Brooks Automation HF5 Inductive Tag Reader User Manual RS232 A5 E 1 4 HF SECS1
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division Inductive Tag Reader RS232 A5 E 1 4 HF SECS1
Users Manual
User Manual
HF5x Transponder Reade
r
(
Serial/SECSII
)
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ID060003
Rev 01-2006
Printed in Germany
Subject to modifications
© 2006 BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID Division
Gartenstrasse 19
D-95490 Mistelgau
Germany
Tel: +49 9279 991 910
Fax: +49 9279 991 900
E-mail: rfid.support@brooks.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 About this Device ..................................................................6
1.2 About this Manual .................................................................7
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8
2.1 Symbols and Types Used in this Manual ................................9
2.2 General Safety Instructions..................................................10
2.3 ESD Instructions..................................................................11
2.4 Proper Use...........................................................................11
2.5 Qualified Personnel .............................................................12
2.6 Declaration of Conformity ...................................................13
2.6.1 USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) .....13
2.6.2 Europe – CE Conformity ...............................................14
3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 17
3.1 Indicating and Operating Elements.......................................17
3.2 Inside View .........................................................................18
3.3 Description..........................................................................19
3.4 Labeling Information ...........................................................20
3.5 Technical Data.....................................................................20
3.5.1 Transponder Reader ......................................................20
3.5.2 Power Supply and Current Input....................................21
3.6 Contents of Delivery............................................................21
3.7 Warranty and Liability.........................................................21
4 INSTALLATION 22
4.1 Installation Environment......................................................22
4.2 Qualified Installation Personnel ...........................................23
4.3 Unpacking ...........................................................................23
4.3.1 Disposal of Packing Material.........................................23
4.4 Mounting the Transponder Reader .......................................23
4.4.1 Dimensions for Planning ...............................................24
4.5 Installing the Antenna..........................................................25
4.5.1 Positioning....................................................................25
4.5.2 Available Antenna Types...............................................25
4.5.3 Dimensions for Planning ...............................................26
4.6 Connecting the Transponder Reader.....................................27
4.6.1 Antenna ........................................................................27
4.7 Power Connection................................................................27
4.8 Terminal Connection ...........................................................28
4.9 External Input and Output (optional)....................................28
4.10 Starting Up ..........................................................................29
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4.10.1 Required Operating Conditions......................................29
4.10.2 Parameter of Serial Interface .........................................29
5 OPERATION 30
5.1 Operating Personnel.............................................................30
5.2 Introduction.........................................................................30
5.3 SECS-1 Implementation.......................................................31
5.3.1 Character Structure........................................................31
5.3.2 Block Transfer Protocol.................................................31
5.4 SECS-2 Implementation.......................................................35
5.4.1 Introduction...................................................................35
5.4.2 Data Items.....................................................................36
5.4.3 Message set...................................................................37
Data Item Dictionary ...............................................................39
5.5 SEMI E99............................................................................60
5.5.1 Introduction...................................................................60
5.5.2 State Models .................................................................60
5.5.3 Valid Services per State.................................................63
5.6 Message Details...................................................................64
5.6.1 Equipment status ...........................................................64
5.6.2 Equipment Control ........................................................66
5.6.3 System Errors................................................................68
5.6.4 Subsystem Control and Data..........................................69
5.7 SECS-1 MESSAGE EXAMPLES.........................................84
6 SERVICE AND ERROR HANDLING 115
6.1 General..............................................................................115
6.2 Qualified Error Handling Personnel ...................................115
6.3 Safety Instructions .............................................................116
6.4 Errors Indicated by the LEDs.............................................116
6.4.1 Power LED Not Illuminated ........................................116
6.5 Reader Does Not Respond or Transmit or Cannot be
Controlled by the Host ......................................................117
6.6 Reset .................................................................................117
6.7 Power Cut..........................................................................118
6.8 Software Releases..............................................................118
6.9 Customer Service...............................................................119
7 DEINSTALLATION AND STORAGE 120
7.1 Deinstallation ....................................................................120
7.2 Storage ..............................................................................120
8 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL 121
8.1 Transportation ...................................................................121
8.2 Disposal.............................................................................121
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9 ACCESSORIES 122
9.1 Device Options ..................................................................122
9.2 Antennas ...........................................................................122
9.2.1 Available Types ..........................................................122
9.2.2 Reading and Writing Ranges .......................................123
9.3 Cables ...............................................................................132
9.4 Power Supply ....................................................................133
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 About this Device
The BROOKS HF Transponder Reader system is a high-frequency
identification system that uses FM transmission.
The basic item is a transponder that works as a forgery-proof electronic
identity disk.
The reading unit of the system sends an energy impulse via the
antenna. The capacitor of the passive, battery-free transponder is
charged by this impulse. After that, the transponder returns a signal
with the stored data.
The total reading cycle takes less than 3 ms.
As a sight connection between the transponder and the reader is not
absolutely necessary, the transponder can also be identified through
non-metallic material.
The data received by the transponder reader are transmitted via the
serial interface.
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1.2 About this Manual
This manual contains information about installing, operating and error
handling the BROOKS HF5x RS232 Transponder Reader. It consists of
nine chapters:
Introduction
Safety Instructions
Product Description
Installation
Operation
Service and Error Handling
Deinstallation and Storage
Transportation and Disposal
Accessories
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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is manufactured in accordance with state of the art
technology and corresponds to recognized safety regulations.
Nevertheless, there are dangers associated with the use of the
equipment even for its intended purpose. You should therefore read the
following safety information carefully and keep it in mind.
Only install and operate this equipment if it is in perfect condition and
with reference to this manual. Do not use the equipment if it is
damaged.
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2.1 Symbols and Types Used in this Manual
This symbol alerts you to dangerous voltage
This symbol alerts you to important instructions
This symbol indicates electromagnetic radiation
This symbol alerts you to risk of explosion
This symbol alerts you to risk of fire
This symbol indicates important additional
information
Electrostatically sensitive components
13:44:33
In: ENQ
(05)
This type represents transmitted data display
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2.2 General Safety Instructions
1 Read and understand all safety and operating instructions
before installing and operating the device.
2 This instruction is designed for specially trained personnel.
This device is NOT intended for use by the “general
population” in an uncontrolled environment. Installation,
operation and error handling the device shall be carried out by
specially trained personnel only (see additional information
on pages 12, 23, 30, and 115).
3 Keep these instructions. Store this manual in a place that can
be accessed at any time by all persons involved in installing,
operating and error handling the device.
4 Heed all warnings. Follow all warnings on and inside the
device and operating instructions.
5 Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
only.
6 Only use attachments, accessories and connecting cables
supplied by the manufacturer.
7 All error handling other than the error handling listed in
chapter 6 of this manual must be carried out by the
manufacturer.
8 People with hearing aids should remember that radio signals
transmitted by the device might cause a very unpleasant
buzzing noise in their hearing aids.
9 Do not connect the device to any kind of power supply such
as a standard household power supply. The device should be
connected to a power supply of the type described in these
instructions only.
10 When you disconnect a cable, pull on its conductor and not on
the cable itself. Keep the connector evenly aligned to avoid
bending any connector pins. When you connect a cable,
ensure that the connector pins are positioned correctly.
11 Never over bend the antenna cable or expose it to mechanical
loads.
12 When replacement parts are required, use the replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer only. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
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2.3 ESD Instructions
Static electricity can harm electronic components inside the
device. All persons who install or maintain the device must
be trained in ESD protection. ESD protection measures must
be observed when opening the device.
Before removing or inserting components, disconnect the power
supply.
To prevent electrostatic damage, static electricity must be
discharged from the body and tools before touching components
inside the device.
Touch electro sensitive components carefully at their edges only.
2.4 Proper Use
This product was developed for reading and writing transponders only.
Any other use of this device would constitute abuse and would render
the user’s authority to install and operate the device invalid.
All antenna resonant circuit components carry
high voltage!
The installer is responsible for installing the
device to comply with FCC requirements of
human exposure to radio frequency.
To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying
interference, use recommended accessories only.
Remove the housing lid carefully to prevent
damage! Do not operate the device when the
housing lid is removed!
Do NOT operate this device without a proper
antenna attached. Proper antennas are antennas
supplied by the manufacturer and listed in section
„Accessories“.
Never locate the antenna so that it is very close to
or touching parts of the body while transmitting.
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This product is designed to be mounted and operated in an industrial
environment as a built-in-device only. It is not designed to be used as a
stand-alone or a portable device or in a non-industrial environment,
such as a household, vehicle or open-air environment.
2.5 Qualified Personnel
This manual is designed for specially trained personnel only. This
device must be installed and maintained by the manufacturer or its
specially trained representatives.
Intervention or error handling not expressively approved in this manual
must be carried out by the manufacturer’s personnel only. If you are
unsure about the qualifications that are actually required, contact the
manufacturer.
Unqualified interventions may result in personal injury or
damage to the device!
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2.6 Declaration of Conformity
2.6.1 USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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, in accordance with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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 – this
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on – the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of
the following measures:
—Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the distance between the equipment and the
receiver.
—Connect the equipment to an outlet to a circuit other than
the one to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for assistance.
FCC ID N5GHF5
Compliance with:
FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.205
FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.209
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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2.6.2 Europe – CE Conformity
Konformitätserklärung gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und
Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen (FTEG) und der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG (R&TTE)
Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive
1999/5/FC (R&TTE Directive)
Hersteller / Verantwortliche Person
Manufacturer / responsible person
BROOKS Automation
(Germany) GmbH /
Herr Dittrich
erklärt, dass das Produkt
declares that the product
HF-Reader 5x
Type (ggf. Anlagenkonfiguration mit
Angabe der Module):
Type (if applicable, configuration
including the modules)
5 Telekommunikations(Tk-)end-
einrichtung
Telecommunications terminal
equipment
Funkanlage
Radio equipment
Verwendungszweck
lntended purpose
Identification system
Geräteklasse / Equipment class 2
bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung den grundlegenden
Anforderungen des § 3 und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
complies with the essential requirements of §3 and the other relevant
provisions of the FTEG
(Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive), when used for its intended
purpose.
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Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß § 3 (1) 1. (Artikel 3 (1) a))
Health and safety requirements pursuant to
§ 3 (1) 1. (Article 3(1) a))
angewendete harmonisierte Normen
Harmonized standards applied
EN 60950
Einhaltung der grundlegenden
Anforderungen auf andere Art und
Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/
Spezifikationen)
Other means of proving conformity
with the essential requirements
(standards/specifications used)
BMPT Decree No. 306/97
Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (§ 3 (1) 2, Artikel 3 (1) b)
Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility §
3(1)(2), (Article 3(1)(b))
angewendete harmonisierte Normen
Harmonized standards applied
EN 301 489-3 (07/2000)
Einhaltung der grundlegenden
Anforderungen auf andere Art und
Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards /
Spezifikationen)
Other means of proving conformity
with the essential requirements
(standards/specifications used)
Maßnahmen zur effizienten Nutzung des
Funkfrequenzspektrums
Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum
Luftschnittstelle bei Funkanlagen gemäß § 3(2) (Artikel 3(2))
Air interface of the radio systems pursuant to § 3(2) (Article 3(2))
Angewendete harmonisierte Normen
Harmonized standards applied
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Einhaltung der grundlegenden
Anforderungen auf andere Art und
Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards /
Schnittstellenbeschreibungen)
Other means of proving conformity
with the essential requirements
(standards/interface specifications
used)
EN 300 330-1 (06/2001)
BROOKS Automation (Germany)
GmbH
Gartenstr. 19
D-95490 Mistelgau
Germany
Phone +49 9279 991 910
Fax +49 9279 991 900
Mistelgau, 20.09.2004
Gerald Dittrich
(Place and date of issue) (Name and signature)
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3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Indicating and Operating Elements
Reader version without external I/O’s
Antenna plugs
(antenna 1 – 5)
Power LED
(green)
Reset button
Serial interface
Status LED
(red)
Power
connector
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3.2 Inside View
HF module
RS232
Reset button
fuse
Power connector 24 VDC
LED’s (power and status)
controller C513A0
JTAG port memory
PSD934F2
conntector
in
p
ut module
HF relais
connector
antenna 1
connector
antenna 5
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3.3 Description
Power LED
If the device is connected to a power supply, the LED is illuminated
green and the reader is ready for use.
