Brooks Automation LF40C RFID Reader User Manual LF40C

Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division RFID Reader LF40C

user manual

EnglishProduct ManualRFID Reader LF40C THRThe product manual must be read prior to the initial start-up. Observe the safety instructions!Store for future use. This documentation is not subject to revisions.ID140040 07/2014
This product manual corresponds with "Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on radio equipment and telecommunications transmission equipment and the mutual recognition of the conformity".This product manual is addressed to the operating company who must pass it on to the personnel responsible for installation, connection, use and repairs of the machine.The plant manager must ensure that the information contained in this product manual and in the accompanying documents has been read and understood. The product manual must be stored in a place that is familiar and easily accessible to employees and must be consulted whenever an employee is unsure of how to proceed. The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for injuries to persons or animals, or damage to property or to the device arising from incorrect use or disregard or insufficient consideration of the safety criteria contained in this product manual or based on modifications of the device or the use of unsuitable spare parts.The copyright for this product manual is held solely byBrooks Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division Gartenstr. 19 95490 MistelgauGermanyor its legal successor.Reproducing or circulating this product manual is only permitted with the exclusive approval of the copyright holder. This also applies if only excerpts of the product manual are copied or circulated. These requirements also apply for circulating the product manual in digital form. Status: Juli 2014
ArchivingStore the product manual in the vicinity of the device!Always keep the product manual handy!Symbols and signal wordsThe following symbols and signal words are used in this documentation. The combination of a pictograph and a signal word classifies the respective safety information. The symbol can vary depending on the type of danger.Symbol Signal word DescriptionDeathDANGER This signal word must be used if death or irreversible damage to health can occur if the hazard information is not followed.Risk of injury and property damageWARNING This signal word indicates bodily injuries and property damage including injuries, accidents, and health risks.CAUTION This signal word indicates a risk of property damage. In addition, there is a slight risk of injuries.No damageATTENTION This signal word warns of malfunctions and may only be used if no damage to health can occur.IMPORTANT This signal word indicates cross-references and ways in which operations are facilitated. It excludes all risks of property damage and injury risks.
Target groupThis product manual is addressed to personnel with the following areas of responsibility:Definition according to DIN EN 60204-1:Instructed personnelPersons who have been instructed and, if required, trained by a specialist as to the tasks assigned to them, the possible risks of incorrect behavior and the required safety equipment and safety measures.Specialized personnelPersons who can evaluate the work assigned to them and recognize possible risks based on their specialized training, knowledge, experience and familiarity with the relevant standards.Area of responsibility CompetenceInstallation Specialized personnelCommissioning, operation and decommissioning Instructed personnelTroubleshooting Specialized personnel
Contents1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.1 Model 71.2 Designated use 71.3 Incorrect use 82 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 92.2 Europe - CE conformity 113 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133.1 Liability and warranty 133.2 Objectives of the product manual 134 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154.1 Area of application and symbols 154.1.1 Safety symbols – in compliance with 4844-2 164.1.2 Warning symbols 164.1.3 Prohibition symbols 164.1.4 Other symbols 174.2 Obligations 174.2.1 Operating company’s obligations 174.2.2 Operating personnel’s obligations 184.3 ESD instructions 184.4 Residual risks 194.5 Additional information 205 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.1 Function 225.2 Images 235.2.1 Foil keypad 235.2.2 Side view 245.3 Description of components 245.4 Technical data 256 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276.1 Safety instructions 276.2 Qualified installation personnel 296.3 Unpacking 29
Contents6.4 Dimensions 306.5 Connecting the RFID reader 307 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317.1 Operating personnel 317.2 Normal operating mode 317.3 Setup mode 327.3.1 Parameter 327.4 Status diagram as overview 387.5 Flow chart 397.6 ASCII values for setup 408 Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438.1 General remarks 438.2 Qualified troubleshooting personnel 448.3 Safety instructions 448.4 Reader does not respond 458.5 Software releases 458.6 Customer service 459 Dismantling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469.1 Dismantling 469.2 Storage 4610 Transport and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4710.1 Transport 4710.2 Disposal 47
