Balluff UHF CNTL 02 User Manual
COBALT UHF-SERIES
Cobalt UHF Series Operator’s Manual
For Models: UHF-CNTL-232/485/IND –02 EU
UHF-CNTL-232/485/IND –02 US
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COBALT UHF-SERIES
COBALT UHF-SERIES
RFID CONTROLLERS
Ultra High Frequency, Multi Protocol, Passive Radio Frequency Identification Controllers
For Cobalt UHF-Series
RFID Controller Models:
UHF-CNTL-232-02
UHF-CNTL-485-02
UHF-CNTL-IND-02
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
How to Install, Configure and
Operate the Cobalt UHF-Series
RFID Controllers
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COBALT UHF-SERIES REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
FCC Compliance
Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of
Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment.
This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may
cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: E36-UHF-CNTL-02
Radio Compliance
ENGLISH
Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency
devices of your country to verify any possible restrictions or licenses required. Refer
to the web site:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm
ITALIANO
Prendi contatto con l'autorità competente per la gestione degli apparati a radio
frequenza del tuo paese, per verificare eve nt uali rest ri zioni o licenze. Ulteriori
informazioni sono disponibili sul sito:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm
FRANÇAIS
Contactez l'autorité compétente en la gestion des appareils à radio fréquence de
votre pays pour vérifier d'éventuelles restrictions ou licences. Pour tout
renseignement vous pouvez vous adresser au site web:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm
DEUTSCH
Wenden Sie sich an die für Radiofrequenzgeräte zuständige Behörde Ihres Landes,
um zu prüfen ob es Einschränkungen gibt, oder eine Lizenz erforderlich ist. Weitere
Informationen finden Sie auf der Web Seite:
for further information.
.
.
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm
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COBALT UHF-SERIES REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
ESPAÑOL
Contacta la autoridad com petente para la gestión de los dispositivos de radio
frecuencia de tu país, para verificar cualesquiera restricciones o licencias posibles
requerida. Además se puede encontrar mas información en el sitio Web:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm
.
Power Supply
This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only.
This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed or CSA Certified Power Unit
with «Class 2» or LPS power source.
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CONTENTS
CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES ..................... ............... .............. ............... ................. .............. 10
LIST OF FIGURES... ................. ............... .............. ............... ............... ............... .11
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ............................................... 12
1.1 INTRODUCTI ON ........................... .............. ............... ............... ........... 12
1.1.1 About this Manual...........................................................................................12
1.2 COBALT CONTROLLER OVERVIEW ........................ ............... ............... .13
1.2.1 Cobalt Controller Features ..............................................................................13
1.2.2 UHF Operating Frequencies Options ...............................................................13
1.2.3 Connection and Communication Interface Options ...........................................14
1.2.4 Cobalt Controllers - Interface Connectors........................................................14
1.2.5 Package Contents ..........................................................................................14
1.3 COBALT CONTROLLER DIM ENSIONS .................................... ............... .15
1.3.1 UHF-CNTL-232/485/IND-02 Controller Dimensions ..........................................15
1.4 COBALT UHF RFID ANTENNAS ........... ............... ............... .............. ....1 7
1.4.1 Cobalt UHF RFID Antennas - Features ............................................................17
1.4.2 Cobalt UHF RFID Antennas - Models and Sizes...............................................17
1.4.3 UHF-ANT-2626-01-86 Antenna Dimensions ..................................................... 18
1.4.4 UHF-ANT-3030-01-91 Antenna Dimensions ..................................................... 19
1.4.5 Connecting the Antenna to the Controller ........................................................20
1.4.6 Optional Mounting Kit for Antenna Installation..................................................22
1.5 SUBNET16™ MULTI DROP PROTOCOL ................. ............... .............. ....2 3
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF ............................. 24
2.1 PREPARING FOR INST ALLATION ................ ............... ............... ............. 24
2.1.1 Power Requirements ......................................................................................24
2.1.2 Installation Guidelines ....................................................................................24
2.2 INSTALLING THE UHF -CNT L-23 2-0 2 ..... ............... ............... ............... .25
2.2.1 Steps to Install the UHF-CNTL-232-02.............................................................26
2.2.2 UHF-CNTL-232-02 Cabling Information ...........................................................27
2.3 INSTALLING THE UHF -CNT L-48 5-0 2 ..... ............... ............... ............... .29
