Impinj IPJR640 RFID Integrated Reader, IPJR640 User Manual Impinj installation and operations guide 2

Impinj, Inc. RFID Integrated Reader, IPJR640 Impinj installation and operations guide 2

Users Manual

UHF Gen 2 RFID Speedway® Revolution
Installation and Operations Guide
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Products Covered by this Guide
This guide pertains to readers with the following part numbers:
Table i: Speedway Reader Part Numbers
Reader
Communication Code
Part Number
Speedway R220
FCC
Speedway R420
FCC
Speedway R220
ETSI
Speedway R420
ETSI
Speedway R220
Various
Speedway R420
Various
Speedway R640
FCC
Speedway R640
ETSI
Speedway R640
Various
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment was tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the
equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
and cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. To determine if
this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, turn
the equipment off and on. You are encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or a qualified radio/TV technician for assistance.
Caution: Changes to this product or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate per FCC
Part 15.
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
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(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device has been designed to operate with the antenna(s) listed on page 32
that have a maximum gain of 6 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a
gain greater than 6 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The
required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for
successful communication. The term “IC” before the radio certification number
only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met.
CE Marking and European Economic Area
(EEA)
RFID devices designed for use throughout the EEA must have a maximum
radiated transmit power of 2W ERP in the frequency range of 865.6–867.6 MHz.
For other EEA restrictions on RFID device use, please refer to the Impinj
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) located at support.impinj.com.
Before You Begin
Warning: Please read this document in its entirety before operating the
Speedway Revolution reader, as serious personal injury or equipment damage
may result from improper use. Unauthorized opening of the Speedway Revolution
reader enclosure voids the warranty. To safeguard personnel, be sure to position
all antenna(s) according to the specified requirements for your regulatory region.
For details, see “Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation” on
page 33.
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Table&of&Contents&
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance........................................i!
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance ..............................................................................i!
CE Marking and European Economic Area............................................................... ii!
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................... ii!
Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................................1!
About this Guide .........................................................................................................1!
Intended Audience ....................................................................................................1!
Other Documents of Interest .....................................................................................1!
Impinj Support Information ........................................................................................2!
Introduction to Speedway® Revolution.....................................................................3!
Speedway xPortal – Integrated Portal Reader .........................................................4!
Requirements for Using Speedway Revolution .......................................................4!
Environmental Requirement......................................................................................4!
Hardware Requirements ...........................................................................................4!
Power Requirements.................................................................................................5!
Supported Operating Environments ..........................................................................5!
Supported Communication Protocol..........................................................................6!
Antenna Requirements..............................................................................................6!
Chapter 2: Installing and Connecting Speedway Revolution.....................................7!
Speedway Revolution Ports and LEDs .....................................................................7!
Installing and Connecting the Reader ......................................................................8!
Detailed Installation Procedures ...............................................................................9!
Step 1: Position the Speedway Revolution Reader and (optionally) Mount the
Reader.......................................................................................................................9!
Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Revolution Reader .....................9!
Step 3: Power the Reader .......................................................................................10!
Step 4: Connect Speedway Revolution to the Network...........................................11!
Step 5: Test the Installed Reader............................................................................13!
Chapter 3: Configuring and Monitoring Speedway Revolution ...............................14!
Configuring Speedway Revolution .........................................................................14!
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Device Configuration ...............................................................................................14!
RF Configuration .....................................................................................................15!
Monitoring Speedway Revolution ...........................................................................19!
Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics............................................................19!
Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics ................................................................20!
Configuring and Viewing Speedway Revolution Logs.............................................21!
Viewing the State of the Speedway Revolution Device...........................................21!
Chapter 4: Upgrading the Speedway Revolution Firmware..................................22!
A Brief Overview of the Speedway Revolution Firmware........................................22!
Upgrading the Firmware..........................................................................................22!
Upgrading the Firmware with a USB Drive..............................................................24!
Upgrading the Firmware through the Impinj Management Web UI .........................24!
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.....................................................................................27!
Returning to the Factory Default Configuration .......................................................27!
To use Rshell to return the reader to its factory default configuration and leaving
CAP intact: ..............................................................................................................27!
To use the FDR button on the reader to restore to its factory default configuration:
................................................................................................................................27!
Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Support ..............29!
To capture data to a Reader Diagnostic Data file: ..................................................29!
Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation .................................31!
Operation in North America .....................................................................................31!
Frequency Plan .......................................................................................................31!
Antenna Requirements............................................................................................31!
Operation in European Union ..................................................................................33!
Frequency Plan .......................................................................................................33!
Antenna Requirements............................................................................................33!
Operation in Other Global Regions.........................................................................34!
Appendix B: GPIO Details ........................................................................................42!
Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation ...........................................................45!
RF Beam Pattern.....................................................................................................45!
Mounting the xPortal ...............................................................................................45!
Conduit Attachment.................................................................................................47!
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Chapter 1: Introduction
About this Guide
This guide provides detailed instructions for installing, connecting, configuring,
operating, upgrading, and troubleshooting the Speedway Revolution or xPortal
reader. To minimize and streamline this guide, the content focuses on the
installation and operation of a single reader.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this guide is anyone installing a Speedway Revolution
or xPortal reader. The assumption is however, that the primary users of this
guide are systems engineers and IT personnel with experience and basic
knowledge of:
• Software development
• Hardware systems integration
• Network connectivity
In addition this guide assumes that the user has a high-level understanding of
RFID and RFID systems management as well as a basic familiarity with the
EPCglobal Gen 2 specification.
Other Documents of Interest
This guide is part of a larger documentation set that supports Speedway
Revolution. The document set includes the following seven documents:
• Speedway Revolution Getting Started Guide
Is a one-page guide included with the Speedway Revolution reader.
It provides basic information about the hardware as well as instructions
for obtaining additional documentation, firmware upgrades and
downloads, and other support software.
• Impinj LTK Programmer’s Guide
Provides software engineers guidelines and best practices for working with
the Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) Toolkit. In addition to this guide,
software engineers can access language-specific reference guides and
sample applications illustrating the scenarios discussed in the
Programmer’s Guide.
• Octane LLRP
Is intended for software engineers and describes the LLRP capabilities
supported by Speedway Revolution, which includes Impinj’s custom LLRP
extensions.
Note: Octane is the name for the Speedway Revolution firmware.
• Rshell Reference Manual
Describes the syntax and command language for the Speedway Revolution
Rshell Console.
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• Octane SNMP Guide
Provides monitoring and reference information for working with the SNMP
MIBs related to Speedway Revolution (the standard TCP/IP networking
MIB (MIB-II) and a subset of the standard EPCglobal RM MIB).
• Firmware Upgrade Reference Manual
Includes detailed procedures, reference information for upgrading
firmware installed on single readers, and procedures for creating a
metafile to automate upgrading of multiple readers.
• Speedway Revolution Embedded Developer’s Guide
Provides a high-level description of the Speedway Revolution platform and
a high-level view of its architecture for software engineers designing
custom application software for the reader.
Impinj Support Information
Visit the Impinj Support Web site at support.impinj.com for information about
obtaining technical assistance. For guidelines on capturing data for analysis by
Impinj technical support personnel, see page 31.
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Introduction to Speedway® Revolution
Speedway® Revolution is a
stationary, small form factor,
UHF Gen2 RFID tag reader
that provides network
connectivity between tag data
and enterprise system
software. Speedway
Revolution is built with the
same industry leading quality,
high performance, and
excellent reliability of Impinj’s
original Speedway reader.
Speedway Revolution offers a
variety of new features that
increase its application flexibility:
• Low Power Usage
With a low power design, Speedway Revolution is capable of using Power over
Ethernet (PoE). Using PoE simplifies deployment and dramatically reduces
costs and greenhouse gas emissions of your RFID infrastructure. Using PoE
does not compromise Speedway Revolution performance. It delivers the full
30 dBm transmit power (Note – using a AC/DC power module, maximum
transmit power is +32.5dBm). Speedway Revolution supports the IEEE
standard 802.3af (for PoE).
• Compact Form Factor
The compact size of Speedway Revolution (7.4 x 6.9 x 1.2 in) eases
installation in tight spaces and embedded applications.
