IPICO Spider (3960) reader User Manual Compiled by Hubert PEYRE Version 1.
IMPORTANT FCC ID; VHY-IP3960A 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS QUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
HISTORY: Version Date Person Reason Draft 1.0 Draft 1.1 Draft 1.2 22/11/2007 Hubert Create Issued version 1.00 Issued Version 2.00 Dd/mm/yyyy Dd/mm/yyyy Name Name Reason Issued GLOSSARY: DF Dual Frequency TX Transmit antenna RX Receive antenna PSU Power Supply IPICO Spider User Manual V1.0 draft 20071123 RWD .
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 5 2 SUMMARY OF FACILITIES ......................................................................................... 5 3 READER ....................................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Front panel .....................................................................................................
Table of Figures Figure 1: Reader + Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 5 Figure 2: Spider reader....................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 3: Front panel layout of USB/Ethernet version and WIFI version ............................................. 7 Figure 4: Transmitter unit....................................................................
1 INTRODUCTION This manual is intended to make a description of the Spider reader and to explain the procedure to setup and use the reader. It must be understood that setup environment can influence the performance of the system. This manual will help you to setup the reader to have an optimum tag read performance under most conditions. 2 SUMMARY OF FACILITIES • Capability to drive 2 TX antennas and 2 RX antennas.
3 READER Figure 2: Spider reader IPICO Spider User Manual V1.0 draft 20071123 RWD .
3.1 Front panel There are 2 different front panels. One corresponding to the USB version or Ethernet version and the other one corresponding to the WIFI version All the visual indicators are on the front panel. A description of each part of the front panel is done in the followings chapters. The front panel is aluminium anodized. The figure below shows the front panel layout for the USB or Ethernet version, and for the WIFI version.
3.1.1 Transmitter unit This unit manages the TX loops to provide energy to tags. Antennas power off button Manual tuning button Battery level indicator TXA tuning level indicator Transmitter unit powered indicator TXB tuning level indicator CPU activity indicator USB port for transmitter setup Figure 4: Transmitter unit Battery level indicator: Three indicators show Low (L), Medium (M) and High (H) voltage levels.
CPU activity indicator: This indicator shows that the microprocessor is operating. When operating correctly the CPU indicator will flash at approximately half second intervals. Antennas power off button: When you push this button, the TX unit will stop driving the TX antennas, you will hear a repetition of beeps and the tuning level indicator will flash. In that case you will not read tags.
Tag detection indicators: The receiver has 3 data activity indicators. These are labelled I, Q and TAG. The I and Q indicator show which section of the receiver RXA or RXB is detecting a tag. I correspond to RXA and B corresponds to RXB. If a tag is detected the indicator is lit or flashes. The TAG indicator shows that the decoder in the receiver is sending data to the Delta unit. A buzzer can also be setup to emit sound when a tag is detected.
Power connector: Connect the cable from the power supply to this connector. Figure 7: Power connector pins TXA & TXB antenna connectors: Connect the TX antennas to these connectors. Figure 8: TX connector pins Communications & controls connector: Pin 1 is the ground. Pins 2 & 3 correspond to communication with the RX unit. Pin 3 may be used to get data each time a tag is read. Pins 4 & 5 correspond to communication with the TX unit. This is usually used for diagnostics by ipico staff.
Figure 9: Communications & controls connector pins 4 POWER SUPPLY This unit manages the power supply (PSU) of the whole reader. The PSU is specially designed to filter the conducted noise from the mains that can be situated in the tag reply band. This PSU is also designed to radiate as less as possible noise in the tag reply band. The PSU has mounting holes in the chassis to be fixed on a wall or inside a box. Figure 10: Mains power supply IPICO Spider User Manual V1.0 draft 20071123 RWD .