2.3.1 Steps to Install the UHF-CNTL-485-02.............................................................30
2.3.2 UHF-CNTL-485-02 Cabling Information ...........................................................31
2.4 INSTALLING THE UHF -CNT L-IN D-0 2 ............ ............... ............... ........ 32
2.4.1 Steps to Install the UHF-CNTL-IND-02 ............................................................33
2.4.2 UHF-CNTL-IND-02 Cabling Information ...........................................................34
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE COBALT UHF .......................... 36
3.1 CONFIGURING THE COBALT VIA DASHBOARD UTILITY ...........................3 6
3.2 NOTE ABOUT THE READER POWER........... ............... ................. ........... 38
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3.3 CONFIGURING THE COB ALT VI A “CONFIGURATION TAG”....................... 38
3.3.1 Restoring Factory Defaults..............................................................................38
3.3.2 Manually Assigning Node ID (Cobalt -485 Model Only) ..................................... 39
3.3.3 Automatic Node ID Assignment via Gateway (Cobalt -485 Model Only) ............40
3.3.4 Automatic Node ID Assignment via Hub (Cobalt -485 Model Only) .................... 41
CHAPTER 4: LED STATUS .........................................................42
4.1 LED FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW ..................................... ............... ........... 42
4.1.1 LED Behavior for Cobalt UHF-CNTL-232-02 ....................................................42
4.1.2 LED Behavior for Cobalt UHF-CNTL-485-02 ....................................................43
4.1.3 LED Behavior for Cobalt UHF-CNTL-IND-02 ....................................................44
CHAPTER 5: COMMAND PROTOCOLS........................................45
5.1 COMMAND PROTOCOLS OVERVIEW. ............... ............... ................. ...... 45
5.2 RFID COMMAND TABLE .. ............... ................. ............... ............... ...... 46
5.2.1 RFID Commands - Note About the UHF-G2-525xx Tag M emory Structure .........48
5.3 ABX COMMAND PROTOCOL OVERVIEW................. ............... ............... .49
5.3.1 ABx Command Packet Structure......................................................................49
5.3.2 ABx Protocols - Headers and Terminators .......................................................49
5.3.3 ABx Response Packet Structure ......................................................................50
5.4 ABX FAST COMMAND PROTOCOL . .............. ............... ............... ........... 51
5.4.1 ABx Fast - Command / Response Procedure....................................................51
5.4.2 ABx Fast - Command Packet Structure............................................................52
5.4.3 ABx Fast – Command Packet Elements...........................................................53
5.4.4 ABx Fast - Multi-Tag Command Packet Structure .............................................56
5.4.5 ABx Fast - Multi-Tag Command Packet Elements.............................................57
5.4.6 ABx Fast - Response Packet Structure ............................................................ 58
5.4.7 ABx Fast Protocol: Error Response Packet Structure ......................................59
Single-Tag RFID Command 0xC2: R ea d EP C Co de ....................................................60
Single-Tag RFID Command 0xC3: W rite EP C Co de ....................................................61
Multi-Tag RFID Command 0xC4: R e ad E PC Co de ......................................................62
Controller Specific Command 0xC0: Set UHF Configuration.............................................64
Controller Specific Command 0xC1: Get UHF Configuration ............................................66
5.5 CBX COMMAND PROTOCOL ........................................... ............... ...... 67
5.5.1 CBx - Command Procedure.............................................................................67
5.5.2 CBx - Command Packet Structure ...................................................................68
5.5.3 CBx Response Packet Structure...................................................................... 69
5.5.4 CBx Multi-Tag Command Packet Structure ......................................................71
5.5.5 CBx Multi-Tag Command Packet Elements ......................................................72
5.5.6 CBx Multi-Tag Response Packet Structures .....................................................73
5.5.7 CBx Multi-Tag Respons e Final Terminati on Packet Structure ............................74
5.5.8 CBx Protocol: Error Response Packet Structure ...............................................75
CBx Single-Tag RFID Command 0xC2: R ead E PC Cod e .............................................76
CBx Single-Tag RFID Command 0xC3: W rit e EP C Co de .............................................78
Multi-Tag RFID Command 0xC4: R e ad E PC Co de ......................................................80
Controller Specific Command 0xC0: Set UHF Configuration.............................................82
Controller Specific Command 0xC1: Get UHF Configuration ............................................85
5.6 ERROR CODE TAB L E ...... ................. ............... ............... ............... ...... 87
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CHAPTER 6: ETHERNET/IP INTERFACE .....................................89
6.1 ETHERNET/IP CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW ....... ............... ................. ....8 9
6.2 HTML SERVER & ONDEMAND PLC SUPPORT ................................ ...... 90
6.3 HTML SERVER AND ONDEMAND UTILIT IES .......................................... 90
