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I M P O R T A N T l y R e a d c a r e f u l b e f o r e u s e !
Kathrein RFID UHF Readers User GuideARU2400 ARU3xxx RRU4xxx English Copyright 2019 Kathrein Solutions GmbH All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, distributed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or computer language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Kathrein Solutions GmbH. Kathrein Solutions GmbH accepts no liability for omissions or inaccuracies in this document or in relation to the provi-
sion or use of the information contained in this document. Kathrein Solutions GmbH reserves the right to change the products described in this document at any time without notice and does not accept any liability in relation to the appli-
cation or usage of the products described in this manual. The latest version of this manual is available at our website www.kathrein-solutions.com. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Kathrein Solutions GmbH assumes no responsibility for its use; nor for any infringements of rights of third parties which may result from its use. This document and the information contained in it are proprietary information of Kathrein Solutions GmbH and must be treated as confidential. Kathrein Solutions GmbH provides this document to its customers in connection with contacts of sale for the products described therein. If the person in possession of this document, being a legal or natural person, is not a contractual sales partner of Kathrein Solutions GmbH, or Kathrein Solutions GmbH has not intended him by other means as the recipient of the document and the information contained therein, the person in possession is hereby informed that the use of this document is unlawful and a violation of the rights of Kathrein Solutions GmbH. 2 of 122 Contents Preface About This Guide Explanation of Symbols and Signal Words Symbols Signal Words Other Symbols Professional Installation Guidelines for the U.S. Installation Personnel External Antenna Final Output Power Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions CE Marking for the Kathrein RFID Readers with the Type Designation ETSI FCC and ISED Canada Regulatory Information Radiation Exposure Statements Anatel Brazil Regulatory Information Safety Instructions Recommended Antenna Types Warranty Information Introduction to the RIFD System RFID System Kathrein RFID Antenna Interface KRAI WIRA 70 KRAI Polarisation Switch Antenna (PLS) KRAI SMSH (Smart Shelf) Antenna Further Reference Material The Reader Functional Specification Features Scope of Delivery Accessories Antennas Antenna Cables Antenna Adapters Antenna Mounting Accessories Antenna Protective Cover Reader Connecting Cables Reader AC/DC Adapters PoE+ Power Supply Unit Reader and Antenna Wall/Pole Mounting Kit Reader Protective Covers and Caps Connections and Displays RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx Front View Rear View ARU 2400 Front View Rear View Installing the Reader Selecting the Installation Site Installing the RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx Readers Wall Mounting 1 2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 6 7 7.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.3 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.4.1 8.4.2 8.4.3 8.4.4 8.4.5 8.4.6 8.4.7 8.4.8 8.4.9 8.4.10 9 9.1 9.1.1 9.1.2 9.2 9.2.1 9.2.2 10 10.1 10.2 10.2.1 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 17 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 24 27 27 28 31 31 32 32 3 of 122 10.2.2 10.3 10.3.1 10.3.2 11 11.1 11.1.1 11.1.2 11.2 11.3 11.3.1 11.3.2 12 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 13 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.3.1 13.4 13.4.1 13.4.2 14 14.1 14.1.1 14.1.2 14.2 14.2.1 14.3 14.3.1 14.3.2 14.3.3 14.3.4 14.3.5 14.3.6 14.3.7 14.4 14.4.1 14.5 14.6 14.6.1 14.6.2 14.6.3 14.7 14.7.1 14.8 14.8.1 14.8.2 14.8.3 14.8.4 14.8.5 4 of 122 Wall/Pole Mounting Installing the ARU 2400 Reader Wall Mounting Shelf Mounting Transmission Methods UART transmission (RS232, RS422, RS485 or similar) Physical Layer Data Link Layer LLRP Protocol Ethernet Transmission Ethernet Transmission Generation 2 Readers Ethernet Transmission Generation 3 Readers Connecting the Reader Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx Readers Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the ARU 2400 Reader Connecting the Antenna Turning the Reader On and Off Reading the PWR LED Indications Operating ReaderStart Software System Requirements Installing the Software Connecting the Reader in the ReaderStart Software Requirements Navigating in the ReaderStart User Interface Menu Bar Status Field Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Communication Ethernet Section Communication Configuration Linux Module Application Available Applications Basic Reading Mode Starting and Stopping the Reading Statistics Options Grouping Expert settings ARU-CSB-ELC Antenna Reader Unit LED Selecting Functions RSSI LED Bar (received signal strength indicator) GPIO Functions IO Configuration Test Input and Output Action List and Assign Input to Action List Expert Settings 1 Port Power Expert Settings 2 Default Parameter Set Copy Parameter Set Change Reader Parameter Select Filter Settings Applying a Select Filter (Example) 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 36 37 38 38 38 40 40 43 44 44 44 45 45 45 48 48 51 51 65 66 66 66 69 77 79 80 81 81 82 83 84 84 85 86 87 88 89 89 90 91 93 95 96 96 96 97 97 98 14.9 14.9.1 14.9.2 14.9.3 14.9.4 14.9.5 14.9.6 14.9.7 14.9.8 14.10 14.10.1 14.10.2 14.10.3 14.10.4 14.11 14.11.1 14.11.2 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.14.1 14.14.2 15 16 17 Test Gen 2 Functions Get All Tags Password for Operation Write EPC Read Data Write Data Change Password Lock Kill
@KRAI Polarisation LED Jumper Cable Attenuation Direction AppManager Currently Available Apps Installing an App TagScan Spectral Scan Authentication Key Functions High Security Module (HSM) Contact Information Waste Disposal 99 99 100 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 107 108 108 109 109 110 111 113 114 114 115 118 119 120 5 of 122 Preface Preface 1 Dear customer, Please follow all the information given in this GUIDE. KATHREIN Solutions GmbH has made every effort to ensure the information and descriptions are correct and complete. We reserve the right to make changes to this guide without prior notice. In particular, this applies to changes made due to technical advancements. About This Guide 2 This document describes installation, configuration and operation of the reader. Furthermore, it provides detailed tech-
nical data in order to better familiarise the user with the features of the reader. The target group of this guide is specialist personal who install, configure and put the reader into operation. This document is valid for all Generation 3 Kathrein RFID readers. Tip This document applies to all Generation 3 Kathrein RFID readers. Even if its referred to in the text as RRU4xxx, it is possible to control all other readers of the RRU4xxx, ARU3xxx and ARU2xxx series using the same commands. Tip Keep these instructions for further reference, and if the device passes to another owner, pass them on to the new owner. For more information, visit our website www.kathrein-solutions.com. The manuals are available for download at the internet product page. 6 of 122 3 3.1 Explanation of Symbols and Signal Words Symbols General warning sign Fire hazard Radiation hazard 3.2 Warning Caution Notice Tip 3.3 Symbol 1, 2, 3...n Program dbfdfbdfb Putty www.putty.org Browse Risk of material damage or malfunction in safety instructions or call for attention Signal Words This signal word indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which can lead to death or severe injuries. This signal word indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which can lead to minor or moderate injuries. This signal word indicates a hazard which can lead to damage to property or malfunction. This signal word indicates useful tips and recommendations. Other Symbols Meaning Operating instruction Operating instructions in a fixed order Result of an operating instruction Condition for the execution of an operating instruction List/list entry connections on the reader; push buttons in the user interface of the ReaderStart commands and file names cross references within the text, proper names or titles of other documents hyperlinks homepage/Windows elements 7 of 122 Professional Installation Guidelines for the U.S. 4 4.1 Professional Installation Guidelines for the U.S. Installation Personnel UHF RFID readers require professional installation!
You must be a professional installer with RF and related rule knowledge. The installation requires special trained professionals to access and setup the system. The system is not to be installed by the general public, general user shall not attempt to install the device or change the settings. 4.2 External Antenna You must follow Part 15 of the FCC rules, and specifically Part 15.203 pertaining antenna require-
ments of an intentional radiator. Make sure to use a 13dBi or less patch antenna. Only use antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The use of none-approved anten-
na(s) may produce unwanted spurious emissions or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of the FCC/ISED limit and is prohibited. 4.3 Final Output Power WARNING Carefully select the installation position. Make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set in relevant rules. The viola-
tion of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty!
If you are not a professional installer, STOP. Do not proceed any further with the installation. Do not install the unit or change the settings. 8 of 122 5 5.1 Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions WARNING Danger to life from electric shock! Fire hazard!
Improper interventions in the device may jeopardise its electrical safety. Unauthorized changes to the unit and the use of spare parts and peripheral devices which are not sold or recommended by the man-
ufacturer can result in fire, electric shock and injuries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for accidents caused by the user opening or changing the device. Opening the device and attempting to repair it yourself voids all warranty and guarantee claims. The applicable version of the manufacturer's guarantee is that which was valid at the time of purchase. We accept no liability for unsuitable manual or automatic adjustments made to the unit's parameters and inappropriate use of the unit. Make sure that all the connection, installation and maintenance work as well as all other work on the unit is carried out by properly qualified and trained staff. Make sure that the installation team is properly qualified, familiar with and comply with the safety regulations applicable in the respective country. Do not open, change or damage the device and its components. Make sure that any repairs on the device are carried out by personnel authorised to perform them. Keep and operate the device out of reach of children. Do not modify, remove or disfigure the notices and markings applied by the manufacturer. Only use the unit for the purpose intended by the manufacturer. Before each use, make sure that the device is not damaged. Only use the power supply unit supplied. Make sure that the power supply cable is not damaged. Make sure that a unit with a damaged power supply cable is repaired by an electrical specialist before being used again. WARNING Danger to life from electric shock or fire hazard due to incorrect voltage, insufficient ventilation, moisture, direct sunlight, heat or naked flames!
If the supply voltage is too high, there is a risk of fire. Make sure the unit is operated only at the stated supply voltage; see the rear of the device or the external power supply unit. When installing the unit in cabinets or shelves, make sure there is sufficient ventilation. Do not cover the ventilation slots on the unit. Protect the unit from moisture, dripping and splash water. Do not operate the unit in damp areas. Only use the unit in a moderate climate, not in tropical conditions. Do not place any liquid-filled items on top of the unit. Do not expose the unit to inadmissible heat, direct sunlight or fire. Do not install the device close to the sources of heat, e.g. heating. Do not place anything with a naked flame on the device. 9 of 122 Safety Instructions NOTICE Risk of malfunction!
Make sure the reader is properly grounded according to the corresponding national standards. Make sure that the diameter of the ground cable is min. 6 mm2 (typ. 10 mm2). Make sure to ground the reader such that the distance between the reader ground point and the ground point in the building is as short as possible. Note that the equipotential bonding does not replace lighting protection. 5.2 CE Marking for the Kathrein RFID Readers with the Type Designation ETSI WARNING Danger to life due to radiation electromagnetic field!
This reader is designed ETSI for operation according to EN302208. In some circumstances, heart pacemakers may suffer interference if wearers are close to the antenna when the unit is in operation
(reader and antenna). When the unit is operated with antennas connected, comply with the human exposure regulations in accordance with EN 50364. Ensure a minimum clearance of 35cm between the antenna and the human body. Comply with the operating instructions for RFID antennas. In case of doubt, make sure people with peacemakers contact the manufacturer of their peace-
maker or their doctor. 5.3 FCC and ISED Canada Regulatory Information The operator and the specialist company which carries out the installation are responsible for ensuring that only certified systems are used in the United States. Use of this system in any other combination (e.g. sev-
eral antennas which transmit the same information in the same location) is expressly prohibited. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. To meet the certification regulations according to Part 15 of the FCC regulations in the United States:
Make sure the 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. Make sure the unit is properly installed, see FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement, p.11 and ISED RF Radiation Exposure Statement, p.11. The readers with the grantee code WJ9 are designed to operate under FCC Part 15 and can be found at the FCC home-
page. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED license-exempt RSS standard(s). This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference;
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. ISDE Cet appareil contient des metteurs / rcepteurs exempts de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interfrences;
(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interfrences, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable de l'appareil. 10 of 122 Under ISED regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISED. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, choose the antenna type and its gain such that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. En vertu des rglementations d'ISDE, cet metteur radio ne peut tre utilis qu'avec une antenne de type et un gain maximum (ou infrieur) approuv pour l'metteur par ISDE. Pour rduire les interfrences radio potentielles avec d'autres utilisateurs, choisissez le type d'antenne et le gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (PIRE) ne soit pas suprieure celle ncessaire pour une com-
munication russie. This radio transmitter has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed in Recommended Antenna Types, p.12 with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Cet metteur radio a t approuv par ISDE pour tre utilis avec les types d'antennes numrs dans Recommended Antenna Types, p.12 avec le gain maximum admissible et l'impdance d'antenne requise pour chaque type d'antenne indiqu. Modifications or conversions which are carried out on this unit without the express permission of Kathrein may invalidate the FCC permit for the operation of this unit. 5.3.1 Radiation Exposure Statements WARNING Danger to life due to radiation electromagnetic field!
As a result of the RF exposure information given in the FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement, p.11 and ISED RF Radiation Exposure Statement, p.11. Ensure a minimum clearance of 35cm between the antenna and the human body. Comply with the operating instructions for RFID antennas. In case of doubt, make sure people with peacemakers contact the manufacturer of their peace-
maker or their doctor. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This transmitter must not be co-location or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Make sure this equipment is installed and operated with a minimum distance of 23 centimetres between the radiator and your body. Due to the fact that the ARU3560 contains a WLAN module, make sure to keep the minimum distance of 24 centimetres between the radiator and your body. Due to the fact that the ARU3570 contains a cellular module, make sure to keep the minimum distance of 37 centimentres between the radiator and your body. ISED RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with ISED RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Make sure this equipment is installed and operated with a minimum distance of 34 centimetres between the radiator and your body. Due to the fact that the ARU3560 contains a WLAN module, make sure to keep the minimum distance of 35 centimetres between the radiator and your body. Due to the fact that the ARU3570 contains a cellular module, make sure to keep the minimum distance of 54 centimentres between the radiator and your body. 11 of 122 Safety Instructions ISDE Dclaration d'exposition aux radiofrquences Le prsent appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiofrquences d'ISDE CNR-102 dfinies pour un environ-
nement non contrl. Assurez-vous que cet quipement est install et utilis avec une distance minimale de 34 centimtres entre le radia-
teur et votre corps. Comme l'ARU 3560 contient un module WLAN, assurez-vous que cet quipement est utilis avec une distance mini-
male de 35 centimtres entre le radiateur et votre corps. Comme l'ARU 3570 contient un module cellulaire, assurez-vous que cet quipement est utilis avec une distance minimale de 54 centimtres entre le radiateur et votre corps. Anatel Brazil Regulatory Information 5.4 Anatel RF Exposure Statement This device complies with the RF exposure guidelines when positioned at least 34 cm away from the body. For more information, see the website of ANATEL at www.anatel.gov.br. Anatel Declarao de exposio radiofrequncia Este dispositivo est em conformidade com as diretrizes de exposio radiofrequncia quando posicionado a pelo menos 34 centmetros de distncia do corpo. Para maiores informaes, consulte o site da Anatel www.anatel.gov.br. Declaration about the Frequency Range For the Brazil market, the product will be provided with the frequency range 915 to 928 MHz. Declarao sobre a Configuraao de Frequncia Para o Mercado Brasileiro o produto ser fornecido com a configurao de frequncia 915 a 928 MHz. 5.4.1 Safety Instructions NOTICE Risk of harmful radio communication interference!