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 7 Chapter 1Identification1 IdentificationThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Model■ Designated use■ Incorrect use1.1 ModelLF40C THRSerial number e. g. 1301MIS10017Part number TLH-U2K-0R30-SM-0010 (cable length of 3 m, smooth cable)TLH-U2K-0R50-SM-0010 (cable length of 5 m, smooth cable)TLH-U2K-0R50-SM-0020 (cable length of 5 m, coiled cable)ManufacturerBrooks Automation (Germany) GmbHRFID DivisionGartenstr. 19D-95490 MistelgauGERMANYTelephone +49 (0) 9279 - 991 550Fax +49 (0) 9279 - 991 501E-mail info.rfid@brooks.comWebsite www.brooks-rfid.comFor information on the label, see  Device label.1.2 Designated useThis product is exclusively developed for reading and writing of transponders. Any other use of this device constitutes misuse and renders the user's authority to install and operate the device invalid.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 8 Chapter 1IdentificationThis product is designed to be mounted and operated in an industrial setting as a built-in-device only. It is not designed to be used as a stand-alone or portable device or in a non-industrial setting, such as a household, vehicle or in the open-air.Intended use also includes the following:■following all instructions in the product manual■following all safety informationBefore using the device, the user should ensure that the national approval requirements for use are met.1.3 Incorrect useIncorrect use, which can endanger the device, the user and third parties, includes:■the use of the device, contrary to its intended use ( Designated use)■modifying, extending or reconstructing the device without first consulting Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH■operating the device when there are obvious problemsWARNING Risk of injury through incorrect modificationsThere are risks from unauthorized modifications to the machine.Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer. Do not make any changes, attachments or modifications to the device without the approval of Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH.WARNING Risk of injury and malfunction of machine operation through incorrect useThere are risks attached to using the device incorrectly.Use the device exclusively according to its intended use.nbb
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 9 Chapter 2Declaration of Conformity2 Declaration of ConformityThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)■ Europe - CE conformity2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:■This device may not cause harmful interference and followed, read and understood by all persons working with the device (especially the safety information)■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 instruction manual, 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.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 10 Chapter 2Declaration of ConformityFCC ID N5GLF40CCompliance with:FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.205FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.209Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity)Brooks Automation, Inc.46702 Bayside ParkwayFremont, CA 94538Tel: +1 510-661-5000Fax: +1 510-661-5166WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.nbb
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 11 Chapter 2Declaration of Conformity2.2 Europe - CE conformityKonformitätserklärung 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 PersonManufacturer / responsible person BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH / Herr Dittricherklärt, dass das Produktdeclares that the product LF40C THRType (ggf. Anlagenkonfiguration mit Angabe der Module)Type (if applicable, configuration including the modules)Telekommunikations(Tk-)endeinrichtungTelecommunications terminal equipment FunkanlageRadio equipmentVerwendungszweckIntended purpose Identification systemGeräteklasseEquipment class 1bei 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.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 NormenHarmonized standards applied EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/ Spezifikationen)Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements (standards / specifications used)- - -
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 12 Chapter 2Declaration of ConformitySchutzanforderungen 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 NormenHarmonized standards applied EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/ Spezifikationen)Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements (standards / interface specifications used)Maßnahmen zur effizienten Nutzung des FunkfrequenzspektrumsMeasures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrumLuftschnittstelle bei Funkanlagen gemäß § 3(2) (Artikel 3(2))Air interface of the radio systems pursuant to § 3(2) (Article 3(2))angewendete harmonisierte NormenHarmonized standards applied EN 302 330-1 V1.3.1EN 302 330-2 V1.3.1Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/Spezifikationen)Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements (standards/specifications used)- - -Mit der CE-Kennzeichnung bestätigt Brooks Automation die Übereinstimmung mit der europäischen RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU.With the CE marking Brooks Automation confirms compliance with the European Directive 2011/65/EU concerning RoHS.BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbHGartenstr. 19D-95490 MistelgauGERMANYTelephoneFaxE-Mail +49 (0) 9279 - 991 550+49 (0) 9279 - 991 501info.rfid@brooks.comMistelgau, December 03, 2012 Gerald Dittrich(Place and date of issue) (Name and signature)
