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

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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
Disclaimer
The information and know-how included in this document are the exclusive property of Hong Kong RFID Limited
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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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User Manual of HKRAR-EM02 Series Active RFID Reader
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.
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
Reade r 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
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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
DC Power Jack
Supply power
TCP
Serial Port
Red LED
To signify power on
Green LED
For data processing identification
Blue LED
Keep on: if in configuration mode via WIFI
Flash: if in firmware upgrade mode
Entering configuration
mode/ upgrading
reader's firmware
Connection port between PC and reader
Entering 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
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.
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)
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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
NOTE:
Active Transponders are essential to test the system and they are sold separately. Please contact your sales
Reader
setup
representative
if you doprocedure
not have any active transponders.
Ready for running
Demo or
Application
Connect Cables &
Antenna
Adaptor Power&
Check power on
Connect LAN cable
to PC / Network
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Run configuration
software for setting
Network setting
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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).
3 4
Pin
Function
GPIO0
GPIO1
GPIO2
NC
GND
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
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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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