Following corresponding tests, it has been ascertained that this unit adheres to the limit values for class B digital units in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These limit values are intended to provide private user's systems with appropriate protection against harmful radio interference. This unit generates and uses energy in the radio frequency range and is also able to radiate this; if it is not installed and used in accordance with the regulations, the unit may cause harmful radio communica-
tion interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a specific system. If this unit causes harmful radio or television reception interference, which can be ascertained by switching the unit on and off, we recommend that the user attempts to rectify this interference via one or more of the following measures. Turn the unit on and off to make sure the radio or television reception interference is caused by the unit. Realign the receive antenna or change its position. Increase the distance between the unit and the receiver. Plug the unit into a socket in a current circuit other than that to which the receiver is connected. Seek advice from the retailer or an experienced radio/television technician. Recommended Antenna Types 5.4.2 Antenna types not included in this list or having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device. 12 of 122 Les types d'antennes non inclus dans cette liste ou avec un gain suprieur au gain maximum indiqu pour ce type sont strictement interdits pour l'utilisation avec cet appareil. Order number Type Shortened designation 52010087 WIRA-30-circular-FCC 52010228 WIRA-30-CSB-KRAI-FCC 52010249 WIRA-30-linear-FCC 52010252 WIRA-40-linear-FCC 52010079 WIRA-70-circular-FCC 52010194 WIRA-70-KRAI-FCC 52010083 MIRA-100-circular-FCC 52010172 S-MIRA-100-circular-ETSI-FCC 52010085 LORA-FCC 52010092 U-LORA-ETSI-FCC 52010219 52010258 52010318 52010319 SMSH-30-30-ETSI-FCC antenna modul SMSH-30-30-KRAI-ETSI-FCC antenna SMSH-HighGain-30-30-
KRAI-FCC SMSH-HighGain-30-30-FCC 52010334 WRA 7070 antenna unit 52010336 WRA 7070 KRAI antenna unit 52010424 WRA6060 wide-range 30 antenna FCC, 902928 MHz, 30 circular wide-range 30 CSB KRAI antenna FCC, 902928 MHz, 30 circular wide-range 30 antenna FCC, 902928 MHz, 30 linear wide-range 40 antenna FCC, 902928 MHz, 40 linear wide-range 70 antenna FCC, 902928 MHz, 70 circular wide-range 70 KRAI antenna FCC, 902928 MHz, 70 circular mid-range antenna FCC, 902928 MHz, 100 circular short m id-range antenna ETSI/FCC, 865928 MHz, 100 circular low-range antenna FCC, 902928 MHz ultra low-range antenna FCC, 865928 MHz SMSH antenna/-module, 865928 MHz, circular SMSH KRAI antenna/-module, 865928 MHz, circular SMSH antenna/-module, 902928 MHz, circular SMSH antenna/-module, 902928 MHz, circular wide-range antenna, 902928 MHz, circular wide-range antenna, 902928 MHz, circular/linear wide-range antenna FCC, 902928, circular Gain circular linear 11dBiC 6dBiC n.a. n.a. 8dBi 3dBi 11dBi 13dBi 8.3dBiC 7/7/n.a./n.a. 5.3dBi 4.5/4.5/
7.5/7.5 2.5dBiC 0.5dBi 10dBiC 13dBi n.a. n.a. 15dBi 30dBi 7dBiC 10dBi 7dBiC 10dBi 5dBiC 5dBiC 8.5dBiC 7/7/n.a./n.a. 2dBi 2dBi 5.5dBi 4.5/4.5/
7.5/7.5 5.5dBiC 2.5 dBi 13 of 122 Warranty Information 6 Warranty Information Switching on the AC or DC power supply prior to connecting the LAN cable is considered incorrect installa-
tion. Any functional defect arising as a result is excluded from the warranty/guarantee. Kathrein accepts no liability if the customer fails to implement the precautions listed here. In such cases, any claims under the warranty/guarantee are void. Before installing or servicing the reader, make sure that the person concerned has read the manual and understood its contents. 14 of 122 Introduction to the RIFD System RFID System 7 7.1 An RFID system is comprised of the control computer of the reader, antennas, antenna connection cables and the tags. The figure below shows the schematic structure of the system:
Ethernet or serial interface RFID UHF Gen2 Tag RFID system (example) Fig. 1:
The tags consist of an antenna and a small chip. The chip is the true carrier of the information, the EPC (Electronic Product Code) number. This number can identify products or product groups. Alternatively, the EPC can be overwritten with new information. To read the tag information, the reader switches on an RF carrier by means of a selected antenna, thus supplying the tags in the RF field with energy. To read the information from a tag, it is necessary to inventory the tags and then select a tag from the population of tags. Upon successful completion of the inventory, the EPC number of each tag can be read and sent to the PC. It is possible to attach additional information to the EPC, for example, the antenna which read it or the time at which it was read. NOTICE The reader operates using the frequency hopping process to avoid faults and interference between readers. Within the FCC area, this procedure is mandatory. The reader changes its transmission frequency randomly, with equal distribution across the 52 available channels. Each channel is used for max. 400ms in an interval of 20s. The ReaderStart v3 software can be used for testing and parametrising. The communication between the ReaderStart v3 and the reader is based on the DLL (Dynamic Link Library), which includes the communication protocol, see Communication Protocol Kathrein RFID UHF Readers. For specific applications, the user can build its own control software based on the reader DLL. The DLL includes all the relevant commands and functions required to control the reader. It is necessary for the user to create his own control software. The user-specific control software can run directly on the reader. Therefore, a stand-alone operation without permanent network connection is possible. 15 of 122 Introduction to the RIFD System To be able to use the complete range of the reader performance in customer applications, we recommend using the readers ARU3500 or RRU4500. It is not possible to run any customer applications on the basic readers, i.e. ARU2400, ARU3400 and RRU4400. Kathrein RFID Antenna Interface KRAI 7.2 With the KRAI product series, Kathrein has introduced a revolutionary system. By using Kathrein KRAI antennas, it is possible to increase the flexibility due to having several antenna properties at one installation point (in case of PLS and CSB antennas) and functionality (when cascading SMSH antennas). KRAI consists of a digital control bus which enables connection between the RFID reader and the RFID antennas to allow control and regulation tasks in remote antennas 7.2.1 WIRA 70 KRAI Polarisation Switch Antenna (PLS) PLS antennas connected to the reader Fig. 2:
With the KRAI PLS antenna, built as a WiRa 70 antenna, the polarisation can be switched statically or dynamically. The following settings are possible in any combination:
circular LHCP circular RHCP linear horizontal linear vertical. It is possible to select the best polarisation for wide-range application and to carry out a flexible adjustment of the antenna on site. Furthermore, it is possible to increase the read rate via the switching circular LHCP/RHCP by up to 33%. 16 of 122 Type WIRA 70 KRAI ETSI WIRA 70 KRAI FCC WRA 7070 KRAI ETSI WRA 7070 KRAI FCC Order number 52010193 52010194 52010335 52010336 Far-field half-power beam width 70/70 70/70 70/70 70/70 Polarisation Frequency range circular circular circular circular 865868 MHz 902928 MHz 865868 MHz 902928 MHz Tip PLS antennas have 4 LEDs to visualise customer applications. The LEDs will be supplied and controlled by the RRU4xxx reader via the existing antenna cable. Tip Note that for the internal antenna, the ARU3560 reader has all four polarisations already built in. The ARU3560 reader cannot switch polarisation for external antennas. Fig. 3: Circular and linear polarisation 17 of 122 Introduction to the RIFD System 7.2.2 KRAI SMSH (Smart Shelf) Antenna Fig. 4: KRAI smart shelf antennas connected to the reader (cascaded) Up to 8 KRAI smart shelf (SMSH) antennas can be cascaded per reader port; 8 antennas x 4 ports = 32 SMSH antennas in total. The SMSH 3030 @KRAI slave antenna was developed for applications in the field of point of sale, smart shelf applica-
tions and Kanban solutions. The antenna is characterised by an extremely homogeneous read zone, which is emitted by the high front-to-back ratio. Therefore, it is suitable for static detection of multiple transponders. Due to the extremely thin design, the antenna module can be integrated into different applications. The antenna is equipped with an intelligent bypass circuit that allows for cascading up to 8 SMSH antennas per reader port. The control is done by a RRU4xxx Kathrein RFID reader. The KRAI control signals are transmitted via the standard antenna cable. Type SMSH 3030 KRAI ETSI FCC antenna SMSH high-gain 3030 KRAI ETSI antenna SMSH high-gain 3030 KRAI FCC antenna Order number Far-field half-power beam width Polarisation Frequency range 52010258 60/60 circular 865928 MHz 52010259 60/60 circular 865868 MHz 52010318 60/60 circular 902928 MHz Tip Note that the KRAI SMSH high-gain antennas have a read range of up to 3m. The KRAI SMSH standard antennas read transponders at a distance of up to 1m. Tip Note that the SMSH high-gain antennas (order no. 52010260) and SMSH standard antennas (order no. 52010219) do not have KRAI and cannot be cascaded. 18 of 122 Further Reference Material 7.3 In order to configure the reader correctly and adapt it to the respective application, it is necessary to have detailed knowledge of the EPCglobal standards of GS. This standard describes the principle of operation of the interface between the tag and the reader. The parameters available for the configuration of the reader are described in the Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers. The reader is controlled via the Kathrein reader protocoll (KBRP), the current version of which is described in detail in the Communication Protocol Kathrein RFID UHF Readers. Document Communication Protocol Kathrein RFID UHF Readers Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers Installation Manual for Kathrein Antennas EPCglobal Gen2 Specification1) Putty SSH Client (http://www.putty.org) Application software development commissioning setup and installation software development software development Make sure the version of the document matches the software version of the reader, see https://www.kathrein-solutions.com/get-started. 1) EPCTM Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Version 2.0.1 at https://www.gs1.org/epcrfid/epc-rfid-uhf-air-interface-protocol/2-0-1. 19 of 122 The Reader The Reader Functional Specification 8 8.1 The Kathrein RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader of the RRU 4xxx and ARU3xxx series is a multi-protocol-ca-
pable device for reading active and passive RFID tags in the frequency range from 865 to 868 MHz for Europe and 902 to 928 MHz for the American market. Based on the latest RFID standards, such as EPC Gen2v2/ISO 18000-63, the Kathrein RRU 4xxx series support all market leading transponder chip features for security, authentication and encoding. As sup-
plied, the unit can read and write tags in accordance with the EPC Gen2v2 standard. It is possible to load additional protocols using software updates. The device has a maximum of four external antenna ports for connection of the transmission/reception antennas for communication with RFID tags. For integration into a variety of infrastructures, the device has different communication interfaces, depending on the variant. The power supply is provided either by a 4-pin M12 panel connector in A coding or by PoE+ according to 802.3at
(1057)1). The Kathrein UHF RFID reader system RRU 4xxx is characterised by great flexibility in regard to RFID applications. One reason for it is the wide variety of reading devices compatible to each other, which allows to select a reader from the Kathrein product portfolio ideally suited for the respective application. Another reason for this flexibility is the wide range of parameters for configuring the reader firmware. Features 8.2 basic computing module dual-core embedded PC 1 Ethernet port (RRU 4400, ARU3400 and ARU2400) 2nd Ethernet port (with the intelligent switch) (RRU 45xx, ARU 35xx) GPIO KRAI (RRU4xxx and ARU2400) PoE+
LED visualisation Wi-Fi (RRU 4560 and ARU3560) Bluetooth (RRU 4560 and ARU3560) 2G/3G (RRU 4570 and ARU3570) 8.3 Scope of Delivery RRU 4xxx reader QR code to the Kathrein Solutions GmbH homepage 1) Internal supply of GPIO VCC pin is not possible with PoE+
20 of 122 Accessories 8.4 This chapter gives an overview of the accessories available for the reader. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kathrein-solutions.com/products/hardware/accessories or contact our sales office at + 49 8036 90831 20. 8.4.1 For use with UHF RFID antennas we recommend the Kathrein antenna types ULoRa, LoRa, MiRa, WiRa. These antenna types are available for all frequency ranges and are water proof according to at least IP 65 standard. For more information, refer to User Guide Kathrein RFID Antennas. 8.4.2 Antenna Cables Antennas Order number 52010174 52010175 52010176 52010177 52010250 52010090 52010208 52010451 Type R-AC 3 TNC-TNCR R-AC 6 TNC-TNCR R-AC 10 TNC-TNCR R-AC 15 TNC-TNCR R-AA N-TNC R-AC 3 SMA-TNCR R-AC 05 SMA-SMA R-AC 1 SMAFAKRA 52010452 R-AC 3 SMAFAKRA 52010453 R-AC 5 SMAFAKRA 52010461 R-AC 1 TNCFAKRA 52010462 R-AC 3 TNCFAKRA 52010463 R-AC 5 TNCFAKRA Description LL240 flex, 3 m, IP 67 ruggedised LL240 flex, 6m, IP 67 ruggedised LL240 flex,10m, IP 67 ruggedised LL240 flex,15m, IP 67 ruggedised LL440 flex,15m, IP 67 ruggedised RG 58, 3m RG 58, 5m RFID antenna cable L=1 m, IP40; FAKRA Z-coded to SMA (m);
right angle antenna plug RFID antenna cable L=3 m, IP40; FAKRA Z-coded to SMA (m);
right angle antenna plug RFID antenna cable L=5 m, IP40; FAKRA Z-coded to SMA (m);
right angle antenna plug RFID antenna cable L=1 m, IP40; FAKRA Z-coded to TNC (m);
right angle antenna plug RFID antenna cable L=3 m, IP40; FAKRA Z-coded to TNC (m);
right angle antenna plug RFID antenna cable L=5 m, IP40; FAKRA Z-coded to TNC (m);
right angle antenna plug Antenna Adapters Type R-AA TNC-N(f-m) R-AA TNC-SMA (f-m) Description adapter TNC-N (f-m) adapter TNC-SMA (f-m) Antenna Mounting Accessories 8.4.3 Order number 52010178 52010243 8.4.4 Pole Mounting Order number 52010005 Type MK-AMB-100 Outdoor Description wall mount/mast mount kit for WIRA 30 antennas 21 of 122 The Reader Wall Mounting Order number 52010261 Type MK-WM-100-100 Indoor Description wall mount kit for all readers and WRA 6060/7070 antennas Wall/Pole Mounting Order number Type MK-WPGM-100-100 Outdoor 52010262 8.4.5 Antenna Protective Cover Description wall/pole mount kit for WIRA 40 antennas Order number 52010224 52010356 Type SMSH-30-30PC SMSH-BP-ALU Description protective cover for SMSH aluminium backplate for SMSH Reader Connecting Cables Type R-CC3-10 DC R-CC3-03 DC R-CC3-10 ETH R-CC3-03 ETH R-CC3-10 GPIO R-CC3-03 GPIO R-BC3-10 ETH Description RRU/ARU DC power cable, 10m RRU/ARU DC power cable, 3m RRU/ARU Ethernet cable M12/RJ45, 10m RRU/ARU Ethernet cable M12/RJ45, 3m RRU/ARU GPIO cable M12, 10m RRU/ARU GPIO cable M12, 3m RRU/ARU Ethernet bridge cable Reader AC/DC Adapters Type R-RPA3 24VDC 90W R-RPA 24VDC 72W R-RPA 24VDC 90W R-RPA 24DC-18W Description RRU/ARU AC/DC adapter 24V/90W RRU/ARU AC/DC adapter 24V/72W RRU/ARU AC/DC adapter 24V/90W AC/DC adapter, 24 V/18 W, AC 110230 V, power plug device, inter-
changeable AC plug PoE+ Power Supply Unit Type R-ETH-SW-100 R-POE-ONJ-30 Description PoE+ Ethernet switch, 4-port PoE+ injector, 30W, 100Mbit fr RRU, ARU and M-ARU 8.4.6 Order number 52010358 52010359 52010360 52020361 52010362 52010363 52010373 8.4.7 Order number 52010364 52010365 52010366 52010474 8.4.8 Order number 52020369 52010370 22 of 122 8.4.9 Order number 52010351 52010368 Reader and Antenna Wall/Pole Mounting Kit Type MK-WPM3-OSS Outdoor MK-PMA-OGV Description wall/pole mount kit for RRU 4xxx, ARU 3xxx, WRA 7070 antenna pole mount adapter for 52010351 8.4.10 Reader Protective Covers and Caps Description Order number protective cap for RRU 4xx and ARU 3xxx, IP 67 52010376 52010367 vandalism protective cover for RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx Type PCS-G3-IP67 R-RVP3-VPP-SS 23 of 122 Connections and Displays 9 The following chapters provide details of the connections and the pin assignments of plugs and sockets. Connections and Displays RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx 9.1 Depending of the device variant, the reader has various connection options. The illustrations below shows an RRU 4000 standard reader with all its connection options. 9.1.1 Front View 3 1 2 Fig. 5:
RRU 4000 Displays No. Name PWR basic LEDs (A1-A4) high-end LEDs1) Function indicates whether the reader is on; see also 12.5 Reading the PWR LED Indications, p.45 indicate if an RF signal is on for antennas 14 (default setting) For other functions of the basic LEDs, see Selecting Functions, p.88 see LED, p.87 Related topics 12.5 Reading the PWR LED Indications, p.45 14.4 LED, p.87 1) Available for RRU45xx and ARU35xx 24 of 122 9.1.2 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fig. 6:
RRU 4000 Function R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna to detect external sensors and to control external actors; see also GPIO Functions, p.90 to connect to a DC power supply, 1030V second Ethernet port to connect to a sub network to connect external Ethernet devices main Ethernet port with PoE+-connectivity to control the reader to provide power supply over Ethernet No. Name ANT 41) ANT 3 ANT 2 ANT 1 GPIO PWR LAN2) LAN/PoE 1) In the ARU3xxx readers, there are only 3 antenna ports 2) Available for RRU45xx and ARU35xx 25 of 122 Connections and Displays GPIO M12, A-coded, 12-pin, female Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Allocation OUT_CMN OUTPUT_1 INPUT_3 INPUT_CMN INPUT_1 GND UB OUTPUT_4 OUTPUT_3 OUTPUT_2 INPUT_2 INPUT_4 Related topics 14.6 GPIO Functions, p.90 Power Supply The power supply is arranged as a four-pin round-pin plug with an M12 connection thread in A-coding. M12, A-coded, 4-pin, male Pin 1 2 3 4 Allocation
+24 V DC GND GND
+24 V DC 1 4 Bear in mind that only power supply units with LPS (Limited Power Source) or NEC Class 2 power supply units are approved for operation with the device. This means that the secondary side of the power supply unit is limited to a power of maximum 100W. N'oubliez pas que seuls les blocs d'alimentation avec LPS (Limited Power Source, source d'alimentation lim-
ite) ou les blocs d'alimentation NEC de classe 2 sont autoriss pour fonctionner avec l'appareil. Cela sig-
nifie que le ct secondaire du bloc d'alimentation est limit une puissance de maximum 100 W. 2 3 26 of 122 Ethernet NOTICE Risk of malfunction!
