Motorola XR450 - RFID Reader - Contactless, XR400, XR440, XR480-EU, XR480-JP Integration Manual
XR Series RFID Readers
Integrator Guide
XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
72E-71773-08
Rev A
December 2008
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A August 2005 Initial Release
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-02 Rev A October
2005
-03 Rev A February
2006
-04 Rev A September
2006
-05 Rev A June 2007 Updated Modify RFID Tags, Chapter 3
-06 Rev A April 2008 Added the XR450
-07 Rev A October
2008
-08 Rev A December
2008
Added Gen 2 update
Added XR480 models
Updated Title to: XR Series
Added XR480-JP model
Added Table 1-1 Read Capabilities
Updated Appendix A, Technical Specifications
Added Appendix C, AR400 Differences
Added New Chapter 6 Security
Added LLRP
Updated Configuring Reader Properties table
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Table of Contents
Revision History.................................................................................................................................... iii
About This Guide
Introduction........................................................................................................................................... ix
Configurations................................................................................................................................. ix
Chapter Descriptions............................................................................................................................ x
Notational Conventions......................................................................................................................... x
Related Documents and Software........................................................................................................ xi
Service Information............................................................................................................................... xi
Support Information ........................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
RFID Technology ................................................................................................................................. 1-1
RFID Components ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Tags ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Antennas .................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Readers ................................................................................................................................... 1-2
XR Series RFID Readers ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Configuration and Upgrading ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Tag Management ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Ad Hoc Querying ...................................................................................................................... 1-3
Tag Filtering ............................................................................................................................. 1-3
Tag List .................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Event Management ........................................................................................................................ 1-4
Event Notification ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Exception Notification and Heart Beat Notification .................................................................. 1-4
Device Management ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Quick Backup and Recovery .................................................................................................... 1-4
SNMP Integration ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
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Security .......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Trusted Hosts ........................................................................................................................... 1-4
User Level Security .................................................................................................................. 1-4
Logging .......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
XR Series RFID Readers LEDs ..................................................................................................... 1-5
Gen 2 Features .................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Read Operation .............................................................................................................................. 1-5
Write Operation .............................................................................................................................. 1-5
Kill Operation ................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Lock Operation ............................................................................................................................... 1-5
Dense Reader Mode ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
Connection Options ............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Flexible Read Point Configurations ................................................................................................ 1-6
Physical Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Installation and Communication
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
XR Series RFID Readers Physical Connections ................................................................................. 2-1
XR Series RFID Readers Ports ........................................................................................................... 2-2
XR450 Mono-Static Antenna Ports ...................................................................................................... 2-2
Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 2-3
Mounting Tips ................................................................................................................................ 2-3
Mounting the Reader ..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting Antennas ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Portal Setup ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Powering the Reader ..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Verifying Hardware Functionality ................................................................................................... 2-5
Power On Test ......................................................................................................................... 2-5
Read Test ................................................................................................................................ 2-5
Communications Connections ............................................................................................................. 2-6
Ethernet Connection ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
RS232 Connection ......................................................................................................................... 2-6
Reading Tags ...................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3: Administrator Console
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Managing the XR Series RFID Readers .............................................................................................. 3-1
Status ................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Scan Control ........................................................................................................................................ 3-7
Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point ........................................................................................ 3-8
Query Tags .......................................................................................................................................... 3-12
Modify RFID Tags ................................................................................................................................ 3-14
Write, Lock and Unlock RFID Tags ................................................................................................ 3-15
Tag Writing Tips ....................................................................................................................... 3-16
Kill RFID Tags ................................................................................................................................ 3-17
Tag Killing Tips ........................................................................................................................ 3-17
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Configure Yellowstone Tags .......................................................................................................... 3-18
Set Antenna Configuration ....................................................................................................... 3-18
Yellowstone Tags, Read Lock Options .................................................................................... 3-19
Filtering ................................................................................................................................................ 3-20
Creating a Filter Rule ..................................................................................................................... 3-20
Read Point Classes ............................................................................................................................. 3-25
Zones ................................................................................................................................................... 3-26
Adding and Modifying Zones ......................................................................................................... 3-27
Configuring Reader Properties ............................................................................................................ 3-28
Advanced Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 3-30
Configuring Individual Read Points ................................................................................................ 3-31
Event Notification ................................................................................................................................. 3-32
Visibility Events .............................................................................................................................. 3-32
Threshold Event ............................................................................................................................. 3-32
Generating Threshold Events ........................................................................................................ 3-32
Generating Network Status Events ................................................................................................ 3-33
Event Notification Preferences ....................................................................................................... 3-33
Setting Event Notification Preferences .......................................................................................... 3-33
Setting Host Notification Link ......................................................................................................... 3-34
Setting SNMP Configuration .......................................................................................................... 3-34
Network Status Event .................................................................................................................... 3-34
Exception Events ........................................................................................................................... 3-34
Separate Read Points in Combined Groups .................................................................................. 3-34
Selecting Event Notification Options .............................................................................................. 3-35
General Purpose Input/Output ............................................................................................................. 3-38
GPIO Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 3-38
GPIO Usage ................................................................................................................................... 3-38
Web Interface Control .................................................................................................................... 3-38
Area mode with LIB (Legacy Mode) ......................................................................................... 3-38
Combined mode with LIB ......................................................................................................... 3-39
Committing / Discarding Changes ....................................................................................................... 3-40
Managing Trusted Hosts ...................................................................................................................... 3-41
Managing Users ................................................................................................................................... 3-42
User Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 3-43
Region Control ............................................................................................................................... 3-44
XR Series RFID Readers Power Level Settings .................................................................................. 3-45
Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings ................................................................. 4-1
LLRP v1.0.1 Communications Protocol ......................................................................................... 4-3
Setting Date and Time ......................................................................................................................... 4-5
Getting Firmware Version Number ...................................................................................................... 4-7
Monitoring Logs ................................................................................................................................... 4-9
Backing Up the Configuration .............................................................................................................. 4-9
Log Out ................................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 4-11
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Chapter 5: Security
Security Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5-1
Secure HTTP enabled Administrative Web Console ..................................................................... 5-1
Updating Security Certificate ......................................................................................................... 5-5
Byte Stream Interface Security ...................................................................................................... 5-7
Secure Shell ................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Secure File Transfers ..................................................................................................................... 5-10
PKCS # 12 Certificate Creation ........................................................................................................... 5-11
Installing Certificate To a Host PC ................................................................................................. 5-15
Export Certificate ........................................................................................................................... 5-17
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... A-1
RFID Reader .................................................................................................................................. A-1
Cable Pinouts ...................................................................................................................................... A-5
Ethernet Connections .................................................................................................................... A-5
RS232 Port Connections ............................................................................................................... A-5
GPIO Port Connections ................................................................................................................. A-6
Appendix B: Firmware Upgrade Procedures
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... B-1
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................. B-1
Auto Recovery ............................................................................................................................... B-2
Update Phases .............................................................................................................................. B-2
Update Method 1, Use a LAN .............................................................................................................. B-3
Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over the Ethernet Port .................................................................. B-5
Appendix C: Feature Differences From The AR400
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... C-1
Index
About This Guide
Introduction
This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the XR Series RFID Readers.
The XR Series readers are a series of multi-protocol RFID readers providing real time, sea mless tag processin g for
EPC-compliant tags: Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/Write, also known as Class 0+), Class 1 (Read/Write)
and Gen2 (see Table 1-1 on page 1-2 for read write specifications):
•
XR400 is a multiprotocol reader
•
XR440, XR450, XR480-EU, XR480 JP are single protocol readers reading only Gen-2
NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens.
Configurations
This guide covers the following XR Series RFID reader configurations:
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XR400 RFID Reader
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XR440 RFID Reader
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XR450 RFID Reader
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XR480-EU RFID Reader
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XR480-JP RFID Reader.
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Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides an overview of RFID technology and components and a description of
the XR Series readers and their features.
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Chapter 2, Installation and Communication, provides information on installing and setting up the XR Series
readers.
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Chapter 3, Administrator Console, describes how to use the web based Administrator Console to configure
and manage the XR Series readers.
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Chapter 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, describes how to use the reader maintenance console to
perform low-level reader maintenance tasks. It also includes troubleshooting tips.
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Chapter 5, Security, describes the XR Series readers security features, used to protect data communications
between the reader and a remote client.
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Chapter A, Technical Specifications, includes the technical specifications for the RFID reader
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Chapter B, Firmware Upgrade Procedures, describes how to upgrade the reader with new firmware.
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Chapter C, Feature Differences From The AR400, describes AR400 feature differences.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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“RFID Reader”, “reader” or refers to the Motorola XR Series RFID reader.
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Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this guide
• Related documents and links
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Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Icons on a screen
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
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Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not nece ssarily sequential.
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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-s te p pr oc ed ur e s) ap pe a r as nu m be re d lists.
Related Documents and Software
The following documents provide more information about the RD5000 RFID reader.
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XR Series RFID Reader Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-71466-xx
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DC600 Portal Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-71772-xx
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XR Series RFID Readers, Software Interface Control Guide, p/n 72E-71803-xx
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XR400 Reader C API Programmer Reference Guide, p/n 72E-73028-xx.
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Symbol Application Guide for Symbol Devices, p/n 72E-68901-xx
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ActiveSync software, available at: http://www.microsoft.com.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://support.symbol.com.
Service Information
If an equipment problem occurs, contact the appropriate regional Support Center for contact information. Before
calling, locate the model number and serial number.
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Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk
through the problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is readability, the Support
Center will request samples for analysis at our plant.
If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, the equipment may need to be returned for servicing. If that is
necessary, specific directions will be provided.
NOTE Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container
is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
Support Information
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Support Center. Contact
information is provided on the Motorola contact web site go to: http://www.support.symbol.com
If the Motorola product was purchased from a Motorola Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for
service.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The XR Series RFID readers offer a variety of options for co nnecting to corporate networks using Ethern et or serial
connections. Readers on page 1-2 provides a listing of the capabilities available on the individual XR Series reader
models and XR Series RFID Readers on page 1-3 provides a detailed description of the reader features.
RFID Technology
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an advanced automatic identifica tion (A uto ID) techno logy that uses ra dio
frequency signals to identify tagged items. An RFID tag contains a circuit that can store data. This data may be
pre-encoded or can be encoded in the field. The tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
A typical RFID system consists of transponders (called tags), readers, and antennas. To read a tag the reader
sends out radio frequency waves (using attached antennas). This RF field powers and charges the tags, which are
tuned to receive radio waves. The tags use this power to modulate the carrier signal. The reader interprets the
modulated signal and converts the data to a format for computer storage. The computer application translates the
data into an understandable format.
Tags
Figure 1-1
RF Wave and
Response
Reader and Antenna
RFID System Elements
Physical/Network
Connection
Host Computer
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RFID Components
Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range and a high read rate. These features can be used to
provide real time, end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory , distribution center, retail outlet, or other
facility. A typical Motorola RFID system consists of the following components:
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Silicon based RFID tags that can be attached to vehicles, trailers, containers, pallets, boxes, etc.
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Different antennas types can be used to support applications such as dock door (area antennas), conveyor.
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Readers that power and communicate with the tags for data captur e an d pr ov ide ho st con n ect ivity for da ta
migration.
