Brooks Automation LF60C User Manual

English

Product Manual

RFID Reader LF60C SoliD

The operating manual must be read prior to the initial start-up. Observe the safety instructions!
Store for future use! This documentation is not subject to revisions.
ID130030 03/2013

Information

This product manual corresponds with "Directiv e 1999/5/EC of the European P arliament

and the Council on radio equipment and telecommunications transmission equipment

and the mutual recognition of the conformity".

This product manual is addressed to the operating company who must pass it on to the

personnel responsible for installation, connection, use and repairs of the machine.

The plant manager must ensure that the information contained in this product manual and

in the accompanying documents has been read and understood.

The product manual must be stored in a place that is familiar and easily accessible to

employees and must be consulted whenever an employee is unsure of how to proceed.

The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for injuries to persons or animals, or

damage to property or to the device arising from incorrect use or disregard or insufficient

consideration of the safety criteria contained in this product manual or based on

modifications of the device or the use of unsuitable spare parts.

The copyright for this product manual is held solely by

Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH

RFID Division

Gartenstr. 19

95490 Mistelgau

Deutschland

or its legal successor.

Reproducing or circulating this product manual is only permitted with the exclusive

approval of the copyright holder. This also applies if only excerpts of the product

manual are copied or circulated. These requirements also apply for circulating the

product manual in digital form.

Status: March 2013

Information

Archiving

 Store the product manual in the vicinity of the device!
 Always keep the product manual handy!

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 health can occur if

Death

WARNING This signal word indicates bodily injuries

the hazard information is not followed.

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

property damage

Risk of injury and

No damage

CAUTION This signal word indicates a risk of

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

ATTENTION This signal word warns of malfunctions

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

IMPORTANT This signal word indicates cross-

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

Information

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

Contents

1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.1 Designated use 8

1.2 Incorrect use 9

2 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 10

2.2 Europe - CE conformity 12

3 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.1 Liability and warranty 14

3.2 Objectives of the operating instructions 14

4 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.1 Area of application and symbols 16

4.1.1 Safety symbols - in compliance with DIN 4844-2 16

4.1.2 Warning symbols 17

4.1.3 Prohibition symbols 17

4.1.4 Other symbols 17

4.2 Obligations 18

4.2.1 Operating company's obligations 18

4.2.2 Operating personnel's obligations 18

4.3 ESD instructions 19

4.4 Residual risks 19

4.5 Additional instructions 20

5 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5.1 Function 22

5.2 Images 23

5.2.1 Front view 23

5.2.2 Rear view 24

5.3 Technical data 25

5.3.1 Device label 26

5.3.2 Power supply and current input 26

6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

6.1 Safety instructions 27

6.2 Qualified installation personnel 29

6.3 Unpacking 29

Contents

6.4 Assembly of the device 30

6.5 Antenna installation 31

6.5.1 Positioning the antenna 31

6.5.2 Available antenna types 32

6.5.3 Dimensions for planning 32

6.6 Connecting the transponder reader 33

6.7 Power/RS485 bus connection 34

6.8 RS232 connection 35

6.9 Commissioning 35

6.9.1 Required operating conditions 35

6.9.2 Parameters of the serial interface 35

6.10 Ethernet connection 36

6.11 Input and output 37

6.12 DIP switches 38

7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

7.1 Operating personnel 39

7.2 Protocol change 39

7.2.1 General remarks 39

7.2.2 Automatic protocol recognition (default) 40

7.2.3 Protocol switchover using DIP switches 40

7.2.4 Protocol setting using DIP switches 40

7.3 Operation of the ASC-I1 protocol 41

7.3.1 Structure of the communication protocol 41

7.3.2 Package contents 41

7.3.3 Commands of protocol 43

7.3.4 Parameters 60

7.3.5 Message examples 62

7.4 Operation of SECS/HSMS Protocol 64

7.4.1 Introduction 64

7.4.2 SECS-I implementation 65

7.4.3 HSMS option 69

7.4.4 HSMS implementation 69

7.4.5 SECS-II implementation 76

7.4.6 Parameters 96

7.4.7 SEMI E99 107

7.4.8 Message details 111

Contents

7.4.9 HSMS message examples 124

7.4.10 SECS-I message examples 124

8 Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

8.1 General 147

8.2 Qualified troubleshooting personnel 148

8.3 Safety instructions 148

8.4 Error codes 149

8.4.1 Error ID and Alarm ID 149

8.4.2 SSACK 151

8.4.3 Stream function 152

8.5 Error display with LED 153

8.5.1 Power LED does not light up 153

8.5.2 Read fail LED flashes 153

8.6 Reader does not respond 153

8.7 Reset 154

8.8 Power cut 154

8.9 Software releases 154

8.10 Customer service 155

9 Dismantling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

9.1 Dismantling 156

9.2 Storage 156

10 Transport and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

10.1 Transport 157

10.2 Disposal 157

11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

11.1 Antennas 158

11.1.1 Available types 158

11.1.2 Reading and writing ranges 159

11.2 Cables 165

11.3 Power supply 165

11.4 Mounting adapter plates 166

1 Identification

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

■  Designated use

■  Incorrect use

Model LF60C Serial number 1101MIS10001

Part number TLS-23B-7O0 0-T1-00E1 RS232/Ethernet

TLS-13B-7O00-T1-00E1 RS232

Model LF60CM Serial number 1101MIS10001

Part number TLS-23B-7O0 0-T1-66E1 RS232/Ethernet

Manufacturer

Chapter 1

Identification

Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID Division
Gartenstr. 19
95490 Mistelgau
GERMANY

Telephone [phone] - 991 550
Fax [phone] - 991 501
E-mail [e-mail]
Website www.brooks-rfid.com

For information on the label, see

 Device label.

1.1 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 stand-alone or portable
device or in a non-industrial setting, such as a household, vehicle or in the open­air.

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Chapter 1

Identification

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.

1.2 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 (Germany) GmbH

WARNING

WARNING

■ operating the device when there are obvious problems

Risk of injury through incorrect modifications

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

attachments or modifications to the device without the approval of Brooks
Automation (Germany) GmbH.

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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Chapter 2

Declaration of Conformity

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 and followed, read and

understood by all persons working with the device (especially the safety
information)

■ 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 B
digital device, in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception - this can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on - the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:

■ Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

■ Connect the equipment to an outlet to a circuit other than the one to

which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

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Chapter 2

Declaration of Conformity

FCC ID: N5GLF60C

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

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Chapter 2

Declaration of Conformity

2.2 Europe - CE conformity

Konformitätserklärung gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und
Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen (FTEG) und der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG (R&TTE)

Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive 1999/5/FC (R&TTE Directive)

Hersteller / Verantwortliche Person

Manufacturer / responsible person

erklärt, dass das Produkt

declares that the product

Type (ggf. Anlagenkonfiguration mit Angabe der
Module)

Type (if applicable, configuration including the
modules)

Telekommunikations(Tk-)endeinrichtung

Telecommunications terminal equipment

Verwendungszweck

Intended purpose

Geräteklasse

Equipment class

bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung den grundlegenden Anforderungen des §
3 und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&T TE)
entspricht.

complies with the essential requirements of § 3 and the other relevant
provisions of the FTEG (Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive), when used for its
intended purpose.

Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß § 3 (1) 1. (Artikel 3 (1) a))

Health and safety requirements pursuant to § 3 (1) 1. (Article 3(1) a))

angewendete harmonisierte Normen

Harmonized standards applied

BROOKS Automation
(Germany) GmbH / Herr
Dittrich

LF60C SoliD

Funkanlage

Radio equipment

Identification system

1

EN 60950-1:2006 +
A11:2009

Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen
auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete
Standards/ Spezifikationen)

Other means of proving conformity with the
essential requirements (standards /
specifications used)

- - -

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Chapter 2

Declaration of Conformity

Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (§ 3 (1) 2, Artikel 3 (1) b)

Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility § 3(1)(2),
(Article 3(1)(b))

angewendete harmonisierte Normen

Harmonized standards applied

Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen
auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete
Standards/ Spezifikationen)

Other means of proving conformity with the
essential requirements (standards / interface
specifications used)

Maßnahmen zur effizienten Nutzung des Funkfrequenzspektrums

Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum

Luftschnittstelle bei Funkanlagen gemäß § 3(2) (Artikel 3(2))

Air interface of the radio systems pursuant to § 3(2) (Article 3(2))

angewendete harmonisierte Normen

Harmonized standards applied

EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1

EN 300 330-1 V1.3.1
EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1

Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen
auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete
Standards/ Spezifikationen)

Other means of proving conformity with the
essential requirements (standards/specifications
used)

Mit der CE-Kennzeichnung bestätigt Brooks Automation die Übereinstimmung
mit der europäischen RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU.

With the CE marking Brooks Automation confirms compliance with the European
Directive 2011/65/EU concerning RoHS.

BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH
Gartenstr. 19

D-95490 Mistelgau
GERMANY

Telephone [phone] - 991 550
Fax [phone] - 991 501
E-mail [e-mail]

Mistelgau, March 20, 2013

- - -

Gerald Dittrich

(Place and date of issue) (Name and signature)

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Chapter 3

General Instructions

3 General Instructions

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

■  Liability and warranty

■  Objectives of the operating instructions

3.1 Liability and warranty

The "General sales and delivery conditions" of Brooks Automation (Germany)
GmbH 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)

■ easily available to all persons at all times

■ immediately consulted in case of doubt (safety)

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General Instructions

Objectives:

■ to avoid accidents

■ to increase the service life and reliability of the device

■ to reduce costs due to production downtimes

Chapter 3

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Safety Instructions

4 Safety Instructions

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

■  Area of application and symbols

■  Obligations

■  ESD instructions

■  Residual risks

■  Additional instructions

4.1 Area of application and symbols

Chapter 4

DANGER

WARNING

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.

4.1.1 Safety symbols - in compliance with DIN 4844-2

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.

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4.1.2 Warning symbols

Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

Warning: Hazardous
area

Warning against
electromagnetic
radiation

Warning: Potentially
explosive atmosphere

4.1.3 Prohibition symbols

Unauthorized access
is prohibited

Switching is
prohibited

Warning against
hazardous electrical
voltage

Warning: Flammable
materials

Warning against
electrostatically
sensitive components

Fire, open flame and
smoking is prohibited

Prohibition

4.1.4 Other symbols

Dispose of packing
material according to
regulations

Important
information

Disconnect from
power supply

Recycling

Refer to manual

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Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

4.2 Obligations

4.2.1 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!

WARNING

 Personnel must have understood the operating instructions. Have this

confirmed by signature!

 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!

4.2.2 Operating personnel's obligations

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

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 have the
corresponding qualification for this work (training, instructions). If necessary,
this can be done by the manufacturer on behalf of the operating company.

All warranty claims are void when disregarded.

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Safety Instructions

4.3 ESD instructions

Chapter 4

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!

4.4 Residual risks

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

DANGER

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.

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Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

ATTENTION

DANGER

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.

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

Warning against electromagnetic radiation

Electromagnetic radiation develops when transmitting and receiving data.
Set the antenna in such a position that it is not in the vicinity of or touches a

human body while transmitting.

4.5 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.

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Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

■ Install the device only in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.

■ Use only the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer.

■ Troubleshooting that is not described in the chapter  Service and

Troubleshooting may only be performed by the manufacturer.

■ 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.

■ 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.

Rules and

regulations

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

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

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:

■ applicable legally binding accident-prevention regulations

■ applicable 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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Chapter 5

Product Specifications

5 Product Specifications

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

■  Function

■  Images

■  Technical data

5.1 Function

The BROOKS T ransponder Reader System is a high-frequency identification
system that uses FM transmissions.

The basic item is a transponder that works as a forgery-proof electronic identity
disk.

The reading unit of the system sends an energy impulse via the antenna. The
capacitor of the passive, battery-free transponder is charged by this impulse.
After that, the transponder returns a signal with the stored data.

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 non-metallic
material.

The data received by the transponder reader is transmitted to the host computer
via

■ a serial interface,

■ an RS485 interface (requires Brooks LF60 Gateway) or

■ an optional Ethernet interface.

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5.2 Images

12

3

5.2.1 Front view

Chapter 5

Product Specifications

1 RS232 port
2 Remote I/O po rt

(LF60CM: 5-pin connecting plug with screw terminals)

3 Ethernet interface (optionally available)

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5.2.2 Rear view

1

3

2

4

Chapter 5

Product Specifications

1 Switches:

Protocol selection (from FW SG2IS12 / SG2IV1.2)
Test Mode
Auto Tuning

2 Status LEDs:

Read / Write ok
Read / Write fail
Status
Power

3 Antenna port
4 Power/RS485 bus connection

(LF60CM: 3-pin connecting plug with screw terminals)

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Product Specifications

5.3 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 °F 25 - 80 %
Transmitter frequency 134.2 kHz
Protection class IP 40
Housing material PS
Weight about 180 g

Chapter 5

Fuse 375 mA (T)
Serial interface RS232 4,800 Bd - 57,600 Bd

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Chapter 5

1
2

3

Product Specifications

5.3.1 Device label

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

1 Part number
2 Serial number
3 MAC address

5.3.2 Power supply and current input

Description Min Type Max Unit

Voltage (proof against connecting to the
wrong port)

Current (reading/writing) 80 mA
Current (passive) 60 mA

18 24 30 V DC

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Installation

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 transponder reader

■  Power/RS485 bus connection

■  RS232 connection

■  Commissioning

Chapter 6

CAUTION

■  Ethernet connection

■  Input and output

■  DIP switches

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 relative humidity between
25 % and 80 %.

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.

Do not install the device in a flammable environment.

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Chapter 6

Installation

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

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.

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Chapter 6

Installation

ATTENTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

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

6.2 Qualified installation per sonnel

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

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

Disposing of the

packaging material

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 clean-room
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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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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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 de­tuned 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.

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.

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Rod 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

Different types of antennas are available on request.

6.5.3 Dimensions for planning

a1 Length of antenna cylinder 125 mm
a2 Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90 °

angle)

b1 Diameter of antenna cylinder 23.0 mm

150 mm

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a1 Length of antenna cylinder 68 mm

Micro antenna

a2 Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90 °

angle)

b1 Diameter of antenna cylinder 10.0 mm

a1 Length of antenna cylinder 40 mm
a2 Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90 °

angle)

b1 Diameter of antenna cylinder 10.0 mm

85 mm

60 mm

6.6 Connecting the transponder reader

Antenna Connect the antenna to the antenna port ( Images).

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6.7 Power/RS485 bus connection

LF60C Software version SG2S12/SG2IV1.2 does not support communication over

RS485.

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 the manufacturer.
Observe power ratings of the 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

Pin Signal

1 Not used
2 RS485 B
3 Signal ground
4 Not used

 Technical data).

 Customer service.

5 Power ground
6 Signal ground
7 RS485 A
8 Not used
9 +24 V DC

LF60CM

3-pin connecting plug

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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

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 host must be connected to the reader.

