Datamax-O'Neil I-Class RFID HF UHF Option User Manual

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92-2406-01 Rev.F

RFID HF & UHF Option

This device complies with FCC Radio Frequency exposure limits for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a

CAUTION

minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. If 20cm distance cannot be maintained, end users are to be 20cm from printer extremity.

Any changes or modifications to this RFID module not expressly approved by

Datamax-O’Neil Corporation will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to part15 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 their own expense.

Firmware Required

This option requires Application Version 10.065 (or greater).

Preparing the Printer

Start this installation by ensuring that the correct Application Version is resident:

1. With media loaded and the printer powered ON, press the

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Note: Use 2-inch (51 mm) or wider media with a Label Width setting that is matched to the label’s width;

see the Operator’s Manual for details.

2. Using the

Key, scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION.

3. Press the

Key.

4. Examine the label for the Application Version. Ensure that the Application Version is 10.065, or greater.

CONFIGURATION

DATE NOT SET PRINTER KEY:

4208-PA99-000412-488

APPLICATION VERSION:

83-2368-07ZN1 07.26 CP 09/19/2003

BOOT LOADER:

83-2268-02M 03.04 10/31/2000

5. If necessary, download the file ftp://ftp.datamax-oneil.com Firmware” procedure in the Operator’s Manual.

then follow the “Updating Printer

Key.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

INTERNAL MODULE

1024

SCALABEL FONT CACHE

232

SYMBOL S ET

DATAMAX

ABSOLUTE COUNTE R S

0 inches DATE NOT SET

RESETTABLE COUNTERS

Installing the Option

If RFID is already installed, proceed to “Programming Information”; otherwise, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the printer.

2. Open the cover. Remove the three Screws that secure the Front Cover Panel to the printer.

Front Cover

Panel

Screws

3. Position the RFID Front Cover Panel on the printer and re-install two of the previously removed screws, as shown.

RFID Front

Cover Panel

Screws

4. Route the RFID Cable, as shown, then connect the cable to the connector in the Centerplate.

This completes the installation. Load Smart labels and ribbon (if necessary) then close the printer’s cover. Proceed to “Programming Information.”

RFID

Cable

Centerplate

Programming Information

Because the RFID device is attached to the cover, the cover must be lowered for all printing applications.

Printer setup for the RFID media is also critical, so the Present Distance and RFID position distance should place the inlay directly under the upper tear bar (near the antenna location). During operation, RFID functions will be performed first and then the printing functions will follow.

Ensure that the correct hardware has been enabled (see below) so that the RFID module will initialize at power up. There are three different modules:

Securakey HF (13.56 MHz) is capable of encoding data into standard ISO 15693 tags. These

typically have four bytes of data per block, with the number of blocks differing by manufacturer (Texas Instrument contains 64 writable blocks; Philips contains 28 blocks; and, ST Micro LRI S12 contains 16 blocks. ST Micro LRI 64 tags are also supported.)

Alien UHF (915MHz) is capable of encoding data into 64 or 96-bit Class 1 EPC tags. Samsys UHF (868 or 915 MHz) is multi-protocol. The protocols supported

are EPC Class 0, EPC Class 0+ (Impinj or Matrics), EPC Class 1, EPC Class 1 Gen2, ISO 18000-6A, ISO 18000-6B UCODE EPC 1.19 and EM4022/4222. Each offers different data sizes and other unique features.

* Not all protocols may be supported; see the firmware release notes for details. ^ ISO 18000-6B includes Intellitag® and UCODE non-EPC.

RFID

Module/Antenna

Initialization

The initialization interface to the RFID module is auto baud detectable by the printer. Commands necessary to enable, configure, read, write, and verify RFID tags are detailed below, arranged in the following sections: Database / Menu, Data Input, Interfaces, Option Feedback, and Diagnostics.

