Brooks Automation UF70 User Manual

English

Product Manual

RFID Reader UF70 Certum

The product 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.

ID120037 05/2012

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

Germany

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: May 2012

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

This product manual is addressed to personnel with the following areas of responsibility:

Area of responsibility Competence

Installation 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 Designated use 8

1.2 Incorrect use 8

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

3 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1 Liability and warranty 12

3.2 Objectives of the product manual 12

4 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.1 Area of application and symbols 14

4.1.1 Safety symbols – in compliance with 4844-2 15

4.1.2 Warning symbols 15

4.1.3 Prohibition symbols 15

4.1.4 Other symbols 16

4.2 Obligations 17

4.2.1 Operating company’s obligations 17

4.2.2 Operating personnel’s obligations 17

4.3 ESD instructions 18

4.4 Residual risks 18

4.5 Additional information 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

5.2.3 Top view 25

5.3 Description of the components 26

5.4 Technical data 28

6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

6.1 Safety instructions 30

6.2 Qualified installation personnel 32

6.3 Unpacking 32

6.4 Assembly of the device 33

6.5 Antenna installation 34

Contents

6.5.1 Positioning the antenna 34

6.5.2 Available antenna types 34

6.6 Power supply 34

6.7 Terminal connection 35

6.8 External input and output (optional) 36

6.9 Commissioning 36

6.9.1 Required operating conditions 36

6.9.2 Parameters of the serial interface 36

6.9.3 Parameters of the Ethernet interface 37

7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

7.1 Operating personnel 40

7.2 Communication protocol ASC-I1 40

7.2.1 Structure of the communication protocol 40

7.2.2 Package contents 41

7.2.3 Commands of protocol 43

7.2.4 Parameters 126

7.3 Additional information 155

8 Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

8.1 General remarks 156

8.2 Qualified troubleshooting personnel 157

8.3 Safety instructions 157

8.4 Error codes 158

8.5 Error display with LED 160

8.6 Reader does not respond 160

8.7 Reset 161

8.8 Power cut 161

8.9 Software releases 161

8.10 Customer service 161

9 Dismantling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

9.1 Dismantling 162

9.2 Storage 162

10 Transport and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

10.1 Transport 163

10.2 Disposal 163

Model RFID Reader UF70 Certum

Manufacturer

Chapter 1

Identification

1 Identification

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

■  Designated use

■  Incorrect use

Serial number 00 – 0001 – UF70 Part number TUG-E1ML-4O00-F4-00E1 ETSI version, protection class IP40

TFG-E1ML-4O00-F4-00E1 FCC version, protection class IP40 TUG-E1ML-4O00-R4-00E1 ETSI version, protection class IP65 TFG-E1ML-4O00-R4-00E1 FCC version, protection class IP65

Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division

Gartenstr. 19 D-95490 Mistelgau GERMANY

Telephone +49 (0) 9279 - 991 550 Fax +49 (0) 9279 - 991 501

E-mail info.rfid@brooks.com Website www.brooks-rfid.com

For information on the label, see

 Device label.

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Chapter 1

Identification

1.1 Designated use

This product is exclusively developed for reading and writing of passive UHF transponders (e.g. EPC Class1 Gen2). 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.

Intended use also includes the following:

■ following all instructions in the product manual

User information

FCC

IMPORTANT

■ following all safety information

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

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

This equipment has been tested, and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

1.2 Incorrect use

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

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■ 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

■ operating the device when there are obvious problems

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Chapter 1

Identification

WARNING

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

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&TTE) entspric ht .

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.

BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH / Herr Dittrich

UF70 Certum

Funkanlage

Radio equipment

Identification system

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

Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwe ndete Standard s/ Spezifikationen)

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

EN 60950-1:2006

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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 verwe ndete Standard s/ 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

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)

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

EN 302 208-1 V1.3.1 EN 302 208-2 V1.3.1

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BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH Gartenstr. 19

D-95490 Mistelgau GERMANY

Telephone Fax E-Mail

Mistelgau, July 21, 2011

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

+49 (0) 9279 - 991 550 +49 (0) 9279 - 991 501 info.rfid@brooks.com

Gerald Dittrich

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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 product manual

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 damage to the device that occurs during the warranty period and was clearly caused by material or manufacturing defects.

Liability and warranty claims in cases of injury to persons or damage to 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 product manual

■ unauthorized structural modifications of the device

■ insufficient maintenance and repairs

■ disasters due to foreign objects or force majeure

3.2 Objectives of the product manual

This product manual serves as support and contains all the necessary safety information that must be followed for general safety, transport, installation and operation.

This product manual with 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 the least doubt (safety)

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General Instructions

Objectives:

■ avoid accidents

■ increase the service life and reliability of the device

■ 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 information

4.1 Area of application and symbols

Chapter 4

DANGER

Danger to life, risk of injuries or damage to property

Risks exist when disregarding the product manual and the safety instructions therein.

Carefully read the product manual 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 product manual are the responsibility of the company operating the device or of the assigned personnel. Malfunctions that could compromise safety must be eliminated immediately.

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Safety Instructions

4.1.1 Safety symbols – in compliance with 4844-2

Chapter 4

WARNING

Risk of injuries when disregarding safety symbols

Risks exist when disregarding warnings in the product manual. Please heed the warnings.

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

4.1.2 Warning symbols

Warning against hazardous area

Warning against electromagnetic radiation

Warning against hazardous electrical voltage

Warning against flammable materials

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Warning against potentially explosive atmosphere

4.1.3 Prohibition symbols

Unauthorized access is prohibited

Switching is prohibited

Warning against electrostatically sensitive components

Fire, open flame and smoking is prohibited

Prohibition

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4.1.4 Other symbols

Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

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!  Avoid unsafe and/or dangerous work procedures! If necessary, check

employees' actions!

 Only permit personnel to be trained or instructed within the scope of a

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

 Personnel must have understood the product manual. 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.

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Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

4.3 ESD instructions

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 contacting any components

on the interior of the device!

 Touch electronically sensitive parts carefully and at the corners!

4.4 Residual risks

Even if all precautions have been taken, there may be unapparent residual risks! Adhering to the safety instructions, the intended use, and the product manual as

a whole can reduce residual risks!

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Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

DANGER

ATTENTION

DANGER

Risks from electric current

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

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

Disconnect the device from the power supply system if active parts of the device can be accessed by using 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.

WARNING

Smoking, open flames and fire are strictly prohibited in the vicinity of the device. Do not store any flammable liquids within the hazardous area. Keep a fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the device.

Warning against electromagnetic radiation

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

human body while transmitting.

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Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

4.5 Additional information

■ Read and understand all safety and product manuals prior to installing

and operating the device.

■ This documentation was written for specifically trained personnel.

Installation, operation and troubleshooting 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.

■ Follow all warnings. Follow all warnings on and in the device and in the

documentation.

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

instructions.

■ Use only the accessories and cables from the manufacturer.

■ Troubleshooting that is not described in 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 overbend the antenna cables or subject these to mechanical

forces.

■ When replacement parts are required, use only the replacement parts

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

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Chapter 4

Safety Instructions

Rules and

regulations

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

The following must also be observed:

■ 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

■  Description of the components

■  Technical data

5.1 Function

The Brooks RFID UF70 Certum reader is a multiprotocol reader for reading passive transponders in the frequency range of 865 MHz to 868 MHz for Europe and 902 MHz - 928 MHz for the FCC.

The device operates at 2 W and 1 W HF power at the antenna jack depending on the registration area.

When delivered, the device can read and write transponders according to the EPC Gen2 standard. Other protocols can be added via software updates.

