Identec Solutions IPORT3-NAE Transceiver for ID-System User Manual Proprietary Notice

Identec Solutions AG Transceiver for ID-System Proprietary Notice

Users Manual

i-PORT III User’s Guide Version /NAE, operating under FCC 15.231(a) IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG Millenniumspark 2 6890 Lustenau Austria Tel: +43 5577 87387 0 Fax: +43 5577 87387 15 www.identecsolutions.com
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -2- Proprietary Notice This User’s Guide contains confidential and proprietary information of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS and, except for use by the authorized user, its employees, consultants and agents, may not be used by or disclosed to other parties in whole or in part without prior written authorization from IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. “IDENTEC SOLUTIONS”, “Intelligent Long Range”, “ILR”, “ILR Enabled” “i-Q8”, “i-D”, “i-PORT”, “i-CARD”, “i-LINKS” and “Solutions. It’s in our name.” are trademarks of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. and/or IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG. The mark IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is registered in the United States Patent Office. Copyright © 2004 by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, photographic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, or used in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG and its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents provide the information contained in this User’s Guide on an “as-is” basis and do not make any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such information including, without limitation, warranties as to non-infringement, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, completeness, accuracy or currentness. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS SHALL NOT IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE 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 DAMAGES.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -3- Radio Frequency Compliance Statement IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG is the responsible party for the compliance of the following devices: MODEL: i-PORT III i-CARD i-D2 TAGS i-Qxx TAGS FCC ID: OO4-IPORT3-NAE O2E-ILR-IPORT3 O2E-ICARD-NA OO4-ILR-ICARD3 OO4-ILR-ID2 O2E-ILR-ID2NA OO4-ILR-IQ32T OO4-ILR-IQR CANADA: 35381032231 3538A12112 35381021756A 35381021825 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 unauthorized changes to approved products, may void the compliance of these products and may result in the loss of 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. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Important Note To comply with FCC radio frequency exposure compliance requirements, this device must be installed by an IDENTEC SOLUTIONS certified technician. When installing antennas, a 20 centimeter passing distance must be maintained from any body part of the user or nearby persons and the antenna. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -4- Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 5 1.1 FUNDAMENTALS..................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 5 2.0 I-PORT III .............................................................................................................. 7 2.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 8 2.3 LED DISPLAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.4 CABLE CONNECTIONS AND PLUG ALLOCATION .......................................................................................... 10 2.5 INTERFACES.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 2.6 PROTOCOLS .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 3.0 CONNECTING TO THE I-PORT................................................................................ 14 3.1 DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................ 14 3.2 NETWORK CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................... 14 3.3 SERIAL CONNECTION......................................................................................................................................... 15 4.0 WEB INTERFACE ................................................................................................... 19 4.1 HOME...................................................................................................................................................................... 19 4.2 STATUS .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 4.3 PROCESSOR ACTIVITY ....................................................................................................................................... 20 4.4 CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................................. 21 4.5 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................... 26 5.0 VIEWING TAGS ..................................................................................................... 27 5.1 I-LINKS VIEWER INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................. 27 5.2 DEBUG INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................... 27 6.0 OPERATING RESTRICTIONS.................................................................................. 28 6.1 TRIGGERED OPERATION, FCC 15.231 (A)........................................................................................................ 28 7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATONS................................................................................. 29 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................. 31 9.0 CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 33 APPENDIX A – CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS ............................................................. 34