Database / Menu

Menu mode accesses the following system level data (below, menu selections are listed on the left and available parameters are listed on the right; see the Operator’s Manual for details):

PRINTER OPTIONS

RFID

MODE DISABLED, HF (Securakey), UHF CLASS 1 (Alien),

POSITION 0.00 - 4.00 (If 0.00 then the Print Position is used to

HF SETTINGS TAG TYPE ISO 15693, TI, PHILIPS, ST LRI512, ST LRI64 AFI VALUE 2 Character Hex Value (Industry Codes) AFI LOCK ENABLED or DISABLED DFSID VALUE 2 Character Hex Value (Industry Codes) DFSID LOCK ENABLED or DISABLED EAS VALUE 2 Character Hex Value (Mfg. Codes) AUDIO INDICATOR BUZZER ON or BUZZER OFF ERASE ON FAULT ENABLED or DISABLED

UHF SETTINGS TAG TYPE

TAG DATA SIZE POWER ADJUST

EPC 0, EPC 0+ MATRICS, EPC 0+ IMPINJ, EPC 1,

64-BIT or 96-BIT (Samsys)

-4 dBm to +4 dBm (Samsys) KILL CODE In the form: B3, B2, B1, B0 ACCESS CODE In the form: B3, B2, B1, B0 LOCK CODE

2 Character Hex Value (Alien)

LOCK AFTER WRITE ENABLED or DISABLED

RETRY ATTEMPTS 0 – 9

AUTO DETECT TAG Moves the label to find the tag and sets the present

COMMUNICATIONS / HOST SETTINGS

OPTION FEEDBACK DISABLED, SCANNER, RFID HEX, RFID ASCII

UHF MULTI-PROTOCOL (Samsys)

encode tag; otherwise, the Presented Position is used.)

UCODE EPC 1.19, EM 4022/4222, GEN 2 (Samsys)

distance. This will write to the tag in order to verify.

Data Input

Data Input is in the form of System and Label Formatting commands, where <STX>KcRI and <STX>KcQQQ support the entries that are shown in Menu mode. The RFID database file (RFID_DB) resides on the Y module. It stores RFID information and should not be deleted. If not found at power-up then factory defaults will be set. <STX>KcRIa configures the RFID interface, as noted below:

Value Units / Interpretation RFID Configuration Definition / Function

D = Disable Disables the RFID module. (“N” is also a valid disabler.)

AIhh

ALn

DIhh

DLn

Shh

Lhh

Pxxx

Tn where n:

Nn where n:

Un where n:

where n:

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID Sets the Application Family Identifier (AFI), (HF only)

where n:

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID Sets the Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID), (HF only)

where n:

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID Sets the Lock Code (Alien UHF only)

where n: 0 – 9 Sets the number of retries for RFID functions

where n:

where xxx: Is a 3-digit value

H = HF Enables the RFID module for HF (Securakey).

U = UHF Enables the RFID module for UHF Class 1 (Alien).

M = UHF Enables the RFID module for UHF Multi-Protocol (Samsys).

E = Enable, D = Disable

0 = ISO 15693 1 = Texas Instruments 2 = Philips 3 = ST Micro LRI 512 4 = ST Micro LRI 64

64 = 64-bit 96 = 96-bit

0 = EPC 0 1 = EPC 0+ Matrics 2 = EPC 0+ Impinj 3 = EPC 1 4 = ISO 18000-6A 5 = ISO 18000-6B 6 = UCODE EPC 1.19 7 = EM 4022/4222 8 = Gen 2

Allows locking the AFI after writing (HF only)

Allows locking the DSFID after writing (HF only) Sets the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) set, representing

the manufacturer’s code. (HF only)

Allows locking the tag after writing.

Allows erasures of the tag on error (HF only)

Sets the tag encoding position: A value of 0.00 causes the print position to be used; or, a value greater than 0 causes the presented position to be used. (Subject to change.)

Establishes the tag type (HF only).

Sets the UHF tag data size (Samsys UHF only).

