User Manual Transponder Reader Compact Flash-Card
ID040052 Rev 11-2004 Printed in Germany Subject to modifications © 2004 BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division Gartenstrasse 19 D-95490 Mistelgau Germany Tel: +49 9279 991 910 Fax: +49 9279 991 900 E-mail: rfid.support@brooks.com 2 Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 About this Device ..................................................................5 1.2 About this Manual .................................................................6 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 2.1 Symbols and Types Used in this Manual ................................8 2.2 General Safety Instructions ....................................................9 2.3 Proper Use .............................................................................9 2.
6.4 7 4 Customer Service.................................................................28 TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL AND STORAGE 29 7.1 Transportation .....................................................................29 7.2 Disposal...............................................................................29 7.3 Storage ................................................................................29 Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
I NTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About this Device The BROOKS Transponder Reader System is a high-frequency identification system that uses FM transmission. The basic item is a transponder that works as a forgery-proof electronic identity disk. The reading unit of the system sends an energy impulse via the antenna. The capacitor of the passive, battery-free transponder is charged by this impulse. After that, the transponder returns a signal with the stored data.
1 I NTRODUCTION 1.2 About this Manual This manual contains information about installing, operating and error handling the BROOKS CF-Card Transponder Reader. It consists of seven chapters: Introduction Safety Instructions Product Description Installation Operation Service and Error Handling Transportation, Disposal and Storage 6 Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 2 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product is manufactured in accordance with state of the art technology and corresponds to recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, there are dangers associated with the use of the equipment even for its intended purpose. You should therefore read the following safety information carefully and keep it in mind. Only install and operate this equipment if it is in perfect condition and with reference to this manual.
2 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Symbols and Types Used in this Manual This symbol alerts you to dangerous voltage This symbol alerts you to important instructions This symbol indicates electromagnetic radiation This symbol alerts you to risk of explosion This symbol alerts you to risk of fire This symbol indicates important additional information Electrostatically sensitive components 13:44:33 Incoming: ENQ (05) 8 This type represents transmitted data display Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 2 2.2 General Safety Instructions 1 Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before installing and operating the device. 2 Keep these instructions. Store this manual in a place that can 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 be accessed at any time by all persons involved in installing, operating and error handling the device. Heed all warnings. Follow all warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions only.
2 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 2.4 Declaration of Conformity 2.4.1 USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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2 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß § 3 (1) 1. (Artikel 3 (1) a)) Health and safety requirements pursuant to § 3 (1) 1. (Article 3(1) a)) angewendete harmonisierte Normen Harmonized standards applied EN 60950 Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/ Spezifikationen) Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements (standards/specifications used) BMPT Decree No.
S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards / Schnittstellenbeschreibungen) Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements (standards/interface specifications used) 2 EN 300 330-1 (06/2001) BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH Gartenstr. 19 D-95490 Mistelgau Germany Phone +49 9279 991 910 Fax +49 9279 991 900 Mistelgau, 20.09.
3 P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Hardware Standard device: TLG-CFC-S-R 3.2 Labeling Information Type Serial number Part number 3.3 Technical Data 3.3.1 Transponder Reader Parameter Value Operation temperature Stock temperature 14 0°C to +50°C 32°F to 122°F -25°C to +70°C -13°F to +158°F Permissible humidity @ 50C° 25 - 80 % Transmitter frequency 134.2 kHz Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 3 3.3.2 Power Supply and Current Input Description Value Voltage 3,5/5 VDC(+/- 5%) Current (reading and writing) 100 mA Current (passive) 50 mA 3.3.3 System Requirements Slot Type: CF-Card Type I Operating System: Win9x/2000/NT/XP/CE 3.3.4 Serial Interface Description Value Baud rate 19200 parity none Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
3 P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 3.4 Contents of Delivery Number Description 1 Transponder Reader CFC-Card 1 Device driver, test software (CD-ROM) 1 Instruction manual 3.5 Warranty and Liability The warranty period is 24 months and begins with the moment of delivery of the device as proved by an invoice or other documents. The warranty includes the repair of all damages to the device that occur within the warranty period, and which are evidently caused by faults of the material or production defects.
I NSTALLATION 4 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 Installation Environment This device is designed for use in an indoor environment only. Installation is only permitted in an environmental indoor climate with a constant temperature of between 0°C and +50°C / 32°F and 122°F, humidity between 25% and 80%, and a maximum temperature of +50°C / 122°F. Do not install or use this device in or near water. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the device.
