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Reader Equipment Installation

3M Toll RFID Reader 6204

User’s Guide

2.4.2.

Reader System

Reader System Related

WARNING:

To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire:

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Always disconnect AC power from the power supply unit when connecting or
disconnecting components of the system.

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System modification and service by 3M authorized personnel only.

WARNING:

To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage, and non-

ionizing radiation exposure:

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Do not modify or attempt to service the Reader System. Return to 3M authorized
service centers for repair or service. There are no user serviceable parts.

WARNING

WARNING:

To reduce the risks associated with non-ionizing radiation exposure

and property damage:

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Always turn off the RF from the antenna before cleaning, inspecting, service or
repair.

WARNING

WARNING:

To reduce the risks associated with electromagnetic interference:

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Use only the antennas described in this manual or the

3M RFID Antennas for Toll

RFID Readers Application Guide

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Page 3: ...Patent 3M com patent Product ID RFID6204 3M Traffic Safety and Security Division Motor Vehicle Safety Systems Building 3 11705 Research Blvd Austin TX 78759 Web www 3m com ...

Page 4: ...stallation This chapter describes how to install the Microsoft Windows RST application Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Reader Operation Reader Operation Reader Operation Reader Operation This chapter describes how to initially test a reader and how to operate deployed readers Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Reader Startup Tool Reader Startup Tool Reader Startup Tool Reader Startup ...

Page 5: ...alues in italics indicate user defined variables n indicates a variable number used in a function that can apply to several different devices such as antennas or I O ports WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in mi...

Page 6: ...uct literature terms of sale or software license agreement 3M warrants that i the 3M product will be free from substantial defects in material and 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 accompanyin...

Page 7: ...Preface Preface Preface Preface iv iv iv iv 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide ...

Page 8: ... 2 Reader System Related 5 2 5 RF Safety 7 2 6 Electrostatic Discharge 7 2 7 Regulatory Compliance 8 2 7 1 FCC Notice 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 8 2 7 2 FCC Notice Wiegand Interface Module 8 2 8 Power Data Cable Size 8 3 Reader Equipment Installation 9 3 1 Mechanical Installation 9 3 2 Electrical Installation 11 3 2 1 Connecting the Serial Port 12 3 2 2 Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port 1...

Page 9: ...0 6 5 2 Tag Performance Page 34 6 5 3 Tag Management Page 36 6 5 4 Macros Page 37 6 5 5 Event Handling Page 39 6 5 6 Antenna Settings Page 40 6 6 Reader Diagnostics Tool RDT 41 6 6 1 Channel Statistics 41 6 6 2 Alarms 42 6 6 3 Tag Report 43 6 6 4 Spectrum Analyzer 44 6 6 5 Power Ramp Tool 45 7 Embedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT 46 7 1 Basic Configuration 47 7 1 1 Configuration Page Header 47 7...

Page 10: ...erating Mode 75 7 6 Wiegand Translation Table 76 7 7 View Tags 77 7 8 Check Reader Status 78 7 9 Review Logs 80 8 Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs 81 8 1 Digital Inputs 81 8 2 Digital Outputs 81 8 3 Low Latency Digital Input Output Operation 81 8 4 Digital I O Monitoring and Control Scripts 83 8 4 1 scan_trigger py 83 8 4 2 scan_trigger_timer py 84 8 4 3 signal_read py 84 8 4 4 signal_read_c...

Page 11: ... use with 6204 106 A 9 Importing Exporting a Translation Table 107 A 10 Programming the Wiegand Interface 108 A 11 Programming the Translation Table 117 A 12 Interaction between Translation Table and Wiegand Encoded Tags 119 A 13 Transaction Log 120 A 14 Module Specifications 121 B Error Handling 122 B 1 Critical Errors 122 B 2 Major Errors 123 B 3 Warnings 127 B 4 Informational Messages 129 C Rea...

Page 12: ...s Contents Contents 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 6204 6204 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide ix ix ix ix This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 13: ...dware Hardware The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is a multi protocol multi regional Radio Frequency Identification RFID System that operates in the 860 960 MHz UHF band The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region for example FCC Part 90 Figure 1 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 As shown in the following figure the 6204 supports four Tx Rx antennas not shown The reader...

Page 14: ...ta and perform diagnostics This RST is primarily intended for initially 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 Embedded Embedded Embedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT Reader Configuration Tool RCT Reader Configuration Tool RCT Reader Configuration Tool RCT This RCT i...

Page 15: ...ice Use in any other application has not been evaluated by 3M and may lead to an unsafe condition 2 2 Explanation of Signal Word Consequences Explanation of Signal Word Consequences Explanation of Signal Word Consequences Explanation of Signal Word Consequences WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTI...

Page 16: ... all system components at least every 6 months 2 4 1 Power Supply Related Power Supply Related Power Supply Related Power Supply Related WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire Always disconnect the power supply system power before any installation maintenance service or modification work Ensure that it cannot be re connected inadvertently Con...

