TransCore AP411805430 Low power RFID tag programmer transmitter User Manual AP4118 TagProg
TransCore Low power RFID tag programmer transmitter AP4118 TagProg
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AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide TransCore, Inc. 19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 March 2005 P/N 411854 © 2005 TC IP, Ltd. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE and AMTECH are registered trademarks of TC IP, Ltd., and are used under license. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Contents are subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A. For further information, contact: TransCore 19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 USA Phone: Fax: (972) 733-6600 (972) 733-6699 TransCore Action Center (TrAC) 19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 USA Phone: Fax: (800) 755-0378 (972) 733-6695 WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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 Part 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 (RF) 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 harmful interference, in which case, depending on the laws in effect, the users may be required to correct the interference at their own expense. NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR §15.21 CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without permission from TransCore, Inc. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the TransCore warranty. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES 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 TransCore, Inc. for additional information concerning licensing requirements for specific devices. TransCore, Inc. USA Contents Contents 1 Before You Begin Purpose of This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Guide Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Typographical Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 2 Setting up the Programmer Required Supplies to Operate the Tag Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antistatic Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the ESD Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antistatic Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ionized Air Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESD-Safe Tags Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-5 Connecting the Host Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 3 Operating the Programmer Before You Program Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Sign-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Command Execution Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 RS–232 Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enable Tone Generator (#120) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disable Tone Generator (#121 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Tag Using TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format (#200xxx... ) . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-5 vii AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide Program Tag Using 4-Bit ASCII Hex Format (#201xxx... ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read/Verify Tag Data Using TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format (#210 ) . . . . . Read/Verify Tag Data Using 4-Bit ASCII Hex Format (#211 ) . . . . . . . . . . Write/Verify A Page Of Data Using Hex Format (#220yyxxxx… ). . . . . . . . Write/Verify A Byte Of Data Using Hex Format (#221yyxx ) . . . . . . . . . . . . Read A Page Of Data Using Hex Format (#230yy ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read A Byte Of Data Using Hex Format (#231yy ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Reset (#30 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display System Status (#40 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Tag Door Switch Status (#42 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-9 Programming a Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Verifying Tag Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Security Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 4 Troubleshooting A Tag Programmer Specifications Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 B RS–232 Connector Pin-outs C TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format D 4-Bit ASCII Hex Codes E Programmer Response Codes F Security Characters viii Contents List of Figures Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Programming Workstation with ESD Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Serial Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 AP4118 Programmer Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Tag in Tag Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 List of Tables Table 1-1 Table 2-1 Table 4-1 Table A-1 Table B-1 Table C-1 Table D-1 Table E-1 Table F-1 Typographical Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 PC Interface Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer Physical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 RS–232 Connector Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 6-Bit ASCII Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 4-Bit ASCII Hex Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Programmer Response Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 ASCII Security Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 ix AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide 1 Before You Begin Chapter 1 Before You Begin The AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide provides information necessary for installing, operating, and troubleshooting the AP4118 