FCC ID: H9PRD11320 XR400 RFID Reader

XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 72-71773-01 Revision .2 April 2005 2005 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an as is basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol. 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One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com Patents This product is covered by one or more of the patents listed on the website: www.symbol.com/patents Contents About This Guide Introduction . ix Chapter Descriptions . ix Notational Conventions . ix Related Documents and Software . ix Service Information . x Symbol Support Center . x Chapter 1. Getting Started Introduction . 1- 3 RFID Technology. 1-3 RFID Components. 1-3 The XR400 RFID Reader . 1-4 Multiple Connection Options . 1-4 Flexible Read Point Configurations . 1-4 Configuration and Upgrading. 1-4 Tag Management Features . 1-5 Event Management . 1-5 Device Management . 1-5 Security Features . 1-5 LED Indicators. 1-6 Chapter 2. Installation and Communication XR400 Parts . 2- 3 XR400 Ports . 2-3 iv XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Installing the XR400 . 2-4 Mounting Tips. 2-4 Mounting the XR400. 2-4 Connecting Antennas to the XR400 . 2-4 Portal Setup . 2-5 Powering the XR400 . 2-5 Verifying Hardware Functionality. 2-5 Connecting the XR400 for Communication . 2-6 Ethernet Connection . 2-6 RS232 Connection . 2-6 Reading Tags . 2-7 Chapter 3. Administrator Console Managing the XR400 . 3- 3 Status . 3-4 Scan Control . 3-5 Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point . 3-6 Query. 3-10 Writing a Tag . 3-12 Writing Tips . 3-13 Filtering. 3-14 Creating a Filter Rule . 3-14 Read Point Classes . 3-20 Read Point Zones . 3-21 Adding and modifying Read Point Zones . 3-22 Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the Reader. 3-23 Configuring Individual Read Points . 3-25 Event Notification. 3-26 Visibility Events . 3-26 Threshold Event . 3-26 Network Status Event. 3-26 Exception Events. 3-26 Committing / Discarding Changes . 3-27 Managing Trusted Hosts . 3-28 Managing Users . 3-29 User Maintenance . 3-30 Chapter 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction. 4- 3 Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings. 4-3 Setting Date and Time . 4-6 Getting Firmware Version Number. 4-7 Updating Firmware . 4-8 Monitoring Logs . 4-9 Backing Up the Configuration. 4-9 Logging Out from the Console . 4-10 Troubleshooting . 4-11 Contents v Appendix A. Specifications Technical Specifications. A- 3 Cable Pinouts . A-5 Ethernet Connections . A-5 RS232 Port Connections. A-5 GPIO Port Connections . A-6 vi XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide About This Guide Introduction . ix Chapter Descriptions . ix Notational Conventions . ix Related Documents and Software . ix Service Information . x Symbol Support Center . x viii XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide ix Introduction This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the XR400 RFID Reader. The XR400 is a multi-

protocol RFID reader providing real-time, seamless tag processing for all EPC-compliant tags: Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/

Write, also known as Class 0+), and Class 1 (Read/Write). Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and a description of the XR400 Reader and its features.

Chapter 2, Installation and Communication provides information on installing the XR400 and setting it up for communication.

Chapter 3, Administrator Console describes how to use the web-based Administrator Console to configure and manage the XR400 reader.

Chapter 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting describes how to use the reader maintenance console to perform low-level reader maintenance tasks, and how to upgrade the reader with new firmware and FPGA versions. It also includes troubleshooting tips.

Appendix A, Specifications lists the hardware specifications and reader interface details. Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document:

Italics are used to highlight the following:

chapters and sections in this and related documents

dialog box, window and screen names

drop-down list and list box names

check box and radio button names

icons on a screen.

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

key names on a keypad

button names on a screen.

Bullets () indicate:

action items

lists of alternatives

lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists. Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the XR400 RFID Reader. XR400 Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-71466-xx

DC200 Portal Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-71772-01

RFID API Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-71803-xx

TagVis Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-71804-xx

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Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. xii XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Getting Started Introduction . 1- 3 RFID Technology. 1-3 RFID Components. 1-3 The XR400 RFID Reader . 1-4 Multiple Connection Options . 1-4 Flexible Read Point Configurations . 1-4 Configuration and Upgrading. 1-4 Tag Management Features . 1-5 Event Management . 1-5 Device Management . 1-5 Security Features . 1-5 LED Indicators. 1-6 1-2 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Getting Started 1-3 Introduction The XR400 is a ready-to-connect network element that offers a variety of options for connecting to corporate networks via Ethernet or serial connections. A Setup Wizard facilitates reader configuration. RFID Technology Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged items. A typical RFID system consists of transponders called tags, readers, and antennas, which function as follows:

An RFID tag contains a chip that can store a limited amount of data. This data may be pre-encoded or can be encoded in the field. Tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

A reader sends out radio frequency waves using attached antennas. This RF field powers and charges the tags, which are tuned to receive radio waves. The tags use this power to transmit data back to the reader, which the reader converts to a format for computer storage. The computer application translates the data into an understandable format. Tags RF Wave and Response Physical/Network Connection Reader &

Antenna Host Computer Figure 1-1. RFID System Elements RFID Components Symbols Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions offer low cost, long read range, and a very high read rate, providing real-

time, end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. A typical Symbol RFID system consists of the following components:

Silicon-based RFID tags that can be attached to vehicles, trailers, containers, pallets, boxes, etc.

Different types of antennas to support applications such as dock door (area antennas), conveyor and, in the future, Smart Shelf (Shelf Antennas)

Readers that power and communicate with the tags for data capture and provide host connectivity for data migration. Tags Tags contain embedded chips that store information unique to the objects to which they are applied. Available in various shapes and sizes, tags, often called transponders, receive and respond to requests for their data. Tags require power to send data, and are available with two power options:

Active Tags: typically powered by light-weight batteries and have limited life.

