Identec Solutions ILR-IPORT User Manual

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1010532The product, and product features as described in this document are subject to changewithout notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of IDENTECSolutions, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a licenseagreement.Limitation of Liability. In no event shall Identec or its suppliers be liable for anydamages whatsoever, including damages for loss of business profits, businessinterruption, loss of business information or any other loss arising out of the use of orinability to use this product, or the provision or failure to provide support services.IDENTEC’s entire liability shall be limited to the replacement cost of this product.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercialenvironment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likelyto cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required tocorrect the interference at his own expense.Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.FCC ID: OO3-ILR-IPORTCANADA: XXXXXXMODEL: i-PORTTYPE: II/SThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement surle matériel brouilleur du Canada.This User Manual is copyright © 2000 by IDENTEC Solutions, Inc.
1010533ContentsCONTENTS...................................................................................................................31 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................51.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................51.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................52 I-PORT TERMINAL BLOCKS — BRIEF DESCRIPTION...........................63 SYSTEM INPUTS AND OUTPUTS...................................................................83.1 OPTO COUPLED INPUTS (INPUT 1…4)...................................................................93.2 OPTO COUPLED USER OUTPUTS (RLY 1A, 1B…4A, 4B)........................................93.3 TEST SERIAL PORT..................................................................................................93.3.1 RS232 9 Pin Interface Connection for Test Serial Port...........93.4 BAR CODE INTERFACE............................................................................................93.4.1 RS232 9 Pin Interface Connection for Bar Code.....................93.4.2 RS485 9 Pin Interface Connection.........................................103.5 ANTENNA MULTIPLEXER OUTPUTS.......................................................................104 SMA COAX CONNECTORS (SOCKETS).....................................................105 SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCHES.....................................................................116 I-PORT PC CARDS...........................................................................................116.1 THE ILR-CARD .....................................................................................................126.2 THE I-FLASH MEMORY CARD................................................................................136.3 THE ATA FLASH STORAGE CARD.........................................................................136.4 USER INTERFACE CARD.........................................................................................136.4.1 Ethernet Card.........................................................................136.4.2 Modem PC Card (optional) ...................................................146.4.3 RF Modem Card (optional) ...................................................147 I-PORT ANNUNCIATOR LEDS .....................................................................148 RESET BUTTON...............................................................................................179 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS .....................................179.1.1 The Power Supply Basic Requirements .................................179.1.2 Backup Battery.......................................................................1810 LCD OPTION................................................................................................1811 INSTALLATION AND WIRING PROCEDURE......................................1811.1 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION......................................................................................1911.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION..................................................................................1911.3 INITIAL POWER UP................................................................................................2011.4 CONFIGURATION OF THE I-PORT FOR LANS........................................................20
101053412 I-PORT ANTENNAS ....................................................................................2113 I-Q TAGS .......................................................................................................2314 SOFTWARE...................................................................................................2415 ILR EXPLORER DEMONSTRATION/TESTING SOFTWARE...........2516 PRODUCT SUPPORT..................................................................................2516.1 TO REACH IDENTEC SUPPORT............................................................................2616.1.1 Online support .......................................................................2616.1.2 E-mail support .......................................................................2616.1.3 Telephone and Fax Support...................................................2616.1.4 Support numbers ....................................................................2616.1.5 Order Desk.............................................................................2616.1.6 Warranty Service ...................................................................2616.1.7 Additional Tools and Training...............................................2617 APPENDIX.....................................................................................................2717.1 I-PORT PRIN TED CIRCUIT BOARDS ......................................................................2717.1.1 The Power Supply Board .......................................................2717.1.2 The Computer Board..............................................................2717.1.3 The LED Board......................................................................27
10105351 Introduction1.1 GeneralThis document provides information for the installation and operationof the IDENTEC i-PORT fixed RFID interrogator.Other documentation that may be applicable includes the ApplicationDevelopers Guide To Programming For The ILR Library, the i-COMUser Manual, the ILR-CARD Installation & Configuration Sheet, andthe i-Q Tag Technical Sheet.1.2 Product DescriptionThe i-PORT is a 100 MHz computer with an installed ILR Card forcommunicating with the i-Q series of active tags. The i-PORT isconfigured to provide application developers with the necessaryconnections and controls for advanced automatic data captureapplications using ILR technology.The operating system in the i-PORT is Windows CE® that provides datamanagement and provides the interface to the ILR-CARD and otheruser optional PC Cards in the i-PORT. Application programs developedto run on the i-PORT are written using high-level applicationlanguages. Programs use calls to the IDENTEC i-PORT softwarelibrary to access the RF functions and other controls on the i-PORT. Foradditional information on programming the i-PORT please refer to thedocument; Application Developers Guide To Programming For TheILR Library.The i-PORT enclosure is an IP65 (or is it P66 / NEMA 4(CSA/UL/VDE)) rated steel case with a glass panel for viewing thestatus LEDs. An optional LCD is also available for the i-PORT thatreplaces the glass panel with a 480 X 320 backlit monochrome touchscreen to allow data input and application commands to be entereddirectly at the i-PORT.Cable entry for wiring the i-PORT is through five compression sealcable clamps at the base of the enclosure. The access door to the i-PORT is equipped with a gasket seal and is closed and opened using aspecial tool that is included.
