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INTRODUCTION....................................................................... 10

1.1 W

1.2 A

1.3 S

HAT PRODUCTS ARE COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

BOUT TH E PRO DUCT

YSTEM COMPO NENTS

............................................................... 10

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1.3.1 The Mounting Fixture............................................................ 14

1.3.2 The Dat aSeal ........................................................................ 14

1.3.3 Sealing Wire......................................................................... 15

1.3.4 Outdoor DataReader.............................................................. 15

1.3.5 Indoor DataReader ................................................................ 17

2 Q UICK-START .......................................................................... 20

2.1 B

2.2 S

2.3 I

2.4 C

2.5 P

2.6 E

2.7 A B

EFOR E YOU BEGIN

ETTING UP TH E DATAREADERS

NSTALLING THE EVALUATION SOFTWARE

ONF IGURING TH E SYSTEM

REPARING TH E DATASEAL/DATATAG XECUTING A VERIFY COMMAND

RIEF TUTORIAL THROUGH THE STATES O F TH E DATASEAL

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3 DATAS EAL INSTALLATIO N................................................... 34

4 DATA TAG INSTA LLA TION..................................................... 38

4.1 P

LACING TH E DATATAG O N A VEHICLE

.................................... 38

4.1.1 Horizontal Orientation:.......................................................... 39

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4.1.2 Vert ical Orientation............................................................... 39

5 DATAREADER INSTALLA TION ............................................. 42

5.1 O

UTDOOR DATAREADER INSTALLATIO N

.................................. 42

5.1.1 Ceiling Installat ion................................................................ 42

5.1.2 Connecting the Outdoor Unit ................................................. 43

5.1.3 Wiring the Outdoor DataReader............................................. 44

5.1.4 RS-232 Wiring Diagram........................................................ 45

5.1.5 RS-485 Full Duplex Wiring Diagram...................................... 46

5.1.6 RS-485 Half Duplex Wiring Diagram..................................... 46

5.1.7 DataReader Configuration Switches ....................................... 46

5.2 I

NDOOR DATAREADER INSTALLATION

...................................... 47

5.2.1 Connecting the Indoor Unit.................................................... 47

5.2.2 Wiring the Indoor DataReader................................................ 48

5.2.3 RS-232 Wiring Diagram........................................................ 49

5.2.4 RS-485 Full Duplex Wiring Diagram...................................... 50

5.2.5 RS-485 Half Duplex Wiring Diagram..................................... 51

5.3 C

5.4 RS -232/RS - 48 5 A

HA INING DATAREADERS TO G E TH ER

DAPTER

.......................................................... 54

...................................... 51

5.4.1 Connecting the RS-232/RS-485 Adapter to the First DataReader 54

5.4.2 Connecting the RS-232/RS-485 Adapter to the Controlling Computer 56

5.5 P

OWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

............................................... 56

5.5.1 General................................................................................. 56

5.5.2 Indoor Installation................................................................. 57

5.5.3 Outdoor Installation............................................................... 57

5.6 C

5.7 I

5.8 D

ABLE SELECTION

NSTALLATIO N NOTES

ATAREADER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

.................................................................... 58

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5.8.1 Power Indicators:.................................................................. 60

5.8.2 Channel 1 SD/RD Indicator:.................................................. 60

5.8.3 Channel 2 SD/RD Indicator:.................................................. 61

6 SYSTEM O VERVIEW................................................................ 64

6.1 S

6.2 D

YSTEM DESCRIPTION

ATASEAL A ND DATAREADER MODES O F OPERATION

............................................................... 64

............. 66

6.2.1 DataSeal Modes of Operation................................................. 66

6.2.2 DataReader Modes of Operation............................................. 68

6.3 M

OST COMMON COMMANDS AND SEA L STATU S

....................... 69

6.3.1 Most Commonly Used Commands......................................... 69

6.3.2 DataSeal's Status................................................................... 70

6.4 S

YSTEM PLANNING

................................................................... 71

6.4.1 Electromagnetic Environment ................................................ 72

6.4.2 System Layout ...................................................................... 72

6.4.2.1 Radio Frequency Communication Layout............................. 73

6.4.2.2 Line Communication RS-485 Layout.................................... 74

6.5 S

YSTEM S SEGREGATION

........................................................... 75

6.5.1 Companies Segregation by OrgID .......................................... 76

6.5.2 Department Isolation............................................................. 76

6.5.3 Services to Several Companies by a Service Provider.............. 77

6.5.4 Subgroups of DataSeals......................................................... 77

6.5.5 OrgID, Department, Global and ADI Impact on DataSeal’s Response 78

6.6 D

ATASEAL'S MEMOR Y

.............................................................. 79

6.6.1 Events Memory..................................................................... 79

6.6.2 User Dat a.............................................................................. 80

6.6.2.1 The User Data portion used by the DataT erminal................... 81

6.7 S

YSTEM COMMANDS

................................................................. 82

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7 EVALUATIO N SO FTWARE...................................................... 88

7.1 S

7.2 C W

OFTWARE INSTALLATIO N

OMMUN ICATION SETUP

INDOW

............................................................................................ 89

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HE READERS ADM INISTRA TION

– T

7.2.1 Defining the Connected DataReaders...................................... 89

7.2.2 Setting Up the Communication Port........................................ 90

7.3 R

7.4 T

EADER SETUP

HE VERIFY AND SET WINDOW

......................................................................... 90

................................................. 91

7.4.1 Executing Broadcast Verify Command................................... 94

7.4.2 Executing Addressed Verify Command.................................. 96

7.4.3 Executing Set Command........................................................ 98

7.4.4 Cyclical Interrogations Options.............................................. 99

7.5 E W

XECUTING ANY COMMAND USING THE ALL COMMANDS

INDOW

.......................................................................................... 100

7.5.1 Executing an RF Command ................................................. 101

7.6 S

PECIFIC COMMAND STRUCTURES

.......................................... 102

7.6.1 Verify................................................................................. 103

7.6.2 T ampered (T amper)............................................................. 105

7.6.3 Addressed Verify ................................................................ 105

7.6.4 Set 106

7.6.5 Soft Set............................................................................... 107

7.6.6 Suspended Set..................................................................... 107

7.6.7 Read Data........................................................................... 108

7.6.8 Write Dat a.......................................................................... 110

7.6.9 Read Parameters.................................................................. 112

7.6.10 Write Parameters................................................................. 113

7.6.11 Reset Data.......................................................................... 115

7.6.12 Deep Sleep.......................................................................... 116

7.6.13 Hard Wakeup...................................................................... 117

7.6.14 Start Alert Burst Mode......................................................... 118

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7.6.15 Start Alert Burst Mode (all).................................................. 119

7.6.16 Stop Alert Burst Mode......................................................... 120

7.6.17 Stop Alert Burst Mode (all).................................................. 120

7.6.18 Acknowledge Alert Burst..................................................... 121

7.6.19 Read Events........................................................................ 122

7.7 A

DVANCED FEATURES

............................................................. 124

7.7.1 Built-In Test....................................................................... 124

7.7.2 Authorization Levels and Passwords..................................... 125

7.7.2.1 Logging-in Using the Desired Authorization Level.............. 126

7.7.2.2 Changing Passwords.......................................................... 126

7.7.3 Updating the DataReader's Internal Software......................... 127

7.7.3.1 The MCU Download Utility............................................... 128

7.7.3.2 RF Modem Download Utility............................................. 129

8 S YSTEM PARAMETERS AND CO MMANDS ........................ 132

8.1 T

HE HIGH FREQ UENCY

RF P

ROTOCOL

................................... 132

8.1.1 The Basics.......................................................................... 132

8.1.2 Addressing Types................................................................ 134

8.1.3 The Slotted Aloha Concept .................................................. 135

8.2 D

ATASEAL PARAMETERS

........................................................ 136

8.2.1 The Dat aSeal Status Flags.................................................... 167

8.3 E

VENTS

................................................................................... 179

8.3.1 General Structure of an Event Record................................... 180

8.4 H

IGH-FREQUENCY

OMMANDS SUMMA RY

RF C

........................ 186

8.4.1 Broadcast Commands.......................................................... 187

8.4.2 Addressed Commands......................................................... 195

8.4.3 Multi Addressed Commands................................................ 204

8.4.3.1 Multi Addressed Commands With Parameters..................... 204

8.4.3.2 Multi Addressed Commands Without Parameters................ 205

8.5 B

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URST MESSAGES

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8.6 D

8.7 C

ATAREADER PAR AMETERS

OMMAND CHAIN

................................................................... 230

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9 TRO UBLE S HOO TING AND PROBLEM SO LVING ............. 234

9.1 G

9.2 RS-232/485 C

9.3 G

9.4 S

ENERAL DATAREADER PROBLEM S

OMMUNICATION PROBLEM S

ENERAL

PECIFIC

OMMUN ICATION PRO BLEM S

RF C

CO MMANDS TROUBLESHOOTING

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:....................... 235

10 TECHNIC AL SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 238

10.1 24V O

10.2 12V O

10.3 48V O

10.4 24V I

10.5 12V I

10.6 48V I

10.7 D

10.8 M

10.9 FC C

UTDOOR DATAREADER

UTDOOR DATAREADER UTDOOR DATAREADER

NDOOR DATAREADER

NDOOR DATAREADER NDOOR DATAREADER

ATASEAL

AGNETICDATASEAL

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APPROVED PRODUCTS

.................................................. 238

.................................................. 239

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:.................................................... 246

11 INDEX....................................................................................... 250

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This User’s Manual includes all the information required for installing and operating Hi-G-T ek Electronic DataSeals and DataReaders.

Software License Agreement

Information in this do cument is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manu facturer. The software described in

this document is furnished under licens e agreement or nondisclosure agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as speci fi cally

allowed in the license or nondisclosure agreem ent. T he purchaser may make one copy of the softw are for backup purposes. No part o f this manual may be

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purpose other than fo r the purchaser’s personal use, without written permission.