Tags
The tags contain embedded chips that store unique information. Availabl e in var iou s shapes an d size s, tags, often
called transponders, receive a nd respond to data request s. Tags require power to send data, and are available with
two power options:
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Active Tags: are typically powered by light weight batteries and have limited life.
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Passive Tags: are powered by the RF field generated by the RFID reader. Passive t ags are much lighter, less
expensive, and have a much longer life than active tags.
Antennas
Antennas are used to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. A read point is the RF range of an antenna.
Readers
Readers communicate with the tags and transfer the data to a host computer. Readers also provide features such
as filtering, CRC check and tag writing. The XR Series readers are capable of reading class 0, class 1 and Gen2
(dense reader mode only) RFID tags. However, some of the models have restricted read capabilities.
The XR Series read capability settings:
Table 1-1
XR400 RFID Reader Yes Yes Yes
XR440 RFID Reader No No Yes
XR450 RFID Reader No No Yes
XR480-EU RFID Reader No No Yes
XR480-JP RFID Reader No No Yes
* Write function is for write enabled tags only.
XR Series RFID Readers, Read/Write Settings
Model
Read/Write* Capability
Class 0 Class 1 Gen2
XR Series RFID Readers
The Motorola XR Series RFID readers are intelligent, multi-protocol UHF RFID readers with RFID read
performance that provides real-time, seamless EPC-compliant tags processing. Features:
•
Multi-protocol operation - Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Rea d/Write, also known as Class 0+), Class 1
(Read/Write) and Gen2.
•
Intel XScale® processor with Windows® CE
•
Support for custom or third-party applications
•
Feature set for event and tag management.
Getting Started 1 - 3
Figure 1-2
The reader provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance and
intelligent RFID solutions.
XR Series RFID Reader
Configuration and Upgrading
The reader is easily to reconfigure using the Administrator Co nsole. The r eader can also accept n ew firmware and
configuration updates.
Tag Management
Ad Hoc Querying
Use ad hoc querying to send a query about tag visibility. The reader replies with Tag(s) Visible, Not Known (never
seen or imported), or Not Visible (previously seen but now missing, with last seen timestamp).
Tag Filtering
Use tag filtering to apply filters during read operations. A filter can include or exclude a tag based on the specified
bit pattern. The reader offers two types of filtering:
•
Pre-Processing: The ability to read tags is restricted by the include or exclude filtering specification.
•
Post Processing: The reader reads all visible tags and applies the filters to the data being sent to the host
computer.
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Tag List
Use the tag list feature to send information about ta gs from the host to the reader. The host can purge the tag list to
remove information that is no longer required.
Event Management
Event Notification
Use the event notification feature to receive event notifications. Moderating the events smooths out transient RF
conditions and insures that a tag has actually moved out of range, rather than just missing a single read.
Exception Notification and Heart Beat Notification
The reader supports sending exception notifications using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or
XML. The heart beat notification feature sends periodic messages that indicate whether or not the reader is
functional.
Device Management
Quick Backup and Recovery
Use a web browser to back up and restore reader con figuration by downloading the configuration XML file. The file
then downloaded to the reader using the Administrator Console.
SNMP Integration
The reader can send real time notification of specific events and failures to the SNMP server.
Security
Trusted Hosts
Use the Trusted Hosts secur ity feature to prevent unaut horized network host s from communicating with the reader.
This feature restricts access to the list of allowed host IP addresse s.
User Level Security
The reader recognizes three user access levels:
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View - view reader configuration settings.
•
Edit - view and edit configuration settings.
•
Maintenance - view and edit configuration settings and perform administrative tasks such as updating reader
firmware.
Use this feature to assign different access levels to users, allowing them to pe rf or m necessary tasks without
compromising security.
Logging
The reader keeps a log of all system-related activities for security and troubleshooting. The log, includes
time-stamped system activities such as good and bad tag reads, login attempts, hardware failures, and other
events. Use the log to pinpoint problems, to facilitate quick resolution and to identify administrators who may
require additional training to preven t future problems.
XR Series RFID Readers LEDs
The reader LEDs indicate reader status as described in Table 1-2.
Getting Started 1 - 5
Yellow
(Read)
Figure 1-3
Table 1-2
Green
Solid
Flashing
Red Error condition or non-operational mode, e.g., boot-up
Yellow Successful tag read
XR Series RFID Readers LEDs
LED Indications
LED Description
Red
(Error)
Reader is powered on
Reader shutdown and/or image load.
Green
(Power)
Gen 2 Features
The following Gen 2 features have been added.
Read Operation
The Class1 G2, EPC Tag ID read function is supported.
Write Operation
The Class1 G2, EPC Tag ID write function has been added.
Kill Operation
The Class1 G2 Kill Command implements the Kill command Kill Code Write command and a new Kill Specific
command in the Class1 G2 protocol.
Lock Operation
The Class1 G2 permanent EPC Tag ID is supported.
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Dense Reader Mode
The Gen 2 (or Class 1 G2) Dense Reader Mode, allows the reader operate in an environments where multiple
readers are simultaneously operating, where few readers are operating or just the one reader is operating.
Connection Options
The reader provides flexibility for connecting to networks with an Ethernet connection. Access each reader from
anywhere on the network with the unique IP address. The reader may be configured to obtain its IP address from a
DHCP server, auto mating the IP address and default Gateway configurations.
Flexible Read Point Configurations
Connect up to eight antennas (four transmit and four rece ive) to a single reade r. This decreases the per-read-point
cost. Logically combine antennas to create a single, wide read point with a much greate r range than that of a single
antenna.
Physical Interfaces
At the physical layer, the XR reader can support an ethernet interface for command and data communication with
the reader . Th e RS23 2 seri al interf ace can be u s ed to co nfigur e basic co mmun ication parameters such as TCP/IP
address and viewing system logs etc. The RS232 port cannot be used to send tag information out on reader COM
ports.
Chapter 2 Installation and Communication
Introduction
This chapter includes instructions on the XR Series installation and communication procedures.
XR Series RFID Readers Physical Connections
LEDs
Mounting Tabs
Figure 2-1
CAUTION Use only the XR Series RFID readers provided parts or parts approved/recommended by Motorola.
10/100BaseT Ethernet
Antenna (Reverse TNC)
XR Series RFID Readers Physical Connections
Substituting other cables or parts may degrade system performance, damage the reader, and/or void
the warranty.
USB Client RS232
USB Host
GPIO
Mounting Tabs
Reset Button
Power
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XR Series RFID Readers Ports
The available ports are:
Table 2-1
Antenna
(Reverse TNC)
10/100BaseT
Ethernet
USB Client For future expansion.
USB Host For future expansion.
RS232 Insert an RS232 cable with a DB9 connector for serial console communications to a host.
GPIO Insert a DE15 serial cable for connection to external devices.
Power DC connector connects to a Motorola approved power supply AC adapter (varies depending on
Reset Insert a paper clip into the hole, press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds. This
XR Series RFID Readers Port Descriptions
Port Description
Connect up to eight antennas - four transmit (TX), four receive (RX). Also use the four TX ports
as TX/RX ports in single port mode. The XR450 RFID reader (only) configuration also includes
four mono-static antenna ports.
Insert a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable for connection to an Ethernet network. Insert a
cross-connect Ethernet cable for connection to a local computer.
Note: This port cannot be used to send data out to an external host. It is only used for local
reader control.
the country). Max power 24 VDC, 1.2 A.
resets the reader configuration to factory defaults, including the password.
XR450 Mono-Static Antenna Ports
TX4 TX3 TX2 TX1 RX4 RX3 RX2 RX1
MONOSTATIC PORTS
Figure 2-2
The XR450 RFID reader configuration includes four mono-static antenna ports and four bi-static antenna ports.
The mono-static support (up to four ports), allows the XR450 RFID reader to use only one antenna per read point
for transmit/receive. This flexibility can decrease system cost and deployment complexity.
The four bi-static ports that can be utilized in either a mono-static or bi-static modes. This flexibility allows it to
provide extended bi-static performance levels for the most challe nging applications and environments.
The reader also provides dense reader mode support in either b i-static or mono-static mode, enabling reliable a nd
efficient tag reads, in the most dense RF environments. This also eliminates interference issues associated with
multiple RFID readers in close proximity.
XR450 Mono-Static Ports
Installation
Mounting Tips
Consider the following before selecting a location for the XR Series reader:
•
Mount the reader indoors, in operating range and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, and/or extreme
temperatures.
•
Mount the reader in an area free from electromagnetic interference. Sources of interference include
generators, pumps, converters, non-interruptible power supplies, AC switching relays, light dimmers, and
computer CRT terminals.
•
Mount the reader within 15 feet of the antennas.
•
Ensure the power cord can reach the power source outlet.
•
Mount the reader onto a permanent fixture, such as a wall or a shelf, where it will not be disturbed, bumped,
or damaged. Allow a minimum of five inches of clearance on all sides of the reader.
Installation and Communication 2 - 3
CAUTION The XR Series RFID readers must be professionally installed.
WARNING! When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 9.1 in (23 cm)
between the antenna and humans.
Mounting the Reader
1. Position the reader on the wall or shelf, ensuring a minimum clearance of five inches on all sides. Orient the
reader vertically with the ports at the bottom and ensure that all connected cables hang straight down.
2. Mark the hole locations using the mounting tabs as a guide (see Figure 2-2). Remove the reader and drill four
holes at the marked locations. See Figure 2-3 for mounting dimensions.
3. Reposition the reader over the mounting hol es and secure using fasteners appr opriate for the sur face material.
5" / 12.7 cm
Minimum
12.73" / 32.30 cm
4.75" / 12.05 cm
5" / 12.7 cm
Minimum
Clearance
Clearance
Figure 2-3
Mounting Hole Diagram
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Connecting Antennas
CAUTION Power off the reader before connecting antennas. See Powering the Reader on page 2-5. Never
disconnect the antennas while the reader is powered o n or reading tags (when the yellow LED is lit).
This can damage the reader.
CAUTION Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host to which the antennas are not connected.
To connect the antenna pairs to the reader*:
1. Attach the N connector of an antenna cable to antenna 1.
2. Attach the reverse TNC connector of the cable to a TX antenna port.
3. Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the cable.
4. Attach the N connector of a second antenna cable to antenna 2.
5. Attach the reverse TNC connector of the cable to an RX antenna port.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to connect the remaining antenna pairs to the reader.
7. Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the cable.
*Installation for the XR450 is the same except that the XR45 0 ca n be run in mono-static mode which only requires
one antenna for both transmit and receive.
Portal Setup
In portal situations (dock doors) set the TX for an antenna on one side of the portal to face the TX of the opposing
antenna (except for the XR450, in mono-static mode). Similarl y, ensure that the antenna RXs face each other.
Figure 2-4
TX1
RX1
Antenna Pair 1
Portal Alignment
TX2
RX2
Antenna Pair 2
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Powering the Reader
CAUTION Connect the antennas before supplying power to the reader.
NOTE Applying power to the reader before establishing proper grounding may cause a benign spark.
To power the reader:
1. Insert the power supply barrel connector into the reader power port, and rotate the connector to lock in place
(see Figure 2-2 on page 2-2).
Apply power to the power supply. The green Power LED lights to indicate the reader is powered on (see XR Series
RFID Readers LEDs on page 1-5).
NOTE Do not power off the reader until the yellow LED is off, indicating that there are no reads in process.
To power down the reader:
1. Unplug the power supply from its power source to remove power. The green Power LED turns off to indicate
that the device is off and the system is not operational.
