tight/immersible) per IEC 529
RELIABILITY
MTBF:
MTTR:
Expected Life:
50,000 hours
0.5 hours (field replaceable electronics module)
5 years, minimum
PERFORMANCE
Panel Reader Model
PNL-2530-001
PNL-4060-001
PNL-60120-001
Read Distance:
(@ 6 VDC battery)
(add ~ 20% for 12VDC)
Reading Orientation:
Read Zone:
Interrogation Rate:
Read Error Rate:
Exciter Signal Radiated Field
Strength: 3
@ 10 meters w/6VDCinput
@ 10 meters w/12VDC input
60cm (HDX/HP)1
45cm (FDX-B/HP)2
80cm (HDX/HP)1
55cm (FDX-B/HP)2
100cm (HDX/HP)1
70cm (FDX-B/HP)2
Allflex 30mm HDX/HP eartag
Allflex 31mm FDX-B/HP eartag
0º to 45º with less than 10% range decrease
80% of read distance across entire panel surface on either side
~ 9 times/second
Less than 1 in 10 6
94 dBuV/m
100 dBuV/m
103 dBuV/m
109 dBuV/m
112 dBuV/m
118 dBuV/m
Note: Maximum legally allowed operating voltage in U.S. and Canada for PNL-60120 is 6.0 volts DC for both –00x and –10x
models)
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Panel Reader Physical Integrity
The Panel Reader has been constructed from rugged a nd durable materials to provide long
periods of service in harsh environments. It is water proof, and can withstand direct water spray
in use and for cleaning. The Panel Reader does contains electronic components, however, that
can be damaged if subjected to extreme intentional abuse, and such damage can deteriorate or
terminate the Reader’s functioning. Damage resulting from such is not covered by the Limited
Product Warranty describe below.
Limited Product Warranty
Allflex warrants this product again st any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship
for a period of one year after date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any damage to
the product resulting from accident, misuse, modification, or application other than that for which
it is intended and that is described within this User Manual.
If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Allflex will repair or replace
it at no charge. Allflex will return the product, shipping paid, provided it is shipped at c ustomer
cost to Allflex. To obtain a return material authorization (RMA) code, please call Allflex at
303/449-4509, or contact your Allflex sales representative.
Allflex Worldwide Sales Offices:
Allflex Europe
ZI. de Plagué
Route des Eaux, B.P. 70
F-35502 Vitre Cedex, France
Tel 33 (0)2.99.75.77.00
Fax 33 (0)2.99.75.77.29
Allflex USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 612266
Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport
Texas 75261-2266
Tel (972) 456-3686
Fax (972) 456-3882
Allflex Australasia
Private Bag 11003
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Tel 64 (06) 356-7199
Fax 64 (06) 358-5982
http://www.allflex-boulder.com
FCC ID: NQY-930011 (PNL-2530-001)
FCC ID: NQY-930012 (PNL-4606-001)
FCC ID: NQY-930013 (PNL-60120-001)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements of EN500821 and EN50022 for the CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
Caution
This equipment has been designed, constructed, and tested for compliance with FCC Rules that
regulate intentional and unintentional radiators. The user is not permitted to make any
modifications to this equipment or use it in any manner inconsistent with the methods described
in this User Manual, without express approval from Allflex. Doing so will void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
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