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -5- 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Fundamentals IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR® (Intelligent Long Range®) technology is the next generation of long range RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). The objective is wireless and automated data collection over large distances. HOW RFID WORKS Data is transmitted via high frequency radio waves between a tag and an interrogator. Information stored on the tag can be read and modified. Data can be exchanged over large distances, even in extreme environmental conditions such as dust, dirt, paint or oil. The core element of the system is the active ILR tag, which can communicate large amounts of data (up to 32 kBytes) at a rapid rate of transmission over very large distances (up to 100 meters). A sophisticated anti-collision handling algorithm enables the interrogator (i-PORT) to record data simultaneously from hundreds of tags within seconds. Connection of the interrogator to a host computer system enables global data accessibility via a variety of software platforms (Internet). CHARACTERISTICS OF ILR: • UHF Frequency (868 / 915 MHz) • Large read and write range of 30 meters (optional up to 100 meters) • Variable read range from just a few meters up to 100 meters • Large storage capacity (8 kB; up to 32 kB) • Temperature monitoring and recording (optional) • Highly visible LED “pick-by-light” (optional) • Long battery lifetime (up to 6 years) • Anti-collision process and multi-tag handling 1.2 System Overview IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR System consists of 4 main components: • Active tags (also called transponders) with internal power supply, which are used to identify goods or to store data and histories • Interrogator (also called readers — i-PORT; fixed-mounted) and handheld devices (mobile), which exchange information with the tags and host computer systems • Various antenna types/characteristics for different applications • A central computer system as basis for control and monitoring
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -6- ILR System Components: • Tags from the i-Q and i-D2 series monitor, record and transmit stored data over large distances. The high data transmission rate ensures optimal communication. • Data can be written to or read from the tags by means of the fixed interrogator (i-PORT) and then transmitted via LAN (or WLAN, modem, etc.) to a host computer network. Application software as well as all IDENTEC SOLUTIONS products can be seamlessly integrated into existing software environments by means of standard interfaces (TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, etc.) • Data can also be written to or read from tags at a distance of up to 10 meters by a mobile handheld interrogator. Thanks to the i-CARD, an RFID interrogator in a PC Card format (standard PCMCIA Type II card), a flexible and adaptable, practically hardware independent application is created. The i-CARD can be used in third-party handheld devices from a variety of manufacturers (Symbol, LXE, Latschbacher, Teklogix…)
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -7- 2.0 i-PORT III 2.1 Introduction The i-PORT III is the next generation of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR interrogators. ILR technology allows automated, wireless data collection. Up to 4 antennas (plus one extra send antenna) can be connected to the i-PORT III. The i-PORT III is delivered complete with standard software, which offers the user a variety of options: • Communication with ILR tags (i-Q only) • Simultaneous operation with up to 4 antennas (send/receive), with the option of a fifth antenna (send) • Communication with host computer systems via Ethernet or RS232 interfaces • Connection to external devices such as modem or GSM via serial interface (optional) • Data processing (event messages, in/out, etc.) • I/O control (4 relays, 4 digital inputs) • Configuration by means of web-interface (remote maintenance) The i-PORT III has a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS: Thread X) and an internal Real-Time Clock (RTC), which permit an exact time allocation of the data. Up to 2048 data messages can be stored temporarily.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -8- 2.2 Physical Description 211238,721,918020,5905201a The amount of space required to mount the i-PORT is 200 x 250 x 60 mm (B x H x W). The i-PORT weighs approx. 2 kg. A socket wrench (size 3) is required to open the i-PORT. Use the rubber grommet with hole to feed cables through the housing to the outside (cable diameter 4.75 mm to 6 mm); seal the unused feed-through with the blind plugs. These feed-through are intended for RG58 (antenna), Ethernet or serial cables. For power supply, use the PG fitting [screw joint]. If plugs [jacks, connectors] do not fit through the grommet (i.e. Ethernet), you may cut through the grommet (Note: impermeability!). Enclosure rating IP64 (total protection from water sprayed from all directions) is thus achieved. If greater enclosure rating is required, the i-PORT must be placed in an additional housing.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -9- 2.3 LED Displays Status LEDs: POWER: Lights up as soon as power is applied to the i-PORT RUN: Blinks (every 2 seconds) as soon as the i-PORT has booted (approx. 30 seconds) HOST: Lights up as soon as a host is connected to the i-PORT ERROR: Lights up as soon as an error occurs (see section: Troubleshooting) COM LEDs: RX: Lights up when the i-PORT receives data on serial interface TX: Lights up when the i-PORT sends data on serial interface INPUT LEDs: 1-4: Light up when Inputs 1-4 are set (Connection to Ground) ANTENNA LEDs: 1-4: Light up when there is activity at corresponding Antennas 1-4 Green: Antenna is sending Red: Antenna is receiving W: Lights up when there is activity at the Wake-up Antenna OUTPUT LEDs: 1-4: Light up when the corresponding Outputs 1-4 are set
