Advanced Microwave Engineering PLX1004STU, PLX2002, PLX1004QDU Users Manual
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Issue No. Date
Description of Revision Rev. Date Prepared: A. Piccioli
1.3 12/04/07
5 2706/07
Approved:
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NOTES:
This apparatus and its documentation must be thoroughly reviewed, to
become familiar with safety instructions before starting operating
procedures.
To assure a correct and safe utilisation, the user of this apparatus shall
observe all information and warnings contained herein.
The Apparatus must be connected to an electrical system that complies
with current national standards.
The information contained herein is subjected to change without
advance notice.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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TABLE OF WRITTEN CONTENTS
1. SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS.............................. 1-5
2. ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................... 2-5
3. GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................... 3-6
3.1. OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE LNX SYSTEM 3-6
STANDARD, FAST and APB Mode .......................................................................... 3-7
TRACK Mode ........................................................................................................... 3-8
ECM Mode ............................................................................................................... 3-9
BEEPER FAST Mode ............................................................................................. 3-10
3.2. E
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICES..................................... 4-13
XAMPLES OF APPLICATIONS OF THE LNX SYSTEM 3-11
4.1. I
LLUMINATOR UKOPLX2101FHU 4-13
Mechanical Characteristics ................................................................................... 4-13
Mechanical Characteristics ................................................................................... 4-14
Wiring for UKOPLX2101FHU ................................................................................ 4-14
POSITION OF LABEL................................................................................................... 4-14
4.2. TAG DUALFREQUENCY UKOPLX1004STU & UKOPLX1004QDU 4-15
Mechanical Characteristics ................................................................................... 4-15
Wiring for UKOPLX1004STU or UKOPLX1004QDU............................................... 4-16
POSITION OF LABEL................................................................................................... 4-16
4.3. UKOPLX2002 RADIO RECEIVER 4-17
Mechanical Characteristics ................................................................................... 4-17
Wiring for UKOPLX2002........................................................................................ 4-17
POSITION OF LABEL................................................................................................... 4-18
5. INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 5-19
5.1. I
5.2. P
NTRODUCTION 5-19
Illuminator UKOPLX2101FHU............................................................................... 5-19
Receiver UKOPLX2002.......................................................................................... 5-19
Transponder UKOPLX1004STU or UKOPLX1004QDU.......................................... 5-19
RECAUTIONS 5-20
Initial Inspection.................................................................................................... 5-20
Packing and Unpacking ........................................................................................ 5-20
Preparation for Use ............................................................................................... 5-20
Caution.................................................................................................................. 5-20
Connection to Power Supply Mains....................................................................... 5-21
5.3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MATERIALS EMPLOYED 5-21
Power supply cord................................................................................................. 5-21
Data cables ........................................................................................................... 5-21
Auxiliary cables .................................................................................................... 5-22
Environmental conditions...................................................................................... 5-22
Cleaning the instrument........................................................................................ 5-22
Caution.................................................................................................................. 5-22
5.4. N
Installation ............................................................................................................ 5-22
Equipment required for installation....................................................................... 5-22
Notes on installation ............................................................................................. 5-23
OTES ON INSTALLATION 5-22
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Caution.................................................................................................................. 5-23
5.5. INSTALLATION OF THE APPARATUS 5-24
5.6. STARTING THE APPARATUSES 5-27
5.7. CONFIGURATION OF ILLUMINATOR UKOPLX2101FHU 5-28
5.8. CONFIGURATION OF TRASPONDER UKOPLX1004STU / UKOPLX1004QDU 540
5.9. CONFIGURATION OF RECEIVER UKOPLX2002 5-44
Supplementary power supply ............................................................................... 5-44
External interface.................................................................................................. 5-45
Operating mode..................................................................................................... 5-48
Startup .................................................................................................................. 5-48
LEDs...................................................................................................................... 5-48
Button functions .................................................................................................... 5-48
STAND ALONE MODE ........................................................................................... 5-49
ASCII Stand Alone data format............................................................................. 5-49
