Applied Wireless Identifications Group MPR1914 UHF RFID Reader/Writer User Manual 1
Applied Wireless Identifications Group Inc. UHF RFID Reader/Writer 1
User Manual_rev.pdf
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SENTINEL-SENSE MPR-1914
Installation & Operation Manual-041480
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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
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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
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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 undesired
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 installati on. 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 f ollowing 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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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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 mini mum 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 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
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: OGSMPR1914”. 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
show 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.
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.
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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-
MPR1914”.
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-MPR1914".
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 show
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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Professional Installation Instructions
1. Installation personnel
This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a
qualified personnel with knowledge in RF and related regulations. The general
user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.
2. Installation location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna be kept
20cm from nearby person in normal operational condition to meet regulatory RF
exposure requirement.
3. External antenna
Use only the antennas which have been submitted for certification agencies
approval by the applicant. The non-approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted
spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of
FCC/IC limit and is prohibited.
4. Installation procedure
Please refer to users manual for detail.
5. Warning
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final
output power does not exceed the limit set forth in relevant rules. The
violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty.
Instructions d'installation professionnelle
1. Installation
Ce produit est destine a un usage specifique et doit etre installe par un personnel
qualifie maitrisant les radiofrequences et les regles s'y rapportant. L'installation et les
reglages ne doivent pas etre modifies par l'utilisateur final.
2. Emplacement d'installation
En usage normal, afin de respecter les exigences reglementaires concernant
l'exposition aux radiofrequences, ce produit doit etre installe de facon a respecter une
distance de 20 cm entre l'antenne emettrice et les personnes.
3. Antenn externe.
Utiliser uniiquement les antennes approuvees par le fabricant. L'utilisation d'autres
antennes peut conduire a un niveau de rayonnement essentiel ou non essentiel
depassant les niveaux limites definis par FCC/IC, ce qui est interdit.
4. Procedure d'installation
Consulter le manuel d'utilisation.
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5. Avertissement
Choisir avec soin la position d'installation et s'assurer que la puissance de sortie ne
depasse pas les limites en vigueur. La violation de cette regle peut conduire a de
serieuses penalites federales.
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Table of Contents
REVISION HISTORY .......................................................................................................9
1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................10
1.1 Special Features .............................................................................................. 10
2 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................11
2.1 Channel Frequency Table................................................................................11
2.2 Connector Pin Assignment...............................................................................12
2.3 Measuring Read Distance................................................................................12
3 INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDELINES .....................................................13
3.1 General Wiring Requirements..........................................................................13
4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..............................................................................14
4.1 Parts List..........................................................................................................14
4.2 Preparation for Installation ...............................................................................14
4.2.1 Bench Top Verification..............................................................................14
5 SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING AND SYSTEM OPERATION NOTES...................15
5.1 System Operation ............................................................................................15
5.1.1 Running a Custom Software Application or the AWID Demo Program .....15
5.1.2 Operating Modes ...................................................................................... 15
5.2 Users Note .......................................................................................................15
6 REFERENCE ..........................................................................................................16
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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REVISION HISTORY
Version
No.
Revised By
Date
Sections
Affected
Remarks
1.0
AWID Engineering
10/2014
-
Initial version
1.1
AWID Engineering
11/2014
-
Compliance/warning statements
updated
1.2
AWID Engineering
12/2014
-
Compliance/warning statements
updated
1.3
AWID Engineering
1/2015
-
Attestation for IC Professional
Installation Instructions added
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1 INTRODUCTION
AWID's Sentinel-Sense MPR-1914 is a long-range (up to 20 feet) Radio Frequency
IDentification (RFID) reader module with 3.3 V TTL logical 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. Its primary applications are
asset management and tracking, and fleet management applications.
MPR-1914 is delivered with Firmware Version such as 21.xx.xx.
In order to operate an MPR-1914 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
Multi-Protocol: ISO-18000-6 Type B/C, EPC Class 1 Gen 2
Thin passive tags with long-range performance
3.3 V (5.0V tolerable) Serial TTL logical interface
1
Though MPR-1914 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 +13 VDC ±1.0V
Input current 2.0 A max
Idle Power 1.3W in stand-by
Protocol language ISO Type B/C, EPC Class 1 Gen 2
Read range Depends on type & size of labels used
RF connectors 4xMMCS (F) USWR<1.2 @50OHMs
Output power +30 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
I/O Connector 10-pin ZIF
Dimension 2.11”x4.25”x0.35”
(*) 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 MPR-1914
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2.2 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Reserved 6 GND
2 Reserved 7 Unit Enable (*)
3 Reserved 8 SCIR
4 +13 V ± 1.0V 9 SCIT
5 +13 V ± 1.0V 10 GND
(*) Note: pin 7 is internally pulled high. User may leave this pin unconnected if
manual control is not required
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 mounte d. 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 MPR-1914 and a high performance circular polarized antenna inside a
splash proof, UV stabilized housing case. The module should be installed on a heat
sink. Example of a heat sink could be an aluminum plate of size 8”x8”x0.1” exposed to
convection air flow. The screws at the bottom of module shall be used for mounting the
module on the heat sink.
3.1 GENERAL WIRING REQUIREMENTS
MPR-1914 requires 10-pin flat flex cable (FFC) to connect from the supply source. Avoid
using long (e.g., 12” or longer) cables when connecting the unit from the power supply
source.
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4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
This section provides installation and operation information for MPR-1914 reader modules.
4.1 PARTS LIST
Verify that all items listed below are present before starting the installation.
oSentinel-Sense MPR-1914 Qty=1
oDocumentation 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 MPR-1914 to the RS-232 port of a PC through the interface board
provided in the demonstration kit
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 Communication Protocol and/or the supporting
SDK (http://www.awid.com Support/Download) to issue commands to the MPR
reader/module as specified.
5.1.2 Operating Modes
Applications can be developed to support typical operating modes for AWID MPR readers as
listed below.
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
Communication Protocol specifications and/or the supporting SDK for developing
applications that control an MPR-1914.
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
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 MPR-1914
is configured then click “Connect” should get you started.
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6 Reference
MPR Communication Protocol Manual – Doc# 041479
MPR Command Demo II Quick Reference Guide – Doc# 041483