Brooks Automation LF40C RFID Reader User Manual LF40C
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division RFID Reader LF40C
user manual
English
Product Manual
RFID Reader LF40C THR
The 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 by
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID Division
Gartenstr. 19
95490 Mistelgau
Germany
or 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 words
The 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 Description
Death
DANGER 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 damage
WARNING 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 damage
ATTENTION 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 group
This product manual is addressed to personnel with the following areas of
responsibility:
Definition according to DIN EN 60204-1:
Instructed personnel
Persons 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 personnel
Persons 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 Competence
Installation Specialized personnel
Commissioning, operation and
decommissioning Instructed personnel
Troubleshooting Specialized personnel
Contents
1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Model 7
1.2 Designated use 7
1.3 Incorrect use 8
2 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 9
2.2 Europe - CE conformity 11
3 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Liability and warranty 13
3.2 Objectives of the product manual 13
4 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Area of application and symbols 15
4.1.1 Safety symbols – in compliance with 4844-2 16
4.1.2 Warning symbols 16
4.1.3 Prohibition symbols 16
4.1.4 Other symbols 17
4.2 Obligations 17
4.2.1 Operating company’s obligations 17
4.2.2 Operating personnel’s obligations 18
4.3 ESD instructions 18
4.4 Residual risks 19
4.5 Additional information 20
5 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1 Function 22
5.2 Images 23
5.2.1 Foil keypad 23
5.2.2 Side view 24
5.3 Description of components 24
5.4 Technical data 25
6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1 Safety instructions 27
6.2 Qualified installation personnel 29
6.3 Unpacking 29
Contents
6.4 Dimensions 30
6.5 Connecting the RFID reader 30
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1 Operating personnel 31
7.2 Normal operating mode 31
7.3 Setup mode 32
7.3.1 Parameter 32
7.4 Status diagram as overview 38
7.5 Flow chart 39
7.6 ASCII values for setup 40
8 Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.1 General remarks 43
8.2 Qualified troubleshooting personnel 44
8.3 Safety instructions 44
8.4 Reader does not respond 45
8.5 Software releases 45
8.6 Customer service 45
9 Dismantling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9.1 Dismantling 46
9.2 Storage 46
10 Transport and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10.1 Transport 47
10.2 Disposal 47
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Chapter 1
Identification
1 Identification
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ Model
■ Designated use
■ Incorrect use
1.1 Model
LF40C THR
Serial number e. g. 1301MIS10017
Part 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)
Manufacturer
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID Division
Gartenstr. 19
D-95490 Mistelgau
GERMANY
Telephone +49 (0) 9279 - 991 550
Fax +49 (0) 9279 - 991 501
E-mail info.rfid@brooks.com
Website www.brooks-rfid.com
For information on the label, see Device label.
1.2 Designated use
This 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.
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Chapter 1
Identification
This 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 information
Before using the device, the user should ensure that the national approval
requirements for use are met.
1.3 Incorrect use
Incorrect 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 problems
WARNING Risk of injury through incorrect modifications
There 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 use
There are risks attached to using the device incorrectly.
Use the device exclusively according to its intended use.
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Chapter 2
Declaration of Conformity
2 Declaration of Conformity
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
■ Europe - CE conformity
2.1 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.
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Declaration of Conformity
FCC ID N5GLF40C
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
Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity)
Brooks Automation, Inc.
46702 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: +1 510-661-5000
Fax: +1 510-661-5166
WARNING 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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Declaration of Conformity
2.2 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 LF40C THR
Type (ggf. Anlagenkonfiguration mit Angabe der
Module)
Type (if applicable, configuration including the
modules)
Telekommunikations(Tk-)endeinrichtung
Telecommunications terminal equipment Funkanlage
Radio equipment
Verwendungszweck
Intended purpose Identification system
Geräteklasse
Equipment class 1
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.
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 60950-1:2006 +
A11:2009
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)
- - -
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Declaration of Conformity
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 301 489-1 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
Einhaltung 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 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 EN 302 330-1 V1.3.1
EN 302 330-2 V1.3.1
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)
- - -
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) GmbH
Gartenstr. 19
D-95490 Mistelgau
GERMANY
Telephone
Fax
E-Mail
+49 (0) 9279 - 991 550
+49 (0) 9279 - 991 501
info.rfid@brooks.com
Mistelgau, December 03, 2012 Gerald Dittrich
(Place and date of issue) (Name and signature)
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Chapter 3
General Instructions
3 General Instructions
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ Liability and warranty
■ Objectives of the product manual
3.1 Liability and warranty
The “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 majeure
3.2 Objectives of the product manual
This 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)
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General Instructions
Objectives:
■avoid accidents
■increase the service life and reliability of the device
■reduce costs due to production downtimes
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Chapter 4
Safety Instructions
4 Safety Instructions
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ Area of application and symbols
■ Obligations
■ ESD instructions
■ Residual risks
■ Additional information
4.1 Area of application and symbols
The 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 property
Risks 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.
