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Exhibit 8 Users Manual
EXHIBIT 8 USERS MANUAL AP PLICANT NAM E : Intem1ec Technologies Corporation Amtech Systems Division FCC ID: FIH261105395-03 §2.983(d)(8) lnstruclion Ma'lual 12 P/N 411303 IT2611 RF Module fatarmec AMCDITNIT] MW“- Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of Amtech Systems Corporation. 9 1998-1999 Amnech Systems Corporation (Amtech Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intermec Technologies Corporation.) All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without prior written permission of Amtech Corporation. Aspects of the wireless data and security equipment and systems marketed by Amtech Systems Corporation and its affiliates are protected by patents and patents pending in the United States and other countries. Amtech. Dynamic Tag, Dynioom, Intellitag, PassKey, RideMaster, SmartPass, and TollTag are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Amtech Systems Corporation. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective orrmers. Throughout this manual, trademarked names may he used. Rather than put a trademark (TM or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement. Printed in the USA. For further information, contact: Amtech Systems Corporation 1911] Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287—3106 USA Phone: (972) 733-6600 Fax: (972) 7336699 Amtech Response Center 191l1 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 USA Phone: (972) 733—6681 Fax: (972) 7336695 WARNING T0 USERS IN TIDE UNITED STATES FEDERAL CONHVIUNICATIONS COMSSION (FCC) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATENmNT 47 CFR §15.105(a) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Fan 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RB energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual. Operating this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause haunful interference, in which case, depending on the laws in effect. the users may be required to correct the interference at their own expense. N0 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR §1521 CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without permission from Amtech Corporation. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the Amtech wananty. USE OF SHELDED CABLE? IS REQUIRED 47 CFR §15.27(a) Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to comply with FCC regulations. A license issued by the FCC is required to operate this RF identification device in the United States. Contact Amtech Corporation for additional information concerning licensing requirements for specific devices. Amtech Corporation USA Contents contents Table of Contents introduction IT 2611 RF Module Review 1-3 Features 1-4 _ Dual-Frequency System 1—4 IT2000 Compau'ble 1-4 ‘ Pat’sntad Design: High-Speed Signal Capture, Noise Immuni— _ ty —4 Line Driver Output 1 -5 ~ Bistalic Operation 1-5 , Connections 1-5 Circuit Protection 1-5 Output Power 1-5 Weatherproof Enclosure 1—5 Replacement Paris 1—5 — Installing the BF Module 2 introduction 2-3 " Equipment 2-3 Positioning 2-3 TerminalConnectians 2-4 f Grounding 2~4 TerminalDesignations 2-5 Manna/Made Connections 2-6 Testing the HF Module 7 3 Testing 3-3 ’ Adiustiny the RF Power 4 Adjusting the RF Power 4-6 MG” RF Module User Guide Firmware Commands 5 Command Messages 5-3 Command Response Messages 5-3 Command Codes 5-4 Response Codes 54 Command Processing 5-5 Set Uplink Power 5-5 Get Uplink Power 5-5 Set Down/ink Power 5-6 Get Downlink Power 5-6 Set Uplink Frequency 5-6 Get Uplink Frequency 56 Set Downlink Frequency 5-7 Get Downlink Frequency 5—7 Set Uplink Attenuation 5-7 Get Uplink Attenuation 5—8 Set Downlink Attenuation 5—8 Get Downlink Attenuation 5-9 Set Checktag State 5—9 Get Checktag State 5-9 Get HF Module Status 5-9 Get Firmware Version 5-10 Fieset HF Module 5-10 "2611 Module Block Diagram Technical Specifications VIII - Introduction): Introduction 1 This User’s Guide contains the procedures for connecting an Amtech "2611 RF Module, hereafter referred to as the HF module, man ”2020 Reader Logic Card. This document is designed to be used by technical personnel of Amtech and Its distributors, as well as authorized customer and third-party systems lnregraflan personnel. "2611 RF Module Review Figure l»1 shows the front view of the RF module interface. Check Tag Power Supply Plug Data Connedor Figure 1-1 lT2611 RF Module showing connector ports Note: See Appendix A of this User’s Guide for RF module component block diagrams. The RF module is a radio transmitter/receiver that, on command from an Amtech reader, generates a radio frequency (RF) signal in the location and monitoring service (LMS) radio frequency sub—bands (902-904 and 90975-92175 MHz) and delivers the signal to the antenna for broadcast The RF module also receives and demodulates the reflected mg signal remmed dtrough the antenna, then