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 13 Chapter 3General Instructions3 General InstructionsThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Liability and warranty■ Objectives of the product manual3.1 Liability and warrantyThe “General sales and delivery conditions” of Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH always apply.The warranty period is 12 months beginning with the delivery of the device, which is verified by the invoice or other documents.The warranty includes repairs of all damage to the device that occurs during the warranty period and was clearly caused by material or manufacturing defects.Liability and warranty claims in cases of injury to persons or damage to property are excluded if they can be attributed to one or more of the following causes:■incorrect use of the device■disregard of the information in the product manual■unauthorized structural modifications of the device■insufficient maintenance and repairs■disasters due to foreign objects or force majeure3.2 Objectives of the product manualThis product manual serves as support and contains all the necessary safety information that must be followed for general safety, transport, installation and operation.This product manual with all safety information (as well as all additional documents) must be:■followed, read and understood by all persons working with the device (especially the safety information)■easily available to all persons at all times■immediately consulted in case of the least doubt (safety)
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 14 Chapter 3General InstructionsObjectives:■avoid accidents■increase the service life and reliability of the device■reduce costs due to production downtimesnbb
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 15 Chapter 4Safety Instructions4 Safety InstructionsThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Area of application and symbols■ Obligations■ ESD instructions■ Residual risks■ Additional information4.1 Area of application and symbolsThe device was constructed according to state-of-the-art technology and recognized safety regulations. In order to prevent any risks to life and limb of the user, third parties or damage to the device, only use the device for its intended purpose and in perfect condition with regard to safety.Bodily injuries and/or property damage resulting from non-compliance with the instructions given in the product manual are the responsibility of the company operating the device or of the assigned personnel. Malfunctions that could compromise safety must be eliminated immediately.DANGER Danger to life, risk of injuries or damage to propertyRisks exist when disregarding the product manual and the safety instructions therein.Carefully read the product manual before initial commissioning. Perform the required safety measures before initial commissioning.Follow the general safety information as well as the special safety information given in other chapters.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 16 Chapter 4Safety Instructions4.1.1 Safety symbols – in compliance with 4844-2Special safety symbols in accordance with DIN 4844-2 are used in the corresponding passages in the text of this product manual and require special attention depending on the combination of signal word and symbol.4.1.2 Warning symbols4.1.3 Prohibition symbolsWARNING Risk of injuries when disregarding safety symbolsRisks exist when disregarding warnings in the product manual.Please heed the warnings.Warning against hazardous area Warning against hazardous electrical voltageWarning against electromagnetic radiationWarning against flammable materialsWarning against potentially explosive atmosphereWarning against electrostatically sensitive componentsUnauthorized access is prohibited Fire, open flame and smoking is prohibitedSwitching is prohibited Prohibitionnbb
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 17 Chapter 4Safety Instructions4.1.4 Other symbols4.2 Obligations4.2.1 Operating company’s obligationsThe safe condition and use of the device is a requirement for the safe operation of the device. The company operating the device therefore has the obligation to ensure that the following points are adhered to:Dispose of packing material according to regulationsRecyclingImportant information Refer to manualDisconnect from power supplyThe device may only be operated by trained and authorized personnel!Avoid unsafe and/or dangerous work procedures! If necessary, check employees' actions!Only permit personnel to be trained or instructed within the scope of a general training work on the device under the supervision of an experienced person!Personnel must have understood the product manual. Have this confirmed by signature!Precisely establish responsibilities according to the various task areas (operation, installation)!Operating personnel must be committed to immediately reporting to their superior any identifiable safety deficiencies which occur!
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 18 Chapter 4Safety Instructions4.2.2 Operating personnel’s obligationsOperators are obligated to contribute to the prevention of work accidents and the consequences of them by their personal conduct.4.3 ESD instructionsWARNING Risk of injuries due to insufficient personnel qualificationsA risk exists for personnel and the proper operation due to insufficiently qualified personnel.Only trained personnel may operate the device. New operators must be instructed by the current operating personnel. The operating company must precisely regulate and monitor the personnel's areas of responsibility and competence.Personnel for the areas of responsibility mentioned above must have the corresponding qualification for this work (training, instructions). If necessary, this can be done by the manufacturer on behalf of the operating company.All warranty claims are void when disregarded.CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components in the device. All persons installing or maintaining the device must be trained in ESD protection.ESD protective measures must be applied when opening the device.Disconnect the power supply prior to removing or adding components.Discharge your body and all tools used prior to contacting any components on the interior of the device!Touch electronically sensitive parts carefully and at the corners!
