IF2 Network Reader Model 1009FF01 User’s Manual
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Contents Contents Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing the Default Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Disabling Access Via the Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Managing Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Viewing Certificates . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Configuring the BRI Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Viewing the BRI Server Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Configuring LLRP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 4 Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Managing the IF2 . . . . . .
Contents 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 About the GPIO Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Accessing the Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Using the Input Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the IF2 Network Reader, explains the ports and LEDs, and explains how the reader fits into your network.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Overview of the IF2 The IF2 Network Reader is an RFID reader that provides connectivity between tag data and an enterprise system. 7 IF2 Network Reader Note: The IF2 does not ship with RFID antennas. For more information on these accessories, contact your Intermec sales representative. The reader forwards RFID tag data to the Ethernet network as shown in the next illustration.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the LEDs The IF2 has six LEDs that indicate the status of the reader during operation. Use the next table to identify the LED icons on the front panel of the IF2. IF2 LED Descriptions Icon Name Description Intermec • On when an application is communicating Ready-to-Work™ with the IF2 BRI server or an LLRP client has indicator connected. • Blinks when no application is communicating with the IF2.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started About the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator The blue Ready-to-Work indicator shows when an application is communicating with the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) server or LLRP client on the IF2. The next table explains the different states of the Ready-to-Work indicator. Ready-to-Work Indicator Status Descriptions Status Description Off IF2 does not have power.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Port Descriptions Port Description GPIO General purpose input/output (GPIO) port that connects the IF2 to industrial controls such as relays or indicators. For more information on the IF2 GPIO interfaces, see “About the GPIO Interfaces” on page 74. DC power Connects the reader to a 12 volt DC power source. COM1 Connects the IF2 to a desktop PC for configuration. Use an RS-232 null modem cable (P/N 059167).
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the Top Panel Ports The IF2 top panel ports consist of four antenna ports, a reset switch, and a USB service port. USB service port Reset switch Antenna port (4 places) IF2 Top Panel Ports The IF2 RFID antenna ports uses Reverse TNC connectors. Make sure you have appropriate antennas and cables for your IF2. For help, contact your Intermec sales representative. Government regulatory agencies require that this RFID reader uses only approved antennas.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Communicating with the IF2 By default, the IF2 is configured to be a DHCP client and accepts offers from any DHCP server. Therefore, the IF2 will work out of the box if you connect it to your network and use a DHCP server to assign it an IP address. In this case, you configure the IF2 using the web browser interface from a desktop PC. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 10.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started To assign an initial IP address 1 Open a serial connection to the IF2. For help, see “Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2” on page 54. 2 Type config and press Enter, and then type config again in the Password field and press Enter. The IF2 Initial Configuration screen appears. 3 If DHCP is enabled, press D. DHCP is disabled and the Ethernet Configuration Options screen appears.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 4 To set the IP address, press 1 and enter the static IP address in the entry field. 5 Press Enter. The static IP address is set. If you do not need to set the subnet mask or IP router values, you can now continue to configure the IF2 through the web browser interface. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 10. If you need to change the values for subnet mask or the IP router, continue with the next step.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Using the Web Browser Interface After the IF2 is assigned an IP address, configure the IF2 using the web browser interface. To use the web browser interface, the IF2 must be connected to your wired network. For help, see “Connecting the IF2 to Your Network” on page 15. When using the web browser interface, remember that your session automatically terminates if you do not use it for 15 minutes.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Note: If a security alert message appears: • Click Yes to continue to the secure login screen. • Click No to cancel. • Click View certificate to see the security certificate before continuing. IF2 Secure Login Screen 4 If necessary, enter a user name and password. The default user name is intermec and the default password is intermec. You can define the user name and password. For help, see “Setting Up Logins” on page 26.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 5 Click Login (or Secure Login in the secure login screen). The Ethernet screen appears and your web browser session is established. For help with configuring network settings, see “Configuring Settings for Your Network” on page 20. For help with configuring RFID reader settings, see “Configuring BRI Settings” on page 38. For more information on other methods for managing the IF2, see “Managing the IF2” on page 50.