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RvdB MaxID RM100 User Manual Revision History Version Date Changes 0. 1 2005/07/06 Add unpacking and installation instruction chapters Management Authorisation Version Date Status Approval Minutes Reference Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page ii MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Table of Contents 1. 2. 6. 3. 4. 5. Scope _____________________________________________________ 5 FCC Statement ______________________________________________ 6 WARNING ! ____________________________________________________ 6 Limitation of Liability_________________________________________ 7 Features ___________________________________________________ 8 Typical applications__________________________________________ 9 5.1 Automotive _______________________________________________ 9 5.2 Airline baggage ____________________________________________ 9 5.3 Consumables _____________________________________________ 9 5.4 Livestock tracking _________________________________________ 9 5.5 Hotel room Access _________________________________________ 9 5.6 Bin tracking _______________________________________________ 9 5.7 Valuable asset tracking _____________________________________ 9 5.8 Vehicle access systems _____________________________________ 9 Installing the RM100 RFID reader ______________________________ 10 6.1 Before You Start __________________________________________ 10 6.1.1 Overview of the RM100 module Front ______________________ 10 6.1.2 Overview of the RM100 module Back ______________________ 10 6.2 Hardware Requirements____________________________________ 11 6.2.1 Power supply __________________________________________ 11 6.2.2 Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)____________________________ 11 6.3 Unpacking the RM100 KIT __________________________________ 11 6.4 Installing the software _____________________________________ 12 Installing the Patch Antennas _______________________________ 12 6.5 6.5.1 Dual Antenna set _______________________________________ 12 6.5.2 Single Antenna in handheld configuration_____________________ 13 7. Functional Block diagram ____________________________________ 14 8. Description ________________________________________________ 21 8.1 RFID Reader _____________________________________________ 21 8.2 Serial Interface ___________________________________________ 22 8.2.1 Physical: ______________________________________________ 22 8.2.2 Protocol: ______________________________________________ 22 8.2.3 Evaluation program______________________________________ 23 Specification_______________________________________________ 24 9. Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page iii MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 9.1 Performance _____________________________________________ 24 9.2 Physical _________________________________________________ 24 9.3 Environment _____________________________________________ 24 Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page iv MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 1. Scope The RM100 from MaxID Ltd is a multi-protocol radio frequency identification
(RFID) reader designed to support all electronic product code (EPC)-compliant UHF RFID tags. The RM100 is an industrial-class OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) reader that provides all of the RFID control functions required to power and communicates with passive RFID tags. The RM100 was designed to integrate into handheld portable data terminals, printers, label applications, mobile computers and other OEM devices. It is a high-performance reader that collects, writes, processes and communicates information from all classes of EPC RFID tags. The RM100 leverages advanced digital filter technology to deliver superior interference management and are optimized to read tags in both clean and noisy radio environments. Project - RFID ID 1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 5 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 2. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING !
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 6 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 3. Limitation of Liability In no event shall MaxID Ltd. or anyone else involved in the creation, production or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business interruption or loss of business information) arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if MaxID Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 7 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 4. Features
- Support EPC class 0, class 1.0, class 1.19, class 1.0b, U-code 1.19 and IPX tags
- Can be used for fixed or semi-mobile or mobile applications
- Reads long range passive RFID tags
- Rugged metal housing
- DC powered via external power supply or Lithium-Ion Battery
- RS232 interface (standard)
- Easy to use serial interface protocol Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 8 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 5. Typical applications 5.1 Automotive RF-ID is advancing pay at the pump with more speed and convenience; it has provided hassle free automated transactions provided by RF-ID based payment systems. 5.2 Airline baggage British Airways have conducted trials of a paper label based RF-ID transponder, in Europe with over 225,000 pieces of luggage having been transferred successfully between airport hubs from Manchester and Munich to London's Heathrow Terminal 1. 5.3 Consumables Beer kegs are tagged to automate the supply chain and to track the whereabouts of these valuable items. Other returnable items such as special pallets or other transport structures can similarly be tagged to ensure their safe return. 5.4 Livestock tracking The Agriculture and Resources Department of Victoria, Australia announced that they would distribute 1 million tags free of charge to begin a wide scale cattle-
monitoring program. 5.5 Hotel room Access RF-ID door locks are installed at many European hotels to ensure not only customer safety but also assured and safe access. 5.6 Bin tracking Product carriers can be tagged for order picking or for routing purposes to the next workstation. 5.7 Valuable asset tracking Valuable assets such as Earthmoving equipments and other road working equipments do go 'missing' and are very hard to track down, when they are it is sometimes even harder to prove ownership if serial numbers have been removed/altered. 5.8 Vehicle access systems A RFID reader can track and monitor the cities public transport system. As a bus approaches a traffic light it passes over an in-ground antenna that triggers the light to change depending on the priority status of the vehicle. The system can trigger green light wave-troughs for buses and other public transport as well as emergency vehicles such as police, ambulance and fire trucks. Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 9 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 6. Installing the RM100 RFID reader This chapter describes how to install and set-up the RM100 reader. 6.1 Before You Start When first opening the packing carton, check the equipment for any visible signs of damage. Ensure that none of the connectors have loosened during shipping. If any damage is visible, please make a complete record and notify the shipper immediately. Save the packing material for possible use later. 6.1.1 Overview of the RM100 module Front Transmit Port Receive Port 6.1.2 Overview of the RM100 module Back OEM Interface Port Fig 2 Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 10 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 6.2 Hardware Requirements 6.2.1 Power supply The RM100 module was designed to run either from a 3.7V Lithium-Ion battery or from a 3.2V to 4.2Vdc power source. The maximum current requirement is 1.5A 6.2.2 Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) The RM100 module uses asynchronous communication to communicate to 3rd party equipment. The baud rate, parity and data bits are user selectable, with 38400,E,8 shipped as the default values. Only RXD and TXD data lines are used, no hardware flow control necessary. RXD and TXD electrical interface levels are TTL and not RS-232 It is up to the OEM to provide a carrier board for the RM100 module. This carrier-
board must connect to the 10-pin connector on the RM100 module. This 10-pin connector is used for asynchronous communication, LEDs and the for the power supply interface. See figure below for pin-outs. See section 8.2.1 for Pin-out description As seen from back 9 1 6.3 Unpacking the RM100 KIT The following items should be included:
RM100 RFID Module Two Circular Patch Antennas CD with Demo Software User manual Warranty & Test Certificate Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 11 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 6.4 Installing the software Insert the CD-ROM into drive. Under windows select Run Browse from the start menu Choose setup.exe from the CD-ROM and follow the easy steps displayed on the PC 6.5 Installing the Patch Antennas The RM100 Module can operate from a single antenna (combining with a circulator) or from a dual antenna set. Studies show that, in order to be exposed to RF levels that approach the safety limits adopted by the FCC, it would be necessary to remain very close to a UHF RFID antenna for a significant amount of time. For further information on this topic refer to the Web sites at www.fcc.gov/cgb www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