Status LED
The status LED is used to check reading or writing. If the reader is in
test mode and the action was OK, the status LED is on. In case of an
error occurs the status LED is off. The action depends on reader
parameter 38.
RS232 interface
The data are passed down serially to the RS232 interface (9 contact
Sub-D female plug) with SECS1 protocol. Baud rates of 300 Bd up to
115.2 kBd are possible.
Fuse
TR5 housing, 500 mA T (low breaking).
HF module
The HF module is the analog part of the device. It triggers the antenna
and transmits the received data to the controller.
Antenna connector 1 to 5:
The number of the antenna connector corresponds to the head ID of the
reader.
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3.4 Labeling Information
3.5 Technical Data
3.5.1 Transponder Reader
Parameter Value
Operation temperature 0°C to +50°C
32°F to 122°F
Stock temperature -25°C to +70°C
-13°F to +158°F
Permissible humidity @ 50C° 25 - 80 %
Transmitter frequency 13,56 MHz
Max. transmitting level 300 mW
Protection mode IP 40
Housing material ALU
Weight about 550g
Fuse type TR5 500mA (T)
Serial interface RS232 300 Bd –
115,2 kBd
Serial number
Type
FFFF
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3.5.2 Power Supply and Current Input
Description Min Type Max Unit
Voltage (proof against connecting
to the wrong terminal)
12 24 32 VDC
Current without presence sensor
(starting process excluded)
60 mA
3.6 Contents of Delivery
Number Description
1 HF RS232 Transponder Reader
1 Instruction manual
For available or required accessories, e.g. antennas, adapters and
cables, see section “Accessories” on page 122 in this manual.
3.7 Warranty and Liability
The warranty period is 12 months and begins with the moment of
delivery of the device as proved by an invoice or other documents.
The warranty includes the repair of all damages to the device that
occur within the warranty period, and which are evidently caused by
faults of the material or production defects.
The warranty does not include damages caused by incorrect
connection, inappropriate handling and non-observance of the
technical reports.
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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 Installation Environment
This device is designed for use in an indoor
industrial environment only. Installation is only
permitted in an environmental indoor climate with
a constant temperature of between 0°C and +50°C /
32°F and 122°F, humidity between 25% and 80%,
and a maximum temperature of +50°C / 122°F.
Do not install or use this device in or near water.
Never spill liquids of any kind onto the device.
Should spillage occur, unplug the device and have
it checked by a technician.
Do not install near heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not install the
device in a flammable environment.
Never expose the device to intense changes in
temperature, otherwise condensation can develop
inside the device and cause damages.
Do not locate the device near overhead power lines
or other electric lights, or power circuits or where
it can encounter such circuits. When installing the
device, take extreme care not to encounter such
circuits as they can cause serious injury or death.
The device should not be used in the immediate
vicinity of electrical units (such as medical units,
monitors, telephones, televisions and energy-saver
lamps), magnetic data carriers, or metallic objects.
This could result in reduced reading/writing ranges.
Never use the device in potentially explosive areas
(such as paint shops).
Do not position the device in a location where it
can suffer from vibration or shock.
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When the device is installed, the installation
location must be adequately illuminated.
Do not install the device during periods of
lightning.
Ensure the installation location complies with FCC
requirements for human exposure to radio
frequency.
When determining the assembly location, consider
the length of the antenna cable that will be used,
and the reading and writing range. See section
„Accessories/Antennas“ for further information.
4.2 Qualified Installation Personnel
The installation shall be carried out by specially trained personnel
only. If you are uncertain about the qualification, contact the
manufacturer.
Operating the device without special skills can result in
damage to the reader and/or connected devices!
4.3 Unpacking
This device and its accessories were packed under clean room
conditions. To preserve these conditions, the device must be unpacked
under clean room conditions.
4.3.1 Disposal of Packing Material
The packing material consists of cardboard and film. Dispose of these
materials separately in accordance with the relevant legislation in your
country.
4.4 Mounting the Transponder Reader
The mounting surface must be stable, non-flammable, dry and
clean. If necessary, clean it before installing the device.
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4.4.1 Dimensions for Planning
Drawing without external I/O’s
25
120
40
80
Space for plugs*
Space for plugs*
*Keep space free for plugs. Dimensions for
straight cable plugs.
6.5
130 118
45
105
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Drawing with external I/O’s
4.5 Installing the Antenna
When installing the antenna, consider the required reading and
writing ranges (see section “Accessories”, page 122). The reader
can be used properly only if the transponder is located within the
individual reading/writing range of the antenna!
4.5.1 Positioning
Reliable reading and writing depends on the range and position of the
transponder to the antenna.
Optimal position of the transponder and antenna for different
orientations of the transponder.
4.5.2 Available Antenna Types
For the antennas that are available, see chapter „Accessories“, page
122).
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4.5.3 Dimensions for Planning
4.5.3.1 Frame Antenna
∅
7
±
0.5
X
y
25
50
22.5
30
15
7
16
M5
∅
7
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4.6 Connecting the Transponder Reader
4.6.1 Antenna
Connect the antenna to the antenna plug (see illustration page 18).
4.7 Power Connection
Built-in male plug, plastic (power supply)
PIN Si
g
nal
1 +24V
2 0V
3 Screen / PE
The device can be connected to an interior DC power circuit of the
equipment or to a DC adapter (see section “Accessories”, page 133).
Note the required voltage (see technical data, page 21). Use
cables, plugs and adapters provided by the manufacturer
only!
Once the device is connected to the power supply, the power LED is
illuminated (see illustration page 17). If it is not illuminated, see
section 6 for help.
Part number x y
ANT-1HF-150x190 150 190
ANT-1HF-190x150 190 150
ANT-1HF-180x190 180 190
ANT-1HF-140x180 140 180
123
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4.8 Terminal Connection
Built-in female plug (RS232 interface)
The serial interface is a Sub-D female
plug (9 contacts); a serial connection line
(switched 1:1) can be used.
4.9 External Input and Output (optional)
There are two different versions available:
1. One input and one output per antenna head.
2. One input and two outputs per antenna head.
PIN
DB9
1
NC
2 TxD
3 RxD
4
N
C
5 GND
6
N
C
7
N
C
8
N
C
9
N
C
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4.10 Starting Up
4.10.1 Required Operating Conditions
To operate the reader, the following requirements must be met:
An antenna must be connected correctly to the reader.
The power supply must be connected.
The transponder must be located within the individual
reading/writing range of the antenna.
4.10.2 Parameter of Serial Interface
Baudrate 19200
Databits 8
Stopbit 1
Parity none
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5 OPERATION
5.1 Operating Personnel
The HF5x Transponder Reader is designed to be operated by
specially trained personnel only. If you have doubts about
the qualification required, contact the manufacturer.
Operating the device without special skills can result in
damage to the reader and/or connected devices!
5.2 Introduction
The SECS-1 standard defines a communication interface that is
suitable for exchanging messages between semiconductor processing
equipment and a host. A host is a computer or network of computers
that exchanges information with the equipment to perform/execute the
production.
The standard does not define the data contained within a message. The
meaning of messages must be determined through a message contents
standard such as SEMI Equipment Communications Standard E5
(SECS-2).
This standard provides the means for independent manufacturers to
produce equipment and hosts that can be connected without requiring
specific knowledge of each other.
The SECS-1 protocol can be seen as a layered protocol used for point-
to-point communication. The layers within SECS-1 are the physical
link, block transfer protocol and message protocol.
It is not intent of the standard to meet the communication needs of all
possible applications. For example, the speed of RS232 may be
insufficient to meet the needs of transferring mass amounts of data or
programs in a short period, such as may be required by high-speed
functional test applications.
In a network, the roles of host and equipment may be assumed by any
party in the network. In this situation, one end of the communications
link must assume the role of the equipment and the other the role of
the host.
Electronic Industries Association Standards:
EIA RS-232-C Interface between Data Terminal Equipment and Data
Communication Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange.
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5.3 SECS-1 Implementation
This message set describes the communication between a SECS-1
reader and a host. The host and the transponder reader communicate
via an RS232 interface (SECS-1).
5.3.1 Character Structure
Data will be transmitted or received in a serial bit stream of 10 bits per
character at one of the specified data rates. The standard character has
one start bit (0), 8 data bits and one stop bit (1). All bit transmissions
are of the same duration.
SECS1 performs no parity or other verification of the individual bytes.
5.3.2 Block Transfer Protocol
The reader will use an interpretation of SECS-1 by a serial transport
layer. The following are some points to note about this
implementation.
5.3.2.1 Master Slave
The host connects to the reader. If there is contention, the host “gives
in” (i.e. receives before sending).
In the course of communication, the reader takes on the role of the
master, and the host takes on the role of the slave.
5.3.2.2 Control Characters
The four standard handshake codes used in the block transfer protocol
are displayed in the table below.
<ENQ> 0x05 Request to Send
<EOT> 0x04 Ready to Receive
<ACK> 0x06 Correct Reception
<NAK> 0x15 Incorrect Reception
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5.3.2.3 Message Block Structure
SECS message blocks have the form:
Byte msb Description
Length 0 Length without checksum , 10 – 254
1 R Upper Device ID (Reader ID)
2 Lower Device ID (Gateway ID)
3 W Upper Message ID (Stream)
4 Lower Message ID (Function)
5 E Upper Block number
Header
6 Lower Block number
7 System Byte 1
8 System Byte 2
9 System Byte 3
System
Bytes
10 System Byte 4
Text 11 – 254 message text, user data
Checksum 255, 256 16 Bit unsigned checksum
The operation of all communication functions above the block transfer
protocol is linked in information contained in a 10-byte data element,
called the header.
The header is always the first 10 bytes of every block sent by the
block transfer protocol.
The length includes all bytes sent after the length byte, excluding the
two checksum bytes. The maximum block length allowed by SECS-1 is
254 bytes and the minimum is 10 bytes (header only).
The reverse bit (R-bit) signifies the direction of a message. The R-bit
(msb) is set to 0 for messages to the equipment, and set to 1 for
messages to the host.
The device ID is a definite number to contact the reader.
The device ID consists of the 8 bit gateway ID (bit0-bit7), which is
identical with the last two characters of the readers serial number
(default), and a 5 bit fixed reader number (bit8-bit14 = 0x01).
Of course, the ID can be changed within the valid scope.
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Upper Device ID
Lower Device ID
Direction reader to host: 0x81xx *
Direction Host to equipment (BROOKS HF5x reader): 0x01xx *
* … the serial number is located on a label on the housing lid of each
reader
The W-Bit indicates that the sender of a primary message expects a
reply. A value of one in the W-bit means that a reply is expected.
The message ID identifies the format and content of the message being
sent.
A primary message is defined as any odd-numbered message.
A secondary message is defined as any even-numbered message.
The end bit determines whether a block is the last block of the
message. A value of 1 means that the block is the last block.
