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UHF Gen 2 RFID Speedway

Revolution

Installation and Operations Guide

Firmware Release: Octane 4.8.0, 25-Apr-11 www.impinj.com

. Impinj, Speedway, Octane, and Powered by Impinj are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Impinj, Inc

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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 R220

Various

IPJ-REV-R220-GX21M1

Speedway R420

Various

IPJ-REV-R420-GX21M1

Speedway R640

FCC

IPJ-REV-R640-FCC1M1

Speedway R640

ETSI

IPJ-REV-R640-EU11M1

Speedway R640

Various

IPJ-REV-R640-GX11M1

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 R420 Various IPJ-REV-R420-GX11M1

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment was tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, 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 rec eiv er .

• 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.

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Industry Canada (IC) Compliance

Operation is subject to the following two cond itions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including int erference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device has been designed to operate with the antenna(s) listed on page 34 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 Speed way

Revolution Reader, as serious personal injury or equipment d ama g e may res ult 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

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 ......................................................................... 5

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 Mount the Reader ............ 9

Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Revolution Reader ................... 10

Step 3: Power the Reader ...................................................................................... 10

Step 4: Connect Speedway Revolution to the Network .......................................... 11

Step 5: Test the Installed Reader ........................................................................... 15

Chapter 3: Configuring and Monitoring Speedway Revolution ............................... 16

Configuring Speedway Revolution ........................................................................ 16

Device Configuration .............................................................................................. 16

RF Configuration .................................................................................................... 17

Monitoring Speedway Revolution .......................................................................... 21

Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics ........................................................... 21

Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics ............................................................... 22

Configuring and Viewing Speedway Revolution Logs ............................................ 22

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Viewing the State of the Speedway Revolution Device .......................................... 23

Chapter 4: Upgrading the Speedway Revolution Firmware .................................... 24

A Brief Overview of the Speedway Revolution Firmware ....................................... 24

Upgrading the Firmware ......................................................................................... 24

Upgrading the Firmware with a USB Drive ............................................................. 25

Preparing the USB Drive for upgrade ..................................................................... 26

Using the USB Drive .............................................................................................. 26

Upgrading the Firmware through the Impinj Management Web UI ........................ 26

Speedway Revolution running Octane 4.4 and later supports upgrading the

firmware using the Impinj Management Web UI. .................................................... 26

To fall back to the previous image .......................................................................... 28

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 29

Returning to the Factory Default Configuration ...................................................... 29

To use RShell to return the reader to its factory default configuration and leaving

CAP intact .............................................................................................................. 29

To use the FDR button on the reader to restore to its factory default configuration 29

Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Support .............. 31

To capture data to a Reader Diagnostic Data file: .................................................. 31

Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation .................................... 33

Operation in North America .................................................................................... 33

Frequency Plan ...................................................................................................... 33

Antenna Requirements .......................................................................................... 33

Operation in European Union ................................................................................. 35

Frequency Plan ...................................................................................................... 35

Antenna Requirements .......................................................................................... 35

Operation in Other Global Regions ........................................................................ 36

Approved Antennas ................................................................................................ 37

Appendix B: GPIO Details ....................................................................................... 47

Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation .......................................................... 49

RF Beam Pattern ................................................................................................... 49

Mounting the xPortal .............................................................................................. 49

Conduit Attachment ................................................................................................ 51

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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 shorten the length of this guide, the content focuses on the installation and operation of one reader.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this guide is anyone installing a Speedway Revolution or xPortal reader. The assumed primary users of this guide are systems engineers and IT personnel with experience and basic knowledge of:

• Software development

• Hardware systems integration

• Network connectivity

This guide also assumes that the user has a high-level understanding of RFID, RFID systems management, and 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 and instructions for obtaining additional documentation, firmware upgrades and downloads, and other support software.

• Impinj LTK Programmer’s Guide provides software engineers with guidelines and best practices for working with the Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) Toolkit. Software engineers can also 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.

• 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.

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Impinj Support Information

Visit the Impinj Support Web site at support.impinj.com for information about technical assistance. For guidelines on capturing data for analysis by Impinj technical support personnel, seeon page 31.

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Introduction to Speedway® Revolution

Speedway form factor, UHF Gen2 RFID tag reader. It 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 many new features that increase applicat ion flexibility:

Figure 1.0 Speedway Revolution Reader

• Low Power Usage

With a low power design, Speedway Revolution is capable of using Power over Ethernet (PoE). Using PoE sim p lifies deployment and dramatically reduces costs and greenhouse gas emissions of your RFID infrastructure. Using PoE does not compromise Speedway Revolution performance. It d elivers the full 30 dBm transmit power

® Revolution is a stationary, small

 Note: Using an AC/DC power module, the maximum transmit power is +32.5

dBm. 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 inches or

18.8 x 17.5 x 3 cm, eases installation in tight spaces and embedded applications.

• Two Models Available

Impinj offers two Speedway Revolution models, with different high performance monostatic antenna port configurations. The transmitter and receiver use the same port. The model R220 is a two-p ort configu ration and the R420, shown above, is a four-port configuration.

• High Performance Features

Speedway Revolution uses 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 read-zone confinement.

• Ease of Use Features

Speedway Revolution uses industry-standard application interfaces; this simplifies integration with RFID middleware or custom software solutions. It also offers enterprise-class management and monitoring capability.

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• 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 – Integrated Portal Reader

The configuring and using the xPortal is identical to the

The newest member of the Speedway family is xPortal an 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.

Speedway R220 or R420 readers. The following sections also apply to the xPortal. Appendix C provides the unique installation and cable hookup instruct ions for the xPortal on page 49.

The xPortal is an integrated solution with the maximum reader-transmit power set at the factory to comply with country of operation regulations. For use in the USA or Canada under FCC rules, this is 28.5 dBm with xPortal’s

7.5dBi antenna gain.

Figure 1.2 Speedway xPortal-Reader

Requirements for Using Speedway Revolution

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.

• Connecting to the reader console port requires a Cisco type management cable (RJ45 to DB9) and either a RS-232 serial port or serial to USB adapter on the PC.

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Ethernet

Telnet-Port 23

Putty 1

SSH or Telnet

Serial

RS-232

higher supports serial)

Minicom

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• Impinj-approved UHF RFID antenna or antennas, including associated RF cable or cables 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 +30 dBm requires professional installation. See Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation 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 + 5%. Available AC power cords are:

• IPJ-A2051-USA (for North America)

• IPJ-A2051-EU1 (for European Union)

• IPJ-A2051-AUS (for Australia, New Zealand)

• IPJ-A2051-BRA (for Brazil)

• IPJ-A2051-CHN (for China)

• IPJ-A2051-JPN (for Japan)

• IPJ-A2051-RSA (for South Africa)

• IPJ-A2051-UK1 (for UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong)

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 Linux

SSH-Port 22

Putty (version 0.60 and

1. http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

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.