6.9.2 Parameters of the serial interface

Baud rate
Data bits
Stop bit
Parity

19,200
8
1
EVEN (ASCII protocol)

NONE (SECS protocol)

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6.10 Ethernet connection

The 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface has the following default settings:
DHCP mode OFF

IP address 10.73.254.211
Gateway address 10.73.254.254
Subnet mask 255.255.254.0

If DHCP is enabled and the DHCP Server is not available, the device initializes the
Ethernet connection with the following values:

IP address 169.254.MAC5.MAC6
Gateway 169.254.MAC5.254
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Primary DNS Server IP 0.0.0.0
Secondary DNS Server I 0.0.0.0
(MAC address MAC1:MAC2:MAC3:MAC4:MAC5:MAC6)

The Brooks Device Discoverer Tool can be used to find a device in the network
and to change the network settings easily . After sending a configuration message,
the tool requests the device configuration password. Please enter the default
passwort for Brooks RFID devices: BROOKS.

The tool can also be used to perform a firmware update!

For more information on the tool please refer to the manual of the Brooks Device
Discoverer.

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6.11 Input and output

LF60C 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 24 V DC/5 V DC (changeable by jumper)
2 Input
3 Outp ut (LED)
4 Ground
5 Not used
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Not used

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5-pin connecting plug

6.12 DIP switches

The activation of a DIP switch depends on the value of parameter 36.

Switch # "Test mode" function

1 Deactivation of automatic protocol recognition from version

SG2S12
"OFF" - automatic protocol recognition active
"ON" - automatic protocol recognition deactivated
The protocol setting depends on the DIP2 switch setting.

2 Protocol selection (only if DIP1 is set to "ON") from version

SG2S1
"OFF" - ASCII protocol

"ON" - SECS/HSMS protocol
3 - 5 No function
6 Switches between reading and writing action in test mode.

"OFF" only reading a tag

"ON" reading and writing a tag
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 tag, and shows the

result via LED 'Read/Write ok' and 'Read/Write fail'.

"ON" test mode activation
8 Launch automatic antenna tuning on switching from "OFF" to

"ON".

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7Operation

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

■  Operating personnel

■  Protocol change

■  Operation of the ASC-I1 protocol

■  Operation of SECS/HSMS Protocol

7.1 Operating personnel

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CAUTION

The RFID Reader LF60C SoliD is designed to be operated by specially trained
personnel only . If you have doubts about the required qu alifications, contact the
manufacturer.

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

7.2 Protocol change

7.2.1 General remarks

The reader has the option of communicating with a connected host system using
ASCII or SECS/HSMS protocols. The selection of protocol can be made in different
ways:

■ Automatic protocol recognition

■ Protocol switchover using DIP switches

■ Protocol setting using DIP switches

After a reset the protocol set at present is displayed briefly with the aid of the
"Read/Write ok" and Re ad/Write fail" LEDs (

 Reset).

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7.2.2 Automatic protocol recognition (default)

The reader automatically adapts to the relevant protocol by checking and
analyzing the first message it receives after a reset. Depending on the data
received, the interface is switched over accordingly and reinitialized. This
procedure can take several seconds. The messages sent are then lost. The
protocol found is used for further communication. Another change can only take
place after another reset.

ATTENTION

Automatic protocol recognition can be deactivated by setting
(0x62) (from FW SG2S12 / SG2IV1.2: also with DIP1).

If after a reset undefined or random characters are sent to the reader, this can
cause an unintentional change in parity or protocol! To prevent this, after
making the correct protocol selection, set
firmware SG2S12 / SG2IV1.2: with DIP switches 1 and 2).

 Parameter 98 (0x62) (or from

 Parameter 98

7.2.3 Protocol switchover using DIP switches

On power-up reset it is possible to switch the default protocol of the reader. To
activate this feature, it is necessary to set DIP switches 5 to 8 to the "ON" state.
After the power-up reset, the reader changes the protocol. The new protocol is
shown by the LEDs, and the reader waits until the DIP switches are changed.

Read/Write Error LED SECS Protocol
Read/Write OK LED ASCII Protocol

The activation of a DIP switch depends on the value of parameter 36.

Switch # Protocol change function

1 - 4 "OFF"
5 - 8 "ON"

7.2.4 Protocol setting using DIP switches

A protocol change can also be performed by setting the DIP switches ( DIP
switches). From firmware SG2S12 / SG2IV1.2 it is also possible to deactivate
automatic switchover and non-adjustably set the appropriate protocol by setting
DIP switch 2. At this setting any messages in the other protocol are discarded.

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7.3 Operation of the ASC-I1 protocol

7.3.1 Structure of the communication protocol

General remarks:

■ The communication is done with ASCII packages.

■ Each reader represents a transponder reader with an RS232 interface or

Ethernet interface to which an address from 0 to E can be assigned.
When the reader is delivered, the address is 0.

■ After each command to the reader, a defined response is sent. We

recommend waiting for this response before sending a new command.

7.3.2 Package contents

General remarks:
Each package includes a package header (three characters), a message (two or

more characters) and the end of the package (five characters).

Package header Message End of package

Package header The header includes the start character (one character) and the package length

(two characters).

Package header

Start Length 1 Length 2

Start Start character (ASCII character ´S´)
Length 1 High byte package length (hexadecimal)

ASCII character ´0´..´F´

Length 2 Low byte package length (hexadecimal)

ASCII character ´0´..´F´

The message length describes the number of characters of a message.

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Message structure The message includes a command, a target address and a source address as well

as information.

Message

Command Address Information

Command ASCII character ( Commands reader to host)
Address Target/source address;

ASCII character '0'...'E' for the reader *

Information Depends on the command (includes

none, one or more ASCII characters '0'...'F')
The message length describes the number of characters of a message.
* The reader is preset with 0 when delivered.

End of package The end of the package includes an end character (one character) and in case of a

serial interface also a checksum (four characters).

End of package

End Checksum 1 Checksum 2 Checksum 3 Checksum 4

End End character ASCII character no. 13

(hexadecimal 0D)

Checksum 1 High byte - XOR logic of all data (package header, message and

end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'

Checksum 2 Low byte - XOR logic of all data (package header, message and

end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'

Checksum 3 High byte - addition of all data (package header, message and

end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'

Checksum 4 Low byte - addition of all data (package header, message and

end character);
ASCII '0'..'F'

ATTENTION

When using the TCP/IP interface option, the checksum is not used (is not
transmitted).

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7.3.3 Commands of protocol

Command Description

X Read data
W Write data
r Automatic read/acknowledgement
G Request parameter value
P Set parameter
N Reset
H Heartbeat
V Query software version
L Lock a page of the transponder
I Set tuning of the RF module
J Request tuning settings of the RF module
a Sensor event/acknowledgement

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Command Description

x Read data/acknowledgement
w Write data/acknowledgement
R Automatic read
g Request parameter value/acknowledgement
p Set parameter/acknowledgement
n Reset/acknowledgement
e Error message
h Heartbeat/acknowledgement
v Query software version/acknowledgement
l Lock a page of the transponder/acknowledgement
i Set tuning of the RF module/acknowledgement
j Request tuning settings of the RF module/acknowledgement
A Sensor event

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CMD 1 byte

Command of the message. See table in chapter

Data 16 bytes

The data are interpreted in HEX format. That means that 2 ASCII characters
define one byte tag data in HEX format. The data always contains all 8 bytes of
the specified page of the transponder.