Passive Tags: powered by the readers RF field. Passive tags are much lighter, less expensive, and have a much longer life than active tags. 1-4 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Antennas Antennas transmit and receive radio frequency signals under the control of a reader. Antennas do not perform processing. A read point is the RF range of an antenna. Readers Readers are devices that provide a means for communicating with the tags and transferring their data to a host computer. Readers also provide features such as filtering, parity checks, and tag writing. The XR400 RFID Reader The Symbol XR400 is an intelligent, multi-protocol reader that provides real-time, seamless tag processing for all EPC-compliant tags:

Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/Write, also known as Class 0+), and Class 1 (Read/Write). Class 0 and Class 1 protocols are run in the Ultra-High Frequency range (~900MHz). The XR400 offers a variety of options for connecting to corporate networks via Ethernet or serial connection. A Setup Wizard simplifies configuration. Figure 1-2. XR400, Top and Side Views The XR400 provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance, and intelligent RFID solutions. Multiple Connection Options The XR400 provides flexibility for connecting to networks via Ethernet or serial connection. Because each XR400 is identified by its unique IP address, it is accessible from anywhere on the network. The XR400 can also be configured to obtain its IP Address from a DHCP server, automating the IP address and default Gateway configurations. Flexible Read Point Configurations Connect up to eight antennas (four transmit and four receive) to a single XR400. This decreases the per-read-point cost. Logically combine antennas to create a single, wide read point with a much greater range than that of a single antenna. Configuration and Upgrading The XR400 is easy to reconfigure for an application via the Setup Wizard. The XR400 can also accept new firmware and configuration under host control. Getting Started 1-5 Tag Management Features Ad Hoc Querying Use ad hoc querying to send a query about tag visibility. The XR400 replies with either Tag(s) Visible, Not Known (never seen or imported), or Not Visible (previously seen but now missing, with last seen timestamp). Tag Filtering Use tag filtering to apply filters during read operations. A filter can include or exclude a tag based on the specified bit pattern. The XR400 offers two types of filtering:

Pre-Processing: The XR400 restricts its ability to read tags as directed by the include or exclude filtering specification.

Post Processing: The XR400 reads all tags it sees, and applies its filters before it reports these tags to the host computer. Tag List Use the tag list feature to send information about tags from the host to the reader. The host can purge the tag list to remove this information from the reader when its not needed. Event Management Event Notification Use event notification to receive notification about certain events. For example, receive immediate notification of a tag visibility change, or bundle all notifications and receive them later. Exception Notification and Heart Beat Notification The XR400 supports sending exception notifications via SNMP. The "heart beat" notification feature sends periodic messages that indicate whether or not the reader is functional. Device Management Quick Backup and Recovery To back up and restore reader configuration, use any Web browser to download the configuration XML file, then download the file to the reader using the Reader Administrator console. SNMP Integration The XR400 can send real-time notification of specific events and failures to the SNMP server. Security Features Trusted Hosts The XR400 allows specifying the IP addresses of hosts that are allowed to connect to the reader. Use this security feature to prevent unauthorized network hosts from communicating with the reader. User Level Security The XR400 recognizes three access levels to assign to users:

View - view reader configuration settings.

Edit - view and edit configuration settings.

Maintenance - view and edit configuration settings, and perform administrative tasks such as updating reader firmware. 1-6 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Use this feature to assign different access levels to users, allowing them to perform necessary tasks without compromising security. Logging The XR400 keeps a log of all system-related activities for security and troubleshooting. Use the log, which includes time-stamped system activities such as good and bad tag reads, login attempts, hardware failures, and other events, to pinpoint problems to facilitate quick resolution, and to identify administrators who require additional training to prevent future problems. LED Indicators The XR400 LEDs indicate reader status as described in Table 1-1. Table 1-1. LED Description Green Red Yellow Reader is powered on Error condition or non-operational mode, e.g., boot-up Successful tag read Installation and Communication XR400 Parts . 2- 3 XR400 Ports . 2-3 Installing the XR400 . 2-4 Mounting Tips . 2-4 Mounting the XR400 . 2-4 Connecting Antennas to the XR400. 2-4 Portal Setup . 2-5 Powering the XR400. 2-5 Verifying Hardware Functionality . 2-5 Connecting the XR400 for Communication . 2-6 Ethernet Connection. 2-6 RS232 Connection . 2-6 Reading Tags . 2-7 2-2 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide XR400 Parts LEDs Installation and Communication 2-3 10/100BaseT Ethernet RS232 Antenna/Read Points USB Client USB Host GPIO Power Figure 2-1. XR400 Parts Use only the parts provided with the XR400 reader or recommended by Symbol. Substituting other cables or parts can degrade system performance, damage the reader, and/or void the warranty. CAUTION XR400 Ports The following table lists the ports available on the XR400. Table 2-1. XR400 Port Descriptions Port Description Antenna/Read Points Connect up to eight antennas (four transmit, four receive) 10/100BaseT Ethernet Insert an RJ45 Ethernet cable for connection to an Ethernet network or an Ethernet card on a host PC. USB Client USB Host GPIO RS232 Power Insert a USB cable for USB client connection to a host device. Insert a USB cable for USB host connection to a client device. Insert a DB15 serial cable for connection to the DC200 Portal. The XR400 controls the DC200 LEDs and motion sensor. Insert a DB9 serial cable for RS232 connection to a host PC. Connect a 24 V 1.2 A power supply. The power supplys DC connector connects to an AC adapter that varies depending on the country. 2-4 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Installing the XR400 Mounting Tips Consider the following before selecting a location for the XR400 Reader:

Mount the XR400 indoors, in operating range, and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, or extreme temperatures.

Mount the XR400 in an area free from electromagnetic interference. Sources of interference include generators, pumps, converters, non-interruptible power supplies, AC switching relays, light dimmers, and computer CRT terminals.

