Identec Solutions IPF310 i-PORT F310 User Manual
Identec Solutions AG i-PORT F310 Users Manual
Contents
- 1. User Manual
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Users Manual
i-PORT F310
Hardware and
Installation Manual
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Proprietary Notice
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SOLUTIONS.
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provide the information contained in this Manual on an “as-is” basis and do not make any express or
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warranties as to non-infringement, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness,
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liable to any person for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages, including without
limitation, damages resulting from use of or reliance on information presented herein, or loss of profits
or revenues or costs of replacement goods, even if informed in advance of the possibility of such
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Reg.-No. IM.0781.EN
Order code:
Issue 0 / February 2009
– 24. June 2009 –
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG,
Millennium Park 2, 6890 Lustenau, Austria
Phone +43 5577 87387-0, Fax +43 5577 87387-15
info@identecsolutions.at
www.identecsolutions.com
Subject to alteration without prior notice.
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Printed in Germany
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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is the responsible party for the compliance of the following devices:
MODEL: i-PORT F310
EUROPE: CE
The user(s) of these products are cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in advance,
by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those approved by IDENTEC
SOLUTIONS, or any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) these devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
European Notification according R&TTE Directive
This equipment complies to Art. 6.4 of R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). It is tested for compliance with the
following standards:
EN 300 220-1 V1.3.1 (2000-09), EN 300 220-3 V1.3.1 (2000-09), ETSI EN 301 489 V1.4.1 (2002-08), ETSI
EN 301 489 V1.4.1 (2002-08)
USA Notification
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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FCC Registration Required for Operation under Rule 15.240
Radio transmissions from the i-Port F310 are governed in the US by FCC Part 15 rules, and in Canada
by corresponding Industry Canada regulation RSS-210 . Still other regulations apply in Europe and
other countries.
The i-Port F310 is shipped with the default mode of operation corresponding to FCC 15.231. All other
Identec Solutions equipment complies with 15.231. Equipment operating under this rule does not
require FCC Registration.
FCC Rule 15.240 offers some advantages in thru-put and flexibility for applications involving
containerized cargo. I-Port F310 can be configured for operation under this rule only by a qualified
technician downloading factory-supplied configuration files.
There are restrictions in the geographical locations where such equipment may be deployed so as to
maintain a 40 km separation from five long-range radar sites in the US and Alaska. The FCC
requires notification of the locations where 15.240 operating equipment is to be installed. Identec
Solutions notifies the FCC of the initial shipping destination. However, it is the responsibility of
the end user to mail a notification of installation to the FCC as described in the form provided below
upon initial installation. It is also required that the user mail a new notification in the event the
equipment is re-located.
The form is to be mailed to:
Experimental Licensing Branch
Office of Engineering & Technology
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
ATTN: RFID Registration
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This product contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Please observe the
special instructions for their protection. Incorrect handling can damage the unit and cause the
invalidation of the warranty.
Minimum safety precautions against electrostatic discharge:
• Establish earth contact before you touch the unit. For example, touch the earthing screw on the
unit. Even better: Use an antistatic ribbon and earth yourself permanently for the time you
handle the unit.
• Avoid unnecessary contact with the unit connectors and assemblies inside the unit.
• Only open the unit if the operational settings (as described in the manual) expressly require this.
• Use antistatic tools for the setting of the unit. (Warning: Do not touch life-threatening voltages
with these tools).
• Do not store unit and components without protective packaging.
• Only remove unit and components from the packaging immediately prior to installation.
These notes are not sufficient to guarantee complete protection from electrostatic
discharges! We recommend the use of suitable protective equipment.
