Brady BEPM10 RFID External Programming Module User Manual Brady EPM User Guide

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Brady RFID
External Programming
Module
Users Guide
Preliminary
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Table of Contents
Important Information......................... 3
Specifications...................................... 4
Product Description............................ 5
Basic Assembly.................................. 8
Installation.......................................... 9
EPM Positioning Instructions........... 10
Operation.......................................... 13
Maintenance..................................... 13
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Important Information
Limited Hardware Warranty
Brady Worldwide, Inc. warrants solely to the purchaser that the hardware
components of the External Programming Module will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90
days from the date of shipment by Brady Worldwide. This limited
warranty does not extend to any components which have been subject to
misuse, neglect, accident, or improper installation or application. Brady
Worldwide's liability to the purchaser's remedy for the breach of this
warranty shall be at Brady Worldwide's option to either (i) repair or
replace defective components or (ii) upon return of the defective
components, refund the purchase price paid for the components. EXCEPT
FOR THE LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE,
BRADY WORLDWIDE AND ITS LICENSORS PROVIDE THE
HARDWARE ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Brady Worldwide or its suppliers be liable for any
damages in excess of the price paid by the end user to Brady Worldwide
for the components, regardless of under what legal theory such damages
may be alleged arising out of the use or inability to use the component,
even if Brady Worldwide has been advised of the possibility of such
damages.
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following condition: (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 A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 the instruction manual, may
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cause harmful interference to 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 their own
expense.
FCC ID
NUC-BEPM10
Specifications
Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12V DC Nominal
Input Current
While Activated . . . . . . . . . . 150 mA
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 mA
Frequency of Operation . . . . . . . . . . ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying)
Temperature
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5o to 40o C (41o to 104o F)
20% to 85% non-condensing R.H.
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40o to 60o C (-40o to 140o F)
20% to 85% non-condensing R.H.
RS-232 Communications . . . . . . . . . 19.2kb, 8 data, 1 stop, No parity
Host Software OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Win95/98 , WinNT 
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Product Description
Background Information
RFID Smart Labels are an alternative to traditional RFID cards and tags.
The labels operate at a higher frequency which allows the physical
construction to be thinner, more flexible, and lower cost. With the advent
of converted labels that have RFID functionality included in them, there is
a need to image and encode the label with a seemless system.
Brady has altered its label creation software to include RFID encoding
functionality along with the standard printing capabilities. Brady has also
designed an encoding device (External Programming Module) that is used
with this software to image and encode RFID Smart Labels. The external
approach of programming RFID Smart Labels allows for programming
various sized labels on any existing thermal transfer printer. The external
approach also verifies that the RFID functionality of the label to verify that
it was not damaged in the printing process by high head pressure or
extreme angles.
Brady also sells readers that provide for various read ranges and
applications. The development of an end user application with the readers
can be achieved by using the host software routines written by Brady in
conjunction with various compilers. The routines allow developers to
quickly develop programs that exploit full functionality of the readers and
the RFID Smart Labels.
To compliment these products, Brady also sells the RFID Smart Labels.
Brady offers the labels in various sizes, various materials, and various
protocols. Standard labels can also be customized to meet a customers
needs if desired. Brady also sells patented RFID Smart Labels with a
protective layer inside the label to protect the RF integrated chip by
distributing the head pressure across that layer.
The combination of the patented label, label creation software, and the
external programming along with Bride's traditional application and
integration support will bring the full RFID solution to hand. To learn
more about anything on this page, see the PDF's included on the
CD-ROM.
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Components Included
Upon Receipt, check the package contents for the items listed below.
After checking, fill out and return product registration card.
External
Programming
Module (EPM)
Encodes RFID Smart Labels after the
labels are imaged by a thermal transfer
printer.
Mounting base,
foam spacers,
and feet.
Provides rigid base for the EPM for
use with a thermal transfer printer.
The foam spacers are for use with
different printers.
Post, bolt,
adjustment
knob, and
screws.
Post for the EPM that is mounted to
mounting base with screws. The EPM
is mounted on the post and is
adjustable with the bolt and
adjustment knob.
12 Vdc Power
Adapter
Provides power to the external
programming module.
RS-232 cable
Connects the EPM to a host computer
Software on
CD-ROM
Used to install EPM host library
functions on host computer. Included
is also all available product
documentation in PDF form.
Users Guide
(This manual.) Explains how to install
and properly use the EPM for
encoding RFID Smart Labels
Registration
card
Registers your product for support,
warranty, and future information.
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External Programming Module (EM)
The EMP is used with a thermal transfer printer to encode the RFID Smart
Labels. The EPM is placed adjacent to the exit of the printer so labels pass
over the EPM and can be encoded after printing. The EPM has three
indicators to indicate the status of operation. When the EPM is setup and
used correctly, it can encode a wide variety of labels.
Mounting Base
The mounting base provides a rigid base for the EPM for use with a
thermal transfer printer. The base is placed under the printer and held in
place by foam spacers and rubber feet. The physical construction of the
base allows for little movement of the EPM, which is important due to
possible alignment issue during encoding.
Post
The post is connected to the mounting base via screws providing a rigid
post eliminating the possibility of alignment issues again. The post
supports the EPM via a bolt and an adjustment knob. The bolt and
adjustment knob together in the post provide the capability of adjusting the
height of the EPM above the base for use with a variety of printers. The
construction of the EPM and use of the adjustment knob also allows for
the ability to swing the EPM out of the way to gain access to the printed
labels and/or printer.