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -10- 2.4 Cable Connections and Plug Allocation OUTPUTANT WANT 4ANT 3ANT 2ANT 1RS 232INPUTINPUTSUPPLY 10/100 BASE-TLNKACT1234+10..30V+10..30V+10..30VGNDGNDIN 2IN 1GNDIN 4IN 3 Antenna jacks: ANT1-4 SMA socket, send and receive antennas ANT W SMA socket, send antenna ONLY (WakeUp Antenna) Terminal Block 1: +10..30V Power Supply (+10-30V DC, min 2A) Supply GND Power Supply Ground Supply Terminal Block 2: +10..30V Power supply for optional inputs (max. 4W) Input IN1 Sensor 1 Connection Input IN2 Sensor 2 Connection Input GND Ground connection for optional inputs Input Terminal Block 3: +10..30V Power supply for optional inputs (max. 4W) Input IN3 Sensor 3 Connection Input IN4 Sensor 4 Connection Input GND Ground connection for optional inputs Input Terminal Block 4: 1 Normally open Output 1 (Relay) Output COM Ground from Relays 1 and 2 Output 2 Normally open Output 2 (Relay) Output 3 Normally open Output 3 (Relay) Output COM Ground from Relays 3 and 4 Output 4 Normally open Output 4 (Relay) Output RS-232 Serial Interface (Male): RS 232 Male DB-9 Communication Speed: up to 115 kb/s Ethernet interface (10 and 100 Mbit/s) 10/100 RJ-45 Modular Jack Communication Speed: up to 100 Mbits/s SUPPLY+10..30VGNDINPUT+10..30VGNDIN 2IN 1INPUT+10..30VGNDIN 4IN 3OUTPUT1234RS 23210/100 BASE-TLNKACT
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -11- 2.4.1 Input Connection The i-PORT has the ability to use external sensors as triggers, that is, scans or event messages can be activated by events. External sensors such as photo sensors, motion detectors, etc. (with NPN-output) can be used. The input is set by connecting it to Ground. The sensor can be managed from the i-PORT; power is available from the i-PORT’s power supply (see below). Maximum resistance across Ground is 560 Ohms, in order to set the input. 2.4.2 Output Connection The i-PORT also has the ability to intervene in processes. Lamps, sirens, gates, etc. can be switched using the relays. The maximum breaking capacity of the potential-free relay contacts is 30W (DC) and 62.5 VA (AC). Contact load is 1A/30VDC and 0.5A/125VAC. The “Out” and “Com” clamps are connected when the relays are switched on. VB GND 10..30V VB IN1 IN2 GND VB IN3 IN4 GNDOUT1 COM OUT2 OUT3 COM OUT4
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -12- 2.5 Interfaces 2.5.1 Serial Interface RS232: Pin Name Description 1 CD Carrier Detect 2 RXD Receive Data 3 TXD Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND System Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send 9 RI Ring Indicator Rate of transmission: 9.6 kbit/s (Boot dialog, fix) Rate of transmission: 1.2 to 115.2 kbit/s (Protocol, configurable) For the communication with a Host-PC (e.g. Serial Host or Boot Dialog) only RXD, TXD and GND is needed. Other contacts are optional in use for modems or GSM-device. GPS Device: A standard protocol (GPRMC) has been implemented. All devices (i.e. Garmin GPS 35) that work with this protocol are suitable for operation with the i-PORT. GSM Device: It is currently possible to use GSM-Modems from Siemens (TC 35 or MC 35). Full functionality of the i-PORT is available when using these modems because of the implementation of an RAS Server. This means that it is also possible to configure the i-PORT over a browser by dialed-up GSM. Some modems need a permanent connection between Pin 4 (DTR) and Pin 6 (DSR) to achieve full functionality.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -13- 2.5.2 Ethernet Interface: Pin Name Description 1 TX+ Transmit Data + 2 TX- Transmit Data - 3 RX+ Receive Data + 4 nc 5 nc 6 RX- Receive Data - 7 nc 8 nc Rate of transmission: 10 Mbit/s / 100 Mbit/s Protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, Telnet, HTTP, UDP, SNMP, SNTP Ports: Debug Port 7090 for Debug data Communication Port 7070 for communication (commands, messages) Synchronization Port 7070 to synchronize i-PORTs WLAN: It is possible to establish a WLAN connection by means of a wireless bridge. 2.6 Protocols The protocol used by the i-PORT is an ASCII protocol. The same protocol is used on the serial interface as well as on the Ethernet interface (Port 7070). The protocol allows a host computer to take control of the process or of the i-PORT. It is possible to execute scans, to read or write data, to start temperature logs etc. on command. For more information about the protocol, please refer to the i-PORT “Communication Protocol”.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -14- 3.0 Connecting to the i-PORT 3.1 Default Settings The i-PORT is supplied with the following standard settings: IP Address: 192.168.2.244 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 User Name: user Password: identec 3.2 Network Connection If the i-PORT has an IP address of 192.168.2.244, then the PC you are using to connect to the i-PORT with should have an IP address in the range 192.168.2.xxx. Direct Connection: Connect the i-PORT directly to the network connection on your PC, laptop, etc. using a crossover network cable. Ensure that the PC’s IP address lies in the same subnet as that of the i-PORT. Network Connection: Connect the i-PORT to the network with a standard patch network cable. To test the connection to the i-PORT, open a Command Prompt window and type in the command <ping 192.168.2.244>. You should receive a ping response from the i-PORT. After successfully testing the i-PORT connection, you can start your browser and open the i-PORT web interface. To do this, enter in the i-PORT IP address into the address field of the web browser ex. http://192.168.2.244. In doing this, you will get to the Home page of the i-PORT. Several sub-menus are available to you for configuration and for testing purposes. Descriptions of the menus and parameters are contained in Section 4.0.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -15- 3.3 Serial Connection It is possible to change basic settings such as IP address, passwords, etc. via the serial interface. To accomplish this, the i-PORT has to be connected via the serial interface to a PC, (with a null-modem serial cable). Next, start a terminal program (HyperTerminal, GanTerm, etc.) with the following settings: Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Protocol: None
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -16- Power off, then power on the i-PORT after there is a connection. Boot information appears on the screen and you must press the ESCAPE key within 5 seconds to change the current settings. You will be prompted with the following: Press A to Accept, M to Modify, D to set to Factory Default. By pressing M you will now have the ability to change various standard settings:
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -17- 3.3.1 Boot Menu Descriptions PROJECT AND LOCATION INFO: Location User Assigned
