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IM11 RFID Reader Module Integration Guide (Confidential)

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EPC Compliance and Certification

The module is compliant to:

EPCglobal® RFID Air Interface Specification, Version 1.0.8.

Single Reader Mode: Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 single 
interrogator environment.

Multiple Reader Mode: Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 multiple 
interrogator environment.

Dense Reader Mode: Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 dense 
interrogator environment. May require reducing power output to 
27 dBm to meet EPC DRM guidelines.

Receiver Specifications

Receiver Input

Values

Sensitivity

Typical: -70 dBm
15 dB return loss

Maximum Reverse Input Power Maximum: +20 dBm

Summary of Contents for IM11

Page 1: ...IM11 RFID Reader Module Integration Guide ...

Page 2: ...t are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation 2013 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand ArciTech Beverage Routebook CrossBar dcBrowser Duratherm EasyADC EasyCoder EasySet Fingerprint i gistics INCA under license Intellitag Intellitag Gen2 JANUS LabelShop ...

Page 3: ... Approval viii Recycling viii Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive viii About the IM11 9 Technical Overview 10 Specifications 10 EPC Compliance and Certification 13 Mechanical Integration 14 About the Connectors 15 Supported Antennas 15 Operating Modes 16 Electrical Integration 17 Power Requirements 17 Reader Power States 18 Reader Power Draw 19 Mini PCI Connector Pin Descriptions 22...

Page 4: ...ntents iv IM11 RFID Reader Module Integration Guide Confidential Open a USB Connection 32 Troubleshooting 34 Problems While Working with RFID 34 Restore Default Settings 35 DIP Switch Default Settings 35 ...

Page 5: ...cautions and notes that are in this document You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product read the Intermec supply agreement A warning alerts you of an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the p...

Page 6: ...rmec product Send Feedback Your feedback is crucial to the continl improvement of our documentation To provide feedback about this manl please contact the Intermec Technical Communications department directly at TechnicalCommunications intermec com Telephone Support Contact your local Intermec OEM Sales Representative NA SA OEM Sales 1 425 348 2762 EMEA OEM Sales 34 918 060 219 Asia Pacific OEM Sa...

Page 7: ... navigate to your product page For example to find the 70 Series RFID Computer product page click Computers Handheld Computers 70 Series RFID Computers 4 Click the Manls tab If your product does not have its own product page click Support Manls Use the Product Category the Product Family and Product to find your documentation Patent Information There may be U S and foreign patents pending Regulato...

Page 8: ...standard Electromagnetic Compatibility This module is certified according to FCC Part 15 Industry Canada ICES 003 Class B digital emissions EN 301 489 1 and 3 European transmitter immunity Radio Frequency Device Approval By default the module is configured for FCC transmission EN 302 208 V 1 4 1 Declaration of Conformity FCC Part 15 247 915 MHz band operation Certification RSS 210 915 MHz band ope...

Page 9: ...ilippines South Africa Israel South Korea and New Zealand For the latest contact your Intermec sales representative The IM11 cannot comply with regulatory requirements for Japan Operates across the entire frequency band The country code defines the frequency bands of operation the power levels the hop tables and other country specific parameters The default country code is defined by the location ...

Page 10: ...60 C 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing process Shock 2000 g 0 5 ms pulse 10 times on each axis Vibration GRMS 10 to 500 Hz in 3 axis ESD Passes CE mark requirements 4 kV contact discharge and 8 kV air discharge while unpowered Power Supply Specifications Specification Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Notes Operating Voltage 3 15 3 8 5 2 V Allinternal voltages regulated on module Deep Sleep 100 ...

Page 11: ...ther channel Transmitter Specifications Specification Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Notes Frequency Stability 20 20 PPM Spurious Emissions FCC 55 50 dBc dBc In band Out of band Spurious Emissions ETSI 54 dBm Out of band Thermal Shutdown 85 C As measured by sensor on module Thermal Recovery 75 C Transceiver Specifications Specification Values Output Power Control 29 5 dBm User adjustable in 1 dBm do...

Page 12: ... 2 UHF Version 1 2 0 ISO 18000 6C NXP SL3ICS1002 G2XM can read 512 bit extended user memory and custom commands Fujitsu FJ64 Kb Impinj Monza 4QT Tag Data Rate EPC Class 1 Gen2 ISO 18000 6C DRM back link frequency up to 320 KHz FM0 back link frequency 160 KHz Read Range 6 m 20 ft provided that the module is using DRM operation mode isconnected to an antenna system with 9 dBiC gain circular polarize...

Page 13: ...ss 1 Gen 2 single interrogator environment Multiple Reader Mode Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 multiple interrogator environment Dense Reader Mode Operates in an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 dense interrogator environment May require reducing power output to 27 dBm to meet EPC DRM guidelines Receiver Specifications Receiver Input Values Sensitivity Typical 70 dBm 15 dB return loss Maximum Reverse Input Pow...

Page 14: ...l dimensions see the illustration IM11 RFID Reader Module Physical Specifications 50 95 mm long x 30 mm wide x 4 78 mm thick Exceptions to the MiniPCI Express form factor top shield side thickness is 2 4 mm instead of 2 01 mm and bottom shield side thickness is 1 35 mm instead of 1 75 mm 2 6 2 places 4 78 30 00 45 84 14 40 24 20 50 95 44 94 2 40 1 35 ...