preamplifies and conditions the demodulated signal before sending it to the reader. The RF module generates the RF power necessary to read an Amtech tag. It also contains receiver and preamplifier circuitry to preprocess the mg signal returned through the antenna. Once connected to the antenna and reader, the RF module should require no additional mechanical adjustment by the user. ”261 1 HF Mada/a User Guide 4h Features The RF module receives DC power through an internal power supply that is connected to an external AC voltage source. A separate reader-to-RF module cable carries the demodulated tag signals from the RF module to the readerand the control signals from the reader to the RF module. - Note: 11mg coaxial cable runs between the RF module and antenna can degrade system performance and shouki be avoided in system configuration RF output power is on whenever the reader activates the RF module. RF output power may be turned off through reader firmware commands Increasing or decreasing the RF signal strength directly impacts the system’s reading range. To confine the reading range to its optimal ates, you can connect internal attenuators that decrease the RF signal to the RF module. Caution Do not attempt to increase the RF signal strength. Contact Amtsch if you think any adjustments to the RF signal strength are necessary. For ease of installation the RF module is connected to the readm' by a cable attached to a removable Zfi-pin circular connector. See Appendix B of this User’s Guide for a listing of RF module specifications. 1-4 The RF module has the following features: Dual-Frequency System A dual-channel transmitter that allows'for o timal ta read/write opera- tions. Channels are individually tunable wi in the S sub~l>ands. "2000 compatible The RF module meets the criteria for uipment configuration and per- formance specified by the Intellitag’"M i ntificao'on standard. Patented Design: High-Speed Signal capture, liaise Immunity The RF demodulation circuitry consists of a 3—channel homodyne re- ceiver patented by Amtech that revents si nal dropout, allowmg the system to read tags moving at hi speeds. e differential aspect of the RF receiver design improves system immunity to noise Amtech RF modules are programmable in a range of 9022530375 MHz to 910.00— 921.50 MHz band frequencies depending on the application The default frequencies for the RF module are 903 and 918.75 MHz. For multiple RF modules at one site, Imduatilm Z Armech recommends separare frequencies. Amtech can provide units operating at multiple frequencies in the authorized band. Llne llrlver Output The interface inlputloutput provides balanced low-im dance analog‘sig— nal lines capab e of driving up to 500 ft. of cable. e output incorptr rates electrostatic discharge protection. Note: Cable hngths over 500 ft. should be used with discretion: longer cables are more susceptible to receiving electrical noise. Bistatic Operatlnn By usin separate transmit and receive antenna ports, maximum isola- tion of e signal 15 achieved. This feature increases receiver sens1t1v1ty. Connections The RF module is connected to the reader through a cable atmched to a 26-pin circular connector. The 26—pin plug mates with a 25-pin DB con- nector on the RF module interface board, The antenna’s coaxial cables connect to the RF module through N—type connectors on‘the side of the RF subassembly. circuit Protectinn The RF module power supply board filters AC power received from the transformer and Protects out-put circuitry from damage caused by tran- sients on the cab e. Output Power The maximum output power of the RF module is set at the factory to 1.0 watt per channel. Weanernrnut Enclosure The RF module is housed in a weatherproof NEMA~4 enclosure that is ready for installation. Replacement Parts The IT26I 1 RF Module should be repaired by factory-trained personnel on y. 1-5 ”261 1 RF Module User Guide 1-5 Installing the BF Module Introduction Installing the RF Module 2 This Chapter describes the installation procedures for the RF2611, including information on equipment, positioning, terminal connections, and grounding. The RF module has dual-antenna ports for transmitting and receiving signals. An additional antenna port is provided for the internal system check tag, In nomml mode, an RF module is connected to the reader through its 26-pin circular connector. The following figure depicts the system configumtion for normal mode. $02 uhlefl Figure 1-2 Normal Mode Configuration You need the following supplies and equipment to install the RF module. Equipment ' Computer with terminal emulator ' 50 ohm load (placed at the antenna port for testing) ' ' Conununications soflware Positioning In permanent installations, the RF module should be positioned as close as possible to the antenna and within 500 ft. of the reader. Long cable runs will increase system sensitivity to noise. Coaxial cable runs in excess of 25 fl. between the RF module and antenna are not recommended.