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Location
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Brooks Automation, Inc.
15 Elizabeth Drive
Chelmsford, MA
01824-2400
Tel: +1 978-262-2400
Fax: +1 978-262-2500
www.brooks.com
Brooks Locations Worldwide:
Brooks Automation Inc.
46702 Bayside Parkway
Fremont,CA 94538
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Fax: +1-510-661-5166
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United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 161 777 2000
Fax: +44 (0) 161 777 2002
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1003 E Trent Street. Suite 110
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MicroTool Products
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Austin, TX 78754
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Gyeonggi-Do, 446-901
Korea
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Fax: +82-31-287-2111
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Part Number. 278580
Product Name: LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual
Revision
ECO
Number
94411
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Explanation of Changes
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Table of Contents
Revision History
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1
Model
1.2
Designated Use
1.3
Incorrect Use
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1
2.2
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USA - Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
Europe - CE Conformity
General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1
Liability and Warranty
3.2
Objectives of the Operating Instructions
3.2.1
Target Group
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1
Archiving
4.2
Symbols and Signal Words
4.3
Area of Application and Symbols
4.3.1
Safety Symbols – in compliance with 4844-2
4.3.2
Warning Symbols
4.3.3
Prohibition Symbols
4.3.4
Other Symbols
4.4
Obligations
10
4.4.1
Operating Company’s Obligations
10
4.4.2
Operating Personnel’s Obligations
10
4.5
ESD Instructions
11
4.6
Residual Risks
11
4.7
Additional Information
12
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1
Function
15
5.2
Indicating and Operating Elements
16
5.3
Inside View
17
5.4
Description of the Components
18
5.5
Technical Data
20
5.5.1
Device Label
21
5.5.2
Power Supply and Current Input
21
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5.6
Antenna Cable
22
5.6.1
Cable for Rod Antenna and Frame Antenna
22
5.6.2
Cable for Mini Antenna and Micro Antenna
22
5.7
Contents of Delivery
23
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.1
Safety Instructions
25
6.2
Qualified Installation Personnel
27
6.3
Unpacking
27
6.4
Assembly of the Device
28
6.4.1
Standard Housing for Enclosed Assembly
Material (Recommended)
29
6.4.2
Housing Without Mounts
30
6.5
Antenna Installation
32
6.5.1
Positioning the Antenna
32
6.5.2
Available Antenna Types
33
6.5.3
Dimensions for Planning
34
6.6
Power Supply
36
6.7
Terminal Connection
36
6.8
Ethernet Connection
38
6.9
External Input and Output
39
6.10
Commissioning
40
6.10.1 Required Operating Conditions
40
6.10.2 Tuning
40
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.1
Operating Personnel
41
7.2
Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol
41
7.2.1
Structure of the Communication Protocol
41
7.2.2
Package Contents
41
7.2.3
Commands of Protocol
44
7.2.4
Parameter
60
7.2.5
Message Examples
62
7.3
Operation of SECS Protocol
63
7.3.1
Introduction
63
7.3.2
SECS-I Implementation
64
7.3.3
HSMS Option
68
7.3.4
HSMS Implementation
68
7.3.5
SECS-II Implementation
74
7.3.6
Parameters
92
7.3.7
SEMI E99
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Message Details
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7.3.9
HSMS Message Examples
121
7.3.10 SECS-I Message Examples
10
11
Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . . 141
8.1
General
141
8.2
Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel
142
8.3
Safety Instructions
142
8.4
Error Codes
143
8.4.1
Error ID and Alarm ID
143
8.4.2
SSACK
145
8.4.3
Stream Function
146
8.5
Error Display with LED
147
8.5.1
Power LED Does Not Light Up
147
8.5.2
Error LED Lights Up (in Test Mode)
147
8.6
Reader Does Not Respond
148
8.7
Reset
148
8.8
Power Cut
148
8.9
Protocol Switching
149
8.10
Software Releases
149
8.11
Customer Service
149
Dismantling and Storage . . . . . . . . . 151
9.1
Dismantling
151
9.2
Storage
151
Transport and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . 153
10.1
Transport
153
10.2
Disposal
153
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
11.1
Antennas
155
11.1.1 Available Types
155
11.1.2 Reading and Writing Ranges
156
11.2
Plugs
164
11.3
Cables
164
11.4
Mounting Brackets
165
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1 Identification
1.1 Model
Identification
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
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Î Model
„
Î Designated Use
„
Î Incorrect Use
1.1
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Manufacturer
Model
Serial number
Part number
e.g. 1106MIS12051
TLG-E2B-1O00-S0-00EB
Brooks Automation Inc.
46702 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: +1 510-661-5000
Fax: +1 510-661-5166
Website
www.brooks.com
For information on the label, see Î Device Label.
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1.2
Designated Use
This product was developed for reading and writing transponders only. Any
other use of this device constitutes misuse and renders the user's authority
to install and operate the device invalid.
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 standalone 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
„
observing 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:
WARNING
„
the use of the device contrary to its intended use (Î Designated
Use)
„
modifying, extending or reconstructing the device without first
consulting Brooks Automation
„
operating the device when there are obvious problems
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.
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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2 Declaration of Conformity
2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
„
Î 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:
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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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FCC ID N5GTSG
N5GLF80BC1
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
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
2.2
Europe - CE Co nfo rmity
Declaration of Conformity
For the European Union
Description
Function:
Part Number:
Document #:
Rev.: A
ATR60LF
CAN
Reader
LF80C
ZeniD
RFID
Reader
RFID Reader
Reader
RFID
TLS-33C-XXXX-XX-XXXX
TLG-E2B-1O00-S0-00EB
Business name and full address of the manufacturer of the machinery:
Brooks Automation Inc., 15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA, USA 01824
Name and address of the person, established in the Community, authorized to compile the relevant technical documentation:
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH, Ernst-Ruska-Ring 11, 07745 Jena, Germany
The manufacturer declares:
x That this product fulfills all the relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE
Directive) on Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment.
x The product is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative
documents:
o HEALTH & SAFETY (Article 3(1)(a)):
ƒ IEC 60905-1 : 2013/05/28
o EMC (Article 3(1)(b)):
ƒ EN 300 330-1 V1.7.1
ƒ EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1
o SPECTRUM (Article 3(2)):
ƒ EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
ƒ EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1
ƒ EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013
o OTHER:
ƒ Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8
June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
Signature
Date: 18-Oct-2016
Location:
Fremont CA, USA
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3.1 Liability and Warranty
General Instructions
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Liability and Warranty
„
Î Objectives of the Operating Instructions
3.1
Liability and Warranty
The "General sales and delivery conditions" of Brooks Automation 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 damages to the device that occur
during the warranty period and were clearly caused by material or
manufacturing defects.
Liability and warranty claims in cases of damage to persons or 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 Operating
Instructions
These product manual serves as support and contain all the necessary
safety information that must be followed for general safety, transport,
installation and operation.
This product manual including 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 doubt (safety)
Objectives:
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to avoid accidents
„
to increase the service life and reliability of the device
„
to reduce costs due to production downtimes
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Target Group
This product manual is addressed to personnel with the following areas of
responsibility:
Area of responsibility
Competence
Installation
Specialized personnel
Commissioning, operation and
decommissioning
Instructed personnel
Troubleshooting
Specialized personnel
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.
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4 Safety Instructions
4.1 Archiving
Safety Instructions
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Archiving
„
Î Symbols and Signal Words
„
Î Area of Application and Symbols
„
Î Obligations
„
Î ESD Instructions
„
Î Residual Risks
„
Î Additional Information
4.1
Archiving
„
Store the product manual in the vicinity of the device!
„
Always keep the product manual handy!
4.2
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.
Signal word
Description
DANGER
This signal word must be used if
death or irreversible damage to
health can occur if the hazard
information is not followed.
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.
Risk of injury and
property damage
Death
Symbol
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ATTENTION
This signal word warns of
malfunctions and may only be used if
no damage to health can occur.
IMPORTANT
This signal word indicates crossreferences and ways in which
operations are facilitated. It excludes
all risks of property damage and
injury risks.
Area of Application and Symbols
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.
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.
4.3.1
WARNING
Safety Symbols – in compliance with 4844-2
Risk of injuries when disregarding safety symbols
Risks exist when disregarding warnings in the product manual.
Please heed the warnings.
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.
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4.3 Area of Application and Symbols
4.3.2
Warning Symbols
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
4.3.3
Prohibition Symbols
Unauthorized access
is prohibited
Fire, open flame and
smoking is
prohibited
Switching is
prohibited
Prohibition
4.3.4
Other Symbols
Dispose of packing
material according to
regulations
Recycling
Important
information
Refer to manual
Disconnect from
power supply
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4.4
Obligations
4.4.1
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:
Â
The device may only be operated by trained and authorized
personnel!
Â
Avoid unsafe and/or dangerous work procedures! If
necessary, check employees' actions!
Â
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!
Â
Personnel must have understood the product manual. Have
this confirmed by signature!
Â
Precisely establish responsibilities according to the various
task areas (operation, installation)!
Â
Operating personnel must be committed to immediately
reporting to their superior any identifiable safety deficiencies
which occur!
4.4.2
Operating Personnel’s Obligations
Operators are obligated to contribute to the prevention of work accidents
and the consequences of them by their personal conduct.
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.
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4.5 ESD Instructions
4.5
CAUTION
ESD Instruct ions
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.
Â
Disconnect the power supply prior to removing or adding
components.
Â
Discharge your body and all tools used prior to contacting
any components on the interior of the device!
Â
Touch electronically sensitive parts carefully and at the
corners!
4.6
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.
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DANGER
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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.
All Brooks RFID devices of the LF family comply with the standard EN
50357:2001.
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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 this product manual. 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 Î 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.
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regulations
4 Safety Instructions
4.7 Additional Information
„
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.
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:
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applicable legally binding accident-prevention regulations
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applicable binding regulations at the place of use
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the recognized technical rules for safe and professional work
„
existing environmental protection regulations
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other applicable regulations
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5.1 Function
Product Specifications
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Function
„
Î Indicating and Operating Elements
„
Î Inside View
„
Î Description of the Components
„
Î Technical Data
„
Î Antenna Cable
„
Î Contents of Delivery
5.1
Funct ion
The BROOKS RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD is a high-frequency identification
system that uses FM transmissions.
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 100 ms.
Since a sight connection between the transponder and the reader is not
absolutely necessary, the transponder can also be identified through nonmetallic material.
The data received by the RFID reader is transmitted to the host computer
via a serial interface.
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13
12
11
10
16
External Output LED
Test mode button
Read button
10
Test LED
Status LEDs
11
Read LED
Write button
12
Tuning button
Traffic LED
13
Tuning LED
Power LED
14
Antenna LED
Link LED
15
Input LED
Write LED
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5.3
Inside View
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External input
Assembly hole
Port for antenna
Power supply port
External output
10
Ethernet interface with
PoE
Assembly hole
11
Assembly hole
Tuning LED
12
RS232 interface 9-pin
Sub-D female plug
LF module
13
Assembly hole
Fuse
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5.4 Description of the Components
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Descript ion of the Components
Component
Description
LF module
Via the antenna the LF module supplies the
transponder with energy and it transmits the
received data to the controller.
Tuning LEDs
The six Tuning LEDs show the switch status of
the adjustment relays.
RS232 interface
The data are passed down serially to one of the
two RS232 interfaces (9-pin Sub-D female
plug) with the different protocols. Baud rates of
300 Bd up to 115.2 kBd are possible.
Ethernet interface
Communication with the device can be carried
out via the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface
(IEEE 802.3) with PoE.
External output
The external output (usually a LED) shows the
status of the reader. The behavior of the
external output is depending on the sensor
triggered automatic reading.
The LED remains on until the read operation is
complete. The LED goes off if the reader
receives confirmation that the page was read, or
if an error message occurs.
If the host does not return confirmation after the
page was read, the LED remains on until either a
new read process is started and successfully
completed, or until the device is reset.
External input
A sensor (such as an optical sensor) can be
connected to the external input.
Fuse
TR5 housing, 400 mA T (low-breaking).
Tuning LED
The antenna's efficiency is optimized by pushing
the automatic calibration button. The LED lights
up during the calibration process and
subsequently goes off when tuning is successful.
If a fault occurs, the LED flashes until the next
calibration process is successful.
Possible faults could be caused by a defective
antenna or a strong metallic environment near
the antenna.
Antenna LED
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If the antenna sends LF signals (to load a
transponder or send data, for example), the LED
is activated for this period.
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Component
Description
Input LED
The Input LED indicates that the external sensor
was initiated, or that an external potential-free
contact was actuated.
Output LED
If the external output is set, the LED is on; if
not, the LED does not light up.
Link and Traffic LED
Link LED: LED is on → Link OK.
Traffic LED: LED is flashing → Rx or Tx activity
Test LED
The test mode is used to check the most
important reader features (reading or writing),
which are operated by pressing the
corresponding button in test mode.
To switch the reader to test mode, press the Test
mode button and keep it pressed for at least five
seconds. The Test LED flashes when the reader
is in test mode.
Press the Test mode button again to leave test
mode.
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Technical Data
Technical data - device
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Operating
temperature
0 °C to +50 °C
32 °F to 122 °F
Storage temperature
-25 °C to +70 °C
-13 °F to +158 °F
Permissible humidity
at 50 °C / 122 °F
25 - 80 %
Transmitting
frequency
134.2 kHz
Max. field strength in
3 m distance
110 dB μV/m
Typ. period of
charging impulse
50 ms
Max. repeat of
reading
4/s
Max. repeat of
programming
1/s
Protection class
IP 40
Housing material
ABS
Weight
about 440 g
Fuse
400 mA (T)
Serial interface
RS232
300 Bd - 115.2 kBd
Ethernet interface
10/100 BaseT (IEEE 802.3) with PoE (endspan
only)
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5.5.1
Device Label
The device labels with the CE mark, serial and part number and MAC
address are on the device housing.
Label on top
www.brooks.com
Made in XXXX
www.brooks.com
Made in XXXX
Label at the side
Serial number (example)
Part number
MAC address
5.5.2
Power Supply and Current Input
Description
Min
Type
Max
Unit
Voltage (reverse polarity protected)
18
24
30
V DC
Current with/without presence sensor
(power-up process excluded)
70/95
Reading/writing impulse
Rod antenna without/with presence
sensor
mA
mA
160/185
140/165
Micro antenna without/with presence
sensor
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5.6 Antenna Cable
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5.6
Antenna Cable
5.6.1
Cable for Rod Antenna and Frame Antenna
Standard cable
Diameter
5.6 mm
Bending radius
84 mm
If the device is installed immediately and the
cable is therefore only bent one single time, a
bending radius of 33 mm is permitted.
Material
PVC
Approvals
VDE, IEC, UL
Highly flexible cable (suitable for energy chains)
Diameter
6 mm
Bending radius
60 mm
Material
PVC
Approvals
VDE, IEC, UL
5.6.2
Cable for Mini Antenna and Micro Antenna
Standard cable
Diameter
4.1 mm
Bending radius
41 mm
If the device is installed immediately and the
cable is therefore only bent one single time, a
bending radius of 20.5 mm is permitted.
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Material
PVC
Approvals
VDE, IEC, UL
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Highly flexible cable (suitable for energy chains)
IMPORTANT
Diameter
5 mm
Bending radius
50 mm
Material
PVC
Approvals
VDE, IEC, UL
Special antennas with other highly flexible cables are available upon
request.
5.7
Contents of Delivery
Quantity
Description
RS232 RFID reader
Mounting set
Accompanying letter
IMPORTANT
For available or required accessories, e.g. antennas, adapters and
cables, see Î Accessories.
IMPORTANT
For additional information, software, drivers, etc., our extensive
download area is available to you at www.brooks.com -> Service ->
Download.
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6.1 Safety Instructions
Installation
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Safety Instructions
„
Î Qualified Installation Personnel
„
Î Unpacking
„
Î Assembly of the Device
„
Î Antenna Installation
„
Î Power Supply
„
Î Terminal Connection
„
Î Ethernet Connection
„
Î External Input and Output
„
Î Commissioning
Follow the instructions in the safety chapter
Follow the general safety instructions in the chapter Î Safety
Instructions.
6.1
CAUTION
Safety Instructions
The device is designed for indoor use in an industrial setting only.
Installation is only allowed in an interior room at a constant temperature
between 0° C / 32 °F and +50 °C / 122 °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.
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Never expose the device to extreme temperature fluctuations, since
otherwise condensation develops in the device and causes damage.
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.
Verify that the installation meets the requirements of the (country
specific) FCC for human exposure to radio frequencies.
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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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6.2 Qualified Installation Personnel
6.2
Qualified Installation Personnel
CAUTION
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.
6. 3
Unp ac king
The device and the accessories are packed under clean-room conditions. In
order to maintain this condition, the device must also be unpacked in cleanroom conditions.
Disposing of the
packaging material
The packaging material consists of cardboard and foil. Dispose of these
materials separately and observing the respective regulations of your
country.
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6.4
ATTENTION
Assembly of the Device
The mounting surface must be stable, non-flammable, dry and clean.
If necessary, clean it before installing the device.
The device must be installed so that air can freely circulate vertically
through the heat sink, and the operating and environmental conditions
specified under Î Technical Data are met at all times.
Installation
dimensions
3.54”
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6.4 Assembly of the Device
6.4.1
Required materials
Standard Housing for Enclosed Assembly Material
(Recommended)
„
Enclosed mounting set, containing two mounts, four expanding
rivets and a drilling template
„
Four cylinder head screws: M4 (EU), UNC 8/32 (USA)
„
Four dowels (in case of wall mounting)
„
Appropriate screwdriver
„
Drilling machine with fitting drill
and tools
Assembly
Â
Drill four holes using the enclosed drilling template.
Â
When mounting the device on a wall, insert four dowels.
Â
Insert four expanding rivets into the two mounts as shown in
the image.
Â
Plug the mounts into the four mounting holes of the device as
shown in the image.
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Â
Screw the device onto the assembly surface.
Â
Connect the device as described in the section Î Indicating
and Operating Elements.
6.4.2
Housing Without Mounts
If you intend to install the device without mounts, you will have to remove
the housing lid.
CAUTION
Static electricity can damage electronic components in the device. All
persons installing or maintaining the device must be trained in ESD
protection.
When removing the housing lid, note that the housing lid may be
connected to the case with a cable. Remove the lid carefully to prevent
damage - do not pull on it.
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Required materials
and tools
„
Four cylinder head screws: M4 (EU), UNC 8/32 (USA)
„
Four dowels (in case of wall mounting)
„
Appropriate screwdriver
„
Drilling template (enclosed)
„
Drilling machine with fitting drill
Assembly
Â
Drill four holes using the enclosed drilling template.
Â
When mounting the device on a wall, insert four dowels.
Â
Unscrew the four housing lid screws.
Â
Carefully remove the lid.
Â
Screw the device onto the assembly surface using the four
assembly holes inside the case.
Â
Screw the housing lid back onto the device.
Â
Connect the device as described in the section Î Indicating
and Operating Elements.
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6.5
ATTENTION
Antenna Installation
When installing the antenna, consider the required reading and writing
ranges. The reader can only be used properly if the transponder is
located within the individual reading/writing range of the antenna.
If the transponder is very close to the antenna, the transponder may be
detuned by the metal of the antenna and a reading/writing is not
possible. We recommend keeping a minimum distance between
transponder and antenna of about 10 mm.
6.5.1
Positioning the Antenna
Reliable reading and writing depends on the distance from and orientation
of the transponder to the antenna.