A message sent as more than one block is called a multi-block
message. A block number of one is given to the first block, and the
block number is incremented by one for each subsequent block until
the entire message is sent.
As all messages can be sent in one block, the block number always has
the value 1.
The system bytes in the header of each message for a given device ID
must meet the following requirements:
The system bytes of a primary message must be distinct from those
bytes of all currently open transactions initiated from the same end
of the communications link.
The system bytes of the reply message are required to be the same
as the system bytes of the corresponding primary message.
The system bytes are incremented for each primary message.
The checksum is calculated as the numeric sum of the unsigned binary
values of all the bytes, after the length byte and before the checksum in
a single block.
5.3.2.4 Block Transfer Protocol
The drawing below illustrates some simple message interactions
between the host and the equipment. The figure shows the handshake
sequence possible to acquire the status of the equipment.
serial number of the reader
R-Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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When the host wants to send, it first sends an <ENQ> and then tries to
read.
If it receives an <EOT>, it sends its message and then expects an
<ACK>.
If it receives an <ENQ>, it puts off sending its message, sends an
<EOT> and then reads the other message.
When both the host and the equipment try to send at the same time, the
host must cancel its inquiry because the host works in slave mode.
First, it must receive the equipment message because the reader is the
master. After that the host can send its message.
For more detailed information about all possible cases, see SEMI E4.
(SEMI Equipment Communication Standard 1 Message Transfer
SECS-1)
(HOST / READER) (READER / HOST)
Checksum
Data
Header
Length
ENQ
ENQ
EOT
ACK
T2
T2
T1
T2
T4 (multi-block)
Source: Receiver:
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5.4 SECS-2 Implementation
5.4.1 Introduction
The SEMI Equipment Communication Standard Part 2 (SECS-2)
defines details how messages exchanged between intelligent equipment
and a host are interpreted.
It is the intent of this standard to be fully compatible with SEMI
Equipment Communication Standard E4 (SECS-1).
The messages defined in this specification support the typical activities
required for the BROOKS transponder reader.
SECS-2 gives form and meaning to messages exchanged between the
equipment and the host using a message transfer protocol, such as
SECS-1. SECS-2 defines the method of conveying information
between the equipment and the host in the form of messages.
These messages are organized into categories of activities, called
streams, which contain specific messages, called functions. In SECS-2,
messages are identified by a stream code (0-127, 7bits) and a function
code (0-255, 8 bits). Each combination of stream and function
represents a unique message identification.
SECS-2 defines the structure of messages into entities called items and
lists of items. These data structures define the logical divisions of the
message, as distinct from the physical division of the message transfer
protocol.
An item is an information packet that has a length and format defined
by the first 2, 3, or 4 bytes of the item. These bytes are called the item
header. The item header consists of the format byte and the length byte
as shown below.
Byte Name Description
0 Format and number
of the length bytes
The data format is coded in the upper 6 bits.
The two less significant bits determine the
number of the following length bytes.
1
1-2
1-3
Length-bytes
The length corresponds to the number of the
bytes of a data element. In the “List” format, the
length corresponds to the number of the list
elements.
The standard does not require the minimum
possible number of length-bytes for a given data
length
Next
<Length> Data Data bytes of a data element or number of the
data elements in case of the “List” format.
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A list is an ordered set of elements, where an element can be either an
item or a list. The list header has the same form as an item header with
format type 0. However, the length byte refers to the number of
elements in the list rather than to the number of bytes.
5.4.2 Data Items
The formats represent arrays of types: <type>[number of elements]
where <type> is one of the following:
Oct-
Code
Hex-
Code Format Meaning Example
00 01 List
List element with the
number of the
“Length” data
elements
<L2>
<A “Hello”>
<B 0x00>
11 25 Boolean
1 – Byte Boolean
false = 00 ; true != 00 <Boolean1 0x00>
10 21 Binary
Byte sequence of the
length “Length” <B1 0x01>
20 41 ASCII
Printable ASCII
signs <A “Hello”>
31 65 I1 1 - Byte signed
Integer <I1 123>
32 69 I2 2 - Byte signed
Integer <I2 –12345>
34 71 I4 4 - Byte signed
Integer <I4 2147483647>
30 61 I8 8 - Byte signed
Integer <I8 931372980293834>
51 A5 U1 1 - Byte unsigned
Integer <U1 0>
52 A9 U2 2 - Byte unsigned
Integer <U2 #empty>
54 B1 U4 4 - Byte unsigned
Integer <U4 429489725>
50 A1 U8 8 - Byte unsigned
Integer <U8 763468676756767>
40 91 F8 8 - Byte floating
point <F8 1.223 e204>
44 81 F4 4 - Byte floating
point <F4 -1.23 >
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Data item examples:
5.4.3 Message set
The SECSII-message-set used by the BROOKS HF5x transponder
reader consist of six different stream types.
Stream 1: (Equipment status)
- S1F1 and S1F2 Are you there request
- S1F15 and S1F16 Request offline
- S1F17 and S1F18 Request online
Stream 2: (Equipment control)
- S2F13 and S2F14 Equipment constant request
- S2F15 and S2F16 New equipment constant request
- S2F19 and S2F20 Reset send
Stream 9: (System errors)
- S9F1 Unrecognized device ID
- S9F3 Unrecognized stream type
- S9F5 Unrecognized function type
- S9F7 Illegal data
- S9F9 Transaction timer timeout
Meaning Format Length
1- Byte
Integer 65 01 xx
4- Byte
Integer 71 04 MSB ... ... LSB
ASCII 41 06 1.chr 2.chr 3.chr 4.chr 5.chr 6.chr
zero-length xx 00
List Data Item 01 03 1. element 2. element 3. element
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According to SEMI E99 carrier ID read/writer functional standard for
SECS-1 and SECS-2 protocol, the BROOKS reader supports the
defined stream 18 messages.
Stream 18: (Equipment status)
- S18F1 and S18F2 Read attribute request
- S18F3 and S18F4 Write attribute request
- S18F5 and S18F6 Read request
- S18F7 and S18F8 Write request
- S18F9 and S18F10 Read ID request
- S18F11 and S18F12 Write ID request
- S18F13 and S18F14 Subsystem command request
- S18F65 and S18F66 Scan Transponder
- S18F67 and S18F68 Read data request – UID
- S18F69 and S18F70 Write data request – UID
- S18F71 and S18F72 Sensor State
- S18F73 and S18F74 Read ID request –UID
- S18F75 and S18F76 Write ID request – UID
- S18F77 and S18F78 Set Output State
- S18F79 and S18F80 Get Output State
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Data Item Dictionary
This section defines the data items used in the standard SECS-2
messages described in the section “Message Details”.
Syntax:
Name: A unique name for this data item. This name is used in
the message definitions.
Format: The permitted item format code which can be used for
this standard data item. Item format codes are shown
in hex and octal, as described in section data items
(page 36). The notification “3()” indicates any of the
signed integer formats (30, 31, 32, 34).
Description: A description of the data item, with the meanings of
specific values.
Where used: The standard messages in which the data item appears.
ALARM STATUS Format: A[1]
Description: The value of the alarm status refers to the last reading
process. If a read or write error occurs, the alarm status is set. A
successful read or write resets the alarm status. When leaving
maintenance mode, the alarm status is also deleted.
0 … No alarm
1 … Alarm
Where used: STATUS
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ATTRID Format: A[max25]
Description: Identifier for an attribute for a specific type of object.
CIDRW Attribute Definitions:
“Configuration”… Number of heads
“AlarmStatus” Current CIDRW sub state of ALARM
STATUS
“OperationalStatus” Current CIDRW sub state of
OPERATIONAL
“SoftwareRevisionLevel” Revision (version) of software - 8 byte
maximum
“CarrierIDOffset” Offset of CID in CID field (MID area)
“CarrierIDLength” Length of CID in CID field (MID area)
“S1Status” Status of external I/O 01 (read only)
“S2Status” Status of external I/O 02 (read only)
“S3Status” Status of external I/O 03 (read only)
“S4Status” Status of external I/O 04 (read only)
“S5Status” Status of external I/O 05 (read only)
“ECID_00” parameter 0 – Gateway ID
“ECID_01” parameter 1 – Baudrate
“ECID_02” parameter 2 – Inter-Character-Timeout T1
“ECID_03” parameter 3 – Block-Protocol-Timeout T2
“ECID_04” parameter 4 – Reply-Timeout T3
“ECID_05” parameter 5 – Inter-Block-Timeout T4
“ECID_06” parameter 6 – Retry-Limit RTY
“ECID_07” parameter 7 – TARGETID high Byte
“ECID_08” parameter 8 – TARGETID low Byte
“ECID_09” parameter 9 – Heartbeat time
“ECID_11” parameter 11 – Reader ID
“ECID_20” parameter 20 – sensor activity
“ECID_21” parameter 21 – sensor 1 delay
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“ECID_22” parameter 22 – sensor 2 delay
“ECID_23” parameter 23 – sensor 3 delay
“ECID_24” parameter 24 – sensor 4 delay
“ECID_25” parameter 25 – sensor 5 delay
“ECID_26” parameter 26 – watchport for sensor 1
“ECID_27” parameter 27 – watchport for sensor 2
“ECID_28” parameter 28 – watchport for sensor 3
“ECID_29” parameter 29 – watchport for sensor 4
“ECID_30” parameter 30 – watchport for sensor 5
“ECID_31” parameter 31 – r/w max repeat
“ECID_32” parameter 32 – type of transponder
“ECID_37” parameter 37 – MID area
“ECID_38” parameter 38 – Test after software reset
“ECID_42” parameter 42 – CarrierIDOffset
“ECID_43” parameter 43 – CarrierIDLength
“ECID_44” parameter 44 – FixedMID
“ECID_45” parameter 45 – MIDFormat
“ECID_99” parameter 99 – Customer settings
Head Attribute Definitions: *
“HeadStatus” The current state
“HeadID” Head number 01-05 (2 digits)
* In case of a HF5x Transponder Reader, the head attribute definition
“HeadStatus” is equal to the “OperationalStatus” of the CIDRW. The
“HeadID” is equal to the antenna connector.
Where used: S18F1, S18F3
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ATTRVAL Format: A[max4]
Description: Value of the specified attribute.
CIDRW Attribute Definitions:
“Configuration” Number of heads “05”
“AlarmStatus” Current CIDRW sub state of ALARM STATUS
“0” … NO
“1” … ALARMS
“OperationalStatus” Current CIDRW sub state of OPERATIONAL
“IDLE” … reader in IDLE mode
“BUSY” … reader is busy
“MANT” … maintenance mode
“SoftwareRevisionLevel” Revision (version) of Software –
8 byte maximum
“S1Status” – “S5Status” “ON” – Sensor is occupied
“OFF” – Sensor is unoccupied
ECID_00 to ECID_45 see data item ECV parameter 0 to parameter 45
Head Attribute Definitions:
“HeadStatus” The current state
“IDLE” … reader in IDLE mode
“BUSY” … reader is busy
“NOOP”… not operating
“HeadID” Head number 01-05 (2 digits)
“01” … Antenna 1
…
“05” … Antenna 5
Where used: S18F2, S18F3
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CPVAL Format: A[max2]
Description: State request value
“OP” … operating state
“MT” … maintenance state
Where used: S18F13
DATA Format: A
Description: A vector or string of unformatted data. It depends on
the size of the MID area.
Where used: S18F6, S18F7, S18F68, S18F69
DATALENGTH Format: U2
Description: Total bytes to be sent.
The DATALENGTH corresponds to the quantity of bytes that should
be read or written.
Where used: S18F5, S18F7, S18F67, S18F69
DATASEG Format:A[2]
Description: Used to identify the data requested.