The device has several high performance interfaces for communications. The reader has four antenna ports for the connection of transmitting and

receiving antennas for communicating with RFID transponders. The device also has various interfaces for the connection with the PC, depending

on the configuration stage. Power is supplied via a 3-pin M8 connector.

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5.2 Images

5.2.1 Front view

Chapter 5

Product Specifications

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1 Power (24 V) 3 RS232 interface 2 Ethernet interface 4 4 antenna ports

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5.2.2 Rear view

Chapter 5

Product Specifications

1 4 I/Os

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5.2.3 Top view

Chapter 5

Product Specifications

1 Antenna port LED 5 Mode LED 2 Test Error LED 6 Mode button 3 Test OK LED 7 Reset button 4 Test button 8 Power LED

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Chapter 5

Product Specifications

5.3 Description of the components

Components Description

Power LED If the correct voltage is applied to the device, the

Power LED is green and the device is operational.

Reset button Pressing this button initiates a power-reset of the

device. The reset button must be pressed for at least three seconds until all the LEDs of the foil keypad simultaneously start and the hardware reset is executed.

Mode button If the mode button and the reset button are

simultaneously pressed at a powerup reset for about 15 seconds until all the LEDs of the keypad light up for the second time, the reader will be reset to the default

state (default factory setting). Mode LED Currently no use. Test button Pressing this button switches the device to the reading

test mode and is used to select the antenna ports. If

the button is pressed for a longer time (at least 2

seconds), then the test mode is activated (T est OK LED

and Test Error LED both briefly come on) or disabled

(Test OK LED and Test Error LED both go out). Briefly

pressing the buttons when the test mode is activated

results in switching to the next antenna port. Test OK LED When a transponder in the test mode can be

successfully identified, this LED turns green. Test Error LED When a transponder in the test mode cannot be

successfully identified, this LED turns red. Antenna port LED 1

to 4

Antenna ports Ports to connect the antennas. I/O ports 1 to 4 A digital input and output can be connected to each

These LEDs signal the data traffic to the respective

antenna ports. Once data is read or written via the

antenna port 1 (above), the antenna port LED 1

(above) turns green.

antenna port. A 3 wire sensor or dry contact is possible

as the input. The output can operate a LED without a

series resistor or directly switch 5 V DC

(Imax = 100 mA).

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Chapter 5

Product Specifications

Components Description

RS232 interface Communications with the device can be made via the

serial interface (9 pin sub-D socket). Baudrates of

1,200 Bd up to 57,600 Bd are possible. Ethernet interface Communications with the device can be made via the

10/100 BaseT interface. Voltage supply

connection

Contact for connecting the 24 V DC voltage supply

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Product Specifications

5.4 Technical data

Technical data

Voltage 24 V DC ± 10% Power consumption approx. 0.8 A at 24 V Operating temperature -20 to 50 °C

-4 °F to 122 °F

Storage temperature -40 to 85 °C

-40 °F to 185 °F

Chapter 5

Permissible humidity at 50 °C / 122 °F

Protection class IP 40 (optional IP 65) Housing material Passivated aluminum Weight approx. 1,500 g Air interface ISO 18000-6C (EPC Global Class 1 Gen2) Frequency range Europe 865 – 868 MHz Frequency range FCC 902 – 928 MHz Radiation power < 2 Watt ERP Transmitting power programmable in 1 dB steps Read / write range up to 8 m Serial interface RS232 1,200 Bd – 57,600 Bd Ethernet interface 10/100 BaseT

25 – 85%

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Chapter 5

Product Specifications

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

device housing.

1 Part number 2 Serial number 3 MAC address

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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

■  Power supply

■  Terminal connection

■  External input and output (optional)

■  Commissioning

Chapter 6

CAUTION

Refer to manual

Follow the general safety instructions in the chapter

 Safety Instructions.

6.1 Safety instructions

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

between -20 °C / -4 °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

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, 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 (e.g. paint warehouses).

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

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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

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.

Installing 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 under the respective legal regulations of your country.

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6.4 Assembly of the device

Chapter 6

Installation

ATTENTION

Installation

dimensions

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

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

 Technical data are met at all times.

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6.5 Antenna installation

Chapter 6

Installation

ATTENTION

Consider the required read and write ranges when installing the antenna. The reader can only be used properly if the transponder is located within the individual reading/writing range of the respective 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 and orientation of the transponder from the antenna.

Depending on the polarization of the antenna and the design of the transponder, the orientation of the two together should be considered when a reliable identification must be guaranteed.

More information on application-specific antenna structures can be obtained from our support team.

DANGER

6.5.2 Available antenna types

Different types of antennas are available on request.

6.6 Power supply

Risk of death from 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 ( Technical data).

The device can be connected to an internal power supply of the system or to an external power supply.

Once the device is connected to the power supply, the power LED lights up.

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1 GND 2 +24 V DC 3 GND

Pins 1 and 3 are both grounded.

Pin DB9

1 NC 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 NC 5 GND 6 NC 7 NC 8 NC 9 NC

Installation

If the LED does not light up, please refer to chapter  Error display with LED.

6.7 Terminal connection

The serial interface is a Sub-D socket (9-pin). A normal RS232 extension cable can be used.

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6.8 External input and output (optional)

The following I/O versions are possible:

A digital input and output can be connected to each antenna port. A 3 wire sensor or dry contact is possible as the input.

The output can operate a LED without a series resistor or directly switch 5 V DC.

6.9 Commissioning

6.9.1 Required operating conditions

The following two conditions must be fulfilled for operating the device:

 An antenna must be connected correctly to the reader.  Connect the power supply and switch on the device (if a POE is not used).  The transponder must be located within the individual reading/writing

range of the antenna (for testing)!

6.9.2 Parameters of the serial interface

Baudrate 57,600 Data bits 8 Stop bit 1 Parity No

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6.9.3 Parameters of the Ethernet interface

The Ethernet is connected via an Ethernet module. Tools are available that allow the Ethernet settings to be configured. By using Discovery Tools, all Ethernet devices located in the network can be

found. The respective device can be configured via a web server and a web browser via a double click. If the TCP / IP address is known, the web server can also be directly opened in a browser also follows:

http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/

User: "root"

Password: "dbps"

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx – currently set IP address

The IP address can be set via the "network" link. The settings are transferred with the "apply" button and the device is then rebooted.

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IMPORTANT

Digi Device

Discovery

The "Factory Default Settings" must not be set under any circumstances as th ey are not the factory settings of Brooks. Any other settings of the Ethernet device (exept the IP address) must not be changed. Otherwise a fault-free communication cannot be guaranteed by Brooks.

The tool displays all devices that have a Digi Connect ME. Devices that are not in the same subnet are also displayed. The IP address can be set directly via "configure network settings". Fixed IPs or DHCPs are possible. The web server of the device can be accessed directly via the "open web interface".

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Input window

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7Operation

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:

■  Operating personnel

■  Communication protocol ASC-I1

■  Additional information

7.1 Operating personnel

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The UF70 Certum reader should only be operated by specially trained personnel.

If you have doubts about the required qualifications, contact the manufacturer. Operating the device without special training can result in damage to the reader

and/or connected devices.

7.2 Communication protocol ASC-I1

7.2.1 Structure of the communication protocol

General remarks:

■ The communication is done with ASCII packages.

■ Each device has an RS232 interface and an optional Ethernet interface to

which an address from 0 to E can be assigned. The device has a default address of 0 on delivery.

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

recommend waiting for this response before sending a new command.

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7.2.2 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) 2 starting characters and 4 length bytes are sent in the extended ASCII protocol.

