Identec Solutions ILR IPM User Manual
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i-PORT MB Manual
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC- / INDUSTRY-CANADA-NOTICE:
To comply with FCC Part 15 Rules in the United States / with Industry Canada Radio Standard
Specifications in Canada, the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the FCC
Part 15 certification / Industry Canada Radio Standard Specification certification. It is the responsibility of the
operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States /
Canada. The use of the system in any other combination (such as colocated antennas transmitting the
same information) is expressly forbidden.
CANADA:
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful
communication.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of
3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with
this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Antenna: RADIAL/LARSEN, Model: SPDA24832 Dipole
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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is the responsible party for the compliance of the following devices:
MODEL:
EUROPE:
The user(s) of these products are cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in advance, by
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those approved by IDENTEC
SOLUTIONS, or unauthorized changes to approved products, may void the compliance of these products and may
result in the loss of the user(s) authority to operate the equipment.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
these devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
i-PORT MB
CE
i-CARD CF
CE
i-B Tags
CE
European Notification according R&TTE Directive (i-CARD 3 / EU)
This equipment complies to Art. 6.4 of R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). It is tested for compliance with the
following standards:
EN 300 220-1 V1.3.1 (2000-09), EN 300 220-3 V1.3.1 (2000-09), ETSI EN 301 489 V1.4.1 (2002-08), ETSI EN
301 489 V1.4.1 (2002-08)
USA Notification
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.
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Table of Contents
1
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................5
1.1 F
1.2 S
2.0 COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................7
2.1
2.2 A
2.3.
3.0 INSTALLATION AND SET-UP .................................................................................................... 10
3.1 M
3.2 I
4.0 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ................................................................................................. 17
4.1 T
4.2 G
4.3 G
4.4 G
4.5 G
4.6 S
4.7 G
4.8 R
4.9 R
UNDAMENTALS
YSTEM OVERVIEW
I
-PORT MB ................................................................................................................................ 7
NTENNAS
I-B TAG
OUNTING THE I
NTERFACES AND
ELEGRAM STRUCTURE, ESCAPING AND
ET VERSION COMMAND
ET TAGS COMMAND
ET TAG EXTENDED COMMAND
ET TAG FULL COMMAND
ET PARAMETER COMMAND
ET PARAMETER COMMAND
EADER PARAMETERS LIST
EADER STATUS INFORMATION
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-PORT MB ......................................................................................................... 12
LED D
ISPLAYS
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CRC ..................................................................................... 17
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5.0 INSTALLATION- CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... 32
5.0 D
5.1 F
5.2 N
5.3 N
5.4 E
5.5 H
5.6 E
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................... 35
6.0 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................ 36
7.1 S
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IRST TIME INSTALLATION (“SITE SETUP
ORMAL INITIALIZATION (“APPLICATION ON HOST STARTING UP
ORMAL OPERATION (“HOST APPLICATION LOOP AFTER STARTUP
RROR RECOVERY
OW TO USE INHIBITS TIME, RE-REPORT INTERVAL AND LIST BEHAVIOR
XCHANGING A READER WITHIN THE DAISY CHAIN
AMPLE
CRC
CALCULATION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Fundamentals
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR
(Radio Frequency IDentification). The objective is wireless and automated data collection over large
distances.
HOW RFID WORKS
®
(Intelligent Long Range®) technology is the next generation of long range RFID
Data is transmitted via high frequency radio waves between a tag and an interrogator. Information stored on
the tag can be read and processed. Data can be exchanged over large distances, even in extreme
environmental conditions such as dust, dirt, paint or oil.
The core element of the system is the active ILR tag, which can communicate its’ unique ID at a rapid rate of
transmission over very large distances (up to 100 meters/300 feet). The reader (i-PORT MB) can decode data
simultaneously from hundreds of these tags within seconds. Connection of the reader to a host computer
system enables global data accessibility via a variety of software platforms (Internet).
CHARACTERISTICS OF ILR:
• UHF Frequency (868 / 915 MHz)
• Large read range of up to 100 meters (300 feet)
• Variable read range from just a few meters up to 100 meters (300 feet)
• Memory capacity 13 Bytes
• Long transponder battery lifetime (up to 6 years)
• Anti-collision process and multi-tag handling
1.2 System Overview
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR-System consists of 4 main components:
• Active tags (also called transponders) with internal power supply, which are used to identify goods or
assets
• Reader (i-PORT; fixed-mounted) or handheld devices (mobile) which exchange information with the tags
and host computer systems
• Various antenna types/characteristics for different applications
• A central computer system as basis for control and monitoring
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Figure 1: ILR System Components
ILR System Components:
• Tags from the i-B series transmit stored data over large distances. The high data transmission rate
ensures optimal communication.
• The fixed reader (i-PORT MB) receives the data transmitted by the tags in regular intervals and buffers
the received data for later transmission via a RS422 network connected to a master PC.