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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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USB (Full Speed) Device

Console (RS-232)

Speed) Host

+24Vdc locking Four RP-TCN RF antenna connectors (R420)

Reader

Antenna 4 and

Antenna 3 and

Antenna 2 and

Antenna 1 and

Power status

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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 visible in Figure

2.2.

 Note: Both Speedway R420 and R220 models have the same exterior ports with one

exception; the R220 includes two antenna ports and the Speedway R420 includes four antenna ports.

Default Restore button

connector powered via external power

10/100 base-T Ethernet (Power over Ethernet)

USB (Full

Figure 2.1 Speedway Revolution R420 Port Connections

RJ-45 connector

GPIO DE-15 4 inputs, 4 outputs with serial RS-232

 Note: See Appendix B: GPIO Details for functional and electrical specifications and

details for each pin of the GPIO DE-15 connectors on page 47. 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

its status LED

(R220 has two antenna connectors)

its status LED

Status LED

its status LED

LED

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Power

Solid red

Status

Off

Power

Solid green

Status

Off

Power

Solid green

Status

Solid green

Status

Off

seconds

occur

(if present).

Status

Off

antenna port

Antenna

Off

antenna port

Antenna

Solid green

Active LLRP connection

Status

Double blink pattern (green)

Disconnected operation

Status

Single blink pattern (green)

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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 applied, attempting to start boot code

Startup (power on), normal completion

Startup (reset), normal completion

Startup (failure)

Upgrade activity

Detection of antenna activity

Bootloader calling firmware image

Bootloader completed successfully, reader is ready

Default Restore button pressed

Default Restore button pressed for 3

Default Restore button pressed for 10 seconds

Hardware problems detected, unable to boot

Upgrading the firmware during boot process

Detects no activity on

Detects antenna transmission activity on

Power Turns off

Power

Power Continuous blinking red

Status

Blinks once (red), indicates a configuration default restore will

Blinks twice (red), indicates a factory default restore will occur. Resets reader configuration and removes CAP

Alternates between red and green

Inventory a ctivity

LLRP activity LLRP activity

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.

Performing an inventory operation

Status

Blinks orange, blinks faster as tag volume increases

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3. Connect power to the reader.

4. Connect the reader to the network.

5. Configure region setting on the reader (not required if FCC or ETSI).

6. Test the reader installation by reading tags.

Detailed Installation Procedures

This section provides the details for each installation and connection 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. Additionally, you need to account for the bend radius of the coaxial cable at the antenna connection points – if mounting close to another perpendicular object. The Speedway Reader supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 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 2.3 Speedway Revolution Mounting Locations

2. Using ¼ inch diameter bolt with 20 threads per inch (¼–20) 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.

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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 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 effici e nt 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 33for 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 Revolut ion 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

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external universal power supply always takes precedence over PoE because the univers al power supply is capable of higher power if both sources are connected.

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.

Beginning with Octane 4.8 release WiFi is supported using an adapter connected to the USB port on SpeedwayR. Only WiFi adpaters using the Realtek 8187 chipset/driver are supported. Contact Impinj to obtain a list of compatible WiFi USB adapters brands/models and the RShell Reference Manual for details on how to configure.

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

DHCP Enabled. The reader also reports its hostname to the DHCP server.

SpeedwayR-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

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 2.4 Connecting Speedway R e vo lution to the Ethernet Network

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 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.

Debugging Ethernet network connection:

Steps to try if you encounter difficulty in connecting to the reader over TCP/IP:

1. “ping” the reader, i.e. ping speedwayr-10-28-42.local (for Revolution). If you are on an enterprise network it is usually not required to use ‘.local’

2. If the ping is NOT successful, it will likely return one of these three error messages:

• “Ping request could not find host”

• “Request timed out”

• “Destination host unreachab le”

The likely cause is that your PC doesn’t have Bonjour Print Services installed. Refer to http://support.apple.com/kb/dl999

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:

for installation instructions.

Figure 2.5 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.

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Figure 2.6 Putty Configuratio n Se ttings

7. Select Open. The RShell console window opens.

8. Press Enter. The RShell login prompt displays.

Figure 2.7 COM1 Putty Login Prompt

9. Log i n with the following default credentials unless you customized them:

user name: root password: impinj

10. When the RShell command line prompt displays, begin configuring the network settings for the reader. See Using RShell to Configure Network Settings for Speedway Revolutionon page 16 for details.

11. When you have completed configuration of the appropriate network settings, connect

the reader to your Ethernet network as described on page 11.

 Note: If you decide to connect to DHCP after connecting serially, remember to use

RShell to change the IP address on the reader from static to dynamic. See

to Configure Network Settings for Speedway Revolution on page 16 for details.

Using RShell

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Step 5: Configure the Region Setting on the Reader

GX1 or GX2 reader models that support multiple countries required that the professional installer set the specific region of operation. Note FCC or ETSI readers cannot be altered and only operate per the regulatory laws in USA/Canada, or European Union.

Warning: The RF settings must match the country/region of operating to comply with

local laws and regulations. You, the user, are responsible to ensure operation with the correct RF settings and are solely responsible for any fines and other damages due to incorrect or non-compliant country/region settings on your reader.

Out of the box, GX1 and GX2 readers have no region configured (null region) and will not transmit RFID signals. The region can be selected and set using the reader’s http interface (web browser) or using RShell. The procedure to set region via web interface is as follows:

1. Connect to the reader using a web browser http://<reader name or IP address>. Examples: http://speedwayr-10-00-DD or http://10.0.10.44.

2. Log in to the reader;

user name: root password: impinj

3. Select one of the available regions from the drop down list, see figure 2.8

 Note: if you do not see your country or region listed, contact Impinj regarding

current regulatory approval status.

4. Click the REBOOT button. When changing the reader's operating region, the effect

of the change does not take effect until the next reboot. Attempting RFID operations on the reader after changing the region but before rebooti ng will result in undefin e d behavior.

Alternately, the following RShell commands will set or change a GX1 or GX2 region of operation:

show system region – shows the configured region and list of selectable regions. config system region X – set the region to region number X, example config

system region 15, sets region on GX1 to Singapore.

Figure 2.8 Change Regulatory Region Web Interface

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Step 6: Test the Installed Reader

Confirm connections and functionality is correct by reading tags. Using the MultiReader, a Windows PC test application from Impinj, you can quickly verify reader operation by configuring various reader parameters and running simple inventory operations. For details about how to access and use MultiReader, see page 17

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Chapter 3: Configuring and Monit or i ng Speedway Revolution

This chapter provides a high-level view of the configuration and monitoring options available for Speedway Revolution.

Configuring Speedway Revolution

You can think of Speedway Revolution configuration in two categories: configuring the device itself and configuring the reader’s RF behavior. This chapter provides the basics for each type of configuration.

