Balluff HF-0405-XXX-01 Users Manual
HF-0405 RFID Controller
Passive High Frequency Radio Frequency Identification Controller
Operator’s Guide
How to Install, Configure and Operate
Escort Memory Systems’ HF-0405
RFID Controllers
HF-0405 RFID Controller Models:
• HF-0405-232-01
• HF-0405-422-01
• HF-0405-485-01
HF-0405-232/422/485-01 – Radio Frequency Identification Controller – Operator’s Guide.
Part No: 17-1303 Rev 1.A
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................5
CHAPTER 1 ● GETTING STARTED ........................................................................9
Introduction ......................................................................................................................9
Our Background........................................................................................................................... 9
The HF-0405 RFID Controller .....................................................................................................9
HF-0405 Features ...........................................................................................................10
FCC and CE Compliance Notice ............................................................................................... 11
About this Guide ............................................................................................................11
About this Guide ............................................................................................................12
HEX Notation ............................................................................................................................. 12
Who Should Read this Guide? .................................................................................................. 12
How this Guide is Organized .....................................................................................................13
Unpacking and Inspecting the HF-0405 .......................................................................14
Contents of the HF-0405 Package ............................................................................................ 15
User Supplied Components....................................................................................................... 15
Product and Document Versions.................................................................................. 16
Controller Model Number and Hardware Version ..................................................................... 16
Operator’s Guide Document Revision Number ......................................................................... 16
Updating the HF-0405 Firmware ...................................................................................17
Downloading the Latest Updates............................................................................................... 17
RFID Demonstration Utility ........................................................................................................ 17
Customer Applications.................................................................................................. 18
RFID Strategy & Case Studies .................................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 2 ● HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .........................................................21
Dimensions and Diagrams ............................................................................................21
Installation and Mounting Guidelines ..........................................................................22
RFID Installation Checklist......................................................................................................... 22
Know Your Application Requirements....................................................................................... 22
Antenna Environment ................................................................................................................ 23
Mounting the HF-0405............................................................................................................... 24
Words of Caution ....................................................................................................................... 24
RFID Tags .......................................................................................................................25
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 25
Tag Embodiments...................................................................................................................... 27
Tag Memory............................................................................................................................... 28
Tag Memory Map....................................................................................................................... 29
Memory Optimization................................................................................................................. 29
ISO 1443A/B.............................................................................................................................. 31
ISO 15693.................................................................................................................................. 31
ISO 18000-3.1 ........................................................................................................................... 31
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CHAPTER 3 ● POWER & COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION........................32
Power Requirements...................................................................................................... 32
Warning about “Hotplugging”.....................................................................................................32
Serial Interface Options................................................................................................. 33
HF-0405 Model Numbers and Supported Serial Interface Protocols ........................................ 33
RS232 Interface Connection ..................................................................................................... 34
RS422 Interface Connection ..................................................................................................... 34
RS485 Interface Connection ..................................................................................................... 34
Making Connections ......................................................................................................35
Connecting the HF-0405 to the Host ......................................................................................... 35
COM Port Configuration ................................................................................................35
COM Port Parameter Options ................................................................................................... 35
Pinouts ............................................................................................................................36
HF-0405-232/422 Pinouts .........................................................................................................36
HF-0405-485 Pinouts................................................................................................................. 36
HF-0405-485 Pinouts................................................................................................................. 37
The Configuration Tag ................................................................................................... 38
Configuration Tag Overview ......................................................................................................38
Configuration Tag Memory Map ................................................................................................ 38
Using the Configuration ............................................................................................................. 38
CHAPTER 4 ● LED STATUS .................................................................................39
Normal LED Operation Functions................................................................................. 39
LED Descriptions ...........................................................................................................40
HF-0405-232 LED Status ..........................................................................................................41
HF-0405-422 LED Status ..........................................................................................................41
HF-0405-485 LED Status ..........................................................................................................42