Sets the UHF tag type (Samsys UHF only).

Vn where n: Is a value from -4 to +4 Adjusts the power, in dBmn (Samsys UHF only).

<STX>KcOFa configures the printer to output the status of the RFID operation, as noted below:

Value Range / Interpretation

D, Rx, S D - Disable

R - RFID Enable, where x = A - ASCII Response, x = H - Hexadecimal response S - Scanner Enable

Interfaces

The printer has two methods of programming RFID tags: Direct Mode and Label Formatting Mode.

Direct Mode allows the Host to directly control RFID tag reading and writing, individually

processing each with status and data responses.

Label Formatting Mode utilizes the printer configuration to control RFID tag reading, writing,

and exception processing. The specification for the RFID operation is contained in the data fields of a DPL label format and supports auto increment and decrement commands (+/-). Six RFID operations are allowed per label.

The RFID programming data can be entered in one of two different formats: ASCII formats and Hexadecimal formats:

The ASCII format is entered as you would normally see it (i.e., DATA).

The Hexadecimal format is entered as the hexadecimal equivalent of the ASCII data (i.e., DATA

becomes 44415441).

When entering the byte count, remember to consider the data format (from the examples, above, the ASCII mode entry “DATA” has a byte count of four, while the hexadecimal mode entry “44415441” has a byte count of eight).

Direct Mode - Generic Read/Write Interface

This interface allows the Host Application to send generic commands for RFID operations. These commands consist of simple read and write operations requiring no knowledge (except data format) of the tag types being used and utilize the printer’s database for specific parameters.

STX KaW Write Data to RFID Tag

This command instructs the RFID device to write data to the tag. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the programming device; otherwise, a warning will occur and a warning message (Read / Write Fail) will be displayed.

Syntax:

Where:

<STX>KaWAaaabbbcdee…e<CR>

Aaaa

- Optional – for data in the ASCII format, followed by the byte count (000-999).

bbb

- HF – Starting block number (000  maximum block number).* UHF – Should be 000.

- Command 1. Reserved for Future (should be 0)

- Command 2. Reserved for Future (should be 0)

ee…e

- Data to be encoded on RFID tag (HF – the last used block will be null-padded, if necessary).

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Note: UHF ASCII formats must be 8 or 12 characters.

UHF Hexadecimal formats must be 16 or 24 character pairs.

Sample:

<STX>KaW0000054455354[CR]

The sample writes the data “TEST” at block zero.

* Dependent on transponder manufacturer.

STX KaR Read Data from RFID Tag

This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and then place that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, “Void” will be printed in the text or bar code label field.

Syntax:

<STX>KaRAaaabbbcdee<CR>

Where:

- Optional – for data in the ASCII format.

aaa

- The number of bytes to read.

bbb

- HF - Starting block number (000  maximum block number).* UHF – Should be 000.

Sample:

<STX>L 1911A1802000010TEXT U X <STX>KaR0000010001 <STX>G

- Command 1. Reserved. Should be 0.

- Command 2. Reserved. Should be 0.

- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01, 02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting command U.

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Note: The 00 value will send read data to the host with no printing.

The sample creates a replaceable text field (01), recalls data from the RFID tag block zero (reading only one block), and prints the data in the location specified by the replaceable field. Since there are two digits per each hex value, replaceable fields should be twice as long than if using ASCII data (e.g., the character “A” would be returned as “41”).

* Dependent on transponder manufacturer.

Direct Mode - HF (13.56 MHz) ISO15693 Tag Interface

This interface allows the Host Application to perform specific operations pertaining to HF type tags. These commands override the printer database as they interface directly to the tag module. Knowledge of HF tags and their operation is required.

STX KtW Write Data to RFID Tag

This command instructs the RFID device to write data to the tag. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, a warning will occur and a warning message (Read / Write Fail) will be displayed.

