FCC ID: A92RU1001A

UHF Reader System Series 7000 Reader Module RI-RU1-001A-XX Reference Guide Draft Document Draft Document August 2001 FCC ID: A92RU1001A 1 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide First Edition - August 2001 This is the first edition of this manual. It describes the operation of the Series 7000 UHF Reader. It contains a description of the following reader module:

Reader Module:

RI-RU1-001A-00 Texas Instruments (TI) reserves the right to make changes to its products or services or to discontinue any product or service at any time without notice. TI provides customer assistance in various technical areas, but does not have full access to data concerning the use and applications of customers products Therefore, TI assumes no liability and is not responsible for customer applications or product or software design or performance relating to systems or applications incorporating TI products. In addition, TI assumes no liability and is not responsible for infringement of patents and/or any other intellectual or industrial property rights of third parties, which may result from assistance provided by TI. TI products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death, personal injury or severe property or environmental damage. The TIRIS logo, the words RFID Systems, TIRIS and Tag-it are trademarks or registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). Copyright 2001 Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). This document may be downloaded onto a computer, stored and duplicated as necessary to support the use of the related TI products. Any other type of duplication, circulation or storage on data carriers in any manner not authorized by TI represents a violation of the applicable copyright laws and shall be prosecuted. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 2 Preface Read This First About This Manual This reference guide for the Series 7000 Ultra High-frequency (UHF) Reader is designed for use by TI customers who are engineers experienced with RFID Systems and Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). Device Name Firmware Version RI-RU1-001-00 TBD Regulatory, safety and warranty notices that must be followed are provided in Chapter 4. Conventions The following pictograms and designations are used in the operating instructions:

Draft Document WARNING:

A WARNING IS USED WHERE CARE MUST BE TAKEN, OR A CERTAIN PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED, IN ORDER TO PREVENT INJURY OR HARM TO YOUR HEALTH. CAUTION:

This indicates information on conditions, which must be met, or a procedure, which must be followed, which if not needed could cause permanent damage to the system. Note:

Indicates conditions, which must be met, or procedures which must be followed, to ensure proper functioning. Information:

Indicates conditions or procedures that should be followed to ensure proper functioning of the system. 3 FCC ID: A92RU1001A August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide If You Need Assistance Application Centers are located in Europe, North and South America, the Far East and Australia to provide direct engineering support. For more information, please contact your nearest TIRIS Sales and Application Center. The contact addresses can be found on our home page: http://www.tiris.com. Numerical Representations Unless otherwise noted, numbers are represented as decimal. Hexadecimal numbers are represented with the suffix 16, e.g. A5F116 Binary numbers are represented with the suffix 2, e.g. 10112 Byte representations: the least significant bit (lsb) is bit 0 and the most significant bit

(msb) is bit 7. Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A 4 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Document Overview Chapter 1:

Introduction..............................................................................................................6 1.1 Description..........................................................................................................7 Programming Interface ...........................................................................................7 1.2................................................................. Summary of Chapters and Appendixes

...................................................................................................................................8 Chapter 2: Frame Request/Response Protocol.......................................................................9 2.1 General Specification .......................................................................................10 Specification .........................................................................................................10 DB-25 Connector Function ...................................................................................11 DB-25 Pin Assignments........................................................................................11 Pin Assignment Details.........................................................................................11 Draft Document Chapter 3: Message Structure.................................................................................................14 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations ...........................................................................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration.........................................................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Rear Panel Configuration .........................................................15 Typical Reader Installation Steps ............................................................................16 Connect External Antennas..................................................................................16 Placing the Antennas............................................................................................16 Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS-232 ...........................................................17 Connecting to a DC Source..................................................................................17 Testing the Reader Set-up ...................................................................................17 Aligning the Antenna ............................................................................................19 Writing Information to Tag-it UHF inlay Inlays......................................................19 Chapter 4: Service and Error Codes.......................................................................................21 4.1 FCC Part 15 Compliance..................................................................................22 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure..........................................................................22 4.2 ETSI Conformity ...............................................................................................23 4.3 CE Conformity ..................................................................................................23 4.4 Environmental Requirements ...........................................................................23 4.5 Warranty and Liability .......................................................................................24 Appendix A: RF Exposure Labeling Requirements................................................................25 RF Exposure "Caution" Label..................................................................................25 RF Exposure "Caution" Sign ...................................................................................26 FCC ID: A92RU1001A 5 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Topic Page 1.1 Description..........................................................................................................7 Programming Interface ...........................................................................................7 1.2 Summary of Chapters and Appendixes..............................................................8 Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A 6 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 1.1 Description This document describes the features and operational characteristics of the RI-RU1-001A-00 Series 7000 Ultra-High Frequency Reader as shown in Figure 1. The Series 7000 Reader operates at a frequency of 915MHZ and is compatible with Tag-it UHF inlays and tags. The reader provides nine coaxial connectors for supporting up to nine external antennas. Each antenna plugs into its own connector on the rear panel of the reader. The reader can be configured to read inlays in the following modes:

Collective or selective data to be read from a single inlay. Collective or selective data to be read from multiple inlays without requiring sorting or unpacking. Classes of inlays to be filtered according to user-defined criteria. This technology employs an interrogation feature that enables applications to uniquely identify all inlays in the scan field, without misidentification. It also uses a protocol that maintains a uniform per-

inlay scan time, regardless of the number of inlays in the scan field. The protocol provides a flexible software application interface that can be customized to the specific needs of particular industries or applications. This reference guide provides the details that are necessary to properly interface and use the reader as a part of an integrated system. Draft Document Figure 1: RI-RU1-001A-00 UHF Reader Programming Interface The Series 7000 Reader is designed to operate as a part of a host-based reader system, which essentially relegates the reader to be a slave to the host. Host-to-Reader serial communications are accomplished within data packets, which occurs at RS-232 levels using 57,600. By definition, the host is always the primary station and initiates all communication sequences. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 7 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 1.2 Summary of Chapters and Appendixes Chapter 1:

Introduction Chapter 2:

Hardware Description Chapter 3:

Reader Operation Chapter 4:

Regulatory and Warning Notices Appendix A:

RF Exposure Labeling Requirements Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Description Topic Page 2.1 General Specification .......................................................................................10 Specification .........................................................................................................10 DB-25 Connector Function ...................................................................................11 DB-25 Pin Assignments........................................................................................11 Pin Assignment Details.........................................................................................11 FCC ID: A92RU1001A 9 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 2.1 General Specification This chapter describes the electrical and mechanical specifications of the Series 7000 RI-RU1-001A-

00 reader. Operating at a frequency of 915 MHz, this low profile device is designed to be easily integrated into many logistics management systems and supports as many as nine antennas through nine separate coaxial connectors. All reader I/O is accomplished through the use of a DB-9F connector, to include all communication, which is asynchronous RS232 as controlled by a host system. The reader also has a DB-25 connector that is intended for general diagnostic functions. Specification Operating Frequency:

LEDs:

Communication Method:

Serial Transmission Rate:

Connectors:

DB9F Pin Assignments:

915 MHz One Power ON LED, one Transmit ON LED, and one Activity/Error LED RS-232 Up to 57,600 bps One Female DB-9F for RS-232 communications One DB-25 for diagnostic use Pin 1 _ Not used Pin 2 - Transmit Data (Input) Pin 3 - Receive Data (Output) Pin 4 - Internally connected to Pin 6 Pin 5 - Protective Ground Pin 6 - Internally connected to Pin 4 Pin 7 - Internally connected to Pin 8 Pin 8 - Internally connected to Pin 7 Pin 9 - Protective Ground Draft Document 12 V, 3 Amps 1 Watt 15 watts Power Input:

RF Output Power:

Power Consumption:

Ambient Operating Temperature:

Maximum Serial Cable Length:

Dimensions:

Weight:

0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) 10 meters (30 Feet) 36 cm x 20 cm x 11 cm

(14 in x 8 in x 4.5 in) 3 Kg (7 lbs.) CAUTION:

The Series 7000 reader is an intentional radiator, and when integrated, the integrator is subject to meeting FCC Part 15, Subpart C, and similar tenets under European Standard EN 300330. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 10 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide DB-25 Connector Function DB-25 Pin Assignments Pin 1 2 Name GND BUFCOMP receiver test signal: output of Function Ground Digital comparator Ground Peripheral input bit 2 Peripheral input bit 0 Peripheral output bit 6 Peripheral output bit 4 Transmit antenna select bit 5 Transmit antenna select bit 3 Transmit antenna select bit 1 Receive antenna select bit 5 Receive antenna select bit 3 Receive antenna select bit 1

+5 volts Analog test signal: input to receiver comparator Peripheral input Peripheral input Digital test signal Peripheral output Peripheral output Transmit antenna Transmit antenna Ground Receive antenna Receive antenna 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GND PER_IN2 PER_IN0 PER_OUT6 PER_OUT4 TX_ASEL5 TX_ASEL3 TX_ASEL1 RX_ASEL5 RX_ASEL3 RX_ASEL1 VCC BUFCOMPIN PER_I PER_I BLAN PER_OU PER_OU TX_ASE TX_ASE GN RX_ASE R-ASEL Draft Document Pin Assignment Details Receive Antenna Select Lines Pins 13, 25, 12, 24, and 11 are the high order bits of the hardware pins that select the receive antenna. Bit 0 is kept internal to the interrogator. These lines are used to drive external multiplexers for multi-antenna systems. They are controlled by:

1. Setting up the antenna select table in flash memory (if necessary) using Load Antenna Table command. 2. Issue the Set Antenna Quantity command. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 11 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 3. Default mode automatically cycles through all antennas. The interrogator will freeze at a certain antenna selection by issuing the Select Receive Antenna command. Transmit Antenna Select Lines Pins 10, 22, 9, 21, and 8 are the high order bits of the hardware pins that select the transmit antenna. Bit 0 is kept internal to the interrogator. These lines are used to drive external multiplexers for multi-

antenna systems. They are controlled by:

1. Setting up the antenna select table in flash memory (if necessary) using Load Antenna Table command. 2. Issue the Set Antenna Quantity command. 3. Default mode automatically cycles through all antennas. The interrogator will freeze at a certain antenna selection by issuing the Select Transmit Antenna command. Peripheral Inputs Pins 5, 17, 4, and 16 are TTL level inputs that can be read with the Read Peripheral Inputs command. Description Input - High Level Input - Low Level Input Signal transition Time Input Leakage Current Input Capacitance Minimum Maximum 2.0 V 0V

-10A

VCC*

0.8V 250nS

+10A 10pF

*Note: VCC Min. is 4.75 volts, VCC is nominally 5.0 volts. All voltage values are DC. Peripheral Outputs There are 8 peripheral outputs internal to the interrogator. 4 of these are available at the DB-25 connector: pins 20, 7, 19, and 6 can be controlled by setting or resetting bits, 3, 4, 5 and/or 6 of the command data byte of the Write Peripheral Outputs command. The outputs are compatible with CMOS levels. Draft Document Description High level output voltage @

IOutputHigh = 1.0 mA, VCC* Min. Low level output voltage @

IOutputHigh = 12.0 mA, VCC* Min. Source current Sink current Output leakage current Minimum Maximum VCC* - 0.5 Volts

