Siemens SIMATIC RF650M Operating Instructions Manual
SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader
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RFID systems
SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader
Operating Instructions
04/2015
C79000
-G8976-C404-01
Introduction
1
Safety Information
2
Description
3
Commissioning
4
Operation
5
"RF650M" software
6
Advanced functions
7
Technical data
8
Ordering data
9
Appendix
A
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damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
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WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
Qualified Personnel
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by
personnel qualified
for the specific
task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
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Table of contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Safety Information ................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Description .............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Field of application and features ............................................................................................... 9
3.2 Keyboard overview ................................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Antenna and antenna field ...................................................................................................... 12
4 Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Power supply .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Inserting the battery ................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.2 Connecting the charging/docking station ................................................................................ 14
4.1.3 Charging the device ................................................................................................................ 15
4.1.4 The backup battery ................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Scope of supply ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Switching the device On and Off ............................................................................................ 18
4.4 Basic settings in the operating system ................................................................................... 19
4.4.1 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.1.1 Accessing the Control Panel ................................................................................................... 19
4.4.1.2 Opening/closing applets ......................................................................................................... 19
4.4.1.3 Closing the Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 20
4.4.1.4 Control Panel applets.............................................................................................................. 20
4.4.1.5 Power Management (PM) ....................................................................................................... 29
5 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 33
5.1 The keypad ............................................................................................................................. 33
5.1.1 Activator key ........................................................................................................................... 34
5.1.2 Navigation ring ........................................................................................................................ 34
5.1.3 Tab / Alt key ............................................................................................................................ 34
5.1.4 Delete key ............................................................................................................................... 35
5.1.5 Cancel / Esc key ..................................................................................................................... 35
5.1.6 Scan key ................................................................................................................................. 35
5.1.7 F / mode key ........................................................................................................................... 35
5.1.8 Alphanumeric keypad / function keys ..................................................................................... 35
5.1.9 On / Off key ............................................................................................................................. 36
5.2 The touchscreen ..................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.1 Stylus and touchscreen........................................................................................................... 38
5.2.2 Screen keypad ........................................................................................................................ 38
Table of contents
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6 "RF650M" software ............................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Starting "RF650M" software ................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Menu overview and functions ................................................................................................ 40
6.3 The functions in the "Inventory" menu ................................................................................... 41
6.4 The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu ................................................................................. 44
6.5 The functions in the "Tag Locator" menu ............................................................................... 49
6.6 The functions in the "Tag Info" menu ..................................................................................... 52
6.7 The functions in the "Settings" menu ..................................................................................... 53
6.8 The functions in the "Channel Scanner" menu ...................................................................... 62
6.9 The "Help" menu .................................................................................................................... 63
7 Advanced functions ............................................................................................................................... 65
7.1 Saving identified transponders ............................................................................................... 65
7.2 Data transfer between the PC and mobile reader ................................................................. 67
7.2.1 Prerequisites .......................................................................................................................... 67
7.2.2 Windows Mobile Device Center ............................................................................................. 67
8 Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 69
9 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................................ 71
A Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 73
A.1 Certificates and approvals ..................................................................................................... 73
A.2 Developing user applications ................................................................................................. 74
A.3 Service & support ................................................................................................................... 75
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Purpose of this document
These operating instructions contain information required for commissioning and using the
SIMATIC RF650M device.
The documentation is intended for commissioning engineers and machine operators who
start up the application themselves and it describes the functions of the software.
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for the SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader and describes the
delivery status as of 03/2015.
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC NET®, SIMATIC RF ® and MOBY ® are registered trademarks of
Siemens AG.
Naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Mobile reader
Reader, read/write device (SLG), hand terminal,
handheld
Transponder
Tag, mobile data storage (MDS), data carrier
History
Previous editions of these operating instructions:
Edition
Note
04/2015
First edition
Introduction
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SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to VDE/DIN, IEC, EN,
UL and CSA. If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned
environment, please contact your service representative.
NOTICE
Forfeiture of approvals and guarantees
Alterations to the devices are not permitted.
Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment
approval, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty.
Repairs
WARNING
Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or danger. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified
personnel.
Safety Information
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SIMATIC RF650M expands the RF600 identification system with a powerful mobile reader
for applications in the areas of logistics, production and service. In addition, it is an
indispensable aid for startup and testing.
3.1
Field of application and features
Device variants for different frequency ranges
The SIMATIC RF650M device is available in the following variants:
● For the European frequency bands,
● For the US frequency bands
Implementation environment, field of application and features
●
Field of application
The SIMATIC RF650M mobile readers can be used in a harsh environment. The device
is extremely rugged and protected against spray water. The backlit display is easy to read
even under unfavorable lighting conditions.
