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SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader
Operating Instructions, 06/2011, J31069-D0241-U001-A2-7618

Software overview

7.1

Software applications

Two software applications are available to you in SIMATIC RF680M:
● The software "RF680M" of the standalone product SIMATIC RF680M

The application program "RF680M" is primarily intended for use in the service and test

fields for reading and writing tags in RFID applications.

● The software "RF-MANAGER"

With the application software "RF-MANAGER", the SIMATIC RF680M device becomes

an integral component of that of SIMATIC RF-MANAGER.
Data acquisition for the "RF-MANAGER" software is configured in the engineering system

of SIMATIC RF-MANAGER.
The software serves to acquire data and transfer it to SIMATIC RF-MANAGER.

7.2

Overview of possible applications

You can use the SIMATIC RF680M device in different ways:
As a standalone product or in combination with SIMATIC RF-MANAGER.

Interfacing to SIMATIC RF-MANAGER with the software "RF-MANAGER"
Application mode "Remote"

Application mode "Mobile"

Standalone product with
the software "RF680M

•

RF680M behaves like a stationary reader

•

The acquired data are only displayed and
transferred to RF-MANAGER

•

The acquired data cannot be modified

•

The acquired data is acknowledged
before being transferred to RF-
MANAGER. Data that has been
incorrectly scanned can be deleted.

•

All the tag data from the RFID chip can
also be displayed or edited depending
on the configuration in the engineering
system.

•

Acquisition of tag data

•

All editing functions are
permitted.

Summary of Contents for SIMATIC RF680M

Page 1: ...Answers for industry SIMATIC Ident RFID SYSTEMS Mobile Reader SIMATIC RF680M Operating Instructions 06 2011 ...

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Page 3: ..._________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ SIMATIC Ident RFID systems SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 Introduction 1 Safety Information 2 Description 3 Power supply 4 Commissioning 5 Operation 6 Software overview 7 The software RF MANAGER 8 RF680M software 9 Advanced functions 10 Troubleshooting 11 Technical d...

Page 4: ...elevant documentation in particular its warning notices and safety instructions Qualified personnel are those who based on their training and experience are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products systems Proper use of Siemens products Note the following WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and ...

Page 5: ... 20 5 3 1 Creating a back up copy 20 5 3 2 Changing the password for the operating system 21 5 3 3 Performing a back up 21 5 4 Basic settings in the operating system 22 5 4 1 Operating modes 22 5 4 2 Adjusting the acoustic signal volume 23 5 4 3 Set the backlighting of the screen 23 6 Operation 25 6 1 The keypad 25 6 1 1 Key functions 25 6 1 2 The shift keys 26 6 2 The Touch display 26 7 Software ...

Page 6: ...g As 43 8 3 4 4 Exit 44 8 3 5 The functions in the Tag menu 44 8 3 5 1 Overview of tag functions 44 8 3 5 2 Write ID 45 8 3 5 3 Locking data areas 45 8 3 5 4 Kill tag 48 8 3 6 The functions in the Extras menu 49 8 3 6 1 Overview of the Extras functions 49 8 3 6 2 Password for the RF MANAGER application 49 8 3 6 3 Reader status 50 8 3 6 4 Setting the language 51 8 3 6 5 Settings 51 8 3 7 The functi...

Page 7: ...9 7 The functions in the Help menu 79 9 7 1 Overview of Help menu 79 9 8 Application example 80 10 Advanced functions 83 10 1 File storage on the RF680M 83 10 2 Data transfer between the PC and mobile reader 84 10 2 1 Prerequisites 84 10 2 2 Working with the Active Sync program 84 10 2 3 Organization of the XML files in the Flash Disk directory 86 10 3 The automatic power saving function 89 10 4 S...

Page 8: ...Table of contents SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 6 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 9: ...Further information The present instructions are a supplement to the operating instructions of the basic device PSION WORKABOUT PRO The documents Quick Reference Guide and Regulatory Warranty Guide for WORKABOUT PRO C M E Hand Held Computer are included with the device Please note the information they contain You can find further information in the PSION User Manual and in the documentation for th...

Page 10: ...Introduction SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 8 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 11: ...lation in the planned environment please contact your service representative CAUTION Alterations to the devices are not permitted Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment approval CE approval and manufacturer s warranty Repairs Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel WARNING Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to th...