DataSeal

Pentium

Microsoft Windows 98

is a trademark of Hi-G-T ek.

is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

and Microsoft Windows NT® are trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Moxa is a trademark of Moxa Technologies.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

1.1 What Products are Covered by this Manual

This manual covers the DataReader (both Indoor and Outdoor versions), Dat aSeal, Dat aT ag and th e Magnet icDat a Seal p roduct s.

The DataTerminal, DataPort, MicroDataReader, T rackingDataReader and Smart DataReader are Hi-G-T ek products that are referred to in some places

in the manual, but are not covered by it.

1.2 About the Product

Thank you for choosing Hi-G-T ek quality product s. The Hi-G-T ek range of product s provides a h igh ly reliable and secure car go an d asse t monitoring

system utilizing stat e-of-the-art RFID technologies.

Cost-effective, more reliable and more secure than their mechanical counterparts, the Hi-G-Tek product range will const ant ly monitor your

assets and alert you to any potential problems at all times.

The Hi-G-Tek syst em was developed in order to fill the requirement for fast, automatic processing of secured cargoes and to provide real t ime

mon ito r ing and im pr ov ed managem ent of cargoes bot h in t ransit an d in storage.

The basis of the system is a family of reusable electronic seals named DataSeal. Th is family of p ro duct s in cludes t he DataSeal, DataT ag and t he

MagneticDataSeal.

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Note: T his manual uses the t erm DataSeal to refer to any member of this fam ily o f p ro duct s, unless oth erwise sp ecified.

The most significant purposes of the Dat aSeal are:

 Track any attempts of opening, bypassing or tampering.

 Record events when tamper occurs.

 Write and read user data.

The reusable electronic seal automates the processing of secured cargoes enabling the organization to effectively and economically process t he

increasing numbers of containers’ traffic in the ports and between inland destinations.

The DataSeal includes a transmitter / receiver unit, real-time clock, processor, memory and sensing circuitry for sealing verification. The Sealing Wire

prevents any attempt of opening, bypassing or tampering

with the seal without alert ing the syst em and recording of the event. The system combines t he technological and operat ional advantages of both low frequency close-range AND high frequency (UHF) long range for sealing

verification and other communications with the DataSeal.

The low frequency (short range) communication protocol is used by the DataTerminal, t he DataPort and t he MicroDataReader. This channel of

communication is useful for writing the electronic manifest of the sealed cargo into the DataSeal's memory. For example: this information can

In t he case o f DataT ag, there's a “ S ensor Plate” instead o f t he Sealing Wire, and

in the case of the MagneticD ataS eal , there's a “ Magnet Element”.

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include the vehicle ID, container and invoice numbers, cargo description, etc. It is also useful for reading the DataSeal's event records, and t o reset

the DataSeal for a new use (an operation called "Set").

Note:

The low frequency protocol, the DataTerminal, DataPort and

MicroDataReader devices are not covered by this manual.

The high frequency protocol is used by devices of the DataReader family of products. This family includes the DataReader it self, which connects to a

controlling computer (normally a PC) t hrough an RS-232/485 interface; the TrackingDataReader which cont ains a GPS and GSM modules and is usually installed on a truck; and t he SmartDat aReader which contains an

embedded PC and connects to an Ethernet network. This manual covers only th e DataReade r device itself. The high frequen cy pr otocol is use f ul for monitoring the presence and status of one or more DataSeals constantly or

periodically. It is capable of communicating with multiple DataSeals simultaneously and even with DataSeals in high speed motion, for example: on a train.

The DataSeal and DataReader devices are capable of communicating in distances of up to 30 meters, and in some cases even more.

The use of the high frequency/long range protocol enables applications such as: tracking and sealing verification of containers in transit; protection of containers in storage; remote automatic data collection from secured

cargoes as they pass through check points, etc.

The DataReader is able t o detect which DataSeals are present in its area, and their statuses (open/close, tampered, etc). It can also receive messages

from DataSeals in real-time, for example when the DataSeal is tampered. These types of messages that the Dat aSeal transmit s are called "Burst

Messages" .

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Multiple DataReaders can be connect ed to a single controlling computer using the RS-485 interface. This allows to maximize the coverage area of

the DataReaders while keeping them synchronized. The Dat aReader is av ailable in both in doo r and o utdoor mo dels.

A set of Mount ing Fix t ures has been de v eloped for t he Dat aSeal syst em which allow convenient mounting and removal of the DataSeal from a co ntainer when ev er r equir e d. Th e v ario us Mount ing Fix t ures differ in the

level of protection they provide to the DataSeal as may be required in various environments.

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1.3 System Compone nts

1.3.1 The Mounting Fixt u re

The Dat aSeal Mount in g Fixt ure is used to mount the DataSeal on

the cont ainer’s keeper bar or other surface.

1.3.2 The DataSeal

The DataSeal unit contains t he DataSeal electronics, a battery, a

transceiver, a processor and m e mo ry t o r eco r d an d stor e t h e events and the relevant

information about the cargo.

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1.3.3 Sealing Wire

The Sealing Wire serves t o seal the cargo. Any tampering with the

Sealing Wire at any p o int during transport is recorded and can be

reported at once.

1.3.4 Outdoor DataReader

The Hi-G-Tek DataSeal System uses st at e-of-t he-art t echnology to

secure and monit or secured cargoes in storage and during

transport.

The DataReader is comprised of two compartments. The upper

compart ment is the heart of the unit and co nt ains the DataReader’s electronics sect ion.

The lower compart ment cont ains the terminal glands which connect

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the unit to the RS-232/485 networking cable.

The Dat aReade r may be used in bo th station ary and mobile configurat ions.

In the st ationary configuration, the unit is mounted on a flat surface such as a wall or pole. A typical installation of this configuration is at the point of

exit from ports, customs t erminals, warehouses, etc. This operation mode allows monitoring of the Dat aSeal at predetermined sites and checkpoints.

In the mobile configur at ion, t he unit is mount ed in t he t ruck cabin . T he DataReader monitors the seal during t he entire journey, and reports its

status via the vehicle’s communication system to the control center in realtime. T his configurat ion requires an addit ional 3rd party controlling device

to cont rol the Dat aReader, or to use the T rackingDataReader which is not covered by this manual.

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The DataReader is mast ered by a controlling computer. Once installed, the unit waits for commands coming from the controlling computer.

1.3.5 Indoor Data Re ader

Similar to the outdoor version, the Indoor DataReader uses state-of-the-

art technology to secure and monitor secured cargoes in an indoor environment.

The Indoor DataReader may be use d in st at io n ary configuration only.

The unit is mounted on a flat surface such as a wall or pole. A typical installation of

this configuration is at the point of closed warehouses, offices, etc.

Unlike the Outdoor DataReader, the Indoor version does not have the lower compart ment. Instead it has 3 connectors.

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Indo or Data Reade r

Antenna

Electronics Bay

Led I n dicat or

Cable Connection

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Chapter 2 Quick Start

Quick-Start

The aim of this chapter is to lead you step-by-step in the quickest way to the stage where you can verify that the Demo System is working properly,

an d that yo u h ave a simp le sy stem that yo u can p lay with , in o r der t o ev aluat e the p otent ial of th e pro duct s. Th is guide a ssum es t hat t he

parameters of the DataReader and DataSeal are the factory defaults, and it refers only to the Demo System. For installation instructions for a DataReader that is not a Demo System, see chapter 5.

2.1 Be fore you begin

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following items available:

1. The Hi-G-Tek DataReader

device.

2. DataReader Antenna.

3. At least one Hi-G-Tek DataSeal device.

4. The Seal ID of the DataSeal (printed on t he sticker on the bottom side

of the DataSeal).

5. Sealing W ire( s) (accordin g to the number of DataSeals. I f yo u are usin g

DataTags you need Sensor Plate(s) instead of the Sealing Wires)

6. P C runnin g one o f the following op erat ing sy st ems:

• Windows 98 or above.

• Windows NT 4.0 or above.

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This computer must have at least one available serial communication port, a CD-ROM drive, and at least 20MB of free hard disk space. T he

computer must use an Intel Pentium

or compatible processor.

7. CD-ROM with Evaluation Software.

2.2 Setting up the DataReaders

First, connect the antenna to the DataReader. The antenna connects to the TNC connector at the top side of the Dat aReader.

Then, connect the DB9 female connector to a serial communication port in t he PC. T ake not e of which p ort you ar e using (for examp le COM2). It is good practice to connect and disconnect cables only when the computer is

off.

Plug the power chord of the Dat aReader into a power outlet. You should see the POWER LED blinking red and green. Aft er about 30 seconds it

should remain green. If it remains red, or isn't lit at all, there is a problem with the DataReader. Refer to the chapter 0 for troubleshooting.

2.3 Installing the Evaluation Software

If the computer is not turned on, turn it on now, and wait until the operating system is loaded completely.

Insert the CD-ROM labeled "Hi-G-T ek" into t he CD-ROM drive.

From the Start menu, choose "Run". Assuming your CD-ROM drive is drive E, type "E:\DataSeal Evaluation Software\Setup.EXE" in the "Run" dialog box. If your CD-ROM drive lett er is not E, replace t he fir st E wit h

your CD-ROM drive letter. Click OK to st art installing t he DataSeal Evaluation Software.

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Follow t he instructions on the screen until it says that the software is successfully installed.

If you're using Windows 98, restart your computer (even if you're not requested to by t he installation soft ware).

The Evaluat ion Soft war e is now in st alled. A new short cut icon " Dat aSeal E v aluat ion" is added t o yo ur St art - >Pro gr ams m enu.

2.4 Configuring the System

Run the Evaluation Software by clicking on that icon. The Rea de rs Admini stration Window shown in Figure 2-1 will be displayed.

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Figure 2-1 - The Readers Administration Window.

If you connect ed the Reader to a serial port other than COM1, choose the appropriate COM port from the Comm Port drop do wn list , an d t hen click

on the Se t Comm Port butt on. Click OK to close t he message window that says "Comm port was set successfully".

Click on the Au to De tec t button on the bottom of the window, to automatically find the Reader ID of t he DataReader. The message shown in Figure 2-2 will be displayed.

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Figure 2-2 - Auto Detect Warning Message.

Because you're using the Demo System that includes only one DataReader, click Ye s .

