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Medio L40 - User's Guide Read This First Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications. This document provides information about how to install and use the Medio L40 reader. Audience This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in charge of installing and using the product.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Quality Issues TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However, should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service representative using the dedicated Product Return Form. 4/56 Telephone: +33 (0) 4 42 18 89 00 Fax: +33 (0) 4 42 18 89 01 E-Mail: rma@tagsysrfid.com Revision 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Table of Contents PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY___________________________________________________ 2 READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3 AUDIENCE _____________________________________________________________________________ 3 CONVENTIONS _________________________________________________________________________ 3 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE _____
Medio L40 - User's Guide 4.7 RUNNING TAGSYS EXPLORER FOR THE FIRST TIME ____________________________________ 24 4.7.1 INSTALLING TAGSYS EXPLORER ____________________________________________________ 24 4.7.2 CONNECTING TO A DEVICE USING TAGSYS EXPLORER W IZARD __________________________ 26 4.7.3 READING THE UID OF ISO 15693 TAGS _____________________________________________ 31 4.7.4 READING AND W RITING ISO 15693 TAG MEMORY _____________________________________ 32 4.7.
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Medio L40 - User's Guide 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The Medio L40 reader is designed to be reliable and to provide continuous, trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories. This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry.
Medio L40 - User's Guide CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Please see section 2.3.2 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) for more details. 1.3 Important Safety Information 1.3.1 Operating Environment When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 2 Certification 2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Notices TAGSYS Products have been designed not to exceed the limits given in the European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to evaluate the exposure level.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Table 1: Medio L40 FCC ID Cross reference Table Antenna Aero LB Antenna Outside Dimension 250X250 Channel Setting Single Channel Multiplexer Single RF Port Max. Output Power 5W Power Supply A2-50S18R-V VEH40US24 FCC ID QHKMEDIOL40 5W Aero LC Antenna 400X500 Single Channel Single RF Port A2-50S18R-V VEH40US24 QHKMEDIOL40 1.
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Medio L40 - User's Guide In ISO15693 Parameters window set the uplink parameters as follow: Command modulation depth: 10% (ASK) EOF modulation depth: 10% (ASK) Data coding mode: 1 of 256 July 2013 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 2.2.3 In USA (FCC Directive) The Medio L40 has been designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Furthermore typical configurations listed section 2.2.2 FCC ID Cross Reference Table have been successfully tested with Part 15 of the FCC rules (FCC ID Numbers are listed on all system-mounted TAGSYS Antennas). Medio L40 WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNCIATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 2.2.4 In Canada Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Medio L40 - User's Guide • Mercury • Cadmium • Hexavalent Chromium • Polybrominated biphenyl flame retardants • Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants This declaration is based on information provided by our suppliers and subcontractors. 2.3.2 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Medio L40 - User's Guide 3 Overview The Medio L40 is a long-range 13.56MHz RFID reader intended for RFID applications requiring a high performance, long range RFID infrastructure. The L40 uses advances in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF Front End technology to achieve breakthrough performance in read range and read speed with industry leading signal to noise ratio.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 3.1 Key Features Table 3: Medio L40 Key Features Description Medio L40 Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz Chip Compatibility C210 C220 ISO15693 ISO18000-3 Mode 1 C370 (I-Code SLI) C370L (I-Code SLI-L) C370S (I-Code SLI-S) C270 (I-Code 1) I-Code ePC I-Code UID Upgradable to the anticipated EPC global HF Gen2 Standard Number of channels 4 RF Output Power 500mW to 5W RF Output Tolerance +/- 5% at 5W Communication Interfaces RS232 (up to 115200 bauds) USB 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 3.2 Delivery The Medio L40 reader kit contains the following items: Table 4: Package Contents Quantity Item 1 Medio L40 reader 2 CD-ROMs : 1 • Medio L40 User’s Guide & Medio L400/L40 Designer’s guide • USB Drivers for Windows® 2000, 2003, XP, Vista & Seven • TAGSYS Explorer software (reader configuration and upgrade on Windows® 9x, NT®, 2000, XP, Vista & Seven platforms) • Software development kits (SDKs) including documentation and sample codes (Win32 Native DLL, .