Example:
Tag data in ASCII "12345678" (8 bytes)

Tag data in HEX 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38
Data in message "3132333435363738" (16 ASCII characters)

Page 2 bytes

Defines the page of the transponder for a read or write action. The two ASCII
characters (2 bytes) define the page number of the tag in decimal format.

Example: page 1  "01"

page 10  "10"
page 17  "17"

 Commands reader to host

Parameter No. 1 byte

Number of the parameter. One ASCII character (1 byte) display the parameter
number in hex format.

Example: parameter 1 "1"

Parameter value 2 bytes

Value of a parameter. Two ASCII characters (2 bytes) display the value of the
parameter in decimal format.

Example: value 45 "45"

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Reader ID 1 byte

Address of the device (0 .. E).
The default address of the card is 0 on delivery.

Response code 4 bytes

This feature is not used for the single reader. This code is always "0000".

Serial No. 4 bytes

Contains the 4-byte serial number of the reader. The serial number is also shown
on the label of the reader.

Example: “1234”

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X - Read data Command X starts the reading of a transponder.

If there is no tag in the reading range of the antenna, the reader returns an error
message (error 4 - no tag).

Data item "Page" can have the following values.

Value Description

'01' to '17’ read page#

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’98’

’99’ read entire tag data

1)

'E' respectively 'F' in ID Bit 0...3 of the reading ID

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID Page

X 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID Page Data

x 1 byte 2 bytes 16 bytes

If there is no tag in the reading range of the antenna, the reader repeats the
reading before an error message is sent out. The number of repeats is defined in
parameter 4 (r/w maxrepeat).

No acknowledgement is expected from the host.

read more pages until end character or empty character

1)

In case of a read request for more than one page (value 98 or 99), the protocol is
repeated. For the end of reading the reader sends an additional package. The
message includes the command 'x' and the source address '0'...'E'.

If the reading fails, the reading is repeated (parameter 3: r/w delay time;
parameter 4: r/w maxrepeat). If it fails again, the reader sends an error message
'no tag(4)' to the host.

If the sensor check is activated, the circuit status of the floating contact
connected to the external input is checked before a read process is triggered by
the host. If it is not connected, the error message "NOTAG" is sent; otherwise the
read process is started.

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W - Write data The command W starts the writing to a transponder.

If there is no tag in the writing range of the antenna, the reader returns an error
message (error 4 - no tag).

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID Page Data

W 1 byte 2 bytes 16 bytes

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID

w1 byte

If 'write tag' fails, writing is repeated in the defined time frame (parameter 3: r/w
delay time; parameter 4: r/w maxrepeat). If it fails again, the reader sends an
error message 'no tag(4)' to the terminal.

If the sensor check is activated, the circuit status of the floating contact
connected to the external input is checked before a write process is triggered by
the terminal. If it is not connected, the error message "NOT AG" is sent; otherwise
the write process is started.

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R - Automatic read The external input is used to trigger an automatic read action. The R command

sends the read data to the host. The host then has to confirm the message.
Depending on the readmode configuration (parameter 1: readmode), the reader

reads the following pages:

readmode = page (0) sequential read for different pages (parameter 2:

readpage)

readmode = tag (1) read a tag until the end character ('E' - end

character or 'F' empty) in ID bit 0…3

readmode = whole (2) read the whole tag (all pages)

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID Page Data

R 1 byte 2 bytes 16 bytes

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID

r1 byte

Reading more pages (readmode "tag" or "whole"): protocol is repeated. The end
package includes the command 'R' and the source address '0'...'E'

No acknowledgement from the host: information is repeated with the following
parameters (parameter 5: RS232 delay time; parameter 6: RS232 maxrepeat)

Reading not possible: repeated read time frame (parameter 3: r/w delay time;
parameter 4: r/w maxrepeat).

Reading again not possible: tag sends error message no tag (4) to the host.
The delay time for the presence sensor is configurable (parameter 0: sensor

delay).
An automatic reading is only possible if all messages that have to be confirmed

have been confirmed by the previous read, or if the waiting period (rs232
repeattime) has expired after the last sending (rs232 maxrepeat).

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G - Request

parameter value

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID

G1 byte

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID Parameter No. Parameter value

g 1 byte 2 bytes 16 bytes

The command G is used to request the value of all public parameters of the
device.

The reader sends an individual protocol package for each available public
parameter. After the last parameter the reader sends an end package including
the command 'g' and the source address '0'..'E'

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P - Set parameter Command P can be used to change the value of individual parameters. After

successfully changing a parameter, the device sends a confirmation message.

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID Parameter No. Parameter value

P 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID

g1 byte

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N - Reset The command N performs a reset of the reader hardware and software. After the

reset the device sends a confirmation message.

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID

N1 byte

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID

n1 byte

If the power to the device has been turned on (hardware reset), the host is
informed about it (RS232 interface only).

With regard to the TCP/IP option of the device, no command is sent after a
hardware reset because a TCP/IP connection must be opened first. If the TCP/IP
connection is open, the reader sends a heartbeat command.

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e - Error message If an error occurs, the device sends an error message with the corresponding

error code to the host.

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID Error ID

e 1 byte 1 byte

For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting actions
please refer to

 Error codes.

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H - Heartbeat The command H sends a heartbeat request to the reader. The reader responds

with his serial number and a response code.

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID

H1 byte

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID Serial No. Response code

h 1 byte 4 bytes 4 bytes

The response code is part of the protocol but is not used for this device. The
response code is always '0000'.

Because of compatibility with other systems, the heartbeat is also allowed with
the address 'F'.

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V - Query software

version

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID

V1 byte

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID Software version

v 1 byte 16 bytes

The command V is used to request the installed software version of the
transponder reader.

The 8 characters of the software version are described by 16 ASCII characters.
Each character is described in HEX format represented by 2 ASCII characters (see
section

 Message examples).

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L - Lock a page of

the transponder

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID Page

L 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID

l1 byte

An individual page of a multipage transponder can be locked (read only).

If the page of the transponder could not be locked, the writing action is repeated
automatically (parameter 3: r/w delaytime and parameter 4: r/w maxrepeat).

If the page still could not be locked, an error message NoTag (4) is sent to the
host. If the page was already locked, the successful feedback follows just as at
the first locking.

If the sensor check is activated, the status of the external sensor is checked first
before a lock process is started. If the sensor is not triggered, the error message
"NOTAG" is sent; otherwise the lock process is started.

ATTENTION

A locked page cannot be unlocked. This page is locked permanently.

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I - Set tuning of the

RF module

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID Value

I 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID

Depending on the surroundings of the antenna it might be necessary to tune the
RF module to get the optimal reading/writing range for this special installation
environment. The RF module therefore has 3 capacitors which can be switched
ON or OFF.

Each capacitor has one reserved bit which shows its status.
The tuning can be set manually (not recommended) or automatic tuning can be

performed (recommended).

■ 0 - OFF

■ 1 - ON

Bit 20 corresponds to capacitor C0.

i1 byte

Hex. value Bin. value Meaning

00 0000 0000 no capacitor is set
07 0000 0111 all 3 capacitors are set
08 0000 1000 starts the automatic tuning

To start the automatic tuning, use value 08 (I008).
If no reasonable calibration was found, the error "5 - Invalid" is sent instead of

the confirmation, and all capacitors are switched ON.

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J - Request tuning

settings of RF

module

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID

J1 byte

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID Value

j 1 byte 2 bytes

Command J requests the current setting of the tuning capacitors. The response
message contains the current status of the capacitors in hexadecimal format.

Each capacitor has one reserved bit which shows its status.