A minimum separation distance of 30cm to 60cm has been suggested as a way to minimize exposure to the human body. 6.5.1 Dual Antenna set For the dual antenna configuration, mount the antennas 500mm apart (centre-to-
centre). Mounting the two antennas closer or further apart will have a decrease in tag read range. 500mm Never perform tests when the two antennas are facing each other with less than 50mm separation. It might cause permanent damage the module Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 12 of 24
MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 6.5.2 Single Antenna in handheld configuration As mentioned before, the RM100 module uses a circulator to combine the transmitter and receiver RF ports to a single antenna port. The same rules on minimum operation distance apply for the single antenna configuration RM100 Module inside Single antenna + circulator UHF RFID Handheld device Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 13 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 7. Functional Block diagram Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 14 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 15 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 16 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 17 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 18 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 19 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 20 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 8. Description 8.1 RFID Reader The Reader can be divided into two sections namely:
1) Receiver and 2) Transmitter Both the receiver and transmitter share a local oscillator drive to ensure that all signals are in phase with each other. The synthesiser is programmed by the CPU to hop between 902 and 928 MHz. The Synthesizer incorporates a phase lock loop as well as a local oscillator, with an output of 5dBm. This local oscillator frequency is then amplified by 15dB and then fed to a in-phase splitter. The splitter provides a +7dBm drive to the receiver board as well as to the transmitter main amplifier. The amplifier has 2 functions:
1) Amplify the RF signal to +30.5dBm 2) Act as an AM modulator by switching between two power levels. The PA has 2 bias inputs, One is used to adjust output power levels and the other is used to change the AM modulation index Lastly the PA output is fed via a harmonic low pass filter to the antenna connector. On the receiver circuit, the RF input is fed via a 902-928 band pass filter to the direct IQ demodulator. The demodulator uses the local oscillator to directly convert the received signals to base band signals. The demodulator outputs Q and I base band signals. These signals are then fed to a 500 KHz low pass filter and 2-stage amplifier. These signals are then passed to a differential Analogue to Digital converter and then passed on to a FPGA. The FPGA use peak and level detection to filter out tag data and then pass the received tag data to a 16bit processor. The processor is responsible for the following:
1) RS232 interface to host 2) Channel selection and frequency hopping 3) Reader to tag modulation 4) Transmitter power levels 5) Tag data decoding and CRC checking Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 21 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 8.2 Serial Interface 8.2.1 Physical:
Baud rate is set at 38400 b/s, 8 bits even parity, no hardware flow control. Interface Port Pin-outs Pin #
Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lithium-Ion Battery + (3.3Vdc to 4.2Vdc) Lithium-Ion Battery + (3.3Vdc to 4.2Vdc) Lithium-Ion Battery - (GND) *
Lithium-Ion Battery - (GND) *
On/Off Control (Bat+ for ON, GND for OFF) Status output (can be connected to LED via transistor) **
NC NC Receive input (RS-232 level) Transmit output (RS-232 level)
* Use this ground for RS-232 ground
** Can be used to bias a NPN transistor or N-channel FET to drive a LED or relay 3V on pin 6 indicate on or yes condition. 0V indicate off or no condition 8.2.2 Protocol:
The interface behaves in a similar manner to the AT command set used by modems. A command is a text string ended by a carriage return. A response is a text string ended with a carriage return and line feed. Typically the response is OK or ERROR n. When switching on the device, the reader sends the following to the host:
Programming FPGA Run mode In this mode, the following commands are accepted:
H or ? Show help screen I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 Switch transmitter off IPX at 915 MHz IPX at 868 MHz EPC class 1 at 915 MHz EPC class 1 at 868 MHz ISO18000-40 mode class 1.19 at 915 MHz ISO18000-40 mode class 1.19 at 868 MHz ISO18000-10 mode class 1.19 at 915 MHz ISO18000-10 mode class 1.19 at 868 MHz Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 22 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface EPC at 868 MHz with FCC timings RF Power down RF Power up Hopping (0 to disable) (255 hopp enable) (1-50 ch selectable) Hopp speed (-1 to read) (20 default) (10-200 in mS steps) Filter repeatable tags (1-9) seconds. 0 to disable Read tag once Read tag continuously Write tag with \"data\"
