TDC Deactivator User Manual 2

 

Installation Sheet

- TDC Date: 29 April 2004 Version 1.20 This information is furnished for guidance, and with no guarantee as to its accuracy or completeness; its publication conveys no license under any patent or other right, nor does the publisher assume liability for any consequence of its use; specifications and availability of goods mentioned in it are subject to change without notice; it is not to be reproduced in any way, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the publisher. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nedap Retail Support P.O. Box 102 NL-7140 AC Groenlo the Netherlands T e c h n i c a l S u p p o r t :

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Fax Table of content A. Revisions 1. OS/T TDC: Introduction TDC PCB The channels Stand alone - Master - Slave Count function Upgrading the TDC Firmware 2. How the TDC works Block scheme Datacom Stand-Alone Slave Master 2.2 The LEDs 2.3 The Jumpers 3. Functionality Modules and CRA upgrade 3.1 TDC Board functions 3.3 IQE1 Functionality Modules 3.4 Functionality Modules update 3.5 Upgrading the TDC 3.6 Field upgrade with CRA 4. Remote servicing 5. EASi/NetTM 6. Connecting to an OS/T system 7. Antennas 8. The DUC 9. Inputs / Outputs Version A Version B AUX1,AUX2 in specs Opto 1,2 specs One aisle solution 2 2 2 2 3 Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 8 9 10 10 Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 12 12 13 21 22 Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 23 Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 24 24 25 25 25 Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 3 1 . O S / T T D C : I n t r o d u c t i o n TDC PCB The TDC PCB is will be used to detect, deactivate and count 8.32MHz labels and tags. When detecting a label the TDC will try to blow it. After a successful blow up, the deactivation will be counted. Is it not possible to deactivate the label, it will be counted as a FTD (Failure To Deactivate) The TDC distinguishes between hard- and paper tags Selectable and distinguishable audio alert for:

- Hard tag detected

- Paper tag detected

- Paper tag deactivated

- Paper tag not deactivatable The TDC bursts only when paper tags are within detection range (generating minimum electro smog) The channels The TDC has two independent channels. To each of these channels can be connected an:

- Add-On antenna

- TDC-DUC. Stand alone - Master - Slave There are three possible configurations for the TDC

- Stand alone

- Master

- Slave Count function The TDC has the possibilities of:

- Counting deactivations

- Counting detections

- Counting Failure To Deactivate (FTDs)

- Collecting label data (Q-factor). All this data can be viewed in EASi/Net or in the OS/T Builder. Upgrading the TDC It is possible to upgrade TDC. This is done with so called Functionality Modules. The module contains several settings which enable some functions of the TDC. Upgrading the TDC is possible with a combination of the EASi/Net and a handheldterminal and in the future also by using the OS/T Builder. Firmware To communicate with a TDC, firmware version 1.602 or higher must be installed. TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 4 2 . H o w t h e T D C w o r k s Generally the TDC is in great lines the same as the earlier Nedap deactivators like the DRF2B. The antenna gets a weak detection-field with a frequency sweep of 7.8 to 8.6 MHz. With a receiver it is possible to detect EAS labels. If the receiver detects a label which matches the adjusted criteria, the deactivator switches a burst power output which generates a very strong RF burst signal exactly at the resonance frequency of the detected label. One or several short bursts (circa 30uS) of high power (up to 1KW) will deactivate the label. After the burst, the receiver checks if the label is successfully deactivated. This behavior is different then the previous Nedap deactivators. The previous types kept on bursting until the label was no longer detected. The TDC doesnt do this. At a successful deactivation a counter will be raised which counts the total amount of successful deactivations. If deactivation fails, an other counter will be raised which counts the failed deactivations. Only when the label is taken out of the detection field and will be placed back in this field a second attempt will take place. The countermeasures can be read by the OS/T network. The TDC has also some extra functions:

- External In- and outputs

- Data-communication via RS232 and OS/T network

- Possibility to work as a master in an OS/T system These functions are optional. They can be installed in a TDC as an Functionality Module using the CRA protocol. Block scheme The hart of the TDC is the DSP which controls the TDC. In the DSP the signals TD, T1 and T2 are generated who control the 32MHz VCO. The 32MHz VCO creates the OS/T sweep signal. After being split in four, the detection field transmit signal is generated. This signal will be amplified and via the directional coupler supplied to the RX/TX mux. TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 5 As long as that there are no bursts generated the RX/TX mux sends the signal to the antenna mux. This mux will choose the correct antenna or when both channels are used the signal will be switched at each sweep (multiplexing) like other OS/T units. The received label signal goes the other way around through the both muxs and ends at the directional coupler. The TX signal will send to the receiver-mixer. The directional coupler will take care of the fact that there will be as less as possible transmitter-signal directly into the receiver input. After filtering, mixing and amplifying the signal comes at the AD converter. The signal will now be processed in the DSP. When the DSP recognizes a label, a burst will be fired. To do this, the wanted burst-

power (100, 400 or 1000 watt) must be switched at the beginning of the sweep period. Also the RX/TX mux must be changed to connect the burst-power output with the antenna mux. The DSP selects the correct antenna, the same as where the label was detected. At this moment will be waited until the present frequency of the sweep meets the resonance frequency of the detected label. At that moment the final burst-pulse will be generated which switches the burst power output. The burst length is adjustable between 5 and 60uS via the TDC menu (OS/T Builder or Handheldterminal). Also an adjustable amount (0,1 or 2) of repeating bursts can be set for a reliable deactivation. De deactivator also measures the Q of the label and stores this data. Via the OS/T network, statistic data is available about the quality of the labels. An on-board buzzer will generate an acoustic signal. By using the handheld terminal or OS/T Builder it is possible to program how and when the signal will take place. It is also possible to use an acoustic signal at the antennae. To do so a voltage will be put on the coax cable to the antenna. This signal is also adjustable in the handheld terminal or OS/T Builder. Like other OS/T products it is possible to connect external in- and outputs like for example a keyswitch, IC I/O board or a counting detacher. Datacom The TDC datacom knows 3 configurations, Stand-alone, Slave and Master. Stand-Alone (Menu datacom=0) In the stand-alone configuration is no network communication possible. Only by using the RS232 communication is possible. Synchronization with other units is not possible. This situation will be used for a stand-

alone deactivator at a great distance (>10meters) from an EAS system or other deactivators. Slave (Menu datacom=1) In the slave configuration the TDC will behave as a normal OS/T slave. Via the slave-sync input the TDC can be put into a network. The network will take care of the datacommunication and synchronization. The 33Volt Dc power can be obtained via this input. In the slave mode the internal sweep-generator has an interleave of 5 to the supplied sync. signal. The use of the master-output is not possible in slave-mode. When there will be no sync/datacom supplied, the slave will automatically behave as a Stand-alone unit. Master (Menu datacom=2) In the Master mode the TDC behaves as a NCC. The internal sweep generator has an interleave of 1 to the supplied sync. To the master-output several slave units can be connected, like an IQE-unit. TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 6 2.1 The Connectors RS232 Communication port Scope connector Hand Terminal I/O Connector Power Connector Synchronization Connector RS232 Scope Connector Handterminal Synchronization I/O Connector Master connector Power Connector Channel 1 & 2 Master connector Channel 2 Channel 1 Application Communication with modem / Remote Service For connecting a scope Connector for the hand terminal, for programming the TDC with a handterminal To synchronize the TDC with other OS/T equipment To set Input and / or output events Outgoing master signal to connect to other (slave) OS/T equipment For connecting the power supply Connectors to connect the antennae to TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 7 2.2 The LEDs Connector RS232 Scope Connector Handterminal Synchronization I/O Connector Master connector Power Connector Channel 1 & 2 Application Communication with modem / Remote Service For connecting a scope Connector for the hand terminal, for programming the TDC with a handterminal To synchronize the TDC with other OS/T equipment To set Input and / or output events Outgoing master signal to connect to other (slave) OS/T equipment For connecting the power supply Connectors to connect the antennae to TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 8 2.3 The Jumpers Directional coupler test Analog RX Out test 50 term slave input Power via K11 (master operation) Power via slave input (slave opereation) Apllication Master / slave setting for power connector K11 50 Ohms term. Slave input For directional coupler test or analog RX Out test Jumper K17 K6 K8 TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 9 3 . F u n c t i o n a l i t y M o d u l e s a n d C R A u p g r a d e The TDC is fitted with functionality modules. The functionality modules make it possible for the customer to buy only the option needed to get system to work. The hardware is suitable for all functions integrated on the board:

- Standard the board will have basic functions

- These standard function will be programmed as factory defaults

- Features (functionality modules) can be added to the board

- Functionality modules are a combination of different functions 3.1 TDC Board functions Data Communication The data function of the board 0 1 2

= standalone

= slave

= master Relays Function Enables the use of the relay 0 1 2

= relay disabled

= 1 relay enabled

= 2 relay enabled Input function Enables the use of the inputs 0 1 2 3 4

= inputs disabled

= input 1 (opto) enabled

= input 2 (opto) enabled

= input 3 (TTL) enabled

= input 4 (TTL) enabled IC function Enables the quantity of external IC units (relay and input boards) 0 1 2 3 4

= IC connection disabled

= 1 IC board

= 2 IC boards

= 3 IC boards

= 4 IC boards Slave function The maximum of slave units that can be connected to a master unit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

= no slave connection possible

= maximal 1 slave unit

= maximal 2 slave unit

= maximal 3 slave unit

= maximal 4 slave unit

= maximal 5 slave unit

= maximal 6 slave unit

= maximal 7 slave unit

= maximal 8 slave unit TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 10 Modem function The function of the connected modem 0 1 2 3

= modem function disabled

= call in

= call out

= call in and out Bridging function Enables the communication of a master unit

= no communication possible

= downward communication

= upward communication

= down and up ward communication 0 1 2 3 Detection function Enables the detection on the TDC channels

= channels disabled

= channel 1 detection

= channel 1+2 detection Deactivation function Enables the deactivation on the TDC channels

= channels disabled

= channel 1 deactivation

= channel 1+2 deactivation 0 1 2 0 1 2 TDC Data Collect function Functionality module enables the data collect function and the use off EASi/Net The function is not traceable in the unit The validity of the DCM function can be checked in the EASi/Net data base TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 11 3.3 Functionality Modules update Standard it is possible to upgrade some Functionality Modules (FM). This can be done by logging in to the EASi/Net and obtain a special series of numbers which must be filled in into the board by the handheld terminal. 3.4 Upgrading the TDC First check the FM in the units with the handheld terminal. The status off the functions can be check through:

Handheld terminal:

In the main menu press E FM Master FM Slave OST Builder In development EASi/Net data base (decisive) In development TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 12 3.5 Field upgrade with CRA Need: Handheld terminal and connection to EASi/Net

(when no internet connection available, please call the EASi/Net colleague in your country) To upgrade the unit follow the CRA protocol C R A challenge response acknowledge Challenge

: write down the hardware address and find out the C code of the PCB. Send these numbers to the EASi/Net

:The C will be filled in into the CRA window in EASi/Net There will be generated a new Code, the Respons code. this Respons code has to be filled in into the Handheldterminal Response Acknowledge : A new code is generated, the Acknowledge code, send this code to the EASi/net and fill it in into the CRA window TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 13 CAUTION!

