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SAMSys

MP9320 UHF Long-Range Reader
Owner’s Manual

Third Edition (January 2004)

© Copyright 2003 SAMSys Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 

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no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication. No part of this 
manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without 
the prior written permission of SAMSys.

SAMSys products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications 
or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death, personal injury, property damage, 
or environmental damage.

About SAMSys

SAMSys is the world leader in the design and supply of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware solutions 
for high volume pallet and reusable container tracking applications in global logistics management, materials 
handling, and supply chain industries. SAMSys is a public company listed on the Canadian Venture Exchange 
under the symbol SMY.

SAMSys Technologies, Inc.
44 East Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 11
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1G8 Canada
Phone: (905) 707-0404
Toll Free: (877) 463-6546
Fax: (905) 707-9944
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.samsys.com

Part Number: 

HI46932-01-OM-V3.2

Summary of Contents for MP9320

Page 1: ...User s Guide MP9320 UHF Long Range Reader...

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Page 3: ...horized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death personal injury property damage or environmental d...

Page 4: ...quency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual the product may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this product in a residential area is...

Page 5: ...CM 9 Setting the RF Mode 9 Activating Tag Protocols 11 Selecting the Number of Antennas 12 Reading tags 12 Chapter 3 Installation 13 Antenna Installation 14 Reader Mechanical Installation 17 Standalon...

Page 6: ...cifications 31 Reader Specifications 42 Environmental Specifications 42 Battery Specifications 42 Power Supply Specifications 43 RS 232 Connector Specifications 43 Main I O Connector Specifications 44...

Page 7: ...h Mounting Keyholes 18 MP9320 PC Standalone RS 232 Communication Setup 21 MP9320 ICCM Standalone RS 232 Comm Setup 23 MP9320 RS 485 Communication Setup 25 Digital Input and Output Port Configuration 2...

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Page 9: ...1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides a general description of the MP9320 Topics discussed in this chapter include the following Unpacking the Reader About the MP9320 Physical Description...

Page 10: ...er for damage If damaged notify the carrier and SAMSys Technologies Keep the shipping materials for inspection by the carrier 3 Verify your reader package includes the following items MP9320 UHF Long...

Page 11: ...re that enables the reader to be implemented as a stand alone UHF solution or included in a networked reader environment using the SAMSys Interrogator Control and Concentrator Module ICCM With its ext...

Page 12: ...e multi protocol architecture the MP9320 includes the following features LED indicators 4 antenna ports Multiple interface connection options RS 232 RS 485 Digital input and output lines Integrated re...

Page 13: ...rs to provide the operational status of the reader The LEDs are visible on the front panel of the reader Figure 3 MP9320 LED Status Indicators Indicator Color Description Fault Red Error condition exi...

Page 14: ...cation that RF power is being applied to one of the four antennas Figure 4 MP9320 Active Antenna LED Indicators Four SMA type antenna ports are provided on the end panel The reader also has two power...

Page 15: ...discussed in this chapter include the following Installing the SSTool application Configuring for single or multiple readers Configuring the serial port Connecting the reader to a terminal Connecting...

Page 16: ...r Multiple Readers The MP9320 can be operated as a single reader solution or networked with other readers If you are placing the reader in a networked configuration refer to Chapter 2 Installation for...

Page 17: ...erminal serial port parameters to the reader default values 9600 8 1 none Connecting the Reader to the ICCM The MP9320 can be connected to the Interrogator Control and Concentrator Module Perform the...

Page 18: ...is equivalent to the Auto Read button on the SS Tool screen If desired you can reconfigure the reader for Polled RF mode reader activates the transmit carrier and waits for host to send a read comman...

Page 19: ...EPC 1 Protocol Selection With the SSTool click the EPC1 button version 2 0 only ISO 18000 6A Protocol Selection With the SSTool click the ISO 6A button ISO 18000 6B Protocol Selection With the SSTool...

