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This section gives an overview of the change history for the document.

Revision History

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Table of Contents

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Model 1

1.2 Designated Use 1

1.3 Incorrect Use 2

2 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 USA - Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) 3

2.2 Europe - CE Conformity 5

3 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1 Liability and Warranty 7

3.2 Objectives of the Operating Instructions 7

3.2.1 Target Group 8

4 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.1 Symbols and Signal Words 9

4.2 Area of Application and Symbols 10

4.2.1 Safety Symbols - in Compliance with

DIN 4844-2 10

4.2.2 Warning Symbols 10

4.2.3 Prohibition Symbols 11

4.2.4 Other Symbols 11

4.3 Obligations 12

4.3.1 Operating Company's Obligations 12

4.3.2 Operating Personnel's Obligations 12

4.4 ESD Instructions 13

4.5 Residual Risks 13

4.6 Additional Instructions 14

5 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.1 Function 17

5.1.1 General 17

5.1.2 Basic Functions 18

5.1.3 Normal Mode 18

5.1.4 Automatic Reading 18

5.2 Images 19

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5.2.1 Front View 19

5.2.2 Rear View 20

5.2.3 Top View 21

5.3 Description of Components 22

5.4 Technical Data 23

5.4.1 Device Label 24

5.4.2 Power Supply and Current Input 24

6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6.1 Safety Instructions 25

6.2 Qualified Installation Personnel 27

6.3 Unpacking 27

6.4 Assembly of the Device 28

6.5 Antenna Installation 29

6.5.1 Positioning the Antenna 29

6.5.2 Available Antenna Types 30

6.6 Connecting the RFID Reader 30

6.7 Power/CAN Bus Connection 31

6.8 RS232 Connection 31

6.9 Commissioning 32

6.9.1 Required Operating Conditions 32

6.9.2 Parameters of the Serial Interface 32

6.9.3 Parameters of the CAN Bus Interface 32

6.10 Input and Output 33

6.11 DIP Switches 34

6.12 CAN Bus Network Topology 35

7 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7.1 Operating Personnel 37

7.2 Theory of Operation 37

7.2.1 ATR60LF CAN Reader 37

7.3 Data Items Dictionary 38

7.4 Attribute (ECID and SVID) Values 45

7.5 Operation of the SECS Protocol 52

7.5.1 Introduction 52

7.5.2 SECS-I Implementation 52

7.5.3 HSMS Option 56

7.5.4 HSMS Implementation 56

7.5.5 SECS-II Implementation 62

7.5.6 SEMI E99 65

7.5.7 Message Details 69

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8 Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . 81

8.1 General 81

8.2 Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel 82

8.3 Safety Instructions 82

8.4 Error Codes 83

8.4.1 SSACK 83

8.4.2 Stream Function 84

8.5 Error Display with LED 85

8.5.1 Power LED Does Not Light Up 85

8.5.2 Read Fail LED Flashes 85

8.6 Reader Does Not Respond 85

8.7 Reset 86

8.8 Power Cut 86

8.9 Software Releases 86

8.10 Customer Service 86

9 Dismantling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . 87

9.1 Dismantling 87

9.2 Storage 87

10 Transport and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

10.1 Transport 89

10.2 Disposal 89

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

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Product Manual 1.1 Model

1 Identification

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  Model
  Designated Use
  Incorrect Use

1.1 Model

ATR60LF READER CAN Bus

Serial number e.g. 1607SNI12345

Part number TLS-33C-4O00-C1-00E2

Manufacturer Brooks Automation Inc.

46702 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Website www.brooks.com
For information on the label, see  Device Label.

1.2 Designated Use

This product was developed for reading and writing transponders only. Any
other use of this device constitutes misuse and renders the user's authority
to install and operate the device invalid.

This product is designed to be mounted and operated in an industrial
setting as a built-in-device only. It is not designed to be used as a stand­alone or portable device or in a non-industrial setting, such as a household,
vehicle or in the open-air.

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1.3 Incorrect Use Product Manual

Intended use also includes the following:

 following all instructions in the operating instructions
 observing all safety information

Before using the device, the user should ensure that the national approval
requirements for use are met.

1.3 Incorrect Use

Incorrect use, which can endanger the device, the user and third parties,
includes:

 the use of the device contrary to its intended use ( Designated

Use)

 modifying, extending or reconstructing the device without first

consulting Brooks Automation

 operating the device when there are obvious problems

WARNING

WARNING

Risk of injury through incorrect modifications

There are risks from unauthorized modifications to the machine.
Only use original spare parts from Brooks. Do not make any changes,

attachments or modifications to the device without the approval of
Brooks Automation.

Risk of injury and malfunction of machine operation through
incorrect use

There are risks attached to using the device incorrectly.
Use the device exclusively according to its intended use.

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Product Manual 2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

2 Declaration of Conformity

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  Europe - CE Conformity

2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.
 This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

 This equipment is only intended for professional installation.

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2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Product Manual

FCC ID: N5GATR60LFCAN

Compliance with:
FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.205

FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.209

IMPORTANT

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brooks Automation,
Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

For the European Union

Document #:

Rev.: A

Description ATR60LF CAN Reader
Function: RFID Reader
Part Number: TLS-33C-XXXX-XX-XXXX

Business name and full address of the manufacturer of the machinery:

Brooks Automation Inc., 15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA, USA 01824

Name and address of the person, established in the Community, authorized to compile the relevant technical documentation:

Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH, Ernst-Ruska-Ring 11, 07745 Jena, Germany

The manufacturer declares:
x That this product fulfills all the relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE

Directive) on Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment.

x The product is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative

documents:

o HEALTH & SAFETY (Article 3(1)(a)):

 IEC 60905-1 : 2013/05/28

o EMC (Article 3(1)(b)):

 EN 300 330-1 V1.7.1
 EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1

o SPECTRUM (Article 3(2)):

 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
 EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1
 EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013

o OTHER:

 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8

June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.

Signature

Date: 18-Oct-2016
Location: Fremont CA, USA

Product Manual 2.2 Europe - CE Conformity

2.2 Europe - CE Conformity

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Product Manual 3.1 Liability and Warranty

3 General Instructions

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  Liability and Warranty   Objectives of the Operating Instructions

The Product Manual must be read prior to the initial start-up. Observe the
safety instructions!
Store for futur e use!
Follow the general safety instructions in the chapter  Safety Instructions.

3.1 Liability and Warranty

The “General sales and delivery conditions” of Brooks Automation always
apply.

The warranty period is 12 months beginning with the delivery of the device,
which is verified by the invoice or other documents.

The warranty includes repairs of all damages to the device that occur
during the warranty period and were clearly caused by material or
manufacturing defects.

Liability and warranty claims in cases of damage to persons or property are
excluded if they can be attributed to one or more of the following causes:

 incorrect use of the device
 disregard of the information in the operating instructions
 unauthorized structural modifications of the device
 insufficient maintenance and repairs
 disasters due to foreign objects or force majeure

3.2 Objectives of the Operating

Instructions

These operating instructions serve as support and contain all the necessary
safety information that must be followed for general safety, transport,
installation and operation.

These operating instructions including all safety information (as well as all
additional documents) must be:

 followed, read and understood by all persons working with the

device (especially the safety information)

 ea sily available to all persons at all times
 immediately consulted in case of doubt (safety)

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Objectives:

 to avoid accidents
 to increase the service life and reliability of the device
 to reduce costs due to production downtimes

3.2.1 Target Group

The operating instructions are addressed to personnel with the following

areas of responsibility:

Area of responsibility Competence

Installation, transport and storage Specialized personnel
Commissioning, operation and

decommissioning
Troubleshooting Specialized personnel

Definition according to DIN EN 60204-1:

Instructed personnel:

Persons who have been instructed and, if required, trained by a specialist
as to the tasks assigned to them, the possible risks of incorrect behavior
and the required safety equipment and safety measures.

Specialized personnel:

Persons who can evaluate the work assigned to them and recognize
possible risks based on their specialized training, knowledge, experience
and familiarity with the relevant standards.

Instructed personnel

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Product Manual 4.1 Symbols and Signal Words

4 Safety Instructions

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  Symbols and Signal Words
  Area of Application and Symbols
  Obligations
  ESD Instructions
  Residual Risks
  Additional Instructions

4.1 Symbols and Signal Words

The following symbols and signal words are used in this documentation.
The combination of a pictograph and a signal word classifies the respective
safety information. The symbol can vary depending on the type of danger.

Symbol Signal word Description

DANGER This signal word must be used if

death or irreversible damage to

Death

property damage

Risk of injury and

No damage

WARNING This signal word indicates bodily

CAUTION This signal word indicates a risk of

ATTENTION This signal word warns of

IMPORTANT This signal word indicates cross-

health can occur if the hazard
information is not followed.

injuries and property damage
including injuries, accidents, and
health risks.

property damage. In addition, there is
a slight risk of injuries.

malfunctions and may only be used if
no damage to health can occur.

references and ways in which
operations are facilitated. It excludes
all risks of property damage and
injury risks.



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4.2 Area of Application and Symbols

DANGER

Danger to Life, Risk of Injuries or Loss of Property

Risks exist when disregarding the operating instructions and the safety
instructions therein.

Carefully read the operating instructions before initial commissioning.
Perform the required safety measures before initial commissioning.

Follow the general safety information as well as the special safety
information given in other chapters.

The device was constructed according to state-of-the-art technology and
recognized safety regulations. In order to prevent any risks to life and limb
of the user, third parties or damage to the device, only use the device for its
intended purpose and in perfect condition with regard to safety.

Bodily injuries and/or property damage resulting from non-compliance with
the instructions given in the operating instructions are the responsibility of
the company operating the device or of the assigned personnel.
Malfunctions that could compromise safety must be eliminated
immediately.

4.2.1 Safety Symbols - in Compliance with DIN 4844-2

WARNING

Risk of Injuries When Disregarding Safety Symbols

Risks exist when disregarding warnings in the operating instructions.
Please heed the warnings.

