Brooks Automation PCC PCC Transponder Reader 134 kHz User Manual PCC 1 0 A5 E
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division PCC Transponder Reader 134 kHz PCC 1 0 A5 E
Users Manual
2002-09-04
Release: 1.0
ID: ID020064
PC-Card Transponder Reader
Technical Report
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1 System Description................................................................................... 3
2 Important Notes ........................................................................................ 4
3 Hardware................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Dimensions............................................................................................ 5
3.2 Technical Data....................................................................................... 6
3.3 Power Supply and Current Input ............................................................. 6
3.4 Additional Instruction for Use .................................................................. 6
4 Installation to a Notebook or PDA ............................................................ 7
4.1 Notebook or Desktop PC ........................................................................ 7
4.2 PDA....................................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 HERMOS PC-Card Reader Test Software for PDA.................... 8
5 Licenses and Certificates / Declaration of Conformity............................. 10
6 Warranty and Liability............................................................................... 13
7 Protocol..................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Message Structure ............................................................................... 14
7.2 Commands .......................................................................................... 15
7.3 Error Messages.................................................................................... 17
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1 System Description
The HERMOS PC-Card Transponder Reader is a high frequency identification
system using the FM-transmission.
The basic item is a transponder working as a forgery-proof electronic identity disc.
The reading unit of the system sends an energy impulse via the antenna. The
capacitor of the passive, battery-less transponder is charged by this impulse. After
that, the transponder returns a signal with the stored data.
As a line of sight between transponder and reader is not absolutely necessary, the
transponder can also be identified through non-metallic material.
The HERMOS PC-Card Transponder Reader is a device to read and write to TIRIS
transponder. The card can be used in connection with a notebook or a PDA.
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2 Important Notes
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference , and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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3 Hardware
3.1 Dimensions
6.5 mm
110.1 mm
54 mm
Antenna
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3.2 Technical Data
Parameter Value
Operation temperature 0°C to +50°C
Stock temperature -20°C to +70°C
Permissible humidity @ 50°C 25 - 80%
Transmitter frequency 134.2 kHz
System Requirements:
Slot Type: PC-Card Type II
Operating System: Win9x/2000/NT/XP/CE
Reading and Writing Range (32mm glass transponder):
Reading range: ~ 60 mm
Writing range: ~ 35 mm
3.3 Power Supply and Current Input
Description Value
Voltage 5 V DC (+/- 5%)
Current (reading and writing) 100 mA
Current (passive) 50 mA
3.4 Additional Instruction for Use
Never expose the device to a intense change in temperature. Otherwise, water of
condensation can develop inside what can lead to damages.
Never bend the device or expose it to other mechanical loads.
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4 Installation to a Notebook or PDA
The PC-Card Transponder Reader is suitable for all Windows operating systems.
The interface of the reader is comparable with the interface of a serial interface PC-
card.
4.1 Notebook or Desktop PC
On operating systems which support plug & play, the card will be detected
automatically. Then only the delivered *.inf file must be installed. If the card was
installed successfully a new entry “com x” appears in the device manager (for
example “com 3”).
On operating systems which don’t support plug & play, the card must be installed
manually. After plug in the card and starting the system, the serial interface must be
configured manually. For more information see the Windows help of the device
manager.
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4.2 PDA
On a PDA there is no installation of the PC-Card Reader necessary. The card
supports plug & play for an easy use.
To test the card, the HERMOS test tool must be installed on the PDA. To install the
test tool, start the setup.exe on the delivered CD-ROM and follow the instructions
on the screen.
System requirements for the installation of the test tool:
§ ARM processor
§ Operating system: PocketPC 2002
§ A version of Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on the host.
§ The PDA must be connect to the host and a connection must be established.
4.2.1 HERMOS PC-Card Reader Test Software for PDA
The test software can be used to read and write to a TIRIS transponder.
After starting the software, the tool is searching for the HERMOS PC-Card Reader.
Was the PC-Card Reader detected successfully, the message “- PCCard found –“
appears in the status line.
Pushing the button ‘SCAN’, starts the reading of the transponder. The transponder
data can be displayed in ASCII mode or in HEX mode. (see picture 4.1 and 4.2)
picture 4.1:Scan – ASCII mode picture 4.2: Scan – HEX mode
status line
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A click on a certain page opens the dialog to change the content of the page.
The content of the selected page can be changed in ASCII mode or in HEX mode.
(see picture 4.3 and 4.4)
picture 4.3: Write – ASCII mode
picture 4.2: Write – HEX mode
editor mode
selected page
lock the page
apply the changes apply the changes
cancel the
changes
input box
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5 Licenses and Certificates / Declaration of Conformity
•
• FCC ID: N5GPCC
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
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Hersteller / Verantwortliche Person
Manufacturer / responsible person
Hermos Informatik GmbH /
Herr Dittrich
erklärt, dass das Produkt
declares that the product
PCC-Reader
Type (ggf. Anlagenkonfiguration mit Angabe der Module)
Type (if applicable, configuration including the modules)
£ Telekommunikations(Tk-)endeinrichtung
Telecommunications terminal equipment
R Funkanlage
Radio equipment
Verwendungszweck / lntended purpose Identification system
Geräteklasse / Equipment class 2
bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung den grundlegenden Anforderungen des § 3 und den
übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
complies with the essential requirements of §3 and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG
(Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive), when used for its intended purpose.
Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß § 3 (1) 1. (Artikel 3 (1) a))
Health and safety requirements pursuant to § 3 (1) 1. (Article 3(1) a))
angewendete harmonisierte Normen
Harmonised standards applied
EN 60950
Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art
und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards / Spezifikationen)
Other means of proving conformity with the essential
requirements (standards / specifications used)
BMPT Decree No. 306/97
Konformitätserklärung gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und
Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen (FTEG) und der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG (R&TTE)
Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal.
Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
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Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (§ 3 (1) 2, Artikel 3 (1) b)
Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility § 3(1)(2),
(Article 3(1)(b))
Angewendete harmonisierte Normen
Harmonised standards applied EN 301 489-3 (07/2000)
Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art
und Weise(hierzu verwendete Standards / Spezifikationen)
Other means of proving conformity with the essential
requirements (standards / specifications used)
Maßnahmen zur effizienten Nutzung des Funktrequenzspektrums
Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum
R Luftschnittstelle bei Funkanlagen gemäß § 3(2) (Artikel 3(2))
Air interface of the radio systems pursuant to § 3(2) (Article 3(2))
Angewendete harmonisierte Normen
Harmonised standards applied
Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art
und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards
/Schnittstellenbeschreibungen)
Other means of proving conformity with the essential
requirements (standards/interface specifications used)
EN 300 330-1 (06/2001)
Hermos Informatik GmbH
Gartenstr. 19
D-95490 Mistelgau
Phone +49 9279 991 910
Fax +49 9279 991 900
Mistelgau, 08.08.2002
Gerald Dittrich
(Place and date of issue) (Name and signature)
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6 Warranty and Liability
The warranty period is 24 months and starts with the moment of the delivery of the
device which has to be proved by invoice or other documents.
The warranty includes the repair of all damages of the device, occurring within the
warranty period, which are evidently caused by faults of the material or manufacture
defects.
Not included into the warranty are damages caused by not prescribed connections,
inappropriate handling and non-observance of the technical reports.
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7 Protocol
7.1 Message Structure
All messages have the following structure:
Length Header Data Chksum
1 byte 2 bytes 1 or more bytes 2 bytes
Header
Command Action #
Length: Number of bytes of Header and Data
(without Length and Chksum).
Header: Consists of Command and Action #
Command: Defines the function of the message.
Action #: To distinguish the single messages the Action # will be increased
for each new message.
Data: The content depends of the message type.
ChkSum: 2 bytes checksum over Length, Header and Data (sum of byte
values).
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7.2 Commands
Reading of ‘Read Only’ or ‘Read/Write’ transponder
Command: 01H
Message:
Length Header Chksum
Response:
Length Header Type of
Transponder Page Number
(RO,RW à 0) Transponder Data
(8 bytes) Chksum
Reading of Multipage Transponder
The first data byte contains the page of the multipage transponder which shall be
read.
Command: 02H
Message:
Length Header Page Number (01-11 Hex) Chksum
Response:
Length Header Type of
Transponder Page Number
(01-11 Hex) Transponder Data
(8 bytes) Chksum
Locking a Page
The first data byte contains the page of the multipage transponder which shall be
locked.
Command: 05H
Message:
Length Header Page Number (01-11 Hex) Chksum
Response:
Length Header Acknowledge Code Chksum
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Writing to a ‘Read/Write’ Transponder
The data bytes 1-8 contain the transponder data for writing.
Command: 08H
Message:
Length Header Transponder Data (8 bytes) Chksum
Response:
Length Header Acknowledge Code Chksum
Writing to a Multipage Transponder
The first data byte contains the page of the multipage transponder to which shall be
written. Byte 2 up to byte 9 contain the page data of the page specified in byte 1.
Command: 09H
Message:
Length Header Page Number (01-11 Hex) Page Data (8 bytes) Chksum
Response:
Length Header Acknowledge Code Chksum
Types of Transponder
This item is used in command ‘01H’ and ‘02H’.
0x00 NONE
0x01 READ_ONLY
0x02 READ_WRITE
0x03 MULTI_PAGE_Read_unlocked
0x04 MULTI_PAGE_Programming
0x05 MULTI_PAGE_Read_locked
0x06 READ_WRITE_Programming
0x07 RW_FAIL
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7.3 Error Messages
On any error the PC-Card Reader responses an error message.
The header of the error message is the same like the header of the message which
caused the error.
Message:
Length Header Error Code (1 byte) Chksum
Error Codes:
0x01 read failed
0x02 write failed
0x03 lock failed
0x04 wrong chksum
0x05 wrong command
0x06 wrong page on read MP
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Gartenstrasse 19, D-95490 Mistelgau/Germany Fax +49-9279/991-900
e-mail: rfid.support@carmas.com