4 I NSTALLATION 4.2 Dimensions Standard device TLG-CFC-S-R: 5.00 mm Antenna 53.76 mm 42.80 mm 18 Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
I NSTALLATION 4 4.3 Installation to a Notebook or PDA The CF-Card Transponder Reader is suitable for all Windows operating systems. The interface of the reader is comparable with the interface of a serial interface card. 4.3.1 Notebook or Desktop PC On operating systems which support plug & play, the card will be detected automatically. Then only the delivered *.inf file must be installed. If the card was installed successfully a new entry “com x” appears in the device manager (for example “com 3”).
4 I NSTALLATION 4.3.2.1 BROOKS CF-Card Reader Test Software for PDA The test software can be used to read and write to a TIRIS transponder. After starting the software, the tool is searching for the BROOKS CFCard Reader. Was the CF-Card Reader detected successfully, the message “- PCCard found –“ appears in the status line. Pushing the button ‘SCAN’, starts the reading of the transponder. The transponder data can be displayed in ASCII mode or in HEX mode. (see picture 4.1 and picture 4.
I NSTALLATION 4 picture 4.4: Write – HEX mode Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
4 I NSTALLATION 4.4 Reading and Writing Ranges Type TLG-CFC-S-R Reading range Writing range [mm] [mm] 55 35 Optimal reading and writing positions: TLG-CFC-S-R The real reading and writing range depends on the type of PDA. 22 Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
O PERATION 5 5 OPERATION 5.1 Protocol 5.1.1 Message Structure All messages have the following structure: Length Header Data Checksum 1 byte 2 bytes 1 or more bytes 2 bytes Header Command Length: Action # Number of bytes of Header and Data (without Length and Checksum). Header: Consists of Command and Action # Command: Defines the function of the message. Action #: To distinguish the single messages the Action # will be increased for each new message.
5 O PERATION 5.1.2 Commands Reading of ‘Read Only’ or ‘Read/Write’ transponder Command: 01H Message: Length Header Checksum Response: Type of Transponder Length Header Page # Data (8 bytes) Checksum Reading of Multipage Transponder The first data byte contains the page of the multipage transponder which shall be read.
O PERATION 5 Locking a Page The first data byte contains the page of the multipage transponder which shall be locked. Command: 05H Message: Length Header Page # Checksum Response: Length Header Acknowledge Code Checksum Writing to a ‘Read/Write’ Transponder The data bytes 1-8 contain the transponder data for writing.
5 O PERATION 5.1.3 Error Messages On any error the CF-Card Reader responses an error message. The header of the error message is the same like the header of the message which has caused the error. Message: Length Header Acknowledge Code Checksum 5.1.4 Acknowledge Codes 0x00 Acknowledge OK 0x01 read failed 0x02 write failed 0x03 lock failed 0x04 wrong checksum 0x05 wrong command 0x06 wrong page on read MP 5.
S ERVICE 6 AND E RROR H ANDLING 6 SERVICE AND ERROR HANDLING 6.1 General The transponder reader and its components must be serviced by the manufacturer only. If errors occur, follow the instructions in this section. Do not carry out any error eliminating measures other than the ones described in this section. If you are uncertain about errors and their handling, contact the manufacturer (see the contact information on page 28 of this manual).
6 S ERVICE AND E RROR H ANDLING 6.4 Customer Service BROOKS Automation (Germany) GmbH RFID Division Gartenstraße 19 D-95490 Mistelgau Germany Tel: +49 9279 991 910 Fax: +49 9279 991 900 E-mail: rfid.support@brooks.com 24 hour technical support hotline (Brooks): +1 978 262 2900 28 Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
T RANSPORTATION , D ISPOSAL 7 AND S TORAGE 7 TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL AND STORAGE 7.1 Transportation For transportation purposes such as mailing, use a firm cardboard box. Use adequate padding material to protect the device on all sides. 7.2 Disposal Do not throw the reader away with everyday household trash. Dispose of the electronic components, antennas and cables as electronic trash. 7.3 Storage Store the reader and its components in a clean and dry environment.
7 T RANSPORTATION , D ISPOSAL AND S TORAGE 30 Version Änderungen Datum Autor 1.0 Dokument aus Beschreibung für PCC-Reader erstellt 08.10.04 AM 1.1 FCC Part eingefügt (Seite 10) 16.11.04 AM Transponder Reader – CF-Card, Release 1.