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -18- Project User Assigned PASSWORD SETTINGS: Disable Password Yes/No Change Password Change Password CUSTOM APPLICATION SETTINGS: Enable Custom Application Yes/No NETWORK INTERFACE PARAMETERS: DHCP Enabled Yes/No IP Address Static IP (if DHCP is Disabled) Subnet Mask Subnet mask Gateway Gateway IP if needed Com1 PPP IP Necessary for Modem Com1 PPP Peer IP Necessary for Modem HARDWARE PARAMETERS: Baud Rate Data transmission 1.2 to 115.2 kbit/s Boot Delay Amount of time to access the Boot menu After the changes have been made and confirmed, the i-PORT will boot up and go into the designated mode. You can write down the new IP address in the designated spot inside the i-PORT door.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -19- 4.0 Web Interface The following highlights the different menu options: 4.1 Home The Home page displays information about: • Application Type: Host or i-LINKS Agent • Version numbers: Software, Hardware, and Protocol • CPU-board Serial • i-PORT Input Power • i-PORT Temperature • i-PORT IP Address • Host IP Address: This will display the IP address of the device that you are using to communicate with the i-PORT. • Project: Entered by the user on the General Page. • Location: Entered by the user on the General Page. • Date/Time: The current date and time that the i-PORT is using (usually in UTC). • Uptime: The amount of time that the i-PORT has been running since it was powered.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -20- 4.2 Status The Status page contains status information, which may be required in case maintenance is needed, is available on this page. 4.3 Processor Activity The Processor Activity page displays information about the running threads on the systems. The information on this page may be useful to technical support when trouble-shooting. This page is automatically updated every 5 seconds.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -21- 4.4 Configuration
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -22- i-PORT General Standard i-PORT settings such as type, external devices etc. i-PORT Type 2 possibilities: “Host” and “Client” Enter the i-PORT type here. i-PORT Main ID i-PORT identifier for event messages (Area ID) i-PORT SubID i-PORT identifier for event messages (Area SubID) i-PORT SerDevice 4 possibilities: “No Device”, “GPS”, “Modem”, and “Serl Host” (Restart after changes!) “No Device” means the serial port is not used. There is an option to connect a GPS device (i.e. Garmin) or a GSM Modem (i.e. Siemens TC35). Furthermore, the i-PORT can be controlled serially (Serl Host). Host Connection These are settings used if the i-PORT is to be connected to a host computer (Client Mode). Host IPAddr Host computer IP address Host Port Host computer port Host TimeOut i-PORT timeout Host SyncInterval Interval for synchronizing i-PORT time (if a GPS device is connected, time is synchronized with GPS time) Host SendInterval Interval for sending messages to host computer Host ListSize When this value is reached, the list is sent to the host computer Debug Config Settings for the Debug output (Port 7090). If a check-box is selected then that parameter is valid. Debug HostMirror Output on Debug Port of all data that is exchanged on the Host Interface (serial or Ethernet). Debug TagList The amount of time which a tag list is outputted on the Debug Port (“0” means no output) Debug NewTag Output of newly-recognized tags (Note: must be less than the Inhibit Time!) Debug ScanTag Output of tag list after sequence execution. Synchronization Note: Not implemented with i-LINKS Settings for when several i-PORTs are located in a small space, necessitating synchronization. After marking the check-box, the IPs of the other i-PORTs can be entered into the designated field. Master IP Enter IP addresses of the neighboring i-PORTs Comm Timeout Timeout for synchronization (when registering a slave at the master) Token Timeout Timeout for synchronization (Timeout for Token signal)
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -23- Scan i-PORT settings for the scan process. Mode 3 possibilities: “Host Only”, “Continuous” and “Input 1” “Host Only” means that the i-PORT waits for commands, processes them, and is otherwise inactive. “Continuous” means that the i-PORT performs continuous scans. “Input 1” means that scans are triggered by “Triggerinput 1” Slot Select Number of slots in which tags can answer; this is part of the anti-collision process. Set at least double the amount of slots as the maximum number of tags that can be located in the zone at one time. The elapsed time per slot in which tags can answer is 1.2 ms. Num of Scans “Input1” Mode: Number of sequences executed by the i-PORT after Input1 again becomes inactive. In “Test Mode”, this is also the number of scans. Scan Pause Pause inserted by i-PORT after each sequence. Data communication i-PORT settings for tag communications (also dependent on the Inhibit Time!) Data communication – Blink: Setting to cause tags entering the zone to blink (dependent on Inhibit Time!) Blink If this check box is marked off, each newly-recognized tag will blink. If Inhibit Time is activated (>0), it must first elapse for the tag (reentering the zone) to blink again. Data communication – Read Data: Settings for i-PORT to read data from tags (mark check box) Power Boost Additional output power required for read process Retries Number of maximum attempts to read data Start Address The tag start address where the i-PORT will begin to read tag data. Num of Bytes Number of bytes to read from the tag beginning from the Start Address Data communication – Power Saving: Settings for i-PORT to place tags into Sleep Mode (mark check box) Mode 3 possibilities: “Sleep”, “Mute” or “Both” Sleep, Mute, Both (i-Q): All 3 settings have the same effect for i-Q tags (sleep). For this duration, the tags can no longer be communicated with (also from other i-PORTs). After this time span has expired, the tags become available again. Otherwise, the tag returns to normal mode, as it likewise does if it receives a signal from a different i-PORT. Mute (i-D2): Tags receive a signal, but give no answer for the duration of the “mute”. If the tag receives a renewed signal from the same i-PORT, the time will be re-triggered. Both (i-D2): Combination of Sleep and Mute!