Syntax:

<STX>KtWUn

1…n16Bncncnc

aaabcdee…e<CR>

Where:

1…n16

- (Optional) Where n

is the Unique Identifier (UID) in

1…n16

exadecimal format. Must be sixteen characters long.

cncnc

- (Optional) Where n

is the data byte count, to allow non-

cncnc

printable characters (i.e., characters with hex values less than 0x20) to be encoded.

aaa

- Starting block number (000  maximum block number).*

- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.

- Lock block after writing: 0 = No Protection 1 = Write Protect

- Reserved. Should be 0.

ee…e

- Data to be encoded on RFID tag.

Sample 1:

<STX>KtWB004000900<0x00><0x01><0x02><0x03>[CR]

Sample 1 programs the hex values 0x00, 0x01, 0x02, 0x03 in block zero.

Sample 2:

<STX>KtWUE00700ABCDEF1234B004000510TEST[CR]

Sample 2 programs the data “TEST” to the tag with UID “E00700ABCDEF1234” at block zero then write-protects block zero (attempting to write five additional times, if necessary). When write protecting (locking) with UID, the separate lock command will also use the addressed mode and the supplied UID.

* Dependent on transponder manufacturer.

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Note: When using addressed commands and the tag with the specified UID cannot be found, a read /

write fault will be issued.

STX KtR Read Data from RFID Tag

This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and then put that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, “Void” will be printed in the text or bar code label field(s).

Syntax:

<STX>KtRUn

Haaabbbcdee<CR>

1…n16

Where:

1…n16

- (Optional) Where n

is the Unique Identifier (UID) in

1…n16

exadecimal format. Must be sixteen characters long.

- (Optional) Hexadecimal data – An “H” may be added directly after “R” to return a two character hex value of the data. Since there are two digits per hex value, replaceable fields should be twice as long than if using ASCII data (e.g., the character “A” would be returned as “41”).

aaa

bbb

- Starting block number (000  maximum block number).*

- The number of blocks to read (001  maximum block number).*

Sample:

<STX>L

- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.

- Reserved. Should be 0.

- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01, 02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting command, U.

 Note: The 00 value will send tag data to the host with no printing.

1911A1802000010TEXT U X <STX>KtRUE00700ABCDEF1234H0000015001 <STX>G

The sample creates a replaceable text field (01), recalls data from the RFID tag block zero (reading only one block, which is attempted nine times), and prints the data in the location specified by replaceable field.

* Dependent on transponder manufacturer.

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Note: When using addressed commands and the tag with the specified UID cannot be found, a standard

RFID read/write fault will be issued.

STX KtU Read Unique Serial Number from RFID Tag

This command instructs the RFID device to read the unique serial number data from the tag and then place that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, “Void” will be printed in the text or bar code label field(s).

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Note: This is a sixteen character alphanumeric value; therefore, the replaceable field must have an

adequate length.

Syntax:

<STX>KtUabcc<CR>

Where:

- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.

- Reserved. Should be 0.

- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01, 02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting command, U.

 Note: The 00 value will send the unique tag ID to the host with no

printing.

STX KtA Write Application Family Identifier (AFI) to Tag

This command writes the AFI data to the tag.

Syntax:

<STX>KtAabcc

Where:

- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.

- Lock the Application Family Identifier (AFI) after writing: 0 = No Protection 1 = Write Protect

- Two character AFI value representing one byte.

Sample:

<STX>KtA91C3[CR]

The sample writes 0xC3 AFI byte, locking value, retrying nine times, if necessary.

STX KtD Write Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID) to Tag

This command writes the DSFID data to the tag.

Syntax:

<STX>KtDabcc

Where:

- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.

- Lock the Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID) after writing: 0 = No Protection 1 = Write Protect

- Two character DFSID value representing one byte.

Sample:

<STX>KtD91C3[CR]

The sample writes 0xC3 DSFID byte, locking value, retrying nine times, if necessary.