Mount the XR400 within 15 feet of the antennas.

Ensure the XR400s power cord can reach the power source outlet.

Mount the XR400 onto a permanent fixture, such as a wall or a shelf, where it won't be disturbed, bumped, or damaged. Allow a minimum of five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400. When installing the antenna, ensure a minimum separation distance of 23 cm between the antenna and human beings. WARNING Mounting the XR400 Position the XR400 on the wall or shelf, ensuring five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400. 1. 2. Using the pre-drilled holes at the corners of the XR400 as a guide, drill four holes in the wall or shelf for mounting the reader. For mounting dimensions, see Table A-1 on page A-3. 3. Secure the XR400 to the wall or shelf using four 1-inch long #10 screws. Connecting Antennas to the XR400 Power off the XR400 before connecting the antennas. Never disconnect the antennas while the XR400 is powered on or reading tags (when the yellow LED is lit). Doing so can damage the reader. Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host to which antennas are not connected. CAUTION 1. Attach the N-Male plug (large end) of an antenna connector cable to antenna 1. 2. Attach the DIN 1.0/2.3 jack connectors (small ends) of the cable to the TX1 and RX1 connectors on the XR400. 3. Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the cable. Repeat these steps to connect antenna 2 to Tx2/Rx2, antenna 3 to TX3/RX3, and antenna 4 to TX4/RX4. Portal Setup In portal situations such as dock doors, ensure the TX from one side of the portal faces the TX of the opposing antenna. Similarly, ensure the respective RXs face each other, as shown in Figure 2-2. Installation and Communication 2-5 TX1 RX1 TX2 RX2 Figure 2-2. Portal Alignment Powering the XR400 Connect the antennas before supplying power to the XR400. CAUTION To power on (and off) the XR400:

1. Connect the 24 VDC power supply (provided) to the XR400s unit power port. 2. Plug the power supply into a 24 V power outlet. The green Power LED on the XR400 lights to indicate the device is powered on. To power off the XR400, unplug the power supply from the power outlet. The green Power LED turns off to indicate that the device is powered off and the system is not operational. 3. Verifying Hardware Functionality Power On Test The red Error LED lights when power is supplied to the XR400, then turns off. The green Power LED lights when the reader completes power-up and is operational. Read Test After the XR400 powers up, test the read range to verify that it meets requirements. Enable polling using the Web-based XR400 Administrator Console. See Scan Control on page 3-5. 1. 2. Control the XR400 through a real-time application such as TagVis. Refer to the TagVis User Guide. 3. 4. Walk slowly toward the antenna until the XR400 lights the yellow Read LED to indicate that it detected and read the tag. Present a tag so it is facing the antenna. The distance between the tag and the antenna is the approximate read range. For optimal read results, do not hold the tag at an angle or wave the tag, as this can cause the read distance to vary. Note 2-6 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Connecting the XR400 for Communication Connect the XR400 to a host or network via Ethernet, RS232, RS422, or USB Client. Ethernet Connection The XR400 communicates to the host via a 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable and receives power via a Symbol AC power supply. Ethernet connection allows access to the XR400s Administrator Console, used to change reader settings. To connect the XR400 via Ethernet:

1. Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable to the wired Ethernet port on the XR400. See Figure 2-1 on page 2-3. Ensure the Ethernet cable is terminated according to Table A-2 on page A-5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the host systems LAN port. 2. If not connecting to an Ethernet network, connect one end of an Ethernet crossover cable (not provided) to the Ethernet card on the computer, and the other end to the TCP/IP port on the XR400. 3. On a networked computer, open an Internet browser and enter the IP address of the XR400 (the default IP address of the 4. XR400 is 192.168.127.254). Log in to the XR400 Administrator Console. If desired, change settings for the XR400, such as the IP address. See Chapter 3, Administrator Console. RS232 Connection Serial communication allows accessing the readers Administrator Console using terminal software in order to change reader settings. Use this method of administration rather than the Web-based method in the following situations:

When the IP address of the reader is unknown.

When the reader obtains IP address via DHCP but you need to know the IP address.

When crossover cables are not available and you need to change the IP address of the reader as per the network's addressing scheme.

Other situations when reader administration is necessary without connecting to the Web-based Administrator Console.

The Web-based Administrator Console is disabled. To connect the XR400 via RS232:

1. Connect an DB9 serial cable to the XR400s RS232 port. See Figure 2-1 on page 2-3. Ensure the cable is terminated according to Table A-3 on page A-5. Plug the other end of the cable into the host computer. 2. 3. On the host computer, launch a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) and configure it as follows:

Terminal Type: VT-100

Port: COM 1-4 (depending on the COM port used)

Terminal Settings:

38400 bps transfer rate 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit no flow control no hardware compression 4. After establishing a connection with the XR400, type AdvancedReaderConsole on the host computer and press Enter. 5. Enter admin as the username and change as the password. These are the default settings. You cannot change the password from the serial console. To change the password (or create a new user account) use the Web-based Administrator Console. Installation and Communication 2-7 The host displays the Current Configuration menu:

Current Configuration:

Serial Number MAC Address 1 -- DHCP 2 -- IP Address 3 -- IP Port 4 -- Network Mask 5 -- Gateway 6 -- DNS Host 7 -- HTTP Server is 8 -- HTTP Port is 9 -- Telnet Server 10 -- FTP Server 11 -- Watchdog 12 -- Trusted Hosts Only 13 -- Commit Change 14 -- Discard Change 15 -- Exit 16 -- Reboot 17 -- Show system log 18 -- Trace system log

: redacted

: redacted

: ON

: 192.168.127.254

: 3000

: 255.255.255.0

: 192.168.1.1

: 192.168.1.1

: ON

: 80

: Enabled

: Enabled

: Disabled

: OFF

: OFF Select the menu number to change the item value:

To change a setting, enter the menu number, press Enter, then enter the new configuration value. For example, to change the IP address, enter 2 to select IP Address, then press Enter. Enter a new IP address value. Enter 9, then press Enter, to apply the change. 6. 7. Reading Tags To read tags while communicating with the host serially, connect the XR400s RS-422/485 interface to a serial port on the host computer. Symbol provides an RS485-to-USB SeaLevel converter box and cable which connects the reader to the host's USB port for serial communication. To connect the reader to a host computer and read tags in real time, connect through TCP/IP and use a real-time application such as TagVis. Refer to the TagVis Developer Guide, or the user guide provided with the application. 2-8 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Administrator Console Managing the XR400 . 3- 3 Status . 3-4 Scan Control . 3-5 Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point . 3-6 Query . 3-10 Writing a Tag . 3-12 Writing Tips . 3-13 Filtering. 3-14 Creating a Filter Rule . 3-14 Read Point Classes. 3-20 Read Point Zones . 3-21 Adding and modifying Read Point Zones. 3-22 Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the Reader. 3-23 Configuring Individual Read Points . 3-25 Event Notification. 3-26 Visibility Events . 3-26 Threshold Event . 3-26 Network Status Event . 3-26 Exception Events . 3-26 Committing / Discarding Changes . 3-27 Managing Trusted Hosts . 3-28 Managing Users . 3-29 User Maintenance . 3-30 3-2 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Administrator Console 3-3 Managing the XR400 The XR400 includes a Reader Administrator Console used to manage and configure the reader. Use a Web browser on a host PC to access the XR400s Administrator Console. 1. To access the Administrator Console, enter the IP address of the XR400 in a web browser. The Consoles login window appears. Figure 3-1. Console Login 2. If this is the first visit to the Console, enter the username admin and the password change. A second window prompts to change the password. Enter and confirm the new password, then click Change. Use this new password for subsequent visits to the Console. The Consoles main menu window appears. Figure 3-2. Console Main Menu 3-4 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Status Click Status on the Console main menu to view the Reader Status window, which displays information about read points and the XR400s kernel. Figure 3-3. Reader Status Window Table 3-1 describes the elements in the Reader Status window. Table 3-1. Reader Status Window Elements Item Value Format Description Reader and Read Points Total Enabled User Disabled Number Number Number System Disabled Number Parent Disabled Number Number of readers connected. Since a single reader is connected to the Administrator Console, this number is always 1 Total number of readers enabled for reading. Since a single reader is connected to the Administrator Console, this number is always 1 or 0 (if the reader is disabled). Number of user-disabled readers / read points. This value is always 1 or 0. For information on how to disable readers, see Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the Reader on page 3-23. Number of system-disabled readers / read point. If a device becomes non-

operational, the system disables it, but allows other system components to continue to operate. This value is always 1 or 0. Devices dependent on a non-operational parent device are marked Parent Disabled. For example, when a reader is system-disabled, its read points are marked parent disabled. Administrator Console 3-5 Table 3-1. Reader Status Window Elements (Continued) Value Format Description

[Weekday] [Month] [Day of the Month]

[Hour:Minute:Second] [Year]

Time of the reader system clock. Click on this to change the time of the reader system clock.

[Number of Day] [Number of Hour]

[Number of Minute] [Number of Second]

The length of time that the reader has been running. Total amount of device memory, and amount of memory in use and available. Total amount of flash memory, and amount of memory in use and available. Also broken down by flash partitions (application, platform, and data). After the specified number of minutes the system attempts to enable any degraded device that was system-disabled. Item Reader Information System Clock System Up Time Memory Usage Flash Usage Number of bytes Number of bytes Automatic Enable Period Minutes Scan Control Click Scan Control on the Console main menu to view the Scan Control window, which allows initiating an on-demand scan and enabling / disabling polled read points. For periodic read points, the window displays when the next scan is scheduled. Figure 3-4. Scan Control Window To initiate a scan for on-demand read points click Initiate Scan. To enable or disable polling for polled read points click Enable Polling or Disable Polling. 3-6 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point To schedule a periodic scan for a read point, modify the read point class setting:

1. Click Read Point Class. Figure 3-5. Read Point Classes Window 4. Enter a name for the read point class in the Class Name: field. 2. 3. Select the antenna type from the Type: drop-down list. Options are AREA (long range), COMBINED (for when operating on portals or areas where multiple read points cover the same space), SHELFv1 (existing short range shelf type), or SHELFv2

(next-generation short range shelf type). In the Scan Period: drop-down list select how often to scan a read point for tags. Options are:

On Demand: Only scan read points when the user initiates a scan request.

Polled: Scan read points continuously.

Periodic: Select the time interval for which to scan read points. In the Gain: drop-down list select the gain (a percentage) to designate the antennas power setting for reading RFID tags. 5. 6. Select how many times to repeat the read command when performing a scan from the Retry: drop-down list. 7. Select the type of tags to read from the Air Protocol: drop-down list. Options are CLASS 0, CLASS 1, or ALL. 8. Select a filter from the Tag Selection: drop-down list to specify which tags to read. See Query on page 3-10 for information 9. on creating filters. In the Write Gain: drop-down list select the gain (a percentage) to designate the antennas power setting for writing RFID tags. Administrator Console 3-7 10. Select which motions sensors, if any, are used from the Motion: drop-down list. 11. Click Add Class. The new class appears in the Class List. 12. Click Commit / Revert. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27. 13. Click Configuration. The Configuration window displays a list of antennas (read points). Figure 3-6. Reader Configuration Window 3-8 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 14. Select the read point on which to schedule periodic scans. The following window provides details about the read point. Figure 3-7. Read Point Configuration Window 15. Select the new read point class from the Class: drop-down list. This associates the read point with the new read point class. 16. Click Modify Read Point, then Commit/Revert to apply the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27. 17. Click Scan Control to open the Scan Control window. This window indicates when the next periodic scan is scheduled. Administrator Console 3-9 Periodic scan scheduled in 4 minutes Figure 3-8. Reader Scan Control Window 3-10 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Query Use the query feature to read tags and get their status information. The reader replies with one of the following tag status indications:

The tag is not known to the system. (The tag was never seen or imported.)