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -24- Duration The amount of time to put a tag into Sleep/Mute mode. The maximum sleep time for i-D2 is 6 seconds and 256 seconds for i-Q. Detection i-PORT settings which determine which tag types to interrogate and how. Tag Type 3 Options: “i-Q8/32”, “i-D2” and “Both” Depends on which tags need to be interrogated. Note: “i-D2” and “Both” are not working in this version operating under FCC 15.231! Mode 3 Options: “Normal”, “Max. Level” and “In/Out” Normal: Tag is reported when it enters the read zone. Max. Level: Report the tag with it’s largest recorded field strength during the detection time interval. In/Out: Report the direction tag Orientation recognition activated (Antenna 1…In, Antenna 2…Out, Antenna 3…In, Antenna 4…Out) Detection Time Max. Level Mode: The window size used to determine the largest recorded field strength. (Note: must be less than the Inhibit Time) In/Out Mode: The window size used to determine the tag direction. (Note: must be less than the Inhibit Time) Inhibit Time If a previously interrogated tag leaves the zone for longer than the Inhibit Time, it will be recognized as a new tag when it reenters the zone. If the tag reenters the zone before expiration of the Inhibit Time, this time is reset as if the tag had never left the zone Event message i-PORT settings to determine when an event message is to be sent and how it should look. Event message - Event reason: A tag or an input can serve as a trigger for an event Tag 3 Options: “Enter”, “Leave” or “Enter and Leave” A message is generated when the tag enters the zone, when it leaves the zone, or both when it enters AND when it leaves the zone. Input 4 Options: “None”, “Rising Edge”, “Falling Edge” or “Changing” A message is sent when the Input detects either a rising edge, a falling edge, or when any change at the Input is detected. Use None if nothing is attached to the Inputs. Message content Each message can contain up to 4 additional pieces of information. By marking the check box, the corresponding information is added to the message (in addition to the Tag ID): i-PORT ID, Time/Date, Tag Status and Field Strength. Antenna settings: i-PORT settings for the antennas, power outputs, etc. Enable By marking the check box, the corresponding antenna is activated Scan Enable By marking the check box, the corresponding antenna is also able to send
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -25- i-Q TxPower Power setting for i-Q tags at time of scan (send) i-D TxPower Power setting for i-D2 tags at time of scan (send) Note: This settings have no function in this version operating under FCC 15.231! Rx Threshold Threshold (field strength of tag signal) required for tag recognition Sensitivity i-PORT receiver mode; this means that the Rx Threshold reaches –60dBm in low sensitivity mode and –90dBm in high sensitivity mode Cable Loss Differences in the various antenna types and cable lengths can be adjusted here (A calculation example is shown below.) Synch Group Antennas can be separated in different groups for synchronizing different i-PORTs Calculation examples for “Cable Loss” field: Coaxial cable RG58 has a loss of approximately 0.6dB/m (at 900 MHz). LMR-400 has a loss of approximately 0.06dB/m. Loss across an SMA connector is approximately 0.2dB. Loss across an N-to-SMA adapter (required to connect LMR-400 to the I-PORT) is 0.4dB. 1) 5dB gain antenna, 3-meter “pigtail” RG58 cable: –(Antenna Gain – Cable Loss - SMA Connector Loss) = –(5dB – 3m x 0.6 dB/m – 0.2 dB) = –3.0 dB 2) 5dB gain antenna with N-connector on the antenna, 100-meter LMR-400 cable plus 2 -meter RG58 adapter cable: –(Antenna Gain – N-connector Loss – LMR-400 Cable Loss – N/SMA Adapter Loss – RG58 Cable Loss – SMA Connector Loss) = –(5dB – 0.2dB - 100m x 0.06dB/m – 0.4dB – 2 x 0.6dB/m – 0.2dB) = +3.0 dB Valid values for each parameter in the i-PORT Configuration section can be obtained from Appendix A.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -26- 4.5 General With this menu, you can change the network settings of the i-PORT. Simply enter the new values in the appropriate fields and click on the SET&REBOOT button. The i-PORT will then reboot with the new network settings. You can write down the new IP address in the designated spot inside the i-PORT door.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -27- 5.0 Viewing Tags 5.1 i-LINKS Viewer Interface i-LINKS Viewer is a GUI for viewing tag reads from i-PORT III while running the i-LINKS Agent. Please refer to the i-LINKS Viewer User Guide for instructions on how to use and setup i-LINKS Viewer. 