Symbol Technologies MR100A User Manual

MR 100 User Manual

MR 100

User Manual

Document Version: Version 1.2

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MR 100 User Manual

MR 100 User Manual

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	Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................		4
1.1.	Scope...............................................................................................................................	4
1.1.1. Target Audience...............................................................................................................		4
1.1.2. Assumptions....................................................................................................................		4
1.2.	Document Organization .........................................................................................................	4
1.3.	Document Conventions..........................................................................................................	5
1.4.	Abbreviations .....................................................................................................................	5
1.5.	Additional Documentation Available..........................................................................................	5
Chapter 2. An introduction to MR 100.................................................................................................		6
2.1.	MR 100 Features..................................................................................................................	6
2.1.1. Designed for Embedded Applications ......................................................................................		6
2.1.2. Robustness .....................................................................................................................		6
2.1.3. Performance ...................................................................................................................		6
2.1.4. Support for Industry Standards .............................................................................................		6
2.2.	What’s shipped ...................................................................................................................	6
2.3.	Product Pictures .................................................................................................................	7
2.4.	Basic Connections................................................................................................................	7
Chapter 3. Byte Stream Protocol with MR 100 ......................................................................................		8
3.1.	Byte Stream and MR 100 ........................................................................................................	8
3.2.	Generalized Request and Response Packets described ....................................................................	8
Chapter 4. Byte Stream Command List...............................................................................................		10
4.1.	Read Full Field Command (22hex) .............................................................................................	10
4.2.	Set Parameter Block Command (23hex) ......................................................................................	10
4.3.	Get Parameter Block Command (24hex)......................................................................................	10
4.4.	Set Node Address Command (12hex) ..........................................................................................	10
4.5.	Get Reader Status Command (14hex) .........................................................................................	10
4.6.	Set Suspend Mode Command (18hex) .........................................................................................	10
4.7.	Get Node Address Command (19hex) .........................................................................................	10
4.8.	Set Baud Rate Command (1Dhex) ..............................................................................................	10
4.9.	Read With Payload Command (31hex) ........................................................................................	11
4.10.	Kill Specific (32 hex) .............................................................................................................	11
4.11.	Write Tag (33hex) ................................................................................................................	11

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A. Hardware and Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................		14
A.1.	Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................................	14
A.2.	Power .............................................................................................................................	14
A.3.	Environmental ...................................................................................................................	14
A.4.	Connectivity .....................................................................................................................	14
A.5.	Interface Pin Outs...............................................................................................................	15
A.6.	Operational Features ...........................................................................................................	15
A.7.	Compliance ......................................................................................................................	15
B. Physical Dimensions...................................................................................................................		16
B.1.	Top View .........................................................................................................................	16
B.2.	Side View .........................................................................................................................	16
B.3.	Bottom View .....................................................................................................................	17
C. Compliance & Regulatory Information ............................................................................................		18
Safety Information ...................................................................................................................		18

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C h a p t e r 1 .

I N T R O D U C T I O N

1.1. Scope

The Symbol MR100 Reader User Manual provides the following information pertaining to Symbol MR100 Receiver Module:

Hardware Specifications and details.

Supported API calls.

1.1.1. Target Audience

This guide is targeted for developers who will be writing code that interfaces with MR 100 reader using the Byte Stream Protocol.

1.1.2. Assumptions

This manual assumes that besides being familiar with windows based environment you also have a basic idea of the following:

Basic RFID concepts and terminologies.

Proficieny with atleast one programming language which is capable of accessing the MR 100 API.

Basic networking terms e.g. IP Address, DHCP, Protocol etc.

The manual does not contain detailed information and material on the above-mentioned topics.

1.2. Document Organization

This document has been organized as described in the table below:

Chapter No.	Chapter Title	Information Contained in the Chapter
1	Introduction	An overview of what the Document contains, who the
		targeted audience is and how the document is organized.
2	An introduction to MR 100	A brief description of the Product and its features.
3	Byte Stream Protocol with MR	A Basic introduction to byte stream protocol and how it
	100	can be used to interface with the MR 100 Reader.
4	Supported APIs	Specifications of API supported by Symbol MR 100
		readers.
Appendix A	Hardware Specifications	Hardware specifications and details of reader interfaces.
Appendix B	Physical Dimensions	Physical Dimensions of the MR 100

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1.3. Document Conventions

The following Conventions have been used in this Guide:

Document Convection			Version
	Bulleted List	Provides Grouped Action and non procedural steps
1.	Numbered List	Procedural steps for performing an action.
			A Note / Focus point that the reader might be interested in knowing.
			A Warning Note.
			A Caution Note.

1.4. Abbreviations

The Following acronyms and abbreviations have been used in the System Manual:

Acronym / Abbreviation		Expansion / Explanation
RFID		Radio Frequency Identification
EPC		Electronic Product Code - industry-driven standard of identification scheme for RFID
		Tags.
Read Point		An individually addressable antenna
Read Point Class		Configuration Parameters that may be applied to one or more read points

1.5. Additional Documentation Available

The following additional documentation may be useful to the users of this manual:

Matrics API Programmer’s Manual (PN: 110009-001).

MR 100 Data Sheet.

http://www.symbol.com (for FAQ and Product Updates)

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C h a p t e r 2 .

A N I N T R O D U C T I O N T O M R 1 0 0

The Symbol RF Receiver Module or MR 100 is a single port, lightweight reader designed for easy integration with RFID printers, handhelds and applicators1. This chapter describes some of the important features of MR 100.

2.1. MR 100 Features

2.1.1. Designed for Embedded Applications

The Symbol MR 100 offers a simplified design and better utilization of board space, which results in a small and lightweight device that can be used very effectively in embedded systems.

2.1.2. Robustness

The MR 100 Reader is highly robust and can be used in environment with extreme temperatures and humidity. It is capable of functioning from temperatures ranging from –20DC to +60DC and 5% to 95% humidity.

2.1.3. Performance

The MR 100 uses a Symbol patented interrogation protocol, which makes it capable of Read rates of up to 200 tags per second. The same protocol also enabled it to work in noisy environments.

The MR 100 has a read range of up to of 10+ feet, and a write range of up to 4+ feet. The range however, depends on factors like Antenna Gain, interference and traffic.

2.1.4. Support for Industry Standards

The MR 100 provides all RF and control functions that are required for powering and communicating with industry standard UHF passive tags. It has capabilities of interacting with both Class 0(Read Only) and Class 0 (Read Write) tags

2.2. What’s shipped

The customer has multiple options to choose from while purchasing the MR100.

Host Interface Æ the JST 14-Pin Connector can be used to connect the MR 100 to devices. the customer can choose between RS 232 (serial) or TTL interface depending on the device to which the MR 100 will be connected to.

Antenna Port Æ depending on, what the MR 100 needs to be deployed for, the customer has an option of purchasing the single antenna port version (which uses the same antenna for both transmissing and receiving) or dual port (which allows the use of separate antenna for transmitting and a separate antenna for receiving).

1 With appropriate regulatory certifications

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