RFID KIT USER GUIDE For printer models: GL 4xxe Series Read this User Guide before and during the operation of the above accessory. Keep this Guide handy for future reference. 9001173A www.satoamerica.
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Overview This User Manual describes the operation and programming procedures for RFID smart labels (with embedded RFID tags) on the SATO GL4xxe series printers fitted with the RFID Kit. By incorporating RFID commands into the SATO® Basic Programming Language (SBPL) programs as described herein, users can produce smart labels to take advantage of the power of RFID technology. This manual is organized as follows: 1. Introduction to the RFID configuration options in the GL4xxe series printer firmware 2.
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...continued from previous page RFID CONTROL Custom Setting C ustom Tag D uplica te* D isa ble E nab le W rite P ow er 6* 1 to 20 R ead P ow er 5* 1 to 20 E P C B yte Length 12* 8 to 32 E P C A dd ress 0* 0 to 32 U SR B yte Length 0* 0 to 32 U SR A ddress 0* 0 to 32 T ID B yte Len gth 8* 0 to 8 T ID A ddress 2* 0 to 32 B lo ck W rite Len 8* 0 to 32 Tag Class Class 1* GEN 2 Class 0 Class 0+ Class 1.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options RFID Menu Items (GL4xxe) RFID Reader This menu item enables or disables the RFID encoder. The default is Enable. Tag Type This menu item selects the tag type for use. See Table 3 for supported tag types listed in alphabetical order. Other types may be added in the future. Table 3.
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Introduction to the RFID configuration options Tag Write Cnt Displays the number of tags attempted to be written since the last Clear Tag Stat operation was initiated. (See “Clear Tag Stat”.) Failed Tag Cnt Displays on the LCD the number of failed tag write attempts since the last Clear Tag Stat operation has been initiated. (See “Clear Tag Stat”) Tag Void Cnt Always displays 0 unless the RFID encoder is used with an attached Online Barcode Validator (OBV).
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Admin User Menu Items (GL4xxe) These menu items are visible only when the Admin User option is set to Enable in the Advanced menu. (See the GL408/412e Operator’s Manual.) IMPORTANT Admin User menu items should only be used by authorized personnel. Error Handling This menu item selects the error handling mode for RFID failures. The default is Overstrike.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Read Tag Reads the tag in range of the internal RFID coupler and reports the tag data to the debug port and momentarily displays it on the control panel’s LCD. It is mainly intended for data verification purposes. IMPORTANT This menu item does not position the RFID tag over the coupler. Make sure to position the tag over the coupler to receive an accurate reading. Read Tag & Eject IMPORTANT This menu item does not position the RFID tag over the coupler.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Table 4. Printed Overstrike Error Messages Error Message Explanation Tag R/W Err x Check media The printer software attempted to write to or read from the RFID tag, but the RFID encoder indicated that the tag could not be written to, or read from. Tag Comm Err x Check cable The printer software temporarily lost communication with the RFID encoder, or communication between the printer software and the RFID encoder was not synchronized and had to be forced.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Write Power This menu item selects the write power level to be used in the RFID encoder. 1 is the lowest power level setting, and 20 is the highest. The default is 6. Read Power This menu item selects the read power level to be used in the RFID encoder. 1 is the lowest power level setting, and 20 is the highest. The default is 5. EPC Byte Length This menu item selects the number of bytes in the tag. The default is 12.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Tag Class Selects the class of the custom tag. Class 0+, Class 1.19, Gen 2, and Class Zuma tags are read/write. Class 0 tags are read only. The default is Gen 2. Read Tries Selects how many times the RFID encoder will try each read command. The default is infinite, which causes the encoder to try until the operation times out. Write Tries Selects how many times the RFID encoder will try each write command. The default is 9.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Scan Start Pos Determines where on the label the RFID calibration will begin. By default, the calibration procedure will start at the beginning of the label (0.0 mm). To speed this up change this value to force the calibration to begin after the beginning of the label. Scan Length Determines how much of the label will be scanned during the RFID calibration procedure. The default is 76mm.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Requesting An RFID Report This procedure prints a summarized RFID report. (This report also includes validator data if the printer has a validator.) GL4xxe 1. Take the printer offline and press ENTER to enter Menu mode. 2. Press the Down Arrow and ENTER buttons at the same time until a message “THE ENTER KEY IS UNLOCKED” is displayed. 3. Press the Right Arrow key until DIAGNOSTICS displays. 4. Press ENTER to enter the DIAGNOSTICS menu.
Introduction to the RFID configuration options Advanced RFID Calibration Tag Profiler Read and Write power settings can be optimized using the Tag Profiler. Before running the Tag Profiler, it is important to ensure that the proper Gap Sensing procedure has been followed. It is recommended that you calibrate the printer to ensure that gap sensing settings are correct.
• Custom (Cal) Max Power. Sets the upper level that will be tested during calibration. To speed up calibration, set Custom (Cal) Max Power to two points higher than the Custom Write Power that was set prior to initiating calibration. After setting the four custom entries, initiate the calibration cycle: access the RFID Calibrate menu and press Enter. The calibration will proceed using the first three good tags. A calibration progress indicator will update on the display.
