RF Tag Readers – User Manual Version 2.
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About this document Purpose This is a document to guide you through the setup and usage of Semnox’s Parafait RF Tag Readers. Technical Support We are here to help! Semnox Solutions Headquarters Punja Building Annexe, MG Road, Lalbagh, Mangalore, Karnataka – 575003 India Phone: +91 824-4255888 Customer Support Email: support@semnox.com Phone: +91 9008005544, +91 9482128588 www.semnox.
Contents 1. Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................5 1.1 Hardware Identification ...............................................................................................................................5 1.1.1 Mifare ......................................................................................................................................................5 1.1.
1. Product Overview 1.1 Hardware Identification 1.1.1 Mifare • • • Product Name: Parafait RF Tag Reader 1 Model Number: PARARFTRDR001 FCC ID: G7H-SPRFTR001 • • Trademark: Semnox Brand: Parafait • • Trademark: Semnox Brand: Parafait 1.1.
1.2 Operational Description The Parafait RF Tap Readers are RFID readers operating at 13.56 MHz using Mifare protocols for communicating with passive tags. When the reader is ON and a tag is nearby of the reader it will be energized by the 13.56 MHz field. The Parafait RF Tag Readers circuitry consists of a 13.56 MHz NFC reader fronted IC, inductive coupling external antenna coil, and a microcontroller.
Note 1: Do not use H1, test purpose only, wrong use can corrupt the Parafait RF Tap Reader 1. Note 2: Warning! Do not use 3V3, test purpose only, wrong use will permanently damage the Parafait RF Tap Reader 1. Note 3: Do not use J1 and J2 at the same time. Parafait RF Tag Reader 1 Jacks Parafait RF Tag Reader 2 Jacks 4. Communication Protocol 4.1 Communication Settings The communication protocol is byte-oriented. Both sending and receiving bytes are in hexadecimal format.
2. AA: Command code. Device Common Mifare Ultralight C AA 00 05 Command Code Reset Scan 01 02 03 04 08 09 10 11 12 Set key Authenticate Read Write Read Write Store key Authenticate Set key Command Description Generates reset pulse to Mifare chip Scans for Available cards in the field and displays 4Digit UID as a response command.
4.4 Response Format Parafait RF Tap Reader 1 answer to the commands following the next response format: RES_AA_BB_CC_DD_EE_END Where: 1. RES/END: All commands starts with “RES” (0x52,0x45,0x53) and ends with “END” (0x45,0x4E,0x44) 2. AA: Command code. • Indicates the command code passed during the command cycle. 3. BB: Length of the Response. • Indicates the total number of bytes from the command field to the CRC byte (AA to EE) 4. CC: Response code.
4.5 Examples of communication 4.5.1 Common device • Reset: Command: 43 4D 44 5F 00 5F 05 5F 00 5F 00 5F 05 5F 45 4E Response: 52 45 53 5F 00 5F 05 5F 00 5F 00 5F 05 5F 45 4E 44 • Scan: No card: 52 45 53 5F 05 5F 05 5F 32 5F 00 5F 32 5F 45 4E 44 Mifare card: 52 45 53 5F 05 5F 09 5F 43 5F 0B 0C 18 0D A5 5F F8 5F 45 4E 44 Ultralight C: 52 45 53 5F 05 5F 0B 5F 75 5F 04 E6 58 DA 3D 5A 80 5F 59 5F 45 4E 44 4.5.
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5. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 5.
body. If the module is installed in a portable host, a separate SAR evaluation is required to confirm compliance with relevant FCC portable RF exposure rules. 2.7. Antennas The following antenna has been certified for use with this module; antennas of the same type with equal or lower gain may also be used with this module. The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm can be maintained between the antenna and users.
5.4 OEM/Host manufacturer responsibilities OEM/Host manufacturers are ultimately responsible for the compliance of the Host and Module. The final product must be reassessed against all the essential requirements of the FCC rule such as FCC Part 15 Subpart B before it can be placed on the US market. This includes reassessing the transmitter module for compliance with the Radio and EMF essential requirements of the FCC rules.
6. Technical Support For any further queries, we are here to help! Semnox Solutions Headquarters Customer Support Email: support@semnox.com Punja Building Annexe MG Road, Lalbagh, Phone: +91 9008005544, +91 9482128588 Mangalore, Karnataka – 575003 India Phone: +91 824-4255888 www.semnox.