Transponder parallel to the axis of the antenna:
Transponder perpendicular to the axis of the antenna:
Parallel
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The illustration shows
the optimal position of
the transponder if it is
positioned parallel to
the axis of the
antenna.
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Perpendicular The illustration shows
the optimal position of
the transponder if it is
perpendicular to the
axis of the antenna.
Perpendicular The illustration shows
(frame
the optimal position of
antenna)
the transponder if it is
perpendicular to the
axis of a frame
antenna.
6.5.2
Available Antenna Types
Different types of antennas are available on request.
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6.5.3
Dimensions for Planning
Rod antenna
a1
Length of antenna cylinder
125 mm
a2
Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90°
angle)
150 mm
b1
Diameter of antenna cylinder
23.0 mm
a1
Length of antenna cylinder
68 mm
a2
Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90°
angle)
85 mm
b1
Diameter of antenna cylinder
10.0 mm
Mini antenna
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Micro antenna
a1
Length of antenna cylinder
40 mm
a2
Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90°
angle)
60 mm
b1
Diameter of antenna cylinder
10.0 mm
a1
Distance between mounting holes (length)
148 mm
a2
Length of frame antenna
161 mm
a3
Complete mounting dimensions length (cable
screwing at the side)
210 mm
b1
Distance between the mounting holes (width)
70 mm
b2
Width of frame antenna
120 mm
c1
Height of frame antenna
19 mm
c2
Complete mounting dimensions height (cable
screwing at the top)
70 mm
Frame antenna
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6.6
DANGER
Power Supply
Risk of death due to dangerous voltage
Risks exist when supplying the device with the incorrect voltage.
Only use cables, plugs and adapters supplied by the manufacturer.
Observe power ratings of the technical data (Î Technical Data).
The device can be connected to an interior DC power circuit of the
equipment or to a DC adapter.
Once the device is connected to the power supply, the power LED lights up.
If the LED does not light up, please refer to chapter Î Visit us online:
www.brooks.com.
Pin
Signal
+24 V
0V
NC
NC
NC
6.7
Terminal Connection
Ethernet interface (M12 d-coded)
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PIN
DB9
Tx +
Rx +
Tx -
Rx #
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Sub-D female plug (RS232 interface #2)
The serial interface is a Sub-D female plug (9-pin); a serial connection line
(switched 1:1) can be used.
PIN
DB9
NC
TxD
RxD
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
Parameters of the
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19,200
Data bits
Stopp bit
Parity
EVEN (ASCII)
NONE (SECS)
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6.8
Ethernet Connection
The 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface has the following default settings:
DHCP mode
IP address
Gateway address
Subnet mask
OFF
10.73.254.211
10.73.254.254
255.255.254.0
If DHCP is enabled and the DHCP Server is not available, the device
initializes the Ethernet connection with the following values:
IP address
Gateway
Subnet mask
Primary DNS Server IP
Secondary DNS Server I
(MAC address
169.254.MAC5.MAC6
169.254.MAC5.254
255.255.255.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
MAC1:MAC2:MAC3:MAC4:MAC5:MAC6)
The Brooks Device Discoverer Tool can be used to find a device in the
network and to change the network settings easily. After sending a
configuration message, the tool requests the device configuration
password. Please enter the default password for Brooks RFID devices:
BROOKS.
The tool can also be used to perform a firmware update!
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For more information our extensive download area is available to you at
www.brooks.com -> Service -> Download.
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6.9
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External input must be a floating contact. The current consumption of
the sensor must not exceed 200 mA. The LED output current is approx.
10 mA.
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6.10 Commissioning
6.10.1 Required Operating Conditions
To operate the reader, the following requirements must be met:
Â
An antenna must be connected correctly to the reader.
Â
The power supply must be connected.
Â
The transponder must be located within the individual
reading/writing range of the antenna.
Â
A host must be connected to the reader.
6.10.2 Tuning
Before the reader can be operated, it must be calibrated so that it can
communicate with the transponder.
Â
Press the Tuning button (see Î Indicating and Operating
Elements). The Tuning LED lights up and goes off again. A
flashing LED indicates a malfunction (see Î Service and
Troubleshooting).
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7.1 Operating Personnel
O per a ti on
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Operating Personnel
„
Î Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol
„
Î Operation of SECS Protocol
7.1
CAUTION
Operating Personnel
The RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD is designed to be operated by specially
trained personnel only. 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.
7.2
Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol
7.2.1
Structure of the Communication Protocol
General remarks:
„
The communication is done with ASCII packages.
„
Each reader represents a RFID reader with an RS232 interface to
which an address from 0 to E can be assigned. When the reader is
delivered, the address is 0.
„
After each command to the reader, a defined response is sent. We
recommend waiting for this response before sending a new
command.
7.2.2
Package Contents
General remarks:
Each package includes a package header (three characters), a message
(two or more characters) and the end of the package (five characters).
Package header
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The header includes the start character (one character) and the package
length (two characters).
Package header
Start
Length 1
Length 2
Start
Start character (ASCII character ´S´)
Length 1
High byte package length (hexadecimal)
ASCII character ´0´..´F´
Length 2
Low byte package length (hexadecimal)
ASCII character ´0´..´F´
The message length describes the number of characters of a message.
Message structure
The message includes a command, a target address and a source address
as well as information.
Message
Command
Address
Information
Command
ASCII character (Î Message items)
Address
Target/source address;
ASCII character '0'...'E' for the reader *
Information
Depends on the command (includes
none, one or more ASCII characters '0'...'F')
The message length describes the number of characters of a message.
* The reader is preset with 0 when delivered.
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The end of the package includes an end character (one character) and a
checksum (four characters).
End of package
End
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Checksum 1
Checksum 2
Checksum 3
Checksum 4
End
End character ASCII character no. 13
(hexadecimal 0D)
Checksum 1
High byte - XOR logic of all data (package header,
message and end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'
Checksum 2
Low byte - XOR logic of all data (package header,
message and end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'
Checksum 3
High byte - addition of all data (package header,
message and end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'
Checksum 4
Low byte - addition of all data (package header, message
and end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'
When using the TCP/IP interface option, the checksum is not used (is
not transmitted).
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Commands of Protocol
Commands
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Command
Description
Î X - Read data
Î W - Write data
Î R - Automatic read
Î G - Request parameter value
Î P - Set parameter
Î E - Error message
Î H - Heartbeat
Î V - Query software version
Î L - Lock a page of the transponder
Î I - Set tuning of the RF module
Î J - Request tuning settings of RF module
Î A - Sensor event
Î N - Reset
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Message items
CMD
1 byte
Command of the message. See table in chapter Î Message items
Data
16 bytes
The data are interpreted in HEX format. That means that 2 ASCII
characters define one byte tag data in HEX format. The data always
contains all 8 bytes of the specified page of the transponder.
Example:
Tag data in ASCII "12345678" (8 bytes)
Tag data in HEX 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38
Data in message "3132333435363738" (16 ASCII characters)
Error ID
1 Byte
For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting
actions please refer to Î Error Codes.
Page
2 bytes
Defines the page of the transponder for a read or write action. The two
ASCII characters (2 bytes) define the page number of the tag in decimal
format.
Example:
page 1 →
page 10 →
page 17 →
"01"
"10"
"17"
Parameter No.
1 byte
Number of the parameter. One ASCII character (1 byte) display the
parameter number in hex format.
Example: parameter 1
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Parameter value
2 bytes
Value of a parameter. Two ASCII characters (2 bytes) display the value of
the parameter in decimal format.
Example: value 45
Reader ID
"45"
1 byte
Address of the device („0“ .. „E)“.
One ASCII character (1 byte) shows the address in HEX format.
Response code
4 bytes
This feature is not used for the single reader. This code is always "0000".
Serial No.
4 bytes
Contains the hexadecimal serial number of the reader. This number has 4
ASCII characters. The serial number is also shown on the label of the
reader.
Example: “1234”
The last 5 characters of the complete serial number of the device are
interpreted as decimal number. Converted to hexadecimal, this is the 2 byte
serial number, which is transmitted as 4 ASCII characters.
Example:
The decimal number „1234“ is „3039“ when converted to hexadecimal
format. This number is transmitted as 4 ASCII characters.
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Command X starts the reading of a transponder.
If there is no tag in the reading range of the antenna, the reader returns an
error message (error 4 - no tag).
Data item "Page" can have the following values.
Value
Description
'01' to '17’
read page#
’98’
read more pages until end character or empty
character1)
’99’
1)
read entire tag data
'E' respectively 'F' in ID Bit 0...3 of the reading ID
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
Page
1 byte
2 bytes
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
Page
Data
1 byte
2 bytes
16 bytes
If there is no tag in the reading range of the antenna, the reader repeats
the reading before an error message is sent out. The number of repeats is
defined in Î Parameter 4 (0x04).
No acknowledgment is expected from the host.
In case of a read request for more than one page (value 98 or 99), the
protocol is repeated. For the end of reading the reader sends an additional
package. The message includes the command 'x' and the source address
'0'...'E'.
If the reading fails, the reading is repeated in the defined time frame (Î
Parameter 3 (0x03); Î Parameter 4 (0x04)). If it fails again, the reader
sends an error message 'no tag(4)' to the host.
If the sensor check is activated, the status of a floating contact connected
to the external input is checked before a reading process (writing process)
is triggered. If it is not connected, the error message "NOTAG" is sent;
otherwise the read process is started.
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W - Write data
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The command W starts the writing to a transponder.
If there is no tag in the writing range of the antenna, the reader returns an
error message (error 4 - no tag).
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
Page
Data
1 byte
2 bytes
16 bytes
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
If 'write tag' fails, writing is repeated in the defined time frame (Î
Parameter 3 (0x03); Î Parameter 4 (0x04). If it fails again, the reader
sends an error message 'no tag(4)' to the terminal.
If the sensor check is activated, the status of a floating contact connected
to the external input is checked before a reading process (writing process)
is triggered. If it is not connected, the error message "NOTAG" is sent;
otherwise the write process is started.
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R - Automatic read
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The external input is used to trigger an automatic read action. The R
command sends the read data to the host. The host then has to confirm the
message.
Depending on the readmode configuration (parameter 1: readmode), the
reader reads the following pages:
readmode =
page (0)
sequential read for different pages (parameter 2:
readpage)
readmode =
tag (1)
read a tag until the end character ('E' - end
character or 'F' empty) in ID bit 0…3
readmode =
whole (2)
read the whole tag (all pages)
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
Page
Data
1 byte
2 bytes
16 bytes
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Reading more pages (readmode "tag" or "whole"): protocol is repeated.
The end package includes the command 'R' and the source address '0'...'E'
No acknowledgment from the host: information is repeated with the
following parameters (Î Parameter 5 (0x05); Î Parameter 6 (0x06))
Reading not possible: repeated read time frame (Î Parameter 3 (0x03); Î
Parameter 4 (0x04)).
Reading again not possible: tag sends error message no tag (4) to the host.
The delay time for the presence sensor is configurable (Î Parameter 0
(0x00)).
An automatic reading is only possible if all messages that have to be
confirmed have been confirmed by the previous read, or if the waiting
period (Î Parameter 5 (0x05)) has expired after the last sending (Î
Parameter 6 (0x06)).
If the sensor check is activated, the status of a floating contact connected
to the external input is checked before a reading process (writing process)
is triggered. If it is not connected, the error message “NOTAG” is sent,
otherwise the read-process is started.
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G - Request
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The command G is used to request the value of all public parameters of the
device.
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
Parameter No.
Parameter value
1 byte
1 byte
2 bytes
The reader sends an individual protocol package for each available public
parameter. After the last parameter the reader finally sends an additional
package. The message includes the command 'g' and the source address
'0'..'E'.
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Command P can be used to change the value of individual parameters.
After successfully changing a parameter, the device sends a confirmation
message.
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
Parameter No.
Parameter value
1 byte
1 byte
2 bytes
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
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E - Error message
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If an error occurs, the device sends an error message with the
corresponding error code to the host.
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
Error ID
1 byte
1 byte
For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting
actions please refer to Î Error Codes.
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H - Heartbeat
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The command H sends a heartbeat request to the reader. The reader
responds with his serial number and a response code.
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
Serial No.
Response code
1 byte
4 bytes
4 bytes
The response code is part of the protocol but is not used for this device. The
response code is always '0000'.
Because of compatibility with other systems, the heartbeat is also allowed
with the address 'F'.
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V - Query software
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The command V is used to request the installed software version of the
RFID reader.
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
Software version
1 byte
16 bytes
The 8 characters of the software version are described by 16 ASCII
characters. Each character is described in HEX format represented by 2
ASCII characters (see section Î Message Examples).
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An individual page of a multipage transponder can be locked (read only).
transponder
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
Page
1 byte
2 bytes
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
If the page of the transponder could not be locked, the writing action is
repeated automatically (Î Parameter 3 (0x03) and Î Parameter 4 (0x04)).
If the page still could not be locked, an error message NoTag (4) is sent to
the host. If the page was already locked, the successful feedback follows
just as at the first locking.
If the sensor check is activated, the status of a floating contact connected
to the external input is checked before a reading process (writing process)
is triggered. If the sensor is not triggered, the error message "NOTAG" is
sent; otherwise the lock process is started.
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I - Set tuning of the
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Depending on the surroundings of the antenna it might be necessary to
tune the RF module to get the optimal reading/writing range for this special
installation environment. The RF module has 6 capacitors C0 - C5 which can
be switched ON or OFF.
Each capacitor can be addressed by one bit. This bit is used to activate (1)
or disable (2) a capacitor.
The tuning can be set manually (not recommended) or automatic tuning
can be performed (recommended).
„
0 - OFF
„
1 - ON
Bit 20 corresponds to capacitor C0.
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
Tuning
1 byte
2 bytes
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Parameter structure from C0 to C5:
Hex. value
Bin. value
Meaning
00
0000 0000
no capacitor is set
3F
0011 1111
all 6 capacitors are set
40
0100 0000
starts the automatic tuning
For the calibration of the antenna exclusively the automatic calibration
(calibration value 0x04) should be used as in this case the antenna sends
and receives optimally, that means with maximal range.
For special cases (for example reading and writing range shall be reduced)
it can be necessary that the efficiency of the antenna has to be reduced by
connecting or disconnecting single capacitors. But this should be carried out
only by qualified staff.
If no reasonable calibration was found, the error "5 - Invalid" is sent instead
of the confirmation, and all capacitors are switched ON.
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J - Request tuning
settings of RF
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Command J requests the current setting of the tuning capacitors. The
response message contains the current status of the capacitors in
hexadecimal format.
Each capacitor can be addressed by one bit. This bit is used to activate (1)
or disable (2) a capacitor.
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
Tuning
1 byte
2 bytes
Parameter structure from C0 to C5:
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Bin. value
Meaning
00
0000 0000
no capacitor is set
3F
0011 1111
all capacitors are set
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If Î Parameter 7 (0x07) is activated ('01'), the reader reports the release
event of the external sensor. The event message must be confirmed by the
host.
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
If the host does not send an acknowledge message, the message is
repeated (Î Parameter 6 (0x06)) in the defined time frame (Î Parameter 5
(0x05)).
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The command N performs a reset of the reader hardware and software.
After the reset the device sends a confirmation message.
Host → Reader
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
Reader → Host
CMD
Reader ID
1 byte
If the power to the device has been turned on (hardware reset), the host is
informed about it (RS232 interface only).
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Parameter
No. (dec.)
No. (hex)
Parameter name
0x00
Î Sensor delay
0x01
Î Read mode
0x02
Î Read page
0x03
Î r/w repeat time
0x04
Î r/w max repeat
0x05
Î RS232 repeat time
0x06
Î RS232 max repeat
0x07
Î Watch port
Parameter 0 (0x00)
Î Reader address
Sensor delay
Operation delay for the presence sensor.
01 .. 99 (0.1 seconds)
Default: 10 (1s)
Parameter 1 (0x01)
Read mode
Readmode for automatic read triggered by external input.
00 - read only one page
01 - read until end character or empty character2)
02 - read all pages
10 - read only one page with sensor check first1)
11 - read until end/empty character with sensor check first1) 2)
12 - read all pages with sensor check first1)
99 - deactivate sensor
1)
If the sensor check is activated, the status of a floating contact
connected to the external input is checked before a reading process
(writing process) is triggered. If it is not connected, the error message
"NOTAG" is sent, otherwise the read respectively write process is started.
2)
'E' respectively 'F' in ID Bit 0...3 of the reading ID
Default: 00 (read only one page)
Parameter 2 (0x02)
Read page
Page for readmode "00".
01 .. 17 - Page of multipage transponder
Default: 01 (page 1 of multipage transponder)
Parameter 3 (0x03)
60
r/w repeat time
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Time between two read or write attempts.
01 .. 99 (0.1 s)
Default: 05 (0.5 s)
Parameter 4 (0x04)
r/w max repeat
Maximum number of read/write attempts.
01 .. 99
Default: 05
Parameter 5 (0x05)
RS232 repeat time
In case no confirmation message from the host was received, the device
waits this time before sending again the message to be confirmed. The
number of repeats is defined in Î Parameter 6 (0x06).
01.. 99 (0.1 s)
Default: 45 (4.5 s)
Parameter 6 (0x06)
RS232 max repeat
If the host does not send the expected confirmation message, the device
repeats the message according the value of this parameter. After that, an
error message is sent.
00
- never ending
01 .. 99 - number of attempts
Default: 3
Parameter 7 (0x07)
Watch port
Enables/disables the event message to the host that the floating contact
(external input) was opened.
00
01
- not activated (no event message)
- activated
Default: 1
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Reader address
ReaderID or address of the device.
0 .. E
Default: 0
7.2.5
Message Examples
ASCII
HEX
Description
’S’
53
start character
’0’
30
high byte message length
’2’
32
low byte message length
’H’
48
first character message: value
’0’
30
second character message: target
address
CR
0D
end character
’2’
32
high byte checksum XOR
’4’
34
low byte checksum XOR
’3’
33
high byte checksum addition
’A’
41
low byte checksum addition
Calculation for the XOR checksum:
53 XOR 30 XOR 32 XOR 48 XOR 30 XOR 0D = 24 → '2' '4'
Calculation for the addition checksum:
53 + 30 + 32 + 48 + 30 + 0D = 13A
Only low significant bytes are used: → 3A → '3' 'A'
X - Read data (read page 1 of multipage transponder)
>> X001
<< x0013232323232323232
Command
Reader ID
Page
Data
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01
'3232323232323232' → ASCII "22222222"
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W - Write data (write to page 1 of multipage transponder)
>> W0013132333435363738
<< w0
Command
Reader ID
Page
Data
01
'3132333435363738' → ASCII "12345678"
R - Automatic reading
<< R0013132333435363738
>> r0
Command
Reader ID
Page
Data
01
'3132333435363738' → ASCII "12345678"
V - Request software version
>> V0
<< v0524956352E302E30
Command
Reader ID
Software Version '524956352E302E30' → ASCII "RIV5.0.0"
7.3
Operation of SECS Protocol
7.3.1
Introduction
The SECS-I 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 Communication Standard E5 (SECS-II).
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-I protocol can be seen as a layered protocol used for point-topoint communication. The layers within SECS-I are the physical link, the
block transfer protocol and the message protocol.
The standard is not intended 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
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short period, such as may be required for high-speed functional test
applications.
In a network, the roles of host and equipment may be assumed by any
party of 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.
7.3.2
SECS-I Implementation
This message set describes the communication between a SECS-I reader
and a host. The host and the RFID reader communicate via an RS232
interface (SECS-I).
Character structure
Data is 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.
SECS-I performs no parity or other verification of the individual bytes.
Block transfer
protocol
Master-Slave
The gateway uses an interpretation of SECS-I by a serial transport layer.
The following are some points to note about this implementation.
The host connects to the reader. If there is a conflict, 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.
Control characters
The four standard handshake codes used in the block transfer protocol are
displayed in the table below.
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0x05
Request to send

