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RFID Reader Module

Integration Guide

Intermec Technologies Corporation

Worldwide Headquyarters 6001 36th Ave.W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A.

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The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

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Contents

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

About the IM11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Technical Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Send Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Who Should Read This Manl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Electromagnetic Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Radio Frequency Device Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

EPC Compliance and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mechanical Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About the Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Supported Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Electrical Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Reader Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Reader Power Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Mini-PCI Connector Pin Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Input and Output Voltage Level Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Transmit Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

RF Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Software Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

About the Development Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connect the Development Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Open a Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Contents

Open a USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Problems While Working with RFID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DIP Switch Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information.

Safety Information

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

This section explains how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures.

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.

Before You Begin

Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, read the Intermec supply agreement.

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Before You Begin

Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Web Support

Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com to download our current manls (in PDF).

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to

review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product.

Send Feedback

Your feedback is crucial to the continl improvement of our documentation. To provide feedback about this manl, please contact the Intermec Technical Communications department directly at

TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com.

Telephone Support

Contact your local Intermec OEM Sales Representative:

• NA/SA OEM Sales: +1-425-348-2762

• EMEA OEM Sales: +34-918-060-219

• Asia Pacific OEM Sales: +81-3-3769-5601

• Taiwan OEM Sales: +886-936-934-366

Who Should Read This Manl

This integration guide explains how to integrate the IM11 module into a computer or other device. It is written for the person who will be integrating the module into any product that needs to be UHF RFID-enabled.

Before you install and configure the module, you should be familiar with Intermec RFID systems and how to implement them. You should also be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

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Patent Information

There may be U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Regulatory Information

Note: Regulatory compliance of the end product is the responsibility of the module integrator. Upon request, Intermec will provide proprietary module documentation using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or directly to the certifying agency.

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Before You Begin

Safety

The module is tested and compliant according to:

• CB Report IEC 60950-01 for international product safety

• FCC OET Bulletin 65, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for

Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, for general population/uncontrolled exposure when installed per Intermec instructions using Intermec-approved antennas

• CENELEC EN50364/EN50357, European RF Exposure standard

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This module is certified according to:

• FCC Part 15/Industry Canada ICES-003 Class B digital emissions

• EN 301 489-1 and -3, European transmitter immunity

Radio Frequency Device Approval

By default, the module is configured for FCC transmission.

• EN 302-208 V 1.4.1 Declaration of Conformity

• FCC Part 15.247 (915 MHz band operation) Certification

• RSS-210 (915 MHz band operation) Certification

Recycling

The module incorporates principles for ease of disassembly to facilitate recovery and recycling of printed circuit board assemblies and base materials.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

The module complies with the RoHS Directive.

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About the IM11

The Intermec IM11 RFID Reader Module is designed for quick integration into computers, printers, and any other products that need to be RFID-enabled. The IM11 includes these features:

• Allows the RFID-enabled product to read and write to tags used in

most worldwide applications:

• The IM11 can comply with the regulatory requirements for

• The IM11 cannot comply with regulatory requirements for

• Operates across the entire frequency band. The country code

defines the frequency bands of operation, the power levels, the hop tables, and other country-specific parameters. The default country code is defined by the location where the module is delivered.

• Covers UHF bands from 865 to 928 MHz. Supports four channel

operation over the 865 to 868 MHz band.

• Supports 50 channels in the FCC band from 902 to 928 MHz.

ETSI 4 channels in Europe, USA, Taiwan, Australia, Thailand, Brazil, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Philippines, South Africa,Israel, South Korea, and New Zealand. For the latest, contact your Intermec sales representative.

Japan.

• Supports the ISO 18000-6c protocol (EPC Class 1, Gen 2)

• Supports the BRI (Basic Reader Interface) host communication

protocol.

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Technical Overview

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Specification Values

Physical 50.95 mm long x 30 mm wide x 4.76 mm thick

Weight

Environmental Specifications

Specification Values

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Humidity 25 °C to 60 °C, 0% to 95% relative humidity,

Shock 2000 g, 0.5 ms pulse, 10 times on each axis

Vibration GRMS. 10 to 500 Hz, in 3 axis

ESD Passes CE mark requirements. 4 kV contact discharge and 8

-20 °C to +60 °C

-40 °C to +70 °C

non-condensing process

kV air discharge, while unpowered.