The tag is not visible to the system. (The tag is known to the system, but is currently not visible to any read point.)

The tag is visible at one or more read points. (A list of read points where the tag can be seen displays.) The tag ID and the type of the tag is required to query a tag. To obtain the tag ID and type of all tags the reader is reading:

Enable polling at the reader and configure read point classes as polled classes. 1. 2. Open a new browser window and enter the following URL: http://[Reader IP Address] /cgi-bin/dataProxy?oper=queryTags XML containing the tag ID and type of all tags being read appears. Figure 3-9. Query Tags XML Window 3. Note the ID and type of the tag to query. 4. Open the Administrator Console and click Query. 5. Enter the type and ID from Step 3 in the Type: and Id: fields. 6. Click Submit Query. The XR400 responds with the read point of the antenna that is reading the tag. Administrator Console 3-11 Figure 3-10. Tag Query Window 3-12 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Writing a Tag Use the Write a Tag option to perform the following with a R/W tag:

Write, erase, and/or lock the tag ID.

Write, erase, and/or lock the user data.

Write or lock a kill code.

Kill a tag. To write a tag:

1. Click Write a Tag. Figure 3-11. Write an RFID Tag Window 2. 3. Enter the TagID to write on the tag. If the tag already contains an ID, select the Erase and Write checkboxes next to the Tag ID field to overwrite it. To disable changes of the tag ID select the Lock checkbox next to the Tag ID field. Enter the data to write on the tag in the User Data field. If the tag already contains user data select the Erase and Write checkboxes next to this field to overwrite it. To disable changes of the user data select the Lock checkbox next to the User Data field. Administrator Console 3-13 To write a kill code, enter six hex digits in the Kill Code field. To lock the kill code select the Write and Lock checkboxes. 4. 5. Select the antenna port to use for the write operation from the Read Point drop-down list. 6. Select whether to write information on a tag or kill a tag from the Action drop-down list. Writing Tips Before writing to tags consider the following tips:

Locking a tag ID and/or user data prevents further erasing and writing the tag ID and user data on this tag.

After writing and locking the kill code, the kill code is required to kill the tag.

Killing a tag voids it for all read and write operations, rendering it useless for future operations. 3-14 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Filtering The XR400 allows setting filters based on rules and then associating the filters with a specific read point. This prevents the reader from reporting specific tags. Filtering out tags involves the following steps:

Creating a filter rule

Creating a filter and associating it with the rule

Associating a filter to a read point class

Associating a read point class to an antenna. The following sections describe these processes. Creating a Filter Rule To create a filter rule:

1. Click Tag Selection. Figure 3-12. Tag Selection Filter Window 2. Click Create A New Rule. Administrator Console 3-15 Figure 3-13. Tag Filter Rule Window 3. Choose the values for specific bits on which to base the filter. 4. 5. Select an option from the Test Method drop-down list. Inclusive indicates that all tags matching the rule are reported. Enter a name for the rule in the Filter Rule Name: field. Exclusive indicates that all tags matching the rule are not reported. 6. Click Add Tag Filter Rule to return to the Tag Selection Filter window. The new rule appears in the Tag Filter Rule List. 7. Enter a name for the filter in the Name: field. 3-16 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 8. Click Create a New Filter. Figure 3-14. Tag Filter Window 9. Select the new rule from the Available Rules list and click <<. The rule moves to the Selected Rules list, adding it to the filter. 10. Click Add/Modify Tag Filter. The Tag Selection Filter window appears with the new filter in the Tag Filter List. 11. Click Commit/Revert to apply the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27. 12. Click on Read Point Class. Administrator Console 3-17 Figure 3-15. Read Point Classes Window 13. Enter a class name in the Class Name: field. 14. Select settings for the class from the drop-down lists. See Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point on page 3-6. 15. Select the new filter from the Tag Selection drop-down list. 16. Click Add/Modify Class. 17. Click Commit/Revert to apply the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27. 3-18 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 18. Click Configuration. Figure 3-16. Selecting a Read Point 19. Select the read point with which to associate the new filter. Administrator Console 3-19 Figure 3-17. Modifying Read Point Configuration 20. Select the new class which contains the new filter from the Class drop-down list. 21. Click Modify Read Point. The Reader Configuration window displays the new read point class associated with the selected antenna. The selected read point of the reader now reports tags as per the selected rule. 3-20 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Read Point Classes Read point classes are a set of configuration parameters assigned to one or more read points (antennas). Create a read point class in one of two ways:

Create a new read point class by defining the class.

Use an existing read point class as a template, copy it, change its settings, and save the new class with a different name. The XR400 includes several read point classes to use as templates. To create a new class based on one of the existing classes:

1. Click Read Point Class. Figure 3-18. Creating a New Read Point Class Enter a new name in the Class Name: field. 2. Select a class from the Class List and click Select Class to display the settings of this class. 3. 4. Select settings for the class from the drop-down lists. See Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point on page 3-6. 5. Click Add Class. Administrator Console 3-21 Read Point Zones Read point zones provide a logical way of grouping one or more read points on the same reader or across readers. A read point zone facilitates arbitrary user aggregations of read points. Read Point Zone 1 Read Point 1 Read Point 2 Read Point 3 Tag 1 Tag 2 Tag 3 Read Range of Read Point Zone 1 Tag 4 Read Range of Antenna 3 Figure 3-19. Read Point Zone Diagram In Figure 3-19 Read Point 1 and 2 are logically grouped using Read Point Zone 1. Tags read by either read point are reported as read by Read Point Zone 1. Similarly, read point class names can also facilitate aggression. This section describes how to configure and administer read point zones. 3-22 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Adding and modifying Read Point Zones To create a zone:

1. Click Read Point Zone. Figure 3-20. Read Point Zone Diagram 2. Manage read point zones as follows:

To add a zone, enter a name for the zone in the Zone Name: field and click Add Zone.