1010536Two terminalspos. & neg.Two terminalsi-PORT Block Diagram2 i-PORTTerminalBlocks —BriefDescriptionThe i-PORTterminal blocklay out isdepicted infigure 2. Thefunction of eachof the connectorsis describedbelow.Caution: Neverconnect ordisconnect any cable or remove or install a PC Card while the i-PORTis running.8 – 20V AC Input power supply for i-PORT, to be used when onlyan AC power source is available. Range min. 8V tomax.20V AC. Recommended rangeis 12V to 18V AC.8 – 30V DC Input power supply for i-PORT, tobe used when only a DC power source is available.Range min. 8V to max. 30V DC. Recommended rangeis 12V to 24V DC.Note: Either DC or AC power can be applied, but never both at thesame time. Obey terminal polarity for any DC source. Caution must betaken to insure only the first and third block connectors are used forDC and only the first and second block connectors are used for AC.6V BAT+ Positive terminal of 6V backup battery.Figure 1
1010537Total of 12GND terminalsTerminal pairTerminal pairTerminal pairTerminal pairTotal of 4terminals6V BAT- Negative terminal of 6V backup battery. This terminalis connected to system groundNote: The battery voltage must be 6V. The battery should be either aSealed Lead Acid or a Gel Cell. The recommended minimum capacityfor the battery is 2.6 Ah. This is sufficient to provide back up power forshort power outages lasting a few minutes.GND System ground.RLY 1a, 1b User relay contacts enabled by software.Note: Contact rating for these solid-state relays is max. current 130mA,max. load voltage 300Vrms , max. power dissipation 500mW. The tighterof any restrictions applies. Typical ON-resistance is 25 static, 12 atfull load. These ratings apply to all relay contacts.RLY 2a, 2b User relay contacts enabled by software.RLY 3a, 3b User relay contacts enabled by software.RLY 4a, 4b User relay contacts enabled by software.INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4 Opto-coupled user definable trigger inputs, pull toground to activate (short to GND terminal).BARCODE Enables signal input from Barcode Reading Device viaTRIGGER the serial connection. Pull to ground potential to activate (short to GND terminal).BARCODE TX Serial output to Barcode Reading Device.BARCODE RX Serial input to Barcode Reading Device.Note: Depending on top slide switch setting, the serial line for the barcode ports will be compliant to either RS-232 or RS-485 standard.These terminals can be used to connect other serial devices.TEST TX Serial test output.TEST RX Serial test input.Note: The serial line for the test connection is always RS-232.
1010538Two terminals,plus GNDTwo terminals,Two terminals,Figure 2ANT SEL 1, 2 Software controlled output of two antennaselector control signals for external antennamultiplexer with maximum four antennaports.12V Auxiliary power outputs, for user selected devices.Maximum combined load for the two 12 V terminals is250mA.5V Auxiliary power outputs, for userselected devices. Maximumcombined load for the two 5 Vterminals is 250mA.Note: The auxiliary power outputs are always on and are not softwarecontrollable.i-PORT Terminal Block Layout3 System Inputs and OutputsThis chapter describes in greater detail the inputs and outputsconnections on the i-PORT terminal blocks.