If other cables then specified are used, the communication with the reader is either interrupted or there is a malfunction. Only use shielded cables. M12, X-coded, 8-pin, female 3 2 4 1 5 8 6 7 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Allocation TX+ / PoE+1 TX- / PoE+1 RX+ / PoE+2 RX- / PoE+2 PoE+1 PoE+2 PoE+3 PoE+4 Buzzer Furthermore, the reader is fitted with a buzzer which, in addition to the LED, indicates successful booting (1 x short) or an error (2 x long). 27 of 122 Connections and Displays 9.2 9.2.1 ARU 2400 Front View 1 2 Fig. 7:
ARU 2400 Displays No. Name PWR basic LEDs (A1-A4) Function indicates whether the reader is on; see also 12.5 Reading the PWR LED Indications, p.45 indicate if an RF signal is on for antennas 14 (default setting) For other functions of the basic LEDs, see Selecting Functions, p.88 Related topics 12.5 Reading the PWR LED Indications, p.45 28 of 122 9.2.2 Rear View No. Name ANT 3 ANT 2 ANT 1 GPIO LAN/PoE PWR LAN/PoE 7 1 3 4 5 6 2 9 8 Fig. 8:
ARU 2400 Function R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna to detect external sensors and to control external actors; see also GPIO Functions, p.90 main Ethernet port with PoE connectivity to control the reader to provide power supply over Ethernet to connect to a DC power supply, 1030V 4 x tapped holes to connect to the MK-WPM3-OSS Outdoor wall/pole mount kit
(order number 52010351 or 52010262) 8 x tapped holes to connect to the MK-SHM-4IP shelf mounting kit (order number 52010479) earth bolt 29 of 122 Connections and Displays GPIO Printen circuit board connector, 5-pole, screw connection with tension sleeve Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Allocation GND OUT_CMN INPUT_1 INPUT_2 OUTPUT_1 (open drain) OUTPUT_2 (open drain) 1 5 Related topics 14.6 GPIO Functions, p.90 Power Supply Printed circuit board connector 2-pole, screw connection with tension sleeve Pin 1 2 Allocation GND
+24 V DC 1 2 1 8 1 5 Bear in mind that only power supply units with LPS (Limited Power Source) or NEC Class 2 power supply units are approved for operation with the device. This means that the secondary side of the power supply unit is limited to a power of maximum 100W. N'oubliez pas que seuls les blocs d'alimentation avec LPS (Limited Power Source, source d'alimentation lim-
ite) ou les blocs d'alimentation NEC de classe 2 sont autoriss pour fonctionner avec l'appareil. Cela sig-
nifie que le ct secondaire du bloc d'alimentation est limit une puissance de maximum 100 W. 30 of 122 Ethernet RJ45, 8-pole NOTICE Risk of malfunction!
If other cables then specified are used, the communication with the reader is either interrupted or there is a malfunction. Only use shielded cables. 1 8 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Allocation TX+ / PoE1 TX- / PoE1 RX+ / PoE2 RX- / PoE2 PoE1 PoE2 PoE3 PoE4 5 Buzzer Furthermore, the reader is fitted with a buzzer which, in addition to the LED, indicates successful booting (1 x short) or an error (2 x long). 31 of 122 Installing the Reader 10 When the connections are plugged in, the device satisfies the protection class IP65 (RRU and ARU). Installing the Reader 10.1 Selecting the Installation Site WARNING Danger to life from electric shock or fire hazard due to incorrect voltage, insufficient ventilation, moisture, direct sunlight, heat or naked flames!
When installing the unit in cabinets or shelves, make sure there is sufficient ventilation. When selecting the installation location, make sure there is sufficient space around the unit for appropriate dissipation of the heat generated by the unit. Do not expose the unit to inadmissible heat or fire. Do not install the device close to the sources of heat, e.g. heating. Do not place anything with a naked flame on the device. Make sure that the maximum operating temperature from 20 to +55C is not exceeded. Make sure that the support surface has a sufficient load-bearing capacity/strength. NOTICE Risk of material damage due to the screws screwed into the reader housing too deep!
If the screws are screwed into the reader housing deeper than 10mm, the housing is no longer water proof. When mounting the reader, make sure that the screws are screwed into the unit housing no deeper than 10mm. 32 of 122 Installing the RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx Readers 10.2 10.2.1 Wall Mounting At the rear panel, the reader has threaded holes. See the drawing below for the dimensions of the holes. 0 0 1 5 8 100 170 Fig. 9:
RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx dimensions, rear view M6 0 4 1 0 0 1 33 of 122 Installing the Reader 10.2.2 Wall/Pole Mounting For ease of installation, a bracket is available as an accessory to mount the reader on a wall (52010351 or 52010262) or a mast (52010351 and 52010368). 71 0 0 3 300 Fig. 10: RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx dimensions, front and side view 34 of 122 10.3 Installing the ARU 2400 Reader 10.3.1 Wall Mounting At the rear panel, the reader has 4 threaded holes. See the drawing below for the dimensions of the holes. 100 100 0 0 1 0 0 1 8 6 2 24 M6 M4 230 Fig. 11: ARU 2400 dimensions, rear view 35 of 122 Installing the Reader 10.3.2 Shelf Mounting At the rear panel, the reader has 8 threaded holes for the MS-SHM-4IP shelf mounting kit (available as an accessory, order number 52010479), for mounting on ITEM or Bosch Rexroth shelves. See the drawing below for the dimensions of the 8 holes. 100 100 0 0 1 0 0 1 8 6 2 49 24 M6 M4 230 Fig. 12: ARU 2400 dimensions, rear view 36 of 122 Transmission Methods UART transmission (RS232, RS422, RS485 or similar) Physical Layer 11 11.1 11.1.1 A full or half-duplex connection such as RS232, RS422 or RS485 is used for the physical layer. 11.1.2 Transmission takes place in frames and blocks. A block comprises a maximum of 256 frames. A frame comprises a maximum of 256 bytes, of which a maximum of 250 bytes can be user data. The result is a maximum block size of 64000 bytes of user data. The data link layer is used to safeguard the data between the sender and recipient. The sender receives a response from the recipient for each correct frame received. If the sender does not receive a response from the recipient within a time window of 350 milliseconds after sending a frame, the frame sent is repeated until the error counter signals the cancel-
lation of the transmission. Data Link Layer Frame Structure 5A LL SS FF DD ... DD P1 P2 5A LL SS FF DD P1 P2 start code for synchronisation number of bytes in the frame, not including the start code status byte frame number user data 16-bit checksum, low-byte 16-bit checksum, high-byte Start Code and Synchronisation The start code is used to synchronise the recipient to the sender. Furthermore, the recipient synchronises to the start of a frame when no data have been received for 100 milliseconds. Status Byte The status byte has the following meaning:
50 A0 LL data packet response OK response Memory error (the recipient was unable to allocate any memory for the received data block) A response is only 3 bytes long and is not CRC-checked. OK Memory error 5A 02 A0 5A 02 A1 Frame Number The frame number shows how many more frames belong to this data block. Only the first frame in a data block can be shorter than 256 bytes. Each additional frame must have a length of 256 bytes (length byte LL is FF). Therefore, it is possible to calculate the block size from the first frame number, see the example below. 37 of 122 Transmission Methods A block with 700 bytes of user data is to be transmitted. For this purpose, the block is divided into three frames:
1st frame: 5A CD 50 02 200 bytes of user data follow P1 P2 2nd frame: 5A FF 50 01 250 bytes of user data follow P1 P2 3rd frame: 5A FF 50 00 250 bytes of user data follow P1 P2 The receiver can use the frame number of the first frame (here 02) and its length byte to calculate the block size (block size = frame number * 250 bytes + length byte -5) (here in the example: 2 * 250 bytes + 205 bytes - 5 bytes = 700 bytes), and reserve an appropriate amount of memory for the data. User Data User data are the bytes in a frame that flow into the block transmitted. Checksum The checksum is calculated using the polynomial x^16 + x^12 + x^5 + 1 with a pre-initialisation of 0x0000 from the start code to the last user data byte. Network Layer As the KBRP is a point-to-point protocol, there is no network layer. Transport Layer, Session Layer, Presentation Layer, Do not exist. Application Layer The application layer transmits data blocks from 1 to a maximum of 64000 bytes. LLRP Protocol 11.2 Based on the TCP communication protocol, the Kathrein RFID reader with the Linux operating system can handle the so-called Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP). It is a communication interface between an RFID reader and a LLRP-enabled application software standardised by EPCglobal (http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards/llrp). The default port for LLRP is 5084. The LLRP protocol is roughly divided into the following parts:
To start the LLRP application, use the AppManager of the ReaderStart. In the menu, it is possible to load the LLRP protocol engine by means of Install App and start it using Start App. To test the Kathrein reader with the LLRP protocol, it is possible to use the open-source programming tool Eclipse (IDE). By means of the so-called LLRP Commander it is possible to control and operate the reader. Automatic query of the reader functions via the application software Configuration of the reader functions via the application software Triggering of read and write operations on the air interface voa the application software Transfer of the found tag data to the application software Eclipse (IDE) and LLRP Commander are not part of the Kathrein RFID software. 38 of 122 Ethernet Transmission 11.3 A data transmission layer has been used for communication to our reader over Ethernet, just like in serial communication. The data transmission layer over Ethernet is a much more simple solution here since the TCP/IP protocol already has a data security layer. As TCP/IP is a stream protocol, only the packet beginning and packet end are necessary. There are 3 frame types in the protocol used in the Generation 3 readers. If no data have been received for 100 milliseconds within a frame, the received part frame is dismissed. The payload (D1 to Dn) is identical to the Generation 2 payload. 11.3.1 Frame Set-up A frame looks as follows:
Start + data block + end The start is made up of 0xAA 0xBB 0x01 0x01, whereby the first 1 is the Datetransmit byte and the second 1 is a Stuffbyte. The end is made up of 0xAA 0xCC. If the byte 0xAA appears in the KBRP frame, it must be doubled (0XAA 0xAA 0xAA). Ethernet Transmission Generation 2 Readers Port The TCP communication port is the port 4007. Example The frame ASyncGetEPCs is shown here as an example. The ID for this command is 0x0111, which makes the frame look as follows:
0xAA 0xBB 0x01 0x01 0x11 0x01 0xAA 0xCC Extended Block Structure If a data block to be transmitted exceeds 16kB, it is necessary to subdivide into several 16-kB blocks. These blocks receive a block number, and the first block contains the total data length. It is necessary to confirm the reception of each block by means of an answer. First block:
Start + block number always 0 + 4-byte total data length + data block + end All other blocks:
Start + block number + data block + end Answer to confirm the reception:
Start + block number + end The start consists of 0xAA 0xBB 0x0E 0x01. The end consists of 0xAA 0xCC. If the 0xAA occurs in the KBRP frame, it is necessary to double it: 0xAA 0xAA 0xAA. Ethernet Transmission Generation 3 Readers 11.3.2 Frame Set-up Data Frame 5A 50 L1 L2 L3 L4 D1 Dn A5 5A 50 L1 L4 start code code for a data frame number of data bytes (D1 to Dn) in the data frame (32 bit; LSB first) 39 of 122 Transmission Methods D1 D4 data bytes to be transmitted (payload) A5 end code Ping 5A 5F A5 5A 5F A5 start code ping code end code Response to Ping 5A 5F A5 5A 5F A5 start code ping response code end code Port The communication takes place via the TCP port 4007 as in case of Generation 2 readers. Example The frame ASyncGetEPCs is shown here as an example. The ID for this command is 0x0111, which makes the frame look as follows:
0x5A 0x50 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x11 0x01 0xA5 Extended Block Structure If a data block to be transmitted exceeds 16kB, it is necessary to subdivide into several 16-kB blocks. These blocks receive a block number, and the first block contains the total data length. It is necessary to confirm the reception of each block by means of an answer. First block:
Start + block number always 0 + 4-byte total data length + data block + end All other blocks:
Start + block number + data block + end Answer to confirm the reception:
Start + block number + end The start consists of 0xAA 0xBB 0x0E 0x01. The end consists of 0xAA 0xCC. If the 0xAA occurs in the KBRP frame, it is necessary to double it: 0xAA 0xAA 0xAA. 40 of 122 12 12.1 Connecting the Reader Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx Readers The activation and evaluation of the inputs and outputs is carried out using the ReaderStart V3 software, with the DLL sup-
plied or by access to the reader protocol. Fig. 13: Allocation of the GPIO interface cable The digital inputs and outputs are provided via a 12-pin sockets in A-coding with M12 connection threads. The inputs are electrically isolated from the power supply of the reader and can be operated irrespective of the polarity of the input signal. For this reason, there is a common pin for the inputs (INP_CMN). The connection variants for the inputs are shown below. If the electrical isolation is not required, the power to the input can also be supplied by the reader via pin 6 and 7 (see GPIO, p.26). The outputs are also DC-isolated from the power supply of the reader and have a common pin (OUT_CMN). If the elec-
trical isolation is not required, the power supply can also be taken directly from the reader. NOTICE Risk of malfunction!
Note that the load per channel is limited to a maximum of 0.5 A, and the total load across all the channels must not exceed 1.5 A. If the auxiliary voltage of the GPIO port of the reader is used, the load can be 1.1 A as a maximum. The inputs and outputs are designed for 30VDC max. For further information, see the reader data sheet. Bear in mind that LPS or NEC Class 2 classified power supplied units can be used for the operation of the outputs. ATTENTION Risque de dysfonctionnement !
Notez que la charge par canal est limite un maximum de 0,5 A et que la charge totale sur tous les canaux ne doit pas dpasser 1,5 A. Si la tension auxiliaire du port GPIO du lecteur est utilise, la charge peut tre de 1,1 A au maximum. Les entres et sorties sont conues pour 30 V DC max. Pour plus d'informations, voir la fiche technique du lecteur. Tenez compte du fait que les alimentations classes LPS (Limited Power Source, source d'alimenta-
tion limite)) ou NEC classe 2 peuvent tre utilises pour le fonctionnement des sorties. 41 of 122 Connecting the Reader RRU/ARU xxxx
+UB_extern GND_extern Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 INP_CMN Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 INP_CMN Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Fig. 14: DC-isolated inputs RRU/ARU xxxx
+UB Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 GND Fig. 15:
Inputs, not DC-isolated 42 of 122 The connection examples for the outputs are shown in the next illustrations:
RRU/ARU xxxx
+UB_extern GND_extern OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 Fig. 16: DC-isolated outputs RRU/ARU xxxx
+UB OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUT_CMN OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUT_CMN GND Fig. 17: Outputs, not DC-isolated 43 of 122 Connecting the Reader Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the ARU 2400 Reader 12.2 The activation and evaluation of the inputs and outputs is carried out using the ReaderStart V3 software, with the DLL sup-
plied or by access to the reader protocol. Printed circuit board connector, 5-pole, screw connection with tension sleeve Pinout general purpose input output Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Allocation GND OUT_CMN INPUT_1 INPUT_2 OUTPUT_1 (open drain) OUTPUT_2 (open drain) 1 5 Fig. 18: Allocation of the GPIO interface cable The digital inputs and outputs are provided via a printed circuit board connector, 5-pole with open screw connection with tension sleeve. It is possible to use an industrial isolated wire with a diameter of > 1mm. The inputs are electrically isolated from the power supply of the reader. The outputs are also DC-isolated from the power supply of the reader and have a common pin (GND OUT_CMN). NOTICE Risk of malfunction!