2. Remove the barrel connector from the reader power port.
Verifying Hardware Functionality
Power On Test
The red Error LED lights when power is supplied to the reader, then turns off. The green Power LED lights when
the reader completes power-up and is operational.
Read Test
After the reader powers up, test the read range to verify that it meets requirements.
1. Enable polling using the web based Administrator Console. See Scan Control on page 3-7.
2. Control the reader through a real time application.
3. Present a tag so it is facing the antenna and slowly approach the antenna until the reader yellow read LED
lights. This indicates that the tag was detected and read. The dist ance be twee n the tag and the antenna is the
approximate read range.
NOTE For optimal read results, do not hold the tag at an angle or wave the tag, as this can cause the read
distance to vary.
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Communications Connections
Connect the reader to a host or network using the Ethernet or the RS232 connector.
Ethernet Connection
The reader communicates to the host using an Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T Ethernet cable). The Ethernet
connection allows access to the Administrator Console, used to change reader settings. Power is provided
separately using a Motorola AC power supply.
Ethernet connection:
1. Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable (not provide d) to the reader Ethernet port. See Figure 2-2 on page 2-2.
Ensure the Ethernet cable is terminated according to Table A-2 on page A-5.
2. Plug the remaining end of the Ethernet cable into the host system LAN port.
If not connecting to an Ethernet network, connect o ne end o f an Ethernet crossover cable (n ot provided) to th e
Ethernet card on the computer, and the remaining end to the TCP/IP port on the reader.
3. On a networked computer, open an internet browser and enter the reader IP address. The Administrator
Console login window appears.
4. Log in to the Administrator Console, the reader settings (such as the IP address) can be changed. See
Chapter 3, Administrator Console.
RS232 Connection
Serial communication allows the Administrator Console to be accessed using terminal software (to change reader
settings). Use this method of administration rather than the Web-based method in the following situations:
•
When the IP address of the reader is unknown.
•
To find the DHCP assigned IP address.
•
When crossover cables are not available and the IP addre ss is changed per the networ k addressing scheme.
•
Other situations when administration is necessary without connecting to the Web-based Administrator
Console.
•
The Web-based Administrator Console is disabled.
To connect the reader using RS232:
1. Connect a DB9 serial cable to the reader RS232 port. See Figur e 2- 2 on page 2-2. Ensure the cable is
terminated according to Table A-3 on page A-5.
2. Plug the remaining end of the cable into the host computer.
3. On the host computer, launch a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) and configure it as
follows:
4. Terminal Type: VT-100
5. Port: COM 1-4 (depending on the COM port used)
6. Terminal Settings:
7. 38400 bps transfer rate
Installation and Communication 2 - 7
8. 8 data bits
9. no parity
10. 1 stop bit
11. no flow control
12. no hardware compression
13. After establishing a connection with the reader, type AdvancedReaderConsole or ARC on the host computer
and press Enter.
14. Enter the user name and the password for the reader. The default settings are admin as the username and
change as the password. The password cannot be changed from the serial console. To change the password
(or create a new user account) use the web-based Administrator Console.
The host displays the Current Configuration menu:
Current Configuration:
Serial Number: C80507AF8280442D MAC Address: 00:A0:F8:C1:E2:D8
1 -- DHCP : ON
2 -- IP Address : 192.168.127.254
3 -- IP Port : 3000
4 -- Network Mask : 255.255.255.0
5 -- Gateway : 0.0.0.0
6 -- DNS Host : 0.0.0.0
7 -- HTTP Server is : ON
8 -- HTTP Port is : 80
9 -- Telnet Server : Enabled
10 -- FTP Server : Enabled
11 -- Watchdog : Disabled
12 -- Trusted Hosts Only : OFF
13 -- Commit Change
14 -- Discard Change
15 -- Exit
16 -- Reboot
17 -- Show system log
18 -- Trace system log : OFF
Select the menu number to change the item value:
Figure 2-5
15. To change a Current Configuration menu setting, enter the menu number, press Enter, then enter the new
Current Configuration Menu
configuration value. For example, to change the IP address, enter 2 to select IP Address, press Enter, then
enter a new IP address value.
16. To save the settings to the reader enter 13, then press Enter to apply the change.
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Reading Tags
To connect the reader to a host computer and read tags in real time:
Connect through Ethernet TCP/IP and use a real time application to display the tags or the tags can be seen
on the reader Query Tag page, see Query Tags on page 3-12.
Chapter 3 Administrator Console
Introduction
This chapter includes instructions on the XR Series administrator console procedures.
Managing the XR Series RFID Readers
Use web browser on a host computer to access the Administrator Console. The Administrator Console is used to manage and configure the readers.
NOTE The screens and windows are provided for illustration purposes only and may differ from actual screens.
The applications described may not be available on (or applicable to) all devices. Procedures are not
device specific and are intended to provide a functional overview.
NOTE To find the IP address see RS232 Connection on page 2-6 to display the Current Configuration menu
(see Figure 2-5 on page 2-7).
To access the Administrator Console enter the IP address of the reader in a web browser. The Console Login
window appears.
1. If this is the first time the reader has been accessed, enter admin in the User Name: field and change in the
Password: field. For units that require immediate Region Selection, the Region Control window appears (see
Figure 3-2 on page 3-2).
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Figure 3-1
2. If the Region Selection, prompt window appears, Click here to set radio frequency regulation region and
Console Login
NOTE To find the IP address see RS232 Connection on page 2-6 to display the Current Configuration menu
(see Figure 2-5 on page 2-7).
proceed to the Region Selection window. If the change password window appears, proceed to step 5 and
follow the prompts to enter the new password.
NOTE The screens are provided for illustration purposes only and may differ from some of the actual product
screens. Procedures are not product specific and are intended to provide a functional overview.
Figure 3-2
Region Selection, Prompt Window
Administrator Console 3 - 3
3. The Region Selection must be made before proceeding (see Figure 3-3 on page 3-3):
Select the appropriate country from the country drop down menu and click on Set Country.
Click on the appropriate scan frequencies and click on Set Scan Mode Frequencies.
Click the I understand check box.
Click Commit Region Change to complete the Region Selection.
4. The Region Control, Reinitializing window appears while the unit is initializing (see Figure 3-4 on page 3-4).
Figure 3-3
Region Control Window
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Figure 3-4
5. A password change window appe ars and prompts th e user to change the password. Enter and confirm th e new
Region Control, Reinitializing Window
password, then click Change. Use this new password for subsequent visits to the console.The reader
Administrator Console Main Menu window appears (see Figure 3-5).
Figure 3-5
Reader Administrator Console Main Menu
Status
Administrator Console 3 - 5
NOTE A soft reboot (from the reader Maintenance Console) saves and restores the tag events and the system
log when the reader comes back up again.
NOTE To reset the reader back to the factory default settings, press and hold the reset button (seeFigure 1-1 on
page 1-1 for reset button location) for 5 seconds (or more). This also resets the password and reader
configuration.
NOTE Hard rebooting the reader (disconnecting power) is not recommended. A hard reboot discards all the tag
events and system log information.
Click Status on the console main menu to view the Reader Status window. This window displays information about
the reader and read points (antennas) and Table 3-1 on page 3-6 describes the elements in the Reader Status
window.
Figure 3-6
Reader Status Window
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Table 3-1
Reader Status Window Elements
Item Value Format Description
Device Status Summary of the Reader
Tot al Number Number of readers and read points (antennas) connected. Since a single reader is
connected to the Administrator Console, for the reader this number is 1.
Enabled Number Total number of readers and read points enabled for reading. Since a single reader
is connected to the Administrator Console, for the reader this number is 1 or 0 (if
the reader is disabled).
User Disabled Number Number of user-disabled readers and read points. This value is 1 or 0.
For information on how to disable readers, see Configuring Reader Properties on
page 3-28.
System Disabled Number Number of system-disabled readers and read points. If a device becomes
non-operational, the system disables it, but allows other system components to
operate. This value is 1 or 0.
Parent Disabled Number Devices dependent on a non-operational parent device. For example, when a
reader is system-disabled, the read points are marked parent disabled.
Reader Information
System Clock [Weekday] [Month] [Day of the Month]
[Hour:Minute:Second] [Year]
System Up Time [Number of Days] [Number of Hours]
[Number of Minutes] [Number of
Seconds]
The reader system clock time. Click to change the time.
The length of time that the reader has been running.
CPU Usage Percentage Percent of CPU used by the user and the system.
Memory Usage Number of bytes Lists the flash usage by the application, Platform and Data partitions: Total amount
allocated, the amount used and the amount of free flash memory.
Flash Usage Number of bytes Lists the flash usage by the application, by the Platform and by the Data: Total
amount of device flash memory. The amount of flash memory used. The amount of
free flash memory. Also broken down by flash partitions (Application, Platform, and
Data).
Automatic Enable Period Minutes After the specified number of minutes the system attempts to enable any
system-disabled device. Auto enable is on by default and this setting generates a
log file update each time the system attempts to enable a device.
Scan Control
Click Scan Control on the console main menu to view the Scan Control window. Use this window to initiate an on
demand scan and/or to enable/disable polled read points. For periodic read points, the window displays when the
next scan is scheduled.
The polling state displays the current polling setting, Enabled or Disabled.
If Polling is enabled from Admin console then the Polling S t ate: Enabled fr om W eb message is displaye d. If polling
is enabled from byte stream then the Polling State: Enabled from byte stream message is displayed
Administrator Console 3 - 7
Figure 3-7
Scan Control Window
NOTE To initiate a scan for on-demand read points click Initiate Scan. To enable or disable polling for polled
read points click Enable Polling or Disable Polling.
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Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point
To schedule a periodic scan for a read point, modify the read point class setting:
1. From the Options list, click Read Point Class.
Figure 3-8
2. Enter a name for the read point class in the Class Name: field.
3. Select the antenna type from the Type: drop-down list. AREA and PORTAL ar e two predefined read point
4. In the Scan Period: drop-down list select how often to scan a read point for tags. Options are:
Read Point Classes Window
classes that can be used by customers to quickly configure a read point. Each read point Class has a Type
attribute whose values can be AREA, COMBINED1,COMBINED2,COMBINED3 and COMBINED4. These
options can be used to combine access/inventory operations on antennas. Using AREA implies do not
combine antennas. Other COMBINE options can be used to combine set of antennas. If an operation is
performed on an antenna, which is part of a combined antenna group, then the same operation will be
performed on other antennas in this group.
For example: To combine antennas 1 and 2 in one group and antennas 3 and 4 into different group.
Define two read point classes such as Zone1 and Zone2 with a Type such as COMBINED1 and COMBINED2.
Assign Zone1 to read points 1 and 2 and Zone2 to read points 3 and 4.
Perform a read/write operation on antenna 1, the same operation is performed on antenna 2 as well. The same
is true for antennas 3 and 4.
Options are:
• AREA: Long range antenna.
• PORTAL: Select for portal situations such as dock doors.
NOTE The default value for 4 port units is COMBINED1, 2 and the default for the 8 port units is COMBINED 1, 2,
3, 4).
• On Demand: Only scan read points when the user initiates a scan request.
• Polled: Scan read points continuously.
• Periodic: Select the time interval (time span between starts) to scan the read points.
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5. In the Gain: drop-down list select the gain (a percentage) to designate the antenna power setting for reading
RFID tags.
6. Enter how many times to repeat the read command when performing a scan in the Retry: text box.
7. The Air Protocol, is pre-set to: Gen2 (see Table 1-1 on page 1-2 for model read settings).
8. Select a filter from the Tag Selection: drop-down list to specify which tags to read. See Query Tags on page
3-12 for information on creating filters.
9. In the Write Gain: drop-down list select the gain (a percentage) to designate the antenna power setting for
writing RFID tags.
10. Check the Enable Antenna Check check box to check for presence of a Motorola antenna. To disable the
antenna check, do not check the Enable Antenna Check check box.
When Antenna Check is disabled, the reader will not check for a physical antenna connection. With Antenna
Check disabled, the reader reports the corresponding antenna po rt status as connected regardless the antenna
connection status.
1. Click Add Class. The new class appears in the Class List.
2. If the motion detectors are enabled (see Configuring Reader Properties on page 3-28) select which motion
detectors, if any, are used from the Motion: drop-down list.
3. Click Commit / Revert. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-40.
4. Click Configuration. The Reader Configuration window displays a list of antennas (read points).
XR400/440/450 provides up to four read points and XR480 provides up to eight read points.
Figure 3-9
XR400 Read Point Selection
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Figure 3-10
5. Select the read point on which to schedule periodic scans. The following window provides details about the
XR480 Read Point Selection
NOTE To enable all eight read points for transmit/receive on XR480 or to enable transmit/receive on the four TX
ports on XR450, select the Single Port TX/RX Mode check box (see Figure 3-29 on page 3-28).
read point.
Figure 3-11
Read Point Configuration Window
Administrator Console 3 - 11
6. Select the new read point class from the Class: drop-down list. This associates the read point with the new
read point class.
7. Click Mod ify Read Point, then Commit/Revert to apply the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on
page 3-40.
8. From the Options list, click Scan Control. The Reader Scan Control window appears. Click the appropriate
selection to Initiate Scan or Enable Polling.
Figure 3-12
Reader Scan Control Window
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Query Tags
Use the query tags feature to read tags and get status information. The reader re plies with one of the following t ag
status indications:
•
The tag is not known to the system, the tag was never seen or imported.
•
The tag is not visible to the system, the tag is known to the system, but is currently not visible to any read
point.
•
The tag is visible at one or more read points, a list of read points where the tag is visible displays.
Querying a tag requires the tag ID and the type of tag . To obtain the tag ID and type of all tags the reader is
viewing:
1. Enable polling at the reader and configure read point classes as polled classes.
2. Open a new browser window and enter the following URL:
http://[Reader IP Address] /cgi-bin/dataProxy?oper=queryTags
XML containing the tag ID and type of all tags being read appears.
Figure 3-13
3. Note the Raw ID of the tag to query.
4. Open the Administrator Console (s ee Figure 3-5 on page 3-4) and click Query. The Tag Query window appears
Query Tags XML Window
(see Figure 3-14 on page 3-13).
Administrator Console 3 - 13
Figure 3-14
5. Enter the Raw ID from Step 3 in the Raw ID: field.
6. Click Submit Query. The reader responds with the read point of the antenna that is reading the tag.
Table 3-2
Tag Query Window
Tag Query Window, Field Descriptions
Field Description
Show Date/Time Displays the tag Timestamp
Show port number Displays the Physical port Number in the tag list
Show milliseconds Displays the millisecond count in the tag list
Show rssi Only for gen2 tags, the value displays the signal strength at which the tag was read.
Show Tag Rssi
(Only for Yellowstone Tags)
Indicates the signal power which Gen2 tag received from the reader.
To display the Tag RSSI in the query page, in the Configuration page select the entire reserved memory bank to
be reported in optional payload parameter setting.
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Modify RFID Tags
Use the Modify RFID Tags options to perform the following functions:
•
Write, Lock and Unlock RFID Tags (see Write, Lock and Unlock RFID Tags on page 3-15)
•
Kill RFID Tags (see Kill RFID Tags on page 3-17)
•
Configure Yellowstone Tags (see Configure Yellowstone Tags on page 3-18)
Set Antenna Configuration
Yellowstone Tags, Read Lock Options
Figure 3-15
Modify RFID Tags Window
Administrator Console 3 - 15
Write, Lock and Unlock RFID Tags
1. Select Write, Lock/Unlock Tags from the Modify RFID Tags drop down menu, see Figure 3-15 on page 3-14.
The Write, Lock and Unlock RFID Tags window appears.
Figure 3-16
2. Enter the ID of the tag to be modified in the Select Tag ID. If the ID is not specified all the tags visible are
3. Enter the access password if the modification to be performed is on locked Gen2 Tag(s). Access password
4. Select the antenna port (for the write/lock operation) from the Read Point drop-down list.
5. If write is to be performed, select the write check box.
6. Enter the data in Dat a to Write field.
7. Select any of the following memory banks or fields:
Write, Lock and Unlock RFID Tags Window
NOTE This window is used to write, lock and/or unlock Class0 & Gen2 tags, depending upon the type of device
and the air protocol setting for the read point.
selected.
00000000 is the default setting.
EPC - The data is written in EPC bank from start word specified for Gen2 tags
USER - The data is written in user bank from start word specified for Gen2 tags. The data is written to user field of
Class0+ tags from the 0th location. The start word is not applicable for legacy tags.
Reserved - The data is written in reserved bank from start word specified for Gen2 tags.
TID - The data is written in TID bank from start word specified for Gen2 tags.
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Tag Id - The data is written to the EPC bank from second word location and the PC field is updated accordingly for Gen2
tags. The data is written to tag id field of legacy tag.
Kill Password - If the data length is 4 bytes, it is written to kill password field of Gen2 and 3bytes (stripping the last byte
from the 4 bytes) kill password will be written in to Class 0+ tags.
If data length is 3 bytes, it is written to the kill password field of only Class0+ tag.
Access Password - The data is written to access password field of Gen2 tags.
Only one Memory bank or field can be written in one operation.
8. The following operation selections, can be performed simultaneously in Kill Password, Access Password, Tag
Id, TID and User Data fields.
Unlock - Unlocks the selected Gen2 tag fields (kill password, tag id etc.).
Lock - Locks the selected Gen2 tag fields (kill password, tag id etc.). Tag Id, User Data and TID are locked for write, and
Kill Password and Access Password is locked for both read and write. The locked tags can be accessed in secured mode
(with access password).
The lock operation is performed on Tag Id, User Data and kill password of Class0+ tag. The class0+ tags can not be
unlocked.
Permanent-Unlock - Similar to Unlock but permanently unlocked Gen2 tags can not be locked again.
Permanent -Lock - Similar to Lock but permanently locked Gen2 tags can not be unlocked again.
Tag Writing Tips
Before writing to tags consider the following tips:
•
The write and lock can be performed simultaneously.
•
The operations performed affect only the first visible selected legacy tag and all selected Gen2 tags.
•
To write kill password to a Class 1 Tag: Confirm that the Class 1 Air protocol is enabled and Class0 and Gen2
are disabled in the read point class. Provide the 3 bytes kill password in the Data to Write Column.
Figure 3-17
NOTE Due to regulatory restrictions the reader may not be able to write to many tags at once when 512 bits are
written in to the user memory area. While performing write onto 512 bit user memory, it is advised to write
in smaller chunks of memory instead of writing 512 bits at once.
Administrator Console 3 - 17
Kill RFID Tags
1. Select Kill Tags from the Modify RFID Tags drop down menu, see Figure 3-15 on page 3-14. The Kill RFID
Tags window appears.
Figure 3-18
2. Enter the ID of the tag (to be killed) in the Select Tag ID. The full Tag ID must be specified to kill a Tag.
3. Enter the kill password. The kill password should be a non-zero value.
Kill RFID Tags Window
NOTE This window is used to kill Class0 & Gen2 tags depending upon the type of device and the air protocol
setting for the read point.
If the kill password length is 4 bytes the kill operation is performed in both legacy & Gen2 tags.
If the kill password length is 3 bytes the kill operation is performed only in legacy tags
4. Select the antenna port to use for the write/lock operation from the read point drop-down list.
Tag Killing Tips
Before killing tag consider the following tips:
•
The operation affects only the first visible selected legacy tag and all selected Gen2 tags.
•
Killing a tag voids the tag for all read and write operations, rendering it useless for any future operations.
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Configure Yellowstone Tags
The procedures to set the Yellowstone tags include:
•
Set Antenna Configuration
•
Yellowstone Tags, Read Lock Options
Set Antenna Configuration
1. To Set Antenna Configuration for Yellowstone Tags from the Modify RFID Tags drop down menu, see Figure
3-15 on page 3-14. The Set Antenna Configuration For Yellowstone Tags window appears.
Figure 3-19
2. Enter the tag ID in the Select Tag ID field. This field can be left blank for setting the back scatter stre ngth for all
3. Enter the access password if th e antenna config uration op er ation to b e per formed on the Locke d Yellow stone
4. Select the antenna port to use for the antenna configuration operation from the read point drop-down list.
5. Select the back scatter strength for Antenna A and Antenna B from the list. For example, [A] Min [B] Of f means
Set Antenna Configuration For Yellowstone Tags Window
yellow stone tags in the vicinity.
Tags. Access password 00000000 is the default setting.
set minimum back scatter strength for Antenna A and Zero back scatter strength for Antenna B
Administrator Console 3 - 19
Yellowstone Tags, Read Lock Options
1. To set the Read Lock Options for Yellowstone tags from the Modify RFID Tags drop down menu, see Figure
3-15 on page 3-14. The set the Yellowstone Tags, Read Lock Options window appears.
Figure 3-20
2. For the tag (on which read lock is to be applied) enter the Tag ID in the Select Tag ID field. Leaving the Select
Yellowstone Tags, Read Lock Options Window
Tag ID field blank, applies the read lock to all the Yellowstone tags in the vicinity.
3. Enter the access password if the read lock operation to be performed on currently locked Yellow stone Tags.
Access password "00000000" is used as a default.
4. Select the antenna port (to use for the read lock operation) from the Read Point drop-down list.
5. Select the read lock option from the available radio buttons:
• Unlock (tag bank currently unlocked)
• Perma Unlock (permanently unlock the tag bank, it can never be locked)
• Lock (tag bank reading locked)
• Perma Lock (permanently lock the tag bank, it can never be unlocked)
6. Select the memory bank check box(s) to select which memory bank the lock is applied to. One or more
memory banks can be selected.
7. Keep Allow r eader to switch to Session 0 for read unlock check box selected if a re ad unlock operation is b eing
performed.
8. Click on Submit to perform the read lock operation. The lock option is applied in all of the selected memor y
banks.
NOTE For read unlock operation the Allow reader to switch to Session 0 for read unlock option must be
selected, if it is not selected the operation will fail.
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Filtering
The XR Series RFID readers allows setting filters based on rules and then associates the filters with a specific read
point. This prevents the readers from reporting specific tags. Filtering out tags involves the following steps:
•
Creating a filter rule
•
Creating a filter and associating it with the rule
•
Associating a filter to a read point class
•
Associating a read point class to an antenna.
The following section describes these processes.
Creating a Filter Rule
To create a filter rule:
NOTE The Tag Selection Filter is associated with one or more rules. Rules can be created using the Create new
rule button. The filter applies to tag selection only after the same has enabled in the read point class
under Tag Selection.
1. Set the Global Filter to select the type of tags type to be filtered.
2. Click Tag Selection, the Tag Selection Filter window appea rs.
Figure 3-21
3. Click Create A New Rule, the Tag Filter Rule window appears.
Tag Selection Filter Window
Administrator Console 3 - 21
Figure 3-22
Table 3-3
Tag Filter Rule Window
Tag Filter Rule Window, Field Descriptions
Field Description
Filter Rule Name Filter rule name
Filter type Select the Match type rule to match the filter mask data (provided in the filter mask field) for the reporting tag. For example if the
filter data is 1234111100001111 and mask is FFFF000000000000 then the reader reports all tags that start with 1234
(1234XXXXXXXXXXXX) for a match type rule.
Select Exclude type rule to exclude the filter data (provided in the filter mask field) for the reporting tag. For example if the filter
data is 1234111100001111 and mask is FFFF000000000000 then reader does not report tags that starts with 1234
(1234XXXXXXXXXXXX).
Tag ID Length Tad ID Length
Memory Bank Select the memory bank for applying the filter rule
Start bit Start bit position
Filter Data Provides the filter data
Filter Mask Provides the filter mask data
4. Enter the filter rule name.
5. Select the filter type.
6. Enter the Tag ID length.
7. Select the memory bank for applying the filter rule.
8. Enter the start bit position
9. Enter the filter data.
10. Enter the filter mask data.
11. Click Add Tag Filter Rule to return to the Tag Selection Filter window (Figure 3-21 on page 3-20). The new
rule appears in the Tag Filter Rule List.
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12. Click Create a New Filter, the Tag Filter window appears.
Figure 3-23
13. Select the new rule from the Available Rules list and click <<. The rule moves to the Selected Rules list, adding
Tag Filter Window
it to the filter.
14. Click Add/Modify Tag Filter. The Tag Selection Filter window appears with the new filter in the Tag Filter List.
15. Click Commit/Revert to apply the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-40.
16. Click on Read Point Class, the Read Point Classes window appears.
Administrator Console 3 - 23
Figure 3-24
1. Enter a class name in the Class Name: field.
2. Select settings for the class from the drop-down list s. See Schedulin g a Period ic Scan Read Poin t on p age 3-8
Read Point Classes Window
for field descriptions.
3. Select the new filter from the Tag Selection drop-down list.
4. Click Add Class.
5. Click Commit/Revert to apply the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-40.
6. Click Configuration. The XR400 provides up to four read points (see Figure 3-9 on page 3-9) and the XR480
provides up to eight read points (see Figure 3-10 on pag e 3-10).
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7. Select the read point to associate the new filter with.
Figure 3-25
8. Select the new class (which contains the new filter) from the Class drop-down list.
9. Click Modif y Read Point. The Reader Configuration window d isplays the new read point class associated with
Modifying Read Point Configuration
the selected antenna. The selected read point now reports tags per the selected rule.
Read Point Classes
Read point classes are a set of configuration parameters assigned to one or more read points (antennas). Create a
read point class in one of two ways:
•
Create a new read point class by defining the class.
•
Use an existing read point class as a template, copy it, change its settings, and save the new class with a
different name.
The reader includes several read point classes to use as templates. To create a new class based on one of the
existing classes:
1. Click Read Point Class, the Creating a New Read Point Class window appears.
Administrator Console 3 - 25
Figure 3-26
2. Select a class from the Class List and click Select Class to display the class settings.
3. Enter a new name in the Class Name: field.
4. Select the class settings from the drop-down list s. See Scheduling a Periodic Scan Re ad Point on p age 3-8 for
5. Click Add Class.
Creating a New Read Point Class
field descriptions.
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Zones
A zone (or a read point zone) is a virtual grouping of antenna(s) used to configure the expected ante nna position
within the specified area. This allows the user to track tags read in the particular area. The zones are defined to
group tag data from multiple antennas (belonging to the same or different readers) together. This allows collective
data across readers (that may be deployed in non-overlapping zones) to be viewed.
Read Point Zone 1
Read Point 1
Tag 1
Read Range of Read Point Zone 1
Figure 3-27
In Figure 3-27 Read Point 1 and 2 are logically grouped using Read Point Zone 1. Tags read by either read point
are reported as read by Read Point Zone 1. This section describes how to configure and administer read point
zones.
Read Point Zone Diagram
Tag 2
Read Point 2
Tag 3
Read Point 3
Tag 4
Read Range of Antenna 3
Adding and Modifying Zones
To create a zone:
1. Click Read Point Zone.
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Figure 3-28
2. Manage read point zones as follows:
Read Point Zone Diagram
• To add a zone, enter a name for the zone in the Zone Name: field and click Add Zone.
• To change the name of a zone, select the zone name from the Zone List and click Select Zone.
Enter a new name for the zone in the Zone Name: field and click Modify Zone to update the Zone List.
• To delete the zone being modified, click Delete Zone.
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Configuring Reader Properties
Assign a name and description to the reader for u se in identifying the readers on the network. The reader may also
be disabled for all future operations. To rename or disable a reader:
1. Click Configuration. The XR400 provides up to four read points (see Figure 3-9 on page 3-9) and the XR480
provides up to eight read points (see Figure 3-10 on pag e 3-10).
2. Select the reader to modify. The appropriate Reader Configuration window appears.
Figure 3-29
Table 3-4
Name Enter a unique reader name
Description Enter a description (optional) to help identify the reader
Optional Payload Parameters Select Optional Payload Parameters which contains three fields:
Disable Report PC To disable PC bit reporting, check the Disable Report PC checkbox. The default
RSSI Filtering Enter the RSSI maximum and minimum values to use the RSSI filtering feature.
XR450 Reader Configuration Window
Reader Configuration Window, Field Descriptions
Field Description
Memory Bank*
Start word
Length
*Reader can report one additional field apart from EPC (configured using the
optional pay load parameter setting).
For Class 0+ tags, if User Bank is selected, full user data wo uld be re ad. Start and
Length are ignored for Class 0+ tags. Other banks do not apply for Class 0+ tags.
setting (box not checked) is to enable the PC bit reporting.
Once the range is set, then only those tags whose RSSI value falls within the
specified range are reported on the query. The default RSSI filter range settings
are -1dBM to -256dBM.
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Table 3-4
Reader Configuration Window, Field Descriptions (Continued)
Field Description
Disable Reader The Disable Reader checkbox allows the administrator to disable the reader.
Enable Read on Motion
Detection
Single Port TX/RX Mode check
box (XR450 and XR480 only)
The Enable Motion Detector checkbox allows the administrator to enable tag reads
in autonomous mode when motion sensors are triggered, see
Input/Output on page 3-38
.
General Purpose
The Single Port TX/RX Mode check box allows the administrator to enable RF
transmit and receive on each antenna port.
For XR 480:
All 8 ports are enabled and each capable of doing transmit/receive.
For XR450:
4 TX ports are enabled and each capable of transmit as well as receive.
RX ports are non-functional in this mode.
Do Not Detect Motorola Light
Indicator Box
By default the reader performs Motorola Light Indicator Box detection at startup.
The Do Not Detect Motorola
Light Indicator Box checkbox allows the admin to disable this detection. GPIO lin es
will still remain accessible for use even if this setting is turned on.
System Application Administrator use this option to set the reader to internally use pre-defined
application specific parameters.
Set Advanced Parameters The Set Advanced Parameters radio button allows the administrator to customize
Q parameters for Gen 2.
Modify Reader The Modify Reader button saves the new configuration settings
3. To modify the name and description of the reader, enter the information in the Name: and Description: fields.
NOTE The serial number cannot be modified.
4. To read an additional payload on the tag during each read cycle, select a Memory Bank and enter Start word
and Length in words to read. If Start and Length are 0, the entire bank is read.
5. To disable the reader, select the Disable Reader checkbox.
6. To enable tag reads on motion detection, select the Enable Read on Motion Detection checkbox.
7. To disable the light indicator box detection, select the Do Not Detect Motorola Light Indicator Box checkbox.
8. To enable eight read points with each capable of TX/RX (on XR480 only) or 4 rea d points with TX/RX (on
XR450 only), select the Single Port TX/RX Mode check box.
9. To configure the reader to use predefined application specific RF parameters select a suitable application from
the System Application selection.
10. Note: Application specific parameters are internal and not configurable. Use Set Advanced Parameters for any
customization.
11. To configure advanced parameters on the reader select Let me choose option under Set Advanced
Parameters.
12. Click Modify Reader.
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Advanced Configuration
The Q value is used by the reader during query process. It can be set dynamically (by the reader) or can be
statically (user) configured. To statically configure the Q value, select static in advanced reader configuration page
and set the starting Q value to between 0 and 8. The minimum and maximum Q values are ignored with static Q.
To dynamically configure the Q value, select dynamic in advanced reader configuration page and set the starting,
minimum and maximum Q value.
Figure 3-30
XR400 Advanced Configuration Window
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Configuring Individual Read Points
Use the Reader Configuration window to configure and manage re ad points. To manage an antenna:
1. Select the specific read point from the Reader Configuration window (see Figure 3-28 on page 3-27 or Figure
3-29 on page 3-28) to open the Modify Read Point Configuration window which allows associating the read
point with a class and a read point zone. The XR400 provides up to four read points (see Figure 3-9 on page
3-9) and the XR480 provides up to eight read points (see Figure 3-10 on page 3-10).
Figure 3-31
2. Enter a new name and description in the Name: and Description: fields or skip to leave the existing name.
3. To associate the read point with a class and a read point zone, select an associated read point class and zone
4. Click Commit/Revert to save the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes on pag e 3-40.
Modify Read Point Configuration Window
from the Class: and Zone: drop-down lists.
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Event Notification
The XR Series RFID readers provide notification when selected events occur. Select whether to receive event
notifications, and select from three different types of events:
•
Visibility events
•
Threshold events
•
Network status events
The Event Notification window provides the following parameters:
•
Host Notification: Web based notifications of events are sent to this link. This is the URL of the web server
running an application that traps and processes the notifications.
•
Send SNMP Trap To: This is the IP address of the SNMP server to which to send event traps.
Visibility Events
These events occur when tag visibility changes. There are three types of visibility events:
•
New Tag Event: occurs every time the reader reads a new tag. A New Tag Event is a special case event
generated to notify the user that a new t ag has appeared for the first time. This event should be p rocessed in
a timely fashion to give meaningful results, set the Notify option to Immediate (the default). To disable
notification for this type of event, set the Notify option to Never, the event is now promoted to a generic
Visibility Changed Event.
•
Tag Not Visible event: occurs when the system knows about the tag bu t the tag is no longer visible. A Tag
Not Visible Event is a special case event generated to provide a notification when a tag is not currently visible
to any Read Point. Since there may be cases, in the normal course of operation, that a tag has transient
periods when it is changing visibility in the system, set the Notify option to Moderated to smooth out
temporary conditions and generate an event only when the tag is no longer being actively tracked. The
system still knows about the tag, but it is not visible to any Read Point. To disable notification for this type of
event, set the Notify option to Never, the event is now promoted to a generic Visibility Changed Event.
•
Visibility Changed event: a generic event that occurs when the read point that read the tag changes. A
Visibility Changed Event is a generic event generated when the Read Point(s) where a tag is detected
changes. The visibility change may be due to additional, fewer, or even no Read Points. If Tag Not Visible
Events is enabled, then the No Read Point case will use that event instead. A New Tag Event will be
generated for the first time a particular tag is seen anywhere. This event should be processed in a timely
fashion to give meaningful results, set the Notify option to Immediate (the default).
Threshold Event
Threshold events occur when the number of visible tags drops below or rises above a threshold specified in a tag
list notification reply.
Generating Threshold Events
Threshold events are generated when the number of visible tags drops below or rises above a specified threshold
from a process tag List notification. There may be cases, in the normal course of operation, that a tag may have
transient periods when it is changing visibility in the system, set the Notify option to Moderated to smooth out
temporary conditions and generate an event only when the tag is not exper iencing a temporary moment of
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invisibility. The event notify option default setting is never. Threshold events are only generated when the notify
option is enabled, and User IDs and thresholds have been supplied from a tag list.
Generating Network Status Events
Network status events provide alerts to the managed resources status changes. For example, if a reader problem
is detected, an event would be generated. These types of events are sent using SNMP (if requested using the
Administrator Console).
Network Status Events are divided into two categories, Program and Device.
•
A program event marks a milestone in program execution, such as starting or stopping, a missing file, or a
heartbeat event.
•
A device event notes the change in the device status. A device event is further divided into two categories,
user and system. Both categories have an additional specification to define if the status change is being
reported for itself or in association with a parent device.
For example; if user disabled a reader, several events would be generated. The reader would get a user/disabled
status notification. The Read Point(s) below the reader would get a user/disabled/parent notification. If the system
detected a problem with the reader, it would automatically disable th e device and th e corresponding system events
would be generated. These classifications allow the offending component to be identified. When the fault is fixed,
the device cab be enabled. Any device below it that was parent disabled is automatically brought back online.
Event Notification Preferences
To set notification for a when particular events occurrence, select (subscribe to) events via the Event Notifications
page. Event notifications may also be set to provide no event notifications.
Setting Event Notification Preferences
To specify the event notifications, select the appropriate Notify option of each event type:
•
Never - The system never generates notifications for this event type.
•
Immediate - The system generates notifications for this event type as soon as they are detected, assuming
they are not filtered out.
•
Moderated - The system retests this condition every second up to the time-out value. If the condition still
exists and an intervening event has not happened since, the system generates notifications for this event
type, assuming they are not filtered out.
The type of event filters available include:
•
None - No filter, allows all events to pass through.
•
Zone Inclusive - Only allows events that occur in a specific Read Point Zone to pass through.
•
Class Inclusive - Only allows events that occur in a specific Read Point Class to pass through.
•
Read Point Inclusive - Only allows events that occur in a specific Read Point to pass through.
•
Zone Exclusive - Only allows events that do not occur in a specific Read Point Zone to pass through.
•
Class Exclusive - Only allows events that do not occur in a specific Read Point Class to pass through.
•
Read Point Exclusive - Only allows events that do not occur in a specific Read Point to pass through.
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Setting Host Notification Link
If the Host Notification Link is not set, notifications will not be sent.To receive event notifications, supply a valid link
in the Host Notification Link field on the Event Notifications page and click Set Host Link. T he host IP address must
be used, not the name, for example; http://192.168.1.2:8080 (the "http://" is required).
A server capable of responding correctly to the oper=test command must be running at the time Set Host Link is
selected, or the new link cannot be validated.
NOTE If the Events and Tags notifications are disabled in the web, the user cannot select these two radio
buttons. However, if they are enabled the over byte stream, then they would also be displayed in web.
Setting SNMP Configuration
If the SNMP host is not set, no Network Status Events will be sent. To receive Network Status Event notifications,
supply a valid link in the Send SNMP trap to: field on the Event Notifications page, click the radio button
corresponding to the correct version of SNMP and select Set SNMP Configuration.
Network Status Event
Network status events indicate a change in reader st atus, e.g., a p roblem with the rea der . Th e two types of network
status events are Device and Program.
Device events indicate whether the status change is reported for the device or in association with a parent device.
For example for a disabled reader, the reader receives a user/disable status notification, and the read point(s)
associated with the reader receive a user/disable/parent notification.
Similarly, if a device fault occurs for the reader, all corresponding events for the device fault also occur for each
read point associated with that reader. After correcting the fault, enabling the reader also enables parent-disabled
devices associated with it.
Exception Events
Exception events provide the same type of information available in SNMP, but using XML. An exception event
provides information when a device goes off-line, polling is turned off, etc. Select this option if there is no SNMP
support, but notification is required when the device/program changes state.
Separate Read Points in Combined Groups
If read points are combined, read operation report s tags as rea d from the read-point with the least inde x even if the
tag was read from multiple read-points. To enable (disable) this setting, access the Event Notifications window (see
Figure 3-32 on page 3-35). Select/unselect the Separate Read Points in Combined Groups check box and click Set
Extra Event Configuration. To override this feature and report the individual read-points, enable this setting.
Selecting Event Notification Options
To select the event notifications to receive:
1. Select Event Notifications, the Event Notifications window appears.
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Figure 3-32
2. Click on the appropriate Notify option for each event type.
Event Notifications Window
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Figure 3-33
3. In the Notify Option: drop-down list, select one of the following options:
Setting Notify Options
• Never: do not provide notification for the event type.
• Immediate: provide notification when the event occurs, provided the event is not filtered out.
• Moderated: retest this condition every minute up to the time out value. If the condition still exists and an intervening
event has not occurred, provide notification for this event type, if the event is not filtered out.
4. If Moderated was selected in the previous step, enter the time out value in seconds in the Moderated Timeout
(seconds): field.
5. Click Set Notify Option.
6. In the main Event Notifications window, click on the appropriate Filter By option for each event type.
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Figure 3-34
7. Select the type of event filters, available options are:
Setting Filter Options
• None No filter. All events pass through.
• Zone Inclusive Only events that occur in a specific Read Point Zone pass through.
• Class Inclusive Only events that occur in a specific Read Point Class pass through.
• Read Point Inclusive Only events that occur in a specific Read Point pass through.
• Zone Exclusive Only events that do not occur in a specific Read Point Zone pass through.
• Class Exclusive Only events that do not occur in a specific Read Point Class pass through.
• Read Point Exclusive Only events that do not occur in a specific Read Point pass through.
8. Click Set Filter Option.
9. To receive event notifications, in the main Event Notifications window enter a valid link in the Host Notification
Link: field, then click Set Host Link. If this is not set or is not valid, no notifications occur.
10. To receive network status event notifications, in the main Event Notifications window enter a valid link in the
Send SNMP Trap To: field.
11. Click an SNMP Version: radio button to select the version of SNMP.
12. Click Set SNMP Configuration.
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General Purpose Input/Output
The XR Series of readers have a 15 pin port that can be used for manipulating r ead er ope ratio ns and li ghts based
on input signals. These input signals can be triggered by motion sensors, photo eyes and other types of PLC
devices. The GPIO operates in two modes of operation:
•
With a Motorola Light Indicator Box (LIB) module
typical GPIO box
•
True GPIO
6 output pins and 6 inputs pins are available
GPIO Hardware
Refer to GPIO Port Connections on page A-6 for GPIO pin assignment.
GPIO interface on the reader uses a SN74L VC4245A transceiver with Vcc=5V for fir st buffer. The maximum source
and sink currents is 250 mA. The input voltage thresholds are > 2V for High and < 0.8V for Low.
GPIO Usage
Reader supports BSP commands for setting state of output lines and reading state of input lines. Reader can also
be configured to notify host on specific GPIO input line changes. Refer to GPIO specific commands (40hex to
43hex) in the XR Series RFID Readers, Software Interface Control Guide, p/n 72E-71803-xx for details. If no
Motorola LIB is detected at power up, the device operates in the True GPIO mode. In this mode all 6 inputs and 6
output lines can be used using BSP GPIO commands.
Reader can be configured to perform tag reads in autonomous mode based on GPIO motion detection. Read
behavior is controlled by web interface settings, see Web Interface Control.
Web Interface Control
The reader can be configured to do continuous tag read whenever a motion senor line is kept triggered. This can
be done by doing the following steps:
1. For all read point on which tag re ading need s to be performe d based on mo tion detection, set th e Scan Perio d
to Polled in corresponding read point class, see Read Point Classes on page 3-25.
2. Check the Enable Read on Motion Detection check box in the Reader Configuration page, see Figure 3-29 on
page 3-28.
3. Enabling Reader Polling from the Scan Control page, see Figure 3-7 on page 3-7.
Reads can be triggered on Left Motion Sensor (mapped to Input 1) and Right Motion Sensor (mapped to Input 2) or
both. The reader is internally hard-coded to perform reads from specific read points based on the read point
configuration and on which motion sensor is triggered.
Area mode with LIB (Legacy Mode)
In the XR Series readers legacy mode of operation the tag read is performed on all read points when either the
LMS (Left Motion Sensor) or the RMS (Right Motion Sensor) is triggered. The left and right yellow LEDs are
interfaced to Motorola LIB light while reader is reading tags.
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Combined mode with LIB
When read points are combined or not configured to type area, the L MS triggers reads from antennas 1,2, (5 and 6
for XR480) and the RMS triggers antennas 3,4, (7 and 8 for XR480)
Typically, when the combined antenna configuration is used, the reads are triggered from the motion sensor of the
lowest indexed read point in the combined group. For example, if combined gr oup 1 combines re ad points 1 and 3,
the reads in both antennas happen when the LMS from read point 1 is triggered.
The left yellow LED interfaced over Motorola LIB is ON when the LMS triggers antennas 1,2 (5,6) and they are
reading tags. Similarly, right yellow LED on Motorola LIB is ON when the RMS triggers antennas 3,4 (7,8) and they
are reading tags.
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Committing / Discarding Changes
To apply reader configuration modifications, click Commit/Revert to save the changes and notify the reader to
update the configuration file. While a successful update can t ake several seconds, th e system continues to operate
with only a one or two second period where no polling occurs.
To save changes from the Administrator Console:
1. Click Commit/Revert, the Commit/Revert window appears.
Figure 3-35
2. Click Commit to save a new configuration and apply changes to the reader configuration file.
3. Click Discard to discard changes made to the reader configuration during this session.
4. Click Revert only if a saved backup configuration exists to discard current changes and revert reader
Commit/Revert Window
configuration to the backup configuration. See Backing Up the Configuration on page 4-9.
Managing Trusted Hosts
Trusted hosts are authorized computers with which the reader is allowed to communicate. Enable this feature to
allow only computers listed in the trusted host list to access the Administrator Console. This allows administrators
to restrict unauthorized hosts from accessing the reader even if they are on the same network as the reader. When
disabled (the default), the reader logs the IP addresses of any computers that attempt to access the reader to
provide a history of attempted accesses.
To manage trusted hosts:
1. Click Trusted Hosts, the Trusted Hosts window appears.
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Figure 3-36
2. To add a trusted host to the list, enter the IP address in the IP Address: field, then click Add Host.
3. To delete a trusted host, select the host address from the Current Trusted Hosts list, then click Delete Host.
4. Click Enable Trusted Hosts Check to prevent computers not in the trusted host list from accessing the reader.
Trusted Hosts Window
To allow all hosts in the network to access the reader, click Disable Trusted Hosts Check.
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Managing Users
To add or modify users in order to grant rights and permissions:
1. Click Manage Users.
Figure 3-37
2. Enter the user name in the User Name: field.
3. Enter the user password in the Password: field.
4. Select an option from the Access Level: drop-down list for the new user:
Manage Users Window
• View: Allows the user to connect to the Administrator Console and view reader settings.
• Edit: Allows the user to make configuration changes excluding tasks such as updating the firmware.
• Maintenance: This provides administrator privileges, and allows the user to access all functionality of the
Administrator Console.
User Maintenance
To modify the access level or other account parameters and settings for an existing user:
1. Click Manage Users.
Administrator Console 3 - 43
Figure 3-38
2. To assign the default password (change) to a user, select the user from the User List, select the Clear
Modifying Users Window
Password radio button, and click Modify User.
3. To delete the user, select the user from the User List, select the Delete User radio button, and click Modify
User.
4. To assign a new password to the user, select the user from the User List, select the Change Password radio
button, and click Modify User. In the window that appears, enter the ol d user password, then enter an d confirm
the new password.
5. To change the access level of the user, select the Set to View Only Access, Set to Edit Access, or Set to
Maintenance Access radio button. Note that a level higher access can not be granted from a lower level
access.
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Region Control
If the reader is moved to a different country the Region Control settings must be reset to match the new country of
operation:
1. From the Maintenance window, click Region Control the Region Control window appears.
Figure 3-39
2. The Region Selection must be made before operating the reader in the new country:
Region Control Window
Select the appropriate country from the country drop down menu and click on Set Country.
To enable scan mode, click on Enable Scan Mode.
Select the appropriate scan frequency from the drop down menu and click on Set Frequency.
Select the
EU 302-208 V1.2.1check box and click Set Version to set the EU 302-208 V1.2.1 version.
Click the I understand check box.
Click Commit Region Change to complete the Region Selection.
NOTE The Set Version features are only available only on the EU XR Series readers (EU 302-208).
NOTE Scan Mode is automatically disabled when the EU 302-208 V1.2.1 version is selected.
1. To update the countries list:
This option is provided to add a country not listed in the default countries list. The country information is provided by
Motorola in the form of HEX string. The HEX string is used to add a country to the default countries list. The country
that can be added to default countries list will depend on the region in which reader is configured to operate.
Customers should contact Motorola support centre to get the string to add a country to default countries list.
XR Series RFID Readers Power Level Settings
The power level of the reader is reduced with a 14 db digitally controlled attenuation. The lowest power setting is
full power, reduced by this amount. On the web admin console the 0% should map to a power setting of 0. Using
the chart below the power level should be ~0.04 watts. The power level for both reading and writing tags is
logarithmic with the maximum power about 30dbm. This table describes the different values for different power
levels. The values are: dBm, Watts, %power, Low end setting, High end setting.
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Table 3-5
30 1.00 100 248 255
29.5 0.89 89 240 247
29 0.79 79 232 239
28.5 0.71 71 224 231
28 0.63 63 216 223
27.5 0.56 56 208 215
27 0.50 50 200 207
26.5 0.45 45 192 199
26 0.40 40 184 191
25.5 0.35 35 176 183
25 0.32 32 168 175
24.5 0.28 28 160 167
24 0.25 25 152 159
23.5 0.22 22 144 151
23 0.20 20 136 143
22.5 0.18 18 128 135
22 0.16 16 120 127
21.5 0.14 14 112 119
21 0.13 13 104 111
20.5 0.11 11 96 103
20 0.10 10 88 95
19.5 0.09 9 80 87
19 0.08 8 72 79
18.5 0.07 7 64 71
18 0.06 6 56 63
17.5 0.06 6 48 55
17 0.05 5 40 47
16.5 0.04 4 32 39
16 0.04 4 0 31
Power Level Settings
Output Power
dBm Watt From To
% Full
Power
Power Level Value (decimal)
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Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Introduction
Use the Maintenance option in the Administrator Console to perform reader maintenance tasks.
NOTE The screens and windows are provided for illustration purposes only and may differ from actual screens.
The applications described may not be available on (or applicable to) all devices. Procedures are not
device specific and are intended to provide a functional overview.
Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings
The reader provides typical configuration settings that make the reader a plug-and-play device. The Administrator
Console allows customizing these communication parameters. For example, it enables changing the default IP
address of the reader when the network does not have a DHCP server.
To change the communication settings:
1. Open a web browser.
2. In the address bar enter the URL (http:// followed by the IP address) and press Enter.
3. Log in using the administrator user name and password to access the Administrator Console.
4. Click Maintenance, the Reader Maintenance Console, Main Menu appears.
Figure 4-1
Reader Maintenance Console, Main Menu
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5. Click Communication, the XR Communication Configuration window appears.
Figure 4-2
6. Change communication related settings by entering information in the text boxes or using the drop-down lists.
XR480 Communication Configuration Window
See Table 4-1 for descriptions of available options.
7. Click Set Properties.
8. Click Main to return to the Administrator Console main window.
9. Click Commit / Revert.
10. Click Commit to save the changes or Discard to discard the changes. See Committing / Discarding Changes
on page 3-40.
The LLRP specific configuration parameters are separate from other parameters related to communications. The
configurable LLRP parameters on this pag e are:
1. LLRP Client Mode:
LLRP Client Mode check box can be checked to operate LLRP in Client mode. If LLRP Client mode is
selected, then LLRPClient IP and LLRPClient/Server Port values will be used to connect to the client.
2. Allow LLRP to Set Frequencies and LLRP Client/Server Port:
When operating in LLRP server mode, only the LLRP Port value is used as listening port for incoming client
requests. Allow LLRP to Set Frequencies (that can be checked) to allow LLRP client to set single channel
frequency on the reader while performing inventory/access operation s. This option is currently available only
with ETSI 302-208 communications standard on EU XR Series readers. These parameters settings will persist
across reader reboots.
3. LLRP Client IP
The Connect LLRP/Disconnect LLRP buttons will immediately connect/disconnect LLRP from host.
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LLRP v1.0.1 Communications Protocol
Click Activate LLRP (on Figure 5-3 on page 5-3) to use the EPCGlobal ratified LLRP v1.0.1 communications
protocol. The LLRP Service Settings, Window (Figure 4-3) is displayed. To be compatible with older releases,
LLRP is not enabled by default. LLRP is not active unless the changes are committed, (click Commit on the
Commit/Revert page). Once the LLRP commit is successful, LLRP is activated. By default, LLRP will be activated
in server mode listening on port 5084.
NOTE When the reader is operating in LLRP server mode, LLRPConnect is not shown on the web page. Only
DisconnectLLRP is shown (it is greyed, if there is no LLRP client connected to the reader). The
DisconnectLLRP and ConnectLLRP are provid e d as me ch an i s ms to connect reader to a LLRP client or
disconnect reader from an LLRP client.
ConnectLLRP is enabled. This allows the user to connect to the LLRP Host machine. Once
connection is successful in this mode, the DisconnectLLRP is enabled to allow a disconnect from
host machine.
When the reader is operating in LLRP Client mode, the
Figure 4-3
The LLRP Service Settings, Window provides the LLRP specific configuration parameters. T he configur able LLRP
parameters on this page are:
•
•
•
To select the LLRP Client mode, check the LLRP Client Mode check box. If LLRP Client mode is selected, then
LLRPClient IP and LLRPClient/Server Port values are used to connect to the client.
When operating in LLRP server mode, only the LLRP Port value is used as listening port of incoming requests from
client. Once the parameters are set, they will persist across reader reboots.
LLRP Service Settings, Window
LLRP Client Mode
LLRP Client/Server Port
LLRP Client IP
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.
NOTE The web console parameters that affect LLRP:
•
Region Control
•
Enable/Disable Antenna check in read point class
•
Bistatic/Monostatic configuration using Advanced read point configuration page
•
Enable/Disabled state of a read point class
The Connect LLRP/Disconnect LLRP button is used to Connect/Disconnect LLRP from host, the
Connection/Disconnection function is immediate.
Table 4-1
Communication Configuration Options
Setting Description Possible Values
Obtain IP Address using DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server running on networks
can assign a dynamic IP address to the host and readers. Contact the
system administrator to find out if the network supports DHCP.
LLRP shall be activated on
Commit
LLRP Server is Running LLRP Server is Running. Connect LLRP or Disconnect LLRP
Enable FTP Server Select whether to enable the FTP server on the reader. Checked (enabled) / unchecked (disabled)
Web Server Select the port type
HTTP Port Select the HTTP port. User-entered
HTTPS Port Select the HTTPS port. User-entered
LLRP Client Mode Check to select the LLRP client mode. Checked (enabled) / unchecked (disabled)
LLRP Client IP Used to set the LLRP client IP address User-entered
Shell Select the Shell type.
IP Address If manually assigning an IP address to the reader, check with the
Subnet Mask A mask used to determine to what subnet an IP address belongs. IP address dynamically assigned or
Default Gateway The reader uses this IP address to access another network. Depends on network configuration
DNS Server The reader uses the Domain Name System (DNS) IP address to
When selected LLRP is activated on Commit. Activate LLRP (enabled) / Deactivate
system administrator to ensure the IP address is valid in the network.
translate domain names.
XR400: Checked (enabled) / unchecked
(disabled)
XR480: Tur n O n / Turn Off button
LLRP (disabled)
Default: 80
Default: 443
Default: 0.0.0.0
IP address to assign to the reader
user-entered
Depends on network configuration
Setting Date and Time
To set the date and time:
1. Click Maintenance in the main Administrator Console window.
2. Click Date/Time, the System Time Management window appears.
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Figure 4-4
Figure 4-5
XR400 System Time Management Window
XR480 System Time Management Window
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3. To synchronize the clock with a particular SNTP server, enter the server IP address in the SNTP Server
Address: field and click Set SNTP Parameters.
NOTE SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) is an Internet standard protocol (built on TCP/IP) that assures
accurate synchronization to the millisecond of computer clock times in a network of computers.
NOTE It is essential to have a DNS server configured to be able to add SNTP server on this page.
If a static IP address is used, enter a valid DNS server address in the TCP/IP configuration. If this
address is not present, the reader will not be able to add a SNTP server address from this page.
Make sure that the DHCP server sets up the DNS server address while issuing the IP address.
4. To set the system time manually, use the drop-down lists to select units of time, then click Set Date and Time.
5. Use the Time Zone: drop-down list to set the time zone, then click Set Time Zone.
Getting Firmware Version Number
The Version Control window displays the current firmware version and allows upgrading to new firmware. To view
this window, click Version.
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Figure 4-6
XR400 Version Control Window
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Figure 4-7
XR480 Version Control Window
See Table 4-2 for version control field descriptions.
Table 4-2
Version Control Fields
Access Level Setting Description
XR400 Radio Frequency Regulation
Region*
DSP Version The version of the DSP firmware.
DSP Loader Version The version of the DSP loader.
Monitor Version The version of the monitor utility.
OS Version The version of the operating system build.
Application Server Version The version of the application software.
FPGA Version The version of the FPGA image.
For the XR400 select a Radio Frequency Regulation region for the reader and click
Set Region.
* The XR480 uses a separate Region Selection window (see Figure 3-39 on page 3-44).
Monitoring Logs
Network administrators can use logs for auditing and troublesh ooting the reader. The reader supports two types of
logs:
•
System Log - includes the log information generated by the reader internal instructions. This is a circular
queue which can hold a maximum of 200 records.