‘ Longer cable connections (up to 1,000 cable 11.) should be made on the reader-to—RF module links I. Based on 1 dB loss, Andrews LDF4-50A 045 in. 0D coaxial cable If a 3 dB loss is tolera- ble, cable up to 75 ft. long may be used between the RF module and the antenna. 2-6 ”2611 HF Module User Guide 2-4 Terminal Connections The RF module data-plug connector is a MIL-026482 style commercial grade connector with 26 terminals. Figure 10 shows the pin designations for the some Fignr- m Twenty-six pm Circular Conn-nor Showing Fin Designations Figure 1—3 mentyhsix Pin Circular Connector Showing Pin Designations Grounding The CHASSIS terminal is electrically connected to case ground at the factory.‘ Case ground must be connected to earth ground. Amtech does not recommend that a conduit connection be used as a grounding poinL Ground points must make metal—to- metal connections. Note: Grounding through nonconductingfinishes, such as paint, alwdize, or erudite is not recommended. (”Ml ’\ lnshlllny lira BF Module 2 ‘ Terminal Designations The jack and plug terminals are designated for use as shown in Table 1. Plug Pln Designation Purpose A 1 lF_A+ _—_lTJ—;Jllnk tag data, channel A4- B 14 IF_A- Uplink tag data, channel A- T 2 NC -- C 15 IF_B+ Uplink tag data, channel Bd- D 3 IF_& Uplink tag data, channel B~ U 16 NC -- E 4 lF_C+ Uplink tag data, channel Go- F 17 IF_C- Uplink tag data, channel CA V 5 NC -- G 18 MOD+ Dcwvnllnk modulation data, pos H e W 1 9 -- J 20 CTL_XMT+ Control interface transmit. pos K B CTL_XMT- Control interface receive, pos X v 21 NC —- L 9 CTL_RCV+ Control Interface receive, pos Y CTL_RCV— Control interface receive, neg Z NC —— M UL_RF_0FF+ Uplink HF power control, pos N UL_RF_OFF- Uplink RF power control, neg 3 NC -- l P 12 DL_RF_OFF+ Downlink RF power control, pos l n 25 4231101?» Downlink RF power oomrol, neg S 13 NC -- hp 7 NC -- " 2-5 172511 HF Madule User Guide 2-6 flannel Made Gannectinns To install your RF module for operation in normal mode, follow the these directions: 1. Connect power to RF module by inserting connector into mounted plug and tightening sleeve until snug (see Figure 1). 2. Connect transmit and receive antennas to RF module by plugging coaxial cable connectors into appropriate plugs (see Figure 1) and tighten sleeves until snug. 3. Connect 26-pin circular connector from reader cable to RF module by lining up connector with key at bottom of connector and inserting plug into adapter (see Figure 1). Tighten sleeve on phlg until it locks into place. You will hear a “clic " as the cap locks. Caution filming an RF pnwzr with the antenna parts disconnected could innings the RF module. » T“; V“! 1- 'l T' l "I f"? _. ‘ Testing the RF Module ~ ' Testing lilo HF Medal ’ This chapter provides information on testing the HF module. ; Testing Alter connecting the dam cable between the RF module and the reader, the RF module should be tested. You will need a data tenn'inal or computer connected to the reader. The RF module has two test points at the transmit and receive antenna ports (see Figure l). The test points are defined as follows: HbIeO-i Test mm Purpose Transnit +30 dBM dual-frequency RF output port Receive RF receive port Additional information needed: ' instructions on connecting data terminal or commiter to RF Module ° Type of connecn'ng cable ' Location of connection “JIM Jl.jl”1n.~jljljllllL p1§l1.111 Inlfijjfhj fkfi w, d . 1 fl _ M M L «J Informs: FrameMalrar Template 3-4 Adjusting the RF Power Adjusting the RF Power 4 This chapter provides information on how to adjust the RF power using ., raider commands. Adjusting the RF Power ‘ RF internal power may be reduced. when necessary, by 1'1'2020 reader commands. This reduces the internal RF power generated. Refer to IT2020 Reader User Guide for more information. A pad added to the transmit antenna pun only decreases RF output power. It does not attenuate the incoming tag Sign] on that channel. To install an attenuator pad at the transmit antenna output port, him off power to the RF module. disconnect the transmit antenna cable, install the pad, and reconnect the cable. Figure 12 shows anenumorpad location. Figure 2-1 External Attenuator Pad martian 4-3 ”2611 RF Mada/e User Guide 4-4 x; Firmware Commands Firmware Commands J This chapter provides the commands needed to control and monitor the status of the RF module. Command Messages The RF module firmware allows the user to control and learn the status of the RF module through commands. A command message contains a two-byte ASCH code, referred to as the command code, which uniquely identifies the command. Optional ASCII data and an ASCII carriage return as an end-of-message indicator follow the command code. The command message format that follows specifies the components of a valid command message with < > indicating a mandatory component and [] indicating an optional component.