User’s Manual XCRF-502E Reader www.invengo.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Fig. 1 Welcome to use Invengo’s RFID product! Fig. 3 We are glad that you choose the fixed XCRF-502E Reader.We hope that it will make your job easier. NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. Internal use.only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Preface Fig. 4 This manual is applicable to XCRF-502E Reader. Fig. 5 This manual provides the information on the product’s installation, operation, maintenance and repair and other features, to the personnel for installation, operation and maintenance of this product. Fig. 6 This manual’s version number is V1.1, printed on DD/MM/YYYY, and its versions are as follows: April 10, 2008 V1.0 (preliminary draft) May 13, 2008 V1.1 DD/MM/YYYY Fig.
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User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader User’s Manual Invengo 01_Product Overview 04_Performance Parameter 05_Size and Weight 06_Structural Features and Operating Principles 15_Installation and Commissioning 27_Operation Instructions 33_Routine Maintenance and Repair 38_Transportation and Storage 39_Unpacking and Inspection 41_After-sale Service and Contact Information Internal use only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Safety Instructions Warning Mark Personal injury may be caused in the case of incorrect operation. The device may be damaged in the case of incorrect operation. Notice Mark Your operation may not be performed successfully by negligence of the instructions. Unexpected result may be caused by negligence of the instructions. Internal use only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 Product Overview ...............................................................1 1.1 Introduction ...................................................................1 1.2 Main Use and Application .............................................1 1.3 Model and Specification................................................2 1.4 Working Conditions.......................................................3 1.5 Safety and Protective Measures ...
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 4.3.2 Baseband Unit ........................................................13 4.3.3 Power Unit ..............................................................14 4.3.4 Data Interface Unit..................................................14 4.3.5 Cabinet ...................................................................14 4.4 5 Auxiliaries....................................................................14 4.4.1 PC .............................................
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 5.4.4 5.5 6 Antenna Configuration ............................................28 Tests of the Reader ....................................................28 5.5.1 Read Tag................................................................28 5.5.2 Write Tag ................................................................29 5.5.3 Read Distance ........................................................29 5.5.4 Write Distance ..............................................
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 7.2 Common Faults and Troubleshooting .........................39 7.3 RF Communication Optimization ................................40 8 7.3.1 Signal Interference .................................................40 7.3.2 Signal Attenuation/Reflex .......................................41 7.3.3 Optimization of System Performances....................42 Transportation and Storage ..............................................45 8.1 Requirements on Transportation..
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction XCRF-502E Reader is a new type of the fixed RFID reader which fulfills the bi-directional communication between tags and host system.The Reader is the new product developed by Invengo for ISO18000-6B protocol. Fig. 1.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader z XCRF-502E Reader works on the frequency band of 902 MHz to 928 MHz, and is able to read different manufacturers’ tags conforming to ISO18000-6B protocol. XCRF-502E Reader provides 2 antenna ports controllable by software, through which a scan channel can be built by flexibly connecting to antennas, with a maximum reliable read distance of 5 to 7m.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 1.4 Working Conditions The primary condition for XCRF-502E Reader’s normal operation is a complete RFID data collecting system (consisting of the Reader, electronic tag, PC and Reader interface software). Please make sure whether all the components constituting a RFID data collecting system are complete, before using XCRF-502E Reader. Confirm the connections among the components are reliable.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader power), so as to meet the FCC standard (USA)for the maximum allowable exposure to radio frequency (RF) radiation for human body. The instructions are to be implemented during site installation and commissioning of this device. Any radio transmission equipment, including this Reader, may cause disturbance to the performance of the medical devices that have no proper protection.You may consult the manufacturers of such medical devices if such event happens.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Frequency: 902MHz to 928MHz RF output power: 1.0W (+30dBm) Frequency stability: ≤±5ppm Working mode: fixed frequency and frequency hopping are optional Maximum tag reading distance: 7m Maximum tag writing distance: 70% of the maximum tag reading distance on the same conditions Multiple tags read rate: ≥10 tags/s 3 Size and Weight 3.1 Appearance and Size Fig. 3.1 Illustration of XCRF-502E Reader’s Size XCRF-502E Reader has an exquisite appearance with a volume of 29.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader XCRF-502E Reader not only has an exquisite appearance but also a light weight of about: 3.0kg (4.4lb). 4 Structural Features and Operating Principles The composition of XCRF-502E Reader and the internal architecture of the components and the operating principles of the modules, the front and Back Panels and the ports are described in detail in this chapter. 4.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader XCRF-502E Reader, together with the antennas, tags and a PC (personal computer), forms a complete application environment for the Reader, in which under the control of the PC, the baseband unit sends instructions to the RF unit, by which relevant instructions will be send according to the types of the tags.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Fig. 4.