Opticon RFS 6000 User Manual

User’s & Set Up Manual

Controller RFS6000

RF-DC communication station

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CAUTION:This user’s manual may be revised
or withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

Copyright 2000
Opticon Sensors Europe B.V.

All rights reserved.
This manual may not, in whole or in part, be

copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated
or converted to any electronic or machine
readable form without prior written consent of
Opticon Sensors Europe B.V.

Limited warranty and disclaimers

By opening the package of this product you agree to
become bound by the liability and warranty conditions
as described below.

Under all circumstances this manual should be read
attentively, before installing and or using the product.
In no event, Opticon Sensors Europe will be liable for
any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental
damages arising out of use or inability to use both
the hardware and software, even if Opticon has been
informed about the possibility of such damages.

A serial number appears on all Opticon products.
This official registration number is strictly related to
the device purchased. Make sure that the serial
number appearing on your Opticon device has not
been removed.Servicing by our Repair Department
can only be carried out under warranty.

All Opticon products are warranted for a period of one
year after purchase, covering defects in material and
workmanship. Opticon will repair or, at its opinion,
replace products that prove to be defective in material
or workmanship under proper use during the warranty
period.

Opticon will not be liable in case modifications are
made by the customer.In such case the standard
repair charge will be applicable.The standard charge
for repair will also be applicable in case no defect is
found at all.These rules also apply for products that
are still under warranty. Therefore, you are advised
to have the product’s specifications allways at hand.

Trademarks used are property of their respective owners.

The general use and functioning of the

controller will be described in this manual.

The exact behavior of the controller

depends on the user application that is

running. For instructions about applications

please consult the documentation of

that software.

Please read this manual carefully

before using the controller, to maximise

the efficiency of this controller.

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 3

1. THE CONTROLLER RFS6000 4

1.1 Unpacking 4

1.2 Antenna assembly 4

1.3 Position 4

1.4 Detailed view 4

1.5 Handling precautions 5

2. INSTALLATION AND STARTUP 6

2.1 Power supply 6

2.2 Connect to computer 6

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INTRODUCTION

The RFS6000 is a RF network controller for
radio frequency communication with data
collectors of Opticon (hereafter called RF
device).

3. OPERATION OF THE

CONTROLLER 7

4. INSTALL SOFTWARE 8

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10

5.1 Electrical specifications 10

5.2 Transceiver specifications 10

5.3 Functionality 10

5.4 Environmental specifications 10

5.5 Physical specifications 10

6. TROUBLESHOOTING 11

7. PRODUCT ORDERING

INFORMATION 11
APPENDIX 12

A. PINOUT DESCRIPTION 12
B. DESCRIPTION FIRMWARE 13

The controller is equipped with a built in radio
transceiver for short range communication.It
communicates with compatible portable
Opticon devices.

The controller normally is provided with
firmware.To allow updates of the firmware the
controller is equipped with flash-ROM, where
data can be erased and data of new installed
software can be stored.

Data transmission to a host system can be
achieved by the RS232 interface. The
controller is prepared for use in a RS485
network structure.

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1.2 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

Before operation first screw the antenna into
the applicable hole of the controller by hand.

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1.1 UNPACKING

Before you begin your installation, be certain
that you have all the items listed below:

Remove the packaging and check for any
physical damage.We recommend you to save
all packaging: it should be used whenever you
need to transport your terminal for service.
Damage caused by improper repackaging is
not covered by the warranty.

RFS6000

package contents:

The RFS 6000 controller Antenna

CONTROLLER
RFS6000

Use only the antenna as supplied by
Opticon. Antenna’s with other

specifications are not allowed.

Fix the antenna handtight. Screwing
the antenna too tight may cause serious
damage to the antenna.

1.3 POSITION

The controller operates with the maximum
result if it can operate in free space. Place

the controller under the following conditions:

Check if the antenna is properly fixed.
Place the controller at a central point,
preferably as high as possible.
Avoid objects (for example metal objects)
in the near area that may reflect or
obstruct the radiation of the
electromagnetic field.

1.4 DETAILED VIEW

ADDITIONALS FOR RFS6000:

Serial cable RS232 Power supply

1. Antenna

short range antenna for radio frequency
communication

2. Power switch

3. Power LED (red)

ON: Power is ON
blinking at start: ready for download
continous blinking: no software detected
OFF: Power is OFF

4. Decode LED (green)

blinking: data received from Opticon device
OFF: no data

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1.5 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

To avoid malfunctioning and to ensure years
of trouble free operation, pay attention to the
following:

General use

Do not use or leave the product
in extremely hot areas - like
direct sunlight, near a heater,
or in a car - or in areas that are
very cold, humid, moistured or
dusty.

Do not expose the product to
rain or water splash

Do not leave the terminal in an
area where static charge is
accumulated, or near devices
where electromagnetic emission
is generated.

General cleaning instructions

5. Cushion pads

4 pads for placement on a counter

6. DC input socket

input for 5V adaptor of Opticon

7. RS 232 / RS485 socket
one DB 25 male socket and one DB 25
female socket is provided for connection to
PC or to other RFS6000 controller

Clean the exterior by wiping it
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use much water.

Do not use thinner, white spirit
or other solvents.

Maintenance

There are no user-serviceable
parts inside the controller. So
do not try to take it apart.
The manufacturer will not be
liable for any damage caused

by the customer.
In case of malfunction that can not be solved
by the trouble-shooting instructions in this
manual, please consult your supplier or our
service department.

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