Set output power (0 to 255) I9 D U H J F R RR Wdata Pval Qnvalue Write value (0 to 255) to FPGA port n (0 to B) 9 V
^L
^C Show Q-values Get version Loader Reboot When tags are read, they are reported in the following fashion:
I123456789ABCDEF0 for IPX tags E123456789ABCDEF012345678 for EPC Class 1 tags U123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABNCDEF0 for EPC 1.19 1 tags 8.2.3 Evaluation program Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 23 of 24 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 9. Specification 9.1 Performance Frequency band Frequency stability RF Type Channels Occupied freq. Bandwidth Transmitter power output Hopping rate Modulation Type Modulation Index Data rate to Tag Receiver RF input Receiver sensitivity Serial port data rate Serial port interface Operating voltage Operating current Electrical emissions RF approval 9.2 Physical Height Length Width Weight Antenna ports Host interface Mounting 9.3 Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Shock ESD 902-928MHz
<10 ppm Frequency hopping spread spectrum 50
<250kHz 1W (30dBm) max. At antenna port
>10mS Amplitude Modulation 10 to 90% adjustable 160kbps 0dBm max
<-60dBm 38400 bps RS232 (3 wire, no flow control) 3.3Vdc to 4.2Vdc (Lithium-Ion battery) 1.2A on read, 240mA on Idle FCC part 15, Class A pending FCC part 15.247 17mm (max) 103mm (max) 69mm (max) 100 grams Reverse polarized SMA 10 way male pin header (5 x 2) 4 x 3mm mounting holes
-10C to +40C
-20C to +70C 95% (non-condensing) 20Gs, 11ms, half sine pulse
+8KV(indirect), +4KV(direct) Project - RFID ID1170 Version 0.1 18 October, 2005 Page 24 of 24
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RFID MaxID RM100 Operational manual 1147 Selwyn Jackson 11 October 2004 Document History Version Date Status 2004/10/11 Revised 0. 1 Who SJ 0. 2 2005/03/07 Revised SJ 1. 0 2005/03/11 Approved SJ 1. 1 2005/03/16 Revised SJ 1. 2 2005/07/06 Revised SJ Saved as:
Q:\SygadeDocs\Projects\RFID_m icro50\Documentation\MaxID P100 RFID reader interface.doc Q:\SygadeDocs\Projects\RFID_m icro50\Documentation\MaxID P100 RFID reader interface.doc Q:\SygadeDocs\Projects\MAXid_ P100_(44xx)\Documentation\RM 100 RFID reader interface.doc Q:\SygadeDocs\Projects\MAXid_ P100_(44xx)\Documentation\RM 100 RFID reader interface.doc Q:\SygadeDocs\Projects\MAXid_ P100_(44xx)\Documentation\Max ID RM100 RFID reader interface.doc Revision History Version Date Changes 0. 1 0. 2 1. 0 1. 1 2004/10/11 Initial release. 2005/03/07 Added FCC statement and label. 2005/03/11 Updated product name. 2005/03/16 Updated baudrate to 38400, even parity. Added hopping and filter commands. Added repeat read (RR) command. Added debug mode. 1. 2 2005/07/06 Synchronised document. Management Authorisation Version Date Status Approval Minutes Reference 1. 0 2005/03/11 Approved SJ, CW Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page ii MaxID RM100 Operational manual Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Scope _____________________________________________________ 4 Introduction ___________________________________________________ 4 Purpose______________________________________________________ 4 Physical interface ______________________________________________ 4 Definitions ____________________________________________________ 4 Supporting Documents __________________________________________ 5 Limitation of Liability ____________________________________________ 6 FCC compliance _______________________________________________ 7 FCC statement ________________________________________________ 7 Note ________________________________________________________ 7 Label ________________________________________________________ 7 Simple interface _____________________________________________ 8 Introduction ___________________________________________________ 8 Commands ___________________________________________________ 8 Modes _______________________________________________________ 9 IPX _________________________________________________________ 9 EPC Class 1 _________________________________________________ 10 EPC 1.19____________________________________________________ 10 Debug mode _______________________________________________ 11 Introduction __________________________________________________ 11 Commands __________________________________________________ 11 Old compatibility mode ______________________________________ 13 Introduction __________________________________________________ 13 Commands __________________________________________________ 13 Reading mode________________________________________________ 14 Number conversions ________________________________________ 15 Introduction __________________________________________________ 15 EAN numbers ________________________________________________ 15 EPC 1.19____________________________________________________ 16 Example 1 ___________________________________________________ 