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User’s Manual

XC-RF850 Reader

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2.3 Panel description

This section details the functions of various ports and LED indicator of the 

equipment.

2.3.1 I/O and communication patch panel

Figure 2-1 XC-RF850 reader’s I/O and communication port panel 

The description of each port: 

1 - Power and Communication port
2 - Standby Interface
3 - I/O Control Interface
4 - Ventilation valve

1. Power port and Communication port

Figure 2-2  Power and communication port air seat number schematic 

2 Reader installation and commissioning

Summary of Contents for XC-RF850 FCJ

Page 1: ...User s Manual XC RF 850 R ead er Invengo Information Technology Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...Thank you for using Invengo s RFID products We are glad that you ve chosen XC RF850 UHF RFID reader We hope our product will make your daily tasks at work easier ...

Page 3: ...nual is V1 0 with revision record as follows 19th Jan 2015 Initial draft V1 0 or are Invengo s trademarks All introduction and explanation on the product features as well as the functions and other related information written in this manual are the latest and accurate as at time of print The company reserves all rights to make any correction or amendment to this manual without prior notice and sha...

Page 4: ...Main content Product Overview Reader Installation and Commissioning DEMO User Guide Routine maintenance and service Transportation and storage Packaging and Inspection After sale service ...

Page 5: ... Warning sign Improper handling may cause damage to health Improper handling may result in equipment damage Notification sign If ignored it may result in unsuccessful operation If ignored it may result in undesired effect ...

Page 6: ...1 7 Main functions 4 1 8 Technical parameters 4 1 9 Dimensions 5 1 10 Weight 5 2 Reader installation and commissioning 6 2 1 Unboxing instruction 6 2 2 Installation requirement 6 2 3 Panel description 7 2 3 1 I O and communication patch panel 7 2 3 2 RF connector panel 10 2 3 3 LED display panel 11 2 4 Commissioning preparation 11 2 4 1 Personal computer Require 11 2 4 2 Reader interface software ...

Page 7: ...nd examination 26 3 2 Demo software 26 3 2 1 Demo software installation 26 3 3 Demo software operation 31 3 3 1 Demo initialization 31 3 3 2 Connection 31 3 3 3 Reader configuration 33 3 3 4 Antenna choice 34 3 3 5 Scanning configuration 34 3 3 6 Tag operation 35 3 3 8 GPIO 36 3 3 9 Operation mode 38 3 3 10 Version Enquiry 39 4 Routine maintenance and service 40 4 1 Routine maintenance 40 4 2 Trou...

Page 8: ...5 2 Storage requirements 43 6 Packaging and Inspection 44 6 1 Packaging 44 6 2 Inspection 44 7 After sales service 46 7 1 Other matters 46 ...

Page 9: ...reading and writing operation on tag ID code and memory data 1 2 Main usage and application range XC RF850 reader is a high performance UHF reader compatible with the ISO18000 6C tags In addition to a built in circular polarization antenna or a built in linear polarized antenna the XC RF850 reader provides one external antenna port which allows cost effective external antenna solutions Compared to...

Page 10: ...User s Manual XC RF850 Reader 2 1 3 Product certificate FCC Certificate 1 Product Overview ...

Page 11: ...utput 24V 2 5A Operating temperature 0oC to 40oC Storage temperature 20oC to 65oC 1 6 Safety and protective measures When the product is in operation radiated microwave power installation and commission personnel should stay 20cm away from the antenna so as to meet the FCC maximum allowable frequency RF requirement for human exposure Any radio transmitting equipment including this equipment may ca...

Page 12: ...H Built in antenna polarization circularly or linearly polarized 1 8 Technical parameters Operating frequency 902 75MHz 927 25MHz frequency spacing 500KHz 865 7MHz 867 5MHz frequency spacing 600KHz RF power 30dBm Max output power Read distance 0 6 meters configuration dependant Power supply AC adapter AC input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC output 24V 1 5V 2 5A Network communication rate 10M 100M Adaptive RS...

Page 13: ...size of XC RF850 reader is Metric 290 8mm x290 8mm x 86mm Not inclusive of accessories Imperial 11 49 in x11 49 in x 3 38 in 1 10 Weight The weight of XC RF850 reader Metric Approximately 1 0kg Not inclusive of accessories Imperial Approximately 4 40 lb 1 Product Overview ...

Page 14: ...20mm W 0 8mm T _ entire roll thickness 85mm 8 One power adapter with a three prong power code 9 CD ROM product certificate and product warranty One each 2 2 Installation requirement Before the installation of XC RF850 reader please check thoroughly the items in the package according to the list of items Should there be any discrepancy or damage please contact the local supplier immediately for rep...