-10 A

.4 Volts

-1.0 mA 12.0 mA

+10 A

*Note: VCC Min. is 4.75 volts, VCC is nominally 5.0 volts. All voltages values are DC. Additional Pin Assignments FCC ID: A92RU1001A 12 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Buffered Comparator Input (BUFCOMPIN) This is the analog output of the RF receiver. The pin must remain unconnected, or deterioration of read capability will occur. Buffered Comparator (BUFCOMP) This is the digitized output of the RF receiver. Receiver blanking signal (BLANK) When low, the microcontroller is ignoring the output from the RF receiver. VCC This is the 5.0 V regulated power for the interrogator. It should only be used as a reference. Current drawn in excess of 50 mA may cause the system to shut down. Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A 13 Chapter 3 Reader Operation This chapter provides configuration information for the RI-RU1-001A-00 reader when used with the appropriate inlay(s). The reader provides the connectors and LEDs described in the following sections. Topic Page 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations ...........................................................................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration.........................................................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Rear Panel Configuration .........................................................15 Typical Reader Installation Steps ............................................................................16 Connect External Antennas..................................................................................16 Placing the Antennas............................................................................................16 Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS-232 ...........................................................17 Connecting to a DC Source..................................................................................17 Testing the Reader Set-up ...................................................................................17 Aligning the Antenna ............................................................................................19 Writing Information to Tag-it UHF inlay Inlays......................................................19 FCC ID: A92RU1001A 14 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration The reader front panel has an On/Off switch. In the ON (up) position, the reader is turned on. The red Power ON LED should go ON, indicating that the reader is receiving power. In the OFF (down) position, the reader is turned off and not receiving power, even if connected to a power outlet. The front panel also contains three connectors. The lower connector is a DC power receptacle. The middle connector is the 9-pin RS-232 port. The RS-232 serial port connector allows the reader to communicate with a personal computer. RI-RU1-001A-00 Rear Panel Configuration Draft Document The rear panel has nine coaxial connectors for connecting external antennas. Note that the reader can also operate with fewer than nine antennas. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 15 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Typical Reader Installation Steps The reader installation consists of the following typical steps:

1. Position the reader locate near desired antenna locations. 2. Connect external antennas 3. Place the antenna for optimum read/write operation 4. Connect the reader to PC serial port or RS-232 5. Connecting to a DC source 6. Configure the reader 7. Align the antenna Connect External Antennas The rear panel provides nine coaxial antenna connectors. Each connector accommodates a single external antenna. The RI-RU1-001A-00 can be used with fewer than nine antennas. Install antennas sequentially, starting with the left-most connector. Placing the Antennas Antenna placement is critical to ensure information is written to and read from inlays accurately. Observe the following guidelines when placing the antenna:

Locate the antenna away from metal objects, microwave ovens, and other devices that may induce radio frequency interference. In addition, make sure there are no metallic surfaces between, or in relative proximity to, the reader and inlay. Draft Document When reading, the antenna should be placed no more than 84 inches from the objects bearing inlays. When writing, the antenna should be no more than 24 inches from objects bearing the inlay. WARNING:

To meet FCC RF Exposure compliance, operator(s) should not be closer than 9 inches to the transmitting antenna. See RF Exposure precautions in Chapter 4. The front of the antenna must be free of obstructions. Otherwise, information may not be written to and read from inlays accurately. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 16 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide CAUTION:

Antennas must be labled indicating minimum seperation distance per FCC RF Exposure requirements. If the information on the label is not clearly visible, a sign with the same information must be posted within 36 of the antenna. See last section of this manual. Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS-232 The reader has a 9-pin female RS-232 connector that connects to a serial port or RS-232 connector on an IBM or compatible personal computer. The serial port can operate up to 57,600 bps. To make this connection, you need:

An appropriately configured serial cable. One of the following adapters, if your computer's serial port does not have a 9-pin connector:

- A 15-pin to 9-pin adapter, if your computer has a 15-pin serial port connector.

- A 25-pin to 9-pin adapter, if your computer has a 25-pin serial port connector. Use the following procedure to connect the reader to your computer's serial port. 1. Attach the male connector on the serial cable to the 9-pin serial connector on the reader's front panel. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer's serial port. Use an adapter, if appropriate, to make this connection. Connecting to a DC Source Draft Document The following procedure describes how to connect the reader to an AC Outlet. 1. Verify that the On/Off switch on the reader front panel is in the OFF (down) position. 2. Connect a DC power supply to the DC receptacle on the reader front panel. The DC power supply must provide between 8-35 VDC at 2 AMPs and must have an AMP connector, with part number 1-480698-0, and socket terminations. 3. Set the On/Off switch to the ON (up) position. The Power ON LED light will illuminate. Testing the Reader Set-up The following procedure will verify that the RS-232 link between the reader and the computer is functioning correctly, and test the full functionality (read, write, multiread) of the reader in the surrounding environment. 1. Insert the supplied Development and Demo Tools, Disk 1, into an available floppy disk drive. 2. Open the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. 3. Open the floppy disk drive (typically A:). FCC ID: A92RU1001A 17 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 4. Run the application "Install.exe"

