COBALT HF-CNTL-485-02 RFID CONTROLLER High Frequency Passive Radio Frequency Identification Controller I NSTALLATION G UIDE How to Install and Configure Cobalt HF-CNTL-485-02 RFID Controller HF-CNTL-485-02 Installation Guide – Rev. 05 Copyright © 2010 Datalogic Automation S.r.l., all rights reserved HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the autority to use the equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CHAPTER 1: CONTROLLER INFORMATION 1.1 H F- C NT L - 4 8 5 - 0 2 O V E R V I E W Welcome to the Cobalt HF-CNTL-485-02 RFID Controller – Installation Guide. This document will assist you in the installation and setup of the Cobalt HF-CNTL-485-02 RFID Controller. The Cobalt HF-CNTL-485-02 is a feature-rich, high frequency, Radio-Frequency Identification device that provides read/write RFID data transmission and control solutions to shop floor, item-level tracking and material handling applications.
1.1.3 HF-CNTL-485-02 Controller Dimensions Figure 1-1: HF-CNTL-485-02 Controller Dimensions HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
1.2 C O B A L T H F- S E R I E S R FI D A N T E N N A S The Cobalt HF-Series product family includes four RFID antenna models. Designed with different dimensions, each Cobalt HF-Series RFID Antenna generates a unique RF field pattern and read/write range.
1.2.1 HF-ANT-1010-01 Antenna Dimensions Figure 1-3: HF-ANT-1010-01 Antenna Dimensions HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
1.2.2 HF-ANT-2020-01 Antenna Dimensions Figure 1-4: HF-ANT-2020-01 Antenna Dimensions HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
1.2.3 HF-ANT-3030-01 Antenna Dimensions Figure 1-5: HF-ANT-3030-01 Antenna Dimensions HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
1.2.4 HF-ANT-0750-01 Antenna Dimensions Figure 1-6: HF-ANT-0750-01 Antenna Dimensions HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
CHAPTER 2: CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 2.1 PREPARING 2.1.1 FOR INSTALLATION Power Requirements The Cobalt Controller requires an electrical supply voltage. See Technical specifications for details. Use a regulated power supply connected to a suitable AC power source that is capable of delivering these requirements. Do not apply power until the entire system is wired and checked. 2.1.
2.2.1 Torque Specification Screws should be tightened to the following torque settings: 1.7 Nm or 15 lbs / inch ± 10% ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Cobalt Controller (HF-CNTL-485-02) 2 1 Cobalt Antenna (HF-ANT-1010-01) 3 2 Washer (Spring Lock, M5, 18-8 SS) 4 2 Screw (Socket Head Cap, M5 X 20mm, 18-8 SS) 2.2.
-1010 60cm 75cm 90cm 50cm -2020 75cm 90cm 1.2m 65cm -3030 90cm 1.2m 2m 90cm -0750 50cm 65cm 90cm 50cm Table 2-1: Minimum Distance between Antennas For example, an HF-ANT-3030 RFID Antenna and an HF-ANT-1010 RFID Antenna should be located no closer than 90 centimeters apart. 2.3 INSTALLING THE H F- C NT L - 4 8 5 - 0 2 Note: review Section 2.1.2: “Installation Guidelines” prior to installing the controller. 1.
2.4 CABLING INFORMATION 5-P IN M ALE M12 C ONNECTOR – P IN D ESCRIPTIONS Figure 2-1: 5-Pin, Male, M12 Connector PIN # DESCRIPTION 1 SIGNAL GND 2 +VDC PWR 3 0V (POWER GND) 4 Tx/Rx+ 5 Tx/RxTable 2-2: 5-Pin, Male, M12 Connector HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
2.4.1 Optional Digital I/O Connector (*) The Cobalt HF-CNTL-232-02 may have an optional digital I/O connector to interface with external devices. This additional connector is placed in the bottom plate, on the right side of normal connectors.
ATTENTION: For operating instructions for the Cobalt HF-CNTL-485-02 RFID Controller, refer to the: Cobalt HF-Series RFID Controllers – Operator’s Manual - Available online at: www.ems-rfid.com. Also available online at www.ems-rfid.com is Escort Memory Systems’ Cobalt Dashboard™ software utility. The RFID Dashboard is a Windows-based application that provides users with complete control over their EMS RFID hardware.
CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 C O B AL T H F CO NT RO L L E RS ELECTRICAL DC input Voltage Range 12-30VDC DC Input Current 500-300mA RADIO Frequency 13,56MHz Air Interface ISO15693, ISO14443 Conducted Output Power 1W COMMUNICATION HF-CNTL-485-02 Multidrop architecture, max speed 115Kb Max cable length : 300m MECHANICAL Dimensions 104mm (4.11 inches) H x 111mm (4.35 inches) L x 45mm (1.76 inches) W Weight 0.44 Kg (0.97 lb.
ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature -20° to 50°C ( -4° to 122°F ) Storage Temperature -20° to +70°C ( -4° to 158°F ) Humidity 90% non-condensing Protection Class IP65 3.2 H F A NT E N N AS ELECTRICAL All models Frequency 13,56MHz Input Impedence 50 ohm Gain HF-ANT-1010-1 -36,6dBi Gain HF-ANT-2020-1 -26,3dBi Gain HF-ANT-3030-1 -22,9dBi Gain HF-ANT-0750-1 -37,8dBi HF-CNTL-485- 0 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E – R E V .
M ECHANICAL HF-ANT-1010-1 Dimensions 100x100x42mm ( 3.95x3.95x1.67in) Weight 280g ( 9.88oz ) HF-ANT-2020-1 Dimensions 200x200x42mm ( 7.87x7.87x1.67in) Weight 500g ( 17.64 oz ) HF-ANT-3030-1 Dimensions 300x300x42mm ( 11.81x11.81x1.67 oz ) Weight 740g ( 26.10 oz ) HF-ANT-0750-1 Dimensions 70x500x42mm ( 2.76x19.69x1.59in ) Weight 635g ( 22.
W ARRANTY Datalogic Automation warrants that all products of its own manufacturing conform to Datalogic Automation’s specifications and are free from defects in material and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions and within the service conditions for which they were furnished.