5.2 Debug Interface i-PORT III has a debug interface in which you can view tag reads through a terminal window. Typical uses for the debug interface is to test the i-PORT functionality without running the i-LINKS Agent. Things to Note Prior to Using the Debug Interface • If the i-PORT is running an Agent make sure to backup your current settings and scripts as these will be lost when using the debug option. • In order to connect to the debug port of the i-PORT you must set the Custom Application switch to OFF. 5.2.1 Viewing Debug Output Create a Telnet connection to the debug port (Default IP-Address: 192.168.2.244, Port: 7090). From a command prompt type in “telnet 192.168.2.244 7090”. Debug information showing the result of each scan will then be displayed on the monitor. # Tags in List Tag ID Field Strength Antenna 1 Field Strength Antenna 2 Session Setup (active) Read data (inactive) Data (inactive)
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -28- 6.0 Operating Restrictions 6.1 Triggered Operation, FCC 15.231 (a) If the i-PORT III will be used for triggered operation according to FCC 47 CFR §15.231 (a) the following restrictions have to be obeyed: - Maximum radiated power must not exceed 3dBm (2mW EIRP), including all cable losses and antenna gain. To calculate this radiated power from the settings of the i-PORT please see paragraph 4.4 above. - Length of transmission has to be limited to 5 seconds. This can safely be done by reading no more than 4kB of data from a tag. Please note that this are functions of both the driving software and the setup of the device. In order to avoid any violations of the FCC rules the responsible System Integrator and his trained installation personnel has to implement this in the application software and use the password mechanism built into the i-PORT. This will prevent the user to adjust any settings which are not allowed. This system is only authorized for professional installation. Please note that the output power and scan pause can be set in the configuration menu. In order to avoid any violations of the FCC rules the responsible System Integrator and his trained installation personnel has to use the password mechanism built into the i-PORT. This will prevent the user to adjust any settings which are not allowed.
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -29- 7.0 Technical Specificatons ILR® Parameters Compatibility ILR® i-Q Tags ILR® i-Q Tag Read range (adjustable) 100m (300 ft) Write range (adjustable) 100m (300 ft) Max. response time (single tag) < 150 ms Read rate (ID only) 100 tags/s Read rate – 128 bit data 35 tags/s Multi-tag-handling (simultaneous) Up to 2,000 tags RF Interface Frequency 868 MHz Band Certification RF rate of transmission FCC, part 15 (US) EN 330 220 (EU) i-Q 115.2 kbit/s, 115.2 kbit/s (Rx) Number of antennas 5 (4 read/write + 1 wakeup) Antenna transmitters 5 Output power: up to 3 dBm — adjustable Antenna receivers 4 Sensitivity: up to -90 dBm — adjustable Antenna control Independent antennas, simultaneous operation (receive) User Interface Ethernet interface 10 Mbit/s / 100 Mbit/s Protocols TCP/IP: FTP, HTTP, Debug Port 7090, Communication Port 7070 UDP: SNMP, SNTP, Synchronization Port 7080 Serial interface RS 232 Rate of transmission, serial 1.2 to 115.2 kbit/s Input control 4 digital inputs for process synchronization Active when grounded, Rmax=560 Ohm Output control 4 relay outputs for process control max. breaking capacity: 30W (DC); 62.5VA (AC) max. contact load: 1A at 30VDC, 0.5A at 125VAC Status signals 19 status LEDs (for service and installation) CPU Operating system RTOS (Real Time Operating System) Thread X Program memory 2 MB Flash 8 MB DRAM Data memory 128 KB SRAM Configuration memory 8 KB EEPROM Time base Battery-backed Real Time Clock (RTC)
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -30- Electrical Data Input voltage 10 – 30 VDC Input power 7.5 W minimum Standards / safety CE and EN 330 220 Environmental Conditions Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C optional –30°C to +70°C Storage temperature -40°C to +80°C Humidity 90%, non-condensing Physical Data Dimensions 211mm x 190mm x 58mm Enclosure Aluminum, anodized Mass 1.9 kg Mounting 4 mounting holes, diameter 5mm Enclosure rating IP 64
