TITAN Quick Start Guide Product Name: RFID READER Brand: TITAN Model:HRD22000 Manufacture: Star Systems International Limited Version 0.
Attention The Titan RFID reader described in this Quick Start Guide is a commercial product and must be installed by professional installer. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of at least 1 meter from any person and must not be co-located with any other transmitter.
Professional Installation The Titan RFID reader requires professional installation to correctly set the transmitter power for the RF cable and antenna selected, to ensure that the radiated power complies with regulatory limits for the region where the reader is installed. See the section “Information on Regulatory Regions” for more details.
Contents Attention ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 3 User Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 4 1. TITAN .................................
User Guide Version 0.46 November 9, 2017 Star Systems International and the Star Systems International logo are trademarks of Star Systems International Ltd. in Hong Kong and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other products names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications are subjected to changes without prior notice.
1. TITAN Getting Started The Star Systems International (SSI) Titan Quick Start Guide is intended to allow users to quickly install, configure and operate the multi-protocol Titan UHF RFID reader. This document provides instructions for basic installation and operation. In addition to this document, users should refer to the more detailed User Guide document for additional details.
2. Installation & Wiring Before proceeding with the installation of the reader, it is recommended to have a proper site plan. For licensed frequency installations, the frequencies to be used are also needed. A site plan will dictate which cables are needed for your application. 1 Connections The connector faceplate diagram is shown in FIGURE 1. A schematic of the possible interconnections is shown in FIGURE 2. A.
FIGURE 2 – Titan Connection Diagram Titan Quick Start Guide - Version 0.
Connector pin out details The following diagram provides specific details regarding each connector type: DC Power: Pin Signal 1 +V 2 GND Description Voltage (12-48v) Ground LAN(PoE+): Pin Mode A Mode B Description 1 Rx+, DC+ Rx+ LAN Rx+, DC+ for Mode A POE Spec 2 Rx-, DC+ Rx- LAN Rx-, DC+ for Mode A POE Spec 3 Tx+, DC- Tx+ LAN Tx+, DC- for Mode A POE Spec 4 Unused DC+ DC+ for Mode B POE Spec 5 Unused DC+ DC+ for Mode B POE Spec 6 Tx-, DC- Tx- LAN Tx-, DC- for Mode A POE S
CAN: Pin Signal Description 1 CANH Dominant High 2 CANL Dominant Low GND Ground Pin Signal Description 1 RF 2 GND 3 4 5 Ports 1-4: Center Pin RF output Ground GPIO/Serial: Pin Signal Description 1 GND Ground 2 GPO_1 Open Collector General Purpose Output #1 3 GPO_2 Open Collector General Purpose Output #2 4 GND Ground 5 GPI_1 Optically Isolated Input #1 6 GPI_2 Optically Isolated Input #2 7 GND Ground 8 Tx RS-232 Transmit 9 RTS RS-232 RTS (Hardware Flow Contro
Reader Placement Things to consider when developing a proper site plan includes mounting, site layout, reader/tag alignment, traffic flow lanes, local electrical codes and LAN requirements. It is recommended to contact your local SSI sales representative to aid in the proper planning of your application. Electrical Considerations Cable lengths are an important factor when developing a site plan and there may be power losses to consider.
2 Visual Indicators · Power is a dual color LED FIGURE 3 below illustrates the visual indicators on the top panel.
4 General Purpose Inputs & Outputs a. Open Collector Outputs The two open collector outputs available on the GPIO/Serial connector can be used like relays. See FIGURE 4. An external supply is used tied across a load. The load could be a lamp, a relay coil, or pullup resistor. When the software control holds the NPN transistor base at zero volts (ground potential), the NPN transistor is “off” and no current flows. Thus, the collector terminal is at the supply voltage, VDC as shown in the figure.
b. Optically Isolated Inputs The two isolated inputs available on the GPIO/Serial connector can be used to signal events or status to the Titan processor, normally used to trigger RFID read cycles or to stop RFID read cycles. See FIGURE 5. An external “PLC level” input signal is attached across the GPI / GPI return wires on the GPIO/serial cable. The logic high level should typically be from 12 to 30 volts, which is governed by the fixed 4.7K ohm internal bias resistor.
5 Serial Connection The default serial connection configuration is as follows: • • • • • 115.2 Kbps bits 1 start bit 1 stop bit No parity These settings are configurable once a connection is made to the reader. 6 CAN The Controller Area Network (CAN) is an optional multidrop network used for synchronization and zone control. Please refer to the User Manual for configuration and programming information.
3. Configuration The Titan reader can be configured using a command line interface or a web server. To enable specific protocols and antenna ports please refer to the user manual on specifics for your application. Text Stream Interface (TSI) The Text Stream Interface (TSI) is an ASCII text based communications protocol that allows users to interact with the Titan reader. This interface has various levels of permission and allows the users to configure, test and operate the reader.
4. Troubleshooting 1 No LED Indicators Turn On 1. Verify the auxiliary DC input is from 12 to 50 volts at the Titan input. a. It is important to account for voltage drops in the cable. b. The Titan reader will draw approximately 12 watts in its power up sequence. The Titan reader will draw approximately 18 watts at full power operation at 25 degrees C. i. The current draw will depend on the voltage at the reader input terminals ii.
c. Tag Detection Problems Be sure to use a known good tag for tests. In addition, perform the following: 1. Confirm the antennas detected list is as expected 2. Check the transmitter power 3. Perform an RF survey diagnostic command. This command performs the following system level tests: a. Scans the environment with the transmitter off i. Looks for interference signals ii. Measures the noise floor b. Scans the environment with the transmitter on i. Looks for interference signals ii.
Warranty WARRANTY All Hardware Products sold by Star Systems International Limited (SSI) are warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year from the original date of purchase (the “Warranty”). Any Extended Warranties must be documented on the original invoice as a separate line item. For defects covered by this Warranty, SSI will repair the defect or replace the product, at its sole option and return the product to you.
About Us Star Systems International is a market leader in providing passive ISO 18000-6C/63 UHF RFID transponders, readers, solutions and consulting services for vehicle identification systems. STAR Systems leverages technical implementation expertise, training and support to ensure customer success. Our focus on "Making RFID Work" for ETC, EVR, Fleet Management, Parking and Access Control applications allows our customers to deliver highperformance and reliable integrated solutions.
FCC Caution. 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. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IC Warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