Special safety symbols in accordance with DIN 4844-2 are used in the
corresponding passages in the text of these operating instructions and
require special attention depending on the combination of signal word and
symbol.

4.2.2 Warning Symbols

Warning: Hazardous
area

Warning against
electromagnetic
radiation

Warning against
hazardous electrical
voltage

Warning: Flammable
materials

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Warning: Potentially
explosive
atmosphere

4.2.3 Prohibition Symbols

Unauthorized access
is prohibited

Switching is
prohibited

4.2.4 Other Symbols

Dispose of packing
material according to
regulations

Warning against
electrostatically
sensitive
components

Fire, open flame and
smoking is
prohibited

Prohibition

Recycling

Important
information

Disconnect from
power supply

Refer to manual

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4.3 Obligations Product Manual

4.3 Obligations

4.3.1 Operating Company's Obligations

The safe condition and use of the device is a requirement for the safe
operation of the device. The company operating the device therefore has
the obligation to ensure that the following points are adhered to:

 The device may only be operated by trained and authorized

personnel!

 Prevent unsafe and/or dangerous work procedures! If

necessary, check employees' actions!

 Only permit personnel to be trained or instructed within the

scope of general training on the device under the supervision
of an experienced person!

 Personnel must have understood the operating instructions.

Have this confirmed by signature!

WARNING

 Precisely establish responsibilities according to the various

task areas (operation, installation)!

 Operating personnel must be committed to immediately

reporting to their superior any identifiable safety deficiencies
which occur!

4.3.2 Operating Personnel's Obligations

Operators are obligated to contribute to the prevention of work accidents
and the consequences of them by their personal conduct.

Risk of injuries due to insufficient personnel qualifications

A risk exists for personnel and the proper operation due to insufficiently
qualified personnel.

Only trained personnel may operate the device. New operators must be
instructed by the current operating personnel. The operating company
must precisely regulate and monitor the personnel's areas of
responsibility and competence.

Personnel for the areas of responsibility mentioned above must hav e the
corresponding qualification for this work (training, instructions). If
necessary, this can be done by Brooks on behalf of the operating
company.

All warranty claims are void when disregarded.

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4.4 ESD Instructions

CAUTION

Static electricity can damage electronic components in the device. All
persons installing or maintaining the device must be trained in ESD
protection.

ESD protective measures must be applied when opening the device.

 Disconnect the power supply prior to removing or adding

components!

 Discharge your body and all tools used prior to touching any

components on the interior of the device!

 Touch electronically sensitive parts carefully and only at their

corners!

4.5 Residual Risks

DANGER

ATTENTION

Even if all precautions have been taken, there may be unapparent residual
risks!

Adhering to the safety instructions, the intended use and the operating
instructions as a whole can reduce residual risks!

Risks from electric current

Electrical energy remains in lines, equipment and devices even when the
device is switched off.

Only allow qualified electricians to perform work on the electrical supply
system.

Disconnect the device from the power supply system if active parts of
the device can be accessed with tools. Access is only permitted for
authorized personnel.

Regularly check the electrical equipment of the device. Regularly check
all moving cables for damage within the scope of maintenance and
repairs.

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DANGER

WARNING

Risk of fire and explosions

Fire and explosions may occur within the vicinity of the device.
Smoking, open flames and fire are strictly prohibited in the vicinity of the

device. Do not store any flammable liquids within the hazardous area.
Keep a fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the device.

Warning against electromagnetic radiation

Electromagnetic radiation develops when transmitting and receiving
data.

4.6 Additional Instructions

 Read and understand all safety and operating instructions prior to

installing and operating the device.

 This documentation was written for specifically trained personnel.

The installation, operation and defect management may only be
carried out by specifically trained personnel.

 Retain these instructions. Keep this documentation in a location

that is accessible to all personnel involved with the installation, use
and troubleshooting of the device.

 Observe all warnings. Follow all warnings on and in the device and

in the documentation.

 Install the device only in accordance with Brooks instructions.
 Use only the accessories and cables supplied by Brooks.
 Troubleshooting that is not described in the chapter  Service and

Troubleshooting may only be performed by Brooks.

 People with hearing aids should be aware that the radio signals

emitted by the device can cause annoying noises in the hearing
aid.

 Do not connect the device to power supplies such as normal

household electrical outlets. The device should only be connected
to power supplies as specified in this document.

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 When removing a cable, only pull on the plug and not on the cable.

Connect cable connectors straight and carefully to avoid damaging
the contacts.

 Never bend the antenna cables too far or subject them to

mechanical forces.

 When spare parts are required, use only the spare parts that were

specified by Brooks. Unauthorized spare parts can result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

Rules and

regulations

The provisions of the accident-prevention regulations of the government
safety organizations always apply to all work on the device.

The following must also be observed:

 applicabl e legally binding accident-prevention regulations
 applicabl e binding regulations at the place of use
 the recognized technical rules for safe and professional work
 existing environmental protection regulations
 other applicable regulations

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Product Manual 5.1 Function

5 Product Specifications

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  Function
  Images
  Description of Components
  Technical Data

5.1 Function

5.1.1 General

The BROOKS RFID reader system is a radio-frequency identification
system.

The reader of the system sends an electromagnetic field to the battery-free
transponder via the antenna. This activates the transponder and sends the
stored data back to the reader.

The total reading cycle takes less than 100 ms.
Since a sight connection between the transponder and the reader is not

absolutely necessary, the transponder can also be identified through non­metallic material.

The data received by the RFID reader is transmitted to the RFID CAN
Gateway via:

 CAN Bus Interface

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5.1.2 Basic Functions

The reader can support various basic functions:

 Reading of data
 Writing of data
 Setting and reading reader parameters
 Subsystem commands
 Read status

5.1.3 Normal Mode

In normal mode the Brooks RFID reader is ready for operation directly after
a hardware reset. ATR60LF also sends an power up event to the host when
it starts up. In this mode it does not perform any independent actions. The
latter usually have to be triggered by the host issuing protocol commands.
The exceptions are sensors and pushbuttons that on some Brooks device
variants are located on the exterior of the housing. Status changes at the
inputs generate messages that are automatically sent to the host, provided
a connection exists.

Individual protocol commands can be sent to the device as soon as the
reader has been connected to the Gateway. For communication the default
settings of the CAN Bus interface have to be observed (
CAN Bus Interface).

 Parameters of the

5.1.4 Automatic Reading

Brooks RFID CAN Bus readers provide the option of “Automatic R eading”. In
this case a read operation is performed which is triggered by a sensor. If a
connection exists, the data of the automatic read operation is then sent to
the host immediately.

This automatic read operation is enabled by multiple parameters. After a
defined sensor delay time the reader detects the sensor change. With the
“Watchport” parameter the behavior is defined for when a sensor change
has been detected. With the „PIP_XYZ“ parameters the behavior of the
automatic reading is enabled and adjusted. If the read function has been
enabled, the device performs the automatic read operation independently.

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Product Manual 5.2 Images

5.2 Images

5.2.1 Front View

1 RS232 port
2 Remote I/O port

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5.2 Images Product Manual

5.2.2 Rear View

1 Power/CAN bus connection
2 Antenna port

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5.2.3 Top View

1 Reset button
2 DIP switches
3 Status LEDs

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5.3 Description of Components

Components Description

RS232 interface The data are passed down serially to the RS232

interface (RJ45) with the different protocols. Baud
rates of 4,800 up to 57,600 Bd are possible.

Remote I/O The R emote I/O port is used for external presence

sensors and an external output like a LED for
status indication.

Power / CA N Bus
connection

Antenna port Port for connecting an antenna
Reset button If the Reset button will be pressed a short time,

DIP switches The DIP switches are used for setting the reader

Power LEDs If the correct power supply is connected to the

Connector for power supply and CAN Bus

the communication parameters of the reader will
be reseted to default values. The network
settings, RS232, RS485, and protocol timer
parameters are involved. The CID parameters will
not be changed.

If the Reset button will be pressed longer than 5
seconds, the reader is restarted and all
parameters are set to default values.

address, test mode, protocol selection, switching
between reading and writing action in test mode
and for activation of automatic antenna tuning (
DIP Switches)

device, the power LED lights up green and the
device is ready for operation.



Status LED The status LED indicates the current status of the

device.

Read / write ok
and Read / write
fail LED

The two Read / write LEDs indicate the result of
the last read or write action.

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5.4 Technical Data

Technical data - device

Operating temperature 0 °C to +50 °C

32 °F to 122 °F

Storage temperature -20 °C to +70 °C

-4 °F to +158 °F

Permissible humidity at 50 °C / 122 °F25 - 80%

Frequency 134.2 kHz
Protection class IP40
Housing material PS
Weight about 180 g l 6.35 oz.
Dimensions 111.5 x 80 x 35 mm

4.4 x 3.1 x 1.4 in.
Fuse 375 mA (T)
Serial interface RS232 4,800 Bd - 57,600 Bd
CAN Bus interface 500 kBits/sec
Vibration/shock test EN 60721-3-3:1995 Class 3M4

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5.4 Technical Data Product Manual

5.4.1 Device Label

The device label with the CE mark, part and serial number is on the device
housing.

1 Part number
2 Serial number (example)
3 FCC ID

5.4.2 Power Supply and Current Input

Description Min Type Max Unit

Voltage (proof against connecting to
the wrong port)

Current (reading/writing)
pulsed current (70 ms)

Current (passive) 80 mA

18 24 30 V DC

100

400

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6 Installation

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  Safety Instructions
  Qualified Installation Personnel
  Unpacking
  Assembly of the Device
  Antenna Installation
  Connecting the RFID Reader
  Power/CAN Bus Connection
  RS232 Connection
  Commissioning
  Input and Output
  DIP Switches

CAUTION

Follow the Instructions in the Safety Chapter

Follow the general safety instructions in the chapter  Safety
Instructions.

