Applied Wireless Identifications Group M26H RFID READER MODULE User Manual 1

Applied Wireless Identifications Group Inc. RFID READER MODULE 1

USERS MANUAL

MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 1 - 1/18/2007 SENTINEL-SENSE MPR-1510A-RM 2.6h Installation & Operation Manual-041322
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 2 - 1/18/2007 COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The contents of this document are the property of Applied Wireless Identifications Group, Inc. (AWID) and are copyrighted. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. For additional copies of this document please contact: AWID 18300 Sutter Blvd Morgan Hill, CA 95037 http://www.AWID.com The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. AWID reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. This document is not covered by any warranty either expressed or implied. Any comments, corrections or additions to the contents of this document should be directed to AWID at the above address. Copyright 2006 AWID, Printed in USA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for FCC Part 15, Class A digital device. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The users are prohibited from making any change or modification to this product, any modification to this product shall voids the user’s authority to operate under FCC Part 15 Subpart A Section 15.21 regulations. “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.” INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 3 - 1/18/2007 This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of -8 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than -8 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. 1) Printronix, P/N 252459-001; -8 dBi RF Coupler antenna C AUTION: Reader should be positioned so that personnel in the area for prolonged periods may safely remain at least 20 cm in an uncontrolled environment from the reader’s surface. Observe FCC OET Bulletin 56 “Hazards of radio frequency and electromagnetic fields” and Bulletin 65 “Human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields.”
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 4 - 1/18/2007 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................5 1.1 Special Features................................................................................................5 2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................6 2.1 Channel Frequency Table..................................................................................6 2.2 Connector Pin Assignment.................................................................................6 2.3 Measuring Read Distance..................................................................................7 3 INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDELINES .......................................................8 3.1 General Wiring Requirements............................................................................8 3.2 Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................8 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................................................9 4.1 Parts List............................................................................................................9 4.2 Preparation for Installation .................................................................................9 4.2.1 Bench Top Verification................................................................................9 5 SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING AND SYSTEM OPERATION NOTES...................10 5.1 System Operation ............................................................................................10 5.1.1 Running a Custom Software Application or the AWID Demo Program.....10 5.1.2 Operating Modes ......................................................................................10 5.2 Users Note.......................................................................................................10 6 MPR SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL.....................................................11 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.
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 5 - 1/18/2007 1 INTRODUCTION AWID's Sentinel-Sense MPR-1510A-RM Rev 2.6 h (MPR-1510AR 2.6h or simply 2.6h) is a long-range (12 to 15 feet) Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) reader module with RS-232 I/O interface that works with most leading passive UHF passive tags. The reader module comes with a unique combination of long read range, small size, and low power consumption. The reader module has an internal power converter, allowing it to work with a wide range of supply inputs without affecting its performance. Its primary applications are asset management and tracking, and fleet management applications. The MPR-1510AR 2.6h reader modules are delivered with firmware version 4.xxM In order to operate an MPR-1510AR 2.6h you will need the following:  PC running Windows1 98 or higher, CD-ROM drive and one RS-232 serial port.  Host software (AWID’s demo software or your own custom software) 1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES • Multi-Protocol: ISO-18000-6 Type B, EPC Class 12 Gen 1 & 2, EPC V1.19 Rev.2 • Thin passive tags with long-range performance • RS-232 outputs • 1 Though MPR-1510AR can also be controlled from a non-Windows programming platform, AWID demo and FW upgrade programs are applications to run in Windows. 2 Both 64- and 96-bit