0x04
Ready to receive

0x06
Correct reception

0x15
Incorrect reception
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SECS message blocks have the following form:
structure
Length
Byte
msb
Length without checksum, 10 - 254
Description
Upper device ID (Reader ID)
Lower device ID (Gateway ID)
Upper message ID (Stream)
Header
Lower message ID (Function)
Upper block number
Lower block number
System byte 1
System byte 2
System byte 3
10
System byte 4
Text
11 - 254
Message text, user data
Checksum
255, 256
16-bit unsigned checksum
System
bytes
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-I is 254
bytes and the minimum is 10 bytes.
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 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 (bit 0 - bit 7), which is
identical with the last two characters of the reader's serial number, and a 5bit fixed reader number
(bit 8 - bit 14 = 0x01).
Of course, the ID can be changed within the valid scope.
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Upper device ID
R-bit
Lower device ID
Last two digits of the serial
number
Direction reader to host
0x81xx *
Direction Host to equipment (reader) 0x01xx *
* The serial number is located on a label on the reader.
The W bit indicates that the sender of a primary message expects a reply. A
value of 1 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 1 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 the
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 and
in a single block.
Block transfer
protocol
The drawing below illustrates some simple message interactions between
the host and the equipment. The figure shows the possible handshake
sequence to acquire the status of the equipment.
When the host wants to send, it first sends an  and then tries to
read.
If it receives an , it sends its message and then expects an .
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If it receives an , it puts off sending its message, sends an 
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 is working in slave mode. It
must first receive the equipment message because the reader is the
master. Only then can the host send its message.
For more detailed information about all possible cases, see SEMI E4.
(SEMI Equipment Communication Standard 1 Message Transfer SECS-I)
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HSMS Option
The hardware version with an Ethernet interface uses the HSMS protocol. It
works as a HSMS server. That means that it waits for a connection inquiry
of any HOST PC.
TCP/IP: IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Port 3241
If a connection inquiry of any HOST takes place, the reader initializes the
HSMS connection, and the SECS-II messages defined in the message set
are forwarded from the reader to the respective HOST and vice versa.
It is possible to operate all readers connected to the network via one or
several HOST PCs.
But one HSMS reader can only be connected to one HOST at a time.
Use the Brooks Device Discoverer to change the TCP/IP settings.
7.3.4
HSMS Implementation
HSMS defines the procedure for all message exchanges between entities
across the TCP/IP. The HSMS Connection Status Diagram - The HSMS
status machine is illustrated in the diagram below. The behavior described
in this diagram defines the basic requirements of HSMS:
A - NOT CONNECTED
The entity is ready to listen for or to initiate TCP/IP connections, but either
has not yet established any connections or all previously established TCP/IP
connections have been terminated.
CONNECTED
A TCP/IP connection has been established. This status has two substatuses, NOT SELECTED and SELECTED.
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B - NOT SELECTED
A sub-status of CONNECTED in which no HSMS session has been
established or any previously established HSMS sessions have ended.
C - SELECTED
A sub-status of CONNECTED in which at least one HSMS session has been
established. This is the normal "operating" status of HSMS: data messages
may be exchanged in this status.
Current
status
...
Trigger
New
status
Local entity-specific
Not
Action depends on connection
preparation for TCP/
connected
procedure to be used: active or
passive.
IP communication
Not connected
Comment
A TCP/IP connection
Connected -
is established for
Not selected
None
HSMS
communication.
Connected
Breaking of TCP
Not
HSMS only permits termination of
connection
connected
the connection when the connection
is in the Not selected sub-status.
Not selected
Selected
Successful
Selected
HSMS communication is now fully
completion of HSMS
established: data message
Select procedure.
exchange is permitted.
Successful
Not selected
This transition normally indicates
completion of HSMS
the end of HSMS communication;
Deselect or
an entity would immediately
Separate.
proceed to break the TCP/IP
connection.
Not selected
T7 connection
Not
There is a time limit on how long an
timeout
connected
entity is required to remain in the
Not selected status before either
entering in Selected status or
returning to Not connected status.
The specification of a required TCP Application Program Interface (API) for
use in implementations is outside the scope of HSMS. An HSMS
implementation may use any TCP/IP API sockets, TLI (Transport Layer
Interface), etc.
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HSMS defines the procedures for all message exchanges between entities
across the TCP/IP connection established according to the procedures in the
previous section. As explained in the overview, once the connection is
established, the two entities establish HSMS communications with the
Select procedure. The data messages may be exchanged in any direction at
any time. When the entities wish to end HSMS communication, the Deselect
or Separate procedure is used to terminate the HSMS communication.
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This section defines the detailed format of the messages used by the
procedures in the previous section. An HSMS message is transmitted as a
single continuous stream of bytes in the following order:
Number of
bytes
Description
4 bytes
Message length. MSB first. Specifies the number of
bytes in the message header plus the message text.
10 bytes
Message header
0 - n bytes
Message text. Format is further specified by P-type field
of message header. The message text corresponds to
message data by SECS-II encoding.
The minimum possible message length is 10 (header only).
The maximum possible message length depends on SECS-I.
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The message header is a 10-byte field. The bytes in the header are
numbered from byte 0 (first byte transmitted) to byte 9. The format of the
message header is as follows:
Bytes
Description
0-1
Session ID (Device ID)
Header byte 2
Header byte 3
P-type
S-type
6-9
System bytes
The physical byte order is designed to correspond as closely as possible to
the SECS-I header.
The session ID is a 16-bit unsigned integer value, which occupies bytes 0
and 1 of the header (byte 0 is MSB). Its purpose is to provide an
association by reference between control messages and subsequent
messages.
Header byte 2 is used in different ways for different HSMS messages. For
control messages, it contains 0 or a status code. For a data message, it
contains the W bit and SECS stream.
Header byte 3 contains 0 or a status code for control messages. For data
messages, it contains the SECS function.
P-type is an 8-bit unsigned integer value which occupies byte 4 of the
message header; message header and message text are encoded. Only Ptype = 0 is defined by HSMS to mean SECS-II message encoding. For nonzero P-type values, see SEMI E37.
Value
Description
SECS-II Encoding
1 - 127
Reserved for subsidiary standards
128 - 255
Reserved, not used
S-type (session type) is a 1-byte unsigned integer value which occupies
header byte 5.
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Value
Description
Value
Description
Data message
Linktest.rsp
Select.req
Reject.req
Select.rsp
Not used
Deselect.req
Separate.req
Deselect.req
10
Not used
Linktest.req
11-255
Reserved, not used
The system bytes are used to uniquely identify a transaction among the set
of open transactions. The system bytes are also defined as SECS-I-specific.
HSMS message
format summary
Message header
Message type
bytes 0 - 1
Session ID
byte 2
Data
message
(no R bit)
W bit and
SECS
stream
Select req
Select.rsp
byte 3
byte 4
byte 5
bytes 6 - 9
System bytes
Message
text
P-type
S-type
SECS
Function
Primary:
Unique Reply:
Same as
primary
Text
Unique
None
Same
as.req
Select
status
Same as.req
None
Deselect.req
Unique
None
Deselect.rsp
Same
as.req
Deselect
Status
Same as.req
None
Linktest.req
0xFFFF
Unique
None
Linktest.rsp
0xFFFF
Same as.req
None
Reject.req
Same as
message
being
rejected
P-type or Stype of
message
being
rejected
Reason
code
Same as
message
being
rejected
None
Separate.req
Unique
None
* Indicates further specification by subsidiary standards
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SECS-II Implementation
The SEMI Equipment Communication Standard Part 2 (SECS-II) defines
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-I).
The messages defined in this specification support the typical activities
required for the BROOKS RFID reader.
SECS-II gives form and meaning to messages exchanged between the
equipment and the host using a message transfer protocol, such as SECS-I.
SECS-II 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-II, messages
are identified by a stream code (0-127, 7 bits) and a function code (0-255,
8 bits). Each combination of stream and function represents a unique
message identification.
SECS-II 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
Format and
number of
the length
bytes
The data format is coded in the upper
6 bits.
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.
1-2
1-3
The two less significant bits
determine the number of the
following length bytes.
The standard does not require the
minimum possible number of length
bytes for a given data length.
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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, whereby 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.
Data items
The formats represent arrays of types: [number of elements],
whereby  is one of the following:
Octcode
Hexcode
Format
Meaning
Example
00
01
List
List element with
the number of
the "Length" data
elements