Package header

Start Length 1 Length 2

nbb

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

ASCII characters ´0´..´F´

Length 2 Low byte package length (hexadecimal) –

ASCII characters ´0´..´F´

Extended ASCII format:

Package header

Start 1 Start 2 Length 1 Length 2 Length 3 Length 4

Start 1 First start character (ASCII character 'S') Start 2 Second start character (ASCII character 'X') for marking

the extended ASCII protocol

Length 1 High byte package length (hexadecimal) -

ASCII characters ´0´..´F´

Length 2 Byte package length (hexadecimal) -

ASCII characters ´0´..´F´

Length 3 Byte package length (hexadecimal) -

ASCII characters ´0´..´F´

Length 4 Low byte package length

(hexadecimal) - ASCII characters ´0´..´F´

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

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Message structure The message contains a command, a target and source address, the number of

the antenna port (Head) and the actual information. The number of the antenna port is not required for all messages.

Message

Command Address Head Information

Command ASCII characters (see section  Commands of protocol)

Address Target or source address; ASCII characters '0'...’E’ Head Optional – for messages that refer to a specific

antenna port

Information Depends on the command (includes none, one or more

ASCII characters '0'...'F')

*) The device is pre-configured with an address of '0' on delivery.

End of package The end of the package includes an end (1 character) and the checksum (4

characters)

End of package

End Checksum 1Checksum 2Checksum 3Checksum

End End character ASCII character no. 13 (hexadecimal 0D) Checksum 1 High-byte – XOR logic for all data

(package header, message and end character); ASCII ‘0’..’F’

Checksum 2 Low byte – XOR logic for 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’

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ATTENTION

Commands

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

7.2.3 Commands of protocol

Command Description

X or URX Read data range of all EPC transponders URY Read data range of the EPC transponders with special EPC

code M EPC scanning URB EPC bulk reading with time specification W Write EPC of a single transponder UWW Write data range of all EPC transponders UWZ Write data range of the EPC transponders with special EPC

code UMW Write data range masked of all EPC transponders UMZ Write data range masked of the EPC transponders with special

EPC code UBW Erase block of all EPC transponders UBZ Erase block of the EPC transponders with special EPC code ULW Retrie ving all EPC transpo nders ULZ Retrieving all EPC transponders with special EPC code UKW Killing all EPC transponders UKZ Killing all EPC transponders with special EPC code T or UAM Activate polling: EPC scanning UAA Activate polling: Read raw UAX Activate polling: Read data range UAW Activate polling: Write data range

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Command Description

UAZ Activate polling: Write data range masked UAB Activate polling: Erase block of all EPC transponders UAL Activate polling: Retrieving all EPC transponders UAK Activate polling: Killing all EPC transponders UAR Read transponder rate in the polling operation UAE Stop polling UCX Activate polling: NXP-UCODE-G2X Read Protect UCN Activate polling: NXP-UCODE-G2X Reset Read Protect UCC Activate polling: NXP-UCODE-G2X Change EAS UCE Activate polling: NXP-UCODE-G2X EAS Alarm UFW Set filter data UFR Read filter data UFP Set filter UFG Read filter status UGL Read out list of radio profiles UGP Determine active radio profile UPP Set the active radio profile UNH Perform hardware reset N or UNR Perform software reset UPE Load factory default values F Request parameter P Set parameter UGK Read the number of the active parameter set UPK Set the number of the active parameter set UGD Read the number of the default parameter set UPD Set the number of the default parameter set B Sensor status O Setting the outputs Q Queries of outputs (status)

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Command Description

E Error message H Heartbeat (request serial number) V or UVR Request software version UGT Read UTC t ime UPT Set UTC time

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Message items

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Access word 8 bytes

The 4 byte access word is required to access the various memory areas of the EPC transponder. The LSB byte is transmitted first during the transmission. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Example: 0x01020304

ASCII string: "04030201"

Bulk time 4 bytes

2 bytes time in milliseconds specifying how long to read. The LSB byte is transmitted first during the transmission. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Example: 0x0064 (100 ms) ASCII string "6400"

CMD 1 - 3 bytes

Command of the message. See table in chapter

Data words 2 to N*4 bytes

Data words (2 bytes) are always read or written. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message describe one byte of transponder data in HEX format.

Example: HEX transponder data: 0x12, 0x34, 0x56, 0x78 (2 data word s)

ASCII transmission: 0x31, 0x32, 0x33, 0x34, 0x35, 0x36,

0x37, 0x38

Transmitted ASCII string: "12345678"

 Commands of protocol.

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DHCP 1 byte

A network configuration that determines if the static network address is being used or if the DHCP server assigns the network address.

"0" DHCP is not active, use static network address "1" DHCP is active; obtain network address from the DHCP server

Direction 2 bytes

When polling, the direction flag shows if a transponder enters or leaves the field. The display that a transponder leaves the field can be activated via parameter 0x29. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Values: "00" (0x00) The transponder leaves the field "80" (0x80) The RSSI value changed  The transponder moved within the field "FF" (0xFF) The transponder enters the field

EPC (2n+1)*2 bytes

With the UHFI20 software version (firmware 2.x), the EPC code has a flexible length n from 0 to 31 data words (2 bytes data). An n byte is placed before the actual EPC code and corresponds to the quantity of EPC data words. The EPC code is transferred so that the LSB byte is transmitted first. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format. The following applies to the number of EPC data words: 0<=n<=31

Example: ASCII string: "060C0B0A090807060504030201"

 Number of EPC data words: 0x06  EPC: 0x0102030405060708090A0B0C

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Ex flag 2 bytes

The extension flag determines which information is included in the recognized EPC transponder. The Ex flag is set by parameter 0x76. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Values: 0x00 do not transmit extensions

0x01 only transmit antenna port 0x02 only transmit RSSI value 0x03 transmit antenna port and RSSI 0x04 transmit time stamp 0x05 transmit time stamp and antenna port 0x06 tr ansmit time stamp and RSSI value 0x07 transmit time stamp, RSSI value and antenna port 0x08 transmit transponder protocol control word 0x09 transmit antenna port and transponder protocol control word 0x0A transmit RSSI value and protocol control word 0x0B transmit antenna port, RSSI value and protocol control word 0x0C transmit time stamp and protocol control word 0x0D transmit time stamp, antenna port and protocol control word 0x0E transmit time stamp, RSSI and protocol control word 0x0F transmit time stamp, RSSI, antenna port and protocol control word

Extension 0 - 12 bytes

If and which extensions are transmitted for each detected EPC transponder is defined by the Ex flag. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format. The activated extensions are transferred in the following order:

2 ASCII characters antenna port 2 ASCII characters RSSI value 8 ASCII characters UTC time stamp (LSB byte is transmitted first) 4 or 8 ASCII character protocol word as applicable including XPC_W1 and

XPC_W2

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Filter mask N* 2 bytes

The filter bits required for the development of a filter are defined in HEX format in a filter mask. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format. The LSB byte of the filter mask is transmitted first.

Example: N=3 Number of mask bits: 18 Filter mask: "0x03FEFE" Transmission: "FEFE03"

Filter number 2 bytes

The filters defined for filtering are numbered consecutively from 0 to 31. Values:

"00" – Filter 0 … "1F" – Filter 31

Frame ID 2 bytes

The response of the reader can be accomplished in several frames (e.g. if many transponders were scanned). The frame ID that is sent indicates how many response messages follow. Short responses that consist only of a single frame then always have the frame ID "00". Messages consisting of multiple frames should be fully received and assembled by the host before they are processed. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Head ID 1 byte

Number of the antenna port (0 – 4). "0" read on all antenna ports

"1"-"4" single antenna port

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Mask N* 4 bytes

The bit-oriented mask determines what data will actually be overwritten in the masked write. The mask has the same length as the data to be written and actual data is only written in the places where a 1 is located in the mask. The mask is passed in the same order and length as the masked data to be written.