Note that the load per channel is limited to a maximum of 0.190 A. The inputs and outputs are designed for 30VDC max. For further information, see the reader data sheet. ARU 2400
+UB_extern Input 1 Input 2 Input 1 Input 2 Fig. 19: DC-isolated inputs GND OUT_CMN GND_extern 44 of 122 ARU 2400
+UB_extern OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 GND OUT_CMN GND_extern Fig. 20: DC-isolated outputs 12.3 Connecting the Antenna NOTICE Risk of malfunction!
When using a cable not suitable for the impedance of 50Ohm, the performance of the reader will be severely limited by the mismatch. If the mismatch is large, the reader may indicate a fault. Only use cable suitable for the impedance (50Ohm). For the connection to the RFID antennas, the RRU4xxx/ARU 3xxx readers have four antenna connections that are of the reverse TNC design. Only use the cable from the accessories list or an equivalent cable for this connection. For the connection to the RFID antennas, the ARU 2400 reader has three antenna connections that are of the FAKRA design. Only use the cables from the accessories list or an equivalent cable for this connection. 12.4 Connect the reader to the power supply via a PWR or to a PoE source according to the 802.3at standard via LAN /POE Turning the Reader On and Off input. The reader is on. Reading the PWR LED Indications 12.5 The reader has a 2-colour LED for the indication of the operating state. The table below shows the colours used and the related operating state:
LED yellow green yellow yellow green Action on on flashing approx. every 8 seconds on flashing approx. every 8 seconds Meaning the unit is booting unit is on, normal operation with heartbeat error during booting Tip The ARU 3xxx readers have additional 4 LEDs (green/red/red/green) in the antenna cover which can be con-
trolled by means of the software. 45 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software Operating ReaderStart Software 13 The reader can be operated using the ReaderStart software. The software provides all the necessary functionality of the reader for a test in a real environment. As an aid to configuration, various basic settings for application scenarios are available. For the current version of the ReaderStart, go to our support portal at https://support.kathrein-solutions.com/. System Requirements 13.1 To ensure correct operation using the software on your PC/laptop, your PC/laptop should meet the following minimum requirements:
Processor Memory Operating system Free hard disk memory for:
32-bit operating system 64-bit operating system X86-compatible 512 MB RAM Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1), Windows 7 or higher 850 MB (including Microsoft .Net Framework 4) 2 GB (including Microsoft .Net Framework 4) 13.2 Installing the Software Tip The setup and the ReaderStart software might look different, depending on the operating system and the soft-
ware version. The following images show the installation of the ReaderStart V3. During the installation, it is checked whether the necessary requirements for the installation are met, i.e. whether all the dependencies, such as the necessary Windows Service Packs, the .NET Framework in the respective version together with the C++ redistributables are installed. If this is the case, the software and the DLL for controlling the reader are installed. 1. Download the ReaderStart software at https://support.kathrein-solutions.com. 2. Extract the downloaded zip file. 3. Double-click on the ReaderStart_v3_Setup.exe file. The following screen with the option to select the language used during the installation appears. 4. Select a language between German and English. 46 of 122 5. Click OK to confirm the selection. The screen on the left appears. It shows additional information on the exact version of the ReaderStart software. Tip After the ReaderStart software has been installed, it is possible to access this infor-
mation in the Info drop-down menu in the task bar. 6. Click on Next to continue or Cancel to exit the setup. The screen on the left with the licence agreement appears. 7. Select I accept the agreement to continue or I do not accept the agreement to exit the setup. If you have accepted the license agreement in Step 7, the window on the left appears. 8. Select the destination file for the software to be installed. 47 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software 9. Click Next. The screen on the left appears. The standard set-
tings are displayed. It is possible to customise the folder in the Windows start menu. 10. Click Next. The screen on the left appears. 11. Tick the box Create a desktop icon if you would like to include the icon in the Windows Quick Launch/on the desktop. The default setting is to create no icons. 12. Click Next. The summary of all the installation tasks appears. 13. Click Install to start the installation. 14. If during the installation the software requests to restart the computer, do so. 48 of 122 If the ReaderStart has been installed, the screen on the left appears. 15. If you do not want to start the programme immedi-
ately, uncheck the Launch ReaderStart v3 box. Otherwise, the programme will automatically start once clicking on Finish. Connecting the Reader in the ReaderStart Software Requirements 13.3 13.3.1 From reader firmware version 2.04, the reader in the ex-works condition has the IP address 192.168.0.1 and the network mask 255.255.255.0. Earlier reader firmware versions are configured for DHCP. To integrate the reader into a corporate network, contact your administrator so that he can allocate you a spare IP address and assign the correct network mask. Alternatively, it is possible to configure the reader to obtain an IP address automatically. For this service, referred to as DHCP, it is necessary to have an appropriate DHCP server operating in the network. For more information, contact your network administrator. Make sure that the IP addresses of the control computer and the reader are in the same IP range but are not the same. Ensure that the network mask is identical. Establishing the Connection to the Reader There are two ways to establish the connection to the reader:
by entering the IP address to communicate directly with the reader; see Establishing the Connection via an IP Address or by using the reader's host name; see Establishing the Connection Using a Host Name, p.50. Start the programme. The splash screen is shown until all the necessary DLLs have been loaded in the background (see figure on the left). After that, the user interface appears. It consists of the menu bar, the tabs and the status field:
49 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software Fig. 21: Establishing connection to the reader Establishing the Connection via an IP Address 1. Click the IP address field ( in Fig. 21). 2. Enter the IP address. Establishing the Connection Using a Host Name 1. Click the Name field ( in Fig. 21). 2. Enter the host name of the reader. 1 2 3 4 If you do not know the name of the reader, click Search for Readers. The readers found in the network are shown with their names, see in Fig. 22. Tip To allow only secure SSH connection with an encrypted transmission to the reader, check the box next to the lock symbol ( in Fig. 21); see also Establishing a Secure Connection, p.68. 5 The following steps describe establishing the connection for readers with an IP address. 3. In the Ethernet block, click Search for Readers ( in Fig. 21). The screen on the left appears. 4. Select a reader under Readers with IP Address ( in the figure on the left). If there have been 2 or more DHCP requests sent by the reader, the Readers without IP Address (DHCP) field
() is expanded. Then it is possible to assign the IP address to the reader. 5. 6 Fig. 22: Establishing connection to the reader: search for readers 50 of 122 The view on the screen changes. The selected reader has a grey background ( in the figure on the left) and on the right (), the properties of the reader are shown. 6. To close this pop-up screen, click Apply () or on the arrow (). 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 The user interface returns to the main view. In the Ethernet block, the IP address ( in the figure on the left) and the reader type () are shown. 7. Click Connect to connect the reader. In the Ethernet block, the Search for Readers and Con-
nect buttons are greyed out. It is possible to dis-
connect the reader by clicking Disconnect ( in the figure below). The Communication Configuration Linux Module () and status messages from the reader/
programme are shown in the status field (). 2 3 1 51 of 122
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Operating ReaderStart Software 13.4 Navigating in the ReaderStart User Interface 1 2 3 4 Fig. 23: ReaderStart user interface The user interface of the ReaderStart consists of the following sections:
menu bar (); see Menu Bar, p.52;
settings and controls for the reader, divided into individual functional groups and situated under different tabs () and the contents of the tab (), displayed in the central part of the screen; see Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software, p.67, status field containing messages from the reader and the program (); see Status Field, p.66 Tip The contents of the tabs are considerably large and are, therefore, described in a separate chapter; see Oper-
ating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software, p.67. 13.4.1 Menu Bar By means of the menu bar, it is possible to customise the programme to the user's requirements. File 1 2 saves reader configuration in an XML file loads reader configuration from a previously saved XML file closes File 3 Fig. 24: Menu bar: file Save reader configuration to file Load reader configuration from file Close 52 of 122 Saving Reader Configuration to File There is a wide variety of parameters available for configuring the RF front end. It is possible to save the complete set-
ting as a parameter set in an XML file under File Save reader configuration to file and to load it later. Under FIle, click Save reader configuration to file. The following window appears:
1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig. 25: File: save reader configuration to file Parameter set All None Progress all available parameter sets from 07 Click the check box to select or unselect the parameter set. The selected parameter set is marked with a tick. If the parameter is not selected, the check box is empty. selects all parameter sets from 07 unselects all parameter sets from 07 shows the progress of the save operation by means of the progress bar; see also Save, p.54 53 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software opens a pop-up window to select the directory in which the configuration file in the XML format will be saved and the file name for it To save reader configuration to file:
The parameter sets have been selected/unselected and described. 1. Click Save. A dialogue appears. 2. Select the file name and the directory in which the configuration file will be saved. 3. Click OK. The progress bar () shows the progress of the save operation:
Save After the file has been saved, a pop-up message Save reader configuration to file Saving done appears. 4. Click OK to close the pop-up message. The software returns to the view shown in Fig. 25,p.53. 5. Click the X at the top right-hand corner or press Escape on your PC keyboard to leave the dialogue. Cancel cancels the saving process 54 of 122 Loading Reader Configuration from File Under FIle, click Load reader configuration from file. The following window appears:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fig. 26: File: load reader configuration from file opens a dialogue to select the configuration file To load reader configuration to file:
1. Click File ( in Fig. 26). A dialogue appears. File 2. Select the directory and the configuration file from which the parameter sets will be loaded. 3. Click Open. The parameter sets saved in the configuration file are loaded and are marked with a red tick. The progress bar () shows the progress of the save operation. Parameter set All None Progress Status Error see Parameter set, p.53 see All, p.53 see None, p.53 shows the progress of the load operation by means of the progress bar shows the status of the SetParameterByConfigID parameter shows errors in the SetParameterByConfigID parameter 55 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software loads the selected parameter sets to the reader The parameter sets to be loaded have been selected/unselected. 1. Click Load. The progress bar () shows the progress of the save operation:
Load After the configuration has been loaded, a pop-up message Load reader configura-
tion from file Loading done appears. 2. Click OK to close the pop-up message. The software returns to the view shown in Fig. 26,p.55. 3. Click the X at the top right-hand corner or press Escape on your PC keyboard to leave the dialogue. Cancel Close Click Close to close the ReaderStart. cancels the loading process 56 of 122 1 3 7 5 Options 4 2 6 8 Fig. 27: Options Language select Reset layout Change path to log file Show "No Tag" as warning selects the user interface language between English/German/Spanish/French 1. Click Language select ( in Fig. 27). The four languages are shown. The language applied in the user interface is marked with a tick. 2. Click on the desired language. A pop-up message appears: Question. Please restart the programme to apply changes. Restart now?
3. Click Yes to restart the programme and change the language or Click No to cancel the changes. If you have pressed Yes, the programme restarts and the language of the user interface has been changed. resets the sequence of the tabs to default settings and reduces the size of the pro-
gramme to the window size opens a dialogue to create a new folder/select a new directory to save logs activates or deactivates the warning (yellow) in the status field if no tag has been detected in the antenna field; see Status Field, p.66 If this parameter is not checked, the absence of the tag is shown as error (red) in the status field; see Status Field, p.66 Auto tag read on tab change activates or deactivates reading tags after the tab change Firmware update Date and time settings Load factory defaults updates the reader firmware; see Updating Firmware, p.58 sets date, time and time zone on the reader; see Changing Date and Time Settings, p.59 loads factory default settings onto the reader; see Loading Factory Default Settings, p.60 57 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software Updating Firmware 1. Click Firmware update. A dialogue appears. shows the current firmware version. 3 4 1 5 6 2 7 2. Click on the box at Path to update file (). A dialogue opens to select the file with the current firmware. 3. Having selected the update file, click Update (). The reader firmware is being updated. The update progress is shown by means of the progress bar (). The status () shows what the software is currently performing, e.g. Preparing, Transferring data: 2588672 of 211353360 bytes, Flashing . Click Cancel () to stop the update process. 4. After the update has been completed, click Reboot () to restart the reader. 58 of 122 Changing Date and Time Settings The reader has an integral clock which can deliver the time stamp for a tag operation. It is possible to set the clock using Date and time settings under Options in the menu bar. When this menu item is opened, it automatically reads the cur-
rent date and time from the reader and compares this with the date and time from the host computer. The date and time of the host computer can now be loaded to the reader by pressing the Set system date and time on Reader button. 1. Click Date and time settings. A dialogue appears. It automatically reads the current date and time from the reader ( and ) and compares them with the date and time from the host computer (). 1 3 4 8 2 9 7 5 6 10 Date and time of the ReaderStart software Set PC date and time on reader Current date of the reader Current time of the reader Get reader date and time Set adjusted date and time on reader Time zone selection Get time zone Set time zone shows the date and time of the ReaderStart software; cannot be changed loads the system date and time shown in onto the reader shows the current date of the reader 1. To change the reader's date, either type the new date into the line or click on the calender symbol in the line and select the date. 2. Click Set adjusted date and time on reader. shows the current date of the reader 1. To change the reader's time, either type the new time into the line or click on the clock symbol in the line and select the time. 2. Click Set adjusted date and time on reader. reads the current date and time from the reader and displays them in and sets the adjusted date and time on reader; see and selects the time zone 1. Click on the drop-down menu symbol (). 2. Select the continent and the city. The time zone is displayed at (). reads the time zone currently set in the system sets the time zone selected at 59 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software Loading Factory Default Settings 1. Click Load factory defaults. A pop-up message appears: Are you sure to load factory defaults?