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 19 Chapter 4Safety Instructions4.4 Residual risksEven if all precautions have been taken, there may be unapparent residual risks!Adhering to the safety instructions, the intended use, and the product manual as a whole can reduce residual risks!DANGER Risks from electric currentElectrical energy remains in lines, equipment and devices even when the device is switched off.Only allow qualified electricians to perform work on the electrical supply system.ATTENTION Disconnect the device from the power supply system if active parts of the device can be accessed by using tools. Access is only permitted for authorized personnel.Regularly check the electrical equipment of the device. Regularly check all moving cables for damage within the scope of maintenance and repairs.DANGER Risk of fire and explosionsFire and explosions may occur within the vicinity of the device.Smoking, open flames and fire are strictly prohibited in the vicinity of the device. Do not store any flammable liquids within the hazardous area. Keep a fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the device.WARNING Warning against electromagnetic radiationElectromagnetic radiation develops when transmitting and receiving data.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 20 Chapter 4Safety Instructions4.5 Additional information■Read and understand all safety and product manuals prior to installing and operating the device.■This documentation was written for specifically trained personnel. Installation, operation and troubleshooting may only be carried out by specifically trained personnel.■Retain these instructions. Keep this documentation in a location that is accessible to all personnel involved with the installation, use and troubleshooting of the device.■Follow all warnings. Follow all warnings on and in the device and in the documentation.■Install the device only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.■Use only the accessories and cables from the manufacturer.■Troubleshooting that is not described in Chapter  Service and Troubleshooting may only be performed by the manufacturer. ■People with hearing aids should be aware that the radio signals emitted by the device can cause annoying noises in the hearing aid.■Do not connect the device to power supplies such as normal household electrical outlets. The device should only be connected to power supplies as specified in this document.■When removing a cable, only pull on the plug and not on the cable. Connect cable connectors straight and carefully to avoid damaging the contacts.■Never overbend the antenna cables or subject these to mechanical forces.■When replacement parts are required, use only the replacement parts that were specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized spare parts can result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 21 Chapter 4Safety InstructionsRules andregulations The provisions of the accident prevention regulations of the government safety organizations always apply to all work on the device.The following must also be observed:■applicable legally binding accident-prevention regulations■applicable binding regulations at the place of use■the recognized technical rules for safe and professional work■existing environmental protection regulations■other applicable regulations
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 22 Chapter 5Product Specifications5 Product SpecificationsThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Function■ Images■ Description of components■ Technical data5.1 FunctionThe BROOKS RFID reader is a radio-frequency identification system.The reader of the system sends an electromagnetic field to the battery-free transponder via the antenna. This activates the transponder and sends the stored data back to the reader.The total reading cycle takes less than 100 ms.Since a sight connection between the transponder and the reader is not absolutely necessary, the transponder can also be identified through non-metallic material.The BROOKS RFID reader reads TIRIS transponders at a frequency of 134.2 kHz.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 23 Chapter 5Product Specifications5.2 Images5.2.1 Foil keypad1Power LED2Set button3Read LED4Read button
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 24 Chapter 5Product Specifications5.2.2 Side view5.3 Description of components1Antenna2Read buttonComponents DescriptionPower LED The Power LED indicates that operating voltage is connected.Set button With the Set button you access setup mode. Here you can configure the reader and control parameterization using the Set and Read buttons ( Status diagram as overview).