Page 12: ...Safety Information 2 1 General safety instructions SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 10 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 13: ... is extremely rugged and protected against spray water The backlit display is easy to read even under unfavorable lighting conditions RFID system The SIMATIC RF680M mobile reader is intended especially for the SIMATIC RF600 RFID system The device can be used to process all RF600 tags and compatible transponders RF MANAGER The SIMATIC RF680M mobile reader can exchange data with the RF MANAGER over ...

Page 14: ... data that has been read to RF MANAGER Writing the tag ID to a transponder Displaying reader status Representing and editing the data in hexadecimal ASCII and binary format Activatable deactivatable password protection for all write functions and for terminating the program Menu prompting in English and German switchable Saving of the read in RF600 data to files in the mobile reader The reader has...

Page 15: ...z for recharging the battery and connecting to PCs via USB port must be ordered separately This station has a charging bay for an additional replacement battery See Ordering data Page 95 3 2 Design Design of the SIMATIC RF680M Item Description Integrated read write head Holder for input pen Charge indicator USB connector Power supply Charging station On off button ASCII keypad Numeric keys Microph...

Page 16: ...equency field The write read area for transponders is located on the end face as well as on the top and bottom of the front section of the enclosure The antenna of the RF680M is linearly polarized For successful reading and writing the dipoles of the transponders and the antennas of the RF680M must be in parallel Note the technical data of the individual transponders The following figure shows the...

Page 17: ...Description 3 3 Antenna and antenna field SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 15 Figure 3 2 Positioning of transponders ...

Page 18: ...Description 3 3 Antenna and antenna field SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 16 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 19: ...ted on the rear of the unit Steps for inserting the battery 1 Turn the screws on the rear of the device in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover at the side where the screws are 2 Hold the battery at an angle when inserting so that the side of the battery with the direction arrow is inserted into the battery compartment first see the depiction of the arrow ...

Page 20: ...er when the SIMATIC RF680M is placed in the charging station Table 4 1 Status LED LED color LED status Meaning Flashing Charging in progress Battery charge is less than 80 Flashes slowly Charging in progress Battery charge exceeds 80 Rapid flashing Battery temperature is higher than 45 C Charging not in progress Green Permanently lit Battery is fully charged red Permanently lit Charging not in pro...

Page 21: ...The SIMATIC RF680M Operating Instructions The Mobile Readers function manual The PSION WORKABOUT PRO 3 Operating Instructions Drivers and software in the directory Flash Disk SIMATIC RF680M Support The RFID software interface API The USB driver for procedure see the chapter on data transmission between the PC and mobile reader for instructions on installing the driver Prerequisites Page 84 Figure ...

Page 22: ...d Figure 5 2 ON OFF button After switching on the first power up lasts a few seconds Automatic shutdown of the device The device shuts down automatically if no key is pressed for three minutes After switching on again the reader continues to operate with the same interface it was using before it was manually or automatically switched off See chapter The automatic power saving function Page 89 5 3 ...

Page 23: ...place all the data on the device with your backup copy and then run a system reset 5 3 2 Changing the password for the operating system Assign a password to protect the system from unauthorized access Prerequisite The operating mode must be set to Supervisor See Chapter Operating modes Page 22 Procedure for changing the password To change the password of the operating system select Start Security ...

Page 24: ...vice has two operating modes 1 Supervisor Mode Configuration and settings for the SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 2 User Mode Default mode The user can only use the installed service and test applications The start menu functionality is restricted Changing the operating mode You can change the operating mode in the Security Level settings Start Security is used for changeover Figure 5 3 Operating mod...

Page 25: ...ls Press the blue labeled FN button in each case to regulate the volume of the acoustic signals in steps using the Plus button louder or the Minus button quieter Figure 5 4 Keys for regulating the volume Specific setting of the acoustic signals In Supervisor mode select Start Settings Control Panel Volume Sounds On the Volume tab you can regulate the volume between Soft and Loud using the bar You ...

Page 26: ...Commissioning 5 4 Basic settings in the operating system SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 24 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 27: ... other keys to that shown by the blue labeling TAB Moves the cursor to the right or down at specific intervals ENTER On Off key Enter key SPACE Inserting spaces In a Windows dialog window checkboxes can be activated or deactivated with the SPACE key SHIFT Display of uppercase letters A Z and symbols also specified on the numeric keys e g BKSP Moves the cursor to the left to delete the last entered...