10105391 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 93.1 Opto Coupled Inputs (INPUT 1…4)The opto-coupled inputs are tied to 5V via the internal opto-isolator, alimiting resistor and an input status LED. Left open, no current flowsand the status LED is off. If the input is tied to ground, directly throughdry relay contacts, or via a resistor of up to 100 ohms, the LED willlight and the ILR CARD will see the input as ‘pulled low’. Resistanceof greater than 100 ohms may cause the LED to glow but may beinsufficient for the input to be seen as ‘pulled low’.3.2 Opto Coupled User Outputs (RLY 1a, 1b…4a, 4b)The four relay outputs are opto-isolated solid state relays offering5,000V isolation with a current rating of 130mA at 350V. The contactsare normally open, indicated by the corresponding status LED beingunlit. The status LED lights when the relay contacts ‘close’. Bothcontacts are electrically isolated from other system voltages and float.3.3 Test Serial PortThe test serial port is set to 9600 baud and is a 3 wire port (TX, RX andGND). It offers 15KV isolation and is true RS232. Data to and fromthis port are relayed by the ILR CARD to the host computer.3.3.1 RS232 9 Pin Interface Connection for Test Serial PortSignal Name PinTEST TX 2TEST RX 3GND 53.4 Bar Code InterfaceThe Bar Code serial port is set to 9600 baud and is a 4 wire port (TX,RX, Trigger and GND). It offers 15KV isolation and is true RS232.Data to and from this port are relayed to the host computer by the ILRCARD. This connection is intended for a tethered bar code scanner withthe power provided by one of the 5V auxiliary outputs.This input can be switched from RS232 to RS485 if longcommunication range is needed. This connection can be used to connectany serial input device. The slide switch for RS232 or RS485 is at thetop of the i-PORT, and is described in section 5 Selector Slide Switches.3.4.1 RS232 9 Pin Interface Connection for Bar Code
10105310Signal Name PinBAR CODE TX 2BAR CODE RX 3GND 5BAR CODE TRIGGER 63.4.2 RS485 9 Pin Interface ConnectionSignal Name Pin FunctionBAR CODE TX 2 Data ABAR CODE RX 3 Data BGND 5BAR CODE TRIGGER 63.5 Antenna Multiplexer OutputsThese are the ANT SEL 1 and ANT SEL 2 signals and are intended forconnecting an external antenna multiplexer. The external multiplexerrequires only a single coax cable to run from the MMCX antennaconnection on the ILR-CARD to the multiplexer. In installations wherethe i-PORT cannot be installed in close proximity to the antennalocations the use of an external multiplexer can reduce the coax wiringrequirements.Note: The total length of coax cabling used to connect an antenna canaffect signal strength from the antenna to the i-PORT. A signal lossmore than 6 dB will reduce read range.The Antenna Multiplexer Outputs are software controlled digitaloutputs, in binary form offering one of four combinations with the twosignals. These are ESD protected, and can drive up to 4mA, within thevoltage range of 0 to 3.3V. They should not be connected to circuitsthat may pull the outputs to voltages higher than 3.3V.4 SMA Coax Connectors (Sockets)The RF antenna connector on the ILR CARD is a miniatureMMCX connector. This connects to the SMA input connector onthe antenna multiplexer using the 3.5 inch coax pigtail. Theoutput SMA connectors on the multiplexer connect up to fourantennas to the i-PORT. The ANT 1 to ANT 4 status LEDsindicate the active antenna. The illuminated LED will change asthe multiplexer sequences through the antennas, with the LEDfor the last antenna sequenced remaining illuminated.
10105311RF IN Takes a 3.5 inch coax pigtail (part # CAB001) toconnect the ‘RF IN’ port to the ILR-Card RF connectorANT 1, 2, 3, 4 Independent antenna ports for one to four externalantennasNote: The address sequencing for the antenna multiplexer is softwarecontrolled.5 Selector Slide SwitchesThere are two selector slide switches on the i-PORT. One slide switchis located on the topside of the LED board, and is used to switch the barcode connection between RS 232 and RS 485. This switch setting mustcomply with the serial interface of the connected device.The other slide switch is located between the PC Card slots. The settingoptions for this switch are RUN and LOAD. This switch must be set toRUN during operation of the i-PORT. The LOAD position is used totransfer a compressed binary image file from a Master Image PC Cardto the i-Flash Memory Card. This procedure should only be done byIDENTEC certified advanced programmers.6 i-PORT PC CardsThe i-PORT has four PC Card slots on the computer board. The slotsare for the ILR-Card, the i-Flash Memory Card, the ATA Flash StorageCard, and the User Interface Card.Note: Each of the four PC Cards described below has its owndesignated PCMCIA slot on the Computer Board and is notinterchangeable with the others. Before removing or replacing any ofthe PC Cards the power to the i-PORT must be turned off.Note: All PC Cards used in the i-PORT must be 5 volt.
