English Installation manual Reader Installation manual for Kathrein RFID UHF-Reader RRU4 ARU4 M-ARU ERU RDR This document is valid for all Kathrein RFID readers and describes the construction and commissioning of the readers. Version 1.03 date of creation: 01.06.2012 document no.
Installation manual Reader English RFID-UHF-Reader This manual applies to the followings RRU4 types: Type: Order number: RRU4-RS4-E6 52010093 RRU4-ETG-E6 52010094 RRU4-ETL-E6 52010095 RRU4-RS4-U6 52010096 RRU4-ETG-U6 52010097 RRU4-ELC-E6 © KRAI 52010180 RRU4-ELC-U6 © KRAI 52010181 This manual applies to the followings ARU4 types: Type: Order number: ARU4-RS4-E6 52010099 ARU4-ETG-E6 52010100 ARU4-ETL-E6 52010101 ARU4-RS4-U6 52010102 ARU4-ETG-U6 52010103 ARU4-ETL-U6 52010104 Th
Foreword and general information English The information in this manual was correct at the time of editorial deadline. We reserve the right however to make changes at any time and without prior notice. This document was prepared for specialist personal who install, configure and place in operation the reader.
English List of Contents Foreword and general information 3 List of Contents 4 1. Safety instructions/information 6 2. Introduction 9 2.1. The reader 9 2.2. RFID system 9 2.3. Kathrein RFID Antenna Interface (© KRAI) 11 2.4. Wide Range © KRAI antenna 12 2.5. SMSH © KRAI planar antenna module 12 2.6. Further reference material 13 2.7. Scope of supply 13 2.8. Accessories 14 3. Installation 15 3.1. Selecting the installation site 15 3.2.
English List of Contents 4.12. LED 29 4.13. Buzzer 29 5. Software 30 5.1. System requirements 30 5.2. Installation 30 5.3. Operation 34 6. Operating the reader 39 6.1. Communication 39 6.2. Application 46 6.3. Basic read functions 48 6.4. Basic writing functions 51 6.5. GPIO functions 53 6.6. Expert settings 58 6.7. Test Gen2 functions 63 6.8. © KRAI Setting 67 6.9. App Manager 70 6.10. Access Manager 70 6.11. Ethernet password 77 6.12.
1. Safety instructions/information English Key Caution! Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if disregarded, can lead to injuries ranging from minor to severe and/or damage to the unit. Note Information intended to make a specific topic easier to understand and/or enable optimal use of the unit functions. General safety notes Important! Before starting installation work or replacing the unit, the accompanying manual must be read carefully and its contents understood.
1. Safety instructions/information English Ventilation Important! Appropriate means are provided to dissipate the heat generated within this equipment. The device must however not be installed in a cabinet or on shelves with insufficient ventilation. The ventilation slots on the device must not be covered. There is a risk of fire! Moisture, direct sunlight, heat, naked flames Important! Protect the device from moisture, dripping water and spraying water.
1. Safety instructions/information English Note regarding proper installation: Note To meet part 15 of the FCC regulations in the United States, the system must be properly installed to guarantee adherence to the certification regulations according to part 15. The operator and the specialist company which carries out installation are responsible for ensuring that only certified systems are used in the United States. Use of this system in any other combination (e.g.
2. Introduction 2.1. The reader English The Kathrein RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader RRU4 is a multi-protocol-capable device for reading active and passive RFID tags in the frequency range from 865 to 868 MHz for Europe type “E6” and 902 to 928 MHz for the American market type “U6”. As supplied the unit can read and write tags in accordance with the EPC-Gen2 standard. Additional protocols can be loaded using software updates.
2. Introduction English For testing and parameterizing the reader the Demo Software“Reader Start v2”can be used. The communication between the“Reader Start v2” and the reader is based on the DLL, which includes the communication protocol ((A)). For specific applications the user can build its own control software based on the reader DLL. The DLL includes all the relevant commands and functions, which are needed to control the reader RS232 RS422/485 Ethernet The demo software Reader Start is included.