2. Click Yes to load factory default settings or Click No to cancel the operation. Linux Module 2 1 3 5 4 6 changes the Linux password 1. To change the password, click Change Linux password. The following pop-up window appears:
Change Linux password 2. Type in the old password. 3. Type in the new password. 4. Confirm the new password. 5. Click OK to change the password or Click Cancel to stop the process. FTP Start starts FTP server Stop stops FTP server updates Linux module firmware Proceed as described in Updating Firmware, p.58. Make sure to select the file to update the Linux module firmware at Path to update file (). Firmware update Linux module 3 1 4 5 6 7 2 60 of 122 Connection config configures the secure connection and the backward compatibility 1 2 3 4 Check Allow only secure connection so that all connections are secure. activates or deactivates compatibility to Generation 2 KBRP reads the current secure connection and backward compatibility configuration sets the secure connection and backward compatibility configuration NTP settings DNS server settings enters a preferred NTP1) server; see Changing NTP Settings, p.61 changes DNS server settings; see Changing DNS Server Settings, p.62 Changing NTP Settings To simplify the time setting, it is possible to enter a preferred NTP server. This way, in a defined interval, the reader retrieves the information from the NTP server and gets the time from the network, thus setting the internal time settings of the reader. Click NTP settings (). The following dialogue opens. 1 3 4 2 5 9 7 6 10 8 enters an NTP server address, e.g. 0.pool.ntp.org sets the interval in the range 04204967295 s to synchronise the time with the NTP server shows the current date and time of the reader shows the status of the last performed operation in the NTP settings dialogue reads the NTP server settings currently set in the system sets the NTP server selected at reads the interval currently set in the system sets the interval selected at gets the current time of the reader manually synchronises the time with the NTP server NTP server Interval Time Status Get NTP server Set NTP server Get interval Set interval Get time Set time via NTP 1) Network Time Protocol 61 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software Changing DNS Server Settings Click DNS server settings (). The following dialogue opens. 6 7 enters the DNS server address enters the DNS server address enters the DNS server address contains the local domain name shows the status of the last performed operation in the DNS server settings dialogue reads the DNS server settings currently set in the system sets the DNS server 1 2 3 4 5 DNS server 1 DNS server 2 DNS server 3 Search Status Get DNS server Set DNS server 62 of 122 Info This menu item provides information about the ReaderStart software and the reader. 1 2 3 4 shows the version number of the software and links to the licenses shows information about the reader; see Showing Reader Information, p.64 automatically reader the license key and show various factory-set reader parameters; see Showing License Key Information, p.65 reads the error status of the reader and shows all errors that are outstanding in the status field Fig. 28:
Info About Reader-
Start v3 Reader info License key Reader error status 63 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software Showing Reader Information 2 4 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 firmware version shows Linux module firmware version shows the reader's serial number Info: reader info shows the reader's type number Fig. 29:
Firmware version shows reader firmware version Linux module Serial number Type number CPU module Reader uptime Linux uptime Details Refresh Save shows details about the reader shows the CPU module number saves the reader info in an XML file updates the reader and Linux uptime shows time during which the reader has been running shows time during which the Linux module has been running 64 of 122 Showing License Key Information 1 4 5 2 3 Info: license key file Fig. 30:
Save license to Load license Get license Features Show less/Show from file more saves the license key in a license file loads a license key from a license file shows the current license key details shows factory-set parameters of the reader shows/hides the information shown in the right part of the screen under Get license To do so, click Save license to file ( in Fig. 30). In certain cases, it is necessary to send the license key to KATHREIN Solutions GmbH. 1. 2. Select the file name and the destination directory. 3. Send the file to KATHREIN Solutions GmbH. To send the file to KATHREIN Solutions GmbH:
1. Go to the support portal of the KATHREIN Solutions GmbH at https://support.kathrein-solutions.com/. 2. If you do not have an account yet, create an account. 3. After the successful registration, click Ticket Tracking. 4. Click Add Ticket. A new mask appears in which you can describe your question and attach files. 5. Attach the file with the license key by clicking Browse. 6. Click Save to send the file to the KATHREIN Solutions GmbH support team. 65 of 122 Operating ReaderStart Software 13.4.2 Status Field 3 message types are defined, see the example below:
shows which action has been recently performed Fig. 31: Status field Info Warning Error Every status message has a time stamp next to it. The status messages are arranged such that the most current one is always at the top of the list. indicates possible problems in the structure and configuration indicates that the required action could not be executed Tip To expand the status field section and see more status messages, click on the boundary line between the sections (red line in Fig. 31) and drag it upwards. To minimise the status field section, drag the line downwards. The status field has a context menu which allows to deactivate warnings, information and errors in the status field. It is also possible to delete status messages. 1 2 6 4 3 5 deletes all status messages Fig. 32: Status field context menu Clear Show infos Show errors Show warnings shows/hides warnings Copy to clipboard shows/hides errors shows/hides infos copies the status field entries to the Windows clipboard 66 of 122 Save to file saves status messages in the txt. format 1. Click Save to file. A pop-up windows appears requiring to select the location of the file. 2. Select the directory/folder. 3. Click Save. A pop-up message Saving done appears. 4. Click OK to close the pop-up message. 14 14.1 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Communication Fig. 33: Communication Tab The communication tab groups together all the functions for establishing connections and configuring the Linux module. The various communication connections are grouped in 3 sections:
COM for serial connections via the COM port (RS232/485/422); only available in the M-ARU-ETH-E6 reader (order number 52010198);
USB for connections up to version USB 2.0; only available in the ERU-ETG-E4 (order number 52010190) and ERU-ETG-U4 reader (order number 52010191);
Ethernet for connections via TCP/IP;
Communication Configuration Linux Module section to change the Ethernet setting; see Communication Configuration Linux Module, p.70 When the connection has been established, the program retrieves the information about the installed Linux module. It is possible to view and change the configuration information via the Communication Configuration Linux Module. 14.1.1 The Ethernet connection is established by linking the reader into an existing network or by directly connecting the reader and the control computer. To directly connect the reader to the PC, a cross-link cable is required, unless the LAN interface on the PC supports auto-mdi-x. Alternatively, it is possible to use two standard patch cables and a switch. Ethernet Section 67 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 1 2 3 Fig. 34: Ethernet section Establishing a Secure Connection The connection to the reader has not yet been established. 1. 2. Click Search for Readers () or Connect (). The following pop-up window appears:
In the Ethernet section, click the box next to the lock symbol ( in Fig. 34). 1 2 4 3 5 3. Type in the user name at User (). The default user name is root. 4. Enter the default password UHF-RFID-Dev at Password (). Tip You can change the password under Linux module Connection config; see Linux Module, p.60. If you want to use the key file instead, click the box at Key file (). A pop-up window to select the key file opens. 5. 6. Select the key file. 7. Click OK to establish the secure connection. It is possible to configure the secure connection under Linux module Connection config; see also Linux Module, p.60. Loading Factory Default Settings When resetting the reader to factory default, the ReaderStart sends out a UDP broadcast cmd. It is only possible 30 sec-
onds after power rebooting. Note that this command also resets the Linux module settings, such as Linux password, network name, IP address, deactivates the auto start of the apps etc. In the Ethernet section, click Search for Readers. 1. 2. Select the reader onto which you would like to load the factory default settings. 68 of 122 3. Right-click on the reader. The following pop-up message appears:
4. Click Load factory defaults on this Reader. The pop-up message Are you sure to load factory defaults on this reader appears. 5. Click Yes to set the reader to the factory default settings. Click No to cancel. If you have clicked Yes, another pop-up window appears:
6. Click Start. A pop-up message Are you really sure to load factory defaults on this reader appears. 7. Click Yes to set the reader to the factory default settings. The status messages informing about the progress of the reset process are shown in the Status field of the pop-up window, see examples in the figure above. 8. After the factory default settings have been loaded onto the reader, click Close. Selecting a Favourite Reader If there are many readers in the system and the user establishes connection to one reader more frequently than to the others, it is possible to select the preferred reader as a favourite reader, placing it at the top of the reader list. 1. 2. Select the preferred reader. 3. Right-click on the reader. In the Ethernet section, click Search for Readers. The following pop-up message appears:
69 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 4. Click on the star. The preferred reader is now placed at the top of the list, making it easier for the user to select it:
14.1.2 Communication Configuration Linux Module Communication Configuration Linux Module has different options, depending on the reader type. Selecting a Linux Module Option 1. Click on the symbol. The following options appear:
2. Click on one of the four options to change the settings. General 1 2 3 4 5 Fig. 35: Communication configuration Linux model: general 70 of 122 Refresh Name Keep alive time reads the current settings of the communication configuration Linux module shows the host name of the reader which is logged onto the DNS server It is possible to address the reader using this name as an alternative to the IP address. specifies the intervals of time at which the reader sends a data packet to check whether the receiver is still available If the connection to the reader is broken, the reader shuts down the connection. If this parameter is deactivated (0 ms), the socket is shut down only when the reader is restarted. If no keep-alive time is set, it may happen that the reader cannot take up any further connections because the existing connections have not been properly shut down, e.g. following a breakage in the wire. In this case, it is necessary to restart the reader. It is recommended to use the keep-alive time to check the connection between the reader and PC. Get Set reads the configured general settings saves new general settings 71 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Ethernet 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 3 5 7 Fig. 36: Communication configuration Linux model: Ethernet Refresh IP address reads the current settings of the communication configuration Linux module manually issues the address Tip It is only possible to use this parameter if the DHCP () is deactivated. Subnet mask manually issues a network mask Tip It is only possible to use this parameter if the DHCP () is deactivated. Gateway DHCP IPv6 Status Get Set enters the gateway activates/disactivates the automatic issuing of an IP address by a DHCP server; if the network has a configured DNS server, it is also possible to use the host name of the reader. enters the second IPv6 address (the first IPv6 address is the link local address) shows the current reader IP address (eth0) gets the current status saves changes If the data relevant to the current connection (e.g. IP address) are changed, it may cause an error and the connection is lost. If the interface has been configured incorrectly, it is not possible to establish a connection to the reader. Note the following default configuration settings:
Name IP address Subnet mask Keep-alive time 2000 ms DHCP UHF-RFID-Dev 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0 deactivated 72 of 122 Wi-Fi 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 11 10 12 5 14 16 13 17 20 3 15 18 19 shows the current IP address shows the name of the access point enters the second IPv6 address (the first IPv6 address is the link local address) shows the status of the Wi-Fi connection shows the MAC address of the access point reads the current settings of the communication configuration Linux module see Fig. 36,p.72 Fig. 37: Communication configuration Linux model: Wi-Fi Refresh IP4 IP6 Status IP address SSID MAC Frequency IsOnline Get status Go online Go offline Go online at start activates or deactivates the Wi-Fi connection as soon as the reader starts shows the frequency of the Wi-Fi connection reads the current status of the Wi-Fi module shows whether the Wi-Fi module is online establishes the Wi-Fi connection interrupts the Wi-Fi connection shows the list of the configured access points with SSID and password; the access points are shown in the priority order changes the priority of the selected access point 73 of 122 c c Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software adds an access point a b d e 3 enters the SSID of the access point enters the password for the access point opens the list with available access points adds an access point cancels the operation Click Scan to open the list with available access points:
f g 3 adds the SSID of the selected access point to updates the list of available access points edits the selected access point 1 b d e 3 changes the SSID of the access point changes the password of the access point; only active when securely connected opens the list with available access points edits the access point cancels the operation deletes the selected access point reads the configured access points sets the access points; only active when securely connected
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Get Set 74 of 122 Bluetooth 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 5 6 9 10 11 reads the current settings of the communication configuration Linux module activates or deactivates Bluetooth as soon as the reader starts activates or deactivates the Bluetooth visibility of the reader for other devices sets the PIN for the Bluetooth connection; the default PIN is 4007 Fig. 38: Communication configuration Linux model: Bluetooth Refresh Auto start Visibility PIN Get Set Status Remote devices shows the remote devices connected to the reader Get status Switch on Switch off shows the status of the Bluetooth connection shows the status of the Bluetooth connection reads the current Bluetooth configuration deactivates the Bluetooth module activates the Bluetooth module sets the configuration of the Bluetooth connection; only active when securely connected 75 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Mobile Communication Interface (2G/3G) 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 16 11 14 5 15 17 19 18 6 7 enters the PIN code for the SIM card enters the access point name from the provider enters the access point name from the provider enters the access point name from the provider reads the current configuration of the GSM module Fig. 39: Communication configuration Linux model: mobile communication interface (2G/3G) Go online at start activates or deactivates the GSM connection as soon as the reader starts PIN APN User name Password Get Set Status Type Quality Firmware version shows the firmware version of the GSM module IMEI Operator Phone number shows the serial number of the GSM module shows the operator of the GSM connection shows the phone number of the SIM card shows the quality of the GSM connection shows the status of the GSM connection shows the GSM connection type sets the configuration of the GSM module; only active when securely connected 76 of 122 temperature Module IsOnline Get status Go online Go offline shows the temperature of the GSM module shows whether the GSM module is online reads the current status of the GSM module establishes the GSM connection interrupts the GSM connection 77 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.2 The Application tab enables quick and easy configuration of the Kathrein RFID Reader for a selected application. Application 1 e 3 2 b a d c 4 Fig. 40: Application Tab Application selects between the available applications represented visually by means of labelled pictograms Click on a pictogram to select the application. The selected pictogram is marked in a darker colour, in Fig. 40 it is Conveyor > 2 m/s. 78 of 122 changes setting of the selected application number of the expected tags selects the antenna to be used Check Ports 1-4 to select the antenna port. It is possible to select one, several or all ports. selects the parameter set in which the configuration is saved sets the values for max. reading speed or max. reading reliability Click Optimised for reading speed or Optimised for reading reliability. The values in Settings of selected application ( in Fig. 40) change. When the max. read frequency is set (Optimised for reading speed is activated), the number of readings is maximised. In this case, the same tag can be read several times, because all tags will be reset in the inventory so that they will respond again. Because of reading the same tag multiple times, in a scenario of moving tags it could happen that not all the tags crossing the antenna field are read. The frequency of detection of the same tag is increased. In some cases, the time allowed for detecting the tags may be insufficient, so that some transponders are not detected. When the max. read reliability is set (Optimised for reading reliability is activated), tags that have already been read are not read again in the next inventory, provided they are still being supplied with power. This means that only the tags which have not yet been regis-
tered are detected. This way, the probability that all tags are read is increased. saves the settings that have been made as the settings for the selected application in the selected parameter set. The programme resets the settings to the factory settings first, thus overwriting the previous configuration. If the settings have been reset, the Apply settings button briefly glows green and a success message is displayed in the Status field of the programme interface. If case of a fault, the Apply settings button briefly glows orange to indicate a warning or red to indicate an error. If the fault has been caused by a missing entry, the field lacking the entry also glows red. A warning/error description is displayed in the Status field. After the settings have been loaded, it is possible to go to the Basic reading tab and to start the read process. shows the settings that have been made for the selected application in the selected parameter set shows the properties of the selected application Settings Settings of selected application Properties of selected application Tip The read rate is influenced by many parameters. In addition to the selected broadcasting profile with the respective data rates, there are also application-specific data, e.g. how many tags the reader should expect in the field. You can optimise these parameters using the Expert settings 1 and 2. If you are unsure whether the settings you have chosen are best suited for your application, contact KATHREIN Solutions support at https://www.kathrein-solutions.com/support/overview. 79 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.2.1 Available Applications When the application is selected, the properties and the settings of the selected application are displayed in the respec-