11
25
Boolean
1-byte Boolean
false = 00

true = 01
10
21
Binary
Byte sequence
of the length
"Length"
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41
ASCII
Printable ASCII
characters

31
65
I1
1-byte signed
integer

32
69
I2
2-byte signed
integer

34
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I4
4-byte signed
integer

30
61
I8
8-byte signed
integer

51
A5
U1
1-byte unsigned
integer

52
A9
U2
2-byte unsigned
integer

54
B1
U4
4-byte unsigned
integer

50
A1
U8
8-byte unsigned
integer

40
91
F8
8-byte floating
point

44
81
F4
4-byte floating
point

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Data item examples
Meaning
Format
Length
1-byte integer
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01
xx
4-byte integer
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04
MSB
...
...
LSB
ASCII
41
06
1st
chr
2nd
chr
3rd
chr
4th
chr
Zero-length
xx
00
List data item
01
03
Message set
1st element
2nd element
5th
chr
6th
chr
3rd element
The SECS-II message set used by the LDN reader consists of six different
stream types.
Stream 1: (Equipment status)
S1F1
and
S1F15 and
S1F17 and
S1F2
Are you there request
S1F16
S1F18
Request offline
Request online
Stream 2: (Equipment control)
S2F13 and
S2F14
Request parameter
S2F15 and
S2F19 and
S2F16
S2F20
Set parameter
Reset send
Stream 3: (Material status)
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S3F5
and
S3F6
Cassette found send
S3F7
S3F11
S3F13
S3F65
S3F67
S3F73
S3F75
and
and
and
and
and
and
and
S3F8
S3F12
S3F14
S3F66
S3F68
S3F74
S3F76
Cassette lost send
Read MID at I/O port
Return read MID
Write MID at I/O port
Return write success
Lock MID at I/O port
Return lock success
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Stream 5: (Exception handling)
S5F1
and
S5F2
Alarm report send
Stream 9: (System errors)
S9F1
Unrecognized device ID
S9F3
S9F5
S9F7
S9F9
Unrecognized stream type
Unrecognized function type
Illegal data
Transaction timer timeout
For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting
actions please refer to Î Error Codes.
According to SEMI E99 carrier ID read / writer functional standard for
SECS-I and SECS-II protocol, the RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD supports these
defined stream 18 messages:
Stream 18: (Equipment status)
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S18F2
Read attribute request
S18F3 and
S18F5 and
S18F7 and
S18F9 and
S18F11 and
S18F13 and
S18F4
S18F6
S18F8
S18F10
S18F12
S18F14
Write attribute request
Read request
Write request
Read ID request
Write ID request
Subsystem command request
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This section defines the data items used in the standard SECS-II messages
described in Î 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 the chapter Î Data items.
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.
ACKC3
Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code
Sensor 0 was the initiator
>0
Error, not accepted
Where used
S3F6, S3F8
ACKC5
Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code
No error
>0
Error, not accepted
Where used
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ALARM STATUS
Description
Format: A[1]
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.
...
...
Where used
No alarm
Alarm
S18F13
ALCD
Format: B[1]
Alarm code byte
Only the occurrence of an error is reported. Errors are not generally reset.
bit 8 = 1
Alarm is set
Where used
S5F1
ALID
Alarm
10
11
12
13
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identifier
No error
Auto read failed, the reader is engaged
External read failed, the reader is engaged
External write failed, the reader is engaged
No tag could be recognized when the sensor was covered or the
carrier had been removed prematurely (sensor uncovered)
Invalid command or parameter detected
Unknown error
Reserved
Parity error or checksum error detected
Unexpected confirmation was sent
Locked page could not be written
Reserved
Incorrect type of transponder
External read or write failed because the sensor is not covered
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Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Where used
S5F1
For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting
actions please refer to Î Error Codes.
Format:
A[max40]
ALTX
Alarm text
The length of the alarm text is 0 to 40 characters.
According to the reader version, status information about the sensor or
sensors is also transmitted during a reader error message.
The information should be interpreted as follows:
ALTX[0] Initiator of an error message
“0”:
“1”:
“F”:
Sensor 0
Sensor 1 (not available)
Cannot be assigned
ALTX[1] Status of sensor 0
“0”:
“1”:
“E”:
“F”:
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
not occupied
is occupied
status is not available
not defined
ALTX[2] Status of sensor 1
"0":
"1":
"E":
"F":
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
not occupied
is occupied
state is not available
not defined
ALTX[3] ‘:’ a colon separates the alarm text from the sensor statuses
Where used
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Format:
A[max25]
ATTRID
Description: Identifier for an attribute for a specific type of object.
CIDRW attribute definitions:
"Configuration"…
Number of heads
"AlarmStatus”
"OperationalStatus"
Current CIDRW sub-status of ALARM STATUS
Current CIDRW sub-status of OPERATING
STATUS
Revision (version) of software - 8-byte
maximum
Offset of CID in CID field (MID area)
Length of CID in CID field (MID area)
"SoftwareRevisionLevel"
"CarrierIDOffset"
"CarrierIDLength"
"ECID_00" → parameter 0 - Î Gateway ID
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"ECID_02"
"ECID_03"
"ECID_04"
"ECID_05"
"ECID_06"
"ECID_07"
"ECID_08"
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
"ECID_09"
"ECID_11"
"ECID_12"
"ECID_20"
"ECID_22"
sensor
"ECID_23"
"ECID_24"
"ECID_25"
"ECID_26"
"ECID_27"
"ECID_28"
"ECID_29"
"ECID_30"
"ECID_31"
"ECID_32"
"ECID_33"
"ECID_34"
"ECID_35"
"ECID_36"
"ECID_37"
"ECID_38"
"ECID_39"
"ECID_40"
→
→
→
→
→
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
9 - Î Heartbeat time1)
11 -Î ReaderID
12 - Î HeadID
20 - Î Sensor delay for presence sensor
22 - Î Sensor-triggered action for presence
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Î Baudrate
Î Inter-character timeout T1
Î Block protocol timeout T2
Î Reply timeout T3
Î Inter-block timeout T4
Î Retry limit RTY
Î TARGETID high byte
Î TARGETID low byte
Î Triggered read frequency
Î r/w max repeat
Î Transponder type
Î Sensor activity
Î Watchport for presence sensorr
Î Transmitter level (read mode)
Î Transponder load duration (read mode)
Î r/w synchronize
Î Auto-adjust value (read mode)
Î Auto-adjust value (write mode)
Î Automatic antenna adjustment
Î Sensor type for presence sensor
Î Special features
Î Lock membrane keyboard
Î MID area
Î Test after software reset
Î Transmitter level (write mode)
Î Transponder load duration (write mode)
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"ECID_41"
"ECID_42"
"ECID_43"
"ECID_44"
"ECID_45"
"ECID_99"
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→
→
→
→
→
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
41
42
43
44
45
99
Î Delay time between read cycles
Î CarrierIDOffset
Î CarrierIDLength
Î FixedMID
Î MIDFormat
Î Customer code
Head attribute definitions: *
"HeadStatus"
The current status
"HeadID"
Head number 00-31 (2 digits)
* With regard to an RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD, the head attribute definition
"HeadStatus" is equal to the "OperationalStatus" of the CIDRW. The
"HeadID" is also 01 and equal to the CIDRW "Configuration" attribute.
Where used
S18F1, S18F3
Format:
A[max4]
ATTRVAL
Description: Value of the specified attribute.
CIDRW attribute definitions:
"Configuration”
Number of heads "01"
"AlarmStatus”
Current CIDRW sub-status of ALARM
STATUS
"OperationalStatus"
"0"
…NO
"1"
…ALARMS
Current CIDRW sub-status of OPERATING
"IDLE” …
"BUSY” …
"MANT" …
"SoftwareRevisionLevel"
Reader in IDLE mode
Reader is busy
Maintenance mode
Revision (version) of Software - 8-byte
maximum
ECID_00 to ECID_45 see data item ECV parameters 0 - 45
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Head attribute definitions:
"HeadStatus"
The current status
"IDLE" ... Reader in IDLE mode
"BUSY" ... Reader is busy
"NOOP" ... Not operating
"HeadID"
Head number 00-31 (2 digits)
Where used
"00" ... Reader 0
"31" ... Reader 31
S18F2, S18F3
CPVAL
Format: A[]
Description
"OP" ...
"MT" ...
Status request value
Operating status
Maintenance status
Where used
S18F13
DATA
Format: A[]
Description
A vector or string of unformatted data.
Multipage transponder
DATA area depends on the MID area,
Read/write transponder
Read/only transponder
can be page 1 - page 17
DATA correspond to 8 byte MID
DATA correspond to 8 byte MID
Where used
S18F6, S18F7
DATALENGTH
Description
Format: U2
Total bytes to be sent.
The DATALENGTH corresponds to the quantity of bytes that are to be read
or written.
The valid range depends on the length of the MID area (Î Parameter 37
(0x25)).
Where used
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DATASEG
Description
Format:A[2]
Used to identify the data requested.
The DATASEG corresponds to the page number (PAGEID) of multipage,
read/only and read/write transponders.
"00"
First page of any type of transponder or first page of
DATA
area in case of a multipage transponder.
Multipage-transponder (page 1 to page 17):
Start the reading or writing on the following page of a multipage
transponder:
...
"01"
page 1
"81"
Locked page 1
...
"11"
page 17
...
"91"
Locked page 17
Read/only transponder
"F0"
Read only the one page
Read/write transponder
"F1"
Read or write only the one page
Where used
S18F5, S18F7
EAC
Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code for new reader constant
0 ...
1 ...
Parameter was set successfully
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, see Î Parameters.
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LEDNR
Format: A[]
3 ...
external LED
4 ...
5 ...
6 ...
7 ...
12 ...
13 ...
14 ...
OK
Error
Antenna
Output
Read
Write
Tuning
Where used
S18F13
LEDSTATE
Format: A[]
Description
Status request value
"On"
"Off"
"Flash"
Reader is on
Reader is off
LED flashes
Where used
S18F13
MDLN
Format: A[6]
Equipment model number.
Where used
S1F2
MF
Format: B[1]
Material format code.
20:
The material port number corresponds to the sensor number and
status
Where used
S3F5, S3F7
MHEAD
Format: B[10]
SECS message block header associated with message block in error.
Where used
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MID
Format: A
Description
Material ID
Depending on the type of transponder, it is
possible to modify the length of the MID.
Multipage transponder
MID can be set from "0" (no MID)
to "10" (MID occupies the first 10
pages (writeable))
Read/write transponder
MID corresponds to DATA (writeable)
Read/only transponder
MID corresponds to DATA (fix)
Where used
S18F10, S18F11
MIDAC
Format: B[1]
Material ID acknowledge code
Material ID acknowledged; the presence sensor was the initiator
Not defined
Material ID acknowledged - reaction on externally
triggered action; the message cannot be related to any sensor
>2
Material ID not acknowledged
The data item port number PTN indicates the initiator.
Where used
S3F14, S3F68
MIDRA
Format: B[1]
Material ID acknowledge code
Acknowledge, will send MID later in S3F13
Where used
S3F12
OFLACK
Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code for OFF-LINE request.
OFF-LINE acknowledge (reader is offline)
Where used
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ONLACK
Format: B[1]
Acknowledge code for ON-LINE request.
ON-LINE accepted (reader is online)
Where used
S1F18
PAGE_ID
Format: B[1]
Page number of multipage, read/only and read/write transponders
0x00 : First page of the data area of a multipage transponder.
Multipage transponder (pages 1 to 17):
If only one page of the multipage transponder is read, note the following:
0x01 :
(1)
...
0x11 : (17)
page 1
0x81 :
(129)
locked page 1
page 17
...
0x91 :
(146)
locked page 17
Read-only transponder:
0xF0 : (240)
Read one page only
Read/write transponder:
0xF1 : (241)
Read or write one page only
Where used
S3F11
PAGEDATA
Format: B[9]
The transponder data that has been read or will be written. The PAGEDATA
corresponds to the value of a transponder page.
PAGEDATA [0]
Corresponds to the page number. The value of the page
number is displayed in the data item "PAGE_ID".
PAGEDATA [1]
The 8 bytes (one page) of the transponder ID follow.
PAGEDATA [8]
Where used
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PM Information
Format: A[2]
Description
Preventive maintenance information
"NE"
…
Normal execution
"MR"
…
Maintenance required
Where used
S18F2, S18F4, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14
PTN
Format: B[1]
Information about the status of up to two sensors and the initiator of the
message.
The second sensor is not implemented yet.
For special applications, the reading process of the RFID reader is triggered
by two sensors. In this case it is necessary to distinguish between the two
sensors. The initiator represents the number of the sensor that has caused
the message.
Default: Only sensor 0 is defined.
Initiator
Sensor 1
Sensor 0
Bit 7
...
bit 0
Sensor 0:
bit 0 - bit 2
The current status of sensor 0 is described in three bits.
Sensor not occupied
Sensor occupied
Sensor not defined
Sensor 1:
bit 3 - bit 5 (defined for future developments)
The current status of sensor 1 is described in three bits.
Sensor not occupied
Sensor occupied
Sensor not defined
Initiator:
bit 6 - bit 7
The initiator represents the number of the sensor that has caused the
message.
Sensor 0
Sensor 1 (not implemented yet)
Cannot be assigned
Where used
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RAC
Format: B[1]
Reset acknowledge code
…
…
Where used
Reset could be done
Reset could not be done
S2F20
RIC
Format: B[1]
Reset code
…
…
Where used
Power-up reset
Software reset
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
Format: A[max
6]
SOFTREV
Software version.
Where used
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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.
However, equipment is normal.
"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
Format: A[max
18]
SSCMD
Description: Indicates an action to be performed by the subsystem.
Used to differentiate between the different subsystem commands indicated.
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"ChangeStatus"
…
Change status
"GetStatus"
…
Get status
"Reset"
…
Reset CIDRW
"PerformDiagnostics"…
Perform diagnostics
"DefaultParams"
Reset default parameter*
…
"FactorySettingParams" …
Reset factory settings and default parameter
“ADJUST“
…
Automatic antenna calibration (parameter 33)
"SetLED“
…
Set LED*
Where used
S18F13
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STATUS
Description
Format: A[2]
Provides status information of a subsystem component.
Consists of PM Information and the current values of the
CIDRW attributes AlarmStatus, OperatingStatus, and
HeadStatus.
List of a Status
L,4