Tag Programmer. Purpose of This Guide This AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide discusses the proper setup and operation of the AP4118 Tag Programmer. This guide also provides procedures useful in troubleshooting any problems encountered after installation. Intended Audience The AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide is designed to be used by technical personnel responsible for installing and operating AP4118 Tag Programmer and related software. Related Documents AP4118 Tag Programming Software User’s Guide Guide Topics This document presents the following information: Chapter 1 – Before You Begin Describes the purpose, intended audience, guide topics, related documentation, and document conventions. Chapter 2 – Setting Up the Programmer Provides instructions for setting up the tag programmer, preventing electrostatic discharge damage, and connecting the programmer to a host computer system. Chapter 3 – Operating the Programmer Describes how to program a tag and how to verify or read the data. This chapter also lists the RS–232 command set and describes the security character operation. Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting Procedures Lists problems that may be encountered during tag programmer operation and suggested solutions. Appendix A – Programmer Specifications Provides the programmer’s physical and environmental specifications. 1-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide Describes the interface configuration to a host computer. Appendix B – RS–232 Connector Pin-outs Appendix C – TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format Lists TransCore’s 6-bit ASCII character codes. Appendix D – 4-Bit ASCII Hex Codes Lists TransCore’s 4-bit hexadecimal formats. Appendix E – Programmer Response Codes Lists the tag programmer response codes. Appendix F – Security Characters Lists the 6-bit security character codes. Typographical Conventions Table 1-1 lists the conventions used in this manual. Table 1-1 Typographical Conventions Convention Indication This procedure might cause harm to the equipment and/or the user. Concerns about a procedure 1-4 Code Code, including keywords and variables within text and as separate paragraphs, and user-defined program elements within text appear in courier typeface. Dialog Box Title Title of a dialog box as it appears on screen Function Start with the characters, G4, and are in mixed case with no underscores, and include parentheses after the name, as in G4FunctionName(). Menu Item Appears on a menu. Capitalization follows the interface. Note Auxiliary information that further clarifies the current discussion. These important points require the user’s attention. The paragraph is in italics and the word Note is boldface. Before You Begin Table 1-1 Typographical Conventions (continued) Convention Indication NUL Zero-value ASCII character or a zero-value byte NULL Zero-value pointers. Null-terminated string refers to strings of printable ASCII characters with a zero-value byte placed in memory directly after the last printable character of the string. 1-5 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide 1-6 2 Setting up the Programmer Chapter 2 Setting up the Programmer This chapter provides instructions for setting up the tag programmer, preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to tags, and connecting to a host computer. Required Supplies to Operate the Tag Programmer The programmer is shipped with the items listed below. When unpacking your order, make sure all of the following items are included. • AP4118 Tag Programmer • Tag Programming software compact disk (CD) • AP4118 Tag Programming Software User Guide • Power transformer and cable to convert AC voltage to 12V DC • Static-suppression wrist strap • Programmer-to-PC RS–232 connecting cable If any of the above items are missing from your order, contact your TransCore distributor. Either a host system—such as a personal computer (PC)—or a communications terminal is required to operate the programmer. TransCore does not supply this equipment for the AP4118 Tag Programmer. Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Caution TransCore tags are sensitive to ESD, and precautions are necessary to ensure proper tag programming operation. Use the grounded ESD static-suppression wrist strap whenever using the programmer. Additional protection from ESD is recommended where practicable. Static is generated by friction. Some causes of static include the following: • Shoes moving across a carpeted or plastic floor • Hot air blowing into a room from a hot-air duct • Rubbing tags together 2-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide • Rubbing tags across a table top • Wearing certain types of clothing Electrostatic discharge may cause significant damage to the tag and will adversely affect a tag’s operating performance. Typical symptoms of ESD include the following: • Inability to program the tag • Greatly reduced operating range • Tag operating failure Antistatic Workstation In a factory or fixed indoor environment, position the programmer in an antistatic workstation. Well-designed workstations use a system of multiple precautions against ESD. Figure 2-1 shows an antistatic workstation. NEW PHOTO TO BE SUPPLIED FOR FINAL DOCUMENT Figure 2-1 Programming Workstation with ESD Controls Contact the TransCore Action Center at (800) 755-0378 if you have any questions concerning the suitability of your programming station or environment. You can take several precautions to prevent ESD from affecting programming operations. The most effective precautions are listed below. The potential for ESD damage decreases when two or more precautions are used together. Using the ESD Wrist Strap Caution You should always attach the ESD wrist strap before beginning programming operations in any setting. 