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Expert Configuration – Digital I/O

This page allows you to configure the digital inputs and output behavior. You
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input and output pin values. Refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000
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Page 2: ...ii 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout bro...

Page 4: ...at this device is in compliance with the essential requirements of the European R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Patent 3M com patents Product ID RFID1000 3M Traffic Safety and Security Systems Motor Vehicle Safety Systems Building 3 11705 Research Blvd Austin TX 78759 Web www 3m com ...

Page 5: ...ter 4 Reader Startup Tool RST Software Installation This chapter describes how to install the Microsoft Windows RST application Chapter 5 Reader Operation This chapter describes how to initially test a reader and how to operate deployed readers Chapter 6 Reader Startup Tool RST This chapter describes the RST and the functions you can perform with this Microsoft Windows application Chapter 7 Reader...

Page 6: ...s or I O ports WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or property damage ATTENTION This yellow symbol indicates that the device is susceptible to Electro Static Discharge and appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid equipment dama...

Page 7: ...workmanship under normal use and service for one 1 year from the original date of purchase and ii for software products for ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase the software will materially perform the functions described in the accompanying documentation 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MER...

Page 8: ...M Headlamp RFID Tag 7 2 5 RF Safety 7 2 6 Electrostatic Discharge 7 2 7 Regulatory Compliance 8 2 7 1 FCC Notice 8 2 7 2 NCC Notice Taiwan 8 2 8 Power Data Cable Size 8 3 Reader Equipment Installation 9 3 1 Mechanical Installation 9 3 1 1 Mounting the Reader 9 3 1 2 Mounting the Antennas 10 3 2 Electrical Installation 11 3 2 1 Connecting the Serial Port 12 3 2 2 Connecting the USB Ports 12 3 2 3 C...

Page 9: ... Tool RST 28 6 1 View Readers on the Network 28 6 2 Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard 29 6 3 Customize Discovery Options 30 6 4 View or Change the Reader s Network Settings 31 6 5 Reader Test Tool RTT 32 6 5 1 General Page 32 6 5 2 Tag Performance Page 35 6 5 3 Tag Management Page 37 6 5 4 Macros Page 38 6 5 5 Event Handling Page 40 6 5 6 Antenna Settings Page 41 6 6 Reader Diagnostics Tool R...

Page 10: ...y 57 7 2 Advanced Functions 58 7 2 1 Firmware Management 58 7 2 2 Import Export Configuration 59 7 2 3 Command Line 61 7 3 Expert Configuration 62 7 3 1 Expert Configuration Setup 62 7 3 2 Expert Configuration Tag 63 7 3 3 Expert Configuration Version 64 7 3 4 Expert Configuration Information 65 7 3 5 Expert Configuration Communication 66 7 3 6 Expert Configuration Antennas 67 7 3 7 Expert Configu...

Page 11: ...82 9 Specifications 83 9 1 1 Reader Specifications 83 9 1 2 Environmental Specifications 84 9 1 3 AC DC Power Adapter Specifications 84 9 1 4 RS 232 Specifications 84 9 1 5 Digital Input Output Specifications 85 9 1 6 Ethernet LAN Specifications 85 9 1 7 3M Toll RFID Reader 1000 Antenna Specifications 86 A Digital Input Output Interface Module 87 A 1 Digital Inputs 88 A 2 Digital Outputs 88 A 3 In...

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Page 13: ...tes in the 860 960 MHz UHF band Figure 1 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 this high performance reader supports up to four Tx Rx antennas 4x1 monostatic or 2x2 bistatic and is equipped with RS 232 USB 2 0 and Ethernet interfaces Discrete digital inputs and outputs are also provided Installation Notice Installation of the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 is only to be perfor...

Page 14: ...on the top of the enclosure From left to right these LEDs provide indication for the following Number Indication Color State Indication 1 Power Off Amber Amber Flashing Green Power off Boot loader executing Linux initializing Unit operational 2 Activity Off Green Green Flash Amber RF Off TX Active Tag detect Antenna check failed 3 User Amber User defined 4 Status Off Amber Green Flash Red OK Firmw...