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A - Sensor event If parameter watchport is activated ('01'), the reader reports the release event of

the external sensor. The event message must be confirmed by the host.

Host  Reader

CMD Reader ID

A1 byte

Reader  Host

CMD Reader ID

a1 byte

If the host does not send an acknowledge message, the message is repeated
(value 6: RS232 maxrepeat) in the defined time frame (value 5: RS232
delaytime).

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Parameter 0

(0x00)

No.
(dec.)

0 0x00  Sensor delay
1 0x01  Read mode
2 0x02  Read page
3 0x03  r/w repeat time
4 0x04  r/w max repeat
5 0x05  RS232 repeat time
6 0x06  RS232 max repeat
7 0x07  Watch port
F  Reader address

Sensor delay

Operation delay for the presence sensor.
01 .. 99 (0.1 seconds)

Default: 10 (1s)

No.
(hex)

Parameter name

Parameter 1

(0x01)

Read mode

Readmode for automatic read triggered by external input.
00 - read only one page

01 - read until end character or empty character
02 - read all pages

10 - read only one page with sensor check first
11 - read until end/empty character with sensor check first
12 - read all pages with sensor check first

99 - deactivate sensor

1)

If the sensor check is activated (first byte is 1) the circuit state of the floating
contact connected to the external input is checked before a read- or write-process
triggered by the terminal. If it is not connected, the error message "NOTAG" is
sent, otherwise the read respectively write process is started.

2)

'E' respectively 'F' in ID Bit 0...3 of the reading ID

Default: 00 (read only one page)

2)

1)

1) 2)

1)

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Parameter 2

(0x02)

Parameter 3

(0x03)

Parameter 4

(0x04)

Parameter 5

(0x05)

Read page

Page for readmode "00".
00 - First page of any type of transponder

01 .. 17 - Page of multipage transponder

Default: 00 (first page of any type of transponder)

r/w repeat time

Time between two read or write attempts.
01 .. 99 (0.1 s)

Default: 05 (0.5 s)

r/w max repeat

Maximum number of read/write attempts.
01 .. 99

Default: 05

RS232 repeat time

In case no confirmation message from the host was received, the device waits
this time before sending a repeat message. The number of repeats is defined in
parameter 6 (RS232 maxrepeat).

Parameter 6

(0x06)

Parameter 7

(0x07)

01.. 99 (0.1 s)

Default: 45 (4.5 s)

RS232 max repeat

If the host does not send the expected confirmation message, the device repeats
the message according the value of this parameter. After that, an error message
is sent.

00 - never ending
01 .. 99 - number of attempts

Default: 3

Watch port

Enables/disables the event message to the host that the floating contact
(external input) was open ed .

00 - not activated (no event message)
01 - activated

Default: 1

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Parameter F Reader address

Reader address of the device.
0 .. E - 0 up to 14

Default: 0

7.3.5 Message examples

ASCII HEX Description

’S’ 53 start character
’0’ 30 high byte message length
’2’ 32 low byte message length
’H’ 48 first character message: value

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’0’ 30 second character message: target address
CR 0D end character
’2’ 32 high byte checksum XOR
’4’ 34 low byte checksum XOR
’3’ 33 high byte checksum addition
’A’ 41 low byte checksum addition

Calculation for the XOR checksum:

53 XOR 30 XOR 32 XOR 48 XOR 30 XOR 0D = 24  '2' '4'

Calculation for the addition checksum:

53 + 30 + 32 + 48 + 30 + 0D = 13A
Only low significant bytes are used:  3A  '3' 'A'

X - Read data (read page 1 of multipage transponder)

>> X001
<< x0013232323232323232

Command X
Reader ID 0
Page 01
Data '3232323232323232'  ASCII "22222222"

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W - Write data (write to page 1 of multipage transponder)

>> W0013132333435363738
<< w0

Command W
Reader ID 0

Page 01
Data '3132333435363738'  ASCII "12345678"

R - Automatic reading

<< R0013132333435363738
>> r0

Command R
Reader ID 0
Page 01
Data '3132333435363738'  ASCII "12345678"

V - Request software version

>> V0
<< v05347324956312E30

Command V
Reader ID 0
Software Version '53473 24956312E30' ASCII "SG2IV1.0"

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7.4 Operation of SECS/HSMS Protocol

7.4.1 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 the production.

The standard does not define the data contained within a message. The meaning
of messages must be determined through a message contents 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.

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7.4.2 SECS-I implementation

This message set describes the communication between a SECS-I reader and a
host. The host and the transponder 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 character 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.

Block transfer

protocol

Master-Slave The host connects to the reader. If there is a conflict, the host "gives in" (i.e.

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

The gateway uses an interpretation of SECS-I by a serial transport layer. The
following are some points to note about this implementation.

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.

displayed in the table below.

<ENQ> 0x05 Request to send

<EOT> 0x04 Empfangsbereit

<ACK> 0x06 Korrekter Empfang

<NAK> 0x15 Fehlerhafter Empfang

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Message block

structure

SECS message blocks have the following form:

Byte msb Description

Length 0 Length without checksum, 10 - 254

1 R Upper device ID (Reader ID)
2 Lower device ID (Gateway ID)
3 W Upper message ID (S tream)
4 Lower message ID (Function)
5 E Upper block number
6 Lower block number
7 System byte 1

System
bytes

Text 11 - 254 message text, user data

8 System byte 2
9 System byte 3
10 System byte 4

Check sum 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.

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 device ID is a definite number to contact the reader.
The device ID consists of the 8-bit gateway ID (bit 0 - bit 7), which is identical

with the last two characters of the reader's serial number, and a 5-bit fixed reader
number
(bit 8 - bit 14 = 0x01).

Of course, the ID can be changed within the valid scope.

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Upper device ID R-bit 0 0 0 0 0 1

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Lower device ID

Direction reader to host 0x81xx *
Direction Host to equipment (reader) 0x01xx *

* The serial number is located on a label on the reader.
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 bloc k, and the block number is i ncremented
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 value

1.

Last two digits of the serial
number

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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7.4.3 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.

7.4.4 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 sub-statuses, NOT
SELECTED and SELECTED.

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B - NOT SELECTED

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

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.

#

Current
status

1 ... Local entity-specific

2 Not connected A TCP/IP connection

3 Connected Breaking of TCP

4 Not selected Successful completion

5 Selected Successful completion

6 Not selected T7 connection

Trigger New status Comment

preparation for TCP/
IP communication

is established for
HSMS
communication.

connection

of HSMS Select
procedure.

of HSMS Deselect or
Separate.

timeout

Not
connected

Connected ­Not selected

Not
connected

Selected HSMS communication is now fully

Not selected This transition normally indicates

Not
connected

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.

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.

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.

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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)
2Header byte 2
3Header byte 3
4P-type
5S-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 by tes 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 P-type = 0 is
defined by HSMS to mean SECS-II message encoding. For non-zero P-type
values, see SEMI E37.

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Value Description

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

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128 ­255

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

Value Descri ption 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.

Reserved, not used

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Message
type

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

bytes 0 - 1
Session ID

*
(no R bit)

as.req

as.req

message
being
rejected

byte 2 byte 3 byte

4

P-type

W bit and
SECS
stream

0Select

0 Deselec

P-type or
S-type of
message
being
rejected

SECS
Functio
n

status

t Status

Reason
code

00Primary:

02Same as.reqNone

04Same as.reqNone

07Same 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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7.4.5 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 transponder 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.

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Byte Name Description

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0Format and

number of
the length
bytes

1
1-2
1-3

Next <Length> Data Data bytes of a data element or number of

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

Length bytes The length corresponds to the number of

The data format is coded in the upper 6
bits.

