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5. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PROGRAMMING
Chapter 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PROGRAMMING
5.1 Operation Mode
The RFID interface module has two operation modes: RUN mode and TEST mode.
5.1.1 Switching the operation mode
The operation mode is switched using one of the following two switches:
1. Test switch located on the front of the RFID interface module
2. Intelligent function module switch
5.1.2 RUN mode
RUN mode allows you to use all commands.
5.1.3 TEST mode
TEST mode is used during ID system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Table 5.1 TEST mode functions list
Mode
Description
Reference
Communication test
Has the RFID interface module read ID tag data without operating the sequence
program.
Checks whether a sequence program, antenna, or ID tag caused a read error when a
data read error occurs with an ID tag.
Section 5.1.3(2)
Distance level
measurement
Checks the potential maximum communication distance of the installation distance of
the ID tag.
Use this function to adjust the installation location.
Section 5.1.3(3)
Communication
success rate
measurement
Checks the data reading potential in terms of the repeated execution success rate,
in the installation state with the ID tag in a stationary state.
Use this function to adjust the installation location.
Section 5.1.3(4)
Speed level
measurement (read)
Checks the data reading potential in terms of the number of times read can be
repeatedly executed while moving an ID tag.
Use this function to adjust the ID tag movement speed.
Section 5.1.3(5)
Speed level
measurement
(write)
Checks the data writing potential in terms of the number of times write can be
repeatedly executed while moving an ID tag.
Use this function to adjust the ID tag movement speed.
Section 5.1.3(5)
Noise level
measurement
Checks whether noise that adversely affects communication with an ID tag is
occurring in the area surrounding the antenna installation location.
Section 5.1.3(6)
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