Impinj IPJR640 Users Manual

UHF Gen 2 RFID Speedway
®
Revolution
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Products Covered by this Guide
This guide pertains to readers with the following part numbers:
Table i: Speedway Reader Part Numbers
Reader
Communication Code
Part Number
Speedway R220
FCC
IPJ-REV-R220-USA1M1
Speedway R420
FCC
IPJ-REV-R420-USA1M1
Speedway R220
ETSI
IPJ-REV-R220-EU11M1
Speedway R420
ETSI
IPJ-REV-R420-EU11M1
Speedway R220
Various
IPJ-REV-R220-GX11M1
Speedway R420
Various
IPJ-REV-R420-GX11M1
Speedway R640
FCC
IPJR640
Speedway R640
ETSI
IPJ-REV-R640-EU1M1
Speedway R640
Various
IPJ-REV-R640-GX11M1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment was tested and complies 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation and cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. To determine if this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, turn the equipment off and on. You are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or a qualified radio/TV technician for assistance.
Caution: Changes to this product or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void your 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.
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(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 on page 32 that have 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 chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met.
CE Marking and European Economic Area
(EEA)
RFID devices designed for use throughout the EEA must have a maximum radiated transmit power of 2W ERP in the frequency range of 865.6–867.6 MHz. For other EEA restrictions on RFID device use, please refer to the Impinj Declaration of Conformity (DoC) located at support.impinj.com.
Before You Begin
Warning: Please read this document in its entirety before operating the
Speedway Revolution reader, as serious personal injury or equipment damage may result from improper use. Unauthorized opening of the Speedway Revolution reader enclosure voids the warranty. To safeguard personnel, be sure to position all antenna(s) according to the specified requirements for your regulatory region. For details, see “Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation” on page 33.
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Table&of&Contents&
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance........................................i!
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance .............................................................................. i!
CE Marking and European Economic Area............................................................... ii!
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................... ii!
Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................................1!
About this Guide .........................................................................................................1!
Intended Audience ....................................................................................................1!
Other Documents of Interest .....................................................................................1!
Impinj Support Information ........................................................................................2!
Introduction to Speedway® Revolution.....................................................................3!
Speedway xPortal – Integrated Portal Reader .........................................................4!
Requirements for Using Speedway Revolution .......................................................4!
Environmental Requirement......................................................................................4!
Hardware Requirements ...........................................................................................4!
Power Requirements.................................................................................................5!
Supported Operating Environments ..........................................................................5!
Supported Communication Protocol..........................................................................6!
Antenna Requirements..............................................................................................6!
Chapter 2: Installing and Connecting Speedway Revolution.....................................7!
Speedway Revolution Ports and LEDs .....................................................................7!
Installing and Connecting the Reader ......................................................................8!
Detailed Installation Procedures ...............................................................................9!
Step 1: Position the Speedway Revolution Reader and (optionally) Mount the
Reader.......................................................................................................................9!
Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Revolution Reader .....................9!
Step 3: Power the Reader .......................................................................................10!
Step 4: Connect Speedway Revolution to the Network...........................................11!
Step 5: Test the Installed Reader............................................................................13!
Chapter 3: Configuring and Monitoring Speedway Revolution ...............................14!
Configuring Speedway Revolution .........................................................................14!
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Device Configuration ...............................................................................................14!
RF Configuration .....................................................................................................15!
Monitoring Speedway Revolution ...........................................................................19!
Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics............................................................19!
Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics ................................................................20!
Configuring and Viewing Speedway Revolution Logs.............................................21!
Viewing the State of the Speedway Revolution Device...........................................21!
Chapter 4: Upgrading the Speedway Revolution Firmware..................................22!
A Brief Overview of the Speedway Revolution Firmware........................................22!
Upgrading the Firmware..........................................................................................22!
Upgrading the Firmware with a USB Drive..............................................................24!
Upgrading the Firmware through the Impinj Management Web UI .........................24!
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.....................................................................................27!
Returning to the Factory Default Configuration .......................................................27!
To use Rshell to return the reader to its factory default configuration and leaving
CAP intact: ..............................................................................................................27!
To use the FDR button on the reader to restore to its factory default configuration:
................................................................................................................................27!
Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Support ..............29!
To capture data to a Reader Diagnostic Data file: ..................................................29!
Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation .................................31!
Operation in North America .....................................................................................31!
Frequency Plan .......................................................................................................31!
Antenna Requirements............................................................................................31!
Operation in European Union ..................................................................................33!
Frequency Plan .......................................................................................................33!
Antenna Requirements............................................................................................33!
Operation in Other Global Regions.........................................................................34!
Appendix B: GPIO Details ........................................................................................42!
Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation ...........................................................45!
RF Beam Pattern.....................................................................................................45!
Mounting the xPortal ...............................................................................................45!
Conduit Attachment.................................................................................................47!
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Chapter 1: Introduction
About this Guide
This guide provides detailed instructions for installing, connecting, configuring, operating, upgrading, and troubleshooting the Speedway Revolution or xPortal reader. To minimize and streamline this guide, the content focuses on the installation and operation of a single reader.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this guide is anyone installing a Speedway Revolution or xPortal reader. The assumption is however, that the primary users of this guide are systems engineers and IT personnel with experience and basic knowledge of:
• Software development
• Hardware systems integration
• Network connectivity
In addition this guide assumes that the user has a high-level understanding of RFID and RFID systems management as well as a basic familiarity with the EPCglobal Gen 2 specification.
Other Documents of Interest
This guide is part of a larger documentation set that supports Speedway Revolution. The document set includes the following seven documents:
Speedway Revolution Getting Started Guide Is a one-page guide included with the Speedway Revolution reader.
It provides basic information about the hardware as well as instructions for obtaining additional documentation, firmware upgrades and downloads, and other support software.
Impinj LTK Programmer’s Guide Provides software engineers guidelines and best practices for working with
the Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) Toolkit. In addition to this guide, software engineers can access language-specific reference guides and sample applications illustrating the scenarios discussed in the Programmer’s Guide.
Octane LLRP Is intended for software engineers and describes the LLRP capabilities
supported by Speedway Revolution, which includes Impinj’s custom LLRP extensions.
Note: Octane is the name for the Speedway Revolution firmware.
Rshell Reference Manual Describes the syntax and command language for the Speedway Revolution
Rshell Console.
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Octane SNMP Guide Provides monitoring and reference information for working with the SNMP
MIBs related to Speedway Revolution (the standard TCP/IP networking MIB (MIB-II) and a subset of the standard EPCglobal RM MIB).
Firmware Upgrade Reference Manual Includes detailed procedures, reference information for upgrading
firmware installed on single readers, and procedures for creating a metafile to automate upgrading of multiple readers.
Speedway Revolution Embedded Developer’s Guide Provides a high-level description of the Speedway Revolution platform and
a high-level view of its architecture for software engineers designing custom application software for the reader.
Impinj Support Information
Visit the Impinj Support Web site at support.impinj.com for information about obtaining technical assistance. For guidelines on capturing data for analysis by Impinj technical support personnel, see page 31.
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Introduction to Speedway® Revolution
Speedway® Revolution is a
stationary, small form factor, UHF Gen2 RFID tag reader that provides network connectivity between tag data and enterprise system software. Speedway Revolution is built with the same industry leading quality, high performance, and excellent reliability of Impinj’s original Speedway reader. Speedway Revolution offers a variety of new features that
increase its application flexibility:
Low Power Usage
With a low power design, Speedway Revolution is capable of using Power over Ethernet (PoE). Using PoE simplifies deployment and dramatically reduces costs and greenhouse gas emissions of your RFID infrastructure. Using PoE does not compromise Speedway Revolution performance. It delivers the full 30 dBm transmit power (Note – using a AC/DC power module, maximum transmit power is +32.5dBm). Speedway Revolution supports the IEEE standard 802.3af (for PoE).
Compact Form Factor
The compact size of Speedway Revolution (7.4 x 6.9 x 1.2 in) eases installation in tight spaces and embedded applications.
Availability of Two Models
Impinj offers two Speedway Revolution models, with different high performance monostatic (transmitter and receiver utilize the same port) antenna port configurations. The model R220 is a two-port configuration and the R420 (shown above) is a four-port configuration.