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

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.

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

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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

51 A5 U1 1-byte unsigned

Hex­code

Format Meaning Example

number of the
"Length" data
elements

false = 00
true = 01

of the length "Length"

characters

integer

<L2>
<A "Hello">
<B 0x00>

<Boolean1 0x00>

<B1 0x01>

<A "Hello">

931372980293834>

<U1 0>

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 >

<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 LDN reader consists of six different stream

types.

Stream 1: (Equipment status)

S1F1 and S1F2 Are you there request
S1F15 and S1F16 Request offline

S1F17 and S1F18 Request online

Stream 2: (Equipment control)

S

S2F13 and S2F14 Equipment constant request
S2F15 and S2F16 New equipment constant request
S2F19 and S2F20 Reset send

Stream 3: (Material status)

S3F5 and S3F6 Cassette found send
S3F7 and S3F8 Cassette lost send
S3F11 and S3F12 Read MID at I/O port
S3F13 and S3F14 Return read MID

S3F65 and S3F66 Write MID at I/O port
S3F67 and S3F68 Return write success
S3F73 and S3F74 Lock MID at I/O port
S3F75 and S3F76 Return lock success

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Stream 5: (Exception handling)

S5F1 and S5F2 Alarm report send

Stream 9: (System errors)

S9F1 Unrecognized device ID
S9F3 Unrecognized stream type

S9F5 Unrecognized function type
S9F7 Illegal data
S9F9 Transaction timer timeout

For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting actions
please refer to

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

 Error codes.

Stream 18: (Equipment status)

S18F1 and S18F2 Read attribute request
S18F3 and S18F4 Write attribute request
S18F5 and S18F6 Read request
S18F7 and S18F8 Write request
S18F9 and S18F10 Read ID request

S18F11 and S18F12 Write ID request
S18F13 and S18F14 Subsystem command request

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Data item

dictionary

This section defines the data items used in the standard SECS-II messages
described in the section "Message details".

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, as described in
the chapter
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.

ACKC3 Format: B[1]

Acknowledge code

0 : Sensor 0 was the initiator
>0 : Error, not accepted

 Data items.

Where used S3F6, S3F8

ACKC5 Format: B[1]

Acknowledge code

0 : No error
>0 : Error, not accepted

Where used S5F2

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ALARM STATUS Format: A[1]

Description The value of the alarm status refers to the last reading

process. If a read or write error occurs, the alarm status is set.
A successful read or write resets the alarm status.
When leaving maintenance mode, the alarm status is also
deleted.

0 ... No alarm
1 ... Alarm

Where used S18F13

ALCD Format: B[1]

Alarm code byte

Only the occurrence of an error is reported. Errors are not generally reset.
bit 8 = 1 Alarm is set

Where used S5F1

ALID Format: B[1]

Alarm identifier

0 No error
1 Auto read failed, the reader is engaged
2 External read failed, the reader is engaged
3 External write failed, the reader is engaged
4 No tag could be recognized when the sensor was covered or the carrier

had been removed prematurely (sensor uncovered)
5 Invalid command or parameter detected
6 Unknown error
7Reserved
8 Parity error or checksum error detected
9 Unexpected confirmation was sent
10 Locked page could not be written
11 Reserved
12 Incorrect type of transponder
13 External read or write failed because the sensor is not covered
14 Reserved
15 Reserved
16 Reserved

For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting actions
please refer to

Where used S5F1

 Error codes.

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ALTX Format: A[max40]

Alarm text

The length of the alarm text is 0 to 40 characters.
According to the reader version, status information about the sensor or sensors is
also transmitted during a reader error message.

The information should be interpreted as follows:
ALTX[0] Initiator of an error message

“0”: Sensor 0
“1”: Sensor 1 (not available)
“F”: Cannot be assigned

ALTX[1] Status of sensor 0
“0”: Sensor not occupied

“1”: Sensor is occupied
“E”: Sensor status is not available
“F”: Sensor not defined

ALTX[3] ‘:’ a colon separates the alarm text from the sensor statuses
Where used S5F1

ALTRID Format: A[max25]

Description: Identifier for an attribute for a specific type of object.

CIDRW attribute definitions:

"Configuration"… Number of heads
"AlarmStatus” Current CIDRW sub-status of ALARM STATUS
"OperationalStatus" Current CIDRW sub-status of OPERATING
"SoftwareRevisionLevel" Revision (version) of software - 8-byte maximum

"CarrierIDOffset" Offset of CID in CID field (MID area)
"CarrierIDLength" Length of CID in CID field (MID area)
"SERIALNUM” String of Serial number
"HARDWARE" String of hardware release
"SELF_TEST_RESULT" Delivers the result from the last triggered self test
"MANUFACTURER" String of manufacturer

"ECID_00"  parameter 0 - Gateway ID (ECID=0)
"ECID_01"  parameter 1 - Baudrate (ECID=1)

"ECID_02"  parameter 2 - Inter-character-timeout T1
"ECID_03"  parameter 3 - Block-protocol-timeout T2
"ECID_04"  parameter 4 - Reply-timeout T3
"ECID_05"  parameter 5 - Inter-block-timeout T4

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"ECID_06"  parameter 6 - Retry-limit RTY
"ECID_07"  parameter 7 - TARGETID high byte
"ECID_08"  parameter 8 - TARGETID low byte
"ECID_09"  parameter 9 - Heartbeat time
"ECID_10"  parameter 10 - FIX
"ECID_11"  parameter 11 - Reader ID
"ECID_12"  parameter 12 - HeadID
"ECID_20"  parameter 20 - Sensor delay for presence sensor
"ECID_22"  parameter 22 - Sensor triggered action for presence sensor
"ECID_23"  parameter 23 - Triggered read frequency
"ECID_24"  parameter 24 - R/W max repeat
"ECID_25"  parameter 25 - Transponder type
"ECID_26"  parameter 26 - Sensor activity
"ECID_27"  parameter 27 - Watchport for presence
"ECID_29"  parameter 29 - Transponder load duration (read mode)
"ECID_30"  parameter 30 - r/w synchronize
"ECID_31"  parameter 31 - Auto-adjust value (read mode)
"ECID_32"  parameter 32 - Auto-adjust value (write mode)
"ECID_33"  parameter 33 - Automatic antenna adjustment
"ECID_34"  parameter 34 - Sensor type for presence sensor
"ECID_35"  parameter 35 - Special features
"ECID_36"  parameter 36 - DIP switch activation
"ECID_37"  parameter 37 - MID area
"ECID_38"  parameter 38 - Test after software reset
"ECID_40"  parameter 40 - Transponder load duration (write mode)
"ECID_41"  parameter 41 - Delay time between read cycles
"ECID_42"  parameter 42 - CarrierIDOffset
"ECID_43"  parameter 43 - CarrierIDLength
"ECID_44"  parameter 44 - FixedMID
"ECID_45"  parameter 45 - MIDFormat
"ECID_98"  parameter 98 - Protocol change allowed
"ECID_99"  parameter 99 - Customer code

Head attribute definitions: *

"HeadStatus" The current status
"HeadID" Head number 00-31 (2 digits)

* With regard to an RFID Reader LF60C SoliD, the head attribute definition
"HeadStatus" is equal to the "OperationalStatus" of the CIDRW.

Where used S18F1, S18F3

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ATTRVAL Format: A[max4]

Description: Value of the specified attribute.