2. Introduction English 2.3. Kathrein RFID Antenna Interface © KRAI With the new © KRAI product series Kathrein has introduced a revolutionary system. By using Kathrein © KRAI antennas, reading rates can be increased by 33% compared to simple circular antennas. The Kathrein-RFID Antenna Interface © KRAI consists of a digital control bus, which enables connection between the RFID reader and the RFID antennas in order to allow control and regulation tasks in remote antennas.
English 2.4. Wide Range © KRAI antenna Note WiRa-70-KRAI antennas cannot be cascaded. 2.5. SMSH © KRAI planar antenna module: A maximum of 8 SMSH antennas can be cascaded per reader port. Note Please ensure that the firmware of your KRAI-capable reader and the reader start configuration software are release 2.40 or higher. Installation manual Reader Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
English 2.6. Further reference material In order to configure the reader correctly and adapt it to the respective application, detailed knowledge of the EPCGlobal standards of GS1 is necessary ((E)). This standard describes the principle of operation of the interface between the tag and reader. The parameters available for the configuration of the reader is available as described in the “configuration manual Reader” ((B)) The reader is controlled via the Kathrein-Reader protocoll (KBRP).
2. Introduction 2.8. Accessories English The following accessories are available for the reader (if you have questions about the accessories, please contact our Sales Office): - Antennas: For use with UHF-RFID antennas; we recommend the Kathrein antenna types ULoRa, LoRa, MiRa, WiRa. These antenna types are available for all frequency ranges.The mentioned types of antennas are available for all frequency ranges and in screwed condition tight IP 65.
3. Installation 3.1. Selecting the installation site English When the connections are plugged in, the device satisfies the protection class IP65 (RRU and ARU) and class IP40 (ERU and RDR). When selecting the installation location, make sure there is sufficient space around it for appropriate dissipation of the heat generated by the device. Do not install it close to external sources of heat. The maximum operating temperature listed in the data sheet must not be exceeded.
3. Installation 3.3. Installing the reader ERU English Figure: ERU with dimensions Installation manual Reader Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
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3. Installation 3.5. Installing the reader M-ARU English Figure: M-ARU with dimensions Installation manual Reader Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
4. English Connections and displays Depending of the device variant, the reader has various connection options. The illustration below shows an RRU and ARU standard reader with all its connection options. Details of the connections and the pin assignments of plugs and sockets are provided in the following pages.
4. Connections and displays 4.2. Ethernet connection English This data interface is arranged as a 4-pin M12 socket with D-coding. Only shielded cables may be used. 1 2 PIN 4 3 4.3. Allocation 1 TD+ 2 RD+ 3 TD- 4 RD- RS422/485 connection This interface is arranged as a 5-pin M12 socket with A-coding. Only shielded cables may be used.
4. Connections and displays 4.5. ERU connection English Power supply: The power supply is designed as a hollow connector 2.5 mm. PIN Allocation inner conductor +24 V outer conductor Masse Port communication interface: To communicate with the reader, the ERU Ethernet connection via a standard RJ45 connector can be used. Alternatively, the reader can ERUs through a standard USB type. B port can be controlled.
4. Connections and displays 4.7. M-ARU connection English Supply voltage PoE: 1 2 PIN Belegung 1 TD+ 2 RD+ 3 TD- 4 RD- 4 3 Supply voltage local GPIO/RS232/Ub Installation manual Reader PIN Allocation 1 GPIO – OUT3 2 GPIO – GND 3 GND 4 RS 232 – GND 5 RS 232 – RxD (mit TxD vom PC verbinden) 6 RS 232 – TxD (mit TxD vom PC verbinden) 7 + 24 V DC 8 GPIO – OUT2 9 GPIO – IN3 10 GPIO – OUT1 11 GPIO – IN2 12 GPIO – IN1 Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
4. Connections and displays English 4.8. UART transmission (RS232, RS422, RS485 or similar) 4.8.1. Bit transmission layer (physical layer) A full or half-duplex connection such as RS232, RS422 or RS485 is used for the physical layer. 4.8.2. Data link layer Transmission is in frames and blocks. A block comprises a maximum of 256 frames. A frame comprises a maximum of 256 bytes, of which a maximum of 250 bytes can be user data. The result is a maximum block size of 64000 bytes of user data.