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 25 Chapter 5Product Specifications5.4 Technical dataRead LED The Read LED indicates the execution of automatic reading triggered by the Read button.Read button The read button triggers automatic reading. If a transponder is being read, the Read LED is lit and the buzzer sounds briefly (1x short). If, on the other hand, no transponder is being read, the Read LED is lit and the buzzer sounds twice (1x short, brief interval, 1x long). If reading is successful, the read data is output. In setup mode you can configure the reader and control parameterization using the Set and Read buttons ( Status diagram as overview).Technical data Operating temperature -25 °C to +70 ° l -13 °F to 158 °FStorage temperature -40 °C to +85 °C l -40 °F to 185 °FPermissible humidity at 50 °C l 122 °F 25 - 80 %Transmitting frequency 134.2 kHzProtection class IP 40Housing material ABSWeight 220 gOutput format ASCII or HexDimensions approx. 185 x 90 x 60 mmVoltage 5 V +/- 5 %Current (active mode) approx. 150 mACurrent (passive mode) approx. 100 mAComponents Description
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 26 Chapter 5Product SpecificationsDevice label The device label with the CE and FCC mark, part/ serial number is on the device housing.1Part number2Serial number (example)
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 27 Chapter 6Installation6 InstallationThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Safety instructions■ Qualified installation personnel■ Unpacking■ Dimensions■ Connecting the RFID reader6.1 Safety instructionsFollow the instructions specified in the safety chapter.Follow the general safety instructions in the chapter  Safety Instructions.CAUTION The device is exclusively designed for indoor use in an industrial environment.Installation is only allowed in an interior room at a constant temperature between -25 °C and +70 °C l -13 °F and 158 °F, and a relative humidity between 25 % and 80 %.Never use the device near or in water.Never pour liquids of any type over the device. If the device should accidentally come in contact with liquid, disconnect it and have it checked by a technician.Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that generate heat.Do not install the device in a flammable environment.CAUTION Never expose the device to extreme temperature fluctuations, since otherwise condensation develops in the device, which can cause damage.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 28 Chapter 6InstallationDo not install the device in the vicinity of voltage lines or other power lines with which they could collide (for example, when drilling), which could result in serious injuries or even death.The device (especially the antenna) should not be installed in the immediate vicinity of electrical equipment such as medical devices, monitors, telephones, TV sets, magnetic disks and metal objects.This could result in reduced read and write ranges.Never use the device in explosive areas (such as paint warehouses).CAUTION Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to vibrations or shocks.ATTENTION The installation location must be adequately illuminated during the installation.Never install the device during a lightning storm.ATTENTION When determining the installation site, keep in mind the length of the antenna wire and the read/ write range of the antenna used.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 29 Chapter 6Installation6.2 Qualified installation personnel6.3 UnpackingThe device and the accessories are packed under clean-room conditions. In order to maintain this condition, the device must also be unpacked in clean-room conditions.Disposing of thepackaging materialCAUTION The installation is to be carried out by specially trained personnel only. If you are uncertain about their qualification, contact the manufacturer.CAUTION Operating the device without special training can result in damage to the reader and/or connected devices.The packaging material consists of cardboard and foil. Dispose of these materials separately, and observing the legal regulations of your country.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 30 Chapter 6Installation6.4 Dimensions6.5 Connecting the RFID readerThe device can be connected to a running PC. The driver is automatically detected and installed. This takes approx. 20 seconds. The operating system of the computer reports that installation has been successfull, and the reader is then ready for use.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 31 Chapter 7Operation7OperationThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Operating personnel■ Normal operating mode■ Setup mode■ Status diagram as overview■ Flow chart■ ASCII values for setup7.1 Operating personnel7.2 Normal operating modeThe reader works like a connected keyboard. Place the cursor into a text document or into a text input field of the active application to read a transponder. Hold the device near a transponder and press one of the two read buttons (see  Foil keypad and  Side view).The reader reads the transponder and, via the USB interface, writes the read data into the text document or input field. The data format (ASCII or HEX) depends on the setup setting (see chapter  Setup mode). If the read operation has been successful, the reader confirms this by a short sound signal (per page read). If the read operation has not been successful, you can hear an additional long sound signal. CAUTION The RFID reader LF40C THR should only be operated by specially trained personnel. If you have doubts about the required qualifications, contact the manufacturer.Operating the device without special training can result in damage to the reader and/or connected devices.