The DATASEG corresponds to the page number (PAGEID) of the ISO
15693 transponder.
“00”: First page of any type of transponder or first page of the
DATA area.
Where used: S18F5, S18F7, S18F67, S18F69
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EAC Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code for new reader constant
0 … Parameter was set successfully
1 … Parameter could not be set
Where used: S2F16
ECID Format: U1
Parameter number of reader (see data item ECV)
Where used: S2F13, S2F15
ECV Format: U1
Reader parameter definition.
The values are displayed as decimal values!
Where used: S2F14, S2F15
Parameters:
Parameter 0: Gateway ID
The gateway ID is a part of the device ID. The BROOKS reader works
simultaneously as a gateway and a reader (CIDRW with integrated
head).
It is the “lower message ID” in the message header.
00 .. 255
Default: Last two characters of hex serial number
The default gateway ID corresponds to Parameter 8. (Lowbyte
TargetID). In special cases the gateway ID is set to a customized value.
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Parameter 1: Baudrate
Data transmission rate to the SECS-Host
3: 300 Baud
6: 600 Baud
12: 1200 Baud
24: 2400 Baud
48: 4800 Baud
96: 9600 Baud
192: 19200 Baud
200: 38400 Baud
201: 57600 Baud
202: 115200 Baud
Default :(192) 19200 Baud (see accompanying letter of the reader)
Parameter 2: Inter-Character-Timeout T1
1 .. 100 1/10s
Default: (10) 1s
Parameter 3 : Block-Protocol-Timeout T2
2 .. 250 1/10s
Default: (20) 2s
Parameter 4: Reply-Timeout T3
1 .. 120 1s
Default: (45) 45s
Parameter 5: Inter-Block Timeout T4
This parameter is ineffective if the used messages are not larger than
one block.
1 .. 120 1s
Default: (45) 45s
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Parameter 6: Retry limit RTY
Number how often a question or a message shall be repeated.
0 .. 31
Default: 3
Parameter 7: TARGETID HighByte
Highbyte of the predefined TARGETID (not changeable).
Parameter 8: TARGETID LowByte
Lowbyte of the predefined TARGETID (not changeable).
Parameter 9: Heartbeattime
The reader offers the option of generating a regular heartbeat. This
means the reader sends a S1F1 message to the host in the defined
interval.
0 … No heartbeat
1 … 255 10s (10s - 2550s)
Default: 0 no heartbeat
Parameter 10: Not defined!
Parameter 11: Reader-ID
The reader ID is a part of the device ID. In the message header, it
corresponds to the 7 LSB (last significant bits) of the “upper message
ID”.
00 .. 127
Default: 0x00
The BROOKS reader works as a gateway (CIDRW) with up to 5
integrated heads. Therefore the reader ID is predefined as 0x00. Of
course, the ID can be changed within the valid scope.
Parameter 12-19: Not defined!
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Parameter 20: sensor activity
The transponder reader offers the option of deactivating the connected
sensors.
0x00000000 all 5 Sensors deactivated
0x00000001 Sensor 1 activated
0x00011111 all 5 Sensors activated
Default: 0x00011111 (31)
Parameter 21: sensor delay for presence sensor 1
Delay time for sensor signal to start a defined action.
0 .. 255 1/10 s
Default: (10) 1s
Parameter 22: sensor delay for presence sensor 2
Delay time for sensor signal to start a defined action.
0 .. 255 1/10 s
Default: (10) 1s
Parameter 23: sensor delay for presence sensor 3
Delay time for sensor signal to start a defined action.
0 .. 255 1/10 s
Default: (10) 1s
Parameter 24: sensor delay for presence sensor 4
Delay time for sensor signal to start a defined action.
0 .. 255 1/10 s
Default: (10) 1s
Parameter 25: sensor delay for presence sensor 5
Delay time for sensor signal to start a defined action.
0 .. 255 1/10 s
Default: (10) 1s
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Parameter 26: watchport for presence sensor 1
Enables a message to the host if a cassette/FOUP is detected on the I/O
port, or if it is removed from I/O port.
A sensor is required to use this capability!
Bit 0: 0 – Report cassette/FOUP removed is disabled
1 – Report cassette/FOUP removed is enabled
Bit 1: 0 – Report cassette/FOUP detected is disabled
1 – Report cassette/FOUP detected is enabled
Bit 2 – 5: not used!
Bit 6: 0 – Message S18F71 expects no reply message
1 – Message S18F71 expects a reply message
Bit 7: 0 – The input signal is not inverted (normal)
1 – The input signal is inverted
Input signal is normal(Bit 7) and no reply is expected (Bit 6):
0x00000000 Report nothing
0x00000001 Report cassette/FOUP is removed
0x00000010 Report cassette/FOUP is detected
0x00000011 Report cassette/FOUP is detected and cassette
is removed
Input signal is inverted (Bit 7) and a reply is expected (Bit 6):
0x11000000 Report nothing
0x11000001 Report cassette/FOUP is removed
0x11000010 Report cassette/FOUP is detected
0x11000011 Report cassette/FOUP is detected and cassette
is removed
Default: 0x00000011 (3)
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Parameter 27: watchport for presence sensor 2
See parameter 26.
Parameter 28: watchport for presence sensor 3
See parameter 26.
Parameter 29: watchport for presence sensor 4
See parameter 26.
Parameter 30: watchport for presence sensor 5
See parameter 26.
Parameter 31: r/w maxrepeat
If a read/write error occurs, this parameter defines the maximum
number of attempts to read or write a transponder.
0 .. 5
Default: 5
Parameter 32: type of transponder
Defines the type of the transponder. The type of tag is needed for the
messages S18F5, S18F7, S18F9 and S18F11. Because of these
messages do not use the UID of the tag, the transponder reader have to
know the type of the tag to perform reading and writing.
0x05 … Infineon tag
0x07 … TI tag
Default: 5
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Parameter 37: MID area
This parameter defines the range of the MID.
‘0’ … ‘10’ pages
Default: ‘4’ – MID area = 4 pages = 16 bytes (depends on
transponder type).
See also parameter 42 – 45 and 99.
Parameter 38: Test After Soft Reset
This parameter enables/disables the initial test after a software reset.
0x00 No initial test after software reset
0x01 Initial test after software reset
0x11 polling Inventory on head 1 after software reset
0x12 polling Inventory on head 2 after software reset
0x13 polling Inventory on head 3 after software reset
0x14 polling Inventory on head 4 after software reset
0x15 polling Inventory on head 5 after software reset
0x21 polling read and write on head 1 after software reset
0x22 polling read and write on head 2 after software reset
0x23 polling read and write on head 3 after software reset
0x24 polling read and write on head 4 after software reset
0x25 polling read and write on head 5 after software reset
Default: (0) No initial test after software reset
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Parameter 42: CarrierIDOffset
Defines the offset of the CID within the CID field (MID area –
parameter 37).
The valid value range depends on the value of the MID area and the
value of CarrierIDLength.
Valid range: 0 … maximum bytes of CID -1
Default: 0
Offset + Length can not be larger than the length of CID field.
For software version RS2H23 and higher.
Parameter 43: CarrierIDLength
Defines the length of the CID within the CID field (MID area –
parameter 37).
The valid value range depends on the value of the MID area and the
value of CarrierIDOffset. (see parameter 42: CarrierIDOffset)
Valid range: 1 … maximum bytes of CID field
Default: 16
For software version RS2H23 and higher.
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Parameter 44: FixedMID
Defines the read, write and error behavior regarding CarrierIDLength
defined in SEMI E99-0303.
0 Dynamic CID length (to ensure compatibility with
older versions)
MID length is variable for writing to the tag.
Reading up to the first non-visible ASCII character.
1 Fixed CID length (to meet the new standard revision)
Length of MID in the tag must be the same as the
reader settings. If there is a non-visible ASCII
character within the CID field, an error occurs.
Default: 1
For software version RS2H23 and higher.
Parameter 45: MIDFormat
Defines the physical format of the MID data in the transponder
memory.
0 E99 standard format left aligned – meets the requirement
of the SEMI standard E99
1 MID format right aligned – filler byte is ASCII ‘0’ (0x30)
Reading: leading ‘0’ will displayed.
2 MID format right aligned – filler byte is ASCII ‘0’ (0x30)
Reading: leading ‘0’ will not displayed.
If parameter 45 is not ‘0’ the parameters 42, 43 and 44 are
not effective.
Default: 0
For software version RS2H23 and higher.
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Examples: MID string is ‘123456789ABC’
Parameter 45 = ‘0’:
tag memory:
Page 3, 4 9 A B C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Memory address 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Page 1, 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Memory address 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Output string: ‘123456789ABC’
Parameter 45 = ‘1’ or ‘2’:
tag memory:
Page 3, 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4
Memory address 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Page 1, 2 5 6 7 8 9 A B C
Memory address 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Output string (parameter 45 = ‘1’): ‘0000123456789ABC’
Output string (parameter 45 = ‘2’): ‘123456789ABC’
Parameter 99: custom code
If the customer requires special parameter settings that deviate from
the default values, a customer code can be assigned by BROOKS to set
several parameter values via one parameter.
No definitions yet.
For software version RS2H23 and higher.
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MDLN Format: A[6]
Equipment model number.
Where used: S1F2
MHEAD Format: B[10]
SECS message block header associated with message block in error.
Where used: S9F1, S9F3, S9F5, S9F7
MID Format: A
Description: Material ID
Depending on the type of transponder, it is possible to modify the
length of the MID.
MID length can be set from “0” (no MID) to “10” (MID occupies the
first 10 pages (writeable)) See parameter 37.
Where used: S18F10, S18F11, S18F74, S18F75
OFLACK Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code for OFF-LINE request.
0 … OFF-LINE acknowledge (reader is offline)
Where used: S1F16
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ONLACK Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code for ON-LINE request.
0 … ON-LINE accepted (reader is online)
Where used: S1F18
OUTPUT Format: A[2]
Number of the output of the antenna head indicated by TARGETID.
“01” … Output 1
“02” … Output 2
Where used: S18F77
PM Information Format: A[2]
Description: Preventive maintenance information
“NE” … Normal execution
“MR” … Maintenance required
Where used: STATUS
RAC Format: B[1]
Reset acknowledge code.
0 … Reset to be done
1 … Reset could not be done
Where used: S2F20
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RIC Format: B[1]
Reset code.
1 … Power up reset
2 … Software reset
Where used: S2F19
SHEAD Format: B[10]
Stored SECS message block header. Only the last message is stored,
which must still be confirmed by the host!
Where used: S9F9
SOFTREV Format: A[max 6]
Software revision code.
Where used: S1F2
SSACK Format: A[2]
Description: Result information on the status of the request
concerning the service request.
“NO” … Normal operation
Indicates the success of the requested action
“EE” … Execute error
Cannot read tag data . Cannot read ID
sequence. But equipment is normal.
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“CE” … Communication error
Syntax error of message or message format or
value.
“HE” … Hardware error
ID reader/writer head fault, ID reader/writer
head is powered off.
“TE” … Tag error
Where used: S18F2, S18F4, S18F6, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14,
S18F66, S18F68, S18F70, S18F72, S18F74, S18F76,
S18F78, S18F80
SSCMD Format: A[max18]
Description: Indicates an action to be performed by the subsystem.
Used to differentiate between the different subsystem commands
indicated.
“ChangeState” … Change state
“GetStatus” … Get state
“PerformDiagnostics” … Perform diagnostics
“Reset” … Reset CIDRW
Where used: S18F13
SSTATE Format: A[max 3]
Description: Provides status information of the external I/O of a
specific head.