6.4 IP CONFIGURATION VIA HTML SERVER .................................... ........... 91
6.5 ONDEMAND CONFIGURATION FOR ETHERNET/IP ............ ............... ........ 93
6.6 CONFIGURING PLC CONTROLLER TAGS ... ............... ............... ............. 96
6.7 CHECKING ONDEMAND STATUS ..... ............... ................. ............... ...... 97
6.8 VERIFYING DAT A EXCHANGE WITH RSLOGIX 5000 ........................ ......9 8
6.8.1 Ethernet/IP Handshaking ................................................................................98
6.8.2 Ethernet/IP Handshaking Example ..................................................................99
6.9 ETHERNET/IP: OBJECT MODEL ....................... .................. .............. .. 10 0
6.9.1 Ethernet/IP Required Objects ........................................................................ 101
6.9.2 EtherNet/IP: Vendor Specific Objects ............................................................107
6.9.3 Application Object (0x67
CHAPTER 7: MODBUS TCP INTERFACE................................... 112
7.1 MODBUS TCP OVERVIEW ............................. ............... ............... ...... 1 12
7.2 MODBUS TCP CONFIGURATION VIA HTML SERVER ......... ................. .. 11 2
7.2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Cobalt .............................................................. 112
7.2.2 Modbus TCP - Command Packet Structure ....................................................115
7.2.3 Modbus TCP - Response Packet Structure .................................................... 116
7.2.4 Modbus TCP - Mapping for Node 33.............................................................. 116
7.3 MODBUS TCP - HANDSHAKING .................................................. ....... 1 18
7.3.1 Modbus TCP - Host/Cobalt Handshaking ....................................................... 119
7.3.2 Modbus TCP - Handshaking Example ............................................................119
10 Instances)........................................................ 110
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CHAPTER 8: STANDARD TCP/IP INTERFACE ........................... 121
8.1 ST ANDARD TCP/IP OVERVIEW.. ............... ............... .............. ............121
8.2 ST ANDARD TCP/IP - IP CONFIGURATION VIA HTML SERVER ..............12 1
8.2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Cobalt .............................................................. 122
8.3 ST ANDARD TCP/IP - COMMAND & RESPONSE EXAMPLES ........ ...........124
8.3.1 Standard TCP/IP - Command Structure & Example ........................................ 125
8.3.2 Standard TCP/IP - Response Structure & Example.........................................126
CHAPTER 9: RFID OVERVIEW ................................................. 127
9.1 RFID OVERVIEW .......... .............. ............... ............... ............... .........127
9.2 OVERVIEW ON ULTR A HIGH FREQUENCY RFID APPLICATIONS ........... .. 12 8
9.2.1 UHF Standards and Regulations ................................................................... 128
9.2.2 UHF Signal Propagation ............................................................................... 130
9.2.3 Limiting Interference and UHF Signal Attenuation ..........................................132
APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 133
COBALT UHF CONTROLLERS - TECHNI CAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... ............... .........133
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COBALT UHF ANTENNAS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................... ...... 1 35
APPENDIX B: MODELS & ACCESSORIES.................................. 136
COBALT UHF SERIES ACCESSORIES.... ............... ............... ............... .............. .. 136
COBALT UHF-SERIES RFID CONTROLLE RS........... ............... .................. ...........13 6
COBALT UHF-SERIES ANTENNAS .................. ............... ............... ............... ...... 1 37
SUBNET16 GATEW AY S............ ............... .............. ............... .................. ...........13 7
SUBNET16 HUBS........ .............. ............... ............... ............... ................. .........137
POWER SUPPLIES.. .............. .................. .............. ............... ............... ..............13 7
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ........ ............... ............... ............... ............... ...........138
COBALT CABLES & ACCESSORIES............... .............. ............... ............... .........138
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 140
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COBALT UHF-SERIES LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Connection and Communication Interface Options __________________________ 14
Table 1-2: Cobalt Controllers - Interface Connectors _________________________________ 14
Table 1-3: Package Contents ___________________________________________________ 14
Table 1-4: Cobalt UHF RFID Antennas - Models and Sizes ____________________________ 17
Table 1-5: Controller-Antenna Cabling Information___________________________________ 21
TTable 2-1: COM Port Parameter Defaults (UHF-CNTL-232-02) ________________________ 26
Table 2-2: RS232 Connector - Pinout _____________________________________________ 27
Table 2-3: RS485 Connector – Pinout ____________________________________________ 31
Table 2-4: Ethernet Connector - Pinout____________________________________________ 34
Table 2-5: Power Connector - Pinout _____________________________________________ 35
Table 3-1:Reader Radiated Power Limits __________________________________________ 38
Table 3-2: Configuration Tag – Restored Factory Defaults_____________________________ 39