Power Supply Specifications

Specification Minimum Typic al Maximum Unit Notes

Operating Voltage

Deep Sleep 100 μA Vbatt current when

Standby Current

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3.15 3.8 5.2 V All internal voltages regulated on module

enable low powers Real-Time Clock

30 mA At 3.8 V, USB

connection in Suspend mode, no GPIO loading

Power Supply Specifications (continued)

Specification Minimum Typic al Maximum Unit Notes

Read Current 1.3 A Tx/Rx circuits,

VCO, temperature sense

Ripple 100 mV Peak-to-peak

Timing

• Power on

to Enable

• Enable to

Active

• Standby to

Active

• Channel

Switching

5 S Only at initial

power up

1.5 2 mS An internal time, not seen by the host

30 μS Tx on a channel to

Tx on any other channel

Transmitter Specifications

Specification Minimum Typic al Maximum Unit Notes

Frequency Stability

Spurious Emissions FCC

Spurious Emissions ETSI

Thermal Shutdown

Thermal Recovery

-20 +20 PPM

-55

-50

-54 dBm Out of band

85 °C As measured by

75 °C

dBc

In band

dBc

Out of band

sensor on module

Transceiver Specifications

Specification Values

Output Power Control 29.5 dBm. User adjustable in 1 dBm down to

10.5 dBm. Tolerance drift from +0.5 to -0.7.

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Transceiver Specifications (continued)

Specification Values

Bus Interface (USB or serial) USB 2.0 compliant client 12 Mbps (full speed)

Serial 115.2 Kbps

RF Output Impedance 50 Ohms with better than 10 dB return loss

Modulation PR-ASK

Data Encoding DRM or FM0

RF Sensitivity DRM: Monostatic 15 dB S/N Power [dBm]

ON: -70 dBm RF sensitivity is the minimum RF conducted

power for measuring a given 15 dB return loss on the antenna port.

Tags/Protocols Supported EPC Class 1 Gen 2, UHF Version 1.2.0

ISO 18000-6C NXP SL3ICS1002 G2XM, can read 512-bit

extended user memory and custom commands

Fujitsu FJ64 Kb Impinj Monza 4QT

Tag Data Rate EPC Class 1 Gen2, ISO 18000-6C

DRM back link frequency up to 320 KHz FM0 back link frequency 160 KHz

Read Range >6 m (20 ft), provided that the module:

• is using DRM operation mode.

• isconnected to an antenna system with 9

dBiC gain (circular polarized).

• has no occurrence of multipath or other

environmental interference.

Read Speed >200 tags per second (using 32 conducted

tags) 50 tags per second (using over air tags)

Performance Testing AD 223 tags on cardboard

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Receiver Specifications

Receiver Input Values

Sensitivity Typical: -70 dBm

Maximum Reverse Input Power Maximum: +20 dBm

EPC Compliance and Certification

The module is compliant to:

• EPCglobal® RFID Air Interface Specification, Version 1.0.8.

• Single Reader Mode: Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 single

interrogator environment.

• Multiple Reader Mode: Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 multiple

interrogator environment.

• Dense Reader Mode: Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 dense

interrogator environment. May require reducing power output to 27 dBm to meet EPC DRM guidelines.

15 dB return loss

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Mechanical Integration

2.6 (2 places)

4.78

30.00

45.84

14.40

24.20

50.95

44.94

2.40

1.35

The module fits within the MiniPCI Express specifications. For physical dimensions, see the illustration.

IM11 RFID Reader Module Physical Specifications: 50.95 mm long x 30 mm wide x 4.78 mm thick. Exceptions to the MiniPCI Express form factor: top shield side thickness is 2.4 mm (instead of 2.01 mm) and bottom shield side thickness is 1.35 mm (instead of 1.75 mm).

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About the Connectors

The module mounts on a PC board and connects to it using a miniPCI connector, P/N JAE MM60-52B1-E1 or equivalent. Intermec recommends using the higher profile connector, because the low profile connector does not fit flush to the PCB with the low profile connection.

The antenna receptacle is a Hirose U.FL connector (50 ohm, coaxial).

Supported Antennas

The module has been tested to work with a variety of antenna types. Antenna systems, combination antenna and cables, are restricted to +6 dBi linear gain in North, Central, and South America. Europe have a maximum antenna system gain restriction of 2 Watt effective radiated power.