For data items OperatingStatus and HeadStatus, see data item ATTRVAL.
Where used
S18F2, S18F4, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14
Format: A[max
4]
TARGETID
Description
Identifies where a request for action or data is
to be applied. Alternatively, you can use the HeadID.
See also reader parameter definitions (data
item ECV) parameter 7, 8 and 12.
The 4 ASCII character TARGETID is changeable (only
changeable for LF80C devices), and defined in
parameter 7
and 8 ("ECID_07", "ECICD_08").
The 2 ASCII character HeadID is changeable,
and defined in parameter 12 ('ECID_12').
Where used
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Parameters
No. (dec)
No. (hex)
Parameter name
0x00
Î Gateway ID
0x01
Î Baudrate
0x02
Î Inter-character timeout T1
0x03
Î Block protocol timeout T2
0x04
Î Reply timeout T3
0x05
Î Inter-block timeout T4
0x06
Î Retry limit RTY
0x07
Î TARGETID high byte
0x08
Î TARGETID low byte
0x09
Î Heartbeat time
11
0x0B
Î ReaderID
12
0x0C
Î HeadID
20
0x14
Î Sensor delay for presence sensor
22
0x16
Î Sensor-triggered action for
presence sensor
23
0x17
Î Triggered read frequency
24
0x18
Î r/w max repeat
25
0x19
Î Transponder type
26
0x1A
Î Sensor activity
27
0x1B
Î Watchport for presence sensor
28
0x1C
Î Transmitter level (read mode)
29
0x1D
Î Transponder load duration (read
mode)
30
0x1E
Î r/w synchronize
31
0x1F
Î Auto-adjust value (read mode)
32
0x20
Î Auto-adjust value (write mode)
33
0x21
Î Automatic antenna adjustment
34
0x22
Î Sensor type for presence sensor
35
0x23
Î Special features
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No. (dec)
No. (hex)
Parameter name
36
0x24
Î Lock membrane keyboard
37
0x25
Î MID area
38
0x26
Î Test after software reset
39
0x27
Î Transmitter level (write mode)
40
0x28
Î Transponder load duration (write
mode)
41
0x29
Î Delay time between read cycles
42
0x2A
Î CarrierIDOffset
43
0x3B
Î CarrierIDLength
44
0x2C
Î FixedMID
45
0x2D
Î MIDFormat
99
0x63
Î Customer code
123
0x7B
Î Fine version
Gateway ID
The gateway ID is a part of the device ID. The BROOKS SECS-I reader
works simultaneously as a gateway and as 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 (TARGETID low byte).
For more details see Î Parameter 8 (0x08).
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Parameter 1 (0x01)
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Baudrate
Data transmission rate to the SECS-Host
3:
300 Baud
6:
12:
24:
48:
96:
192:
200:
201:
202:
600 Baud
1,200 Baud
2,400 Baud
4,800 Baud
9,600 Baud
19,200 Baud
38,400 Baud
57,600 Baud
115,200 Baud
Default: (192) 19,200 Baud (see accompanying letter of the reader)
Parameter 2 (0x03)
Inter-character timeout T1
1 .. 100 1/10 s
Default: (5) 0.5 s
Parameter 3 (0x03)
Block protocol timeout T2
2 .. 250 1/10 s
Default: (10) 1 s
Parameter 4 (0x04)
Reply timeout T3
1 .. 120 1 s
Default: (45) 45 s
Parameter 5 (0x05)
Inter-block timeout T4
This parameter is ineffective if the used messages are not larger than one
block.
1 .. 120 1 s
Default: (45) 45 s
Parameter 6 (0x06)
Retry limit RTY
Number of times a question or message is to be repeated.
0 .. 31
Default: (0)
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Parameter 7 (0x07)
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TARGETID high byte
High byte of the predefined TARGETID.
The TARGETID is changeable.
The default value is delivered from the serial number.
The following example shows the relation between serial number and
default TARGETID: serial number „0203MIS04660“
The last 5 characters of the serial number are to be interpreted as a
decimal device counter and they are used for the default TARGETID. In the
example, the decimal number „04660“ can be interpreted as a hexadecimal
value 0x1234. The default value for the TARGETID has the value „1234“
and the parameter 7 has the default value 0x12.
Parameter 8 (0x08)
TARGETID low byte
Low byte of the predefined TARGETID.
The TARGETID is changeable.
The default value is delivered from the serial number.
The following example shows the relation between serial number and
default TARGETID: serial number „0203MIS04660“
The last 5 characters of the serial number are to be interpreted as a
decimal device counter and they are used for the default TARGETID. In the
example, the decimal number „04660“ can be interpreted as a hexadecimal
value 0x1234. The default value for the TARGETID has the value „1234“
and the parameter 8 has the default value 0x34.
Parameter 9 (0x09)
Heartbeat time
The reader offers the option of generating a regular heartbeat. This means
the reader sends an S1F1 message to the host at the defined interval.
0 … No heartbeat
1 … 255 10 s (10 s - 2,550 s)
Default: 0 no heartbeat
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Parameter 11 (0x0B)
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ReaderID
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: 0x01
The BROOKS SECS-I reader works simultaneously as a gateway and a
reader (CIDRW with integrated head). Therefore the reader ID is
predefined as 0x01. Of course, the ID can be changed within the valid
scope.
Parameter 12 (0x0C)
HeadID
If you use a 2-byte TARGETID, this parameter corresponds to TARGETID.
00 .. 31
Default: 0x01
The head ID is predefined as 0x01. Of course, the ID can be changed within
the valid scope.
Parameter 20 (0c14)
Sensor delay for presence sensor
Delay time for sensor signal to start an automatic read.
0 .. 255 1/10 s
Default: (10) 1 s
Parameter 22 (0x16)
Sensor-triggered action for presence sensor
0:
Read all transponders
1:
...
17:
240:
241:
Read page 1 of a multipage transponder
Read page 17 of a multipage transponder
Read a read/only transponder
Read a read/write transponder
Default: (0) read all transponders
Parameter 23 (0x17)
Triggered read frequency
If a read/write error occurs, the triggered read frequency defines the time
between two attempts to read or write a transponder; or the read
frequency if there is a triggered read (no polling).
2 .. 10 from 1 s
Default: (5) 500 ms
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Parameter 24 (0x18)
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r/w max repeat
If a read/write error occurs, this parameter defines the maximum number
of attempts to read or write a transponder.
0 .. 255
Default: 5
Parameter 25 (0x19)
Transponder type
This parameter defines the validity of the read transponder data.
00 ...
Read and write TIRIS type
Each transponder page consists of 8 data bytes. The validity of the
data bytes is checked by a 2 byte CRC checksum.
Default: 00
Parameter 26 (0x1A)
Sensor activity
The RFID reader offers the option of deactivating the connected sensor.
Sensor not activated
Sensor activated
Default: 1
Parameter 27 (0x1B)
Watchport for presence sensor
Enables a message to the host if a cassette/FOUP is detected on the I/O
port, or if it is removed from the I/O port.
A sensor is required to use this option.
Report nothing
Report cassette/FOUP is removed
Report cassette/FOUP is detected
Report cassette/FOUP is detected and cassette is removed
Default: (3) Report cassette/FOUP is detected and removed
Parameter 28 (0x1C)
Transmitter level (read mode)
The intensity of the field strength to load a transponder during a read
process.
The default value (1) should not be changed.
Reduced field strength
Maximum field strength
Default: (1) Maximum field strength
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Parameter 29 (0x1D)
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Transponder load duration (read mode)
The time required to load a transponder during a read process.
The default value (50 ms) should not be changed.
00 .. 255 ms
Default: (50) 50 ms
Parameter 30 (0x1E)
r/w synchronize
Enables/disables reader synchronization. If synchronization is enabled, the
reader takes notice of interference or other active readers and synchronizes
the reading cycle.
00
…
Synchronization disabled
01
…
Synchronization enabled
Default: (01) enabled
Parameter 31 (0x1F)
Auto-adjust value (read mode)
The influence of interferences in the environment of the readers can be
minimized by using the automatic adjustment during the operation. If the
parameter is set to defined values (0x00 - 0x40), the reader starts the
adjustment.
In case of automatic adjustment, the reader requires up to two seconds.
During this time the reader cannot receive any serial data.
IMPORTANT
00 ... 0x3F
Range of manual adjustment (read mode only)
0x40
Start automatic adjustment (read and write mode)
Automatic adjustment changes the adjustment of the read and write
modes (Î Parameter 31 (0x1F) and Î Parameter 32 (0x20)).
Parameter 32 (0x20)
Auto-adjust value (write mode)
The influence of interferences in the environment of the readers can be
minimized by using the automatic adjustment during the operation. If the
parameter is set to defined values (0x00 - 0x40), the reader starts the
adjustment.
In the case of automatic adjustment, the reader requires up to two
seconds. During this time the reader cannot receive any serial data.
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00 ... 0x3F
Range of manual adjustment (write mode only)
0x40
Start automatic adjustment (read and write mode)
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Parameter 33 (0x21)
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Automatic antenna adjustment
The parameter defines the permitted causes for an antenna adjustment.
Automatic adjustment is not activated
Automatic adjustment only by Tuning button
Automatic adjustment only by external command
Automatic adjustment by Tuning button or external command
Default: (3) automatic antenna adjustment by Tuning button or external
command
Parameter 34 (0x22)
Sensor type for presence sensor
Type of sensor signal to start an automatic read.
Automatic read starts if sensor is covered
Automatic read starts if sensor is not covered
Default: (0) sensor is covered
Parameter 35 (0x23)
Special features
After a hardware reset, the reader offers an automatic read if the presence
sensor is covered.
bit 0:
value 0: Execute auto read after reset, if sensor is covered
value 1: Execute no auto read after reset, if sensor is covered
(default)
bit 1: value 0: Execute a sensor triggered auto read (default)
value 1: Execute no sensor triggered auto read
bit 2: without function
bit 3: without function
bit 4: The setting of the LEDs by S18F13 "SetLED" is prioritized
Default: 0x01 (0000 0001)
Parameter 36 (0x24)
Lock membrane keyboard
This parameter defines the key statuses of the membrane keyboard. If a bit
is set, it activates the specified button.
xxx0 0001
Tuning button is active in test mode
xxx0
xxx0
xxx0
xxx1
Tuning button is active in normal mode
Test button is active
Read button is active
Write button is active
0010
0100
1000
0000
Default: (0001 1111)
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Parameter 37 (0x25)
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MID area
This parameter defines the range of the MID.
'0' … '10' pages
Default: '2' - MID area = 2 pages = 16 bytes (depends on Î Parameter 25
(0x19)).
IMPORTANT
Parameter 38 (0x26)
See also Î Parameter 42 (0x2A) - Î Parameter 45 (0x2D) and Î
Parameter 99 (0x63).
Test after software reset
This parameter enables/disables the initial test after a software reset.
No initial test after software reset
Initial test after software reset
Default: (0) No initial test after software reset
Parameter 39 (0x27)
Transmitter level (write mode)
The intensity of the field strength to load a transponder during a write
process. The default value (1) should not be changed.
Reduced field strength
Maximum field strength
Default: (1) Maximum field strength
Parameter 40 (0x28)
Transponder load duration (write mode)
The time required to load a transponder during a write process.
The default value (50 ms) should not be changed.
00 .. 255 ms
Default: (50) 50 ms
100
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Parameter 41 (0x29)
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Delay time between read cycles
The delay time between two reading cycles. It takes care of the reading
module lifetime.
To increase reading speed, set the delay time to zero. There is no restriction
when using a mini or micro antenna. If you use a frame or rod antenna, the
reading module will approach the boundary conditions. There is no problem
if you read only a few pages or if you have a break between two readings
(all pages). If you want to read all pages continuously without any break,
please use the default value.
00...20 50 ms
Default: (2) 100 ms
Parameter 42 (0x2A)
CarrierIDOffset
Defines the offset of the CID within the CID field (MID area -Î Parameter
37 (0x25)).
The valid value range depends on the value of the MID area and the value
of the CarrierIDLength.
Valid range
0 … maximum bytes of CID -1
Default: 0
Offset + Length cannot be larger than the length of the CID field.
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Parameter 43 (0x2B)
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CarrierIDLength
Defines the length of the CID within the CID field (MID area -Î Parameter
37 (0x25)).
The valid value range depends on the value of the MID area and the value
of the CarrierIDOffset (see Î Parameter 42 (0x2A)).
Valid range: 1 … maximum bytes of CID field
Default: 16
Parameter 44 (0x2C)
FixedMID
Defines the read, write and error behavior regarding the CarrierIDLength
defined in SEMI E99-0303.
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.
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
Parameter 45 (0x2D)
MIDFormat
Defines the physical format of the MID data in the transponder memory.
Affects the messages S18F9/F10 and S18F11/F12.
E99 standard format left aligned - meets the
requirement of the SEMI standard E99
MID format right aligned – filler byte is ASCII ‘0’ (0x30)
Reading: leading will displayed.
MID format right aligned – filler byte is ASCII ‘0’ (0x30)
Reading: leading ‘0’ will not displayed.
Examples: MID string is '123456789ABC'
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Parameter 45 = ’0’
Tag memory:
Page 2
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
Memory address
15
14
13
12
11
10
Page 1
Memory address
→ Output string: '123456789ABC'
Parameter 45 = ’1’ or ’2’
Tag memory:
Page 2
Memory address
15
14
13
12
11
10
Page 1
Memory address
→ Output string (parameter 45 = ‘1’): ‘0000123456789ABC’
→ Output string (parameter 45 = ‘2’): ‘123456789ABC’
Default: 0
Parameter 99 (0x63)
Customer 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.
The following parameters are defined:
'00'
Sets the following parameters:
Reader complies with the last revisions of SEMI E99-0303
Parameter
Value
37
42
43
16
44
45
'03'
Sets the following parameter:
Reader complies with older reader versions before the revision of
SEMI E99-0303.
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Parameter 123
(0x7B)
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Parameter
Value
37
42
43
44
45
Fine version
This parameter is used to query the fine version.
7.3.7
Introduction
SEMI E99
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 increases the interchangeability of a carrier ID reader/writer, so
that users and equipment suppliers have a wide choice.
Scope:
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„
The interface standard addresses the functional requirements for a
generic carrier ID reader/writer interface with an upstream
controller.
„
The specification includes the required behavior and required
communications for a carrier ID reader and writer.
„
The specification does not require, define or prohibit asynchronous
messages sent by the carrier ID reader or writer.
„
This standard does not purport to address safety issues, if any,
associated with its use.
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To facilitate independent control of the individual heads, there are two
separate status models defined, one for the CIDRW subsystem and one for
each individual head. The BROOKS reader combines the CIDRW subsystem
with the head.
The status model for the BROOKS reader is displayed in the status model
below.
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The table below defines the status of the BROOKS RFID reader.
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Status
Definition
ALARM
STATUS
Displays the presence or absence of alarms.
ALARMS
An alarm condition exists.
BUSY
A service is being performed that affects the status of
the hardware.
CIDRW
Super-status of the CIDRW status model. Always active
when the CIDRW is powered on.
IDLE
No service is being performed. All heads are idle.
INITIALIZING
The CIDRW is carrying out initialization and a selfdiagnostic. Presence or absence of alarms is initially
determined in this status.
NO ALARMS
No alarm condition exists.
OPERATING
Normal operating status where reading and/or writing
operations can be performed.
OPERATING
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.
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The table below defines the transitions of the BROOKS SECS-I status model
of the RFID reader.
Previous
state
Trigger
New status
Action
Comment
Any
Power-up or reset
INITIALIZING
Initialize
hardware
and
software
Default entry on powerup
INITIALIZING
Initialization is
complete.
RUNNING
None
The CIDRW is now able to
communicate.
INITIALIZING
Default entry into
OPERATING
IDLE
None
Internal
IDLE
A service request
to read or write or
perform
diagnostics is
received.
BUSY
None
BUSY
All services
request that
effect
IDLE
None
IDLE
A user selects the
MAINTENANCE
status 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 status.
Maintenance and setup
activities may now be
performed.
MAINTENANCE
A user selects the
OPERATING
status 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
status. Normal operating
activities may now be
performed.
INITIALIZING
Default entry into
ALARM STATUS
ALARMS or NO
ALARMS
None
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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Valid services per
status
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The following table shows which of the various services can be performed
by the reader when the reader is in various individual statuses.
Change status
Request attributes
Read ID
Request status
Reset
Perform diag.
Set attributes
Read data
Write data
Write ID
Service
Reader status
INIT
IDLE/BUSY
MANT
IMPORTANT
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Note that the CIDRW may not be able to communicate when in
initializing status after power-up or reset service.
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7.3.8
Equipment status
Message Details
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/reader or host is online.
S1F1 W . * Header only
S1F2: ON-LINE DATA (host -> reader)
The host signals that it is online.
S1F2


S1F2: ON-LINE (reader -> host)
The reader signals that it is online.
S1F2


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S1F15: REQUEST OFF_LINE (host -> reader, reply)
The reader is requested to change the communication status to offline.
The reader can only be set online again by using message S1F17 (or reset
S2F19); all other messages are aborted by the SxF0 message.
S1F15 W. *Header only
S1F16: OFFLINE ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
Acknowledge.
S1F16
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S1F17: REQUEST ON_LINE (host -> reader, reply)
The reader is requested to change the communication status to online.
S1F17 W. *Header only
S1F18: ONLINE ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
Acknowledge.
S1F18
.
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 an attribute from the reader.
S2F13 W

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S2F14: EQUIPMENT CONSTANT DATA (reader -> host)
The reader sends the requested attribute to the host.
S2F14

>.
S2F15: NEW EQUIPMENT CONSTANT SENT (host -> reader,
reply)
The host changes a reader attribute.
S2F15 W


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S2F16: NEW EQUIPMENT CONSTANT ACKNOWLEDGE (reader > host)
The reader acknowledges the setting of the reader parameter.
S2F16
.
S2F19: RESET SENT (host -> reader, reply)
The host requests the reader to reset the hardware and software.
If a heartbeat time is set (Î Parameter 9 (0x09)), the reader sends an
S1F1 message when the reset is finished.
The power-up reset requires a few seconds.
S2F19 W
.
S2F20: RESET ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
The reader acknowledges the reset.
This message is only displayed in case of a power-up reset (RIC=2).
S2F20
.
Material status
S3F0: 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.
S3F0 W. * Header Only
S3F5: CASSETTE FOUND SENT (reader -> host, reply)
The reader sends the information that a cassette was detected by the
presence sensor.
This message is sent only if a sensor is connected and activated (see
Î Parameter 27 (0x1B) and Î Parameter 26 (0x1A)).
S3F5 W.


