UHF Reader System Series 7000 Reader Module RI-RU1-001A-XX Reference Guide Draft Document Draft Document August 2001 FCC ID: A92RU1001A 1
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide First Edition - August 2001 This is the first edition of this manual. It describes the operation of the Series 7000 UHF Reader. It contains a description of the following reader module: Reader Module: RI-RU1-001A-00 Texas Instruments (TI) reserves the right to make changes to its products or services or to discontinue any product or service at any time without notice.
Preface Read This First About This Manual This reference guide for the Series 7000 Ultra High-frequency (UHF) Reader is designed for use by TI customers who are engineers experienced with RFID Systems and Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). Device Name RI-RU1-001-00 Firmware Version TBD Regulatory, safety and warranty notices that must be followed are provided in Chapter 4.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide If You Need Assistance Application Centers are located in Europe, North and South America, the Far East and Australia to provide direct engineering support. For more information, please contact your nearest TIRIS Sales and Application Center. The contact addresses can be found on our home page: http://www.tiris.com. Numerical Representations Unless otherwise noted, numbers are represented as decimal. Hexadecimal numbers are represented with the suffix 16, e.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Document Overview Chapter 1: Introduction..............................................................................................................6 1.1 Description..........................................................................................................7 Programming Interface ...........................................................................................7 1.2 .................................................................
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Topic Page 1.1 Description..........................................................................................................7 Programming Interface ...........................................................................................7 1.2 Summary of Chapters and Appendixes..............................................................
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 1.1 Description This document describes the features and operational characteristics of the RI-RU1-001A-00 Series 7000 Ultra-High Frequency Reader as shown in Figure 1. The Series 7000 Reader operates at a frequency of 915MHZ and is compatible with Tag-it UHF inlays and tags. The reader provides nine coaxial connectors for supporting up to nine external antennas. Each antenna plugs into its own connector on the rear panel of the reader.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Description Topic Page 2.1 General Specification .......................................................................................10 Specification .........................................................................................................10 DB-25 Connector Function ...................................................................................11 DB-25 Pin Assignments........................................................................................
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 2.1 General Specification This chapter describes the electrical and mechanical specifications of the Series 7000 RI-RU1-001A00 reader. Operating at a frequency of 915 MHz, this low profile device is designed to be easily integrated into many logistics management systems and supports as many as nine antennas through nine separate coaxial connectors.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide DB-25 Connector Function DB-25 Pin Assignments Pin 1 2 Name GND BUFCOMP 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GND PER_IN2 PER_IN0 PER_OUT6 PER_OUT4 TX_ASEL5 TX_ASEL3 TX_ASEL1 RX_ASEL5 RX_ASEL3 RX_ASEL1 VCC BUFCOMPIN PER_I PER_I BLAN PER_OU PER_OU TX_ASE TX_ASE GN RX_ASE R-ASEL Function Ground Digital test signal: output of receiver comparator Ground Peripheral input bit 2 Peripheral input bit 0 Peripheral output bit 6 Peripheral o
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 3. Default mode automatically cycles through all antennas. The interrogator will freeze at a certain antenna selection by issuing the Select Receive Antenna command. Transmit Antenna Select Lines Pins 10, 22, 9, 21, and 8 are the high order bits of the hardware pins that select the transmit antenna. Bit 0 is kept internal to the interrogator. These lines are used to drive external multiplexers for multiantenna systems. They are controlled by: 1.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Buffered Comparator Input (BUFCOMPIN) This is the analog output of the RF receiver. The pin must remain unconnected, or deterioration of read capability will occur. Buffered Comparator (BUFCOMP) This is the digitized output of the RF receiver. Receiver blanking signal (BLANK) When low, the microcontroller is ignoring the output from the RF receiver. VCC This is the 5.0 V regulated power for the interrogator. It should only be used as a reference.
Chapter 3 Reader Operation This chapter provides configuration information for the RI-RU1-001A-00 reader when used with the appropriate inlay(s). The reader provides the connectors and LEDs described in the following sections. Topic Page 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations ...........................................................................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration.........................................................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Rear Panel Configuration ....................
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration The reader front panel has an On/Off switch. In the ON (up) position, the reader is turned on. The red Power ON LED should go ON, indicating that the reader is receiving power. In the OFF (down) position, the reader is turned off and not receiving power, even if connected to a power outlet. The front panel also contains three connectors. The lower connector is a DC power receptacle.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Typical Reader Installation Steps The reader installation consists of the following typical steps: 1. Position the reader — locate near desired antenna locations. 2. Connect external antennas 3. Place the antenna for optimum read/write operation 4. Connect the reader to PC serial port or RS-232 5. Connecting to a DC source 6. Configure the reader 7. Align the antenna Connect External Antennas The rear panel provides nine coaxial antenna connectors.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide CAUTION: Antennas must be labled indicating minimum seperation distance per FCC RF Exposure requirements. If the information on the label is not clearly visible, a sign with the same information must be posted within 36” of the antenna. See last section of this manual. Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS-232 The reader has a 9-pin female RS-232 connector that connects to a serial port or RS-232 connector on an IBM or compatible personal computer.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 4. Run the application "Install.exe" 5. Installshield will launch and guide you through the installation of the Demo Tools onto your computer. 6. Turn on the reader and ensure that the antennas are connected to the reader. Connect each antenna from left to right. 7. Select the "Test Tool" icon in the tools folder from the start menu. 8. If the reader is attached to COM1 or COM2, it will be recognized by the application automatically.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide "- Check Write _" "Write: OK" 20. If the test fails, follow the instructions given by the application. If you repeatedly get the "Move inlay closer to antenna" instruction, ensure the inlay is directly over the antenna and there are no objects between the antenna and inlay. 21. For each antenna that is connected to the reader, repeat steps 13-20 for that antenna. 22. This completes the reader test.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 5. The status of the inlay will be displayed in the status box at the lower part of the screen. If the write was unsuccessful, the value in the memory location will change back to reflect the value actually stored there. 6. To write protect a memory location, move the cursor to a memory location and click the "Set" button in the Write Protect section.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Chapter 4 Regulatory and Warranty Notices Topic Page 4.1 FCC Part 15 Compliance..................................................................................22 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure......................................................................22 4.2 ETSI Conformity ...............................................................................................23 4.3 CE Conformity .........................................................
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 4.1 FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide on individual antennas, or signs must be displayed, indicating “CAUTION: A minimum separation distance of 9 inches must be maintained between an antenna and persons for meeting FCC RF Exposure compliance. See Reference Guide for details on operational requirements.” See Appendix A for site labelling requirements.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide - Thermal Shock: Thermal Shock testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 503.3, using the following thermal shock parameters: - 45 to 85 degrees C, 100 cycles duration, 30 minutes per temperature. - Mechanical Shock Environment: Shock test performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 516.3 using the following parameters: 5 G's at 10 ms, half-sinusoidal wave, 6 axes, and 3 shocks per axis.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Appendix A RF Exposure Labeling Requirements Draft Document RF Exposure "Caution" Label Purpose: To meet FCC requirements with regard to RF Exposure, for applications where an individual antenna is used in conjunction with an S7000 UHF Reader, the antenna must have affixed to it, a label indicating the minimum separation distance required to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance. See sample label below.
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide RF Exposure "Caution" Sign Purpose: To meet FCC requirements with regard to RF Exposure, for applications where a group of RF antennas is used in conjunction with an S7000 UHF Reader, a sign must be posted indicating the minimum separation distance required to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance. See sample sign below. Sign Specification Size: 5.5" x 8.5" Specification: One-half sheet of standard white paper. 8.5” Sample Sign: Caution: 5.