Page 15: ...lly configuring a reader prior to deployment After deployment use the Embedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT Detailed information on the RST is provided in Chapter 5 Embedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT RCT is an embedded reader application that allows you to access your readers across the internet Enter the IP address of the reader into your web browser and the RCT allows you to fully modify an...

Page 16: ... and may lead to an unsafe condition NOTICE For outdoor reader applications additional packaging is required to ensure weather resistance Contact your 3M Represnetative for more information 2 2 Explanation of Signal Word Consequences WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided coul...

Page 17: ... authorized service centers for repair or service There are no user serviceable parts WARNING To reduce the risks associated with non ionizing radiation exposure and property damage Always turn off the RF from the antenna before cleaning inspecting service or repair WARNING FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of...

Page 18: ... To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion Do not install in a hazardous location WARNING To reduce the risks associated with impact Any mounting surface must be able to support a minimum static load of equal to the maximum weight of the reader plus any additional live load due to environmental conditions WARNING To reduce the risks associated with impact muscle strain and abrasions U...

Page 19: ...properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up UHF Readers are factory configured to operate on RF port 1 and port 1 must be properly terminated before power up Before activating other RF ports they must also be properly terminated Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port 2 6 Electrostatic Discharge ATTENTION 3M Compact RFI...

Page 20: ...ot installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 2 7 2 NCC Notice Taiwan 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機非經許可公司商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得...

Page 21: ...lation 3 1 1 Mounting the Reader The 1000 is equipped with four mounting flanges with thru holes that accept four 8 M4 mounting screws Pre drill any mounting surface according to the following dimensions Any mounting surface must be able to support up to 5 pounds 2 3 kg Figure 3 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Mechanical Dimensions dimensions in mm ...

Page 22: ...mends either 8 x 1 inch wood screws or 8 x 1 inch sheet metal screws and washers Drywall Mounting To mount the reader to drywall or sheetrock 3M recommends either 8 toggle bolts or 8 drywall anchors 3 1 2 Mounting the Antennas The 1000 supports from one to four antennas in a variety of configurations The optional 3M provided antennas must be installed on a solid surface or frame to prevent damage ...

Page 23: ...ffered Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3M for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ATTENTION 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from static discharge or other high voltage Use proper Electrostatic Discharge ESD precautions to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the 1000 reader antenna or...

Page 24: ...2 3 Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port The maximum Ethernet cable length is 30 meters If you are communicating with your reader across a Local Area Network LAN connect an Ethernet cable from your hub or router to the RJ 45 connection See Figure 2 for location of the connector If you are connecting the reader directly to a PC you must use a crossover cable See Note to the left By default ...

Page 25: ...le to damage from static discharge or other high voltage Use proper Electrostatic Discharge ESD precautions to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the 1000 reader antenna or communication ports Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected to ESD 3 2 5 Connecting Digital Inputs Outputs The 1000 is equipped with a general purpose digital ...

Page 26: ...3 2 6 Connecting the Power Connect the 24 VDC power adapter to the reader and connect the power supply to your 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power source Allow 30 seconds for the reader to initialize NOTICE If DC power is disconnected from the reader wait a minimum of 30 seconds before reapplying power ...

Page 27: ...Windows application called Reader Startup Tool RST You can use this application to initially configure your reader as well as read and display tag data Install RST 1 To install RST load your product CD and double click the RSTInstaller msi file 2 Press Next 3 Read the License Agreement Select I Agree and press Next 4 Select Reader Tool Suite Press Next 5 Choose the AVI Reader Tools you need Press ...

Page 28: ...re Installation 16 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 5 Verify the path and folder where RST will be installed Press Next 6 Press Next 7 Monitor the progress of the installation 8 After the installation completes press Close ...

Page 29: ...computer as Administrator 2 Navigate to the Control Panel and select Control Panel System and Security 3 Select Allow a program through Windows firewall 4 Scroll down the list and locate Startup Tool check it and press OK 5 If Startup Tool is not in the list press Allow another program 6 Locate Startup Tool check it and press OK 7 Restart RST and it should discover readers For Third Party Firewall...

Page 30: ...ol RST 2 If this is the first time starting the RST application you may receive a Windows Security Alert This warning indicates that the firewall is blocking the RST application 3 If the warning window is hidden under the RST windows collapse the RST window 4 Press Unblock NOTE Earlier versions of Microsoft Windows may not provide the Security Alert popup IF RST does not discover your reader check...