Table 4-1: UHF-CNTL-232-02 - LEDs Description ___________________________________ 42
Table 4-2: UHF-CNTL-485-02 - LEDs Description ___________________________________ 43
Table 4-3: UHF-CNTL-IND-02 - LEDs Description ___________________________________ 44
Table 5-1: Command Protocol Matrix _____________________________________________ 45
Table 5-2: RFID Command Table ________________________________________________ 47
Table 5-3: UHF-G2-525xxx Tag Memory Structure___________________________________ 48
Table 5-4: ABx Protocols - Headers and Terminators_________________________________ 49
Table 5-5: ABx Fast - Command Packet Structure ___________________________________ 51
Table 5-6: ABx Fast - Command Packet Structure ___________________________________ 52
Table 5-7: ABx Fast - Command Size Parameter____________________________________ 53
Table 5-8: ABx Fast - Checksum Example _________________________________________ 55
Table 5-9: ABx Fast - Anti-Collision Command Packet Structure ________________________ 56
Table 5-10: ABx Fast - Response Packet Structure __________________________________ 58
Table 5-11: ABx Fast - Error Response Structure____________________________________ 59
Table 5-12: CBx Command Packet Structure _______________________________________ 68
Table 5-13: CBx Command Packet Structure _______________________________________ 69
Table 5-14: CBx Response Packet Structure _______________________________________ 70
Table 5-15: CBx Multi-Tag Command Packet Structure _______________________________ 72
Table 5-16: CBx Multi-Tag Response Packet Structure _______________________________ 73
Table 5-17: CBx Multi-Tag Response Final Termination Packet Structure _________________ 74
Table 5-18: CBx - Error Response Packet Structure__________________________________ 75
Table 5-19: Error Code Table___________________________________________________ 88
Table 6-1: Data Type Definitions________________________________________________ 101
Table 7-1: Modbus TCP - Command Packet Structure_______________________________ 115
Table 7-2: Modbus TCP - Response Packet Structure _______________________________ 116
Table 7-3: Modbus TCP - Mapping for Node 33 ____________________________________ 117
Table 8-1: Standard TCP/IP - Command Structure & Example ________________________ 125
Table 8-2: Standard TCP/IP - Response Structure & Example_________________________ 126
Table 9-1:Reader Radiated Power Limits Expressed in Watt or dBm ___________________ 129
Table Appendix B-1:Cobalt UHF Series Accessories ________________________________ 136
Table Appendix B-2: Cobalt Cables and Accessories________________________________ 139
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COBALT UHF-SERIES LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Cobalt UHF Controller Dimensions – Top View ____________________________ 15
Figure 1-2: Cobalt UHF Controller Dimensions – Front View ___________________________ 16
Figure 1-3: Cobalt UHF Controller Dimensions – Right View ___________________________ 16
Figure 1-4: UHF-ANT-2626-01-86 Antenna Dimensions_______________________________ 18
Figure 1-5: UHF-ANT-3030-01-91 Antenna Dimensions_______________________________ 19
Figure 1-6: Connecting the Antenna to the Controller_________________________________ 20
Figure 1-7: TNC-Reverse Female Connector for Antenna Feeding ______________________ 21
Figure 1-8: UHF-CBL-0X - Controller-Antenna Coaxial Cable __________________________ 21
Figure 1-9:Optional Mounting Kit for Antennas ______________________________________ 22
Figure 1-10: Subnet16™ Industrial Gateway and Industrial Hub ________________________ 23
Figure 2-1: UHF-CNTL-232-02 Communication Interfaces_____________________________ 25
Figure 2-2: UHF-CNTL-232-02 Controller - RS232 Connector __________________________ 27
Figure 2-3: RS232 Serial Interface Cable – Schematic________________________________ 28
Figure 2-4: CBL-1493 Mountable Connector________________________________________ 28
Figure 2-5: UHF-CNTL-485-02 Communication Interfaces_____________________________ 29
Figure 2-6: UHF-CNTL-485-02 Controller - RS485 Connector __________________________ 31
Figure 2-7: UHF-CNTL-IND-02 Communication Interfaces_____________________________ 32
Figure 2-8: UHF-CNTL-IND-02 Controller - Ethernet & Power Connectors ________________ 34
Figure 6-1: The HTML Server - Main Page_________________________________________ 91
Figure 6-2: The IP Configuration Page ____________________________________________ 92
Figure 6-3: The OnDemand Configuration Page_____________________________________ 94
Figure 6-4: The OnDemand Status Page __________________________________________ 97
Figure 6-5: RSLogix 5000 ______________________________________________________ 98
Figure 7-1: The HTML Server - Main Page________________________________________ 113
Figure 7-2: The IP Configuration Page ___________________________________________ 114
Figure 8-1: The HTML Server - Main Page________________________________________ 122
Figure 8-2: The IP Configuration Page ___________________________________________ 123
Figure 8-3: Standard TCP/IP Protocol Command Packet Structure _____________________ 124
Figure 9-1: Radiowaves Spectrum Diagram _______________________________________ 128
Figure 9-2: Radiofrequency Bands Allocation______________________________________ 129
Figure 9-3: Circular Polarized Antenna’s Field Pattern _______________________________ 130
Figure 9-4: Circular Polarized Antenna’s Reading Range_____________________________ 131
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
CHAPTER 1:
GETTING STARTED
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cobalt UHF-Series RFID Controllers - Operator’s Manual. This
manual will assist you in the
installation, configuration and
operation of the Cobalt UHF RFID
controllers.