If everything is connect ed appropriately, a message window will appear saying "Reader was added successfully". Click OK to close this message.

If inst ead of this message, a "T imeout " message appears, check your connections and verify that the communication port setting corresponds to

t he on e yo u're usin g. Remember t o click on Set Comm Port each t ime you change the communication port setting.

If a different message appears, refer to chapter 9 for troubleshooting.

The DataReader's ID is now added to the list with a Reader Address of 1. Click on the Close button to close the Re a de rs A dmini str ati on win do w.

2.5 Preparing the DataSeal/DataTag

DataSeals provided by Hi-G-T ek leave the factory in a special power saving mode called "Deep Sleep Mode". Before you can communicate

normally with a DataSeal, you must send it a special command called "Hard Wakeup" that returns the DataSeal into its normal mode of

operation. You will t hen have t o close the Sealing Wire (as will be

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explained below), and send another command called "Set" that prepares t he DataSeal for normal operation.

This section describes how to prepare a single DataSeal. If you have more than one DataSeal, repeat all the instructions in this section for each

Dat aSeal yo u have.

In order to send the Hard Wakeup command to the DataSeal or DataSeals do the following:

Click on the

button on the tool bar to open the

window shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 - All Commands Window.

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From the Command Code dr op do wn list , select Har d Wakeu p.

Copy the Seal ID of the DataSeal you want to wake up into the Seals/Tags ID t ext box. The Seal ID is pr int ed o n the st icker on the bottom o f t he

DataSeal.

Click the Command Execution button. The mouse cursor will change to an hourglass icon for about 11.5 seconds and then return to a normal pointer cursor.

If the DataSeal received the message, The Res ult box will show the message "Command OK" in green letters. If not, verify that you typed the Seal ID correctly in the Seals/Tags ID box, and that the DataSeal is nearby,

and try again. If you still don't get the green "Command OK" message, or you see a different r ed m essage in th e Re su l t box, refer to chapter 9 for troubleshooting.

If yo u're usin g a DataSeal (as op po sed to a Dat aTag), y o u no w h ave t o close the Sealing Wire by inserting its 2 ends t o the 2 socket s in the DataSeal. Push the ends inside the sockets as far as you can. (You should

hear a 'Click' when the wire end is fully inserted). If you're using a DataTag, you should place the Sensor Plate in its appropriate place at the bott om of the Dat aT ag.

From the Command Code drop down list , select Set and then click the Command Execution button. After about 4 seconds, a green "Command OK" message should appear in the Re sul t box.

Congratulations! Now your DataSeal is prepared for normal operation!

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2.6 Executing a Verify command

As a m att er of fact, if everyt h ing worked fine up to th is point , yo u can be sure t hat your Demo System is workin g. Nevertheless, yo u pro bably wan t

to know how to perform some basic operations.

The most commonly used command is the Verify command. The main purpose of this command is to detect which DataSeals are currently around, and their status (opened/closed, tampered/not tampered).

In order to execute a Verify command, open the Ve ri fy & S e t window, by

clicking on the

button on the tool bar. The window shown

in Figure 2-4 will be displayed.

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F igure 2-4 - The Ve rify & Se t W indow .

Note that there are 2 buttons labeled "Single Interrogation": the upper one resides in a rectangle labeled "Broadcast Verify", and the lower one in a

rect angle labeled "Address Verify and Set ". In this guide, we'll on ly use t he upper one (Broadcast Verify). Click this button now. After about 5 seconds,

one or more lines will be added to the list, according to the number of DataSeals that were detect ed.

Figure 2-5 shows an example of a list with 5 detect ed DataSeals.

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Figure 2-5 - 5 DataSeals Detected.

Clicking the Single Interrogation button again will add another one or more lines to the list. To clear the list, click on the Rese t butto n at t he

bottom of the window.

A complete explanation about the results you see is out of the scope of this Quick-Start chapter. Nevertheless, t here are 2 flags in t he DataSeal's Short

Status that are worth a brief explanation here.

2.7 A Brief Tutorial Through the States of the DataSeal

The DataSeal has many flags that determine its state, as well as Parameters, Event Records and User Data. Even though most of these feat ures are out of the scope of this chapter, 2 of the flags represent the most fundamental

concepts of the DataSeal. T hese flags are the Tampered flag (shown in Figure 2-5 as "S/T"), and t he Opened flag (shown in Figure 2-5 as "O/C").

Note that in the Evaluation Soft ware, flags that are set appear in red, while unset flags appear in black.

If you have followed t his guide st ep by step up to t his po int, y ou should have both flags off (black). If you cleared the list, click Single

Interrogation (the upper one) again to see the flags.

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The Opened flag is set (on) whenever the Sealing Wire is open, and unset (off) whenever it is closed. That explains why the O/C flag appears black.

Now, open the Sealing Wire by pulling one of its ends out of the socket. Click t he Single Interrogation button again to see that the O/C flag has

turned red (on).

You may have not iced that also the S/T flag has become red. This indicat es that the DataSeal was Tam pered. If you now close the Sealing Wire, this

flag will remain on, even t hough the Opened flag will turn off again. Try it now: close the wire, and click the Single interrogation once more. You should see the O/C flag black again, but the S/T remains red.

No matter how many times you would open and close the wire now, the Tampered flag remains set, to indicate that it was opened at least once. Yo u can try it if yo u want.

Yo u may be won derin g by now, whet her this tutorial led y o u to a st at e where the DataSeal is irreversibly tampered, meaning t hat the DataSeal is no longer usable! Well, you can relax because the Hi-G-Tek Dat aSeal is a

reusable seal, meaning that you can c l ea r th at Tampered flag. The Tampered flag can be cleared only when the Sealing Wire is closed, and it is done by sending a Set command to the DataSeal. That’s right, that's the

same command you sent aft er the Hard Wakeup in the "Preparing the Seal/T ag" sect ion.

You can send this command from the Ve ri fy & S e t windows too. After performing a Single In te rrogation, click on the line in the list that shows

the Seal ID of the DataSeal you want to Set. Notice that the Seal ID now appears in the Seal ID box at the top part of the window. You may also

type the Seal ID there manually if you prefer. Make sure that the Sealing Wire is closed, and then click on the Set button (inside the Addresse d

Ve rify and Set frame).

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After about 5 seconds, you should see a green "Set OK" message in the Result box (in the upper left side of the window). If you see a "Set Failed"

message instead, it means t hat the Sealing Wire is not properly closed. If you see a different message, refer to chapter 0 for troubleshooting.

P erform anoth er Verify interrogation (click the Single Interrogation button). You should see now that both the Tampered (S/T) and Opened (O/C) flags are clear (black), just as they were in the beginning.

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DataSeal Installation

To inst all t he DataSeal Mo unt in g Fixt ure, att ach t he f ixt ure t o t h e k eep er bar at th e

back of the container (Fig.1). A click indicates that the fixture is in place.

The two side holes may be used to secure t he Mo unt in g Fixt ure to t he container, usin g

a 3-5mm width by 180-250 mm length plastic strap (Fig. 2).

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To inst a l l th e Dat a Se a l, ho ld t he un it at a 45° angle as illustrated and snap it into

place in its cradle on the DataSeal Mount in g Fixt ure . (Fig. 3)

To connect the Sealing Wire, simply attach one end of the Sealing Wire connectors to

either of the sockets at the base of the DataSeal (Fig. 4).

Loop t he wir e t hro ugh the cont ainer lockin g ring and the keeper bar, then insert the end into the other socket (Fig. 5).

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Alt ernatively , yo u may loop t he wir e t hrough both keeper bars then insert the end into the

other socket (Fig. 6).

FCC ID: OB6- IGRS40916

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

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

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DataTag Installation

The Dat aTag is de liv ered wit h a set of do uble-sided tapes that are used for placing the DataTag on the

t agged object .

The Sensor Plate (item #1) is supplied separately from the Dat aTag. To place the Sensor Plate peel

t he p ap er from t he do uble- sided t ap e (item #2) and place the Sensor P lat e in its place.

Press the Sensor Plate to the DataTag such that the double-sided tape will hold t he Sensor Plat e in place.

Make sure the contacts at the bott om part of the plate are aligned with the pins in the DataTag.

Peel the paper from the three pieces of double-sided tape: The two larger pieces (items #3 & #4) are used for holding t he

DataTag to the tagged object, while the smaller piece in the middle (item #5) is used for pulling the Sensor Plate off

the DataTag when the DataTag is removed from th e t agged object, in o r der to det ect the T am p er ev ent .

4.1 Placing the DataTag on a Vehicle

Note

: The Installation inst ructions refer to

the case when the DataReader is installed Vertically.

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There are two preferred orientations for placing the DataTag on a vehicle: Horizontal and Vertical. These 2 options are described in the following

sections:

4.1.1 Horizontal Orientation:

Place the tag on a flat surface t hat is completely horizont al an d press f irmly to create good co ntact between the DataTag and the tagged object.

4.1.2 Vertical Orientation

Place the DataT ag on a flat surface that is complet ely vertical, and press firmly to create good contact between the

DataTag and the vehicle. It is recommended t hat the height of the DataT ag above t he ground will be above 3’, and the optimal

height is 5’ above ground.

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FCC ID: OB6-IGRS40T916

This device complies with P art 15 of FCC rules. Operat ion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause un desired operation.

No te: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reason able protection against harm ful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequ ency en ergy and, i f not installed and us ed in acco rdan ce with t he instructions, may caus e harm ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interferen ce will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can b e determined by turning the equipment o ff and on, the user is encou rag ed to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Incr ease the sepa ration bet ween the equi pment and re ceiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

 t he receiv er i s connect ed.

 C onsul t t he dealer or an experi en ced r adio/T V technician for hel p.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Hi-G-Tek Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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DataReader Installation

5.1 Outdoor DataReader Installation

 The DataReader should be mounted on a smooth, flat surface.

 To mount the unit, insert 4 screws into the holes on the unit and fix to

the surface.

 A 6mm plastic anchor and 35mm pan head tapping screw is

recommended.