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Fig. 4.3 Illustration of the Back Panel of XCRF-502E Reader 1 – RS-232 serial port, for exchanging data with upstream computers or other equipments; Its pin numbers, signal names and signal flow directions are shown in the table below, of which the pin numbers are identical with the numbers marked on DB9 plug.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader relay output interfaces.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 14 15 16 Output port 3 grounding Output port 4 Output port 4 Relay output 4 grounding 3 – Network port uses RJ-45 connector, for data transmission to upstream PCs or equipments; the data rate of the network port is 10/100Mbps; 4 -Antenna port 1; 5 - Antenna port 2. Each antenna port must be connected to an antenna before the Reader is power on. A load of 50Ω must be connected to the ports without antennas, otherwise the Reader will be damaged once power on. 4.2.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Fig. 4.5 Illustration of the Upper Panel of XCRF-502E Reader 4.2.4 Bottom Panel Fig. 4.6 Illustration of the Bottom Panel of XCRF-502E Reader Internal use.only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader The bottom panel has 4 ports for mounting plates which are for the installation of the Reader to be wall installed with two mounting plates. A nameplate is mounted on the bottom panel. 4.3 Internal Structure and Modules 4.3.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Þ Modify and query the configuration information of the Reader by the instructions from the PC. 4.3.3 Power Unit Þ Transform AC input voltage into DC output voltage, to provide DC power to the Reader. No internal UPS power supply is provided to this device. 4.3.4 Data Interface Unit Þ Connect the RS-232, Ethernet port and power port of the Reader to the panel of the cabinet via a standard patch plug. 4.3.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader The minimum PC requirements: Þ 9-pin RS-232 serial port; Þ Windows 98/2000/XP with stable performance; 4.4.2 RF Cable The requirements on RF cables: Þ Maximum length: 10m; Þ Impedance: 50Ω. An excessive RF cable will cause attenuation of transmitted signals, and the attenuation of received echo signals will also be augmented, which will therefore reduce the distance of read and write. 4.4.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader model is the linear polarization antenna and XCAF-12L model is the circular polarization antenna. In addition, a wide range of options is also available, and that the antennas you use can be compatible to XCRF-502E Reader if they conform to the following standards: Þ Impedance: 50Ω; Þ Working frequency: 902MHz to 928MHz; 4.4.5 Communication Cable There are 3 communication modes between the Reader and a PC: the network port, the serial port and the USB port.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader The following preparations must be done before installation and operation of XCRF-502E Reader, in order to guarantee personal and property safety. Check the performance of the power supply outlet and whether the power voltage of the local power supply conforms to the voltage range of the Reader. Ensure the device to be grounded! The installation location must be damp proof and have sunscreen, and be well-ventilated; The distances between the devices and the system (e.g.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader When multiple/intensive readers are installed, be careful of the layout and the minimum distance between antennas for the several readers, in order to avoid interference. 5.2 Installation Conditions Before installing XCRF-502E Reader, please carefully check whether the product is in good condition, and whether the accessories are complete; please timely contact local suppliers for replacement, if any damage or shortage.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader The minimum safety distance to potential positions with human activity must be first considered at the time of installing the antennas. 5.2.2 Check the Working Settings If the network communication mode was chosen, set the network parameters via the serial port and check if there is any mistake before installation (No collision between IP and other devices in the same network segment). 5.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Fig. 5.1 Main Screen of Demo Software Two communication modes are provided for this system: Þ Network port: TCP; Þ Serial port: COM; To set the communication mode, click the folded box “Communication Port”, as illustrated in Fig. 5.2: Fig. 5.2 Selection of Communication Mode 5.3.2 IP Search Internal use.only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader The main display interface of demo software will display the current IP of the Reader after successfully clicking the “Connect”; after “successfully connected”, click “Function”>“Query the Reader’s parameters” and the current IP of the Reader will be searched. 5.3.3 IP Address Setting Search IP to check whether the Reader’s IP address has been set, before IP address setting. 1. Select “TCP” in the communication mode, if the Reader’s IP address has been set.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 2） IP Address Configuration Select “Configuration”->“Configuration of the Reader’s parameters”, and set the Reader’s IP address in the pop-up dialog box “Configuration of the Reader’s parameters”, as illustrated in Fig. 5.5: Fig. 5.5 IP Address Configuration Click “Configuration” to close the dialog box. Reset the IP address with TCP connected according to the same steps above.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 4） Select the “Communication Mode” Select the network port mode of “TCP” in the “Communication mode”. Fig. 5.6 Selection of Network Port Mode 5） Open the Reader’s port, to check whether the connection is “OK”. Click “Connect”; the indicator lamp of “Connect” status will be yellow if the connection is successful and relevant notice will appear in case of failure. Fig. 5.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader connection will be successful if the domain name of the host must be identical to the IP address. 5.4 Installation step 5.4.1 Fixing XCRF-502E Reader There are following fixing methods, depending on the different installation locations: 1. Desktop Installation In this way, XCRF-502E Reader will be horizontally put on a desktop. 2.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 2. Installation of External Antennas The external antennas of XCRF-502E Reader are usually installed outdoors. The beam coverage is the effective range of reading and writing electronic tags by the system. Dependent on the specific application requirements on the site, the external antennas of the Reader can be installed in a horizontal toploading way (the gantry of a vehicle channel) or a vertical side-loading way (pillar mounted).