17 Example 2 ___________________________________________________ 17 Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page iii MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 1. Scope Introduction The RM100 RFID reader/writer makes use of a simple interface at present. for demonstration and evaluation purposes. The simple interface provides access to the setting up of the RFID reader as well as reading and writing various types of tags. The simple interface used at present is sufficient This interface will be upgraded to the new EPCGlobal Reader interface when this specification is stabilised. Purpose This document has been provided as a reference for developers making use of the RM100 RFID reader using the simple protocol. Physical interface The RM100 reader is connected via an RS232 serial interface. The parameters for the interface are:
38400 bits/sec Speed:
Bits per character: 8 Parity:
Stop bits:
Even 1 Definitions Term EPC EPC 1.19 EPC Class 1 EPC Gen 2 ETSI FCC IPX RFID UCODE 868 MHz Definition End-of-document marker Electronic Product Code Philips version of EPC tag based on the UCODE tag [7]
First generation Class 1 EPC tags based on Auto-
Id Centre specification [4]
EPCGlobal Class 1 Generation 2 UHF RFID [6]
European Telecommunications Standards Institute Federal Communications Commission (USA) Tag talks first tag [3]
Radio Frequency Identification (tags) Philips tags based on ISO18000-6 type B [2]
ETSI frequencies Single channel in 869.4 to 869.65 MHz [10] [11]
15 channels in 865.0 to 868.0 MHz [12]
Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 4 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Term 915 MHz Definition FCC frequencies 50 channels from 902.75 MHz to 927.25 MHz in 500 KHz steps using frequency hopping Supporting Documents
[1] EPCTM Tag Data Standards Version 1.1 Rev.1.24 EPCglobal Standard Specification 1 April 2004. http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards_technology/EPCTagDataSp ecification11rev124.pdf
[2] ISO/IEC FDIS 18000-6 Information technology Radio-frequency identification for item management Part 6: Parameters for air interface communications at 860 MHz to 960 MHz Final draft dated 2004.
[3] Multi Frequency Contactless Identification Device Anti-Collision compatible with BTGs Supertag category Protocols EM Microelectronic-Marin SA Rev. D/414 dated January 2002. http://www.emmicroelectronic.com/webfiles/product/rfid/ds/em4022 _ds.pdf
[4] EPCGlobal Technical report 860MHz-930MHz Class 1 Radio Frequency identification Tag Radio & Logical Communication Interface Specification Candidate Recommendation Version 1.0.1 dated 14 November 2002. http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards_technology/Secure/v1.0/UH F-class1.pdf
[5] UCODE EPC 1.19 Implementation of EPC tag data on UCODE PC 1.19 Philips Application Note Revision 1.2 dated July 2004. http://www.semiconductors.philips.com/acrobat_download/other/ide ntification/SL099820.pdf
[6] EPCGlobal EPC Tadio Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for communications at 860 MHz 960 MHz Version 1.0.9 dated 2 Feb 2005. http://eroom.uc-council.org/eRoom/facility/HAG/0_2f855 (note logon username and password is required)
[7] UCODE EPC 1.19 SL3ICS31 01 Functional Specification Philips Data Sheet Revision 1.4 dated June 2004.
[8] UCODE EPC 1.19 SL3ICS31 01 Functional Specification Philips Data Sheet Revision 1.4 dated June 2004. Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 5 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface
[9] Federal Communications Commission Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations: Telecommunication Part 15: Radio Frequency Devices dated 7 January 2005. http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/rules/part15/part15_11_05_04.pdf
[10] CEPT/ERC Recommendation 70-3 relating to the use of Short Range 2004. http://www.ero.dk/documentation/docs/doc98/official/pdf/REC7003E
.PDF October Devices
(SRD) dated
[11] ETSI EN 300 220-1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment to be used in the 25 MHz to 1000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to 500 mW; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods version 1.3.1 dated August 2000. http://pda.etsi.org/pda/queryform.asp
[12] ETSI EN 302 208-1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W; Part 1: Technical requirements and methods of measurement version 1.3.1 dated August 2000. http://pda.etsi.org/pda/queryform.asp Limitation of Liability the accompanying product In no event shall MaxID or anyone else involved in the creation, production or delivery of
(including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business interruption or loss of business information) arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if MaxID has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 6 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface FCC compliance Federal Communications Commission This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [9] . 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. Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur this equipment does cause harmful television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