5.1.1 Ce iling Installation

The DataReader can be mounted on the ceiling. In such cases it is requested to mount the antenna perpendicular to the ceiling using a 90° connector.

The figure below shows the DataReader installed on a ceiling, with t he

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antenna perpendicular to the ceiling.

5.1.2 Connecting the Outdoor Unit

Not e : The electronics compartment panel should only be

opened by an authorized repair person. Unauthorized use may result in loss of warranty.

 Remove the cover of the bottom portion

of the DataReader unit by

removing the screws holding it in place.

 Remove t he covers from t he glan ds being used.

Expose t he wires in the cable and insert them t hrough t he glands into the terminal blocks. Use a small screwdriver to push the lever of the connector

in order to let the wires in. Ensure t hat the wires are inserted in the slots in accordance with the color scheme. Wiring information for specific configurations are given further on in the chapter.

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5.1.3 Wiring the Outdoor DataRe ader

The DataReader can be communicated with via one of three types of serial communication modes:

1. RS-485 Full Duplex

2. RS-485 Half duplex.

3. RS-232 (different model number)

According to the Dat aReader model in use, t he serial connect ion can be either RS-232 or RS-485 (see chapter 10 for technical specifications).

When the DataReader is connected using RS485, it can be set by the user to full duplex m ode o r half duplex mo de by altering a configurat ion swit ch .

For further information see sections 5.1.4 5.1.5 - 5.1.7.

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5.1.4 RS-232 Wiring Diagram

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5.1.5 RS-485 Full Duplex Wiring Diagram

5.1.6 RS-485 Half Duple x Wir ing Diagram

5.1.7 DataReader Configuration Sw itches

S1: Reserved for future use. Must be OFF.

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S2: Termination ON/OFF swit ch.

In RS-232 mode this switch does not exist. In RS-485 mode, set this switch to ON if this is the last DataReader in the RS-485

chain. When this switch is ON, it connects an internal 120 Ohm termination resistor to the RS485 chain.

S3, S6: Full/Half duplex switches.

In RS-232 mode this switch does not exist. In RS-485 Full Duplex mode this switch must be ON. In RS-485 Half Duplex

mode this switch must be OFF.

S4: DataReader shut-down switch.

While OFF: DataReader is active. While ON: DataReader is not powered. Default position: OFF

5.2 Indoor DataReader Installation

 The DataReader should be mounted on a smooth, flat surface.

 To mount the unit, insert 4 screws into the holes on the unit and fix to

the surface. A 6mm plastic anchor and 35mm pan head tapping screw is recommended.

5.2.1 Connecting the Indoor Unit

Not e

: The electronics compartment panel should only be

opened by an authorized repair person. Unauthorized use may result in loss of warranty.

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The indoor unit has three connector sockets at its base. Connector socket P1 is for incoming communications and power-in. Socket P3 is used to transfer

power and to connect the unit to the next unit in a daisy chain.

5.2.2 Wiring the Indoor DataRe ader

The DataReader may be connected to the network via three types of serial communication:

1. RS-485 Full Duplex

2. RS-485 Half duplex.

3. RS-232.

Note

: RS-485 and RS-232 are different models.

According to the Dat aReader model in use, t he serial connect ion can be either RS232 or RS485 (see Technical Specifications). The RS485

connector is always opt ically isolated.

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DB9 MALE

PIN ARRAGEMEN T

DB9 FEMALE PIN ARRAGEMEN T

DB15 FEMALE

PIN ARRAGEMEN T

1115

5.2.3 RS-232 Wiring Diagram

4. P in assignment f or PWR/COM IN (P 1) & PW R/COM OUT (P 3)

Funct ion Pin Number

Positive Power 1

Positive Power 2

Signal GND 3

Negative Power 4

Negative Power 5

TX 6

RX 7

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5.2.4 RS-485 Full Duplex Wiring Diagram

Pin assignment for PWR/ COM IN (P1) & PWR/COM OUT (P3)

Funct ion Pin Number

Positive Power 1

Positive Power 2

Signal GND 3

Negative Power 4

Negative Power 5

RX-A 6

RX-B 7

TX-A 8

TX-B 9

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5.2.5 RS-485 Half Duple x Wir ing Diagram

Pin assignment for PWR/ COM IN (P1) & PWR/COM OUT (P3)

Funct ion Pin Number

Positive Power 1

Positive Power 2

Signal GND 3

Negative Power 4

Negative Power 5

TX/RX-A 6

TX/RX-B 7

5.3 Chaining DataReaders Together

Up to 32 DataReaders can be connected in a daisy chain using RS-485. The last DataReader in the chain should be terminated by a 120 Ohm resistor

between the RXA and the RXB.

For the Outdoor version, the user can decide to create either an internal or external termination switch. The internal termination switch is creat ed by setting t o ON the t ermination switch (S2) of the last DataReader in t he

daisy chain.

An external termination is relevant for the Indoor version only. An RS-485 to RS-232 adapter termination should be provided for the adapter receive

channel.

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The diagram in the next page shows the connections of a system with 4 DataReaders using an RS-485 chain.

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5.4 RS-232/ RS-485 Adapter

To connect one or more DataReaders that use RS-485 to a controlling computer you need an RS-232 to RS-485 adapter.

Adapter’s requirements:

 Full/Half duplex operat ion mode.

 Isolated communication lines.

Recommended adapter: Moxa T echnologies, model A53.

Adapter configuration: (refer to adapter’s User Manual)

1. Communication mode, either half or full duplex – according to the

DataReader configuration.

2. Txd: always enabled.

3. Rxd: always enabled.

Default configuration of the Moxa A53:

 Full Duplex mode

 Txd always enabled.

 Rxd always enabled.

5.4.1 Connecting the RS-232/RS-485 Adapter to the First Data Re ader

The Rx and Tx lines should be crossed between the adapter and the first DataReader as follows:

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Dat aReader

RXA RXB

TXA TXB

SIG-GND

Moxa A53 Wiring:

Reader TB1

1 PWR+ 2 PWR3 RXB 4 RX A 5 GND 6 TXB 7 TXA

RXA

Dat aReader

RXB

TXA TXB

SIG-GND

MOXA

TXB 1 TXA 2 RXB 3

RXA 4 GND 5 PWR- 6

PWR+ 7

Terminal

Block

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5.4.2 Connecting the RS-232/RS-485 Adapter to the Controlling Com puter

RS-232 3-wire connection should be performed between the Adapter and the controlling computer. (Other control signals beside the Rx, Tx and

GND ar e not required).

Rx and Tx should be crossed as follows:

Adapter Rx Tx GND

Contr. Computer

Rx Tx GND

The Moxa A51 is connected to the controlling computer wit h RJ45/DB25 cable supplied wit h the adapter. If the controlling computer has a DB9

connector, a DB25/DB9 adapter should be used.

5.5 Power Supply Requirements

5.5.1 General

The DataReader supply voltage is chosen according to the model, either 12v, 2 4v or 48 v ( see the specificat ions of the different models in chapt e r

10.

Power supply wattage: each DataReader consumes maximum 1.7W, so the power should tolerate the number of Dat aReaders in the chain multiplied by

each Dat aReader’s power consumption.

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Example: 10 DataReaders connected in a daisy chain require 10x1.7=17W of power supply.

Note that if the power supply is inst alled in a high t emperature area (usually above 40° C), there is a derate in power supply wattage. (Refer to your

power supply manual).

For safety reasons, power supply current should be limited to 3A. Current limitation should be done internally in the power supply, or externally with

a 3A fuse.

Both in the Out door an d In do or sy st ems, the power sup p ly should be inst alled indoor.

When power supply cable ends are connect ed direct ly to system cable, a proper iso lation should be m ade. Using h eat shrink tube is r e comm ended.

5.5.2 Indoor Installation

When the Dat aReader is inst alled indoor, the power supply used should be UL1950 approved. A desktop style with IEC320 inlet is recommended.

5.5.3 Outdoor Ins tallation

For safety reasons, the DataReader shall be used with the following power supply only:

HI-G-TEK

P/N

Manu fa cture r Manu fa cture r

P/N

Supply

Vo ltage

[V]

Supply

Wattage

[W]

HGT5291A EDAC EA1050D-240 24 24

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5.6 Cable Selection

The cable is used for power supply to DataReaders in a chain and for RS485 serial communication.

For most applications, 3 or 4 pairs of 24AWG shielded cable is adequate.

The serial communication requires shielded twisted pair cable, t he power supply requires low ohmic resistance of the conductors.

Cable connection:

 1 pair for RXA an d RXB signals.

 1 pair for TXA and TXB signals.

 SIGNAL GND may be connected to shield or to a pair of wires (shield

co nnect ion is recomm e n ded, t hough it depe n ds on t he no ise level of the specific environment).

For the power supply: two main issues should be considered: max current carrying capacity and wire resistance.

Max current capacity: For 24AWG cable, the jacket is heated at 1°C at

0.1A current, max temperat ure is 80°C. So, this cable can carry a max of

2A at 60°C. ( (80°-60°)*0.1 ).

This calculation should be done for the application specific requirements.

Wire resistance: The voltage drop across the cable may cause insufficient voltage to the last DataReaders in the chain. Calculation of voltage drop for

the certain setup should be done, in order to avoid this.

In most cases, the solution for such problems can be connecting a pair of wires for the supply (2 for supply and 2 for return), using thicker cable, or

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using higher temperature rated cable. Environmental considerations: In an outdoor installation, the cable should withstand all outdoor conditions,

in cludin g wat er p ro of , temp erat ur e, r uggedn ess et c.

Example:

A setup of 10 DataReaders with 20 meter 24AWG cable between DataReaders and 24v supply to the first DataReader.

The ohmic resistance between Dat aReaders is 3.4 Ohms (20 meter of supp ly and 20 m et ers of ret urn ) . Calc ulat ing the vo lt age drop acro ss t he

lines gives 5v only, left t o the last DataReader in t he chain. T his is below DataReader specificat ion of DataReader minimum supply voltage. If two

co nductors are used f o r supp ly and return , t he ohm ic resist an ce would be

3.4/2=1.7 ohm. The voltage to the last DataReader in the chain would then

be 17v, well above the minimum voltage required.