tive fields. The applications available for selection in version 3.00 of the ReaderStart v3 are shortly described in the following chapters. Conveyor belt > 2 m/s for detecting individual tags in the antenna field on a conveyor belt moving at more than 2 m/s the distance between the tags and the antenna must be only a few centimetres Conveyor belt 2 m/s for detecting and describing individual tags in the antenna field on a conveyor belt moving at a speed less than or equal to 2 m/s the distance between the tags and the antenna must be only a few centimetres Gate for detecting multiple tags in the antenna field as they pass through a gate Vehicle Barrier Identification for detecting and describing individual tags in the antenna field which are not moving the distance between the tags and the antenna must be less than a few metres Vehicle Identification for detecting and describing multiple tags in the antenna field which are moving at a speed of more than 14 m/s the distance between the tags and the antenna must be less than a few metres Shelf Application for detecting and describing individual tags in the antenna field which are not moving the distance between the tags and the antenna must be less than 1m Place Monitoring for detecting and describing multiple tags in the antenna field which are not moving the distance between the tags and the antenna must be less than 1m Personal Identification for detecting multiple tags in the antenna field which are moving at a speed of not more than 3 m/s the distance between the tags and the antenna must be less than 1m 80 of 122 Basic Reading 14.3 This tab is divided into two parts, the left part contains a table with information about the read tags ( in the figure below), the right part () shows the statistics as well as options to control the reading process, described in the chap-
ters to follow. The appearance and disappearance of a tag is shown in colour for better visual effect. When a tag appears in the field, the row is represented by the green tag information, when it disappears, the row is red. 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 B A 4 5 6 Fig. 41: Basic reading EPC length EPC Port RSSI RSSI DBM Reads Cycles First read Last read Frequency Tag phase indicates the length in bits of the EPC; valid lengths 0496 EPC of the tag in the hexadecimal representation antenna port at which the tag is read; valid values 14 unitless (shown as having no units) signal strength of the tag response shows the RSSI value in dBm shows how many times this tag has been read successfully indicates how often an inventory has been started timestamp of the first tag reading timestamp of the last tag reading shows the used transmission frequency shows the tag phase in form of a rotating pointer This parameter is used to distinguish between stationary and moving transponders. If the transponder is moving away from the antenna, the pointer rotates counterclockwise, and clockwise, if the transponder is moving towards the antenna. The movement speed is directly proportional to the rotational speed of the pointer. In a full rotation of 360, the transponder travels a distance of 17cm. Note that the reader has to change the transmission frequency every 4 seconds, causing a phase jump. The tag phase is also shown in the TagScan monitor; see TagScan, p.112 81 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.3.1 Mode 1 2 3 4 6 5 Fig. 42: Basic reading: mode Synchronous Asynchronous Listen for event Start Stop Clear allows the facility to switch the carrier off during the idle times, saving power This mode is intended for applications in which the requirements for timing are not very demanding. The inventory of the tags is performed across all the antennas that are configured. Once all the tags in the field have been read on the last antenna, data are sent to the PC. The PC automatically retriggers the inventory of the tags. is intended for applications for which maximum performance is required The reader starts the inventory as quickly as possible, and at the end of an inventory it does not deliver every tag that was read to the PC, but only those that have recently appeared in the field or left it. This way, the time required for communication between the reader and the client is minimised. The timing of when a tag was reliably read in the field and when the tag no longer appears in the field can be defined more precisely using parameters. For more details of the ObservedThresholdCnt and ObservedTimeoutCnt parameters, refer to the Con-
figurational manual reader. deactivates or activates waiting for the result of the command executed by an external trigger and shows the result in in Fig. 30 When deactivated, there is no waiting process and it is possible to start the reading process at any time. starts the reading stops the reading deletes the reading results from the table on the left ( in Fig. 41,p.81) 14.3.2 Starting and Stopping the Reading All the settings have been applied and the mode selected. Click Start ( in Fig. 42) to start the reading. Click Stop () to stop the reading. Click Clear () to remove all tag entries from the table ( in Fig. 41,p.81). 82 of 122 14.3.3 Statistics 1 2 3 Fig. 43: Basic reading: statistics Tags per second displays the current reading performance Total tags in list shows the total number of tags in the list Unique Tags count shows the number of unique tags detected in the inventory 83 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.3.4 Options 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 Fig. 44: Basic reading: options selects between RFU, EPC, TID and User memory banks Click on the arrow to open a drop-down list to select a memory bank. Click Save to file () to store the values RFU, EPC, TID and User in a CSV file. specifies the duration of the break between two inventories in milliseconds During the break, the carrier can be deactivated. For more information about switching off the carrier, refer to Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers. sets the time in milliseconds after which the result lists of an inventory is sent to the PC To keep the time between inventories as short as possible in the synchronous mode, data trans-
mission between the inventories can be dispensed with. That means that the reader saves all the tags that it finds in the field in its internal RAM and sends them to the PC after the time set in Bulk reading. saves the data displayed at ( in Fig. 41,p.81) Click Change path to log file to select or change the location where the information is saved. Right-click on Save to file to open or delete the file. changes the basic reading interface background to the colour of the selected tag row activates the additional presentation for an ARU-CSB-ELC antenna shows tag data in the UTF8 format Memory bank Break after reading Bulk reading Save to file Selected tag as background ARU-CSB-ELC Show data as UTF8 84 of 122 14.3.5 Grouping Fig. 45: Basic reading: grouping It is possible to sort the read result by means of unique tags. This is useful in multi-antenna applications. If, for example, in a gate application with 4 antennas, a palette of 100 tags is read, the maximum number of the read results is 400. However, not all tags are read by all antennas, therefore, the read result will be about 250. Check Group by unique tags to find out how many different tags have been read. 14.3.6 Expert settings 2 1 3 4 Fig. 46: Basic reading: expert settings TransmitSelectIf-
NoFilterIsOn resets all the tags that are defined in the field at a given time When the tag count is very high (> 200), it is possible to speed up the detection of the tags by commanding the reader to change to new Select command; see EPCglobal Gen2 Specification. It is pos-
sible to test it in the menu Expert Settings. Check TransmitSelectIfNoFilterIsOn. A "select" is sent in each inventory, i.e. all the tags that are defined at this time in the field are reset. However, it can happen that the tags that have been read already are reset and re-recorded again. To capture only new tags, it is necessary to to prevent a renewed "select". Uncheck TransmitSelectIfNoFilterIsOn. The tags are read once. This way, no time is lost due to a reread. Note that it is not possible to retrieve tags in which the read operation had been interrupted. This way, it may happen that not all the tags are read. Keep that in mind when unchecking this parameter in order to achieve top results. 85 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Transmit-
GetEPCsPreSe-
lect SelfJammerCan-
celation (SJC) see Chapter TransmitGetEPCsPreSelect in Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers activates/deactivates the optimal receiver sensitivity of the reader This process might be necessary in an industrial environment with increased reflection, e.g. due to metallic structures. However, this process is very time-consuming and slows down the tag detection. SJC Scan interval sets the interval after which the SelfJammerCancelation process is executed 14.3.7 ARU-CSB-ELC Antenna Reader Unit The ARU-CSB-ELC antenna reader unit with the integrated 30 wide-range antenna is controlled by the @KRAI reader. The antenna can be switched to three different beam positions. Each individual position can be selected fix or all selected positions are exchanged dynamically. The user will get a read result with an indication of the position for the run of a tag (left, centre, right). Using the time sequence of the reading results of these positions, it is possible to determine the direction of a tran-
sponder. Tags which do not change their position are captured as well. The ARU-CSB-ELC antenna is used, e.g. in gate applications. In addition to the "simple" detection that a tag has passed the gate, the direction of the movement is displayed as well. This can be used, for example, to book a delivery of goods as an input or output immediately. Having selected the ARU-CSB-ELC ( in Fig. 44,p.84) under Options, the lower part of the screen shows the spatial alloca-
tion of a transponder:
Fig. 47: Basic reading: ARU-CSB-ELC Tip The WIRA-30-CSB-KRAI antenna is presented in a similar way and is shown under Options when connected. 86 of 122 14.4 LED Not all readers support the functionality with 12 LEDs; all readers have at least 4 LEDs. Please check the reader data sheet for information. In this tab, it is possible to assign various functions to the 12 LED channels. It is possible to activate other parameters, depending on the selected function. Tip As supplied to customer, the first 4 LEDs are allocated to antennas 14, LED 5 is allocated to GSM, LED 6 to KRAI, LED 11 and LED 12 to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, respectively. It is possible to customise this allocation. 1 3 5 4 6 9 2 8 10 shows the changed LED colour in real time enters and shows RGB values selects between the functions described in Selecting Functions, p.88 the first antenna for the selected function the last antenna for the selected function sets the time for how long LED is on for the selected function changes the LED brightness for all active LEDs (between 0 (auto brightness determined by the inte-
grated light sensor) and 100) Move the brightness position along the bar to change the brightness of the LED. The number at changes. changes the LED brightness (between 0 and 100) Click + or to change the brightness of the LED. shows the current settings for all LEDs 87 of 122 7 Fig. 48: LED Live Function First antenna Last antenna Turn-off time Brightness (live) Get Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software sets the new settings for all LEDs for which the settings have been altered Set 14.4.1 Click on the arrow ( in Fig. 48,p.87) to select between the following functions:
Selecting Functions 1 2 3 5 4 9 11 7 13 6 8 10 12 deactivates the LED activates the LED (always on) Fig. 49: LED: functions Off On 1 Hz 8 Hz frequency RF on Antenna error Tag found Tag operation Protocol access enables the protocol to switch the LED on and off KRAI status LED flashes at a frequency of 1/2/4/8 Hz LED lights up for Turn-off time milliseconds if a radio frequency is present at the antenna First antenna to Last antenna has been successful LED lights up for Turn-off time milliseconds if a error occurs at the antenna First antenna to Last antenna LED lights up for Turn-off time milliseconds as soon as a tag has been found at the antenna First antenna to Last antenna LED lights up for Turn-off time milliseconds if a tag operation at the antenna First antenna to Last antenna has been successful success trying to connect shows whether a @KRAI antenna is connected to the reader shows the Wi-Fi status flashing permanently lit connected off shows the GSM status flashing permanently lit connected off trying to connect Wi-Fi disabled Wi-Fi disabled Wi-Fi status GSM status 88 of 122 Bluetooth status shows the Bluetooth status flashing permanently lit connected off Wi-Fi disabled trying to connect Ethernet link status shows the Ethernet connection status 14.5 This menu is used to determine the strength of the received signal. RSSI LED Bar (received signal strength indicator) 3 6 4 5 7 8 1 2 selects a tag from the number of the detected tags by means of the drop-down menu updates the number of detected tags Fig. 50: RSSI LED Bar Refresh All/Antenna 14 selects whether the tag has to be read on all antennas or only one antenna Start LED bar Stop LED bar RSSI, Min. RSSI, measures the signal strength stops the measurement Max. RSSI shows the current RSSI value as well as the minimum and the maximum RSSI values Details shows the read range by means of the coloured bars green signal strength is high (high RSSI value) yellow signal strength is medium (medium RSSI value) red signal strength is low (low RSSI value) shows detail information about RSSI for each antenna and property 89 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software GPIO Functions 14.6 Readers with GPIO functionality1) offer the possibility to set up small controls which trigger the reader, for instance by means of a light barrier, or which trigger an action at the outputs of the reader by reading specific tags. Such an action can switch an output to control the flow of goods. The GPIO tab allows the reader to interact with its environment. The GPIO function tab allows the user to manually read or switch inputs and outputs of the respective application. For more complex procedures, it is possible to create action lists which execute a sequence of commands on the reader. This list can then be linked to various inputs. Fig. 51: GPIO The GPIO tab is divided into 3 sections, IO Configuration, consisting of Input and Output, Test Input and Test Output, Action List and Assign Input to Action List which are described in the following chapters. 14.6.1 IO Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 input negates the electrical input signal and uses this state for processing in the reader; if the param-
eter is not checked, the signal is used Fig. 52: GPIO: IO Configuration Invert logical Debounce time assigns a debounce time in milliseconds to each channel depending on the sensor being used Invert logical Function First antenna 1) All Generation 3 readers have GPIO. selects between the functions described in Selecting Functions, p.88 the first antenna for the selected function negates the electrical output signal
(mechanical or electrical switch) output 90 of 122 Last antenna Turn-off time Get Set 14.6.2 the last antenna for the selected function sets the time for how long the output is on for the Tag found and Tag operation successful function reads the current IO configuration settings sets the output settings Test Input and Output 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 Fig. 53: GPIO: Test Input and Test Output Test Input Each input channel has two configuration parameters available:
shows logical input 14; will only be shown if Invert logical input for the respective input has been checked at IO Configuration ( in Fig. 52,p.90) reads the inputs once Input 14 Read inputs Read inputs cyclic start/stop reads the inputs in a loop/stops the reading Test Output Output Duration Set output on Set output off selects output 14 by means of the drop-down menu In order to use this function, select the Protocol access function for the respective output (see IO Configuration, p.90 and Selecting Functions, p.88 ). sets time in ms after which the output automatically returns to its idle mode either by moving the bar or by entering the value If the duration is set to its maximum value (65535), the output is permanently on. switches on the output switches off the output 91 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.6.3 Action List and Assign Input to Action List To automate the processes, it is possible to store command sequences on the reader in the form of action lists. These are triggered by a change of edge at the selected input. 2 5 3 6 1 4 7 Fig. 54: GPIO: Action List and Assign Input to Action List 9 10 8 11 Action List Each input channel has two configuration parameters available:
Action list selects an action list (0127) from the drop-down menu to save the action in selects an action from the drop-down menu, e.g. Activate buzzer (500 ms), SyncGetEPCs, ASyncGetEPCs, ASyncStopCommand; see also Adding Actions to the Programme, p.93 To see the commands contained in the current action list, type in %userprofile%\Documents\KATH-
REIN Solutions GmbH\ReaderStart v3 into the Windows search field. Action Add action Clear action list adds action; the action is shown under Details () deletes actions; no actions are seen under Details () Tip To remove only one action from the list:
1. Select an action from the list shown under Details. 1. Right-click on the selected action. The pop-up message Remove entry appears. 2. Click on Remove entry to delete the action. The action is deleted from the list. shows added actions in the chronological order as they have been selected shows the current action list saves the set action list (flashes blue after having added an action to the Details () selects an action list (0127) from the drop-down menu to assign to the input in () assigns the action list to input 14 from the drop-down menu assigns the action list to the rising edge assigns the action list to the falling edge Details Get action list Set action list Assign Input to Action List Action list Input Assign to rising Assign to falling edge edge 92 of 122 Tip If you would like to assign the action list to both the rising and the falling edge, click Assign to rising edge and then Assign to falling edge. To cancel the assignment:
Restart/reset the reader or select No action list under Action list (). Adding Actions to the Programme The action lists consist of a sequence of individual actions which can be loaded in the form of an XML file in the Action context menu:
1 2 Fig. 55: GPIO: action list, action context menu Open file
"ActionlistAc-
tions.xml"
Reload file
"ActionlistAc-
tions.xml"
opens the actions list in the XML format in a text editor reloads the action list; it is necessary to reload the action list after a new action has been added to the XML file containing the actions or some changes have been made in it The ReaderStart creates a directory in which the system variables are stored in the folder %userprofile%\Documents\KATH-
REIN Solutions GmbH\ReaderStart v3. It is possible to edit the ActionlistActions.xml file manually using a text editor. To see the individual actions, refer to the Configuration Protocol. The approximately 150 reader commands with corresponding variance of the parameters do not allow for a uniform list. A selection of all options is extensive. Therefore, it is recommended to only list commands required in the application. The following example demonstrates the syntax of the actions:
<ActionlistActions>
<!--Activate buzzer for 500 ms, CommandID: 0x0045, Parameter: 0x01F4-->
<Action>
</Action>
<Description>Activate buzzer (500 ms)</Description>
<CommandID>0045</CommandID>
<!--LSB first-->
<Parameter>F4</Parameter>
<Parameter>01</Parameter>
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<!--Get EPCs, CommandID: 0x0101-->
<Action>
</Action>
</ActionlistActions>
The example above shows the Activate buzzer 500 ms and Get EPCs actions.