High Performance Features
Speedway Revolution utilizes a variety of high performance features making it possible to read more than 1100 tags per second. Features include Autoset, Low Duty Cycle, dynamic antenna switching, inventory search modes that improve tag population management, and receive sensitivity filtering for read­zone confinement.
Ease of Use Features
Figure 1.0 Speedway Revolution Reader
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Speedway Revolution uses industry-standard application interfaces, simplifying its integration with RFID middleware or custom software solutions. In addition, it offers enterprise-class management and monitoring capability.
Robust Reader Design
Just like its Speedway predecessor, Speedway Revolution uses a single circuit board design that delivers field-proven, enterprise-class quality and reliability.
Speedway xPortal (IPJR640)
The newest member of the Speedway family
is xPortal integrated portal reader. xPortal incorporates the Speedway Revolution reader with innovative Dual-Linear Phased Array (DLPA) antenna technology in a compact, easy-to-install package. The Speedway xPortal delivers superior performance and unmatched installation versatility for RFID read points at doorways, hallways and general zone coverage in retail, office, hospitality and healthcare environments.
The detail of configuring and using the xPortal
is identical to the Speedway R220 or R420 readers, so following sections apply to the xPortal. Appendix C provides the unique installation and cabling hookup instructions
for the xPortal on page 46.
The xPortal is an integrated solution with the maximum reader-transmit power set at the factory to comply with country of operation regulations. For usage in the USA or Canada under FCC rules this is 28.5dBm (xPortal’s antenna gain is 7.5dBi).
Requirements for Using Speedway Revolution
This section describes key requirements for operating and interfacing with a Speedway Revolution reader.
Environmental Requirement
Operating temperature: -20º C to +50º C (non-condensing)
Hardware Requirements
• TCP/IP network equipment is required to connect the reader to a PC (Windows, Mac, or Linux), or other network terminal.
Figure1.2 Speedway xPortal Reader
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• Connecting to the reader console port requires a Cisco type management cable (RJ-45 to DB9) and either a RS-232 serial port or serial to USB adapter on the PC.
• Impinj-approved UHF RFID antenna(s), including associated RF cable(s) with RP-TNC male connector interface.
Power Requirements
There are two options for powering your Speedway Revolution reader:
1. Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)
2. An external universal AC to DC power supply.
PoE offers the most efficient power consumption and supports up to +30 dBm. An external universal power supply supports up to +32.5 dBm. Operating above +30dBm requires professional installation. See “Appendix A: Information Specific
to Regions of Operation” on page 33 for details.
If you are using a universal power supply module, you must use the Impinj approved part, number IPJ-A2001-000, which supplies +24V DC. Available AC power cords are:
IPJ-A2051-USA (for North America)
IPJ-A2051-EU1 (for European Union)
IPJ-A2051-BRA (for Brazil)
IPJ-A2051-CHN (for China)
IPJ-A2051-JPN (for Japan)
IPJ-A2051-RSA (for South Africa)
Ordering the universal power supply and power cords from Impinj is simple and efficient.
Supported Operating Environments
This section describes the environments in which you can access the Speedway Revolution Rshell console used for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the reader. The tools you use when accessing the Rshell console depend on how you connect your PC to the reader: serial connection (RS-232) or Ethernet connection (SSH/Telnet). On PCs running Microsoft Windows, you can now use Putty for both types of connections.
Table 1.1: Supported Operating Environments
Recommended Tools
Interface
Protocol
Microsoft Windows
Linus
Ethernet
SSH-Port 22
Telnet-Port 23
Putty 1
SSH or Telnet
Serial
RS-232
Putty (version 0.60 and
higher supports serial)
Minicom
1. http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
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Supported Communication Protocol
For client control of the reader, Speedway Revolution supports the EPCglobal Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) v1.0.1. LLRP is an EPCglobal standard interface allowing communication with the reader, which in turn reads EPCglobal Gen 2 RFID tags.
Antenna Requirements
Depending on the reader model you are installing, Speedway Revolution is equipped with two (R220) or four (R420) independent, bidirectional, and full duplex TX/RX monostatic antenna ports .
Antenna requirements vary by regulatory region. For details about the requirements in a specific region, see the relevant antenna section in “Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation” on page 33.