4. Connections and displays 4.8.2.4. Frame number English The frame number defines how many more frames there are in this data block. Only the first frame in a data block can be shorter than 256 bytes. Each additional frame must have a length of 256 bytes (length byte LL is FF). It is therefore possible to calculate the block size from the first frame number. For example: A block with 700 bytes of user data is to be transmitted. For this purpose the block is divided into three frames. 1.
4. Connections and displays 4.9. Ethernet transmission English When communication to our reader is via Ethernet, a data transmission layer is also used, as for serial communication. The transmission layer via Ethernet looks much simpler here, because the TCP/IP protocol already provides a data security layer. All we need to add are the packet start and packet end, since TCP/IP is a streaming protocol. 4.9.1.
4. Connections and displays English Allocation of the GPIO interface cable (Order-No. 52010125, 52010126) The digital inputs and outputs are communicated via two eight-pin sockets in A-coding with M12 connection threads. The inputs are double isolated from the power supply of the reader and can be operated irrespective of the polarity of the input signal. For this reason there is a common pin for the inputs (INP_CMN). The connection variants for the inputs are shown below.
4. English Connections and displays The outputs are also double insulated from the power supply to the reader and have a common pin (OUT_CMN). If the double insulation is not required, the power supply can also be taken directly from the reader. Note Please note that the load per channel is limited to a maximum of 0.5 A, and the total load across all the channels must not exceed 1.5 A. The inputs and outputs are designed for a maximum voltage of 30 V DC.
4. Connections and displays English The connection examples for the outputs are shown in the next illustrations. Figure: Outputs double insulated Figure: Outputs not double insulated Installation manual Reader Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
4. Connections and displays 4.11. Antenna Connection English For the connection to the RFID antennas, the reader has four antenna connections that are of reverse TNC design. Please only use the cable from the accessories or equivalent cable for this connection. Note Please only use cable suitable for the impedance (50 Ohm), as otherwise the performance of the reader will be severely limited by the mismatch. If the mismatch is large, the reader may indicate a fault. 4.12.
5. English Software For test purposes the reader can be operated using the demo software supplied. This software provides all the necessary functionality of the reader for a test in a real environment. As an aid to configuration, various basic settings for application scenarios are provided. The current version of the Reader Start can be found on our website under „Software & Downloads“. As well as this documentation, the following documents and programs can be found on the CD supplied: 5.1.
5. English Software Figure: Confirmation of the license agreement If you have accepted the license agreement, press the Next button, following which you can select the target folder in which to install the software. Don't forget to select the target drive also. Figure: Selection of the installation folder In the next screen you can customise the folder in the Windows start menu. Here, as in the previous windows, you are offered the standard settings.
5. English Software In the following window you can specify whether you wish an icon to be included in the Windows Quick Launch and/or on the Desktop. The default is to generate no icons. Figure: Selecting installation tasks Finally a summary of all the installation tasks is shown. Click on the Install button to start the installation. If during the installation procedure a request is made to restart the computer, please do so.
5. English Software Successful completion of the installation is shown in the following window.
5. Software 5.3. Operation English In the following section, the Reader‘s launch software for the Kathrein RFID reader is described. 5.3.1. User interface for ReaderStart v2 The program is started by ReaderStart v2.exe. The splash screen is displayed until all the necessary DLLs have been loaded in the background. After this the user interface shown below appears. This consists essentially of the menu bar, the tabs together with the status field.
5. English Software The status field has a context menu which allows deactivation of warnings, information and errors in the status field. Messages that have expired can be deleted in this menu. 5.3.3. Menu bar The menu bar allows the program to be customised to your own requirements. These include for example: language settings, layout, status messages and calling up the program information. It consists of the items: file, options and info. 5.3.3.1.
5. English Software Figure: Loading a configuration from the file 5.3.2.2. Options The Options are divided into two groups. One part offers the facility to change or reset some properties of the program. The second part permits the reader to be provided with new firmware and to change its system time. The first group includes changing the language, selection of the warnings that are displayed, resetting the layout and deletion of the status messages in the status field.
