Symbol Technologies RD11320 User Manual

XR400 RFID Reader

Integrator Guide

XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide

72-71773-01

Revision .2

April 2005

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Contents

About This Guide

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 3

RFID Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

RFID Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

The XR400 RFID Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Multiple Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Flexible Read Point Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Configuration and Upgrading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Tag Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Event Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Chapter 2. Installation and Communication

XR400 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 3

XR400 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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Installing the XR400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Mounting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Mounting the XR400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Connecting Antennas to the XR400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Portal Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Powering the XR400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Verifying Hardware Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Connecting the XR400 for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

RS232 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Reading Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

Chapter 3. Administrator Console

Managing the XR400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 3

Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Scan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Query. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Writing a Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Writing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Creating a Filter Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Read Point Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Read Point Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Adding and modifying Read Point Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Configuring Individual Read Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

Event Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Visibility Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Threshold Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Network Status Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Exception Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Committing / Discarding Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Managing Trusted Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28

Managing Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

User Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Chapter 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 3

Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Getting Firmware Version Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Monitoring Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Backing Up the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Logging Out from the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Appendix A. Specifications

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A- 3

Cable Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

RS232 Port Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

GPIO Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

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About This Guide

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

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Introduction

This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the XR400 RFID Reader. The XR400 is a multi-

protocol RFID reader providing real-time, seamless tag processing for all EPC-compliant tags: Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/

Write, also known as Class 0+), and Class 1 (Read/Write).

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and a description of the XR400 Reader
and its features.

• Chapter 2, Installation and Communication provides information on installing the XR400 and setting it up for communication.

• Chapter 3, Administrator Console describes how to use the web-based Administrator Console to configure and manage the
XR400 reader.

• Chapter 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting describes how to use the reader maintenance console to perform low-level
reader maintenance tasks, and how to upgrade the reader with new firmware and FPGA versions. It also includes
troubleshooting tips.

• Appendix A, Specifications lists the hardware specifications and reader interface details.

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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.

Related Documents and Software

The following documents provide more information about the XR400 RFID Reader.

• XR400 Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-71466-xx

• DC200 Portal Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-71772-01

• RFID API Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-71803-xx

• TagVis Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-71804-xx

• ReaderComm5DLL Developer Guide, p/n 72E-71805-xx

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For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Service Information

If you have a problem with the equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region. See page x for contact information.
Before calling, have the model number, serial number and several bar code symbols at hand.

Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through the problem.
If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of
bar codes for analysis at our plant.

If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return the equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be
given specific directions.

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 original shipping
container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.

Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in:

United States

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350

Asia/Pacific

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc. (Singapore
Branch)

230 Victoria Street #05-07/09
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Denmark/Danmark

Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

France

Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)

Canada

Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
5180 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9
1-866-416-8545 (Inside Canada)
905-629-7226 (Outside Canada)

Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call
[phone]

Germany/Deutschland

Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Austria/Österreich

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
[phone] (Outside Austria)

Finland/Suomi

Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)

Italy/Italia

Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)

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Latin America Sales Support

2730 University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)
954-340-9454 (Fax)

Norway/Norge

Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway

Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway

[phone]

Sweden/Sverige

“Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden

Mexico/México

Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)

South Africa

Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

Netherlands/Nederland

Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

Spain/España

Symbol Technologies S.L.
Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)
Fax: [phone]

Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Call Center: [phone] (international)
Support E-Mail:

[e-mail]

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.

XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guidexii

Getting Started

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 3

RFID Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

RFID Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

The XR400 RFID Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Multiple Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Flexible Read Point Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Configuration and Upgrading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Tag Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Event Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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Getting Started 1-3

Introduction

The XR400 is a ready-to-connect network element that offers a variety of options for connecting to corporate networks via Ethernet
or serial connections. A Setup Wizard facilitates reader configuration.

RFID Technology

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals
to identify “tagged” items. A typical RFID system consists of transponders called tags, readers, and antennas, which function as
follows:

• An RFID tag contains a chip that can store a limited amount of data. This data may be pre-encoded or can be encoded in the
field. Tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

• A 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 transmit data back to the reader, which the reader converts to a
format for computer storage. The computer application translates the data into an understandable format.

Tags

RF Wav e

and

Response

Physical/Network

Connection

Reader &
Antenna

Figure 1-1. RFID System Elements

Host Computer

RFID Components

Symbol’s Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions offer low cost, long read range, and a very high read rate, providing real­time, end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. A typical Symbol
RFID system consists of the following components:

• Silicon-based RFID tags that can be attached to vehicles, trailers, containers, pallets, boxes, etc.

• Different types of antennas to support applications such as dock door (area antennas), conveyor and, in the future, Smart
Shelf (Shelf Antennas)

• Readers that power and communicate with the tags for data capture and provide host connectivity for data migration.

Tags

Tags contain embedded chips that store information unique to the objects to which they are applied. Available in various shapes and
sizes, tags, often called transponders, receive and respond to requests for their data. Tags require power to send data, and are
available with two power options:

• Active Tags: typically powered by light-weight batteries and have limited life.

• Passive Tags: powered by the reader’s RF field. Passive tags are much lighter, less expensive, and have a much longer life
than active tags.

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Antennas

Antennas transmit and receive radio frequency signals under the control of a reader. Antennas do not perform processing. A read
point is the RF range of an antenna.

Readers

Readers are devices that provide a means for communicating with the tags and transferring their data to a host computer. Readers
also provide features such as filtering, parity checks, and tag writing.

The XR400 RFID Reader

The Symbol XR400 is an intelligent, multi-protocol reader that provides real-time, seamless tag processing for all EPC-compliant tags:
Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/Write, also known as Class 0+), and Class 1 (Read/Write). Class 0 and Class 1 protocols are run in
the Ultra-High Frequency range (~900MHz).

The XR400 offers a variety of options for connecting to corporate networks via Ethernet or serial connection. A Setup Wizard
simplifies configuration.

Figure 1-2. XR400, Top and Side Views

The XR400 provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance, and intelligent RFID
solutions.

Multiple Connection Options

The XR400 provides flexibility for connecting to networks via Ethernet or serial connection. Because each XR400 is identified by its
unique IP address, it is accessible from anywhere on the network. The XR400 can also be configured to obtain its IP Address from a
DHCP server, automating the IP address and default Gateway configurations.

Flexible Read Point Configurations

Connect up to eight antennas (four transmit and four receive) to a single XR400. This decreases the per-read-point cost. Logically
combine antennas to create a single, “wide” read point with a much greater range than that of a single antenna.

Configuration and Upgrading

The XR400 is easy to reconfigure for an application via the Setup Wizard. The XR400 can also accept new firmware and configuration
under host control.

Getting Started 1-5

Tag Management Features

Ad Hoc Querying

Use ad hoc querying to send a query about tag visibility. The XR400 replies with either “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
XR400 offers two types of filtering:

• Pre-Processing: The XR400 restricts its ability to read tags as directed by the include or exclude filtering specification.

• Post Processing: The XR400 reads all tags it sees, and applies its filters before it reports these tags to the host computer.

Tag List

Use the tag list feature to send information about tags from the host to the reader. The host can purge the tag list to remove this
information from the reader when it’s not needed.

Event Management

Event Notification

Use event notification to receive notification about certain events. For example, receive immediate notification of a tag visibility
change, or bundle all notifications and receive them later.

Exception Notification and Heart Beat Notification

The XR400 supports sending exception notifications via SNMP. The "heart beat" notification feature sends periodic messages that
indicate whether or not the reader is functional.

Device Management

Quick Backup and Recovery

To back up and restore reader configuration, use any Web browser to download the configuration XML file, then download the file to
the reader using the Reader Administrator console.

SNMP Integration

The XR400 can send real-time notification of specific events and failures to the SNMP server.

Security Features

Trusted Hosts

The XR400 allows specifying the IP addresses of hosts that are allowed to connect to the reader. Use this security feature to prevent
unauthorized network hosts from communicating with the reader.

User Level Security

The XR400 recognizes three access levels to assign to users:

• 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.

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Use this feature to assign different access levels to users, allowing them to perform necessary tasks without compromising security.

Logging

The XR400 keeps a log of all system-related activities for security and troubleshooting. Use the log, which includes time-stamped
system activities such as good and bad tag reads, login attempts, hardware failures, and other events, to pinpoint problems to
facilitate quick resolution, and to identify administrators who require additional training to prevent future problems.

LED Indicators

The XR400 LEDs indicate reader status as described in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1.

LED Description

Green Reader is powered on

Red Error condition or non-operational mode, e.g., boot-up

Yellow Successful tag read

Installation and Communication

XR400 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 3

XR400 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installing the XR400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Mounting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Mounting the XR400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Connecting Antennas to the XR400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Portal Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Powering the XR400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Verifying Hardware Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Connecting the XR400 for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Ethernet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

RS232 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Reading Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide2-2

XR400 Parts

Installation and Communication 2-3

LEDs

10/100BaseT Ethernet

Antenna/Read Points

USB Client

Figure 2-1. XR400 Parts

Use only the parts provided with the XR400 reader or recommended by Symbol. Substituting other cables or
parts can degrade system performance, damage the reader, and/or void the warranty.

CAUTION

XR400 Ports

The following table lists the ports available on the XR400.

Table 2-1. XR400 Port Descriptions

Port Description

RS232

USB Host

GPIO

Power

Antenna/Read Points Connect up to eight antennas (four transmit, four receive)

10/100BaseT Ethernet Insert an RJ45 Ethernet cable for connection to an Ethernet network or an Ethernet card on a host PC.

USB Client Insert a USB cable for USB client connection to a host device.

USB Host Insert a USB cable for USB host connection to a client device.

GPIO Insert a DB15 serial cable for connection to the DC200 Portal. The XR400 controls the DC200 LEDs and motion sensor.

RS232 Insert a DB9 serial cable for RS232 connection to a host PC.

Power Connect a 24 V 1.2 A power supply. The power supply’s DC connector connects to an AC adapter that varies depending on the country.

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Installing the XR400

Mounting Tips

Consider the following before selecting a location for the XR400 Reader:

• Mount the XR400 indoors, in operating range, and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, or extreme temperatures.

• Mount the XR400 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 XR400 within 15 feet of the antennas.

• Ensure the XR400’s power cord can reach the power source outlet.

• Mount the XR400 onto a permanent fixture, such as a wall or a shelf, where it won't be disturbed, bumped, or damaged.
Allow a minimum of five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400.

When installing the antenna, ensure a minimum separation distance of 23 cm between the antenna
and human beings.

WARNING

Mounting the XR400

1. Position the XR400 on the wall or shelf, ensuring five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400.

2. Using the pre-drilled holes at the corners of the XR400 as a guide, drill four holes in the wall or shelf for mounting the reader.
For mounting dimensions, see Table A-1 on page A-3.

3. Secure the XR400 to the wall or shelf using four 1-inch long #10 screws.

Connecting Antennas to the XR400

Power off the XR400 before connecting the antennas. Never disconnect the antennas while the XR400 is
powered on or reading tags (when the yellow LED is lit). Doing so can damage the reader.

CAUTION

Repeat these steps to connect antenna 2 to Tx

Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host to which antennas are not connected.

1. Attach the N-Male plug (large end) of an antenna connector cable to antenna 1.

2. Attach the DIN 1.0/2.3 jack connectors (small ends) of the cable to the TX

3. Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the cable.

/Rx2, antenna 3 to TX3/RX3, and antenna 4 to TX4/RX4.

2

and RX1 connectors on the XR400.

1