STX KtE Write Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Bit

This command writes the EAS bit for Philips ISO tags.

Syntax:

<STX>KtEabcc

Where:

- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.

- Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) option: 0 = Set EAS 1 = Reset EAS 2 = Test EAS

- Two character Manufacturer’s Code, representing one byte.

Sample:

<STX>KtE9004[CR]

The sample writes the EAS bit for Philips (0x04), retrying nine times, if necessary.

STX KtH Read and Feedback Tag Information to Host

This command returns the tag info to host.

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Note: This command only works when the Data Flag for the tag is 0x0F (i.e., when the tag contains

DSFID, AFI, VICC and IC data.

Syntax:

Sample Feedback:

<STX>KtH

DATA FLAG: 0x0F TAG ID: E004010000751412 DSFID: 0xE3 AFI: 0x01 NUM BLK: 0x1B BLK SIZ: 0x03 IC REF: 0x01

Direct Mode- UHF Interface

This interface allows the Host Application to perform specific operations pertaining to UHF type tags. These commands override the printer database as they interface directly to the tag module. Knowledge of UHF protocols and their operation is required.

STX KuW Write Data to RFID Tag

Syntax:

<STX>KuWabcc…c<CR>

Where:

- The number of attempts (1-9) to locate, erase, and program the tag.

- Reserved. Should be 0.

Sample:

cc…c

<STX>KuW10ABCDEF0102030405[CR]

- Data to be encoded in the ASCII format. Must be sixteen characters in length. The valid characters are 0-9, A-F.

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Note: Must be 16 or 24 characters long.

The sample programs the data <0xAB><0xCD><0xEF><0x01><0x02><0x03><0x04><0x05> to the tag, attempting to write one additional time if necessary.

STX KuR Read Data from RFID Tag

This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and then place that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder is within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, “Void” will be printed in the text or bar code label field(s).

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Note: Data should be at least 16 or 24 characters in length.

Syntax:

<STX>KuRaa<CR>

Where:

Sample:

<STX>L

- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01, 02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting command, U.

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Note: The 00 value will send the unique tag ID to the host with no

printing.

D11 1911A1801000100 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx U 1A31050002000200 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx U X <STX>KuR01 <STX>Kur02 <STX>G

The sample creates a replaceable text field (01) and bar code field (02) and then recalls the data from the tag and places it into the specified fields.

STX KuE Erase RFID Tag (Alien only)

This command erases the tag by filling it with nulls (0x00).

Syntax:

Where:

STX KuL Lock RFID Tag (Alien only)

- The number of attempts to locate and erase the tag, 1-9.

This command locks tag.

Syntax:

<STX>KuLabb<CR>

Where:

- The number of attempts to locate and lock the tag, 1-9.

STX KuB Read Data from Gen2 Tag Section

- Two character Lock Code value, representing one byte.

This command reads a specific block address of a Gen2 tag.

Syntax:

<STX>KuBaaabbb

Where:

aaa

- Block address number, where: 000 is kill/access section; 001 is EPC section; 002 is Tag ID; and, 003 is user memory.

bbb

- Data offset in word length

Sample:

<STX>KuB001002

This example reads the block address 1 at offset word 2, which is location of the EPC data.

STX KuF Send RFID Device Firmware Version

This command instructs the RFID device to return the firmware version.

Syntax:

Printer response: DEVICE VERSION: XXX.XXX.XXX[CR]

STX KuJ Write Data to Gen 2 Tag Section

This command writes a specific block address of a Gen2 tag. Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

<STX>KuJaaabbb<data>

aaa

bbb

<data>

- Block address number, where: 000 is kill/access section; 001

is EPC section; 002 is Tag ID; or, 003 is user memory

- Data offset in word length

- Hexadecimal data, must be length of multiples of 4

<STX>KuJ001002112233445566778899AABBCC

This example writes data “112233445566778899AABBCC” to block address 1 at offset word 2, which is the EPC data.