Device Configuration

RShell is a proprietary command line management interface for configuring and managing network settings, firmware upgrades, and other device-oriented operations. This chapter introduces the RShell commands for installing and connecting the reader. RShell Reference Manual provides full details and syntax for all RShell commands.

 Note: RShell is a machine interface and is almost always backward-compatible with

previous Speedway Revolution versions. Existing inputs and outputs will never change. When adding new commands, new optional arguments will be added at the end.

! Important: The Speedway Revolution version of RShell is not 100% compatible with the

original Speedway reader.

Using RShell to Configure Network Settings for Speedway Revolution

You can often get up and running with little or no configuration using the default configuration settings in Speedway Revolution. If you are not using DHCP to assign IP addresses, you will need to configure a few of the reader’s network settings.

The following procedure outlines the RShell commands you may need for connecting the reader to your network.

To configure the reader’s network settings:

1. Open the RShell console (see page 12 for details).

2. View the reader’s current configuration settings by entering the show network

summary command at the RShell command prompt:

> show network summary Status='0,Success' PrimaryInterface='eth0' ActiveInterface='eth0' Hostname='SpeedwayR-00-00-B9' connectionStatus='Connected' ipAddressMode='Dynamic' ipAddress='10.0.10.41' ipMask='255.255.0.0' gatewayAddress='10.0.0.10' broadcastAddress='10.0.255.255' LLAStatus='enabled'

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3. Configu re the appropriate TCP / IP parameters for your environment. The applicable commands are:

• Setting Hostname

> config network hostname <HOSTNAME>

• Setting Static IP Address

> config network ip static <IP ADDRESS> <NETMASK> <GATEWAY>

 Note: The IP address is required; the other parameters are optional. The default value

is used if an optional parameter is omitted from the ip command.

• Enabling DHCP

> config network ip dynamic

• Configuring NTP Servers

> config network ntp add <NTP SERVER ADDRESS>

4. After successfully configuring all required network settings, connect the reader to the network via the Speedway Revolution Ethernet port.

RF Configuration

Configuring your reader’s RF behavior depends entirely on your implementation approach. You may be using a custom software application, middleware running on a server, or some other approach. MultiReader (see below) is an example of a PC client application. Regardless of the application you’re using, the underlying protocol is the same—Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP).

LLRP is a standard, asymmetric, binary protocol used for communication between a client application and the reader. LLRP controls the configuration of the antenna transmit power, the receive sensitivity, the operating reader, and more. For details about LLRP, see one or more of the following documents:

• LLRP Standard: This document provides the specifics of the EPCglobal-ratified LLRP standard. http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards/llrp/llrp_1_0_1-standard-

20070813.pdf

• Octane LLRP: Provides details of the LLRP capabilities supported by Speedway Revolution. It also describes custom LLRP extensions added by Impinj.

• Impinj LTK Programmer’s Guide: Is intended for software engineers and provides guidelines and best practices for working with the LLRP Toolkit. In addition, software engineers can access language-specific reference guides and sample applications illustrating the scenarios discussed in the Programmer’s Guide.

Using MultiReader to Configure and Test Speedway Revolution

Impinj provides a simple, easy-to-use LLRP application for configuring and testing the basic RF behavior of Speedway Revolution. The MultiReader application is available from the Impinj support Web site at support.impinj.com. MultiReader version 6.6.X supports features available with Octane 4.8.X firmware. To use MultiReader, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows XP.

Note: MultiReader will in stall and operate on Windows7, but is not fully tested a nd

supported. We recommend MultiReader for test purposes only. MultiReader is now available from “downloads” at

support.impinj.com.

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This section covers connecting to and configuring a reader’s RF parameters using MultiReader. It also provides a high-level description of each parameter.

To configure and test a reader from within MultiReader:

1. Install and launch the MultiReader application. The following screen displays:

Figure 3.1 MultiReader initial screen

2. Select Configure Settings. The Reader Settings screen displays:

Figure 3.2 Multireader Reader Settings Connection Screen

3. Connect to the reader by typing the reader’s IP address or hostname in the Name or IP Address field.

You can determine the name and the IP address via the RShell show network summary command.

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Note: The show network summary command provides the dynamic valu e s returned by

DHCP or LLA if the current configuration is dynamic. The local hostname resolution feature (mDNS) gives the reader a local hostname in addition to an IP address as its network identity. On an isolate d network that lacks DNS service but has mDNS enabled, a reader with hostname speedwayr-00-01-02, for example, may be reached using speedwayr-00-01-02.local.

4. In Model, select t he appropriate Speedway Revolution model (either Speedway R220 or Speedway R420). If you want MultiReader to issue a warning if it detects a model other than what is configured, confirm Warn on the model mismatch checkbox is selected. (Model mismatch is selected by default.)

5. Configure the key RF parameters described below:

6. Under Reader 1, on the left side of the Reader Settings dialog box, select Modes, RF, and Power. The following scree n displays:

Figure 3.3 Multireader Reader Settings Settings Scr een

7. In Reader Mode, select AutoSet Dense Reader. The Reader Mode specifies the rules to use for communication between the reader and tag. With AutoSet Dense enabled, the reader automatically senses the environment and adjusts its mode accordingly.

8. In Search Mode, select Dual Target. In Session, select Session 1. Search Mode and Session work together to control when and how often the reader reads a tag.

The high-level functional description for the reader is: Each tag contains a flag that is flipped from A to B or from B to A when it is read. The Session value controls how long the flag retains its value before reverting back to the original tag value. Search Mode controls which flag values the reader reads and, in some cases, what happens to the flag value once the tag is read.

With Dual Target, the reader reads all the tags with A flags, after reading the tags the reader flips each tag to B. When there are no more A tags to read, the reader reads all the B tags, flipping each one to A after it has been read. It continues this process back and forth from A to B and back to A. Session 1 ensures a persistence period that prevents tags from reverting before they have all been read.

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9. On the right of the screen is a checkbox for each of the reader’s antenna ports. By default, all antennas are enabled. Deselect the checkbox for any port without a connected antenna. Leaving all ports enabled does no harm, but does waste processing time because the reader reads all enabled ports. The reader verifies the presence of an antenna before attempting to activate it.

10. Set the appropriate transmit power, Tx Power, and receive sensitivity, Rx Sensitivity, for each enabled antenna.

Transmit power controls the power of the signal leaving the antenna and the signal range. The optimal setting depends on many things:

• how you are powering the reader

• cable length connecting the antenna to the reader

• number of antennas in the area

• anticipated distance between the antenna and the tags

Use the default value of 30 dBm for testing purposes. Receive sensitivity c ontrols the tag signal th r e shold below which the tag is ignored by

the reader. This parameter is useful in mitigating stray reads. Stray tags often have a weaker signal than the tags to be read. The Max checkbox is selected by default, and tells the reader to read all tags, regardless of the tag’s signal strength. This is known as its Received Signal Strength Indicator—or RSSI.

When configuring a specific receive sensitivity, deselect the Max checkbox, and then type the value you want for each connected antenna. The maximum sensitivity is -

80. Remember, you are simply configuring the reader to test your installation. Adjust

these settings later when you begin using the reader in a live RFID operation if desired.

11. Select Apply. MultiReader displays a progress bar as it connects to the reader. When the connection completes, the following status displays at the bottom of the application:

Figure 3.4 Multireader Status Display

12. Test your reader installation. Place one or more tags in the read-zone of one or more of the attached antennas. Select START Inventory. Tag reads appear in the large gray area on the left:

Figure 3.5 Multireader Tag Inventory Display

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Summary of DHCP client configurati on

dhcp

Summary of DNS settings

icmp

ICMP statistics

IP statistics

ntp

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Summary of network settings

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In this case, the reader detected five tags. Because the search mode is Dual Target, the reader continuously reads the tags, first reading the A flags, and then reading the B flags. Notice in the above image that one of the tag entries is a pinkish color. The tag entry changes to red when a tag is not actively read. For example, if you change the Search Mode to Single Target with Suppression, the reader reads each tag only once. All five entries would quickly turn red and stay red as shown below.

Figure 3.6 Multireader Tag Inventory Aging Display

If you see tag data appearing in MultiReader, your reader is most likely installed correctly and the antennas are functioning properly. If you don’t see all the tags you placed in the read-zone, try moving the tags to a slightly different location or orientation.

13. Select STOP Inventory Run to stop the tag inventory process.

Monitoring Speedway Revolution

Use RShell to monitor the reader health and performance when Speedway Revolution is up and running. This section presents the primary RShell commands for viewing the network and RFID statistics, plus the reader logs. For details about these commands, see the RShell Reference Manual.

Speedway Revolution also supports industry standard SNMP, with MIB2 and EPCglobal Reader Management MIB. For more information, see the Octane SNMP Guide.

Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics

Use the RShell show network command to display networking parameters and statistics. Using this command with the indicated parameters, you can view the following information:

Table 3.1: Show network Command Parameters

Parameter

Displayed Information

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tcp

TCP statistics

udp

UDP statistics

Parameter

Displayed Information

ReaderOperationalStatus

running on the reader

Antenna<n>OperationalStatus

4).

Antenna<n>EnergizedTime

powered, in milliseconds.

Antenna<n>UniqueInventory-Count

antenna<n>

Antenna<n>TotalInventory-Count

antenna<n>

Antenna<n>ReadCount

antenna<n> that matched the configured filters.

Antenna<n>FailedReadCount

failed.

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Parameter

Displayed Information

For details about the specific settings and statistics available for each of these parameters, see the RShell Reference Manual.

Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics

Use the RShell show rfid stat command to display a reader’s RFID parameters and statistics. Using this command with the appropriate parameter, you can view information shown in the Parameter and display table below.

Table 3.2: Partial listing of show rfid stat parameters

Indicates whether RFID applic ations are

Indicates if an antenna is physically connected to the reader and operating properly. Note that <n> indicates the antenna port on the reader (1-

Indicates the time that antenna<n> has been

Indicates the number of unique tags seen at

Indicates the total inventory count for

Indicates the number of tags read at

Indicates the number of tags where a r ead was attempted at antenna<n> because the tag matched the configured filter, but the read

Table 3.2 shows a sample of t he available RFID statistics. For the full list as well as syntax details, see the RShell Referenc e Manual.

Note: View Statistics on the LLRP interfac e between the reader and a client by entering

the show rfid llrp stat command. The RShell Reference Manual provides details.

Configuring and Viewing Speedway Revolution Logs

Speedway Revolution uses the standard Syslog protocol to forward its logged events to a remote Syslog server. The reader stores the logged event s in its file system, accumulatin g and retaining this information across reboots. Logs are classified into three cat egories: Management, RFID, and System.

All logged events have an associated severity level. There are eight possib le levels listed in decreasing order from most severe to least severe:

1. Emergency

2. Alert

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3. Critical

4. Error

5. Warning

6. Notice

7. Info

8. Debug

Configure the log levels you want to display. The reader then retains only the events with a severity greater than or equal to the configured level. For example, if you choose a logging level of Warning, then the logs will contain the follo wing levels: Warning , Error, Critical, Alert, and Emergency.

Note: Regardless of the configured log level, the reader always retains logs of Error level

or higher in an independent log. Use the RShell config logging command to configure options for the storage and forwarding

of logged events. Use the show logging command to display the logging configuration as well as the actual logged information in text form. For details about these commands, see the RShell Reference Manual.

Viewing the State of the Speedway Revolution Device

To display information about the current state of the reader itself, use the RShell show system command. Using this command allows viewing the following statistics:

• A summary of system information—show system summary

• Platform memory usage and available application space—show system cpu

• Generic platform statistics—show system platform

For more details about the show system command, see the RShell Reference Manu a l.

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Chapter 4: Upgrading the Speed w a y Rev ol ut i o n Firmware

Speedway Revolution contains firmware known as Octane. The current version of Octane is

4.8. This chapter details manually upgrading a single reader. In addition to supporting upgrade procedures, Speedway Revolution also provides methods

for reverting firmware to a previous valid image and restoring firmware to factory default settings. The procedure for reverting to the previous valid image is explained in this chapter, while returning to factory defaults is explained in Chapter 5 on page 29.

A Brief Overview of the Speedway Revolution Firmware

To minimize downtime and maximize the robust handling of possible upgrade failures, Speedway Revolution contains dual images of its firmware. When requesting a firmware image upgrade, the reader continues to operate using the primary image. In the background, Speedway Revolution upgrades the secondary image. When the upgrade completes, the reader reboots to the newly upgraded image. Sp eed way Revolution retains the previous firmware version in case there are problems with the upgrade.

There are three individual partitions within each firmware image that logically organize the system software. Although you do not need a full understanding of this architecture to perform a simple manual upgrade, it is a good idea to be familiar with its structure at a high level. For a more in-depth discussion of the firm wa r e and ho w firmware is organized, see the Embedded Developer’s Guide.

The three partitions in firmware are:

1. System Operating Partition (SOP)—The SOP is the primary system partition of the Speedway Revolution reader. It contains the Linux kernel, FPGA firmware, RFID management software, reader management software (RShell), logging management software, firmware upgrade control, system watchdog software, and the factory default data.

2. System Persistent Partition (SPP)—Files in this partition are automatically generated and maintained by the software running on the reader. It contains the reader configuration (network settings, LLRP configuration, log settings, and so on), reader logs, and debug information used by Impinj engineers.

3. Custom Application Partition (CAP)—CAP partition contains custom application software, other items required by the custom application (extra libraries or tools, and configuration files ), plus custom application logs.

