i-CARD Reference Manual
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1 Contents 1 CONTENTS 3 2 INTRODUCTION 3 GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3 4 3 I-CARD CONNECTORS — SYSTEM INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 5 4 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 7 5 INSTALLATION 8 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 8 8 6 I-CARD ANTENNAS 8 7 I-Q TAGS 9 8 SOFTWARE 10 9 PRODUCT SUPPORT 11 TO REACH IDENTEC SUPPORT 11 2.1 2.2 5.1 5.2 9.1 9.1.1 9.1.2 9.1.3 9.1.4 9.1.5 9.1.6 9.1.
2.2 Product Description The i-CARD is a PC Card type RFID device for communicating with the i-Q series of active tags. It will plug into PCMCIA slots of portable devices like handheld scanners, etc. It must be powered by a 5V source, capable of supplying 150mA. The i-CARD is configurable via firmware to provide application developers with both a PCMCIA, as well as a serial interface for advanced automatic data capture applications using ILR technology.
i-CARD Block Diagram 3 i-CARD Connectors — System Inputs and Outputs The i-CARD’s two I/O connector pinouts are depicted in figure 1 & 2. The function of the connectors is described below. Caution: Never remove or install a PC Card while its supply power is turned on. Pinout of 15-pin I/O serial & programming connector, located on front edge: Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 1 Signal Name +5V Input +5V Input RXD TXD JTAG JTAG JTAG JTAG Powerdown (act.
Pinout of 68-pin PCMCIA connector, located on the card’s back edge: Pin Number 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. Signal Name GND Reserve 1 Reserve 2 CONT i-PORT RXD i-PORT TXD ANTSEL 2# ANTSEL 1# ANTSEL 2 N.C. N.C. DIR Charge_on N.C. Test RXD Test TXD Vcc N.C. ANTSEL 1 RLY 1 RLY 2 N.C. N.C.
43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. ANTLED 1 ANTLED 2 Reserve 3 30V LED 12V LED 5V LED Master Reset# RSSI LED Vcc N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. AD5 Beep 2 Beep 1 AD6 AD4 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0 GND GND Figure 2 Most of these pins are being used for i-PORT operation. For operation in regular PCMCIA slots, the user does not have to worry about the above pinout table, since the configuration is done by the ICARD’s firmware for PCMCIA.
5 Installation This chapter describes the installation and antenna connection procedure for an i-CARD in mobile equipment, such as a handheld scanner. For installation in an i-PORT, see the i-PORT Reference Manual. Important Note to Installer: This device requires professional installation by a certified electronics technician or electrical engineer, following each and all procedures of the installation manual.
For any (external) antenna connection the maximum cable length allowed can produce a decibel loss no greater than 6dB. Each coax cable type and gauge will have different loss characteristics and the installer should contact the cable supplier to determine the suitability any cable for their application. In most locations, it is probable that null spots will exist in the coverage of any single antenna. If a tag is in a null spot even though it is within range of an antenna it will not be interrogated.
All i-Q tags are active and include an RF transmitter, RF receiver, and a microprocessor. The communication range between a tag and an antenna connected to an i-CARD interrogator will be up to 30 feet under typical conditions. Read range will vary depending on antenna gain and local conditions, and it is important to test tag read performance under a variety of probable scenarios. For more information see the i-Q Tag Technical Sheet.
Note: Microsoft® Windows® CE Toolkit for Visual C++ is required to make applications run on Windows® CE operating system for x86 microprocessors that is used on the i-PORT. 9 Product Support Technical support for IDENTEC ILR products is available by e-mail, online and by telephone or fax. Full support is provided to Authorized Systems Integrators who have completed the technical training sessions and are certified ILR technicians.
9.1.5 Order Desk To order products contact the order desk by phone or fax North America Tel: (250) 860-6567 Fax: (250) 860-6541 Toll Free Phone 1-877-IDENTEC 9.1.6 Warranty Service For warranty service contact the warranty department within your region to get a warranty claim number. All products returned for warrantee service must include a warranty service number for prompt processing. In North America phone (250) 860-6567 9.1.