6.1 Safety Instructions

The device is designed for indoor use in an industrial setting only.
Installation is only allowed in an interior room at a constant temperature

between 0° C / 32 °F and +50 °C / 122 °F, and a re lative humidity
between 25

Never use the device near or in water.
Never pour liquids of any type over the device. If the device should

accidentally come in contact with liquid, disconnect it and have it
checked by a technician.

Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that generate
heat.

% and 80 %.

Do not install the device in a flammable environment.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

Never expose the device to extreme temperature fluctuations, since
otherwise condensation develops in the device and causes damage.

Do not install the device in the vicinity of voltage lines or other power
lines with which they could collide (for example, when drilling), which
could result in serious injuries or even death.

The device (especially the antenna) should not be installed in the
immediate vicinity of electrical equipment such as medical devices,
monitors, telephones, TV sets, magnetic disks and metal objects.

This could result in reduced read and write ranges.

Never use the device in explosive areas (such as paint warehouses).

Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to vibrations or
shocks.

ATTENTION

ATTENTION

The installation location must be adequately illuminated during the
installation.

Never install the device during a lightning storm.

Verify that the installation meets the requirements of the (country
specific) FCC for human exposure to radio frequencies.

When determining the installation site, keep in mind the length of the
antenna wire and the read/write range of the antenna used.

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6.2 Qualified Installation Personnel

CAUTION

CAUTION

Disposing of the

packaging material

The installation is to be carried out by specially trained personnel only. If
you are uncertain about their qualification, contact Brooks.

Operating the device without special training can result in damage to th e
reader and/or connected devices.

6.3 Unpacking

The device and the accessories are packed under clean-room conditions. In
order to maintain this condition, the device must also be unpacked in clean­room conditions.

The packaging material consists of cardboard and foil. Dispose of these
materials separately and observing the respective regulations of your
country.

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ATR

60

RESET

Node ID

Power

Status

Read/Write ok

Read/Write fail

Antenna

not used

EthernetRemote I/ORS232

Power/CAN Bus

6.4 Assembly of the Device Product Manual

6.4 Assembly of the Device

ATTENTION

Installation

dimensions

The mounting surface must be stable, non-flammable, dry and clean.
If necessary, clean it before installing the device.
The device must be installed so that air can freely circulate vertically

through the heat sink, and the operating and environmental conditions
specified under

 Technical Data are met at all times.

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6.5 Antenna Installation

ATTENTION

When installing the antenna, consider the required reading and writing
ranges. The reader can only be used properly if the transponder is
located within the individual reading/writing range of the antenna.

If the transponder is very close to the antenna, the transponder may be
de-tuned by the metal of the antenna and a reading/writing is not
possible. We recommend keeping a minimum distance between
transponder and antenna of about 10 mm.

After antenna installation the antenna should be tuned ( DIP
Switches).

6.5.1 Positioning the Antenna

Reliable reading and writing depends on the distance from and orientation
of the transponder to the antenna.

Transponder parallel to the axis of the antenna:

Transponder perpendicular to the axis of the antenna:

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Parallel The illustration

shows the optimal
position of the
transponder if it is
positioned parallel to
the axis of the
antenna.

Perpendicular The illustration

shows the optimal
position of the
transponder if it is
perpendicular to the
axis of the antenna.

6.5.2 Available Antenna Types

ATTENTION

Different types of antennas are available on request.

6.6 Connecting the RFID Reader

Connect the antenna to the antenna port ( Rear View) and tune the
antenna.

Connect the reader to a power supply ( Front View) and a Gateway
connection (CAN).

The antenna-connector housing should have no connection to other
objects,

e.g. mounting plate!

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6.7 Power/CAN Bus Connection

DANGER

Risk of death due to dangerous voltage

Risks exist when supplying the device with the incorrect voltage.
Only use cables, plugs and adapters supplied by Brooks.
Observe power ratings of the technical data ( Technical Data).

The device can be connected to an interior DC power circuit of the
equipment or to a DC adapter.

Once the device is connected to the power supply, the power LED lights up.
If the LED does not light up, please refer to chapter  Customer Service.

Pin Signal

1 Not used
2 CAN Low
3 Signal ground
4 Not used
5 Power ground
6 Signal ground
7 CAN High
8 Not used
9 +24 V DC

6.8 RS232 Connection

The RS232 port is a shielded RJ45 socket. A cable for connecting to a PC is
available.

Pin Signal

4 Ground
5 TxD
6 RxD

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6.9 Commissioning Product Manual

6.9 Commissioning

6.9.1 Required Operating Conditions

To operate the reader, the following requirements must be met:

 An antenna must be connected correctly to the reader.
 The power supply must be connected.
 The transponder must be located within the individual reading/

writing range of the antenna.

 A Gateway must be connected to the reader.

6.9.2 Parameters of the Serial Interface

Baud rate
Data bits
Stop bit
Parity

9,600
8
1
NONE

6.9.3 Parameters of the CAN Bus Interface

CAN Bus
Interface

Message
Length

500 kBits/Sec

8

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6.10 Input and Output

The port labeled Remote I/O is used for external presence sensors and an
external output like a LED for status indication. The input signal is used for
pod placement and pod removal events.
The port is a shielded RJ45 socket.

Pin Signal

1 + 5 V
2 Input 1
3 LED 1 out
4 GND
5 LED 2 out
6 NC
7 Input 2
8 10 V (optionally)

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6.11 DIP Switches Product Manual

6.11 DIP Switches

The DIP switches 1 to 5 set the TargetID (0 - 31). The TargetID of the CAN
Gateway has value 0. The new TargetID is set when the reader is powered.
Switch 1 is the LSB and switch 5 is the MSB of the TargetID. A switch at ON
or Open position is 1, a switch at OFF or Close is 0.

Switch # 1 2 3 4 5

Binary digit 1 2 4 8 16

Switch position
values:
01 - 00001
03 - 00011
10 - 01010
16 - 10000
27 - 11011
31 - 11111

Switch # Function

6 Switches between reading and writing action in test

mode.
OFF - only reading a transponder
ON - reading and writing a transponder

7 Switches the reader into test mode.

In test mode, the reader reads or writes (depends on
the setting of switch 6) permanently to the transpon­der, and shows the result via LED 'Read/Write ok' and
'Read/Write fail'.

"ON" test mode activation

8 The trigger in the ON position performs an antenna

tuning cycle.

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M/F Cable

9701-2915-XX

M/F Cable

9701-2915-XX

CAN Bus Gateway

GWS-33C-010 (NEW)

9701-2937-01 (EOL)

CAN Tee

9701-2935-

01

24VDC

Power

Supply

9701-2912-01

ATR9100 Reader

9701-2936-01 (EOL)

CAN Tee

9701-2935-

01

ATR60LF CAN

Reader

TLS-33C-4O00-C1-00E2 (NEW)

CAN Tee

9701-2935-

01

CAN Tee

9701-2935-

01

Terminator

9701

-2886-

01

Terminator

9701

-2886-

01

M/F Cable

9701-2915-XX

M/F Cable

9701-2915-XX

M/F Cable

9701-2915-XX

Host Computer

RS232 or Ethernet Connection

Antenna

9701-2883-04

Antenna

9701-2883-04

Transponder

RI-TRP-DR2B

Transponder

RI-TRP-DR2B

AdvanTag CAN Bus Network

Product Manual 6.12 CAN Bus Network Topology

6.12 CAN Bus Network Topology

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Product Manual 7.1 Operating Personnel

7Operation

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  Operating Personnel
  Data Items Dictionary
  Attribute (ECID and SVID) Values
  Operation of the SECS Protocol

7.1 Operating Personnel

CAUTION

The RFID Reader ATR60LF CAN is designed to be operated by specially
trained personnel only. If you have doubts about the required
qualifications, contact Brooks.

Operating the device without special training can result in damage to th e
reader and/or connected devices.

7.2 Theory of Operation

7.2.1 ATR60LF CAN Reader

The ATR60LF CAN R eader only communicate with the CAN Gateway through
CAN Bus Port. It is backwards compatible with the ATR9100 in CAN Bus
mode. It is up to 31 ATR60LF CAN Readers can connect to the ATR CAN
Gateway via a single host. The host system can address each of the
ATR60LF CAN reader via the Gateway, which makes the Gateway a
transparent system. The Communication between the A TR Gateway and the
multiplexed ATR60LF CAN Reader occurs on the CAN Bus.

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7.3 Data Items Dictionary Product Manual

7.3 Data Items Dictionary

This section defines the data items used in the standard SECS-II messages
and in the ASCII protocol. Some data items are for SECS communication
only and others are for ASCII communication only . Most of them are used in
both protocols.

Syntax:

Name A unique name for this data item. This name is used in

the message definitions.

Format The permitted item format code which can be used for

this standard data item. Item format codes are shown in
hex and octal. The notification “3()” indicates any of the
signed integer formats (30, 31, 32, 34).

Description A description of the data item, with the meanings of

specific values.

Where used The standard messages in which the data item appears.

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ATTRID Format: 41

Identifier for an attribute for a specific type of object.
Attributes are Auto-ID configuration parameters (similar to ECIDs) and

status variables (similar to SVID).
For available attributes and their values, see data item ATTRVAL.

Where used S18F1, S18F3

ATTRVAL Format: 41

Value of an attribute for a specific type of object.
See  Attribute (ECID and SVID) Values.

Where used S18F2, S18F3

CEID Format: 41

Group Event Report ID
01 - Material (pod/cassette) arrival event

02 - Material (pod/cassette) removal event
08 - Power-up event

Where used S18F71

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CPVAL Format: 41

Command Parameter Value (see description of message S18F13).
This parameter provides the command to be carried out by the target.

LEDStatus

LED state, 1 byte
0 = Off
1 = On
2 = Flash
3 - 255 = Reserved

LEDNo

LED number, 1 byte
1 = Status LED
2 = Status LED
3 = External output
4 - 9 = Reserved

OpStatus

Operation status: Maintenance or Idle
MT = Maintenance
OP = Operational/Idle

PageNo

PageNo refers to the page of the transponder.
PageNo takes values from 1 - 17.