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 32 Chapter 7Operation7.3 Setup modeTo enter setup mode, connect the device as described in the chapter  Connecting the RFID reader, and start a text editor (we recommend Editor or WordPad, Numlock activated). Then press the set button on the reader until the setup menu appears in the editor (see  Foil keypad). The Setup menu can be specially protected, depending on the settings of  Parameter 0 (0x00).The reader switches to setup mode. On the screen, this is indicated by the following line (software version can differ):Software:USBL_V30 Parameter SelectThe settings in setup mode are adjusted via the read button and the set button (press as well as press and hold).A flow chart of the setup is illustrated in the chapter  Flow chart.7.3.1 ParameterNo. (dec.) No. (hex) Parameter name00x00  Customer60x06  Retry32 0x32  ShowTagType33 0x21  ReadPage34 0x22  ReadLength35 0x23  MIDFormat39 0x27  Polling80 0x50  AddTabCR81 0x51  ASCIICoded82 0x52  Prefix83 0x53  Suffix85 0x55  Language86 0x56  Buzzer
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 33 Chapter 7OperationParameter 0(0x00) CustomerDefines whether the reader is configured with the standard settings of the parameters or with customer-specific settings.Values:Standard = 00 Customer mode 1 = 01 Customer mode 2 = 02Default: 00 If the reader is in customer mode 1, the following parameters differ from the standard settings:Parameter 0x21  00 Parameter 0x50  add Tab Parameter 0x55  EnglishIf the reader is in customer mode 2, the following parameters differ from the standard settings:Parameter 0x21  00 Parameter 0x52  19Parameter 0x55  EnglishFurthermore, the setup menu is blocked as soon as the reader has entered customer mode 1. To unblock the setup menu, press the following button combination: Press and hold the set button while pressing the read button three times. Then stop pressing the set button. The parameter menu is displayed again.Parameter 6(0x06) RetryDetermines the internal repetitions of the read operation if the read operation has not been successful. Values:00… 1F (0 to 31) Default: 03 97 0x61  ShowNoneVisibleASCII98 0x62  NumPrefix99 0x63  NumSuffixNo. (dec.) No. (hex) Parameter name
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 34 Chapter 7OperationParameter 32(0x20) ShowTagTypeThe transponder type can also be displayed. For this purpose, a number for the transponder type is displayed in front of the actual transponder data. This behavior can be activated or deactivated. Values:on - transponder type is displayedoff - transponder type is not displayedDefault: off The transponder types are displayed by the following values: 01 - Read Only Transponder 02 - Read/Write Transponder 03 - Multipage Transponder Parameter 33(0x21) ReadPageThis parameter determines the start position of a read operation on a multipage transponder. Values:0x01 .. 0x11 - page 1 to 17Default: 0x01 (standard value for scanning) When the value is 0, the different transponder types are read as follows: Multipage transponder - only page 1 is read (8 bytes) Read Only - entire transponder is read (8 bytes) Read/Write - entire transponder is read (8 bytes) The transponder types Read Only and Read/Write can only be read when the value is 0. Parameter 34(0x22) ReadLengthThis parameter defines the length of the data (intervals of 8 bytes) that are to be read during a read operation.The displayed value adjusts to the value of the parameter ReadPage. This means that if the read operation starts from page 1, a maximum of 136 (= 17 pages x 8) bytes can be read. However, if the read operation starts from page 2, then a maximum of only 128 (16 pages x 8) bytes can be read. Values:0x08…0x88 - read (n*8) bytes, with n = 1..17 (page) Default: 08 (read 8 bytes)
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 35 Chapter 7OperationParameter 35(0x23) MIDFormatThis parameter defines the format in which the MID data of the transponder is to be displayed. Values:0 … 4 0 : not formatted 1 : MSB first end page first, then start page 2 : LSB first end page first, then start page 3 : MSB first start page first, then end page4 : LSB first from start page Default: 0 Example: data in transponder ( = space character 0x20): Data page 1:     1234 (HEX: 20 20 20 20 31 32 33 34) Data page 2: 56789531 (HEX: 35 36 37 38 39 35 33 31)Display for different formats with start page = 0 and data length = 16 (0x10): Format 0: (unformatted, start from start page) 123456789531 (HEX: 20 20 20 20 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 35 33 31)Format 1: (start from page 2, followed by start page) 567895311234 (HEX: 35 36 37 38 39 35 33 31 20 20 20 20 31 32 33 34)Format 2: (the format 1 data bytes in reverse order) 135987654321 (HEX: 31 33 35 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 20 20 20 20)Format 3: (start from start page, followed by end page)123456789531 (HEX: 20 20 20 20 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 35 33 31)Format 4: (the data bytes in reverse order, starting from start page)432113598765 (HEX: 34 33 32 31 20 20 20 20 31 33 35 39 38 37 36 35)Parameter 39(0x27) PollingThis parameter determines whether the reader should operate in polling mode (constant reading with intervals of approx. 1 s). After the polling mode has been activated in the parameter, the user has to press the read button for the reader to start polling. If you press the read button again, polling stops. The data is displayed for each successful read operation.Values:off = 00 – polling off on = 01 – polling on Default: off (00)