• Availability of Two Models
Impinj offers two Speedway Revolution models, with different high
performance monostatic (transmitter and receiver utilize the same port)
antenna port configurations. The model R220 is a two-port configuration and
the R420 (shown above) is a four-port configuration.
• High Performance Features
Speedway Revolution utilizes a variety of high performance features making it
possible to read more than 1100 tags per second. Features include Autoset,
Low Duty Cycle, dynamic antenna switching, inventory search modes that
improve tag population management, and receive sensitivity filtering for read-
zone confinement.
• Ease of Use Features
Figure 1.0 Speedway Revolution Reader
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Speedway Revolution uses industry-standard application interfaces,
simplifying its integration with RFID middleware or custom software solutions.
In addition, it offers enterprise-class management and monitoring capability.
• Robust Reader Design
Just like its Speedway predecessor, Speedway Revolution uses a single circuit
board design that delivers field-proven, enterprise-class quality and reliability.
Speedway xPortal (IPJR640)
The newest member of the Speedway family
is xPortal integrated portal reader. xPortal
incorporates the Speedway Revolution reader
with innovative Dual-Linear Phased Array
(DLPA) antenna technology in a compact,
easy-to-install package. The Speedway
xPortal delivers superior performance and
unmatched installation versatility for RFID
read points at doorways, hallways and
general zone coverage in retail, office,
hospitality and healthcare environments.
The detail of configuring and using the xPortal
is identical to the Speedway R220 or R420
readers, so following sections apply to the
xPortal. Appendix C provides the unique
installation and cabling hookup instructions
for the xPortal on page 46.
The xPortal is an integrated solution with the
maximum reader-transmit power set at the
factory to comply with country of operation
regulations. For usage in the USA or Canada
under FCC rules this is 28.5dBm (xPortal’s
antenna gain is 7.5dBi).
Requirements for Using Speedway Revolution
This section describes key requirements for operating and interfacing with a
Speedway Revolution reader.
Environmental Requirement
• Operating temperature: -20º C to +50º C (non-condensing)
Hardware Requirements
• TCP/IP network equipment is required to connect the reader to a PC
(Windows, Mac, or Linux), or other network terminal.
Figure1.2 Speedway xPortal Reader
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• Connecting to the reader console port requires a Cisco type management
cable (RJ-45 to DB9) and either a RS-232 serial port or serial to USB
adapter on the PC.
• Impinj-approved UHF RFID antenna(s), including associated RF cable(s)
with RP-TNC male connector interface.
Power Requirements
There are two options for powering your Speedway Revolution reader:
1. Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)
2. An external universal AC to DC power supply.
PoE offers the most efficient power consumption and supports up to +30 dBm. An
external universal power supply supports up to +32.5 dBm. Operating above
+30dBm requires professional installation. See “Appendix A: Information Specific
to Regions of Operation” on page 33 for details.
If you are using a universal power supply module, you must use the Impinj
approved part, number IPJ-A2001-000, which supplies +24V DC. Available AC
power cords are:
• IPJ-A2051-USA (for North America)
• IPJ-A2051-EU1 (for European Union)
• IPJ-A2051-BRA (for Brazil)
• IPJ-A2051-CHN (for China)
• IPJ-A2051-JPN (for Japan)
• IPJ-A2051-RSA (for South Africa)
Ordering the universal power supply and power cords from Impinj is simple and
efficient.
Supported Operating Environments
This section describes the environments in which you can access the Speedway
Revolution Rshell console used for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the
reader. The tools you use when accessing the Rshell console depend on how you
connect your PC to the reader: serial connection (RS-232) or Ethernet connection
(SSH/Telnet). On PCs running Microsoft Windows, you can now use Putty for both
types of connections.
Table 1.1: Supported Operating Environments
Recommended Tools
Interface
Protocol
Microsoft Windows
Linus
Ethernet
SSH-Port 22
Telnet-Port 23
Putty 1
SSH or Telnet
Serial
RS-232
Putty (version 0.60 and
higher supports serial)
Minicom
1. http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
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Supported Communication Protocol
For client control of the reader, Speedway Revolution supports the EPCglobal Low
Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) v1.0.1. LLRP is an EPCglobal standard interface
allowing communication with the reader, which in turn reads EPCglobal Gen 2
RFID tags.
Antenna Requirements
Depending on the reader model you are installing, Speedway Revolution is
equipped with two (R220) or four (R420) independent, bidirectional, and full
duplex TX/RX monostatic antenna ports .
Antenna requirements vary by regulatory region. For details about the
requirements in a specific region, see the relevant antenna section in “Appendix
A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation” on page 33.
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Chapter 2: Installing and Connecting
Speedway Revolution
This chapter provides details about the Speedway Revolution I/O ports and status
LEDs, and explains how to install the reader and connect it to your network.
Speedway Revolution Ports and LEDs
The following graphic illustrates the I/O ports located on the Speedway
Revolution reader. This graphic illustrates a Speedway R420, which includes four
antenna ports (not visible in this view).
Note: Both Speedway R420 and R220 models have the same exterior ports with
one exception; the R220 includes two antenna ports where the Speedway R420
includes four antenna ports.
Figure 2.1 Speedway Revolution R420 Port Connections
Note: See “Appendix B: GPIO Details” for functional and electrical specifications
and details for each pin of the GPIO DB-15 connectors on page 44.
Antenna ports and LED status indicators are located on the back panel of the
reader. The Speedway R420 graphic below illustrates their locations:
Figure 2.2: Speedway Revolution R420 Antenna Ports and Status LEDs
Factory Default
Restore button
USB 1.1 Device
(for future use)
Console
RJ-45 connector
(RS-232)
USB 1.1 Host
(for future use)
+24VDC locking
connector powered
via external power
10/100 base-T Ethernet
(Power over Ethernet)
GPIO DB-15
4 inputs, 4 outputs
with serial RS-232
Four RP-TCN RF antenna connectors (R420)
(R220 has two antenna connectors)
Reader
Status LED
Antenna 4 and
its status LED
Antenna 3 and
its status LED
Antenna 2 and
its status LED
Antenna 1 and
its status LED
Power status
LED
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The following table describes the LED behavior for various reader states:
Table 2.1: Reader Operations and Associated LED Behavior
Reader Operation
LED
Power
Power applied,
attempting to start boot
code
Status
Power
Bootloader calling firm-
ware image
Status
Power
Startup (power on),
normal completion
Bootloader completed
successfully, reader is
ready
Status
Power
Factory Default Restore
button pressed
Status
Startup (reset),
normal completion
Factory Default Restore
button pressed for 3
seconds
Power
Power
Startup (failure)
Hardware problems
detected, unable to boot
Status
Upgrade activity
Upgrading the firmware
during boot process
Status
Detects no activity on
antenna port
Antenna
Detection of
antenna activity
Detects antenna
transmission activity on
antenna port
Antenna
Inventory activity
Performing an inventory
operation
Status
LLRP activity
Active LLRP connection
Status
LLRP activity
Disconnected operation
Status
Installing and Connecting the Reader
The primary installation and connection steps for Speedway Revolution are:
1. Position the reader appropriately for your environment. This may or may
not involve mounting the reader.
2. Connect the antenna(s) to the appropriate ports on the reader.
3. Connect power to the reader.
4. Connect the reader to the network.
5. Test the reader installation by reading tags.
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Detailed Installation Procedures
This section provides the details for each installing and connecting step.
Step 1: Position the Speedway Revolution Reader and (optionally)
Mount the Reader
Choose the appropriate location for the reader. Ideally you should always keep
the unit away from direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme temperatures, and
sources of electromagnetic interference. Any combination of these conditions may
degrade performance or shorten the life of the unit. Because the Speedway
Reader supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), the reader can obtain its electrical
power with data via standard cable in an Ethernet network.
If you plan to power the reading using an external universal power supply,
confirm there is a standard 120 or 220 VAC outlet nearby. Depending on your
environment, you may need to mount the reader to a wall or another object.
To mount the Speedway Revolution reader:
1. Locate the four mounting slots on the reader, as illustrated below:
Figure 2.2 Speedway Revolution Mounting Locations
2. Using 1/4" - 20 or M6 screws, secure the unit: mount the reader either
horizontally or vertically.