Page 17: ...ng components of the system System modification and service by 3M authorized personnel only WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and non ionizing radiation exposure Do not modify or attempt to service the Reader System Return to 3M authorized service centers for repair or service There are no user serviceable parts WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING To...

Page 18: ...ified by 3M WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion Do not install in a hazardous location WARNING WARNING WARNING 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 WARNI...

Page 19: ...s must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up if the reader has been configured to use this port Never power up the reader unless the appropriate loads or antennas are connected Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port The maximum antenna cable length is 10 meters 2 6 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Dischar...

Page 20: ... interference at his own expense 2 7 2 FCC Notice Wiegand Interface Module FCC Notice Wiegand Interface Module FCC Notice Wiegand Interface Module FCC Notice Wiegand Interface Module The Wiegand Interface Module 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 har...

Page 21: ... 3 Reader Equipment Installation 3 1 Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is available with two mounting flanges suitable for most pole and wall mount applications Any mounting surface must be able to support a minimum static load of 11 0 pounds 5 kg plus any additional live load due to environmental conditions...

Page 22: ...mount the 6204 assembly refer to Figure 3 and perform the following 1 1 1 1 Prepare the mounting surface to accept the 10 mounting bolts The hole pattern should match that shown in Figure 3 and the mounting surface must be able to support 11 lbs 5 kg 2 2 2 2 Mount the reader 3 3 3 3 Locate the Interface Cable 4 4 4 4 Connect the cable to the reader s bulk head connector and twist to lock in place ...

Page 23: ...eader 6204 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3M for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from static discharge or other high voltage Use proper Electr...

Page 24: ...DHCP server to obtain its IP address and related information In the event a DHCP server is unavailable the reader will boot with an IP address in the 169 254 x x subnet In the absence of other readers on the same network and if no other network traffic is observed which references 169 254 1 1 the reader will select that address otherwise it will select a random address on the 169 254 x x subnet IP...

Page 25: ...reader cable as shown and connect the power supply to your 100 240 Vac 50 60 Hz power source Allow 30 seconds for the reader to initialize NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE If DC power is disconnected from the reader wait a minimum of 30 seconds before reapplying power Refer to the Chapter 8 Specifications for additional details on the bulkhead connector NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE The 3M supplied power...

Page 26: ...ftware The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is delivered with a Microsoft 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 NOTE The product CD provided with your reader contains a setup file called setup exe This file will fully check your system configuration and load all required software including Mic...

Page 27: ...n 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 15 15 15 15 4 4 4 4 Select Setup Type Press Next 5 5 5 5 Press Install 5 5 5 5 Monitor the progress of the installation 6 6 6 6 After the installation completes press Finish ...

Page 28: ... Firewall For Microsoft Firewall For Microsoft Firewall For Microsoft Firewall 1 1 1 1 Log into your computer as Administrator 2 2 2 2 Navigate to the Control Panel and select Control Panel System and Security 3 3 3 3 Select Allow a program through Windows firewall 4 4 4 4 Scroll down the list and locate Startup Tool check it and press OK 5 5 5 5 If Startup Tool is not in the list press Allow anot...

Page 29: ...m your Windows desktop select Start Programs 3M Reader Startup Tool RST 2 2 2 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 3 3 3 If the warning window is hidden under the RST windows collapse the RST window 4 4 4 4 Press Unblock 5 5 5 5 Press Refresh on the RST 6 6 6 6 Th...

Page 30: ...r s Guide User s Guide 4 4 Initial Reader Setup Initial Reader Setup Initial Reader Setup Initial Reader Setup To configure a specific reader perform the following Reader Setup Reader Setup Reader Setup Reader Setup 1 1 1 1 Select the reader on the main RST page by clicking the button to the left of the reader Mac address 2 2 2 2 Press the button on the RST tool bar or select Setup Wizard from the...

Page 31: ...Sub Region and press Next Protocols Protocols Protocols Protocols Only those protocols enabled in the reader will be active on the Protocol Selection page Region Selection Region Selection Region Selection Region Selection The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region As a result your region selections may be different from those shown in this manual Note t...

Page 32: ...protocol of the tags you will be reading and press Next 8 8 8 8 Select the antennas you will be installing and press Next 9 9 9 9 Estimate the number of tags that will be presented to the reader at any one time and press Next Custom Setup Custom Setup Custom Setup Custom Setup If your installation type differs from one of the choices shown in the Setup Wizard you can always customize your setup la...

Page 33: ...hly recommended that you save the reader setup as a profile Select Save changes to a profile enter a Profile Name and press Finish to complete the initial reader setup Saving Reader Setup Saving Reader Setup Saving 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 reload...

Page 34: ...RFID Reader 6204 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 Open RST Open RST Open RST 1 1 1 1 From your Windows desktop select Start Programs 3M Reader Startup Tool RST 2 2 2 2 Select a reader and press on the RST tool bar or select Test from the Tools...

Page 35: ...ator login select admin The initial password Pwd is readeradmin Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol rotocol rotocol rotocol Reference Guide Reference Guide Reference Guide Reference Guide for instructions on how to use the reader set_pwd command to change the password 6 6 6 6 Verify the Operating Mode is se...

