Symbol Technologies MR400 User Manual

MR400 RFID Reader Module

Integration Guide

MR400 RFID Reader Module, Integration Guide

72E-89971-01

Revision 1

October 2006

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change	Date	Description

-01 Rev 1	10/2006	BETA

Revision History .............................................................................................................	iii
Table of Contents
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................	i
Documentation Set ..................................................................................................	i
Configurations................................................................................................................	i
Chapter Descriptions .....................................................................................................	i
Notational Conventions..................................................................................................	ii
Notes, Cautions and Warnings ................................................................................	ii
Related Documents .......................................................................................................	iii
Service Information ........................................................................................................	iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview .......................................................................................................................	1-1
Theory of Operation ......................................................................................................	1-2
Block Diagram .........................................................................................................	1-2
Controller ...........................................................................................................	1-2
Baseband Processor .........................................................................................	1-3
Transceiver .......................................................................................................	1-3
External Hardware Interfaces .......................................................................................	1-3
Input Voltage ...........................................................................................................	1-3
Antenna Interface ....................................................................................................	1-3
Host Interface ..........................................................................................................	1-4
Mechanical Characteristics ...........................................................................................	1-5
Dimensions .............................................................................................................	1-5
Weight .....................................................................................................................	1-5
Enclosure and EMI Shielding ..................................................................................	1-5
Environmental Characteristics ......................................................................................	1-6
Thermal Management .............................................................................................	1-6
Temperature and Humidity .....................................................................................	1-6
ESD .........................................................................................................................	1-6
Shock ......................................................................................................................	1-6
Vibration ..................................................................................................................	1-6

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Chapter 2: Installation
Overview .......................................................................................................................	2-1
Unpacking .....................................................................................................................	2-1
Mounting .......................................................................................................................	2-1
MR400 Installation ........................................................................................................	2-2
Housing Design ............................................................................................................	2-2
Environment ............................................................................................................	2-2
Grounding .....................................................................................................................	2-2
ESD ..............................................................................................................................	2-2
Location and Positioning ...............................................................................................	2-2
Using the MR400 ..........................................................................................................	2-3
Accessories ..................................................................................................................	2-3
Developer Kit ................................................................................................................	2-3

Chapter 3: Byte Stream Protocol
Byte Stream Protocol With the MR 400 ........................................................................	3-1
Request and Response Packets .............................................................................	3-1
Byte Stream Command List ..........................................................................................	3-3
Read Full Field Command (22hex) .........................................................................	3-3
Set Parameter Block Command (23hex) ................................................................	3-3
Get Parameter Block Command (24hex) ................................................................	3-3
Get Reader Status Command (14hex) ...................................................................	3-3
Set Frequency Channel Command (1Chex) ...........................................................	3-3
Read With Payload Command (31hex) ..................................................................	3-4
Kill Specific (32 hex) ...............................................................................................	3-4
Write Tag (33hex) ...................................................................................................	3-4

Appendix A: MR400 Specifications
Overview .......................................................................................................................	A-1
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................	A-1
Read/Write Ranges ......................................................................................................	A-2

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Appendix B: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Requirements .............................................................................................	B-1
Regulatory Statement ...................................................................................................	B-1
Regulatory Standards ...................................................................................................	B-2
Regulatory Approvals ....................................................................................................	B-2
Reference Antenna .......................................................................................................	B-3
Reader Module Regulatory Markings ...........................................................................	B-3
Final Product Compliance .............................................................................................	B-4
National Country Requirements ....................................................................................	B-5
United States of America ........................................................................................	B-5
Canada ...................................................................................................................	B-5
Recycling ......................................................................................................................	B-7
RoHS Compliance ........................................................................................................	B-7

Index

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About This Guide

Introduction

This guide provides information about using the MR400 RFDI reader module.

NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the MR400 RFDI reader module is divided into guides provide information for specific user needs.

•Microsoft® Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications User Guide for Symbol Devices - describes how to use Microsoft developed applications.

•Symbol Application Guide - describes how to use Symbol developed sample applications.

Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

• MR400 RFDI reader module - TBD.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•Chapter 1, MR400 Integration GuideIntroduction provides installation procedures for the MR400.

•Chapter 2, Using the Interfaces provides basic instructions for interfacing with the MR400.

•Chapter 3, Using the Interfaces explains the MR400 software interface.

•Appendix A, MR400 RFID Reader Module, Integration GuideMR400 SpecificationsMR400 Specifications provides the MR400 technical specifications.

•Appendix B, Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationMR400 RFID Reader Module, Integration Guide, provides the required regulatory information.

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Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•Italics are used to highlight the following:

-Chapters and sections in this and related documents

-Dialog box, window and screen names

-Drop-down list and list box names

-Check box and radio button names

-Icons on a screen.

•Bold text is used to highlight the following:

-Key names on a keypad

-Button names on a screen.

•Bullets (•) indicate:

-Action items

-Lists of alternatives

-Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

Notes, Cautions and Warnings

Note

NOTE Notes comprise additional information that aids in the use or understanding of the equipment or subject. Notes are not safety related.

Caution

CAUTION Cautions advise users of actions that could result in damage to equipment, loss of data or potential long-term health hazard.

Warning

WARNING! Warnings advise users of actions that could result in physical harm to the user or bystanders.

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Service Information

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center. Contact information is provided on the Symbol contact web site go to: http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport

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 Symbol Technologies 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.

If the Symbol product was purchased from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.

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Chapter 1	Introduction

Overview

The MR400 is a RFID Reader that supports the GEN 2 EPC (Electronic Product Code). protocol, in the UHF frequency band.

The reader architecture is intended to address the requirements of operation in different world regions with different frequencies, data rates and compliance specifications. However, different Versions of modules with modified design, and/or component stuffing, may be required to address the various regulatory requirements. In order to keep track of these versions, the following designation are used:

Figure 1-1 MR400 RFID Reader Module

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