in a particular interference to radio or installation If Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device and its antenna may not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitter or transmitter antenna. FCC statement Note Label Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 7 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 2. Simple interface Introduction The simple interface behaves in a similar manner to the AT commands used by modems. A command is a text string ended with a carriage return. A response is a text string ended with a carriage return and a line feed. Typically, the responses are OK or ERROR n. Commands The commands that are supported are as follows:
Command
V I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 I9 R RR W<data>
Fn Hn P<val>
Description Response Menu Display help screen Version Get version OK Switch transmitter off OK Set mode to IPX at 915 MHz OK Set mode to IPX at 868 MHz OK Set mode to EPC class 1 at 915 MHz OK Set mode to EPC class 1 at 868 MHz with ETSI timings Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 40 kb/s mode at 915 MHz OK Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 40 kb/s mode at 868 MHz OK Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 10 kb/s mode at 915 MHz OK Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 10 kb/s mode at 868 MHz OK OK Set mode to EPC class 1 at 868 MHz with FCC timings
(Non-standard operation for test purposes only) Read tags at current mode setting. R performs one round of reading whereas RR reads until a key is pressed. Note that during an RR, if a space key is pressed, the filter buffer is cleared, a blank line is displayed and tags are read immediately. Write to tag at current mode setting (note that only EPC 1.19 UCODE is enabled at this stage). Select filter mode (report tags at filtering period only) F0 no filtering F1 to F9 filter one to nine seconds (default is two seconds) Select hopping mode H0 Fixed frequency (915 for FCC and 869.4 for ETSI) Hn Fixed channel (1 to 50 for FCC and 1 to 10 for ETSI) H255 Select hopping mode (default mode) Set output power (0 to 255). The firmware limits the maximum and minimum power levels. ERROR or OK OK ERROR or OK
<data>
OK OK Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 8 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Description Command T Adjust power setting
- Decrease by 1
+ Increase by 1
< Decrease by 10
> Increase by 10 Set old compatibility mode (see below) Set ghost buster mode Set debug mode use ? for help screen Obaud Gbaud D Q<n><val> Set FPGA register <n> to value <val>
Note that this is for advanced users only. Debug commands to switch synthesizer on and off:
X=on and Y=off Switch receiver on and transmitter off. An active mode must be selected before this command is used so that the correct frequency is set up. This command is used for laboratory testing only. Invoke loader Reset device X Y Z Ctrl-L Ctrl-C Modes Response OK None None None OK OK OK None None The mode is set using the I command. The modes that are supported are:
IPX EPC Class 1 EPC 1.19 UCODE or ISO18000-6 at 40 kb/s EPC 1.19 UCODE or ISO18000-6 at 10 kb/s Two frequencies are supported:
FCC 915 MHz [9] (50 channels from 902.75 MHz to 927.25 MHz in 500 KHz steps using frequency hopping). ETSI 868 MHz [12] (10 channels from 865.7 MHz to 867.5 MHz in 200 KHz steps using frequency hopping) IPX IPX tags operate on a tag talks first basis. When the transmitter is switched on, they randomly respond. Each tag is checked for a correct CRC. The tags numbers are 8 bytes or 64 bits. Further information may be found in reference [3] . Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 9 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface EPC Class 1 The EPC Class 1 (Generation 1) tags can be either 64 or 96 bits (8 or 12 bytes). The tags are searched in a tree fashion, until all responding tags are identified. Note that for ETSI operation, a separate mode has been added for FCC timings. This mode is used to support non-standard tags that operate at ETSI frequencies and not at the ETSI timings. Further information on the Class 1 tags may be found in reference [4] . EPC 1.19 The EPC 1.19 UCODE tags are based on the ISO 18000-6 type B specification. These tags are searched using the automated backing off as built into the standard. The tag number that is returned comprises bytes 0 to 7 and bytes 10 to 17, making up a 16 byte number. The matching of EPC numbers to this data is done according to reference [5] . The RM100 also supports the writing of these tags. Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 10 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 3. Debug mode Introduction This mode is used for development and testing purposes. This mode should not be used for applications. The serial port is set to 38400 b/s, 8 bits even parity and no hardware flow control. On entry the reader sends a header to the PC:
Debug mode Response Menu Version Tags Tags Commands The commands are usually single keystrokes as follows:
Command
