Impinj XARRAY Users Manual

UHF Gen 2 RFID Speedway

Revolution

Installation and Operations Guide

Release 4.11 13-June-2014 Proprietary and Confidential www.impinj.com

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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 R220

Various

IPJ-REV-R220-GX21M1

Speedway R420

Various

IPJ-REV-R420-GX21M1

Speedway R420

Japan

IPJ-REV-R420-JP21M1

Speedway R640

FCC

IPJ-REV-R640-FCC1M1

Speedway R640

ETSI

IPJ-REV-R640-EU11M1

Speedway R640

Various

IPJ-REV-R640-GX11M1

Speedway xArray R680

FCC

IPJ-REV-R680

Products Covered by this Guide

This guide pertains to readers with the following part numbers:

Table i: Speedway Revolution Reader Part Numbers

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.

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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.

Attention: Les modifications apportées à

ce produit ou modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité peuvent

annuler votre droit à utiliser par FCC Part 15.

Industry Canada (IC) Compliance

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause

interference.

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 36 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.

Industrie Canada (IC) Conformité

Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. Cet appareil ne doit pas

provoquer d'interférences.

2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute

interférence, y compris celles pouvant causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.

Cet appareil a été conçu pour fonctionner avec l'antenne (s) énumérées à la page 35 qui ont un gain maximum de 6 dB. Antennes pas inclus dans cette liste ou présentant un gain supérieur à 6 dB sont strictement interdits pour utilisation avec cet appareil. L'impédance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms. Afin de réduire le risque d'interférence avec d'autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain doivent être choisis de telle sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne soit pas supérieure à celle permise pour une communication réussie. L‘expression "IC" avant le numéro de certification radio signifie seulement que l'industrie des spécifications techniques Canada ont été respectées.

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.

Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS) Applications

This device is suitable for use in Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS) in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code.

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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 35.

Avertissement: S'il vous plaît lire ce

document dans son intégralité avant d'utiliser le Speedway Revolution Reader, comme des blessures graves ou des dommages matériels peuvent résulter d'une mauvaise utilization. Ouverture non autorisée du lecteur Speedway Revolution boîtier annule la garantie. Pour protéger le personnel, n'oublier pas de placer tous antenne (s) conformément aux exigences spécifiées pour votre région régulatrice. Pour plus de détails, voir l'Annexe A: Informations spécifiques aux régions de fonctionnement à la page 34.

Cables, antennas, power adaptors, PoE (Power Injectors), or other devices shall not be installed in the Environmental Air Handling Space unless they are suitable for use in the EAHS per UL 2043.

Before You Begin

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Table of Contents

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance .......................ii

Industry Canada (IC) Compliance ............................................................................ iii

Industrie Canada (IC) Conformité ............................................................................ iii

CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) ................................... iii

Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS) Applications ......................................... iii

Before You Begin .....................................................................................................iv

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

Speedway Antenna Hub – ......................................................................................... 4

Speedway xArray – Integrated Portal Reader ......................................................... 5

Requirements for Using Speedway Revolution ...................................................... 5

Environmental Requirement ..................................................................................... 5

Hardware Requirements .......................................................................................... 5

Power Requirements ................................................................................................ 6

Supported Operating Environments ......................................................................... 6

Supported Communication Protocol ......................................................................... 7

Antenna Requirements ............................................................................................ 7

Chapter 2: Installing and Connecting Speedway Revolution .................................... 8

Speedway Revolution Ports and LEDs .................................................................... 8

Installing and Connecting the Reader ..................................................................... 9

Detailed Installation Procedures ............................................................................ 10

Step 1: Position the Speedway Revolution Reader and (optionally) Mount the Reader 10

Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Revolution Reader ................... 11

Step 3: Power the Reader ...................................................................................... 12

Step 4: Connect Speedway Revolution to the Network .......................................... 12

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Step 5: Configure the Region Setting on the Reader ............................................. 15

Step 6: Test the Installed Reader ................................................................ ........... 16

Chapter 3: Configuring and Monitoring Speedway Revolution .............................. 17

Configuring Speedway Revolution ........................................................................ 17

Device Configuration .............................................................................................. 17

RF Configuration .................................................................................................... 18

Monitoring Speedway Revolution .......................................................................... 23

Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics ........................................................... 23

Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics ............................................................... 24

Configuring and Viewing Speedway Revolution Logs ............................................ 25

Viewing the State of the Speedway Revolution Device .......................................... 25

Chapter 4: Upgrading the Speedway Revolution Firmware .................................... 26

A Brief Overview of the Speedway Revolution Firmware ....................................... 26

Upgrading the Firmware ......................................................................................... 26

Upgrading the Firmware with a USB Drive ............................................................. 27

Preparing the USB Drive for upgrade ..................................................................... 28

Using the USB Drive .............................................................................................. 28

Upgrading the Firmware through the Impinj Management Web UI ........................ 28

To fall back to the previous image.......................................................................... 30

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 31

Returning to the Default Configuration ................................................................... 31

To use RShell to return the Reader to its default configuration and leave CAP intact 31

To use the Default Restore button on the Reader to restore to its default

configuration .......................................................................................................... 31

Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Support .............. 33

To capture data to a Reader Diagnostic Data file:.................................................. 33

Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation .................................... 35

Operation in North America .................................................................................... 35

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

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

Operation in European Union ................................................................................. 37

Frequency Plan ...................................................................................................... 37

Antenna Requirements .......................................................................................... 37

Operation in Other Global Regions ........................................................................ 38

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Approved Antennas ................................................................................................ 39

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

selection for your region ......................................................................................... 39

Operation in Japan .................................................................................................. 49

Frequency Plan ...................................................................................................... 49

Appendix B: GPIO Details ....................................................................................... 51

Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation .......................................................... 54

RF Beam Pattern ................................................................................................... 54

Mounting the xPortal .............................................................................................. 54

Conduit Attachment ................................................................................................ 56

Appendix D: Speedway Antenna Hub Installation ................................................ 60

Speedway Antenna Hub Solution Checklist ........................................................... 60

Setting Up a Speedway Antenna Hub System ....................................................... 60

Hub Feature Enable and Diagnostics Using the Web-UI ....................................... 62

Appendix E: Speedway xArray Installation ........................................................... 65

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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 33.

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Figure 1.0 Speedway Revolution Reader

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction to Speedway® Revolution

Speedway® Revolution is a stationary, small form factor, UHF Gen2 RFID tag Reader. It provides network connectivity between tag data and enterprise system software. Speedway Revolution offers many key features that increase 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 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-port configuration 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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Figure 1.2 Speedway xPortal-Reader

Figure 1.3 Speedway Antenna Hub

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 Robust Reader Design

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 xPortal is 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, Speedway xPortal Installation, provides the unique installation and cable hookup instructions l on page 54.

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.

Speedway Antenna Hub –

The Speedway Antenna Hub allows the expansion of each Speedway R420 antenna port into 8-time-multiplexed antenna ports for a total of 32 ports per Speedway R420 Reader. Hub control is instrumented through a GPIO adaptor and tightly integrated with the Octane firmware (release 4.10 or higher) to deliver superior antenna switching performance.

The antenna hub has a typical insertion loss of

1.2 dB and this loss can be factored into the

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Figure 1.4 Speedway xArray

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user‘s transmit power setting in the same manner as cable loss. The configuration and use of the antenna hub is described in Appendix D.

Speedway xArray – Integrated Portal Reader

xArray is a high performance RFID reader with an integrated phased array antenna. The unit can be mounted on a ceiling with power and control through a single Power-OverEthernet (POE) connection.

The xArray is an integrated solution with the maximum Reader-transmit power set at the factory to comply with country of operation regulations. For example, for operation in the U.S., the reader transmit power is adjusted such that the xArray radiates a maximum of 4W EIRP per FCC Part 15.247 guidelines.

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.

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Warning: This product is intended to be

supplied with a Listed/Certified power supply, marked LPS or Class 2, with 24Vdc output, rated minimum 2.5A. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

Avertissement: Ce produit est conçu

pour être alimenté avec une alimentation Mis / certifiés, marqué LPS ou de classe 2, avec sortie 24V, 2,5 A nominal minimum. Utilisation d'une autre alimentation annule toute autorisation liée à cet appareil et peut être dangereuse.

Interface

Protocol

Recommended Tools

Microsoft Windows

Linux

Ethernet

SSH-Port 22

Telnet-Port 23

Putty 1

SSH or Telnet

Serial

RS-232

Putty (version 0.60 and

higher supports serial)

Minicom

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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 or antennas, including associated RF cable or

cables with RP-TNC male connector interface.

Power Requirements

When supplied from an IEEE802.3af (Power over Ethernet) compliant power source which is certified by the appropriate agencies, the RF transmit power is limited to +30dBm. When supplied by the Impinj approved Listed/Certified power supply model number IPJ-A2002- 000, the RF transmit power supports upto +32.5dBm. Operating above +30 dBm requires professional installation to comply with radio regulatory laws in many countries. See Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation on page 35 for details.

Available AC power cords for the IPJ-A2002-000 power supply 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)

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

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 35.

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Default Restore button

USB (Full Speed) Device

Console RJ-45 connector (RS-232)

USB (Full Speed) Host

+24Vdc locking via external power

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

GPIO DE-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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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.

connector powered

Figure 2.1 Speedway Revolution R420 Port Connections

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

specifications and details for each pin of the GPIO DE-15 connectors on page 51. 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

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Reader Operation

LED

Expected Behavior

Startup (power on), normal completion

Power applied, attempting to start boot code

Power

Solid red

Status

Off

Bootloader calling firmware image

Power

Solid green

Status

Off

Bootloader completed successfully, Reader is ready

Power

Solid green

Status

Solid green

Startup (reset), normal completion

Default Restore button pressed

Power

Turns off

Status

Off

Default Restore button pressed for 3 seconds

Power

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

Default Restore button pressed for 10 seconds

Power

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

Startup (failure)

Hardware problems detected, unable to boot

Power

Continuous blinking red

Status

Off

Upgrade activity

Upgrading the firmware during boot process

Status

Alternates between red and green

Detection of antenna activity

Detects no activity on antenna port

Antenna

Off

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)

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The following table describes the LED behavior for various Reader states:

Table 2.1: Reader Operations and Associated LED Behavior

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.

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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.

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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.

Attention: Si il n'y a aucune chance de

poussière ou d'eau exposition, vous devez monter le lecteur de sorte que les ports Ethernet, USB, console et GPIO sont orientés

vers le bas pour empêcher la pénétration.

Warning: You must use Impinj-approved

antennas with Speedway Revolution. See Appendix A: Information Specific to

Regions of Operation on page 35 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.

Avertissement: Vous devez utiliser des

antennes Impinj-approuvés avec Speedway Revolution. Voir l'Annexe A: Informations Spécifiques aux Régions de l'Opération à la page 34 pour une liste détaillée des fournisseurs approuvés. Utilisation de toute autre antenne peut affecter les performances ou endommager le lecteur. Speedway Revolution exige installation professionnelle pour définir correctement la puissance d'émission pour le câble RF et une antenne sélectionné.

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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).

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 35 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.

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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.

Attention: Impinj conçu les ports

antenne de Speedway Revolution à autoterminaison. C‘est important que vous ne résiliez pas ports d'antenne pas utilisés Laisser-les sans rapport.

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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 9 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.

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 Speedway Revolution. 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.

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Settings

Description

Hostname

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 Reader case.

DHCP

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

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Table 2.2: Default Network Settings

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 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.

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 unreachable‖

The likely cause is that your PC doesn‘t have Bonjour Print Services installed. Refer

to http://support.apple.com/kb/dl999 for installation instructions.

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:

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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 12.)

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 2.6 Putty Configuration Settings

7. Select Open. The RShell console window opens.

8. Press Enter. The RShell login prompt displays.

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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.

Avertissement: Les paramètres RF

doivent correspondre au pays / région d'exploitation se conformer aux lois et règlements locaux. Vous, l'utilisateur, sont chargés d'assurer le fonctionnement avec les paramètres RF correctes et sont seuls responsables de toutes les amendes et autres dommages imputables à des manipulations ou les paramètres de pays / région non-conformes sur votre lecteur.

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Figure 2.7 COM1 Putty Login Prompt

9. Log in 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 Revolution on page 17 for details.

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

the Reader to your Ethernet network as described on page 13.

 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 Using RShell

to Configure Network Settings for Speedway Revolution on page 17 for details.

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.

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.

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