101053126.1 The ILR-CardThe ILR-CARD is the rear PC Card on the left side. It has two I/Oconnectors on the exposed end, the MMCX Antenna connector, and a15-pin programming connector. The programming connector is used byIDENTEC to configure the ILR-CARD. There are also three LEDs onthe exposed end of the ILR-CARD to indicate transmit, receive and RFcarrier detect.The ILR-CARD contains a Configurable Processor System Unit(CPSU) with internal non-volatile memory. The CPSU chip isprogrammed by IDENTEC and contains the firmware code to run the i-PORT. The CPSU also contains a Real Time Clock, with a separatepower supply that will power the clock for over 24 hours.The ILR-CARD contains the RF circuitry for the wirelesscommunication with IDENTEC tags. The application software runningon the i-PORT, or other host computer, sends commands to the CPSUto communicate with the tags. The CPSU on the ILR-CARD controlsthe function of all LED’s on the LED Board, as well as the Piezo buzzeron the Power Supply Board. It also manages the 6V backup batterycharge function. The normal mode (power-up and standby) of the ILR-CARD is ‘Receive Mode’, as opposed to the time-limited ‘TransmitMode’, which has to be initiated by the controlling host computer.Note: The ILR-CARD used in the i-PORT is in a PC Card Type IIhousing but it is not configured with a PCMCIA interface. The ILR-CARD in the i-PORT has a serial interface and can only be used in theassigned card slot on the i-PORT. Each ILR-CARD is marked with an
10105313interface type, either PCMCIA or serial. Do not use an ILR-CARD witha PCMCIA interface in the i-PORT.6.2 The i-Flash Memory CardThis card is a linear Flash memory device with special non-volatilememory. The standard card supplied with the i-PORT is 4MB, butoptional upgrades are available for 8MB and 16MB of memory. The i-Flash Card contains compressed binary image files used by theoperating system running on the Computer Board.Note: The i-Flash Card is a custom linear memory card and cannot bereplaced by commercial ATA Flash Storage Cards.6.3 The ATA Flash Storage CardThe i-PORT file system uses a Type II PC Card format ATA flashstorage card. The standard card provided with the i-PORT is 8MB, butlarger cards of 16MB or 32MB are supported. The ATA flash storagecard carries files for the operating system, among them the previouslyprogrammed IP Address. If replacing this card an IP Address has to beprogrammed in to the new card before the i-PORT can connect to anetwork.Note: The i-Flash card is programmed with a default IP Address. If theATA Flash Storage Card is replaced without programming in the newaddress the default will be used, (see section 10 Installation and WiringProcedures for IP Address programming instructions).6.4 User Interface CardThe rear right PC Card socket on the i-PORT is for the user interfacecard. This can be any Type II PC Card with a Windows CE® driver.Note: To remove the PC Cards in the i-PORT the terminal blocks mustfirst be removed. Disconnect the power, or remove the powerconnection terminal block first.6.4.1 Ethernet CardThis Type II PC Card is the standard card provided with an i-PORT forthe user interface. A standard network adapter plugs into this 10BaseTLAN card to link it to an industry standard, RJ-45 CAT 5 twisted-pairnetwork cable connector.
101053146.4.2 Modem PC Card (optional)For dial-up networking a modem card can be inserted in the UserInterface PC Card slot on the i-PORT. This card would be used insteadof the Ethernet Card6.4.3 RF Modem Card (optional)For wireless networking a RF modem can be used with the i-PORT. AnIEEE 802.11 (Frequency Hopping?) card is recommended. If using anRF modem it is necessary to use an external antenna because of the i-PORT metal enclosure.Note: to maintain the IP65 industrial rating all cabling must be throughthe five compression cable clamps at the bottom of the i-PORT. Not allconnector types will pass through these clamps. It may be necessary toterminate cabling after it is pulled into the i-PORT housing.7 i-PORT Annunciator LEDsThe annunciator LEDs are for testing, and to monitor i-PORT functions.For a layout see figure 3.
