RFID HKRAR-EM02 EMPRESS 2.4GHz Wireless Active RFID Reader User Manual

EMPRESS™ 2.4GHz Active RFID Reader

HKRAR-EM02-ETH

User Manual

Revision: 2.0.0.4

Before use, please read these instructions completely

User Manual of HKRAR-EM02 Series Active RFID Reader

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Important Notice

All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to Hong Kong RFID Ltd.’s products are based

on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this

product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and

liabilities associated with such use. Any statements related to the product which are not contained in HKRFID’s

current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect

unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of Hong Kong RFID Ltd.

EMPRESS is a trademark of Hong Kong RFID Ltd.

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FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CE Compliance:

Use only the power supply listed in the user instructions

Power supply adaptor:

1. Manufacturer: Phihong Technology Co. Ltd, model no.: PSA16U-480(POE)”;

2. Manufacturer: Kuantech (Beihai) Co., Ltd, model no.: KSAS0120500200HK”;

(Please refer to page 11)

Disposal:

All electrical and electronic products including batteries should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste

stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

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Thank you for purchasing EMPRESS™ Reader, it is wireless and therefore is easy to install with low installation

costs. It is a 2.4GHz Gain Adjustable Reader which uses advanced 0.18um CMOS IC, and is well-fitted for being a

Data Collector.

Through LAN interface, the Reader gathers and transmits data to the local network. Once powered, HKRAR-EM

series is instantly connected and become part of the network.

HKRAR-EM02-ETH Active Reader is operated with standard TCP/IP network interface. You can get data and do

analysis with a PC in an efficient way. Its Omni-directional antenna can identify tags from all directions. Users can

adjust the identification distance according to actual situations in order to make identification more accurate.

Components of Empress Active RFID System include Readers, Active Tag(s) and PC/Server. For detailed

information, you may reference to Start Guide and Appendix.

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Table of Contents

Product Features ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Key Features..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Highlighted Applications ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Standard Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Product Details ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Reader Technological Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Environmental and Hardware Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 10

Power Supply Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Compatible AC Adaptor .................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Digital input / output ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Ethernet LAN Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Antenna Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Reader Indicators ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Reader Startup Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Antenna installation onto the Empress™ Reader........................................................................................................................ 14

Reader Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Step by Step set up procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting & Configuring Digital Inputs/Outputs ......................................................................................................................... 27

What Digital I/O is available on reader ........................................................................................................................................ 27

How to control digital I/O ............................................................................................................................................................... 27

Example application to Digital I/O................................................................................................................................................. 27

Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

Power Disconnect Device ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Electrostatic Discharge .................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

System Requirement for Reader ............................................................................................................................................... 29

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Product Features

Key Features

Connectivity: Ethernet

RSSI to indicate signal strength of each received tag

3 configurable digital Input / Output ports for controlling external devices like LED lights and alarms

Input pins for controlling the reader to perform certain functions

Adjustable RF Gain value for setting RF sensibility

Reading ability: up to 150 tags / second

Maximum reading range: 60m

Compatible with various types of 2.4GHz antenna in SMA standard connector

Highlighted Applications

Temperature monitoring system

Attendance system

Door access control system

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Standard Package Contents

Standard package of this product consists of following items:

EMPRESS™ 2.4GHz Active RFID Reader 1 pcs

(HKRAR-EM02-ETH)

2.4GHz Antenna 1 pcs

DC Power Adapter 5V 1 pcs

LAN Cable 1 pcs

Empress™ 2.4GHz Active RFID Reader

(connected with antennas) Adapter with power cord LAN cable

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Product Details

Reader Technological Specifications

Frequency 2.4-2.5GHz ISM

Maximum reading range 30-60m, depends on environment

Anti-collision Up to 150 tags within 1 second

RF output power 0dBm

Sensitivity -90dBm

Modulation GFSK

Data Rate 1Mbps

Received Signal Strength

Indication (RSSI) -50dBm to –80dBm, 1dB resolution, +/-6dB error

Environmental and Hardware Specifications

Operating Temperature -20°C to 55°C

Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C

Maximum Shock Drop from 1 foot (0.3 meter)to any corner

Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing

Case Material Plastic

Case Dimensions 125mm x 102mm x 26mm

Weight 180g

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Power Supply Specifications

Supply voltage 5V DC

Current consumption 500mA

Compatible AC Adaptor

Brand: PHIHONG Brand: KUANTECH

Model: PSA16U – 480(POE) Model: KSAS0120500200HK

Input Voltage: 90 – 264VAC Input Voltage: 90 – 264VAC

Output Voltage: 48V Output Voltage: 5V

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Digital input / output

Connector USB MINI-B

Input high voltage 2.4V – 3.3V

Input low voltage 0V - 0.9V

Output high voltage

(0.5mA drive) >3V

Output low voltage

(0.5mA drive) <0.3V

Ethernet LAN Specifications

Connector RJ45

Ethernet 10/100 Base-T

Antenna Specifications

Type AT022 WLAN antenna

Frequency (FDC) 2400-2500MHz

Polarization Vertical

Gain 3.86 dBi – 2.92 dBi (Avg. 3dBi)

VSWR, maximum <2 : 1

Input Impedance 50

Power Handling 20 W

Size 10×108mm

Weight 8.5g

(These Antenna Specifications refer to the antenna shipped with standard package)

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Reader Indicators

Name Function / Description

1 DC Power Jack Supply power

2 TCP

Connection port between PC and reader

3 Serial Port

4 Red LED To signify power on

5 Green LED For data processing identification

6 Blue LED Keep on: if in configuration mode via WIFI

Flash: if in firmware upgrade mode

7Entering configuration

mode/ upgrading

reader's firmware

Ent

ering

configuration mode:

Make sure there is no power supply. Press and hold the

button. In the meantime, connect the power. Release the

button when reader is powered-on.