Programming ......................................................................................................... 5-51
NETWORKING ....................................................................................................... 5-54
Binary communication protocol ............................................................................. 5-54
6. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................. 6-64
6.1. ACTIVATOR UKOPLX2101FHU 6-64
Mechanical characteristics.................................................................................... 6-64
External interface.................................................................................................. 6-64
Electrical characteristics ....................................................................................... 6-64
Environmental specifications ................................................................................ 6-64
Radio unit specifications ....................................................................................... 6-64
Antenna specifications: AME ANT 2.44................................................................. 6-65
6.2. TRASPONDER UKOPLX1004STU & UKOPLX1004QDU 6-66
Mechanical characteristics.................................................................................... 6-66
UKOPLX1004STU.................................................................................................. 6-66
UKOPLX1004QDU................................................................................................. 6-66
Electrical characteristics ....................................................................................... 6-66
Environmental specifications ................................................................................ 6-66
Radio Frequency Specifications ............................................................................ 6-67
433 MHz. transmitter............................................................................................ 6-67
2.45 GHz receiver.................................................................................................. 6-67
6.3. R
Mechanical characteristics.................................................................................... 6-68
Electrical characteristics ....................................................................................... 6-68
Specific external interfaces ................................................................................... 6-68
Radio Frequency Specifications ............................................................................ 6-68
Environmental specifications ................................................................................ 6-68
ECEIVER UKOPLX2002 6-68
7. LAN PLX2002 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL FUNCTION) ..................... 7-69
8. STARTING THE APPARATUS................................................................ 8-69
9. TEST ................................................................................................... 9-69
10. PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 10-69
11. MAINTENANCE.................................................................................. 11-70
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1. SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
This apparatus complies with the safety requirements set out by current standards. To
assure a proper and safe use of this apparatus, it is necessary thoroughly to understand
and carefully to observe the following instructions, before starting operating procedures.
If the unit is to be connected to other apparatuses or accessories, before
powering each unit ensure that there is continuity in the ground connection
between them.
For units connected permanently without protection fuses, automatic breaking
circuits or similar solutions, mains voltage must be supplied through fuses or
protections connected to the units themselves.
Every interruption or loosening of the protective conductor, inside or outside the
unit or in a connection to other units, will cause a potential electric shock hazard
which could result in personal injuries.
The protective conductor must not be interrupted intentionally.
To prevent electric shocks, do not remove protections or lids from the unit; to
service the apparatus, contact a qualified service centre.
To assure continuous protection against the risk of fire, replace the fuses on the
power supply mains only with fuses of the same type and size.
Comply with safety standards and rules, and also with the additional accident
prevention instructions specified herein.
2. ABBREVIATIONS
RFID Radio Frequency Identification
PLX1004STU Similar to UKOPLX1004STU, Identifying code for the rectangular TAG
PLX1004QDU Similar to UKOPLX1004QDU, Identifying code for the square TAG
PLX2002
PLX2101FHU Similar to UKOPLX2101FHU, Identifying code for the ILLUMINATOR
IT System IT apparatus dedicated to managing the data acquired by the system
Activtor Similar to UKOPLX2101FHU
Illuminator Similar to UKOPLX2101FHU
Receiver Similar to UKOPLX2002
ILL Similar to UKOPLX2101FHU
RIC Similar to UKOPLX2002
TAG Similar to UKOPLX1004STU or UKOPLX1004QDU
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Similar to UKOPLX2002, Identifying code for the RECEIVER
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3. GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1. Operating Principle of the LNX System
The system proposed herein is based on the extensive use of LNX technology
apparatuses. Therefore, it is essential to provide a short note describing the specific
characteristics and potential of this technology.
The LNX system is based on the operating principle of
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems with
ACTIVE transponder.
An active transponder is a self-powered electronic
device with the ability to receive data through a
transmission at 2.45GHz, process them, and make the
results available through a transmission at 433MHz.
The system as a whole is thus formed by three
elements:
• The ILLUMINATOR, tasked with generating the transmission at 2.45GHz and
produce a coverage area.
• The ACTIVE TRANSPONDER, which will be designated with the acronym TAG
(whose operation we have already described)
• The RECEIVER, tasked with receiving the data transmitted by the TAG and
transferring them in turn to the IT system above it.
The operating principle is extremely simple: the transponder lies in a stand-by state until it
is “illuminated” by the microwave source which “awakens” it.
Only then does it “activate”, interpret the signal transmitted by the illuminator, perform the
necessary operations and transmit its code and the results obtained on the RF channel to
the receiver located within the coverage range.