Page 36: ...u can access them directly using the embedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT To access a particular reader perform the following 1 1 1 1 Enter the reader s IP address into your web browser press the button on the RST tool bar or select Configure from the Tools pull down menu 2 2 2 2 The reader s RCT interface is displayed 3 3 3 3 Log into the reader Press Login for the login screen 4 4 4 4 The defa...

Page 37: ...7 7 7 Select Advanced Functions Change Operating Mode to verify the reader is in the proper mode 8 8 8 8 Select Basic Configuration Set Tag Protocol to verify the reader is configured for the proper tag protocol 9 9 9 9 Press System Status View Tags to view tag data 10 10 10 10 If you need to configure additional changes to your reader refer to Chapter 7 Reader Configuration Tool for information o...

Page 38: ...tion functions This application resides on your Windows 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 repor...

Page 39: ...ly configure your reader for operation With this application you can select the following Installation type Regulatory region and sub region Protocol Number of antennas Estimated tag volume To To To To initially configure your reader perform the following initially configure your reader perform the following initially configure your reader perform the following initially configure your reader perf...

Page 40: ...d 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 1 1 1 On the RST tool bar select Options from the Discovery pull down menu 2 2 2 2 Select either IP version 4 or I...

Page 41: ... s Guide User s Guide 29 29 29 29 6 4 View or Change the Reader s Network Settings View or Change the Reader s Network Settings View or Change the Reader s Network Settings View or Change the Reader s Network Settings 1 1 1 1 From the RST main page press the button 2 2 2 2 Verify the IP Address Subnet and Default Gateway are correct 3 3 3 3 If Method DHCP is selected these fields will be locked 4 ...

Page 42: ...users to test reader operation and perform a few basic reader functions With RTT 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 select a reader and press on the RST tool bar or select Test from the Tools pull down menu 6 5 1 General Page General Page General Page General Page The General Pa...

Page 43: ... Press OK Select Operating Mode Select Operating Mode Select Operating Mode 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 St...

Page 44: ...otocols protocol Active protocols are indicated by Antenna Selection Antenna Selection Antenna Selection Antenna Selection You can select the ports that have antennas connected and which antennas are active Perform the following 1 1 1 1 From the pull down menu select Antennas n Active antennas are indicated by 2 2 2 2 You can also select the order in which antennas are activated From the pull down...

Page 45: ...M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 33 33 33 33 Set Reader Options Set Reader Options Set Reader Options Set Reader Options You can setup other reader options including help type macro highlighting From the pull down menu select Edit Options ...

Page 46: ... number of tags read in a 30 second interval 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 pr...

Page 47: ...e interval less than 500 If Total Query Time is set to 0 query 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 Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on the tag database Tag Acquisition Analysis Tag Acquisition Analysis Tag Acquisition Analysis T...

Page 48: ...ag Management Page Tag Management Page The Tag Management page is used for reading 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 Clear Read and Wri...

Page 49: ...written by the end user Some of the macros provided are dependent on the operating region of the reader A macro 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 butt...

Page 50: ...ecuted correctly Look for the ok response from the reader for each command line Macro Macro Macro Macro Variable Variable Variable Variables s s s Dia Dia Dia Dialog box log box log box log box When a macro is sent to the reader the values for variables 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...

Page 51: ...e 3M Toll 3M Toll 3M Toll 3M Toll RFID Reader RFID Reader RFID Reader RFID Reader 6204 6204 6204 6204 Protocol Reference Guide Protocol Reference Guide Protocol Reference Guide Protocol Reference Guide Registering for an individua Registering for an individua Registering for an individua Registering for an individual event l event l event l event To register for an individual event either type the...

Page 52: ...ader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 6 5 6 Antenna Settings Page Antenna Settings Page Antenna Settings Page 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 53: ...der Diagnostics Tool RDT The RDT is to be used by 3M trained technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose various reader issues Administrator login is required To use RDT you must login as an administrator perform the following When you first start RDT the following login will appear Enter your Password Enter readeradmin or your current administrator password Press OK 6 6 1 Channel Statistics Channel ...

Page 54: ... Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 6 6 2 Alarms Alarms Alarms 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 55: ...43 43 6 6 3 Tag Report Tag Report Tag Report Tag Report The Tag Report page is used to view specific 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 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Use of this tool can adversely affect tag reader performance particularly if many tag fields are enabled Use...

Page 56: ...pectrum Analyzer Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer allows you to examine the spectral composition of the 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 NOTICE N...

Page 57: ...help determine the read zone or an antenna pattern The tool starts by configuring the reader to start transmitting at a high attenuation level usually maximum allowed for reader and decrements 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 Increm...

Page 58: ...mbedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT The embedded Reader Configuration Tool RCT allows you to access 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 Ch...

Page 59: ... user login and the currently loaded reader profile Login Login Login Login The reader s default user level is guest guest guest guest However a user can login as admin If not logged in as admin admin admin admin the default level is always guest guest guest 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 rea...

Page 60: ...setting of all the configuration 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 Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 6204 P 6204 P 6204 Protocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide Th...