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S3F6: CASSETTE FOUND ACKNOWLEDGE (host -> reader)
The host acknowledges the cassette found message.
S3F6
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S3F7: CASSETTE LOST SEND (reader -> host, reply)
The reader sends the information that the cassette was removed from the
I/O port (presence sensor).
This message is sent only if a sensor is connected and activated (see Î
Parameter 27 (0x1B)' and Î Parameter 26 (0x1A)). The PAGEDATA can be
given only if the PAGEDATA that was read last is still available.
S3F7 W.


*
>.
* a zero-length PAGEDATA indicates that no PAGEDATA is available (case of
error)
S3F8: CASSETTE LOST ACKNOWLEDGE (host -> reader)
The host acknowledges the cassette lost message.
S3F8
.
S3F11: READ MID AT I/O PORT (host -> reader, reply)
The host requests the reader to read the PAGEDATA of the given PAGE_ID.
S3F11 W
.
S3F12: READ ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
The reader only acknowledges the receipt of the reading command.
The PAGEDATA is sent later.
S3F12
*

**
>.
* a zero-length PTN indicates that no PTN is available
** a zero-length PAGEDATA indicates that no DATA is available
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S3F13: RETURN READ MID (reader -> host, reply)
The reader sends the ID of the cassette at the I/O port to the host.
S3F13 W


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S3F14: MID ACKNOWLEDGE (host -> reader)
The host acknowledges the received data.
S3F14
.
S3F65: WRITE MID AT I/O PORT (host -> reader, reply)
The host requests that the reader write the PAGEDATA.
S3F65 W

S3F66: WRITE ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
The reader only acknowledges the receipt of the write command.
The write acknowledge is sent later.
S3F66


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S3F67: RETURN WRITE SUCCESS (reader -> host, reply)
The reader reports the successful writing of the transponder. The reader
sends information about the presence sensor.
S3F67 W
.
S3F68: WRITE SUCCESS ACKNOWLEDGE (host -> reader)
The host acknowledges the received data.
S3F68
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S3F73: LOCK MID AT I/O PORT (host -> reader, reply)
The host requests the reader to lock the requested page.
S3F73 W
.
ATTENTION
Locking a transponder page is permanent.
You cannot unlock a transponder page.
S3F74: LOCK ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host)
The reader acknowledges the receipt of the locking command only.
The locking acknowledgment is sent later.
S3F74


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S3F75: RETURN LOCK SUCCESS (reader -> host, reply)
The reader reports the successful locking of the given page. The reader
sends information about the presence sensor.
S3F75 W
.
S3F76: LOCK SUCCESS ACKNOWLEDGE (host -> reader)
The host acknowledges the receipt of the lock success message (S3F75).
S3F76
.
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S5F0: 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.
S5F0 W . * Header only
S5F1: GATEWAY READER ALARM REPORT SEND (reader ->
host, reply)
The reader reports all errors to the host.
S5F1 W

* alarm code byte

* alarm ID
 * alarm text
>.
S5F2: ALARM REPORT ACKNOWLEDGE (host -> reader)
The host acknowledges an alarm.
S5F2
.
System errors
S9F1: UNRECOGNIZED DEVICE ID (reader -> host)
The device ID in the message block header does not correspond to
expected device ID.
S9F1
 .
S9F3: UNRECOGNIZED STREAM TYPE (reader -> host)
The reader does not recognize the stream type in the message block
header.
S9F3
< B[10] MHEAD > .
S9F5: UNRECOGNIZED FUNCTION TYPE (reader -> host)
The reader does not recognize the function number in the message block
header.
S9F5
< B[10] MHEAD > .
S9F7: ILLEGAL DATA (reader -> host)
The reader does not recognize the data in the message.
S9F7
< B[10] MHEAD > .
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S9F9: TRANSACTION TIMER TIMEOUT (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 its confirmation is temporally
controlled.
S9F9
< B[10] SHEAD > .
For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting
actions please refer to .
Subsystem control
and data
S18F1: READ ATTRIBUTE REQUEST (RAR) (host -> reader,
reply)
This message requests the current values of specific attributes of the
subsystem component indicated in the TARGETID.
S18F1 W
L,2
1. 
2. L,n
1. 
…
n. 
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 the TARGETID.
S18F2
L,4
1. 
2. 
3. L,n
1. 
…
n. 
4. L,1
L,s
1. 
…
s. 
If the ATTRID of the S18F1 message is unknown, the corresponding
ATTRVAL has the value .
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S18F3: WRITE ATTRIBUTE REQUEST (WAR) (host -> reader,
reply)
This message requests the subsystem to set the value of the read/write
attributes of the component specified in the TARGETID.
S18F3 ,W
L,2
1. 
2. L,n
1. L,2
1. 
2. 
n. L,2
1. 
2. 
S18F4: WRITE ATTRIBUTE ACKNOWLEDGE (WAA) (reader ->
host)
This message acknowledges the success or reports the error of the request
to write attribute data to the subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.
S18F4
L,3
1. 
2. 
3. L,1
L,s
1. 
…
s. 
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 the 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. 
2. 
3. 
If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length items), then all
pages of the data area are requested. If only DATALENGTH is omitted, all
data within the indicated section is requested.
S18F6: READ DATA (RD) (reader -> host)
This message is used to return requested information from the subsystem
indicated in the TARGETID or to acknowledge the result of the request.
S18F6
L,3
1. 
2. 
3. 
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
S18F7: WRITE DATA REQUEST (WAR) (host -> reader, reply)
This message requests to write data to the subsystem component indicated
in the TARGETID. DATASEG may be used to indicate a specific section of the
data area to be written or overwritten.
S18F7 W
L,4
1. 
2. 
3. 
If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length items), then all
data 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 sets
the length of data that is to be written. If the length of the data that is to be
written is longer than the value of DATALENGTH, a communication error
(CE) occurs.
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S18F8: WRITE DATA ACKNOWLEDGE (WDA) (reader -> host)
This message acknowledges the success or failure of writing data to the
subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.
S18F8
L,3
1. 
2. 
3. L,1
L,s
1. 
…
s. 
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
S18F9: READ ID REQUEST (RIR) (host -> reader, reply)
This message is used to request the subsystem indicated by the TARGETID
to read the MID.
S18F9,W