“ON” - Sensor is occupied
“OFF” - Sensor is unoccupied
Where used: S18F71
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STATE Format: A[max 5]
Description: State of the external outputs of a specific head.
“ON” … Output is ON
“OFF” … Output is OFF
“FLASH” … Output is flashing
“KEEP” … Output remains current state
Where used: S18F77
STATUS Format: A[2]
Description: Provides status information of a subsystem
component.
Consists of PM Information and the current values of
the CIDRW attributes AlarmStatus, OperationalStatus,
and HeadStatus.
List of a Status
L,4
<PMInformation>
<AlarmStatus>
<OperationalStatus>
<HeadStatus>
For data items OperationalStatus and HeadStatus see data item
ATTRVAL.
Where used: S18F2, S18F4, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14,
S18F70, S18F74, S18F76, S18F78, S18F80
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TARGETID Format: A[max10]
Description: Identifies where a request for action or data is to be
applied. The TARGETID corresponds to the last four
characters of the serial number on a label on top of the
reader.
The reader uses the 2 digit HeadID as TARGETID
to address the right antenna connector.
See also reader parameter definitions (data item ECV)
parameter 7 and 8.
Example : “F5-xxxx-TS” (xxxx … dependent on the individual
reader)
The 4 ASCII character TARGETID xxxx is set by
delivery (is used as serial number).
The predefined TARGETID is fixed and cannot be
changed.
The 2 ASCII character HeadID corresponds to the
antenna connectors 01 - 05.
Where used: all stream 18 messages
UID Format: B[8]
Description: Unified identifier of the tag.
Where used: S18F66, S18F67, S18F69, S18F73, S18F75
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5.5 SEMI E99
5.5.1 Introduction
The purpose of the Carrier ID Reader/Writer functional standard is to
provide a common specification for concepts, behavior, and services
provided by a Carrier ID Reader/Writer to an upstream controller. A
standard interface will increase the interchangeability of a Carrier ID
Reader/Writer, so that users and equipment suppliers have a wide
range of choice.
Scope:
1. The interface standard addresses the functional requirements for
a generic Carrier ID Reader/Writer interface with an upstream
controller.
2. The specification includes the required behavior and required
communications for a Carrier ID Reader and Writer.
3. The specification does not require, define or prohibit
asynchronous messages sent by the Carrier ID Reader or Writer.
4. This standard does not purport to address safety issues, if any,
associated with its use.
5.5.2 State Models
To facilitate independent control of the individual heads, there are two
separate state models defined, one for CIDRW subsystem and one for
each individual head. The BROOKS reader combines the CIDRW
subsystem with the head.
The state model for the BROOKS reader is displayed in the state model
below.
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The table below defines the states of the BROOKS transponder reader.
State Definition
ALARM STATUS Displays the presence or absence of alarms.
ALARMS An alarm condition exists.
BUSY A service is being performed that affects the state of
the hardware
CIDRW Super-state of CIDRW state model. Always active
when the CIDRW is powered on.
IDLE No service is performed. All heads are idle.
INITIALIZING
CIDRW is performing initialization and self
diagnostic. Presence or absence of alarms is initially
determined in this state.
NO ALARMS No alarm condition exists.
OPERATING Normal operational states where reading and/or
writing operations can be performed
OPERATIONAL STATUS The CIDRW is fully capable of performing all services
that it supports.
RUNNING The CIDRW is operational and able to communicate.
MAINTENANCE Internal setup and maintenance activities.
INITIALIZING
OPERATING
IDLE BUSY
MAINTENANCE
NO ALARMS
A
LARMS
RUNNING
OPERATIONAL STATUS
A
LARM STATUS
1
2
4
3
5
6 7
8
9 10
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The table below defines the transitions of the BROOKS SECS-1 state
model of the transponder reader.
# Previous State Trigger New State Actions Comment
1 Any Power up or reset INITIALIZING
Initialize
hard- and
software
Default entry on
power up
2 INITIALIZING
Initialization is
complete RUNNING None
The CIDRW is
now able to
communicate
3 INITIALIZING
Default entry into
OPERATING IDLE None Internal
4 IDLE
A service request
to read or write or
perform
diagnostic
is received.
BUSY None
5 BUSY
All services
request that affect IDLE None
6 IDLE
A user selects the
MAINTENANCE
state and all
heads are IDLE
MAINTENANCE None
The upstream
controller may
send a request or
the operator may
set a switch to
select the
MAINTENANCE
state.
Maintenance and
setup activities
may now be
performed.
7 MAINTENANCE
A user selects the
OPERATING
state and all
heads are IDLE
IDLE None
The upstream
controller may
send a request or
the operator may
set a switch to
select the
OPERATING
state. Normal
operating
activities may
now be
performed.
8 INITIALIZING
Default entry into
ALARM
STATUS
ALARMS or
NO ALARMS None
9 NO ALARMS
An alarm
condition is
detected.
ALARMS None
10 ALARMS
All alarm
conditions have
cleared.
NO ALARMS None
11 Any
A reset service
request is
received
CIDRW None
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5.5.3 Valid Services per State
The following table shows which of the various services can be
performed by the reader when the reader is in various individual states.
Service
Write ID
Write Data
Set Attributes
Reset
Read ID
Read Data
Perform Diag.
Get Status
Get Attributes
Change State
Reader State
INIT
IDLE/BUSY X X X X X X X X X
MANT X X X X X X X X
Note that when in the initializing state after power up or the reset
service, the CIDRW may not be able to communicate.
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5.6 Message Details
5.6.1 Equipment status
S1F0: ABORT TRANSACTION (reader <-> host)
Used instead of an expected reply to abort a transaction. Function 0 is
defined in every stream and has the same meaning in every stream.
S1F0 W . * Header Only
S1F1: ARE YOU THERE REQUEST (reader <-> host, reply)
Establishes if the gateway or host is online.
S1F1 W . * Header Only
S1F2: ON-LINE DATA (host -> reader)
The host signifies that it is online.
S1F2
<L[2]
<MDLN >
<SOFTREV >
>.
S1F2: ON-LINE (reader -> host)
The reader signifies that it is online.
S1F2
<L[2]
<MDLN >
<SOFTREV >
>.
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S1F15: REQUEST OFF_LINE (host ->reader, reply)
The reader is requested to change the communication state to offline.
The reader can only be set online again by using message S1F17 (or
reset S2F19), all other messages will be aborted by the SxF0 message!
S1F15 W. *Header Only
S1F16: OFFLINE ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
Acknowledge.
S1F16
<OFLACK>.
S1F17: REQUEST ON_LINE (host ->reader, reply)
The reader is requested to change the communication state to online.
S1F17 W. *Header Only
S1F18: ONLINE ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
Acknowledge.
S1F18
<ONLACK>.
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5.6.2 Equipment Control
S2F0: ABORT TRANSACTION (reader <-> host)
Used instead of an expected reply to abort a transaction. Function 0 is
defined in every stream and has the same meaning in every stream.
S2F0 W . * Header Only
S2F13: EQUIPMENT CONSTANT REQUEST
(host-> reader, reply)
The host requests one constant from the reader.
S2F13 W
<L[1]
<ECID>
>.
S2F14: EQUIPMENT CONSTANT DATA (reader -> host)
The reader sends the requested constant to the host.
S2F14
<L[1]
<ECV>
>.
S2F15: NEW EQUIPMENT CONSTANT SEND
(host-> reader, reply)
The host changes one reader constant.
S2F15 W
<L[1]
<L[2]
<ECID>
<ECV>
>
>.
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S2F16: NEW EQUIPMENT CONSTANT ACKNOWLEDGE
(reader -> host)
The reader acknowledges the setting of the reader constant.
S2F16
< EAC>.
S2F19: RESET SEND (host -> reader, reply)
The host requests the reader to reset the hardware and software.
If a heartbeat time is set (parameter 9) the reader sends a S1F1
message when the reset was finished.
The power up reset requires a few seconds.
S2F19 W
< RIC>.
S2F20: RESET ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
The reader acknowledges the reset (only in case of software reset).
In case of a power up reset, the reader sends no S2F20 message.
S2F20
< RAC>.
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5.6.3 System Errors
S9F1: UNRECOGNIZED DEVICE ID (reader -> host)
The device ID in the message block header does not correspond to the
equipment device ID.
S9F1
< MHEAD > .
S9F3: UNRECOGNIZED STREAM TYPE (reader -> host)
The reader does not recognize the stream type in the message block
header.
S9F3
< MHEAD > .
S9F5: UNRECOGNIZED FUNCTION TYPE (reader -> host)
The reader does not recognize the function number in the message
block header.
S9F5
< MHEAD > .
S9F7: ILLEGAL DATA (reader -> host)
The reader does not recognize the data in the message.
S9F7
< MHEAD > .
S9F9: TRANSACTION TIMER TIME-OUT (reader -> host)
This message indicates that a transaction timer has timed out and that
the corresponding transaction was aborted. Only the last sent message
(which must be confirmed by the host) is stored and controlled.
S9F9
< SHEAD > .
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5.6.4 Subsystem Control and Data
S18F0: ABORT TRANSACTION (reader <-> host)
Used instead of an expected reply to abort a transaction. Function 0 is
defined in every stream and has the same meaning in every stream.
S18F0 W . * Header Only
S18F1: READ ATTRIBUTE REQUEST (RAR) (host -> reader,
reply)
This message requests the current values of specific attributes of the
subsystem component indicated in TARGETID.
S18F1 W
L,2
1. <TARGETID>
2. L,n
1. <ATTRID1>
…
n. <ATTRIDn>
S18F2: READ ATTRIBUTE DATA (RAD) (reader -> host)
This message returns the current values of the requested attributes and
the current status of the requested component indicated in TARGETID.
S18F2
L,4
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,n
1. <ATTRVAL1>
…
n. <ATTRVALn>
4. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
If the ATTRID of the S18F1 message is unknown, the corresponding
ATTRVAL has the value <nothing>.
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S18F3: WRITE ATTRIBUTE REQUEST (WAR)
(host -> reader, reply)
This message requests the subsystem to set the value of read/write
attributes of the component specified in TARGETID.
S18F3 ,W
L,2
1. <TARGETID>
2. L,n
1. L,2
1. <ATTRID1>
2. <ATTRVAL1>
…
n. L,2
1. <ATTRIDn>
2. <ATTRVALn>
S18F4: WRITE ATTRIBUTE ACKNOWLEDGE (WAA)
(reader -> host)
This message acknowledges the success or reports failure of the
request to write attribute data to the subsystem indicated in
TARGETID.
S18F4
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
If the ATTRID of the S18F3 message is unknown, a communication
error (CE) occurs.
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S18F5: READ REQUEST (RR) (host -> reader, reply)
The host requests the subsystem indicated in TARGETID to read
information. DATASEG may be used to indicate a specific section of
data to be read. DATALENGTH is used to limit the amount of data for
that section.
S18F5 W
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <DATASEG>
3. <DATALENGTH>
If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length
items) then up to 120 bytes of the data area are requested. If only
DATALENGTH is omitted, then all data within the indicated section
are requested.
S18F6: READ DATA (RD) (reader -> host)
This message is used to return requested information from the
subsystem indicated in TARGETID, or to acknowledge the result of
the request.
S18F6
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. <DATA>
If TARGETID is unknown, then a communication error (CE) occurs.
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S18F7: WRITE DATA REQUEST (WAR) (host -> reader, reply)
This message requests to write data to the subsystem component
indicated in TARGETID. DATASEG may be used to indicate a
specific section of the data area to be written or overwritten.