[cormnund—data] The following example illustrates the components of a command message that sets the uplink power on. The hexadecimal representation of the ASCII command message is shown such that all bytes are illustrated. Example Command Message: 3030310Dh Command Response Messages The RF module firmware implements command responses that are sent to the ISA reader in response to acommand. All command responses contain a one-byte ASCII code that specifies the response stains. followed by optional ASCII data, and an ASCH carriage return as the end-of-message indicator. The command response message format that follows specifies the items of a valid command response with < > indicating a mandatory item and [1 indicating an optional item. «espouse-cod»[response-data] [The following example illustrates the components of a command response message that gets the uplink power. The hexadecimal representation of the ASCII command response message is shown such that all bytes are illustrated. Example Command Response Message: 30310Dh 5-3 IT2611 RF Module User Gum 5-4 Commend Codes The following table contains each of the command codes that the firmware implements. Command Code Description 00 Se! Uplink Power 01 Get Upllnk Power 02 Set Downlink Power 03 Get Downlink Power 04 Set Uplink Frequency 05 Get Uplink Frequency T Set Downlink Frequency 07 Get Downlink Frequency 08 Set Uplink Attenuation 09 Get Uplink Attenuation DAh Set Downlink Attenuation oBh Get Downlink Attenuation Set Chocktag State Get Checking Slate Spare Get RF Module Status Get firmware Version Get Firmware Version Set RF Module 1 12h ____—_..._...—-———~— Response Codes The RF module firmware implements response codes that indicate the status of the previous command message received from the ISA reader‘ A response code of ASCII 0 indicates the previous command is complete and optional response data may be contained in the message. A response code of ASCII 1 indicates Firmwam Command: 5 the previous command or command data was invalid and no response data is present in the message. Table 5-1 Response Code Descriptlon Command complete Command or command data invalid Command Processing The RF module firmware validates command messages for the command code, data. and dam length. An invalid command message causes the firmware to send an invalid response code and no data in a command response message to the ISA reader on the asynchronous serial interface. A valid command is processed to completion by the firmware before sending a corresponding command response message. Set Uplink Power The firmware processes this command code by setting the RF nplink power to the state specified by the ASCII command data. Command Code: 00 Table 5~2 Command Data Description —| o Uplink power off ' 1 Uplink power on Get llplink Power The firmware processes this command code by sending a command response message containing the current uplink power state. on or off, being used by the RF module. Command Code: 01 Table 5—3 Response Code Description 0 Uplink power off 1 Uplink power on J "2611 RF Module User Guide 5-6 Set Ilnumllnk Power The firmware processes this command code by setting the RF downlink power to the smte specified by the ASCII command data. Command Code: 02 Table 5-4 r_._ Response Code Descripflon 0 Downlink power off 1 Downllnk power on —| Get Iluwnlinlr Power The firmware processes this command code by sending a command response message containing the current downlink power state, on or off, being used by the RF module. Command Code: 03 Description Downlink pcwvor off Downlink power on Table 5-5 Response Code Set llplink Frequency The firmware processes this command code by setting the uplink frequency to the value specified by the ASCII command data, The firmware sends a com- mand invalid response code if either the uplink or downlink power is on when attempting to change the uplink frequency. Command Code: 04 Table 5-6 333mm“ mmgeny Description och-68h 902-928 Frequency offset from 902 MHz in.25 L MHz resolution Get llplink Frequency The firmware processes this command code by sending a command response message containing the current uplink frequency being used by the RF modulo. Command Code: 05 n? 41 Firmwm Commands ; Table 5-7 ooh—68h 902-928 Frequency offset from 902 MHz inr25 MHz resolution Set flownlink Frequency The firmware processes this command code by setting the dowuliuk frequency to the value specified by the ASCII command data. The firmware sends a com— mand invalid response code if either the uplink or downlink power is on when attempting to change the downljnk frequency. Command Code: 06 Table 5-3 Command Frequency Data (MHz) Descflpfion ooneah 902-925 ( Frs usncy offset from 902 MHz in.25 MG: resn ution Get Iluvmlink Frequency The firmware processes this command code by sending a command response message containing the current downlink frequency being used by the RF Mod- ulc. Command Code: 07 Table 