Example: N=1  describe a data word masked

Transponder content: 0x5678 New data: 0x1234 Mask: 0x0F0F  new transponder content: 0x5274

Memory address 8 bytes

The memory areas of the EPC transponder are addressed by 4 byte word pointers. The LSB byte is transmitted first during the transmission. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format. The exact memory distribution can be derived from the EPC Global standard.

Memory bank 2 bytes

The EPC transponder has multiple memory banks, which are addressed by number. The exact memory structure can be derived from the EPC Global standard chapter. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Values: "00" (0x00) Reserved "01" (0x01) EPC

"02" (0x02) TID "03" (0x03) User

Number of data words 2 bytes

The number of data words (1 data word consists of 2 bytes), which are read and written, are hereby defined.

The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

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On/Off 4 bytes

The use of a defined filter can hereby be enabled or disabled. Values:

"00" – Filter off "FF" – Filter on

Output state 1 - 4 bytes

Displays the current status of the outputs at the corresponding antenna port (Head ID). The information unit "Output state" includes the status of each output of an antenna port. In the case of querying the status of all outputs of the reader, the "Output State" contains the status of all 4 outputs (1 per head). The status is represented as 1 byte for each head.

Values: 0 – Output OFF 1 – Output ON 2 – Output flashes 3 – unchanged (query only!)

Parameter no. 2 bytes

Number of the parameter. Two ASCII characters (2 bytes) display the parameter number in HEX format.

Example: Parameter 20  0x14  "14"

Parameter value 2 bytes

Value of the parameter. Two ASCII characters (2 bytes) specify the value of the parameter in HEX format.

Example: Value 192  0xC0  "C0"

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Payload 6 bytes

If a transponder must be locked, the area of the transponder to be locked can be specified by the payload. The LSB byte is transmitted first during the transmission. Data (3 bytes) are in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format. The exact structure can be derived from the EPC Global standard chapter "Lock".

Example: Access area with Permalock=1 lock Payload 0x0300C0

Transfer Protocol "C00003"

Profile number 2 bytes

Radio profiles realized in the reader, which are numbered from 0 to 4. Radio profiles:

"00" – Tx:40kbps/Rx:80kbps/FM0 "01" – Tx:40kbps/Rx:40kbps/Miller2 "02" – Tx:40kbps/Rx:160kbps/FM0 "03" – Tx:40kbps/Rx:80kbps/Miller2 "04" – Tx:40kbps/Rx:40kbps/Miller4 (default setting)

Reader ID 1 byte

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

RECOMMISSION 2 bytes

If a transponder must be made unreadable (or possibly also recommissioned), 3 so-called recommission bits must be transferred. The value and significance of the recommission bits depend on the type of transponder. The 3 bits are interpreted as one byte data in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format. The precise significance of the 3 recommission bits can be seen in the documentation of the EPC transponder and the EPC global standard chapter "Kill".

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Response code 4 bytes

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

Result 2 bytes

The result flag delivers information on whether an action was completed successfully. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Values: "00" (0x00) no errors occurred >0x00 an error occurred

Sensor state 1 byte

Displays the current status of the sensor at the corresponding antenna port (Head ID).

Value 0  Sensor is uncovered (open) Value 1  Sensor is covered (closed)

Serial number 4 bytes

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

Software version 6 - 8 bytes

Character string with the software version of the reader. The display is in HEX format. This means that the 12-16 characters of the ASCII character string describe the 6-8 bytes of the software version in HEX format.

Example: v0554846493230

 0x55 0x48 0x46 0x49 0x32 0x30 = "UHFI20"

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Transponder error code 2 bytes

The transponder itself also delivers an error code, which is also transmitted. The data are interpreted in HEX format. That is, two ASCII characters in the message equal one byte of data in HEX format.

Values: "00" (0x00) no errors occurred >0x00 an error occurred

UTC 8 bytes

The Unix time code (UTC) describes the seconds that have passed since 1.1.1970 0:00:00. The Unix time code (UTC) is the same worldwide for a specific time. The 4 bytes of UTC are transmitted in hex format as 2 ASCII char acters per byte. The LSB byte is transmitted first.

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X or URX - Read

data area

The X command starts the reading of a defined data range of the current EPC transponder. Several EPC transponders can be located in the reading area of the antenna when

using this command.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word Memory bank

X URX

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

x urx

1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader IDFrame

1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12

Result

Ex flag

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions

bytes

EPC

(2n+1)* 2 bytes

Memory address

Transponder error code

2 bytes 2 bytes N*4

Number of data words

Number N data words

1)2)

Data words

bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: Read access password (no transponder is present) >> X0100000000000200000002 << x0000A  Result "0A" no EPC transponder is present

Example: Read access password (2 transponders) >> X0100000000000200000002 << x0000001 0106010203040506070808080909000200000000

01060B0C090A0708050603040102000200000000

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Example: Read access password (many transponders) >> X0100000000000200000002

<< x0020001 0106480000000000000000000000000200000000 0106010000000000000000000000000200000000 0106060000000000000000000000000200000000 0106270000000000000000000000000200000000

<< x001 0106190000000000000000000000000200000000 0106500000000000000000000000000200000000

0106470000000000000000000000000200000000 0106170000000000000000000000000200000000 0106090000000000000000000000000200000000 0106100000000000000000000000000200000000 0106310000000000000000000000000200000000 0106390000000000000000000000000200000000 0106020000000000000000000000000200000000 0106460000000000000000000000000200000000 0106410000000000000000000000000200000000 0106070000000000000000000000000200000000 01062300000000000000 << x000 00000000000200000000 0106380000000000000000000000000200000000 0106400000000000000000000000000200000000 0106180000000000000000000000000200000000 0106280000000000000000000000000200000000 0106420000000000000000000000000200000000 0106240000000000000000000000000200000000 0106290000000000000000000000000200000000 0106080000000000000000000000000200000000 0106110000000000000000000000000200000000 0106160000000000000000000000000200000000 0106260000000000000000000000000200000000 0106490000000000000000000000000200000000

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URY – Read data

area (defined EPC

code)

Host  reader

CMD

URY 1 byte 1 byte (2n+1)*2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

ury 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12

Reader ID

Reader IDFrame

The URY command starts the reading of a defined data range of the current EPC transponders which have a defined EPC code. Several EPC transponders can be located in the reading area of the antenna when using this command.