• Handheld readers, based on the PC-card i-CARD R2 or Compact Flash i-CARD CF iB, can also be used to
receive transmissions from the tags over distances up to 30m. After decoding this data can either be
processed locally or transferred to a network via optional radio cards (WLAN, GPRS).
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2.0 COMPONENTS
2.1 i-PORT MB
The i-PORT MB is a reader for the i-B series of ILR® Broadcast Tags.
Built into a compact plastic housing, the i-PORT MB receives
transmissions from the i-B tags at distances of up to 100 meters (300
feet). Connection to the host system is established via a RS422
interface, resulting in the capability to connect up to 8 readers in a
Daisy Chain using commercially available CAT 5 cables and
connectors.
A simple master/slave protocol enables data exchange. Not only does
the protocol contain the data received from the tag but it can also
provide information about the time of data reception, field strength
and information about the number of times the tag has been
received by the reader.
2.2
Antennas (EU only)
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ antennas are distinguished by their compact design. A variety of antennas can be
used, depending on application. The antennas are differentiated by characteristics such as polarization, apex
angle, and gain. Optimal fit to the read zone is achieved by the right choice of antenna (characteristics) and
receive sensitivity. As the antennas are passive system elements, no tuning is required, which facilitates
installation and maintenance.
Elliptical Polarized Antennas
Because of the wide apex angle (120º) a large read zone is
achieved, which is desirable when a large quantity of tags
need to be read at one time, or when tags moving at great
speeds need to be interrogated.
Since the polarization is elliptical, orientation of the tag
relative to the antenna is not important: if the tag is in front
of the antenna the tag may be polarized horizontally or
vertically along the line of sight of the antenna. Due to its
small size and weight, this antenna is very easy to integrate.
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Orientation Diagrams: Elliptical polarized antenna
Elevation Azimuth
Linear Polarized Antennas
Because of the smaller apex angle (60º), this antenna is more
suited to selective data collection and restriction of read zones.
Depending on the direction of mounting, the antenna’s field is
either vertically or horizontally polarized, requiring the tag to
have the same orientation.
Because of the greater gain, longer read ranges can be
achieved with this antenna compared to the elliptical polarized
type above.
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Antenna Orientation
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Orientation Diagrams: Linear polarized antenna
Elevation Azimuth
Vertical Polarization Horizontal Polarization
2.3. i-B Tag
This active tag is particularly suited for:
- Identification
- Tracking and Tracing
Using ILR technology, distances of up to 100 meters
(300 feet) can be achieved with this tag. An
operation lifetime of up to 6 years (depending on
ping rate) can be expected due to the tag’s minimal
energy requirement.
Used in combination with the i-PORT R2 or i-CARD R2, several hundred tags can be detected nearly
simultaneously, thanks to an anti-collision algorithm.
i-B tags are available in a variety of configurations and form factors. Memory capacity is 13 Byte (17
characters packed). Furthermore, they are available at 868 MHz for use in Europe and at 915 MHz for use in
America.
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Polarization is dependent on orientation and is rotation symmetrical.
Vertically Polarized Horizontally Polarized
3.0 INSTALLATION AND SET-UP
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR-System consists of several components:
• Tags (also called transponders)
• Readers (fixed i-PORT reader or i-CARD in mobile handheld/notebook)
• Antennas
• A central computer system as basis for control and monitoring
or a handheld with an i-CARD
Before installation, the user should have thorough knowledge of the application. The read locations need to
be defined; whether the object is moving or stationary needs to be determined. If the objects in question are
moving objects, their speed is important for calculating receiving probability and the needed ping rate of the
tag.
Mounting Site:
The i-PORT should be mounted fairly close to the read location as lengthy antenna cables reduce the range of
the system. A 10-meter coaxial cable (RG 58 C/U) shows a loss of 6 dB. This in turn means a reduction of the
read range by 50% (see diagrams).
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Cable losses as a function of cable length are displayed in the above diagram. The values are based on an
RG58 coaxial cable at a frequency of 900 MHz.
In the diagram above, the relative range is displayed as a function of the cable length. Relative because the
range is dependent on the environment of the system. Under ideal conditions (free field, i-PORT R2), ranges
of up to 100 meters (300 feet) can be achieved. But if 20 meters of antenna cabling are used, the cable
losses amount to approx. 12 dB, which reduces the original range to just one-quarter (25 meters)!
The range losses as displayed in the diagram are independent of the original range. If the range is 30 meters
(100 feet) and 10 meters of antenna cabling are used, the range is reduced by 50%.
After mounting the i-PORT MB, the antennas need to be installed and connected to the designated antenna
sockets. If antenna extension cables are required, check these for function or short circuits before you begin
with the start-up.
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Alignment of Antennas:
Align the antennas with the tags or the objects to be monitored. Linearly polarized antennas must have the
same polarization as the tags, either horizontal or vertical. Circular polarized antennas are not dependent on
the polarization of the tags.
3.1 Mounting the i-PORT MB
Dimensions without mounting kit and with end cap
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