10105315i-PORT Annunciator LED BoardFigure 3The left side single row of LEDs in figure 3are described below.INPUT POWER Indicates the presence of external supply power forthe i-PORT.EXT. BATTERY If the external power supply fails, and the 6V backupbattery takes over this LED will be lit. Only one of thepower source indicator LEDs, the INPUT POWER orthe EXT. BATTERY, will be lit at anyone time.30V Internal 30V supply present.12V Internal 12V supply present.5V Internal 5V supply present.3.3V Internal 3.3V supply present.
10105316Note: The internal voltage LEDs will all be illuminated when inputpower is applied. There are no LEDs for the auxiliary power outputs.EXT. BATTERY Indicates the 6V backup battery is being charged.CHARGINGRSSI Receive Signal Strength Indicator (currently not used).TRIGGER Displays activity on the BARCODE TRIGGER input.LCD HEATER Displays heater element on (when equipped).The right side Annunciator LEDs are organized and labeled in pairs.For the label “RFID RX / TX”, the RX is the left LED and the TX is theright LED.RFID RX Lights whenever the ILR-CARD receives valid RFIDdata from tags.RFID TX Lights whenever the ILR-CARD transmits RFID datato tags.HOST RX Lights when i-PORT receives data or commands fromcontrolling host computer (i.e. via LAN connection).HOST TX Lights when i-PORT transmits data to controlling hostcomputer.TEST RX Shows activity on serial transmit line (RS-232) fortesting.TEST TX Shows activity on serial receive line (RS-232) fortesting.BARCODE RX Indicates the input of data from a barcode reader orother serial input device over the serial terminal (RS-232 or RS-485).BARCODE TX Indicates the output of commands to a barcode readeror other serial device over the serial terminal (RS-232or RS-485).INPUT 1 Lights when terminal INPUT 1 is active (shorted toground).INPUT 2 Lights when terminal INPUT 2 is active (shorted toground).
10105317INPUT 3 Lights when terminal INPUT 3 is active (shorted toground).INPUT 4 Lights when terminal INPUT 4 is active (shorted toground).OUTPUT 1 Lights when user relay contacts RLY 1a, 1b areclosed.OUTPUT 2 Lights when user relay contacts RLY 2a, 2b areclosed.OUTPUT 3 Lights when user relay contacts RLY 3a, 3b areclosed.OUTPUT 4 Lights when user relay contacts RLY 4a, 4b areclosed.ANT 1, 2, 3, 4 Displays selector status of antenna multiplexer.8 Reset ButtonLocated at the bottom of the annunciator LED panel is the systemmaster reset button. Depressing this button will cause a warm rebootthat will restart Windows CE ® and reset the ILR card withoutinterrupting the power supply.9 External Power Supply RequirementsOperation of the i-PORT requires an AC or DC power supply.IDENTEC strongly recommends the use of a linear (transformer) powersupply with or without built-in rectifier. Suitable industrial transformersare widely available, or can be ordered from IDENTEC.The use of a switching power supply is not recommended because itmay not be able to provide a sufficient initial inrush current for powerup. The i-PORT consumes about 6 watts under normal use,consumption increases by 5 watts for the optional LCD heater and byanother 3 to 5 watts when charging the backup battery.9.1.1 The Power Supply Basic RequirementsFor a DC power supply the output voltage must be between 8V and30V DC. The recommended power range is 12V to 24V DC. Outputpower rating should be no less than 12W DC.
10105318For an AC power supply the output voltage must be between 8V and20V AC. The recommended power range is 12V to 18V AC. Outputpower rating should be no less than 14VA AC.The suitability of the power supply output can also be determined withan output current rating of 1A minimum at 12V, or a current rating of1.5A minimum below 12V.Example:The output current of the transformer must be capable of no less than1000mA for a 12V AC/DC linear supply.9.1.2 Backup BatteryA 6V backup battery, usually a lead acid gel cell, can be connecteddirectly to the backup battery terminals. An inline, slow-acting fuse of 3Amps rating is highly recommended. The battery is charged at 180mAuntil fully charged and then will continue to be trickle charged. Thebattery supplies power to the i-PORT when the input power dropsbelow the battery terminal voltage.10 LCD OptionThe LCD is a factory-installed touch screen to allow data input andsystems functions to be controlled directly at the i-PORT. The LCDreplaces the clear glass panel on the front of the i-PORT and isconnected to the computer board with a flex cable. The LCD screenprovides the following features:• 480 X 320 VGA resolution• Monochrome, 4 shades of gray• Permanent electro luminescent backlight• Auto temperature sensing heater to extend useful range• Auto temperature compensating contrast• Protective film overlays available11 Installation and Wiring ProcedureThis chapter describes the installation and wiring procedure for an i-PORT in a fixed location. If installing the i-PORT on mobileequipment, such as a forklift, see the IDENTEC bulletin Using the i-PORT as a Mobile Interrogator.