Number of data words

Head ID

EPC

Result

Ex flag

Access word

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Exten-

sions

bytes

Memory bank

EPC

(2n+1)* 2 bytes

Memory address

Transponder error code

2 bytes 2 bytes N*4

Number N data words

Data words

bytes

1)2)

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: Read access password >> URY01060102030405060708090A0BCD00000000000200000002

<< ury000000101060102030405060708090A0BCD000200000000

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M - EPC scanning The M command starts the scanning of the EPC transponder located in the

activated antenna located in the read area.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID

M 1 byte 1 byte

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

m 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes

Reader ID

Frame ID

Result

Ex flag

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

1)2)

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: >> M01

<< m0010001  Frame-ID "01"; result "00" and Ex flag "01" 0106470000000000000000000000 0106270000000000000000000000 0106110000000000000000000000 0106490000000000000000000000 0106100000000000000000000000 0106230000000000000000000000 0106420000000000000000000000 0106080000000000000000000000 0106310000000000000000000000 0106290000000000000000000000 0106120000000000000000000000 0106  the missing 12 bytes are included in the next message

<< m000 250000000000000000000000 0106480000000000000000000000 0106410000000000000000000000

0106380000000000000000000000

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0106280000000000000000000000 0106030000000000000000000000 0106170000000000000000000000 0106190000000000000000000000 0106400000000000000000000000 0106050000000000000000000000 0106090000000000000000000000 0106010000000000000000000000 0106240000000000000000000000 0106460000000000000000000000 0106260000000000000000000000 0106180000000000000000000000 0106390000000000000000000000 0106060000000000000000000000

>> M01 << m0000A Result 0x0A, since no transponder is available

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>> URM01 << urm0000A Result 0x0A, since no transponder is available

>> URM01 << urm0000001  Frame-ID "00"; result "00" and Ex flag "01" 01060B0C090A0708050603040102

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URB – EPC

Bulk reading

The command URB starts a reading of EPC transponders over a predetermined period of time. The EPC of all detected transponders is reported after the completion of the time.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Bulk time

URB 1 byte 1 byte 4 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

urb 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12

Reader IDFrame

Result

Ex flag

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions

bytes

EPC

(2n+1)* 2 bytes

Transponder error code

2 bytes 2 bytes N*4

Number N data words

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

1)2)

Data words

bytes

Example: >> URB016400 ( read 100 ms !!) << urb0000001

0106010203040506070808080909 01060B0C090A0708050603040102 0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122

>> URB010064 << urb0000A Result 0x0A, since no transponder is available

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W – Write EPC code The W command starts the description of the EPC of a present EPC transponder.

Only one EPC transponder should be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word EPC

W 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

w 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader ID

Frame ID

Result

Ex flag

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions

EPC

Transponder error code

1) The transponder here delivers as a response the EPC code which was previously programmed.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00". Example: Overwrite EPC transponder with a new EPC code

>> M01 (read old EPC code) << m000000101060102030405060708090A0BCD

>> W0100000000060102030405060708090A0B0C << w000000101060102030405060708090A0BCD8B

>> M01 (read new EPC code) << m000000101060102030405060708090A0B0C

Example: Several transponders are in the field; the action is therefore incorrect >> W0100000000060102030405060708090A0B0C << w0000B  Result 0x0B

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UWW – Write data

range of all EPC

transponders

Host  reader

CMD

UWW 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes N*4

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

uww 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader ID

Reader IDFrame

The UWW command starts to overwrite the defined data range of all EPC transponders located in the field. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

Head ID

Result

Access word

Ex flag

Memory bank

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

Memory address

1)2)

Number of N data words

Transponder error code

Data words

bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: Overwrite EPC transponder with a new EPC code >> UWW01000000000102000000060102030405060708090A0B0C

<< uww000000101060B0C090A070805060304010200 Control reading: >> M01 << m0000001 01060B0C090A0708050603040102

Example: Overwrite several EPC transponders with a new EPC code >> UWW01000000000102000000060102030405060708090A0B0C << uww0000001 010600000000C006D9DDB233083000

010600000000C006D9DDB233083000 0106BBCC99AA778855663344112200 Control reading: >> M01 << m0000001 01060B0C090A0708050603040102 01060B0C090A0708050603040102

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01060B0C090A0708050603040102

 EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B  EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B  EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B

Example: Write EPC transponder access code >> UWW0100000000000200000002FFFFFFFF << uww00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112200 Control reading:

>> X01FFFFFFFF000200000002 << x00000010106BBCC99AA77885566334411220002FFFFFFFF

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UWZ – Write data

range of all EPC-

transponders

(defined EPC code)

Host  reader

CMD

UWZ 1 byte 1 byte (2n+1)*2

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

uwz 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2

Reader IDHead

Reader ID

The UWZ command starts to overwrite the defined data range of all EPC transponders located in the field that have a defined EPC code. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

Frame ID

EPC

bytes

Result

Access word

8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes N*4

Ex flag

Memory bank

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

Memory address

1)2)

bytes

Number N data words

Transponder error code

2 bytes

Data words

bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: Overwrite several EPC transponders with the same EPC code >> UWZ01060B0C090A0708050603040102000000000102000000060102030 405060708090A0B0C << uwz000000101060B0C090A070805060304010200

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Control reading: >> M01 << m0000001 01060B0C090A0708050603040102  EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B

>> M01 << m0000001 01060102030405060708090A0B0C

01060102030405060708090A0B0C 01060102030405060708090A0B0C

 EPC: 0C0B0A090807060504030201  EPC: 0C0B0A090807060504030201  EPC: 0C0B0A090807060504030201

>> UWZ01060102030405060708090A0B0C000000000102000000061122334 45566778899AABBCC << uwz000000101060102030405060708090A0B0C00

>> M01 << m0000001

0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122 01060102030405060708090A0B0C 01060102030405060708090A0B0C

>> UWZ01060102030405060708090A0B0C00000000010200000006112233445 566778899AABBCC << uwz000000101060102030405060708090A0B0C00

>> UWZ01060102030405060708090A0B0C00000000010200000006112233445 566778899AABBCC

<< uwz000000101060102030405060708090A0B0C00 >> UWZ01060102030405060708090A0B0C00000000010200000006112233445

566778899AABBCC << uwz0000A >> M01

<< m0000001 0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122 0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122 0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122

 EPC: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB  EPC: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB  EPC: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB

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UMW – Write data

range of all EPC

transponders

The UMW command starts to overwrite the defined data range of all EPC transponders located in the field. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

masked

Host reader

CMD

UMW 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes N*4 bytes N*4 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

umw 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader IDHead

Reader IDFrame

Access word

Result

Memory bank

Ex flag

Memory address

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

Number of data words

1)2)

Data words

Mask

Transponder error code

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: The EPC transponder masks 1 data word of the EPC code, rewrite >> M01 << m00000010106BBCC99AA7788556633441122  EPC: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB

>> UMW01000000000102000000011111FFFF << umw00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112200

>> M01 << m00000010106BBCC99AA7788556633441111

 EPC: 1111443366558877AA99CCBB Example: The EPC transponder masks 2 data words of the EPC code, rewrite

>> UMW0100000000010200000002AABBCCDD0F0F0F0F << umw00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344111200

>> M01 << m00000010106BBCC99AA778855663C4D1A1B  EPC: 1B1A4D3C66558877AA99CCBB

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UMZ – Write data

range of all EPC-

transponders

(defined EPC code)

The UMZ command starts to overwrite the defined data range of all EPC transponders located in the field that have a defined EPC code. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

masked

Host  reader

CMD

UMZ 1 byte 1 byte (2n+1)*

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

umz 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2

Reade r ID

Reader ID

Head ID

Frame ID

EPC

2 bytes

Access word

8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes N*4

Result

Memory bank

Ex flag

Memory address

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

Number of data words

1)2)

bytes

Data words

bytes

Transponder error code

2 bytes

Mask

N*4 bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: The EPC transponder masks 2 data words of the EPC code, rewrite >> M01

<< m000000101060102030405060708090A0B0C  EPC: 0C0B0A090807060504030201

>> UMZ01060102030405060708090A0B0C000000000102000000029999888 80F0F0F0F << umz000000101060102030405060708090A0B0C00

>> M01 << m00000010106010203040506070808080909  EPC: 090908080807060504030201

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UBW – Erase block

of all EPC

transponders

Host  reader

CMD Rea der ID Head ID

UBW 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD Reader ID Frame ID

ubw 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*

The UBW command starts to delete (erase) the defined blocks of all EPC transponders located in the field. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

Result

Access word

Memory bank

Ex flag

Memory address

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

1)2)

2 bytes

Number of N data words

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Transponder error code

2 bytes

Example: 2 data words of the user area of an EPC transponder are deleted >> M01

<< m000000101060B0C090A0708050603040102 >> UBW01060B0C090A070805060304010200000000030000000002

<< ubw000000101060B0C090A070805060304010200

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UBZ – Erase block

of all EPC

transponders

(defined EPC code)

Host  reader

CMD

UBZ 1 byte 1 byte (2n+1)*2

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

ubz 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2

Reader ID

Reader IDFrame

The UBZ command starts to delete (erase) the defined data range of all EPC transponders located in the field that have a defined EPC code.

Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

Head ID EPC

Result

bytes

Access word

8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes

Ex flag

Memory bank

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

Memory address

1)2)

bytes

Number of N data words

Transponder error code

2 bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: 2 data words of the user area of an EPC transponder are deleted >> M01

<< m000000101060B0C090A0708050603040102 >> UBZ01060B0C090A070805060304010200000000030000000002

<< ubz000000101060B0C090A070805060304010200

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ULW – Locking all EPC transponders

The ULW command starts to lock the defined data range of all EPC transponders located in the field. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

Host reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word Payl oad

ULW 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 6 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

ulw 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2

Reader IDFrame

Result

Ex flag

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

1)2

Transponder error code

2 bytes

bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: Lock the ACCESS block of an EPC transponder  Payload 0x0300C0; Permalock=1

>> ULW01FFFFFFFFC00003 << ulw00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112200  Since Permalock was set, the kill password cannot be read or written after the locking process!

>> UWW0100000000000200000002FFFFFFFE << uww00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112284 >> UWW01FFFFFFFF000200000002FEFEFEFE << uww00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112284  Access area can no longer be written!

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ULZ – Locking all

EPC transponders

(defined EPC code)

Host reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID EPC Access word Payload

ULZ 1 byte 1 byte (2n+1)*2 bytes 8 bytes 6 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

ulz 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader IDFrame

The ULZ command starts to lock all EPC transponders with the corresponding EPC code located in the field. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command.

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

1)2)

Transponder error code

Result

Ex flag

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: Lock the Kill block of an EPC transponder >> UWW0100000000000000000002FEFEFEFE << uww00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112200

 Kill password written  Payload 0x0C00C0; Permalock=1

>> ULZ0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122FFFFFFFF00030C << ulz00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112200  Since Permalock was set, the kill password cannot be read or written after the locking process!

>> UWW0100000000000000000002FEFEFEFE << uww00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112284  Kill password can no longer be written!

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UKW – Killing all

EPC transponders

The UKW command starts to kill the defined data range of all EPC transponders located in the field. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command. The "kill" command is only performed for a transponder if the kill password was previously written and matches! The transponder can no longer be addressed after a successful kill command.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Kill password Recommission

UKW 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD

ukw 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2

Reader IDFrame

Result

Ex flag

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions E PC

1)2)

bytes

Transponder error code

2 bytes

IMPORTANT

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

Example: Kill an EPC transponder >> UKW01FEFEFEFEFE << ukw000000101060102030405060708090A0B0C00

>> UKW01FEFEFEFEFE << ukw0000A  The transponder no longer responds!

>> M01 << m0000A  The transponder no longer responds!

The respective transponder can no longer be addressed after a successfully conducted kill command.

This command cannot be undone.

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UKZ – Killing all

EPC transponders

(defined EPC code)

The UKZ command starts to kill all EPC transponders with the corresponding EPC code located in the field. Several EPC transponders can be located in the write area of the antenna when using this command. The kill command is only performed if the kill password was previously written! The transponder can no longer be addressed after a successful kill command.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID EPC Kill password Recommission

UKZ 1 byte 1 byte (2n+1)*2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host

Overhead response telegram

CMD Reader ID

ukz 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2

Frame ID

Result

Ex flag

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Extensions EPC

1)2)

bytes

Transponder error code

2 bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) The response of the transponder is optional and only appears at result "00".

3) The result and Ex flag is only available in the first transmitted message in messages with several frames.

 EPC: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB Example: Kill an EPC transponder

>> M01 << m00000010106BBCC99AA7788556633441122

>> UKZ0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122FEFEFEFEFE << ukz00000010106BBCC99AA778855663344112200

 The transponder no longer responds!

>> UKZ0106BBCC99AA7788556633441122FEFEFEFEFE << ukz0000A >> M01 << m0000A  The transponder no longer responds!

>> M01 << m0000A  The transponder no longer responds!

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IMPORTANT

The respective transponder can no longer be addressed after a successfully conducted kill command.

This command cannot be undone.

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T and UAM – Enable

read polling EPC

The T or UAM command starts the polling of EPC transponders on the respective antenna port, as long as it is not ended or the device is not reset!! Transponder messages only appear if EPC transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

If polling is activated via parameter "polling port" 0x28, polling is restarted automatically after reset. Only the so-called transponder messages appear when activating polling per parameter.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID

UAM T

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uam t

1 byte 1 byte

1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transponder message)

Overhead response telegram Data of the EPC transponder

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

uam 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reading cycles

1) These data are displayed when transponders are moved out of the field. Example: >> P02901 (UHFshow Going active)

<< p0 >> UAM01

<< uam000 << uam0FF010106BBCC99AA7788556633441122  EPC transponder enters the field: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB

<< uam0FF010106010203040506070808080909  EPC transponder enters the field: 090808080706050403020106

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<< uam000010106BBCC99AA77885566334411225502  EPC transponder leaves the field:  EPC: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB

<< uam0000101060102030405060708080809095C02  EPC transponder leaves the field: 090908080807060504030201

<< uam0FF010106010203040506070808080909  EPC transponder enters the field: 090908080807060504030201

<< uam0000101060102030405060708080809090500  EPC transponder leaves the field: 090908080807060504030201

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UAA –

Enable Read

Polling Raw

The UAA command starts the polling of EPC transponders on the respective antenna port, as long as it is not ended or the device is not reset! With each polling run all transponders are shown - which may result in a high data traffic. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

If polling is activated via parameter "polling port" 0x28, polling is restarted automatically after reset. Only the so-called transponder messages appear when activating polling per parameter.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID

UAA 1 byte 1 byte

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uaa 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transponder me ssage)

Overhead response telegram Data of the EPC transponder

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

uaa 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*

2 bytes

1) These data are displayed when transponders are moved out of the field. Example: >> UAA01

<< uaa000 << uaa0FF010106BBCC99AA7788556633441122  EPC transponder enters the field: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB

<< uaa0FF010106010203040506070808080909  EPC transponder enters the field: 090808080706050403020106

<< uaa000010106BBCC99AA77885566334411225502  EPC transponder leaves the field:  EPC: 2211443366558877AA99CCBB

<< uaa0000101060102030405060708080809095C02

Reading

cycles

2 bytes

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 EPC transponder leaves the field: 090908080807060504030201 << uaa0FF010106010203040506070808080909

 EPC transponder enters the field: 090908080807060504030201 << uaa0000101060102030405060708080809090500

 EPC transponder leaves the field: 090908080807060504030201

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UAX – Polling Read

Data

The UAX command starts the asynchronous read (polling) of a defined data range of EPC transponders at the respective antenna port. The polling read data is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed. T r ansponder messages only appear if EPC transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word

UAX 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uax 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transponder me ssage)

Overhead response telegram Data of the EPC transponder

Memory bank

Memory address

Number of data words

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

uax 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*

2 bytes

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

2) Data of the transponder are optional; they appear only at transponder error code "00".