Page 20: ...0 UHF Reader is equipped with four 4 RF ports To prevent reader damage RF ports must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF RFID antenna before power up UHF Readers are factory...

Page 21: ...clude the following Antenna Installation Reader Mechanical Installation Standalone Reader PC Communication Setup Standalone Reader PC Verification Standalone Reader ICCM Communication Setup Standalone...

Page 22: ...om one to four external antennas in a variety of configurations One and two antenna configurations are typical for most conveyor and container tracking Four antenna configurations are used for portals...

Page 23: ...s the loads or antennas are connected Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port Activation of these RF ports is controlled by the internal MCW and MSW registers a...

Page 24: ...na Ensure the antenna s will not be vulnerable to damage by moving inventory or equipment 2 Use the antenna as a template and mark the mounting holes 3 Drill and tap if necessary mounting holes for 10...

Page 25: ...our UHF reader As shown in Figure 7 the reader is designed for horizontal or vertical installation Mounting keyholes are provided on each side of the base plate for easy non permanent installation and...

Page 26: ...r frame SAMSys recommends that the MP9320 be mounted on a horizontal surface However if vertical surface installation is required refer to the following sections for the appropriate mounting As shown...

Page 27: ...all the washers and insert the screws 5 Tighten the screws to within 375 of the anchor 6 Install the reader and finish tightening the screws Solid Concrete Wall Mounting To temporarily mount the MP932...

Page 28: ...nish tightening the screws Drywall Mounting To temporarily mount the MP9320 to drywall SAMSys recommends either 10 toggle bolts or 10 drywall anchors NOTE There are many types of screw in hammer in an...

Page 29: ...or communication directly with a PC or other serial device Refer to the Specifications chapter for information on the port Figure 9 MP9320 Standalone RS 232 Communication Setup NOTE A serial port adap...

Page 30: ...3 Launch a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal 4 Set the terminal serial port parameters to the reader default values 9600 8 1 none 5 Power up the reader 6 Introduce a test tag into the...

Page 31: ...n be operated as a standalone reader with the Interrogator Control and Concentrator Module ICCM using the RS 232 communication links For RS 485 communication setup efer to Networked Reader Communicati...

Page 32: ...on the ICCM display to obtain the ICCM IP address 4 Launch your web browser and access the Web Based Administration tool Refer to Chapter 5 in the Interrogator Control and Concentrator Module User s...

Page 33: ...ked with other readers and to the SAMSys Interrogator Control and Concentrator Module ICCM using an RS 485 interface see Figure 11 Refer to the Specifications chapter for detailed information on the R...

Page 34: ...and power supplies are secure 2 Verify the ICCM is connected to the RS 485 network and operational 3 Power up the readers 4 Follow the instructions in the Interrogator Control and Concentrator Module...

Page 35: ...ed The outputs are open collector Figure 12 Digital Input and Output Port Configuration Signal Name Pin No Description Input 1 a TTL input optically isolated Input 2 b TTL input optically isolated Inp...

Page 36: ...6 Carefully cut the heat shrink tubing on the power cable and remove 7 Slide the rubber insulator up the cable providing access to the connector pins 8 If adding wires thread the wires through the kn...

Page 37: ...29 Chapter 4 Operation This chapter provides general information to operate the MP9320 Topics discussed in this chapter include the following Reader Power Up Reading Tags Operation with the ICCM...

Page 38: ...LEDs as follows 1 Transmit on 2 Sense on 3 Power on 4 Fault on 5 All four on 6 Beeper on If the Fault LED illuminates during the intialization sequence the reader has detected a software load fault Re...

Page 39: ...four antennas The Active Antenna LEDs indicate which antenna is transmitting Figure 15 Active Antenna LED Indicators Antenna 2 Transmitting NOTE The number of antennas and the antenna transmit sequen...

Page 40: ...the reader activates the tag and reads the data The Sense LED flashes and the beeper sounds when the tag is successfully read Figure 16 LED Indicators Tag Successfully Read The following example show...