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 6 - 1/18/2007 2 SPECIFICATIONS Input voltage +7.0 VDC to +15 VDC Input current 1.0 A (7.0 V) to 0.40 A (15 V) typical Protocol language ISO Type B, EPC Class 1 Gen 1 & 2, EPC V1.19 Rev.2 Read range Depends on type & size of labels used Output power +18.5 dBm max Transmit frequency 902.75-927.25 MHz Receiver frequency 902.75-927.25 MHz (Amplitude Modulated) Hopping channels 50 Channels Channel spacing 500 kHz Hopping sequence Pseudo random Operating temperature range -30° C to +65° C (-22° F to 149° F) Output data formats RS-232 I/O Connector DB-9 connector Dimension 3”x5”x0.25” 2.1 CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE Frequency range: 902.75 ~ 927.25 MHz Minimum number of frequency channels: 50 CH 902~928 MHz CH 902~928 MHz CH 902~928 MHz CH 902~928 MHz CH 902~928 MHz 0 902.75 MHz 10 907.75 MHz 20 912.75 MHz 30 917.75 MHz 40 922.75 MHz 1 903.25 MHz 11 908.25 MHz 21 913.25 MHz 31 918.25 MHz 41 923.25 MHz 2 903.75 MHz 12 908.75 MHz 22 913.75 MHz 32 918.75 MHz 42 923.75 MHz 3 904.25 MHz 13 909.25 MHz 23 914.25 MHz 33 919.25 MHz 43 924.25 MHz 4 904.75 MHz 14 909.75 MHz 24 914.75 MHz 34 919.75 MHz 44 924.75 MHz 5 905.25 MHz 15 910.25 MHz 25 915.25 MHz 35 920.25 MHz 45 925.25 MHz 6 905.75 MHz 16 910.75 MHz 26 915.75 MHz 36 920.75 MHz 46 925.75 MHz 7 906.25 MHz 17 911.25 MHz 27 916.25 MHz 37 921.25 MHz 47 926.25 MHz 8 906.75 MHz 18 911.75 MHz 28 916.75 MHz 38 921.75 MHz 48 926.75 MHz 9 907.25 MHz 19 912.25 MHz 29 917.25 MHz 39 922.25 MHz 49 927.25 MHz Table 1 Channel Frequency Table for 2.6 HA 2.2 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT Pin Function Pin Function 1 Ground 6 +7V/+15V 2 RS232 Tx 7 +7V/+15V 3 RS232 Rx 8 Data 0 4 Enable RFID 9 Data 1 5 Ground 10 Ext Data in
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 7 - 1/18/2007 2.3 MEASURING READ DISTANCE Make sure you know the tag types. For certain readers and tags, user must also be mindful of the tag’s orientation and the reader’s antenna orientation, what mounting surface the tags are designed for and how the tags are supposed to be mounted. Any departure from its intended purpose will drastically affect the reader’s ability to energize the tag and its read range. When measuring the reader’s read range, make sure that the tag is properly oriented to the reader antenna, and for optimum performance, be sure the operator’s finger is not within three (3) inches of the tag’s antenna surface.
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 8 - 1/18/2007 3 INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDELINES For ease of explanation, MPR reader in this section refers to an RFID device that consists of 2.6h and a high performance circular polarized antenna inside a splash proof, UV stabilized housing case. 3.1 GENERAL WIRING REQUIREMENTS All the MPR reader wiring should be continuously shielded. AWID recommends using #24 AWG up to #22 AWG, longer distances and higher current consumption on the power supply line will require larger gauge wires. TABLE 3.4-1: Data Line’s Wiring Requirement WIRE SIZE #22 AWG (0.6 mm Dia.) #24 AWG (0.5 mm Dia.) RS-232 50 ft (15 meters) 50 ft (15 meters) 3.2 WIRING DIAGRAMS See section 2.1 for pin assignment for the RS-232 connector of a 2.6H. The MPR RS-232 interface is a short distance serial interface, a full command set for the standard serial interface is not necessary, therefore only transmit, receive and ground wires are used. Sense input is an enable input, which is traditionally used to activate the RF energy of the reader and to start the read functions.
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 9 - 1/18/2007 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This section provides installation and operation information for 2.6h reader modules. 4.1 PARTS LIST Verify that all items listed below are present before starting the installation. o Sentinel-Sense MPR-1510RM-V2.6H Qty=1 o Documentation and command demo program CD Qty=1 4.2 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION Familiarize yourself with the connectors and pin out assignment of each I/O connectors. 4.2.1 Bench Top Verification It is always a good idea to verify system operation before committing to a full-scale installation. The following are the necessary steps to test the reader’s operation in a static environment.  Connect 2.6h to the RS-232 port of a PC  Connect the power jack from the wall plug power supply to reader module  Power up PC  Install demo software on PC  Activate demo software and verify performance of the reader.  Select COM port 1 on top page then click “Connect”. Follow with some commands.
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 10 - 1/18/2007 5 SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING AND SYSTEM OPERATION NOTES 5.1 SYSTEM OPERATION 5.1.1 Running a Custom Software Application or the AWID Demo Program If AWID Demo Program is not used, it is expected user will launch a Custom Software Application developed using the MPR Serial Communication Protocol to issue commands to the MPR reader/module as specified. 5.1.2 Operating Modes Typical operating modes for MPR readers can be grouped into the following modes: Search Mode This mode is used when operator or user is not certain what family of tags is placed on the items to be tracked. Since most tags are deterministic in nature, MPR reader must cycle through each and every protocol, issue a protocol specific inquiry, to hail and to wait for a response from tags of that specific protocol. Therefore, if there are many different protocols, for an untrained observer, the reader response will appear sluggish. Mixed Mode This mode assumes the user is aware of the types of protocol in use, and furthermore, the user made a determined effort to operate the reader in a mixed protocol mode. In this mode, the user can decide how many and which specific protocols to be selected. Once Mix Protocol Mode is selected, the reader will routinely cycle through each protocol, dwell long enough for the reader to wait for a response and then move on to the next protocol. It should be noted that in a mixed protocol mode, the tag must have sufficient time to respond to the reader, and therefore, it can only be used on a conveyor belt arrangement, with specific speed restrictions. Single Protocol Mode Single protocol is the normal mode of operation, where the protocol type is known and many tags are expected to pass through the readers. 5.2 USERS NOTE For System Integrators and/or Software Developers System Integrators and/or software developers should get familiar with the MPR Serial Communication Protocol specifications for developing applications that control an MPR-1510RM-V2.6H. For Custom System Users For custom system user, please refer to your host software user guide for information regarding system and software operations For Demo Software Users
MPR-1510AR 2.6h - 11 - 1/18/2007 If you are using the AWID RFID demonstration software application which is .NET based with easy-to-follow GUI operations, simply select the COM port for which the 2.6h is configured then click “Connect” should get you started. 6 MPR SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL See MPR Serial Communication Protocol Manual - 041304

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