Radio communications regulatory agencies in each country has restrictions for antenna gain or transmitter power. Consult with your Intermec OEM Sales Representative or Professional Wireless /RFID Installer for details.

These antennas are approved to work with the IM11:

• Antenna primary linear (0 dBi linear, omni)

• PIFA omni yagi (5.5 dBi linear)

• Ceramic patch antenna (2.5 dBi, circular polarized)

• Cross polar linear (dual pole antenna)

• High gain circular polarized panel 11 dBiC (8 dBi linear)

• High gain linear panel (8 dBi)

• RFID printer coupler (-30 dBi)

• NeWave N7 (5.5 dBi, multi axis dipole)

Note: To use the 8 dBi antennas, the module integrator needs to reduce the output power to 29 dBm.

You can use any antenna with similar construction to one of the approved antennas, as long as it has equal or less gain. The module integrator is responsible for final regulatory approvals.

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Operating Modes

Overtemperature Mode Standard Mode

IM11 is in Idle mode.

IM11 receives a request for a tag operation from an application.

Is the IM11

temperature

<85 °C?

The IM11's ability to return to normal status depends on the ability of the card to dissipate the heat.

The IM11 is designed to operate at 1 Watt of continuous power between

-20 °C and +60 °C. These limits are not user programmable.

IM11 API returns “Status=Normal" and data, if found.

Application checks reason for failed status and returns overtemperature condition.

IM11 API returns "Status=Failed."

IM11 receives a request for a tag operation from an

application

Ye s

This illustration shows the module Overtemperature and Standard operating modes.

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The module has a temperature sensor. If overtemperature is detected (nominally 85 °C), the module sends an overtemperature message. No RF output occurs until the temperature falls below the recovery threshold (nominally 75 °C).

In most situations, Overtemperature mode adequately protects the module against very high temperatures. However, if you use the module in a high duty-cycle operation for extended periods of time at elevated temperatures, you may want to attach a heatsink to the perforated top shield of the IM11. For proper placement, refer to the illustration of the page 14

For optimal thermal performance, connect the top shield of the module to a metal surface with good air flow or access to the lower temperature case exterior. To connect these surfaces, use a low thermal resistance material, such as themal grease or a thermallyconductive spacer.

Electrical Integration

The module communicates either over USB or through serial:

• The USB client communication follows the CDC profile (a

Microsoft standard driver) and is USB 2.0-compliant, operating at 12 Mbps (full speed). For more information, see “Open a USB

Connection” on page 32.

• In Serial mode, the module communicates as a standard PC COM

port, operating at 115.2 Kbps. It has eight general purpose inputs and outputs for monitoring and controlling external signals. For more information, see “Open a Serial Connection” on page 31.

A Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controls the radio functions and provides communication with the host. This interface allows direct reprogramming and updating of the on-board FLASH memory. It has 64 MB of DDR and 4 MB of SPI FLASH available.

Power Requirements

The module operates off power input from 3.15 VDC to 5.2 VDC. If the input is 3.3 V DC or less, you must account for significant increased current demand. If the input drops below 3.15 VDC, 1 Watt output is not possible.

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The module handles its own power management and goes into Standby mode automatically when there are no outstanding commands. However, even in Standby mode, the IM11 immediately responds to host activity, eliminating any potential host timeout conditions.

To achieve an even lower power Standby mode, the host needs to support USB suspend and remote wakeup.

To reduce power, the module duty cycles its transmitter. The duty cycling happens according to the read commands that the application executes. To achieve the lowest power, after all tags are read, the transmitter turns off. After a period of time, the transmitter activates to identify new tags in the field. After all new tags are read, the transmitter turns off for the rest of the period.

Also, the module automatically reduces the power out if the input voltage is too low or the temperature of the module is too high.

For more information about low power read commands, see the Basic

Reader Interface Programmer Reference Manual.

Reader Power States

There are four different power states for the RFID module.

Reader Power States and Levels of Consumption

Power State Level of Consumption

Off 0 (3.3 V turned off to the module)

Deep Sleep

• 3.3 V on

• RF enable = Off

• < 1 mA

• Real Time Clock (RTC) = On (< 100 μA to power RTC)*

• Enable (Pin 20) is low

Idle

• 3.3 V on

• RF enable = On

• No USB activity

• About 35 mA

• Enable (Pin 20) is high

Read Max current during tag read about 1.5 A

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* You cannot turn off the RTC unless you remove power Pin 2 (VBATT) on the mini-PCI connector.