Timeout

Timeout period, 2 bytes
Units: seconds
Range: 1 - 98
"99" has a special meaning: it specifies "always". For example, an LED is
turned on with the TIMEOUT value of 99; it will stay on until the host turns
it off or the device is reset.

Where used S18F13

DATA Format: 41

Transponder data
Read or write data within the available capacity of the Auto-ID.

Foup transponder - single page ID: 8 bytes (read only)
Foup transponder - multi-page ID: depending on model number up to 120
bytes

Where used S18F6, S18F7

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DATALENGTH Format: 41, A9

Total bytes to be sent.
Range: 1 - 120

IMPORTANT

If the field has a length of zero, all the data from the DATASEG onwards
is reported.

 < DATASEG > must start with the first character "0" and be

followed by other numeric numbers. It indicates that the reading
will start from this offset up to the specified DATALENGTH.

 Format code A9 is available on earlier versions of the software.

Please contact Brooks for availability of these format codes.

 If DATALENGTH is present but DATASEG is not present, an error is

returned.

 If both DATALENGTH and DATASEG have a length of zero, all data

is read.

 To read/write pages, DA T A SEG ranges from "P1" - "P17" and DA TA-

LENGTH ranges from 1 - 8.

Where used S18F5, F7

DATASEG Format: 41

Used to identify the source of the requested data.
Range: 0 - 119

 “0” and numeric offset: This is the byte offset (address) of the

start of specified data location to read from or write to.

 If this field is zero length, DATASEG 00 is assumed.
 To read/write pages, DA T A SEG ranges from “P1” - “P17” and DA TA-

LENGTH ranges from 1 - 8.

Where used S18F5, S18F7

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MDLN Format: 41

Equipment model number, maximum 6 bytes
Where used S18F2

MHEAD Format: 21

SECS message block header associated with message block in error.
Where used S9F3, S9F5, S9F7, S9F9

MID (CID/CarrierID) Format: 41

MaterialID/CarrierID is a configurable field on the reader side.
CarrierIDOffset, CarrierIDLength, CID_MAX_LENGTH determines MID.
Where used S18F10, S18F11

SOFTREV Format: 41

Software revision code, maximum 6 bytes.
Where used S1F2

SSACK Format: 41

SSACK acknowledge code, 2 bytes.
If there is more than one error in a message, this code represents the first

error.
NO - Normal operation

CE - Communication error, could not communicate with the transponder
TE - Transponder error, could not write to the transponder, RFN only
HE - Hardware error, cannot communicate to the RFN
EE - Execution error

If EXTENDEDSSACK is ON ( Attribute (ECID and SVID) Values), the
following error codes are also returned. However, these codes are not
defined by the SEMI standard and are manufacturer-specific.

01 - Wrong TargetID
02 - Invalid seg offset
03 - Invalid data length
04 - Data too long
05 - Data length does not match data
06 - Denied, at least one attribute does not exist
07 - Denied, at least one attribute out of range
08 - Not used
09 - Not used
10 - Could not write because transponder is locked
11 - Not used
12 - Not used

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13 - Not used
14 - Subsystem command does not exist
15 - At least one parameter in the command is invalid
16 - Acknowledge, command will be performed with completion signaled
later
17 - Not used
18 - Wrong time-out value
19 - Wrong data format
20 - Not used
21 - Not used
22 - Not used
23 - Invalid transponder serial number; returned only if High Integrity is
enabled
24 - CRC error in transponder data; probable cause is multipage
transponder in
the range
25 - Could not write MID because the first page is read only
26 - Single-page transponder detected; read/write command is only
allowed for
multipage transponders
27 - More than 8 bytes MID could not be written because transponder is
single­ page. Please try writing 8 bytes only.
28 - Not used
29 - Not used
30 - Not used
31 - Not used
32 - Not used
33 - Not used
34 - Reset not allowed. Please see RESET_ENABLED (ECID table)
35 - 60 Not used
61 - Received S9F1, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
62 - Received S9F2, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
63 - Received S9F3 ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
64 - Received S9F4, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
65 - Received S9F5, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
66 - Received S9F6, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
67 - Received S9F7, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
68 - Received S9F8, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
69 - Received S9F9, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
70 - Received S9F10, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
71 - Received S9F11, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
72 - Received S9F12, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
73 - Received S9F13, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
74 - Received S9F14, ASCII only. Used for SECS to ASCII conversion.
75 - 80 Not used
81 - Inter-character timeout, ASCII protocol only
82 - Inter-block timeout, ASCII protocol only
83 - Incorrect block sequence, ASCII protocol only
84 - Invalid checksum, ASCII protocol only

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85 - Invalid ASCII command, ASCII protocol only
86 - Can not communicate to the target device; Link Manager only
87 - Invalid command structure, ASCII protocol only
88 - Invalid CarrierIDOffset, CarrierIDLength
89 - Non-printable ASCII character in MID
90 - 99 Not used

Where used S18F2, S18F4, S18F6, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12

SSCMD Format: 41

Auto-ID subsystem commands
01 - 03: Not used
04: Switch LED on device

CPVAL <LEDStatus>

<Timeout>

<LEDNo>
05 - 06: Not used
07 or PerformDiagnostics

Self Test
08 - 12: Not used
13 or Reset: Reset unit (same effect as hardware power-up of unit)
14: Not used
15 or ChangeStatus:
Change the status from Maintenance to Operating and vice versa

CPVAL M or MT = Change to maintenance

O or OP = Change to operating

GetStatus
Get Status information
CPVAL IDLE or

MANT

LOCK
Lock specified page
CPVAL <PageNo>
DefaultParams
The parameters are set to default values.
The factory settings will not change.

ADJUST Starts an automatic adjustment process of the antenna.
DefParNoNetSet Parameters are set to default values. Only the

network settings will not be reseted.

Where used S18F13

STATUS Format: 41

The status of UP-STREAM CONTROLLER and its associated NODEs, 1 byte.
“1” - Component added to the bus

“2” - Component removed from the bus
Where used S18F71

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STATUSn Format: 41

Current values of status transitions with the corresponding attributes for
CIDRW and Head (if applicable). It has the following values:

1. “PMInformation” - Preventive maintenance information

“NE” = Normal execution
“MR” = Maintenance required

2. “AlarmStatus” - Current CIDRW sub-status of ALARM STATUS

“0” = NO ALARMS
“1” = ALARMS

3. “OperationalStatus” - Current CIDRW sub-status of OPERATIONAL

“IDLE”
“BUSY”
“MANT”

4. “HeadStatus” - The current status

“IDLE”
“BUSY”
“NOOP”

IMPORTANT

AlarmStatus

(Read only)

TARGETID Format: 41

Subsystem ID, 2 bytes (SEMI E99-0200A, referred to as HeadID), e.g. 00,
01, 03, 10, 11, etc.

Identifies where a request for action or data is to be applied. It is zero for
the Gateway (RS485) and non-zero for the associated subsystem

components. It can only be set using the DIP switches on the subsystem.

Both 1 and 2 bytes are accepted as TargetID, but a response is always
two bytes.

Where used all stream 18 messages

7.4 Attribute (ECID and SVID) Values

Current CIDRW sub-status of ALARM STATUS
“0” = NO ALARMS
“1” = ALARMS

ASCII_T1

(ASCII only)

Inter-byte timeout
2 - 100 * 0.1 s (0.2 - 10 s)

Default: 100 (10 s)

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ASCII_T3

(ASCII only)

BAUDRATE Specifies the communication baud rate

CarrierIDLength CarrierIDLength ranges from 1 to CID_MAX_LENGTH.

CarrierIDOffset CarrierIDOffset ranges from 0 to CID_MAX_LENGTH-1.

Inter-block timeout
2 - 120 * 1 s (2 - 120 s)

Default: 45 (45 s)

1 - 4,800
2 - 9,600
3 - 19,200
4 - 28,800
5 - 57,600

Default: 9,600

Default: 16

CarrierIDOffset + CarrierIDLength cannot be larger than the length of the
CID field (CID_MAX_LENGTH).

Default: 0

CHECKSUM (ASCII

only)

CID_DISPLAY OFF - returns MID without padding information and allows non-printable

Checksum enabled or disabled.
EN = Enabled

DI = Disabled

Default: DI

characters in MID while reading even if CID_NP_ASCII = OFF.
ON - returns MID along with padding information

Default: ON

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CID_E99_PAD Customer has the possibility to look for padding information in MID in E99

mode. If CID_E99_PAD is set to ON the padding information will not be
filtered.

Default: OFF

CID_ERROR ON - returns an error if length of MID < CarrierIDLength

OFF - pads the MID as per the attributes CID_PAD and CID_JUSTIFY

Default: ON

CID_JUSTIFY R - MID is right-justified in MID space

L - MID is left-justified in MID space

Default: L

CID_MAX_LENGTH Takes value of (8 * N) where N = page 1 to 17

Default: 16

CID_NP_ASCII OFF - returns an error while reading/writing MID if MID contains non-

printable characters
ON - allows non-printable characters in MID while reading/writing MID

Default: OFF

CID_PAD ZERO - ASCII 0 (0x30) pads the MID

NUL - (0x00) pads the MID

Default: ZERO

Configuration (Read

only)

DeviceID Messages coming from the host will be replied with the same DeviceID as

DeviceType (Read

only)

DUAL_SENSOR At default value OFF only one sensor is defined and can be used to trigger

Number of connected heads (for Gateway). In case of reader only, the
value is always 01.