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 36 Chapter 7OperationParameter 80(0x50) AddTabCRThis parameter determines whether a Carriage Return or a TAB - or both - is added at the end of the read result.Values:none - 00 – do not add CR or TAB add CR - 01 – add CR add Tab - 02 – add TAB add CR Tab - 03 – add CR and TAB Default: add CR (01) Parameter 81(0x51) ASCIICodedThe read data can be displayed in HEX or ASCII format.Values:HEX - 00 – HEX ASCII - 01 – ASCII Default: ASCII - 01 Parameter 82(0x52) PrefixThis parameter determines whether an additional character is to be placed in front of the read result. These are shown in the chapter  ASCII values for setup.Values:0….0x80 - HEX code for desired prefix Default: 0 (no prefix)Parameter 83(0x53) SuffixThis parameter determines whether an additional character is to be placed after the read result (suffix). These are shown in the chapter  ASCII values for setup. These settings can influence the display of data on the screen. Values:0….0x80 - HEX code for desired suffix Default: 0 (no suffix)ATTENTION When using Microsoft Word, the numlock key has to be activated so that prefix or suffix control characters can be interpreted correctly.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 37 Chapter 7OperationParameter 85(0x55) LanguageThis parameter defines the keyboard layout.Values:English - 00 – English (QWERTY) German - 01 – German (QWERTZ) French - 02 – French (AZERTY) Default: German (01) Parameter 86(0x56) BuzzerActivates or deactivates the internal buzzer (sound signal) of the reader. Values:off - 00 – buzzer off on - 01 – buzzer on Default: on (01) Parameter 97(0x61) ShowNoneVisibleASCIIThis parameter determines whether a non-visible ASCII character is displayed on the screen by a , or is not displayed.Values:off - 00 – do not display  on - 01 – display  Default: off (00) Parameter 98(0x62) NumPrefixDefines the number of prefix characters that are to be added in front of the read result. This parameter is only valid in combination with parameter 82. Values:00…. 10 - number of prefixes Default: 00 (no prefix) Parameter 99(0x63) NumSuffixDefines the number of suffix characters that are to be added after the read result. This parameter is only valid in combination with parameter 83. Values:00…. 10 - number of suffixes Default: 00 (no suffix)
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 38 Chapter 7Operation7.4 Status diagram as overview
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 39 Chapter 7Operation7.5 Flow chart
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 40 Chapter 7Operation7.6 ASCII values for setup Dec Hex Ctrl Code Dec Hex Ctrl Code000 ^@ NUL 25 19 ^Y EM101 ^A SOH 26 1A ^Z SUB202 ^B STX 27 1B ^[ ESC303 ^C ETX 28 1C ^\ FS404 ^D EOT 29 1D ^] GS505 ^E ENQ 30 1E ^^ RS606 ^F ACK 31 1F ^_ US707 ^G BEL808 ^H BS909 ^I HT10 0A ^J LF11 0B ^K VT12 0C ^L FF13 0D ^M CR14 0E ^N SO15 0F ^O SI16 10 ^P DLE17 11 ^Q DC118 12 ^R DC219 13 ^S DC320 14 ^T DC421 15 ^U NAK22 16 ^V SYN23 17 ^W ETB24 18 ^X CAN
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 41 Chapter 7OperationDec Hex Char Dec Hex Char32 20 57 39 933 21 !58 3A :34 22 “59 3B ;35 23 #60 3C <36 24 $61 3D =37 25 %62 3E >38 26 &63 3F ?39 27 ’64 40 @40 28 (65 41 A41 29 )66 42 B42 2A *67 43 C43 2B +68 44 D44 2C ,69 45 E45 2D -70 46 F46 2E .71 47 G47 2F /72 48 H48 30 073 49 I49 31 174 4A J50 32 275 4B K51 33 376 4C L52 34 477 4D M53 35 578 4E N54 36 679 4F O55 37 780 50 P56 38 881 51 Q
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 42 Chapter 7OperationDec Hex Char Dec Hex Char82 52 R107 6B k83 53 S108 6C l84 54 T109 6D m85 55 U110 6E n86 56 V111 6F o87 57 W112 70 p88 58 X113 71 q89 59 Y114 72 r90 5A Z115 73 s91 5B [116 74 t92 5C \117 75 u93 5D ]118 76 v94 5E ^119 77 w95 5F _120 78 x96 60 ’121 79 y97 61 a122 7A z98 62 b123 7B {99 63 c124 7C 100 64 d125 7D }101 65 e126 7E ~102 66 f127 7F 103 67 g104 68 h105 69 i106 6A j
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 43 Chapter 8Service and Troubleshooting8 Service and TroubleshootingThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ General remarks■ Qualified troubleshooting personnel■ Safety instructions■ Reader does not respond■ Software releases■ Customer service8.1 General remarksFollow the instructions specified in the safety chapter.Follow the general safety instructions in the chapter  Safety Instructions.The RFID 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  Customer service. Have the serial number of the transponder reader ready as shown on the label (see  Device label) when contacting the manufacturer!