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started To disable help text 1 In the web browser interface, click Help in the upper right corner of the screen. The Help screen appears. 2 Clear the Enable Help check box. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. The Help text is disabled. Installing the IF2 This section explains how to mount the IF2 to a wall using the IF2 Network Reader Drilling Template Instructions that comes in the box with the IF2.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 3 Mount the IF2 using your parts and screws. Mounting screw (4 places) Note: The IF2 is certified to an IP53 environmental rating only when mounted as shown. The next table includes environmental requirements for the IF2. Choose a location that meets these requirements.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Connecting the IF2 to Your Network After you place the IF2 in its mounting location, you can connect it to your network. To connect the IF2 to your network 1 Install the IF2 in its mounting location. For help, see “Installing the IF2” on page 13. 2 Attach one to four RFID antennas to the RFID antenna ports, starting with port 1. For help, see “Understanding the Top Panel Ports” on page 6. 3 Connect an Ethernet cable to the IF2 Ethernet port.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Setting the Date and Time After you have installed the IF2, you can set the date and time via the web browser interface. To set the date and time 1 Connect to the IF2 via the web browser interface. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 10. 2 In the web browser screen, click the date and time in the upper right corner. The Time screen appears. 3 Choose your time zone from the drop-down list and then click Activate Changes.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Using the IF2 Securely To help protect the integrity and security of your data, the IF2 supports a variety of secure access methods: • You can use a secure web browser session (HTTPS) to access the IF2. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 10. • You can configure and use network security methods, or disable basic configuration through the serial port. For help, see “Configuring Security” on page 24.
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2 Configuring Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure network settings for the IF2 and includes these topics: • Configuring Settings for Your Network • Configuring Security • Managing Certificates This chapter assumes that you are familiar with your network, networking terms, and the type of security implemented by your network.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Configuring Settings for Your Network You use the web browser interface to configure network settings. For more information on using the web browser, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 10. This chapter explains how to use the web browser interface to configure settings for: • wired Ethernet connections. For help, see the next section, “Configuring Ethernet Settings.” • parameters common to the wired connections, such as DNS addresses and time servers.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings To configure Ethernet settings 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration or Ethernet in the left pane. The Ethernet screen appears. If DHCP is enabled, you see this screen: If DHCP is disabled, the current values for IP address, subnet mask, and router appear in entry fields: 2 Configure the Ethernet settings. For help, see the next table. Note: Different settings appear in this screen depending on the current DHCP mode for the IF2.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. Ethernet Settings Descriptions Parameter Description Enable DHCP Check this check box if you want the IF2 to get its IP address from a DHCP server. If this check box is not checked, you need to specify the IP address, subnet mask, and IP router for your network. IP Address IP address of the IF2. The IP address has the form x.x.x.x, where x is a number from 0 to 255.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Configuring Common Network Settings Common network settings are configuration items that apply to the IF2 network interface. This section explains how to use the web browser interface to configure these common network settings: • Hostname • Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses and suffixes • Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server addresses 1 and 2. For information on public NTP servers, see http://support.ntp.org.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Common Network Settings Descriptions Parameter Description Hostname Name for this IF2. The default is “IF2”. The hostname can be either a simple hostname, or a qualified domain name (FQDN). If this IF2 obtains its IP address via DHCP, this parameter is sent to the DHCP server. If the server supports it, this field is used for dynamic DNS updates. DNS Server 1 IP address of a domain name server that the IF2 uses to resolve DNS names.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings • disable serial port access to the IF2. For help, see “Disabling Access Via the Serial Port” on page 30. For general information on securely using the IF2, see “Using the IF2 Securely” on page 17. Controlling Access Services Access services are the different ways that users can access and configure the IF2.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Access Services Descriptions Service Description Enable Web Server Enables access to the IF2 via the web browser interface. Select Enable Web Server (Insecure) to allow users to log in using either a nonsecure (HTTP via port 80) or secure (HTTPS via port 443) web interface. Select Enable Web Server (Secure) to allow only the secure web interface through port 443.