01 through 31

sent from the host.
0x00 - 0xFF

Default: 0xFF

DeviceType is „CIDRW“.

an automatic read.
The detection of sensor 1 will produce arrival event (S18F71) with MID of
the tag. The release of sensor 1 will produce removal event (S18F71)
without MID (zero length).
At value ON two sensors can trigger an automatic read. There is the
following behavior:
The detection of sensor 1 will produce arrival event (S18F71) with MID of
the tag. The external LED1 stays ON during read
(HOST_CONT_PORT1_LED=ON). The release of sensor 2 will produce

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removal event (S18F75) with MID of the tag. The external LED2 stays ON
during read (HOST_CONT_PORT1_LED=ON)

Range: ON or OFF

Default OFF

ENABLE_EVENTS Enable events (pod arrival/removal and power-up)

ON = Events are generated
OFF = Events are not generated

Default: ON

ENABLE_TIMEOUTS

(ASCII only)

EXTENDEDSSACK Enables the extended error codes in SSACK. The SEMI standard specifies

HardwareRevision-

Level

HeadID Returns the HeadID or TargetID.

HeadStatus IDLE or MANT

Enable communication timeouts.
ON = Timeout events are generated

OFF = Timeout events are not generated

Default: ON

only five codes (NO, EE, CE, HE and TE). When this option is ON,
manufacturer-specific codes might be generated. Please see SSACK for all
error codes.

ON = All error codes are generated
OFF = Only SEMI standard error codes are generated

Default: ON

Subsystem hardware revision of Gateway or reader (Head).
Up to 8 bytes

Two digits

HOST_CONT_PORT1

_LED

HOSTNAME The network option HOSTNAME.

MANTWRITEONLY If this attribute is enabled, MID (CID) and data is read and written

If set to ON, the host can control external LED's through S18F13 command.
Range: ON or OFF

Default: OFF

ASCII string of maximum 15 characters to identify the reader in a network.

Default: “ATR60LF CAN”

according to the E99 standard.
EN = Enabled

DI = Disabled

Default: EN

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Manufacturer Returns “Brooks”

MDLN Brooks model number of Gateway or reader (Head)

Up to 6 bytes

ModelNumber See  MDLN

OperationalStatus IDLE or MANT

Read only. To change the operational status use S18F13.

PARITY Parity of the serial communication port

0 = no parity
1 = even parity
2 = uneven parity

Default: 0

PIP (Read only) Pod-in-place status.

Shows whether the PIP sensor is ON or OFF.
POD_ARRIVED - PIP sensor is occupied

POD_REMOVED - PIP sensor is released

PIP_AUTOREAD Auto-read ON or OFF

ON = on
OFF = off

Default: ON

PIP_AUTOREAD_

DATA

IMPORTANT

The memory type to read pod-in-place events.
Value Byte offset of DATA area or MID

This attribute should be modified with respect to
PIP_AUTOREAD_LENGTH and the size of the DATA area.

Value MID, 00 - 119 (one byte less than size of available DATA area)

Default: MID

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PIP_AUTOREAD_

LENGTH

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

PIP_SENSOR_

POLARITY

Length of DATA to read upon pod arrival.

This is only applicable if PIP_AUTOREAD_DATA has an offset value.

This attribute should be modified with respect to PIP_AUTOREAD_DATA.

Value 1 - 120

Default: 16

PIP sensor polarity
HI = Active-high; when sensor goes high, a pod arrival event is generated.

LO = Active-low; when sensor goes low, a pod arrival event is generated.

Default: LO

RADIO_RETRY Configurable radio retries before returning a communication error.

Range 1 - 99

Default: 3

RDA AdvanTag returns either RD or RDA in response to the ASCII RD command.

EN = Enabled, returns RDA
DI = Disabled, returns RD

Default: EN

RW_ADJUSTMENT The ability to set the adjustment of the antenna for read and write

operations manually. If manual antenna adjustment is set, the control of
the antenna voltage is deactivated, which is used to detect a defect
antenna.

Range 0 - 7

Default: the value from the last automatic adjustment

RW_REPEATTIME If the read/write action fails, the action can be repeated after the

rw_repeattime. The number of repeats is defined by the parameter
radio_retry.

Unit 1 ms
Range 100 - 5,000

Default: 50

SELF_TEST_ RESULT Last self-test flag

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P - Pass
F - Failed

SENSOR_TIMEOUT Sensor delay after the trigger

Range 1 - 20
Unit 1 = 100 ms

Default: 01

SERIALNUM Serial number of the target device

Assigned at the factory and indicated on the label of the device, e.g.
1101MIS100001.

SerialNumber See  SERIAL NUM

SIGNALSTRENGTH

(Read only)

SW_PARTNUMBER Software part number

SOFTREV Subsystem software revision of Gateway or reader (head)

SoftwareRevision-

Level

STATUS_ENABLE If set to Enable, Head communicates the STATUS information back to the

TARGETID The TargetID of the device, adjustable through the DIP switches (see 

USETESTDIP Use DIP switches 6, 7 or 8 for test mode acitvities.

Read only information RF signal strength (noise level!)

See  SOFTREV

host.
EN = Enabled

DI = Disabled

Default: EN

HeadID)

Unit Bit 0 - activity of DIP switch 8 (tuning)

Bit 1 - activity of DIP switch 7 (test mode)
Bit 2 - activity of DIP switch 6 (type of test)
Bit 4 - tuning only allowed in test mode

Range 0 - 15

Default: 7

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7.5 Operation of the SECS Protocol

7.5.1 Introduction

The SECS-I standard defines a communication interface that is suitable for
exchanging messages between semiconductor processing equipment and a

host. A host is a computer or network of computers that exchanges
information with the equipment to perform/execute production.

The standard does not define the data contained within a message. The
meaning of messages must be determined through a message content
standard such as SEMI Equipment Communications Standard E5 (SECS-II).

This standard provides the means for independent manufacturers to
produce equipment and hosts that can be connected without requiring
specific knowledge of each other.

The SECS-I protocol can be seen as a layered protocol used for point-to ­point communication. The layers within SECS-I are the physical link, the
block transfer protocol and the message protocol.

The standard is not intended to meet the communication needs of all
possible applications. For example, the speed of RS232 may be insufficient
to meet the needs of transferring mass amounts of data or programs in a
short period, such as may be required for high-speed functional test
applications.

In a network, the roles of host and equipment may be assumed by any
party of the network. In this situation, one end of the communications link
must assume the role of the equipment and the other the role of the host.

Electronic Industries Association Standards:

EIA RS-232-C Interface between Data Terminal Equipment and Data
Communication Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange.

7.5.2 SECS-I Implementation

This message set describes the communication between a SECS-I reader
and a host. The host and the RFID reader communicate via an RS232
interface (SECS-I).

Character structure Data is transmitted or received in a serial bit stream of 10 bits per

character at one of the specified data rates. The standard char acter has one
start bit (0), 8 data bits and one stop bit (1). All bit transmissions are of the
same duration.

SECS-I performs no parity or other verification of the individual bytes.

Master-Slave The host connects to the reader. If there is a conflict, the host “gives in”

(i.e. receives before sending).
In the course of communication, the reader takes on the role of the master

and the host takes on the role of the slave.

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Control characters The four standard handshake codes used in the block transfer protocol are

displayed in the table below.

<ENQ> 0x05 Request to send

<EOT> 0x04 Ready to receive

<ACK> 0x06 Correct reception

<NAK> 0x15 Incorrect reception

Message block

structure

SECS message blocks have the following form:

Byte

Length 0 Length without checksum, 10 - 254

1 R Upper device ID
2 Lower device ID

Header

System
bytes

3 W Upper message ID (Stream)
4 Lower message ID (Function)
5 E Upper block number
6 Lower block number
7 System b yte 1
8 System b yte 2
9 System b yte 3
10 System byte 4

ms
b

Description

Text 11 - 254 Message text, user data

Checksum 255, 256 16-bit unsigned checksum

The operation of all communication functions above the block transfer
protocol is linked in information contained in a 10-byte data element, called
the header.

The header is always the first 10 bytes of every block sent by the block
transfer protocol.

The length includes all bytes sent after the length byte, excluding the two
checksum bytes. The maximum block length allowed by SECS-I is 254
bytes and the minimum is 10 bytes.

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The reverse bit (R bit) signifies the direction of a message. The R-bit
(msb) is set to 0 for messages to the equipment and to 1 for messages to
the host.

The W bit indicates that the sender of a primary message expects a reply. A
value of 1 in the W bit means that a reply is expected.

The message ID identifies the format and content of the message being
sent.

A primary message is defined as any odd-numbered message.
A secondary message is defined as any even-numbered message.

The end bit determines whether a block is the last block of the message. A
value of 1 means that the block is the last block.

A message sent as more than one block is called a multi-block message.
A block number of 1 is given to the first block, and the block number is
incremented by one for each subsequent block until the entire message is
sent.

As all messages can be sent in one block, the block number always has the

1.

value
The system bytes in the header of each message for a given device ID

must meet the following requirements:

 The system bytes of a primary message must be distinct from the

bytes of all currently open transactions initiated from the same
end of the communications link.

 The system bytes of the reply message are required to be the

same as the system bytes of the corresponding primary message.
The system bytes are incremented for each primary message.
The checksum is calculated as the numeric sum of the unsigned binary

values of all the bytes, after the length byte and before the checksum and
in a single block.

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Block transfer

protocol

The drawing below illustrates some simple message interactions between
the host and the equipment. The figure shows the possible handshake
sequence to acquire the status of the equipment.

When the host wants to send, it first sends an <ENQ> and then tries to
read.

If it receives an <EOT>, it sends its message and then expects an <ACK>.

If it receives an <ENQ>, it puts off sending its message, sends an <EOT>
and then reads the other message.

When both the host and the equipment try to send at the same time, the
host must cancel its inquiry, because the host is working in slave mode. It
must first receive the equipment message, because the reader is the
master. Only then can the host send its message.

For more detailed information about all possible cases, see SEMI E4.
(SEMI Equipment Communication Standard 1 Message Transfer SECS-I)

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7.5.3 HSMS Option

The hardware version with an Ethernet interface uses the HSMS protocol. It
works as a HSMS server. That means that it waits for a connection inquiry
of any HOST PC.

TCP/IP: IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Port 3241

If a connection inquiry of any HOST takes place, the reader initializes the
HSMS connection, and the SECS-II messages defined in the message set
are forwarded from the reader to the respective HOST and vice versa.