STX KuI Send Inventory (Alien only)

This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and return it to the host. This is a high level command that uses collision avoidance.

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Note: CRC validation is performed, but the CRC is not included in the response (nor is the kill / lock

Syntax:

code).

Printer response: The data will be output as 16 hex bytes for a 64-bit tag, and 24 hex bytes for

a 96-bit tag.

STX KuG Send Tag ID with Global Scroll (Alien only)

This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and return it to the host. The reader sends GLOBALSCROLL air interface. Data is reported regardless of CRC verification.

Syntax:

Printer response:

Parameter 0 – Tag Decode Status:

0x00 = Good ID 0x01 = No Tag 0x02

= Collision

0x03 = CRC Error

Parameter 1 – Antenna Number: 0x00 (always) Parameter 2 – Tag Data Length, with CRC and kill/lock codes.

0x0A = 64-Bit Tag

0x0E = 96-Bit Tag

Parameter 3: CRC byte one Parameter 4: CRC byte two Parameter 5 thru (Tag Data Length + 2): Tag Data, MSB to LSB

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Note: Data response includes Parameters 2, 3, and 4 only with a ‘Good ID’ (Parameter 0) decode

status.

STX KuT Send Tag ID (Alien only)

This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and return it to the host. This is a low level command that issues an air interface command to acquire one tag ID. There is no collision avoidance used. A CRC validation is performed on the data; however, the CRC data is not returned.

Syntax:

Printer response:

Parameter 0 – Tag Decode Status:

0x00 = Good ID 0x01 = No Tag 0x02

0x03 = CRC Error

Parameter 1 – Antenna Number: 0x00 (always) Parameter 2 – Tag Data Length (only included if ‘Good’ ID status):

= Collision

0x08 = 64-Bit Tag

0x0C = 96-Bit Tag

Parameter 3 thru (Tag Data Length + 2), (only included if ‘Good’ ID status):

Tag Data, MSB to LSB.

STX KuV Send Tag ID with Verify (Alien only)

This command instructs the RFID device to send a VERIFY air interface command. Data is reported regardless of CRC verification.

Syntax:

Printer response:

Parameter 0 – Tag Decode Status:

0x00 = Good ID 0x01 = No Tag 0x02

= Collision

0x03 = CRC Error

Parameter 1 – Antenna Number: 0x00 (always) Parameter 2 – Tag Data Length, with CRC and kill/lock codes (only

included if ‘Good’ ID status):

0x0C = 64-Bit Tag

0x10 = 96-Bit Tag

Parameter 3: CRC byte one Parameter 4: CRC byte two Parameter 5 thru (Tag Data Length): Tag Data, MSB to LSB Param Tag Data Length + 1: Kill Code Param Tag Data Length + 2: Lock Code

Label Formatting Mode

As mentioned earlier, Label Formatting mode utilizes the current printer configuration to process each tag printed. (For exception processing and fault handling, see the

<STX>KcFH command.) The

specification for RFID programming is contained in the data fields of the DPL label format, as described below.

Wx / W1x: RFID

Syntax for RFID (spaces shown for readability):

a bbb c d eee ffff gggg jj…j

Where:

Field Valid Inputs Meaning

Operation to perform, where:

1, 2, and 3

1 = Read (report to host) 2 = Write 3 = Write / Verify

bbb

c d

eee

Wnx

0 Not Used

xyy

RFID Hexadecimal Operation, where no ‘n’ is an implied 1.

Lock after write, where:

x = 0 – Use printer setup to determine if lock is performed. x = 1 – Lock after write.

yy = Lock Code, representing a 2-character hex value (UHF

Alien only).

ffff gggg

0000 – 9998 Starting block number to begin writing (HF only).

0000 Not Used

Valid hexadecimal

jj…j

pairs per character followed by a

Data to write to the tag.

 Note: UHF must be 16 or 24.

termination character.