12 Vdc adapter
The adapter provides the EPM with 12 volts DC for proper operation. The
output of the adapter plugs into the connector located on the mounting
base. The power is then supplied to the EPM via the coiled cable.
Serial cable
The serial cable provides a communication channel between the host and
the EPM. The serial cable is connected to the connector located on the
mounting base. The signals are then routed (along with power) to the
EPM via the coil cable.
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Basic Assembly
1. Insert the bolt (8) into the open end of the post (2) and slide to the
middle of the post. Screw the knob (8) onto the bolt until tight.
2. Using the three supplied screws (7) and a screwdriver, connect the post
(2) to the mounting base (5) by inserting the post into the plastic part
on the mounting base in which the connectors (6) are on.
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3. Put the four rubber feet (9) on the bottom side of the mounting base (5)
in the four corners.
4. Slide the EPM (1) opening onto the post (2) until it rests on the bolt
and knob (8).
5. Snap the coil cord (4) connector into the bottom of the EPM
6. Determine the proper height of the foam spacer by setting one of the
supplied foam spacers (3) on the top long side of the mounting base
(5). The foam spacer on top of the base with feet should be
approximately 1/8" higher than the gap opening on the bottom of the
desired thermal transfer printer. Attach spacer when proper foam
spacer is selected.
Installation
LED Functions
The LEDs indicate the status of the EPM. The following are what each
LED's color correspond to:
Amber - The EPM is powered on
Red The EPM is attempting to read/write a label
Green - The EPM has successfully read/wrote a label
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Power connection
Plug the 12Vdc into the wall outlet and the other end into the power
connector on the backside of the plastic piece on the mounting base around
the post. When properly connected the red LED should light.
Serial connection
Plug a end of the DB9 serial cable into the computer and the other end into
the DB9 connector next to the power connector.
Verify Hardware Installation
To verify the hardware is working correctly, the host software on the
CD-ROM will need to be installed. The software contains the necessary
software for EPM enabled programs to interface with the EPM and it also
contains a test program.
After the software is installed a RFID Smart Label should be placed on the
thin lip of the EPM. The program 'Test EPM Connectivity' should be in
the Programs menu under Brady. Run this program and click on the test
button. The program will instruct the EPM to attempt to communicate
with the RFID Smart Label.
When attempting to communicate, the red LED should light. If the RFID
Smart Label is correctly placed (program indicates how to place for
testing), the red LED should light followed by the green LED which
indicates a successful label read.
The test program attempts to read the RFID Smart Label serial number and
data. If the program is successful, the program will also visually indicate
that information. If the red LED doesn't light, the EPM is not functioning
correctly.
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EPM Positioning Instructions
EPM Height Adjustment
The EPM height can be adjusted by untightening the adjustment knob on
the back of the post. The height of the EPM should be such that when the
EPM mounting base is seated under the printer to use, the EPM lip should
be next to the exit path of the labels from the printer and approximately
1/8" below the plane of the labels. When printing labels, the labels should
freely slide of the top of the EPM.
EPM Horizontal Adjustment
The EPM needs to be positioned correctly to work with RFID Smart
Labels. A RFID Smart Label size standard doesn't exist at this time, so the
optimum placement of various labels can not be specified exactly. It can
be suggested though where the majority of the RFID Smart Label should
be located after being printed on by a thermal transfer printer.
The EPM was intentionally designed to have a very wide and very narrow
"Hot area" for encoding a RFID Smart Label. The width allows for a
variety of label width while the narrowness allows for encoding of long
and short labels without encoding adjacent labels. The current offering of
Brady RFID Smart Label sizes can be found on the CD-ROM provided.
The EPM was also intentionally designed to have a very large "Dead area"
next to the "Hot area". If a tag is completely within this area, the EPM
should not be able to communicate with it. This additionally provides
protection against encoding undesired labels adjacent to the desired label.
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To optimize the location of the label after being printed, it is suggested to
use non-RFID labels of the same size. This allows for proper positioning
of a potential RFID Smart Labels and the design and presentation of the
labels, without wasting the more costly RFID Smart labels.
After being printed, a large portion of the label should be positioned over
the "Hot area". If it isn't, the positioning can be achieved by adjusting the
back feed of the printer or by physically moving the EPM with respect to
the printer. The following pictures show good and bads ways to have
RFID smart labels positioned over the EPM.
Good EPM/Label Positioning
Bad EPM/Label Positioning
Once this alignment is achieved, the previously mentioned test program
can be used to verify positioning and functionality for that specific
location. Once the user is satisfied with functionality, the user should refer
to the label creation documentation on how to enable the RFID Smart
Label functionality of that package.
Note: Sometimes it is best to move the EPM a little in all directions
during testing with test software and verifying the EPM wasn't physically
located in an area the might occasionally not be encoded.
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Operation
The operation of the EPM is covered in the label creation software
manual. Further information not provided in that manual, can be found in
this manual. As example is the functionality of the LEDs in the
'Installation' section.
Maintenance
There is no maintenance required by the EPM. If new rubber feet or foam
spacers are needed, contact Brady for replacements.
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