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Chapter 2: Installing and Connecting Speedway Revolution
This chapter provides details about the Speedway Revolution I/O ports and status LEDs, and explains how to install the reader and connect it to your network.
Speedway Revolution Ports and LEDs
The following graphic illustrates the I/O ports located on the Speedway Revolution reader. This graphic illustrates a Speedway R420, which includes four antenna ports (not visible in this view).
Note: Both Speedway R420 and R220 models have the same exterior ports with
one exception; the R220 includes two antenna ports where the Speedway R420 includes four antenna ports.
Figure 2.1 Speedway Revolution R420 Port Connections
Note: See “Appendix B: GPIO Details” for functional and electrical specifications
and details for each pin of the GPIO DB-15 connectors on page 44. Antenna ports and LED status indicators are located on the back panel of the
reader. The Speedway R420 graphic below illustrates their locations:
Figure 2.2: Speedway Revolution R420 Antenna Ports and Status LEDs
Factory Default Restore button
USB 1.1 Device (for future use)
Console RJ-45 connector (RS-232)
USB 1.1 Host (for future use)
+24VDC locking connector powered via external power
10/100 base-T Ethernet (Power over Ethernet)
GPIO DB-15 4 inputs, 4 outputs with serial RS-232
Four RP-TCN RF antenna connectors (R420) (R220 has two antenna connectors)
Reader Status LED
Antenna 4 and its status LED
Antenna 3 and its status LED
Antenna 2 and its status LED
Antenna 1 and its status LED
Power status LED
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The following table describes the LED behavior for various reader states:
Table 2.1: Reader Operations and Associated LED Behavior
Reader Operation
LED
Expected Behavior
Power
Solid red
Power applied, attempting to start boot code
Status
Off
Power
Solid green Bootloader calling firm-
ware image Status
Off
Power
Solid green
Startup (power on), normal completion
Bootloader completed successfully, reader is ready
Status
Solid green
Power
Turns off Factory Default Restore
button pressed Status
Off
Startup (reset), normal completion
Factory Default Restore button pressed for 3 seconds
Power
Blinks once (red), indicates a configuration default restore will occur
Power
Continuous blinking red
Startup (failure)
Hardware problems detected, unable to boot
Status
Off
Upgrade activity
Upgrading the firmware during boot process
Status
Alternates between red and green
Detects no activity on antenna port
Antenna
Off
Detection of antenna activity
Detects antenna transmission activity on antenna port
Antenna
Solid green
Inventory activity
Performing an inventory operation
Status
Blinks orange, blinks faster as tag volume increases
LLRP activity
Active LLRP connection
Status
Double blink pattern (green)
LLRP activity
Disconnected operation
Status
Single blink pattern (green)
Installing and Connecting the Reader
The primary installation and connection steps for Speedway Revolution are:
1. Position the reader appropriately for your environment. This may or may not involve mounting the reader.
2. Connect the antenna(s) to the appropriate ports on the reader.
3. Connect power to the reader.
4. Connect the reader to the network.
5. Test the reader installation by reading tags.
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Detailed Installation Procedures
This section provides the details for each installing and connecting step.
Step 1: Position the Speedway Revolution Reader and (optionally) Mount the Reader
Choose the appropriate location for the reader. Ideally you should always keep the unit away from direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme temperatures, and sources of electromagnetic interference. Any combination of these conditions may degrade performance or shorten the life of the unit. Because the Speedway Reader supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), the reader can obtain its electrical power with data via standard cable in an Ethernet network.
If you plan to power the reading using an external universal power supply, confirm there is a standard 120 or 220 VAC outlet nearby. Depending on your environment, you may need to mount the reader to a wall or another object.
To mount the Speedway Revolution reader:
1. Locate the four mounting slots on the reader, as illustrated below:
Figure 2.2 Speedway Revolution Mounting Locations
2. Using 1/4" - 20 or M6 screws, secure the unit: mount the reader either horizontally or vertically.
Caution: If there is any chance of dust or water exposure, you should mount the
reader so that the Ethernet, USB, Console and GPIO ports are facing down to prevent ingress.
Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Revolution Reader
Depending on the Speedway Revolution model you are installing, the reader has either two antenna ports (R220) or four antenna ports (R420). Each port is independent, bidirectional, and full duplex TX/RX (monostatic).
