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Read This First Read This First Welcome to the TAGSYS RFID System. This User's Guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly using this high-quality Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. It describes all you need to know about how to install and use the TAGSYS system and its associated applications.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide MSB Most Significant Bit OS Operating System PC Personal Computer PCB Printed Circuit Board PLC Programmable Logic Controller RAM Random Access Memory RF Radio Frequency RFID Radio Frequency Identification RFU Reserved for Future Use RTF Reader Talks First TTF Tag Talks First TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic TTY TeleTYpe Glossary Anti-Collision Tag capability making it readable while other tags are present in the RF field.
Read This First Radio Processing Unit This unit controls the main features of TAGSYS Lx00 reader units, such as the RF channels, the multiplexer and the smart label decoding. Reader Electronic system for the communication between smart labels and host computers. Reader Talks First Chip protocol for exchanges between the reader and the chip, whereby the chip waits for a command from the reader to which it responds.
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Read This First Table of Contents PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY __________________________________________________ 2 READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3 CONVENTIONS _________________________________________________________________________ 3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS _________________________________________________________ 3 GLOSSARY ______________________________
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 5 INSTALLATION __________________________________________________________________ 26 5.1 CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER _______________________________________________________ 26 5.1.1 INSTALLING ____________________________________________________________________ 26 6 OPERATION _____________________________________________________________________ 27 6.1 STARTING THE SYSTEM ____________________________________________________________ 27 6.
For Your Safety 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories. This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal operating position. 10/45 Revision 1.
Certification 2 Certification At the moment UL certification is in progress for this product. 2.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive) The CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER has been designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, FCC ID Number QHKL200TUN500ANT, and is delivered to work in Standalone mode with no possibility to change the settings as a default factory-configured product. CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.
Certification 2.2.3 In Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. November 2007 Revision 1.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 3 System Overview The CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER is intended for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and end users applications. It is designed to identify batches of tagged carried by a conveyor through the tunnel. Items can be either in bulk (in a box, a bag …), or in stacks.
System Overview • Configurable standalone mode settings (reader and multiplex settings, conveyor speed, …) • Serial port for the communication with the RFID reader (RS-232) • Ethernet port available for the industrial PLC (for customized conveyor command) • Parallel port to monitor the RFID reader • Stacklight indicators (optional) 3.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide To operate, the Conveyor Tunnel Reader needs a power supply single-phase 110-120V AC / 60 Hz or 230V AC / 50Hz (depending on the version). Power consumption is less than 500W. A RS232 serial cable is provided to connect the tunnel reader to the host PC, to collect and manage data from the read tags. Also provided, an Ethernet crossed cable for PLC command, and a DB25 parallel cable for RF reader monitoring.
Modes of operation 4 Modes of operation 4.1 Conveyor Tunnel Standalone Mode In standalone mode no software application development is required. The tunnel is fully autonomous, and the RFID reader sends automatically the read tags ID N° to the PC. The only connection between host PC and the system is the serial RS232 cable to collect reader output data (read tags can be displayed on the PC using Hyperterminal software).
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 4.1.2 Additional Features to Standalone Mode Frame Format • CRC at the end of each ID frame • sorting depth: minimal number of tags to be read before re-read the first one (max 48) • sorting timeout: minimal time before re-read the first one • watchdog characters and delay: check reader is still alive All standalone reader parameters are adjusted using L200 Explorer software on the host PC.
Modes of operation • Counting or discounting number of boxes entering the tunnel trigger activation (trigger must stop only when the last box has exited the tunnel). This feature is useful only when boxes are moving one after the other. • A stacklight indicator is provided with the conveyor tunnel reader. It is not mounted at delivery but can be easily plugged on top of the electrical cabinet.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 4.2 Conveyor Tunnel Slave Mode A custom software application has to be developed to fit with customer requirements. This software application will drive the RFID Reader and the PLC conveyor. The TAGSYS CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER is delivered with the STX-E standard protocol application to operate in slave mode: the reader is the slave of the host PC or PLC and replies to any STX-E command received.
Modes of operation • start the conveyor forward or backward • select one of the 3 preprogrammed conveyor speeds, or the speed adjusted by the potentiometer inside the electrical cabinet • light on any of the 3 lamps of the stack light Here are the MODBUS bits addresses of the Inputs / Outputs of the WAGO controller Identification Access Input /Output Address JBUS Address Modbus SensorIn Read In 0 1 SensorOut Read In 1 2 WhiteLampL200 Read In 2 3 GreenLampL200 Read In 3 4 RedL
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide • To read the state of an Input from a supervisor, you need to make a read bit at the corresponding address. Inputs, by definition, can not be modified. • To read the state of an Output, you need to make a read bit at the corresponding address. To modify the state of an Output, you need to make a write bit at the corresponding address. For more information on the variables addressing on WAGO I/O 750 system, please ask your TAGSYS representative or go to http://www.