To change the name of a zone, select the zone name from the Zone List and click Select Zone. Enter a new name for the zone in the Zone Name: field and click Modify Zone to update the Zone List.

To delete the zone being modified, click Delete Zone. Administrator Console 3-23 Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the Reader Assign a new name and description to the XR400 to use later to identify readers on the network. If desired, disable the reader for all future operations. To rename or disable a reader:

1. Click Configuration. Figure 3-21. Reader Configuration Window 3-24 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 2. Select the reader to modify. Figure 3-22. Modify Reader Configuration Window 3. To modify the name and description of the reader, enter this information in the Name: and Description: fields. Note that the serial number cannot be modified. To disable the reader, select the Disable Reader checkbox. 4. 5. Click Modify Reader. Administrator Console 3-25 Configuring Individual Read Points The Reader Configuration window also allows configuring and managing read points connected to the reader. To manage an antenna:

1. Select the specific read point from the Reader Configuration window, shown in Figure 3-21. 2. Clicking on a specific read points opens up the following window that allows you to associate that read point with a class and a read point zone. Figure 3-23. Modify Read Point Configuration Window If desired, enter a new name and description in the Name: and Description: fields. 3. 4. Select an associated read point class and zone from the Class: and Zone: drop-down lists. 5. Click Commit/Revert to save the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27. 3-26 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Event Notification The XR400 reader provides notification when particular events occur. Select the events to subscribe to using the Event Notification window. Select whether to receive event notifications, and select from three different types of events:

Visibility events

Threshold events

Network status events. Visibility Events These events occur when tag visibility changes. There are three types of visibility events:

New tag event: occurs every time the XR400 reads a new tag.

Tag not visible event: occurs when the system knows about the tag but the tag is no longer visible.

Visibility changed event: a generic event that occurs when the read point that read the tag changes. Threshold Event Threshold events occur when the number of visible tags drops below or rises above a threshold specified via a tag list notification reply. Network Status Event Network status events indicate a change in reader status, e.g., a problem with the reader. There are two types of network status events:

Device

Program. Device events can indicate whether the status change is reported for device or in association with a parent device. For example for a disabled reader, the reader receives a 'user/disable' status notification, and the read point(s) associated with the reader receive a

'user/disable/parent' notification. Similarly, if a device fault occurs for the reader, all corresponding events for the device fault also occur for each read point associated with that reader. After correcting the fault, enabling the reader also enables 'parent disabled' devices associated with it. Exception Events Exception events provide the same type of information available via SNMP, but using XML. An exception event provides information when a device goes off-line, polling is turned off, etc. Select this option if there is no SNMP support, but you require notification if the device/program changes state. The Event Notification window provides the following parameters:

Host Notification: web-based notifications of events are sent to this link. Typically this is the URL of the web server which is running an application which can trap and display these notifications.

Send SNMP Trap To: This is the IP address of the SNMP server to which to send event traps. Administrator Console 3-27 Committing / Discarding Changes To apply reader configuration modifications made using the Reader Administrator Console, click Commit/Revert to save these changes and notify the reader to update its configuration file, which updates the physical reader configuration. While a successful update can take several seconds, the system continues to operate with only a one or two-second period where no polling occurs. To save changes when using the Reader Administrator Console:

1. Click Commit/Revert. Figure 3-24. Commit/Revert Window 2. Click Commit to save a new configuration and apply changes to the reader's configuration file. 3. Click Discard to discard changes made to the reader configuration during this session. 4. Click Revert only if a saved backup configuration exists to discard current changes and revert reader configuration to the backup configuration. 3-28 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Managing Trusted Hosts Trusted hosts are authorized computers with which the reader is allowed to communicate. Enable this feature to allow only computers listed in the trusted host list to access the Administrator Console. This allows administrators to restrict unauthorized hosts from accessing the reader even if they are on the same network as the reader. When disabled (the default), the reader logs the IP addresses of any computers that attempt to access the reader to provide a history of attempted accesses. To manage trusted hosts:

1. Click Trusted Hosts. Figure 3-25. Trusted Hosts Window To add a trusted host to the list, enter the IP address in the IP Address: field, then click Add Host. 2. To delete a trusted host, select the hosts address from the Current Trusted Hosts list, then click Delete Host. 3. 4. Click Enable Trusted Host Check to prevent computers not in the trusted host list from accessing the reader. 5. To allow all hosts in the network to access the reader, click Disable Trusted Host Check. Managing Users To add or modify users in order to grant rights and permissions:

1. Click Manage Users. Administrator Console 3-29 Figure 3-26. Manage Users Window Enter the name of the new user in the User Name: field. Enter a password to assign to the user in the Password: field. 2. 3. 4. Select an option from the Access Level: drop-down list for the new user:

View: Allows the user to connect to the Administrator Console and view reader settings.

Edit: Allows the user to make configuration changes excluding tasks such as updating the firmware.

