Applied Wireless Identifications Group 915RMSD UHF RFID Reader/Writer User Manual 1
Applied Wireless Identifications Group Inc. UHF RFID Reader/Writer 1
User Manual_rev.pdf
PCB-915RM-SD - 1 - 1/22/2015
SENTINEL-SENSE PCB-915RM-SD
Installation & Operation Manual-041491
PCB-915RM-SD - 2 - 1/22/2015
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AWID
18300 Sutter Blvd
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without prior notice. This document is not covered by any warranty either expressed or
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Copyright 2014 AWID, Printed in USA.
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FCC COMPLIANCE
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 undesir ed
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, 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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the
antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
As long as 2conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be
required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end -
product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module
installed
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for
example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter),
then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not
be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be
responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and
obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna
may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and
users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains FCC ID: OGS915RMSD”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only
when all FCC compliance requirements are met.
Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end
product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as
shown in this manual.
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I NDUSTRY C ANADA C OMPLIANCE
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions
suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce
dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (For module
device use)
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the
antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be
required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end -
product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module
installed.
Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes: (Pour
utilisation de dispositif module)
1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est
respectée entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et
2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou
antenne.
Tant que les 2 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires
sur l'émetteur ne seront pas nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est
toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de
conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop
configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada
authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the
final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for
re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate
Canada authorization.
NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour
certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec
un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et
l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances,
l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur)
et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna
may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and
users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains IC: 6449A-915RMSD"
Plaque signalétique du produit final
Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un
dispositif où l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm
peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être
étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC:
6449A-915RMSD".
Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of t he end
product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as
shown in this manual.
Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final
L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à
l'utilisateur final quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le
manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires
requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.
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Table of Contents
REVISION HISTORY .......................................................................................................7
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................8
1.1 Special Features ................................................................................................ 8
2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................9
2.1 Channel Frequency Table..................................................................................9
2.2 Connector Pin Assignment...............................................................................10
2.3 Form Factor .....................................................................................................10
NOTE: READ AND USE THIS MANUAL.
NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION GUIDE MAY RESULT IN
POOR PERFORMANCE OR EVEN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
READER, THUS VOIDS THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
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1 INTRODUCTION
AWID's Sentinel-Sense PCB-915RM-SD is a Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID)
reader module capable of working with most leading passive UHF passive tags. The
reader module comes with a unique combination dual antenna ports, small size, and low
power consumption. Its primary functions are in asset management and tracking, and
fleet management, i.e., embedded applications for PoS, printers and other portable
devices widely used in these markets.
PCB-915RM-SD is delivered with Firmware Version such as 10.xx.xx.
In order to operate an PCB-915RM-SD you will need the following:
PC running Windows
1
XP or higher, CD-ROM drive
Host software (AWID’s demo software or your own custom software)
1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES
EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 Protocol
Thin passive tags with long-range performance
Low power consumption & compact design for portable & embedded applications
Dual antenna ports for flexible arrangement & coverage
3.3 V (5.0V tolerable) Serial TTL logical interface
1
Though PCB-915RM-SD can also be controlled from a non-Windows programming platform, AWID
demo and FW upgrade programs are applications to run in Windows.
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2 SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage +4.0 ~ +5.0 VDC
Input current 150 mA
Protocol language EPC Class 1 Gen 2
Read range 3 ~ 6 inch. (8 ~ 15 cm) antenna and tag dependent
RF connectors 2xU.FL (UMC) SWR<1.2 @50OHMs
Output power +20 dBm max
Transmit frequency 902.60-927.40 MHz
Receiver frequency 902.60-927.40 MHz (Amplitude Modulated)
Hopping channels 125 Channels
Channel spacing 200 kHz typical
Hopping sequence Pseudo random
Operating temperature range -30 C to +65 C (-22 F to 149 F) (*)
Output data formats 3.3V TTL Serial
Interface Connector 4 x 2 header or 36 edge solder pads
Dimension 1.2”x1.0”x0.2”
(*) depends on heat sink size
2.1 CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE
Frequency range: 902.60 ~ 927.40 MHz Minimum number of frequency channels: 125
CH
902~928
MHz
CH
902~928
MHz
CH
902~928
MHz
CH
902~928
MHz
CH
902~928
MHz
0
902.60
MHz
25
907.60
MHz
50
912.60
MHz
75
917.60
MHz
100
922.60
MHz
1
902.80
MHz
26
907.80
MHz
51
912.80
MHz
76
917.80
MHz
101
922.80
MHz
2
903.00
MHz
27
908.00
MHz
52
913.00
MHz
77
918.00
MHz
102
923.00
MHz
3
903.20
MHz
28
908.20
MHz
53
913.20
MHz
78
918.20
MHz
103
923.20
MHz
4
903.40
MHz
29
908.40
MHz
54
913.40
MHz
79
918.40
MHz
104
923.40
MHz
5
903.60
MHz
30
908.60
MHz
55
913.60
MHz
80
918.60
MHz
105
923.60
MHz
6
903.80
MHz
31
908.80
MHz
56
913.80
MHz
81
918.80
MHz
106
923.80
MHz
7
904.00
MHz
32
909.00
MHz
57
914.00
MHz
82
919.00
MHz
107
924.00
MHz
8
904.20
MHz
33
909.20
MHz
58
914.20
MHz
83
919.20
MHz
108
924.20
MHz
9
904.40
MHz
34
909.40
MHz
59
914.40
MHz
84
919.40
MHz
109
924.40
MHz
10
904.60
MHz
35
909.60
MHz
60
914.60
MHz
85
919.60
MHz
110
924.60
MHz
11
904.80
MHz
36
909.80
MHz
61
914.80
MHz
86
919.80
MHz
111
924.80
MHz
12
905.00
MHz
37
910.00
MHz
62
915.00
MHz
87
920.00
MHz
112
925.00
MHz
13
905.20
MHz
38
910.20
MHz
63
915.20
MHz
88
920.20
MHz
113
925.20
MHz
14
905.40
MHz
39
910.40
MHz
64
915.40
MHz
89
920.40
MHz
114
925.40
MHz
15
905.60
MHz
40
910.60
MHz
65
915.60
MHz
90
920.60
MHz
115
925.60
MHz
16
905.80
MHz
41
910.80
MHz
66
915.80
MHz
91
920.80
MHz
116
925.80
MHz
17
906.00
MHz
42
911.00
MHz
67
916.00
MHz
92
921.00
MHz
117
926.00
MHz
18
906.20
MHz
43
911.20
MHz
68
916.20
MHz
93
921.20
MHz
118
926.20
MHz
19
906.40
MHz
44
911.40
MHz
69
916.40
MHz
94
921.40
MHz
119
926.40
MHz
20
906.60
MHz
45
911.60
MHz
70
916.60
MHz
95
921.60
MHz
120
926.60
MHz
21
906.80
MHz
46
911.80
MHz
71
916.80
MHz
96
921.80
MHz
121
926.80
MHz
22
907.00
MHz
47
912.00
MHz
72
917.00
MHz
97
922.00
MHz
122
927.00
MHz
23
907.20
MHz
48
912.20
MHz
73
917.20
MHz
98
922.20
MHz
123
927.20
MHz
24
907.40
MHz
49
912.40
MHz
74
917.40
MHz
99
922.40
MHz
124
927.40
MHz
Table 1 Channel Frequency Table for PCB-915RM-SD
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2.2 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
Note: ENB pulled high to enable module. Tied to power for Always-On
applications.
2.3 FORM FACTOR