Page 31: ...rk 4 4 Initial Reader Setup To configure a specific reader perform the following Reader Setup 1 Select the reader on the main RST page by clicking the button to the left of the reader Mac address 2 Press the button on the RST window 3 The 1000 Setup Wizard RSW is displayed 4 Press Next and enter the Login admin and Password If this is the first time configuring your reader enter readeradmin ...

Page 32: ...nd Sub Region and press Next 7 Select a configuration that most closely resembles your installation and press Next Custom Setup If your installation type differs from one of the choices shown in the Setup Wizard you can always customize your setup later using the embedded web interface capability See the Advanced Setup chapter in this guide for more information ...

Page 33: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RST Software Installation 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 21 8 Select the protocol of the tags you will be reading and press Next ...

Page 34: ...Software Installation 22 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 9 Select the antennas you will be installing and press Next 10 Estimate the number of tags that will be presented to the reader at any one time and press Next ...

Page 35: ...es to a profile enter a Profile Name and press Finish to complete the initial reader setup Saving Reader Setup Reader setup information should be saved as a profile In the event that you need to reboot or power down a reader the reader setup can be quickly reloaded by loading the profile If you don t save the reader setup you can loose the information if the reader is rebooted ...

Page 36: ... 1000 can be operated either from the RST application or by logging directly into the reader s embedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT To operate the reader from RST perform the following Open RST 1 From your Windows desktop select Start Programs 3M Reader Startup Tool RST 2 Select a specific reader and press Test 3 The Reader Test Tool RTT is displayed ...

Page 37: ...5 For administrator login select admin The initial password Pwd is readeradmin See Advanced Setup section to change the password 6 Verify the Operating Mode is set to Active From the pull down menu select Operating Mode Active 7 Select the Tag Performance tab and press Start 8 Place tags in front of antenna and verify tags are read and displayed ...

Page 38: ...eader perform the following 1 Enter the reader s IP address into your web browser or press the button on the main RST page 2 The reader s RCT interface is displayed 3 Log into the reader Press Login for the login screen 4 The default login is guest If you need administrator privileges login as admin and enter readeradmin as the password 5 Press Submit 6 Select Basic Configuration Setup Antenna Cab...

Page 39: ...ader is in the proper mode 8 Select Basic Configuration Set Tag Protocol to verify the reader is configured for the proper tag protocol 9 Press System Status View Tags to view tag data 10 If you need to configure your reader refer to Chapter 7 Reader Configuration Tool for information on using RCT to adjust configuration variables and parameters ...

Page 40: ...indows based computer and allows you to perform the following View all readers on the network Launch the Reader Setup Wizard to configure a reader View and change a reader s network settings Add a new reader to the network Launch Reader Test Tool to perform basic reader tag operations Launch Reader Diagnostic Tool to view statistics alarms and reports 6 1 View Readers on the Network When RST start...

Page 41: ...operation With this application you can select the following Installation type Regulatory region and sub region Protocol Number of antennas Estimated tag volume To initially configure your reader perform the following 1 From the RST main page press the button The Setup Wizard is launched as shown 2 Refer to Chapter 2 Reader Configuration for detailed instructions on using the Reader Setup Wizard ...

Page 42: ...ddress Address used by RST to send out the UDP update request packets This is customizable on the reader In addition you can select if you want a secure connection for the Test Configure and Diagnostic Tools This connection uses the HTTPS protocol and any data transferred between devices is encrypted 1 From the RST main page press the button 2 Select either IP version 4 or IP version 6 3 Enter the...

Page 43: ...s Network Settings 1 From the RST main page press the button 2 Verify the IP Address Subnet and Default Gateway are correct 3 If Enable DHCP is selected these fields will be locked 4 If required change the values 5 If your reader is running Version 2 0 or later firmware enter your login and password 6 Press Apply ...

Page 44: ...T you can perform the following Read tags Issue commands to the reader and view the responses Run macros Observe reader events To access the Reader Test Tool press the button on the main RST page 6 5 1 General Page The General Page allows you to issue commands to the reader and view any responses From the pull down menus you can also login to the reader change the operating mode select another pro...