5. English Software Under the item Warnungen (Warnings), the confirmation queries for the actions Describe, Block or Deactivate the tags in the field are activated or deactivated. Note Changing the memory content of the tags can render them unusable. Figure: Setting the warnings If it is desired to recreate the original layout of the program in respect of window size and sequence of tabs, this can be achieved by means of the Reset layout menu item.
5. Software 5.3.2.3. Info English This item on the menu bar allows information about the reader start software and the reader to be interrogated. The version issue of the PC software can be interrogated under the first item. Figure: About reader start v2 The second item automatically reads the license key. The key plays back various factory-set parameters of the reader. In certain cases it may be necessary to send this key to Kathrein (rfid@kathrein.de).
6. Operating the reader 6.1. Communication English The communication tab groups together all the functions for establishing connections and configuring the interface cards. The various communication connections are grouped under 3 headers, COM for serial connections via the COM port (RS232/485/422), USB for connections up to version USB 2.0 and Ethernet for connections via TCP/IP. When the connection is established, the program interrogates the information about the installed I/O cards.
6. Operating the reader 6.1.2. USB header English If a RRU4 is connected to the PC via USB, the unit is installed in the system as a USB HID-compliant device. Correct logging in can be seen in the program if a reader number appears in the drop-down menu. This number is unique for each reader. If several readers are connected to the PC, the related reader can be selected on this menu. Clicking on Open now establishes the connection between the reader and PC. 6.1.3.
6. English Operating the reader The user will be informed with the status messages about the progress of the reset process. The final message will be „Reader with IP Address 192.168.0.1 …. (???????????) . Note From reader firmware 2.04, the reader in the ex-works condition has the IP address 192.168.0.1 with the network mask 255.255.255.0. Reader versions earlier than this are configured for DHCP.
6. Operating the reader 6.1.5. I/O card configuration English The communication interface settings can be changed using the IO card configuration. All available I/O cards are displayed here in the form of tabs. Clicking on the respective tab opens the associated card and displays all respective configuration parameters, together with the card type that was detected.
6. English Operating the reader The communication parameters are grouped as follows: 1 Baud rate – the speed of the connection. All popular serial data rates up to 230,400 bps are supported 2 Data bits – the number of data bits transmitted per byte. The card supports 5 – 8 data bits. 3 Parity – a bit for security of the data transmission If None is selected, this bit is not transmitted. For all other settings this bit is transmitted.
6. English Operating the reader If the LEDs are present (only for ARU), the LED channels can be assigned various functionalities under this heading. Further parameters can be activated, depending on the function selected.
6. English Operating the reader Each input channel has two configuration parameters available. The Invert logical input option negates the electrical input signal and uses this status for processing in the reader. If the check is not set, the signal is used unchanged. Depending on the sensor being used (mechanical or electrical switch), a debounce time in milliseconds can be assigned to each channel. The outputs from the card can be assigned various functions.
6. Operating the reader 6.1.5.3. RS485 English In order to establish a serial symmetrical connection to the EIA-485 standard, a RS485/RS422 card is required for the reader. In addition to the parameters Baud rate, parity and stop bits, which are identical to RS232, the tab for configuration of this interface has certain other specific settings under the Port settings header. The LED control is only possible with ARU reader.
6. English Operating the reader The settings for the LED display are visible only if ARU reader. Figure: Configuration parameters for the Ethernet module The parameters have the following functions: 1 Name – Here the host name of the reader which is logged on to the DNS server is stated. The reader can be addressed by this name as an alternative to the IP address.
6. Operating the reader 6.2. Application English The Application tab enables quick and easy configuration of the Kathrein RFID Reader for a selected application. The available applications are represented visually in the upper area of the tab by labelled pictograms. Under the Settings header, the number of tags expected, the antennas to be used, the parameter set in which the configuration should be saved and the values for max. read frequency and max. read reliability options are stated.