Page 28: ...ng keys of the SIMATIC RF680M are shift keys SHIFT Orange FN changes the key assignment in accordance with the orange colored labeling on the keypad Blue FN changes the key assignment in accordance with the blue colored labeling on the keypad Activating the shift keys When you press a shift key once briefly it is activated and the name of the selected switch key appears in lowercase in the task ba...

Page 29: ... MANAGER The software serves to acquire data and transfer it to SIMATIC RF MANAGER 7 2 Overview of possible applications You can use the SIMATIC RF680M device in different ways As a standalone product or in combination with SIMATIC RF MANAGER Interfacing to SIMATIC RF MANAGER with the software RF MANAGER Application mode Remote Application mode Mobile Standalone product with the software RF680M RF...

Page 30: ...Software overview 7 2 Overview of possible applications SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 28 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 31: ...See Ordering data Page 95 8 1 2 Starting the software RF MANAGER To start the RF MANAGER application double click the RF MANAGER icon on the desktop A connection to RF MANAGER will only be established when the RF MANAGER software has been started and the WLAN connection is active After it has been correctly installed the SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader automatically receives its configuration from RF...

Page 32: ...settings Device settings RFID network settings Note An automatic reader search is not possible in the Engineering System The automatic reader search via Project Reader configuration Communication settings does not function in the case of mobile readers 8 1 5 Parameterizing the WLAN card in the SIMATIC RF680M mobile reader Two examples are given below for the procedure that you can follow for confi...

Page 33: ... 7 Click on the OK button Example 2 1 Select Start Programs Summit SCU in the mobile reader 2 Click on the Profiles tab 3 Select the New button to create a new profile setting 4 Enter a name for the profile setting 5 At least make the following settings SSID name of the radio network e g RF680M Auth Type security level e g Shared 6 Select the encryption required under Encryption e g WPA2 PSK 7 The...

Page 34: ...reate a back up to save the settings even in the case of power failure The steps you have to perform to do this are described in detail in the section Performing a back up See also Performing a back up Page 21 8 2 Application mode Remote In application mode Remote that is configured via the Engineering System in RF MANAGER the SIMATIC RF680M mobile reader has the properties of a stationary reader ...

Page 35: ...that data which you have acknowledged will be transferred to RF MANAGER Functional expansion by means of configuration in the Engineering System When the function Edit Tag is activated in RF MANAGER you can display and edit all the data for the read RFID tag 8 3 1 Acquire data and transfer it to RF MANAGER Data acquisition Depending on the configuration in the Engineering System you can activate a...

Page 36: ...e Data button The following chapters contain detailed information about this Delete data You can reject any data that has been incorrectly acquired via the Delete button 8 3 2 The data editor Prerequisites for working in the data editor In order to process tag data a tag must have been scanned by the SIMATIC RF680M device and its tag ID must be indicated in the display See Chapter Acquire data and...

Page 37: ...tains the tag data The size of the represented data depends on the tag type Start address the field can be edited when Total is not checked Complete check mark Indication of the completely selected memory area all memory areas of the tag are always read or written at once independent of the memory area currently set Length of the user area The software RF MANAGER contains an additional field for t...

Page 38: ...ckground The green background remains until the data are transferred written to the transponder The color green therefore indicates that the actual tag data differs from the values visible in the editor All other data areas of the tag are shown against a white background Memory area ISO 18000 6C EPC Class1 Gen2 USER User data area Freely available its size or presence is specific to the manufactur...

Page 39: ...for access password and kill password The area may be read only manufacturer specific Kill password Access password For further information on the detailed structure of the different areas see EPCglobal Specification for RFID Interface EPCTM Radio Frequency Identity Protocols Class 1 Generation 2 UHF RFID Protocol for Communications at 860 MHz 960 MHz Version 1 0 9 See also Acquire data and transf...

Page 40: ... tag function During data transfer the progress of the executing function is displayed in the form of a bar display Figure 8 3 Progress display The tag function is not interrupted if you briefly move the tag out of the read field Timeout display in the case of the tag function If the tag remains unedited for longer than 20 seconds the function is interrupted and a message window appears Figure 8 4...