Page 45: ...in 4 Press OK Select Operating Mode From the pull down menu select Operating Mode Active Standby or press the Operating Mode select button on the left side of the tool bar Active Reader is continuously attempting to singulate tags and automatically reports any singulated tag via an asynchronous event notification on the event channel Standby Reader is not transmitting any RF energy unless processi...

Page 46: ...ve protocols are indicated by Antenna Selection You can select the ports that have antennas connected and which antennas are active Perform the following 1 From the pull down menu select Antennas n Active antennas are indicated by 2 You can also select the order in which antennas are activated From the pull down menu select Antennas Mux sequence 3 Enter the antenna numbers in the order to be activ...

Page 47: ...nterval select Active Operating Mode enter 30000 and press the Start button The test will complete after 30 seconds and the output statistics are updated for the query time Output statistics are read only and include Total Unique Tags Tag Read Count Cumulative Rate and Current Rate Detailed descriptions of the various Tag Performance fields and functions are provided in the following sections Tag ...

Page 48: ... continues indefinitely Click to stop automatic query Indicates current read rate with audible tone Check to purge the reader s tag database after each query Refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on the tag database Tag Acquisition Analysis The Tag Acquisition Analysis fields provide the minimum maximum and average number of times each tag was read ...

Page 49: ...g individual fields on a single tag as well as writing the access password and locking a tag The Read button will cause the reader to singulate and read a tag in the selected antennas RF field Specific fields you can read include Kill Code Access Code Tag ID TID User Data Clear Read and Write Fields To clear the Read or Write fields select Edit Clear ...

Page 50: ... script or command file is a text file that contains one or more reader commands These commands are used to configure the reader to a known configuration The Macros can contain variables These variables are resolved by a dialog box Macro Variables that appears when the Send to Reader button is selected The syntax of a variable is variable_name During execution the variable is replaced with user en...

Page 51: ...ariables must be resolved via this Windows Dialog box You can tab to each value field and enter the desired value For example one macro can be used for two different applications by using variables for antenna selection and transmit power Macro Example To configure the reader for ETSI EN302208 Dense four antenna portal operation send the following macro en302208_12tari_lf320_PR_M4 mcr configure re...

Page 52: ...ividual events refer to Chapter 18 Events Namespace of the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide Registering for an individual event To register for an individual event either type the event name or select an event from a pull down list Registering for a group of events Registering for event error events will cause the reader to autonomously send all events in the event error namesp...

Page 53: ...up Tool 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 41 6 5 6 Antenna Settings Page The Antenna Settings page allows you to adjust the power settings for each antenna Only the controls for those antennas that are connected are activated ...

Page 54: ...cs Tool RDT The Reader Diagnostic Tool RDT is to be used by 3M trained technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose various reader issues Administrator login is required 6 6 1 Channel Statistics The Channel Stats page shows details of channel changes This page is typically used to observe regional behavior ...

Page 55: ...FID Reader 1000 User s Guide 43 6 6 2 Alarms The Alarms page is used to capture autonomous alarms generated by the reader during normal operation The alarms are defined as autonomous reader events for the following namespaces event error event warning ...

Page 56: ... information for each tag singulation This feature provides detailed attributes of tag singulations such as tag power RSSI and on which antenna that tag singulated Caution Use of this tool can adversely affect tag reader performance particularly if many tag fields are enabled Use the RTT Tag Performance page for normal tag performance testing ...

Page 57: ...e radio waves in your surrounding environment This feature provides a graphical representation of the current spectral RF noise in units of dBm with a range of 0 to 120 dBm This feature is intended for expert users to verify RF environmental conditions during an installation NOTICE Using this feature during normal reader operation can significantly degrade tag reading performance ...

Page 58: ...mitting at a low attenuation level usually 0 1 dBm and increments the level until it observes a response from the tag The transmitter is turned off and the minimum value to activate the tag for a given antenna and distance is reported The Power Ramp controls include Increment Rate ms Time tool stays at a particular power level before incrementing to the next power level Initial Attenuation Level d...