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Moreover, since the active transponder of the LNX system is an apparatus with on-board
frequency generation and it is provided with battery as well as a chip and a transmitter, the
TAG can become a transmission device irrespective of whether it is located in the
activation area.
This allows the firmware loaded in the TAG’s memory to perform numerous processes and
to transmit the result at any time and for an infinite number of times.
This intrinsic characteristic of the LNX system enables to use the same products (receiver,
illuminator, TAG) in various applications, even very different ones.
The following is the description of the work modes currently implemented on the LNX
system.
STANDARD, FAST and APB Mode
In this mode, the TAG activates its transmission when it is illuminated by an illuminator.
A similar operation to standard mode also occurs with the FAST and APB modes
(described below); for now, suffice it to know that they are differentiated by the
transmission and waiting times.
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TRACK Mode
Operating mode that enables to track a TAG’s path through an area where multiple
illuminators are positioned.
From the data transmitted by the TAG it is possible to know by which illuminators the TAG
was successively illuminated and how long it remained within their operating range.
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ECM Mode
Operating mode that enables to a TAG’s passage through a barrier, while also keeping
track of the direction of travel.
If the barrier is wide, the system provides for the illuminators to be so configured as to
enable the creation of barriers of up to 15m, with performance optimisation.
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BEEPER FAST Mode
This mode enables to excite the TAG and to set it to a condition of repetitive transmission
of the same message for a defined time, even after it leaves the activation area.
Observing the configuration tables provided in the remainder of this manual, it will be
readily apparent that for this particular configuration, 32 versions are available, plus 22 of
the BEEPER FAST mode.
The difference between the BEEPER FAST mode is that with the former the TAG changes
working mode only at the end of its transmission cycle, or upon receiving the code 999I or
999E code by an illuminator. With the BEEPER FAST mode, instead, the TAG changes its
operating mode every time it is activated by an illuminator with different work settings.
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3.2. Examples of Applications of the LNX System
There are many applications of the LNX system in the various work modes described
above.
STANDARD Mode: example of
application for the management of
vehicle accesses.
The TAG is positioned on the vehicle,
the illuminator and the receiver are
positioned near the motorised barrier.
When the illuminator activates the
TAG, the latter transmits its code to
the receiver. The receiver processes
the data, verifies the TAG’s
authorizations and proceeds to open
the barrier.
FAST Mode: allows to use the system
described above to monitor travel times
between an illuminator and the next
one. In this mode, therefore, the system
functions as a time-measuring system.
TRACK Mode: enables to monitor the
movements of “labeled” objects or to
verify at any time their stage of
production.
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LNX is able to cover any activation radius of the transponder, up to about 12 meters; in
turn, the transponder is able to communicate efficiently up to about 60 meters in a free
area.
The LNX technology allows to produce even highly complex systems at low costs, allowing
to automate both industrial and private facilities.
Today, the LNX system is the most modern, effective and economical solution of handsfree short-range automatic identification and data exchange indoors and outdoors (Italian
patent FI2000A000221 of November 6, 2000, and European Patent (pending) no.
EP1209615)
• ability to modulate activation ranges (up to 12 m)
• large code communication coverage areas (up to 60 m)
• multi-receiver operation
• very low consumption for long transponder operating times
• precise spatial definition of the activation area
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4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICES
The following is the description of the components of the LNX system:
4.1. Illuminator UKOPLX2101FHU
CODED ILLUMINATOR LX2101 generates an
encoded signal at 2.45GHz to activate the LX1004
Dual Frequency Tag.
The device needs only the 12/24V direct (Vdc) or
alternating (Vac) power supply; once it is powered, it
will start continuously transmitting its own code.
In compliance with the ETSI EN 300-440 standard,
it transmits with power levels below +20 dBm (100
mW), which cannot be incremented.
The influence lobe with circular conical shape
which emits microwaves has an overall opening of
about 90° - 100°, within which are activate the
LX1004 transponders.
A representation of the antenna radiation lobe at 2.45GHz is provided below
16
14
12
10
m
8
6
4
2
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m
Linx
Illuminator
Coverage
AME ANT 2. 4 4
tt (dB)= 0
tt (dB)= 6
tt (dB)= 12
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[1]
pply
Mechanical Characteristics
Parameter
External dimensions (L x H x P)
Colour
Degree of protection
158 mm 95 mm 45 mm
Ivory RAL 9002
IP56
Wiring for UKOPLX2101FHU
The wiring provides the following connections:
• Power Supply [1]: (12/24V ac, dc) with maximum utilisation power 20W
• RS422 [2]: connection on serial line RS422, to be activated to
communicate with other illuminators installed and generate a
synchronism in the transmission.