1. Be sure the programmer is connected to an earth ground. 2-4 Setting up the Programmer 2. Connect the banana plug of the ESD wrist strap to the ESD jack on the front of the unit. 3. Attach the ESD strap to your wrist by adjusting the hook and loop material. Antistatic Mat The antistatic work mat on which your programmer sits should be connected to earth ground through the standard 1 M-ohm resistance that should be provided with the mat. The mat should also be clean and free of any electrical path to direct earth ground. Ionized Air Blower You may choose to set up an ionized air blower at your workstation to provide additional ESD protection. Ionized air blowers neutralize tags from static build-up before programming. ESD-Safe Tags Container Keep tags in the original box on an antistatic mat or within an ESD-safe container until they are programmed. Grounded metallic containers are best for inhibiting ESD. Connecting the Host Device The programmer requires connection to a host device—a host computer or communications terminal—for normal operation. Figure 2-2 shows the connector from the programmer to the host. Serial Interface Connector Figure 2-2 Serial Interface Connector If the host system is a PC or a communications terminal, then a null modem will not be required. 2-5 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide The tag programmer’s PC interface complies with the RS–232 standard for data communications equipment and uses the protocol settings listed in Table 2-1. Refer to Appendix B for specifications of the programmer’s RS–232 pinouts. Table 2-1 PC Interface Protocol Settings Protocol Setting Data Rate 9600 bps Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Software Flow Control None Hardware Flow Control None To connect the programmer to the host computer 1. Connect the RS–232 cable from the unit to the host computer system. 2. Switch on power to the programmer. You should hear three beeps. If you do not hear the programmer beep or if the host system cannot communicate with the programmer, refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” 2-6 3 Operating the Programmer Chapter 3 Operating the Programmer This chapter describes how to program a tag and how to verify or read back the data. This chapter also lists the RS–232 command set and describes the security character operation. Before You Program Tags Before programming, the programmer system must be set up as specified in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Programmer.” The programmer must be connected either to a host system running Tag Programming (TP) software or to a communications terminal. You will need to manually enter the RS–232 control commands if you are using a communications terminal. To load and use the TP software for programming tags, refer to the AP4118 Tag Programming Software User Guide provided with the programmer. To operate the programmer using a communications terminal or a personal computer that does not use TP software, follow the steps in the Tag Programming Sequence and/ or Tag Verification Sequence sections of this chapter, as appropriate to your task. Use the programmer commands listed in the RS–232 Command Set in this chapter. The programmer is powered by 110 V AC/12 V DC 50/60 Hz. Refer to Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Programmer,” or to Appendix A, Programmer Specifications, for additional information. Indicator Lights Figure 3-1 shows the indicator lights used by the programmer during operation Figure 3-1 AP4118 Programmer Indicator Lights 3-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide PROGRAM The tag is being programmed. VERIFY The programmer has read and verified the tag identification (ID) code. ERROR An error has occurred while programming the current tag. POWER The programmer is receiving power. READY The programmer is ready to program tags. Sign-On You should expect to see the following sign-on message on the screen of the host system or a communications terminal upon power-up or after you send the programmer command #30: #Model AP4118 Ver X.XX #Copyright 2005 TransCore where X.XX is the current software version. Command Execution Protocol The programmer sends an appropriate acknowledgment to the host device upon the successful or unsuccessful execution of any command received. All programmer commands are in the following format: #abcxxxxxx...xxxxxx where start of command character. All commands must start with this character. abc the command xxx... user data carriage return If command execution is successful, the programmer sends the response #Done If command execution is unsuccessful, the programmer sends the response #Error RS–232 Command Set Programmer commands are listed below. Use these commands following the format described in the Command Execution Protocol section above. 