Page 59: ...your reader across the internet by entering the reader s IP address into your web browser With the RCT you can fully configure your reader for operation in a variety of applications and environments With this application you can perform the following Basic Configurations Advanced Configurations Check System Status Access the online Help To access the RCT press the button on the main RST page ...

Page 60: ...guest However a user can login as admin If not logged in as admin the default level is always guest The guest login level provides read only access to the reader Clients that login in at the guest level can read the settings of the reader and can access the tags that the reader has inventoried Clients at this level cannot change the configuration of the reader The admin login level provides read w...

Page 61: ...ation variables in the reader The reader can support up to 8 unique profiles Detailed information about reader profiles is provided in Chapter 4 Reader Behavior of the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide The Manage Profiles page provides a list of all profiles stored in the reader Save a Profile To save your current reader configuration under a new profile enter a profile name and...

Page 62: ...ot be recovered Reset to Factory Default In addition to managing reader profiles you can also reset the reader back to its factory default configuration From the Profiles page select one or more of the following Stop All Embedded Applications This option terminates any embedded applications currently running on the reader Reset Serial Port This option resets the serial port configuration to the fa...

Page 63: ...ss Enable Selected Protocols to activate the protocol Click on a specific protocol to view the lower form This form allows you to configure various protocol level parameters The protocol level parameters are divided into two categories control and physical Control parameters configure the protocol control Physical parameters configure the physical air interface for the protocol For detailed inform...

Page 64: ...LAN The Setup Ethernet LAN page allows you to configure the network interface of the reader NOTE Always record the IP Mac subnet and default gateway addresses for your readers and keep this data in a safe location You can use this data to reconfigure the network in the event of application failure or data loss ...

Page 65: ...Enable DHCP To manually specify this information deselect Enable DHCP and fill in the desired IP address subnet mask and default gateway Other Settings allow you to configure the NTP servers the reader can contact to obtain the current time DNS servers the reader can contact for domain name resolution and the Domain list to resolve names to IP addresses Enter all the required information and press...

Page 66: ...ues 1 4 can be seen in this window The Current Value is not configurable and is shown as true or false The Debounce value can be set and is in milliseconds Digital Output The output value for each digital output can be set to true or false Press the Submit button to send the appropriate commands to the reader to update the digital inputs and outputs Refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protoco...

Page 67: ... set or change the Attenuation Cable Loss or Gain NOTICE This device has been designed to operate with no more than 1 Watt into the antenna and an antenna gain of no more than 6 dBi linear Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per FCC and Industry Canada regulations unless power into the antenna is decreased to compensate for the increased antenna gain To assist the installer with th...

Page 68: ...equired for successful communication 3 The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at http www hc sc gc ca ewh semt pubs radiation radio_guide lignes_direct index eng php 4 Additional details f...

Page 69: ...eader is deployed The sub region sets the secondary regulatory mode for the geographic region where the reader is deployed For detailed information on each of these parameters refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide Descriptions are provided in the setup region and setup sub_region configuration variable sections 7 1 9 Setup Summary This page allows you to quickly setup t...

Page 70: ...on To upgrade reader firmware enter the name of the 3M provided firmware file in the Firmware File field Use the Browse button to help locate the file Once the filename is entered press Upgrade Firmware Note that this function also upgrades the LLRP Component firmware To only upgrade the LLRP firmware enter the name of the 3M provided LLRP firmware file in the Update File field Use the Browse butt...

Page 71: ...uration Tool 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 59 7 2 2 Import Export Configuration This page allows you to transfer a reader configuration to or from your host computer This is useful for configuring a reader to a known state ...

Page 72: ...ader settings for later uploading Press the XML Format button to view the XML file in the browser Save this file to your computer if you wish retain it for future If you wish to view the current configuration parameters for a reader press Text Format button Import Licenses This function is used to import a feature license file Navigate to the license file and press Import License to load the file ...

Page 73: ...RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 61 7 2 3 Command Line This page allows you to directly enter reader commands from your web browser To directly enter commands from the Command Line Interface CLI refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide ...

Page 74: ...accessed by expert users Expert configurations include Setup Tag Version Information Communication Antennas Digital I O Modem 7 3 1 Expert Configuration Setup This page allows you to set the basic operating parameters of the reader including region sub region mode and active protocols You can also view the valid protocols and regions NOTE For details on reader variables refer to the 3M Compact RFI...