The Cobalt UHF-Series is a complete
line of feature-rich, passive, ultra high
frequency, read/write Ra dioFrequency Identification devices that
provide RFID data collection and
control solutions to shop floor, itemlevel tracking and material handling
applications. Cobalt UHF controllers
are designed to be compact, rugged
and reliable, in order to meet and
exceed the requirements of the
industrial automation industry.
The Cobalt UHF is ideal for industrial
applications where single or multiple
tags must be read at long distance
and at high speed.
1.1.1 About this Manual
This manual provides guidelines and instructions for installing and oper ating the
Cobalt UHF-Series RFID Controllers. Included are descriptions of the RFID
command set and examples demo n strating how to issue commands to t he Co ba lt
RFID Controller.
Numbers expressed in Hexadecimal notation, are prefaced with “0x”. For example,
the number
user should refer to a chart containing Hex values and their corresponding decimal
integers.
in decimal is expressed as
ten
in hexadecimal. In case of need, the
0x0A
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1.2 COBALT CONTROLLER OVERVIEW
1.2.1 Cobalt Controller Features
High performance, industrial RFID controller
Features long range, and high speed read/write rates
Supports RS232, RS485 or Ethernet interface connection
TM
RFID Air Protocol: EPCglobal
Compatible with UHF-G2-525 and UHF-G2-525HT RFID tags from Escort Memory
systems; compatible with all Class 1, Gen 2 RFID tags
Supports Escort Memory Systems’ ABx Fast™ and CBx™ RFID command protocols
Operates at the internationally recognized ISM frequencies of 865-870 MHz (ETSI
approved for European use) and of 902-928 MHz (FCC approved for North America
use)
Housed in rugged IP65 rated enclosure
LED status indicators display power status, COM ac t ivity and RF activ ity,
Software programmable, contains flash memory for firmware upgrades and internal
configuration storage
Long range antennas capable of reading EPCglobal Class 1 Gen2.
Class 1 Generation 2
1.2.2 UHF Operating Frequencies Options
The Cobalt UHF-Series Controllers are available in two different operating frequency
ranges:
865-870 MHz
902-928 MHz
Please refer to Appendix B - Models & Accessories for the corresponding Cobalt
UHF Controller models.
(ETSI approved for European use)
(FCC approved for North America use)
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1.2.3 Connection and Communication Interface Options
There are three different models of the Cobalt HF-Series RFID Controllers. Each
model is designed to support a specific communication protocol and interface
connection option. The table below lists the three controller models, their respective
connection types and supported communication interfaces.
CONTROLLER
MODEL
UHF-CNTL-232-02
UHF-CNTL-485-02
UHF-CNTL-IND-02
INTERFACE
CONNECTION
RS232
RS485
Ethernet
Table 1-1: Connection and Communication Interface Options
COMMUNICATION
INTERFACE
Serial, Point-to-Point,
Host/Controller
Multidrop (Subnet16)
Bus Architecture
TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP,
Modbus TCP
MAX
CABLE
LENGTH
15m 115 KB
300m 115 KB
100m
1.2.4 Cobalt Controllers - Interface Connectors
CONTROLLER MODEL INTERFACE CONNECTOR(S)
UHF-CNTL-232-02
UHF-CNTL-485-02
UHF-CNTL-IND-02
(2 connectors)
8-pin, Male M12 Connector for Power and Data
5-pin, male M12 Connector for Power and Data
4-pin, Female M12, D-Code
Connector for Ethernet
5-pin, Male M12
Connector for Power
MAX
SPEED
100
Mb/s
Table 1-2: Cobalt Controllers - Interface Connectors
1.2.5 Package Contents
Unpack your Cobalt Controller hardware and accessories. Inspect each piece
carefully, if an item appears to be damaged, notify your EMS’ product distributor.