<Description>Get EPCs</Description>
<CommandID>0101</CommandID>
<!--LSB first-->
Expert Settings 1 14.7 The ReaderStart software is a powerful tool for the reader configuration. It allows the reader to be customised to any application. The Expert settings 1 and 2 allow the reader's RF interface and communications profile to be optimised to the tag so that the reader is optimally customised to the application. There are eight parameter sets available for saving the reader configuration. It is possible to save all settings for the transmission power, the antenna multiplex configuration, the RF settings and the air interface parameters. Other parameters can be changed in Expert settings 2. For more information about the individual parameters, refer to Reader Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 10 11 12 13 16 14 15 17 19 18 20 Fig. 56: Expert settings 1 Parameter Set Get Set Enabled Power dBm/W Port power Cable attenuation selects a parameter set reads the current settings of the selected parameter set in the system sets the parameters activates/deactivates the possibility to make changes in the port changes the power on the port (ERP) switches between dBm and W shows the selected power on the port selects cable attenuation in the range between 0 and 63.75 dB 94 of 122 Antenna type Gain ERP/EIRP Port Exposure time Communication Standard Communication Profile Available channels
(only avail-
able for ETSI-readers) Initial Q Sel Session Target selects the antenna type between pre-defined and custom antennas If the pre-defined antenna is selected, the programme sets the antenna gain to the maximum value permitted for this antenna. If Custom antenna is selected, it is possible to freely set the gain and power. selects the antenna gain between 32.00 dBiC and 31.75 dBiC switches between ERP and EIRP selects the antenna port or deactivates it If the antenna is not activated, the system proceeds to the next antenna in the Port Multiplex Configuration. For more details, refer to the Chapter MultiplexingAntennaport1...8 in the Reader Configuration Manual. specifies the exposure time on the antenna; only used for asynchronous operation For more details, refer to the Chapter MultiplexingExposureTime1...8 in the Reader Configuration Manual. selects a country-specific communication standard; the device version determines which commu-
nication standard is permitted selects the profile for the data rate and read reliability This option allows the technician to directly influence the performance of the reader and the spec-
trum of the signal. The profile names contain basic orientation on the transmission and reception data rates. selects the channel for the reader to use Depending on the region, the reader transmits in the frequency range 865868 MHz for Europe or 902928 MHz for USA/Canada. In Europe, the number of channels to be used can be limited. For this reason, it is necessary to check the related check box for each channel the reader is to use. This way, it is possible to avoid using specific channels on which there is interference. reflects the number of tags expected in the field; see also Chapter InitialQ in Reader Configuration Manual specifies whether other parameters are of interest for an inventory of the tag population or not;
see also Chapter QuerySel in Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers sets which session the reader is to work with; see also Chapter Sessions in Reader Configuration Manual specifies which tags in the population should take part in the inventory; see also Chapter Que-
ryTarget in Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers To operate the reader in accordance with the related national standards, it is necessary to take into account the antenna gain and the cable attenuation in the transmission power setting. Do not exceed the permitted transmission power. Failure to observe this instruction can result in non-compliant operation of the reader leading the termination of the type approval. To operate the reader in accordance with the related national standards, it is necessary to set the correct communication profile to use the correct frequency range. Make sure to operate the reader in the correct country-specific frequency range. Failure to observe this instruction can result in non-compliant operation of the reader leading the termination of the type approval. 95 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Port Power 14.7.1 In Europe, the radiated power is limited in accordance with ETSI 302208 to 2W ERP. In the FCC/IC region, max. 1W connected RF power applies with an antenna gain of 6 dBi. If the antenna gain is greater than 6dBi, it is necessary to reduce the RF power accordingly. While the European standard refers to a half-wave dipole, FCC part 15/RSS 210 refers to an isotropic radiator. To set the port power, it is necessary to include the length-dependent cable attenuation and the antenna gain into the calculation of the port power. An example for the calculation of the port power for Europe and FCC/IC is given below. The following applies to the European approval region:
Pport = PERP + Dcable GHW, where Pport is the port power of the reader in dBm; PERP is the port power based on a half-wave dipole in dBm; Dcable is the cable attenuation in dB; GHW is the antenna gain based on a half-wave dipole. The cable attenuation is the length-dependent attenuation of the cable at the related frequency:
Dcable = l*DdB/m, where Dcable is the cable attenuation in dB; I is the length in m; DdB/m is the attenuation in dB/m at frequency. The antenna gain is stated in various different units. These units include dBi and dBic. The units dBi and dBic refer to an isotropic (spherical) radiator, where dBic refers to a circularly polarised isotropic radiator and dBi to a linearly polarised isotropic radiator. In the European approval area, the radiated power must not exceed 2W ERP. This figure refers to a half-wave dipole. The relationship shown below exists between an isotropic radiator (dBi) and a half-wave dipole. GHW = Gisot 2.14dB, where GHW is gain-based on a half-wave dipole and Gisot is gain-based on an isotropic radiator in dBi If the gain of the antenna is referred to the polarisation of a circular isotropic antenna (dBic), the linear gain of the antenna is 3dB lower. As a result ,the port power can be increased by 3dB. GHW = Gisot 2.14dB 3dB, where GHW is gain-based on a half-wave dipole and Gisot is gain-based on an isotropic radiator in dBi In the FCC/IC approval region, the RF power connected at the antenna input must not exceed 1W. If the gain of the antenna is higher than 6dBi, it is necessary to reduce the RF power correspondingly. The reader's port power is then:
Pport = Pcond + DKabel with Pcond 1W and Gisot 6dB, where Pport is the port power of the reader in dBm; Pcond is the power on antenna output in dBm; Dcable is the cable atten-
uation in dBm; GHW is the antenna gain in dBi. If the antenna gain is stated in dBic, the reader's transmission power can be increased by 3dB. The port power for the European variant can be set in 0.25-dB steps from 6dBm to 33dBm. 96 of 122 Expert Settings 2 14.8 The Expert settings 2 tab is divided into four sections for further configuration of the reader. In this tab, it is possible, for example, to change the default parameter set, copy one parameter set into another, read reader parameters to deter-
mine their ID and configure Select Filter Settings. Fig. 57: Expert settings 2 14.8.1 Default Parameter Set The Default parameter set allows configuration of the parameter set that is loaded from the Flash into the RAM when the reader is started. 1 2 3 4 5 6 eter Set selects a default parameter set sets the selected default parameter set in the reader Fig. 58: Expert settings 2: default parameter set and copy parameter set Default Param-
Set 14.8.2 Copy Parameter Set The Copy parameter set allows one parameter set to be copied into another. Source param-
Target parameter selects the parameter set to be copied eter set set selects the parameter set into which the source parameter set is to be copied copies the parameter set Click Copy. On successful completion of the copy operation, the Copy button briefly glows green and a corresponding message is displayed in the status field. If there is an error, the Copy button glows red, an error pop-up message appears and a warning is shown in the status field. shows the progress of the copying process Copy 97 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.8.3 Change Reader Parameter Change reader parameter allows to change all reader settings using their respective configuration IDs. 4 1 2 3 4 6 5 selects the parameter ID shows or sets the parameter value The value is either decimal or hexadecimal, it is possible to switch between dec and hex. Fig. 59: Expert settings 2: change reader parameter Parameter ID Parameter value Active parameter set Get Set 14.8.4 Select Filter Settings By means of these settings, it is possible to filter certain tags, e.g. to only read tags with the defined data in the respec-
tive memory banks. It is possible to set up to 32 filters. reads the value of the current parameter set of the reader and shows it at writes the parameter value () into the selected parameter ID () shows the current active parameter set 4 5 2 1 2 3 5 4 8 10 7 9 11 6 12 Fig. 60: Expert settings 2: select filter settings Filter Target selects a filter selects the tag target session Make sure the target matches the session set in Fig. 57,p.97. selects the action; see also EPCglobal Gen 2 Specification (p. 73) Tip To see the description of an action, hover over the Action field. The description of the action appears in the tooltip:
Action data to file Memory bank Save select filter Load select filter On Bit pointer Mask length data to file selects the memory bank (RFU/EPC/TID/User) saves the select filter data to file loads the select filter data from file activates or deactivates the select filter sets from which memory address the filter compares the mask data sets the mask length (0255) 98 of 122 Mask data Get Set sets the data to be filtered reads the data of the filter selected at sets the select filter Tip In Generation 3 readers, select filter data are permanently stored in the reader, e.g. if the select filter has been activated, it is active after a reader restart. 14.8.5 Applying a Select Filter (Example) You have the following results of the basic reading but you would like only the tags with the FC28 in the memory address to take part in the inventory:
Fig. 61: Basic reading: select filter required To do so, it is necessary to create a select filter. The advantage of this process is that the filtering takes place already at the air interface level. To create the select filter as shown in the figure below:
4 5 2 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 1. Select the filter you would like to save the filtering settings to under Filter (). 2. Select the target (). Make sure the target matches the session set in Fig. 57,p.97. 3. Select an action (). In the example, the action is set to 100; see also EPCglobal Gen 2 Specification. 4. Select the EPC memory bank (). 5. Activate the select filter (). 6. Refer to the EPCglobal Gen 2 Specification to check from which bit pointer the filter will search for the value according to which you would like to filter the tags (FC28 in the example); see pp. 4446 in the EPCglobal Gen 2 Specification V 2.0.1. In the example, FC28 is the third word in the EPC memory bank (bit pointer 0x00 is the CRC, bit pointer 0x10 is the PC, bit pointer 0x20 is the first EPC word). Therefore, FC28 corresponds to the bit pointer 0x40. 7. Enter 40 at Bit pointer (). 8. Enter the mask length at . In the example, FC28 is one word, therefore, the value is 16. 9. Enter the value (FC28) at . 10. Click Set (). 11. Go to Expert settings 1. 12. 13. Start the reading in the Basic reading tab:
In Selection Parameters, set the value at target to B; see also EPCglobal Gen 2 Specification. 99 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software The reader only reads the tags with the filtered value (marked green). The tag without the filtered value is not read (marked red). Test Gen 2 Functions 14.9 This tab makes it possible to access individual tag functions. In addition to the functionality in accordance with the EPC Gen2 standard, it is possible, for example, to read and write tags as well as set and change tag passwords. The user interface consists of the fields Get all Tags, Password for Operation, Write EPC, Read data, Write data, Change Password, Lock and Kill that are described in the following chapters. Fig. 62: Test Gen2 functions 14.9.1 Get All Tags 1 2 Fig. 63: Test Gen2 functions: Get all EPCs Refresh updates the tags read in the field For EPC-specific operations, click on a tag to select it from the list. 100 of 122 shows the information about the tag manufacturer and the chip type Click on the information symbol. The information about the tag is shown:
Info 14.9.2 Password for Operation 1 Fig. 64: TestGen2: password for operation Password 14.9.3 Write EPC In this tab, it is possible to change the EPC of the tag. sets the password for the tag operation in the hexadecimal format 1 2 Fig. 65: TestGen2: write EPC enters an EPC in the hexadecimal format 3 4 New EPC Make sure to comply with the maximum EPC length supported by the tag. If the max-
imum length is exceeded, the tag will return an error. Auto increment activates or deactivates increasing the EPC by one with each successful writing process Write EPC to selected tag writes the EPC on the selected tag Write EPC to tag in field writes the EPC entered in 1 to a single tag When using this command, make sure there is only one tag in the field. Otherwise, an error message is displayed in the status field. 101 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.9.4 Read Data This group supplies detailed access to all the data areas of the tag. Access is obtained by entering the selected memory bank, the address within the memory bank and the number of words. 1 3 2 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 enters the selected memory bank Fig. 66: TestGen2: read data Memory bank Memory address enters the address within the memory bank Word count Data (UTF8) Data (ISO 17367) shows the data in the ISO 17367 format Read data of selected tag Read complete memory bank of selected tag enters the number of words to read shows the data in the UTF8 format reads data from the selected tag reads the complete memory bank of the selected tag; up to 255 words reads data from all tags in the field If the tags in the field have different passwords and are configured differently, it is nec-
essary to read the data from each tag individually. reads the complete memory bank of all tags in the field; up to 255 words Read data of all tags Read complete memory bank of all tags 102 of 122 14.9.5 Write Data 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 enters the selected memory bank Fig. 67: TestGen2: write data Memory bank Memory address enters the address within the memory bank Data Data (UTF8) Data mask Write data to selected tag Write masked data to selected tag writes the masked data to the selected tag writes data to the selected tag in the field enters data to write in the hexadecimal format enters data to write in the UTF8 format enters the data mask The data mask allows only individual bits on the tag to be changed. write data to all tags in the field Write data to all tags If the data are written to all tags in the field, make sure all the tags have the same configuration (lock and password). Write masked data to all tags writes the masked data to the all tags in the field 103 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.9.6 Change Password To change the password, enter the current password at in Fig. 64,p.101. If no password has yet been set, the default value is 0. 1 2 3 4 Fig. 68: TestGen2: change password New password sets the new password in the hexadecimal format for the selected tag New kill password Set password on Set kill password selected tag on selected tag replaces the old deactivation password by the new deactivation password for the selected tag replaces the old password by the new password for the selected tag sets the new password to deactivate the selected tag 104 of 122 Lock 14.9.7 The EPC Gen2 standard provides security mechanisms for the tag data areas. This allows individual memory areas and functionalities of the tags to be provided with a password to protect it against access and/or changes. Under Lock, it is possible to lock the memory banks. 1 2 4 3 5 Fig. 69: TestGen2: Lock 6 7 9 specifies how the kill password is accessible Select one of the following options from the drop-down menu:
Kill password No change the current setting for the kill password remains unchanged the kill password is readable and writeable from either the open or secured state Accessible Accessible with permalock the kill password is permanently readable and writeable from either the Accessible with password the kill password is readable and writeable from the secured state but Not accessible with permalock the kill password is not readable or writeable from any state open or secured states and may never be locked not from the open state Access password For more details, see EPCGlobal Gen2 Specification. specifies how the access password is accessible Select an option from the drop-down menu; see the options at . For more details, see EPCGlobal Gen2 Specification. specifies how the EPC memory bank is accessible Select one of the following options from the drop-down menu:
EPC memory bank TID memory bank the EPC memory remains unchanged the EPC memory bank is writeable from either the open or secured states the EPC memory bank is writeable from either the open or secured states and may never be locked No change Writeable Writeable with permalock Writeable with password the EPC memory bank is writeable from the secured state but not from Not writable with permalock specifies how the TID memory bank is accessible Select an option from the drop-down menu; see the options at . specifies how the User memory bank is accessible Select an option from the drop-down menu; see the options at . the EPC memory bank is not writeable from any state the open state bank User memory Lock selected tag locks the selected tag with the settings from 105 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software locks all the tags with the settings from Lock all tags 14.9.8 Kill To lock all the tags, make sure that all the tags have the same password. To deactivate a tag, set a deactivation password that is not 0; see in Fig. 68,p.104. After a kill command, the tag will be unusable!
Fig. 70: TestGen2: kill Kill selected tag executes a kill command on the selected tag Kill all tags executes a kill command on all tags in the field 1 2 106 of 122 14.10 @KRAI This tab allows changing KRAI-specific settings. The @KRAI tab is divided into several sections. Port and Port Info are always available, other sections depend on the antenna connected to the reader, e.g. Polarisation, Direction etc. The Reader recognises the connected antennas at boot up, but it is also possible to manually recognise a single port or all ports under Port. Port Info displays the information about the antenna. 1 2 3 4 8 6 10 selects either one or all antennas for Initialise port () retrieves port information for a selected @KRAI antenna runs a query of the antennas on this port/these ports shows the antenna ID shows the description of the antenna 5 7 9 Fig. 71: @KRAI: polarisation All/Port 14 Get port info Initialise port Antenna Id Description Number of antennas Frequency range shows the frequency range the antenna operates in (Global/EU/FCC) Revision Antenna properties Different configuration options are displayed, depending on the types of the connected antennas. The category Polarisa-
tion is shown for antennas with polarisation switching, the Jumper Cable Attenuation is available for smart shelf antennas, e.g. SMSH-30-30KRAI, LED is shown for @KRAI WIRA 70 and Direction for CSB KRAI antennas, e.g. WiRa 30. shows antenna properties, e.g. polarisation adjustable, LEDs available shows the number of the antennas connected to the port shows the hardware version of the antenna 107 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.10.1 Polarisation 9 Fig. 72: @KRAI: polarisation 1 2 3 sets the polarisation of the antenna If there are several types of polarisation selected at the same time, the antenna configuration changes after every inventory. Get polarisation reads the current polarisation information of the antenna Set polarisation sets the polarisation on the antenna 14.10.2 LED Depending on the features that are integrated in the antennas, it is possible to control/configure the LEDs. 1 2 3 7 4 8 selects the function of the LED 14 For functions, see Chapter Selecting Functions, p.88 sets the turn-off time for LED shows the current LED configuration sets the new LED configuration selects between LED 14 sets the duration of how long the LED is on; only if protocol access is selected in switches the LED on for the duration in milliseconds selected in ; if the duration is set to 65535 ms, the LED is permanently on switches off the selected LED 5 6 Fig. 73: @KRAI: LED LED 14 Turn-off time Get LED config Set LED config LED Duration Set LED on Set LED off 108 of 122 14.10.3 Jumper Cable Attenuation 1 2 Fig. 74: @KRAI: jumper cable attenuation Get jumper cable Set jumper cable attenuation attenuation sets the jumper cable attenuation reads the current jumper cable attenuation For cascading smart shelf antennas, it is necessary to use cables with the same attenuation (cable length). Otherwise, the TX power of the antennas that is derived from the jumper cable attenuation is not calculated correctly. 14.10.4 Direction 1 2 Fig. 75: @KRAI: direction 3 Left/Centre/
Right Get direction Set direction sets the direction of the antenna If there are several types of direction selected at the same time, the antenna configuration changes after every inventory. reads the antenna direction(s) currently set in the antenna sets the selected direction(s) in the antenna 109 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.11 AppManager This chapter gives a short overview of the apps, the requirements to operate them and the installation instructions. For more information on how to operate an app, refer to the user guide for the corresponding app. 14.11.1 Currently Available Apps AccessManager Automated vehicle identification (AVI) is one of the key markets that Kathrein Solutions is focusing on. AVI includes free flow identification, plaza and parking applications. For parking applications, Kathrein provides a specially configured software for access control called AccessManager. The RRU 4xxx and ARU 3xxx series readers have a built-in industrial controller with Linux operating system. The entire application can be installed and configured directly on the reader. The system can be operated as an isolated solution without a network connection or alternatively via remote access over the network for configuration purposes or for data-
base adaptations. The AccessManager application software allows user-guided input and configuration of the transponder data that is to be captured. No programming knowledge is required in this case. Flexible and efficient detection (e.g. of vehicles) is assured on the basis of the four digital inputs provided in Kathrein RFID systems which can be used for activation. A start point can be defined for the application in this way, whereby a light barrier or inductive ground contact is queried in order to activate the reading process. Skidata The Skidata app is a software-based solution that provides simple and easy interface integration of Kathrein RFID readers with Ethernet in the latest generation of Skidata barrier systems. With the Skidata app, the reader will become an officially certified SKIDATA compatible product. Low Level Reader Protocol Kathrein RFID readers are available with an optional LLRP (Low Level Reader Protocol) stack installable as an LLRP app. All readers with an integrated embedded Linux OS can be controlled via LLRP 1.0.1 port 5084 for easier integration. To specify air interface commands between readers and clients, LLRP is a ratified standard protocol from EPCglobal. Profinet IO The Profinet IO app allows the integration of a reader into a Profinet IO environment; the reader acts as an IO device. To run the app, a valid licence key is needed. Licence keys (either a full licence or a time limited demo licence) are bound to the specific reader the app is running on. For obtaining a licence key, the hardware key provided by the app is needed. TagBlower The TagBlower app can read tags asynchronously and generate messages,when a tag is coming or going. The app pro-
vides a server on a configurable port, where TCP clients can connect to receive those messages. The message format can be specified by the user by setting a coming and/or going datagram. A datagram consists of normal text and keywords. 110 of 122 14.11.2 Installing an App This chapter describes installing an app shown on the example of AccessManager. You can install all other apps following the instructions described below. The ReaderStart software is installed. The reader is connected to a PC. 1 Fig. 76: AppManager: installing an app 1. Go to https://www.kathrein-solutions.com/products/software/interface-software/accessmanager. 2. Downoad the app. 3. 4. Start the ReaderStart software. 5. Go to the AppManager tab. 6. Click on Install app (). If the downloaded app is in the zip format, extract a .tar file. Make sure not to extract the .tar file!