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 8
1.1 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS................................................................................................. 8
2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 9
2.1 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS................................................................................................. 9
3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 10
3.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 10
3.2 POSITION OF PORTS ..................................................................................................... 10
3.3 POWER SUPPLY............................................................................................................ 11
3.4 RS 485 BUS CONNECTORS ............................................................................................. 11
3.5 RS232/USB CONNECTOR .............................................................................................. 11
3.6 ETHERNET CONNECTOR ................................................................................................. 11
4 INITIAL OPERATION.................................................................................................. 13
4.1 CHECKING THE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 13
4.2 CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Tools Needed ........................................................................................................... 13
4.3 CONFIGURATION OF THE ETHERNET INTERFACE ................................................................... 13
4.4 STATUS DISPLAY (LEDS) ............................................................................................... 14
5 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................... 15
5.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 PRECAUTIONARY MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 15
5.3 SPARE PARTS .............................................................................................................. 16
5.3.1 Recommended spare parts stock ............................................................................... 16
5.3.2 Preparing the spare parts .......................................................................................... 16
5.3.3 Examination and repair of exchanged parts ................................................................ 16
5.4 RETURNS ................................................................................................................... 16
6 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................................... 17
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1 Introduction
1.1 Associated Documents
Manuals
IM.0780.EN System Description, English
IM.0781.EN i-PORT F310 Hardware and Installation Manual, English (this document)
IM.0782.EN Tag Manual (Mounting, Use, and Maintenance), English
IM.0783.EN Symbol Handheld Accessory—Portable Interrogator
Data Sheets
ID.0680.EN i-PORT F310, English
ID.0681.EN i-Q310 ATN—Asset Tag, English
ID.0682.EN i-Q310 ATR—Asset Tag, English
ID.0683.EN i-Q310 DRT—Data Rich Tag, English
ID.0684.EN i-Q310 SET—Sensor Tag, English
ID.0685.EN i-Q310 LPT—License Plate Tag, English
ID.0686.EN i-Q310 CST—Container Security Tag, English
ID.0689.EN i-Port H310—Portable Interrogator
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2 Mechanical Installation
The unit comes with pre-installed mounting
2.1 Dimensional Drawings
Bottom view
Side view
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3 Electrical Installation
3.1 Safety Instructions
• The power supply circuit must comply with the requirements of the SELV circuits (see EN 60950).
• The signal circuits must comply with the requirements of the SELV circuits (see EN 60950).
Glossary
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage – Protective measure against dangerous body currents.
Protective first voltage, circuit not floating.
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
RxD Receive Data
TxD Transmit Data
3.2 Position of Ports
All connectors are at the bottom side of the unit.
The connectors are labeled on the read side of the unit.
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3.3 Power Supply
The i-PORT F310 can be powered parallel in two ways:
• Mains voltage applied to the connector labeled “AC SUPPLY, 47 … 63 Hz, 90 … 260 VAC”
• DC voltage of 10 to 30 VDC applied to the bus connector labeled “RS 485, DC SUPPLY IN, 10 …
30 VDC”.
So it is easy to have the mains supply as standard plus a backup battery for uninterrupted operation
during power failures. Necessary decoupling circuitry is built-in.
Warning
Do not apply supply voltage to the connector labeled “RS 485, DC SUPPLY OUT, 10 … 30 VDC”.
3.4 RS 485 Bus Connectors
Warning
Do not apply supply voltage to the connector labeled “RS 485, DC SUPPLY OUT, 10 … 30 VDC”.
3.5 RS232/USB Connector
This connector is intended for service and set-up during initial operation. In standard operation this
connector is unused. Always use the cap to protect the connector.
Please pay attention to the limitations of cable runs of RS232 (max. 15 m) and USB (max 5 m).
Adapter cables to a PC
3.6 Ethernet Connector
Warning
Do not connect any device to your network before it has been configured. Before connecting to your
network, check that the desired IP address has been set. A not-configured device may have any IP
address. A device with the wrong settings may impede the functioning of your network.
Ethernet interface with 10 or 100Mbit/s. Connect the central unit to your network with a wired 1:1
network cable. The host connection is a RJ45 socket. Use a regular Ethernet cable here.
The allocation corresponds to that of simple network adapters in PCs (10/100-Base T). Therefore, to
connect to the network or the hub, a simple 1:1 network cable is required.
If you want to connect directly to a computer you must use a so-called crossed cable.
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4 Initial Operation
4.1 Checking the Installation
After completing the installation the operation must be systematically checked.
The installation check can be divided into three sections:
• Visual test
• Basic operational check
• Detailed operational check
If the basic check of the operational behavior is to be carried out using a (portable) PC a final check
via the intended user control system should also be carried out.
