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
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(AWID) and are copyrighted. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, is
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AWID
18300 Sutter Blvd
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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 Windows
1
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 1
2
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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