Caution: If there is any chance of dust or water exposure, you should mount the
reader so that the Ethernet, USB, Console and GPIO ports are facing down to prevent
ingress.
Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Revolution Reader
Depending on the Speedway Revolution model you are installing, the reader has
either two antenna ports (R220) or four antenna ports (R420). Each port is
independent, bidirectional, and full duplex TX/RX (monostatic).
Warning: You must use Impinj-approved antennas with Speedway Revolution.
See “Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation” on page 33 for a
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detailed list of approved vendors. Using any other antenna may adversely affect
performance or damage the reader. Speedway Revolution requires professional
installation to correctly set the TX power for the RF cable and antenna selected.
To connect the antenna(s) to Speedway Revolution:
1. Position each reader antenna, keeping the following points in mind:
• Position the antenna(s) to achieve the most effective and efficient tag
reads.
• Position the antenna(s) to maximize operator safety. Personnel should
remain at a safe distance at all times. See “Appendix A: Information
Specific to Regions of Operation” on page 33 for the specific
requirements for your regulatory region.
2. Mount the antenna(s) according to the instructions provided by the
antenna manufacturer.
3. Attach the antenna cable(s) to the antenna port(s) on the reader. Choose
any port for any antenna.
Finger-tighten each connection, making sure the connection is secure. The
antenna cable is properly tightened when you are no longer able to twist
the cable inside the connector.
Note: A loose connection negatively impacts the performance of the antenna.
Caution: Impinj designed the Speedway Revolution antenna ports to be self-
terminating. It is important that you do not terminate unused antenna ports.
Leave them unconnected.
Step 3: Power the Reader
You have two choices for powering Speedway Revolution:
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• external universal power supply
If your network switch is PoE-enabled, the reader will power on when you
connect it to the network.
If you are using an external universal power supply, connect the AC power plug
into a suitable 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power outlet.
The boot sequence begins in either case when power is supplied to the reader.
This sequence typically completes within 30 seconds. Once the boot sequence
finishes, the reader accepts commands, not before. The Power and Status LEDs
on the reader alert you the status. See Table 2.1 on page 8 for details.
! Important: If a reader is receiving power via PoE and the reader detects that an
external universal power supply has been connected, the reader reboots and
switches to the external universal power supply source. If, however, the reader is
receiving power via an external universal power supply and detects the
connection to a PoE-enabled network switch, nothing changes. The reader
continues to receive power from the external supply. The external universal
power supply always takes precedence over PoE because the universal power
supply is capable of higher power if both sources are connected.
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Step 4: Connect Speedway Revolution to the Network
You are now ready to connect the installed Speedway Revolution to your
network. You have two options:
• If your network supports DHCP, you can connect the reader directly to
your Ethernet network. Once the reader is powered, immediately
communicate with it via Telnet (TCP/IP).
• If your network does not support DHCP, you will need to connect a PC
directly to the reader using an RS-232 serial connection. Use the reader’s
Rshell command line interface to configure a static IP address for the
reader. Once completed, you will be able to connect the reader to your
Ethernet network.
Details for completing each connection option are discussed below. Before
proceeding, make note of the reader’s factory default network settings:
Table 2.2: Default Network Settings
Settings
Description
Hostname
Speedway R-XX-XX-XX where XX-XX-XX is the last three bytes of the
reader’s MAC address (which is printed on the version label attached to the
reader case.
DHCP
Enabled. The reader also reports its hostname to the DHCP server.
To connect Speedway Revolution to the Ethernet network:
• Using a standard Ethernet cable, connect the RJ-45 connector on the
reader to a LAN drop or network switch. A typical network configuration is
illustrated below:
Figure 2.3 Connecting Speedway Revolution to the Ethernet Network
Note: If you need to connect a PC directly to the Ethernet port, you can use a
standard Ethernet cable. A crossover cable is not necessary.
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To connect Speedway Revolution to your PC over a serial connection:
1. Confirm you have the latest version of Putty, a free and reliable SSH,
Telnet, and serial client. Version 0.60 or higher contains support for serial
connections.
2. Using a Cisco style Console cable RJ-45 to DB9, Impinj part number
IPJ-A4000-000, connect your PC’s valid/active COM port to the serial port
on the reader as illustrated below:
Figure 2.4 Speedway Revolution Serial Connection
3. Power up the reader and wait for the boot sequence to complete. (See
“Step 3: Power the Reader” on page 10.)
4. On the PC, run the Putty application and select the Serial connection
option. Verify that Serial line to connect to is set to COM1 (may be
another COM port if you are using a serial to USB adapter)
5. Set Speed to 115200.
6. Set Flow control to None.
Figure 2.5 Putty Configuration Settings
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7. Select Open. The Rshell console window opens.
8. Press Enter. The Rshell login prompt appears.
Figure 2.6 COM1 Putty Login Prompt
9. Log in with the following default credentials unless you customized them:
User Name: root
Password: impinj
10. When the Rshell command line prompt appears, begin configuring the
network settings for the reader. See “Using Rshell to Configure Network
Settings for Speedway Revolution” on page 14 for details.
11. When you have completed configuration of the appropriate network
settings, connect the reader to your Ethernet network as described on
page 11.
Note: If you decide to connect to DHCP after connecting serially, remember to
use Rshell to change the IP address on the reader from static to dynamic. See
“Using Rshell to Configure Network Settings for Speedway Revolution” on page
15 for details.
Step 5: Test the Installed Reader
Confirm connections and functionality is correct by reading tags. Using the
MultiReader, a Windows PC test application from Impinj, you can quickly verify
reader operation by configuring various reader parameters and running simple
inventory operations. For details about how to access and use MultiReader, see
page 15.
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Chapter 3: Configuring and Monitoring
Speedway Revolution
This chapter provides a high-level view of the configuration and monitoring
options available for Speedway Revolution.
Configuring Speedway Revolution
You can think of Speedway Revolution configuration in two categories:
configuring the device itself and configuring the reader’s RF behavior. This
chapter provides the basics for each type of configuration.
Device Configuration
Rshell is a proprietary command line management interface for configuring and
managing network settings, firmware upgrades, and other device-oriented
operations. This chapter introduces the Rshell commands for installing and
connecting the reader. Rshell Reference Manual provides full details and syntax
for all Rshell commands.
Note: Rshell is a machine interface and is almost always backward-compatible
with previous Speedway Revolution versions. Existing inputs and outputs will
never change. When adding new commands, new optional arguments will be
added at the end.
! Important: The Speedway Revolution version of RShell is not 100% compatible
with the original Speedway reader.
Using Rshell to Configure Network Settings for Speedway Revolution
You can often get up and running with little or no configuration using the default
configuration settings in Speedway Revolution. If you are not using DHCP to
assign IP addresses, you will need to configure a few of the reader’s network
settings.
The following procedure outlines the Rshell commands you may need for
connecting the reader to your network.
To configure the reader’s network settings:
1. Open the Rshell console (see page 12 for details).
2. View the reader’s current configuration settings by entering the show
network summary command at the Rshell command prompt:
> show network summary
Status='0,Success'
PrimaryInterface='eth0'
ActiveInterface='eth0'
Hostname='SpeedwayR-00-00-B9'
connectionStatus='Connected'
ipAddressMode='Dynamic'
ipAddress='10.0.10.41'
ipMask='255.255.0.0'
gatewayAddress='10.0.0.10'
broadcastAddress='10.0.255.255'
LLAStatus='enabled'
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3. Configure the appropriate TCP/IP parameters for your environment. The
applicable commands are:
• Setting Hostname
> config network hostname <HOSTNAME>
• Setting Static IP Address
> config network ip static <IP ADDRESS> <NETMASK> <GATEWAY>
Note: The IP address is required; the other parameters are optional.
The default value is used if an optional parameter is omitted from the ip
command.
• Enabling DHCP
> config network ip dynamic
• Configuring NTP Servers
> config network ntp add <NTP SERVER ADDRESS>
4. After successfully configuring all required network settings, connect the
reader to the network via the Speedway Revolution Ethernet port.