Page 75: ...ght filters and each filter is specified by the following configuration variables enabled Enables or disables the filter inclusive Indicates to either include tags that match Inclusive or include tags that do not match Exclusive the tag filter mask Mask as an array of hex bytes for the tag filter name Name given to the tag filter pattern Pattern as an array of hex bytes for the tag filter The foll...

Page 76: ...ompact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 7 3 3 Expert Configuration Version This page displays the version of reader hardware and reader software within the reader The version numbers are read only and will be needed if you contact 3M for technical support ...

Page 77: ...ompact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 65 7 3 4 Expert Configuration Information This page allows you to customize the reader s identity You can assign each reader a name description location and zone You can also set how the reader reports timestamps ...

Page 78: ...s you to customize the reader s communication parameters Refer to the Setup Ethernet LAN and Setup Serial Port sections for additional information The following figure shows a portion of communication parameters available on the reader NOTE For details on communication parameters refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide ...

Page 79: ...tailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables refer to the Antenna Configuration section in Chapter 4 Reader Behavior of the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide Enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the Submit button to update the antenna and cable configuration The following figure shows only a small sample of the available antenna conf...

Page 80: ...ation Digital I O This page allows you to configure the digital inputs and output behavior You can set the digital input debounce time in milliseconds as well as the input and output pin values Refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables ...

Page 81: ... the reader s modem control variables These variables control functions such as EPC link modulation depth return link frequency and others Refer to the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables The following figure shows only a small sample of the available modem configuration variables ...

Page 82: ...rently running on the reader The application name process ID configuration and status are provided Controls are provided to view the application file and stop the application Application Transfer This function allows you to load custom user applications onto the reader Applications available on the reader This function allows you to view a list of all user applications stored on the reader Control...

Page 83: ...ive Mode Reader is continuously attempting to singulate tags and automatically reports any singulated tag via an asynchronous event notification on the event channel Stand By Mode Reader is not transmitting any energy unless processing a tag related command The RF transmitter is enabled at the beginning of the command processing any protocol operations required for the command are performed and th...

Page 84: ...base on the reader This page allows you to view the tags in the database as well as change the current Operating Mode Active or Stand By Press Start to begin displaying the tag database This page is automatically refreshed every five seconds Press Get Once to update the database one time refresh is off Press Purge to purge all tags from the database ...

Page 85: ...M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 73 7 7 Check Reader Status This page allows you to view the reader system status CPU utilization services and licensed features This information can be used by 3M Technical Support to verify reader operation ...

Page 86: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool 74 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide ...

Page 87: ...verify reader operation The reader logs include Reader level Logs System level reader operation System Level Logs Linux logs Firmware Update Log Status of last firmware update Component Update Log status of last component firmware update Rollback Log Previous firmware Reader Applications Log User application logs Command History Log Recent commands sent to the reader LLRP Component Log LLRP servic...

Page 88: ...o indicate the reader is transmitting RF On Digital outputs can be pulled high No voltage higher than 40 Vdc or lower than 0 Vdc should ever be connected to a digital output The reader activates the output by pulling it low 0 Vdc and can sink current such that power dissipation is 1W 8 3 Low Latency Digital Input Output Operation The 1000 is equipped with low latency digital inputs and outputs The...

Page 89: ...esp is generated after each modem command Digital outputs 3 and 4 can be driven by modem after setting the following dio control X modem Actions that triggered the output can be defined by modem dio out X op Y where Y can be NOOP default END_OF_ROUND generates a pulse at end of each inventory round ACTIVE_MODE triggers high in active mode SCRIPT_RUNNING triggers high when digital input io triggere...

Page 90: ...cripts are provided with the reader to allow you to monitor the digital I Os and take specific actions These Python application scripts can be used as is or modified to suit your particular application For detailed information on loading Python scripts refer to Chapter 5 Embedded Reader Applications of the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 Protocol Reference Guide 8 4 1 scan_trigger py This routine moni...