The Cobalt UHF Series RFID Controller product package contains the following
components:
DESCRIPTION QTY
Cobalt UHF-CNTL-xxx-02 RFID Controller 1
UHF-CNTL-xxx-02 Installation Guide 1
Cobalt UHF-Series Configuration Tag 1
Table 1-3: Package Contents
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1.3 COBALT CONTROLLER DIMENSIONS
1.3.1 UHF-CNTL-232/485/IND-02 Controller Dimensions
Figure 1-1: Cobalt UHF Controller Dimensions – Top View
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Figure 1-2: Cobalt UHF Controller Dimensions – Front View
Figure 1-3: Cobalt UHF Controller Dimensions – Right View
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1.4 COBALT UHF RFID ANTENNAS
1.4.1 Cobalt UHF RFID Antennas - Features
Long read range (up to 3 meters with the UHF-G2-525HT tag and depending on
installation conditions)
Right-hand circular polarization ensures capturing tag data when tag is at random
orientations
3dB Beamwidth, 63° or 65°, providing a large reading zone
Housed in rugged IP67 rated enclosure
Mounting kit for easy installation available
1.4.2 Cobalt UHF RFID Antennas - Models and Sizes
The Cobalt UHF product family includes two RFID antenna models:
UHF-ANT-2626-01-86 for operating frequencies in the 865-870 MHz UHF ranges
UHF-ANT-3030-01-91 for operating frequencies in the 902-928 MHz UHF ranges
Please refer to the table below for antennas’ dimensions and part numbers:
ANTENNA MODEL
UHF-ANT-2626-01-86
UHF-ANT-3030-01-91
Table 1-4: Cobalt UHF RFID Antennas - Models and Sizes
ANTEN NA
P/N
970669001 868MHz 260 x 260mm (10.2 x 10.2 inch)
970665003 915MHz 305 x 305mm (12 x 12 inch)
UHF
FREQ
ANTEN NA SIZE
The two Cobalt UHF RFID Antennas are compatible with all Cobalt UHF-Series RFID
Controller models (see Appendix B - Models & Accessories
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1.4.3 UHF-ANT-2626-01-86 Antenna Dimensions
Figure 1-4: UHF-ANT-2626-01-86 Antenna Dimensions
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1.4.4 UHF-ANT-3030-01-91 Antenna Dimensions
Figure 1-5: UHF-ANT-3030-01-91 Antenna Dimensions
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1.4.5 Connecting the Antenna to the Controller
The Cobalt UHF Antennas are connected to the top of the Cobalt UHF-Series RFID
Controller’s housing through a single coaxial cable.
Figure 1-6: Connecting the Antenna to the Controller
The Cobalt UHF antenna has one female, N-type connector located on its rear side.
The Cobalt UHF Controller has one TNC-Reverse female connector located on the
top of the Controller’s hous ing.
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The RF port on the Cobalt UHF controller conn ec ts direc t ly t o the RF port on the
Cobalt UHF antenna via a compatible antenna feeder cable (see Table 1-6 below for
cabling information).
Figure 1-7: TNC-Reverse Female Connector for Antenna Feeding
For cabling part numbers and descriptions, please refer to the table below:
CABLE
MODEL
UHF-CBL-01 970106002
UHF-CBL-03 970106003
CABLING
P/N
Table 1-5: Controller-Antenna Cabling Information
DESCRIPTION
Coaxial Cable Controller-Antenna, TNC-Reverse Male to NType Male, 1 meter
Coaxial Cable Controller-Antenna, TNC-Reverse Male to NType Male, 3 meters
Figure 1-8: UHF-CBL-0X - Controller-Antenna Coaxial Cable
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
To connect the Cobalt UHF controller to the antenna, follow the steps below:
Attach the TNC-Reverse male plug of the controller-antenna coaxial cable to
the TNC- Reverse female connector located on the top of the controller’s
housing.
Attach the N-type male plug of the coaxial cable to the N-type female
connector located in the rear of the antenna’s body.
1.4.6 Optional Mounting Kit for Antenna Installation
Industrial environments where UHF RFID applications are used often entail specific
installation requirements.
The Cobalt UHF Antenna can take advantage of an optional mounting set, providing
an easy and solid installation (P/N: 970103035, Mounting Kit for large size UHF
Antennas).
Figure 1-9:Optional Mounting Kit for Antennas
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
1.5 SUBNET16™ MULTIDROP PROTOCOL
The UHF-CNTL-485-02 model includes support for Escort Memory Systems’
Subnet16™ Multidrop RFID networking protocol. Under the Subnet16 protocol, up to
16 UHF-CNTL-485-02 c ontrollers can be connected via a trunk and tap network to a
Subnet16 Industrial Gateway (GWY-01-IND-1), a Subnet16 TCP/IP Gateway (GWY-
01-TCP-01) or a Subnet16 Serial Gateway (GWY-01-232-1).