It is possible to operate all readers connected to the network via one or
several HOST PCs.

But one HSMS reader can only be connected to one HOST at a time.
Use the Brooks Device Discoverer to change the TCP/IP settings.

7.5.4 HSMS Implementation

HSMS defines the procedure for all message exchanges between entities
across the TCP/IP. The HSMS Connection Status Diagram - The HSMS
status machine is illustrated in the diagram below. The behavior described
in this diagram defines the basic requirements of HSMS:

A - NOT CONNECTED

The entity is ready to listen for or to initiate TCP/IP connections, but either
has not yet established any connections or all previously established TCP/IP
connections have been terminated.

CONNECTED

A TCP/IP connection has been established. This status has two sub­statuses, NOT SELECTED and SELECTED.

B - NOT SELECTED

A sub-status of CONNECTED in which no HSMS session has been
established or any previously established HSMS sessions have ended.

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C - SELECTED

A sub-status of CONNECTED in which at least one HSMS session has been
established. This is the normal “operating” status of HSMS: data messages
may be exchanged in this status.

#

1 ... Local entity-specific

2 Not connected A TCP/IP connection

3 Connected Breaking of TCP

4 Not selected Successful

5 Selected Successful

Current
status

Trigger

preparation for TCP/
IP communication

is established for
HSMS
communication.

connection

completion of HSMS
Select procedure.

completion of HSMS
Deselect or Separate.

New
status

Not
connected

Connected ­Not selected

Not
connected

Selected HSMS communication is now fully

Not selected This transition normally indicates

Comment

Action depends on connection
procedure to be used: active or
passive.

None

HSMS only permits termination of
the connection when the connection
is in the Not selected sub-status.

established: data message
exchange is permitted.

the end of HSMS communication;
an entity would immediately
proceed to break the TCP/IP
connection.

6 Not selected T7 connection

timeout

The specification of a required TCP Application Program Interface (API) for
use in implementations is outside the scope of HSMS. An HSMS
implementation may use any TCP/IP API sockets, TLI (Transport Layer
Interface), etc.

Not
connected

There is a time limit on how long an
entity is required to remain in the
Not selected status before either
entering in Selected status or
returning to Not connected status.

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HSMS message

exchange procedures

HSMS defines the procedures for all message exchanges between entities
across the TCP/IP connection established according to the procedures in the
previous section. As explained in the overview, once the connection is
established, the two entities establish HSMS communications with the
Select procedure. The data messages may be exchanged in any direction at
any time. When the entities wish to end HSMS communication, the Deselect
or Separate procedure is used to terminate the HSMS communication.

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HSMS message

format

This section defines the detailed format of the messages used by the
procedures in the previous section. An HSMS message is transmitted as a
single continuous stream of bytes in the following order:

Number of bytes Description

4 bytes Message length. MSB first. Specifies the

number of bytes in the message header plus

the message text.
10 bytes Message header
0 - n bytes Message text. Format is further specified by P-

type field of message header. The message text

corresponds to message data by SECS-II

encoding.

The minimum possible message length is 10 (header only).
The maximum possible message length depends on SECS-I.

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HSMS message

header

The message header is a 10-byte field. The bytes in the header are
numbered from byte 0 (first byte transmitted) to byte 9. The format of the
message header is as follows:

Bytes Description

0-1 Session ID (Device ID)
2 Header byte 2
3 Header byte 3
4 P-type
5 S-type
6-9 System bytes

The physical byte order is designed to correspond as closely as possible to
the SECS-I header.

The session ID is a 16-bit unsigned integer value, which occupies bytes 0
and 1 of the header (byte 0 is MSB). Its purpose is to provide an
association by reference between control messages and subsequent
messages.

Header byte 2 is used in different ways for different HSMS messages. For
control messages, it contains 0 or a status code. For a data message, it
contains the W bit and SECS stream.

Header byte 3 contains 0 or a status code for control messages. For data
messages, it contains the SECS function.

P-type is an 8-bit unsigned integer value which occupies byte 4 of the
message header; message header and message text are encoded. Only P­type = 0 is defined by HSMS to mean SECS-II message encoding. For non­zero P-type values, see SEMI E37.

Value Description

0 SECS-II Encoding
1 - 127 Reserved for subsidiary standards
128 -

255

S-type (session type) is a 1-byte unsigned integer value which occupies
header byte 5.

Reserved, not used

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Value Description Value Description

0 Data message 6 Linktest.rsp
1 Select.req 7 Reject.req
2 Select.rsp 8 Not used
3 Deselect.req 9 Separate.req
4 Deselect.req 10 Not used
5 Linktest.req 11-255 Reserved, not used

The system bytes are used to uniquely identify a transaction among the set
of open transactions. The system bytes are also defined as SECS-I-specific.

HSMS message

format summary

Message header

Message type bytes 0 - 1

Session ID

Data
message

Select req * 0 0 0 1 Unique None
Select.rsp Same

Deselect.req * 0 0 0 3 Unique None
Deselect.rsp Same

Linktest.req 0xFFFF 0 0 0 5 Unique None
Linktest.rsp 0xFFFF 0 0 0 6 Same as.req None
Reject.req Same as

*
(no R bit)

as.req

as.req

message
being
rejected

byte 2 byte 3 byte 4

P-type

W bit and
SECS
stream

0 Select

0 Deselect

P-type or
S-type of
message
being
rejected

SECS
Function

status

Status

Reason
code

0 0 Primary:

0 2 Same as.req None

0 4 Same as.req None

0 7 Same as

byte 5
S-type

bytes 6 - 9
System bytes

Unique Reply:
Same as
primary

message being
rejected

Message
text

Text

None

Separate.req * 0 0 0 9 Unique None

* Indicates further specification by subsidiary standards

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7.5.5 SECS-II Implementation

Introduction The SEMI Equipment Communication Standard Part 2 (SECS-II) defines

how messages exchanged between intelligent equipment and a host are
interpreted.

It is the intent of this standard to be fully compatible with SEMI Equipment
Communication Standard E4 (SECS-I).
The messages defined in this specification support the typical activities
required for the BROOKS RFID reader.

SECS-II gives form and meaning to messages exchanged between the
equipment and the host using a message transfer protocol, such as SECS-I.
SECS-II defines the method of conveying information between the
equipment and the host in the form of messages.

These messages are organized into categories of activities, called streams,
which contain specific messages, called functions. In SECS-II, messages
are identified by a stream code (0-127, 7 bits) and a function code (0-255,
8 bits). Each combination of stream and function represents a unique
message identification.

SECS-II defines the structure of messages into entities called items and
lists of items. These data structures define the logical divisions of the
message as distinct from the physical division of the message transfer
protocol.

An item is an information packet that has a length and format defined by
the first 2, 3 or 4 bytes of the item. These bytes are called the item header.
The item header consists of the format byte and the length byte as shown
below.

Byte Name Descriptio n

0 Format and

number of
the length
bytes

1
1-2
1-3

Length bytes The length corresponds to the number

The data format is coded in the upper

bits.

6
The two less significant bits determine
the number of the following length
bytes.

of the bytes of a data element. In the
"List" format, the length corresponds to
the number of the list elements.
The standard does not require the
minimum possible number of length
bytes for a given data length.

Next
<Length>

A list is an ordered set of elements, whereby an element can be either an
item or a list. The list header has the same form as an item header with

Data Data bytes of a data element or

number of the data elements in case of
the "List" format.

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format type 0. However, the length byte refers to the number of elements
in the list rather than to the number of bytes.

Data items The formats represent arrays of types: <type>[number of elements],

whereby <type> is one of the following:

Oct­code

00 01 List List element with the

11 25 Boolean 1-byte Boolean

10 21 Binary Byte sequence

20 41 ASCII Printable ASCII

31 65 I1 1-byte signed integer <I1 123>

32 69 I2 2-byte signed integer <I2 -12345>

34 71 I4 4-byte signed integer <I4 2147483647>

30 61 I8 8-byte signed integer <I8

Hex­code

Forma
t

Meaning Example

number of the
“Length” data
elements

false = 00
true = 01

of the length “Length”

characters

<L2>
<A “Hello”>
<B 0x00>

<Boolean1 0x00>

<B1 0x01>

<A “Hello”>

931372980293834>

51 A5 U1 1-byte unsigned

integer

52 A9 U2 2-byte unsigned

integer

54 B1 U4 4-byte unsigned

integer

50 A1 U8 8-byte unsigned

integer

40 91 F8 8-byte floating point <F8 1.223 e204>

44 81 F4 4-byte floating point <F4 -1.23 >

<U1 0>

<U2 #empty>

<U4 429489725>

<U8
763468676756767>

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Data item examples

Meaning Format Length

1-byte integer 65 01 xx

4-byte integer 71 04 MSB ... ... LSB

ASCII 41 06 1st chr 2nd chr 3rd chr 4th chr 5th chr 6th chr
Zero-length xx 00
List data item 01 03 1st element 2nd element 3rd element

Message set The SECS-II message set used by the LF60C SoliD Gen3 reader consists of

the following different stream types.

Stream 1: (Equipment status)

S1F1 and S1F2 Are you there request

Stream 9: (System errors)

S9F1 Unrecognized device ID (UDN)
S9F3 Unrecognized stream type (USN)
S9F5 Unrecognized function type (UFN)
S9F7 Illegal data (IDN)
S9F9 Transaction timer timeout (TTN)

According to SEMI E99 carrier ID read/writer functional standard for SECS­I and SECS-II protocol, the RFID Reader LF60C SoliD Gen3 supports these
defined stream 18 messages:

Stream 18: (Equipment status)

S18F1 Read attribute request (RAR)
S18F3 Write attribute request (WAR)
S18F5 Read data request (RDR)
S18F7 Write data request (WDR)
S18F9 Read material ID request (RMID)
S18F11 Write material ID request (WMID)
S18F13 Subsystem command request (SCR)
S18F71 Event report send (ERS)
S18F79 Read STATUS request (STATE)

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7.5.6 SEMI E99

Introduction The purpose of the Carrier ID reader/writer functional standard is to

provide a common specification for concepts, behavior and services
provided by a carrier ID reader/writer to an upstream controller. A standard
interface increases the interchangeability of a carrier ID reader/writer, so
that users and equipment suppliers have a wide choice.