1010531911.1 Physical InstallationThe rugged i-PORT enamel steel enclosure is intended to be wall-mounted with four adequately sized screws. Before mounting the i-PORT to the wall the four plastic caps need to be removed from the rearof the enclosure.The i-PORT enclosure is rated IP65 (P66?) for protection against waterspray. The enclosure is suitable for industrial installation, but is notintended to be use in an exterior location. If it is necessary to install thei-PORT in an exterior location it must have additional shielding againstthe weather.The operational temperature range for the i-PORT is between 32° F and70° F. If the temperature could vary out of this range additionalprecaution must be taken. In the case of cold temperatures a heatelement can be installed in the i-PORT.11.2 Electrical InstallationWherever available, a ground wire (Protection Earth) should beconnected to the internal case grounding-stud. This is arecommendation only and is not essential for i-PORT functionality. Thei-PORT is a low voltage device with no line voltage required.For a description of the electrical connections refer to Section 2 i-PORTTerminal Blocks — Brief Description, and Section 3 System Inputs andOutputs. For the specifications on the power supply see Section 8External Power Supply Requirements.The four terminal blocks in the i-PORT can be removed to makeconnecting wires easier. If there is no inline power switch being usedwith the i-PORT the power connection block should be inserted last forpower up. This must be done after all other connections have beenmade and the other terminal blocks properly installed.Note: All ‘GND’ terminals are directly connected to system ground, sois the negative battery terminal ‘BAT-‘.Generally, any type of cable can be used that fits through the fivecompression clamps. From a practical consideration, the wire gauge forcontrol signal inputs and outputs should be AWG 18 or 20. Power wiresand ground should be AWG 18.Environment RangePhysicalDimensions 11.75" x 7.75" x 3.2" (30 x 20 x 8 cm)Weight 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)OperationalTemperature 32° F to 158° F (0° C to 70° C)Humidity 90% non-condensingStorageTemperature -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C)Humidity90% non-condensing
10105320Note: The Ethernet CAT 5 cable will have to be terminated with an RJ-45 connector after feeding it through one of the five compressionclamps.Note: The Ethernet cable needs to run through the Ferrite Box Snap tosuppress RF noise from the Ethernet Card. The cable should bewrapped around the Ferrite Box so the cable passes through the boxtwice. The installed Ferrite box should be attached to the Ethernetcable inside the i-PORT, and placed in the bottom left corner of theenclosure.11.3 Initial Power UpWhen the i-PORT is first installed connect the input power source for atleast one minute then reset the i-PORT or cycle power and commencenormal operation. This ensures adequate charge up time for the internalReal Time Clock supply voltage. This procedure has to be repeatedwhenever the i-PORT had been disconnected from its input powersource for more than 24 hours.11.4 Configuration of the i-PORT for LANsWhen using the i-PORT as a client on an Ethernet network the start-upIP address will be the default address stored on the ATA Flash StorageCard. To change the address this card can be removed from the i-PORTand inserted into a computer with a PC Card slot. The card can then beaccessed as a drive on the computer.Note: for information on accessing a PC Card as a drive on thecomputer refer to your Windows® user documentation.With the Flash Storage Card in a Windows® computer use a text editorto open the file “ipsettings”. This data file is ASCII format. The valuesin this file must be listed as follows:IPAddressSubnetmaskDefaultGatewayBlank LineBefore saving make sure you hit enter after DefaultGateway.“ipsettings”192.168.1.123255.255.255.00.0.0.0! Blank Line "Figure 4
10105321Every time the i-PORT is started the RestoreReg file will be loaded.This program reads applicable keys from the i-PORT registry andcompares the existing default key values with the values stored in the“ipsettings” file. Any changes made in the “ipsettings” file will be usedby the system. These changes are stored in the i-PORT RAM and areupdated from the “ipsettings” file anytime the i-PORT is rebooted. If anew ATA Flash Storage Card is used in the i-PORT the “ipsettings” filemust be updated.12 i-PORT AntennasAntennas for use with the i-PORT are required to have a gain equal toor less than 5dBic. It is recommended that the antenna polarizationshould be elliptical or circular, although in applications where theorientation of the tag is in a consistent and known position linearlypolarized antennas can also be used.The i-A9185 antenna typically supplied with the i-PORT is anelliptically polarized patch type antenna, providing a superior radiationpattern for interior or exterior use.
