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Getting Started Guide

Thank you for your recent purchase of the Texas Instruments™ RFID Systems’

Series 6400 Access Control Evaluation Kit. This Kit enables integrators to rapidly

incorporate our proven 13.56 MHz contact-less technology into existing security

applications, as well as design it into new applications.

We’re pleased to serve the “Access Control” market with a RFID product that

boasts read/program capability through RS-485 serial data communications, while

still offering backwards compatibility with the widely adopted Wiegand protocol

standard. The added value of higher security UID-based data encryption ensures

card uniqueness, and makes card copying using conventional methods virtually

impossible.

This Getting Started Guide provides simple step-by-step instructions to get the user

up and running quickly. More detailed information including hardware and

protocol descriptions can be found both on the included software CD and on the TI-

RFid™ website @ www.ti-rfid.com

Contents

1. General.................................................................................................................................2

2. Evaluation Kit Contents....................................................................................................3

3. Setup & Test - Self-Run Mode.........................................................................................4

4. Connecting to a Wiegand Security Panel.......................................................................5

5. Connecting a Single Reader to a Computer...................................................................5

6. Software Installation..........................................................................................................6

7. Software Functionality Test (One Reader).....................................................................6

8. Basic ISO/IEC 15693 Software Commands..................................................................7

9. The Software Toolbar........................................................................................................9

10. Multi-drop Addressing..................................................................................................10

11. Wiring Alternatives for Lights and Sound.................................................................11

12. Self-Test Mode...............................................................................................................11

13. A Word About Encryption............................................................................................12

14. References .......................................................................................................................12

15. Additional Resources.....................................................................................................12

16. Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................13

17. Regulations......................................................................................................................14

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11-06-22-709 12/2002

* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE &

ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 *

Summary of content (15 pages)

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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * Getting Started Guide Thank you for your recent purchase of the Texas Instruments™ RFID Systems’ Series 6400 Access Control Evaluation Kit. This Kit enables integrators to rapidly incorporate our proven 13.56 MHz contact-less technology into existing security applications, as well as design it into new applications.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 1. General Texas Instruments’ Series 6400 Evaluation Kit is designed to help the user explore the advanced capabilities of the 6400 Series Access Control Reader family in conjunction with TI-RFid’s ISO/IEC 15693 compliant badges. The Series 6400 readers are ISO/IEC 15693 compliant, and are therefore compatible with Tag-it ™ HF-I badges, as well as other ISO/IEC 15693 compliant tags and cards.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 2. Evaluation Kit Contents The evaluation kit includes the following components: 12 10 9 6 11 8 7 1 2 4 5 3 S6400 Series Evaluation Kit Item Qty.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 3. Setup & Test - Self-Run Mode The S6400 readers are shipped in the factory-default “Self-Run” (Wiegand data output) mode, allowing them to operate independently of a computer or security control panel. Follow the instructions below to activate the readers in this mode and verify their functionality. 1. Connect the harness with the RS-485 converter to one reader.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 4. Connecting to a Wiegand Security Panel The S6400 readers are designed to work with any security controller which follows the Wiegand protocol standard. All readers are placed in Self-Run (Weigand data output) mode upon shipment, thus they are “ready out of the box” for connection to a Wiegand security panel.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 6. Software Installation The S6400 Series software application demonstrates the readers’ features that are available through the RS-485/RS-232 serial link. At minimum, the software requires the following: • 3.5 MB available hard disk space • Windows 98 SE or later The software can be installed from the included CD: D:\software\setup.exe (where “D” is the assumed drive letter of the active CD-ROM drive.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 8. Basic ISO/IEC 15693 Software Commands The host software allows data to be viewed and programmed in hexadecimal format. Executing the following commands in order will help you familiarize yourself with the software interface. Sample output can be seen in the graphic on the following page. Note: Be sure the “ISO/IEC 15693” tab (under the “Go” button) is selected.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * Lock One Block: 1. Place a badge in the read field. 2. Select “Lock One Block” and enter the block number to be locked. 3. Click “Go”. Note: Once a block has been locked, the data in that block is secure and can NEVER be changed. When locking blocks, a confirmation box will appear, as the action is irreversible. View Lock Status of blocks: 1. 2. 3. 4. Place a badge in the read field.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 9. The Software Toolbar Frequently used commands are implemented into the toolbar at the top of the Host Software window. S6400 Utility Software Toolbar The “Go” button is used to execute the selected command. To continuously execute a command, select the “Poll” button prior to clicking “Go.” The “Poll” (continuous) option will remain activated until it is “Stopped.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * specific AFI (Application Family Identifier) will set a restriction, allowing only badges with the specifically selected AFI to be read. Note: Once a command has been issued over the RS-485 communication link, the unit will cease to operate in Wiegand (Self Run) mode. To return to Wiegand mode, click the “Self Run” button.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 11. Wiring Alternatives for Lights and Sound Several operational alternatives exist for the LEDs and the audio transducer. The following table lists the associated wires. Optional Connections Orange Brown Yellow Green LED Red LED Audio Tying any of these wires to ground while the unit is powered will cause activation of the associated feature.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 13. A Word About Encryption “Wiegand Card Data” mode takes advantage preprogrammed DES encryption. Each reader is loaded with a proprietary master encryption key which is used to decrypt the data stored in blocks 0-4 of the preprogrammed badges. Card Programming software can be purchased separately, allowing the user to program badges using either the default master key, or a custom key.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 16. Troubleshooting This guide outlines some of the common issues experienced with the S6400 reader and host software. Please contact Technical Support for issues that are not addressed here.
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* Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, RTTE, CE & ETL certification: A92ACS6410 & A92ACS6420 * 17. Regulations The S6400 system comprises a RF transmission device, and is therefore subject to national and international regulations. TI has obtained approvals from approval authorities in a number of countries and is continuing to apply for approvals in further countries. Actual status can be advised by customer support.
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Information submitted for FCC, Industry Canada, R&TTE, CE & ETL certifications- FCC ID: A92ACS6420 5. Supplemental Information to be in the Reader or System Manual In addition to reiteration of required information as on intentional radiator, in keeping with sections 15.21 and 15.