Page 15: ...ffective radiated power Radio communications regulatory agencies in each country has restrictions for antenna gain or transmitter power Consult with your Intermec OEM Sales Representative or Professional Wireless RFID Installer for details These antennas are approved to work with the IM11 Antenna primary linear 0 dBi linear omni PIFA omni yagi 5 5 dBi linear Ceramic patch antenna 2 5 dBi circular ...

Page 16: ... Standard Mode IM11 is in Idle mode IM11 receives a request for a tag operation from an application Is the IM11 temperature 85 C The IM11 s ability to return to normal status depends on the ability of the card to dissipate the heat The IM11 is designed to operate at 1 Watt of continuous power between 20 C and 60 C These limits are not user programmable IM11 API returns Status Normal and data if fo...

Page 17: ... over USB or through serial The USB client communication follows the CDC profile a Microsoft standard driver and is USB 2 0 compliant operating at 12 Mbps full speed For more information see Open a USB Connection on page 32 In Serial mode the module communicates as a standard PC COM port operating at 115 2 Kbps It has eight general purpose inputs and outputs for monitoring and controlling external...

Page 18: ...off After a period of time the transmitter activates to identify new tags in the field After all new tags are read the transmitter turns off for the rest of the period Also the module automatically reduces the power out if the input voltage is too low or the temperature of the module is too high For more information about low power read commands see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer Reference ...

Page 19: ...ts a continuous read It takes advantage of the duty cycle to save power and resets the tags after every inventory round so the tags keep responding Test B ATTRIB UNSELTRIES 0 READ REPORT EVENT This test uses the default values of the reader except for UNSELTRIES The continues read takes advantage of the duty cycle to save power Setting UNSELTRIES 0 prevents the reader from resetting the tags After...

Page 20: ...as Test C but UNSELTRIES is set to 0 The tags respond the first time and then only responds when their persistences wears off Supply Voltage 3 35 V Conducted Quad Tag 20 dB Antennuation Field Strength Test A Test B Test C Test D 30 dB 153 72 536 354 27 dB 124 65 420 296 24 dB 110 61 348 260 21 dB 96 59 302 234 18 dB 60 57 272 220 15 dB 55 56 251 217 Supply Voltage 3 35 V Radiated 50 Tags Cardboard...

Page 21: ... period after the inventroy round is caused when the BRI repoprts the tags before shutting off RF Supply Voltage 4 45 V Conducted Quad Tag 20 dB Anttenuation Field Strength Test A Test B Test C Test D 30 dB 456 57 369 252 27 dB 101 54 299 214 24 dB 88 52 252 193 21 dB 78 49 223 173 18 dB 49 49 204 164 15 dB 49 49 188 162 ...

Page 22: ...ery time BRI Default Attributes ATTRIB UNSELTRIES 0 32 Conducted Tags READ REPORT EVENT UNSELTRIES 0 causes the tags to remain quiet they rarely respond after the first time Mini PCI Connector Pin Descriptions Pin Descriptions Pin Pin Name Description 1 Reserved Do NOT connect 2 V_BATT Power input 3 Reserved Do NOT connect 4 GND Ground ...

Page 23: ...Ground 16 GPIO0 17 Reserved Do NOT connect 18 GND Ground 19 Reserved Do NOT connect 20 ENABLE Input Logic high level turns on power to IM11 21 GND Ground 22 UART_SEL_L Input Low level activates UART instead of USB at Enable active 23 Reserved Do NOT connect 24 V_BATT Power input 25 Reserved Do NOT connect 26 GND Ground 27 GND Ground 28 GPIO1 29 GND Ground 30 GPIO3 31 Reserved Do NOT connect 32 GPI...

Page 24: ..._L is low pull up to wake up If logic level is low IM11 is in Sleep mode All signals are 3 3 V logic levels 5 V tolerant inputs 35 GND Ground 36 USB_DM USB data minus 37 GND Ground 38 USB_DP USB data plus 39 V_BATT Power input 40 GND Ground 41 V_BATT Power input 42 No Connect Not connected 43 GND Ground 44 GPIO5 45 HOST_CTS1 Future use 46 GPIO6 47 HOST_RTS1 Future use 48 GPIO7 49 HOST_RX1 Output R...

Page 25: ...puts are 3 state inputs high impedance on power up until they are written to for the first time You should provide pullups or pulldowns to keep any external logic disabled during this condition Voltage Levels Low High Notes Inputs 0 to 0 8 V 2 4 to 5 5 V 10 μA max input current Outputs 0 4 V max 4 mA 2 9 V min 4 mA ...

Page 26: ... is 0 5 dBm The output power is set on each of the antennas Output power tolerance from the nominal setting is 0 75 dBm over an ambient temperature range of 20 C to 60 C The module supports PR ASK modulation for EPC Class 1 Gen 2 tags only Transient protection LED VBatt VBatt Input 10 to 100K GP Output GP Output V Ext Output GPI Input is driven high to activate FET Sw to pull the GPI line low GPO ...