CIDRW attribute definitions:

"Configuration” Number of heads "01"
"AlarmStatus” Current CIDRW sub-status of ALARM

STATUS
"0" …NO
"1" …ALARMS

"OperationalStatus" Current CIDRW sub-status of OPERATING

"IDLE” … Reader in IDLE mode
"BUSY” … Reader is busy

"MANT" … Maintenance mode
"SoftwareRevisionLevel" Revision (version) of Software - 8-byte maximum
"SERIALNUM" String of Serialnumber - 15 bytes maximum
"HARDWARE" String of hardware release - 10 bytes maximum

"SELF_TEST_RESULT" Delivers the result from the last triggered hardware

self test. A self test can be triggered by S18F13 with

SSCMD "PerformDiagnostics"

"P" … No hardware errors detected

"F" … Hardware errors detected
"MANUFACTURER" String of manufacturer "BROOKS"
ECID_00 to ECID_99 see data item ECV para meters 0 - 99

Head attribute definitions:

"HeadStatus" The current status

"IDLE" ... Reader in IDLE mode
"BUSY" ... Reader is busy
"NOOP" ... Not operating

"HeadID" Head number 00-31 (2 digits)

"00" ... Reader 0
"31" ... Reader 31

Where used S18F2, S18F3

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CPVAL Format: A[]

Description Status request value

OpStatus

Operation status Maintenance or Idle
"OP" ... Operating status
"MT" ... Maintenance status

LEDStatus

LED state
"Off" ... Switch LED off
"On" ... Switch LED on
"Flash" ... Switch LED to flash with 1Hz

LedNO

LED number, 1 byte
"1" Status LED
"2" Status LED
"3" External output
"4" Read OK LED
"5" Read Fail LED

Timeout

Timeout period
Units Seconds
Range "1" - "98"
"99" has a special meaning: it specifies "always". For example, a 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

Description A vector or string of unformatted data.
Multipage transponder DATA area depends on the MID area,

can be page 1 - page 17
Read/write transponder DATA correspond to 8 byte MID
Read/only transponder DATA correspond to 8 byte MID

Where used S18F6, S18F7

Format:
A [max 200]

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DATALENGTH Format: U2

Description Total bytes to be sent.
The DATALENGTH corresponds to the quantity of bytes that are to be read or

written.
The valid range depends on the length of the MID area (parameter 37).
Where used S18F5, S18F7

DATASEG Format:A[2]

Description Used to identify the data requested.
The DATASEG corresponds to the page number (PAGEID) of the ISO 15693

transponder.
"00" First page of any type of transponder or first page of

DATA area in case of a multipage transponder.

Multipage-transponder (page 1 to page 17):

Start the reading or writing on the following page of a multipage transponder:

...

"01" page 1 "81" Locked page 1

... ...

"11" page 17 "91" Locked page 17

Read/only transponder "F0" Read only the one page
Read/only transponder "F1" Read or write only the one page

Where used S18F5, S18F7

EAC Format: B[1]

Acknowledge code for new reader constant
0 ... Parameter was set successfully

1 ... Parameter could not be set
Where used S2F16

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ECID Format: U1

Parameter number of reader (see data item ECV)
Where used 2F13, S2F15

ECV Format: U1

Reader parameter definition.
The values are displayed as decimal values.

MDLN Format: A[6]

Equipment model number.
Where used S1F2

MF Format: B[1]

Material format code.
20: The material port number corresponds to the sensor number and status
Where used S3F5, S3F7

MHEAD Format: B[10]

SECS message block header associated with message block in error.
Where used S9F1, S9F3, S9F5, S9F7, S9F9

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MID Format: A

Description Material ID

Depending on the type of transponder, it is

possible to modify the length of the MID.
Multipage transponder MID can be set from "0" (no MID)

to "10" (MID occupies the first 10

pages (writeable))
Read/write transponder MID corresponds to DATA (writeable)
Read/only transponder MID corresponds to DATA (fix)
Where used S18F10, S18F11

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Please note parameters 42 - 45.

MIDAC Format: B[1]

Material ID acknowledge code
0 Material ID acknowledged; the presence sensor was the initiator
1 Not defined
2 Material ID acknowledged - reaction on externally

triggered action; the message cannot be related to any sensor
>2 Material ID not acknowledged
The data item port number PTN indicates the initiator.

Where used S3F14, S3F68

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MIDRA Format: B[1]

Material ID acknowledge code
2 Acknowledge, will send MID later in S3F13
Where used S3F12

OFLACK Format: B[1]

Acknowledge code for OFF-LINE request.
0 OFF-LINE acknowledge (reader is offline)
Where used S1F16

ONLACK Format: B[1]

Acknowledge code for ON-LINE request.
0 ON-LINE accepted (reader is online)
Where used S1F18

PAGE_ID Format: B[1]

Page number of multipage, read/only and read/write transponders
0x00 : First page of the data area of a multipage transponder.

Multipage transponder (pages 1 to 17):

If only one page of the multipage transponder is read, note the following:
0x01 : (1) page 1 0x81 : (129) locked page 1

... ...

0x11 : (17) page 17 0x91 : (146) locked page 17

Read-only transponder:

0xF0 : (240) Read one page only

Read/write transponder:

0xF1 : (241) Read or write one page only
Where used S3F11

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PAGEDATA Format: B[9]

The cassette identifier that has been read or will be written. The PAGEDATA
corresponds to the value of a transponder page.

PAGEDATA [0] Corresponds to the page number. The value of the page

number is displayed in the data item "PAGE_ID".
PAGEDATA [1] The 8 bytes (one page) of the transponder ID follow.
PAGEDATA [8]
Where used S3F7, S3F12, S3F13, S3F65

PIN Format: B[1]

Information about the status of up to two sensors and the initiator of the
message.

The second sensor is not implemented yet.

For special applications, the reading process of the transponder reader is
triggered by two sensors. In this case it is necessary to distinguish between the
two sensors. The initiator represents the number of the sensor that has caused
the message.

Default: Only sensor 0 is defined.

bit 7 ........ bit 0

Initiator Sensor 1 Sensor 0
Sensor 0: bit 0 - bit 2

The current status of sensor 0 is described in three bits.
0 Sensor not occupied
1 Sensor occupied
7 Sensor not defined

Sensor 1: bit 3 - bit 5 (defined for future developments)
The current status of sensor 1 is described in three bits.

0 Sensor not occupied
1 Sensor occupied
7 Sensor not defined

Initiator: bit 6 - bit 7
The initiator represents the number of the sensor that has caused the message.

0Sensor 0
1 Sensor 1 (not implemented yet)
3 Cannot be assigned

Where used S3F5, S3F7, S3F12, S3F13, S3F67

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PM Information Format: A[2]

Description Preventive maintenance information
"NE "… Normal execution
"MR "… Maintenance required
Where used S18F2, S18F4, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14

RAC Format: B[1]

Reset acknowledge code
0 … Reset to be done
1 … Reset could not be done

Where used S2F20

RIC Format: B[1]

Reset code
1… Power-up reset

2 … Software reset
Where used S2F19

SHEAD Format: B[10]

Stored SECS message block header. Only the last message is stored, which must
still be confirmed by the host.

Where used S9F9

SOFTREV Format: A[max 6]

Software revision code.
Where used S1F2

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SSACK Format: A[2]

Description: Result information on the status of the request concerning the
service request.

"NO" Normal operation

Indicates the success of the requested action.

"EE" Execute error

Cannot read tag data. Cannot read ID sequence.
However, equipment is normal.

"CE" Communication error

Syntax error of message or message format or value.