Page 15: ...d communication patch panel Figure 2 1 XC RF850 reader s I O and communication port panel The description of each port 1 Power and Communication port 2 Standby Interface 3 I O Control Interface 4 Ventilation valve 1 Power port and Communication port Figure 2 2 Power and communication port air seat number schematic 2 Reader installation and commissioning ...

Page 16: ...ne TXD This device sends DBG_TX H Serial reception signal line RXD This device recevices DBG_RX J Ground PWR_GND K 24V power input positive PWR_VIN L Network cable port PIN J1 ETN_TX M Network cable port PIN J2 ETN_TX 2 Standby interface without electrical characteristics 3 I O control interface Figure 2 3 I O control interface schematic Signals are defined in Table 2 2 or Table 2 3 If you are usi...

Page 17: ...DC 1000mA or 125VAC 500mA K Relay output channel 3 2 L GND 5V output with maximum output current 100mA Do not power an external device Internal input trigger only M 5V Table 2 3 I O control interface signal function definitions for XC RF850 FCW FLW Pin Signal definition Remark A Optocoupler input 1 positive Drive voltage DC 5V 12V Drive voltage 20mA B Optocoupler input 1 negative 0V C Optocoupler ...

Page 18: ...5 Relay output control 4 Ventilation valve without electrical characteristics 2 3 2 RF connector panel Figure 2 6 XC RF850 RF interface panel Interface defined as follows 5 RF2 RF output port RF2 port TNC RP connector for connecting RF cable 2 Reader installation and commissioning ...

Page 19: ...antenna has not received tag data red light indicates this antenna has re ceived tag data ANT2 Antenna 2 indicator ANT2 led light indicates antenna 2 is working green light indicates this antenna has not received tag data red light indicates this antenna has re ceived tag data PWR Power Operating status indicator During power on green light indicates the reader has power supply blinking red light ...

Page 20: ...indows 7 and Windows 8 2 4 2 Reader interface software RFID reader universal presentation software NET API VC and JAVA dynamic link library For detailed description refer to RFID Reader API Technical Reference Manual and RFID Reader Demo Software User Manual 2 4 3 External antenna The XC RF850 has a built in antenna We recommend Invengo s XC AF11 A and XC AF12 A antenna for two antennas applicatio...

Page 21: ...W H plane 60 HPBW E plane 60 Polarization Circular polarization Relative humidity 5 95 RH Input impedance 50Ω Connector type N type RF coaxial connector Dimension 291mm 291mm 52mm Weight 0 88kg Exclusive of bracket Material Plastic ASA aluminum Color White Protection IP65 Operating temperature 40o C 70o C We also provide more options for you allowing XC RF850 reader to work with your existing ante...

Page 22: ...ntenna will generate signal interference to the information exchange between the reader and the electronic tag Take note of the choice and length limitation of the serial cable Install and use the reader after only status testing During the installation of multiple readers or a high concentration of readers take note of the antenna positioning and minimum distance between each antenna to avoid mut...

Page 23: ... 12 core main cable provides the three different signals such as DB9 serial cable DC power cable and RJ45 Ethernet port connector cable mainly used for power supply and data transmission Figure 2 8 Power supply and communication cable 1 DB9 serial port contains RS232 serial signal and RS485 signal Specific signals are defined as follows in Table 2 5 Table 2 5 I O port cable No Pin number Signal de...

Page 24: ...k port is used for long distance high speed connection not more than 70 m and the network interfaces can be connected to a switch or router with wiring and can also be directly connected to the PC network port The specific connection is shown in Figure 2 11 Figure 2 10 Ethernet connection 2 5 3 I O control port cable Cable specifications 12 core metal shielding mesh Outside diameter 8 8mm black in...

Page 25: ...Electrical properties Orange Optocoupler input 1 positive Drive voltage DC 5V 12V Drive current 20mA Yellow Optocoupler input 1 negative Negative or ground White Optocoupler input 2 positive Drive voltage DC 5V 12V Drive current 20mA Gray Optocoupler input 2 negative Negative or ground Red Relay output channel 1 1 Contact voltage current 30VDC 1000mA or 125VAC 500mA Pink Relay output channel 1 2 L...

Page 26: ... 12V Drive current 20mA Gray Optocoupler input 2 negative Negative or ground Red Wiegand 1 Data_0 WG1_D0 high level 5V low level 0V Pink Wiegand 1 Data_1 WG1_D1 high level 5V low level 0V Light green Wiegand 1 GND GND 0V Blue Wiegand 2 Data_0 WG2_D0 high level 5V low level 0V Black Wiegand 2 Data_1 WG2_D1 high level 5V low level 0V Brown Wiegand 2 GND GND 0V Purple GND 5V output with maximum outpu...