S18F7 W
L,4
1. <TARGETID>
2. <DATASEG>
3. <DATALENGTH
4. <DATA>
If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length
items), then up to 120 bytes in the data area are to be overwritten. If
only DATALENGTH is omitted or if DATALENGTH has a value of
zero, then all data within the indicated section are to be written.
If DATASEG is omitted (zero length items) the value of
DATALENGTH set the length of data that shall be written. If the
length of the data that shall be written is longer than the value of
DATALENGTH, a communication error (CE) occurs.
S18F8: WRITE DATA ACKNOWLEDGE (WDA) (reader -> host)
This message acknowledges the success or failure of writing data to
the subsystem indicated in TARGETID.
S18F8
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
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S18F9: READ ID REQUEST (RIR) (host -> reader, reply)
This message is used to request the subsystem indicated by
TARGETID to read the MID.
S18F9,W
<TARGETID>
S18F10: READ ID DATA (RID) (reader -> host)
This message returns a requested material identifier MID as read by
the subsystem indicated in TARGETID.
S18F10
L,4
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. <MID>
4. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
The reader can be in operational or maintenance mode to
read the MID with message S18F9.
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S18F11: WRITE ID REQUEST (WIR) (host -> reader, reply)
This message is used to request the subsystem indicated by
TARGETID to write the MID.
S18F11 W
L,2
1. <TARGETID>
2. <MID>
Pay attention: The reader must be in maintenance mode to
write the MID with message S18F11.
S18F12: WRITE ID ACKNOWLEDGE (WIA) (reader -> host)
This message acknowledges the success or failure of writing the MID
to the subsystem indicated in TARGETID.
S18F12
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
If the TARGETID is unknown a communication error (CE) occurs.
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S18F13: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND REQUEST (SCR)
(host -> reader, reply)
This message is used to request the subsystem indicated in TARGETID
to perform a specific action.
S18F13 W
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSCMD>
3. L,n
1. <CPVAL>
…
n. <CPVALn>
S18F14: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND ACKNOWLEDGE (SCA)
(reader -> host)
This message reports the result from the subsystem specified in
TARGETID for the requested action.
S18F14
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
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S18F65: SCAN TRANSPONDER REQUEST (STR)
(host -> reader, reply)
This message is used to request the subsystem indicated in TARGETID
to perform a scan.
S18F65 W
<TARGETID>
S18F66: SCAN TRANSPONDER ACKNOWLEDGE (STA)
(reader -> host)
This message reports the result from the subsystem specified in
TARGETID for the requested action.
S18F66
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,s
1. <UID1>
…
s. <UIDs>
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
The action returns a UID list of all ISO-tags found in the reading
range.
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S18F67: READ REQUEST UID (RRU) (host -> reader, reply)
The host requests the subsystem indicated in TARGETID to read
information from the transponder indicated in UID. DATASEG may be
used to indicate a specific section of data to be read. DATALENGTH
is used to limit the amount of data for that section.
S18F67 W
L,4
1. <TARGETID>
2. <UID>
3. <DATASEG>
4. <DATALENGTH>
If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length
items) then up to 120 bytes of the data area are requested. If only
DATALENGTH is omitted, then all data within the indicated section
are requested.
S18F68: READ DATA UID (RDU) (reader -> host)
This message is used to return requested information from the
subsystem indicated in TARGETID and the transponder indicated in
UID, or to acknowledge the result of the request.
S18F68
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. <DATA>
If TARGETID is unknown, then a communication error (CE) occurs.
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S18F69: WRITE DATA REQUEST UID (WARU) (host -> reader,
reply)
This message requests to write data to the subsystem component
indicated in TARGETID to the transponder indicated in UID.
DATASEG may be used to indicate a specific section of the data area
to be written or overwritten.
S18F69 W
L,4
1. <TARGETID>
2. <UID>
3. <DATASEG>
4. <DATALENGTH>
5. <DATA>
If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length
items), then up to 120 bytes in the data area are to be overwritten. If
only DATALENGTH is omitted or if DATALENGTH has a value of
zero, then all data within the indicated section are to be written.
If DATASEG is omitted (zero length items) the value of
DATALENGTH set the length of data that shall be written. If the
length of the data that shall be written is longer than the value of
DATALENGTH, a communication error (CE) occurs.
S18F70: WRITE DATA ACKNOWLEDGE (WDA) (reader -> host)
This message acknowledges the success or failure of writing data to
the subsystem indicated in TARGETID.
S18F70
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
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S18F71: SENSOR STATE (SS) (reader -> host)
This message reports the change of the state of one of the 5 presence
sensors of the reader. The TARGETID corresponds to the number of
the sensor. There are two states of the sensor. ON – the sensor is
covered, OFF – the sensor is uncovered in case of the sensor polarity is
not inverted.
S18F71
L,2
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSTATE>
S18F72 SENSOR STATE ACKNOWLEDGE (SSA) (host -> reader)
The host has to acknowledge all incoming S18F71 messages.
S18F72
L,2
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK> “NO”
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S18F73 READ ID REQUEST UID (RIRU) (host -> reader)
This message is used to request the antenna head indicated by
TARGETID to read the MID of the tag indicated by UID.
S18F73,W
L,2
1. <TARGETID>
2. <UID>
S18F74 READ ID DATA (RID) (reader -> host)
This message returns a requested material identifier MID of the tag
indicated by UID which was read by the antenna head indicated in
TARGETID.
S18F74
L,4
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. <MID>
4. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
The reader can be in operational or maintenance mode to
read the MID with message S18F73.
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S18F75 WRITE ID REQUEST UID (WIDU) (host -> reader)
This message is used to request the antenna head indicated by
TARGETID to write the MID to the tag indicated by UID.
S18F75 W
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <UID>
3. <MID>
Pay attention: The reader must be in maintenance mode to
write the MID with message S18F75.
S18F76 WRITE ID ACKNOWLEDGE (WIA) (reader -> host)
This message acknowledges the success or failure of writing the MID
to the antenna head indicated in TARGETID.
S18F76
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
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S18F77 SET OUTPUT STATE (SOS) (host -> reader)
This message sets the output states of the antenna head indicated in
TARGETID.
S18F77
L,2
1. <TARGETID>
2. L,2
L,2
1. <OUTPUT>
2. <STATE>
L,2
1. <OUTPUT>
2. <STATE>
S18F78 SENSOR STATE ACKNOWLEDGE (SSA) (reader – host)
This message acknowledges the setting of the output state of the
antenna head indicated by TARGETID.
S18F78
L,3
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
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S18F79 GET OUTPUT STATE (GOS) (reader -> host)
This message requests the output states of the antenna head indicated
by TARGETID.
S18F79
<TARGETID>
S18F80 OUTPUT STATE (GOSA) (reader -> host)
This message provides the output states of the antenna head indicated
by TARGETID.
S18F80
L,4
1. <TARGETID>
2. <SSACK>
3. L,2
<STATE>
<STATE>
4. L,1
L,s
1. <STATUS1>
…
s. <STATUSs>
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5.7 SECS-1 MESSAGE EXAMPLES
All examples are produced with the default DeviceID 0x00 !
S1F1 Message from the reader to the host
Reader to Host: S1F1
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0A )
In: Header ( 80 00 81 01 80 01 00 01 00 01 )
In: Checksum ( 01 85 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
Host to Reader: S1F2
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 10 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 01 02 80 01 00 01 00 01 )
Out: Data ( 01 02 41 00 41 00 )
Out: Checksum ( 0A 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
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S1F1 Message from the host to the reader
Host to Reader: S1F1
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0A )
Out: Header ( 00 00 81 01 80 01 00 00 00 02 )
Out: Checksum ( 05 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S1F2
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 1C )
In: Header ( 80 00 01 02 80 01 00 00 00 02 )
In: Data 01 02
41 06 52 44 31 2E 30 20
41 06 52 53 32 48 32 37
In: Checksum ( 04 64 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
5 OPERATION
86 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Message S1F15 sets the reader offline
Host to Reader: S1F15
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0A )
Out: Header ( 00 00 81 0F 80 01 00 00 00 03 )
Out: Checksum ( 14 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S1F16
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0D )
In: Header ( 80 00 01 10 80 01 00 00 00 03 )
In: Data 21 01 00
In: Checksum ( 01 37 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
OPERATION 5
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HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Message S1F17 sets the reader online
Host to Reader: S1F17
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0A )
Out: Header ( 00 00 81 11 80 01 00 00 00 04 )
Out: Checksum ( 17 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S1F18
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0D )
In: Header ( 80 00 01 12 80 01 00 00 00 04 )
In: Data 21 01 00
In: Checksum ( 01 3A )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
5 OPERATION
88 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Request reader constant with message S2F13
Host to Reader (Gateway): S2F13
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0F )
Out: Header ( 00 00 82 0D 80 01 00 00 00 05 )
Out: Data 01 01
A5 01 01 ) Parameter 1
Out: Checksum ( BE 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S2F14
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0F )
In: Header ( 80 00 02 0E 80 01 00 00 00 05 )
In: Data 01 01
A5 01 C0 Value 192
In: Checksum ( 02 7E )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The host requests the reader parameter “1” (transmission rate).
The reader sends the value “C0” (192) that confirms the 19200 baud.
OPERATION 5
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HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
New Reader constant send with S2F15
Host to Reader: S2F15
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 14 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 82 0F 80 01 00 00 00 06 )
Out: Data 01 01
01 02
A5 01 14 Parameter 20
A5 01 05 Value 5
Out: Checksum ( 82 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S2F16
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0D )
In: Header ( 80 00 02 10 80 01 00 00 00 06 )
In: Data 21 01 00 EAC 0
In: Checksum ( 01 3B )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The Host sets the reader parameter “20” (sensordelay) to the value “5”.
The reader acknowledges the new constant with EAC = 0.
5 OPERATION
90 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Host requests a software reset with S2F19
Host to Reader: S2F19
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0D )
Out: Header ( 00 00 82 13 80 01 00 00 00 09 )
Out: Data 21 01 02 Software reset
Out: Checksum ( 43 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S2F20
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0D )
In: Header ( 80 00 02 14 80 01 00 00 00 09 )
In: Data 21 01 00 RAC
In: Checksum ( 01 42 )
OPERATION 5
91
HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader detects an unrecognized device ID and sends the
message S9F1.
Host to Reader: S1F1
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0A )
Out: Header ( 00 FF 81 01 80 01 00 00 00 0A )
Out: Checksum ( 0C 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F1
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 16 )
In: Header ( 80 00 09 01 80 01 00 01 00 03 )
In: Data 21 0A 00 FF 81 01 80 01 00 00 00 0A MHEAD
In: Checksum ( 03 46 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The device ID in the message block header does not correspond to the
device ID in the reader detecting the error.
5 OPERATION
92 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader detects a wrong stream number and sends the S9F3
message
Host to Reader: S4F1
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0A )
Out: Header ( 00 00 84 01 80 01 00 00 00 0B )
Out: Checksum ( 11 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F3
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 16 )
In: Header ( 80 00 09 03 80 01 00 01 00 04 )
In: Data 21 0A 00 00 84 01 80 01 00 00 00 0B
The wrong message header
In: Checksum ( 02 4E )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The stream “4” is not part of the BROOKS SECS-2 message set, so a
S9F3 error message will appear.
OPERATION 5
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HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader detects an unrecognized function and sends the
message S9F5.
Host to Reader: S1F3
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0A )
Out: Header ( 00 00 81 03 80 01 00 00 00 0C )
Out: Checksum ( 11 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F5
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 16 )
In: Header ( 80 00 09 05 80 01 00 01 00 05 )
In: Data 21 0A 00 00 81 03 80 01 00 00 00 0C
The wrong message header
In: Checksum ( 02 51 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The function “3” is not part of the BROOKS SECSII message set, so a
S9F5 error message will appear.
