Identec Solutions ILR IPORTM350 User Manual

i-PORT M350

Installation and Hardware Manual

Installation and Hardware Manual

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limitation, damages resulting from use of or reliance on information presented herein, or loss of
profits or revenues or costs of replacement goods, even if informed in advance of the possibility of
such damages.

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Reg. No. IM.0740.EN
Order Code:
Issue 1 / November 2007
– 18. December 2007 –

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG,
Millenium Park 2, 6890 Lustenau, Austria

Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.identecsolutions.com

Subject to alteration without prior notice.
© Copyright IDENTEC SOLUTIONS 2007

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Printed in Germany

Radio Frequency Compliance Statement

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is the responsible party for the compliance of the following devices:

MODEL: i-PORT M350
FCC ID: OO4-ILR-IPORTM350
CANADA: IC: 3538A-IPM350
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.

European Notification according R&TTE Directive

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)

Professional Installation

Professional installation justification: To qualify for professional installation, the applicant must explain
why the hardware cannot simply be purchased and installed by the average (technically inclined) person.

1) Marketing
The device cannot be sold retail, to the general public or by mail order. It must be sold to dealers.

2) Requires professional installation;

- installation must be controlled

- installed by licensed professionals (EUT sold to dealer who hire installers)

- installation requires special training (special programming, access to keypad, field strength
measurements made)

3) Application
The intended use is generally not for the general public. It is generally for industry/commercial use.

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

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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.

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

FCC-NOTICE:
To comply with FCC Part 15 Rules in the United States, the system must be professionally installed to
ensure compliance with the FCC Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and
professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States. The use
of the system in any other combination (such as collocated antennas transmitting the same
information) is expressly forbidden.

INDUSTRY-CANADA-NOTICE:
To comply with Industry Canada Radio Standard Specifications in Canada, the system must be
professionally installed to ensure compliance with 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 Canada. The use of the system in any other combination (such as
collocated 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 mentioned in this document below, and
having a maximum gain of 12 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 12
dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
The allowed setting for the transmit power are expressively mentioned in the appropriate chapter.

• ASTRON, Model: DH-8195, elliptical polarized antenna

• WIMO, Model: 900R, linear polarized antenna

• HyperLink Technologies, Model HG903RD-RSP, 1/2-wave whip antenna

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This product contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Please observe the
special instructions for their protection. Incorrect handling can damage the unit and cause the
invalidation of the warranty.

Minimum safety precautions against electrostatic discharge:

• Establish earth contact before you touch the unit. For example, touch the earthing screw on the
unit. Even better: Use an antistatic ribbon and earth yourself permanently for the time you
handle the unit.

• Avoid unnecessary contact with the unit connectors and assemblies inside the unit.

• Only open the unit if the operational settings (as described in the manual) expressly require this.

• Use antistatic tools for the setting of the unit. (Warning: Do not touch life-threatening voltages

with these tools).

• Do not store unit and components without protective packaging.

• Only remove unit and components from the packaging immediately prior to installation.

These notes are not sufficient to guarantee complete protection from electrostatic
discharges! We recommend the use of suitable protective equipment.

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Contents

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................8

2 PREFACE .....................................................................................................................10

2.1 PREPARATIONS .......................................................................................................... 10

2.2 SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT........................................................................................... 10

2.3 RESPONSIBILITY......................................................................................................... 10

2.4 UPDATES ................................................................................................................. 10

2.5 SCOPE OF DELIVERY—VISUAL INSPECTION ........................................................................ 10

2.6 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................. 10

3 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................11

3.1 FUNDAMENTALS ......................................................................................................... 11

3.2 COMPONENT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 12

3.3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS—DATA TAGS................................................................................ 13

3.3.1 i-Q350 Tags ........................................................................................................... 13

3.3.2 i-Q350 WAM........................................................................................................... 13

3.3.3 Polarization of Tags ................................................................................................ 14

3.4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS—READERS................................................................................... 15

3.4.1 i-HUB..................................................................................................................... 15

3.4.2 i-PORT M350.......................................................................................................... 16

3.5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS—ANTENNAS ................................................................................. 17

3.5.1 Elliptical Polarized Antennas..................................................................................... 17

3.5.2 Linear Polarized Antennas........................................................................................ 18

3.5.3 1/2-Wave Whip Antenna ......................................................................................... 19