RF Configuration
Configuring your reader’s RF behavior depends entirely on your implementation
approach. You may be using a custom software application, middleware running
on a server, or some other approach. MultiReader (see below) is an example of a
PC client application. Regardless of the application you’re using, the underlying
protocol is the same—Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP).
LLRP is a standard, asymmetric, binary protocol used for communication between
a client application and the reader. LLRP controls the configuration of the antenna
transmit power, the receive sensitivity, the operating reader, and more. For
details about LLRP, see one or more of the following documents:
• LLRP Standard: This document provides the specifics of the EPCglobal-
ratified LLRP standard.
http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards/llrp/llrp_1_0_1-standard-
20070813.pdf
• Octane LLRP: Provides details of the LLRP capabilities supported by
Speedway Revolution. It also describes custom LLRP extensions added by
Impinj.
• Impinj LTK Programmer’s Guide: Is intended for software engineers
and provides guidelines and best practices for working with the LLRP
Toolkit. In addition, software engineers can access language-specific
reference guides and sample applications illustrating the scenarios
discussed in the Programmer’s Guide.
Using MultiReader to Configure and Test Speedway Revolution
Impinj provides a simple, easy-to-use LLRP application for configuring and testing
the basic RF behavior of Speedway Revolution. The MultiReader application is
available from the Impinj support Web site (support.impinj.com). MultiReader
version 6.4.X supports features available with Octane 4.4.X firmware. To use
MultiReader, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows XP.
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Note: MultiReader will install and operate on Windows7, but is not fully tested
and supported. We recommend MultiReader for test purposes only.
This section covers connecting to and configuring a reader’s RF parameters using
MultiReader. It also provides a high-level description of each parameter.
To configure and test a reader from within MultiReader:
1. Install and launch the MultiReader application. The following screen
displays:
Figure 3.1 MultiReader initial screen
2. Select Configure Settings. The Reader Settings screen displays:
Figure 3.2 Multireader Reader Settings Connection Screen
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3. Connect to the reader by doing the following:
4. In Name or IP Address, type the reader’s IP address or hostname. You
can determine the name and the IP address via the Rshell show network
summary command.
Note: The show network summary command provides the dynamic values
returned by DHCP or LLA if the current configuration is dynamic. The local
hostname resolution feature (mDNS) gives the reader a local hostname in
addition to an IP address as its network identity. On an isolated network that
lacks DNS service but has mDNS enabled, a reader with hostname
speedway-00-01-02, for example, may be reached using
speedway-00-01-02.local.
5. In Model, select the appropriate Speedway Revolution model (either
Speedway R220 or Speedway R420). If you want MultiReader to issue a
warning if it detects a model other than what is configured, confirm Warn
on the model mismatch checkbox is selected. (Model mismatch is
selected by default.)
6. Configure the key RF parameters described below:
7. Under Reader 1, on the left side of the Reader Settings dialog box, select
Modes, RF, and Power. The following screen appears:
Figure 3.3 Multireader Reader Settings Settings Screen
8. In Reader Mode, select AutoSet Dense Reader. The Reader Mode
specifies the rules to use for communication between the reader and tag.
With AutoSet Dense enabled, the reader automatically senses the
environment and adjusts its mode accordingly.
9. In Search Mode, select Dual Target. In Session, select Session 1.
Search Mode and Session work together to control when and how often
the reader reads a tag.
The high-level functional description for the reader is: Each tag
contains a flag that is flipped from A to B or from B to A when it is
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read. The Session value controls how long the flag retains its value
before reverting back to the original tag value. Search Mode controls
which flag values the reader reads and, in some cases, what happens
to the flag value once the tag is read.
With Dual Target, the reader reads all the tags with A flags, after
reading the tags the reader flips each tag to B. When there are no
more A tags to read, the reader reads all the B tags, flipping each one
to A after it has been read. It continues this process back and forth
from A to B and back to A. Session 1 ensures a persistence period that
prevents tags from reverting before they have all been read.
10. On the right of the screen is a checkbox for each of the reader’s antenna
ports. By default, all antennas are enabled. Deselect the checkbox for any
port without a connected antenna. Leaving all ports enabled does no
harm, but does waste processing time because the reader reads all
enabled ports. The reader verifies the presence of an antenna before
attempting to activate it.
11. Set the appropriate transmit power, Tx Power, and receive sensitivity,
Rx Sensitivity, for each enabled antenna.
Transmit power controls the power of the signal leaving the antenna
and the signal range. The optimal setting depends on many things:
• how you are powering the reader
• cable length connecting the antenna to the reader
• number of antennas in the area
• anticipated distance between the antenna and the tags
Use the default value of 30 dBm for testing purposes.
Receive sensitivity controls the tag signal threshold below which the
tag is ignored by the reader. This parameter is useful in mitigating
stray reads. Stray tags often have a weaker signal than the tags to be
read. The Max checkbox is selected by default, and tells the reader to
read all tags, regardless of the tag’s signal strength. This is known as
its Received Signal Strength Indicator—or RSSI.
When configuring a specific receive sensitivity, deselect the Max
checkbox, and then type the value you want for each connected
antenna. The maximum sensitivity is -80.
Remember, you are simply configuring the reader to test your
installation. Adjust these settings later when you begin using the
reader in a live RFID operation if desired.
12. Select Apply. MultiReader displays a progress bar as it connects to the
reader. When the connection completes, the following status appears at
the bottom of the application:
Figure 3.4 Multireader Status Display
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13. Test your reader installation. Place one or more tags in the read-zone of
one or more of the attached antennas. Select START Inventory. Tag
reads appear in the large gray area on the left:
Figure 3.5 Multireader Tag Inventory Display
In this case, the reader detected five tags. Because the search mode is Dual
Target, the reader continuously reads the tags, first reading the A flags, and
then reading the B flags. Notice in the above image that one of the tag entries is
a pinkish color. The tag entry changes to red when a tag is not actively read. For
example, if you change the Search Mode to Single Target with Suppression,
the reader reads each tag only once. All five entries would quickly turn red and
stay red as shown below.
Figure 3.6Multireader Tag Inventory Aging Display
If you see tag data appearing in MultiReader, your reader is most likely installed
correctly and the antennas are functioning properly. If you don’t see all the tags
you placed in the read-zone, try moving the tags to a slightly different location or
orientation.
14. Select STOP Inventory Run to stop the tag inventory process.
Monitoring Speedway Revolution
Use Rshell to monitor the reader health and performance when Speedway
Revolution is up and running. This section presents the primary Rshell commands
for viewing the network and RFID statistics, plus the reader logs. For details
about these commands, see the Rshell Reference Manual.
Speedway Revolution also supports industry standard SNMP, with MIB2 and
EPCglobal Reader Management MIB. For more information, see the Octane SNMP
Guide.
Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics
Use the Rshell show network command to display networking parameters and
statistics. Using this command with the indicated parameters, you can view the
following information:
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Table 3.1: Show network Command Parameters
Parameter
Displayed Information
dhcp
Summary of DHCP client configuration
dhcp
Summary of DNS settings
icmp
ICMP statistics
ip
IP statistics
ntp
Summary of NTP settings
summary
Summary of network settings
tcp
TCP statistics
udp
UDP statistics
For details about the specific settings and statistics available for each of these
parameters, see the Rshell Reference Manual.
Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics
Use the Rshell show rfid stat command to display a reader’s RFID parameters
and statistics. Using this command with the appropriate parameter, you can view
information shown in the Parameter and display table below.
Table 3.2: Partial listing of show rfid stat parameters
Parameter
Displayed Information
ReaderOperationalStatus
Indicates whether RFID applications are
running on the reader
Antenna<n>OperationalStatus
Indicates if an antenna is physically
connected to the reader and operating
properly. Note that <n> indicates the antenna
port on the reader (1-4).
Antenna<n>EnergizedTime
Indicates the time that antenna<n> has been
powered, in milliseconds.
Antenna<n>UniqueInventory-Count
Indicates the number of unique tags seen at
antenna<n>
Antenna<n>TotalInventory-Count
Indicates the total inventory count for
antenna<n>
Antenna<n>ReadCount
Indicates the number of tags read at
antenna<n> that matched the configured
filters.