5 OPERATION
94 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader detects wrong data and sends the S9F7 message
Host to Reader: S2F13
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0F )
Out: Header ( 00 00 82 0D 80 01 00 00 00 0D )
Out: Data ( 01 01 A5 01 0F )
Out: Checksum ( D4 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S2F14
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0E )
In: Header ( 80 00 02 0E 80 01 00 00 00 0D )
In: Data ( 01 01 A5 00 )
In: Checksum ( 01 C5 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F7:
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 16 )
In: Header ( 80 00 09 07 80 01 00 01 00 06 )
In: Data ( 21 0A 00 00 82 )
In: Data ( 0D 80 01 00 00 00 0D )
In: Checksum ( 02 60 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The reader replies to the S2F14 equipment constant request message
without data, because the parameter was invalid. Additionally, the
reader sends the S9F7 illegal data message.
OPERATION 5
95
HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The secondary message fails and the reader sends the S9F9
message
Reader to Host: S1F1
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 0A )
In: Header 80 00 81 01 80 01 00 01 00 25
In: Checksum ( 01 A9 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
Host to Reader: S9F9
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 16 )
In: Header 80 00 09 09 80 01 00 01 00 26
In: Data 21 0A 80 00 81 01 80 01 00 01 00 23
The stored header
In: Checksum ( 03 0C )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
After sending the S1F1 message, the reader waits for an answer from
the host.
If the secondary message does not appear, a transaction timeout occurs
and the reader sends the S9F9 message.
5 OPERATION
96 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Host requests reader attributes with S18F1
Host to Reader: S18F1
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 32 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 01 80 01 00 00 00 13 )
Out: Data 01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
01 02
41 07 45 43 49 44 5F 33 37 ECID_37
41 15 53 6F 66 74 77 61 72 65 52 65 76
69 73 69 6F 6E 4C 65 76 65 6C
SoftwareRevision Level
Out: Checksum ( DF 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F2
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 39 )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 02 80 01 00 00 00 13 )
In: Data 01 04
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 02
41 02 30 34 ECID_37 = 0x04
41 06 52 53 32 48 32 37 RS2H27
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45
41 01 30
41 04 49 44 4C 45
41 04 49 44
OPERATION 5
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HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
In: Data ( 4C 45 )
In: Checksum ( 09 3F )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The host requests all fundamental CIDRW attributes defined in
ATTRID. The reader answers with the current attribute values.
Host writes new reader attributes with S18F3
Host to Reader: S18F3
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 21 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 03 80 01 00 00 00 0B )
Out: Data
01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
01 01
01 02
41 07 45 43 49 44 5F 33 38
ATTRID = ECID_38
41 02 30 31 ATTRVAL = “01”
Out: Checksum ( 97 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F4
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 FF 12 04 80 01 00 00 00 0B )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 01
01 04
5 OPERATION
98 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
41 02 4E 45 PMInformation “NE”
41 01 30 Alarmstatus “0”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 OperationalStatus “ IDLE ”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 HeadStatus “IDLE”
In: Checksum ( 06 BF )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The host writes all fundamental CIDRW attributes defined in ATTRID.
The reader answers with the current attribute values.
Host reads 8 bytes data beginning from the first byte of the
DATA area of a multipage transponder with S18F5
Host to Reader: S18F5
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 18 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 05 80 01 00 00 00 2A )
Out: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 30 30 DATASEG “00”
A9 02 00 08 DATALENGTH 0x08
Out: Checksum ( 3F 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F6
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 1E )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 06 80 01 00 00 00 2A )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
41 08 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 DATA “11111111”
In: Checksum ( 04 9C )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
OPERATION 5
99
HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader shows the success of the operation with SSACK “NO”
(normal operation) and with the read values.
Host writes data on first page of DATA area with S18F7
Host to Reader: S18F7
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 22 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 07 80 01 00 00 00 2B )
Out: Data
01 04
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 30 30 DATASEG “00”
A9 02 00 08 DATALENGTH 0x08
41 08 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 DATA “22222222”
Out: Checksum ( 1C 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F8
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 08 80 01 00 00 00 2B )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45 PMInformation “NE”
41 01 30 Alarmstatus “0”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 OperationalStatus “IDLE”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 HeadStatus “IDLE”
In: Checksum ( 06 E3 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The reader confirms the write command with SSACK “NO” in the
S18F8 message.
5 OPERATION
100 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Host reads material ID of a multipage transponder with S18F9
Host to Reader: S18F9
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0E )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 09 80 01 00 00 00 17 )
Out: Data 41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
Out: Checksum ( D7 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F10
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 3D )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 0A 80 01 00 00 00 17 )
In: Data 01 04
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
41 10 4D 49 44 20 30 30 30 30 30
30 30 30 30 30 30 31
MID “MID0000000000001”
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45 PMInformation “NE”
41 01 30 Alarmstatus “0”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 OperationalStatus “IDLE”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 HeadStatus “IDLE”
In: Checksum ( 0A 5E )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The host wants to read the material ID of any transponder. The reader
confirms the success of the read command with SSACK “NO” and
returns the material ID. (For chapter data items, see page 36).
OPERATION 5
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HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Host writes material ID of a multipage transponder with S18F11
Host to Reader: S18F11
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 22 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 0B 80 01 00 00 00 18 )
Out: Data 01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 10 4D 49 44 20 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
MID “MID 111111111111”
Out: Checksum ( 74 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F12
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 0C 80 01 00 00 00 18 )
In: Data 01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45
41 01 30
41 04 4D 41 4E 54
41 04 4E 4F 4F 50
In: Checksum ( 07 04 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The host wants to write a new material ID to any transponder. The
reader confirms the success of the write MID command with SSACK
“NO”. Note: the material ID can be changed only if the reader is in the
maintenance state. (MANT)
If the reader remains in the IDLE state, the command fails and the
reader answers with SSACK “EE” (execute error).
5 OPERATION
102 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Host changes the reader state from IDLE to MANT with S18F13
Host to Reader: S18F13
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 23 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 0D 80 01 00 00 00 22 )
Out: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 0B 43 68 61 6E 67 65 53 74 61 74 65
SSCMD “ChangeState”
01 01
41 02 4D 54 ) CPVAL “MT”
Out: Checksum ( 62 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F14
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 0E 80 01 00 00 00 22 )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45 PMInformation “NE”
41 01 30 Alarmstatus “0”
41 04 4D 41 4E 54 OperationalStatus “MANT”
41 04 4E 4F 4F 50 HeadStatus “NOOP”
In: Checksum ( 07 10 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
ChangeState is an optional service that requests the CIDRW to change
its operational sub state to MAINTENANCE (“MT”) or to
OPERATING (“OP”).
OPERATION 5
103
HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
In the MAINTENANCE state, the reader could not read (S18F5) or
write (S18F7) any DATA in the defined DATASEG.
(5.5.3 Valid Services per State).
Host requests a reset with S18F13
Host to Reader: S18F13
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 1B )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 0D 80 01 00 00 00 21 )
Out: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 05 52 65 73 65 74 SSCMD “Reset”
01 01
41 00 CPVAL “”
Out: Checksum ( 74 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F14
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 0E 80 01 00 00 00 21 )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45 PMInformation “NE”
41 01 30 Alarmstatus “0”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 OperationalStatus “IDLE”
41 04 49 44 4C 45 HeadStatus “IDLE”
In: Checksum ( 06 DF )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
5 OPERATION
104 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
Reset is an optional service used to reinitialize the reader. If
reader parameter 9 is unequal to 0x00, the reset causes a S1F1
“Are you there” message from the reader.
The reader detects a wrong TARGETID
Host to Reader: S18F5
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 18 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 05 80 01 00 00 00 1A )
Out: Data
01 03
41 02 30 36 TARGETID “06”
41 02 30 30 DATASEG “00”
A9 02 00 08 ) DATALENGTH 0x08
Out: Checksum ( 34 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F6
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 16 )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 06 80 01 00 00 00 1A )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 43 45 SSACK “CE”
41 00 DATA “”
In: Checksum ( 02 E7 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The TARGETID in the S18F5 message does not correspond to the
TARGETID in the reader detecting the error. The reader therefore
answers with a communication error “CE”.
OPERATION 5
105
HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader detects no tag
Host to Reader: S18F5
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 18 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 05 80 01 00 00 00 18 )
Out: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 30 30 DATASEG “00”
A9 02 00 08 DATALENGTH 0x08
Out: Checksum ( 2D 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F6
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 16 )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 06 80 01 00 00 00 18 )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 54 45 SSACK “TE”
41 00 DATA “”
In: Checksum ( 02 F6 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The reader receives a valid S18F5 message.
If there is no tag in the reading (writing) range of the antenna, the
reader answers with a tag error “TE”.
5 OPERATION
106 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader scans for transponders in the surrounding of the
antenna.
Host to Reader: S18F65
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0E )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 41 80 01 00 00 00 03 )
Out: Data ( 41 02 30 31 ) TARGETID “01”
Out: Checksum ( FA 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F66
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2A )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 42 80 01 00 00 00 03 )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “NO”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 02
21 08 E0 07 00 00 01 70 61 03 UID1
21 08 E0 07 00 00 01 70 60 EA UID2
In: Checksum ( 07 93 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
The reader has recognized two tags in the surrounding of the antenna.
OPERATION 5
107
HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader reads 8 bytes from a specific tag specified by the data
item UID.
Host to Reader: S18F67
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 22 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 43 80 01 00 00 00 14 )
Out: Data
01 04
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
21 08 E0 07 00 00 01 70 61 03 UID
41 02 30 30 DATASEG “00”
A9 02 00 08 DATALENGTH 0x08
Out: Checksum ( 4D 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F68
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 1E )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 44 80 01 00 00 00 14 )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
41 08 41 42 43 44 31 32 33 34 DATA “ABCD1234”
In: Checksum ( 05 10 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
5 OPERATION
108 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader writes 8 bytes to a specific tag specified by the data
item UID.
Host to Reader: S18F69
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 2C )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 45 80 01 00 00 00 15 )
Out: Data
01 05
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
21 08 E0 07 00 00 01 70 61 03 UID
41 02 30 30 DATASEG “00”
A9 02 00 08 DATALENGTH 0x08
41 08 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 DATA “11111111”
Out: Checksum ( 22 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F70
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 46 80 01 00 00 00 15 )
In: Data
01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45
41 01 30
41 04 49 44 4C 45
41 04 49 44 4C 45
In: Checksum ( 07 0B )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
OPERATION 5
109
HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The sensor of head 01 is occupied. The reader reports this event
with a S18F71 message to the host.
Host to Reader: S18F71
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 14 )
In: Header ( 80 00 92 47 80 01 00 01 00 21 )
In: Data
01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4F 4E SSTATE “ON”
In: Checksum ( 03 83 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F72
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 14 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 12 48 80 01 00 01 00 21 )
Out: Data
01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
Out: Checksum ( 85 01 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
5 OPERATION
110 HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The sensor of head 01 was released. The reader reports this event
with a S18F71 message to the host.
Host to Reader: S18F71
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 15 )
In: Header ( 80 00 92 47 80 01 00 01 00 22 )
In: Data
01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 03 4F 46 46 SSTATE “OFF”
In: Checksum ( 03 C3 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F72
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 14 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 12 48 80 01 00 01 00 22 )
Out: Data
01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F SSACK “NO”
Out: Checksum ( 86 01 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
OPERATION 5
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HF5x Transponder Reader (SECS1-Protocol), Release 1.4
The reader reads the MID of the tag specified by the data item
UID.