Scope:

 The interface standard addresses the functional requirements for a

generic carrier ID reader/writer interface with an upstream
controller.

 The specification includes the required behavior and required

communications for a carrier ID reader and writer.

 The specification does not require, define or prohibit asynchronous

messages sent by the carrier ID reader or writer.

 This standard does not purport to address safety issues, if any,

associated with its use.

Status models To facilitate independent control of the individual heads, there are two

separate status models defined, one for the CIDRW subsystem and one for
each individual head. The BROOKS reader combines the CIDRW subsystem
with the head.

The status model for the BROOKS reader is displayed in the status model
below.

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The table below defines the status of the BROOKS RFID reader.

Status Definition

ALARM
STATUS

ALARMS An alarm condition exists.
BUSY A service is being performed that affects the status of the

CIDRW Super-status of the CIDRW status model. Always active

IDLE No service is being performed. All heads are idle.
INITIALIZING The CIDRW is carrying out initialization and a self-

NO ALARMS No alarm condition exists.
OPERATING Normal operating status where reading and/or writing

OPERATING
STATUS

RUNNING The CIDRW is operational and able to communicate.

Displays the presence or absence of alarms.

hardware.

when the CIDRW is powered on.

diagnostic. Presence or absence of alarms is initially
determined in this status.

operations can be performed.
The CIDRW is fully capable of performing all services that

it supports.

MAINTENANCEInternal setup and maintenance activities.

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The table below defines the transitions of the BROOKS SECS-I status model
of the RFID reader.

Previous

#

state

1 Any Power-up or reset INITIALIZ-

2 INITIALIZ-

ING

3 INITIALIZ-

ING

4 IDLE A service request to

5 BUSY All services request

6 IDLE A user selects the

Trigger

Initialization is com­plete.

Default entry into
OPERATING

read or write or per
form diagnostics is
received.

that effect the state
of the hardware are
completed

MAINTENANCE sta
tus and all heads are
IDLE.

New
status

ING

RUNNING None The CIDRW is now able to

IDLE None Internal

BUSY None

-

IDLE None

MAINTE-

-

NANCE

Action Comment

Initialize hard­ware and soft­ware

None The upstream controller may

Default entry on power-up

communicate.

send a request or the opera
tor may set a switch to select
the MAINTENANCE status.
Maintenance and setup activ
ities may now be performed.

-

-

7 MAINTE-

NANCE

8 INITIALIZ-

ING

9 NO ALARMS An alarm condition is

10 ALARMS All alarm conditions

11 Any A reset service

Valid services per

A user selects the
OPERATING status
and all heads are
IDLE

Default entry into
ALARM STATUS

detected.

have cleared.

request is received.

The following table shows which of the various services can be performed

status

by the reader when the reader is in various individual statuses.

IDLE None The upstream controller may

ALARMS or
NO ALARMS

ALARMS None

NO ALARMS None

CIDRW None

None

send a request or the opera
tor may set a switch to select
the OPERATING status. Nor
mal operating activities may
now be performed.

-

-

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Service

Write ID

Write data

Set attributes

Reset

Read ID

Read data

Perform diag.

Get status

Get attributes

Change status

Reader status

INIT
IDLE/BUSY X X X X X X X X X
MANT X X X X X X X X

IMPORTANT

Note that the CIDRW may not be able to communicate when in
initializing status after power-up or reset service.

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7.5.7 Message Details

Equipment status S1F1: ARE YOU THERE REQUEST (R) H -> E

This message is used to perform a heartbeat between host and connected
device.

S1F1 W . * Header only

S1F2: ON-LINE DATA (D) E -> H

The device signifies that it is online and reports the model number and the
software revision of the head.

S1F2
<L[2]
<MDLN >
<SOFTREV >
>

System errors S9F1: UNRECOGNIZED DEVICE ID (E -> H)

The device ID in the message block header does not correspond to the
equipment device ID.

S9F1
<MHEAD > .

S9F3: UNRECOGNIZED STREAM TYPE (E -> H)

The reader does not recognize the stream type in the message block
header.

S9F3
<B[10] MHEAD > .

S9F5: UNRECOGNIZED FUNCTION TYPE (E -> H)

The reader does not recognize the function number in the message block
header.

S9F5
<B[10] MHEAD > .

S9F7: ILLEGAL DATA (E -> H)

The reader does not recognize the data in the message.
S9F7

<B[10] MHEAD > .

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S9F9: TRANSACTION TIMER TIMEOUT (E -> H)

This message indicates that a transaction timer has timed out and that the
corresponding transaction was aborted. Only the last sent message (which
must be confirmed by the host) is stored and controlled.

S9F9
<B[10] SHEAD > .

Subsystem control

and data

S18F1: READ ATTRIBUTE REQUEST (RAR) (H -> E)

This message requests the current values of specific attributes of the
subsystem component indicated in the TARGETID.

S18F1 W

L,2
<TARGETID>
L,n

<ATTRID1>
…
<ATTRIDn>

S18F2: READ ATTRIBUTE DATA (RAD) (E -> H)

This message returns the current values of the requested attributes and the
current status of the requested component indicated in the TARGETID.

S18F2
L,4

<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
L,n

<ATTRVAL1>
…

<ATTRVALn>
L,s
<STATUS1>
…
<STATUSs>

If the ATTRID of the S18F1 message is unknown, the corresponding
ATTRVAL has the value <nothing>.

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Exceptions:

If the attribute list is empty (L,0), the following 10 attributes are returned
in the order specified bellow:
Configuration
AlarmStatus
OperationalStatus
HeadStatus
HeadID
HardwareRevisionLevel
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
SoftwareRevisionLevel
SerialNumber

If the TargetID is invalid, no statuses are sent (list of zero).

S18F3: WRITE ATTRIBUTE REQUEST (WAR) (H -> E)

This message requests the subsystem to set the value of the read/write
attributes of the component specified in the TARGETID.

S18F3 is a transactional message, i.e. either all attributes will
be set at once or none.

S18F3 ,W

L,2
<TARGETID>
L,2

<ATTRID1>

<ATTRVAL1>

L,2

<ATTRIDn>

<ATTRVALn>

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S18F4: WRITE ATTRIBUTE ACKNOWLEDGE (WAA) (E -> H)

This message acknowledges the success or reports the error of the request
to write attribute data to the subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.

S18F4

L,3
<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
L,1
L,s

<STATUS1>

…

<STATUSs>

If the ATTRID of the S18F3 message is unknown, a communication error
(CE) occurs.

S18F5: READ DATA REQUEST (RDR) (H -> E)

The host requests the subsystem indicated in the TARGETID to read
information. DATASEG may be used to indicate a specific section of data to
be read. DATA-LENGTH is used to limit the amount of data for that section.

S18F5 W

L,3
<TARGETID>
<DATASEG>
<DATALENGTH>

If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length items), up to
200 bytes of the data area are requested. If only DATALENGTH is omitted,
all data within the indicated section is requested.

S18F6: READ DATA (RD) (E -> H)

This message is used to return requested information from the subsystem
indicated in the TARGETID or to acknowledge the result of the request.

S18F6

L,3
<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
<DATA>

If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.

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S18F7: WRITE DATA REQUEST (WDR) (H ->E)

This message requests to write data to the subsystem component indicated
in the TARGETID . DA T ASEG may be used to indicate a specific section of the
data area to be written or overwritten.

S18F7 W

L,4
<TARGETID>
<DATASEG>
<DATALENGTH
<DATA>

If DATASEG and DATALENGTH are both omitted (zero length items), up to
200 bytes in the data area are to be overwritten. If only DATALENGTH is
omitted or if DATALENGTH has a value of zero, then all data within the
indicated section is to be written.

If DATASEG is omitted (zero length items), the value of DATALENGTH sets
the length of data that is to be written. If the length of the data that is to be
written is longer than the value of DATALENGTH, a communication error
(CE) occurs.

S18F8: WRITE DATA ACKNOWLEDGE (WDA) (E -> H)

This message acknowledges the success or failure of writing data to the
subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.

S18F8

L,3
<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
L,s

<STATUS1>

…

<STATUSs>

If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.
Exceptions:

 This command is not allowed for single-page TIRIS transponders.
 If the TargetID is invalid, no statuses are sent (list of zero).

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S18F9: READ ID REQUEST (RMID) (H -> E)

This message is used to request the subsystem indicated by the TARGETID
to read the MID.

S18F9,W

<TARGETID>

S18F10: READ ID DATA (MID) (E -> H)

This message returns a requested material identifier MID as read by the
subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.

S18F10
L,4

<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
<MID>
L,s
<STATUS1>
…
<STATUSs>

Exceptions:

 If the TargetID is invalid, no statuses are sent (list of zero).

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S18F11: WRITE MATERIAL ID REQUEST (WMID) (H -> E)

This message is used to request the subsystem indicated by the TARGETID
to write the MID.

S18F11 W
L,2

<TARGETID>
<MID>

ATTENTION

ATTENTION

The reader must be in the maintenance mode to write the MID with
message S18F11.

If the length of the MID is longer than what the subsystem can accept,
the subsystem will return a failure message in the reply SSACK. If the
length of the MID is less than the maximum allowed length of device,
then the MID will be padded with “0” in the front. Refer to MicroTag
READ/WRITE OPERATION in this document.

S18F12: WRITE ID ACKNOWLEDGE (WIA) (E -> H)

This message acknowledges the success or error of writing the MID to the
subsystem indicated in the TARGETID.

S18F12
L,3

<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
L,s
<STATUS1>
…
<STATUSs>

If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.