•
Access History - provides a history log for access to this reader . This log records every successful access to
the reader through the web interface. This is also a circular queue which can ho ld a maximu m of 20 reco rds.
Backing Up the Configuration
The reader supports the following backup configuration functions:
•
Rolling back maintenance errors and restoring the reader to a particular date and time.
•
Pushing reader-specific changes made to the config.xml file to multiple readers, simplifying multi-reader
management.
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•
General configuration backup that can be restored when required, such as hardware replacement.
To back up the reader configuration:
1. Open the browser and enter the URL http://[Reader IP address]/Config.xml.
For example, if the IP address is 123.123.123.123, enter:
http://123.123.123.123/Config.xml
An XML file similar to the following appears, depicting the current reader configuration.
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Figure 4-8
2. Save the XML file with a naming / date convention that facilitates recognizing the reader and the date of the
3. Click Save and use Windows Explorer to verify that the file is saved correctly.
Log Out
Before closing the browser, log out of the console. Click Logout from either the maintenance menu or the main
menu. If unsaved changes are pending, the Commit / Revert window appears. See Committing / Discarding
Changes on page 3-40.
If the browser is left idle (for 15 minutes) the session automatically logs out.
Sample Reader Configuration XML File
backup. Most browsers allow saving XML files to the hard disk. In Int er net Exp lor er, select File - Save As…
Troubleshooting
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Table 4-3
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions
Reader error LED lights after the reader has been
in operation.
Reader error LED stays lit on power up. An error occurred during the power up
Cannot connect to the reader. User name and password is unknown. The default user name is admin and the default password is change.
Reader is not reading tags. The tag is out of its read range. Move the tag into the read range. See Read Test on page 2-5.
Cannot access the Administrator Console. The IP address is unknown. See Communications Connections on page 2-6 to view the IP
Cannot log in to the terminal based Administrator
Console.
Certain real time applications are no longer
functional.
The CPU cannot communicate with the
DSP and cannot reload the DSP
firmware to it.
sequence.
The web based Administrator Console
is in use for that reader.
The node address was changed, the IP
address, or other reader configuration
parameter(s) using the Administrator
Console, and the application expects
the previous configuration.
Polling is enabled. Some real time applications require disabling polling. Refer to the
Refer to the system log for error messages.
If the web interface is available, refer to the system log for the cause
of the error, otherwise refer to the debug messages from the serial
console.
To change the user name and password, see Communications
Connections on page 2-6.
address.
Log out of the web based console and restart the terminal software
to re-attempt log in.
Update the settings within the application. Refer to the application
manual.
application manual and if required, disable polling using the Scan
Control feature of the Administrator Console. See Scan Control on
page 3-7.
The user closed the browser without
logging out of the Administrator
Console, so other applications cannot
connect to the reader.
The ErrCode0:global error code, error response
code 0x01 is displayed.
Cannot log into Administrator Console. User forgot the password. Press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds. This resets
Unable to add SNTP server, reader returning error SNTP server not reachable.
NOTE If problems still occur, contact the distributor or call the local contact. See page xi for contact information.
The operation was not executed. The 0x01 ErrCode0:global error code indicates that the operation was
SNTP server name not resolvable via
DNS server.
DNS server not reachable.
Log out of the Administrator Console.
not executed. Confirm that all of the format and sequence of all
operations was correct.
The 0x00 ErrCode0:global error code indicates that the operation was
executed successfully.
the reader configuration to factory defaults, including the password.
Ensure SNTP server is reachable.
Ensure DNS server name is configured in TCP/IP configuration.
Ensure DNS server is reachable.
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Chapter 5 Security
Security Introduction
The XR Series readers security features protect all data communications between the reader and a remote client.
Authorized users can login to the reader securely using secure HTTP to configure and to securely transfer data to
and from the reader. Digital certificate based reader authentication is now supported for remote clients. XR Series
readers also support SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer/T ransport Laye r Security) over BSP (Byte S tream Pr otocol) to
protect the data transferred over Byte Stream. For enhanced security a secure shell interface is provided for
remote command line access to the reader and a secur e file transfe r service is provided for secure file transfers to
or from the reader.
Secure HTTP enabled Administrative Web Console
The HTTP based web console can be configured to work securely. Once configured all web console access to the
reader is provided over a secure channel. Figure 5-1 on page 5-2 displays the main configuration page when
accessed over HTTPS.
NOTE The URL is prefixed with https) and browser displays the security status of the server.
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Figure 5-1
Secure Web based Administrator Console, Window
To set secure HTTPS access, set change the default configuration to secure mode:
1. Access the reader over HTTP (http://ip_address) and login to the reader.
2. Select Maintenance from Options list to bring up the Reader Maintenance Console page and select the
Communication option to bring up the Communication Configurations page.
3. In the drop down list for Web Server setting, select HTTPS. See Figure 5-3 on page 5-3.
Figure 5-2
XR480 Communication Configuration Window
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Figure 5-3
Refer to Figure 5-2 on page 5-2 to use the EPCGlobal ratified LLRP v1.0.1 co mmunications protocol.
Leave the HTTPS port setting to its default value (443) unless it needs to be configured to a custom port. Hit 'Set
Properties' and Select 'Commit/Revert' to bring up 'Configuration Commit/Revert' p age. Select 'Commit' to save the
changes. An information page is displayed indicating that the reader has been configured to secure mode. See
Figure 5-4 on page 5-3.
Figure 5-4
To further access the reader over secure HTTP, access reader using URL with https protocol prefix:
https://ip_address_of_reader.
By default the XR Series reader uses self-signed dig ital certificat es for th e re ad er HTTPS se rve r au th en tic at ion .
When accessing the reader using HTTPS over a web browser, the certificate verification may prompt the user to
confirming the reader connection. This may happen if the certificate issuer is not be trusted (based on the br owser
security settings). Figure 5-5 on page 5-4 shows a typical security warning. The warning must be acknowledged
(select the 'Yes' option) to continue the reader connection.
Secure Service Settings, Window
Secure Service Settings, Window
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Figure 5-5
Figure 5-7 displays the login page (accessed in secure HTTPS mode).
Figure 5-6
Certificate Warning, Window
HTTPS Login Page, Window
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Updating Security Certificate
The reader creates a self-signed certificate (by default) which is used for all secure communications. The current
certificate may be updated to a new certificate us ing the Certificate Configuration page (accessible from the
Reader Maintenance Console, see Figure 5-7 on page 5-5).
Figure 5-7
Certificate Configuration page displays status of currently installed certificates and provides options to update the
certificate, see Figure 5-8 on page 5-6.
Certificate Access, Configuration Window
NOTE Certificate Configuration is possible only when web console is accessed in secure mode (i.e. only over an
HTTPS session).
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Figure 5-8
Certificate Configurations, Window
An existing certificate may be updated by hosting the new certificate in a secure FTP server and giving p ath to th e
certificate in the FTPS URL field, user credentials to access the file from the server in FTPS User Name and FTPS
Password fields and the certificate password in PFX Password fields.
NOTE Certificate update is done from a PKCS # 12 format file (.pfx) which contains the certificate, and password
protected private and public keys. It is the password of this file that is given as input in PFX Password
field during the certificate update process. It is important that the certificate be created with the private
keys as exportable for the certificate to be usable on the reader for server authentication. Refer to PKCS
# 12 Certificate Creation on page 5-11 for one method of creating the certificate package for import into
the reader.
NOTE Certificate needs to be hosted on a secure FTP server that supports 'FTP over Explicit SSL/TLS Mode'.
Once the certificate is updated, a status page is displayed , see Figure 5-9 on page 5-6.
Figure 5-9
Certificate Configurations Successful, Window
Further communications with the reader over secure interface will use credentials for secure access as supplied by
the new certificate.
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Byte Stream Interface Security
All Byte Stream Protocol communication between the XR reader and client can be secured using SSL/TLS. The
reader can be configured to support secure communication over BSP connection by enabling the Secured option
for Byte Stream in the Settings for Enabling Secure Byte Stream, Window Figure 5-10. Optionally, user
authentication for clients connecting to the reader can be enabled by selecting the Enable Bytestream User
Authentication option. A secure network connection needs to be established by the client to reader server BSP port
for this purpose.
Figure 5-10
Secure custom applications can also be developed to interface to the BSP port. Some options for developing the
applications include:
•
•
Settings for Enabling Secure Byte Stream, Window
SChannel Security Package, to develop Win32 communication applications, provided as part of platform
SDK (refer MSDN documentation).
Third party libraries such as OpenSSL (www.openssl.org).
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Secure Shell
The reader supports a secure command line shell using SSH protocol. To access command line shell, configure
the reader to use secure shell (SSH) instead of Telnet in Shell option in Configuring Reader Shell Service to SSH,
Window, displayed in Figure 5-11.
Figure 5-11
Save the configuration and use an SSH 2.0 compatible client to connect to the reader. Figure 5-12 on page 5-9
displays establishing a connection with PuTTY SSH client (http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/).
Figure 5-13 on page 5-10 displays a typical SSH session to the reader.
Configuring Reader Shell Service to SSH, Window
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Figure 5-12
Connection Using PuTTY Client, Window
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Figure 5-13
Typical Reader SSH Session, Window
Secure File Transfers
The reader supports a secure file transfer server, the client users can connect to this server and transfer files
securely to or from the reader.
NOTE Secure file server on XR supports only Secure FTP over Explicit SSL/TLS mode. Use a compatible FTP
client that supports this mode to connect to the reader.
The FTP Over Explicit TLS/SSL Connection Setting, Window, see Figure 5-14 displays the establishing secure
connection procedure using the FileZilla FTP client (http://filezilla-project.org/).
Figure 5-14
FTP Over Explicit TLS/SSL Connection Setting, Window
PKCS # 12 Certificate Creation
The reader custom security certificates need to be manually created and imported into the reader through
Certificate Configuration page (accessible from web console).
Certificate Request and Issue:
Certificates are typically issued for the reader from a trusted third party. The following steps describe how
certificate is requested and issued from a Microsoft Certification Server.
1. Access the certification server and select Request a certificate option, see Figure 5-15. The Request a
Certificate window is displayed, see Figure 5-16.
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Figure 5-15
2. Select the advanced certificate request option. The Advanced Certificate Request window is displayed, see
Figure 5-17.
Figure 5-16
MS Certificate Request Welcome, Window
MS Certificate Request, Window
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3. Select the Create and submit a request to this CA option and provide the required details, see Figure 5-18.
Figure 5-17
4. For the Type of Certificate Needed, the Server Authentication Certificate must be selected.
MS Advanced Certificate Request, Window
Figure 5-18
Advanced Certificate Request, Window
5. The Mark keys as exportable check box must be checked, see Figure 5-19.
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Figure 5-19
6. Submit the request and wait for the certificate to be issued. Select the issue option for the Certificate
Mark Keys As Exportable, Window
Management tool on the server (typical procedure) and the certificate is issued by the issuing authority, see
Figure 5-20.
Figure 5-20
Certificate Issue Process, Window
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7. Once the certificate is issued, it is downloadable from the main certification page. Select the Server
Authentication Certificate (date/time) from the Certificate Request Status window (see Figure 5-21) to
download the certificate.
Figure 5-21
Certificate Request Status, Window
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