4 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................20

4.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 20

4.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 23

4.2.1 Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 23

4.2.2 Position of Ports ..................................................................................................... 23

4.2.3 Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 24

4.2.4 Maximum Overall Cable Runs of i-BUS...................................................................... 24

4.2.5 The i-BUS Connector............................................................................................... 25

5 INITIAL OPERATION ..................................................................................................26

5.1 CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................ 26

5.2 IMPORTANT SETTINGS—TRANSMIT POWER......................................................................... 26

5.3 CHECKING THE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 26

6 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................27

6.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 27

6.2 STATUS DISPLAY (LEDS) ............................................................................................. 27

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7 MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................28

7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 28

7.2 PRECAUTIONARY MAINTENANCE...................................................................................... 28

7.3 EXCHANGING AN I-PORT WITHIN THE I-BUS DAISY CHAIN .................................................... 28

7.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE..................................................................................................... 28

7.5 SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................................ 29

7.5.1 Recommended spare parts stock.............................................................................. 29

7.5.2 Preparing the spare parts ........................................................................................ 29

7.5.3 Examination and repair of exchanged parts............................................................... 29

7.6 RETURNS ................................................................................................................. 29

8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................30

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1 Safety Instructions

The system described in this manual is for exclusive operation by trained employees. Only qualified
personnel that know the potential dangers involved should perform the installation, settings,
maintenance and repair of the units used.

Operational Safety

The correct and safe use of these systems assumes that operating and service personnel follow the
safety measures described in the manual alongside the generally acceptable safety procedures.
If there is a possibility that safe operation cannot be guaranteed the system must be switched off and
secured against accidental use. Then the service unit responsible must be informed.

Safety Documents

This ILR system was designed, tested and supplied in perfect condition according to document IEC348
Safety Requirements for Electronic Units of Class 1.

Condensate / Change of Temperature

Moving the systems from a cold to a warm environment could lead to dangerous situations due to
condensation. Therefore it must be ensured that the system can adjust itself to the warmer
temperature.

Do not open the housing

There is no need to open the housing in order to set any ILR unit. No unit has any internal setting
elements or displays. The i-PORT M350 is not configured directly. It is managed via the master unit
on the i-BUS, the i-HUB.

Earthing

Before establishing any connections the housing of the system must be earthed.

Connections / Power Supply

The supply circuits must comply with the conditions set out for the SELV circuits (see EN 60950).
The signal circuits must comply with the conditions set out for the SELV circuits (see EN 60950).
Use screened cables for the power supply. This is the only way to achieve the prescribed EMC.
During maintenance damage could occur if printed circuit boards or cables are connected or
disconnected whilst the power supply is still on. Therefore only work on the connection and the
components when they are not live.

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Fuses

Only experts who are aware of the dangers involved may replace the fuses. It must be ensured that
only fuses of the required current rating and the correct type are used for replacement. The use of
repaired fuses and/or short-circuiting the fuse holders is prohibited.

Spare Parts

We recommend that only personnel, original products, spare and replacement parts authorized by
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS be used for installation, service and repair. Otherwise IDENTEC SOLUTIONS
does not accept any responsibility for materials used, work carried out or possible consequences.

Electrostatic Discharge

Semi-conductors of the type MOS or CMOS as well as two-pin types and precision resistance are
sensitive to ESD. All components, printed circuit boards and auxiliary systems should therefore always
be classed as sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Before opening the cover the unit should be placed onto an ESD-protected surface. As with all work
on modern electronic modules the use of ESD clamps and ESD mats during work on the unit is
recommended.

• Sufficiently protect all printed circuit boards that were removed from the unit from damage.

• Observe all normal precautions for the use of tools.

• Use ESD-protected packaging material.

Never use measuring units with low impedance for measuring or testing systems with semi-conductor
components. Never use high voltage testing units or dielectric test units to test systems with semi­conductor components.
If it is necessary to check the isolating properties of the field wiring, the assemblies (electronic units
and sensors) should be disconnected.
Earth the test units.
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS does not accept returns of products where the regulations concerning the ESD
precautions and protective packaging materials were not followed.

ESD – Electrostatic Discharge

EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility

SELV – Safety Extra Low Voltage – Protective measure against dangerous body currents, formerly: protective first voltage range

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