Transition Times Between Reader Power States

Transition State Trans i tio n Tim e

Off to Deep Sleep 100 ms

Deep Sleep to Tag Read < 6 ms*

Idle to Tag Read

* < 6 ms required to load the software to load the module. After loading the software, the module stays idle (~110 mW) until a read is requested. When a read is finished, the unit returns to idle. Duty cycling is employed to quiet tags that have already been read and to ensure the host system transmitter does not stay on all the time.

Reader Power Draw

This section explains the power draw of the IM11 under various operating conditions. These are the four tests that were conducted:

• Time for USB device to respond to USB

wakeup is about 10 ms.

• Time for serial to respond is about 100 ms for a

10 byte command will take 100 ms at 115.2 kbps.

• Test A: READ REPORT=EVENT: This test uses default values

and starts a continuous read. It takes advantage of the duty cycle to save power, and resets the tags after every inventory round so the tags keep responding.

• Test B: ATTRIB UNSELTRIES=0, READ REPORT=EVENT:

This test uses the default values of the reader except for UNSELTRIES. The continues read takes advantage of the duty cycle to save power. Setting UNSELTRIES=0 prevents the reader from resetting the tags. After the initial inventory round, the tags remain quiet until session 2 persistence wears off. This is the recommended configuration for reading large tag populations in continuous mode.

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• Test C: Repeated READ: This test uses the default values of the

reader and repeatedly issues a single READ command, and does not allow the reader to duty cycle the radio. The tags are reset at the beginning of every inventory round so they can respond to every read command.

• Test D: ATTRIB UNSELTRIES=0, Repeated READ: This test is

the same as Test C, but UNSELTRIES is set to 0. The tags respond the first time and then only responds when their persistences wears off.

Supply Voltage 3.35 V Conducted Quad Tag, 20 dB Antennuation

Field Strength Te s t A Tes t B Test C Test D

30 dB 153 72 536 354

27 dB 124 65 420 296

24 dB 110 61 348 260

21 dB 96 59 302 234

18 dB 60 57 272 220

15 dB 55 56 251 217

Supply Voltage 3.35 V Radiated,50 Tags Cardboard Box in Front of Antenna

Field Strength Te s t A Tes t B Test C Test D

30 dB 490 124 950 378

27 dB 290 96 616 303

24 dB 182 74 451 265

21 dB 110 64 337 238

18 dB 83 58 266 222

15 dB 79 58 264 220

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Supply Voltage 4.45 V Conducted Quad Tag, 20 dB Anttenuation

Field Strength Te s t A Tes t B Test C Test D

30 dB 456 57 369 252

27 dB 101 54 299 214

24 dB 88 52 252 193

21 dB 78 49 223 173

18 dB 49 49 204 164

15 dB 49 49 188 162

BRI, Default Attributes, 32 Conducted Tags, READ: The long, flat CW period after the inventroy round is caused when the BRI repoprts the tags before shutting off RF.

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BRI, Default Attributes, 32 Conducted Tags, READ REPORT=EVENT: All tags

respond every time.

BRI, Default Attributes, ATTRIB UNSELTRIES=0, 32 Conducted Tags, READ REPORT=EVENT: UNSELTRIES=0 causes the tags to remain quiet, they rarely

respond after the first time.

Mini-PCI Connector Pin Descriptions

Pin Descriptions

Pin Pin Name Description

1 Reserved Do NOT connect

2 +V_BATT Power input

3 Reserved Do NOT connect

4GND Ground

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Pin Descriptions (continued)

Pin Pin Name Description

5 No Connect Not connected

6GPIO2

7 No Connect Not connected

8 No Connect Not connected

9GND Ground

10 No Connect Not connected

11 No Connect Not connected

12 No Connect Not connected

13 Reserved Do NOT connect

14 No Connect Not connected

15 GND Ground

16 GPIO0

17 Reserved Do NOT connect

18 GND Ground

19 Reserved Do NOT connect

20 ENABLE Input. Logic high level turns on

power to IM11

21 GND Ground

22 UART_SEL_L Input. Low level activates UART

instead of USB (at Enable active)