If you experience difficulty calculating the voltage drop across t he supply line, cont act y our dist ribut or for assist an ce.

5.7 Ins tallation Notes

The DataReader is dist ribut ed to a commercial/industrial use only, and should only be sold to the professional customers.

When installed outdoors, the unit shall be installed in accordance with t he NEC or CEC.

Installation must be performed according to this user manual, and by a professional personnel only.

It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that when using the out door antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only t hose

antennas certified with the product are used. The use of any antenna other

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than those certified with the product is expressly forbidden in accordance with FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204.

5.8 DataRe ader Operation Instructions

Three LED indicators are located on the lefthand side of the electronics compartment.

5.8.1 Power Indicators:

The DataReader is activated by connect ing it t o a power supply. At power ON an d self-

test the power indicator's color alternates between green and red for several seconds.

If the check result is OK, the indicator rem ain s green. If a problem was det ect ed, the in dicato r remains r e d.

This LED also has a special meaning when performing firmware download:

 On MCU firmware download, the indicator alternates between green

an d red.

 On RF Modem firmware download - the indicator remains off.

5.8.2 Channel 1 SD/RD Indicator :

 Wh en t his indicator is red, the unit is in SD ( sen ding RF dat a) mo de.

 When the indicator is green, the unit is in RD (receiving RF dat a)

mode.

 When t he indicator is off, it is in stand-by mode.

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5.8.3 Channel 2 SD/RD Indicator :

This indicat or is not in use.

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System Overview

6.1 System description

The Hi-G-Tek syst em consists of the following components:

1. DataSeal

The DataSeal is a sophisticated device, which includes 2 transmitter/receiver units (one for high frequency/long range and another

one for low frequency/short range communications), real-time clock, processor, memory and sensing circuitry for sealing verification. The

Sealing Wire prevents any attempt of opening, bypassing, or tampering with the DataSeal without alerting t he syst em and recording the event.

Data may also be written into and read from the DataSeal to store and retrieve general information. The DataSeal can communicate both in low frequency with short range devices, such as the DataTerminal and

MicroDataReader, and in high frequency for long ranges with the DataReader, together allowing a broad range of applications.

2. DataTag

The DataTag is a variant of the DataSeal device. Instead of t he Sealing Wire it has a removal sensing mechanism. T his makes it more suitable for cases where you want to tag goods, but you don't have to seal them. Other

than that, it is identical t o the DataSeal device.

3. MagneticDataSeal

The MagneticDataSeal is a variant of the Dat aSeal device. Instead of the Sealing Wire it has a Magnet element. This makes it more suitable for cases

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where you want to sense if the door is open but you can’t seal it. Other than that, it is identical to the DataSeal device.

4. DataReader

The DataReader uses in high frequency (long range) RF communication to communicate with the Dat aSeals mainly for reading their IDs and their

Statuses. The DataReader can also be used for reading and writ ing information to and from the Dat aSeal and retrieving logged events from the

DataSeal. Each Dat aReader can communicate with numerous DataSeals simultaneously and verify their presence and stat us. The DataReaders can also be chained together to allow a longer and wi der range of coverage.

Dat aReaders must be connect ed t o a controlling computer that control them.

5. DataTe rmin al (previously known as Hand Held Terminal or HHT)

This is a mobile handheld device which includes a keypad, a small LCD screen, a low frequency receiver/transmitter, and an RS-232 interface.

The main things that you can do with the DataTerminal are: Reading a DataSeal's ID and Stat us; Reset the DataSeal for a new use ("Set"

command); reading and writ ing data to and from the DataSeal – for example: manifest number, truck number, driver name etc.; reading the

events that were logged in the Dat aSeal; T ransferring this information t o and from a PC.

6. DataPort (Previously known as Low Frequency Terminal, or LFT)

The Dat aPo rt is a simp le lo w frequen cy m o dem. It includes a low frequency t ransmitter/receiver and an RS-232 interface that connects to a

PC. In other words, it enables a PC to communicate almost directly with a DataSeal. In general, the DataPort enables the P C to perform t he same

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operations as the DataTerminal, given that an appropriate software exists in the PC.

7. Mi cr oDa ta Re a de r

The MicroDataReader is a key ring size mobile device that includes a low frequency t ransmitter/receiver, 1 or 2 buttons and a LED indicat or. Using

the MicroDataReader you can perform the following functions:

1. Verify – The LED will turn green if the DataSeal's St at us is OK, or to red if it's Tampered.

2. Set (Optional) – prepares the DataSeal for a new use. The type of t he Set c om m an d ( no rm al, So ft Se t or Susp en de d Se t ) is m o de l

specific. Hi-G-T ek can provide MicroDataReaders with different co mmands if required.

6.2 DataSeal and DataRe ader M odes of Operation

6.2.1 DataSeal Modes of Ope r ation

Generally speaking, a Dat aSeal can be used in any of the following ways:

1. O pera tion Mode (Normal Mode)

This is the normal and most basic mo de of operation. In th is mode, t he DataSeal is on standby most of the time. Once every predetermined period, called Tw , the DataSeal samples the HF (high frequency) channel

searching for a transmission from a DataReader. If it det ects such transmission, it listens and answers as needed. The default value of T w is 3 seconds, which is the most appropriate for most applications. In the

Operation Mode, the DataSeal also listens const antly to the low frequency channel and responds as needed. During the Operation Mode the DataSeal

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logs events (like opened, closed, tampered, etc.) and stores them internally in t h e Ev ent s M em ory .

2. D ee p Sl ee p Mo de

This mode should be used when the DataSeal is not in use in order to conserve energy. DataSeals always leave the fact ory in this mode. It is

possible to ent er a DataSeal t o this mode also by usin g h igh frequency o r low frequency command. To exit this mode, interrogat e the DataSeal using

low frequency (for example, using a DataTerminal), or send a Hard

Wakeup command in high frequency using a DataReader.

Note

: While in Deep Sleep mode, no Events are recorded. Events aren't

recorded also after waking up the DataSeal, until a Set command is performed. In other words, after waking up a DataSeal, you must also perform a Set command in order for the Dat aSeal to start record events.

3. Alert Burst Mode

This mode is similar to the Operation Mode. In addition, whenever t he DataSeal is opened, it transmits an Alert Burst message in the high

frequency channel. The DataReader and the applicat ion should both be configured to receive and handle t he alert message. A DataSeal can be configured also to t ransmit Burst messages on ot her event s.

4. Footprint Events Mode

This mode is a way of using the DataSeal, rather than a configuration of t he DataSeal. When t he DataSeal receives a special variant of the Ve ri fy

command in low frequency or in high frequency, it records a certain Event called "Read", that includes the DataReader's ID or the low frequency

device's ID. To use this special command in the Dat aReader, the DataReader has to be configured accordingly. This mode is useful to determine t he DataSeal's track if there are several DataReaders, or check

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points with DataT erminals along the way. In this scenario, you can know the DataSeal's track by reading its Events, without having to have these

DataReaders connected to any central syst em.

6.2.2 DataReader Modes of Operation

There are several aspects that determine the DataReader's mode of operat ion. These aspects are det ermined by the Mode parameter, which is a bit orient ed param ete r .

5. Carrie r Sense Collision Prevention

Just like you can't understand what two people are saying when the speak simultaneously, that way a DataSeal can't understand two DataReaders that

transmit simultaneously. When t wo (or more) close DataReaders aren't controlled by t he same controlling computer (or by controlling computers that are synchronized among t hem), there's a chance that they will try to

transmit simultaneously. In order t o prevent that, the DataReaders can be configured to sense for a carrier (transmission of another DataReader or DataSeal) before they start transmitt ing. When a DataReader is configured

for Carrier Sense, each time before it transmits something it listens to the frequency, and only if it's clear (no one else is transmitting), it start transmitting it s own message.

6. Bu rst Recei ving Mo de

When DataSeals are operating in Alert Burst mode, the DataReader’s receiver must be ON at all times in order to receive the Burst messages.

The controlling computer has to query the DataReader periodically t o receive the Burst messages that the DataReader received.

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6.3 Most Comm on Commands and Se al Status

6.3.1 Most Comm only Use d Comm ands

There are a number of key commands that are used in most applicat ions, as they enable t he basic operation of the system. These commands are:

7. Verify

The Ve ri fy command is use d to detect DataSeals which are located within the Dat aReaders Receiving Zone and also verify their state. The DataSeals

which respond may be in one of two states. The DataSeals may be in either the normal stat e, meaning the have not been tampered with, or in the tampered stat e, meaning they have been tampered with. Additional

information can also be queried from the DataSeal. T his is the most useful and commonly used command in the system.

8. Tampered

The Tampered command is used to communicate with tampered DataSeals. The command operat es the same as the Ve ri fy com man d on ly DataSeals which are in t he T ampered state respond. The aim of the

command is to provide high priority to tampered DataSeals in a crowded DataSeals environment.

9. Se t

The Set command is used to set a Dat aSeal for a new use. T he Sealing Wire must be connected and closed in order for a DataSeal to be set. T he Se t command deletes all Events stored in the Events Memory and is the

first new Event recorded in the DataSeal. T he DataReader can send the Se t command to up t o 8 DataSeals simultaneously.

10. Suspen de d Set

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Similar to the Set co mma n d, Suspende d Se t is used to set a DataSeal for new use. Unlike the Set command, when performing a Suspen ded Set

command, the Sealing Wire Must be opened (or complet ely disconnected from the Dat aSeal). T he DataSeal will become armed (Set) once the

Sealing Wire has been connected to the Dat aSeal and closed.

11. Approve Open

The Approve Open command allows a Sealing Wire to be opened after t he DataSeal has been set in a way that the application can determine that the

Dat aSeal was opened with an approval. When the Sealing Wire will be opened after receiving this command, the application will be able to

det er m ine that t he ope n ing is ap prov ed by ex amining the Appr ov ed Open flag in the Dat aSeal's St at us.