The following example encodes, starting at block 001, “Datamax writes RFID best”:

WX / W1X: RFID with Byte Count Specifier

The upper case X identifies an RFID data string with a string 4-digit length specifier, which allows values 0x00 through 0xFF to be included within the data strings without conflicting with the DPL format record terminators. The four-digit decimal data byte count immediately follows the four-digit column position field. This value includes all of the data following the byte count field, but does not include itself.

Syntax for RFID with Byte Count Specifier (spaces shown for readability):

a bbb c d eee ffff gggg hhhh jj…j

Where:

Field Valid Inputs Meaning

Operation to perform, where:

1, 2, and 3

1 = Read (report to host) 2 = Write 3 = Write / Verify

bbb

c d

eee

Wnx

0 Not Used

xyy

RFID Hexadecimal Operation, where no ‘n’ is an implied 1.

Lock after write, where:

x = 0 – Use printer setup to determine if lock is performed. x = 1 – Lock after write.

yy = Lock Code, representing a 2-character hex value (UHF

only).

ffff gggg

hhhh

0000 – 9998 Starting block number to begin writing (HF only).

0000 Not Used

Four-digit decimal data byte count.

Number of bytes to follow (to include all bytes that follow until the end of the data).



Note: UHF should be 8 or 12.

Valid ASCII

Data to write to the tag.

 Note: UHF must be 8 or 12.

jj…j

character string followed by a termination character.

The following example encodes, starting at block 001, “Datamax <CR> writes RFID best.” It includes a Byte Count Specifier (the portion in bold), where 0024 equals a four-digit decimal data byte count and includes all bytes that follow until the end of the data. Field termination is set by the byte count.

<STX>L

D11<CR> 2W1X00000000100000024Datamax<CR> writes RFID best<CR> E

Option Feedback

Once enabled, the printer will report information about the results of the last label printed. One response per label is returned to the host (this includes each voided and retried label). The format and contents of the returned information is as follows:

Printer response format:

<A;B;C;D;E;F>[CR]

Where:

- Device type: R = RFID S = Scanner

- Resulting status: C = entire label complete F = faulted (failed) label U = unknown

- The number of expected reads for bar codes or tags, given in two

characters.

- The number of good reads for bar codes or tags, given in two

characters.

- The printer’s internal Job Identifier and Sub Job Identifier, given in

four characters each.

- The data read, delimited with semicolons (;) if multiple reads.

RFID response samples: Since RFID commands vary in operation, the data returned also differs. Write commands return entire tag data; Write/Verify commands return the data written; and, Read commands return data and length requested in the specified format. (See Appendix T for a listing of commands.)

Write response example:

<R;C;00;00;0013:0001>[CR]

Write/Verify hexadecimal response example:

<R;C;01;01;0012:0001;446174616D61782077726974657320524649442062657374>[CR]

Read hexadecimal response example:

<R;C;01;01;0013:0001;446174616D61782077726974657320524649442062657374>[CR]

Write/Verify ASCII response example:

<R;C;01;01;0012:0001; Datamax writes RFID best >[CR]

Read ASCII response example:

<R;C;01;01;0013:0001; Datamax writes RFID best >[CR]

Diagnostics

Menu mode accesses testing functions. Press the Menu Key and scroll to DIAGNOSTICS / OPTIONS TESTING / TEST RFID.

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Note: Upon selection, NOT INSTALLED will be displayed if the device is not equipped or communicating. In

this case, verify the Mode selection.

TAG DATA – Acts as an RFID reader and will read and display data from block zero through ten

for HF, or the entire tag for UHF. If the tag cannot be found after 10 tries, CANNOT READ RFID TAG will be displayed.

DEVICE VERSION – Queries and displays the serial number of the RFID programming device

and the firmware version, useful for verifying device communications.

TAG ID – (HF only) Queries and displays the unique serial number for the tag.

Datamax-O'Neil I-Class RFID HF UHF Option User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual