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User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MLC5/6) StackTag Tunnel Reader/Writer Document Number : �������������� 49-70-020-DOC Revision: 1.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual Revision History Version Date Person Ver.1.0 11.2007 Bodo Ischebeck Reason To our valued customers We constantly strive to improve the quality of all our products and documentation. We have spent time to ensure that this document is correct. However, we realise that we may have missed a few things. If you find any information that is missing or appears in error, please use the contact section at the end of this document to inform us.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Contents Revision History.......................................................................................................................................2 About this manual.....................................................................................................................................5 Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words...........................................................................................5 Important Information.........
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 6. Appendix...................................................................................................................................33 6.1 Reader-Tag Compatibility............................................................................................................33 6.2 Specifications...............................................................................................................................34 6.3 Regulation and Standards.........
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) About this manual Please read this document before using Magellan’s readers. This manual is designed for use by engineers experienced with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices. Regulatory, safety and warranty notices that must be followed are given in chapter 6.3 and 6.6. Meaning of Alert Symbols and Signal Words Notes and Tips. Application Notes. Requires your attention.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual Magellan’s RFID reader-writers are to be professionally installed by authorised, qualified and servicetrained installation personnel only. Maintenance All Magellan’s RFID readers-writers are low maintenance equipment. Except for externally accessible fuses there are no user-serviceable parts in any reader. There is no requirement to remove the cover of the reader. Removal of the reader cover by unauthorised personnel will void the product warranty.
User Manual 1. MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Introduction Thank you for your recent purchase of a Magellan RFID reader-writer. This User Manual will provide you with information to rapidly adopt Magellan’s PJM technology for your needs, to install the reader hardware and ReaderManager software and get the reader running. Refer to the 66V10 PJM Confidential Data Book (36-10-006-SPC) for the description of the PJM ItemTag® and PJM StackTag® products of Magellan Technolgoy.
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User Manual 2. MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Before you begin 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection When you receive your system, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier and the supplier of the equipment or Magellan if purchased directly from Magellan. Until you have checked the system, save the shipping carton and packaging materials in the event the unit has to be returned.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 2.1.2 Data Communication Cables The reader can be connected to the network through a normal USB cable, Ethernet cable or cross over Ethernet cable. As shielded cables are generally required in order to comply with EMC emissions limits, the shielded cables recommended by Magellan Technology must be used. Unshielded cables may be used where explicitly allowed by the User Manual. Ethernet cable is not included with the supply.
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User Manual 3. MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Product Overview Magellan’s RFID readers are intended to read and write information to individual Magellan ItemTags and multiple Magellan StackTags. The communication protocol used by the reader is compliant with ISO/IEC 18000 - 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz). 3.
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User Manual 4. MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Installation 4.1 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide MSTRP-5050 (MLC5/6) HF RFID Readers/Writers PJM® Technology ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 2 1. Hardware Installation (4.2 User Manual) Connect a power cable to the reader 2. Software Installation (4.3 User Manual) Connect a communication cable (USB or Ethernet) to the reader and host PC or network hub/switch Install the ReaderManager software from the supplied CD-ROM 3.
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User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 4.2.1 Connecting the reader to a power supply Connection to the power source is realized via a power cable. The power cable is not supplied with the reader and recommended to be purchased in the country of use. Refer to the Unpacking and Inspection section of this Manual. Step 1: Connect the reader to a host computer or a network hub/switch using an Ethernet cable. Use a crossover cable to connect the reader directly to the network interface port on the PC.
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User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 4.2.4 Connecting Multiple Readers to a local network Multiple readers can be connected to a local network using an Ethernet hub/switch. Plug the Ethernet communication cable into the MSTRP-5050 Ethernet port and Ethernet hub/switch. Always connect the Ethernet cable before power is applied to the reader. 4.2.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual �. once the unit is in an operational mode the green Channel LEDs will flash every time a tag is successfully read LEDs are controlled by the MSTRP-5050 software The Warning LED shows a DSB malfunction and is always OFF. If the red light of the Warning LED is ON it means that the reader is faulty Before power is applied to the reader the Ethernet cable must have been connected to an operating PC or network hub/switch 4.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) If the ReaderManager is already installed, double click ReaderManager-Upgrade. Follow steps 3 to 4 above. If Python and PyQt are already installed, the installation program will not re-install them. To force the installation program to re-install these libraries, click the relevant check boxes. Step 5: To start the ReaderManager double click the ReaderManager icon or select ReaderManager from the Programs Start menu. Step 6: Functionality test.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual These are the networking rules: • USB will always choose a subnet different to Ethernet. • Both interfaces will try to obtain the 169.254.0.0 range, but Ethernet has priority. • 172.16.0.0/16 is USB’s fallover subnet if Ethernet has already taken it by either: DHCP, fixed, or link-local IP acquisition. To change the reader’s network settings: From the Tools menu in the ReaderManager select System then Configuration System. Click the Network Configuration tab.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 4.4.1 Getting an IP address using Ethernet Here is a general guide to the way Reader network address assignment works: The Ethernet interface is either served an IP address via DHCP or is assigned a static IP address by the user. If the Reader is set to use a DHCP assigned address and no DHCP server is available it will automatically use a link local address of 169.254.0.0/16. The Reader must be powered up with the Ethernet connected to get a DHCP assigned IP address.