Intermec IF5 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

IF5 Fixed Reader

Intermec Technologies Corporation

Worldwide Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.

www.intermec.com

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allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured
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Information and specifications contained in this document are subject
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Contents

What Is the IF5?.................................................................. 5

Unpacking the IF5 ................................................ 6

What You Need ....................................................6

Learning About the IF5 ....................................................... 7

Understanding the Front Panel Ports..................... 7

Understanding the Rear Panel Ports ...................... 8

Understanding the LEDs....................................... 9

Configuring the IF5........................................................... 10

Connecting the IF5 ........................................................... 12

Using a Web Browser Interface.......................................... 13

Where to Go From Here ................................................... 14

Specifications..................................................................... 15

Patent Information............................................................ 15

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What Is the IF5?

The IF5 is an RFID tag reader that provides network
connectivity between tag data and an enterprise system. The
embedded controller can be configured to connect the IF5 to
your Ethernet or wireless network.

This quick start guide explains the IF5 ports and LEDs and how
to connect the IF5 to your network.

IF5 Fixed Reader

The IF5 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal
Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (86x MHz
RFID frequency band).

The IF5 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal
Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (915 MHz
RFID frequency band).

IF5 Fixed Readers with an IEEE 802.11g
radio installed are certified for
interoperability with other 802.11b/g
wireless LAN devices.

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Unpacking the IF5

Save the IF5 box and shipping material in case you need to ship
or store the IF5. The IF5 documentation packet includes radio
safety compliance statements and this quick start guide.

What You Need

To install and connect the IF5, you need these items:

• Appropriate AC power cord

• Appropriate RFID antennas and cables

• Ethernet cable (for an Ethernet network)

• Appropriate radio antennas (for the 802.11g radio)

For more information on power cords, antennas, cables, or other
accessories, contact your local Intermec representative.

Government regulatory agencies require that this
RFID reader only use approved antennas.
Therefore, this reader uses a custom antenna
connector. Do not use antennas not approved for
use with this reader.

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Learning About the IF5

This section explains the front panel and rear panel ports and
the LEDs.

Understanding the Front Panel Ports

To access the AC power, Ethernet, and serial ports, unscrew the
two thumbscrews on the underside of the cable access door to
remove the door.

Cable access
door

Control port

AC power port

IF5 Front Panel

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Ethernet port

Serial port

Front Panel Port Descriptions

Port Name Description

AC power Main AC power port.

Ethernet Ethernet port. Use a standard Ethernet cable to

connect the IF5 to your wired network.

Serial RS-232 serial port. Use a DB9 null-modem cable

(P/N 059167) to connect the IF5 to a desktop PC for
configuration or maintenance.

Control General purpose input/output (GPIO) interface. Use a

standard DB25 cable (P/N 236-057-001) to connect
the IF5 to the GPIO Terminal Block accessory.

Understanding the Rear Panel Ports

The IF5 ships with terminators installed on RFID antenna ports
2, 3, and 4. Do not remove the terminator from any port unless
you are installing an antenna on that port.

RFID antenna ports
(4 places)

IF5 Rear Panel

Terminator

802.11g
antenna ports
(2 places)

Note: The IF5 ships with RFID antenna ports 2, 3,
and 4 software disabled.

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Understanding the LEDs

The front panel of the IF5 includes four LEDs that indicate
status.

LEDs

LED Descriptions

Icon LED Name Description

Power Remains on after the IF5 boots.

Wireless
communication

Wired LAN Flashes when a frame is transmitted or

Intermec
Ready-to­Work™
indicator

Flashes when a frame is transmitted or
received on the 802.11g radio port.

received on the Ethernet port.

Blue LED remains on when an
application has connected to the IF5.
The LED flashes when no applications
are connected.

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Configuring the IF5

You do not need to configure the IF5 if it communicates
through a wired Ethernet connection and uses a DHCP server
to assign TCP/IP parameters. Continue with “Connecting the
IF5” on page 12.

You need to configure the IF5 to connect to a wireless network
that uses a DHCP server. For help, follow the next procedure.

You also need to configure the IF5 if:

• you need to assign a static IP address to the IF5 for a wired or

wireless network connection.

• you need to connect to a secure network.

• you are not using a DHCP server.

For help with assigning a static IP address, configuring the IF5
for a secure network, or if you are not using a DHCP server, see
the IF5 Fixed Reader User's Manual (P/N 074747).

To configure the IF5 for a DHCP-enabled wireless network

1 Connect a null-modem cable to the IF5 serial port and to

your desktop PC.

2 On the desktop PC, open a HyperTerminal session with

these settings:

• Bits per second: 9600

• Parity: None

• Data bits: 8

• Flow control: None

3 Connect the IF5 to AC power. The IF5 boot sequence

appears in the HyperTerminal window. When the boot
sequence is finished, you see this screen:

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4 Press Enter. At the username prompt, type

intermec.

5 Press Enter. At the password prompt, type

intermec.

6 Press Enter. The IF5 RFID Reader Configuration menu

appears.

7 Press the down arrow key to select 802.11g Radio, and then

press Enter. The 802.11g Radio settings list appears with
Node Type set to Disabled.

8 Press Enter and then press the up arrow key to select

Enabled.

9 Press Enter. The 802.11g Radio settings list appears.

10 Press the down arrow key to select SSID (Network Name)

and then press Enter. An entry field appears.

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11 Type in the SSID for your network, and then press Enter.

The SSID name appears in the settings list.

12 Press the left arrow key. The main configuration menu

appears.

13 Press the down arrow key to select Save Configuration and

then press Enter. The new settings are saved.

14 Press the down arrow key to select Reboot, and then press

Enter. The IF5 reboots. When the boot process is finished,

"Starting system..." appears at the bottom of the
HyperTerminal window.

15 Disconnect the null-modem cable and AC power cable from

the IF5.

The IF5 is now ready to be connected to your network.
Continue with the next section, "Connecting the IF5."

Connecting the IF5

After you have made any necessary configuration settings, you
can connect the IF5 to your network.

To connect the IF5 to your network

1 Attach at least one and up to four RFID antennas to the

RFID antenna ports, starting with port 1. Do not remove the
terminators from unused antenna ports.

Each port must have an antenna or a terminator
connected. Do not apply power to the reader
unless an antenna or terminator is installed on
each antenna port.

2 For an Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable to the

IF5 Ethernet port.

For a wireless network, install the appropriate 802.11g radio
antenna on antenna port 4.

3 Connect the AC power cord to the AC power port on the

IF5.

4 Install the cable access door and route the cables through the

openings in the door seam. Make sure the cables are not
caught in the seam.

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5 Place the IF5 in its mounting location. You can place the IF5

either horizontally or vertically on a stable surface.

Note: You can also mount the IF5 to a wall or
beam using one of these mounting bracket kits:

• Mounting bracket kit (P/N 068918)

• Rotating mounting bracket kit (P/N 068751)

For more information, contact your local Intermec
sales representative.

Wall

Mounting the IF5: This illustration shows how to mount the IF5 vertically
or horizontally.

6 For an Ethernet network, connect the Ethernet cable to your

network.

For a wireless network, continue with the next step.

7 Connect the IF5’s AC power cord to an AC outlet. As soon as

you apply power, the IF5 boots and the green Power LED
turns on.

After the IF5 boots, it is ready to communicate in your
network. To verify the connection, you can use a web
browser interface. For help, see the next section.

Using a Web Browser Interface

Once the IF5 is connected to your network, you can use a web
browser interface to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the
IF5.

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To view the IF5 web page

1 On your desktop PC, open a web browser.
2 Type the IF5’s IP address in the Address field and press

Enter. The IF5 login screen appears.

3 Enter your username and password in the entry fields. The

default for each is

intermec.

4 Click Login. The Ethernet screen appears.

You can view and configure many IF5 settings from the
configuration web pages. For more information, see the IF5
user’s manual.

Where to Go From Here

For more information on configuring and maintaining the IF5,
see the IF5 Fixed Reader User’s Manual (P/N 074747).

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You may need additional information when working with the
IF5 in your data collection system. Please visit our web site at
www.intermec.com to download PDF files of our current
manuals. To order printed versions of Intermec manuals,
contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Specifications

Physical dimensions: 9.5 cm x 23.6 cm x 34.3 cm

(3.75 in x 9.3 in x 13.5 in)

Weight: 3.08 kg (6.8 lb)
AC Electrical Rating: v100 to 240 V, 1.0 to 0.5A,

50 to 60 Hz

Environmental Rating: IP53

Operating Temperature: -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F)

Storage Temperature: -30°C to 75°C (-22°F to 167°F)

Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Patent Information

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
4,739,328; 4,786,907; 4,864,158; 4,888,591; 4,999,636;
5,030,807; 5,055,659; 5,280,159; 5,504,485; 5,521,601;
5,550,547; 5,673,037; 5,763,867; 5,777,561; 5,825,045;
5,828,318; 5,828,693; 5,850,181; 5,850,187; 5,942,987;
5,995,019; 6,078,251; 6,121,878; 6,122,329; 6,172,596;
6,195,053; 6,249,227; 6,280,544; 6,286,762; 6,286,763;
6,288,629; 6,360,208; 6,384,712; 6,404,325; 6,429,775;
6,486,769; 6,501,807; 6,525,648; 6,639,509; 6,645,327;
6,677,852; 6,768,414; 6,784,789; 6,816,063.

There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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