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader XCRF-502E Reader PC Fig. 5.8 Connection of XCRF-502E Reader to PC via Serial Port XCRF-502E Reader includes a RS-232 special cable of 1.5m in its basic configuration. The connection between XCRF-502E Reader and the RS-232 special cable is as shown in Fig. 5.9. Fig. 5.9 Connection between XCRF-502E Reader and RS-232 Special Cable The network port is used for a long-distance high-speed connection (100m).
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader XCRF-502E Reader PC Fig. 5.10 Connection of XCRF-502E Reader to the PC via Serial Port 5.4.3 External AC Power Please put through XCRF-502E Reader’s external AC power by the following steps. 1. Make sure that the AC power’s voltage and working frequency conform to the requirements: AC100V to 240V or 50Hz to 60Hz; 2. Make sure that XCRF-502E Reader’s switch is at the Off position; 3.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader In its default status, XCRF-502E Reader will maintain the standby status after power on.The Reader has no power emission in initializing or standby status (RF power amplifier is off); the Reader will be in the working status only if it is connected to an antenna or a load and receives the instruction “Read and Write Tag” or “Power Amplifier On” from the PC. The Reader will be damaged if the power amplifier is turned on without a connected antenna or with a dummy load. 5.4.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 1. Read Single Tag The test includes read ID of a tag, read partial data of a specified electronic tag’s memory, and read all the data of a specified electronic tag’s memory. 2. Read Multiple Tag The test includes read ID of multiple electronic tags, and read the data of multiple specified electronic tags’ memories. 5.5.2 Write Tag 1.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 5.5.4 Write Distance It is usually performed after the test of read tag, with the test of write single tag from the distant to the near. 5.6 Test of Read Tag Information It can be performed through the “XCRF-502E Demo”. 5.7 Test of Write Tag Information It can be performed through the “XCRF-502E Demo”. 5.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader ☆ Serial port connection → whether the application software’s ports and communication rates are correctly set; ☆ Whether the antenna number settings are correct.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Check whether the installation conforms to the corresponding requirements, and whether the connections among the devices are OK. Þ Whether the Reader is fixed and not loose; Þ Whether all the cables are tightly connected and fixed; Þ Whether the screws are tightened. See Installation Precautions for other information. 5.9.2 Performance Whether the Reader works normally depends on two aspects: 1.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 7. Correctly implement the IP settings, temperature and humidity test, buzzer control, frequency hopping control, antenna test and IO control. 8. If the several requirements are successfully realized then the Reader is qualified to be accepted. 6 6.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Click the application program of “setup” Fig. 6.1 Installation Step 1 Click “Next” Fig. 6.2 Installation Step 2 Internal use.only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Select the installation path and click “next” Fig. 6.3 Installation Step 3 The next step will be automatically run. Fig. 6.4 Installation Step 4 Internal use.only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 2. Software Operation Click the icon “XCRF-502E DEMO V2.0 .exe” in the installation directory to run the software directly. 6.4 Resource Kits of Demo Software for XCRF-502E Reader The installation directory contains the executable program, and the dynamic link library of API interface functions (including XCRF502EAPI.dll, XCRF502EAPI.Lib, and XCRF502EAPI.h). 6.5 Help and Version Information of Demo Software 1.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Fig. 6.5 Help Information for Demo Software 2. Version information Click “Help”->“About” to view the version information about Demo Software. As illustrated in Fig. 4.19: Internal use.only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Fig. 6.6 Relevant Information for Demo Software 6.6 Upgrading Demo Software Please visit Invengo’s website for relevant information about upgrading the Reader’s demo software and other issues. 6.7 Setting Multiple Readers Operation As illustrated in Fig. 6.33, if two or more Readers work in close proximity to each other, the following two instructions must be followed during installation and commissioning, so as to eliminate interference to each other.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 7 Routine Maintenance and Repair 7.1 Routine Maintenance Follow the requirements on storage. 