Page 91: ...gger on 1 scan_trigger_timer py 3 4000 0 Monitors digital input 3 timer 4000 ms trigger on 0 8 4 3 signal_read py This routine will turn on a digital output if a tag is successfully read The optional output pin number can be specified on the command line If not specified output pin 1 is used The output pin will remain high for n ms where n is either the default of 1000 ms or the value supplied on ...

Page 92: ...utput 2 logic level 1 on for 1000 ms on tag read CRC error signal_read_crc_error py 1 5000 Turns on output 1 logic level 1 on for 5000 ms on tag read CRC error signal_read_crc_error py 1 500 Turns on output 1 logic level 1 on for 500 ms on tag read CRC error signal_read_crc_error py 1 800 0 Turns on output 1 logic level 0 on for 800 ms on tag CRC error 8 4 5 rf_mon py This routine will monitor the...

Page 93: ...ed to a input logic level of 0 low or 1 high The configuration variable dio in alarm timeout N where N is 1 2 3 4 sets the amount of time in seconds to wait for a signal state change A value of 0 default disables alarm generation The digital input logic level is used along with the corresponding digital input pin timeout value to determine if an alarm in the form of an event should be generated If...

Page 94: ...on Figure 5 shows a typical sensor indicator connection to the digital I Os Figure 5 Example Motion Detector and Indicator connected to the Digital I O External DIO Interface Module An external DIO interface module is available for the 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 See the Appendix in this User s Guide for more information ...

Page 95: ...ut power 20W maximum at 1W conducted output power Connections RS 232 Digital I O Ethernet LAN Input Voltage 24 Vdc Input Current 1 5A maximum at 24 Vdc NOTICE If DC power is disconnected from the reader wait a minimum of 30 seconds before reapplying power Active Mode DC Current Draw vs Transmitted Power 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 10 15 20 25 30 35 Transmitted Power dBm DC Current draw A 60 degC 25 ...

Page 96: ...tance Contact your 3M Representative for more information 9 1 3 AC DC Power Adapter Specifications Part Number GS90A24 P1 FCC use GS120A24 P1 ETSI use Manufacturer Mean Well Mean Well Input Voltage 90 to 264 VAC 90 to 264 VAC Input Current 2A typ 115VAC 1A typ 230VAC 1 4A typ 115VAC 0 7A typ 230VAC Input Frequency 47 63 Hz 47 63 Hz Output Voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC Output Current 3 75 A maximum 5 0 A m...

Page 97: ... Digital Input 3 Pin 6 DIN4 Digital Input 4 Pin 7 Digital Common Ground Pin 8 DOUT1 Digital Output 1 Pin 9 DOUT2 Digital Output 2 Pin 10 DOUT3 Digital Output 3 Pin 11 DOUT4 Digital Output 4 Pin 12 Digital Common Ground NOTE Pins 7 and 12 can be used for both inputs and outputs Pin 1 is on the left when facing the end of the reader 9 1 6 Ethernet LAN Specifications Connector RJ 45 Ethernet 10 100 B...

Page 98: ... 1 5 1 max 1 2 1 typ 1 35 1 max Connector type N type Female Jack N type Female Jack NOTICE This device has been designed to operate with no more than 1 Watt into the antenna and an antenna gain of no more than 6 dBi linear Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per FCC and Industry Canada regulations unless power into the antenna is decreased to compensate for the increased antenna g...

Page 99: ...The module connects to the reader s existing digital I O connector and 15 Vdc power connector Reader power passes through the interface module Term Signal Name D Sub Pin Description 1 3 5 9 13 15 17 19 GND 7 12 13 14 15 Ground 2 Terminal4 6 Digital Input 4 optically isolated 4 Terminal3 5 Digital Input 3 optically isolated 6 Terminal2 3 Digital Input 2 optically isolated 7 GND 7 12 13 14 15 Ground...

Page 100: ...t 4 can be used as general purpose outputs to indicate tag reading activity or to indicate the reader is transmitting RF On Digital outputs are pulled high in the DIO interface module to 12 Vdc through an LED and a series resistor The LED is in parallel with the output line and lights up when the output is activated by the reader Refer to the following figure for a typical light stack installed as...

Page 101: ...ic discharge when handling or making connections to the 1000 antenna or communication ports Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected to ESD A 4 Connecting External Switches and Indicators Various motion detectors and limit switches can be connected to the reader through the DIO interface module For example a typical motion sensor with normally open NO and no...