5. Installshield will launch and guide you through the installation of the Demo Tools onto your computer. 6. Turn on the reader and ensure that the antennas are connected to the reader. Connect each antenna from left to right. 7. Select the "Test Tool" icon in the tools folder from the start menu. 8. 9. If the reader is attached to COM1 or COM2, it will be recognized by the application automatically. In the application dialog, you will see the text "found reader (rev XX.XX) on COMX". If the reader is attached to COM3 or COM4, the application will not recognize the reader automatically. In the application dialog, you will see the text "Can't find Reader, use Manual Connect." Select the appropriate COM PORT by pressing the down arrow in the "Reader <->

Host" frame. Hit the connect button. You should see the text message "Connect: found reader

(revision XX.XX) on COMX". 10. Look for the text "Reader type = XXXX" in the application dialog. If "XXXX" is not "RI-RU1-001A-

00", select "RI-RU1-001A-00" from the Reader menu of the Test Tool application. 11. Look for the text "Mode = ..." in the application dialog. If the mode is not "Basic Function Test", select "Basic Function Test" from the Mode menu of the Test Tool application. 12. There are three tests you must run in order to confirm that the reader is working correctly. These are "Read Test", "List Test", and "Write Test". 13. Select "Antenna 1" button at the top of the Reader Test window. Hold a inlay in front of the antenna while ensuring that your hand is not between the antenna and inlay, or covering the inlay antenna. 14. Position an object with a inlay within 84 inches of the antenna. 15. Click the "Read Test" button. You should see the text "- Check Read: PASS _" appear in the Test 16. Remove all inlays from around the antenna and click the "List Test" button. Wait two seconds. If Results box. If the test fails, follow the instructions given by the application. Draft Document the test is successful, you should see the following text appear in the Test Results box.

"- Check List _"

"List Start: OK"

"List Stop: OK"

"List Report: OK"

"Found 0 inlays:"

"Place 1 inlay in the field and run test again."

17. Each List Test is composed of three commands given to the reader. If the test is successful, all these tests should say "OK" after the test name. The application will ask you to repeat the List Test with 1) A single inlay, and 2) two inlays in front of the antenna. The test is complete when the application successfully detects two inlays. 18. The Write Test requires a write - capable inlay. Place the inlay within 24 inches of the antenna. 19. Click on the Write Test button and observe the results in the Test Results box. If the test passes, you will see:

FCC ID: A92RU1001A 18 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide

"- Check Write _"

"Write: OK"

20. If the test fails, follow the instructions given by the application. If you repeatedly get the "Move inlay closer to antenna" instruction, ensure the inlay is directly over the antenna and there are no objects between the antenna and inlay. 21. For each antenna that is connected to the reader, repeat steps 13-20 for that antenna. 22. This completes the reader test. Aligning the Antenna After verifying that the reader is operating properly, use the following procedure to align the antenna(s). Aligning the antenna(s) ensures optimal performance. 1. Connect the reader to COM1 or COM2 and turn the power on. 2. Run the application "Test Tool" in the "Tools" folder in the start menu. 3. From the mode menu, choose "Antenna Alignment". 4. Select the antenna you wish to align with the available antenna buttons. Press the "Go" button. 5. Position an object with a inlay in the "scanning area", the point where you intend to scan. 6. Adjust the antenna until the application indicates it detects a inlay. You can find the complete scanning field by moving the inlay around. When the application detects a inlay, the window will flash with the message "Label Found". Press the "GO" button again to stop the alignment test. If you have other antennas connected, you can select the different antennas by using the antenna buttons on the top of the window. Draft Document 7. Writing Information to Tag-it UHF inlay Inlays Read/write inlays can be written to using the reader. Each bit of memory is write once, read many