23 Reserved Do NOT connect

24 +V_BATT Power input

25 Reserved Do NOT connect

26 GND Ground

27 GND Ground

28 GPIO1

29 GND Ground

30 GPIO3

31 Reserved Do NOT connect

32 GPIO4

33 RESET_L Logic low level resets IM11

34 GND Ground

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Pin Descriptions (continued)

Pin Pin Name Description

35 GND Ground

36 USB_DM USB data minus

37 GND Ground

38 USB_DP USB data plus

39 +V_BATT Power input

40 GND Ground

41 +V_BATT Power input

42 No Connect Not connected

43 GND Ground

44 GPIO5

45 HOST_CTS1 Future use

46 GPIO6

47 HOST_RTS1 Future use

48 GPIO7

49 HOST_RX1 Output. Rx data output to host

50 GND Ground

51 HOST_TX1 Input. Tx data input from host

52 +V_BATT Power input

Notes:

• GPIOx: General purpose inputs/outputs. The pins are high

impedance inputs when initially powered, following a module reset. You can configure all pins as inputs or outputs under software control.

• Host TX1/RX1 and host RTS1/CTS1: Standard logic levels. No

RS-232 transceiver.

• USB_DP: If UART_SEL_L is low, pull up to wake up. If logic level

is low, IM11 is in Sleep mode.

• All signals are 3.3 V logic levels (5 V tolerant inputs).

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Input and Output Voltage Level Descriptions

Voltage Levels

Low High Notes

Inputs

Outputs

Auxiliary outputs are 3-state inputs (high impedance) on power-up until they are written to for the first time. You should provide pullups or pulldowns to keep any external logic disabled during this condition.

0 to 0.8 V 2.4 to 5.5 V ± 10 μA max input current

0.4 V max @ 4 mA 2.9 V min @ -4 mA

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Transient protection

LED

VBatt

Input

10 to 100K

GP Output

V Ext.

Output

GPI

Input is driven high to activate FET Sw to pull the GPI line low.

GPO is driven high to activate FET Switch to drive Output low.

Typical output circuit. GPO is driven low to activate FET switch to turn on LED.

Transmit Power

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Typical I/O Circuits

The module is able to adjust transmit power from 29.5 dBm to

10.5 dBm, configurable in 1 dBm steps with an accuracy (the measure of the power output for each level) of +/-0.5 dBm. The initial tolerance (the measure of the power output for each level) is +/-0.5 dBm. The output power is set on each of the antennas. Output power tolerance from the nominal setting is +/- 0.75 dBm over an ambient temperature range of -20 °C to 60 °C.

The module supports PR-ASK modulation for EPC Class 1 Gen 2 tags only.

RF Integration

The module supports two antenna connections. You can use software to control the selection of either connection. The module switches from one antenna to the other in 5 ms or less. The switching time is defined from the 90% power point as the RF is turned off at the first port to the 90% power point as the RF is turned on at the second port.

The module uses an integrated RFID transceiver. It features autotuning on the antenna ports to match the antenna return loss dynamically. The system compensates for antennas with a VSWR of

2.0 or lower (a VSWR of <1.7 is optimum).

There are no termination requirements for the antenna ports. The module will not transmit to any open antenna ports.

Software Integration

In Serial mode, the module appears as a standard PC COM port. It has eight general purpose inputs and outputs. You can use a communications program, such as HyperTerminal, to communicate with the module using the Basic Reader Interface (BRI). For more information, see the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) Programmer

Reference Manual.

BRI Command Default Values

Command Default Value

ANTS 1

ANTTIMEOUT 50

ANTTRIES 3

BROADCASTSYNC 0

CHKSUM OFF

DENSEREADERMODE ON

ECHO OFF

EPCC1G2PARAMETERS 16

FIELDSEP ASCII space character (0x20)

FIELDSTRENGTH 30dB, 30dB

IDREPORT OFF

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BRI Command Default Values (continued)

Command Default Value

IDTIMEOUT 100

IDTRIES 1

INITIALQ 4

INITTRIES 1

LOCKTRIES 3

NOTAGRPT OFF

QUERYSEL (new) 4

QUERYTARGET (new) A

RDTRIES 3

RPTTIMEOUT 0

SCHEDULEOPT 0

SELTRIES 1

SESSION 2

TAGTYPE EPCC1G2

TIMEOUTMODE OFF

TTY OFF

UNSELTRIES 1

UTCTIME 0

WRTRIES 3

From the Intermec website, you can also download a sample application (JRFID) to test, configure, and control the module.