Antenna<n>FailedReadCount
Indicates the number of tags where a read
was attempted at antenna<n> because the
tag matched the configured filter, but the read
failed.
Table 3.2 shows a sample of the available RFID statistics. For the full list as well
as syntax details, see the Rshell Reference Manual.
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Note: View Statistics on the LLRP interface between the reader and a client by
entering the show rfid llrp stat command. The Rshell Reference Manual
provides details.
Configuring and Viewing Speedway Revolution Logs
Speedway Revolution uses the standard Syslog protocol to forward its logged
events to a remote Syslog server. The reader stores the logged events in its file
system, accumulating and persisting this information across reboots. Logs are
classified into three categories: Management, RFID, and System.
All logged events have an associated severity level. There are eight possible
levels listed in decreasing order from most severe to least severe:
• Emergency
• Alert
• Critical
• Error
• Warning
• Notice
• Info
• Debug
Configure the log levels you want to display. The reader then retains only the
events with a severity greater than or equal to the configured level. For example,
if you choose a logging level of Warning, then the logs will contain the following
levels: Warning, Error, Critical, Alert, and Emergency.
Note: Regardless of the configured log level, the reader retains all Error level
logs and higher in an independent error log.
Use the Rshell config logging command to configure options for the storage
and forwarding of logged events. Use the show logging command to display the
logging configuration as well as the actual logged information in text form. For
details about these commands, see the Rshell Reference Manual.
Viewing the State of the Speedway Revolution Device
To display information about the current state of the reader itself, use the Rshell
show system command. Using this command allows viewing the following
statistics:
• A summary of system information—show system summary
• Platform memory usage and available application space—show system
cpu
• Generic platform statistics—show system platform
For more details about the show system command, see the Rshell Reference
Manual.
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Chapter 4: Upgrading the Speedway Revolution
Firmware
Speedway Revolution contains firmware known as Octane. The current version of
Octane is 4.4. This chapter details manually upgrading a single reader.
In addition to supporting upgrade procedures, Speedway Revolution also provides
methods for reverting firmware to a previous valid image and restoring firmware
to factory default settings. The procedure for reverting to the previous valid
image is explained in this chapter, while returning to factory defaults is explained
in Chapter 5.
A Brief Overview of the Speedway Revolution Firmware
To minimize downtime and maximize the robust handling of possible upgrade
failures, Speedway Revolution contains dual images of its firmware. When
requesting a firmware image upgrade, the reader continues to operate using the
primary image. In the background, Speedway Revolution upgrades the secondary
image. When the upgrade completes, the reader reboots to the newly upgraded
image. Speedway Revolution retains the previous firmware version in case there
are problems with the upgrade.
There are three individual partitions within each firmware image that logically
organize the system software. Although you do not need a full understanding of
this architecture to perform a simple manual upgrade, it is a good idea to be
familiar with its structure at a high level. For a more in-depth discussion of the
firmware and how firmware is organized, see the Embedded Developer’s Guide.
The three partitions in firmware are:
• System Operating Partition (SOP)—The SOP is the primary system
partition of the Speedway Revolution reader. It contains the Linux kernel,
FPGA firmware, RFID management software, reader management
software (Rshell), logging management software, firmware upgrade
control, system watchdog software, and the factory default data.
• System Persistent Partition (SPP)—Files in this partition are
automatically generated and maintained by the software running on the
reader. It contains the reader configuration (network settings, LLRP
configuration, log settings, and so on), reader logs, and debug information
used by Impinj engineers.
• Custom Application Partition (CAP)—CAP partition contains custom
application software, other items required by the custom application
(extra libraries or tools, and configuration files), plus custom application
logs.
Upgrading the Firmware
Speedway Revolution provides three methods for upgrading:
• using Rshell, command line interface
• copying the firmware to a USB memory drive and plugging into the
reader’s host port
• via the web interface
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Upgrading the Firmware using Rshell:
1. Obtain the firmware upgrade file from the Impinj support Web site,
support.impinj.com. The upgrade file extension is .upg. (for example
octane_4_4_0.upg).
2. Place the upgrade file on a server (http, tftp, or ftp) accessible by the
reader you are upgrading.
3. Using the Putty application, connect the reader using telnet, SSH or serial
and log in.
4. From the Rshell command prompt, issue the following command:
>config image upgrade <URI>
Where <URI> is the server location and name of the upgrade file.
For example:
>config image upgrade http://usacorp/rfid/reader/image/
octane_4_4_0.upg
>config image upgrade ftp://anonymous:abc@myserver/
ftpdirecotry/octane_4_4_0.upg.upg
>tftp://server/octane_4_4_0.upg
5. After starting the upgrade, view the upgrade status at any time by issuing
the following command:
>show image summary
6. This command provides a display of the current upgrade status, the last
operation, the status of the last operation, and information about the
primary and secondary images. Reissue the show image summary
command if you want to track the upgrade status. Some status values you
may see are:
WaitingForImageFileTransfer
WaitingForCommitImage
WaitingToActivateImmediate
The upgrade is complete when the UpgradeStatus parameter value is
Ready.
The LastOperation parameter should be WaitingToActivateImmediate
and the LastOperationStatus should be WaitingForManualReboot.
7. Reboot the reader by issuing the following command:
>reboot
Speedway Revolution reboot process displays messages in the Rshell
console as it goes through each stage of the process. The reboot
completes then the reader login prompt appears on the console. The
reader status light displays solid green. LED reader reboot behavior details
are provided on page 8.
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Upgrading the Firmware with a USB Drive
Speedway Revolution running Octane 4.4 and later supports upgrading the
firmware using a USB drive.
First, obtain the firmware upgrade file from the Impinj support Web site,
support.impinj.com. The upgrade file extension is .upg. (for example
octane_4_4_0.upg).
Preparing the USB Drive for upgrade
1. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
2. Create an Impinj directory in the root of the USB drive along with the
subdirectories revolution, upgrade, and images. The names of the
directory are case sensitive and must all be lower case.
3. Copy the desired firmware upgrade “.upg” file into the
“\impinj\revolution\upgrade\images\” directory. If multiple “.upg” files
exist in the images directory, the reader will use the file modified most
recently.
4. Remove the USB drive from your computer.
Using the USB Drive
1. Confirm that the reader is ready for upgrade with both the Power and
Status LEDs illuminated.
2. Insert the USB drive into the “USB Host” port on the reader.
3. Within 5-10 seconds, the reader will begin upgrading the reader and the
Power LED will blink amber. If the Power LED remains solid green, the
reader likely cannot locate the images directory and “.upg” file on the USB
drive.
4. When the upgrade process completes (20-60 seconds), the Power LED will
change to solid green.
5. Remove the USB drive from the “USB Host” port and reboot the reader.
During the upgrade process, the reader will attempt to append information to a
“status.log” file in the “Impinj/revolution/upgrade” directory. The “status.log” file
is intended to provide an audit trail for the upgrade of one or more readers.
If the firmware upgrade process fails the Power LED will blink red. Remove the
USB drive reboot the reader and check the “status.log” file for the reason of the
failure.
Upgrading the Firmware through the Impinj Management Web UI
Speedway Revolution running Octane 4.4 and later supports upgrading the
firmware using the Impinj Management Web UI.
1. Connect to the reader using a web browser http://<reader name or IP
address>.
Examples: http://speedwayr-10-00-DD or http://10.0.10.44.
2. Log in to the reader;
user name: root
password: Impinj
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3. Click the “Browse” button and select the firmware upgrade “.upg” file.
4. Click the “Upgrade” button.
Figure 4.1 Speedway Revolution Management Web Page
Figure 4.2 Close-up of Reader Upgrade and Reboot Section of Management Web
Page
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To fall back to the previous image
1. To revert to the pre-upgrade image, enter the following command from
the Rshell prompt:
config image fallback
When the command completes successfully, the reader automatically
reboots and returns to the login prompt.
2. Log in to the reader. The pre-upgrade image is now running.
Note: If there is no valid previous image, the response to the config image
fallback command is Status=‘8, Permission-Denied’.
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with Speedway Revolution, this brief chapter
presents a few suggestions to correct the issue.