Illuminator
LX 2101
Power su
[2] Line RS422
Figure 1: LNX Illuminator Wiring
OSITION OF LABEL
P
Power supply PCV, 2 wires x 0.75mm
1
Line RS422 suitable cable for
2
RS422 line
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4.2. TAG DualFrequency UKOPLX1004STU & UKOPLX1004QDU
Normally off, it activates in the area of influence of the
PLX2101FHU illuminator. In reply, it transmits its own code
preceded by the code of the illuminator in whose area the
TAG was activated, at a reply frequency of 433MHz.
Equipped with replaceable lithium battery, it has an
endurance of over 100,000 transmissions.
The activation range at 2.45 GHz under the PLX2101FHU
illuminator is about 12 meters in free area; the transmission
at 433 MHz to the receiver PLX2002, compliant with ETSI
EN 300-220, can vary between 40 meters and 60 meters in
free area.
Mechanical Characteristics
Parameter
External dimensions UKOPLX1004STU (L x H x P)
External dimensions UKOPLX1004QDU (L x H x P)
Colour
95 mm 56 mm 9 mm
52 mm 52 mm 9 mm
White
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Wiring for UKOPLX1004STU or UKOPLX1004QDU
The system is self-powered and requires no wiring.
POSITION OF LABEL
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4.3. UKOPLX2002 Radio Receiver
Radio Receiver (433 MHz) for Dual Frequency TAG
The device, powered with direct (Vdc) or alternating
(Vac) 12/24 V voltage, interfaces to the external
devices through its communications interfaces,
which are a relay and the standard serial
communication channels (RS232, RS422 ethernet,
wiegand, magstripe). In compliance with ETSI EN
300-220, in this configuration the reception range of
the PLX1004STU or PLX1004QDU TAGs can vary
between 40 and 60 meters in free area.
The receiver provides for filtering the data receive
according to the code of the PLX2101FHU illuminator that activated the transponder.
Mechanical Characteristics
Parameter
External dimensions (L x H x P)
Colour
Degree of protection
158 mm 95 mm 45 mm
Ivory RAL 9002
IP56
Wiring for UKOPLX2002
The wiring provides the following connections:
• Power Supply [1]: (12/24V ac, dc) with maximum utilisation power 20W
• RS232 [2]: connection on serial line RS232, always active
• RS422 [3]: connection on serial line RS422, to be activated
• Magstripe [4]: Magstripe ISO 7811 TRACK 2 connection (standard used by
access control peripherals), to be activated
• Wiegand [5]: Wiegand connection, 37BIT protocol (standard used by access
control peripherals), to be activated
• TCP/IP [6]: connection to the LAN (NEEDS ADDITIONAL ELECTRONICS;
the relevant documentation is not included in the present
manual), to be activated
• Service [7]: Relay output, to be activated.
• Tag Present [8]: signals the reception of data from a TAG
• Aux Pwr Sup [9]: (5V dc stabilised) auxiliary power supply line
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PLX2002
Receiver
[3] or [4] or [5] or [6] Data Line
[8] Tag present Line
[9] AUX Pwr Supply
Figure 2: LNX Receiver Wiring
[7] Serv.
[1] Pwr Sup.
[2] RS232 Line
POSITION OF LABEL
Power supply PCV, 2 wires x 0.75mm
1
Auxiliary power supply
9
PCV, 2 wires x 0.75mm
RS232 Line suitable cable for
2
RS232 line
3
Data Cat. 5 UTP 8 wires
..
6
Tag present Line PCV, 2 wires x 0.50mm
7
Relay Line PCV, 2 wires x 0.50mm
5
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5. INSTALLATION
5.1. Introduction
Certain specific functional characteristics are required for the identification system:
Illuminator UKOPLX2101FHU
9 It should be installed according to the following procedures:
o position it above the centre of the lane to be illuminated, not exceeding 4
metres; otherwise, it may be positioned laterally as shown in the following
figure. In this second case, it should be positioned at a height of 2.20
metres to 3.00 metres, orienting it towards the area to be covered by the
activation lobe; for the installation, the dedicated bracket can be purchased
and used.
o it must be positioned in such a way that there are no obstacles of any kind
between the device and the area to be covered by the activation lobe.
o the devices that will be used will transmit their identifying code which will be
received by the transponder; the code will be set during the installation
phase using the selectors present on the device.