Upgrading the Firmware

Speedway Revolution provides three methods for upgrading:

1. Using RShell, command line interface.

2. Copying the firmware to a USB memory drive and plugging into the reader’s host port.

3. Via the web interface.

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Upgrading the Firmware using RShell:

1. Obtain t he firmware upgrade file from the Impinj support Web site,

support.impinj.com. The upgrade file extension is .upg. (Example:

octane_4_8_0.upg).

2. Place the upgrade file on a serv er (http , tftp, or ftp) accessible by the reader you are upgrading.

3. Using the Putty application, connect the reader using telnet, SSH or serial and log in.

4. From the RShell command prompt, issue the following command:

> config image upgrade <URI>

Where <URI> is the server location and name of the upgrade file.

For example:

> config image upgrade http://usacorp/rfid/reader/image/ octane_4_8_0.upg > config image upgrade ftp://anonymous:abc@myserver/ ftpdirecotry/octane_4_8_0.upg.upg > tftp://server/octane_4_8_0.upg

5. After starting the upgrade, view the upgrade status at any time by issuing the following command:

> show image summary

6. This command prov ides a display of the current upg rad e status, the last operation , the status of the last operation, and information about the primary and secondary images. Reissue the show image summary command if you want to track th e upgrade status. Some status values you may see are:

WaitingForImageFileTransfer WaitingForCommitImage WaitingToActivateImmediate

The upgrade is complete when the UpgradeStatus parameter v alue is

Ready.

The LastOperation parameter should be WaitingToActivateImmediate and the LastOperationStatus should be WaitingForManualReboot.

7. Reboot the reader by issuing the following command:

> reboot

Speedway Revolution reboot process displays messages in the RShell console as it goes through each stage of the process. The reboot completes then the reader login prompt displays on the console. The reader status light displays solid green. LED reader reboot

behavior details are provided on page 8.

Upgrading the Firmware with a USB Drive

Speedway Revolution running Octane 4.4 and later supports upgrading the firmware using a USB drive.

First, obtain the firmware upgrade file from the Impinj support Web site,

support.impinj.com. The upgrade file extension is .upg. (Example: octane_4_8_0.upg).

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Preparing the USB Drive for upgrade

1. Insert a USB drive into your computer.

2. Create an impinj directory in the root of the USB drive along with the subdirectories revolution, upgrade, and images. The names of the directory are case sensitive and must all be lower case.

3. Copy the desired firmware upgrade .upg file into the \impinj\revolution\upgrade\images\ directory.

Note: If multiple .upg file s exist in the images directory, the reader will use the

most recently modified file.

4. Remove the USB drive from your computer.

Using the USB Drive

1. Confirm that the reader is ready for upgrade with both the Power and Status LEDs illuminated.

2. Insert the USB drive into the “USB Host” port on the reader. W ithin 5-10 seconds, the reader will begin upgrading the reader and the Power LED will blink amber. If the Power LED remains solid green, the reader likely cannot locate the images directory and .upg file on the USB drive.

3. The upgrade process completes in 20-60 seconds and then the Power LED will change to solid green.

5. Remove the USB drive from the “USB Host” port and reboot the reader.

During the upgrade process, the reader will attempt to append information to a “status.log” file in the “impinj/revolution/upgrade” directory. The “status.log” file is intended to provide an audit trail for the upgrade of one or more readers.

If the firmware upgrade process fails the Power LED will blink red. Remove the USB drive reboot the reader and check the “status.log” file for the reason of the failure.

Upgrading the Firmware through the Impinj Management Web UI Speedway Revolution running Octane 4.4 and later supports upgrading the

firmware using the Impinj Management Web UI.

5. Connect to the reader using a web browser http://<reader name or IP address>. Examples: http://speedwayr-10-00-DD or http://10.0.10.44.

6. Log in to the reader;

user name: root password: impinj

7. Click the Browse button and then select the firmware upgrade .upg file.

8. Click the Upgrade button.

9. After the upgrade is complete, click the reset button.

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Figure 4.1 Speedway Revolution Management Web Page

Figure 4.2 Close-up of Reader Upgrade and Reboot Section of Management Web Page

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To fall back to the previous image

1. To revert to the pre-upgrade image, enter the following command from the RShell prompt:

> config image fallback

When the command completes successfully, the reader automatically reboots and returns to the login prompt.

2. Log in to the reader. The pre-upgrade image is now running.

Note: If there is no valid previous image, the response to the config image

fallback command is Status=‘8, Permission-Denied’.

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Default Restore

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with Speedway Revolution, this brief c hapter presents a few suggestions to correct the issue.

Returning to the Default Configuration

If you are experiencing a problem with the reader and are having difficulty pinpointing the cause, it is useful to return the reader to a known state. We recommend resetting to the default configuration. Then try your reader again.

! Important: Configuration Default Restore returns the reader configuration to its default

state. It leaves any custom applications installed in the CAP intact. To restore the reader to its default state and remove any CAP contents, use Factory Default Restore. See the Warning on page 30.

There are two ways to return Speedway Revolution to its defaults:

1. Issue an RShell command.

2. Push the Default Restore button on the device.

To use RShell to return the reader to its default configuration and leaving CAP intact

1. At the RShell prompt, enter the following command:

> config image default

When the command completes successfully, the reader automatical ly reb o ots and returns to the login prompt.

2. Log in to the reader. The reader is now running with the default configurat ion . CAP applications are intact.

To use the Default Restore button on the reader to restore to its default configuration

1. Use an object with a sharp tip, such as a probe or paper clip to press and hold the Default Restore button on the back of the reader while applying power to the reader.

2. Continue holding the Default Restore button for 3 seconds after the Power LED light turns off, but not longer than 10 seconds.

3. Release the Default Restore button when the LED blinks red once. The reader will boot up normally with the default configura tion.

Figure 5.1 Default Restore button

button

Insert and hold sharp point here for 3 seconds. Release before 10 seconds.

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root

Password

impinj

Upgrade Retrieve Mode

Manual

Management Logging Level

Error

RFID Logging Level

Error

Dynamic (DHCP)

DHCP Send Hostname

address)

Static DNS Servers

None

LLRP Inbound Port

5084

LLRP Inbound Service

Enabled

LLRP Outbound Retry Secs

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Warning: Pressing the Default Restore button for 10 seconds or more will cause a

factory default restore to occur. The factory default restore removes the reader’s custom application partition (CAP) if one exists. The reader returns to the original, factory shipped state. It is important to avoid accidentally removing the CAP. There may be situations where CAP removal is necessary.