Page 61: ...ess the Delete button beside the profile name This is a destructive operation Once a profile is deleted it cannot be recovered Reset to Factory Default Reset to Factory Default Reset to Factory Default 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 St...

Page 62: ...erface Select the check box for the protocol s to enable and then press 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 conf...

Page 63: ... Guide User s Guide User s Guide 51 51 51 51 7 1 4 Setup Ethernet LAN Setup Ethernet LAN Setup Ethernet LAN Setup Ethernet LAN The Setup Ethernet LAN page allows you to configure the network interface of the reader NOTE NOTE NOTE 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...

Page 64: ...address subnet mask and default gateway from a DHCP server select 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 ...

Page 65: ...tal Input Digital Input The status of the four digital input values 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 Digital Output Digital Output Digital Output The output value for each digital output can be set to true or false Press the Submit button to send the appropriate com...

Page 66: ...uration in Chapter 4 Reader Behavior of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 6204 P 6204 P 6204 Protocol Reference rotocol Reference rotocol Reference rotocol Reference Guide Guide Guide Guide To configure an antenna enter the antenna number in the Mux Sequence field The individual antenna Conducted Power fields will be activated in the lower w...

Page 67: ...al details for the approved antennas for the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 can be found in Section 9 1 7 3M Section 9 1 7 3M Section 9 1 7 3M Section 9 1 7 3M Toll Toll Toll Toll RFID Reader 6204 Antenna Specifications RFID Reader 6204 Antenna Specifications RFID Reader 6204 Antenna Specifications RFID Reader 6204 Antenna Specifications 7 1 8 Set Regulatory Mode Region Set Regulatory Mode Region Set Re...

Page 68: ...204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 7 2 Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Functions Functions Functions Functions With the Advanced Functions you can perform the following Firmware Management Import Export Configuration Command Line operations Expert Configuration User Application Management Change Operating Mode Restart View and edit the Wiegand Tran...

Page 69: ...anagement This page allows you to perform the following Read the current reader firmware version Upgrade the reader firmware files Rollback to the previous reader firmware version Upgrade Wiegand component firmware files note you cannot rollback the Wiegand firmware Update the LLRP Component update file and to update the LLRP Component firmware on the reader Enter the name of the 3M provided firmw...

Page 70: ...ID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 7 2 2 Import Export Configuration Import Export Configuration Import Export Configuration 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 71: ... the name of a saved configuration file in the Configuration file field Select the XML File option and press the Transfer Configuration to Reader button to send the profile to the reader Export Configuration from Reader Export Configuration from Reader Export Configuration from Reader Export Configuration from Reader This function is used to export the current reader settings for later uploading P...

Page 72: ...e containing a list of readers each number followed by a carriage return to allow import of these keys Navigate to the mac address file and press Export Security Keys to load the file into the reader Import Wiegand Translation Table Import Wiegand Translation Table Import Wiegand Translation Table Import Wiegand Translation Table This function is used to import a Wiegand translation table to the r...

Page 73: ...e User s Guide User s Guide 61 61 61 61 7 2 3 Command Line Command Line Command Line 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 Toll 3M Toll 3M Toll 3M Toll RFID Reader RFID Reader RFID Reader RFID Reader 6204 P 6204 P 6204 P 6204 Protocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference ...

Page 74: ...o configure low level functions within the reader These functions should only accessed by expert users Expert configurations include Setup Tag Version Information Communication Antennas Digital I O Security Writeback Modem 7 3 1 Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Setup Setup Setup Setup This page allows you to set the basic operating parameters of t...

Page 75: ... or eliminate tags from being reported based on the conditions specified in the filter configuration variables The reader supports eight 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 o...

Page 76: ...l RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 7 3 3 Expert Expert Expert Expert Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Version Version Version 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: ...204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 65 65 65 65 7 3 4 Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Information Information Information 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 timestamp...

Page 78: ... Expert Configuration Communication Communication Communication Communication This page allows you to customize the reader s communication parameters Refer to the Setup Ethernet LAN Setup Ethernet LAN Setup Ethernet LAN Setup Ethernet LAN and Setup Serial Port Setup Serial Port Setup Serial Port Setup Serial Port sections for additional information The following figure shows a portion of communica...

Page 79: ...s This page allows you to configure the properties of the reader s antenna configuration For detailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables refer to the Antenna Configuration section in Chapter 4 Reader Behavior of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 6204 P 6204 P 6204 Protocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide rotocol R...

Page 80: ...ion Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Digital I O Digital I O Digital I O 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 Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 6204 6204 6204 P P P Protocol Re...

Page 81: ... Guide 69 69 69 69 7 3 8 Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Expert Configuration Security Security Security Security This page allows you to configure the tag security parameters Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 6204 P 6204 P 6204 Protocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide r...

Page 82: ...e User s Guide 7 3 9 Expert Configurati Expert Configurati Expert Configurati Expert Configuration on on on Writeback Writeback Writeback Writeback This page allows you to configure the tag writeback parameters Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 6204 P 6204 P 6204 Protocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Gui...