(WORM). Meaning after you have written to a specific bit, it is permanent and cannot be overwritten or erased. To add more data to the inlay you must write to a different bit. Another feature included with each user-writable word of memory is a Write-Protect bit. This bit allows you to protect an entire word (16 bits) after any or all of the bits have been written. 1. Start the Demo application as described in the previous section. 2. Position an object with a inlay within 24 inches of the transmitting antenna and double click on its ID to bring up the inlay dialog. 3. In the Write Protect frame, hit "Query All". Any writable memory location will become editable

(white), while write protected memory locations will stay gray. 4. Move the mouse cursor over a memory location and click within that location to edit it. Enter a new value and then hit "refresh" or move the cursor to a different memory location and click. The application will attempt to write the value you specified to the inlay. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 19 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 5. The status of the inlay will be displayed in the status box at the lower part of the screen. If the write was unsuccessful, the value in the memory location will change back to reflect the value actually stored there. 6. To write protect a memory location, move the cursor to a memory location and click the "Set"

button in the Write Protect section. The memory location will change from a white background to a gray background to show that it is now write protected. 7. To write to a block of memory locations, use the commands in the block section of the window. Enter the starting memory location in the "From" window. Enter number of memory locations in the "Length" window. The ending memory location will be automatically calculated in the "To:"

window. Click the box to the left of the "Write" text and enter the data in the window below the

"Write" command. 8. To write protect the entire block, click the box to the left of the "Write Protect" text. 9. To complete the block write command, select the "Perform" button. 10. To return to the List ID mode, click the "OK" button. Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A 20 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Chapter 4 Regulatory and Warranty Notices Topic Page 4.1 FCC Part 15 Compliance..................................................................................22 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure......................................................................22 4.2 ETSI Conformity ...............................................................................................23 4.3 CE Conformity ..................................................................................................23 4.4 Environmental Requirements ...........................................................................23 4.5 Warranty and Liability .......................................................................................24 FCC ID: A92RU1001A 21 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 4.1 FCC Part 15 Compliance 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 technician for help. Note:

This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15. The Class B limits help insure that this device provides reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Note:

Draft Document NO MODIFICATIONS: Modifications to this device shall not be made without Instruments Incorporated. Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under Federal Communications Commission Rules permitting the operation of this device. the written consent of Texas Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure In order for this device to comply with FCC-adopted RF exposure limits, precautions must be taken. To meet the requirements of the FCCs Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) guidelines, persons should not be closure than 9 inches (23cm) to a transmitting antenna. For installations where an operator must handle a tag or diagnostic tool closer than 9 inches to the transmitting antenna, the operator should ensure that the RF antenna is not transmitting prior to positioning the tag or tool closer than 9 inches to the transmitting antenna, the operator should ensure that the RF antenna is not transmitting prior to positioning the tag or tool. Once the operator has positioned the tag or diagnostic tool, and moved away a minimum of 9 inches from the antenna, the antenna can be re-activated. For all installations labels must be placed FCC ID: A92RU1001A 22 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide on individual antennas, or signs must be displayed, indicating CAUTION: A minimum separation distance of 9 inches must be maintained between an antenna and persons for meeting FCC RF Exposure compliance. See Reference Guide for details on operational requirements. See Appendix A for site labelling requirements. For more information on RF Exposure, where incidental exposure may exceed the above guidelines, please refer to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65, Supplement C, Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio-frequency Electromagnetic Fields, available at:

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins/

Disclaimer:

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including the reader, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions. Other electronic equipment may also be subject to interference. Draft Document 4.2 ETSI Conformity Any device or system incorporating the Series 7000 reader, in full or in part, may need to comply with European Standard EN300330. It is the responsibility of each system integrator to have their complete system tested and to obtain approvals as required from the local authorities before operating or selling this system. 4.3 CE Conformity Any device or system incorporating the Series 7000 reader, in full or in part, may need to have a CE Declaration of Conformity stating that it meets European EMC directive 99/5/EC. This must be issued by the system integrator or user of such a system prior to marketing or operating it in the European community. 4.4 Environmental Requirements The Series 7000 Reader is qualified to meet the following environmental guidelines:

Life Test: Operating temperature tests in accordance with MIL_STD_810E, Method 501.1, using the following parameters: 85 degrees C, duration 500 hours.