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -31- 8.0 Troubleshooting 1) If the Error LED lights up during operation, a system error has occurred (exception). First execute a cold start (interrupt the power supply) and observe the system. If the error occurs again, contact IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. 2) For other problems, follow the procedures as outlined below. Problem Possible Cause Procedure Solution No functionality after turning on the power supply No power - Measure the voltage at the terminal blocks - If no voltage at terminal blocks, check power supply unit - Measure directly at the outlet for a power adaptor - For a switching power supply, measure voltage at both input and output sides Change power supply unit, if necessary Wrong IP address - Double-check the i-PORT IP address. Default-IP: 192.168.2.244 - Perform a ping on the IP (see “Configuration, Settings”) - If this is unsuccessful, start the Boot menu and check/change the IP Change the IP address if necessary and try to ping the i-PORT i-PORT IP and Host IP are not in the same subnet - Double-check the subnet mask Change the subnet mask Wrong network cable - Direct connection i-PORT / Host: cross-over network cable - i-PORT integrated into network: network cable Change the network cable Defective network cable - Do optical check on cable Change network cable No communication between i-PORT and network (PC) i.e. cannot ping i-PORT Wrong MAC-address in ARP-cache - Check ARP-cache Clear ARP-cache and try to ping the i-PORT again Antennas are not connected - Check if the antennas are fastened correctly Fasten antenna cables to the designated sites. Use torque wrench, if available, otherwise tighten the SMA plug lightly. Tags are not being recognized Antennas are not being triggered - Check if antenna LEDs light up (LED: ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, ANT4, W) Activate the corresponding antenna (see “Configuration”)
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -32- Antenna is defective - Do optical check to see if antenna is defective Change antenna(s) if necessary Tag is out of read zone - Hold the test tag in front of the antenna and check if antenna is being recognized (blinks, i.e. Debug port) If necessary, adjust the output power to the requirements i-PORT does not scan on various antennas Antennas are not being triggered - Check if the antennas in question are activated and scan-enabled (see “Configuration”) Turn on the desired antennas No messages on Port 7090 (Debug port) Debug Info has been turned off (7090) - Check if Debug port is activated (i.e. which data is being transmitted) Activate the Debug port (“Configuration”) File download unsuccessful, i.e. i-PORT does not accept the file No connection with i-PORT - Check the IP address and the network cable Change the IP address if required or change the network cable Internet browser cannot display i-PORT web page Browser is trying to access Proxy Server - Deactivate your Internet browser’s proxy function
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -33- 9.0 Contact Information In North America: Canada IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. Suite 102 1860 Dayton Street Kelowna, British Columbia Canada V1Y 7W6 Tel.: +1 250 860 6567 Fax: +1 250 860 6541 In Europe: Austria IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG Millenniumspark 2 A-6890 Lustenau / Österreich Tel.: +43 5577 87387-0 Fax: +43 5577 87387-15 www.identecsolutions.com
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -34- Appendix A – Configuration Parameters i-PORT Configuration Descriptions Key Value Description min max default unit type i-PORT General IportType 0 1 0 enum 0...Host 1...Client IportMainID 0 65535 0 uint Main identification number of the i-PORT IportSubID 0 65535 0 uint Sub identification number of the i-PORT IportSerlDevice 0 3 0 enum Selects the device connected to serial interface 0...no device 1...GPS device 2...Modem 3...Serial Host ( Comm. Protocol serial ) IportLongitude -180. 180. 0. deg float Longitude co-ordinates (east) of the i-Port IPortLatitude -90. 90. 0. deg float Latitude co-ordinates (north) of the i-Port Host Connection HostIpAddr 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 IP Defines the IP address of the host computer HostPort 0 65535 6780 uint Port number of the host computer HostTimeOut 0 32767 2 sec uint Timeout for acknowledge from host –> send it again HostSyncInterval 0 32767 0 sec uint Time interval to synchronise iPort clock with host clock 0...never HostSendInterval 0 32767 2 sec uint Time interval to send messages (only if available) to host OR Send Interval of Events HostListSize 0 32767 0 uint Minimum list size to send whole message list to host 0...send interval controlled only by HostSendInterval Debug Configuration DebugHostMirror 0 1 1 bool 0...no debug output 1...”mirrors” the communication to host to debug port DebugTagList 0 32767 0 sec uint Debug output cycle time DebugNewTag 0 1 0 bool Sends all new entries of tags in the list to debug port DebugScanTag 0 1 1 bool Sends all tags from the last scan to debug port Time Server TimeServerType 0 2 0 uint 0…disable Time server 1…SNTP 2…Daytime TimeServerPriIP 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 IP TimeServerSecIP 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 IP TimeSyncInterval 1 65535 1 uint Time interval to synchronise iPort clock with server