Page 27: ...3 with four M5 8mm screws to fasten the XC RF850 As shown in Figure 2 13 Figure 2 12 Wall mounting Installation step two as shown in the following figure drill the holes on the mounting wall hit the expanding nuts into the holes and then screw the adjustable mounting brackets to the wall Figure 2 13 Screw poisitions 2 Reader installation and commissioning ...

Page 28: ...ting wall with 4 M5 8mm screws Figure 2 14 Antenna shield plate installation Vertical mounting Installation step one screw the L shaped mounting bracket with 4 M5 8mm screw Installation step two fasten the L shaped mounting bracket bracket on the vertial rod with two u bolts and two tooth shaped bracelets as shown in following figure Note this installation method is suitable for installation on a ...

Page 29: ...L shaped mounting bracket with four M5 8mm screws Installation step two fasten the L shaped mounting bracket on the rod with two u bolts and two tooth shaped bracelets as shown below Note this installation method is suitable for installation on a rod of a diameter of 50mm 80mm 2 Reader installation and commissioning ...

Page 30: ... adjusted to the perfect position through tests Step 3 connect to PC or switch The XC RF850 is delivered with a 5m long power communication interface cable Users can use this cable to connect the reader directly to your computer Step 4 Connect to the power supply The reader is powered through power adapter The power outlet of the reader is an AC adapter with positive terminal inside and negative t...

Page 31: ...tilated places protected from the rain humidity and the sun not suitable for places with high humidity Measure and estimate the distance between the equipment and the system for example the reader and the antenna the reader and the PC the reader and the power outlet Check if the location and direction of the reader and the antenna will generate signal interference to the information exchange betwe...

Page 32: ...Check serial port check if the setting for port and the communication rate of the application software correct Check if the setting for antenna signal is correct Tag reading writing error Check if the reader configuration in the application software is correct Check if the reader and tag are compatible with one another Check the tag position whether the tag is located within the effective read ing...

Page 33: ...nd if all the equipment can function normally if the reader is firmly fixed if all cables are securely connected if the bolts are tightened Please refer to installation requirements 2 Performance acceptance Normal performance of the reader is inspected from two aspects check if the reader is functioning properly check if the reading writing range fulfills the requirement 2 Reader installation and ...

Page 34: ... software and NET version API JAVAAPI and C API for users to use during secondary development 3 2 Demo software RFID Demo V1 2 2 and above 3 2 1 Demo software installation Note This section introduces the installation and application on Windows version software STEP ONE Double click setup document If the system is not preinstalled with NET Framework 2 0 the system will automatically prompt the use...

Page 35: ...en pre installed with NET Framework 2 0 the screen will enter directly to the Choose Setup Language interface as shown below Figure 3 3 Select the setup language Mandarin and English are both available Here English is used as an example click OK The system starts to unzip folders and this process requires several seconds Upon completion the screen will enter into the following interface 3 DEMO use...

Page 36: ...User s Manual XC RF850 Reader 28 Figure 3 4 STEP THREE Click on Next Figure 3 5 Enter user name and organization STEP FOUR Click on Next 3 DEMO user guide ...

Page 37: ...re 3 6 Select the destination folder for the program The default selection is E Invengo RFID Demo If there is a need to change please click on Change to customize and then click on Next Figure 3 7 STEP 5 Click on Install 3 DEMO user guide ...

Page 38: ...50 Reader 30 Figure 3 8 Installing below shows the screen upon completion Figure 3 9 STEP 6 Click on Finish to complete the software installation There will be a RFID Demo shortcut appeared on the desktop 3 DEMO user guide ...

Page 39: ...During initial running Demo the default mode is single reader mode The connected device operation is located on the central left of the main interface as shown in the figure below Figure 3 10 3 3 2 Connection Click on Conn button as shown in the figure below Figure 3 11 3 DEMO user guide ...

Page 40: ...t no and click on Conn Failure to connect will be prompted Figure 3 12 If the connection is successful the interface will disappear and the screen will return to the single reader interface Successful connection will be indicated on the bottom left corner Figure 3 13 After successful connection if there is a need to disconnect click on Disconnect 3 DEMO user guide ...

Page 41: ...ng reader in the same network segment Baud rate 2 Refers to the configured serial communication baud rate based on actual needs RF port power 3 Refers to the configured RF port power based on actual needs Normally the larger the power the longer is the reading range Reading mode SingleTag suitable for the quick reading of single tag in the case of one tag within a RF antenna field MultiTag suitabl...