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6. Operating the reader 6.3. Basic read functions English This index card is divided into two columns, the first column contains a table with information about the read tags, and in the second column you can find the controls, which control the reading process.
6. English Operating the reader The row "number of unique tags" specifies how many different tags were read. When the day count is very high (> 200) the detection of the tags can be speeded up, by commanding the reader may change to new "select command" (see EPC global standard (E)). This can be tested by selecting "Expert Parameters" directly in read mode. If the read operation box is ticked with "Transmit Select If No Filter Is On", a "Select" is sent in each "Inventory".
6. Operating the reader 6.3.2. Synchronous mode English This mode is intended for applications when the requirements for timing are not so demanding. This mode allows the facility to switch the carrier off during the idle times, thus saving power. The inventory of the tags (the read process) is performed across all the antennas that are configured. Once all tags in the field have been read on the last antenna, data are sent to the PC.
6. Operating the reader 6.4. Basic writing function English The Basic writing tab allows input of basic descriptions of tags. A fundamental distinction is maintained between synchronous writing - write on command - and asynchronous writing - write on arrival. Figure: Basic write function tab 6.4.1. Synchronous writing In this type of writing the data can only ever be written selectively to one EPC. This is selected in the EPC ComboBox.
6. Operating the reader 6.4.2. Asynchronous writing English In this type of writing the data is written to every EPC that occurs in the antenna field. When all necessary data (password, memory bank, memory address, data to be described - the input of the data mask is optional) have been input, clicking on Start starts the asynchronous write process. Successful and failed write attempts are shown in the respective fields.
6. English Operating the reader 6.5. GPIO functions Readers with GPIO functionality offer the facility to set up small controls which trigger the reader for instance by a light barrier or which trigger an action at the outputs of the reader by reading specific tags. Such an action might be switching an output to control the flow of goods. The GPIO function tab allows the user of the program the facility to load or switch inputs and outputs manually.
6. Operating the reader English Note When the action list has been created, it is assigned under the Assign input to action list header to an input and a selected flank. If it is desired to assign the list to both flanks, the assignment must be made once for the positive flank and once for the negative flank. The assignment can be cancelled again by a restart/reset of the reader or by assignment of the No action list item. The action lists that are created are stored only in the RAM of the reader.
6. Operating the reader 6.5.1. Example of GPIO function English In the same menu, the basic functions of the GPIO card can be set. First, the IO-card configuration is opened and the GPIO card set automatic detection on GPIO: Here the global settings for the GPIOs are set. Invertieren: when logically high level and high-level physica must be inverted Debounce time depending on the switching element at the entrance Output ->TAG found „antenna mistake“ ....
English 6. Operating the reader 6.5.1.4. Selecting commands from the ACTION list The commands of the Action List are now under the menu item „GPIO functions / Action List“ available at „action“ all available commands are listed. In the example, „Get EPCs“ „Add Action“ with the commands are written in chronological list of the selected action. Each command will be added in the system banner with the message „GPIOAddActionToActionlist (9): Successfully“ acknowledged.
English 6. Operating the reader 6.5.1.5. Assigning the ACTION list to the respective inputs Have been added, all of the commands to be executed, is in the menu box „way to input action list to“ bring about the link to the inputs. The action list (in this case 9) and the input (in this case 1) can be selected. Similarly, to determine whether to respond to the rising or falling edge is. By clicking the „Apply“ on the action list is associated with the input.
6. Operating the reader 6.6. Expert settings English The ReaderStart v2 software is a powerful tool for configuration of the reader. It allows the reader to be customised to any application. The expert settings 1 and 2 allow the reader's RF interface and communications profile to be optimised to the tag so that the reader is optimally customised to the application. 6.6.1. Expert settings 1 There are eight parameter sets available for saving the configuration of the reader.
6. English Operating the reader Pre-setting can be selected under the Current parameter set header. This is done by selecting a parameter set in the drop-down menu. This parameter is now active and loaded, and the headers are updated. When all the desired changes have been made, they can be saved. The changes to the settings can be discarded by pressing the Reload configuration button. The parameter set can be reloaded by pressing the Load factory defaults.