"HE" Hardware error

ID reader/writer head fault, ID reader/writer head is

powered off.
"TE" Tag error
For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting actions

please refer to
Where used S18F2, S18F4, S18F6, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14

 Error codes.

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SSCMD

Description: Indicates an action to be performed by the subsystem.
Used to differentiate between the different subsystem commands indicated.

"ChangeStatus" … Change status
CPVAL: <OpStatus>

"GetStatus" … Get status
"Reset" … Reset CIDRW
"PerformDiagnostics"… A hardware self test is performed. To get the result

read parameter "SELF_TEST_RESULT"
"ADJUST" … Triggers a automatic antenna adjustment
"DefaultParams" … Set default reader parameters
"SetLED" … Set one of the device LEDs
CPVAL's: 1.<LEDStatus>

2.<Timeout>

3.<LEDNo>

Where used S18F13

Format: A[max
18]

STATUS Format: A[max 5]

Description Provides status information of a subsystem component.

Consists of PM Information and the current values of the
CIDRW attributes AlarmStatus, OperatingStatus, and
HeadStatus.

List of a Status

L,4
<PMInformation>
<AlarmStatus>
<OperatingStatus>
<HeadStatus>

For data items OperatingStatus and HeadStatus, see data item ATTRVAL.
Where used S18F2, S18F4, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14

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TARGETID Format: A[max 4]

Description Identifies where a request for action or data is

to be applied. Alternatively, you can use the HeadID.
See also reader parameter definitions (data

item ECV) parameter 7, 8 and 12.
The 4 ASCII character TARGETID is changeable, and defined

in parameter 7 and 8 ("ECID_07", "ECID_08").
The 2 ASCII character HeadID is changeable,
and defined in parameter 12 ('ECID_12').

Where used S18F1, S18F3, S18F5, S18F7, S18F9, S18F11, S18F13

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No.
(dec.)

0 0x00  Gateway ID
1 0x01  Baudrate
2 0x02  Inter-character timeout T1
3 0x03  Block protocol timeout T2
4 0x04  Reply timeout T3
5 0x05  Inter-block timeout T4
6 0x06  Retry limit RTY
7 0x07  TARGETI D high byte
8 0x08  TARGETI D low byte
9 0x09  Heartbeat time
11 0x0B  ReaderID
12 0x0C  HeadID
20 0x14  Sensor delay for presence sensor
22 0x16  Sensor-triggered action for presence sensor

No.
(hex)

Parameter name

23 0x17  Triggered read frequency
24 0x18  r/w max repeat
25 0x19  Transponder type
26 0x1A  Sensor activity
27 0x1B  Watchport for presence
29 0x1D  Transponder load duration (read mode)
30 0x1E  r/w synchronize
31 0x1F  Auto-adjust value (read mode)
32 0x20  Auto-adjust value (write mode)
33 0x21  Automatic antenna adjustment
34 0x22  Sensor type for presence sensor
35 0x23  Special features
36 0x24  DIP switch activation

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Parameter 0

(0x00)

No.
(dec.)

37 0x25  MID area
38 0x26  Test after software reset
40 0x28  Transponder load duration (write-mode)
41 0x29  Delay time between read cycles
42 0x2A  CarrierIDOffset
43 0x2B  CarrierIDLength
44 0x2C  FixedMID
46 0x2D  MIDFormat
98 0x62  Protocol change allowed
99 0x63  Customer code

Gateway ID

The gateway ID is a part of the device ID. The BROOKS reader works
simultaneously as a gateway and as a reader (CIDRW with integrated head).

It is the "lower message ID" in the message header.

No.
(hex)

Parameter name

Parameter 1

(0x01)

00 .. 255

Default: Last two characters of hex serial number

The default gateway ID corresponds to parameter 8 (low byte TargetID).

Baudrate

Data transmission rate to the SECS-Host

3: 300 Baud

6: 600 Baud

12: 1,200 Baud

24: 2,400 Baud

48: 4,800 Baud

96: 9,600 Baud

192: 19,200 Baud

200: 38,400 Baud

201: 57,600 Baud

202: 115,200 Baud

Default: (192) 19,200 Baud (see accompanying letter of the reader)

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Parameter 2

(0x02)

Parameter 3

(0x03)

Parameter 4

(0x04)

Parameter 5

(0x05)

Parameter 6

(0x06)

Inter-character timeout T1

1 .. 100 1/10 s

Default: (5) 0.5 s

Block protocol timeout T2

2 .. 250 1/10 s

Default: (10) 1 s

Reply timeout T3

1 .. 120 1 s

Default: (10) 10 s

Inter-block timeout T4

This parameter is ineffective if the used messages are not larger than one block.
1 .. 120 1 s

Default: (45) 45 s

Retry limit RTY

Number of times a question or message is to be repeated.

Parameter 7

(0x07)

Parameter 8

(0x08)

0 .. 31

Default: 3

TARGETID high byte

High byte of the predefined TARGETID.

Default: 0x12

* Note parameter 12

TARGETID low byte

Low byte of the predefined TARGETID.

Default: 0x34

* Note parameter 12

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Parameter 9

(0x09)

Parameter 11

(0x0B)

Parameter 12

(0x0C)

Heartbeat time

The reader offers the option of generating a regular heartbeat. This means the
reader sends an S1F1 message to the host at the defined interval.

0 … No heartbeat
1 … 255 10 s (10 s - 2,550 s)

Default: 0 no heartbeat

ReaderID

The reader ID is a part of the device ID. In the message header, it corresponds to
the 7 LSB (last significant bits) of the "upper message ID".

00 .. 127

Default: 0x01

The BROOKS reader works simultaneously as a gateway and a reader (CIDRW
with integrated head). Therefore the reader ID is predefined as 0x01. Of course,
the ID can be changed within the valid scope.

HeadID

If you use a 2-byte TARGETID, this parameter corresponds to TARGETID.

Parameter 20

(0x14)

Parameter 22

(0x16)

00 .. 31

Default: 0x01

The head ID is predefined as 0x01. Of course, the ID can be changed within the
valid scope.

Sensor delay for presence sensor

Delay time for sensor signal to start an automatic read.
0 .. 255 1/10 s

Default: (10) 1 s

Sensor-triggered action for presence sensor

0: Read all transponders
1: Read page 1 of a multipage transponder
...

17: Read page 17 of a multipage transponder
240: Read a read/only transponder
241: Read a read/write transponder

Default: (0) read all transponders

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Parameter 23

(0x17)

Parameter 24

(0x18)

Parameter 25

(0x19)

Triggered read frequency

If a read/write error occurs, the triggered read frequency defines the time
between two attempts to read or write a transponder; or the read frequency if
there is a triggered read (no polling).

2 .. 10 from 1/10 s

Default: (5) 500 ms

r/w max repeat

Delay time for sensor signal to start a defined action.
0 .. 255

Default: 5

Transponder type

This parameter defines the validity of the read transponder data.
00 ... Read and write TIRIS type

Each transponder page consists of 8 data bytes.

The validity of the data bytes is
checked by a 2 byte CRC checksum.

Parameter 26

(0x1A)

Parameter 27

(0x1B)

Default: 00

Sensor activity

The transponder reader offers the option of deactivating the connected sensor.
0 Sensor not activated

1 Sensor activated

Default: 1

Watchport for presence

Enables a message to the host if a cassette/FOUP is detected on the I/O port, or if
it is removed from the I/O port.
A sensor is required to use this option.

0 Report nothing
1 Report cassette/FOUP is removed

2 Report cassette/FOUP is detected
3 Report cassette/FOUP is detected and cassette is removed

Default: (3) Report cassette/FOUP is detected and removed

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