3-4 Operating the Programmer Enable Tone Generator (#120 ) The default state of the audible tone generator is tone enabled. The tone generator creates audible responses described as beep, triple beep, and solid tone. This command re-enables the programmer’s audible response capability after it has been disabled by the #121 command. Response: #Done Disable Tone Generator (#121 ) This command disables the programmer’s audible response capability. The default state of the audible tone generator is tone enabled. Response: #Done Program Tag Using TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format (#200xxx... ) The programmer programs the user’s data (xxx...) into the tag using the TransCore 6bit ASCII format. This format requires 20 characters of data. Refer to Appendix C for a description of this format. During execution of this command, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. Response: #xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx #Done or #Error Program Tag Using 4-Bit ASCII Hex Format (#201xxx... ) The programmer programs the user’s data (xxx...) into the tag using the 4-bit ASCII hexadecimal (hex) format. This format requires 30 characters of data. Refer to Appendix D for a description of this ASCII hex format. During execution of this command, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. Response: 3-5 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide #xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx #Done or #Error Read/Verify Tag Data Using TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format (#210 ) The programmer reads the data from the tag, puts it into the TransCore 6-bit ASCII format, and sends it to the host device. Refer to Appendix C for a description of this 6bit ASCII format. During execution of this command, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. Response: #xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx #Done or #Error Read/Verify Tag Data Using 4-Bit ASCII Hex Format (#211 ) The programmer reads the data from the tag, puts it into the 4-bit ASCII hex format, and sends it to the host device. Refer to Appendix D for this ASCII hex format. During execution of this command, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. Response: #xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx #Done or #Error Write/Verify A Page Of Data Using Hex Format (#220yyxxxx… ) The programmer programs the user hex data (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx), 16 hex characters, starting at hex address yy. The starting address (yy) must be on an 8 byte page boundary. For example, the starting address will be 00, 08, 10, 18 …F0, F8. 3-6 Operating the Programmer If the tag is not already in the tag holder, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder, and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. The programmer will not program the data if the programmer does not have permission to write to the memory area of the tag that is requested by the user. Each programmer will be assigned permissions at the factory, or will use a permissions tag that must be placed in to the programmer at pre-specified intervals. Response: #xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx #Done or #Error Write/Verify A Byte Of Data Using Hex Format (#221yyxx ) The programmer programs the user hex data (xx), 2 hex characters, at hex address yy. If the tag is not already in the tag holder, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder, and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. The programmer will not program the data if the programmer does not have permission to write to the memory area of the tag that is requested by the user. Each programmer will be assigned permissions at the factory, or through the use of a permissions tag that must be inserted into the programmer at pre-specified intervals. Response: #xx #Done or #Error Read A Page Of Data Using Hex Format (#230yy ) The programmer reads hex data (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx), 16 hex characters, starting at hex address yy. The starting address (yy) must be on an 8 byte page boundary. For example, the starting address will be 00, 08, 10, 18 … If the tag is not already in the tag holder, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder, and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. 3-7 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide The programmer will not read the data if the programmer does not have permission to read the memory area of the tag that is requested by the user. Each programmer will be assigned permissions at the factory, or through the use of a permissions tag that must be placed in to the programmer at pre-specified intervals. Response: #xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx #Done or #Error Read A Byte Of Data Using Hex Format (#231yy ) The programmer reads a byte of hex data (xx), 2 hex characters, from hex address yy. If the tag is not already in the tag holder, a series of beeps indicates that the programmer is waiting for a tag to be placed in the holder. If you do not place the tag in the holder, and close the door within a 10-second limit, the programmer will abort this command. The programmer will not read the data if the programmer does not have permission to read the memory area of the tag that is requested by the user. Each programmer will be assigned permissions at the factory, or through the use of a permissions tag that must be placed in to the programmer at pre-specified intervals. Response: #xx #Done or #Error System Reset (#30 ) The command resets the programmer to its original power-on state with the self-test. Response (system sign-on message): #Model AP4118 Ver X.XX #Copyright 2005 TransCore where X.XX is the current software version or #Error 3-8 Operating the Programmer Display System Status (#40 ) This command requests a 2-digit status response code from the programmer indicating the status of the last operation performed. Refer to Appendix E for a description of the programmer response codes that refer to system status. Response: #xx where XX is the 2-digit response code. The code 00 indicates that the programmer performed the last operation without error. Display Tag Door Switch Status (#42 ) This command requests a 2-digit status response from the programmer indicating the status of its tag door switch. Response: #01 door closed #00 door open Programming a Tag To program a tag 1. Send the programmer the appropriate #200 or #201 command along with the user data you want to program onto the tag. Use command #200 if you are using the TransCore 6-bit format for your data; use command #201 for the 4bit hex data format. 