S18F10: READ ID DATA (RID) (reader -> host)
This message returns a requested material identifier MID as read by the
subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.
S18F10
L,4
1.
2.
3.
4.
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S18F11: WRITE ID REQUEST (WIR) (host -> reader, reply)
This message is used to request the subsystem indicated by the TARGETID
to write the MID.
S18F11 W
L,2
1. 
2. 
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 error of writing the MID to the
subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.
S18F12
L,3
1. 
2. 
3. L,1
L,s
1. 
…
s. 
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
S18F13: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND REQUEST (SCR) (host ->
reader, reply)
This message is used to request the subsystem indicated in the TARGETID
to perform a specific action.
S18F13 W
L,3
1. 
2. 
3. L,n
1. 
…
n. 
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S18F14: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND ACKNOWLEDGE (SCA) (reader
-> host)
This message reports the result from the subsystem specified in the
TARGETID for the requested action.
S18F14
L,3
1. 
2. 
3. L,1
L,s
1. 
…
s. 
If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
7.3.9
HSMS Message Examples
Starting routine of the HSMS protocol
Outgoing: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Outgoing: Select.req ( FF FF 00 00 00 01 80 00 00 01 )
Incoming: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Incoming: Select.rsp ( FF FF 00 00 00 02 80 00 00 01 )
Outgoing: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Outgoing: Linktest.req ( FF FF 00 00 00 05 80 00 00 02 )
Incoming: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Incoming: Linktest.req ( FF FF 00 00 00 05 80 00 00 01 )
Outgoing: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Outgoing: Linktest.rsp ( FF FF 00 00 00 06 80 00 00 01 )
Incoming: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Incoming: Linktest.rsp ( FF FF 00 00 00 06 80 00 00 02 )
Link test
Incoming: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Incoming: Linktest.req ( FF FF 00 00 00 05 80 00 00 1C )
Outgoing: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Outgoing: Linktest.rsp ( FF FF 00 00 00 06 80 00 00 1C )
Separate request
Incoming: Length byte ( 00 00 00 0A )
Incoming: Separate.req ( FF FF 00 00 00 09 80 00 00 03 )
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7.3.10 SECS-I Message Examples
All examples are produced with the default gateway-ID 255 (decimal) or
0x00FF (hexadecimal)!
S1F1 Message from the reader to the host
Reader to Host: S1F1
10:30:47 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
10:30:47 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
10:30:47 Incoming: Length Byte ( 0A )
10:30:47 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 81 01 80 01 00 01 00 01 )
10:30:47 Incoming: Checksum ( 02 85 )
10:30:47 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
Host to Reader: S1F2
10:30:47
10:30:47
10:30:47
10:30:47
10:30:47
10:30:47
10:30:47
Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
Outgoing: Length Byte ( 10 )
Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 01 02 80 01 00 01 00 01 )
Outgoing: Data ( 01 02 41 00 41 00 )
Outgoing: Checksum ( 0B 02 )
Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
S1F1 Message from the host to the reader
Host to Reader: S1F1
10:29:00 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
10:29:00 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
10:29:00 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0A )
10:29:00 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 81 01 80 01 00 00 00 01 )
10:29:00 Outgoing: Checksum ( 04 02 )
10:29:00 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S1F2
10:29:00
10:29:00
10:29:00
10:29:00
10:29:00
10:29:00
10:29:00
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Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
Incoming: Length Byte ( 1C )
Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 01 02 80 01 00 00 00 01 )
Incoming: Data ( 01 02 41 06 52 53 72 64 30 31 41 06 56 )
Incoming: Data ( 31 2E 30 2E 30 )
Incoming: Checksum ( 05 B5 )
Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
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Message S1F15 sets the reader offline
Host to Reader: S1F15
10:32:53 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
10:32:53 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
10:32:54 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0A )
10:32:54 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 81 0F 80 01 00 00 00 02 )
10:32:54 Outgoing: Checksum ( 13 02 )
10:32:54 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S1F16
10:32:54
10:32:54
10:32:54
10:32:54
10:32:54
10:32:54
10:32:54
Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
Incoming: Length Byte ( 0D )
Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 01 10 80 01 00 00 00 02 )
Incoming: Data ( 21 01 00 )
Incoming: Checksum ( 02 36 )
Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
Message S1F17 sets the reader online
Host to Reader: S1F17
10:33:24 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
10:33:24 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
10:33:24 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0A )
10:33:24 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 81 11 80 01 00 00 00 04 )
10:33:24 Outgoing: Checksum ( 17 02 )
10:33:24 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S1F18
10:33:24
10:33:24
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Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
Incoming: Length Byte ( 0D )
Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 01 12 80 01 00 00 00 04 )
Incoming: Data ( 21 01 00 )
Incoming: Checksum ( 02 3A )
Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
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Request reader attribute with message S2F13
Host to Reader (Gateway): S2F13
10:34:01 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
10:34:01 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
10:34:01 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0F )
10:34:01 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 82 0D 80 01 00 00 00 05 )
10:34:01 Outgoing: Data ( 01 01 21 01 01 ) → Parameter 1
10:34:01 Outgoing: Checksum ( 3A 02 )
10:34:01 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S2F14
10:34:01 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
10:34:01 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
10:34:01 Incoming: Length Byte ( 0F )
10:34:01 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 02 0E 80 01 00 00 00 05 )
10:34:01 Incoming: Data ( 01 01 A5 01 C0 ) → Value 192
10:34:01 Incoming: Checksum ( 03 7E )
10:34:01 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The host requests the reader parameter "1" (transmission rate).
The reader sends the value "C0" (192) that confirms the 19200 baud.
New Reader attribute send with S2F15
Host to Reader: S2F15
10:39:32 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
10:39:32 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
10:39:32 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 14 )
10:39:32 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 82 0F 80 01 00 00 00 07 )
10:39:32 Outgoing: Data
01 01
01 02
A5 01 14
→ Parameter 20
A5 01 05
→ Value 5
10:39:32 Outgoing: Checksum ( 83 02 )
10:39:32 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to
10:39:32
10:39:32
10:39:32
10:39:32
Host: S2F16
Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
Incoming: Length Byte ( 0D )
Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 02 10 80 01 00 00 00 07 )
10:39:32 Incoming: Data ( 21 01 00 )
→ ECV 0
10:39:32 Incoming: Checksum ( 02 3C )
10:39:32 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The Host sets the reader parameter "20" (Sensor delay for presence
sensor) to the value "5".
The reader acknowledges the new constant with ECV = 0.
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Host requests a software reset with S2F19
Host to Reader: S2F19
11:26:48 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
11:26:48 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
11:26:48 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0D )
11:26:48 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 82 13 80 01 00 00 00 1C )
11:26:48 Outgoing: Data ( 21 01 02 ) → Software reset
11:26:48 Outgoing: Checksum ( 56 02 )
11:26:48 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S2F20
11:26:48
11:26:48
11:26:48
11:26:48
11:26:48
11:26:48
11:26:48
Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
Incoming: Length Byte ( 0D )
Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 02 14 80 01 00 00 00 1C )
Incoming: Data ( 21 01 00 ) → RAC
Incoming: Checksum ( 02 55 )
Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The reader sends the message S3F5 after the sensor detects a
cassette
Reader to Host: S3F5
15:51:45 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
15:51:46 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
15:51:46 Incoming: Length Byte ( 12 )
15:51:46 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 83 05 80 01 00 03 00 04 )
15:51:46 Incoming: Data
01 02
21 01 20
→ MF 0x20
21 01 39
→ Initiator=0, Sensor 0=1
15:51:46 Incoming: Checksum ( 03 30 )
15:51:46 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
Host to Reader: S3F6
15:51:46
15:51:46
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Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0D )
Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 03 06 80 01 00 03 00 04 )
Outgoing: Data ( 21 01 00 ) → ACKC3
Outgoing: Checksum ( B4 01 )
Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
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The reader sends the message S3F13 after the sensor was
detected and the transponder could be read
Reader to Host: S3F13
15:51:46 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
15:51:46 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
15:51:46 Incoming: Length Byte ( 1A )
15:51:46 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 83 0D 80 01 00 03 00 05 )
15:51:46 Incoming: Data
01 02
21 01 39
→ Initiator=0, Sensor 0=1
21 09 81 11 11 11 11 10 00 00 00 → PAGEDATA
15:51:46 Incoming: Checksum ( 03 F6 )
15:51:46 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
Host to Reader: S3F14
15:51:46 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
15:51:46 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
15:51:46 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0D )
15:51:46 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 03 0E 80 01 00 03 00 05 )
15:51:46 Outgoing: Data ( 21 01 00 ) → ACKC3
15:51:46 Outgoing: Checksum ( BD 01 )
15:51:46 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
The material ID acknowledgment MIDAC depends on the sensor state PTN.
The initiator was the sensor 0 and the host acknowledges with "0".
The reader sends the message S3F7 after the cassette was
removed from the sensor.
Reader to Host: S3F7
15:51:52 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
15:51:52 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
15:51:52 Incoming: Length Byte ( 1D )
15:51:52 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 83 07 80 01 00 03 00 06 )
15:51:52 Incoming: Data
01 03
21 01 20
→ MF 0x20
21 01 39
→ Initiator=0, Sensor 0=1
21 09 81 11 11 11 11 10 00 00 00
Last read PAGEDATA
15:51:52 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 34 )
15:51:52 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
Host to Reader: S3F8
15:51:52 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
15:51:52 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
15:51:52 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0D )
15:51:52 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 03 08 80 01 00 03 00 06 )
15:51:52 Outgoing: Data ( 21 01 00 ) → ACKC3
15:51:52 Outgoing: Checksum ( B8 01 )
15:51:52 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
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The reader detects an unrecognized device ID and sends the
message S9F1.
Host to Reader: S1F1
16:42:58 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
16:42:58 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
16:42:58 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0A )
16:42:58 Outgoing: Header ( 02 FF 81 01 80 01 00 00 00 31 )
16:42:58 Outgoing: Checksum ( 35 02 )
16:42:58 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F1
16:42:58 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
16:42:58 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
16:42:58 Incoming: Length Byte ( 16 )
16:42:58 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 09 01 80 01 00 07 00 18 )
16:42:58 Incoming: Data
21 0A 02 FF 81 01 80 01 00 00 00 31 → MHEAD error message
16:42:58 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 8A )
16:42:58 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The device ID in the message block header does not correspond to the
device ID in the reader detecting the error.
The reader detects a wrong stream number and sends the
S9F3 message
Host to Reader: S4F1
20:03:20 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
20:03:20 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
20:03:20 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0A )
20:03:20 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 84 01 80 01 00 00 00 08 )
20:03:20 Outgoing: Checksum ( 0E 02 )
20:03:20 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F3
20:03:20 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
20:03:20 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
20:03:20 Incoming: Length Byte ( 16 )
20:03:20 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 09 03 80 01 00 00 00 09 )
20:03:20 Incoming: Data ( 21 0A 01 FF 84 ) =>The wrong message
header
20:03:20 Incoming: Data ( 01 80 01 00 00 00 08 )
20:03:20 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 4F )
20:03:20 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The stream "4" is not part of the BROOKS SECS-II message set, so a S9F3
error message will appear.
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The reader detects an unrecognized function and sends the
message S9F5.
Host to Reader: S1F3
19:54:43 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
19:54:43 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
19:54:43 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0A )
19:54:43 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 81 03 80 01 00 00 00 06 )
19:54:43 Outgoing: Checksum ( 0B 02 )
19:54:43 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F5
19:54:43 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
19:54:43 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
19:54:43 Incoming: Length Byte ( 16 )
19:54:43 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 09 05 80 01 00 00 00 07 )
19:54:43 Incoming: Data ( 21 0A 01 FF 81 ) =>The wrong message
header
19:54:43 Incoming: Data ( 03 80 01 00 00 00 06 )
19:54:43 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 4C )
19:54:43 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The function "3" is not part of the SECSII message set, so a S9F5 error
message will appear.
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The reader detects wrong data and sends the S9F7 message
Host to Reader: S2F13
16:49:00 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
16:49:00 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
16:49:00 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0F )
16:49:00 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 82 0D 80 01 00 00 00 36 )
16:49:00 Outgoing: Data ( 01 01 21 01 0F )
16:49:00 Outgoing: Checksum ( 79 02 )
16:49:00 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S2F14
16:49:00
16:49:00
16:49:00
16:49:00
16:49:00
16:49:00
16:49:00
Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
Incoming: Length Byte ( 0E )
Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 02 0E 80 01 00 00 00 36 )
Incoming: Data ( 01 01 A5 00 )
Incoming: Checksum ( 02 EE )
Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S9F7:
16:49:00 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
16:49:00 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
16:49:00 Incoming: Length Byte ( 16 )
16:49:00 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 09 07 80 01 00 07 00 1F )
16:49:00 Incoming: Data ( 21 0A 01 FF 82 )
16:49:00 Incoming: Data ( 0D 80 01 00 00 00 36 )
16:49:00 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 A8 )
16:49:00 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The reader replies to the S2F13 equipment constant request message
without data, because the parameter was invalid. Additionally, the reader
sends the S9F7 illegal data message.
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The secondary message fails and the reader sends the S9F9
message
Reader to Host: S1F1
20:07:16 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
20:07:16 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
20:07:16 Incoming: Length Byte ( 0A )
20:07:16 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 81 01 80 01 00 00 00 01 )
20:07:16 Incoming: Checksum ( 02 84 )
20:07:16 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
Host to Reader: S9F9
20:08:01 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
20:08:01 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
20:08:01 Incoming: Length Byte ( 16 )
20:08:01 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 09 09 80 01 00 00 00 02 )
20:08:01 Incoming: Data ( 21 0A 81 FF 81 ) =>The stored header
20:08:01 Incoming: Data ( 01 80 01 00 00 00 01 )
20:08:01 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 C3 )
20:08:01 Outgoing: 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.
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Host requests reader attributes with S18F1
Host to Reader: S18F1
15:19:31 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
15:19:31 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
15:19:31 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 5A )
15:19:31 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 01 80 01 00 00 00 03 )
15:19:31 Outgoing: Data (
01 02
41 04 31 32 33 34
01 04
41 0D 43 6F 6E 66 69 67 75 72 61 74 69 6F 6E
41 0B 41 6C 61 72 6D 53 74 61 74 75 73
41 11 4F 70 65 72 61 74 69 6F 6E 61 6C 53 74 61 74 75 73
41 15 53 6F 66 74 77 61 72 65 52 65 76 69 73 69 6F 6E 4C 65 76
65 6C )
15:19:31 Outgoing: Checksum ( CD 02 )
15:19:31 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F2
15:19:31 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
15:19:31 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
15:19:31 Incoming: Length Byte ( 44 )
15:19:31 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 02 80 01 00 00 00 03 )
15:19:31 Incoming: Data
01 04
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
01 04
41 02 30 31
→ Configuration "01"
41 01 30
→ Alarmstatus "0"
41 04 49 44 4C 45'
→ OperationalStatus "IDLE"
41 06 56 31 2E 30 2E 30
→ SoftwareRevision Level
01 04
→ STATUS 
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"
15:19:31 Incoming: Checksum ( 0C 29 )
15:19:31 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The host requests all fundamental CIDRW attributes defined in ATTRID.
The reader answers with the actual attribute values.
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Host writes new reader attributes with S18F3
Host to Reader: S18F3
17:11:07 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
17:11:07 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
17:11:07 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 77 )
17:11:07 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 03 80 01 00 00 00 04 )
17:11:07 Outgoing: Data
01 02
41 04 31 32 33 34
01 04
01 02
→ Configuration "01"
41 0D 43 6F 6E 66 69 67 75 72 61 74 69 6F 6E
41 02 30 31
01 02
→ Alarmstatus "0"
41 0B 41 6C 61 72 6D 53 74 61 74 75 73
41 01 31
01 02
→ OperationalStatus "IDLE"
41 11 4F 70 65 72 61 74 69 6F 6E 61 6C 53 74 61 74 75 73
41 04 4D 41 4E 54
01 02
→ SoftwareRevisionLevel "V1.0.0"
41 15 53 6F 66 74 77 61 72 65 52 65 76 69 73 69 6F 6E 4C 65
76 65 6C
41 06 56 31 2E 30 2E 30
17:11:07 Outgoing: Checksum ( F2 02 )
17:11:07 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F4
17:11:07 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
17:11:07 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
17:11:07 Incoming: Length Byte ( 2D )
17:11:07 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 04 80 01 00 00 00 04 )
17:11:07 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
01 01
01 04
→ STATUS 
41 02 4E 45
→ PMInformation "NE"
41 01 31
→ Alarmstatus "1"
41 04 4D 41 4E 54
→ OperationalStatus "MANT"
41 04 4E 4F 4F 50
→ HeadStatus "NOOP"
17:11:07 Incoming: Checksum ( 08 54 )
17:11:07 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The host writes all fundamental CIDRW attributes defined in ATTRID.
The reader answers with the actual attribute values.
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Host reads data on page 8 of a multipage transponder with
S18F5
Host to Reader: S18F5
17:52:17 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
17:52:17 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
17:52:17 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1A )
17:52:17 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 05 80 01 00 00 00 08 )
17:52:17 Outgoing: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 30 38
→ DATASEG "08"
A9 02 00 08
→ DATALENGTH 0x08
17:52:17 Outgoing: Checksum ( 91 02 )
17:52:17 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F6
17:52:17 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
17:52:17 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
17:52:17 Incoming: Length Byte ( 20 )
17:52:17 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 06 80 01 00 00 00 08 )
17:52:17 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
41 08 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
→ DATA "01234567"
17:52:17 Incoming: Checksum ( 05 F9 )
17:52:17 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The host reads 8 bytes on page 8 of a multipage transponder. The reader
shows the success of the operation with SSACK "NO" (normal operation)
and with the read values.
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Host writes data on page 10 with S18F7
Host to Reader: S18F7
13:14:15 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
13:14:15 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
13:14:15 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 24 )
13:14:15 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 07 80 01 00 00 00 18 )
13:14:15 Outgoing: Data
01 04
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 30 41
→ DATASEG "0A"
A9 02 00 08
→ DATALENGTH 0x08
41 08 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
→ DATA "ABCDEFGH"
13:14:15 Outgoing: Checksum ( 1A 02 )
13:14:15 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F8
13:14:16 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
13:14:16 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
13:14:16 Incoming: Length Byte ( 2D )
13:14:16 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 08 80 01 00 00 00 18 )
13:14:16 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
01 01
01 04
→ STATUS 
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"
13:14:16 Incoming: Checksum ( 08 3B )
13:14:16 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
The host writes the ASCII string "ABCDEFGH" to page 10. The reader
confirms the write command with SSACK "NO" in the S18F8 message.
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Host reads material ID of a multipage transponder with S18F9
Host to Reader: S18F9
14:31:32 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
14:31:32 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
14:31:32 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 10 )
14:31:32 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 09 80 01 00 00 00 2D )
14:31:32 Outgoing: Data
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
14:31:32 Outgoing: Checksum ( 58 02 )
14:31:32 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F10
14:31:32 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
14:31:32 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
14:31:32 Incoming: Length Byte ( 37 )
14:31:32 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 0A 80 01 00 00 00 2D )
14:31:32 Incoming: Data
01 04
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
41 08 4E 72 2E 30 30 31 32 33
→ MID "Nr.00123"
01 01
01 04
→ STATUS 
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"
14:31:32 Incoming: Checksum ( 0A 80 )
14:31:32 Outgoing: 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 "No.00123" (see Î Data items).