6. English Operating the reader GHW = Gisot – 2.14dB GHW....Gain based on a half-wave dipole Gisot....Gain based on an isotropic radiator in dBi If the gain of the antenna is referred to the polarisation of a circular isotropic antenna (dBic), the linear gain of the antenna is 3 dB lower. As a result the transmission power can be increased by 3 dB. GHW = Gisot – 2.14dB – 3dB GHW....Gain based on a half-wave dipole Gisot....
6. Operating the reader 6.6.1.2. Antenna multiplex configuration English The sequence in which the antennas are used to read the tag can be set under this header. If this antenna is not activated, the system proceeds to the next entry on the multiplex list. For asynchronous operation of the reader, the exposure time on the antenna can also be specified. See section ((B)) „configurational manual reader“, sections MultiplexingAntennaport and MultiplexingExposureTime for more details. 6.6.1.3.
6. Operating the reader 6.6.2. Expert settings 2 English The Expert settings 2 tab is split into four headings for further configuration of the Kathrein RRU4 reader. The default parameter set can be changed, one parameter set copied into another,reader parameters read to determine their ID and select filter settings configured.
6. Operating the reader 6.7. Test Gen2 functions English This tab makes it possible to access individual functions of the reader. This includes, along with the functionality in accordance with the EPC-Gen2 standard, e. g.: read individual tags, describe tags, set and change passwords, and also select the antenna for the operation. The user interface consists of the headers Get all EPCs, Write EPC, Change password, Read/write data, Lock, Kill and the display window for EPCs that have been read.
6. 6.7.1. English Operating the reader Get all EPCs To read a tag in this menu, the Get all EPCs button must be clicked once the reader has been correctly configured. The reader now tries once again to read all the tags in the field of the selected antenna. If in the Antenna selection drop-down menu the number of antennas has been restricted, reading will now be performed using the currently selected antenna, or using the antenna selected with All in the Expert settings 1.
6. Operating the reader 6.7.4. Read/write data English This header supplies detailed access to all the data areas of the tag. Access is obtained by entering the selected memory bank, the address within the memory bank and the number of words, expressed as 16-bit words. If data are to be written, they must be entered in the Data to write field. The data mask allows only individual bits on the tag to be changed. To do this, the mask must be entered in the Data mask field.
6. Operating the reader 6.7.6. Kill English Pressing the Kill selected tag button, with the stated password, executes a Kill command on this tag. The Kill all tags button, with the stated password, attempts to execute a Kill command on all the tag in the field. Note For the deactivation of a tag, a deactivation password that is not 0 must have been set. Note After a Kill tag command, the tag will be unusable. Installation manual Reader Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
6. Operating the reader 6.8. © KRAI-Settings English The basic settings of the reader parameters appear in this Installation Manual Reader from Chapter 6 “Descriptions and operation of the reader” and can be set and configured through the Reader Start Software. © The KRAI-specific settings are explained in the following text. You can find this setting in the Reader Start Software section, under the tab "KRAI".
6. English Operating the reader The choice of configuration options depends on the types of the connected antennas. The category polarisation is for antennas with polarisation switching, and the cable attenuation category is available for use by SmartShelf antennas. Depending on the features that are integrated in the antennas LEDs can be controlled / configured under the section LED.
6. English Operating the reader Reading and setting the configuration is done via the buttons “Read LED Configuration” and “Set LED configuration”. The configuration change is done immediately. If the function access protocol for the LEDs is chosen, it can be adjusted in the submenu LED and residual period for the LED can be set. With buttons “Switch LED On” the LED is switched on for ms duration. The “Switch LED Off” button switches off the chosen LED.
6. Operating the reader 6.9. App Manager English The AppManager manages Linux application on the Linux part of the ELC and ETL Reader. To make this possible, each application must have the following structure: E2C4D78C-C9FE-4594-8153-82B51312166E 59E1F344-C5AE-4662-9A82-D5F265A16271 EC5BD95F-1296-4F94-957F-897219748C9C Access Manager 1.00.00.