Before starting with the upgrade change the Temporary Internet Settings of your pc /

laptop. 1. 2. TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 14 3. Change the Check for newer versions of stored pages to Every visit to the page TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 15 Step 1: Entering the warehouse of the EASi/Net You are now in the Module list. This is a list where are all the Functionality Modules for the installing company are present. Click on the lock of the AEM to enter the Aisle Extension Module upgrade. Step 2: Fill in the organization name, store name and / or the StoreID Click the button Continue TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 16 Step 3: Enter the hardware address of the unit which has to be upgraded. Click the button Process Step 4: Enter the C code of the unit. This code can be obtained by pressing E - 0 from the main menu in the handterminal. TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 17 Step 5: Obtaining the Respons code The Response code has to be filled in into row 2 of the CRA handterminal screen Press Continue Step 6: Obtaining the Acknowledge code This code is generated by the unit after filling in the R code (step 5) Click the button Process TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 18 TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 19

(IQ) Collect the Customer Counting data on the EASi/Net

(TDC) Extend the channels of the TDC with one channel

(IQ) Extend the antenna-outputs with one aisle 3.7 The Functionality Modules AEM= Aisle Extension Module CCM= Customer Counting Module CEM= Channel Extension Module CRA= Challenge - Response - Acknowledge DCM= Data Collection Module IOM= Input - Output extension Module NCM= Network Connection Module Bridging between the units RSM= Remote Service Module Module for remote service of the system For collecting data from the system into the EASi/Net TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 20 4 . R e m o t e s e r v i c i n g Like the other OS/T electronics, remote servicing, is available. Through the integrated RS232 connector it is possible to control and service the TDC. It is also possible to update the firmware or to upgrade Functionality Modules by internet. Full OS/T-builder compatibility for remote diagnostics and adjustments:

- Detection sensitivity

- Deactivation power

- Remote on/off

- Output/ input settings

- Q-factor level hard-/paper tag detection

- Tag detection and deactivation statistics like Q-factor, frequency, FTDs TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 21 5 . E A S i / N e t T M When having a modem connected to the TDC it is easy to monitor deactivations and tagging efficiency & tag quality control and more. TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 22 The TDC is suitable for various deactivator antennas. 7 . A n t e n n a s TDC Standalone Powersplitter 4x Powersplitter 4x TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 23 8 . I n p u t s / O u t p u t s There are In- and outputs for easy connection to POS (Point Of Sales), Nedap web detachers, cameras, etc. Version A Connector K10 1 Relay2 C Relay2 NO 2 Relay2 NC 3 Relay1 C 4 5 Relay1 NO Relay1 NC 6

+6 Volt DC 7 Aux2 in (counting detacher) 8 9 Aux1 in (counting detacher) Opto1 in(+) 10 Opto2 in(+) 11 Opto 1 and 2 Common (-) 12 13 I2C Sda I2C Scl 14

+33Volt 15 16 Gnd AUX1,AUX2 in specs Both inputs have internal pull-up resistors and can work with a switch to ground In case of an active input signal: Max input voltage 6V. Opto 1,2 specs Input voltage between 5V dc and 33V dc TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 24 Version B Connector K10 Relay2 C 1 2 Relay2 NO Relay2 NC 3 Relay1 C 4 Relay1 NO 5 6 Relay1 NC Aux2 in (counting detacher) 7 Aux1 in (counting detacher) 8 Opto1 in(+) 9 10 Opto1 in(-) Opto2 in(+) 11 Opto2 in(-) 12 I2C Sda 13 14 I2C Scl

+33Volt 15 16 Gnd Connector K12 (counting detacher) 1 2 3

+33Volt Aux2 in Gnd

+33Volt Aux1 in Gnd Connector K13 (counting detacher) 1 2 3 AUX1,AUX2 in specs Both inputs have internal pull-up resistors and can work with a switch to ground In case of an active input signal: Max input source current 10 mA or max input voltage 6V. Connector K10 pin 7,8 and Connector K12,13 are in parallel, only one can be used at a time. Opto 1,2 specs Input voltage between 5V dc and 33V dc TDC 2004 V1.20 | Nedap Retail Support 25