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings • If you do not want to use a password server, you should change the default login user name and password, and create a read-only password. For help, see “Changing the Default Login” on page 29. Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Server If you use a password server to manage users who log in to this IF2, you need to tell the IF2 how to communicate with the password server and then you need to configure the password server.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 2 Check the Enable RADIUS check box. A list of RADIUS configuration items appears. 3 Configure the settings. For help, see the next table. 4 Click Activate Changes. 5 Configure the password server database. For help, see the documentation that came with your server. RADIUS Server Information Descriptions Type 28 Description Enable RADIUS Enables RADIUS authentication for this IF2. Primary Radius Server IP address or DNS name of the RADIUS server.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Changing the Default Login If you are not using a password server to authorize user logins, Intermec recommends that you change the default user name and password and create a read-only password. To set up logins 1 From the main menu, click Security > Passwords. The Passwords screen appears. 2 Make sure the Enable RADIUS check box is not checked. Clear this check box if necessary and then click Activate Changes. 3 Configure the parameters.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Password Parameter Descriptions (continued) Parameter Description Read-only Password Enter the password you need to use to log in to this IF2. This password gives the user read-only access to the IF2. This user can view the configuration and execute diagnostics but cannot perform any tasks that affect IF2 operation, such as changing configuration options or upgrading firmware. Default is readonly. The read-only password cannot be deleted.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Managing Certificates The default server certificate on the IF2 (ValidForHTTPSOnly) provides support for secure network applications such as the secure web browser interface, secure LLRP client connections, and secure web services. You can use a third-party certificate authority to issue unique client certificates and a root certificate. Note: To install or uninstall certificates, you need to access the IF2 via a secure web browser.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Installing and Uninstalling Certificates Once you have determined that you need to install or uninstall a certificate, use this procedure. Note: If you follow the procedure to uninstall all certificates, you will lose the unique server certificate and the trusted CA certificate. You will need to contact your local Intermec representative to purchase new certificates. Note: To install or uninstall certificates, you need to access the IF2 via a secure web browser.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 4 (Server Certificate only) In the Enter the associated passphrase for this certificate field, carefully enter the passphrase for the certificate. 5 Click Import Certificate. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, click Yes to proceed.
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3 Developing and Using RFID Applications This chapter explains how you can develop and test RFID applications for the IF2 and includes these topics: • RFID Applications and the IF2 • Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 • Modifying IF4 Applications for Use With the IF2 • About RFID Services • Configuring BRI Settings • Configuring LLRP Settings This chapter assumes you are familiar with developing applications and with your RFID system.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications RFID Applications and the IF2 Your application communicates with the IF2 through one of two RFID services: • the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) server, which controls the reader by issuing BRI commands. For more information on the BRI server, see “Configuring the BRI Server” on page 43. For more information on using BRI, see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference Manual. • the Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP), based on the EPCglobal standard.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 An RFID application can communicate directly with the IF2 BRI Server using the BRI protocol, or it can communicate with the IF2 using the Low-Level-Reader Protocol (LLRP). Intermec recommends that you write and test your application on a development workstation (your desktop PC). The application can access the IF2 BRI interface via TCP on port 2189.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications • The IF2 is no longer guaranteed to be the only RFID module resource. The serial connection is one of eight possible connections. For more information on BRI, see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference Manual. About RFID Services The RFID service sets the protocol your application uses to communicate with the RFID module. The available services are: • BRI (Basic Reader Interface) - Intermec proprietary protocol for controlling the reader.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications To change BRI attribute settings 1 From the menu, click RFID Services > BRI > BRI Attributes. The BRI Attributes screen appears. 2 Change RFID settings as needed. For help, see the next section. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. About BRI Attribute Settings This section explains the BRI attribute settings that control how the reader operates.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications In practice, this is the number of times an identified tag is read until the Read is successful. Valid range is 1 to 254 (default is 3). This setting is equivalent to the RDTRIES BRI attribute. Write Tries Sets the maximum number of times the write algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Write command. In practice, this is the number of times an identified tag is written to until the Write is successful.