The following table lists the default configuration values:

Table 5.1: Default Configuration Values

Parameter Default Value

User

Logging No syslog servers

System Logging Level

Network Mode

speedwayr-xx-xx-xx

Hostname

Static NTP Servers None

LLRP Outbound Service Enabled LLRP Outbound Servers None

LLRP Outbound Timeout Secs

(where xx-xx-xx are the last three digits of the M AC

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Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Support

If Speedway Revolution is exhibiting RF behavior differing from what you expect and you are unable to determine the cause, you may want to submit relevant data for analysis by Impinj Technical Support. Using the Impinj MultiReader application, you can easily capture data relating to the problem scenario. By creating and providing a Reader Diagnostic Data file, Impinj’s Techn ical Support team can troubleshoot your issue.

To capture data to a Reader Diagnostic Data file:

1. Open MultiReader and connect to the appropriate Speedway Revolution reader. See page 16 for details.

2. Select Configure Settings to open the Reader Settings screen.

3. Verify that you are viewing the connection settings for Reader 1. If you are not, select Reader 1 in the menu on the left.

4. In Control Reader, select No. This setting value tells MultiReader that you do not want the MultiReader

configuration controlling the reader. Changing this value is important because you most likely want to capture data for a reader operation that is being controlled by your application.

If, however, you want to capture an RF scenario that is controlled by MultiReader, set Control Reader to Yes.

5. In the menu on the left, select Data Capture. The following screen displays:

Figure 5.2 Reader Settings, Tag History & Debug Data Capture

Reader 1 is already populated with the IP address. Login parameters are also populated. If these values are incorrect, change them here. You can capture data for up to four readers simultaneously. In this example, we are capturing data one reader.

6. Confirm that Capture is set to On.

7. Select Apply.

MultiReader connects to the reader and begins “listening” for any RF activity. The reader captures data surrounding any RF activity it detects.

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8. Perform the RF activity to submit for analysis.

9. Select File in the upper left corn er of the applicat ion . This completes the capture activity.

10. Select Save Debug Data.... A browse window opens.

11. Enter a file name and save the file in the desired location.

12. Send the .rdd file containing binary data to Impinj Technical Support. Visit the Impinj support Web site, support.impinj.com., for submission details or talk

with your Impinj representative.

Note: Another option is to create a network trace using Wireshark, a free protocol

analyzer download from the Internet.

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Appendix A: Information Speci f i c to Regions of Operation

Speedway Revolution is designed to work in various regulatory regions. This appendix contains frequency ranges and antenna requirements specific to each supported region.

Operation in North America

Frequency Plan

The FCC specifies frequency hopping across the North American spectrum allocated to UHF RFID (902-928 MHz, with hopping occurring between 902.75-927.25 MHz in 500 KHz steps). The frequency plan is further explained in the table below:

Table A.1: Frequency Plan for North America

Transmit Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 902.75 2 903.25 3 903.75

4 904.25 … … 49 926.75 50 927.25

Antenna Requirements

Positioning

Position the antenna’s surface at least 25 centimeters away from personnel working in the area. This is an FCC positioning requirement. For more details, see the following FCC bulletins:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

• FCC OET Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

Installation

Speedway Revolution is capable of up to +32.5 dBm conducted power on the housing RF connector and requires professional installation.

Power

Speedway Revolution may only be operated with Impinj-approved antennas and can radiate no more than 36 dBm EIRP per FCC Part 15.247 regulations. The Speedway Revolution output power may be increased to provide the maximum allowable EIRP subject to a

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maximum conducted power allowance of 30 dBm at the antenna connect or . The maximum allowable output power of the reader can be set to satisfy both the conductor and radiated maximum criteria. The expression for the maximum reader power setting is:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = the Smaller of : (36 – Composite Antenna Gain (in dBm)) OR (30 + Cable Loss (in dBm)

where the composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain in dBi minus any cable loss between the reader and antenna in dB. Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the next section.

Note: The composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain in dBi

minus any cable loss between the reader and antenna in dB. Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the next section.

Approved Antennas

• Laird Technologies model number S9028PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP), with integrated 8 foot pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0301-USA (Mini-Guardrail) with SMA female connector; 15 dBi gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0310-USA Threshold Antennas (IPJ-A0311-USA and IPJA0311-EU1) with 12 inch integrated pigtail to BNC male connector, 6 dBi composite gain.

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0400-USA, CSL CS-777-2 (Brickyard) with 7 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 2 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0401-USA or IPJ-A0402-USA (both Guardwall) with 6 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0404-000, Matchbox antenna with 20cm integrated pigtall to SMA connector; -20 dBi composite gain.

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-FL1 integrated RFID floor-mounted stand (multiple configurations available, 2 or 4 antennas left-hand and right-hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-WL1 integrated RFID wall-mounted stand (multiple configurations available, 2 antennas left-ha nd a nd ri g ht-hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MTI MT-262006/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262006/TRH (right-hand CP) with RPTNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 6 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/NRH (right-hand CP) with Ntype female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/TRH (right-hand C P) with RPTNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT20TNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A RG-58 coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.5 dBi composite gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 3.5 dBi composite gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 6 foot Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.4 dBi composite gain

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867.5

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

Warning: The use of any antenna not listed above may damage the reader or adversely

affect performance.

Operation in European Union

Frequency Plan

For European operation, the Speedway Revolution readers support the frequency plan listed in Table A.2 and are compliant with the ratified ETSI EN 302 208 specification v.1.2.1. This specification states that no listen-before-talk is performed, the maximum continuous transmit time on a channel is four seconds, and the reader enforces the 1 0 0 ms off t ime before reusing the same channel.

Table A.2: Frequency Plan for European Union

Transmit Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

10 866.9

Antenna Requirements

Power

European regulations allow a maximum radiated power of 33 dBm ERP (Effective Radiated Power) for high power RFID systems. The maximum Speedway Revolution output power is determined by the following equation:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = 33 – Antenna Gain (in dBd) + Cable loss (in dB)

For example, for an application with an antenna gain of 6 dBd and cable loss of 2 dB, the reader output power can be set no higher than 33-6+2 = 29 dBm. The maximum transmit power of Speedway Revolution is 31.5dBm measured at the RF antenna port.

Note: It is important to apply the antenna gain expressed in dBd (dB with respect to a

dipole), which is equivalent to the isotropic antenna gain (in dBi) minus 2. 15 dB. Additionally, the antenna gain used to set the output power mu s t be the maximum linear gain of the applicable antenna. Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the nex t section.

Approved Antennas

• Laird Technologies Model Number S8658PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP) with integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 3.85 dBd gain

• Impinj Model Number IPJ-A0400-EU1, CSL CS-777-1 (Brickyard) with 7 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 0 dBd composite gain

• MTI MT-242032/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-242032/NRH (right-hand C P) with Ntype female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 1.85 dBd gain

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• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. Model number IDANT10CEU25 (left-hand CP only) with 6 foot Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector;

3.25 dBd composite gain

Warning: The use of any antenna not listed above may damage the reader or adversely

affect performance.