2. When the programmer begins its 10-second timer, indicated by an audible beep once every second, slide the tag you want to program into the tag holder and close the door (Figure 3-2). 3-9 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide Figure 3-2 Tag in Tag Holder If the tag is placed within the 10-second period, the programmer programs the user data, verifies the user data, and sends a response to the host system. If the tag is not placed within the 10-second period, the programmer aborts the command, sends the #Error response to the host, and emits a continuous audible tone. When the tag is successfully programmed, the programmer responds with a triple beep and with the following response: xxx... #Done where XXX... is the tag data read from the tag and encoded in the specified format. If the tag programming process fails, the programmer responds with a continuous audible tone and with #Error . If you receive this response, repeat this sequence beginning at step 1. Verifying Tag Data To verify the data on a tag 1. Send the programmer the appropriate #210 or #211 command. Use command #210 if you are using the TransCore 6-bit format for your data; use command #211 for the 4-bit hex data format. 2. When the programmer begins its 10-second timer indicated by an audible beep once every second, slide the proper tag into the tag holder and close the door. If you place the tag within the 10-second period, the programmer reads the tag data, checks for data integrity, and sends the tag data and a #Done response to the host system. If you do not place the tag down within the 10-second period, the programmer aborts the command and sends the #Error response to the host. If the verification process is not successful, repeat this sequence beginning at step 1. 3-10 Operating the Programmer Security Characters The tag security character function prevents the use of unauthorized tags in any TransCore electronic identification system. All AP4118 tag programmers have the capability, when enabled, to program specific, predefined security characters into a tag. This capability is enabled at the factory if it is specified in an authorized order. Security characters are available for American Trucking Associations (ATA) and International Standards Organization (ISO) tag data formats. Note: The security character function may only be used when you program your tag data in the 4-bit hex format using command #201. The security character function may NOT be used if you program your tag data with the 6-bit ASCII format using command #200, even though the security characters are 6-bit characters. When enabled, the security character function stores two characters, specific 6-bit patterns designated for security coding purposes, in the programmer's nonvolatile memory. These characters, selected at the factory for each programmer, may be two specific characters from the list of security characters in Appendix F or one character each from Appendix F and Appendix C. When a tag programmer has tag security enabled, all tags programmed contain the assigned security characters in the designated positions of the tag data. Security characters comprise the second half of the 26th character through the first half of the 29th character when data is in the 4-bit hex format. The programmer places security characters into their associated tag data locations when security characters in the tag data entered with command #201 match the internal security characters stored in the programmer by factory personnel. The programmer will not store onto a tag security codes that differ from those stored in the programmer’s internal memory. If you attempt to program the tag with security characters that do not match the internal security characters of the programmer (i.e., incorrect or improperly obtained codes), the programmer automatically programs the space character into both security character locations. When you input security characters while using TransCore’s Tag Programming software, those security characters will not be visible on the monitor. 3-11 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide 3-12 4 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Table 4-1 lists some problems that you may encounter when programming tags, along with suggestions for troubleshooting each problem. If a problem persists, call the TransCore Action Center at (800) 755-0378. Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Problem System does not beep at power-on. System powers on, but does not sign on. Programmer beeper is not heard during tag programming/ verify sequence, or system continually beeps until time-out. Tag programming sequence fails repeatedly. Requested verify data does not match programmed data. System resets intermittently. Suggested Solutions • • • Check power transformer. • • • Verify that host baud rate is set to 9600. • Refer to the programmer response codes list in Appendix E to identify the problem. • • • • • Improve ESD protection in programming area. Replace the internal 5 A, 250V Fast Blo fuse Verify RS–232 connection at the programmer and at the host. Verify that the door is fully closed. Verify that the optical switch that is activated by the tag door is clean and is clear of any dirt buildup. Check for security code violations. Check programmed data for accuracy. Check for damage to DC power connection. Check for a loose AC power connection. 