Modes of operation Altivar basic commands are available through following input: • ATVL1 to ATVL4, that correspond to outputs on the WAGO PLC Controller): • Stop • Forward • Backward • SP3 (pre-programmed speed) • SP2 (pre-programmed speed) • SP4 (pre-programmed speed) • Conveyor Speed from external potentiometer See below Tables of settings and related actions: ATVL1 to ATVL4 are 4 electrical inputs to command the motor speed variator (outputs from the PLC): Input ATVL1 Input ATVL2 Funct
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide Table 1: Reader Chip Compatibility Reader Compatible Chips TAGSYS READER ISO 15693 (TAGSYS 370DL , CD tag 370 or FOLIO 370 tags) 4.4 Architecture of the Included Long Range Reader TAGSYS conveyor tunnel reader includes a Medio L200 Tunnel long range reader. The 4 I/O reader ports are used to manage the stacklight indicator and trigger reading operation. The Reader consists of two main parts: the Radio Processing Unit and the Data Processing Unit.
Modes of operation • In slave mode, user commands and data exchanges are transmitted through this port. It can be set to RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 mode by software. Different baudrates are available to each mode. Refer to Serial Port Pin Assignment for more details about cabling serial links. Tx (Transmit Data) and Rx (Receive Data) LEDs indicate the activity of the serial port. The RS-232 cable is a null modem cable. 4.5.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 5 Installation 5.1 Conveyor Tunnel Reader CAUTION: This equipment is intended for indoor use only under the conditions described in this document. Should it be used outside these conditions cannot be guaranteed, and is not recommended. Please read section 1“ For Your Safety “ before installation or use. 5.1.1 Installing After having defined the location of the Conveyor Tunnel Reader, immobilize it by applying the brakes on at least two of the four conveyor wheels.
Operation 6 Operation 6.1 Starting the System • To power on the system, switch on the main power switch. • To start and stop the conveyor, use the red and yellow pushbuttons. If in standalone mode, the reading will start and stop automatically as a batch of items is going through the tunnel. Tags ID will also be transmitted automatically on the serial link. Left picture shows the main power switch located on the edge of the electric cabinet.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 7 Using the L200 Explorer The TAGSYS L200 Explorer is utility software that enables the user to identify the current smart label reader system or system components (reader reference, firmware version, supported chips, etc.
Using the L200 Explorer 7.1 Reader Information To display the current Reader Access type and DSP Firmware version, in the Info menu, select Reader Information (CTRL + I). Figure 7: Reader Info (Example) Click More to display the list of additional features and supported chip types. 7.2 General Reader Settings The General Reader Settings dialog box (CTRL + G) in the Settings menu is used to set the reader parameters in order to test a given application. Several parameters can be set; i.e.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 7.3 Debugging Tools The Lx00 Reader features debugging tools to optimize your RFID system installation and communication with the tags. Debugging tools consist of: • • • A real-time oscilloscope to display the antenna signals received by the Lx00 Reader, A real-time frequency analyzer to display the frequency information of the antenna signal, Certain statistical information about the quality of your RFID system environment.
Using the L200 Explorer Figure 9: Debug Dialog Box 7.4 Standalone Mode Configuration Standalone Mode is designed to use the reader without using any command set. While in this mode, the reader is limited to tag reading. Requirements: The STX-E GemCore® application, version 2.0 or more recent, must be downloaded into the Lx00 Reader. In addition, the serial communication link must be used to configure Standalone mode using the L200 Explorer.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 8 L200 Reader Configuration The purpose of this chapter is just to provide guidelines that may be useful for customers who need to configure the Medio L200 Reader for tunnel that is included in the Conveyor Tunnel reader (for a modification of standalone mode parameters or for the development of an application in slave mode). The GemCore® Development Kit is also available for developing custom on-board applications other than the one supplied. 8.
L200 Reader Configuration CAUTION: Antennas MUST be connected to the reader unit before the Channel settings are enabled. If Multiplex mode is selected, all channels are switched off. In this case, the reader uses the multiplexer patterns during default read operations. In Multiplex mode, only the default Standalone read command can be executed. For more information, please refer to Section 4 of the Lx00 Full Firmware Reference Guide. 8.2.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide I/O 1: Trigger (input) I/O 2: Copy of trigger (output) I/O 3: Active when tag is correctly read (output) I/O 4: Active when no tag has been read after a trigger (output) The trigger function operates based on the voltage level; i.e. active high or active low. The IDs of tags detected when the trigger is active can either be sent immediately or after the trigger is reset (inactive).
L200 Reader Configuration 8.2.7 Typical Standalone Mode Parameters for 370DL Laundry Tag Reading November 2007 Revision 1.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide 9 Technical Specifications 9.1 Technical Specifications Table 2: Technical Specifications Parameter Value Size (L x W x H) Please see Figure 13 Weight 330kg. (727.5lbs.
Technical Specifications Connector Description Connector Description 1 NC 6 TRx+ RS485/ Rx+ RS422 2 Rx RS232 / TRx- RS485 / Rx- RS422 7 NC 3 Tx RS232 / TRx- RS485 / Tx- RS422 8 NC 4 NC 9 TRx+ RS485/ Tx+ RS422 5 NC Following pages show the mechanical and electrical characteristics of the CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER. Figure 12 November 2007 Revision 1.
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Warranty Conditions 10 Warranty Conditions TAGSYS warrants that this Product shall comply with the functional specifications set forth herein for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is valid for the original Buyer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any other party.
CONVEYOR TUNNEL READER User's Guide In any event, TAGSYS warranty is strictly limited to (at TAGSYS’ sole option) the replacement or refund of the Products purchase price to TAGSYS, of Products considered as defective by TAGSYS.
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