Host to Reader: S18F73
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 1A )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 49 80 01 00 00 00 1F )
Out: Data 01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
21 08 E0 05 00 00 00 01 0C 4E UID
Out: Checksum ( 8B 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F74
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 3D )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 4A 80 01 00 00 00 1F )
In: Data 01 04
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F “NO”
41 10 4D 49 44 20 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
31 31 31 MID
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45
41 01 30
41 04 49 44 4C 45
41 04 49 44 4C 45
In: Checksum ( 0A B1 )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
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The reader writes the MID to the tag specified by the data item
UID.
Host to Reader: S18F75
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 2C )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 4B 80 01 00 00 00 23 )
Out: Data 01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
21 08 E0 05 00 00 00 01 0C 4E UID
41 10 4D 49 44 20 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
31 31 31 31 MID
Out: Checksum ( 29 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F76
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 4C 80 01 00 00 00 23 )
In: Data 01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F “NO”
01 01
01 04 41 02 4E 45
41 01 30
41 04 4D 41 4E 54
41 04 4E 4F 4F 50
In: Checksum ( 07 4F )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
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The host sets the outputs of head 01.
Host to Reader: S18F77
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 29 )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 4D 80 01 00 00 00 24 )
Out: Data 01 02
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
01 02
01 02
41 02 30 31 Output1
41 02 4F 4E “ON”
01 02
41 02 30 32 Output2
41 05 46 4C 41 53 48 “FLASH”
Out: Checksum ( 11 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F78
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 2B )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 4E 80 01 00 00 00 24 )
In: Data 01 03
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F “NO”
01 01
01 04
41 02 4E 45
41 01 30
41 04 4D 41 4E 54
41 04 4E 4F 4F 50
In: Checksum ( 07 52 )
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Out: ACK ( 06 )
The host requests the state of the outputs of head 01.
Host to Reader: S18F79
Out: ENQ ( 05 )
In: EOT ( 04 )
Out: Length Byte ( 0E )
Out: Header ( 00 00 92 4F 80 01 00 00 00 26 )
Out: Data 41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
Out: Checksum ( 2C 02 )
In: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F80
In: ENQ ( 05 )
Out: EOT ( 04 )
In: Length Byte ( 36 )
In: Header ( 80 00 12 50 80 01 00 00 00 26 )
In: Data 01 04
41 02 30 31 TARGETID “01”
41 02 4E 4F “NO”
01 02
41 02 4F 4E STATE1 “ON”
41 05 46 4C 41 53 48 STATE2 “FLASH”
01 04
41 02 4E 45
41 01 30
41 04 4D 41 4E 54
41 04 4E 4F 4F 50
In: Checksum ( 09 EC )
Out: ACK ( 06 )
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6 SERVICE AND ERROR HANDLING
6.1 General
The transponder reader and its components must be serviced by the
manufacturer only.
If errors occur, follow the instructions in this section. Do not carry
out any error eliminating measures other than the ones described in
this section.
If you are uncertain about errors and their handling, contact the
manufacturer (see the contact information on page 119 of this
manual). Have the serial number of the transponder reader ready as
shown on the label (see page 20) when contacting the manufacturer.
6.2 Qualified Error Handling Personnel
Error handling shall be carried out by specially trained personnel only.
If you are uncertain about the qualifications that are required, contact
the manufacturer.
Error handling the device without the special skills required
and unqualified interference with the device can result in
personal injury and damage to the reader and/or connected
devices!
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6.3 Safety Instructions
6.4 Errors Indicated by the LEDs
6.4.1 Power LED Not Illuminated
1 Check the power supply and the connection cables.
2 If power LED is not illuminated, disconnect the device from
the power supply and carefully remove the fuse (see
illustration page 117). Test the fuse. If it is faulty, replace it by
a fuse specified by the manufacturer.
If the above measures do not solve the problem, leave the reader
disconnected and contact the manufacturer.
All antenna resonant circuit components carry
high voltages!
When replacement parts are required, use
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
only. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Static electricity can harm electronic components
inside the device. ESD protection measures must
be observed when opening the device (see page
11).
When removing the housing lid, note that the
housing lid is connected to the case with a cable.
Remove the lid carefully to prevent damage – do
not pull it! Do not operate the device when the
housing lid is removed!
Do not short-circuit the fuse. This may result in
fire or damage to the device. When changing
fuses, use fuses specified by the manufacturer
only.
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Open the device:
6.5 Reader Does Not Respond or Transmit or Cannot be
Controlled by the Host
1 Check if the interface connection cable is undamaged and
correctly connected to both reader and host.
2 Check the status as indicated by the LEDs (see page 116).
3 Contact BROOKS for the firmware file and the Firmware
Update Software to update the firmware of the reader.
If these measures do not solve the problem, contact the manufacturer.
6.6 Reset
In the case of software errors, a power reset can be carried out by
stopping and restarting the power supply.
After the reset, the reader implements a self-test. While the self-test is
running, the status LED is ON. If the test was successful, all LEDs
except the power LED, are extinguished.
2. Remove the upper part of the housing 1. Loose the 4 screws on the housing
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6.7 Power Cut
After a power cut, the reader carries out a reset with self-test. While
the self-test is running, the status LED is ON. If the test was
successful, all LEDs, except for the power LED, are extinguished.
6.8 Software Releases
Release Date Version Description
11/27/2000 RS2V10 First version. (without membrane keyboard)
04/2003 RS2V20 New type of EEPROM.
04/2003 RS2V21
S18F67 Read Data Request with UID
S18F69 Write Data Request with UID
05/2003 RS2V22 Fixes some reset problems.
06/2003 RS2V23
Implementation of the external inputs.
New message S18F71 (Sensorstate)
New parameters for each sensor "S1State"
value = "ON" or "OFF"
In test mode all MID write and read
functions are available.
Implementation of SEMI Standard E99-
0303.
Parameter 42 CarrierIDOffset (ECID_42)
Parameter 43 CarrierIDLength (ECID_43)
Parameter 44 FixedMID (ECID_44)
Parameter 45 MIDFormat (ECID_45)
09/2003 RS2H24
S18F73 Read MID with UID
S18F75 Write MID with UID
S18F65 SCAN Transponder Request is also
available in maintenance mode (MT)
10/2003 RS2H25
Testversion for customer:
default DeviceID is 0x00
(parameter 0 + 11)
16.10.03 RS2H26
S18F77 SetOutputState
S18F79 GetOutputState
Parameter 26-30 Watchport for Sensor 1-5
MSB defines the sensor type (pos. or neg.)
(pos.: sensor occupied "ON")
(neg.: sensor occupied "OFF")
31.10.03 RS2H27
Set the reader to 100% modulation
Infineon Tags implemented
Scan and all UID messages adapted
New parameter 32 transponder type
default = Infineon Type
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Release Date Version Description
18.11.03 RS2H28
Parameter 26 – 30:
Bit 6: Enables/disables reply expected of
message S18F71
6.9 Customer Service
BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID Division
Gartenstraße 19
D-95490 Mistelgau
Germany
Tel: +49 9279 991 910
Fax: +49 9279 991 900
E-mail: rfid.support@brooks.com
24 hour technical support hotline (Brooks): +1 978 262 2900
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7 DEINSTALLATION AND STORAGE
7.1 Deinstallation
1 Disconnect the power supply.
2 Disconnect all cables.
3 Loosen and remove the mounting screws.
4 Remove the reader from its installation surface.
7.2 Storage
Store the reader and its components in a clean and dry environment
with the power supply disconnected. Make sure the contacts remain
clean. Observe the necessary storage conditions (for technical data, see
page 20).
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8 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL
8.1 Transportation
For transportation purposes such as mailing, use a firm cardboard box.
Use adequate padding material to protect the device on all sides.
8.2 Disposal
The transponder reader and its components consist of different
materials. Dispose of these materials separately in accordance with the
relevant legislation in your country. Do not throw them away with
everyday household trash.
Separate the interior electronic components from the case. Dispose of
The case as plastic trash
The electronic components, antennas and cables as electronic trash.
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9 ACCESSORIES
9.1 Device Options
Type Part-No.
Transponder Reader without external
IO’s THG-S1-1O00-F5-0000
Transponder Reader with one external
input THG-S1-1O00-F5-00E0
Transponder Reader with one external
input (floating) and 2 external outputs THG-S1-1O00-F5-00E2
9.2 Antennas
(Special antenna types are available on request)
9.2.1 Available Types
Type Part-No.
Frame antenna 150 x 190 ANT-1HF-150x190
Frame antenna 190 x 150 ANT-1HF-190x150
Frame antenna 180 x 190 ANT-1HF-180x190
Frame antenna 140 x 180 ANT-1HF-140x180
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9.2.2 Reading and Writing Ranges
The displayed reading and writing ranges are measured under optimal
conditions. In the field the ranges can be reduced by the environment.
Case 1: The transponder card is vertical in the reference plane.
Case 2: The transponder card is horizontal in the reference plane.
upper reference plane
center reference plane
transponder card
180
190
180
190 upper reference
center reference
l
transponder card
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9.2.2.1 Reading Range
Antenna: ANT-1HF-180x190
Case 1: The following diagram shows the reading range of the
transponder card in the center reference plane. This is the
recommended position for an optimal reading range for this
transponder card orientation.
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Case 1: The diagram below shows the reading range depending on the
transponder position.
in upper reference plane
60 mm above center reference plane
in center reference plane
1
2
3
2 3 1
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Case 2: The following diagram shows the reading range of the
transponder card in the upper reference plane. This is the
recommended position for an optimal reading range for this
transponder card orientation.
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Case 2: The diagram below shows the reading range depending on the
transponder position.
20 mm above reference plane
40 mm above reference plane
60 mm above reference plane
80 mm above reference plane
in upper reference plane
30 mm above upper reference plane
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 2 3 4
5
6
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9.2.2.2 Writing Range
Antenna: ANT-1HF-180x190
Case 1: The following diagram shows the writing range of the
transponder card in the center reference plane. This is the
recommended position for an optimal writing range for this
transponder card orientation.
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Case 1: The diagram below shows the writing range depending on the
transponder position.
in upper reference plane
60 mm above center reference plane
in center reference plane
1
2
3
2 3 1
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Case 2: The following diagram shows the writing range of the
transponder card in the upper reference plane. This is the
recommended position for an optimal writing range for this
transponder card orientation.
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Case 2: The diagram below shows the writing range depending on the
transponder position.
20 mm above center reference plane
40 mm above center reference plane
60 mm above center reference plane
80 mm above center reference plane
in upper reference plane
30 mm above upper reference plane
1
2
3
4
5
6
123
4
5 6
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9.3 Cables
Type Part-No. Picture
HF antenna cable 1.0 m with
LEMO plug (size 00) AEX-HF10 n/a
HF antenna cable 1.5 m with
LEMO plug (size 00) AEX-HF15 n/a
HF antenna cable 2.0 m with
LEMO plug (size 00) AEX-HF20 n/a
HF antenna cable 3.0 m with
LEMO plug (size 00) AEX-HF30 n/a
HF antenna cable 3.6 m with
LEMO plug (size 00) AEX-HF36 n/a
HF antenna cable 4.0 m with
LEMO plug (size 00) AEX-HF40 n/a
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9.4 Power Supply
Type Part-No. Picture
Power Supply 24VDC
EURO-Plug SVG 0,33 HF
Power Supply 24VDC
Adapters for different
countries
SVG0,6HF-UNI