Page 102: ... element light stack such as the Allen Bradley 855T connect the device as shown in the following figure B In the following example the four element light stack Allen Bradley 855T must be installed with the common 0 connected to 15V and each element 1 2 3 4 connected to the appropriate output This allows the reader to pull the LED low If you are installing individual indicators or lights connect ea...

Page 103: ... meters to the nearest hub router or computer B 1 Windows XP Driver Installation and Setup 1 Create a directory called c Windows System32 drivers 3M 2 Copy file linux cdc acm inf from the USBWinDrivers directory on your Documentation CD into the new directory 3 Verify that the c Windows System32 drivers usbser sys exists 4 If the file exisits go to Step 7 5 If the file does not exist does not copy...

Page 104: ...Appendix B 1000 DIO Interface Module 92 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 9 Select No not this time and click Next 10 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next ...

Page 105: ... Port Setup 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 93 11 Setup the path to the driver and click Next 12 Since the Gadget Serial driver has not passed the Windows Logo testing a warning appears Press Continue Anyway ...

Page 106: ...0 DIO Interface Module 94 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 13 Once the installation is complete press Finish 14 Open the Device Manager and verify the driver was installed correctly as shown in the following ...

Page 107: ...ppendix B USB Port Setup 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 95 15 After driver installation start PuTTY and configure the new COM port as follows 16 In the left pane select Serial under Connection ...

Page 108: ... 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 17 Enter the new COM port for USB serial and baud data bits stop bits parity and flow control 18 Click the Open button 19 The Command Line Interface should appear If not press Enter key couple times ...

Page 109: ... the following 1 Connect the reader to your computer using an A B USB cable 2 If the Gadget Serial driver is already mapped to a COM port the following will appear 3 If the driver is not mapped the Driver Software Installation warning will appear 4 Select Control Panel and click View Devices and Printers The Gadget Serial device should not be mapped to any COM port as follows ...

Page 110: ...Appendix B 1000 DIO Interface Module 98 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 5 Right click the device and click Properties 6 Select the Hardware tab 7 Click the Properties button ...

Page 111: ...Appendix B USB Port Setup 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 99 8 Click the Change Settings button ...

Page 112: ...Appendix B 1000 DIO Interface Module 100 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 9 Click the Driver tab 10 Click the Update Driver button ...

Page 113: ...der 1000 User s Guide 101 11 Select Browse my computer for driver software 12 Select Let me pick from list of device drivers on my computer 13 Uncheck the Show compatible hardware checkbox 14 Click the Gadget Serial and click the Have Disk button ...

Page 114: ...erial inf and win7_32bit_usbser sys from the USBWinDrivers directory on your Documentation CD into the new directory After copying files rename win7_32bit_usbser sys to usbser sys 18 If your Windows 7 system is 64 bit for 32 bit system skip this step copy files linux cdc acm inf and win7_64bit_usbser sys from the USBWinDrivers directory on your Documentation CD into the new directory After copying...

Page 115: ...B Port Setup 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 103 21 For Windows 32 bit system click the file gserial inf for Windows 64 bit system click the file linux cdc acm inf Then click Open 22 Click OK 23 Click Next ...

Page 116: ...Appendix B 1000 DIO Interface Module 104 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 24 Select Install this driver software anyway ...

Page 117: ...Appendix B USB Port Setup 3M Compact RFID Reader 1000 User s Guide 105 25 Press Close 26 The driver is now mapped to COM5 and is ready for use ...

Page 118: ... Never open the case of the 1000 unless you are going to remove the battery and dispose of the unit All disposal operations must be performed within local guidelines and laws It is the responsibility of the reader owner to ensure all local and regional laws and regulations are followed for proper reader disposal To remove the battery perform the following 1 Remove the reader from service and disco...

Page 119: ...mall flat blade screwdriver to push the battery out of the holder 11 Properly dispose of battery according to local and regional laws and regulations 12 Replace the main circuit board and install the base on the reader 13 Using a Torx T15 screwdriver Install the six 6 torx screws to secure the reader base to the reader enclosure 14 Properly dispose of reader according to local and regional laws an...

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