6.3.2 DataSeal's Status

The DataSeal's Status consists of 4 bytes. A DataReader may be used to request t he DataSeal's Status. The DataSeal's Status is used to indicate the DataSeal's current state and is a bitwise value. Each bit in the Status

represents a specific st atus flag. The DataSeal's Status is divided into t he Short Status and Long Status pa r ameters as explained below:

The DataSeal's Sh ort Status parameter consists of 1 byte (8 bits) which is a subset of the Long S tatus parameter. The Short S tatus contains the most

important flags. These flags are:

1. Tampered – The Tampered flag gets set if the Sealing Wire was opened or t ampered with. It remains set even if the Sealing Wire is

closed again. It can only be unset by performing on of the Set commands.

2. Low Ba t tery Warnin g – Battery is low, replace the DataSeal.

3. Opened – Indicates that t he Sealing Wire is open.

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4. Suspended Set – A Suspended Set command was performed, and t he Sealing Wire wasn't closed yet.

5. Se aling Wi re Ch ange d – Indicates that the Sealing Wire's elect ronic characteristics have changed since the DataSeal was Set.

6. Dee p Sleep – Indicates t hat the DataSeal is in Deep Sleep mode.

7. General Error – Indicates an error with the Dat aSeal that is not represented in the Dat aSeal's Short Sta tus.

8. Approved O pen – If t he DataSeal Opened flag is on, the Approve d

Open flag means that the opening is approved. If the DataSeal's Opened flag is off, it means that the next open will be approved, if

performed during a certain period.

The DataSeal's Long Status contains the Short S tatus flags as well as 3 additional bytes that together represents the complete DataSeal's status. For

a det ailed descript ion of the Long S tatus, see chapter 8.

6.4 System Planning

When planning an application, attention should be paid to both system operatio n and topolo gy. Application requir ement s and elect ro m agnet ic

environment characteristics should also be taken into account.

2 basic types of applicat ions are possible: Fixed DataReader applicat ions and Mobile Dat aReader applications. A complex application that combines

DataReaders in both configurations is also possible.

The Fixed DataReader applications are applicat ions where the DataReaders are mounted at a fixed site. The Mobile applications are situations where

the DataReaders are mounted on vehicles for monit oring DataSeals in transit. Mobile applicat ions are normally implement ed using the

TrackingDataReader, but may also be implemented using a Dat aReader

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connected to any mobile controller (E.g. laptop, palmtop, etc), that has a serial communications port.

6.4.1 Electromagnetic Environment

Radio Frequen cy Co m mun icat io n is t he basic t ech no logy used by the system. While this is a very robust method for communicating with remote

devices, several issues should be considered when planning a site.

 Met al walls should not be used to shield the remot e devices.

 Communication distance between remote devices may vary due to

atmospheric conditions and other electromagnetic interferences.

 Communication distance may also vary according to one or more of the

following:

• Line of sight between devices – existence and clearance.

• P roximity to metal objects.

• Indoor or Outdoor environment.

• Antenn a orient at io n bet ween the devices.

It is recommended to map the site with actual devices for proper coverage. When planning the site layout, safe margins should be taken into account to

ensure proper operation at all times. Possible environmental changes should also be considered.

6.4.2 System Layout

Two aspects should be considered when dealing with system layout:

1. Radio Fr equency Co mm un icat ion Layo ut.

2. Line Communication RS-485 or RS-232 Layout.

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6.4.2.1 Radio Fre quency Communication Layout.

When only one DataReader is in use, the previously ment ioned environmental considerations are all that need be taken into account.

When more than one DataReader is in use, it should be understood that in the same area only one

DataReader can communicate with the DataSeals at the same time. Interference will be cause d by more than one DataReader Trying to communicate with the DataSeals in the same period of time. Th e

DataReaders should be synchronized using the application software or using the Carrier Sense mode . Several DataReaders may operate

sim ult an eously p ro v ided that it has pr ev iously been confirm ed t hat they will not interfere with each other.

6.4.2.1.1 Cellular Layout

Cellular topology should be used to ensure efficient coverage of a large area. The following diagram illustrates the concept:

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Reade r Zone

DataReaders must be properly placed to ensure there are no dead zones within the defined area. Overlaps should be as shown in the above drawing.

DataReader's Receiving Zone is t he t erm used to describe the area of reliable communication covered by a DataReader. T he DataReader's

Receiving Zone is also called a Cell. As the drawing illust rates, it is extremely import ant that the application software controls and synchronizes the DataReader’s operation in order to avoid RF collisions. In other words,

the application software has to make sure that no two DataReaders with overlapping Receiving Zones transmit at the same time.

6.4.2.2 Line Comm unication RS-485 Layout

The connection of many DataReaders to a cont rolling computer is done via the RS-485 protocol. Up to 32 DataReaders may be connected to one serial

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communications port, depending on the type of RS-485 to RS-232 converter used.

T wo topologie s c an be used:

 A long daisy chain connection, where all the DataReaders are

connected in one long line.

 A star-type connection, where the DataReaders are split into groups

and each group is connected directly to the converter.

It is recommended that the second alternative be used wherever possible. A star-type connection provides better tolerance to connection failures. This alternat ive is also preferable from the power supply point of view, as only

one power supply for the DataReaders is necessary. The power supply should be locat ed near the converter. When the line is divided into segments, the voltage drop along the segments is smaller.

6.5 Systems Segregation

When Hi-G-Tek has designed t he system, several security and operat ional considerations have been taken into account:

 Similar equipment belonging to one company should not be able to

mess with another company's system either intentionally or unintentionally.

 Limit unauthorized access between different departments of the same

co mpany . Equip ment belongin g t o one dep art ment of a company should not be able to interfere with equipment of another department,

either intentionally or unintent ionally.

 Service Providers should be able to communicate with their customer's

equipment in order to supply common services to several companies. This should be done in an authorized an limited manner.

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 Dat aSeals may have to be div ided int o groups that are not relat ed t o

co mpan ies o r departm ent s.

6.5.1 Companies Se gregation by OrgID

OrgID is a unique value assigned to each company by Hi-G-T ek or by one of its authorized dealers. Every device supplied to that company is pre-

programmed with the same OrgID at pr o duct ion, and t he cust omer can't change it ever again. In every communication between two devices, the

caller (e.g. DataReader) sends its own OrgID value. When the consignee (e.g. DataSeal) receives the message, it first compares the OrgID it received with its own OrgID, and only if they match the consignee performs the

command and sends its response. If a DataSeal receives a message a different OrgID than its own, it turns on the Ille gal O rgID flag in the Long Status, and ignores the message.

There's one exception in which a DataSeal can respond to a message with a dif f erent OrgID in or der to allow co llabo r at ion with service pro v iders. Th is is de scr ibed in m o re details in sect ion 6.5.3.

6.5.2 De partment Isolation

Department is a unique value assigned by a company to a group of devices belon ging t o th e same depart ment . It is p o ssible to isolate equip m ent

bet ween departm ent s by using t he Department parameter in the vario us devices.

The default value of Department is zero in all devices. When set to that def ault sett in g, all t he devices can communicat e wit h one anot her without

any limitations.

If a DataReader's Department value is not zero, it can communicate only with Dat aSeals that has the same Department value.

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If a DataReader's Department value is not zero, it can communicate with all of the DataSeals in the same organization, even if their Department value is

non-zero. Such a DataReader is considered "Supervisor". T he Department parameter both in DataReaders and in DataSeals can be changed by the

user at any t ime.

6.5.3 Services to Se ver al Companies by a Service Provider

The DataSeal has a boolean parameter named Gl obal, which is designed to allow a Service Provider to service several customers. If a Dat aSeal’s

Global parameter is on, t hen that DataSeal will respond to any Ve ri f y command from any DataReader, regardless of OrgID. The Ve rif y response

will be a limited one, containing only a certain few of t he DataSeal parameters. See the description of the Glo bal p aram et er in chapt er 8 fo r a list of the parameters that can be included in the Verify response in this

case.

Note:

The Global p arameter is programm ed durin g pro duct io n , and it

mu st be defi ne d an d re que s te d i n a dvan ce .

6.5.4 Subgroups of DataSeals

When a DataReader sends a Veri fy command In order to detect the DataSeals in its area, it can receive only a limited number of responses at a

time. If there are many DataSeals in the Dat aReader's Receiving Zone there could be too many DataSeals trying to respond at the same time, and that would cause that none of them will be properly received by the

DataReaders. In order to avoid that, the DataSeals can be divided into small groups and each group be assigned a unique value called ADI. When the

Dat aReader will execut e a Ve rif y command, it would be able to specify a specific group, and only DataSeals that belong to that group will respond. If the DataReader would iterat e through the groups, it can receive all the

Dat aSeal in a relatively short t ime.

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For that purpose, the DataSeal and DataReader devices have an ADI parameter. The ADI parameter works very similar to the De pa rtme n t

parameter, with 2 differences: ADI is 4 byt es while Department is 1 only byte, and the controlling comput er can explicitly specify a different ADI

for each RF command it requests the DataReader to transmit.

The ADI parameter can be used also to create groups by usage in ot her scenarios.

6.5.5 OrgID, Department, Global and ADI Impact on DataSeal’s

Response

The following stat ements summarizes when and what a DataSeal responds:

1. If the DataReader's De partmen t parameter is zero, the De pa rtme n t is

always considered to match.

2. If the Dat aReader sends a zero ADI, the ADI is always considered to

match.

3. OrgID doesn't match and Gl obal is on: Dat aSeal will respond with

limit ed Ve rif y command only.

4. OrgID doesn't match and Gl obal is off: DataSeal will not respond.

Table 6-1 : OrgID and Global

OrgID Global Effect:

Unmatched ON DataSeal will respond with

limit ed Verify command only

Unmatched OFF Dat aSeal will not respond

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5. OrgID matches, De p artm en t matches, and ADI matches: DataSeal

will respond without limitations.

6. OrgID matches, and ADI doesn't match: DataSeal will not respond.

Table 6-2 : OrgID, Department, and ADI

OrgID Department ADI Effe ct:

Match Match Match DataSeal will Respond

without any limitations.