Page 41: ...e Read button in the data editor or press Ctrl R you can read the data from the tag The read in data appears in the editor Read button Reading the data area of a tag In the data editor you can use the drop down list box to select the required memory area of the tag whose data you want to read and reduce it if required by removing the check mark from Complete and entering the address and length in ...

Page 42: ...TIC RF680M If this is not the case time out will be displayed after 20 seconds See also Settings Page 75 8 3 2 3 Writing to the tag Write tag data If you click the Write button in the data editor or press Ctrl W you can write the data that is currently displayed in the editor to the tag Write button Writing the data area of a tag In the data editor you can select the required memory area of the ta...

Page 43: ...check It is checked for all tags before any read or write procedure whether the tag ID displayed in the editor corresponds to the ID of the tag that is located in the field of the SIMATIC RF680M If this is not the case time out will be displayed after 20 seconds See also Settings Page 75 8 3 3 Overview of functions When the RF MANAGER application starts up the screen for scanning tags appears on t...

Page 44: ... Scan X Read tag ID Write ID X Write the tag ID to a tag Read Data Read CTRL R Write CTRL W X Read tag data write tag Tag Functions X Lock data areas on the tag Password X X X Change password for the application Reader status X X X Information about the reader Tools Language X X X Set the menu language Settings X Define tag area for reading writing Specify format editor data address length Help In...

Page 45: ... All the files of the Flash Disk folder are displayed You can select the desired file via the touchscreen or by entering the filename under Name and OK 8 3 4 3 Save Tag Save Tag As The functions are available in the application mode Mobile when Edit Tag has been activated in RF MANAGER Via File Save you can save data currently displayed in the editor of the reader to a file on the SIMATIC RF680M I...

Page 46: ...unning on the SIMATIC RF680M On exiting this connection is closed down 8 3 5 The functions in the Tag menu 8 3 5 1 Overview of tag functions The following tag functions are available that you can select in the menu via Tag Scan with Edit Tag function activated You can switch to data acquisition by selecting this function seeAcquire data and transfer it to RF MANAGER Page 33 Read Data with Edit Tag...

Page 47: ...by four Transferring the ID to the transponder Click the OK button to transfer the ID to the tag Access Password field When the tag to be written is protected with an access password you must enter the password in the Access Password field Note Only keep one tag in the scanning range of the SIMATIC RF680M Ensure that only one tag is in the scanning range of the SIMATIC RF680M when the tag ID is be...

Page 48: ...d in the action area 0 The action will not be executed 1 The action will be executed Line Kill PWD Access PWD EPC memory TID memory User memory Mask 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Action r w p r w p w p w p w p The entry in the Action line specifies how the associated memory area will be locked The identifier r w defines password protection for reading writing The identifier w defines pas...

Page 49: ...ead and written in the Secured state but not in the Open state 1 1 The associated memory area cannot be read or written regardless of the state of the tag This state can be used to protect the passwords on the tag from being read out and overwritten Example Kill PWD Access PWD EPC memory TID memory User memory Mask 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Action 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 In the above example the mask bits o...

Page 50: ...ror message will not be output directly from the tag In this case the command will only be terminated after 20 seconds with the time out In this case check the passwords that you have entered and the bits in the mask and action lines carefully before you activate the command again If the status of the available tag is not known to you it is highly probable that this command will always result in a...

Page 51: ... the Extras functions The Tools menu contains the following functions that you can select via Tools Password application password Reader status Language Settings with Edit Tag function activated Figure 8 12 The Tools functions 8 3 6 2 Password for the RF MANAGER application As an option you can assign a password for the RF MANAGER application Select Tools Password from the menu Figure 8 13 Passwor...

Page 52: ...ssword You only have to enter the password once in the case of several consecutive write commands It will remain valid for 5 minutes after the last write function is executed This password is also required to exit the application Default password No password is assigned in the delivery condition Note Forgot password If you have forgotten your password the original status of the device can be resto...

Page 53: ...e application English German Procedure for selecting the language Select the desired language in the Language selection window of the Tools Language menu and confirm with OK Figure 8 15 Language selection window 8 3 6 5 Settings You can make the following settings using this function Specifying the write and read area of a tag Setting data formats Select Tools Settings to parameterize these settin...

