Tagsys MEDIOL400CHAN4 User Manual

Medio L400

User's Guide

Revision 1.6

March 2008

Medio L400

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Document Reference: DOC12451A6

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Read This First

Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of
products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications.

This document provides information about how to install and use the Medio L400 reader.

Audience

This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in charge of
installing and using the product.

Conventions

Symbol Meaning

CAUTION: A note that advises users that a specific action could result in the loss of data or

damage the hardware.

WARNING: A note that advises users that a specific action may result in physical harm.

A note that provides additional information that helps the user performs a task or obtains the
best performance from the product.

If you need assistance

Please contact your nearest TAGSYS sales representative or the TAGSYS welcome desk at:

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.tagsysrfid.com

Contact for Comments

We welcome your feedback to help us provide high quality documentation.

For technical comments, please contact our welcome desk:

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Please remember to quote the Document Reference Number DOC12451A6, your job title and your
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Quality Issues

TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However,
should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service
representative using the dedicated Product Return Form.

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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Table of Contents

PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY___________________________________________________ 2

READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3

AUDIENCE_____________________________________________________________________________ 3
CONVENTIONS _________________________________________________________________________ 3
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ________________________________________________________________ 3
CONTACT FOR COMMENTS _______________________________________________________________ 3
QUALITY ISSUES _______________________________________________________________________ 4

1 FOR YOUR SAFETY _______________________________________________________________ 7

1.1 GENERAL USE ____________________________________________________________________ 7

1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________________________ 7

1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ____________________________________________________ 8

1.3.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ________________________________________________________ 8

2 CERTIFICATION___________________________________________________________________ 9

2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICES _________________________________________ 9

2.2 REGULATORY NOTICES _____________________________________________________________ 9

2.2.1 IN EUROPE (CE AND RTTE DIRECTIVES) _____________________________________________ 9

2.2.2 FCC ID CROSS REFERENCE TABLE ________________________________________________ 10

2.2.3 IN USA (FCC DIRECTIVE) ________________________________________________________ 13

2.2.4 IN CANADA_____________________________________________________________________ 14

2.3 ROHS AND WEEE DIRECTIVES _____________________________________________________ 14

2.3.1 ROHS (RESTRICTION OF THE USES OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES)_______________ 14

2.3.2 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)____________________________ 14

3 OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________________________ 15

3.1 KEY FEATURES ___________________________________________________________________ 16

3.2 DELIVERY _______________________________________________________________________ 16

3.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________________ 17

3.3.1 FRONT PANEL __________________________________________________________________ 17

3.3.2 REAR PANEL ___________________________________________________________________ 21

4 INSTALLATION __________________________________________________________________ 22

4.1 MECHANICAL ASPECTS ____________________________________________________________ 22

4.2 CABLING REQUIREMENTS __________________________________________________________ 22

4.3 USING USB INTERFACE ____________________________________________________________ 23

4.3.1 INSTALLING USB DRIVERS________________________________________________________ 23

4.3.2 USING THE USB INTERFACE ______________________________________________________ 23

4.4 USING RS-232 INTERFACE _________________________________________________________ 23

4.5 USING 10/100 ETHERNET INTERFACE ________________________________________________ 23

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4.6 RESTORING FACTORY CONFIGURATION _______________________________________________ 24

4.7 RUNNING TAGSYS EXPLORER FOR THE FIRST TIME _____________________________________ 24

4.7.1 INSTALLING TAGSYS EXPLORER ___________________________________________________ 24

4.7.2 CONNECTING TO A DEVICE USING TAGSYS EXPLORER WIZARD __________________________ 26

4.7.3 READING THE UID OF ISO 15693 TAGS _____________________________________________ 32

4.7.4 READING AND WRITING ISO 15693 TAG MEMORY _____________________________________ 33

4.7.5 UPGRADING SYSTEM OR RADIO FIRMWARE __________________________________________ 34

5 ADVANCED NOTIONS ____________________________________________________________ 37

5.1 READER ARCHITECTURE ___________________________________________________________ 37

5.2 READER TO HOST PROTOCOLS______________________________________________________ 38

5.2.1 TAGSYS STXNG _______________________________________________________________ 38

5.2.2 HEARTBEAT____________________________________________________________________ 38

5.2.3 TELNET________________________________________________________________________ 39

5.2.4 SERIAL CONSOLE _______________________________________________________________ 39

5.2.5 STANDALONE MODE _____________________________________________________________ 40

5.3 READER OPERATION PRINCIPLES ____________________________________________________ 40

5.3.1 NOTION OF READ MODES _________________________________________________________ 40

5.3.2 NOTION OF EVENTS______________________________________________________________ 41

6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________ 43

6.1 TECHNICAL DATA _________________________________________________________________ 43

6.2 MECHANICAL DATA________________________________________________________________ 44

6.3 RS232 CONNECTOR ______________________________________________________________ 45

6.4 GPIO CONNECTOR _______________________________________________________________ 46

6.4.1 PIN ASSIGNMENT________________________________________________________________ 46

6.4.2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ___________________________________________________ 46

6.4.3 USING INPUTS __________________________________________________________________ 46

6.4.4 USING OUTPUTS ________________________________________________________________ 48

7 WARRANTY CONDITIONS ________________________________________________________ 49

7.1 WARRANTY ______________________________________________________________________ 49

7.2 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ___________________________________________________________ 49

7.2.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ___________________________________________________________ 50

7.2.2 HOW TO RETURN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS ____________________________________________ 50

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For Your Safety

1 For Y our Safety

1.1 General Use

The Medio L400 reader is designed to be reliable and to provide continuous, trouble-free service.
Please observe the following general tips:

 Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device,

use only TAGSYS-approved accessories.

 This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme

conditions, water may enter the circuitry.

 Protect the device from extreme temperatures. For example, do not place the device in a

windowed area where the sun may cause extreme temperatures, and keep it away from
heaters and other heat sources.

 Do not store or use the device in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.

 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device. If the surface of the device becomes soiled,

clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

1.2 Care and Maintenance

This device should be handled with care. The suggestions below will increase the lifetime of this
device.

• Keep the device and all parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode

electronic circuits.

• Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.

• Do not store in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices,

damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

• Do not store in cold areas. When the device warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture
can form inside the device, which may damage electronic circuit boards.

• Do not attempt to open the device. Non-professional handling of the device may damage it
and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

• Handle the device with care. Shock and vibration may break internal circuit boards.

• Do not clean the device with harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

Gently wipe the device with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water
solution.

• Do not paint the device. Paint may clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper
operation. Paint with metallic contents may limit device performances.

• If the device or any accessory are not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified
TAGSYS representative.

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1.3 Important Safety Information

1.3.1 Operating Environment

When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal
operating mode described in this document.

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Certification

2 Certification

2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Notices

TAGSYS Products have been designed not to exceed the limits given in the European Standard
EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices used in Electronic
Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications” in
conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to evaluate the exposure level.

It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Partner to install the Medio L400 as described in TAGSYS
Documentation and with the appropriate antennas.

Modification of any TAGSYS System is prohibited without the written consent of TAGSYS.
Unauthorized modifications may void the conformity of the equipment to safety standards and will
void the TAGSYS warranty.

An RF fields survey has been carried out on all the TAGSYS System components, in accordance
with AS/NZS 2771.1: Radio Frequency Radiation, Part 1. According to this standard the maximum
allowable RF exposure levels (non-occupational) at 3 kHz to 300 GHz are 200 µW/cm2.

2.2 Regulatory Notices

An RFID system typically composed of an RF emission device such as the Medio L400 is subject
to national regulations that may differ by country.

One important item to consider is the maximum permissible magnetic field intensity at a distance of
10 meters from the antenna that must not exceed 42 dBµA/m in Europe and 38 dBµA/m in US.

The Medio L400 meets these limits.

It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Partner to install the Medio L400 as described in this
User’s Guide or in TAGSYS Documentation.

2.2.1 In Europe (CE and RTTE Directives)

The Medio L400 complies (CE Declaration of Conformity granted) with the European EMC
directive.

The Medio L400 complies with the requirements of the Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
Act (FTEG) and the RTTE Directive 1995/5/EC.

It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Reseller to install the Medio L400 as described in this
Reference guide or TAGSYS Documentation.

Any modification of the Medio L400 is prohibited without the written consent of TAGSYS.
Unauthorized modifications may void the conformity of the equipment to CE and RTTE Directives
and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

If a Medio L400 is further integrated in a different product, it is the responsibility of the
manufacturer of this complementary product to obtain the required approvals for this product.

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2.2.2 FCC ID Cross Reference Table

It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Partner to install the Medio L400 as described in the table
below, taking care of only installing the right antenna configuration with the right power settings.

Table 1: Medio L400-2 FCC ID Cross reference Table

Antenna
Configuration

Aero LB
Antenna

Aero LC
Antenna

TR-HA1
Antenna

TR-SA1
Antenna

Outside
Dimension

Channel Setting Multiplexing

250X250 Single Channel No

400X500 Single Channel No

200X100 Single Channel No

400X500 Single Channel No

L-SA3 Antenna 250X330 Single Channel No

L-SA4 Antenna 220X220 Single Channel No

Aero LI
Antenna

250X250 Single Channel No

Max. Output
Power

4W

2W

2W

2W

1.5W

1W

1W

FCC ID

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN2

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN2

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN2

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN2

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN2

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN2

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN2

Antenna
Configuration

TR-CAU
Antenna

Aero LB
Antenna

To comply with band edge regulation, when used in vertical upright position the Aero LB and
Aero LC antennas can read tags in the following RFID uplink protocols configurations