Match Match/

Unmatched

Match Unmatched Matched/

Unmatched Match/

Unmatched

Unmatched Dat aSeal will not

respond

Dat aSeal will not

Unmatched

Match/

Unmatched

respond

Dat aSeal will not respond

6.6 DataSeal's Memory

The Dat aSeal's Memory is div ided in t o 2 sections: Eve nt s Memor y an d User Data.

6.6.1 Events Mem ory

This memory st ores the Events det ected by the DataSeal during normal operation. This memory can contain up to 55 Event records.

The memory has a FIFO type structure with 2 segments: T he first segment can store 45 Events and is a simple FIFO buffer. The second segment can

store 10 Event s and is a cyclic buffer with the last Event s det ected.

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When t his cyclic buffer is overrun, the Scroll flag in the Long St atus is set.

The Se t Event is always the first Event record in the Events Memory.

First segment :

Se t Event

45 Events

Second segment : 10 Events

Some Events are caused by an external intervention (like Opened and Closed), while others are caused by internal procedures.

The most common Event s are the Set, Tampered, Opened and Closed Events. See chapter 8 for a complete list and descriptions of each Event

type.

6.6.2 Us er Data

User Data is the memory segment where free data can be written and read. For example, the electronic manifest can be stored in this memory.

The User Data can be read and written using the Re ad Da ta and Write

Data RF commands accordingly. The User Data can also be read by the Verify an d t he Read Multi Access Data RF commands. The size of the

User Data memory segment is 2KB.

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Even though all the User Data is simply a flat memory segment, the lowest 53 bytes are of special meaning for the DataTerminal. If you're using or

considering to use a DataT erminal in your system someday in the future, you should use these 53 bytes in a way that is compatible with the

DataTerminal. The DataT erminal uses the first 53 bytes as follows:

6.6.2.1 The User Data portion used by the DataTerminal

The DataT erminal is capable of viewing and editing 48 bytes (addressed 5 – 52) of the User Data as a structure of ASCII fields. T his structure has to

be defined fir st by t he user, using a sp e cia l P C soft ware prov ided wit h the DataTerminal, and t hen uploaded t o the Dat aTerminal. The structure

definition includes t he labels and sizes of the fields and is assigned an identifier (called UDT ), and a version number. When the user writes User Data using the DataT erminal, the DataT erminal always stores t his ident ifier

and version number in address 0, and the date and t ime when the data was writ t en, in addresses 1-4.

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Table 6-3: Memory map of the lower portion of t he U ser Data.

Addres s B yte Content

0 UDT Version

Time & Date

Data

6.7 System Commands

The following list descr ibes t he com m ands t hat can be sen t t o one o r mo r e DataSeals by the DataReader. For more information about each command

see chapter 8 and the DataSealLib COM DLL help file.

1. Verify – Uses to detect DataSeals located inside a DataReader's

Receiving Zone.

2. Tampered – Uses to detect DataSeals located inside a DataReader's

receiving zone t hat are in the Tampered stat e.

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3. Se t – Uses to prepare Dat aSeals for a new use. Sealing Wire must be

attached and closed prior to t he Set command. This command can be sent up t o 8 DataSeals sim ult aneo usly .

4. Suspended Set – Similar t o the Set command except that t he Sealing

Wire must be open prior to performing the command and the DataSeal gets set once the Sealing Wire is closed. T his command can be sent to up to 8 DataSeals sim ult aneously.

5. Soft Set – Similar to the Se t command, the Soft Set command is used

to prepare Dat aSeals for a new use. Unlike the Set command, the Soft Se t command does not delete t he previously recorded Event s in the

Event s Memo ry . Th is command can be sent t o up to 8 Dat aSeals simultaneously.

6. Dee p Slee p – Puts the Dat aSeal into Deep Sleep mode. T his command

can be sent to up to 8 DataSeals simultaneously.

7. Hard Wakeup – Brings DataSeals which are in Deep Sleep mode back

t o no rmal op erat ing mo de. Th is command can be sent to up to 8 DataSeals simultaneously.

8. Start Alert Burst Mode – Puts DataSeals into Alert Burst mode. This

command can be sent to up to 8 DataSeals simultaneously, or to all the receiving DataSeals.

9. Stop Alert Burst Mode – Brings DataSeals which are in Alert Burst

mode back to no rm al operating m ode. Th is command can be sent to up to 8 DataSeals simultaneously, or to all the receiving DataSeals.

10. Acknowledge Alert Burst – Acknowledges the reception of Alert

Burst messages from Dat aSeals. T he Ackno wle d ge Ale r t Bu rs t command tells the DataSeal that its message has been received. Aft er receiving an Ackno wl e d ge Al e r t Bu rs t command, the DataSeal stops

transmitting its Burst message until a new T ampered event is detected. This command can be sent to up to 8 DataSeals simultaneously.

11. Read Data – Retrieves data from a Dat aSeals’ User Data area.

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12. Write Data – Writes data into a DataSeal's User Data area.

13. Reset Data – Erases all the data in a Dat aSeals’ User Data area.

14. Set/Reset Status – Sets or reset s specific flags of the DataSeal’s Long

Status.

15. Write Parame ters – Writes new values to one or more DataSeal

parameters.

16. Read Parameters – Reads the values of one or more DataSeal

parameters.

17. Addressed Veri fy – The Addressed Ve rify command is the same as

the Verify command except t hat it is applicable to only one DataSeal. This command is most commonly used to verify that a specific

DataSeal is located within a DataReader’s Receiving Zone.

18. Multi Addressed Ve rify – T he Multi Addressed Ve rify command is

the same as the Addressed Verify comman d, but is app licable t o up t o 7 Dat aSeals simultaneously.

19. Read Even ts – Reads part of or all Events stored in the DataSeal’s

Events Memory.

20. Approve Open – Permits t o open a DataSeal after it has been Se t. If

opened, both the DataSeal's Approved O pen and the Tampered flags will be set. This command is intended for recognizing permitted

DataSeal openings.

21. Start Forced Burst – Forces the DataSeal to send a special Burst

message called Forced Bu rst. It is most useful when t his command is executed in Low Frequency, and by that causing the DataSeal to send

information to the DataReader. When used in high frequency, it may be executed in one DataReader, while a different DataReader (in another place for example), should receive the Fo rce d Bu rst message.

22. Temporarily Disable HF – Disables the HF channel in a DataSeal for

a specified period. This is useful to conserve battery when the area may

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be dense with HF communications that don't apply to that DataSeal, or to prevent the DataSeal from responding to a Ve ri f y command for a

certain period, in order to allow other Dat aSeals to be received.

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Evaluation Software

Hi-G-Tek provides the DataSeal Eval uation Software for it s customers in order for t hem to get an impressio n of ho w t he sy st em works. Using t he

Evaluation Software you can play with many of the system's features and examine its behavior.

If you're reading this manual chapter by chapter, you should now have an idea of how the syst em works but lacking the details. Before going int o t he details in the next chapters, gett ing to know the Evaluat ion Software is just

the right thing to do in order to have a tool that allows you to play with the "bit s and byt es" of the various comm ands.

7.1 Software Installation

If you have an older version of the Evaluation Software you should first remove it (from the "Add/Remove Programs" icon in the Control Panel)

Insert the CD-ROM labeled "Hi-G-T ek" into t he CD-ROM drive.

From the Start menu, choose "Run". Assuming your CD-ROM drive is drive E, type "E:\DataSeal Evaluation Software\Setup.EXE" in the "Run"

dialog box. If your CD-ROM drive lett er is not E, replace t he fir st E wit h your CD-ROM drive letter. Click OK t o st art installing the Dat aSeal Evaluation Software.

Follow t he instructions on the screen until it says that the software is successfully installed.

If you're using Windows 98, restart your computer (even if you're not requested to by t he installation soft ware).

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The Evaluat ion Soft war e is now in st alled. A new short cut icon " Dat aSeal E v aluat ion" is added t o yo ur St art - >Pro gr ams m enu.

7.2 Communication Setup – The Readers Administration

Window

The Evaluat ion Software must know which DataReaders are connected to the computer as well as the serial communication port they're connected to an d the baud r ate of that po rt .

The Evaluation Software supports up to 32 DataReadres connected

using RS-485 to a single communication port or a single Dat aReader conn e ct ed using RS-

232. Configuring the DataReaders,

Figure 7-0

co mmun ication port a n d baud rat e is don e t hro ugh t he Readers Administration window.

The Re a de rs A dm i n i st r ati on window can be accessed by clicking on the

Reade rs m enu butt on o n the top of the scr een, an d then on Re ade r s Admini stration. Alternatively, click on the Readers Administration icon

(Figure 7 - 0) or pr ess Ct rl+R.

7.2.1 Defining the Connected DataReaders

To add a Dat aReader, insert the Reader ID in t he Re ader ID text bo x and click on t he Add button (Figure

7-0). The Reader ID is located on the back of the DataReader,

in barcode and in numeric format. To remove a DataReader, use the mouse to

Figure 7-0

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mark it and click on the Remo ve butto n.

The Evaluation Software assigns a Reader Address to each configured DataReader automatically.

7.2.2 Setting Up the Comm unication Port

In the Readers Administration window, click on the Comm. Port drop down list to define the communication port that the

DataReaders are connected to. Click on the Baud Rate drop down list to the right of the

Comm. Port drop down list to def ine t he baud rat e of t hat port . Once you have made your

select ion, click on the Set C omm

Port button. Figure 7-0 shows the Reade rs Administration

window.

Figure 7-0

7.3 Re ader Setup

The Reade r Setup window allows you to view and to modify the parameters of the DataReaders. A complete description of each parameter

is given in chapter 8.

To open the Reader Se tup window, click on the Reader Setup icon in the

toolbar or select the Re ade rs menu and then the Re ader Setup it em as shown in

Figure 7-0.

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Figure 7-0

The parameters of the DataReader are divided int o 2 groups: MCU and RF Modem. Each group has its own tab in the Re a de r Setu p window. Some

parameters are read-only. These parameters appear over a grey background (like the Firmware Version parameter in Figure 7-0)

If you want to change the value of one or more parameters, enter the new value(s) in their corresponding text boxes, and then click Apply to write

the new values to the Dat aReader. To read t he current values from the DataReader click on the Re fresh butt on.

7.4 The Verify and Set Window

The Ve rify and Se t window contains the most useful commands in a way that is easy to use.

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You can access t he Ve rify and Set window by clicking the Seals menu button on the top of the

sc reen , an d th en on Ve ri fy and Set as shown in Figure 7

-0 . Alternatively, you can click on t he Ve ri fy & S e t icon as shown in Figure 7-0

Figure 7-0

or press Ctrl+I.

Figure 7-0 shows the various parts of the window. Following

are the descriptions of t hese parts:

Figure 7-0

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Figure 7-0

1. Reader ID selection box: In this box, you can choose which

Dat aReader will invoke the commands.

2. Broadcast (normal) Verify frame: Through this frame you can invoke

the Ve ri fy command as well as to control some of its parameters.

3a. Addr esse d Verif y and Set fr ame: Thro ugh this frame yo u can invoke

the Addressed Veri fy command and the Se t command.

3b. Seal ID box: In this box you have to specify the Seal ID with which

you want to communicate using the Addres se d Verify and t he Se t commands. A Seal ID can also be entered to this box by clicking on the

desired Seal ID in the Broadcast Verify responses list (Item #8)

4. Result indication box: After invoking any of the commands, this box

indicates whether the command succeeded or failed. Success indicat ions appear in green, while failure indicat ions appear in red. In

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some cases of failure more detailed information about the cause of t he failure can be seen by hovering with the mouse cursor over this box.

5. Addressed Verify response indicators: When a DataSeal responds to an

Addressed Verify command, these indicators display the informat ion that was received by it. Its Long Status is displayed in the Seal Status

indicators (Item #6)

6. Seal Status indicators: When a DataSeal responds to an Addresse d

Verify command, t hese indicat ors reflect the DataSeal's Long Status as reported by the DataSeal. Flags that are set appear in red, while unset flags remain black. When a DataSeal responds to a Set command,

only the Short Status is returned and is indicated by the leftmost column. The rest 3 columns are dimmed. A complete list of the DataSeal's Long Status flags and their meanings appear in chapter 8.

7. Broadcast Verify responses list: After a Broadcast Verify interrogation,

the responses of the DataSeals are added to this list.

8. Cyclical int errogations control frame: T his frame contains some

controls that you can use to affect the way that a cyclical interrogat ion (Broadcast or Addressed) is executed.

7.4.1 Executing Broadcast Verify Command

The B roa d cas t Ve ri fy command (sometimes referred to simply as Verify) is a command t hat collects information from all the Dat aSeals that receive the command (given that their OrgID, Department and ADI mat ch). This

command is the most powerful command, and has many parameters that enable to fine tune its behavior. A complete description of all the

parameters is given in chapter 8. Normally, the default values of the parameters are adequate, but you may change them to best suit your needs.

If you want to execute the B ro adcas t Ve ri fy command only once, click on the Si ngle Interrogation butt on (sh o wn in Figure 7 - 0) . You can also

execute the Broadc as t Ve ri fy command continuously (or cyclically) by

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clicking the Cycli cal Interrogation but t on. You c an contr o l some

aspects of the cyclical interrogat ion from the cyclical interrogations

control frame (item #8 in Figure 7-0) as described in section 7.4.4.

The results (responses) of the Broadcas t Ve rify command are

displayed in the Broadcast Verify responses list ( it em #7 in Figure

Figure 7-0

7-0). The results are always appended to this list. To clear the list click on the Rese t but to n on th e lo wer right side of the window.

Each response in the Broadcast Verify responses list contains t he following information:

 Seal ID

 Events: The number of Event records that exist in the DataSeal.

 Seal Short St atus: This column is divided into 7 sub columns, each

represents a single flag in the DataSeal's Short Status. If the flag is set (on), the flag appears red, and if unset (off) the flag appears black. T he

flags are:

• S/T – Set /Tampered: if on, indicates that the DataSeal was tampered.

• LBW – Lo w Batt ery W arning.

• O/C – Open/Close: if on, indicates that the Sealing Wire is open.

• SS – Suspended Set: if on, indicates that the DataSeal is in

Susp ended Set stat e.

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• WRC – Wire Resistance Changed: indicates that an attempt t o short circuit the Sealing Wire was detected.

• Sleep – If on, indicates that the Dat aSeal is in Deep-Sleep mode.

• GE – General Error: if this flag is on, it indicat es a problem that

can be determined by other flags in t he DataSeal's Long Status, t hat are not included in t he Short Status.

• Session: T his column displays the sequential number of t he session (interrogat ion). This number is increased with each new Ve rify

co mmand. T h is p arameter is a dded by the Evaluat ion Sof t ware, an d is not part of the DataSeal's response.

• Rdr (Reader): The Reader Address of the DataReader that executed t he command. T his para m et er is added by the Evaluat ion Soft war e,

and is not part of the DataSeal's response.

You can sort t he list using any of the following columns by clicking on the title of that column: Seal ID, Events, Session and Reader.

The cont ent of the Broadcast Verify responses list can be saved to a tabbeddelimited t ext file (Seals.txt), by choosing Save to Seals.txt from the File

menu. After saving t he file, you'll be given the possibility t o view the file (if a correct version of Microsoft Excel is installed, the file will be viewed

using Excel, otherwise it will be viewed using Not epad).

7.4.2 Executing Addre ssed Verify Comm and

The Addresse d Verify command is similar t o the B roa dca st Ve ri f y command except that it addresses only one specified DataSeal, instead of all the DataSeals that receive the command.

In order to execute an Addresse d Verify command, you must first specify the Seal ID of the Dat aSeal you want to interrogate. You do it by typing t he

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Seal ID into the Seal ID box (Item #3b in Figure 7-0). Another option

is to select the Seal ID from t he Broadcast Verify responses list

(It em #7 in Figure 7 - 0) , if it previously responses to B roa dcas t Verify.

As in the Broa dcas t Ve ri fy frame,

Figure 7-0

here you also have the Single Interrogation and t he Cycli cal Inte rr ogati on options: clicking the Single

Interrogation butt on will execute the Addressed Veri fy com mand on ly once, while clicking t he Cyclical Interrogation button will execut e the Addressed Verify command cyclically according to t he options that are

selected in the Cyclical Interrogations control frame (Item #8 in Figure 7-0) as described in section 7.4.4.

The result (response) of the Addressed Ve rify is displayed in t he Addres se d Verify respon se indicat ors ( It em # 5 in Figure 7 -0) and in t he

Seal Stat us indicat ors (Item #6 in Figur e 7-0).

Figure 7-0

The Addressed Verify response indicators contains the following fields:

 Data & Time – The current date and time in UTC (GMT) as returned

by the DataSeal.

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 # of Events – The number of Event records that are writt en in the

DataSeal.

 Seal Stamp – The value of the Seal S tamp parameter of the DataSeal.

This parameter is a random number that is generated on each open and close.

 Rdr Addr (Reader Address) – The Reader Address of t he DataReader

t hat ex ecut ed the comm an d. This field is added by th e Evaluat ion Soft ware and is not part of the DataSeal's response.

 Status – OK or T ampered.

In addition to these indicators, the Seal St at us indicators also indicates the DataSeal's Long Status. Flags that are set appear in red, while unset flags

appear black. For a complete list of the flags in the Dat aSeal's Long Status, and their meanings see chapter 0 8.

If the DataSeal didn't respond to the Addressed Ve rify c o mm an d, t h e Result in dication box (It em #4 in Figure 7- 0) disp lays a re d message "Seal does not respond" .

7.4.3 Executing Set Command

The Set command is used to prepare a DataSeal for a new use. The Se t command is addressed to a specific DataSeal (in fact , it can be addressed to

up to 8 DataSeals sim ult aneously, but the Evaluat ion Sof t ware does not support it through this window). In order to execute a Set command you must first specify the DataSeal you want to send the command t o in the

Seal ID box ( It em #3 b in Figure 7- 0 ). You can do it a lso by selecting it from t he Br oadcast Verify r espon ses list (Item # 8 in Figure 7 -0) if it

ap pear s t h er e.

The Sealing Wire must be close in order for the Set command to succeed. The result of the comm and is in dicat ed using th e Addressed Verif y

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command indicators and the Seal Long Status indicators (Items #5 and #6 in Figure 7-0).

7.4.4 Cyclical Inter rogations Options

The Cyclical Interrogations control frame (Figure 7 -0 ) cont ains some options that allow you a variety of ways to execute cyclical interrogations.

In the No. of cycles box you can enter the number of cycles that will

be executed. If you enter "-1", the Evaluation Software will execute interrogations until you click on the

Stop Cycle butt on. Ev en if No. of cycles is not "-1", you can click on the Stop Cycle button to st op t he

Figure 7-0

interrogations.

In the System Pause field you can specify the pause between one interrogation to the next in seconds.

The Loop through all Readers check box is available if more than 1 DataReader is defined. If this check box is checked, the Evaluation Software will execute the first interrogation using the first DataReader in

the list, the second interrogation using the second DataReader and so on. After the last DataReader was used, the first one is used again, and so on. For example, it there are 3 DataReaders, and No. o f cy cle s is 8, th e order

that t he DataReaders will interrogate will be: 1,2,3,1,2,3,1,2.

The Session # box indicates the sequential number of the interrogation. T he Evaluation Software increases this value with each new interrogat ion. T o

reset this number, and to clear the Broadcast Verify responses list, click t he Reset but ton.

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7.5 Executing Any Command using the All Commands Window

The All Comm an ds window lets you execute any RF command and play with the "bit s and bytes" of the RF protocol. Normally, when a software

programmer writes an application, he doesn't have to play with the bits and bytes, because the DataSealLib software library (COM DLL) provides higher level interfaces, but acquaintance with the bit s and bytes can be very

helpful sometimes. Also, this is the only place in the Evaluation Software that you can execute all the RF commands.

To access the All Comman ds window, choose the All

Commands item from the Se als menu as shown in

Figure 7-0. Alternatively, click on the All Commands icon or press Ctrl+A.

Figure 7-0

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