Page 54: ...ettings under Format You can set different formats for the editor data address and length under Format that are explained below Effect of the Editor settings Byte binary Depending on the format that you select the interface in the data editor is as depicted below Presentation in the data editor for the settings Byte Binary Presentation in bytes Presentation with 0 and 1 ...

Page 55: ... can enter decimal data here If you subsequently set the check mark the data will be converted into hexadecimal format Depending on the format setting the values will be changed in the editor You can see from the data editor whether Hex or Dec is activated for Hex format 0x is shown for Address and Length Hex check mark not activated Hex check mark activated Display in the editor Settings under Au...

Page 56: ...L is created each time tag data is read xxx is replaced by the ID of the read tag If a tag with the same ID is read again the corresponding file is overwritten READ XML is set as the default value 8 3 7 The functions in the Help menu 8 3 7 1 Overview of Help menu The Help menu contains the following function that you can select via Help About Figure 8 18 Help menu Using Help About you can obtain i...

Page 57: ...IDs Append List Append list of scanned tag IDs from a directory File Exit Exit application Scan CTRL S Read tag ID Write ID Write the tag ID to a tag Read Data Read Write Copy CTRL R CTRL W Read tag data write tag copy tag data Lock Tag Lock data areas on the tag Tag Kill Tag Kill tag Password Change password for the application Tag Type Set tag type Reader status Information about the reader Read...

Page 58: ...Length of the data area the field can be edited if Complete is not checked Data field The data can be displayed in either Hex decimal or ASCII format Buttons for processing the tag data Scan tag ID Read tag data Write to the tag Copy data to another tag Indication of the tag type The editor window contains the tag data The size of the represented data depends on the tag type Start address the fiel...

Page 59: ...green background remains until the data are transferred written to the transponder The color green therefore indicates that the actual tag data differs from the values visible in the editor All other data areas of the tag are shown against a white background Memory area ISO 18000 6C EPC Class1 Gen2 USER User data area Freely available its size or presence is specific to the manufacturer EPC Memory...

Page 60: ...only manufacturer specific Kill password Access password For further information on the detailed structure of the different areas see EPCglobal Specification for RFID Interface EPCTM Radio Frequency Identity Protocols Class 1 Generation 2 UHF RFID Protocol for Communications at 860 MHz 960 MHz Version 1 0 9 9 4 The functions in the File menu 9 4 1 Overview of file functions The following file func...

Page 61: ... Tag As Via File Save you can save data currently displayed in the editor of the reader to a file on the SIMATIC RF680M If you select Save the current file will be replaced if you select Save Tag As you can select a new directory or a new file name The filename can be up to 100 alphanumeric characters in length XML format is used automatically for saving Also refer to the Chapter File storage on t...

Page 62: ...e size of the list is limited to the available storage space 9 4 6 Exit You can exit the SIMATIC RF680M program using File Exit or the ESC key You then reach the WinCE operating system level of the PSION Workabout Pro You require the password relevant to the application for this if you have previously assigned one 9 5 The functions in the Tag menu 9 5 1 Overview of tag functions The following tag ...

Page 63: ...the white Scan buttons mounted on the side of the device See Chapter Key functions Page 25 Key s Figure 9 3 Scan button The tag IDs in Hex appear in the display Figure 9 4 Scan tag Only newly scanned tags or their IDs are added i e IDs are not entered twice in the ID list Depending on the setting mode you can acquire one or more tags at the same time For detailed information on scanning mode see C...

Page 64: ...te Tags without tag ID If a tag does not have a tag ID it cannot be scanned and indicated 9 5 3 Progress and timeout display The tag functions carry out communication with the transponder They indicate the progress of the currently executing function and any timeout if applicable Progress display in the case of the tag function During data transfer the progress of the executing function is display...

Page 65: ...imeout display You can now stop the command completely with Yes or continue it with No If you continue the interrupted command is continued at the point of interruption 9 5 4 Read tag Note Distance limits between the tag and the reader Please observe the maximum distance limits between the reader and the tag when reading a tag These depend on the Tag type Ambient conditions fixing method of the ta...

Page 66: ...removing the check mark from Complete and entering the address and length in the respective fields Read complete tag If all memory areas of the tag are to be completely read or written together set the check mark for Complete With this function you can display the complete size of the selected memory area If the check mark is set for Complete Read all and Write all are displayed on the buttons Fig...