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications Report Timeout Sets the timeout (in ms) for delays in tag reporting when the IF2 is in continuous read mode. Range is 0 (default) to 65534. Timeout Configuration Mode Enables a timeout mode. Instead of specifying the number of antenna or ID tries, you specify an antenna or ID timeout value. If the IF2 does not find any tags after an antenna or ID try, the reader waits this long before starting the next antenna or ID try.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications This setting is equivalent to the SESSION BRI attribute. For more information on this setting, see the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 documentation. Initial Q (EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags only) Sets the initial Q parameter value used by the Query command. Valid range is 0 to 15 (default is 4). If you know there is only one tag in the field, set this attribute to 0 for best performance. This setting is equivalent to the INITIALQ BRI attribute.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications EPCC1G2 Advance Medium Access Mode Selects low-level protocol (such as tari and back-link frequency) settings. If you are using CAEN tags, you must enable this mode before the tags can be read. This setting is equivalent to the EPCC1G2PARAMETERS or EPCC1G2PARMS BRI attribute. Dense Reader Mode Allows the reader to hop between channels within a certain frequency spectrum to prevent other readers in the area from interfering with one another.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications To configure BRI server settings 1 From the menu, click RFID Services > BRI > BRI Server. The BRI Server screen appears. 2 Change BRI server settings as needed. For help, see the next table. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. BRI Server Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Enable External BRI Connections Enables/disables external TCP connections to the BRI server.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications To enable BRI server logging and view the logfile 1 Enable BRI logging as described in the previous section, “Configuring the BRI Server” on page 43. 2 In the left navigation list, click RFID Services > BRI > BRI Log. The BRI Log screen appears with a list of BRI events. For more information on server events, see the next table, “BRI Event Descriptions.” 3 To save the log file, click Export log to text file and then choose File > Save As.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications Configuring LLRP Settings The IF2 supports version 1.0.1 of the EPCglobal Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP), which establishes a specific interface method between a reader and its corresponding client. Follow the next procedure to configure LLRP settings. Note: For information on LLRP, including standards, see http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards/llrp. An open source LLRP Toolkit can be downloaded at http://sourceforge.net/ projects/llrp-toolkit.
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. LLRP Settings Descriptions Setting Description Secure Server Enable Check this check box to allow connections to the secure LLRP server on port 5085. Unsecure Server Enable Check this check box to allow connections to the unsecure LLRP server on port 5084. Download Intermec Extension Definitions Click the link to download the Intermec extension definitions xml file.
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4 Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 This chapter includes information on managing the IF2 and includes these topics: • Managing the IF2 • Using the Device Configuration Web Service • Using SmartSystems Foundation • Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 • Maintaining the IF2 • Troubleshooting the IF2 • Calling Intermec Product Support • Accessing Intermec Web Pages • Upgrading Firmware 49
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Managing the IF2 There are several methods you can use to manage the IF2. You can use: • a web browser. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 10. This manual assumes you are using this method for all procedures. • the Device Configuration web service. For help, see the next section. • the Intermec SmartSystems Console. For help, see “Using SmartSystems Foundation” on page 52.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 To enable the web service and download the WSDL document 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration > Device Management. The Device Management screen appears. By default, Device Configuration web services are enabled for either secure or insecure connections. 2 To disable web services over a secure connection, clear the Enable Device Web Services (Secure) check box, and then click Activate Changes.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 To download the device configuration WSDL document, click DeviceConfiguration.wsdl. The document opens in the browser window. Using SmartSystems Foundation The IF2 ships with a SmartSystems™ client, which means you can manage it from a central host PC using Intermec’s SmartSystems Foundation. The SmartSystems Console displays all discovered SmartSystems devices in your network. For more information on SmartSystems Foundation, go to www.intermec.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 On the IF2, SmartSystems is enabled by default. 2 To automatically connect to the SmartSystems server at boot time, enter the server address in the SmartSystems Server Address entry field. After you specify the server address, SmartSystems will discover the IF2 during the next broadcast interval. To disable SmartSystems access to the IF2, uncheck the Enable SmartSystems Access check box.