UHF-CNTL-485-02 models can also be connected direct ly to a Subnet16 Industrial
Hub (HUB-04-IND-01) or Subnet16 TCP/IP Hub (HUB-04-TCP-01). Subnet16 Hubs
possess four independent controller ports, four digital inputs and four digital outputs.
Figure 1-10: Subnet16™ Industrial Gateway and Industrial Hub
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
CHAPTER 2:
INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
2.1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
The Cobalt UHF-Series RFID Controllers support point-to-point serial connections
(RS232 and RS485), multi-drop network connections (via Subnet16™ Gateway or
Hub) and Ethernet connections (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP).
NOTE: Up to 16 UHF-CNTL-485-02 units can be networked via Subnet16 Gateway
interface module and Escort Memory Systems’ Subnet16 Multidrop Bus Architecture.
2.1.1 Power Requirements
The Cobalt UHF Controller requires an electrical supply voltage of 10~30VDC (see
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Use a dedicated and regulated power supply connected to a suitable AC power
source that is capable of delivering these requirements. Do not apply power until the
entire system is wired and checked.
See Appendix B: Models & Accessories – Power Supplies
supplies.
).
for a list of available power
2.1.2 Installation Guidelines
Conduct a test phase where you will construct a small scale, independent
network that includes only the essential devices required to test your RFID
application. To avoid possible interference with other devices, do not initially
connect your RFID testing environment to an existing local area network.
RF performance and read/write range can be negatively impacted by the
proximity of metallic objects and liquids (for further information, refer to Section
9.2.2 “UHF Signal Propagation”). Avoid mounting the Cobalt antenna within
15cm (6 inches) of any metallic object or wet surface.
If electrical interference is encountered (as indicated by a reduction in read/write
performance), relocate the controller/antenna to an area free from potential
sources of interference.
Route cables away from other unshielded cables and away from wiring carrying
high voltage or high current. Avoid routing cables near motors and solenoids.
Always use adequate electro-static discharge (ESD) prevention measures to
dissipate potentially high voltages.
Refrain from mounting the controller/antenna near sources of EMI (electro-
magnetic interference) or near devices that gene ra te high ESD leve ls.
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
2.2 INSTALLING THE UHF-CNTL-232-02
The UHF-CNTL-232-02 RFID Controller is designed for point-to-point RFID
applications, where the distance from host to controller is less than 15 meters (50
feet). The controller connects directly to a serial communications port on a host
computer via an RS232-compatible serial interface cable.
TO ANTENNA
TO RS232 HOST
CONNECTOR
Figure 2-1: UHF-CNTL-232-02 Communication Interfaces
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
2.2.1 Steps to Install the UHF-CNTL-232-02
Select a suitable location for the Cobalt UHF Controller/Antenna.
1.
Attach the Cobalt UHF Antenna to the Cobalt UHF Controller, as described in
2.
Section 1.4.5 “Connecting the Antenna to the Controller”.
Fasten the combined controller and antenna to your mounting fixture using two
3.
M5 (#10)
washers and nuts. Tighten s crews to
Connect the 8-pin, female M12 connector from an RS232-compatible serial
4.
interface cable (
diameter screws (not included ) and secure them with appropriate
1.7 Nm or 15 lbs per inch ± 10%
EMS P/N: CBL-1478
) to the 8-pin, male M12 interface connector
on the Cobalt UHF-CNTL-232-02.
Connect the 9-pin, female D-sub connector on the serial interface cable to a
5.
COM port on a host computer. Tighten the cable’s two locking thumbscrews.
Connect the 2.5mm DC power plug on the power supply transformer to the DC
6.
power jack receptacle on the serial interface cable. Tighten the locking ring to
prevent power from becoming disconnected during use.
Plug the power supply transformer into a suitable AC power source. Apply power
7.
to the controller after all cable connections have been made. The green PWR
(power) LED will remain ON while the Cobalt is powered.
On the host computer, set COM port parameters to the following values:
8.
.
COM PORT PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUE
Baud Rate
Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
Handshaking None
T
Table 2-1: COM Port Parameter Defaults (UHF-CNTL-232-02)
9600
*
*Supported baud rates include 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k, and 115.2k.
To verify operations, download the
9.
Memory Systems’ website (www.ems-rfid.com
Cobalt Dashboard Utility
). The Cobalt Dashboard Utility
allows users to configure their Cobalt UHF Controllers and send RFID
commands for testing purposes. Please refer to Section 3.1 “Configuring the
Cobalt via Dashboard Utility” for some generic Cobalt UHF configuration
examples.
from Escort
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
2.2.2 UHF-CNTL-232-02 Cabling Information
The UHF-CNTL-232-02 has one 8-pin, male M12 RS232 connector located on the
bottom of the Controller’s housing.