Returning to the Factory Default Configuration
If you are experiencing a problem with the reader and are having difficulty
pinpointing the cause, it is useful to return the reader to a known state. We
recommend resetting to the factory default configuration. Then try your reader
again.
! Important: Factory Default Configuration Restore returns the reader
configuration to its default state. It leaves any custom applications installed in
the CAP intact. To restore the reader to its default state and remove any CAP
contents, use Factory Default Restore. See the Warning on page 28.
There are two ways to return Speedway Revolution to its factory default
configuration: issuing an Rshell command or pushing the Factory Default Reset
(FDR) button on the device.
To use Rshell to return the reader to its factory default configuration
and leaving CAP intact:
1. At the Rshell prompt, enter the following command:
config image default
When the command completes successfully, the reader automatically
reboots and returns to the login prompt.
2. Log in to the reader. The reader is now running with the factory default
configuration. CAP applications are intact.
To use the FDR button on the reader to restore to its factory default
configuration:
1. Using an object with a sharp tip, a paper clip or probe, press and hold the
FDR button on the back while the reader power is on.
2. Continue holding the FDR button. Wait for 3 seconds after the Power LED
turns off.
3. Release the FDR button when the LED blinks red once. The reader will
boot up normally in the factory default configuration.
Figure 5.1 Factory default reset button
Warning: Pressing the FDR button for longer than 3 seconds can cause a factory
default restore to occur. The factory default restore removes the reader’s custom
Factory Default
Restore button
Insert and hold sharp point here for
3 seconds. Release before 10
seconds.
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application partition (CAP) if one exists. The reader returns to the original,
factory shipped state. It is important to avoid accidentally removing the CAP.
There may be situations where CAP removal is necessary.
The following table lists the factory default configuration values:
Table 5.1: Factory Default Configuration Values
Parameter
Default Value
User
root
Password
impinj
Upgrade Retrieve Mode
Manual
Logging
No syslog servers
Management Logging Level
Error
RFID Logging Level
Error
System Logging Level
Error
Network Mode
Dynamic (DHCP)
DHCP Send Hostname
On
Hostname
speedway-xx-xx-xx
(where xx-xx-xx are the last three digits of the MAC
address)
Static DNS Servers
None
Static NTP Servers
None
LLRP Inbound Port
5084
LLRP Inbound Service
Enabled
LLRP Outbound Service
Enabled
LLRP Outbound Servers
None
LLRP Outbound Retry Secs
5
LLRP Outbound Timeout Secs
2
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Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj
Technical Support
If Speedway Revolution is exhibiting RF behavior differing from what you expect
and you are unable to determine the cause, you may want to submit relevant
data for analysis by Impinj Technical Support. Using the Impinj MultiReader
application, you can easily capture data relating to the problem scenario. By
creating and providing a Reader Diagnostic Data file, Impinj’s Technical Support
team can troubleshoot your issue.
To capture data to a Reader Diagnostic Data file:
1. Open MultiReader and connect to the appropriate Speedway Revolution
reader. See page 15 for details.
2. Select Configure Settings to open the Reader Settings screen.
3. Verify that you are viewing the connection settings for Reader 1. If you
are not, select Reader 1 in the menu on the left.
4. In Control Reader, select No.
This setting value tells MultiReader that you do not want the MultiReader
configuration controlling the reader. Changing this value is important
because you most likely want to capture data for a reader operation that
is being controlled by your application.
If, however, you want to capture an RF scenario that is controlled by
MultiReader, set Control Reader to Yes.
5. In the menu on the left, select Data Capture. The following screen
appears:
Figure 5.2 Reader Settings, Tag History & Debug Data Capture
Reader 1 is already populated with the IP address. Login parameters are also
populated. If these values are incorrect, change them here. You can capture
data for up to four readers simultaneously. In this example, we are capturing
data one reader.
6. Confirm that Capture is set to On.
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7. Select Apply.
MultiReader connects to the reader and begins “listening” for any RF
activity. The reader captures data surrounding any RF activity it detects.
8. Perform the RF activity to submit for analysis.
9. Select File in the upper left corner of the application.
This completes the capture activity.
10. Select Save Debug Data.... A browse window opens.
11. Enter a file name and save the file in the desired location.
12. Send the .rdd file containing binary data to Impinj Technical Support.
Visit the Impinj support Web site, support.impinj.com., for submission
details or talk with your Impinj representative.
Note: Another option is to create a network trace using Wireshark, a free
protocol analyzer download from the Internet.
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Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of
Operation
Speedway Revolution is designed to work in various regulatory regions. This
appendix contains frequency ranges and antenna requirements specific to each
supported region.
! Important: Each reader is locked to operate at region-specific frequencies only
allowed by your local country regulations. Find your region-specific frequencies in
this appendix.
Operation in North America
Frequency Plan
The FCC specifies frequency hopping across the North American spectrum
allocated to UHF RFID (902-928 MHz, with hopping occurring between
902.75-927.25 MHz in 500 KHz steps). The frequency plan is further explained in
the table below:
Table A.1: Frequency Plan for North America
Transmit Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
902.75
2
903.25
3
903.75
4
904.25
…
…
49
926.75
50
927.25
Antenna Requirements
Positioning
Position the antenna’s surface at least 25 centimeters away from personnel
working in the area. This is an FCC positioning requirement. For more details, see
the following FCC bulletins:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
• FCC OET Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and
Potential Hazards of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Installation
Speedway Revolution is capable of up to +32.5 dBm conducted power on the
housing RF connector and requires professional installation.
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Power
Speedway Revolution may only be operated with Impinj-approved antennas
and can radiate no more than 36 dBm EIRP per FCC Part 15.247 regulations.
The Speedway Revolution output power may be increased to provide the
maximum allowable EIRP subject to a maximum conducted power allowance
of 30 dBm at the antenna connector. The maximum allowable output power
of the reader can be set to satisfy both the conductor and radiated maximum
criteria. The expression for the maximum reader power setting is:
Maximum power setting (in dBM) = the Smaller of:
(36 – Composite Antenna Gain (in dBM))
OR
(30 + Cable Loss (in dBM),
where the composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain
in dBi minus any cable loss between the reader and antenna in dB. Approved
antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the next
section.
Note: The composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain
in dBi minus any cable loss between the reader and antenna in dB. Approved
antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the next
section.
Approved Antennas
• Laird Technologies model number S9028PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP),
with integrated 8 foot pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite
gain
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0301-USA (Mini-Guardrail) with SMA female
connector; -15 dBi gain
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0310-USA (Threshold-T Antenna) with 12 inch
integrated pigtail to BNC male connector, 6 dBi composite gain.
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0400-USA, CSL CS-777-2 (Brickyard) with
7 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 2 dBi composite gain
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0401-USA or IPJ-A0402-USA (both Guardwall)
with 6 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite
gain
• MA/COM MAAN-000246-FL1 integrated RFID floor-mounted stand
(multiple configurations available, 2 or 4 antennas left-hand and right-
hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi
composite gain
• MA/COM MAAN-000246-WL1 integrated RFID wall-mounted stand
(multiple configurations available, 2 antennas left-hand and right-hand
CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi
composite gain
• MTI MT-262006/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262006/TRH (right-hand CP)
with RPTNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings);
6 dBi gain
• MTI MT-262013/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/NRH (right-hand CP)
with Ntype female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings);
4.5 dBi gain
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• MTI MT-262013/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/TRH (right-hand CP)
with RPTNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings);
4.5 dBi gain
• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT20TNA25 with 25 foot
Belden 7806A RG-58 coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male
connector; 5.5 dBi composite gain
• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 25 foot
Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male
connector; 3.5 dBi composite gain
• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 6 foot
Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male
connector; 5.4 dBi composite gain
Warning: The use of any antenna not listed above may damage the reader or
adversely affect performance.
Operation in European Union
Frequency Plan
For European operation, the Speedway Revolution readers support the frequency
plan listed in Table A.2 and are compliant with the ratified ETSI EN 302 208
specification v.1.2.1. This specification states that no listen-before-talk is
performed, the maximum continuous transmit time on a channel is four seconds,
and the reader enforces the 100 ms off time before reusing the same channel.
