Impinj IPJR1000 Users Manual

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Speedway Reader IPJ-R1000 for Gen 2 UHF RFID

Overview

The EPCglobal™-certified Speedway™ IPJ- R 100 0 is a fixe d Gen 2 UHF RFID tag reader that provides network connectivity
between tag data and enterprise system software.

A key element of Impinj's GrandPrix™ RFID system solution, Speedway is the first high-performance reader designed from
the ground up to support the EPCglobal Gen 2 standard in its entirety. That includes the accommodation of 640 kbps tag-to­reader data rates, robust performance in dense-reader environments (without the requirement for network synchronization), the
elimination of ghost reads, and more. Combined with an extensible architecture that supports seamless integration of field­upgradeable, third party application software, Speedway is the most adaptable reader solution available today.

This user guide provides instructions on how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the Speedway reader. It assumes
the user is familiar with appropriate networking facilities, the EPCglobal™ Gen 2 specification, and general principles of RFID
system management.

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PRELIMINARY USER GUIDE

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Speedway Reader IPJ-R1000 for Gen 2 UHF RFID

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

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 commercial environment.
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 ra dio 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 or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Consult the dealer or an qualified radio/TV technician for assistance

Note: Changes to this product will void the user's authority to operate per FCC Part 15.

Industry Canada (IC) Compliance

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device has been designed to operate with the antenna(s) listed in the section entitled, "Connecting the Antenna(s)," and
having a maximum gain of 6 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 6 dB are strictly prohibited for
use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

Note: The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were
met.

Before You Begin

Please read this document in its entirety before operating the Speedway reader, as serious personal injury and/or

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equipment damage may result from improper use.

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Unpacking the Speedway Reader

Your Speedway reader has been shipped with the following:

• Speedway reader unit

• Power supply module (CUI, Inc., P/N DTS240259U-P11P-DB) with 24VDC output (power supply module ordered

separately). Note: the use of any other power supply module may cause damage to the reader

Other System and Equipment Requirements

The components and accessories detailed below are required in order to ensure compliance with the Speedway reader. It is the
responsibility of the user or professional installer to provide and properly use all these components and accessories:

• A PC running Windows 2000 or higher or XP and

- An available RS-232 serial port

- An Ethernet port

• Standard, grounded DB9 serial cable

• Standard Ethernet cable(s)

• TCP/IP network equipment, as required to connect the reader to a PC

• Impinj-approved UHF RFID antenna(s), including associated RF cable with RP-TNC male connector interface

• http browser that includes Java Runtime Envi ro nment (JRE) of version 1.4.2 or later. Not e t hat Wi n do ws 2 00 0 de fault is

1.3.1. The latest version of JRE can be downloaded from:

http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Speedway Reader I/O Ports

Refer to Figure 1 for the Speedway reader's major ports, connectors, and status indicators, which are clearly indicated on the
unit. The Speedway reader is equipped with the following ports:

• RJ-45 Ethernet jack (labeled 10/100 BASE-T)

• Four female RP-TNC RF antenna connectors (ANT1 – ANT4 )

• Female DB-9 connector for serial communication (SERIAL)

• Female DB-25 connector with user I/O capability (GPIO: RS-232 serial, four 3.3/5V logic inputs, eight 3.3V logic outputs).

The LEDs indicate power (red), status (yellow), and antenna activity (red). Note that the LEDs that correspond to the
connected antenna(s) only light when active (transmitting).

RJ-45 Ethernet

Jack

DB-9 Serial

Port

DB-25 GPIO

Port

Power

Input

RP-TNC RF

Antenna

Connectors

Figure 1 Impinj Speedway Reader Port Connections

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Mounting the Speedway Reader

When securing the unit with #10 screws via the four mounting brackets, the Speedway reader may be mounted horizontally or
vertically on a stable surface where it will be safe from disturbance. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, high humidity,
extreme temperatures, vibration, and sources of electromagnetic interference, as any combination of these conditions may
degrade performance or shorten the life of the unit.

Connecting the Antenna(s)

Do not apply power prior to making the required antenna connections, and always power down the reader before

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removing an antenna port connection.