Exceptions:

 For single-page TIRIS transponders, only 8 bytes are written.
 If this command fails, some or all of the previous data in the

transponder might be lost. Read the transponder to confirm the
contents of the transponder.

 If the TargetID is invalid, no statuses are sent (list of zero).

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S18F13: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND REQUEST (SCR) (H -> E)

This message is used to request the subsystem indicated in the TARGETID
to perform a specific action.

S18F13 W
L,3

<TARGETID>
<SSCMD>
L,n
<CPVAL>
…
<CPVALn>

SSCMD 04:

Flashing LED on node/device

L,3
<TargetID>
<04>
L,3

<LEDSTATE> /* On, off, or flashing */

<TIMEOUTTIMEOUT> /* Number of seconds */

<LEDNO> /* The LED number: 1, 2, etc */

SSCMD 07 or PerformDiagnostics:

Initiate self test

L,3
<TargetID>
<07> or <PerformDiagnostics>
L,0

SSCMD 13 or Reset:

Reset unit

L,3
<TargetID>
<13> or <Reset>
L,0

SSCMD 15 or ChangeState:

Change the operating state.

L,3
<TargetID>
<15> or <ChangeState>
L,1
<OpState> (MT or OP)

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SSCMD GetStatus:

Get status

L,3
<TargetID>
<GetStatus>
L,0

SSCMD LOCK: (future development)

Lock specified page

L,3
<TargetID>
<LOCK>
L,1
<PageNo>

S18F14: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND ACKNOWLEDGE (SCA) (H -> E)

This message reports the result from the subsystem specified in the
TARGETID for the requested action.

S18F14

L,3
<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
L,s
<STATUS1>
…
<STATUSs>

If the TARGETID is unknown, a communication error (CE) occurs.

Exceptions:

 If the TargetID is invalid, no statuses are sent (list of zero).

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S18F71: EVENT REPORT SEND (ERS) (E -> H)

Events are sent to the host using this command.
The format is as follows:

L,4
<TargetID>
<SSACK>
<CEID>
L,n
<DVNAME1>
<DVVAL1>
<DVNAMEn >
<DVVALn >

Response:

There is no primary or secondary response expected from the host, except
the normal SECS-1 ACK for the receipt of the block.

Note:

To eliminate false or spurious events, the pod arrival/removal events are
filtered. Once a change has been detected (an arrival or removal), the next
change will not be registered for 1.5 to 2 seconds.

CEID: 01 - Material (pod/cassette) arrival event:

L,4
<TargetID>
<SSACK>
<01> * CEID
L,2
"AutoReadData"
<Data> /* If auto read, then data. Otherwise null string */

CEID: 02 - Material (pod/cassette) removal event:

L,4
<TargetID>
<SSACK>
<02> * CEID
L,0

CEID: 08 - RFN power-up event:

L,4
<TargetID>
<SSACK>
<08> * CEID
L,0

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S18F75: EVENT REPORT SEND SENSOR2 (E -> H)

If the second sensor is available and activated (parameter
DUAL_SENSOR=ON) than the events from this sensor will be shown by the
function S18F75.

Response:

There is no primary or secondary response expected from the host, except
the normal SECS-1 ACK for the receipt of the block.

Note:

At dual sensor mode only the removal event from the second sensor will be
displayed with automatic read data.

CEID: 02 - Material (pod/cassette) removal event:

S18F75
L,4
<TargetID>
<SSACK>
<02> * CEID
L,2
„AutoReadData“
<Data> / *If auto read ...

S18F79: READ STATE REQUEST (STATE) (H -> E)

Query the CIDRW state of the transition model.
S18F79,W

<TargetID>

S18F80: TRANSITION STATE (State) (E -> H)

This message returns the current state of the transition model.
S18F80

L,3
<TARGETID>
<SSACK>
<STATUS> (IDLE, BUSY, ALARMS or MAINTENANCE)

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Product Manual 8.1 General

8 Service and Troubleshooting

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  General
  Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel
  Safety Instructions
  Error Codes
  Error Display with LED
  Reader Does Not Respond
  Reset
  Power Cut
  Software Releases
  Customer Service

8.1 General

Follow the Instructions Specified in the Safety Chapter

Follow the general safety information in the chapter  Safety
Instructions.

 The RFID reader and its components must be serviced by

Brooks only!

 If errors occur, follow the instructions in this section. Do not

carry out any error eliminating measures other than the ones
described in this section!

 If you are uncertain about errors and their handling, contact

Brooks Product Support, see  Customer Service. Have the
serial number of the RFID reader ready as shown on the label
(see

 Device Label) when contacting Brooks Product

Support!

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8.2 Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel

CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

Error handling shall be carried out by specially trained personnel only. If
you are uncertain about the qualifications that are required, contact
Brooks Product Support.

Error handling the device without the special skills required and
unqualified interference with the device can result in personal injury and
damage to the reader and/or connected devices.

8.3 Safety Instructions

All antenna resonant circuit components carry high voltages.

When spare parts are required, use only manufacturer-specified parts.
Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electric shock or

other hazards.

Electrostatic charges can damage electronic components within the
device.

ESD protective measures must be applied when opening the device (
ESD Instructions).

CAUTION

Never short-circuit the fuse! This may result in fire or damage to the
device.

Only use fuses specified by Brooks.

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8.4 Error Codes

8.4.1 SSACK

SSACK Name Description Possible cause Correcting action

NO

EE

CE

Normal
mode

Execute
error

Commu­nication
error

indicates the success of
the operation
requested

transponder data and
read ID sequence can
not be read

syntax error of mes­sage ore message for­mat or incorrect value

-

- no

transponder has no or
too less valid ASCII
characters on MID area

parameters for MID
area are not matching
transponder data

reader is still busy with
a former read or write
request

incorrect reader mode
for operation

data sent with a com­mand are wrong

list format, amount of
lists or data type is
wrong

sent parameter is not
implemented or not
within the range

program transponder with valid
ASCII characters on MID area

set reader parameters for MID
area corresponding to transponder
data area for the MID

wait until the former request is
done

switch to correct mode (MANT for
writing MID)

check syntax and data of com­mand

check syntax of SECS message

check syntax and parameter value

error in the head of the
ID reader/writer, head
of the ID reader/writer
is deactivated

HE

Hard­ware
error

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SSACK Name Description Possible cause Correcting action

TE Tag error

Stream
Function

Description Possible cause Correcting action

no transponder or
antenna installed

For more detailed information see also the data item  SSACK.

8.4.2 Stream Function

no readable tag within
the reading range

antenna is not
connected correctly

antenna and
transponder are in a
bad orientation

antenna is not tuned perform an antenna tuning
disturbing field at

transmitting frequency

antenna is damaged or
too close to metal

put a transponder into the
antenna range, verify type and
function of the transponder

check antenna connection

check orientation between
antenna and transponder (see
Antenna Installation)

check antenna surroundings for
possible disturbing sources
(monitors, servo motors, ...)

exchange antenna, verify antenna
installation



message with wrong Devi-

S9F1 unrecognized DeviceID

S9F3 unrecognized stream type

S9F5

S9F7 illegal data wrong RIC at reset message check RIC value

S9F9 Transaction Timer Timeout

unrecognized function
type

ceID was sent to the reader

message with a unknown
stream type was sent to the
reader

message with a unknown
function type was sent to
the reader

host system does not
acknowledge the message
or sends no answer

send a message with the correct
DeviceID (can be taken from the
S9F1 message)

check stream function syntax of
the message

check stream function syntax of
the message

Check availability of the host
system (terminal), check RS232
cable and connector, check link
LED and traffic LED, check IP
address settings

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8.5 Error Display with LED

8.5.1 Power LED Does Not Light Up

 Check the power supply and the connection cables!
 If the LED does not light up, disconnect the device from the

power supply and carefully remove the fuse. Test the fuse. If
it is defective, replace it with a fuse specified by Brooks!

 If the above measures do not solve the problem, leave the

reader disconnected and contact Brooks Technical Support!

8.5.2 Read Fail LED Flashes

 Reader detected a hardware failure: no valid antenna

adjustment or antenna has broken.

 Switch DIP8 to "On" to start an antenna tuning!

If Read fail LED flashes again:

 Check if the antenna is located too near to a strong metallic

environment. Relocate the antenna with more distance!

 Check if the antenna and the antenna cable are connected

correctly. Use another antenna cable if available!

 If these measures do not solve the problem, contact Brooks

Technical Support!

8.6 Reader Does Not Respond

 Check if the interface connection cable is undamaged and

correctly connected to both reader and Gateway!

 Check the status as indicated by the LED!
 If these measures do not solve the problem, contact Brooks

Technical Support!

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8.7 Reset

 In the case of a malfunction, a hardware reset can be

performed by switching the power supply off and on!

 After the reset, the reader performs a self-test. The self test

can take up to five seconds. During the self-tests, all LEDs
(Status, Read OK and Read Fail) light up.

8.8 Power Cut

After a power cut, the reader performs a reset with self-test. The self-test
can take up to five seconds. During the self-tests, all LEDs (status, read
fail, read ok) light up. On power-up reset all connected external LEDs light
up in addition.

If the test was successful, all LEDs, except for the power LED, go out.

8.9 Software Releases

Release
Date

May 2016 CAN10 First release with reset of

Version Description

communication parameters triggered
by reset button

8.10 Customer Service

For Technical Support:

Location GUTS® Contact Number

North America +1-800-FOR-GUTS (1-800-367-4887)

[phone]
Europe +49-1804-CALL-GUTS ([phone])
Japan [phone]
China [phone]
Taiwan [phone]
Korea [phone]
Singapore [phone]

Visit us online: www.brooks.com

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9 Dismantling and Storage

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

  Dismantling
  Storage

9.1 Dismantling

 Remove the power supply device!
 Remove all cables!
 Loosen and remove the mounting screws!
 Remove the device from the installation area!

9.2 Storage

Store the reader and its components in a clean and dry environment with
the power supply disconnected. Make sure the contacts remain clean.
Observe the necessary storage conditions.

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