Note any body (in particular, metal surfaces such as walls, nets, etc.) which
comes into the area of influence of the device can interact with the
electromagnetic fields produced by the illuminator, generating reflection and
attenuation phenomena that can alter the radiation lobe even to a considerable
extent.
Receiver UKOPLX2002
9 It should be installed near the barrier. The recommendations to observe are:
o The device (or alternatively the external antenna) must be positioned in an
open environment, in the absence of metal surfaces or reinforced concrete
structures, to facilitate the reception of the data sent by the transponders;
o no transmitter devices with the same working frequencies as the LNX
system may be present in the vicinity of the receiving antenna.
o As an alternative to the antenna integrated internally to the device, an
external antenna, not supplied, at 433 MHz – 50 provided with 50
coaxial cable, maximum length 8 metres can be used.
Transponder UKOPLX1004STU or UKOPLX1004QDU
9 it can be installed inside transportation means, or worn by people. Inside
transportation means, to obtain the best performance, we recommend to:
o position the TAG at the centre of the windshield using the adhesive Velcro,
in such a way as to make it removable;
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o position it on the upper part of the windshield in automobiles and in the
lower part of the windshield for lorries;
o not position it behind shield glasses; if the vehicle is fitted with them, the
TAG shall be positioned in the areas of the glass not provided with
shielding.
Note: the activation range at 2.45 GHz under the Illuminator is about 12
meters in free area; positioning the transponder behind the glass of the
vehicle, this range is reduced differently according to the type of glass.
When instead it is worn by people, the following measures shall be observed:
o it has to be “worn” in plain view, preferably with a string around the neck or
with a badge holder band secured to the clothes;
o IT MUST NOT be carried in suitcases, bags, clothes pockets;
o IT MUST NOT be placed in contact with other bodies, metallic or
otherwise (coins, cell phones, object cases, glass cases, etc…)
5.2. Precautions
Initial Inspection
Packing and
Unpacking
Preparation for Use
To avoid electric shock hazards, do not turn the instrument on
if it shows signs of damage in any of its parts.
Check the instruments’ shipping package for damages. If it is
damaged, retain it until the condition of each individual
accessory has been thoroughly checked and the instruments
have been checked both mechanically and electrically. Check
that the checklist matches the supplied material, including the
Documentation. Notify the shipping personnel and Our
Servicing Department of any damages.
Verify that the power supply system is compliant with current
safety standards.
Caution
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Before connecting the apparatus to the power supply mains,
ensure that the voltage is within 30V
ac
.
Before connecting the apparatus to the user’s line, ensure
that the current that flows through the line in short circuit
condition is less than 1°.
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Connection to Power
Supply Mains
The two apparatuses have an identical power supply system.
Each apparatus operates with direct or alternating voltage
with a value ranging from a minimum of 12V and a maximum
of 24V.
WARNING
The LNX (SELV) power supply system must
assure adequate separation from the power
supply mains (230 / 110 Vac). On the low voltage
line to each individual apparatus must be
installed a protecting fuse, rated at 600mA for
the power supply, be it at 12V or 24V.
5.3. Technical Characteristics of the Materials Employed
Power supply cord
Data cables
From the electrical switchboard indicated above starts the
electrical power supply cord (recommended model shown in
Figure 2 and in Figure 1) for the two apparatuses.
For the receiver, 4 communication protocols are provided
RS232 (Figure 2: LNX Receiver Wiring [2])
RS422 (Figure 2: LNX Receiver Wiring [3])
Magstripe (Figure 2: LNX Receiver Wiring [4])
Wiegand (Figure 2: LNX Receiver Wiring [5])
TCP/IP (Figure 2: LNX Receiver Wiring [6])
Based on the implementation requirements Figure 2, the
characteristics of the respective cables are indicated.
For the illuminator, the RS422 is provided for connection
with one or more illuminators.
The interconnection allows to synchronise the transmission of
the various apparatuses.
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