Maintenance: This provides administrator privilege, and allows the user to access all functionality of the Administrator Console. 3-30 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide User Maintenance To modify the access level or other account parameters and settings for an existing user:

1. Click Manage Users. Figure 3-27. Modifying Users Window 2. 3. 4. 5. To assign the default password (change) to a user, select the user from the User List, select the Clear Password radio button, and click Modify User. To delete the user, select the user from the User List, select the Delete User radio button, and click Modify User. To assign a new password to the user, select the user from the User List, select the Change Password radio button, and click Modify User. In the window that appears, enter the old user password, then enter and confirm the new password. To change the access level of the user, select the Set to View Only Access, Set to Edit Access, or Set to Maintenance Access radio button. Note that you can not grant an access level higher than your own. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction . 4- 3 Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings. 4-3 Setting Date and Time . 4-6 Getting Firmware Version Number . 4-7 Updating Firmware. 4-8 Monitoring Logs . 4-9 Backing Up the Configuration . 4-9 Logging Out from the Console . 4-10 Troubleshooting . 4-11 4-2 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-3 Introduction Use the Maintenance option in the Administrator Console to perform low-level reader maintenance tasks. Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings The XR400 provides typical configuration settings that make the reader a plug-and-play device. The Administrator Console allows customizing these communication parameters. For example, it enables changing the default IP address of the reader when the network does not have a DHCP server. To change the readers communication settings:

1. Open a web browser. 2. 3. 4. Click Maintenance. In the address bar enter the readers URL (http:// followed by the readers IP address) and press Enter. Log in using your administrator username and password to access the readers Administrator Console. Figure 4-1. Maintenance Console Main Menu 4-4 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 5. Click Communication. Figure 4-2. Communication Configuration Window 6. Change communication-related settings as desired by entering information in the text boxes or using the drop-down lists. See Table 4-3 for descriptions of available options. 7. Click Set Properties. 8. Click Main to return to the Administrator Console main window. 9. Click Commit / Revert. 10. Click Commit to save the changes or Discard to discard the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27. Table 4-1. Communication Configuration Options Setting Obtain IP Address via DHCP Description Possible Values The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server running on networks can assign a dynamic IP address to the host and readers. Contact the system administrator to find out if the network supports DHCP. Checked (enabled) / unchecked (disabled) Enable HTTP Server Enable Telnet Server Select whether to enable the web interface. Select whether to enable Telnet to the reader. Checked (enabled) / unchecked (disabled) Checked (enabled) / unchecked (disabled) Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-5 Table 4-1. Communication Configuration Options (Continued) Setting Enable FTP Server IP Address Description Possible Values Select whether to enable the FTP server on the reader. Checked (enabled) / unchecked (disabled) If manually assigning an IP address to the reader, check with the system administrator to ensure the IP address is valid in the network. IP address to assign to the reader Subnet Mask A mask used to determine to what subnet an IP address belongs. IP address dynamically assigned or user-

entered Default Gateway DNS Server TCP Port HTTP Port The reader uses this IP address to access another network. Depends on network configuration The reader uses the Domain Name System (DNS) IP address to translate domain names. Depends on network configuration The port used for TCP/IP communication. The port used for communication over HTTP. User-entered Default: 3000 User-entered Default: 80 4-6 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Setting Date and Time To set the readers date and time:

1. Select Date/Time in the Communication window. Figure 4-3. System Time Management Window 2. To synchronize the readers clock with a particular SNTP server, enter the servers address in the SNTP Server Address: field and click Set SNTP Parameters. SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) is an Internet standard protocol (built on TCP/IP) that assures accurate synchronization to the millisecond of computer clock times in a network of computers. To set the readers system time manually, use the drop-down lists to select units of time, then click Set Date and Time. 3. 4. Use the Time Zone: drop-down list to set the readers time zone, then click Set Time Zone. Getting Firmware Version Number The Version Control window displays the current firmware version and allows upgrading to new firmware. To view this window, select Version. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-7 Figure 4-4. Version Control Window See Table 4-2 for version control parameter descriptions. Table 4-2. Version Control Parameters Access Level Setting Description Radio Frequency Regulation Region Select a Radio Frequency Regulation region for the XR400 and click Set Region. DSP Version DSP Loader Version Monitor Version OS Version The version of the DSP firmware. The version of the DSP loader. The version of the monitor utility. The version of the operating system build. Application Server Version The version of the application software. FPGA Version Digital Board Version Analog Board Version The version of the FPGA image. The version of the reader's digital board. The version of the reader's analog board. 4-8 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Updating Firmware Before updating firmware using a local image file, perform the following:

Acquire the new image(s) from Symbol, which can include the monitor partition, the OS partition, the platform partition, the application partition, the data partition, and the partition table.

Obtain the utility OsUpdate.exe, FlashUpdateUtility.dll, and the Response.txt file from Symbol. The Response.txt file contains the list of files to be updated.

Obtain FTP server access to upload the images from the host PC, and download images from the reader.

Upload the image file(s) to the FTP server. Use the Version Control window to update firmware by downloading the software to the reader from an FTP server. To update the firmware version:

1. Click Maintenance from the main menu. 2. Click Version. See Figure 4-4 for the Version Control window. 3. 4. 5. In the FTP Server field, enter the IP address of the FTP server that contains the image file to download. Enter the username and password in the FTP User Name and Password fields. In the SNTP Host field, enter the SNMP host address to which the SNMP traps are sent while the new files are downloading to the reader. 6. Click Start Update. The XR400 application software first downloads the OsUpdate.exe, FlashUpdateUtility.dll, and Response.txt files, starts OsUpdate, and shuts down. 7. OsUpdate downloads the files specified in Response.txt to RAM, then writes them to flash. 8. The reader reboots. If an error occurs during file transfer, the reader reboots without writing the files to flash. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-9 Monitoring Logs Network administrators can use logs for auditing and troubleshooting the XR400. XR400 supports two types of logs:

System Log - includes the log information generated by the reader's internal instructions. This is a circular queue which can hold a maximum of 200 records.

Access History - provides a history log for access to this reader. This log records every successful access to the reader through the web interface. This is also a circular queue which can hold a maximum of 20 records. Backing Up the Configuration The reader supports the following backup configuration functions:

Rolling back maintenance errors and restoring the reader to a particular date and time.

Pushing reader-specific changes made to the config.xml file to multiple readers, simplifying multi-reader management.