A pop-up window to select the file with the app opens. 7. Select the file with the app. Make sure it is the .tar file. 8. Click Open. A pop-up message with the progress bar for the installation process appears for the duration of the installation . After the app has been successfully installed, the corresponding message is displayed in the status field and the app interface is shown in the AppManager tab:
Tip To see all the installed apps, click the menu symbol at (). The installed apps are displayed:
1 111 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software TagScan 14.12 To represent the relationship between the tag phase and the RSSI value, it is possible to plot both values by means of the TagScan. There is only one tag in the field or a tag has been selected. Click Start to activate the TagScan. The phase shifts are seen in the frequency switching. The RSSI value does not change because the transponder
(tag) is not moved. 5 6 1 3 2 4 10 11 7 8 9 Fig. 77: TagScan: phase shift (due to the channel change), transponder is not moved Tags Refresh Start Stop RSSI Phase Refresh rate Number of data shows the number of the tags present in the antenna field scans tags in the antenna field anew starts TagScan stops TagScan activates/deactivates the presentation of the RSSI value in the graph activates/deactivates the presentation of the phase in the graph shows the phase in form of the rotating arrow shows the current value of the phase shows the current RSSI value sets the interval between the commands sets the number of data points in the graph points Tip To eliminate the phase shifts, select only one transmission frequency under Expert settings 1; see Expert Set-
tings 1, p.94. 112 of 122 Fig. 78: TagScan: phase shift, transponder is moved Transponder movement is indicated by the amplitude of the phase. The RSSI value changes in small steps. The direction of the movement is indicated by means of the rotating pointer. 113 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Spectral Scan 14.13 It may happen that the RFID transmission to or from the transponder is disturbed by frequency interfering. SpectralScan shows a qualitative frequency spectrum. Due to the fact that it is received by means of the connected RFID antenna, the frequency assignment on location is made visible. 1 3 2 4 5 selects the frequency area selects an antenna from the drop-down menu starts SpectralScan stops SpectralScan resets maxima Fig. 79: SpectralScan ETSI Antenna 1n Start Stop Reset maxima If there is more than one reader, spectral scan shows which channels might be occupied by other readers. In Fig. 78,p.113, the channels 4, 10 and 13 are occupied by other readers. If the user is not satisfied with the reading results and the interferences keep occurring, it is possible to deactivate channels on which the interference occurs (4, 10 and 13) and only activate the channel that is free (7) to achieve better reading results, see in Fig. 56,p.94. 114 of 122 14.14 Authentication Using this function, it is possible to authenticate a tag. The Authentication tab consists of 4 areas, Get All Tags, Tags, Key and functions that are described below. 4 1 2 3 5 Fig. 80: Authentication Password Get all tags Tags Key Functions 14.14.1 Key enters the access password; see Password for Operation, p.101 reads all the tags in the antenna field shows all the detected tags see Key, p.115; necessary for TAM1 and TAM2 see Functions, p.116 2 1 3 4 Fig. 81: Authentication: Key Key 0/Key 1 Key Crypto suite selects a key for the authentication (Key 0 is only used for TAM1, Key 1 is used for both TAM1 and TAM2) enters the key selected in selects the crypto suite see Functions, p.116 115 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 14.14.2 Functions NXP UCODE DNA 2 1 3 Fig. 82: Authentication: NXP UCODE DNA Get key Set key Activate key Untraceable reads key 0 or key 1 currently set in the selected tag; only if the key has not been activated sets key 0 or key 1 on the selected tag activates key 0 or key 1 on the selected tag 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 Fig. 83: Authentication: untraceable U:
EPC New EPC length sets new EPC length in words asserts or deasserts U in XPC_W1; see EPCglobal Gen2 Specification, p. 106 shows or hides memory above the visible EPC Show Truncated Hide shows the complete TID shows the first two words in case of E2 and only one word in case of E1 hides the complete TID shows or hides the user memory bank TID User 116 of 122 Range selects a range Normal Toggle temporarily Reduced the tag operates in the normal range The tag temporarily toggles between normal and reduced operating range but reverts to its prior persisting operating range when the tag loses power the tag operates in the reduced operating range Set Untraceable on selected tag sets settings 16 on the selected tag TAM1 TAM1 is used to check whether the selected tag is authentic. The tag has at least one activated key, Key 0 or Key 1. 1 2 3 4 5 Fig. 84: Authentication: key (TAM1) Key see Key, p.115 the reader sends the authenticate command to the selected tag; a pop-up message appears whether the authentication was successful or failed. shows the random number sent to the tag by the reader shows the encrypted random number sent to the reader from the tag Authenticate selected tag RRU Tag RRU Tag AES Decryption shows the data decrypted from by means of the key entered at in Authentication: Key, p.115; in the example above, this data contains the random number shown in 117 of 122 Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software TAM2 TAM2 is used to read the data of the selected tag. Key 1 has been activated. 1 2 3 4 selects a profile the data of which is shown sets the offset for sets how many bits rare to be read Fig. 85: Authentication: key (TAM2) Profile Offset 6 Block count Protection mode selects the protection mode for the TAM2 authentication operation Read data of selected tag Data shows data read in 7 5 reads the data of the selected tag provided the correct key 1 has been entered at Key 118 of 122 Contact Information 15 Kathrein Solutions GmbH Lise-Meitner-Strae 7 85737 Ismaning Phone +49 (0) 89 / 286 7436 0 Fax +49 (0) 8036 / 90 831 69 Email: iot-info@kathrein-solutions.com 119 of 122 Waste Disposal 16 Waste Disposal Electronic equipment is not domestic waste in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 concerning used electrical and electronic appli-
ances, it must be disposed of properly. At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal at a desig-
nated public collection point. 120 of 122 121 of 122 Electronic equipment is not domestic waste in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 concerning used elec-
trical and electronic appliances, it must be disposed of properly. At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal at a designated public collection point. V 1.05/0519/GB | Subject to change.www.kathrein-solutions.com | iot-info@kathrein-solutions.comKathrein Solutions GmbH, Kronstaudener Weg 1, 83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany, Phone +49 8036 90831 20, Fax +49 8036 90831 69
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GPIO functions 10 CONFIGURATION Invert logical input Debounce time Invert logical output Function First antenna Last antenna Turn-off time Input 1: 5s0ms -- Output 1: Off y | Antennat * = Antenna4 ~ 500ms Input 2: 50ms -- = Output 2: Off Antenna? + = Antenna4 + 500ms Input 3: 5oms -- Output 3: Off y | Antenna1 + Antenna4 + 500ms Input 4: 50ms -- Output 4: Off > Antennat + Antenna4 + 500ms Get Set TEST INPUT Mees Input 1: ? Output: Output 1 . Input 2: ? Duration: a Input 3: ? Oms +=
Input 4: ?
Read inputs Read inputs cyclic start Set output on Set output off ACTIONLIST ASSIGN INPUT TO ACTIONLIST
GPIO functions 10 CONFIGURATION Invert logical input Debounce time Invert logical output Function First antenna Last antenna Turn-off time nS Pe Input 1: 5s0ms + Output 1: Off + | Antennat (Antenna4 + 500ms GP Input 2: 50ms + Output 2: Off * | Antennat = Antenna4 + 500 ms a Input 3: 5oms -+ Output 3: Off + | Antennat Antenna4 + 500ms E2 =
Input 4: 5s0ms = Output 4: Off + | Antennat + (Antenna4 + ( 500ms G2 d3% Get Set Input 1: x Output: Output 1 Y Input 2: x Duration: a Input 3: x Oms +=
Input 4: x Read inputs Read inputs cyclic start Set output on Set output off ASSIGN INPUT TO ACTIONLIST Actionlist: Actionlist 0 . Actionlist: No actionlist . Action: Activate buzzer (500 ms) Input: Input 1 Detail: COMMAND = COMMAND DATA Get actionlist Set actionlist ACTIONLUST Actionlist: Actionlist 0 Action: Activate buzzer (500 ms) Open file ActionlistActions.xml"
Reload file "ActionlistActions.xml"
Detail: COMMAND COMMAND DATA SyncGetEPCs 0101 Expert settings 1 aU tS el ae Parameter set:
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Port 2: @
Port 3: @
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Exposure time:
PORT MULTIPLEX CONFIGURATION Port 1 v 100 ms.
Port 2 100 ms.
Port 3 100 ms Port 4 Off 100 ms Oms Oms Oms Communication standard:
Communication profile:
Available channels:
Auto detect 4: Tx40kbps/Rx:40kbps/Miller4 v4 10 13 SELECTION PARAMETERS
* Initial Q:
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Session:
Target:
Expert settings 2 per NU MRA Uae ela COPY PARAMETER SET El Default parameter set: Parameter set 0 * Source parameter set: Parameter set 0 [wy Sid 1) 34 Target parameter set: | Parameter set 0 LE RL J] CHANGE READER PARAMETER Parameter Id: GlobalDefaultParameterSet y Active parameter set: 0 Parameter value: @ dec hex 83 Get Set G2 J SELECT FILTER SETTINGS Filter: Filter 0 y On:
AM Target: so Bit pointer: Ox 0 us Action: 000 + Mask length: 0 +-
ss FXG) | Memory bank: * Mask data:
Save select filter data to file Load select filter data from file 9:15:45 AM: Info: SetDefaultParameterSet(0): Successful a 9:08:42 AM: Info: GetParameterByConfigID(CID_RFinterfaceRFPortPower2): Successful 12-AN AM: Info: SetMefarltDarameterSet(O): Suicceccfil Expert settings 2 a7 UAB ela COPY PARAMETER SET Target parameter set: Parameter set 0 ||
OSGi Dasa al ase Parameter Id: GlobalDefaultParameterSet Active parameter set: 0 Parameter value: dec hex 83 Get Set Filter: Filter 0 y On:
Target: so Bit pointer: Ox 0 Action: 000 * Mask length: 0 +=
Memory bank: + Mask data:
Save select filter data to file Load select filter data from file Action: 100 Matching: deassert SL or inventoried -> B Memory bank: EPC Non-Matching: assert SL or inventoried -> A Basic reading
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EPC LENGTH EPC PORT _ RSSI RSS| DBM READS CYCLES FIRST READ | LASTREAD FREQUENCY TAG PHASE 96 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7C iz 104 -647 250 3362 09:27:16:257 10:27:20:292 866,900 MHz >
@ Synchronous Asynchronous yey 96. 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7A 2 95 1S, 252 3362 09:27:16:258 10:27:20:292 866,900 MHz a 96 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7E 2 88 -76.8 252 3362 09:27:16:258 10:27:20:292 866.900 MHz LS Listen for event a 96 3034 F792 FC1A 31C0 0000 047F ia 105 ~63.7 117 3362 09:27:16:258 10:27:20:292 866.900 MHz 4 ie 96 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE73 2 87 fk 252 3362 09:27:16:258 10:27:20:292 866.900 MHz 2 Filter: Filter 0 y On:
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@ Synchronous Listen for event cela Rac) 3034 F792 FC1A 31C0 0000 047F 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7A 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7C 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7E Test Gen2 functions PASSWORD FOR OPERATION Password: Ox 0 WRITE EPC Auto increment: Write EPC to tag in field LNB ADEN Memory bank: EPC oa Re a elected Memory address: Ox 0 eac ete memo: electer Word count: 0 +-
Data (UTF8): Read data of all tags Data (ISO 17367): Read complete memory bank of all tags
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) CHANGE PASSWORD FO ens 8 3034 F792 FC1A 31C0 0000 047F 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7A 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7C 3034 F792 FC1A 31C0 0000 047F Manufacturer: Impinj Type: Monza R6 Bieta wera gers OOO eee LETC tt md Type: UCODE 7 SL3S1204 3034 F792 FC28 1B00 001B CE7C
PASSWORD FOR OPERATION Password: Ox 0 Auto increment: Write EPC to tag in field tN BUEN Word count: 0 +=
Data (UTF8): Read data of all tags Data (ISO 17367): Read complete memory bank of all tags
(Oa ys Memory bank: EPC =
Memory address: Ox 0 Data: Ox 0 Nene sail) New password: Ox 0 New kill password: Ox 0 Kill password:
Access password:
EPC memory bank:
TID memory bank:
User memory bank:
No change No change No change No change No change
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Description:
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- Polarization adjustable Get port info Initialize port PORT INFO POLARIZATION RightHandCircularPolarization (RHCP) f LeftHandCircularPolarization (LHCP) HorizontalPolarization (HP) VerticalPolarization (VP) Get polarization Set polarization Function Tum-off time LED 1: | Protocol access * | 2000 ms LED 2: Protocol access + | 2000 ms LED 3: Protocol access 2000 ms LED 4: Protocol access 2000 ms Po eettedconfig siisSSCCz*S Po sete conttg sisisSSCSCSCYd LED: LED 1 Duration: Ml -
JUMPER CABLE ATTENUATION Jumper cable attenuation: 0.25 d8 +
Get jumper cable attenuation Set jumper cable attenuation Left Center Right AppManager oe AccessManager (1.09.00.397) i Start app at boot time We AppManager cae = = Unnsa pp AP = BEEN CaCRyAURT) oS Nee Erle (16 a | Profinet-IO ie i Tag Blower TagScan
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BR ns aL GP 5S 4 2:49:55 PM: Info: GetNoiseValue: Successful a Authentication Password: Ox 0 Get all tags Key: Ox Crypto suite: AES-128 NXP UCODE DNA ete BG OCsSSSS La Gae lt aye eed ROO Rt RO Yig SUD yan 2: NL ede eee oe abla: oy EPC: 3034 F792 FC1A 31C0 0000 047F TID: 280 1160 2000 7463 FDE2 08CC EPC: 3034 F792 FC1A 31C0 0000 047F TID: E280 1160 2000 7463 FDE2 08CC
@ KeyO Key 1 Key: Ox Crypto suite: AES-128 v NXP UCODE DNA
@ kKeyO Key 1 Key: Ox Crypto suite: AES-128 *
NXP UCODE DNA U: Deassert U" in XPC_W1 EPC: Show memory above EPC New EPC length: 0 Word TID: Show User: Show Range: Normal Set Untraceable on selected tag Key 0 @ key!
Key: Ox 11112C068920000003A1E34C0501111 Crypto suite: AES-128 TAM1 Authenticate selected tag RRU = Tag: 0968 EE D135 E568 1E 14A7 RRU = Tag: A4C1 9645 0E D7 3B E7 OD 56 40 1F 60 CF BF BO AES Decryption: 96 C5 DB B1 17 41 09 68 EE D1 35 E5 8 1E 14 A7 Key 0 @ Key!
Key: Ox 11112C068920000003A1E34C0501111 Crypto suite: AES-128 TAM2 Profile: EPC Y Offset: OBit +=
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1 | 2019-05-31 | 902.25 ~ 927.75 | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | Original Equipment |
2 | JBP - Part 15 Class B Computing Device Peripheral |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 2 | Effective |
2019-05-31
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1 2 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
KATHREIN Sachsen GmbH
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1 2 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0017985607
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1 2 | Physical Address |
Lindenstrasse 3
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Muehlau, N/A 09241
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Germany
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 2 | TCB Application Email Address |
h******@acbcert.com
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1 2 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 2 | Grantee Code |
WJ9
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1 2 | Equipment Product Code |
ARU2400
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 2 | Name |
J**** S****
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1 2 | Title |
Engineer
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
+49-3******** Extension:
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1 2 | Fax Number |
+49-3********
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j******@kathrein-sachsen.de
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
CSA Group Bayern GmbH
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1 2 | Name |
C**** J****
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1 2 | Physical Address |
Ohmstr. 1-4
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Strasskirchen, 94342
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Germany
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
94249********
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c******@csagroup.org
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app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 2 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 2 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Equipment Class | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | ||||
1 2 | JBP - Part 15 Class B Computing Device Peripheral | |||||
1 2 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | RFID UHF Reader 902 - 928 MHz | ||||
1 2 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 2 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 2 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Grant Comments | Output power is conducted. Certified for use at the distances specified in the filing for Radio Frequency radiation exposure compliance. Co-location of this device with other transmitters would require use of FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. This device must be professionally installed. | ||||
1 2 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
CSA Group Bayern GmbH
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1 2 | Name |
F****** S******
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
49-94********
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1 2 | Fax Number |
49-94********
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1 2 |
f******@csagroup.org
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | CC | 902.25000000 | 927.75000000 | 0.4570000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 15B | CC |
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