RFID Reader Users Guide Version Author V11.11 R & D Dept. This Users Guide is for salesperson, installing and technical support person of RFID Reader, in order to make them understand the installing and testing of our readers clearly. Before operating the reader, please read the guide carefully. CATALOG 1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE .......................................................................................................................... 2 2. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION .............................................................................................................. 3 2.1 2.2 INSTALLATION & POWER SUPPLY .............................................................................................................. 3 CONNECT TO PC & CONTROLLER .............................................................................................................. 3 3. WORKING MODE ......................................................................................................................................... 4 3.1 3.2 MASTER-SLAVE MODE .............................................................................................................................. 4 TRIGGER/AUTOMATIC MODE .................................................................................................................... 4 4. COMMUNICATION PORT ............................................................................................................................ 5 CONNECT TO PC ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 CONNECT TO CONTROLLER ....................................................................................................................... 6 CONNECT TO TRIGGER & GPIO................................................................................................................. 6 4.2 5. FAQ .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 1 1. Brief Introduction RFID Reader is one of our developed RFID Readers for UHF Electronic Tags. It supports ISO18000-6B and EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol so that to read and write the relative tags. With perfect performance and easy operation, it can be integrated in many applications listed below:
Application Vehicle Management Logistics Management Staff Management Examples Parking lot Highway Charge Dock/Container Vehicle Monitor Warehouse Manufacture Custom Anti-fake Access Control Work Attendance Miner EduToHome Description Charge automation, pass in and out management Charge automation for highway, bridge and tunnel Container management in road, railway and dock Vehicle monitor in traffic management Warehouse, Super market, Mailing, Package management Monitor the products in production-line Goods management for custom clearance Anti-fake for products Access control system for staff pass in and out Check on work attendance, HR management Miner management, insurance Students management between school and home 1.1 Product Performance Item Parameters & Performance Reader-Tag Protocol Antenna Port Frequency Band Frequency Mode Communication Identify Tag Range
Software Support Power Supply Dimension Weight Pole Diameter Storage Temp Operation Temp Anti-thunder Protection Work Performance Work Mode Fast Identify Upgrade ISO18000-6B, EPC Class1 Gen2 Integrated antenna, Circular Polarization US(902-928MHz) Fixed frequency mode(915MHz) RS232/USB/LAN, RS485/Wiegand/GPIO Read 0 - 15M, depended on environment and tag Provide Windows API, Demo software with source code DC 12V supply, less than 2A 440x440x80 mm (not including fitting) 4.0Kg 60-70mm
-30 ~ +85 degree celsius
-20 ~ +80 degree celsius Shell direct to the ground, communication 1.5KV surge endurance High speed micro-processor controlled, running steadily Support Master-Slave mode, Trigger/Automatic mode Tags with more than 160Km/h speed can be identified Firmware can be upgraded easily by RS232/USB/LAN 2 2. Installation & Connection The reader must be installed and connected correctly before operating. First you should connect power supply and antenna before connecting PC or controller. 2.1 Installation & Power Supply The reader can be simply installed. Please adjust the fixture to a suitable angle according to your application. The maxmium distance between the reader and host varys from data port types. The reliable communication distance is 10m for RS232, 5m for USB, 15m for Wiegand, 100m for LAN, and 1.0KM for RS485. Exceeding the above distances is not suggested. The power input of this reader is 12V DC. An AC to DC adaptor is offered. Plug the adaptor into DC connector of reader before operating. If the reader makes a sound of a long Beep, the power input is normal. 2.2 Connect to PC & Controller The reader can be connected to PC by RS232, USB(need a RS232 To USB Converter). (For detail please see Part 4. Communication Port.) The reader can be connected to controller by RS485 or WIEGAND. It can realize input / output operation and response to outer trigger or GPIO port(not lead out by default). (For detail please see Part 4. Communication Port.) 3 3. Working Mode The reader can identify working modes automatically and make corresponding response. 3.1 Master-Slave Mode Under Master-Slave working mode, readers must be controlled by host machine (PC or controller). It receives the command from host, executing read/write actions on tags, and responsing the data to the host. Before receiving command from host, reader will stay idle. We provide SDK software package for reader. This kit package includes Serial Port Communication Protocol, API functions set and Demo sample program. API functions set and Demo sample program is for PC to communicate with reader, while Serial Port Communication Protocol is for Controller to communicate with reader. 3.2 Trigger/Automatic Mode Under Trgger/Automatic working mode, reader will detect tag automatically in periodical time. After that, it will response data to the host. In this mode reader does not need to wait command from the host. 4 4. Communication Port The reader has kinds of communication ports. It can communicate with PC or controller that has standard RS232,RS485 or Wiegand port. The communication ports of the reader include:
Port Name Port Type Port Qty. TRIGGER RS-485 WIEGAND RS-232 LAN GPIO IN A+,B-
D0,D1 DB9 Female Port RJ45 Port GPI, GPO 1 Pcs 1 Group 1 Group 1 Pcs 1 Pcs Optional, not lead out by default Application Connect Reader to outer Relay Connect Reader to Controller Connect Reader to Controller Connect Reader to PC Connect Reader to PC/HUB General Input/Output 5 Connect to PC The reader can be connected to PC by RS232 or LAN. RS232 The reader has a DB9 RS232 port which is usually connected to PC for communication. Directly connect RS232 of reader to the COM port of PC with DB9 Female cable. The inner connecting relationship is illustrated below:
4.1 Connect to Controller The reader can be connected to controller by RS485 or WIEGAND. RS485 The reader has a RS485 connector, which is usually used for connection between reader and controller. It can be intergrated to RS485 network or connected to PC through a converter. RS485 should be a twist masked cable, with 1000m of reliable communication distance. RS485 cable consists of two difference signal wires: RS485A+(A+) and RS485B-(B-). Wiegand The reader has a Wiegand connector, which is usually used for connection between reader and controller. Wiegand should be a twist masked cable, within 10m of reliable communication distance. Wiegand cable consists of three signal wires: Data0(D0), Data1(D1) and Ground(GND). Please make sure the good connection to the ground. 4.2 Connect to Trigger & GPIO The reader can response outer trigger. It can realize input/output by GPIO, too. Trigger In Trigger connection, you should touch IN to GND by outer trigger. For example, you may add a relay to realize a trigger from ground sensor or key-pressing. The suggested connecting method is illustrated below:
6 GPIO Note: By default we do not give GPIO, user may ask us to customize them if needed. In GPIO connection, you should connect GPO(Output) and GPI(Input) to the outer equipment. The GPO could be connected to outer equipment(eg. Relay) to drive the barrier or light. 7 5. FAQ The frequent asked questions and the resolutions are listed below:
Failure Tag unreadable Possible Reason Tag is too far from antenna Tag direction does not match the antenna polarization Tag has been damaged Poor contact for power plug Solution Move the tag close to antenna Please face tag to antenna, and keep the correct polarization Change a new tag Check the power supply, use the correct power Power does not work FCC 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 8