User manual
Model:
BF-IDM06 Operating Guide
RFID Reader
Company Addresses
Europe, Germany, Headquarter
Balluff GmbH
Schurwaldstraße 9
D-73765 Neuhausen, Germany
Argentina
Balluff Argentina S.R.L.
Echeverría 1050, 1st UF 2
1604 Buenos Aires - Florida Oeste
Australia
Balluff Pty Ltd.
18 Malvern Street
Bayswater, 3153 Victoria
Brasil
Balluff Controles Elétricos Ltda.
Rua Francisco Foga, 25 ,Distrito Industrial
CEP 13280.000 – Vinhedo – SP
Canada
Balluff Canada Inc.
2840 Argentia Road, Unit 2 Mississauga,
Ontario L5N 8G4
China
Balluff (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd.
No.800 Chengshan Rd, 8F, Building A, Yunding International Commercial Plaza
200125, Pudong, Shanghai
Japan
Balluff Co., Ltd.
Aqua Hakusan Bldg. 9F 1-13-7 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo 113-0001
Mexico
Balluff de México S.A. de C.V.
Anillo Vial II Fray Junipero Serra No. 4416; Colonia La Vista Residencial
CP 76232 Delegación Epigmenio González, Querétaro
USA
Balluff Inc.
8125 Holton Drive, Florence
Kentucky 41042-0937
Model:
BF-IDM06 Operating Guide
RFID Reader
Purpose of the Device
The BF-IDM06 RFID Reader is intended to read and write ISO15693 / ISO14443 compliant data
carriers via magnetic field communication.
Variability
BF-IDM06 RFID Readers are available in different housings and shapes.
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BF-IDM06 Operating Guide
RFID Reader
Connecting the Device
BF-IDM06 devices operate in combination with BIS M processor units when connected to one of
the ports labeled with "Head 1" or "Head 2". For the connection a shielded standard type 8-wire
cable M12 / A-coded is used.
Picture 1: Example Application
To ensure reliable operation in strong EMC environments it is recommended to connect metal
housings or dedicated functional ground pins directly to installations ground. The ground
connection should be short and stable. Depending on the installation situation an indirect
ground connection using a RC combination may be required.
For further notes concerning the installation of the processor unit please refer to the operating
guide of the processor unit.
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BF-IDM06 Operating Guide
RFID Reader
Installation notes
For proper operation at first a suitable mounting position has to be evaluated. The position
should respect the recommended clear zones as described. Furthermore, please note that
strong electrical or magnetic fields in the close environment may influence the RFID Reader.
Precise information concerning clear zones and distances are available on request.
For BF-IDM06 Readers are available in different housings respectively shapes different types of
installation may be considered.
a) Direct In-Hole mounting (Example):
Picture 2: Direct In-Hole mounting (Example)
b) Direct On-Wall mounting (Example):
Picture 3: Direct On-Wall mounting (Example)
Model:
BF-IDM06 Operating Guide
RFID Reader
c) Indirect On-Wall mounting using metal holder (Example):
Picture 3: Indirect On-Wall mounting using metal holder (Example):
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BF-IDM06 Operating Guide
RFID Reader
Setup and Operation
For operation of BF-IDM06 Readers a BIS M type processor unit is needed. The processor unit
is used as gateway between higher level controllers and RFID Reader. Any communication
from and to data carriers respectively RFID Readers is managed by the processor unit.
Further information concerning the operation or parameterization of RFID Readers can be found
operating guide of the processor unit.
Status Indicators
The device will show its status using the 2 LEDs at the corners of the housing. In normal
operation state the meaning of these lights are as follows:
►Green light "Power" indicates that the device is connected to the processor unit and ready to
operate.
►Orange light "Tag present" indicates that a RFID tag has been detected in front of the
transceiver coil.
Electrical Data
Operating voltage (nominal)
24 V DC
Current draw (at +8 V DC)
≤ 200 mA
Operating Frequency
13.56 MHz
Active principle
Magnetic field
Maximum transmit power
1 W
Mechanical Data
Housing Material
Weight max. Metal / ABS-GF16 / PBT / PA12-GF30
400g
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada . Son fonctionnement est soumis
aux deux conditions suivantes :
( 1 ) Ce dispositif ne peut causer d'interférences ; et
( 2 ) Ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence , y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais
fonctionnement de l'appareil.