To download the JRFID application

1 Go to www.intermec.com.

2 Click Products > RFID > Fixed Readers > IF2.

3 Click the Downloads tab.

4 Under Demo Software, download the JRFID Application.

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About the Development Kit

The development kit comes with all the necessary hardware to connect it to your desktop PC. The kit contains:

• IM11 RFID Reader Module

• Development board

• Antenna and cables

• Power supply

• USB cable

• Serial cable

• RFID tags

• CD that contains software tools and this guide

Once connected, open a serial or USB connection to setup, test, configure, and control the module.

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SW1

SW2

SW3 CN19

COM 1

USB port

Antenna port 1

Antenna port 2

Antenna cables

COM 2

IM11 Development Board: The default settings for the switches and jumpers.

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Connect the Development Kit

You can connect the development kit to your PC through serial or USB communications and use it to perform these tasks:

• Establish a BRI session.

• Use the JRFID application.

• Restore default settings.

Open a Serial Connection

Use a serial communications program, such as Hyperterminal, to communicate with the module.

Note: If you do not have a communications program, you can download a trial version of HyperTerminal for Windows 7 at

www.hilgraeve.com/hyperterminal.

To open a serial connection

1 If you have Microsoft ActiveSync running on your desktop PC,

disable ActiveSync to make the serial port available.

2 Connect the RFID module and antenna cables to the development

board.

3 Connect the antenna to the first antenna port.

4 Connect the serial cable from the COM 1 port on the development

board to the serial port on your PC.

5 Start the communications program.

6 Configure the communications parameters to:

• Bits per second: 115200

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Stop bit: 1

• Flow control: None

• Send line ends with line feeds: Enabled

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7 Connect the development kit to power. The development kit boots

as soon as you apply power. In about a minute, the message “Loading System” appears as the development kit initializes.

The serial connection is established.

Open a USB Connection

If you are opening a USB connection, you need to create a folder that includes a gserial.inf and a usbser.sys file.

To open a USB connection

1 On your desktop PC, create a new folder.

2 Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Notepad.

3 In Notepad, copy and paste this text:

[Version] Signature="$Windows NT$" Class=Ports ClassGuid={4D36E978-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} Provider=%LINUX% DriverVer=08/17/2004,0.0.2.0 ; Copyright(C)2004 Al Borchers (alborchers@steinerpoint.com)

[Manufacturer] %LINUX%=GSerialDeviceList

[GSerialDeviceList] %GSERIAL%=GSerialInstall, USB\VID_0525&PID_A4A7

[DestinationDirs] DefaultDestDir=10,System32\Drivers

[GSerialInstall] CopyFiles=GSerialCopyFiles

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AddReg=GSerialAddReg

[GSerialCopyFiles] usbser.sys

[GSerialAddReg] HKR,,DevLoader,,*ntkern HKR,,NTMPDriver,,usbser.sys HKR,,EnumPropPages32,,"MsPorts.dll,SerialPortPropPageProvider" [GSerialInstall.Services] AddService = usbser,0x0002,GSerialService

[GSerialService] DisplayName = %GSERIAL_DISPLAY_NAME% ServiceType = 1 ; SERVICE_KERNEL_DRIVER StartType = 3 ; SERVICE_DEMAND_START ErrorControl = 1 ; SERVICE_ERROR_NORMAL ServiceBinary = %10%\System32\Drivers\usbser.sys LoadOrderGroup = Base

[Strings] LINUX = "Linux" GSERIAL = "Gadget Serial" GSERIAL_DISPLAY_NAME = "USB Gadget Serial Driver"

4 Click File > Save As.

5 Browse to the folder you created in Step 1 and save the document

as gserial.inf.

6 Browse to the C:\Windows\Driver Cache\i386 directory and locate

the driver.cab file.

7 Open the driver.cab file with a .cab extraction tool, find the

usb.sys file, and copy it tothe folder you created in Step 1.

8 Connect the RFID module and antenna cables to the development

board.

9 Connect the antenna to the first antenna port.

10 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the development

board to the USB port on your PC. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears.