Page 83: ...ion Modem Modem Modem Modem This page allows you to set the reader s modem variables Modem variables are divided into the following categories Control Debug Diagnostics Digital IO Radio Statistics Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 P 6204 P 6204 P 6204 Protocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide rotocol Reference Guide rotocol Ref...

Page 84: ... Configuration Tool Reader Configuration Tool 72 72 72 72 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 7 3 10 2 Modem Debug 7 3 10 3 Modem Diagnostics 7 3 10 4 Modem Digital IO ...

Page 85: ...on Tool Reader Configuration Tool Reader Configuration Tool 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 73 73 73 73 7 3 10 5 Modem Radio 7 3 10 6 Modem Statistics ...

Page 86: ...pplications Running User Applications Lists any user applications currently 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 Application Transfer Application Transfer Application Transfer This function allows you to load custom user applications onto the reade...

Page 87: ...re the operational mode of the reader The reader supports the following operational modes Active Mode Active Mode Active Mode Active Mode Reader is continuously attempting to singulate tags and automatically reports any singulated tag via an asynchronous event notification on the event channel S S S Stand tand tand tand B B B By y y y Mode Mode Mode Mode Reader is not transmitting any energy unles...

Page 88: ...is page allows you to view and edit the Translation Table used for Wiegand operation and also for the Standalone Access Control script The table is only displayed when the Wiegand component is active when com wiegand enable is set to true Buttons allow you to edit existing translation table entries add new entries or delete existing entries You must click Submit to save table changes to the reader...

Page 89: ...iew Tags All tags read by the reader are stored in a database on the reader This page allows you to view the tags in the database as well as change the current Operating Mode A A A Active ctive ctive ctive or S S S Stand tand tand tand B B B By y y y Press Start Start Start Start to begin displaying the tag database This page is automatically refreshed every five seconds Press Get Once Get Once Ge...

Page 90: ... Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 7 8 Check Reader Status Check Reader Status Check Reader Status 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 91: ...Tool Reader Configuration Tool Reader Configuration Tool Reader Configuration Tool 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 79 79 79 79 ...

Page 92: ...iew Logs Review Logs Review Logs Review Logs This page allows you to view the reader logs These logs can be used by 3M Technical Support to verify reader operation The reader logs include Reader level Logs System level reader operation System Level Logs Linux logs Firmware Update Log System level Reader Applications Log User application logs Command History Log Recent commands sent to the reader W...

Page 93: ...pose outputs to indicate tag reading activity or to 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 Low Latency Digita...

Page 94: ...be any modem command An event event response modem_dio_scripts dio_in cmdnum resp 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 h...

Page 95: ...l Scripts O Monitoring and Control Scripts Several digital I O monitoring and control scripts 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 To...

Page 96: ...y 2 Monitors input 2 timer 1000 ms trigger on 1 scan_trigger_timer py 4 2000 Monitors input 4 timer 2000 ms trigger 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 signal_read py signal_read py 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 co...

Page 97: ...read_crc_error py Turns on output 1 logic level 1 on for 1000 ms on tag read CRC error signal_read_crc_error py 2 Turns on output 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_e...

Page 98: ...figured independently for each digital input The configuration variable dio in alarm logic_level N where N is 1 2 3 4 sets whether the alarm is coupled 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 log...

Page 99: ...FID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 87 87 87 87 8 6 Digital I O Hardware Connection Digital I O Hardware Connection Digital I O Hardware Connection Digital I O Hardware Connection 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 ...

Page 100: ...conducted 13 33 dBm FCC Part 90 Power Power Power Power Consumption Consumption Consumption Consumption 10 W max while idle 22 W max at 33 dBm conducted output power FCC Part 90 Connections Connections Connections Connections RS 232 Digital I O Ethernet LAN Input Voltage Input Voltage Input Voltage Input Voltage 24 VDC 5 at input of 3M supplied cable 36 W Input Current Input Current Input Current ...

Page 101: ...0 3 meter drop to any corner Relative Humidity Relative Humidity Relative Humidity Relative Humidity 95 non condensing Int l Protection Rating Int l Protection Rating Int l Protection Rating Int l Protection Rating IP66 9 1 3 AC DC Power Adapter AC DC Power Adapter AC DC Power Adapter AC DC Power Adapter Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Model Model Model Model Lambda DSP...

Page 102: ...Stop bits Stop bits Stop bits 1 Signals Signals Signals Signals Refer to Section 9 1 8 for cable pin out 9 1 5 Digital Input Output Specifications Digital Input Output Specifications Digital Input Output Specifications Digital Input Output Specifications Input Input Input Input 5 to 24 Vdc 1 to 5 mA Optically Isolated Output Output Output Output Open Collector 3 to 40 V 100 mA Max Signals Signals ...

Page 103: ...ratio F B ratio F B ratio F B ratio 24 dB typical 18 dB maximum 20 dB typical Side lobes level Side lobes level Side lobes level Side lobes level 19 dB typical 16 dB typical 90 Power input Power input Power input Power input 37 dBm 5 W 38 dBm 6 W Return loss Return loss Return loss Return loss 12 dB minimum 14 dB minimum Connector type Connector type Connector type Connector type N type Female Jac...