Page 41: ...CCM also has a 1 4 VGA touch screen LCD The LCD can be used to provide an operator interface for applications running directly on the ICCM This allows for local access to RFID data and applications in...

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Page 43: ...35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides general information to troubleshoot the MP9320 Topics discussed in this chapter include the following General Troubleshooting Contact Us...

Page 44: ...roblem Warning Electric Shock Hazard The following procedures may involve AC voltage Use extreme caution when measuring voltage or installing cables and power supplies Serious injury or death may occu...

Page 45: ...uzzer alarms during power up Suspect LED bad Reader may operate normally with one or more bad LEDs but the reader should be replaced as soon as possible Reader board failure If reader does not read or...

Page 46: ...External RS 485 cable malfunction Check cable connectors for bent or broken pins Replace external RS 485 cable if necessary Reader board failure Replace reader No Digital I O signals present Reader bo...

Page 47: ...Troubleshooting 39 Telephone 1 877 367 4342 toll free 8 00am 6 00pm EST Mon Fri Fax 1 919 281 1551...

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Page 49: ...tion provided includes the following Reader Specifications Environmental Specifications Battery Specifications Power Supply Specifications RS 232 Connector Specifications Main I O Connector Specificat...

Page 50: ...100 KHz steps 869 525 MHz single frequency RF Power 16 mW 3 W Connections RS 232 RS 485 or Digital I O TTL Input Voltage 15 Vdc 5 Input Current 3A maximum Operating Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 7...

Page 51: ...C Input Consumption 0 3 A 31 45 VA Input Frequency 50 60 Hz Output Voltage 15 VDC Output Current 3 A Baud rate 9600 Parity None Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Pin 1 CNVSS Normally low High puts reader in pro...

Page 52: ...Pin G Ground Pin H Ground Pin J Vin 15 Vdc Pin K Vin 15 Vdc Pin L Spare Pin M Digital output common Pin N Digital input common Pin P Spare Pin R Spare Pin S Spare Pin T Spare Pin U Digital input 3 Pin...

Page 53: ...le Specifications Figure 19 Optional Communication Cable Pinouts 15 Pin D Sub Digital Input Output 1 Input common 2 In 1 3 In 2 4 In 3 5 In 4 6 Out 1 7 Out 2 8 Out 3 9 Out 4 10 Output common 11 15 not...

Page 54: ...ential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communica...

Page 55: ...0 220 1 EN 300 220 2 FCC Part 15 Canada RSS 210 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity all ports EN 61000 4 2 Radiated Immunity enclosure EN 61000 4 3 Magnetic Immunity enclosure EN 61000 4 8 Electrical Fas...

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Page 57: ...P9320 configuration For detailed information on configuration variables refer to the Comprehensive Heuristic Unified Messaging Protocol Reference Guide Information provided includes the following Oper...

Page 58: ...parameters include the following RF communication mode polled or continuous Serial communication mode polled or continuous Multiplexer Configuration antennas inventory rounds and antenna hopping Seri...

Page 59: ...actory default configuration is as follows General Configuration RF Continuous Serial Continuous Serial Configuration 9600 Baud 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit No Parity Multiplexer Configuration 1 antenna Ant...

Page 60: ...nified Messaging Protocol Reference Guide Commonly used configuration variables include the following GCW General Configuration Word SCW Serial Configuration Word CHUMP 1 31 and above MCW Multiplexer...

Page 61: ...SA Warning The SAMSys MP9320 UHF Reader uses internal registers to provide a high degree of flexibility in setting operational parameters The use of these registers is described in the MP9320 User s G...

Page 62: ...cted to the reader via the RS 232 or RS 485 communication port and that a PC or other host computer is connected to the ICCM via the RS 232 port See Figure 20 NOTE If you do not have an ICCM contact S...

Page 63: ...ction on the ICCM to transfer the files to the ICCM For detailed information on the Transfer Files function refer to the Interrogator Control and Concentrator Module User s Guide Uploading the File to...

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