General configuration backup that can be restored when required, such as hardware replacement. TTo back up the reader's configuration:

1. Open the browser and enter the URL http://[Reader IP address]/Config.xml. For example, if the readers IP address is 192.168.127.254, enter:

http://192.168.127.254/Config.xml 4-10 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide An xml file similar to the following appears, depicting the current reader configuration. Figure 4-5. Sample Reader Configuration XML File 2. Save the XML file with a naming / date convention that facilitates recognizing the reader and the date of the backup. Most browsers allow saving xml files to the hard disk. In Internet Explorer, select File - Save As 3. Click Save and use Windows Explorer to verify that the file is saved correctly. Logging Out from the Console Before closing the browser, log out of the console. Click Logout from either the maintenance menu or the main menu. If unsaved changes are pending, the Commit / Revert window appears. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27. If you forget to log out or leave your browser idle, the session automatically logs out. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-11 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Table 4-3. Troubleshooting XR400 error LED lights after the reader has been in operation. XR400 error LED stays lit on powerup. The CPU cannot communicate with the DSP and cannot reload the DSP firmware to it. An error occurred during the powerup sequence. Cannot connect to the reader. Username and password is unknown. Refer to the system log for error messages. If the web interrface is available, refer to the system log for the cause of the error, otherwise refer to the debug messages from the serial console. The default username is admin and the default password is change. To change the username and password, see Connecting the XR400 for Communication on page 2-6. XR400 is not reading tags. The tag is out of its read range. Move the tag into the read range. See Read Test on page 2-5. Cannot access the Administrator Console. The readers IP address is unknown. See Connecting the XR400 for Communication on page 2-6 to view the readers IP address. Cannot log in to the terminal-based Administrator Console. The web-based Administrator Console is in use for that reader. Log out of the web-based console and restart the terminal software to re-attempt log in. Certain real-time applications are no longer functional. You changed the node address, IP address, or other reader configuration parameter(s) using the Administrator Console, and the application expects the previous configuration. Polling is enabled.-**

The user closed the browser without logging out of the Administrator Console, so other applications cannot connect to the reader. Update the settings within the application. Refer to the applications manual. Some real-time applications require disabling polling. Refer to the applications manual, and if required, disable polling using the Scan Control feature of the Administrator Console. See Scan Control on page 3-5. Log out of the Administrator Console. If problems still occur, contact the distributor or call the local Symbol Support Center. See page x for the telephone numbers. 4-12 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Specifications Technical Specifications . A- 3 Cable Pinouts . A-5 Ethernet Connections. A-5 RS232 Port Connections. A-5 GPIO Port Connections . A-6 A-2 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Specifications A-3 Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the readers intended operating environment and general technical hardware specifications. Feature Physical Specifications Dimensions Table A-1. Technical Specifications Description 8.75" H x 11.75" W x 2" D (22.23 cm H x 29.85 cm W x 5.08 cm D) Mounting Dimensions (Mounting Holes) 4.75" H x 12.73" W (12.05 cm H x 32.30 cm W) Weight Base Material LEDs Power Environmental Specifications Environmental Sealing Operational Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Vibration Connectivity Network

~ 6 lbs (2722 g) Aluminum, Silver; Die-cast Power (Green), Activity (Yellow), Error (Red)

+24vDC @ 1.2 amps IEC 529 IP54 IEC 60068-2-1/2/14 32 to +131 F (0 to +55 C) IEC 60068-2-1/2/14

-4 to +158 F (-20 to +70 C) EC 60068-30/56 5-95% non-condensing IEC 60068-2-6 RS422/485 via RJ45 connector 10-BaseT Ethernet via RJ45 connector RS232 console management via DB15 connector. Control I/O Port (6, user programmable) via DB9 connector. RF Conductors Reverse TNC Read Points (Channels) 4 read points (transmit and receive). Individual antennas can be combined logically into a single wide read point. Compliance Information Safety Regulatory Operational Specifications Frequency Method Power Output Air Link Protocol Tag Communication Tag Buffering EMI/RF Emissions Region 1, FCC Part 15 UHF band, 902-928 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Up to 30 dBm (only 1 Watt Part 15) EPC global: Class 0, Class 0+, and Class 1 Interleaved Local or steaming A-4 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications (Continued) Feature Description Synchronization IP Addressing Host Interface Protocol Network Management Protocol Configuration Event Management Network Time Protocol (NTP) Static or dynamic (DHCP) XML or byte stream SNMP Via setup wizard Auto reported events user controlled thresholds, damping and filtering Administrative Management Security / privilege controls, change tracebility Tag Management Connectors RJ45 Connector DB9 Connector DB15 Connector ID-based selection ability user defined association to tag IDs Taglist management features for reconciliation and visibility 10/100Base-T Ethernet RS232 console (management) Control I/O Port (6 input and 6 output with some programmable control to change the mix) RS422/RS485 Connector Reverse TNC Antenna Connectors Connect to external antennas (4 Transmit and 4 Receive.) Connect to host PC Specifications A-5 Cable Pinouts Ethernet Connections Table A-2. Ethernet Connector: RJ45 10-Pin Pin Description Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Reserved/Do not use TXD (+) TXD (-) RXD (+) Reserved/Do not use Reserved/Do not use RXD (-) Reserved/Do not use Reserved/Do not use Reserved/Do not Use RS232 Port Connections Table A-3. RS232 Connector: DB9 9-Pin Pin Description Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 NC Tx Rx NC Ground NC NC NC NC A-6 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide GPIO Port Connections Table A-4. GPIO Port: 15-Pin Pin Description Ground Output4 Output2 Output0 Input4 Input2 Input0 Ground Output5 Output3 Output1 Input5 Input3 Input1 Vcc +5V power supply Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Pin 14 Pin 15 Tell Us What You Think... Wed like to know what you think about this Manual. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and fax this form to: (631) 738-3318, or mail to:

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