10105322Figure 5The i-PORT can connect up to four antennas using either the internalmultiplexer or an external multiplexer. The cable to connect the ILR-CARD to the internal multiplexer is supplied with the i-PORT. Toconnect an external multiplexer the coax cable to the ILR-CARD canuse a SMA connector with the supplied antenna pigtail as a connectorconverter, or the coax will require an MMCX male end to connectdirectly to the ILR-CARD.For any antenna connection the maximum cable length allowed canproduce a decibel loss no greater than 6dB. Each coax cable type andgauge will have different loss characteristics and the installer shouldcontact the cable supplier to determine the suitability any cable for theirapplication.In most locations it is probable that null spots will exist in the coverageof any single antenna. If a tag is in a null spot even though it is withinrange of an antenna it will not be interrogated. This is typically not aproblem when tags are moving through a read zone, but if the tags mustbe interrogated while stationary it will be necessary to createredundancy in the read zone. Any stationary tag that must beinterrogated should be within range of at least two antennas.
1010532313 i-Q TagsIDENTEC i-Q tags are available in a number of configurations to matchthe tag with the application. Tags of different types can be mixed in asingle system and can be interrogated simultaneously by an i-PORT.Tags are available as read only, read/write with 8 KB of memory, and aread/write tag with and optional temperature monitor. Tag memory isexpandable to 32KB.FEATURES i - QR i – Q8 i – Q8T READ RANGE > THAN 100 FEET YES YES YES 8 KBYTES OF MEMORY YES YES BROADCAST CAPABILIT Y YES YES YES ANTI – COLLISION AL GORI THM YES YES YES 5 YEAR BATTERY LIFE YES YES YES TEMPERATURE MONI TORI NG YES OPERATES IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS YES YES YES All i-Q tags are active and include an RF transmitter, RF receiver, and amicroprocessor. The communication range between a tag and an i-A9185 antenna connected to an i-PORT interrogator will be up to 30meters under typical conditions. Read range will vary depending on thelocal conditions, and it is important to test tag read performance under avariety of probable scenarios.For more information see the i-Q Tag Technical Sheet.Table 1
1010532414 SoftwareThis chapter provides basic information on how to control the operationof the i-PORT. For more detailed information please see theApplication Developers Guide To Programming For The ILR Library.ILR technology requires an application program to provide end-userfunctions, this level of software is provided by the System Integrator.To facilitate the development of user specific applications, IDENTEChas extended the Windows API (Application Program Interface) toinclude easy access to ILR functions using C program calls.IDENTEC does provide a demonstration package to allow the installerto configure and to test the basic functions of the i-PORT. This softwareis covered in Section 14 ILR Explorer Demonstration/Testing Software.To allow maximum flexibility in interrogating tags, scanning barcodes,allowing user data entry, providing user information, formatting andsorting data, and data transfer to tags and over a network, the i-PORTfunctions under the direction of a control program. This controlprogram customizes the i-PORT to do the required task. It is generatedby a menu-driven Windows application that allows the user to specifyhow the system will operate.This is a simple but very powerful feature of the IDENTEC ILRsystem. It allows an i-PORT to perform similar tasks in very differentways from completely automated tag interrogation and reporting toautomated assistance in process operations. The data source for variousfields can be specified, e.g. tag ID, tag file, barcode scan, user-keyedinput, or a digital input. A sequence of events can be specified to gatherdata, format data in a specific way, and/or communicate data to aspecific location.File I/O system on the i-PORT has the usual features such as Create,Delete, Read, Write, Directory, and Attributes. The tag file systemsupports any data format that will fit in the space available. Flat filesare supported with fields delimited by column or delimiter character,and records delimited by linefeed.Note: Microsoft® Windows® CE Toolkit for Visual C++ is required tomake applications run on Windows® CE operating system for x86microprocessors that is used on the i-PORT.