●
RFID system
The SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader is intended specifically for the SIMATIC RF600
RFID system. The device can be used to process all RF600 transponders and
transponders compatible with it.
●
Transponder standards
The device supports the following transponder standards:
– ISO 18000-6C (EPC Class1 Gen2)
●
Software
The "RF650M" software is stored in non-volatile memory on an integrated flash disk and
permits user-friendly, distributed reading and writing of all RF600 transponders.
●
API software interface
For the RF650M mobile reader SIMATIC a software interface (API) including
documentation is available.
Description
3.1 Field of application and features
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You can perform the following functions with the SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader:
Functions of the RF650M
● Reading the tag ID
● Writing the tag ID to a transponder
● Reading data from transponder
● Writing data to transponder
● Representing and editing the data in hexadecimal, ASCII format
● Password protection for all writing functions that can be enabled or disabled
(Write, Lock, Kill)
● Menu prompting in English and German (switchable)
For more information, refer to the section "The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu
(Page 44)".
Accessories
The charging station for recharging the batteries and the connection to PCs via a USB
interface or Ethernet must be ordered separately. This station has a charging bay for an
additional spare battery. You will find more information on this subject in the section
"Ordering data (Page 71)".
Description
3.2 Keyboard overview
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3.2
Keyboard overview
Table 3- 1 Keypad overview of the SIMATIC RF650M
SIMATIC RF650M
Pos.
Key label
①
Activator key
②
Navigation ring
③
Tab / Alt key
④
Delete key
⑤
Cancel / Esc key
⑥
Scan key
⑦
F / mode key
⑧
Alphanumeric keypad / function keys
⑨
On / Off key
Description
3.3 Antenna and antenna field
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3.3
Antenna and antenna field
For the best possible performance when detecting or processing transponders, we
recommend that you swing out the antenna of the SIMATIC RF650. The antenna of the
RF650M has double linear polarization, horizontal and vertical.
①
Antenna
Figure 3-1 RF650M mobile reader with antenna swung out
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4.1
Power supply
4.1.1
Inserting the battery
The battery of the SIMATIC RF650M is located on the rear of the device. The following
instructions describe inserting the battery in the device
Table 4- 1 Inserting the battery
Step
Picture
Description
1.
Turn the locking mechanism on the rear of the device
through 90° to the left. Raise the battery cover on the
screw side and remove the cover.
2. If necessary, release the securing bar by pushing it
forward and then lifting it.
3.
Insert the battery. Make sure that you insert the battery
at an angle so that the contact side of the battery is
inserted into the battery compartment first.
4.
Close the securing bar by pressing it down and then
pulling it back so that it locks in place on both sides.
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Step
Picture
Description
5.
Hook the battery cover and close it. Turn the locking
mechanism 90° to the right.
4.1.2
Connecting the charging/docking station
Close the charging/docking station as shown in the following figure.
①
Power supply (5 VDC)
②
Ethernet
③
Mini-USB
Figure 4-1 Connecting the charging station of the RF650M
You can use charging/docking station to:
● charge the SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader,
● charge a spare battery and
● connect the reader to the PC.
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4.1.3
Charging the device
Complete charging of an empty battery takes approximately 5 hours.
Starting the charging operation
The charging operation is started as soon as you insert the mobile reader into the charging
station.
Figure 4-2 RF650M mobile reader in the charging station
WARNING
Explosion hazard when using a different charging station.
Use only the original charging station. Use of another charging station can result in
explosions and serious personal injury.
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With the charging station, you can also charge the spare battery.
Figure 4-3 Charging the spare battery
Detecting the level of charge
When the mobile reader is in the charging station, the charging status of the device is
indicated by the LED charging display of the reader:
Figure 4-4 LED display of the reader
Table 4- 2 LED charge indicator
LED color
Meaning
red Charge level ≤ 80%; charging active
Orange Charge level ≥ 80%; charging active
Green Charge level = 100%
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The LED charging display of the charging station indicates the charge status of the spare
battery.
Figure 4-5 LED display of the charging station
4.1.4
The backup battery
The backup battery in the SIMATIC RF650M is used to for retain the application data when
the main battery is empty. It is a rechargeable battery that is charged along with the main
battery.
Please note that the backup battery (in the case of an empty or removed main battery) can
only retain the data for a few minutes. It cannot be replaced because it is permanently
connected to the device.
4.2
Scope of supply
When supplied, the SIMATIC RF650M comprises the following components:
● SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader
● Power supply unit
● Battery
● Hand strap
● Input stylus as an aid to navigation on the touchscreen
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4.3
Switching the device On and Off
Requirements for startup
The battery of the reader is charged and inserted as described in the section "Power supply
(Page 13)".
Note
Keep to the minimum charging time
Before switching the device on for the first time, you must insert the reader into the charging
unit and charge it for approximately five hours.
Switching the device on/off
To switch the reader on or off, press the On/Off button . After switching on, the power-up
takes a few seconds.
Automatic shutdown of the device
The RF650M mobile reader has an automatic suspend mode to save energy. With this, the
reader is changed to the following power statuses step-by-step:
Table 4- 3 Factory settings: Power statuses of the reader
Power status
Power line operation
Battery operation
User Idle
1 minute
1 minute
System Idle
5 minutes
2 minutes
Suspend
--
5 minutes
After being switched on again, the reader starts in the last active menu entry.
You can manage the energy statuses with "Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power". For a
detailed description of the power statuses, refer to the section "Power Management (PM)
(Page 29)".
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4.4
Basic settings in the operating system
As the operating system the RF650M mobile reader uses "Microsoft Windows CE V6.0". The
following sections describe the setting options of the operating system.
4.4.1
Control Panel
The Control Panel contains a collection of applets to be able to access the settings of
various system properties, to configure these properties, to change their performance
characteristics and to enable or disable them.
4.4.1.1
Accessing the Control Panel
You can access the Control Panel either via the keyboard or using the touchscreen. The
following instructions relate to access via the keyboard. Before you begin close all
application windows on the screen.
To open the Control Panel, follow the steps below:
1. Press the Tab / Alt key so that the input focus is set on the start menu symbol to the left in
the taskbar in the lower left area of the screen.
2. Press the Activator button to open the start menu.
3. Select the menu command "Settings" with the navigation ring.
4. Press the right arrow of the navigation ring to open the "Settings" submenu.
5. Select the menu command "Settings" with the navigation ring.
6. Press the Activator key to open the Control Panel.
4.4.1.2
Opening/closing applets
Opening applets
To open applets, follow the steps below:
1. Select the required applet using the navigation ring.
2. Press the activator button to open the applet.
Closing applets
To close the applet and its window, you have two options:
● If you want to discard changes made to the configuration, press the Cancel/Esc key.
● If you want to adopt changes you have made, press the activator key.
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Note
Exceptions when closing applets
There are exceptions to the procedure listed above, such as the
applet for Network and Dial-
up Connections.
4.4.1.3
Closing the Control Panel
Follow the steps below to close the Control Panel:
1. Press the F / Mode key and then the Tab / Alt key. Following this, the "File" menu is
opened in the Control Panel.
2. Using the arrow at the bottom on the navigation ring, select the menu entry "Close".
3. Press the activator key to close the Control Panel.
4.4.1.4
Control Panel applets
Display
With the Display applet, you can change the representation of the window elements on the
screen and the desktop background picture.
Owner
This applet is mainly for information in conjunction with user identification. To enter user
information, the following tabs are available.
● Identification
Here you can specify general information (name, company and address) about the owner
of the device.
● Network ID
This user information is required for access to network resources.
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ClearType
Windows Embedded CE supports three types of text display technology. On of these is
ClearType. A ClearType applet refers to the text display technologies as "font antialiasing".
One of the font anti-aliasing methods is a ‘No Anti-Aliasing’. With the ClearType applet, from
these three text display technologies you can select the best possible look for a font on the
display. In addition, the applet gives you the option of fine-tuning the rendering method to
improve the rendering of your chosen font even further.
Note that the font rendering technology of your choice is enabled for all fonts in the system,
the look of one font may improve but the look of another on the display may not when text is
rendered using different fonts with the same text display technology.
Date/Time
In addition to the date and time settings, with the Date/Time applet you can change to time
zone of your device and enable or disable the automatic daylight saving time switchover.
Input area
With this applet you can change the appearance of the screen keyboard.
Error Reporting
Windows Embedded CE provides numerous technologies for calling up device status
information at the time of a program crash. You can enable or disable this system property
with the Error Reporting applet. You can also choose how much memory the Error Reporting
system may use for the report file.
Internet Options
This is a utility for configuration of the Internet Explorer. The Internet options can also be
called up using the "View" menu in the Internet Explorer.
Password
If you want to protect the reader from unauthorized access to the background system of the
RF650M mobile reader by third parties, you can protect the device with a password using the
Password applet. Password protection is enabled when the system is turned on or the blank
screen is reactivated. Both situations relate to the transition from a status with low power
consumption to the status with the highest possible power consumption; in other words the
"On" status. If you "enable password protection for screen saver" in the Password applet and
the blank screen (or the entire device) is turned on again due to user or system activity, you
will be prompted to enter your password to be able to use the system again.
To enter your password use the screen keypad to be sure of the characters that make up
your password. Entering the password using the keypad may prove difficult if, for example
you mix numbers, lowercase and uppercase characters. Note that you can also enter the
password when you log on using the screen keypad.
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Country and language settings
The "Regional Settings" applet includes the settings for supporting the national language
(NLS) in Windows Embedded CE and in particular the NLS implementation on the RF650M
mobile reader. NLS is responsible for date, time, calendar, numerical and currency formats.
The applet also provides options for selecting the user interface and input language. Support
of these functions by the mobile reader may be restricted.
Note
Saving changes permanently on the reader
To save changes to the regional settings permanently on the reader so that any changes
made are still active when you restart the device, you need to make a "Registry Backup"
("Start > Programs > Advanced settings > Registry Backup").
Volume and Sounds
Windows Embedded CE uses sound effects to make the user aware of certain events.
These events are divided into five categories: Application sounds, system events and
warnings, alarms and reminders, key clicks and touchscreen taps. The "Volume & Sounds"
applet describes system events and warnings as "events" and alarms and reminders as
"notifications". Keystrokes are referred to as "key clicks". Using the applet, you can allow or
prevent the sound effects depending on the source. The sound effects of the keystrokes and
touchscreen taps have a control for setting three volume levels. If you disable the sound
effects, you mute the sound.
The "Volume & Sounds" applet also provides the option for volume control of a loudspeaker
that affects all sounds generated by the system. In the "Sound" tab you can enable or
disable the event sources and the sound effects assigned to them. The tab also supports
you when selecting a sound effect for a particular event by allowing you to listen to the
available sounds using the relevant option. When you have selected the enabled event
sources and their corresponding sounds, you can save your selection as a scheme file.
Network and Dial-up Connections
The applet lists all communications methods that can either establish a connection or that
have already established a connection. As default, the applet shows the symbols "USB" and
"NXPWLAN1" that stand for the USB interface or for the 802.11b/c compliant wireless
receiver in the RF650M mobile reader. When you place the device in the charging station,
the symbol "AX887721" is displayed in the applet window. This stands for the Ethernet
interface of the charging station. Apart from the symbols mentioned above, the symbol
"COM6" is also displayed if the USB cable of the charging station is connected to a PC,
assuming that the PC is turned on.
Note
Display of the interface symbols
Note that the interface symbols "AX887721" and "COM6" are only displayed in the applet
window when the charging station is connected to the power line.
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The configuration options that provide various media symbols by tapping on them twice
apply to IP network information with the exception of the "USB" symbol. The symbol begins
either when a connection is established or allows this connection to be terminated assuming
it is connected. If you select the USB symbol and then select the menu element "Properties"
in the "Connection" menu of the applet window, you obtain access to its properties.
In practice, where you require the "Network and Dial-up Connections" applet to assign static
IP address information to the interfaces "NXPWLAN1" and "AX887721", DHCP is set as
default on the interfaces. With the "New..." option, the applet also provides the option of
establishing a new connection (e.g. VPN or a point-to-point connection).
Note
Access to the submenu
Note that you can also access this applet using the "S
ettings" submenu in the "Start" menu.
NID AutoStart Settings
Using this applet, you can enable or disable the service that controls the system when the
device is started up after being switched on. The purpose of the service is to start your
business application after the network connection has been established and to maintain
user-friendliness by both hiding unnecessary information on the screen and by preventing
the user from interfering in the connection establishment phase by pressing keys or touching
the screen. The applet has a help that informs you about the use of the applet.
NID Backlight
Using the applet for the NID Backlight, you can set the brightness of the screen and the
keyboard background lighting in different power statuses.
NID Indicators
A NID indicator provides two measuring bars on the screen. One bar shows the charge
remaining in the battery. The other bar displays the signal strength with which the mobile
reader communicates with the connected wireless LAN access point. The applet also
provides for options for arranging the bars on the display.
NID Keypad
With the NID Keypad applet, you can assign functions to certain keys:
● Changing one key to another
● Enabling/disabling the scan key
● Default mode of the alphanumeric keypad, in other words numeric mode, lowercase or
uppercase writing
● Enabling/disabling the keylock
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