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Safety Instructions
4.1.1 Safety symbols – in compliance with 4844-2
Special 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 symbols
4.1.3 Prohibition symbols
WARNING Risk of injuries when disregarding safety symbols
Risks exist when disregarding warnings in the product manual.
Please heed the warnings.
Warning against
hazardous area Warning against
hazardous electrical
voltage
Warning against
electromagnetic
radiation
Warning against
flammable materials
Warning against
potentially explosive
atmosphere
Warning against
electrostatically
sensitive components
Unauthorized access
is prohibited Fire, open flame and
smoking is prohibited
Switching is
prohibited Prohibition
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Safety Instructions
4.1.4 Other symbols
4.2 Obligations
4.2.1 Operating company’s obligations
The 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
regulations
Recycling
Important
information Refer to manual
Disconnect 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!
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Safety Instructions
4.2.2 Operating personnel’s obligations
Operators are obligated to contribute to the prevention of work accidents and the
consequences of them by their personal conduct.
4.3 ESD instructions
WARNING Risk of injuries due to insufficient personnel qualifications
A 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!
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Safety Instructions
4.4 Residual risks
Even 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 current
Electrical 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 explosions
Fire 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 radiation
Electromagnetic radiation develops when transmitting and receiving data.
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Safety Instructions
4.5 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.
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Safety Instructions
Rules and
regulations 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
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Chapter 5
Product Specifications
5 Product Specifications
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ Function
■ Images
■ Description of components
■ Technical data
5.1 Function
The 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.
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Product Specifications
5.2 Images
5.2.1 Foil keypad
1Power LED
2Set button
3Read LED
4Read button
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Product Specifications
5.2.2 Side view
5.3 Description of components
1Antenna
2Read button
Components Description
Power 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).
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Product Specifications
5.4 Technical data
Read 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 °F
Storage temperature -40 °C to +85 °C l -40 °F to 185 °F
Permissible humidity
at 50 °C l 122 °F 25 - 80 %
Transmitting frequency 134.2 kHz
Protection class IP 40
Housing material ABS
Weight 220 g
Output format ASCII or Hex
Dimensions approx. 185 x 90 x 60 mm
Voltage 5 V +/- 5 %
Current (active mode) approx. 150 mA
Current (passive mode) approx. 100 mA
Components Description
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Product Specifications
Device label The device label with the CE and FCC mark, part/ serial number is on the device
housing.
1Part number
2Serial number (example)
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Chapter 6
Installation
6 Installation
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ Safety instructions
■ Qualified installation personnel
■ Unpacking
■ Dimensions
■ Connecting the RFID reader
6.1 Safety instructions
Follow 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.
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Installation
Do 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.
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Installation
6.2 Qualified installation personnel
6.3 Unpacking
The 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 the
packaging material
CAUTION 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.
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Installation
6.4 Dimensions
6.5 Connecting the RFID reader
The 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.
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Chapter 7
Operation
7Operation
This 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 setup
7.1 Operating personnel
7.2 Normal operating mode
The 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.
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Operation
7.3 Setup mode
To 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 Select
The 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 Parameter
No.
(dec.) No.
(hex) Parameter name
00x00 Customer
60x06 Retry
32 0x32 ShowTagType
33 0x21 ReadPage
34 0x22 ReadLength
35 0x23 MIDFormat
39 0x27 Polling
80 0x50 AddTabCR
81 0x51 ASCIICoded
82 0x52 Prefix
83 0x53 Suffix
85 0x55 Language
86 0x56 Buzzer
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Parameter 0
(0x00) Customer
Defines 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 = 02
Default: 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 English
If the reader is in customer mode 2, the following parameters differ from the
standard settings:
Parameter 0x21 00
Parameter 0x52 19
Parameter 0x55 English
Furthermore, 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) Retry
Determines 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 ShowNoneVisibleASCII
98 0x62 NumPrefix
99 0x63 NumSuffix
No.
(dec.) No.
(hex) Parameter name
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Parameter 32
(0x20) ShowTagType
The 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 displayed
off - transponder type is not displayed
Default: off
The transponder types are displayed by the following values:
01 - Read Only Transponder
02 - Read/Write Transponder
03 - Multipage Transponder
Parameter 33
(0x21) ReadPage
This parameter determines the start position of a read operation on a multipage
transponder.
Values:
0x01 .. 0x11 - page 1 to 17
Default: 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) ReadLength
This 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)
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Parameter 35
(0x23) MIDFormat
This 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 page
4 : 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) Polling
This 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)
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Parameter 80
(0x50) AddTabCR
This 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) ASCIICoded
The read data can be displayed in HEX or ASCII format.
Values:
HEX - 00 – HEX
ASCII - 01 – ASCII
Default: ASCII - 01
Parameter 82
(0x52) Prefix
This 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) Suffix
This 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.