Page 67: ... area of a tag In the data editor you can select the required memory area of the tag in which you want to write data and reduce it if required by removing the check mark from Complete and entering the address and length in the respective fields Writing the complete tag If all memory areas of the tag are to be completely read or written together set the check mark for Complete With this function yo...

Page 68: ...to another Procedure for copying data To copy data from one tag to another proceed as follows 1 Scan the tag ID of the tag from which you want to copy data as described in the Chapter Scanning RFID tags and their tag ID Page 61 2 From the list of tag IDs select the ID of the transponder whose data you want to copy 3 Click the Data button The data editor is displayed 4 Click the Read button to disp...

Page 69: ... to divide number of ID characters by four Transferring the ID to the transponder Click the OK button to transfer the ID to the tag Access Password field When the tag to be written is protected with an access password you must enter the password in the Access Password field Note Only keep one tag in the scanning range of the SIMATIC RF680M Ensure that only one tag is in the scanning range of the S...

Page 70: ...determine which function is executed in the action area 0 The action will not be executed 1 The action will be executed Line Kill PWD Access PWD EPC memory TID memory User memory Mask 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Action r w p r w p w p w p w p The entry in the Action line specifies how the associated memory area will be locked The identifier r w defines password protection for reading w...

Page 71: ...ad and written in the Secured state but not in the Open state 1 1 The associated memory area cannot be read or written regardless of the state of the tag This state can be used to protect the passwords on the tag from being read out and overwritten Example Kill PWD Access PWD EPC memory TID memory User memory Mask 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Action 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 In the above example the mask bits on...

Page 72: ...ror message will not be output directly from the tag In this case the command will only be terminated after 20 seconds with the time out In this case check the passwords that you have entered and the bits in the mask and action lines carefully before you activate the command again If the status of the available tag is not known to you it is highly probable that this command will always result in a...

Page 73: ... supported Tag type 1 Corresponding exemplary RF600 tags EPC_GEN2_ ISO18000 6C RF630L RF620T EPC_GEN2_240Bit RF680T RF630L_03 RF640T_GEN2 1 Siemens tags can be selected directly For non Siemens tags the corresponding tag type is available for selection For Gen 2 tags you must also configure the size of the user memory Please refer to the technical tag information of the relevant manufacturer for t...

Page 74: ...ing Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 Figure 9 13 Enter user memory 9 6 The functions in the Extras menu 9 6 1 Overview of the Extras functions The Tools menu contains the following functions that you can select via Tools Password application password Reader status Reader settings ...

Page 75: ...assword for the SIMATIC RF680M application As an option you can assign a password for the SIMATIC RF680M application Select Tools Password from the menu Figure 9 15 Password 1 Enter a password with up to 8 characters under New Password 2 Then enter the password again under Confirm password 3 Select the OK button The password is now set All write functions to a tag are now protected by this passwor...

Page 76: ... valid for 5 minutes after the last write function is executed This password is also required to exit the application Default password No password is assigned in the delivery condition Note Forgot password If you have forgotten your password the original status of the device can be restored See System reset Page 89 9 6 3 Reader status Version statuses and settings of the RF600 read write device ca...

Page 77: ... the measuring field at the same time A suitable selection permits a faster detection of tags in the field by the reader The following relation applies 2Initial Q number of expected tags Select the transmit channel for the European radio profile ETSI Select Tools Reader Settings to parameterize these settings The Reader Settings window opens Figure 9 17 Reader settings 9 6 5 Settings You can make ...

Page 78: ...detected With Bulk the device will constantly try to scan additional tag IDs until time out or manual interruption of the command This setting is appropriate for example if you are searching for a specific tag in a field that contains several tags Settings under Format You can set different formats for the editor data address and length under Format that are explained below Effect of the Editor se...

Page 79: ...069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 77 Presentation in the data editor for the settings Byte Binary Presentation in bytes Presentation with 0 and 1 Effect of the Data settings Hexadecimal decimal or ASCII number format Hex or Dec presentation format can be recognized in the Address and Length lines in the data editor Hex Dec ASCII ...