Operation in Other Global Regions

For operation and use in the Rest of the World (ROW), there are two models, GX1 or GX2. Please contact Impinj to learn which countries and regions are currently certified.

Installation

Because Speedway Revolution is capable of up to +32.5 dBm conducted power on the housing RF connector, professional installation is required.

Operation in China, Israel, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam

Regulations in these countries allow a maximum radiated power of 33 dBm ERP (Effective Radiated Power) for high power RFID systems. The maximum Speed way Revolution output power is determined by the following equation:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = 33 – Antenna Gain (in dBd) + Cable loss (in dB)

Note: It is important to apply the antenna gain expressed in dBd (dB with respect to a

dipole), which is equivalent to the isotropic antenna gain (in dBi) minus 2.15 dB. The antenna gain used to set the output power m ust be the maximum linear gain of the applicable antenna. Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the following section.

Operation in Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uruguay

Regulations in Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uruguay allow maximum radiated power of 36 dBm EIRP. The Speedway Revolution output power may be increased to provide the maximum allowable EIRP subject to a maximum con ducted power allowance as well. The maximum conducted power at the antenna connector can be no more than 30 dBm. The maximum allowable output power of the reader can be set t o satisfy both the conductor and radiated maximum criteria. The expression for the maximum reader power setting is:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = the Smaller of: (36 – Composite Antenna Gain (in dBm)) OR (30 + Cable Loss (in dBm)),

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Approved Antennas

Consult with your registered reseller or Impinj provider for guidance on antenna selection for your region

• Laird Technologies model number S9028PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP), with integrated 8 foot pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0301-USA (Mini-Guardrail) with SMA female connector; 15 dBi gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0310-USA (Threshold-T Antenna) with 12 inch integrated pigtail to BNC male connector, 6 dBi composite gain.

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0400-USA, CSL CS-777-2 (Brickyard) with 7 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 2 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0401-USA or IPJ-A0402-USA (both Guardwall) with 6 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0404-000, Matchbox antenna with 20cm integrated pigtall to SMA connector; -20 dBi composite gain.

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-FL1 integrated RFID floor-mounted stand (multiple co nfigurations available, 2 or 4 antennas left-hand and right-hand CP) with 8 foo t integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-WL1 integrated RFID wall-mounted stand (multiple configurations available, 2 antennas left-hand and right-hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MTI MT-262006/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262006/TRH (right-hand CP) with RP- TNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 6 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/NRH (right-hand CP) with N- type female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/TRH (right-hand CP) with RP- TNC female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT20TNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A RG-58 coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.5 dBi composite gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 3.5 dBi composite gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 6 foot Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.4 dBi composite gain

Warning: The use of any antenna not listed above may damage the reader or

adversely affect performance.

Frequency Plans

The GX1 reader operates over a subset of the FCC North American spectrum (902–928 MHz, with specific frequency and channel usage dictated by regulations of each country. Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) is used, with the exception of Israeli where only a single channel is a vailable. The specific frequency plans by country are listed in the tables that follow.

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920.25 MHz

920.75 MHz

921.25 MHz

921.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

925.25 MHz

925.75 MHz

902.750

903.250

903.750

904.250

904.750

905.250

905.750

906.250

906.750

907.250

915.250

915.750

916.250

916.750

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

Table A.3 Australia operating frequency band is 920 to 926 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.4 Brazil operating frequency band is 902-907.5 and 915-928 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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917.250

917.750

918.250

918.750

919.250

919.750

920.250

920.750

921.250

921.750

922.250

922.750

923.250

923.750

924.250

924.750

925.250

925.750

926.250

926.750

927.250

920.25 MHz

920.75 MHz

921.25 MHz

921.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.5 Hong Kong operating frequency band is 920 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz channel

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

spacing.

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924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

916.25 MHz

919.25 MHz

919.75 MHz

920.25 MHz

920.75 MHz

921.25 MHz

921.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

8 43 923.75 MHz

Table A.6 Indonesia operating frequency band is 923 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz ch annel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.7 Israel operating frequency band is 915 to 917 MHz with 500 kHz channel spacing

with a single channel

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.8 Malaysia operating frequency band is 919 to 923 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

925.25 MHz

925.75 MHz

926.25 MHz

926.75 MHz

927.25 MHz

918.25 MHz

918.75 MHz

919.25 MHz

919.75 MHz

920.25 MHz

920.75 MHz

921.25 MHz

921.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

Table A.9 New Zealand operating frequency band is 921. 5 to 928 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.10 Philippines operating frequenc y band is 918 to 920 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.11 Singapore operating frequency band is 920 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

925.25 MHz

925.75 MHz

926.25 MHz

926.75 MHz

927.25 MHz

927.75 MHz

920.25 MHz

920.75 MHz

921.25 MHz

921.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.12 Taiwan operating frequency band is 922 to 928 MHz with 500 kHz channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.13 Thailand operating frequency band is 920 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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924.75 MHz

916.25 MHz

916.75 MHz

917.25 MHz

917.75 MHz

918.25 MHz

918.75 MHz

919.25 MHz

919.75 MHz

920.25 MHz

920.75 MHz

921.25 MHz

921.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

925.25 MHz

925.75 MHz

926.25 MHz

926.75 MHz

927.25 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.14 Uruguay operating frequency band is 916 to 928 MHz with 500 kHz channel

spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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920.25 MHz

920.75 MHz

921.25 MHz

921.75 MHz

922.25 MHz

922.75 MHz

923.25 MHz

923.75 MHz

924.25 MHz

924.75 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

A.15 Vietnam operating frequency band is 920 to 925M Hz with 500 kHz channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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920.625 MHz

920.875 MHz

921.125 MHz

921.375 MHz

921.625 MHz

921.875 MHz

922.125 MHz

922.375 MHz

922.625 MHz

922.875 MHz

923.125 MHz

923.375 MHz

923.625 MHz

923.875 MHz

924.125 MHz

924.375 MHz

917.3 MHz

917.9 MHz

918.5 MHz

919.1 MHz

919.7 MHz

920.3 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

The GX2 reader supports China, Korea, and Republic of South Africa region. The specifi c frequency plans by country are listed in the tables that follow.

Table A.16 China operating frequency band is 920.5 to 924.5MHz with 250kHz channel

spacing.

Frequency plan is compliant to the State Radio Regulatory Commission (SRRC) of China.

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

Table A.17 Korea operating frequency band is 917 to 920.8MHz with 200kHz channel

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

bandwidth.

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915.6 MHz

915.8 MHz

916.0 MHz

916.2 MHz

916.4 MHz

916.6 MHz

916.8 MHz

917.0 MHz

917.2 MHz

917.4 MHz

917.6 MHz

917.8 MHz

918.0 MHz

918.2 MHz

918.4 MHz

918.6 MHz

918.8 MHz

Appendix A: Region Specific Information

Table A.18 Republic of South Africa operating frequency band is 915.4 to 919MHz with

200kHz channel bandwidth.