V 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A D E F I H J K L M N P Q R S T Description Display help screen Get version Switch transmitter off Set mode to IPX at 915 MHz Set mode to IPX at 868 MHz Set mode to EPC class 1 at 915 MHz Set mode to EPC class 1 at 868 MHz with ETSI timings Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 40 kb/s mode at 915 MHz Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 40 kb/s mode at 868 MHz Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 10 kb/s mode at 915 MHz Set mode to UCODE EPC 1.19 at 10 kb/s mode at 868 MHz Set mode to EPC class 1 at 868 MHz with FCC timings
(Non-standard operation for test purposes only) Get EPC tags (single round) Toggle debug mode Read ISO tags (single round) Set filter mode Modulate ISO Set hopping mode Modulate ISO with reset Modulate ISO for EF04 tags Repeat K command Modulate EPC Receive mode Set output power Write value to FPGA (user is prompted for values) Toggle RESET_RX signal Toggle show mode Toggle TX_MOD signal Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 11 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Command X Y
. Esc Ctrl-L Ctrl-C Description Response Test EPC Modulate 0 to 255 repeatedly Modulate EPC with/without receiving Random modulation at current mode Repeat last command until a key is pressed Exit debug mode Invoke loader Reset device
(Tags) Message Message When tags are read, they are reported in the following fashion:
IPX: 123456789ABCDEF0 EPC: 123456789ABCDEF012345678 UCODE: 123456789ABCDEF0123456789123456 IPX tags EPC Class 1 tags EPC 1.19 tags Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 12 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 4. Old compatibility mode Introduction There is another interface that can be used. At the main menu, the O command is used to obtain the old compatibility mode. An optional parameter allows the baudrate to be changed. Note that this mode is not recommended. Commands All commands are single character commands, except for the W command. This is followed by the data and a carriage return. When the transmitter is turned on, or set via a mode, the RM100 reads tags at the current read interval, and reports any tags that are found. Command H or ?
0 1 8 9 I E U V Wdata
P<val>
Description Response Menu None Display help menu Switch transmitter off Switch transmitter on (in current mode) Reading mode Reading mode Select 868 MHz Reading mode Select 915 MHz Reading mode Set IPX mode Set EPC Class 1 mode Reading mode Reading mode Set UCODE EPC 1.19 mode Version Get version of firmware ERROR or OK Wrtite tag with data (must be followed with a carriage return. Mode should be set to U and transmitter should be turned off Increase scan delay by 100 msec
(default is 500 msec) Decrease scan delay by 100 msec
(default is 500 msec) Set output power (0 to 255). The firmware limits the maximum and minimum power levels. Confirmation message Current setting Current setting Q<n><val> Set FPGA register <n> to value <val>
Note that this is for advanced users only. Invoke loader Reset reader Ctrl-L Ctrl-C Confirmation message None None Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 13 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Reading mode While in the reading mode, the tags are read (1 second for IPX, one round for EPC and UCODE EPC 1.19), and then the transmitter is switched off or the scan delay period. Tags are reported as follows:
IPX: <ipx number>
EPC: <epc number>
UCODE: <ucode number>
Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 14 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface 5. Number conversions Introduction The RM100 supports the writing of EPC 1.19 tags. In order to perform the conversions between UPC/EAN numbers, EPC and EPC 1.19 various conversions need to be made. EPC numbers can be 64 or 96 bits but only 96 bits are shown in the examples below. EAN (12 to 14 digits) to EPC (96 bits) EPC (96 bits) to UCODE EPC 1.19 (128 bits) EAN numbers The conversion of EAN numbers to EPC numbers is described in reference [1] . A UPC/EAN number can range from 12 digits (UPC), 13 (EAN) to 14
(EAN with an indicator digit in front). This number contains four fields:
Indicator digit (present in 14 digit EAN, otherwise it is zero) Company prefix 6 to 12 digits long Check digit 1 digit (last digit) Item reference 1 to 7 digits long (including indicator digit) The length of Extraction is performed as follows:
the company prefix is required to extract the fields. Zeroes are pre-pended until the number is 14 digits long Digits 2 to <prefix_length+1> is the company prefix Digit 1 and <prefix_length+2> to digit 13 form the item reference For example:
Number Prefix length Company prefix Item reference 123456789012 123456789012 1234567890123 12345678901234 12345678901234 12345678901234 8 12 8 8 6 12 01234567 012345678901 12345678 23456789 234567 234567890123 08901 0 09012 10123 1890123 1 When generating the EPC (SGTIN-96t) number, each filed is converted to binary. The complete EPC number is generated as follows:
Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 15 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Bits Name Header Filter value Partition 8 3 3 20 to 40 Company prefix Item reference 24 to 4 38 Serial number Description 0x30 in hexadecimal This is not part of EPC identifier but is used for fast filtering and pre-
selection (case, pallet etc) Denotes number of digits used for company prefix and for item code
(see below) Value as calculated above Value as calculated above Serial number of the tag The partition denotes the separation between the company prefix and the item code as follows:
Partition Digits Bits Company prefix Item reference Company prefix Item reference 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 40 37 34 30 27 24 20 4 7 10 14 17 20 24 EPC 1.19 EPC 1.19 makes use of 8 bytes of user data, 1 header byte and 5 serial number bytes to hold the EPC number. This is described in reference [5] . The conversion is as follows:
EPC Bits 89 to 96 Bits 1 to 38 Bits 39 to 80 Bits 81 to 88 Description EPC 1.19 Bytes 1 to 2 Byte 3 Bytes 4 to 8 Bytes 16 to 21 Company prefix and item reference Bytes 22 to 23 Partition and filter values 0xEF 0x04 (in hexadecimal) Portion A EPC header byte (0x30) Serial number of tag (read only) Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 16 of 17 MaxID RM100 RFID reader interface Example 1 For a tag to be written these fields are supplied:
EPC1.19 tag is read:
EAN barcode is read:
Prefix length is:
EF04020000A942660000000000000000 6001574308022 6 The EAN number is processed:
Company prefix:
Item reference:
The serial number is obtained from the tag number:
The EPC-96 number is:
The EPC.19 number is:
600157 (0x9285D) 0430802 (0x692D2) 301A4A1741A4B48000A94266 EF04300000A9426609285D0692D20600 0xA94266 Example 2 For a tag to be written these fields are supplied:
EPC1.19 tag is read:
EAN barcode is read:
Prefix length is:
EF04020000A957F50000000000000000 6002866004813 6 The EAN number is processed:
Company prefix:
Item reference:
The serial number is obtained from the tag number:
The EPC-96 number is:
The EPC.19 number is:
600286 (0x928DE) 0600481 (0x929A1) 301A4A37824A684000A957F5 EF04300000A957F50928DE0929A10600 0xA957F5 Project - RFID ID 1147 Version 1.2 13 September, 2005 Page 17 of 17
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2005-11-11 | 902 ~ 928 | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | Original Equipment |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 | Effective |
2005-11-11
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
MAXID Corp.
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0018448183
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1 | Physical Address |
4445 Corporation Lane
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Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
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United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@supanet.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
TFT
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
RM100
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
S****** B******
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1 | Title |
Mr
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1 | Telephone Number |
75721********
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1 | Fax Number |
75721********
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1 |
s******@maxid.net
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
MaxID Ltd
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1 | Name |
R****** B********
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1 | Physical Address |
3000 Hillswood business Park
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1 |
Surrey, KT160RS
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1 |
United Kingdom
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1 | Telephone Number |
+44 1********
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1 | Fax Number |
+44 1********
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1 |
r******@maxidgroup.com
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app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | 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 | 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 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | MaxID UHF RFID Reader Module type RM100 | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | 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 | Grant Comments | Module for integration into RFID reader equipment. Note RF exposure distance criteria must be complied with. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | 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 | Firm Name |
TRL Compliance Ltd
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1 | Name |
J******** C****
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1 | Telephone Number |
44-16********
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1 | Fax Number |
44-16********
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1 |
j******@trlcompliance.com
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1 | 1 | 15C | 41 | 902.00000000 | 928.00000000 | 1.0000000 | 10.0000000000 ppm |
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