Example: Read EPC (memory bank 01, address 02000000, length 06) >> UAX0100000000010200000006 << uax000 Polling successfully initiated

<< uax000 <<

uax0FF010106BBCC99AA77885566334411220006112233445566778899AABBC C << uax000010106BBCC99AA77885566334411221100 << uax0FF010106BBCC99AA77885566334411220006112233445566778899AABBC C

Reading

cycles

2 bytes

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<< uax0FF0101060102030405060708080809090006090908080708050603040102 << uax000010106BBCC99AA77885566334411224700 << uax0FF010106BBCC99AA77885566334411220006112233445566778899AABBC C << uax000010106BBCC99AA77885566334411222400 << uax0000101060102030405060708080809097100 >> UAE0 << uae000

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UAW – Polling

Write Data

The UAW command starts the asynchronous writing (polling) of a defined data range of EPC transponders at the respective antenna port. The polling write data is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed. Transponder messages only appear if EPC transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD

UAW 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes N*4 bytes

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uaw 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transponder message)

Reader ID

Head ID

Access word

Memory bank

Memory address

Number of N data words

Data words

Overhead response telegram

CMD

uaw 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader ID

Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Reading cycles

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: Write EPC (memory bank 01, address 02000000, length 06) >> UAW01000000000102000000060102030405060708090A0B0C << uaw000 Polling successfully initiated

<< uaw0FF010106BBCC99AA778855663344112200 << uaw000010106BBCC99AA77885566334411220500 << uaw0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304010200

<< uaw0000101060B0C090A07080506030401023000 << uaw0FF01010601020304050607080808090900 << uaw0000101060102030405060708080809090500 << uaw0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304010200 << uaw0000101060B0C090A07080506030401020700 << uaw0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304010200

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<< uaw0000101060B0C090A07080506030401024E00 >> UAE0

<< uae000 Stop polling

Control reading: >> M01 << m0000001

01060B0C090A0708050603040102 01060B0C090A0708050603040102

 EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B  EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B

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UAZ – Polling Write

Masked Data

The UAZ command starts the asynchronous masked writing (polling) of a defined data range of EPC transponders at the respective antenna port. The polling write masked data is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed. T r ansponder messages only appear if EPC tr ansponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD

UAZ 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes N*4

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uaz 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader IDHead IDAccess

word

Memory bank

Memory address

Number of N data words

Data words

bytes

Mask

N*4 bytes

Reader  host (transponder message)

Overhead response telegram

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

uaz 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Reading cycles

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: 1 data word of the EPC masked write (memory bank 01, address 02000000, length 01, mask FFFF) >> M01

<< m000000101060B0C090A0708050603040102  EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B

>> UAZ01000000000102000000011122FFFF << uaz000 Polling successfully initiated

<< uaz000 << uaz0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304010200 << uaz0000101060B0C090A07080506030401020500 << uaz0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112200

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<< uaz0000101060B0C090A07080506030411224E00 >> UAE0

<< uae000 Stop polling

>> M01 << m000000101060B0C090A0708050603041122  EPC: 22110403060508070A090C0B

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UAB – Erase Block The UAB command starts the asynchronous erase block (polling) of a defined data

range of EPC transponders at the respective antenna port. The polling erase block is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed. Transponder messages only appear if EPC transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

IMPORTANT

Host  reader

CMD

UAB 1 byte 1 byte (2n+1)*2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uab 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transponder message)

Overhead response telegram

Reader ID

Erasing a block is only supported by a few transponders at this time!

Head ID

EPC

Access word

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Memory bank

Memory address

Number of N data words

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

uab 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Transponder error code

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: Delete 2 data words of the USER memory area (memory bank 03, address 00000000, length 02) >> UAB0100000000030000000002 << uab000

Polling successfully initiated << uab0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112200

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UAL – Lock EPC The UAL command starts the asynchronous lock EPC (polling) of defined EPC

transponders at the respective antenna port. The polling lock EPC is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed. Transponder messages only appear if EPC transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word Payload

UAL 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 6 bytes

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

ual 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transpo nder message)

Overhead response telegram

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

ual 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Transponder error code

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: Lock kill password (Payload 0x0C0300 Permalock=1) >> UWW0100000000000000000002FEFEFEFE << uww000000101000005358004D9DDB233083000 Kill password written

>> UAL010000000000030C << ual000

Polling successfully initiated  Since Permalock was set, the kill password cannot be read or written after the

locking process! << ual0FF010106000005358004D9DDB233083000 >> UWW0100000000000000000002FEFEFEFE

<< uww00000010106000005358004D9DDB233083084 Transponder error 0x84: Kill password is locked!

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UAK – Kill

EPC transponder

The UAK command starts the asynchronous kill of EPC transponders (polling) at the respective antenna port. The polling kill EPC is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed. Transponder messages only appear if EPC transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action. The "kill" command is only performed for a transponder if the kill password was previously written and matches! The transponder can no longer be addressed after a successful kill command.

Host  reader

CMD Reader I D Head ID Kill password Recommission

UAK 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uak 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transponder message)

Overhead response telegram

CMD

uak 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes ( 2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader ID

Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Transponder error code

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: Kill EPC transponder >> UAK01FEFEFEFE00 << uak000 Polling successfully initiated

<< uak0FF010106000005358004D9DDB233083000

EPC transponder successfully made unreadable! The transponder no longer responds!

Additional example: >> UAK010000000000

<< uak000 Polling successfully initiated << uak0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112280

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<< uak0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112280 << uak0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112280 << uak0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112280 Kill password not set

<< uak0FF010106000005358004D9DDB233083002  Wrong Kill password

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IMPORTANT

The respective transponder can no longer be addressed after a successfully conducted kill command.

This command cannot be undone.

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UAR – Polling

transponder rate

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID

UAR 1 byte 1 byte

Reader  host

CMD Reader ID Result Transponder rate

uar 1 byte 2 bytes 4 bytes

The UAR command provides the transponder rate of the activated polling action. A transponder list of a standard inventory is first established in the reader in all polling actions before the actual read/write action is executed. The transponder rate is formed via the inventory and specifies how many transponders are detected per second during the inventory.

Example: Read transponder rate at various times << n0 >> UAR01 << uar0000000

>> UAM01 << uam000  Polling Get EPCs started!

<< uam0FF0101060B0C090A0708050603040102  EPC: 02010403060508070A090C0B

<< uam0FF010106370000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000037 << uam0FF010106069905358004D9DDB2330830  EPC: 300833B2DDD9048035059906 << uam0FF010106089905358004D9DDB2330830  EPC: 300833B2DDD9048035059908 << uam0FF010106160000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000016 << uam0FF010106380000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000038 << uam0FF010106060000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000006 << uam0FF010106140000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000014 << uam0FF010106400000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000040 << uam0FF010106079905358004D9DDB2330830  EPC: 300833B2DDD9048035059907

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<< uam0FF010106050000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000005 << uam0FF010106340000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000034 << uam0FF010106180000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000018 << uam0FF010106430000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000043 << uam0FF010106109905358004D9DDB2330830  EPC: 300833B2DDD9048035059910 << uam0FF010106170000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000017 << uam0FF010106420000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000042 << uam0FF010106070000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000007 << uam0FF010106330000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000033 << uam0FF010106150000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000015 << uam0FF010106520000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000052 << uam0FF010106390000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000039 << uam0FF010106080000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000008 << uam0FF010106410000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000041 << uam0FF010106230000000000000000000000 << uar0006C00 << uam0FF010106230000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000023 >> UAR01 << uar0007800  EPC: 000000000000000000000023 >> UAR01 << uar0005800 >> UAR01 << uar0005800 >> UAR01 << uar0005900 >> UAR01 << uar0006100 >> UAR01 << uar0006100

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>> UAR01 << uar0006C00 >> UAR01 << uar0006C00 >> UAR01 << uar0006C00 << uam0FF010106230000000000000000000000  EPC: 000000000000000000000023 >> UAR01 << uar0007800

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UAE – End

polling

Host reader

CMD Reader ID

UAE 1 byte

Reader  host

CMD Reader ID Result

uae 1 byte 2 bytes

The UAE command ends all asynchronous commands (polling) at all antenna ports. If the polling was started per polling port parameter, the parameter must also be reset to finally end this.