6. English Operating the reader The ACCESS Manager is activated using the button "Start app". The signal bar in the indicator changes from red to green. A tick in the "start app at boot" target application box will resume the app set after a power failure.
6. Operating the reader 6.10.2. Reading point English On the input field "read point", the respective entrances and exits are recorded. At the same time the "read time" is set in msec. 6.10.3. Reading point - Antenna relationship The corresponding reading points are linked to the physical antennas with the "read point antenna" relationship. 6.10.4. Entrance The tab "Input" specifies the starting condition for the reading points. If e.g.
6. Operating the reader 6.10.5. Reading point – entrance relationship English With the "read point – entrance relationship" the trigger is linked to the read point. 6.10.6. Output Then, the digital outputs are allocated. This will then set which action should take place (here enable barrier = entrance open), and also which digital output is activated (output 1) and how long the switching pulse will be.
6. Operating the reader 6.10.7. User Groups English The permissions are distributed through the relationship between reading points, user groups and the outputs. Here, of course, a user group (in this case service employees) can have access to multiple reading points. 6.10.8. Read point - User Group - Output - relationship The next tab shows the allocation of read points, user groups and outputs. Please note that all authorised users groups are also listed for each read point.
6. Operating the reader 6.10.9. Tag – User Group relationship English Finally, the unique transponders are assigned to the respective representatives of the user group, so as to achieve an unambiguous classification and identification of vehicles and users. This can be either a “Name”, “Username” or “ID”. After expanding the input mask using the “>” button, the current transponder is read. This can always be re-launched via the menu item “Update”.
6. English Operating the reader After selecting „Connect“ a password is required to access. The default password is „UHF-RFID-Dev“ . Under „Options“ > „Intelligence module“ > „Secure connection config“ the settings for the SSH can be installed. The password can be changed with “Change Linux password” Installation manual Reader Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
6. Operating the reader 6.12.
7. English Programming the Reader For the integration of the reader into an existing application on Windows, Linux for operation as a standalone device with embedded Linux appropriate libraries and header files are located on the CD in the subdirectory / API. The user has the choice to use the appropriate target system library for Windows or Linux, or to implement KBRP according to the supplied protocol specification ((A)) in its target application.
7. English Programming the Reader Note The paths in the config.mk file must match those in your build system, so that the build process can be successful. If the build process is successful, the program can be transferred to the reader. One way to transfer the data is described in Section 7.7. 7.6.
7. English Programming the Reader On the included CD/DVD is a file named “config.mk”. This file is for the compilation of programs for the reader and is incorporated in the Makefiles (include config.mk)(see example below). ELDK_SYSROOTS ELDK_TOOLCHAIN_SYSROOT ELDK_ARM_SYSROOT CROSS_COMPILE ARCHITECTURE_CFLAGS := /opt/eldk-5.
7. Programming the Reader 7.7. Installation Linux application English The reader is equipped with a separate module, running a linux on it. That gives the user the opportunity to install an application that will start automatically after powering up the reader. The flash memory is divided into a writable and a read only part of the file system. This application note describes how to install a user application to the non-volatile memory (flash) of the reader.
7. Programming the Reader English where source is the source filename and if necessary the directory from where to copy it. Destination should be the filename that it should be called on the target. It’s important to copy the file into the “/flash” folder, because there is the writeable file system. After the file is put in that folder, the ftp is not needed anymore. With # /usr/rfid/ftpstop the server can be stopped. The FTP service is also stopped after a reboot.
8. English List of references „communication protocol“ ((A)) for software developers „configurational manual reader“ ((B)) for commissioning „installation manual reader“ ((C)) Setup and installation "installation manual antenna“ ((D)) Setup and installation „EPCGlobal standard“ ((E)) for software developers „Putty is SSH and Telnet-Client“ ((F)) for software developers ((E)) EPCTM Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID in version V1.2.0 : www.epcglobalinc.
9. English contact address address contact Kathrein RFID E-Mail: rfid-sales@kathrein-sachsen.de Kronstaudener Weg 1 Internet: www.kathrein-rfid.de D-83071 Stephanskirchen Installation manual Reader Modifications, misprints and errors excepted.