Page 104: ... level Side lobes level Side lobes level Side lobes level 18 dB typical 18 dB typical Power input Power input Power input Power input 37 dBm 5 W 37 dBm 5 W Return loss Return loss Return loss Return loss 12 dB minimum 12 dB minimum Connector type Connector type Connector type Connector type N type Female Jack N type Female Jack 3M SKU Number 3M SKU Number 3M SKU Number 3M SKU Number 75 75 75 75 03...

Page 105: ...try Canada RSS 137 rules This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme à FCC Partie15 de Industrie Canada RSS standard ...

Page 106: ... Rx Ethernet 3 E Blue VC2 Ethernet F Black VC2 Ethernet 4 G Black VC2 Ethernet H Brown VC2 Ethernet 5 J Black RS 232 TXD to WIM RXD Serial or WIM Port K Red RS 232 RXD to WIM TXD Serial or WIM Port 6 L Black DTR Short to Pin N DSR Serial or WIM Port M White RS 232 GND to WIM SGND Serial or WIM Port 7 N Black DSR Short to Pin L DTR Serial or WIM Port P Yellow RS 232 CTS to WIM RTS Serial or WIM Por...

Page 107: ...er s Guide User s Guide 95 95 95 95 Pair Pin Color Pin Name Function c Orange DOUT1 Digital Output 1 14 d Green DOUT2 Digital Output 2 e White DOUT3 Digital Output 3 15 f Green DOUT4 Digital Output 4 g Blue GND Ground Reader 16 h Yellow 24 VDC Heater Power j Green 24 VDC GND Heater Ground NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE If DC power is disconnected from the reader wait a minimum of 30 seconds before re...

Page 108: ...ls 3 and 4 can be configured to act as open collector digital pulse outputs under software control This requires an additional custom script file to define the output function Contact your local 3M Representative for further information A 2 Wiegand Protocol Wiegand Protocol Wiegand Protocol Wiegand Protocol The Wiegand communication protocol is a 3 wire communications scheme comprising Data One li...

Page 109: ...ay require a larger delay between consecutive Wiegand data frames up to 1 5 seconds To increase the delay set com wiegand X physical thold where X is the Wiegand output number to the desired interframe time in ms i e 1500 for 1 5 seconds For more information refer to the AC 01 Wiegand Specification Access Control Standard Protocol For The 26 Bit Wiegand Reader Interface A 3 Wiegand Applications Wi...

Page 110: ...Installation Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation The WIM is housed in a plastic enclosure and should be located in your control panel Mount the module in a ventilated area on a flat panel and ensure that the module is protected from water and moisture ingress and is not mounted directly above a heat source Secure the module in place with two 8 M4 flat head type ...

Page 111: ...cal Installation Electrical Installation Electrical Installation Electrical Installation Power for the WIM is supplied by the 24 VDC 6204 reader power supply The 6204 serial port is used to communicate with the WIM and is therefore not available for standard serial communications Connections to the WIM are made via pluggable screw terminal blocks Figure 8 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Electrical Connec...

Page 112: ...d or equivalent method 2 2 2 2 Identify the serial interface wires and terminate these five wires on the READER POWER connector 3 3 3 3 Use care when performing the termination to avoid Pin 3 RFU on this connector Disconnecting WIM Disconnecting WIM Disconnecting WIM Disconnecting WIM from Serial Port from Serial Port from Serial Port from Serial Port In the event you disconnect the WIM module fro...

Page 113: ...1 1 Using the black and red power harness supplied connect one end of the black wire to Terminal 1 PGND 2 2 2 2 Connect one end of the red wire to Terminal 2 24V of the READER POWER connector 3 3 3 3 Connect the remaining end of the red wire to the output terminal 4 4 4 4 Connect the remaining end of the black wire to the output terminal of the PSU 5 5 5 5 Verify the connections A 5 4 Initial Test...

Page 114: ...uide A 6 Disconnecting the Wiegand Interface Module Disconnecting the Wiegand Interface Module Disconnecting the Wiegand Interface Module Disconnecting the Wiegand Interface Module In the event you wish to disconnect the WIM perform the following 1 1 1 1 Remove AC power from the PSU 2 2 2 2 Disconnect the serial cable from the reader 3 3 3 3 Restart the console service for the reader command line ...

Page 115: ...onfigure the Wiegand Interface Module Using RCT to Configure the Wiegand Interface Module Using RCT to Configure the Wiegand Interface Module You can use the embedded Reader Configuration Tool to configure the WIM parameters Perform the following Open RST Open RST Open RST Open RST 1 1 1 1 From your Windows desktop select Start Programs 3M Reader Startup Tool RST 2 2 2 2 Select a specific reader a...

Page 116: ...204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide 5 5 5 5 Select Advanced Functions Expert Configuration 6 6 6 6 Select the Communication tab 7 7 7 7 Set com wiegand enable to true and press Submit 8 8 8 8 Press the Back key to return to Expert Configuration screen 9 9 9 9 Select the Setup tab 10 10 10 10 Set setup operating_mode to active and press Submit 11 11 11 11 Press the Back key to r...