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Configuring the IF2 With Intermec Settings In the SmartSystems console, right-click an IF2 and choose Intermec Settings from the menu. The Intermec Settings window appears. Intermec Settings: If you use the SmartSystems Console to manage the IF2, you can use Intermec Settings to configure the IF2. For help with using Intermec Settings, in the Intermec Settings browser choose Help > Online Manual.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Opening a Serial Connection to the IF2 If you are opening a serial connection to the IF2, you need: • a null-modem cable (P/N 059167). • a communications program such as HyperTerminal. Note: If you have Microsoft ActiveSync running on your desktop PC, disable ActiveSync to make the serial port available. To connect to the IF2 via the serial port 1 Connect the null-modem cable from the serial port on the IF2 to a serial port on your PC.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 • You can restore default settings. For help, see “To restore defaults via a serial connection” on page 62. • You can open a BRI session. Opening a USB Connection to the IF2 If you are connecting the IF2 using a USB connection, you need: • a USB cable. • to create a folder with a gserial.inf and a usbser.sys file. To connect to the IF2 using the USB port 1 Create a folder to place the gserial.inf and usb.sys file in.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 [GSerialInstall.Services] AddService = usbser,0x0002,GSerialService [GSerialService] DisplayName = %GSERIAL_DISPLAY_NAME% ServiceType = 1 ; SERVICE_KERNEL_DRIVER StartType = 3 ; SERVICE_DEMAND_START ErrorControl = 1 ; SERVICE_ERROR_NORMAL ServiceBinary = %10%\System32\Drivers\usbser.sys LoadOrderGroup = Base [Strings] LINUX = "Linux" GSERIAL = "Gadget Serial" GSERIAL_DISPLAY_NAME = "USB Gadget Serial Driver" 4 Click File > Save As.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 • You can restore default settings. For help, see “To restore defaults via a serial connection” on page 62. • You can open a BRI session. Maintaining the IF2 The Maintenance menu lets you view IF2 parameters and statistics, including a list of logged events. You may need this information if you need to call Intermec Product Support. Viewing the System Log The System Log screen shows events that have been logged by the IF2.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Viewing the About Screen The About screen lists installed software versions, serial numbers, and other IF2-specific information. To view the About screen • From the menu, click About. The About screen appears. This screen is read-only. The About screen includes this information: • Device information: IF2 firmware version, hardware configuration string, and serial number.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Using the LEDs to Locate the IF2 You can use the LEDs to help locate a specific IF2 in your location. To locate an IF2 • In the About This IF2 RFID Reader screen, click Find This Device. All of the LEDs except the Power and Wired LAN LEDs flash. Click Finished Finding This Device to turn off the LEDs.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Restoring Default Settings Using the Web Browser If you are having problems with the IF2, you can use the web browser interface to restore the default settings to the IF2. To restore defaults using the web browser 1 From the menu, click Maintenance > Configuration. The Configuration screen appears and displays all configuration changes from the factory default settings. 2 Click Restore Defaults. A confirming message appears. 3 Click OK.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Restoring Default Settings Using the Reset Switch If you are having problems with the IF2, you can press the reset switch to restore the default settings to the IF2. To restore defaults via a serial connection 1 Make sure the IF2 is powered on. 2 Using a paper clip, push and hold the reset switch for three seconds. The LEDs on the IF2 flashes. Reset switch 3 Release the reset switch. The IF2 reboots and restores the default configuration.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Rebooting the IF2 You can reboot the IF2 from the web browser interface as described in the next procedure. For example, you may need to reboot the IF2 to enable changes in an application. To reboot the IF2 1 From the menu, click Maintenance > Reboot. The Reboot screen appears. 2 Click Reboot to reboot the IF2. You need to log in again after the IF2 reboots.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Troubleshooting the IF2 This section includes lists of problems and possible solutions. Problems While Working With RFID Many problems you may encounter when working with your RFID system can be solved by carefully checking the RFID settings and changing them accordingly. For help, see “About RFID Services” on page 38.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 To connect directly to the IF2 RFID module and verify operation 1 Make sure the RFID antenna is connected properly to the IF2. 2 Apply power to the IF2. 3 Use a communications program (such as HyperTerminal) to open a TCP/IP connection to the IF2 with these parameters: Parameter Value IP Address IP address of the IF2 Port 2189 Configure the communications program to echo typed characters locally and to send line feeds with line ends.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 b Type READ and press Enter. The tag ID appears, indicating that the module is reading tags. If the tag ID does not appear, there may be a problem with the RFID module or antenna system.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Calling Intermec Product Support You may need to call Intermec Product Support if you have problems operating the IF2.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Follow the prompts to search for and download manuals or other documentation. Upgrading Firmware Make sure the IF2 is connected to a reliable power source before you upgrade the firmware. Do not cycle power to the IF2 during the upgrade. If power is lost during the upgrade, the IF2 may require factory repair. This section explains how to configure and install firmware upgrades on the IF2. Note: To upgrade the firmware, use only .
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Configuring the Firmware Upgrade The Upgrade Package installer configures IF2 firmware upgrades. The configuration you need depends on the method you use to upgrade the IF2: • Using the web browser interface. • Using Intermec SmartSystems Server. • Using Device Configuration Web Services. For help, see the Device Configuration Web Services Command Reference Manual. This section explains how to choose the correct configuration.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Installing the Firmware Upgrade This section describes the different methods of how to install and run the IF2 firmware upgrade. Upgrading From the Web Browser Interface You can use the web browser interface to upgrade the firmware on the IF2. To upgrade the IF2 using the web browser interface 1 From the menu, click Maintenance > Firmware. The Firmware screen appears.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 3 Click Upgrade IF2 RFID Fixed Reader. The upgrade process begins and the firmware is transferred to the IF2. During the upgrade, the web browser interface screen does not auto-refresh. Click Refresh in the web browser to check the progress of the upgrade. When the login screen appears, the upgrade is complete and the IF2 has already rebooted.
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5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces This chapter explains how to access the IF2 general purpose input/output (GPIO) interfaces and how to connect industrial controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the IF2.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces About the GPIO Interfaces The IF2 has four general purpose input and output (GPIO) interfaces. You connect external controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the GPIO interfaces, which can then trigger IF2 operations. Each interface is electrically isolated from the IF2 and designed for low voltage DC loads. The IF2 can also supply 12 VDC at 0.5 A to external devices.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces Using the Input Interfaces Each of the four inputs is compatible with input signals of 10 to 36 VDC. Both the high and low signal contacts are exposed and isolated to 1500 V. Input impedance is 1.8 K ohms minimum. GPIO Input Signal Descriptions Signal Description Min. Typical Max.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces +12 V +Input External input switch - Input Ground IF2 Powered Input Isolated Input Interface Use this method to minimize noise induced by distance or grounding characteristics. The isolated input avoids induced noise by referencing a remote input to chassis return of the IF2. The next illustration shows how this method is wired.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces +12 V +Input - Input Ground Open Collector Input Interface Using the Output Interfaces Each IF2 output interface is optically isolated from the IF2, polarized, and rated for 5 to 48 VDC at 0.25 A. All IF2 outputs include internal thermal fuses that trip if the load exceeds 0.25 A, and the fuses are self-recovering once the excessive load is removed. The high and low contacts are exposed and isolated from ground.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces These methods are shown in the next examples. Switching the High Side Using IF2 Power In this example, an external indicator lamp (0.25 A maximum current) is connected to the -Output and Ground pins, and the corresponding +Output pin is connected to the +12 VDC source. +12 V +Output External indicator lamp 0.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces Switching the High Side Using External Power To use external power (5 to 48 VDC) to switch the high side, connect the Ground pin to the ground system of the external power supply, and connect the positive side of the external supply to the +Output pin. The external indicator lamp is connected to the corresponding -Output and Ground pins as shown in the next illustration.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces AC motor + 12 V + Output - Output 120-230 VAC Ground External relay Driving a DC Relay: The external relay provides dry contacts for controlling the AC motor. Note: In many installations, the relay and AC wiring must be placed in an enclosure that meets local fire code regulations. Using the Power Interface The IF2 GPIO interface provides 12 VDC at 0.
A Specifications This appendix includes physical and electrical specifications for the IF2 and information about the port pin assignments.
Appendix A — Specifications IF2 Specifications 82 Specifications Values Height 19.9 cm (7.87 in) Length 18.8 cm (7.42 in) Width 4.3 cm (1.7 in) Weight 1 kg (2.2 lb) DC electrical rating 12 V +/- 5%, 30 W (55 V, 30 W for High Power Over Ethernet) Operating temperature -20ºC to +50ºC (-4ºF to +122ºF) Storage temperature -30ºC to +70ºC (-22ºF to +158ºF) Humidity (non-condensing) 5% to 95% non-condensing Ethernet interfaces 10BaseT/100BaseTx (twisted-pair) with 802.
Appendix A — Specifications RFID Specifications Specifications Values Protocols Supported EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 ISO 18000-6B Generation 1 ISO 18000-6B Generation 2 ATA Frequency Range 865.6 - 867.6 MHz, or 902 - 928 MHz Output power 865-867 MHz, 900 MHz Minimum: 1 dBm Maximum: 30.