4.2 Configuration
4.2.1 Tools Needed
4.3 Configuration of the Ethernet Interface
Tools needed
• PC with working Ethernet NIC running MS Windows for configuration software
• Software “Device Discovery Utility”
• Crossover Ethernet cable
• Power supply (24 VDC) for the i-PORT
• Network settings from your network administrator
Prepare the PC
• Disconnect the PC from the network
• Set the Ethernet connection of the PC to DHCP (described below)
• Switch off the proxy settings of the standard web browser
After finishing the configuration of all i-PORTs restore the previous settings of the PC.
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4.4 Status Display (LEDs)
ANT lights green when transmitting RF to a tag, lights orange when receiving data from a tag
RUN Device is running properly (LED blinks at approx 1 Hz).
BUS Blinks GREEN when data is transferred on any of the interfaces
ERR Blinks RED when an error occurs
ETH Ethernet connector plugged in (Link)
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5 Maintenance
5.1 General
In principle, the ILR system is maintenance-free. When correctly installed it operates for many years
without any problems.
5.2 Precautionary Maintenance
Regular checking of all ports and cables belonging to the system is recommended. Unstable
connections could lead to damage and malfunctions of the system and therefore should be repaired as
soon as possible.
A Brief Checklist
• Are all casing intact?
• Are all cables intact?
• Are all connectors intact?
• Are all connectors securely fastened?
• Are all screws still tight?
• Is there suddenly a malfunction at a specific unit?
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5.3 Spare Parts
5.3.1 Recommended spare parts stock
In order to keep the down time of the system during malfunctions as short as possible it is
recommended to have certain spare parts in stock. At least one central unit, one antenna and one
antenna cable should be available. With larger systems with more than approx. 15 i-PORTs the
doubling of the recommended stock quantity should be considered.
Furthermore, it is recommended to have several spare tags in stock,
corresponding to approx. 0.5 – 1 % of the total number of tags.
5.3.2 Preparing the spare parts
In general all spare parts can be used immediately after delivery from IDENTEC SOLUTIONS.
However, for the compact communicator there are various settings of the communication parameters.
In order to keep the down times short it is recommended to set these parameters before the
component is entered into the spare part stock system. In most cases all units within an identification
system are used in the same way so that only one setting is required.
5.3.3 Examination and repair of exchanged parts
The data tags and compact communicators are complex electronic power units on which the customer
can carry out only very limited repairs. Normally the repairs are carried out at IDENTEC SOLUTIONS or
possibly at a distributor. Before a part is sent in for repair a short examination should be carried out.
5.4 Returns
Parts or main components returned for repair or exchange must be handled with great care. PC cards
must be returned in the appropriate ESD-protecting packaging material.
All returns should include a completed returns form (see appendix) and be sent to the local distributor
or to:
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG
Service Department
Millenium Park 2
6890 Lustenau
AUSTRIA / AUTRICHE
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6 Technical Data
Compatibility ILR® i-Q310 ISO 18000-7 Tags
Performance
Write range Up to 100 m (300 ft)
Read range Up to 100 m (300 ft)
Read rate identification 100 tags/s
Communication
Frequency 433.92 MHz
Certification ISO/IEC 18000-7
Data rate up/download 27.778 kbits/s
Number of antennas 1 (Embedded)
Antenna connection internal
Transmit power ≤ 0 dBm, digitally adjustable
Transmission safeguard 16 bit CRC
Sensitivity -85 dBm/ high sensitivity
(digitally adjustable) -55 dBm/ normal sensitivity
CPU
Program memory 2 MBytes Flash
Configuration memory Up to 128 kBytes
Interfaces
Host interface Ethernet, RS232, RS485 (IN and OUT), USB
Status display 5 LEDs (ANT1, ANT2, RUN, BUS, ERR)
Electrical
Power source 10 – 30 VDC, 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz AC
Input power < 0.5 W
Environmental
Operating temperature –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F)
Storage temperature –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F)
Humidity 90 % non-condensing
Physical
Dimensions 285 mm × 202 mm × 60 mm (11.2 in. × 7.95 in. × 2.36 in.)
Case material Plastic/Aluminum
Weight 800 g
Package rating IP64