Special LED Operation Functions ............................................................................................. 44
Error Conditions......................................................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 5 ● COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS .................................................47
Communication Overview .............................................................................................47
ABx Command Protocols .............................................................................................. 47
ABx Command Structures ......................................................................................................... 48
ABx Response Structures.......................................................................................................... 48
ABx Command Parameters....................................................................................................... 49
ABx Fast Command Protocol .................................................................................................... 51
ABx ASCII Command Protocol.................................................................................................. 53
ABx Standard Command Protocol............................................................................................. 58
CHAPTER 6 ● RFID COMMANDS .........................................................................60
RFID Command Table .................................................................................................... 60
Command 04 ◘ (0x04): Tag Fill................................................................................................. 61
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Command 05 ◘ (0x05): Read Data ........................................................................................... 64
Command 06 ◘ (0x06): Write Data............................................................................................ 67
Command 07 ◘ (0x07): Read Tag ID (SN)................................................................................ 70
Command 08 ◘ (0x08): Tag Search .......................................................................................... 73
Command 0D ◘ (0x0D): Start/Stop Continuous Read .............................................................. 76
Command 0A ◘ (0x0A): Set RS232/422 Baud Rate ................................................................. 82
Command 36 ◘ (0x36): Send Controller Configuration ............................................................. 84
Command 37 ◘ (0x37): Read Controller Configuration............................................................. 86
Command 38 ◘ (0x38): Read Controller SN ............................................................................. 88
Command A1 ◘ (0xA1): Reset Controller.................................................................................. 90
CHAPTER 7 ● ABX ERROR CODES.....................................................................91
ABx Error Code Table .................................................................................................... 91
ABx Fast Error Response Structure.............................................................................92
ABx ASCII Error Response Structure........................................................................... 93
ABx Standard Error Response Structure..................................................................... 94
CHAPTER 8 ● TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................95
HF-0405 Troubleshooting Table.................................................................................... 95
Contact Technical Support............................................................................................ 95
APPENDIX A ● SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................96
HF-0405 Data Sheet........................................................................................................ 96
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................97
APPENDIX B ● MODELS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................98
HF-0405-232-01............................................................................................................... 98
HF-0405-422-01............................................................................................................... 98
HF-0405-485-01............................................................................................................... 98
HF-0405 Compatible Accessories ............................................................................................. 99
APPENDIX C ● ASCII CHART ..............................................................................100
APPENDIX D ● RFID TERMINOLOGY & DEFINITIONS ......................................101
INDEX……………………………………………………………………………………..107
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1 ● Getting Started
This chapter contains an introduction to Escort Memory Systems and includes
general information relating to the HF-0405 RFID Controller and common uses for
RFID technology.
Introduction
Welcome to the HF-0405 Series RFID Controller Operator’s Guide. This guide will
assist you in the installation, configuration and operation of Escort Memory Systems’
HF-0405 Series RFID Controllers.
The HF-0405 Series is a complete line of passive high frequency read/write RadioFrequency Identification solutions. They are designed to be compact, reliable and
rugged, and though they measure only 56mm x 40mm, the HF-0405 RFID
Controllers are highly integrated with everything you will need to start benefiting from
RFID technology.
Our Background
Since 1985, Escort Memory
Systems has been an industry
leader in providing Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID)
devices and has built a solid
reputation by consistently
delivering an extended selection
of quality, durable industrial RFID
systems.
Today, Escort Memory Systems
continues to deliver a complete
line of high performance,
industrial RFID equipment,
including the HF-0405 Series RFID Controller.
The HF-0405 RFID Controller
Escort Memory Systems' HF-0405 Series RFID
Controllers are the latest in our line of passive RFID
controllers that utilize the Radio Frequency (RF) field
from the controller’s integrated antenna to power RFID
enabled tags. By being able to receive power from the
RFID controller, the tag, itself, does not need a battery
and is said to be “passive”.
Passive tags must enter the antenna’s electromagnetic
field to establish a radio link which allows for the transfer
of information through inductive coupling. The HF0405 uses the internationally recognized ISM frequency
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of 13.56 MHZ to power the tag and then modulates side-band frequencies to
communicate.
The HF-0405 system provides cost effective RFID data collection and
control solutions to shop floor, item-level tracking, and material
handling applications.
The entire RFID system works by attaching a tag (or
transponder) to a product or its carrier which acts as an
electronic identifier, portable job sheet, or real-time tracking
database. Tags are identified, read and written to by issuing
specific commands to the HF-0405 RFID Controller from the
Host.
Tags can be read and/or written to (which is sometimes referred
to as “interrogating the tag”) through any nonconductive, non-metallic
material, while moving or standing still, in or out of the direct line of sight.
The HF-0405 series RFID Controller is compatible with all LRP and HMS Series tags
from Escort Memory Systems. The HF-0405 can also
communicate with ISO 14443 and ISO 15693 tags
from other manufacturers.
Escort Memory Systems uses error checking routines
that ensure that the RFID controller receives tag data
correctly even in environments with heavy RF
interference. LED indicators on the RFID controller
provide continuous real-time feedback on the status of
the unit. (See Chapter 5, for more information
regarding LED status).
HF-0405 Features
• Supports for multiple high performance RF, ABx, air and serial
communications protocols.
• 13.56 megahertz RFID Controller with integrated antenna.
• Compact size (approximately 4cm X 5.5cm).
• Flash memory for software updates.
• Auto configurable / Software programmable
• Eight LED status indicator lights.
• Reads/Writes ISO 14443A/B and ISO 15693 compatible RFID tags
• Reads/Writes existing LRP and HMS Series tags from Escort Memory
Systems
• 90% backward compatible with Escort Memory Systems HMS827, HMS828,
LRP75 RFID Controllers
• FCC/CE/ARIB T-82 Agency compliance certified
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