7.2 Common Faults and Troubleshooting The solutions to the abnormal situations during using XCRF-502 E reader are mainly introduced here.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader z The Baud rate of the Reader is 115200bps; whether the XC_BaudRate value of the file named “sysit.cfg” is 115200 at the installation directory. z ☆ Whether the selected COM port conforms to the connection of the Reader and PC. z ☆ Whether the serial port cable is correctly connected, as disconnection or loose connection may disable the instructions from the PC to reach the Reader.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Signal interference is the RF signals causing interference during the information exchange between the Reader and the electronic tags. Signal interference can seriously weaken the Reader's capacity of reading the data of the electronic tags.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader The following are the factors that may become a barrier for the transmission of RF signals: Þ Closed spaces with cement walls, floors and ceilings; Þ Metallic surface surrounding antennas or tags; Þ Water or other liquids surrounding antennas or tags; Nearly all the objects (furniture or partition) on the transmission path of RF signals will cause attenuation in varied degrees.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader suggestions given below are helpful to the system performance optimization in specific environments and applications. Þ Carefully design and install the Reader’s antennas. The standard length of the RF cable between the Reader and the antennas is set as 10m. An excessive RF cable will cause attenuation of transmitted signals, and the attenuation of received echo signals will also be augmented, which will therefore reduce the distance of read and write.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Þ Facing the Reader antennas, the electronic tags can be rotated by 360° in a same plane without influencing the read distance, when the Reader antennas use circular polarization. Þ When the plane of the electronic tags is vertical to that of the Reader antennas, neither polarization mode can enable the Reader antennas to have communication with the electronic tags.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader enough distance between two tags installed on a same object. The interactive interference among several electric tags occurs when their separation distances are less than 10cm and they are equidistant to the antennas. Þ Don’t expose the electronic tags not encapsulated to chemicals. Some chemicals, like alcohol, have slight influence on the electronic tags at ordinary temperatures, whereas they will be corrosive to certain extent when the temperature rises.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Þ No radical temperature change, and no acid and other harmful gases in the surrounding atmosphere. 9 Packing and Unpacking Inspection 9.1 Packing XCRF-502E Reader is packed with a color box, and suitable for large transportation turnover tank. 9.2 Unpacking Please keep the package and the packing materials in good condition after unpacking, for future storage and transportation.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 5 cable (1.5m) CD-ROM 6 Warranty Card 7 Certificate of Qualification Quick Guide 8 ce She et She et She et Cop y One One One One Please check whether the product and the accessories are complete by the packing list, and contact us in time if any inconsistency or damage. Internal use.only. Any transmission is not allowed without permission.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 10 After-sale Service and Contact Information 10.1 After-sale Service Please contact our customer service center if your problem arising in using this Reader can’t be solved. Please record the following information, before you contact our customer service center: 10.1.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader 10.2 Contact Information Shenzhen Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd. Add: 3/F, Building T2-B, South Zone, Shenzhen Hi-tech Industrial Park Postal code: 518057 Tel: 0755-26711686 26711633 Fax: 0755-26711693 URL: http://www.invengo.cn E-mail: sales@ invengo.cn South China: 0755-26711695 East China: 0755-26711689 Central China: 0755-26711690 Northwest China: 0755-26711689 Lanzhou Yuanwang Information Technology Co., Ltd 地址：Add: No.
User’s Manual to XCRF-502E Reader Tel: 0756-3394258 Fax: 0756-3394158 E-mail: Ningbo Yuanwang Information Technology Co.,Ltd Add: 5-12 Room, Building of Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Yongcheng Technology Park, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province Postal code: 315040 Tel: 0574-87912085 Fax: 0574-87912182 E-mail: Shenzhen Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Singapore Office) Add: #03-03, Creative Resource Building, No.
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