Page 117: ...ess Manage Profiles 14 14 14 14 The profile management page is displayed 15 15 15 15 Enter a profile name in the box and press Save 16 16 16 16 Your reader configuration will be saved under this profile name and can be quickly reloaded if the reader reboots or you lose your reader configuration 17 17 17 17 To load a profile press the Activate button next to the Profile Name Save Save Save Save Rea...

Page 118: ...r use with Translation Tables for use with 6204 6204 6204 6204 If you have translation tables such as those developed for Sirit IDentity MaX readers these tables can be converted for use with the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 and Wiegand Interface Module For a Single Translation Table For a Single Translation Table For a Single Translation Table For a Single Translation Table 1 1 1 1 From your Windows ...

Page 119: ...the contents and paste them into the main file The converted translation tables have a csv extension Do not open these by double clicking as this will invoke Excel 5 5 5 5 Repeat Step 3 for all converted tables 6 6 6 6 Use care to not replicate the same information multiple times Edit the main file if necessary to eliminate duplications 7 7 7 7 Save the main file giving it a csv extension A 9 Impo...

Page 120: ...r this system Wiegand channel 1 is associated with the Internal antenna and Wiegand channel 2 is associated with the External antenna com wiegand dealer_code_list This variable is used to configure a string of dealer codes A Dealer Code List can be configured with one or more Dealer Codes each separated by a space Authenticated secure tags containing a Dealer Code which matches a value in the Deal...

Page 121: ...le but will not actually communicate with a Wiegand Interface Module over the serial port event wim report events are generated and this is the only output from WIMAPP This mode is intended to be used in order to allow WIMAPP to perform access control functionality using the translation table as a whitelist When false WIMAPP attempts to communicate with the Wiegand Interface Module on the serial p...

Page 122: ...nts Type Type Type Type var Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions guest r admin rw Data Type Data Type Data Type Data Type enum Default Default Default Default FORMATTED Enum Enum Enum Enum HEXADECIMAL FORMATTED com wiegand import_table Import translation table of the Wiegand module Type Type Type Type function Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions guest admin x Parameters Para...

Page 123: ...ls for the time a tag resides in the RF field This variable defines the interval in seconds A value of 0 disables the retransmission mechanism Type Type Type Type var Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions guest r admin rw Data Type Data Type Data Type Data Type int Default Default Default Default 0 Min Min Min Min 0 Max Max Max Max 300 com wiegand n control send_data This variable sends ...

Page 124: ...n bits where serialization of the translated ID begins for discarding unused redundant translated ID bits for example Dealer Code n 1 to 4 Type Type Type Type var Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions guest rw admin rw Data Type Data Type Data Type Data Type int Default Default Default Default 24 Min Min Min Min 0 Max Max Max Max 255 com wiegand n frame data_length This variable sets or ...

Page 125: ...N LITTLE_ENDIAN com wiegand n frame fc_length This variable is used to set or interrogate the length of the facility code portion of the Wiegand ID The serial number length of the ID is implied by the difference between com wiegand X frame data_length and the corresponding fc_length This field is used when the wiegand data is presented in FORMATTED mode see com wiegand id_format n 1 to 4 Type Type...

Page 126: ...ill be truncated to the nearest 50 ms Type Type Type Type var Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions guest r admin rw Data Type Data Type Data Type Data Type int Default Default Default Default 5 Min Min Min Min 50 Max Max Max Max 20000 com wiegand n physical tpi This variable is used to set or interrogate the pulse interval time where the pulse interval time is specified in microseconds ...

Page 127: ...me values for 470Ω pull up loads on the Wiegand outputs The pulse width time lengthens for higher values of pull ups and shortens for lower values This phenomenon is caused by Miller capacitance on the loads The 5 µs granularity on the pulse_width_time can be used to tailor the pulse width to the required value Type Type Type Type var Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions guest r admin r...

Page 128: ...t frame endian type Type Type Type Type var Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions guest admin Data Type Data Type Data Type Data Type enum Default Default Default Default BIG_ENDIAN Enum Enum Enum Enum BIG_ENDIAN LITTLE_ENDIAN definitions enum wiegand frame format This variable sets wiegand module ouput frame format Type Type Type Type var Permissions Permissions Permissions Permissions ...

Page 129: ...of 8 bits and a serial number length of 16 bits is assumed Note that currently the web interface RCT does not generate this optional line so any web entered decimal Wiegand data assumes these default bit field lengths Each subsequent line of the file represents a sequence of tags and has the following format StartID TagType StartXlateID Entries Handler CR LF where StartID is the first tag ID of a ...

Page 130: ...ID to WIM 0 Do not pass translated ID to WIM A 11 2 Typical Handler values 1 Legacy tag whose data is to be passed through the system to the Wiegand interface 00000001b 64 Black listed Legacy tag 01000000b 33 TID Authenticated Tag whose data is to be passed through the system to the Wiegand interface 00100001b 96 Black listed TID Authenticated tag 01100000b 129 Password Authenticated Tag whose dat...

Page 131: ... enable the direct Wiegand feature on a protocol by protocol basis modem protocol isob control wiegand enabled modem protocol iso10374 control wiegand enabled modem protocol flex control wiegand enabled When these variables are set to true WIMapp will perform the following actions when a tag is read 1 1 1 1 The standard tag ID will be looked up in the translation table described above If there is ...

Page 132: ...dle 8 bit values that provide information about a tag upon its arrival The bit values are defined as Bit 7 Password Authentication 1 Password Authenticated 0 Not Password Authenticated Bit 6 Blacklist Indicator 1 Blacklisted 0 Not Blacklisted Bit 5 TID Authentication 1 TID Authenticated 0 Not TID Authenticated Bit 4 User Data Read Failure 1 Failed To Read User Data 0 User Data Read for authenticat...

Page 133: ...put Power Input Power Input 12V 28V DC reverse polarity protected Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption 1 25W equivalent to 60mA 24VDC RS RS RS RS 232 Serial Port 232 Serial Port 232 Serial Port 232 Serial Port 115 200 Baud 8 Bits No Parity 1 Stop Bit Wiegand Port Wiegand Port Wiegand Port Wiegand Port Data Zero and Data One outputs Configu...

Page 134: ... has been located MDM_CLOSED_LOOP_ POWER_CTL_FAIL event error radio Internal RF power control failed May cause inaccurate antenna power output Perform reader reboot If condition persists contact 3M support MDM_OVERTEMP_ FAULT event error environmental High temperature measured at modem Determine cause of excessive reader temperature and correct MDM_RC_CANT_SET_ FREQUENCY event error radio Synthesi...

Page 135: ...n persists contact 3M support INDEX_OUT_OF_ BOUNDS event error sw Software is indexing beyond end of array If condition persists contact 3M support INVALID_ ARGUMENT event error sw Argument of an internal command is invalid If condition persists contact 3M support IOP_CONMGR_ INVALID_CMDRESP_ FD event error communication Unknown command channel being closed Perform reader reboot If condition persi...

Page 136: ...ANTENNA_ CHECK_FAILURE event error antenna The reader cannot perform an antenna check If condition persists contact 3M support MDM_CALIBRATION_ IQ_DATA_CORRUPT event error hw Invalid transmit offset calibration data found on the reader flash Contact 3M support MDM_CALIBRATION_ IQ_DATA_MISSING event error hw Unable to find valid transmit offset calibration data from the reader flash Contact 3M supp...

Page 137: ...me up and start sending messages at slightly different times Contact 3M support MDM_IPRC_ OVERFLOW event error communication Modem communication buffer that receives data from the main processor has overflowed and data has been lost Contact 3M support MDM_IPRC_TRY_ AGAIN event error communication Modem communication buffer that receives data from the main processor has no full message yet Contact ...

Page 138: ...ntact 3M support MDM_UNKNOWN_ PROTOCOL event error sw The modem detected an unsupported protocol If condition persists contact 3M support MDM_UNKNOWN_ TX_INTERP_RATE event error sw The modem detected an unsupported transmit interpolation rate Contact 3M support MDM_UNKNOWN_ TX_TEST_MODE event error sw The modem detected an unsupported transmit test mode Contact 3M support MDM_UNKNOWN_TX _WAVEFORM_...

Page 139: ...t warning communication Indicates a failure to connect to the modem None required IOP_SPI_NO_ ANSWER event warning communication Indicates a failure to connect to the SPI bus None required IOP_TMR_NO_ MORE_TIMERS event warning sw Indicates a failure to find valid timers None required KERNEL_FN_ FAILURE event warning sw Indicates a failure in accessing the kernel drivers None required LICENSE_EXPIR...

Page 140: ...initialization None required NULL_POINTER event warning sw Indicates a failure in the pointer None required READER_RESET_FP _SWITCH_FACTORY _ SET_ERROR event warning sw Error detected during reset of profile to factory default when pressing the hardware reset switch None required READER_RESET_FP _SWITCH_NETWOR K_SET_ERROR event warning sw Error detected during reset of network to factory setting w...

Page 141: ...xiliary process HEATER_STATUS_ACTIVE event info The heater is in active state IOP_EVENTS_DROPPED event info The main processor has detected events being dropped IOP_TAG_DB_OVERFLOW event info The main processor has detected an overflow in the tag database IOP_TMR_NO_EVENTS_ PENDING event info Indicates a timer signaled attention but there were no timer events pending IOP_TMR_NOT_ACTIVE event info ...

Page 142: ... Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide Message Message Message Message Event Event Event Event Description Description Description Description READER_RESET_BY_FP_SWIT CH event info Indicates the reader being reset by hardware reset ...

Page 143: ...cable connections Verify the voltage levels at the reader are within specification See Chapter 8 Specifications for detailed information C 4 Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome 6 months Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome 6 months Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome 6 months Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome 6 months Every six 6 months inspect all reader antenna radomes and remove any build up of foreign su...

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