2．RFID Command Specification With the SATO GL4XXe, it is possible to return RFID information before writing data. The printer supports Continuous, Tear-off, Dispenser and Cutter print mode options. Usually, writing information to the RFID supply takes about 3 seconds to complete. Any abnormality that interrupts the writing of information presented by RFID supply, takes about 5 seconds to show up as an error. However, process time still varies, depending on the data size of the write information.
EPC Code Write IP0 <49>16<50>16<30>16 ESC+IP0 Command Hex code Initial value ESC <1B>16 Nil Parameter e, d, k, a, u, m, f,p, s, t, c, n Valid range and term of command When power switch is The set command is not maintained. OFF Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid. Valid range between The set parameter becomes invalid. items [Function] This is a control function for Writing data to Gen2 RFID tag.
c = total number of digits for company prefix n = serial Number (12digits) (Should be any value with 6 to 12 according to the number of digits of ‘s’ or ‘t’ parameters) (Should be any value with 12 digits, only applicable when EAN13 STGIN 96) Coding Examples 【Example 1】 Description: This example illustrates the method to write and lock EPC data of an unlocked tag and write access code to the blank access code area.
【Example 5】 Description: This example illustrates to write EAN 128 data to the tag. Data: ＜A＞ ＜V＞50＜H＞50＜X22＞,3114F536CCCE4C3097000000 ＜IP0＞e:a,d:34017587461099671,f:0,s:10,c:7; ＜Q1＞ ＜Z＞ Note: The EAN 128 data will be encrypted as per EPC Generation 1 Tag Data Standards Version 1.1 Rev.1.27 (SSCC 96). 【Example 6】 Description: This example illustrates to write EAN 13 data to the tag.
5． The optional parameters could be omitted. Refer the table bellow to find optional parameters.
EPC Code Read ESC+IP1 Command Hex code Initial value ESC IP1 <1B>16 <49>16<50>16<31>16 Nil Valid range and term of command When power switch is OFF Valid range within item Valid range between items Parameter b The set command is not maintained. The set parameter becomes invalid. The set parameter becomes invalid. [Function] This is a control function for reading data from the EPC code-compatible RFID tag.
[Return Status Example 1] When [8000 0000 4000 0001] is saved in an EPC-compatible tag. 02 Start code 38 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 34 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 03 End code * In actuality, all data is continuous. * Data is displayed in hexadecimal code. [Return Status Example 2] When there is no EPC-compatible tag . 02 Start code, error flag 45 50 43 5F 54 61 67 5F 45 72 72 Returning [EPC_Tag_Err] in ASCII char 03 End code * In actuality, all data is continuous. * Data is displayed in hexadecimal code. [Notes] 1.
EPC Trade Mark Print Hexadecimal code Initial value Valid range and term of command ESC <1B>16 Nil TM <54>16<4D>16 When power switch is OFF Valid range within item Valid range between items ESC+TM Parameter X The set parameter is not maintained. The set parameter becomes invalid. The set parameter becomes invalid. [Function] This is a Graphic function specifying the print of EPC trade mark on a tag label. [Format] X [Parameters] X=[Logo ID No.
Sequential numbering Hexadecimal code Initial value Valid range and term of command ESC <1B>16 Nil F <46>16 When power switch is OFF Valid range within item Valid range between items ESC+F Parameter a a a a b c c c c, d d, e e, f The set parameter is not maintained. The set parameter becomes invalid. The set parameter becomes invalid. [Function] This is a control function to specify data to be sequentially incremented or decremented.
[Coding Example 2] Write EPC and User memory Number of times to repeat the same data : 1, incrementing :+, step of sequence:100,Number of digits for Sequential numbering: 3, Number of digits free from sequential numbering:2 ＜A＞ ＜V＞100＜H＞100＜P＞2＜L＞0202 ＜F＞1+100,3,2,0＜IP0＞e:z,d:ABCDE1122334455ABCD056CC,u:ABC078CC; ＜Q＞3 ＜Z＞ [Notes] 1. Up to Max. eight different sequential fields can be specified per label. 2. This command can not be used with the following commands.
3. GL RFID Coupler Design The GL4xxe RFID has a coupler design that supports a greater variety of tag types. You can move the coupler horizontally by using the coupler handle. See figures on following pages. The coupler has four positions on a four inch printer.
4. Adjusting the Coupler position Remove the thumbscrew that secures the lower front cover to the printer. Slide the cover to the left (toward the electrical half of the printer) to remove it.
Adjusting the Coupler position Use the coupler handle to adjust the coupler so that the coupler position indicator points to the correct color on the colored position strip. Aligning the tabs, install the lower front cover (See RFID Kit Installation Guide) Step 2. Secure the lower front cover to the printer using the thumbscrew.
4. Error Messages The RFID encoder can detect a number of errors. When one of these errors occurs, the RFID encoder alerts the printer to perform the currently selected error action Error Message Explanation Solution NON-RFID DATA On Rfid Tag A job was printed that had no RFID commands on at least one form of the job while RFID tags were installed in the printer and the NonRFID Warning menu item is set to Enable. Press LINE to clear the message.
Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the RFID encoder, consult Table below for a list of symptoms and possible solutions. Symptom Solution No communication between the printer and the reader 1. Make sure Reader = Enable in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu. 2. Use the RFID Test option in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu (Admin User enabled) to read and display the current RFID tag content.. Tag failed 1. The label could be misaligned.