5-9 Command Data Frequency (MHz) Description ooh—65h 902-928 Frequency offset from 902 MHz in.25 MHz resolution Set Uplink Attenuatlnn The firmware processes this command code by setting the uplink attenuation to the value specified by the ASCII command data. Command Code: 08h 5-7 IT2011 RF Module User Guide 5-8 Table 5-10 Cammand Data OOh—OFh Uplink amenuation in dB Get llplink Attenuation The firmware processes this command code by a command response message containing the current uplink frequency being used by the RF Module. Command Code: 09h Table 5-1 1 Dsscriptlon Uplink attenuation in dB Set Downllnk Attenuation The firmware processes this command code by setting the downlink attenua~ Lion to the value specified by the ASCII command data. Command Code: OAh Command Dam Description ooh-th Downlink attenuation in dB Firmware Commands 5 Eat Duwnlink Attenuation The firmware processes this command code by sending a command iesponse message containing the current dawnlink being used by the RF Module. Command Code: OBh Doserlption UOh—OFh v Downlink attenuation in dB Set checking Stats The firmware processes this command code by. setting the checktag to the state specified by the ASCII command dam. Command Code: OCh Command Data Get checktag State The firmware processes this command code by setting a command message containing the current checkmg state, on or of, being used by the RF Module. Command Code: ODh Checkwg off Response Date Eat RF Module Status The firmware processes this command code by sending a command response message containing the current RF Module status. Command Code: 10h Table 5-12 Response Data Descriptlon 0-7 Status 5-9 11251 1 RF Module User Guide 5-10 ;The semis contains a byte that is composed of multiple fields with each field indicating specific conditions The following table describes the fields of the status before the status in converted to ASCII. Table 513 Bit 7 Bit6 BiIS Bibi ana BIIZ Bit‘i BIN] o o o a PLL EEPROM Powemp L°°" DataVaIid The Powerup field contains the current state of the RF module with respect to powerup. A binary value of 1 indicates the RF module has not received a “Get RF Module Status” command since it was powered up. A binary value of 0 in- dicates the RF module has not powered up since the last “Get RF Module Sta- tus” command. The EEPROM Date Valid field contains the current state of the EEPROM data memory for the RF module. A binary value of 1 indicates the EEPROM data memory is valid. A binary value of 0 indicates the EE’ROM data memory is not valid and the factory default values for all parameters stored in this memory are being used. The PLL Lock field contains the current state of the His of the RF module. A binary value of 1 indicates the PLLs are locked. A binary value of 0 indicatm the MS are not locked. list Firmware Version Table The firmware processes this command code by sending a command response message containing the firmware version executing in the RF module. Command Code: 11h 5-14 Response Data Description 11169-00 XX.XX 11169-00 is the Amtech part nurrber for the firmware XX.XX is the version number Reset RF Mndule The firmware processes this command code by not servicing the external watchdog timer such that a hardware reset occurs. The firmware sends the com- mand response message before the reset is performed. Command Code: 12h F“"| « 7 'l 7"? "Ml fi V“! “7 _._., i "2611 Module Black‘niagr'am [J] IT2611 Module Block Diagram A Power Supply Module Dcwrink (mod) RF uwnk (cw; RF Power Combiner Uplift (CW) RF Hacksaw mud.) RF HamudyneIPreamp PWA chew Tag RF Figure 4-1 ITZG 1 1 Module Bbck Diagram 1-3 112611 HF Module User Guide A4 Technical Specifications ' Technical Specifications Table 3-1 ”2611 RF Module Technical Specifications CW: 902.25 to 903.75 and 912.75 to 91875 MHz MOD: 912.75 to 91 8.75 (adjustable in 0.25 MHz steps') 2 3 MHz at -50 dBc 5 251mm Frequency Flange RF Transmit Bandwidth Frequency Stability Antenna interface RF coax, Type N socket Downlink Data Rate Manchester encodedreookbps Uplink Data Rate FSK encoded: 300 kbpe RF Power 200 mW to 2.0 W adjustable in 1 dB steps Power Consumption 40 W méximum Input Voltage 19-28 VAC, 47-63 HZ, or 16-28 VDC Han-nonic Output 430 dBc Spurious Output 460 dBc Size 46x33x23cm(18x13x9in) Weight 2.27 Kg (5 lb) 11.3 kg (25 lb) with mounting plate ' 13.8 kg (30 lb) with mounting brackets Mounting Mounting features include optional brackets for positioning the module near an installed antenna. Operating Temperature -20" C to +55' C (-4' F to +131‘ F) Humidity 95% nonmndsnslng Wbratlon Tolerance 1 Grms, 1010 500 HZ Shock 5 G. 1/2 sine pulse, 10 ms, 3 axes * Operation in the United States is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Local regulations apply. The user is required to obtain a license issued by the FCC. Contact Ammch for more information. 3-3 "2611 RF Module User Guide 3-4
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