Appendix A — Specifications Port Pin Assignments GPIO Port Pin 13 Pin 1 Pin 25 Pin 14 GPIO Port Pin Assignments 84 Pin Description Active Polarity 1 -Input 1 Low-RTN 2 -Input 2 Low-RTN 3 -Input 3 Low-RTN 4 -Input 4 Low-RTN 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 +Output 1 8 Ground 9 +Output 2 High (10-48 V) High (10-48 V) 10 Ground 11 +Output 3 12 Ground 13 +Output 4 High (10-48 V) 14 +Input 1 High (10-48 V) 15 +Input 2 High (10-48 V) 16 +Input 3 High (10-48 V) 17 +Input 4 H
Appendix A — Specifications GPIO Port Pin Assignments (continued) Pin Description 24 12 VDC 25 -Output 4 Active Polarity Low-RTN Serial Ports (COM1) Pin 1 Pin 9 Serial Port Pin Assignments Pin Description 1 NC Active Polarity 2 Receive data (RXD) 3 Transmit data (TXD) 4 NC 5 Signal ground 6 NC 7 Request to send (RTS) Low 8 Clear to send (CTS) Low 9 NC IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 85
Appendix A — Specifications Ethernet Port Pin 1 Ethernet Port Pin Assignments 86 Pin Description 1 Ethernet TX+/Spare POE return 2 Ethernet TX-/Spare POE return 3 Ethernet RX+/Spare POE 48 VDC 4 Not used/POE 48 VDC 5 Not used/POE 48 VDC 6 Ethernet RX-/Spare POE 48 VDC 7 Not used/POE return 8 Not used/POE return IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual
I Index 87
Index A About screen 59 AC power port location 4 Antenna Tries setting 42 ANTTRIES equivalent 42 applications configuring BRI server 43 how to develop 37 using with IF2 36 B Basic Reader Interface attribute equivalents for BRI Attribute settings 39 attributes, changing 38 described 38 external connections, enabling 44 TCP Port setting, for BRI server 44 blue LED, described 4 Bonjour service advertisement, enabling 26 BRI server BRI TCP Port 44 configuring 43 Enable External BRI Connections 44 Enable Logging
Index events log, viewing 58 DNS server IP address, setting 24 settings, configuring 23 suffixes, setting 24 DRM equivalent 43 E edgeware updates, locating 67 electrical specifications 82 Enable DHCP check box Ethernet 22 Enable External BRI Connections setting 44 Enable Help check box 13 Enable Logging check box, for BRI server 44 Enable RADIUS check box 28 Enable Serial Configuration check box 30 Enable Web Server check box 26 environmental requirements 14 EPCC1G2 Access mode, enabling 43 EPCC1G2PARAMETER
Index connecting with communications program 7 default configuration, restoring 60 described 2 developer access, controlling 25 dimensions 82 environmental requirements, listed 14 Ethernet network, described and illustrated 2 firmware, upgrading 68 installing 13 locating with LEDs 60 maintaining 58 managing 50 mounting location, choosing 13 overview 2 rebooting via web browser interface 63 related documents, list of ix RFID settings, configuring 38 specifications 82 troubleshooting 64 using securely 17 IF61
Index mounting location, choosing 13 N network configuring settings 20 connecting IF2 to 15 IF2 illustrated in 2 NFS volumes, enabling 23 No Tag Report check box 40 NOTAGRPT equivalent 40 NOTAGS message, enabling or disabling 40 O output interface driving external DC relay 79 high side switching 78 high side switching with external power 79 low side switching 78 signal descriptions 77 overview of the IF2 2 P password settings, described 29 Password, setting on IF2 29 patent information x Phillips 1.
Index access, enabling for configuration 30 connecting to IF2 54 location 4 pin assignments 85 restoring defaults via serial connection 62 SESSION equivalent 41 Session setting 41 Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) client settings, configuring 23 SmartSystems Foundation, Intermec, using to manage IF2 52 SNTP client settings, configuring 23 specifications electrical and physical 82 RFID 83 Subnet Mask entry field Ethernet 22 support, calling Intermec 67 SYSLOG destination configuring 23 defined 24 SYSLOG se
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