Key Value Description min max default unit type Scan ScanMode 0 2 1 enum 0...Host Only no cont. Sequence 1...Continuos Mode 2...Input1 Mode ScanSlotSelect 0 16 5 uint 2^x Number of Slots ScanNum 0 32767 1 uint Number of sequences Input1 mode ScanPause 0 32767 10 0.1 sec uint Pause after a sequence Blink BlinkEnable 0 1 0 bool 1...All new Tags in field BLINK once Read Data ReadEnable 0 1 0 bool 1...Enable read data from tags ReadAddress 0 32767 256 uint Start Address to read data ReadNum 1 32 12 uint Number of byte to read ReadBoost 0 20 6 dB int Power factor for read operation ReadRetries 0 60 3 uint Number of retries Tag Power Saving PowSaveEnable 0 1 0 bool 1...All actual Tags in field Power save PowSaveMode 0 2 0 enum 0...Sleep 1...Mute ( only for i-Dx) 2...Both PowSaveDuration 0 255 2 sec uint How long the Tag should save power Detection DetectTagType 0 2 0 enum 0...i-Qx 1...i-Dx 2...Both Note: i-Dx does not work in this version! DetectMode 0 2 0 enum 0...Normal Detection 1...Maximum Level Detection 2...In/Out DetectDuration 0 32767 5 sec uint Time for Max Level to detect a maximum DetectInhibit 0 32767 10 sec uint How long a tag have to be out of field to be cleared Event Message EventMsgEnable 0 1 0 bool 1...enable Events EventRnTag 0 2 0 enum 0...When a Tag enters the field 1...When a Tag leaves the field 2...Both EventRnInput1 0 3 0 enum 0...No Event 1...Rising Edge 2...Falling Edge 3...Change EventRnInput2 0 3 0 enum EventRnInput3 0 3 0 enum EventRnInput4 0 3 0 enum EventCntIPortID 0 1 0 bool Send i-PORT ID EventCntDateTime 0 1 0 bool Send Date and Timed (UTC) EventCntTagStat 0 1 0 bool Send Status of Tag EventCntFStr 0 1 0 bool Send Field Strength Info
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -36- Key Value Description min max default unit type Antenna Settings Ant1Enable 0 1 1 bool Enable or disable this antenna 0...disable antenna 1...enable antenna Ant1ScanEnable 0 1 1 bool 1...antenna is a sending antenna Ant1TxPowerQ -30 6 -6 dBm int TX Power for i-Qx Ant1TxPowerD -30 30 20 dBm int TX Power for i-Dx Note: This command has no effect in this version! Ant1RxThreshold -100 -20 -100 dBm int Receive Threshold Ant1HighSens 0 1 0 bool 0...antenna low sensitive 1...antenna high sensitive Ant1CableLoss -20 20 0 dB int Calibration factor to cal. antenna and cable Ant1SynchGroup 0 4 0 enum Ant2Enable 0 1 0 bool Enable or disable this antenna 0...disable antenna 1...enable antenna Ant2ScanEnable 0 1 1 bool 1...antenna is a sending antenna Ant2TxPowerQ -30 6 -6 dBm int TX Power for i-Qx Ant2TxPowerD -30 30 20 dBm int TX Power for i-Dx Note: This command has no effect in this version! Ant2RxThreshold -100 -20 -100 dBm int Receive Threshold Ant2HighSens 0 1 0 bool 0...antenna low sensitive 1...antenna high sensitive Ant2CableLoss -20 20 0 dB int Calibration factor to cal. antenna and cable Ant2SynchGroup 0 4 0 enum Ant3Enable 0 1 0 bool Enable or disable this antenna 0...disable antenna 1...enable antenna Ant3ScanEnable 0 1 1 bool 1...antenna is a sending antenna Ant3TxPowerQ -30 6 -6 dBm int TX Power for i-Qx Ant3TxPowerD -30 30 20 dBm int TX Power for i-Dx Note: This command has no effect in this version! Ant3RxThreshold -100 -20 -100 dBm int Receive Threshold Ant3HighSens 0 1 0 bool 0...antenna low sensitive 1...antenna high sensitive Ant3CableLoss -20 20 0 dB int Calibration factor to cal. antenna and cable Ant3SynchGroup 0 4 0 enum Ant4Enable 0 1 0 bool Enable or disable this antenna 0...disable antenna 1...enable antenna Ant4ScanEnable 0 1 1 bool 1...antenna is a sending antenna Ant4TxPowerQ -30 6 -6 dBm int TX Power for i-Qx Ant4TxPowerD -30 30 20 dBm int TX Power for i-Dx Note: This command has no effect in this version! Ant4RxThreshold -100 -20 -100 dBm int Receive Threshold Ant4HighSens 0 1 0 bool 0...antenna low sensitive 1...antenna high sensitive Ant4CableLoss -20 20 0 dB int Calibration factor to cal. antenna and cable Ant4SynchGroup 0 4 0 enu
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -37- m AntWEnable 0 1 0 bool Enable or disable this antenna 0...disable antenna 1...enable antenna AntWScanEnable 0 1 0 bool 1...antenna is a sending antenna AntWTxPowerQ -30 6 -6 dBm int TX Power for i-Qx AntWTxPowerD -30 30 20 dBm int TX Power for i-Dx Note: This command has no effect in this version! AntWSynchgroup 0 4 0
i-PORT III User’s Guide Document ID: UG-i-PORT III NAE -38- Notes

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