Page 80: ...isplay in the editor Settings under Auto Save Filename Under Auto Save Filename you can define whether the same file with the same name is always updated when scanning tags or whether new files are saved in each case Figure 9 19 Auto Save Filename READ XML If the setting READ XML is selected the same file READ XML is always updated each time tag data is read Tag_xxx XML If the setting Tag_xxx XML ...

Page 81: ...cedure for selecting the language Select the desired language in the Language selection window of the Tools Language menu and confirm with OK Figure 9 20 Language selection window 9 7 The functions in the Help menu 9 7 1 Overview of Help menu The Help menu contains the following function that you can select via Help About Figure 9 21 Help menu ...

Page 82: ...ication example Typical application cases for SIMATIC RF680M are shown below Starting the software To start the SIMATIC RF680M application click the RF680M icon on the desktop Setting the language of the SIMATIC RF680M application Select the desired language in the Language selection window of the Tools Language menu and confirm with OK Prerequisites for working with transponders Set tag type Sele...

Page 83: ... Data button Save tag ID list To save the list of all scanned tags select File Save List As in the menu Select a directory and name the file It will be saved in XML format Read tag To read the data of the scanned tag select the Read button in the data editor or Ctrl R The read in data appears in the editor Write to the tag When writing data to the scanned tag the data that is currently displayed i...

Page 84: ... RF680M software 9 8 Application example SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 82 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 85: ...writes this file Length of the written tag data When writing to the tag the write data are written from the Editor to the tag and also to the Flash Disk folder of the mobile reader under the name WRITE xml Every subsequent write command overwrites this file Display Files The function File Open shows all files with the extension xml You can select one of these This file is then loaded into the Edit...

Page 86: ...nt version of Microsoft Active Sync from the Internet at Microsoft homepage http www microsoft com A USB cable for connecting the PC to the SIMATIC RF680M included in the scope of supply of the docking station 10 2 2 Working with the Active Sync program The ActiveSync program provides a connection via the USB to RF680M You can now copy data and programs very easily in the manner familiar from Expl...

Page 87: ...on via Explorer and Mobile Device Select Mobile Device in Explorer Figure 10 1 Opening the RF680M workstation via Explorer Then select the Flash Disk folder Opening the RF680M workstation via ActiveSync and Explore Select the button Explore button for German installation Durchsuchen to access ActiveSync on the device Figure 10 2 Access to the SIMATIC RF680M device via Active Sync Explore ...

Page 88: ...sh disk folder There you will find the file READ XML and the files you have stored with the extension XML You can now drag and drop or copy these files from the drive of the RF680M to the PC drive The contents of the file can now be displayed and modified using the relevant editor on the PC You can use any editor to display the XML structure Notepad Write Microsoft Word or Microsoft Internet Explo...

Page 89: ...r written tag data Selected tag type Tag ID Data area of the tag Start address of a 4 byte block decimal format Value of the 4 bytes of a data area decimal format Value 1 Start address 1 Value 2 Start address 2 Value 3 Start address 3 These values are hidden in this example with Internet Explorer by clicking on the character the view that is used for the User data area can be displayed ...

Page 90: ...1 A2 7618 XML structure of the tag ID list Structure that has arisen from the initial Save List Two tags are read Device Tag type Tag ID Structure that has arisen from the second save of Append List Three tags are read Presenting the XML file in Excel You can also open the XML file with Excel to obtain a tabular display Figure 10 5 XML file in Excel ...

Page 91: ...e current tag command is interrupted The following message appears see also Progress and timeout display Page 62 Figure 10 6 Timeout display You can now stop the command completely with Cancel or continue it with Retry If you continue the interrupted command is continued at the point of interruption 10 4 System reset After inserting the batteries and switching on for the first time the reader carr...

Page 92: ...reset Note Data retention and data loss during system reset When you perform a system reset only the saved data in the flash memory are retained Flash Disk directory All other data in RAM e g in the Application Data folder is lost Note Restoring the delivery status of the device If you want to restore the delivery status of the device delete the self stored files in the Flash Disk directory especi...

Page 93: ...pter System reset Page 89 The password for the write commands of the SIMATIC RF680M application has been forgotten Copy in the most recent back up The EPC tag has not been initialized The tag must be initialized The tag is defective Use a different new tag The tag is too far away from the read head Reduce the distance between the read head and the tag Please observe the limit distances between the...