Figure 2-2: UHF-CNTL-232-02 Controller - RS232 Connector
PIN # DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
10~30VDC POWER
0VDC (POWER GROUND)
NOT CONNECTED
NOT CONNECTED
5
NOT CONNECTED
6
7
8
RX
TX
SGND (SIGNAL GROUND)
Table 2-2: RS232 Connector - Pinout
UHF-CNTL-232-02
CBL-1478: Cable Assembly (8-pin, female M12 to RS232; with 2.5mm DC power
jack, 2m)
CBL-1488-XX: Cable (8-pin, female M12 to bare wire leads)
CABLING PART NUMBERS
CBL-1492-XX: Cable (8-pin, right-angle female M12 to bare wire leads)
CBL-1493: Connector (8-pos, straight female M12, field mountable)
(XX = Cable Length in Meters)
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE SCHEMATIC
If you intend to assemble your own RS232 serial interface cable, follow the schematic
below. Note that signals and electrical loads applied to Pin 6 (RX) and Pin 7 (TX)
should conform to RS232 specifications. For bulk RS232 cable, see Belden cable
P/N: 9941 (www.belden.com).
Figure 2-3: RS232 Serial Interface Cable – Schematic
CBL-1493: FIELD MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR
Figure 2-4: CBL-1493 Mountable Connector
The CBL-1493 field mountable connector is available for attaching the UHF-CNTL232-02 model to a host computer via bulk cable. See Appendix B: Cobalt Cables and
Accessories for more information regarding cables and connectors for the entire line
of Cobalt UHF RFID Controllers.
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COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
2.3 INSTALLING THE UHF-CNTL-485-02
The UHF-CNTL-485-02 RFID Controller supports RS485 communications and Escort
Memory Systems’
Subnet16™
protocol.
Through the Subnet16 protocol, up to 16 UHF-CNTL-485-02 units can be connected
to one Subnet16 Gateway and four UHF-CNTL-485-02 units can be connected to
one Hub interface module. Subnet16 Gateways and Hubs assign each attached
controller a unique Node ID number through which communication with a host
computer and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is achieved.
For applications that require multiple UHF-CNTL-485-02 controllers, install and
configure each device one at a time.
multi-drop bus architecture and RFID network
TO ANTENNA
Figure 2-5: UHF-CNTL-485-02 Communication Interfaces
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TO SUBNET16
NETWORK
COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE COBALT UHF
2.3.1 Steps to Install the UHF-CNTL-485-02
Select a suitable location for the Cobalt UHF Controller/Antenna.
1.
Attach the Cobalt UHF Antenna to the Cobalt UHF Controller, as described in
2.
Section 1.4.5 “Connecting the Antenna to the Controller”.
Fasten the combined controller and antenna to your mounting fixture using two
3.
M5 (#10) diameter screws (not included) and secure them with appropriate
washers and nuts. Tighten screw s to 1.7 Nm or 15 lbs per inc h ± 10%.
Connect the 5-pin, female end of an EMS approved Subnet16-compatible cable
4.
to the 5-pin, male M12 interface connector on the UHF-CNTL-485-02. Connect
the opposite end of this cable to a Subnet16 Gateway or Subnet16 Hub network
interface module. Connect the Gateway or Hub to your host computer via CAT5E
Ethernet cabling.*.
The UHF-CNTL-485-02 will require 10~30VDC (see Appendix A: Technical
5.
Specifications) from the network or interface module to which it is
connected.Utilize a regulated power supply for the controller that is capable of
delivering these requirements.
Turn the power supply ON. The green PWR (power) LED on the unit will
6.
illuminate when power is applied to the unit and remain ON while the Cobalt is
powered.
After installation is complete (see also Sections 3.3.2
7.
ID LEDs will display the currently assigned Subnet16 Node ID (in binary). Note:
the Cobalt’s default Node ID is Node 00; in which case none of the yellow Node
ID LEDs will be lit.
To verify operations, download the Cobalt Dashboard Utility from Escort Memory
8.
Systems’ website (www.ems-rfid.com). The Cobalt Dashboard Utility allows
users to configure their Cobalt UHF Controllers and send RFID commands for
testing purposes. Please refer to Section 3.1 “Configuring the Cobalt via
Dashboard Utility” for some generic Cobalt UHF configuration examples.
* For more information regarding the installation of a Subnet16 Gateway or
Subnet16 Hub, refer to the operator’s manual for each product, available online
at www.ems-rfid.com
.
and 3.3.3), the yellow Node
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