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Parameter 85
(0x55) Language
This parameter defines the keyboard layout.
Values:
English - 00 – English (QWERTY)
German - 01 – German (QWERTZ)
French - 02 – French (AZERTY)
Default: German (01)
Parameter 86
(0x56) Buzzer
Activates 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) ShowNoneVisibleASCII
This 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) NumPrefix
Defines 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) NumSuffix
Defines 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)
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7.4 Status diagram as overview
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7.5 Flow chart
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7.6 ASCII values for setup
Dec Hex Ctrl Code Dec Hex Ctrl Code
000 ^@ NUL 25 19 ^Y EM
101 ^A SOH 26 1A ^Z SUB
202 ^B STX 27 1B ^[ ESC
303 ^C ETX 28 1C ^\ FS
404 ^D EOT 29 1D ^] GS
505 ^E ENQ 30 1E ^^ RS
606 ^F ACK 31 1F ^_ US
707 ^G BEL
808 ^H BS
909 ^I HT
10 0A ^J LF
11 0B ^K VT
12 0C ^L FF
13 0D ^M CR
14 0E ^N SO
15 0F ^O SI
16 10 ^P DLE
17 11 ^Q DC1
18 12 ^R DC2
19 13 ^S DC3
20 14 ^T DC4
21 15 ^U NAK
22 16 ^V SYN
23 17 ^W ETB
24 18 ^X CAN
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Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char
32 20 57 39 9
33 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 A
41 29 )66 42 B
42 2A *67 43 C
43 2B +68 44 D
44 2C ,69 45 E
45 2D -70 46 F
46 2E .71 47 G
47 2F /72 48 H
48 30 073 49 I
49 31 174 4A J
50 32 275 4B K
51 33 376 4C L
52 34 477 4D M
53 35 578 4E N
54 36 679 4F O
55 37 780 50 P
56 38 881 51 Q
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Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char
82 52 R107 6B k
83 53 S108 6C l
84 54 T109 6D m
85 55 U110 6E n
86 56 V111 6F o
87 57 W112 70 p
88 58 X113 71 q
89 59 Y114 72 r
90 5A Z115 73 s
91 5B [116 74 t
92 5C \117 75 u
93 5D ]118 76 v
94 5E ^119 77 w
95 5F _120 78 x
96 60 ’121 79 y
97 61 a122 7A z
98 62 b123 7B {
99 63 c124 7C
100 64 d125 7D }
101 65 e126 7E ~
102 66 f127 7F
103 67 g
104 68 h
105 69 i
106 6A j
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Service and Troubleshooting
8 Service and Troubleshooting
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ General remarks
■ Qualified troubleshooting personnel
■ Safety instructions
■ Reader does not respond
■ Software releases
■ Customer service
8.1 General remarks
Follow 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!
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8.2 Qualified troubleshooting personnel
8.3 Safety instructions
CAUTION 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.
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8.4 Reader does not respond
8.5 Software releases
8.6 Customer service
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID Division
Gartenstr. 19
D-95490 Mistelgau
GERMANY
Telephone +49 (0) 9279 - 991 550
Fax +49 (0) 9279 - 991 501
E-mail rfid.support@brooks.com
24-hour technical support hotline (Brooks):
USA and Canada +1 978 262 2900
Europe +49 1804 2255 4887
Japan +81 45 477 5980
China +86 21 5131 7066
Taiwan +886 3 5525225
Korea +82 31 288 2500
Singapore +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 Description
December 2011 USBL_V30 First version with cortex controller
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Dismantling and Storage
9 Dismantling and Storage
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ Dismantling
■ Storage
9.1 Dismantling
9.2 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.
Remove the cable from your PC!
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Transport and Disposal
10 Transport and Disposal
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
■ Transport
■ Disposal
10.1 Transport
For transportation purposes such as mailing, use a firm cardboard box.
Use adequate padding material to protect the device on all sides.
10.2 Disposal
Disconnect 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 waste
The 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.
Index
C
CE conformity 11
D
Declaration of Conformity 9
Device label 26
Dimensions 30
F
FCC Rules 9
H
Humidity 27
L
Liability 13
P
Parameter 0 - Customer 33
Parameter 32 - ShowTagType 34
Parameter 33 - ReadPage 34
Parameter 34 - ReadLength 34
Parameter 35 - MIDFormat 35
Parameter 39 - Polling 35
Parameter 6 - Retry 33
Parameter 80 - AddTabCR 36
Parameter 81 - ASCIICoded 36
Parameter 82 - Prefix 36
Parameter 83 - Suffix 36
Parameter 85 - Language 37
Parameter 86 - Buzzer 37
Parameter 97 - ShowNoneVisibleASCII 37
Parameter 98 - NumPrefix 37
Parameter 99 - NumSuffix 37
Prohibition symbols 16
R
Relative humidity 27
S
Safety Instructions 15
Safety symbols 16
Serial number 26
Setup mode 32
Software version 32
T
Temperature 27