Upgrading reader's firmware:

Make sure there is no power supply. Press and hold the

button. In the meantime, connect the power. Do not release

the button until the blue LED is flashing.

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Reader Startup Guide

Antenna installation onto the Empress™ Reader

1. Screw the antenna to the antenna port. But not too tight.



2.

Turn the middle part of the antennas (Do not turn the screw part of the antennas)

NOTE:

Check the quality of your Empress™ Reader before you start the setup!

The below checklist may help:

1. Check if there are any scratches on the Reader. If there are two or more scratches of size larger than

1.5mm x 1.5mm or scratch lines longer than 5mm.

2. Check if the power indication light is on when connected to power source.

3. Check if the antenna port is loose.

If the above situation(s) happened, please return the Reader to HK-RFID for replacement.

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Reader Installation

Items required for set up

Empress™ 2.4GHz Active RFID

Reader (connected with antennas) Adapter with power cord LAN cable

Reader setup procedure

Connect Cables &

Antenna

Adaptor Power&

Check power on Connect LAN cable

to PC / Network

Run configuration

software for setting

Network setting

Ready for running

Demo or

Application

NOTE:

Active Transponders are essential to test the system and they are sold separately. Please contact your sales

representative if you do not have any active transponders.

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Step by Step set up procedure

1) Connecting power

Connect the power cord and the Reader to the adapter accordingly. The reader is on with a red light.

2) Connecting to PC

Plug the two ends of the LAN cable into the reader and the PC. The connection should now be like this:

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3) PC IP configuration

Turn off Wi-Fi function of the PC.

Click ‘Start’ and choose ‘Control Panel’.

Choose ‘Network and Internet’.

Choose ‘Network Sharing Center’.

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Chick ‘Change Adapter Settings’ on the left menu

Double click on ‘Local Area Connection’.

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Click ‘Properties’ button.

Choose “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click the “Properties” button.

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Choose ‘Use the following IP address’ and type in an IP address. IP address format should be “192.168.P.Q”. P

and Q is an integer between 1 and 254. For example, ‘192.168.1.10’.

Click the text box of ‘Subnet mask’, the system will fill in the subnet mask automatically.

Click ‘OK’ to close all windows.

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4) Configure the reader

Open the program ‘EM02 Configuration Tool.exe’.

Click ‘Find’

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The devices found would be shown on the left column.

Remark: The IP address of PC (Set in step 3, i.e.192.168.P.Q).The IP address of the device (i.e. 192.168.X.Y).

P,Q,X and Y is an integer between 1 to 254. X should equal to P. For example, the IP address of the device is

“192.168.1.1”. Then, the IP address of PC should be set to “192.168.1.y”. And y should not equal to 1.

Otherwise, configuration setting will be failed.

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The current configurations of the selected reader would be displayed on the right column.

Type in the IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP address that you wish to set for the EmpressTM 2.4GHz

Active RFID Reader inn the corresponding fields.

Select the operation mode and the DNS Flag you wish to use.

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5) IP address

Type in the IP address of the remote host.

6) Domain name

Type in the IP address of the DNS server.

Type in the domain names of the remote host.

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Click ‘Set Config’ at the top left corner to finish the configuration of the Reader.

The result would be shown on the bottom left corner.

Then click ‘Close’ to close the browser.

7) Using the Demo Program

Please refer to ‘Basic Demo Program User Guide.pdf’.

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Connecting & Configuring Digital Inputs/Outputs

What Digital I/O is available on reader

Three configurable I/O (Input/ Output) pins are available with EM02. Each pin can be individually set to input

(controlling the reader to perform certain functions) or output (controlling external devices like LED lights and

alarms).

Digital I/O port located at the rear panel of reader. It is USB 2.0 Mini Type B Jack (5 positions).

How to control digital I/O

Please refer to ‘Communication protocol’ for more information about the configuration of I/O pins.

For the details of control method of digital input and output, please refer to ‘Communication Protocol.pdf’.

Example application to Digital I/O

Door Access Controls System

Alarm System

Function

1

GPIO0

2

GPIO1

3

GPIO2

4

NC

5

GND

1 2 3 4 5

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Safety Instructions

Power Disconnect Device

The plug on the power supply cord is intended to be a power disconnection device. As a result, the power source

(socket or outlet) shall be located near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Electrostatic Discharge

ATTENTION:

The EMPRESS™ 2.4GHz Active RFID Reader may be damaged from static discharge or other high voltage. Use

proper Electrostatic Discharge precautions to avoid static discharge. Equipment failure could occur if the antenna or

ports are subjected to ESD.

Regulatory Compliance

CAUTION:

The EMPRESS™ 2.4GHz Active RFID Reader is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions

in which it is offered. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hong Kong RFID Ltd. for compliance

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Appendix

System Requirement for Reader

Computer System

Minimum PC Requirements:

Processor: Pentium 4 or above

Memory: 512MB or above

Operating System: Windows XP sp3 or above

Required Software: .Net Framework 3.5 sp1 or above

Hard disk: Space 100MB or above

LAN 10/100 BASE Connection Interface

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