4.1 Power input side The PSU can cope with alternative voltage from 87Vac to 264Vac, 50-60Hz. On/Off switch Mains input connector Figure 11: Mains input & switch 4.2 Power output side The PSU provides 3 different voltages: • +5V @1A • +12V @1A • Adjustable voltage for TX drive: +6V, +8V, +10V, +12V or +13.8V (+12V by default) @ 10A The figure below shows the DC outputs side of the PSU.
Dipswitches Figure 13: Adjustable voltage dipswitches location The figure below shows the different voltage settings of the TX drive voltage. The usual TX drive voltage is 12V. ON Adjustable voltage output: 6V 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 ON Adjustable voltage output: 8V 1 ON Adjustable voltage output: 10V 1 ON Adjustable voltage output: 12V 1 ON Adjustable voltage output: 13.
5 COMMUNICATION WITH THE READER 5.1 Ethernet version If you want to connect a PC directly to the reader, use an Ethernet crossover cable. The default IP address of the reader is 10.19.1.101 Then connect to the TCP port 10000. Whenever a tag will be read, data will be sent by the reader to the port 10000. 5.2 USB version The first time you connect the reader to your computer, your computer needs to be connected to internet to be able to download automatically the driver.
After you setup correctly the connection, whenever a tag will be read, data will be sent by the reader to the COM port. 5.3 WIFI version 5.4 Change the IP address (Ethernet or WIFI) If you want to change the IP address, type in your internet browser address bar the current IP address of the reader. A username and password will be asked. • username: admin • password: Don’t fill anything in the password field Then a web page will open. You can type the new IP address and click on the “Save” button. 5.
How to know from which antenna the tag was read: Record ID aa aa aa aa aa aa aa Receiver ID 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Tag ID 058000add0fa 058000abc5a3 058000abd035 058000abbaa6 058000add984 058000abbe87 058000abf4aa I-Count 01 01 01 01 00 00 01 Date Time Q-Count (YYMMDD) (HHMMSS) 00 070202 115001 00 070202 115001 00 070202 115002 00 070202 115002 01 070202 115002 01 070202 115002 00 070202 115002 100ths (in Hex) 12 13 00 01 01 02 02 LRC aa e1 17 41 5d 86 19 The receiver ID is always 00 for a spider reader
6 INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM 6.1 Precautions of use! • Antennas should be placed at least 0.5m from any large metal / conducting objects such as fences, barb wire... to get the best performances. • The spider reader and antennas should be placed as far as possible from other electromagnetic field generating equipment such as fan motors, audio equipment etc.
7 SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 Reader • Consumption: o 1 Amp for the +12V voltage o 1Amp for the +5V voltage o TX loop drive 3.5 Amps @ 12 V typical maximum for 2 antennas o Weight: 1.6Kg • Dimensions: 85mm H x 145mm W x 245mm L. • Temperature rates: 0°C to 50°C • IP protection: IP54 • Warranty 1 year 7.2 Power supply 7.2.1 Mains version • Input: 87Vac->264Vac, 50-60Hz • Output: o +5V @1A o +12V @1A o Adjustable voltage (by dip-switches) for TX drive: +6V, +8V, +10V, +12V or +13.
APPENDIX A – STANDARD ANTENNAS The following standard antenna panels are available for use with the Spider reader. IP 2965 Dual Panel Antenna 600 x 400 mm IP 2961 Dual Panel Antenna 800 x 600 mm IP 2962 Dual Panel Antenna 800 x 1200 mm Incorporates 3D tag read capability IP 2974 Single Tube Antenna 500 x 100mm diameter This antenna has a directed field and has been designed to operate in a constricted under a Fork Hoist truck. IPICO Spider User Manual V1.0 draft 20071123 RWD .
APPENDIX B – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The 2 following tools are really useful for maintenance of the system on site. Battery assisted tag It is an active tag that take the necessary energy from an inside battery instead of from the 125 KHz TX field. This tool is used to determine the read range of the system (RX part of reader + antennas). Ordering number: IP3907 Figure 15: Battery assisted tag 125 KHz Field strength meter It is a tool that measures the 125 KHz field.