- High Temperature Storage: Storage temperature tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, method 501.3, Procedure 1 using the following parameters: High temperature 85 degrees C, 500 hours.

Low Temperature Storage: Storage temperature tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, method 502.3, Procedure 1 using the following parameters: Low temperature -45 degrees C, 500 hours.

- Humidity Environment: Humidity tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3, procedure III, aggravated screening, using the following humidity parameters: 80 % relative humidity, non-condensing at 70o C, duration 500 hours. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 23 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide

- Thermal Shock: Thermal Shock testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 503.3, using the following thermal shock parameters: - 45 to 85 degrees C, 100 cycles duration, 30 minutes per temperature.

- Mechanical Shock Environment: Shock test performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 516.3 using the following parameters: 5 G's at 10 ms, half-sinusoidal wave, 6 axes, and 3 shocks per axis.

- Vibration Environment: Vibration tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 514.4, using the following parameters: 15 to 500 Hz, 1-g peak, 30 minutes sweep, logarithmic. 4.5 Warranty and Liability The "General Conditions of Sale and Delivery" of Texas Instruments Incorporated or a TI subsidiary apply. Warranty and liability claims for defect products, injuries to persons and property damages are void if they are the result of one or more of the following causes:

Improper use of the reader module.

! Unauthorized assembly, operation and maintenance of the reader module.

! Operation of the reader modules with defective and/or non-functioning safety and protective equipment.

! Failure to observe the instructions during transport, storage, assembly, operation, maintenance and setting up of the reader modules.

! Unauthorized changes to the reader modules.

Insufficient monitoring of the reader modules' operation or environmental conditions. Improperly conducted repairs.

! Catastrophes caused by foreign bodies and acts of God. Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A 24 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide RF Exposure Labeling Requirements Appendix A RF Exposure "Caution" Label Draft Document Purpose: To meet FCC requirements with regard to RF Exposure, for applications where an individual antenna is used in conjunction with an S7000 UHF Reader, the antenna must have affixed to it, a label indicating the minimum separation distance required to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance. See sample label below. Label Specification Size: 1" x 3"

Stock: White, adhesive-backed Sample Label:

Caution: A minimum separation distance of 9 inches must be maintained between an antenna and persons to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance. See Reference Manual for details on operational requirements. Placement: Label will be placed on antenna radome surface such that it is clearly visible/legible at a distance of no less than 9 inches from the transmitting antenna, to the operator or any persons who may enter the vicinity of the antenna. Exception: If this is not feasible to affix a label to the antenna radome such that it is visible/legible due to the restraints of a particular application, a "Caution" sign must be posted within 36 inches of the antenna, such that the verbiage on the sign is clearly visible/legible at a distance no closer than 9 inches from the transmitting antenna, to any person who may enter the vicinity of the antenna. See RF Exposure "Caution"

Sign Specification. FCC ID: A92RU1001A 25 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide RF Exposure "Caution" Sign Purpose: To meet FCC requirements with regard to RF Exposure, for applications where a group of RF antennas is used in conjunction with an S7000 UHF Reader, a sign must be posted indicating the minimum separation distance required to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance. See sample sign below. Sign Specification Size: 5.5" x 8.5"

Specification: One-half sheet of standard white paper. Sample Sign: 8.5 Caution:

5.5 A minimum separation distance of 9 inches must be maintained between an antenna and persons to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance. See Reference Manual for details on operational requirements. Placement: In applications that require a group of antennas, a "Caution" sign must be posted within 36 inches of the antennas, such that the verbiage on the sign is clearly legible at a distance no closer than 9 inches from the transmitting antenna, to any person who may enter the vicinity of the antenna. Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A 26