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Host writes material ID of a multipage transponder with
S18F11
Host to Reader: S18F11
16:46:22 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
16:46:22 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
16:46:22 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1C )
16:46:22 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 0B 80 01 00 00 00 66 )
16:46:22 Outgoing: Data
01 02
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 08 4E 72 2E 30 30 41 42 43 → MID "Nr.00ABC"
16:46:22 Outgoing: Checksum ( F3 02 )
16:46:22 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F12
16:46:23 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
16:46:23 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
16:46:23 Incoming: Length Byte ( 2D )
16:46:23 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 0C 80 01 00 00 00 66 )
16:46:23 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
01 01
01 04
→ STATUS 
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"
16:46:23 Incoming: Checksum ( 08 BD )
16:46:23 Outgoing: 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).
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Host changes the reader state from IDLE to MANT with S18F13
Host to Reader: S18F13
17:12:29 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
17:12:29 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
17:12:29 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 25 )
17:12:29 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 0D 80 01 00 00 00 67 )
17:12:29 Outgoing: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 0B 43 68 61 6E 67 65 53 74 61 74 65
→ SSCMD "ChangeState"
01 01
41 02 4D 54
→ CPVAL1 "MT"
17:12:29 Outgoing: Checksum ( 13 02 )
17:12:29 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F14
17:12:29 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
17:12:29 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
17:12:29 Incoming: Length Byte ( 2D )
17:12:29 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 0E 80 01 00 00 00 67 )
17:12:29 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
01 01
01 04
→ STATUS 
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"
17:12:29 Incoming: Checksum ( 08 C0 )
17:12:29 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
ChangeState is an optional service that requests the CIDRW to change its
operational sub state to MAINTENANCE ("MT") or to OPERATING ("OP").
In the MAINTENANCE state, the reader could not read (S18F5) or write
(S18F7) any DATA in the defined DATASEG.
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Host requests a reset with S18F13
Host to Reader: S18F13
11:45:34 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
11:45:34 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
11:45:34 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1F )
11:45:34 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 0D 80 01 00 00 00 3F )
11:45:34 Outgoing: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 05 52 65 73 65 74
→ SSCMD "Reset"
01 01
41 02 4D 54
→ CPVAL1 "MT"
11:45:34 Outgoing: Checksum ( A1 02 )
11:45:34 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F14
11:45:34 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
11:45:34 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
11:45:34 Incoming: Length Byte ( 2D )
11:45:34 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 0E 80 01 00 00 00 3F )
11:45:34 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 4E 4F
→ SSACK "NO"
01 01
01 04
→ STATUS 
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"
11:45:34 Incoming: Checksum ( 08 68 )
11:45:34 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 )
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.
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The reader detects a wrong TARGETID
Host to Reader: S18F5
13:44:33 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
13:44:33 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
13:44:33 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1A )
13:44:33 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 05 80 01 00 00 00 40 )
13:44:33 Outgoing: Data
01 03
41 04 30 30 30 30
→ TARGETID "0000"
41 02 30 31
→ DATASEG "01"
A9 02 00 08
→ DATALENGTH 0x08
13:44:33 Outgoing: Checksum ( B8 02 )
13:44:33 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F6
13:44:33 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
13:44:33 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
13:44:33 Incoming: Length Byte ( 18 )
13:44:33 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 06 80 01 00 00 00 40 )
13:44:33 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 43 45
→ SSACK "CE"
41 00
→ DATA ""
13:44:33 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 78 )
13:44:33 Outgoing: 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".
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The reader detects no tag
Host to Reader: S18F5
17:29:25 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 )
17:29:25 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
17:29:25 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1A )
17:29:25 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 92 05 80 01 00 00 00 43 )
17:29:25 Outgoing: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 30 31
→ DATASEG "01"
A9 02 00 08
→ DATALENGTH 0x08
17:29:25 Outgoing: Checksum ( C5 02 )
17:29:25 Incoming: ACK ( 06 )
Reader to Host: S18F6
17:29:27 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
17:29:27 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
17:29:27 Incoming: Length Byte ( 18 )
17:29:27 Incoming: Header ( 81 FF 12 06 80 01 00 00 00 43 )
17:29:27 Incoming: Data
01 03
41 04 31 32 33 34
→ TARGETID "1234"
41 02 54 45
→ SSACK "TE"
41 00
→ DATA ""
17:29:27 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 8C )
17:29:27 Outgoing: 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".
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8.1 General
Service and Troubleshooting
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î General
„
Î Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel
„
Î Safety Instructions
„
Î Error Codes
„
Î Error Display with LED
„
Î Reader Does Not Respond
„
Î Reset
„
Î Power Cut
„
Î Protocol Switching
„
Î Software Releases
„
Î Customer Service
8.1
General
Follow the instructions specified in the safety chapter
Follow the general safety information in the chapter Î Safety
Instructions.
Â
The RFID reader and its components must be serviced by the
manufacturer only!
Â
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!
Â
If you are uncertain about errors and their handling, contact
the manufacturer, see Î Visit us online: www.brooks.com.
Have the serial number of the RFID reader ready as shown on
the label (see Î Device Label) when contacting the
manufacturer!
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Qualified Troubl eshooting Personnel
CAUTION
Error handling shall be carried out by specially trained personnel only. If
you are uncertain about the qualifications that are required, contact the
manufacturer.
CAUTION
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.
8.3
Safety Instructions
All antenna resonant circuit components carry high voltages.
WARNING
When spare 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 (Î
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.
CAUTION
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!
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8.4
Error Codes
8.4.1
Error ID and Alarm ID
Description
Possible cause
Correcting action
none
no error
not used
no
auto fail
automatic reading is
reader is still busy
wait until the former request is
not possible *
with a former read or
done
write request
ex fail
read or write initiated
reader is still busy
wait until the former request is
from the host and/or
with a former read or
done
other actions cannot be write request
carried out *
write fail
no tag
data transfer to the
reader is still busy
wait until the former request is
transponder not possi-
with a former read or
done
ble *
write request
no transponder or
antenna is installed
no readable tag within put a transponder into the
the reading range
antenna range, verify type and
function of the transponder
antenna is not
check antenna connection
connected correctly
invalid
antenna and
check orientation between
transponder are in a
antenna and transponder (see
bad orientation
Î Antenna Installation)
antenna is not tuned
perform an antenna tuning
disturbing field at
check antenna surroundings for
transmitting
possible disturbing sources
frequency
(monitors, servo motors, ...)
antenna is damaged
exchange antenna, verify
or too close to metal
antenna installation
invalid parameter or
data sent with a
check syntax and data of
data
command are wrong
command
sent parameter is not
check syntax and value of
implemented or is out parameter
of range
unknown
unknown error
not used
no
unconfig
the device is not
wrong reader address
check syntax of message,
configured
is sent
check parameter F „Reader
address“
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ID
Name
check
Description
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Possible cause
Correcting action
parity and/or checksum wrong baud rate is set check baud rate of serial
error
interface (COM port)
transmission errors on check RS232 cable and
serial communication
connectors, check disturbing
sources at RS232
void ackn
no valid acknowledge
double or wrong
check host communication
(unexpected
acknowledgment
settings
serial communication
check RS232 cable and
is interrupted
connectors, check disturbing
acknowledge)
sources at RS232
Ethernet communica-
check Ethernet cable and con-
tion is interrupted
nectors, check the Link LED
and the Traffic LED, verify IP
address settings
A (10)
locked
locked page cannot be
page to be written is
check page number to write,
written
locked (permanently
replace tag with new one
write protected)
message too long or
msg len
length of message is
too short or message is longer than shown at
check message length, check
length byte
not received completely the length byte
no valid end sign of
check syntax of message
message (end sign
0xD) detected
not all characters are
check syntax of messages,
transmitted
check RS232 or Ethernet
(Intercharacter
connection
timeout)
invalid
invalid command
unknown command
check syntax of command
was sent
B (11)
no ackn
the message which has host system does not
check availability of the host
to be confirmed has
acknowledge the
system (terminal), check
been sent the
message
RS232 cables and connectors,
maximum number of
check Ethernet cable and
times (RS232
connectors, check the Connect
maxrepeat) and has
LED and the Traffic LED, verify
not been confirmed by
IP address settings
the terminal within the
defined time frame
(see Î Parameter 5
(0x05))
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Name
bad type
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Description
Possible cause
Correcting action
incorrect transponder
incorrect transponder
check transponder type and
type
type is used (read
replace it
only or read/write
instead of Multipage)
* because the device is still busy or because a message has not been
confirmed by the previous read up to now
8.4.2
SSAC
EE
Name
Execute
error
SSACK
Description
transponder data and
read ID sequence cannot be read
Possible cause
Correcting action
transponder has no or program transponder with valid
too less valid ASCII
ASCII characters on MID area
characters on MID
area
parameters for MID
set reader parameters for MID
area are not match-
area corresponding to tran-
ing transponder data
sponder data area for the MID
reader is still busy
wait until the former request is
with a former read or
done
write request
CE
incorrect reader mode
switch to correct mode (MANT
for operation
for writing MID)
Communi- syntax error of mes-
data sent with a com- check syntax and data of com-
cation
sage ore message for-
mand are wrong
error
mat or incorrect value
mand
list format, amount of check syntax of SECS message
lists or data type is
wrong
sent parameter is not
check syntax and parameter
implemented or not
value
within the range
TE
Tag error
no transponder or
antenna installed
no readable tag within put a transponder into the
the reading range
antenna range, verify type and
function of the transponder
antenna is not
check antenna connection
connected correctly
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check orientation between
transponder are in a
antenna and transponder (see
bad orientation
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antenna is not tuned
perform an antenna tuning
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SSAC
Name
Description
8.4.3
Stream
Functio
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Correcting action
disturbing field at
check antenna surroundings for
transmitting
possible disturbing sources
frequency
(monitors, servo motors, ...)
antenna is damaged
exchange antenna, verify
or too close to metal
antenna installation
Stream Function
Description
Possible cause
Correcting action
message with wrong Devi- send a message with the correct
S9F1
S9F3
unrecognized DeviceID
unrecognized stream type
ceID was sent to the
DeviceID (can be taken from the
reader
S9F1 message)
message with a unknown
check stream function syntax of
stream type was sent to
the message
the reader
S9F5
unrecognized function type
message with a unknown
check stream function syntax of
function type was sent to
the message
the reader
S9F7
illegal data
S9F9
Transaction Timer Timeout
wrong RIC at reset mes-
check RIC value
sage
host system does not
acknowledge the message or sends no answer
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8.5 Error Display with LED
8.5
Error Display with LED
8.5.1
Power LED Does Not Light Up
Â
Check the power supply and the connection cables!
Â
Remove the housing lid as described in Î Housing Without
Mounts, and check if the power LED inside the reader is lit up
(see Î Indicating and Operating Elements)!
Â
If the LED does not light up, disconnect the device from the
power supply and carefully remove the fuse (see Î Inside
View). Test the fuse. If it is defective, replace it with a fuse
specified by the manufacturer!
Â
If the above measures do not solve the problem, leave the
reader disconnected and contact the manufacturer!
8.5.2
Error LED Lights Up (in Test Mode)
Â
Press the tuning button.
Â
If the OK LED does not light up, the transponder is not within
the reading/writing range of the antenna. Install the antenna
closer to the transponder (see individual antenna ranges:
www.brooks-rfid.com). If this does not solve the problem,
contact the manufacturer!
If the tuning LED flashes:
Â
Check if the antenna is located too near to a strong metallic
environment. Relocate the antenna with more distance!
Â
Press the Tuning button for antenna tuning.
Â
Check if the antenna and the antenna cable are connected
correctly. Use another antenna cable if available!
Â
If these measures do not solve the problem, contact the
manufacturer!
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8.6
Â
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Reader Does Not Respond
Check if the interface connection cable is undamaged and
correctly connected to both reader and host!
Â
Check the status as indicated by the LED!
Â
Download the test software from the Internet
www.brooks.com → Service → Download. Follow the
instructions!
Â
If these measures do not solve the problem, contact the
manufacturer!
8.7
Â
Reset
In the case of a malfunction, a hardware reset can be
performed by switching the power supply off and on!
Â
After the reset, the reader performs a self-test. The self-test
can take up to five seconds. As the first step in these selftests, all LEDs of the membrane keyboard light up. At the
second step, the reader displays the key statuses of the
membrane keyboard. If a LED is on, the specified button is
active. The input LED signalizes the ASCII protocol and the
output LED signalizes the SECS protocol. If the test was
successful, all LEDs - except for the power LED - go off.
8.8
Power Cut
After a power cut, the reader performs a reset with self-test. The self-test
can take up to five seconds. In the first step of these self-tests, all LEDs of
the membrane keyboard light up. In the second step, the reader displays
the key statuses of the membrane keyboard.
If a LED is on, the specified button is active. The input LED signalizes the
ASCII protocol and the output LED signalizes the SECS protocol. If the test
was successful, all LEDs - except for the power LED - go off.
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8.9 Protocol Switching
8.9
Protocol Switching
It is possible to change the type of protocol on a power-up reset. If the read
and the write buttons are pressed at the time of power-up reset, the reader
changes the protocol type from SECS to ASCII or ASCII to SECS. Wait until
the Input or Output LED does not change and light up. Release the buttons
to start the reader with the new protocol type.
8.10 Software Releases
Release
Date
Version
Description
June 2011
RIV5.0
Basic version
March 2013
RIV5.1.3/
RS2V51
Hardware version up to 25
characters, factory settings by serial
UDP message
8.11 Customer Service
For Technical Support:
Location
GUTS® Contact Number
North America
+1-800-FOR-GUTS (1-800-367-4887)
+1-978-262-2900
Europe
+49-1804-CALL-GUTS (+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
Visit us online: www.brooks.com
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9.1 Dismantling
Dismantling and Storage
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Dismantling
„
Î Storage
9.1
Dismant ling
Â
Remove the power supply device!
Â
Remove all cables!
Â
Loosen and remove the mounting screws!
Â
Remove the device from the installation area!
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.
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10.1 Transport
10
Transport and Disposal
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Transport
„
Î Disposal
10. 1 T r a nsp o r t
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
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 device in regular household waste.
Disconnect the electronic components from the case and dispose of them as
follows:
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„
the electronic components, antennas and cables as electronic
waste
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11.1 Antennas
11
Accessories
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
„
Î Antennas
„
Î Plugs
„
Î Cables
„
Î Mounting Brackets
„
Î Mounting Brackets
11.1 Antennas
11.1.1 Available Types
Type
Part-No.
Micro antenna (ANT-1Mxx)
ANT-1Mxx
Mini antenna (ANT-1Kxx)
ANT-1Kxx
Rod antenna (ANT-1Sxx)
ANT-1Sxx
Frame antenna (ANT-1Rxx)
ANT-1Rxx
Picture
xx = cable length
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03
05
10
15
→ 300 mm
→ 500 mm
→ 1,000 mm
→ 1,500 mm
11.1.2 Reading and Writing Ranges
ATTENTION
If the transponder is very close to the antenna the transponder may be
de-tuned by the metal of the antenna and reading/writing is not
possible. We recommend keeping a minimum distance between
transponder and antenna of about 10 mm.
The following reading/writing ranges are measured with a 32 mm glass
transponder (read only, read/write, multipage). If you use a multipage
transponder, the diagrams are only valid for page 1 of the multipage
transponder.
Reading range micro
antenna
156
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Transponder parallel to antenna
-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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Transponder parallel to antenna
-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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antenna
158
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Transponder parallel to antenna
-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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Transponder parallel to antenna
-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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Reading range rod
antenna
160
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Transponder parallel to antenna
-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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Reading range frame
antenna
162
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Transponder parallel to antenna
-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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Transponder parallel to antenna
-------
Transponder vertical to antenna
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Type
Part No.
Female power plug, straight
KBV-GK
Female power plug, angled
KBV-WK
Cable plug, ext. sensor, metal
KS-SENS1
Cable plug, ext. output, metal
KS-LED1
Picture
11.3 Cables
164
Type
Part No.
RS 232 serial communication cable
RSK9-10 = 1,000 mm
RSK9-20 = 2,000 mm
RSK9-60 = 6,000 mm
RSK9-10
RSK9-20
RSK9-60
Power supply cable
KBV24-05 = 500 mm
KBV24-10 = 1,000 mm
KBV24-20 = 2,000 mm
KBV24-30 = 3,000 mm
KBV24-60 = 6,000 mm
KBV24-05
KBV24-10
KBV24-20
KBV24-30
KBV24-60
Picture
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Part No.
Mounting set for standard housing
RMS-01
Picture
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Index
A - Sensor event 58
ACKC3 78
ACKC5 78
ALARM STATUS 79
ALCD 79
ALID 79
ALTRID 81
ALTX 80
Antenna 33
Antenna cable 22
ATTRVAL 82
Automatic tuning 56
H - Heartbeat 53
High byte 42
Housing without mounts 30
HSMS message format 71
HSMS message format summary 73
Humidity 25
Carrier ID 104
CE conformity 4
Checksum 62, 66
CIDRW 105
Commissioning 40
CPVAL 83
L - Lock a page of the transponder 55
Low byte 42
DATA 83
DATALENGTH 83
DATASEG 84
DC power 36
Detuned 32
Device ID 65
DHCP-Server 38
Dimensions 28
IP address 38
J - Request tuning 57
MDLN 85
Message 41
Message block structure 64
Message set 76
MF 85
MHEAD 85
Micro antenna 22, 35
MID 86
MIDAC 86
MIDRA 86
Mini antenna 22, 34
E - Error message 53
EAC 84
ECID 84
ECV 84, 85
EIA RS-232-C 64
Electronic Industries Association Standards 64
Error message 47
Ethernet 38
External sensor 19
FCC Rules 3
Floating contact 39
Frame antenna 22, 35
G - Request parameter value 50
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No tag 47
NOTAG 48
OFLACK 86
ONLACK 86
P - Set parameter 51
PAGEDATA 87
PAGE_ID 87
Parameter 45
Parameter 0 - Gateway ID 93
Parameter 0 - Sensor delay 60
Parameter 1 - Baudrate 94
Parameter 1 - Read mode 60
Parameter 11 - ReaderID 96
Parameter 12 - HeadID 96
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Parameter 2 - Read page 60
Parameter 20 - Sensor delay for presence sensor
96
Parameter 22 - Sensor-triggered action for
presence sensor 96
Parameter 23 - Triggered read frequency 96
Parameter 24 - r/w max repeat 96
Parameter 25 - Transponder type 97
Parameter 26 - Sensor activity 97
Parameter 27 - Watchport for presence sensor 97
Parameter 28 - Transmitter level (read mode) 97
Parameter 29 - Transponder load duration (read
mode) 98
Parameter 3 - Block protocol timeout T2 94
Parameter 3 - r/w repeat time 60
Parameter 30 - Read/write synchronization 98
Parameter 31 - Auto-adjust value (read mode) 98
Parameter 32 - Auto-adjust value (write mode) 98
Parameter
33
Automatic
environment
adjustment 99
Parameter 34 - Sensor type for presence sensor
99
Parameter 35 - Special features 99
Parameter 36, Lock membrane keyword 99
Parameter 37, MID area 100
Parameter 38, Test after software reset 100
Parameter 39, Transmitter level (write mode) 100
Parameter 4 - r/w max repeat 61
Parameter 4 - Reply timeout T3 94
Parameter 40, Transponder load duration (write
mode) 100
Parameter 41, Delay time between read cycles
101
Parameter 42, CarrierIDOffset 101
Parameter 43, CarrierIDLength 102
Parameter 44, FixedMID 102
Parameter 45, MIDFormat 102
Parameter 5 - Inter-block timeout T4 94
Parameter 5 - RS232 repeat time 61
Parameter 6 - Retry limit RTY 94
Parameter 6 - RS232 max repeat 61
Parameter 7 - TARGETID high byte 95
Parameter 7 - Watchport 61
Parameter 8 - TARGETID low byte 95
Parameter 9 - Heartbeat time 95
Parameter 99, Customer code 103
Parameter F - Reader address 62
II
PM Information 88
Power supply 21, 36
Prohibition symbols 9
PTN 88
R - Automatic read 49
RAC 88
Relative humidity 25
RIC 89
Rod antenna 22, 34
Safety Instructions 7
Safety symbols 8
SECS-I 63
SECS-I message examples 121
SECS-II 63, 74
SEMI E4 67
SEMI Equipment Communication Standard 63, 74
SHEAD 89
SOFTREV 89
SSACK 90
SSCMD 90
Standard housing 29
STATUS 91
Sub-D female plug 37
TARGETID 91
Temperature 25
Test mode 19
Tuning 18, 56
V - Query software version 54
W - Write data 48
Warning symbols 9
Warranty 5
X - Read data 47
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