Page 27: ...mpensates for antennas with a VSWR of 2 0 or lower a VSWR of 1 7 is optimum There are no termination requirements for the antenna ports The module will not transmit to any open antenna ports Software Integration In Serial mode the module appears as a standard PC COM port It has eight general purpose inputs and outputs You can use a communications program such as HyperTerminal to communicate with t...

Page 28: ...termec com 2 Click Products RFID Fixed Readers IF2 3 Click the Downloads tab 4 Under Demo Software download the JRFID Application IDTIMEOUT 100 IDTRIES 1 INITIALQ 4 INITTRIES 1 LOCKTRIES 3 NOTAGRPT OFF QUERYSEL new 4 QUERYTARGET new A RDTRIES 3 RPTTIMEOUT 0 SCHEDULEOPT 0 SELTRIES 1 SESSION 2 TAGTYPE EPCC1G2 TIMEOUTMODE OFF TTY OFF UNSELTRIES 1 UTCTIME 0 WRTRIES 3 BRI Command Default Values continu...

Page 29: ...the necessary hardware to connect it to your desktop PC The kit contains IM11 RFID Reader Module Development board Antenna and cables Power supply USB cable Serial cable RFID tags CD that contains software tools and this guide Once connected open a serial or USB connection to setup test configure and control the module ...

Page 30: ...1 RFID Reader Module Integration Guide Confidential IM11 Development Board The default settings for the switches and jumpers SW1 SW2 SW3 CN19 COM 1 USB port Antenna port 1 Antenna port 2 Antenna cables COM 2 ...

Page 31: ...iveSync running on your desktop PC disable ActiveSync to make the serial port available 2 Connect the RFID module and antenna cables to the development board 3 Connect the antenna to the first antenna port 4 Connect the serial cable from the COM 1 port on the development board to the serial port on your PC 5 Start the communications program 6 Configure the communications parameters to Bits per sec...

Page 32: ...ludes a gserial inf and a usbser sys file To open a USB connection 1 On your desktop PC create a new folder 2 Click Start Programs Accessories Notepad 3 In Notepad copy and paste this text Version Signature Windows NT Class Ports ClassGuid 4D36E978 E325 11CE BFC1 08002BE10318 Provider LINUX DriverVer 08 17 2004 0 0 2 0 Copyright C 2004 Al Borchers alborchers steinerpoint com Manufacturer LINUX GSe...

Page 33: ... LINUX Linux GSERIAL Gadget Serial GSERIAL_DISPLAY_NAME USB Gadget Serial Driver 4 Click File Save As 5 Browse to the folder you created in Step 1 and save the document as gserial inf 6 Browse to the C Windows Driver Cache i386 directory and locate the driver cab file 7 Open the driver cab file with a cab extraction tool find the usb sys file and copy it tothe folder you created in Step 1 8 Connec...

Page 34: ...the RFID settings and changing them accordingly RFID Problems and Solutions Problem Solution You cannot connect to the module using the serial port Verify that you are using a null modem cable to connect to the desktop PC Verify that you are communicating through the correct serial port Verify that your PC is set to 115200 N 8 1 no flow control The module is unable to read RFID tags or seems to re...

Page 35: ...al Connection on page 31 2 In the login field type restore_defaults and then press Enter The module reboots and the default settings are restored DIP Switch Default Settings If you are having problems with the module or development board you may need to reset the dip switches back to their default settings SW1 DIP Switch Default Settings SW1 DIP Switch Default Settings Dip Switch Description Defau...

Page 36: ... UART 1 R1 CD DTR DSR Disabled 8 EN UART 1 XCVR Enabled 9 EN UART 3 XCVR Disabled 10 DISABLE MODEM Enabled SW4 DIP Switch Default Settings Dip Switch Description Default Setting 1 EN FIXED OUTPUT 3 3 V On 2 EN BARREL JACK LDO On 3 MODEM 2 6 V Off 4 LDO 2 6 V On SW1 DIP Switch Default Settings continued Dip Switch Description Default Setting 1 4 ...

Page 37: ...gration Guide Confidential 37 SW3 DIP Switch Default Settings SW3 DIP Switch Default Settings Dip Switch Description Default Setting 1 EN MIC_P GAIN 20 dB On 2 EN MIC_N GAIN 20 dB On 3 EN MIC_P BYPASS Off 4 EN MIC_N BYPASS Off 1 4 ...

Page 38: ...38 IM11 RFID Reader Module Integration Guide Confidential J4 Jumper Default Setting J4 Jumper Default Setting Jumper Installed Description Default Setting Yes VCC_3 3 V On Jumper ...

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Page 40: ... circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Ra...

Page 41: ...icables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set for...

Page 42: ... l émetteur ne seront pas nécessaires Toutefois l intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé IMPORTANT NOTE In the event that these conditions can not be met for example certain laptop configurations or co location with another transmitter then the Canada authorization is no longer con...

Page 43: ...nformation to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user s manual of the end product which integrates this module The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information warning as show in this manual Manuel d information à l utilisateur final L intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l utilisateur final quant à la faço...

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