Page 94: ...Troubleshooting SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 92 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 95: ...d communication with PC USB Operating system Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 5 0 File management MS DOS compatible Technical specifications Complete unit incl rechargeable batteries Dimensions 265 x 100 x 42 mm Weight Approx 600 g Operation 20 C to 50 C Temperature Storage 40 C to 60 C without battery Relative humidity 5 to 95 no condensation Degree of protection IP65 IEC 60529 splashproof EMC EN550...

Page 96: ...Technical data SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 94 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 97: ...T2813 0BC10 Accessories Order No SIMATIC RF reader charging docking station Charging station for Workabout PRO Incl wide range power supply unit with universal adapter power cable and USB cable 6GT2898 0BA00 SIMATIC RF WLAN module for mounting on RF680M 6GT2898 0DA00 SIMATIC RF barcode scanner for mounting on RF680M 6GT2898 0DB00 Replacement battery 3300 mAh 6GT2898 0CA00 CD RFID Systems Software ...

Page 98: ...Ordering data SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 96 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 99: ...our country Addresses and ordering lists of PSION can be found on the Internet at PSION homepage http www psionteklogix com You can also find the PSION agent in your country at this Internet address In Germany PSION components are supplied by WAROK Tel 49 7721 202630 A 3 Developing user applications User applications require the SDK development package from PSION PSION Teklogix Mobile Devices SDK ...

Page 100: ...A DT on the Internet There you will find the following information for example Our newsletter containing up to date information on your products Relevant documentation for your application which you can access via the search function in Product Support A forum for global information exchange by users and specialists Your local contact for IA DT on site Information about on site service repairs and...

Page 101: ...We offer appropriate courses to get you started Please contact your local training center or the central training center in D 90327 Nuremberg Phone 49 0 180 523 56 11 0 14 min from the German landline network deviating mobile communications prices are possible For information about courses see the SITRAIN homepage http www sitrain com ...

Page 102: ...Appendix A 4 Service support SIMATIC RF680M Mobile Reader 100 Operating Instructions 06 2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 ...

Page 103: ...bile data memory see transponder RAM Random Access Memory Read write devices SLG See readers Readers Readers ensure fast secure data transfer between mobile data storage units and higher level systems The data energy included are transmitted across an electromagnetic alternating field This principle enables contact free data transmission ensures high industrial compatibility and works reliably in ...

Page 104: ...Tag See transponder TID Transponder identification number Transponder An invented word from transmitter and responder Transponders are used on the product the product carrier the object or its transport or packaging unit and contain production and manufacturing data i e all application specific data They follow the product through assembly lines transfer and production lines and are used to contro...

Page 105: ...t area 36 57 D Data editor Interface structure 35 56 Data transfer Reader PC 84 Delivery status Restore 89 Design SIMATIC RF680M 13 Directories 83 Display Progress 38 62 Timeout 38 63 E Exit 44 60 F Features SIMATIC RF680M 11 File Downloading 59 Exit 44 60 Loading 43 Save 43 59 File functions Overview 42 58 File storage 83 Function 54 79 Functions Overview 12 SIMATIC RF680M 12 Functions with RF680...

Page 106: ...r supply 17 power saving function 89 Problem handling 91 Progress display 38 62 PSION workstation 85 R Read Tag data 39 63 Tag ID 61 Read head 14 Read tag 39 64 Reader status 50 74 Recommendations for first commissioning 20 Remote 32 Mode 32 S Save 43 59 Scan Of tags 61 Scan mode 75 Scope of supply 19 Set menu language 51 79 Settings Format 51 75 Read and write area 51 75 Tag scanning mode 75 Shif...

Page 107: ...2011 J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 105 U USB driver 84 User applications 97 User mode 22 V Volume Acoustic signals 23 Volume of acoustic signals 23 W Write Tag data 40 65 Tag ID 45 67 Writing tags 40 65 X XML file in Excel 88 XML structure List tag ID 88 Tag data 87 ...

Page 108: ...omation subject to change J31069 D0241 U001 A2 7618 Siemens AG 2010 2011 Siemens AG Industry Sector Sensors and Communication Postfach 48 48 90026 NÜRNBERG DEUTSCHLAND www siemens com simatic sensors Get more information ...

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