Example: end current polling action >> UAE0 << uae000

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UCX – Activate

polling NXP-

UCODE-G2X Read

Protect

The UCX command starts the asynchronous transponder function (polling operation) "ReadProtect" of all NXP-UCODE-G2X transponders in the field at the respective antenna port. The polling "ReadProtect" is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed.

Transponder messages only appear if NXP-UCODE-G2X transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word

UCX 1 byte 2 bytes 8 bytes

Reader  host (confirmati on)

CMD Reader ID Result

ucx 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transponder message)

Overhead response telegram

CMD

ucx 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader ID

Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Transponder error code

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: >> UCX0100000000 << ucx000 << ucx0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112200

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UCN – Activate

polling NXP-

UCODE-G2X Reset

Read Protect

The UCN command starts the asynchronous transponder function (polling operation) "ResetReadPro tect" of all NXP-UCODE-G2X transpon ders in the field at the respective antenna port. The polling "ResetReadProtect" is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed.

Transponder messages only appear if NXP-UCODE-G2X transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word

UCN 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

ucn 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transpo nder message)

Overhead response telegram

CMD

ucn 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Reader ID

Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Transponder error code

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: >> UCN0100000000 << ucn000 << ucn0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112200

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UCC - Activate

Polling NXP-

UCODE-G2X Change EAS

The UCC command starts the asynchronous transponder function (polling operation) "Change EAS" of all NXP-UCODE-G2X transponders in the field at the respective antenna port. The polling "Change EAS" is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed.

Transponder messages only appear if NXP-UCODE-G2X transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID Access word EAS alarm bit

UCC 1 byte 1 byte 8 bytes 2 bytes

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

ucc 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transpo nder message)

Overhead response telegram

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

ucc 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes 2 bytes

Data of the participating EPC transponders

Transponder error code

1) These data are displayed in the order listed for each identified EPC transponder.

Example: >> UCC010000000001 << ucc000 << ucc0FF0101060B0C090A070805060304112200

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UCE - Activate

polling NXP-

UCODE-G2X EAS

alarm

The UCE command starts the asynchronous transponder function (polling operation) "EAS alarm" of all NXP-UCODE-G2X transponders in the field at the respective antenna port. The polling "EAS alarm" is executed as long as it is not ended or a reset is executed.

Transponder messages only appear if NXP-UCODE-G2X transponders are actually moved in the field. The polling is briefly stopped for intermediate read requests and is continued after the action.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Head ID

UCE 1 byte 1 byte

Reader  host (confirmation)

CMD Reader ID Result

uce 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host (transpon der message)

Overhead response telegram Data of the EPC transponder

CMD Reader ID Direction Ex flag Extensions EPC

uce 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 0-12 bytes (2n+1)*2 bytes

Example: >> UCE01

<< uce000

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UFW – Set filter

data

By setting and activating so-called filters, it is possible to only let certain EPC transponders participate in the inventory. A total of 8 filters can be defined. The UFW command makes it possible to set the data for a filter.

Host  reader

CMD

UFW 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes 2 *

Reader ID

Filter Number

On/ Off

Target

Action

Memory bank

Memory address

Number of mask bits N

Filter mask

Round up (N /

8) bytes

1) See EPC Global specification "Select command" for a description

Reader  host

CMD Reader ID Result Filter Number

ufw 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes

Example: >> UFW001000000010200000010F0F0

<< ufw00001

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UFR – Read filter

data

By setting and activating filters, it is possible to only let certain EPC tr ansponders participate in the inventory. A total of 32 filters can be defined. The UFR command allows reading of data of a filter.

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Filter Number

UFR 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host

CMD

ufr 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2

Reader ID

Result

Filter Number

On/ Off

bytes

Target

2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes 2 *

Action

Memory bank

Memory address

1) See EPC Global specification "Select command" for a description Example:

>> UFR001 << ufr00001000000010200000010F0F0

Number of mask bits N

Filter mask

Round up (N /

8) bytes

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UFP – Set filter By setting and activating so-called filters, it is possible to only let certain EPC

transponders participate in the inventory. A total of 32 filters can be defined. The use of a particular filter can be switched on and off by the UFP command.

Host  reader

CMD

UFP 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes 8 bytes 2 bytes 2 *

Reader ID

Filter Number

On/ Off

Target

Action

Memory bank

Memory address

Number of mask bits N

Filter mask

Round up (N /

8) bytes

1) See EPC Global specification "Select command" for a description

Reader  host

CMD Reader ID Result Filter Number

ufp 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes

Example: Activate filter 01 >> UFP001FF << ufp00001

Filter 01 was activated >> UFG001

<< ufg00001FF Current status of filter 01

>> UFR001 << ufr00001FF0000010200000010F0F0 Control read of filter data 01

Example: Deactivate filter 01 >> UFP00100

<< ufp00001 Filter 01 was deactivated

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UFG – Read filter

data

Host  reader

CMD Reader ID Filter Number

UFG 1 byte 2 bytes

Reader  host

CMD Reader ID Result Filter Number On/Off

ufg 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes

By setting and activating so-called filters, it is possible to only let certain EPC transponders participate in the inventory. A total of 32 filters can be defined. The status of a particular filter can be determined by the UFG command.

Example: Read status of filter 01 >> UFG001

<< ufg0000100 ”00”: Filter 01 is not active

UFP001FF << ufp00001

Filter 01 was activated >> UFG001

<< ufg00001FF "FF": Filter 01 is active

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Identification

1.1 Designated use

1.2 Incorrect use

2 Declaration of Conformity

3 General Instructions

3.1 Liability and warranty

3.2 Objectives of the product manual

4 Safety Instructions

4.1 Area of application and symbols

4.1.2 Warning symbols

4.1.3 Prohibition symbols

4.1.4 Other symbols

4.2 Obligations

4.2.1 Operating company’s obligations

4.2.2 Operating personnel’s obligations

4.3 ESD instructions

4.4 Residual risks

4.5 Additional information

5 Product Specifications

5.1 Function

5.2 Images

5.2.1 Front view

5.2.2 Rear view

5.2.3 Top view

5.3 Description of the components

5.4 Technical data

6 Installation

6.1 Safety instructions

6.2 Qualified installation per sonnel

6.3 Unpacking

6.4 Assembly of the device

6.5 Antenna installation

6.5.1 Positioning the antenna

6.5.2 Available antenna types

6.6 Power supply

6.7 Terminal connection

6.8 External input and output (optional)

6.9 Commissioning

6.9.1 Required operating conditions

6.9.2 Parameters of the serial interface

6.9.3 Parameters of the Ethernet interface

7Operation

7.1 Operating personnel

7.2 Communication protocol ASC-I1

7.2.1 Structure of the communication protocol

7.2.2 Package contents

7.2.3 Commands of protocol

M - EPC scanning The M command starts the scanning of the EPC transponder located in the