Table A.2: Frequency Plan for European Union
Transmit Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
4
865.7
7
866.3
10
866.9
13
867.5
Antenna Requirements
Power
European regulations allow a maximum radiated power of 33 dBm ERP (Effective
Radiated Power) for high power RFID systems. The maximum Speedway
Revolution output power is determined by the following equation:
Maximum power setting (in dBm) = 33 – Antenna Gain (in dBd) + Cable loss (in dB)
For example, for an application with an antenna gain of 6 dBd and cable loss of 2
dB, the reader output power can be set no higher than 33-6+2 = 29 dBm. The
maximum transmit power of Speedway Revolution is 31.5dBm measured at the
RF antenna port.
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Note: It is important to apply the antenna gain expressed in dBd (dB with
respect to a dipole), which is equivalent to the isotropic antenna gain (in dBi)
minus 2.15 dB. Additionally, the antenna gain used to set the output power must
be the maximum linear gain of the applicable antenna. Approved antenna
vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the next section.
Approved Antennas
• Laird Technologies Model Number S8658PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP)
with integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 3.85 dBd gain
• Impinj Model Number IPJ-A0400-EU1, CSL CS-777-1 (Brickyard) with
7 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 0 dBd composite gain
• MTI MT-242032/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-242032/NRH (right-hand CP)
with Ntype female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings);
1.85 dBd gain
• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. Model number IDANT10CEU25 (left-hand
CP only) with 6 foot Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to
RP-TNC male connector; 3.25 dBd composite gain
Warning: The use of any antenna not listed above may damage the reader or
adversely affect performance.
Operation in Other Global Regions
For operation and use in the Rest of the World (ROW), the IPJ-REV-R420-GX1
(GX1 stands for Global1) and IPJ-REV-R220-GX1 models are available. Please
contact Impinj to learn which countries and regions are currently certified. Your
local Value Added Reseller (VAR) will provide the GX1 reader to you with the
country (region) of operation locked.
Installation
Because Speedway Revolution is capable of up to +32.5 dBm conducted power
on the housing RF connector, professional installation is required.
Operation in Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam
Regulations in these countries allow a maximum radiated power of 33 dBm ERP
(Effective Radiated Power) for high power RFID systems. The maximum
Speedway Revolution output power is determined by the following equation:
Maximum power setting (in dBm) = 33 – Antenna Gain (in dBd) + Cable loss (in dB)
For example, for an application with an antenna gain of 6 dBd and cable loss of 2
dB, the reader output power can be set no higher than 33-6+2 = 29 dBm. The
maximum transmit power of Speedway Revolution is 32.5dBm measured at the
RF antenna port.
Note: It is important to apply the antenna gain expressed in dBd (dB with
respect to a dipole), which is equivalent to the isotropic antenna gain (in dBi)
minus 2.15 dB. The antenna gain used to set the output power must be the
the maximum linear gain of the applicable antenna. Approved antenna vendors,
model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the following section.
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Operation in Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uruguay
Regulations in Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uruguay allow
maximum radiated power of 36 dBm EIRP. The Speedway Revolution output
power may be increased to provide the maximum allowable EIRP subject to a
maximum conducted power allowance as well. The maximum conducted power at
the antenna connector can be no more than 30 dBm. The maximum allowable
output power of the reader can be set to satisfy both the conductor and radiated
maximum criteria. The expression for the maximum reader power setting is:
Maximum power setting (in dBM) = the Smaller of:
(36 – Composite Antenna Gain (in dBM))
OR
(30 + Cable Loss (in dBM)),
where the composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain
in dBi minus any cable loss between the reader and antenna in dB. Approved
antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the next
section.
Approved Antennas
• Laird Technologies model number S9028PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP),
with integrated 8 foot pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite
gain
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0301-USA (Mini-Guardrail) with SMA female
connector; -15 dBi gain
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0310-USA (Threshold-T Antenna) with 12 inch
integrated pigtail to BNC male connector, 6 dBi composite gain.
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0400-USA, CSL CS-777-2 (Brickyard) with 7
foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 2 dBi composite gain
• Impinj model number IPJ-A0401-USA or IPJ-A0402-USA (both Guardwall)
with 6 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite
gain
• MA/COM MAAN-000246-FL1 integrated RFID floor-mounted stand
(multiple con- figurations available, 2 or 4 antennas left-hand and right-
hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi
composite gain
• MA/COM MAAN-000246-WL1 integrated RFID wall-mounted stand
(multiple con- figurations available, 2 antennas left-hand and right-hand
CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi
composite gain
• MTI MT-262006/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262006/TRH (right-hand CP)
with RP- TNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67
ratings); 6 dBi gain
• MTI MT-262013/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/NRH (right-hand CP)
with N- type female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67
ratings); 4.5 dBi gain
• MTI MT-262013/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/TRH (right-hand CP)
with RP- TNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67
ratings); 4.5 dBi gain
• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT20TNA25 with 25 foot
Belden 7806A RG-58 coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male
connector; 5.5 dBi composite gain
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• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 25 foot
Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male
connector; 3.5 dBi composite gain
• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 6 foot
Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male
connector; 5.4 dBi composite gain
Warning: The use of any antenna not listed above may damage the reader or
adversely affect performance.
Frequency Plans
The GX1 reader operates over a subset of the FCC North American spectrum
(902–928 MHz, with specific frequency and channel usage dictated by regulations
of each country. Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) is used, with the
exception of Israeli where only a single channel is available. The specific
frequency plans by country are listed in the tables that follow.
Table A.3 Australia operating frequency band is 920 to 926MHz with 500kHz
channel spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
36
920.25 MHz
2
37
920.75 MHz
3
38
921.25 MHz
4
39
921.75 MHz
5
40
922.25 MHz
6
41
922.75 MHz
7
42
923.25 MHz
8
43
923.75 MHz
9
44
924.25 MHz
10
45
924.75 MHz
11
46
925.25 MHz
12
47
925.75 MHz
Table A.4 Brazil operating frequency band is 902-907.5 and 915-928Mhz with
500kHz channel spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
1
1
902.750
2
2
903.250
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LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
3
3
903.750
4
4
904.250
5
5
904.750
6
6
905.250
7
7
905.750
8
8
906.250
9
9
906.750
10
10
907.250
11
26
915.250
12
27
915.750
13
28
916.250
14
29
916.750
15
30
917.250
16
31
917.750
17
32
918.250
18
33
918.750
19
34
919.250
20
35
919.750
21
36
920.250
22
37
920.750
23
38
921.250
24
39
921.750
25
40
922.250
26
41
922.750
27
42
923.250
28
43
923.750
29
44
924.250
30
45
924.750
31
46
925.250
32
47
925.750
33
48
926.250
34
49
926.750
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LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
35
50
927.250
Table A.5 Hong Kong operating frequency band is 920 to 925MHz with 500kHz
channel spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
1
36
2
37
3
38
4
39
5
40
6
41
7
42
8
43
9
44
10
45
Table A.6 Israel operating frequency band is 915 to 917MHz with 500kHz channel
spacing with a single channel
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
28
916.25 MHz
Table A.7 Malaysia operating frequency band is 919 to 923MHz with 500kHz
channel spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
34
919.25 MHz
2
35
919.75 MHz
3
36
920.25 MHz
4
37
920.75 MHz
5
38
921.25 MHz
6
39
921.75 MHz
7
40
922.25 MHz
8
41
922.75 MHz
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Table A.8 Singapore operating frequency band is 920 to 925MHz with 500kHz
channel spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
36
920.25 MHz
2
37
920.75 MHz
3
38
921.25 MHz
4
39
921.75 MHz
5
40
922.25 MHz
6
41
922.75 MHz
7
42
923.25 MHz
8
43
923.75 MHz
9
44
924.25 MHz
10
45
924.75 MHz
Table A.9 Taiwan operating frequency band is 922 to 928MHz with 500kHz channel
spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
40
922.25 MHz
2
41
922.75 MHz
3
42
923.25 MHz
4
43
923.75 MHz
5
44
924.25 MHz
6
45
924.75 MHz
7
46
925.25 MHz
8
47
925.75 MHz
9
48
926.25 MHz
10
49
926.75 MHz
11
50
927.25 MHz
12
-
927.75 MHz
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Table A.10 Thailand operating frequency band is 920 to 925MHz with 500kHz
channel spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
36
920.25 MHz
2
37
920.75 MHz
3
38
921.25 MHz
4
39
921.75 MHz
5
40
922.25 MHz
6
41
922.75 MHz
7
42
923.25 MHz
8
43
923.75 MHz
9
44
924.25 MHz
10
45
924.75 MHz
Table A.11 Uruguay operating frequency band is 916 to 928MHz with 500kHz
channel spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
28
916.25 MHz
2
29
916.75 MHz
3
30
917.25 MHz
4
31
917.75 MHz
5
32
918.25 MHz
6
33
918.75 MHz
7
34
919.25 MHz
8
35
919.75 MHz
9
36
920.25 MHz
10
37
920.75 MHz
11
38
921.25 MHz
12
39
921.75 MHz
13
40
922.25 MHz
14
41
922.75 MHz
15
42
923.25 MHz
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LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
16
43
923.75 MHz
17
44
924.25 MHz
18
45
924.75 MHz
19
46
925.25 MHz
20
47
925.75 MHz
21
48
926.25 MHz
22
49
926.75 MHz
23
50
927.25 MHz
A.12 Vietnam operating frequency band is 920 to 925MHz with 500kHz channel
spacing.