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 44 Chapter 8Service and Troubleshooting8.2 Qualified troubleshooting personnel8.3 Safety instructionsCAUTION Error handling must only be carried out by specially trained personnel. If you are uncertain about the qualifications that are required, contact the manufacturer.CAUTION Error handling of 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. All antenna resonant circuit components carry high voltages.WARNING When replacement parts are required, use only manufacturer-specified parts.Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.Electrostatic charges can damage electronic components within the device.ESD protective measures must be applied when opening the device ( ESD instructions).CAUTION Never short-circuit the fuse! This may result in fire or damage to the device.Only use fuses specified by the manufacturer.
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 45 Chapter 8Service and Troubleshooting8.4 Reader does not respond8.5 Software releases8.6 Customer serviceBrooks Automation (Germany) GmbHRFID DivisionGartenstr. 19D-95490 MistelgauGERMANYTelephone +49 (0) 9279 - 991 550Fax +49 (0) 9279 - 991 501E-mail rfid.support@brooks.com24-hour technical support hotline (Brooks): USA and Canada +1 978 262 2900Europe +49 1804 2255 4887Japan +81 45 477 5980China +86 21 5131 7066Taiwan +886 3 5525225Korea +82 31 288 2500Singapore +65 6464 1481Check if the interface connection cable is undamaged and correctly connected to both reader and PC!If these measures do not solve the problem, contact the manufacturer!Release date Version DescriptionDecember 2011 USBL_V30 First version with cortex controller
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 46 Chapter 9Dismantling and Storage9 Dismantling and StorageThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Dismantling■ Storage9.1 Dismantling9.2 StorageStore 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.Remove the cable from your PC!
Product Manual - RFID Reader LF40C THR 47 Chapter 10Transport and Disposal10 Transport and DisposalThis chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:■ Transport■ Disposal10.1 TransportFor transportation purposes such as mailing, use a firm cardboard box. Use adequate padding material to protect the device on all sides.10.2 DisposalDisconnect the electronic components from the housing and dispose of them as follows:■the housing as plastic trash■the electronic components, antennas and cables as electronic wasteThe device and its components are made of various materials.Dispose of these materials separately, and observing the legal regulations of your country.Do not dispose of the unit in normal household waste.
IndexCCE conformity 11DDeclaration of Conformity 9Device label 26Dimensions 30FFCC Rules 9HHumidity 27LLiability 13PParameter 0 - Customer 33Parameter 32 - ShowTagType 34Parameter 33 - ReadPage 34Parameter 34 - ReadLength 34Parameter 35 - MIDFormat 35Parameter 39 - Polling 35Parameter 6 - Retry 33Parameter 80 - AddTabCR 36Parameter 81 - ASCIICoded 36Parameter 82 - Prefix 36Parameter 83 - Suffix 36Parameter 85 - Language 37Parameter 86 - Buzzer 37Parameter 97 - ShowNoneVisibleASCII 37Parameter 98 - NumPrefix 37Parameter 99 - NumSuffix 37Prohibition symbols 16RRelative humidity 27SSafety Instructions 15Safety symbols 16Serial number 26Setup mode 32Software version 32TTemperature 27
IndexWWarning symbols 16

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