4-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide 4-4 A Tag Programmer Specifications Appendix A Tag Programmer Specifications This appendix lists the AP4118 Tag Programmer physical and environmental specifications. Table A-1 lists the AP4118 Tag Programmer parameters and specifications. Table A-1 AP4118 Tag Programmer Physical and Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Size (W x H x D) 14.3 x 3.2 x 11.5 in (36.3 x 8.1 x 29.2 cm) Weight 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) Input Voltage 12V DC Power Consumption 12 W Excessive Current Protection 5 A, 250V Fast Blo fuse Operating Temperature 32°F to +122°F (0°C to +50°C) Storage Temperature -4°F to +185°F (-20°C to +85°C) Humidity 95% noncondensing @77°F to 131°F (25°C to 55°C) Enclosure Dustproof Operational Vibration 1.04 Grms, 5-500 Hz, power spectral density-uniform 0.0022 G2/Hz, 1 hour per axis Shock N/A PC-to-Programmer Cable RS–232 (data terminal equipment or with adapters) RF Power Tag holder: 50 mW FCC Classification Part 15, site license not required Environmental The programmer is designed to operate in typical office environment conditions. The programmer performs to the specifications listed in Table A-1 and is ready to program with a warm-up time of not more than three minutes. A-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide A-4 B RS–232 Connector Pin-outs Appendix B RS–232 Connector Pin-outs Table B-1 identifies the pin-outs of the programmer’s DB-9 rear panel RS–232 connector. Table B-1 RS–232 Connector Pin-outs Pin Function No connection Transmit Receive No connection Signal ground No connection RTS CTS No connection B-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide B-4 C TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format Appendix C TransCore 6-Bit ASCII Format In TransCore’s 6-bit ASCII format, each ASCII data character is represented by a certain 6-bit pattern. These bit patterns are placed in specific groups of six consecutive bits within the tag. The ASCII characters and their corresponding 6-bit codes are listed in Table C-1. TransCore's 6-bit ASCII codes are produced by subtracting 00100000 from the character's 8-bit ASCII value. Table C-1 6-Bit ASCII Codes Character 6-Bit Code Character 6-Bit Code (space) 000000 100111 001010 101000 001101 101001 001110 101010 001111 101011 010000 101100 010001 101101 010010 101110 010011 101111 010100 110000 010101 110001 010110 110010 010111 110011 011000 110100 011001 110101 100001 110110 100010 110111 100011 111000 100100 111001 100101 111010 100110 C-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide C-4 D 4-Bit ASCII Hex Codes Appendix D 4-Bit ASCII Hex Codes In TransCore’s 4-bit hex format, each ASCII character is represented by a certain 4-bit pattern. These bit patterns are placed in specific groups of four consecutive bits within the tag. The ASCII characters and their corresponding 4-bit hex codes are listed in Table D-1. Table D-1 4-Bit ASCII Hex Codes Character 4-bit Code 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001 1010 1011 1100 1101 1110 1111 D-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide D-4 E Programmer Response Codes Appendix E Programmer Response Codes The programmer returns one of these codes in response to command #40, Display System Status. Table E-1 lists the response codes. Table E-1 Programmer Response Codes Code Description 00 Operation Successful/No Error: The last operation performed by the programmer was executed without errors. 01 Illegal Command: The command sent to the programmer was not a valid command. 02 Invalid Tag Data: The user data sent to the programmer was in the incorrect format (such as an illegal hex character). 03 Presence Time-out on Program Cycle: The programmer did not recognize the placement of a tag on the programming head during the 10-sec period prior to a programming sequence. 04 Presence Time-out on Verify Cycle: The programmer did not recognize the placement of a tag on the programming head during the 10-sec period prior to a verification sequence. 05, 06, 07 Reserved 08 Data Compare Error: During a programming sequence, the data read from the tag did not correspond to the user data that was written to the tag. 09 Locked Tag: The programmer has detected a lock condition of the tag. The tag data is stored permanently and cannot be changed. 0A No Frame Marker: The programmer could not decipher a frame marker from the tag. Either the tag is not present, is damaged, or is not making contact with the programming head pins. 0B Bad Tag Parity: The checksum bits read from the tag did not correspond to the checksum that the programmer calculated from the tag data. 0C Security Code Operation: The AP4118 has detected an attempt to write illegal security characters to the security character positions of the tag’s ATA frame data. The AP4118 has then coded the SPACE character in the positions therefore altering the user’s original tag data. 0D Invalid Permissions: This programmer does not have permission to write data to the tag address that the user requested. E-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide E-4 F Security Characters Appendix F Security Characters You may enter security characters into an Amtech tag if your programmer has been configured at the factory to perform the security character function. These ASCII security characters are encoded in the Amtech 6-bit data encoding scheme, and are listed in Table F-1. Table F-1 ASCII Security Characters Character 6-bit Code 000001 000010 000011 000100 000101 000110 000111 001000 001001 001011 001100 011010 011011 011100 011101 011110 011111 100000 111011 111100 111101 111110 111111 space 000000 F-3 AP4118 Tag Programmer User Guide F-4
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