LLRP Channel Number
FCC Channel Number
Center Frequency (MHz)
1
36
920.25 MHz
2
37
920.75 MHz
3
38
921.25 MHz
4
39
921.75 MHz
5
40
922.25 MHz
6
41
922.75 MHz
7
42
923.25 MHz
8
43
923.75 MHz
9
44
924.25 MHz
10
45
924.75 MHz
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Appendix B: GPIO Details
Speedway Revolution includes a multipurpose I/O port that contains an RS-232
serial port, four opto-isolated inputs, four opto-isolated outputs, and a +5V
supply. You access these features through a DE15 connector mounted on the side
of the reader.
The four opto-isolated inputs have a range of 0–30V. The reader treats an input
of 0–0.8V as a logic 0, and an input of 3–30V as a logic 1. The reader has a per-
input debounce interval that is configurable via LLRP. (See the document titled
Octane LLRP for more information). This value dictates the minimum pulse width
of an input. Impinj recommends that external devices guarantee a minimum
pulse width of at least 100 milliseconds.
The reader also provides four opto-isolated outputs. For the GPIO outputs to
function, an external user supply must be connected between V+, and V-.
The maximum voltage for this supply is 30V. When the user configures a selected
GPIO output via LLRP to output logic 0, an isolated FET switch within the reader
effectively shorts that output to V- with a current sink capability of up to 200mA.
When the user configures a selected GPIO output to logic 1, the selected output
is pulled to V+ through a 10K resistor. If GPIO isolation is not required, the
reader provides a +5V supply and a ground pin on the DB-15 that can be
connected to V+ and V-.
Figure B.1 shows the detailed function of each pin of the GPIO DB-15 connector.
Figure B.1 DB-15 GPIO Port Functions
Note: As described above, both the input and output pins are opto-isolated.
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Tables B.1 and B.2 further explain the function of each pin.
Table B1: DB-15 Connector Pin-Out
Pin
I/O Name
I/O Function
1
+5V Supply
Reader supplied (not isolated) power
source
2
RS-232 RX
For auxiliary serial port functions
3
RS-232
TX For auxiliary serial port functions
4
Processor Reset
Reserved for future use. . Do not connect
this pin to any signal
5
V+
Power source for isolated outputs
6
V-
Return for isolated inputs and outputs
7
Ground
Reader (not isolated) return
8
User OUT 1
Isolated output 1 (active pull down to V-)
9
User OUT 2
Isolated output 1 (active pull down to V-)
10
User OUT 3
Isolated output 3 (active pull down to V-)
11
User OUT 4
Isolated output 4 (active pull down to V-)
12
User IN 1
Isolated input 1
14
User IN 3
Isolated input 3
15
User IN
4 Isolated input 4
Table B.2: GPIO Interface Electrical Specification
Pin
Parameter
Description
Min
Max
Unit
Conditions
+5V Supply
IO
Output current
200
mA
User IN 1-4
VIH
HIGH level input
voltage
3
30
V
User IN 1-4
VIL
LOW level input
voltage
0
0.8
V
User IN 1-4
VLI
Input current
5
mA
24V input
User IN 1-4
VI
Input voltage
range
0
30
V
No damage
User Out 1-4
VOH
Output high
voltage
V+*
V
10K pullup
User Out 1-4
VOL
Output low
voltage
(V-)
+0.5
V
100mA load
User Out 1-4
VI
Supply voltage
range (V+ - V-)
30
V
*User-supplied voltage
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Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation
This section covers three unique aspects of using the xPortal product
• RF Beam Pattern
• Mounting the xPortal assembly
• Attaching cables via Conduit
RF Beam Pattern
The Speedway xPortal has antenna beams that point upwards and downwards.
This increases the total area covered by the portal. The unit is intended to be
mounted at waist height on the wall. The lower beam covers the tag populations
near the floor, while the upper beam reads tags at the top of tall pallets. Tags
located at waist height are likely to be read by both beams.
Figure C.1 xPortal Simulated RF Beam Patterns!
Mounting the xPortal
!
Referring to Figure C.3, the xPortal has many different mounting options:
1. Vesa mounts (http://www.vesa.org/) is a standard LCD screen / computer
monitor mounting pattern. There are many off the shelf brackets, arms,
and stands that use this hole pattern. Shown in the red square on the
figure.
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• 8 total holes with M4 threads
• Outer square pattern is 100mm on each side
• Inner square pattern is 75 mm on each side
• ¼-20 internally threaded studs
2. Common hardware using 1/4-20 hardware. This hardware is typically
employed in most T-slot extrusion designs (see http://www.8020.net/).
Show in the Green circles on the figure.
3. Keyhole slots and through-holes. Holes are sized to allow clearance for
1/4-20 screws. These holes allow you to mount the unit flush to a wall.
Shown in the Blue ovals on the figure.
It is your responsibility to determine if the chosen screws can support the weight
of the xPortal. Since the xPortal only weighs approximately 6.5 pounds (3kg), it
can even be installed on drywall without needing to locate studs.
The Yellow circles on the figure highlight two knock-outs that can be removed if
you wish to run cables into the unit directly from the wall. This provides a very
clean installation, with no cables visible from the front.
FigureC.3 xPortal Mounting Hole Types and Locations
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!
!
Conduit Attachment
The round openings in the top and bottom of xPortal are designed so you can run
metallic conduit directly to the unit. This allows Ethernet or power cables to be
protected by standard EMT (electrical metallic tubing). The holes are sized for ½”
trade size conduit connectors, or where metric conduit is used, 16mm trade size.
Larger sizes of conduit (such as ¾”) can be used with the proper adapters, see
example #3 below.
The following photos highlight the usage options.
Figure C.3 ½” conduit with a threaded nut flange connector!
!
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Figure C.4 Threaded ½” conduit connector!
Figure C.5 ½” conduit with a snap in flange connector!
!
!
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Figure C.6 Snap in ½” conduit connector
Figure C.7 A squeeze connector for the larger ¾” conduit tubing size. The connector
has a nut and threads sized for the ½” conduit hole.!
!
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Figure C.8 ¾” conduit squeeze connector, with a threaded interface
to ½” conduit hole!
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Notices
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This document is conditionally issued, and neither receipt nor possession hereof confers or
transfers any right in, or license to, use the subject matter of any drawings, design, or
technical information contained herein, nor any right to reproduce or disclose any part of
the contents hereof, without the prior written consent of Impinj and the authorized recipient
hereof.
Impinj reserves the right to change its products and services at any time without notice.
Impinj assumes no responsibility for customer product design or for infringement of patents
and/or the rights of third parties, which may result from assistance provided by Impinj. No
representation of warranty is given and no liability is assumed by Impinj with respect to
accuracy or use of such information.
Impinj products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems
where malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury, death, property
damage, or environmental damage.
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