11 Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and

click Next.

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12 Select Include this location in the search, browse to the folder

you created in Step 1, and press Enter.

13 When the Windows Logo Testing screen appears, click Continue

Anyway . The development kit is connected through USB.

Troubleshooting

Use the information in this section to fix problems with the IM11 module.

Problems While Working with RFID

Many problems you may encounter when working with your RFID system can be solved by carefully checking the RFID settings and changing them accordingly.

RFID Problems and Solutions

Problem Solution

You cannot connect to the module using the serial port.

The module is unable to read RFID tags, or seems to read tags slow or inconsistently.

• Verify that you are using a null-modem cable to

connect to the desktop PC.

• Verify that you are communicating through the correct

serial port.

• Verify that your PC is set to 115200, N, 8, 1, no flow

control.

Check these conditions:

• Your RFID antennas must be connected correctly to the

module and mounted in optimum locations. Make sure all antenna connections are tight and that the cables are in good condition.

• To maximize performance, make sure you have chosen

the correct tag types.

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Restore Default Settings

If you are having problems with the module, you can use a serial connection to restore the default settings to the module.

To restore the module default settings

1 open a serial connection to the module. For help, see “Open a

Serial Connection” on page 31.

2 In the login field, type restore_defaults, and then press

Enter. The module reboots and the default settings are restored.

DIP Switch Default Settings

If you are having problems with the module or development board, you may need to reset the dip switches back to their default settings.

SW1 DIP Switch Default Settings

Dip Switch Description Default Setting

1 EN HEADSET DET Disabled

2 EN BUTTON DET Disabled

3 EN GRN LED Enabled

4 EN RED LED Disabled

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SW1 DIP Switch Default Settings (continued)

1 4

Dip Switch Description Default Setting

5 EN M10 LED Enabled

6 EN UART 1 RTS/CTS Disabled

7 EN UART 1 R1/CD/DTR/DSR Disabled

8 EN UART 1 XCVR Enabled

9 EN UART 3 XCVR Disabled

10 DISABLE MODEM Enabled

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SW4 DIP Switch Default Settings

Dip Switch Description Default Setting

1 EN FIXED OUTPUT 3.3 V On

2 EN BARREL JACK LDO On

3 MODEM - 2.6 V Off

4 LDO 2.6 V On

SW3 DIP Switch Default Settings

1 4

SW3 DIP Switch Default Settings

Dip Switch Description Default Setting

1 EN MIC_P GAIN + 20 dB On

2 EN MIC_N GAIN + 20 dB On

3 EN MIC_P BYPASS Off

4 EN MIC_N BYPASS Off

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J4 Jumper Default Setting

Jumper

J4 Jumper Default Setting

Jumper Installed Description Default Setting

Yes VCC_3.3 V On

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users.

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met

(for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will

be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: HD5-IM11PRT”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met.

Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE

This radio transmitter (IC: 1639B-IM11PRT/ Model: IM11-PRT) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types n

ot included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 1639B-IM11PRT/ Model: IM11-PRT) a été approuvé par ISED pour

onctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types

d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Approved antenna(s) list

Type Gain Brand Manufacturer

near-field -30dBi Honeywell Honeywell

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (For module device use)

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users.

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes: (Pour utilisation de dispositif module)

1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et

2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne.

Tant que les 2 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur l'émetteur ne seront pas nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization.

NOTE IMPORTANTE:

Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada.

End Product Labeling

Plaque signalétique du produit final

Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC:

1693B-IM11PRT".

Manual Information To the End User

Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final

L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before You Begin

Safety Information

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

Web Support

Send Feedback

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Who Should Read This Manl

Related Documents

Patent Information

Regulatory Information

Safety

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Radio Frequency Device Approval

Recycling

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

About the IM11

Technical Overview

Specifications

EPC Compliance and Certification

Mechanical Integration

About the Connectors

Supported Antennas

Operating Modes

Electrical Integration

Power Requirements

Reader Power States

Reader Power Draw

Mini-PCI Connector Pin Descriptions

Input and Output Voltage Level Descriptions

Transmit Power

RF Integration

Software Integration

About the Development Kit

Connect the Development Kit

Open a Serial Connection

Open a USB Connection

Troubleshooting

Problems While Working with RFID

Restore Default Settings

DIP Switch Default Settings