The Speedway reader is equipped with four (4) independent, bidirectional, full duplex TX/RX ports, which must be cabled to
their respective, Impinj-approved antennas prior to power-up. Unused antenna ports must be left unconnected; they should not
be terminated.

Note: Reader power has been factory preset to 30 dBm to accommodate an antenna with 6 dBi composite gain (incl usi ve of
cabling). The Speedway reader may only be operated with Impinj-approved antennas and can radiate no more than 36 dBm
EIRP per FCC Part 15.247 regulations. To obtain the maximum allowable reader power setting, the following expression
should be used:

Speedway power setting (in dBm) = 36 – Antenna Gain (in dBi)

where the antenna gain includes the loss of the associated cable from the reader to the antenna.

Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, gain characteristics, and associated RF cable/connector include:

• Cushcraft Model Number S9028PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP); 6 dBi gain, with integrated pigtail to RP-TNC female
connector

Connecting Power

Connect the power plug into the reader’s DC power input and secure the threaded locking jack. When the DC connection is
secure, connect the AC power plug into a suitable 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power outlet. The reader will begin its boot
sequence.

Note: normal boot time for the reader’s operating system is ~20 seconds. The reader cannot be commanded until the boot
sequence is complete.

Connecting & Configuring the Network Interface

Reader control is accomplished via either TCP/IP (Ethernet) or serial (RS-232) interfaces on the Speedway unit.

Preparing the IP Interface

Before power-up, connect the reader to your network via the Ethernet port. If your network is capable of communicating to the
reader in its default IP configuration, then no serial interface is required.

Connect the PC’s Ethernet port to the Speedway reader using one of the following two methods:

• Use of a single Ethernet crossover cable with PC IP address set to a static value (e.g., 192.168.1.10) within the subnet of the
reader.

• Use of an Ethernet router or switch with either PC IP address set to a static address within the subnet of the reader (switch) or
router’s DHCP set to provide the PC with an IP address within the reader’s subnet.

To verify correct TCP/IP connectivity ping (using the "ping" command) or traceroute (using the “traceroute” command in a
Linux environment, or the “tracert” command in a Windows environment) the reader’s IP address using the PC’s command
line interface. Open the PC’s web browser application and connect to the reader's hosted webpage (e.g., http://192.168.1.10).
To get to the reader's command line interface, use SSH Client or Telnet Client software.

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Default login (case-sensitive) is as follows:

User Name:
Password: impinj

Preparing the Serial Interface

Serial communication with the reader can be used at any time in conjunction with, or in lieu of, Ethernet connectivity in order
to configure the reader. The serial interface may be necessary to establish initial communications with the Speedway reader if
your network equipment is not compatible with the default network configuration of the reader. In this case, the reader’s
network connection can be configured using the serial port; Ethernet connectivity can then be used for control thereafter, if
desired.

To begin, launch HyperTerminal on a PC via the serial port (or a similar communication program, such as minicom in Linux)
to establish serial reader communication. Configuration settings are entered via the command line interface, the prompt for
which appears when the reader is connected to the PC via the serial interface port. Set the communication parameters of the
terminal software as follows:

• Data rate: 115200 bps

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Stop bits: 1

• Flow control: None

Configuring the Network via the Command Line Interface

Whether using HyperTerminal (Serial Interface), SSH (IP Interface), or Telnet (IP Interface), log in with the same user name
and password indicated earlier.

The syntax for setting the reader's host name is as follows:

Configuring the Speedway reader for use within existing network environments is done via the
on the reader. The three configuration modes, accessed via the netconf utility, include:

1. Static configuration mode

2. Dynamic configuration mode without a record

3. Dynamic configuration mode with a record

Static Configuration Mode

To set a static IP configuration, use:

The first parameter to the utility must be the actual IP address for the reader to be used on the network, expressed in dotted­quad notation (e.g., 192.168.20.100). The parameters shown in Table 1 are optional qualifiers for the remaining networking
settings. If they are not provided, the Speedway reader will assume defaults for their values.

root

platformname <host name>

netconf utility, which resides

netconf <IP address> [optional parameters]

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