Warning: You must use Impinj-approved antennas with Speedway Revolution.
See “Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation” on page 33 for a
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detailed list of approved vendors. Using any other antenna may adversely affect performance or damage the reader. Speedway Revolution requires professional installation to correctly set the TX power for the RF cable and antenna selected.
To connect the antenna(s) to Speedway Revolution:
1. Position each reader antenna, keeping the following points in mind:
Position the antenna(s) to achieve the most effective and efficient tag
reads.
Position the antenna(s) to maximize operator safety. Personnel should
remain at a safe distance at all times. See “Appendix A: Information
Specific to Regions of Operation” on page 33 for the specific
requirements for your regulatory region.
2. Mount the antenna(s) according to the instructions provided by the antenna manufacturer.
3. Attach the antenna cable(s) to the antenna port(s) on the reader. Choose any port for any antenna.
Finger-tighten each connection, making sure the connection is secure. The antenna cable is properly tightened when you are no longer able to twist the cable inside the connector.
Note: A loose connection negatively impacts the performance of the antenna.
Caution: Impinj designed the Speedway Revolution antenna ports to be self-
terminating. It is important that you do not terminate unused antenna ports. Leave them unconnected.
Step 3: Power the Reader
You have two choices for powering Speedway Revolution:
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
external universal power supply
If your network switch is PoE-enabled, the reader will power on when you connect it to the network.
If you are using an external universal power supply, connect the AC power plug into a suitable 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power outlet.
The boot sequence begins in either case when power is supplied to the reader. This sequence typically completes within 30 seconds. Once the boot sequence finishes, the reader accepts commands, not before. The Power and Status LEDs on the reader alert you the status. See Table 2.1 on page 8 for details.
! Important: If a reader is receiving power via PoE and the reader detects that an
external universal power supply has been connected, the reader reboots and switches to the external universal power supply source. If, however, the reader is receiving power via an external universal power supply and detects the connection to a PoE-enabled network switch, nothing changes. The reader continues to receive power from the external supply. The external universal power supply always takes precedence over PoE because the universal power supply is capable of higher power if both sources are connected.
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Step 4: Connect Speedway Revolution to the Network
You are now ready to connect the installed Speedway Revolution to your network. You have two options:
• If your network supports DHCP, you can connect the reader directly to your Ethernet network. Once the reader is powered, immediately communicate with it via Telnet (TCP/IP).
• If your network does not support DHCP, you will need to connect a PC directly to the reader using an RS-232 serial connection. Use the reader’s Rshell command line interface to configure a static IP address for the reader. Once completed, you will be able to connect the reader to your Ethernet network.
Details for completing each connection option are discussed below. Before proceeding, make note of the reader’s factory default network settings:
Table 2.2: Default Network Settings
Settings
Description
Hostname
Speedway R-XX-XX-XX where XX-XX-XX is the last three bytes of the reader’s MAC address (which is printed on the version label attached to the reader case.
DHCP
Enabled. The reader also reports its hostname to the DHCP server.
To connect Speedway Revolution to the Ethernet network:
Using a standard Ethernet cable, connect the RJ-45 connector on the reader to a LAN drop or network switch. A typical network configuration is illustrated below:
Figure 2.3 Connecting Speedway Revolution to the Ethernet Network
Note: If you need to connect a PC directly to the Ethernet port, you can use a
standard Ethernet cable. A crossover cable is not necessary.
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To connect Speedway Revolution to your PC over a serial connection:
1. Confirm you have the latest version of Putty, a free and reliable SSH, Telnet, and serial client. Version 0.60 or higher contains support for serial connections.
2. Using a Cisco style Console cable RJ-45 to DB9, Impinj part number IPJ-A4000-000, connect your PC’s valid/active COM port to the serial port on the reader as illustrated below:
Figure 2.4 Speedway Revolution Serial Connection
3. Power up the reader and wait for the boot sequence to complete. (See “Step 3: Power the Reader” on page 10.)
4. On the PC, run the Putty application and select the Serial connection option. Verify that Serial line to connect to is set to COM1 (may be another COM port if you are using a serial to USB adapter)
5. Set Speed to 115200.
6. Set Flow control to None.
Figure 2.5 Putty Configuration Settings
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