Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. RFly-I160 UHF Integrated RFID Reader Hardware Guide http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 TECHNICAL PARAMETER............................................................................................................................ 2 1.2.1 Electrical Parameter........................................................................................................................2 1.2.2 Physical Parameter......................................................................................................................... 3 1.2.3 Environmental Parameter.............................................................................................................. 4 1.3 INTERFACES............................................................................................................................................... 4 1.3.1 Power supply.................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3.2 Serial interface................................................................................................................................. 6 1.3.3 TCP/IP Network port....................................................................................................................... 6 1.3.4 GPIO Interface................................................................................................................................. 7 1.3.5 LED Indicators..................................................................................................................................8 1.3.6 Buzzer indicator............................................................................................................................... 9 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION................................................................................... 9 2.1 INSTALLATION PREPARATION.....................................................................................................................9 2.2 HARDWARE CONNECTION....................................................................................................................... 10 2.2.1 Communication cable connection...............................................................................................10 2.2.2 Adaptor connection........................................................................................................................10 2.3 SOFTWARE CONNECTION........................................................................................................................ 10 2.3.1 Serial connection........................................................................................................................... 10 2.3.2 TCP/IP connection.........................................................................................................................11 http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. Chapter 1 Introduction RFly-I160 UHF Integrated RFID Reader Hardware Guide is used for RFly-I160. RFly-I160 UHF Integrated RFID Reader Hardware Guide has introduced the features, specifications, installation & connection. User can complete the UHF RFID test quickly. Please read this document and UHF RFID Demo Software User Manual to set up a UHF RFID demonstration platform. Developer can get more information through reading the UHF RFID API User Manual and EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol. 1.1 Overview RFly-I160 UHF Integrated RFID Reader with the integrated design, built-in high performance circular polarized antenna. It has the features of long-distance and fast recognition, excellent anti-
collision algorithm. And the simple installation can be used flexibly in various of RFID applications. RFly-I160 readers key features as following:
Integrated design and built-in 6dBi Panel Antenna EPC UHF Class1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C platform Power supply12V DC Isolated interface with better anti-jamming capability Excellent anti-collision algorithm, and one second can identify tags 400pcs High RF power output, 5~30dBm adjustable. Network port, RS232, RS485 (Optional) and GPIO communication interfaces Frequency: 840MHz-960MHz. One of the following: China1, Europe, Korea, USA, China2, Japan 902.75 MHz~927.25MHz for USA http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 1 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. 1.2 Technical Parameter 1.2.1 Electrical Parameter Parameter Protocol RF Power Power consumption Operating Frequency Power Voltage Frequency Modes Reading Modes Communications GPIO Antenna Gain Read Rate Read Range Frequency Hopping Bandwidth Frequency Hopping Speed 2s Frequency Stability Firmware Upgrade Description EPC UHF Class1 Gen2, ISO 18000-6C 1dB Step, 5-30dBm
<10W (PWR OUT is unused) 840MHz-960MHz. One of the following: China1, Europe, Korea, USA, China2, Japan. 902.75 MHz~927.25MHz for USA 12V DC Fixed Frequency or FHSS Active and triggered TCP/IP (RJ-45), Isolated RS232 and RS485 (GX16-9 interface, RS485 Optional) GX12-7 interface, 1 input / 1 output, optically isolated, compatible with 5 ~ 24VDC level (500mA capacity) 6dBi Panel Antenna 400pcs/s Up to 8 meters(Different tag or antenna have different read distance) 50 Channels 250KHz 10ppm (-25~ +40); 20ppm (-40~ +60) Support Tab.1-2-1 Electrical parameter http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 2 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. 1.2.2 Physical Parameter Parameter Colour Enclosure Dimension Weight Description White; Silver Aluminum +PC 129mm*129mm*53mm 520g Tab. 1-2-2 Physical parameter Fig.1-2-1 Outline Drawing of RFly-I160
( Unitmm ) Fig.1-2-2 Outline Drawing of bracket ( Non-standard )
( Unitmm ) http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 3 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. 1.2.3 Environmental Parameter Parameter Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity IP level Usage 1.3 Interfaces Description
-30 ~ +60
-30 ~ +85 5-95%RH (Non-condensing) IP54 Indoor Tab.1-2-3 Environmental parameter RFly-I160 Reader has various of interfaces as following:
12VDC power interface (recommended 12V / 4A) 1 digital input &1 digital output optical isolation GPIO, compatible with 5 ~ 24VDC levelRS232 serial interface RS485 serial interface ( optional ) TCP/IP network port 6dBi Panel Antenna RFly-I160 interface diagram shown as below. Fig.1-3-1 Interfaces diagram Attention: The following RFU Pins are used for reserving function extensions. If connected other lines to the pin,the device may be damaged. http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 4 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. 1.3.1 Power supply Two ways of power supply. 12 VDC power supply. Recommended 12VDC/4A original power adapter. 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.5A 4 Fig.1-3-2 Diagram of adaptor power supply http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 5 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. 1.3.2 Serial interface PIN NO. PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5 PIN 6 PIN 7 PIN 8 PIN 9 Fig.1-3-4 GX16-9 interface GX16-9 interface Function:Isolated RS232 ( RS485 Optional) SGND, Isolated Ground RS232TXD RS232RXD RFU ( Reserved for Future Use ) RFU 485B ( Option ) 485A ( Option ) RFU RFU Tab.1-3-1 PIN of GX16-9 interface 1.3.3 TCP/IP Network port RFly-I160 supports TCP/IP communication Fig.1-3-5 Diagram of network port http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 6 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. TCP/IP Network Port Functions: TCP/IP Network Communication TX+
TX-
RX+
POE V+
POE V+
RX-
POE V-
POE V-
Tab.1-3-2 Network port pins PIN NO. PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5 PIN 6 PIN 7 PIN 8 1.3.4 GPIO Interface RFly-I160 reader has 1 digital input and 1 digital output (Max.500mA) optically isolated GPIO interface. It can compatible with 5~24V level. Fig.1-3-6 GX12-7 interface Fig.1-3-7 GPIO schematic diagram http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 7 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. GPIO Ports is 500mA, but high-level output without Details 5 ~ 24V Optical isolation power input Optical isolation ground General purpose output port, compatible with 5 ~ 24V level. Low-level Max current this drive capability. General purpose input port, compatible with 5 ~ 24V level. Power output :Output VoltagePWR voltage - 0.5V. Maximum output power : 18W (Depending on the rated power of adapter ).Maximum output current : 750mA Ground RFU Tab.1-3-2 GPIO Pins PIN NO. PIN 1 PIN 2 Definition OPT VCC OPT GND PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5 PIN 6 PIN 7 GPO GPI PWR OUT GND RFU 1.3.5 LED Indicators Fig.1-3-8 Diagram of LED indicators LED Indicators Indicator PWR COM RF ERR Details LED red: power is applied to the reader LED blue: the reader is connected to the communication port LED flash: the reader is receiving data from a tag LED red: the communication error Tab.1-3-3 LED Indicators http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 8 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. 1.3.6 Buzzer indicator Alarm tone Continuous ringing 2 short, 1 long 2 short, 2 long 2 short, 1long; or 2 short 2 long Buzzer Details Device starts normally Network error RF module error Both network and module error Tab.1-3-4 Buzzer indicator Chapter 2 Installation and Connection 2.1 Installation preparation Before installing the test platform, you need to prepare the following components:
One (1) RFly-I160 reader One (1) RFly-I160 fixed bracket One (1) 12V/4A adaptor One (1) Communication cable (GX16-9 switch to DB9, or Network cable) A few EPC C1G2/ISO 18O00-6C UHF tags One (1) WINXP or higher operating system PC computer Before connecting, whether install the bracket will according to actual needs. Please install it in the reliable place.Detail installation shown as below. Fig.2-1-1 Diagram of fixed and installation http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 9 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. 2.2 Hardware Connection 2.2.1 Communication cable connection In order to improve the reliability of equipment connection, the serial port should be GX16-9 interface, and GPIO should be GX12-7 interface. In order to test convenience, device equipped with a 2-meter GX16-9 switch to DB9-F cable, or GX12-7 switch to cold-pressed terminal cable. Users can extend the cable by themselves according to the actual application. Readers support TCP/IP, RS232, RS485 (optional). User connect according requirement. the communication cable 2.2.2 Adaptor connection The device can be powered after confirming the correct connection. User through the buzzer tone can identify whether the equipment power and communicate normally. If powered normally, user can connect the software date through the Demo Software Client,and start the test and evaluation. 2.3 Software connection Through the PC client Demo software,user can set-up the serial port or TCP / IP communication connection . 2.3.1 Serial connection Opening the Demo software, if it is based on serial connection, the Demo software will automatically identify the available PC port number, then click the port number drop-down box to choose one. Shown as below. Fig.2-3-1 COM port selection The serial connection prefix is COM, and it will generate automatically through Demo software. Therefore user dont need to enter it again. Device will achieve serial connection when user select the appropriate port number and open it. http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 10 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. Fig.2-3-2 Serial connection 2.3.2 TCP/IP connection RFly-I160 Reader supports one of the TCP Server and TCP Client network (default: TCP Server). User can search the network parameters in the LAN through Network Set, or set network parameters. Fig.2-3-3 IP parameters http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 11 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. Before connecting, user sets the PC's IP address according to readers IP address, so that the PC and reader are in the same LAN segment. Besides, please confirm that the PC can PING reader. Fig.2-3-4 Internet parameters http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 12 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd. For example: If connect to 192.168.0.7, just enter 192.168.0.7, then open it. Shown as below. Fig.2-3-5 Network port connection A set of UHF RFID test and evaluation platform has been completed after the hardware and software connection. Users can use the Demo software to inventory, read and write. More details of Demo software,please refer to the UHF RFID Demo Software Manual. http://www.genrace.com/enindex.php 13 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's 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.This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. NOTE:
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 followingmeasures:
-- 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. To maintain compliance with FCCs RF Exposure guidelines, The 20cm is the minimum distance that has to be maintained between your body and the device. FCC ID: 2AR6ARFLY-I160 Shenzhen Genrace Technology Co., Ltd.