Page 42: ...16 6C tag reading configuration Select the required 6C tag fields including EPC TID UserData Tag reading parameter Select reading method available in loop reading and single reading Repeatedly acquired tag data filter time period Similar tag upload time configuration and query Tag operation After configuring the reader as with 3 3 3 and 3 3 4 and 3 3 5 select the corresponding tag type 6C tag then...

Page 43: ...reading and writing operation on specific tag enter tag reading and writing interface click on Scan select scanned tag click on Tag operation Main operations includes write EPC_6C read user data area_6C write user data_6C block operation_6C as shown in the figure below Figure 3 18 3 DEMO user guide ...

Page 44: ...ick on the desired output ports to make modification before clicking on Config to save the configuration I O trigger allows the reader to be trigger based on different status of I O port as shown in the figure below Figure 3 20 Tag reading I O trigger configuration Trigger port Select the trigger port There are two options available 1 2 Query Inquire on the configuration of selected input port Con...

Page 45: ...me runs up Unit 0 1 second Port level Automatically select condition that contradicts the trigger condition Detailed explanation I O trigger is an automated tag reading function that is based on I O trigger condition and transfers the tag data to the host PC There are two trigger ports that can be configured independently The tag reading configuration is similar to the current reader scanning conf...

Page 46: ...eries the current mode Wigan port parameter setting including Enable and Disable Antenna Port Type and Configure Antenna numbers include 1 and 2 Port numbers include 1 and 2 Type options include 1 Wiegand 26 the first 3 bytes of TID data reported from Wiegand port are valid and the last 5 bytes are zero 2 Wigan 34 the first 4 bytes of TID data reported from Wiegand port are valid and the last 4 by...

Page 47: ...his is just an example subject to changes with version upgrade Mode XC RF850 reader Firmware version V3 34US_850C RFID processor software version XC RF850SVN239 RELEASE Application processor software version Figure 3 23 V1 2 2 is the version of RFID DEMO software as shown in figure 6 2 Explanation For detailed introduction on the DEMO software operation please refer to RFID Demo Software User Manu...

Page 48: ...power cord connection is poor or not properly connected Check if the positive and negative terminal has been reversed 2 Unable to connect through Ethernet port The default IP address of the reader under factory setting is 192 168 0 210 If the host PC s IP address is belonged to the same network segment as the reader for example 192 168 0 XXX both devices will connect If the user forgot about the r...

Page 49: ...ding writing range The positioning of antenna installation Interferences from the surrounding 7 The reader fails to detect the tag Check if the configuration of the antenna is correct If the antenna is connected to 1 RF port 1 antenna must be chosen in the DEMO software Check if the tag is compatible with ISO18000 6C protocol Any tag that is not compatible with ISO18000 6C will not be detected Che...

Page 50: ...al is metallic the reader will be unable to detect the tag as RF signal is unable to penetrate metal Check the RF cable connecting the reader and the antenna If the connector of the RF cable is loosened or broken RF signal will become very weak and the reading distance will be affected Check the properties of the tag Metallic tag should be installed at metal surface for the tag to function at full...

Page 51: ... requirements of road rail air and water trans portations 5 2 Storage requirements The long term storage of XC RF850 must meet the following conditions Ambient temperature 30o C 75o C Relative humidity 5 90 RH No abrupt temperature change with the absence of acidic gas and other harmful gases 5 Transportation and storage ...

Page 52: ...F850 1 Piece 2200700068 Standard 2 External IO cable _XC RF850 1 Piece 2200700067 Standard 3 Output 24V 2 5A power adapter 1 Piece 1080200007 Standard 4 American Standard power line _1 8m 1 Piece 2200500027 Standard 5 RJ45 Network cable_1 5m 1 Piece 2200300003 Standard 6 Cross recessed countersunk head screw Spring washer and flat pad assembly M5 10_ stainless steel _GB9074 4 4 Piece 1500100070 St...

Page 53: ...ersunk head screw Spring washer and flat pad assembly M4 10_ stainless steel _GB9074 4 8 Piece 1500100013 15 CD ROM 1 Piece Standard 16 Product warranty card 1 Sheet Standard 17 Product certificate 1 Sheet Standard Please check the product and its accessories according to the packing list Please contact your sales representative immediately if there is any discrepancy or damage 6 Packaging and Ins...

Page 54: ... RMA from our customer service officer Please indicate the RMA no on the exterior of the return product packaging and at the same time provide the same no on a piece of paper and place it inside the packaging This will ensure the quick processing of the return product Please follow these steps when returning the handheld reader for maintenance Carefully pack the reader and its accessories into the...

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