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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Appendix B: GPIO Details

Speedway Revolution includes a multipurpose I/O port that contains an RS-232 serial port, four opto-isolated inputs, four opto-isolated outputs, and a +5V supply. You access these features through a DE15 connector mounted on the side of the reader.

The four opto-isolated inputs have a range of 0–30V. The reader treats an input of 0–0.8V as a logic 0, and an input of 3–30V as a logic 1. The reader has a per-input debounce interval that is configurable via LLRP. (See the document titled Octane LLRP for more information). This value dictates the minimum pulse width of an input. Impinj recommends that external devices guarantee a minimum pulse width of at least 100 milliseconds.

The reader also provides four opto-isolated outputs. For the GPIO outputs to function, an external user supply must be connected between V+, and V-. The maximum voltage for this supply is 30V. When the user configures a selected GPIO output via LLRP to output logic 0, an isolated FET switch within the reader effectively shorts that output to V- with a current sink capability of up to 200mA. When the user configures a selected GPIO output to logic 1, the selected output is pulled to V+ through a 10K resistor. If GPIO isolation is not required, the reader provides a +5V supply and a ground pin on the DE-15 that can be connected to V+ and V-.

Figure B.1 shows the detailed function of each pin of the GPIO DE-15 connector.

Figure B.1 DE-15 GPIO Port Functions

Note: As described above, both the input and output pins are opto-isolated.

A GPIO box accessory (IPJ-A5000-000) is available from your authorized reseller or systems integrator. Additional information on this product is available atwww.impinj.com.

Warning: Do not attach a lightstack or other output device that requires a Revolution

output to sink more than 200mA. Attaching non-approved devices will result in unrecoverable damage to the Reader and is not covered by warranty as it is outside the specified operating parameters.

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+5V Supply

Reader supplied (not isolated) power so urce

RS-232 RX

For auxiliary serial port functions

RS-232

TX For auxiliary serial port functions

Processor Reset

Reserved for future use. . Do not connect this pin to any signal

V+

Power source for isolated outputs

V-

Return for isolated inputs and outputs

Ground

Reader (not isolated) return

User OUT 1

Isolated output 1 (active pull down to V-)

User OUT 2

Isolated output 1 (active pull down to V-)

User OUT 3

Isolated output 3 (active pull down to V-)

User OUT 4

Isolated output 4 (active pull down to V-)

User IN 1

Isolated input 1

User IN 3

Isolated input 3

User IN 4

Isolated input 4

Parameter

Description

Min

Max

Unit

Conditions

+5V Supply

200

HIGH level input

voltage

User IN 1-4

VLI

24V input

range

Output high

voltage

+0.5

Supply voltage range (V+ - V-)

Appendix B: GPIO

Tables B.1 and B.2 explain the function of each pin.

Table B1: DB-15 Connector Pin-Out

Pin I/O Name I/O Function

Table B.2: GPIO Interface Electrical Specification

Output current

User IN 1-4 VIH User IN 1-4 VIL

User IN 1-4 VI

User Out 1-4 VOH

User Out 1-4 VOL

User Out 1-4 VI

*User-supplied voltage

LOW level input

Input current Input voltage

Output low

voltage

3 30 V 0 0.8 V

0 30 V No damage

V+* V 10K pullup

(V-)

30 V

V 100mA load

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Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation

This section covers three unique aspects of using the xPortal product

1. RF Beam Patter n

2. Mounting the xPortal assembly

3. Attaching cables via Conduit

RF Beam Pattern

The Speedway xPortal has antenna beams that point upwards and downwards. This increases the total area covered by the portal. The unit is intended to be mounted at waist height on the wall. The lower beam covers the tag populations near the floor, while the upper beam reads tags at the top of tall pallets. Tags located at waist height are likely to be read by both beams.

Figure C.1 xPortal Simulated RF Beam Patterns

Mounting the xPortal

Referring to Figure C.3, the xPortal has many different mounting options:

1. Vesa mounts (http://www.vesa.org/) is a standard LCD screen / computer monitor mounting pattern. There are many off-the-shelf brackets, arms, and stands that use the hole pattern shown in the red square on the figure C.2.

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• 8 total holes with M4 threads

• Outer square pattern is 100mm on each side

• Inner square pattern is 75 mm on each side

• ¼ inch diameter bolt with 20 threads per inch (¼-20) internally threaded studs

2. Common hardware using ¼-20 hardware. This hardware is typically employed in most T-slot extrusion designs (see http://www.8020.net/). Show in the Green circles on the figure.

3. Keyhole slots and th rough-holes. Holes are sized to allow clearance for ¼-20 screws. These holes allow you to mount the unit flush to a wall. Shown in the Blue ovals on the figure.

It is your responsibility to determine if the chosen screws can support the weight of the xPortal. Since the xPortal weighs approximately 6.5 pounds (3kg), it can be installed on drywall without needing to locate studs.

The yellow circles on the figure highlight two knock-outs that can be removed if you wish to run cables into the unit directly from the wall. This prov ides a very clean installation, with no cables visible from the front.

Figure C.2 xPortal Mounting Hole Types and Locations

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Conduit Attachment

The round openings in the top and bottom of xPortal are designed so you can run metallic conduit directly to the unit. This allows Ethernet or power cables to be protected by standard EMT (electrical metallic tubing). The holes are sized for ½ inch trade size conduit connectors, or where metric conduit is used, 16mm trade size. Larger sizes of conduit (such as ¾ inch) can be used with the proper adapters. See example Figure 3 below.

The following photos highlight the usage options.

Figure C.3 ½ inch conduit with a threaded nut flange connector

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Figure C.4 Threaded ½ inch conduit connector

Figure C.5 ½ inch conduit with a snap in flange connector

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Figure C.6 Snap in ½ inch conduit connector

Figure C.7 A squeeze connector for the larger ¾ inch conduit tubing size. The connector has a nut and threads sized for the ½ inch conduit hole.

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Figure C.8 ¾ inch conduit squeeze connector, with a threaded interface to ½ inch conduit hole.

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Speedway Revolution Installation and Operations Guide Octane 4 .8 Notices

Notices

The information contained in this user guide is confidential and proprietary to Impinj, Inc. This document is conditionally issued, and neither receipt nor possession hereof confers or transfers any right in, or license to, use the subject matter of any drawings, design, or technical information contained herein, nor any right to reproduce or disclose any part of the contents hereof, without the prior written consent of Impinj and the authorized recipient hereof.

Impinj reserves the right to change its products and services at any time without notice. Impinj assumes no responsibility for customer product design or for infringement of patents

and/or the rights of third parties, which may result from assistance provided by Impinj. No representation of warranty is given and no liability is assumed by Impinj with respect to accuracy or use of such information.

Impinj products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury, death, property damage, or environmental damage.

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