Table 2: Medio L400-4 FCC ID Cross reference Table

Outside
Dimension

Channel Setting Multiplexing

170X900 Quad-Channel Yes

250X250 Quad-Channel Yes

Max. Output
Power

2W

2W

FCC ID

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN4

QHKMEDIOL400CHAN4

To comply with band edge regulation, when used in vertical upright position the Aero LB
antenna can read tags in the following RFID uplink protocols configurations

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To comply with band edge regulation, when reading ISO15693 tags TR-CAU antenna can
read tags in the following RFID uplink protocols configurations

In I-Code 1 (C270) parameters window set the uplink parameters as follow:

Bit Coding: “Standard” (1 out of 256 pulse)

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In ISO15693 Parameters window set the uplink parameters as follow:

Command modulation depth: 10% (ASK)

EOF modulation depth: 10% (ASK)

Data coding mode: 1 of 256

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2.2.3 In USA (FCC Directive)

The Medio L400 has been designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Furthermore typical
configurations listed section 2.2.2 have been successfully tested with Part 15 of the FCC rules
(FCC ID Numbers are listed on all system-mounted TAGSYS Antennas).

Medio L400-2 and Medio L400-4

WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES

FEDERAL COMMUNCIATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.105(b)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

▪ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

▪ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

▪ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different to that to which the receiver is

connected.

▪ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS

47 CFR Section 15.21

CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed

written permission from TAGSYS SA. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment
authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

ANTENNA REQUIREMENT

47 CFR Section 15.203

CAUTION: This equipment must be professionally installed. The installer shall be responsible for

ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the limits in this part are not exceeded. Non­professional installation or installation of the equipment with an improper antenna may void the
equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The system devices may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) The system devices must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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2.2.4 In Canada

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is no more than that permitted for
successful communication.

The Medio L400-2 device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and
having a maximum gain of -25 dBi. Antenna not included in this list or having a gain greater than ­25 dBi are striclly prohibited for use with this device. The require antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Aero LB and Aero LC antennas meet this requirement with a gain less than -25dBi.

2.3 RoHS and WEEE Directives

2.3.1 RoHS (Restriction of the uses of certain Hazardous Substances)

TAGSYS certifies that this product is compliant with the European Directive 2002/95/EC for the
restriction in Electric and Electronic Equipments (RoHS) of the use of the following hazardous
substances:

• Lead

• Mercury

• Cadmium

• Hexavalent Chromium

• Polybrominated biphenyl flame retardants

• Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants

This declaration is based on information provided by our suppliers and subcontractors.

2.3.2 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE)
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European
Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize
its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.

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Overview

3 Overview

The Medio L400 is a long-range 13.56MHz RFID reader intended for RFID applications requiring a
high performance, long range RFID infrastructure.

The L400 uses advances in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF Front End technology to
achieve breakthrough performance in read range and read speed with industry leading signal to
noise ratio. The L400 has been specifically designed to operate in noisy environments such as
manufacturing plants and distribution facilities while maintaining the highest levels of data integrity
for item level track and trace, inventory management and security. Designed as a network device,
the L400 conserves critical network bandwidth by filtering tag data to remove redundancies before
transmitting to enterprise systems.

With breakthrough sensor technology and self diagnostic capability, the L400 is the industry’s first
self-correcting intelligent RFID reader. The L400 can be remotely managed and administered to
ensure you get the highest levels of performance from your RFID infrastructure. The L400 and e­connectware, TAGSYS’ comprehensive set of management and administrative tools, create an
intelligent platform to allow you to manage your RFID infrastructure just as you do a voice or data

network to enable scalable, secure and persistent RFID Quality of Service.

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3.1 Key Features

Table 3: Medio L400 Key Features

Description

Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz

Chip Compatibility ISO15693

Number of channels 2 (Medio L400-2)

RF Output Power 500mW to 5W (+/- 10%)

Communication Interfaces RS232 (up to 115200 bauds)

Communication Protocols TAGSYS StxNG

Medio L400

ISO18000-3 Mode 1
C370(I-Code SLI)
C270 (I-Code 1)
I-Code ePC
I-Code UID
Upgradable to the anticipated EPCglobal HF Gen2 Standard

4 (Medio L400-4)

USB 1.1
10/100 Ethernet

Telnet & Serial Console
Standalone Mode
Heartbeat

I/O Ports (GPIO) 4 Inputs

4 Outputs

User Interface LCD Screen With Backlight (2x16 Characters)

Keypad (Up, Down, Select)

Remote Monitoring Many health indicators are remotely accessible, such as :

. System uptime
. Read/Write count (per channel)
. RF power amplifiers consumption
. RF power amplifiers operating temperature
. Antennas tuning status,
. Real-time Raw signal capture, …

Firmware Remotely upgradeable

3.2 Delivery

The Medio L400 reader kit contains the following items:

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