1010532515 ILR Explorer Demonstration/Testing SoftwareILR Explorer runs on a host Computer to demonstrate and test thecapabilities of an i-PORT. The system requirements are a 486 or higherCPU, running Windows 95 or newer, with a minimum of 120MB ofhard drive space.The i-PORT is equipped with an Ethernet card for connection to aLAN, or it can be connected directly to an Ethernet equipped computerby using a mirrored Cat. 5 cable. The Ethernet card included with the i-PORT is a 10BaseT connection.ILR Explorer allows the user to communicate with all i-Q type tagswithin range of the antenna, write and read data files to and from tags,set various properties of the i-PORT and tags, read temperature loginformation from a tag and create files to be stored on the tag.15.1.1.1 Installing ILR ExplorerOn the installation disk included is an Install Shield setup file. Pleaserun the file “setup.exe” to start the installation process.15.1.1.2 Running ILR ExplorerTo start ILR Explores double click the icon on your desktop, or in thefolder you selected during installation, or select “ILR Explorer” fromthe “Start” Menu.For more information on the ILR Explorer see the “README.TXT”file included on the ILR Explore disk.16 Product SupportTechnical support for IDENTEC ILR products is available by e-mail,online and by telephone or fax. Full support is provided to AuthorizedSystems Integrators who have completed the technical training sessionsand are certified ILR technicians.Additional training and product support is available from IDENTECunder a support agreement. Field Support is also available on a contractbasis. Support can be provided for site surveys, and for productinstallation and testing. Contact your account manager for full details.
1010532616.1 To Reach IDENTEC Support16.1.1 Online supportTechnical support is available online to all IDENTEC AuthorizedSystem Integrators. Answers to many common questions and problemsare included in our searchable database at www.IDENTEC.com\faq.htmthis database can be made accessible to any product user.16.1.2 E-mail supportWhen sending an e-mail include your name, company, telephone andfax numbers along with your question or problem.In North America support@IDENTEC.comIn Europe and the UK support@IDENTEC.au16.1.3 Telephone and Fax SupportTelephone assistance in North America is available from 8:30 to 5:30Pacific time, Monday through Friday, Canadian holidays not included. .16.1.4 Support numbersNorth America Tel: (250) 860-6567Fax: (250) 860-6541Toll Free Phone 1-877-IDENTEC16.1.5 Order DeskTo order products contact the order desk by phone or faxNorth America Tel: (250) 860-6567Fax: (250) 860-6541Toll Free Phone 1-877-IDENTEC16.1.6 Warranty ServiceFor warranty service contact the warranty department within yourregion to get a warranty claim number. All products returned forwarrantee service must include a warranty service number for promptprocessing.In North America phone (250) 860-656716.1.7 Additional Tools and TrainingSupport is provided only to trained systems integrators. IDENTECprovides training in ILR technology with the purchase of a developmentkit. To have additional employees or third party consultants certified toreceive full access to product support IDENTEC offers certificationtraining.
1010532717 Appendix17.1 i-PORT Printed Circuit BoardsThe i-PORT consists of three PCBs, the Power Supply Board, theComputer Board, and the LED Board.17.1.1 The Power Supply BoardThis circuit board incorporates the following functional groups andcomponents:Bridge Rectifier for AC Input PowerSelf-resetting Fuse30V Switching Power Supply (internal)12V Switching Power Supply (internal & auxiliary user access)5V Switching Power Supply (internal & auxiliary user access)3.3V Switching Power Supply (internal)6V Battery Charger Switching Power Supply (external)Real Time Clock Backup Voltage Supply (internal)Quadruple Antenna Multiplexer, software controlledCPU Reset Circuit, monitoring 3.3V and RESET pushbuttonSelector Slide Switch for Serial Bus Standard, RS-232 or RS-485Serial Driver Chips for RS-232 and RS-485Opto isolators and Over voltage Protection for all Inputs & Outputs4 User definable Solid State Relays, SPSTPiezo Buzzer, software controlled17.1.2 The Computer BoardThis circuit board incorporates the following functional groups andcomponents:Main CPU, Type 486; running OS Windows CE®Onboard DRAMFour PCMCIA slots for PC Cards Type II (see also ‘PC CardsDescription’)Diagnostic ConnectorLCD Line Drivers and Connectors (LCD Panel with Touch-Screen isoptional)17.1.3 The LED BoardThis circuit board incorporates the following components:System Master Reset Pushbutton30 LED’s to indicate the operational status of the i-PORT (see LEDdescription)

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