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual If the address here is not 169.254 followed by 2 other numbers, then the user needs to check the following: 1. Right click on the Ethernet connection in the Network Connections window. �. Select the Properties menu option. �. In the properties window, look in the list of items for Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). �. Double click on this item 5. In the Internet Properties window, click on the Alternate Configuration tab 6.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Step 1: Open Network Connections in Windows (Windows XP SP2) to view the network connection process. You can verify that the reader is connected by looking at the Network Connections window. You can open this window from several places: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network Connections or My Computer -> Other Places -> My Network Places -> View Network Connections. Step 2: Make sure that the USB and power cables are plugged in. Turn on the reader.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 1. Plug the reader back in. �. Wait for the network connection to re-appear and become Connected. �. Connect to the reader via the ReaderManager. Another solution is to try another USB port as USB ports can fail on PCs. As with the previous case: 1. Unplug the reader. �. Wait for the network connection to be removed. �. Plug the reader into another USB port.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) To change a reader network name: From the Tools menu, select System then Configuration System. The window shown below will be displayed. Click the column on the right of Customer ID and enter the name you would like the Reader to be identified as. This is the name that will appear on the Connection menu. Click the Save button on the right to save your changes to the reader, or click the Refresh button to restore the previously saved name.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 4.5 Communication Test Perform the tag reading test by selecting Tools -> System -> Grid of tags sight count. Check some default settings in Tools -> System-> Reader Settings: • Tag Type. Default is IFX_STACK. If you use ItemTags the default should be changed to IFX_ITEM. If you want to read both IT and ST tags the Tag Type should be IFX_STACK. • The Powering Field box should be ticked. Use one of the fully powered tags, place the tag on the reader antenna.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 5. Working with Tags Do not stack Magellan ItemTags on top of each other or allow them to touch or overlap. Only Magellan StackTags can be stacked, overlapped or allowed to touch each other. Single-axis antennas are tag orientation sensitive. Refer to the Tag-to-Reader/Tag-to-Antenna section of this document.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 5.2 How to check a tag configuration mode The tag configuration mode can be checked with the ReaderManager: • Go to Tools -> System -> Interrogate Command. • In Reply select Normal and click Send. • Then go to Tools -> System -> Table of Tag Messages to see the tag configuration in the Config column. The messages of all the tags currently in the reader antenna field can be seen. 2000 means that the tag has been reconfigured to ST ¼ normal power mode configuration.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Closely stacked items with high metal content will be identified reliably if the RFID tag is bent around the corner of the item. Thus the tags will not be completely covered by the metal and identification will not be blocked.
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User Manual 6. MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) Appendix 6.1 Reader-Tag Compatibility READER-WRITERS Maximum Read-Write Distance* (MRD), mm MARS and round external antenna (124 mm dia.) MSTRP-5050 MDOCR-505 MDR-1109 MTR-1310 235 60 170 30 165 30 56 x 26 mm 220 55 48 x 16 mm 105 10 35 mm diameter 170 40 25 mm diameter 120 15 20 mm diameter 105 10 28 x 16 mm 120 15 20 x 15 mm 95 10 76 x 45 mm, 5 turns 76 x 45 mm, 2.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 6.2 Specifications 34 • Read and write operations • No manual calibration needed • Automatic tuning • No user-serviceable parts • Fully shielded • ISO/IEC Compliance 18000-3 Mode 2 • Operating Frequency 13.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 6.3 Regulation and Standards RFID equipment is subject to national and international regulations. 6.3.1 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA) The FCC regards RFID equipment as low-power transmitting devices and, therefore, does not require users of RFID devices to obtain a license to operate them. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 6.3.3 ISO/IEC 18000 – 3 Mode 2 (Air Interface at 13.56 MHz) Compliance Magellan’s readers fully comply with the ISO/IEC 18000 Part 3 Mode 2 (Information technology – Radio frequency identification for item management. Part 3: Parameters for air interface communications at 13.56 MHz) published in August, 2004. 6.3.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 6.4 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Antenna A reader antenna that emits radio waves and receives reply signals from tags. The reader antenna can be internal which is integrated into the reader and external which is connected to the reader via a cable. D/C Date Code (month/year) DSB Digital Support Board HF High Frequency (13.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual P/N Part Number Power cycle the PC Close Windows, switch the PC off, remove the power plug and wait for 30 seconds before powering the PC back up again. For laptops this means removing the battery and waiting for 30 seconds. This ensures that the USB host controller chips on the motherboard have had a chance to be fully reset. Power cycle the Reader Turn off the power or unplug the power cable from the mains socket. Open the Network Connections window in Windows.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 6.5 Troubleshooting 6.5.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 6.5.2 Connecting a Reader Can not find and connect to the reader - reader is not shown on the Connection menu list The reader was not in the operational mode when you connected a communication cable and/or opened the Connection menu Plug in the communication and power cables. Wait for about 1 minute after you apply power to the reader. The green Axis LED must be permanently lit and the green Channel LEDs off. Open the Connection menu in the ReaderManager.
User Manual MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) 6.6 Reporting a Problem If after following the checks and procedures outlined in the Troubleshooting section, you are still having a problem with a Magellan reader, you will need to send a report to Magellan.
MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 6.6.3 Warranty Magellan’s warranty and liability with respect to products and/or services is for a period of 12 months from date of delivery and is limited to the rectification of faulty workmanship and/or non-compliance by Magellan. Any liability with respect to components including purchased or free issued items and other materials used in the manufacture of products are covered by, and limited to, any warranty provided by the original manufacturer. 6.4.
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MSTRP-5050 (MC 5/6) User Manual 6.7 Contact us Magellan Technology pty limited 65 Johnston St. Annandale NSW 2038 Australia Tel.: +61 2 9562 9800 Fax: +61 2 9518 7620 Email: info@magellan-technology.com Website: www.magellan-technology.com Magellan Technology (Europe) Ltd Unit 8 Parker Court, Dyson Way, Staffordshire Technology Park, Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0WP, UK Tel.: +44 1785 21 85 40 Fax: +44 1785 21 85 41 Email: info@magellan-rfid.