Medio L40 - User's Guide 3.3.2 Rear Panel The rear panel is dedicated to the power supply and communication connectors. Figure 2: Rear panel • 10/ 100 Ethernet Connector RJ 45 connector (Please refer to the Ethernet network cabling rules). • USB Connector USB connector type B. Use standard A/B cable to connect to the host (not included in the package). • RS-232 Connector RS232 protocol has been implemented through a RJ 45 connector. A RJ45 to DB9 adapter is needed to connect to the host.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 4 Installation This section describes how to install the Medio L40 reader. 4.1 Mechanical Aspects The Medio L40 is delivered six slots allowing easily fastening off the reader on your system. Please see section Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. Mechanical Data for more details. 4.2 Cabling Requirements 2-ways Male connector mounted on board can accept these references of 2-ways female connectors (2 ways, 3.
Medio L40 - User's Guide For USA and countries under FCC Part 15 regulation only use the Antenna and Power Supply Unit combination tested and specified in the cross reference table of the corresponding Medio L40 (see section 2.2.2 FCC ID Cross Reference Table). The use of any other combination of reader version, antenna type and Power Supply Unit is subject to obtaining a specific FCC ID either by TAGSYS or by its Qualified Partner under TAGSYS supervision.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Virtual COM port speed is always 115200 Bauds and cannot be changed. 4.4 Using RS-232 Interface RS-232 interface does not require specific drivers’ installation. Default RS-232 speed is 115200 bauds, and can be modified by software. Supported baud rates are 4800 bauds, 9600 bauds, 19200 bauds, 38400 bauds, 57600 bauds and 115200 bauds. Please see section 6.2 RS232 Interface for more details. Beware to plug your RS-232 interface on the correct RJ45 connector (i.e. RS232) 4.
Medio L40 - User's Guide All cables must be correctly shielded. The shielding effectiveness of the material used should be of good performance (60 dB minimum), especially in the frequency range of 10 to 60 MHz. The addition of ferrite clamps near the reader unit will increase common mode rejection. TAGSYS antenna products are delivered with good performance shielded coaxial cables with 6 ferrite beads already mounted to increase shielding effectiveness at low frequencies. 4.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Figure 3: Setup Welcome window 3. Click Next to view the license agreement, then click Next again if you agree with the terms. 4. The Destination Location window is displayed. Select the folder where TAGSYS Explorer will be installed. Figure 4: Select Installation Folder window July 2013 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 5. Once the correct folder is selected, click Next. Figure 5: Confirm Installation window 6. Click Next to start the installation process. A shortcut will be created on your desktop and a program group will be created in the start menu. 4.7.2 Connecting to a device using Tagsys Explorer Wizard This section describes how to get started using the TAGSYS Explorer software and configure it.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Figure 6: TAGSYS Explorer window Menu bar Toolbar Status bar The “TAGSYS Explorer Wizard” opens automatically when TAGSYS Explorer is started for the first time. This wizard allows you to quickly set up the TAGSYS Explorer to perform basic tasks such as configuring your RFID device and read or write tags. July 2013 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Figure 7: TAGSYS Explorer Wizard If the “TAGSYS Explorer Wizard” does not open automatically, click on the “Wizard” icon in the toolbar or choose “Wizard…” in the “Explorer” menu. Read the instructions given by the wizard and click “Next >” to continue. Figure 8: Device Selection page 28/56 Revision 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide The TAGSYS Explorer Wizard can automatically discover and display RFID devices plugged into your computer’s serial or USB ports or connected on a TCP/IP network. Discovered devices are displayed under the “Discovered Devices” group. The same device can be displayed one or more times depending on the number of communication interfaces (Serial/USB, Ethernet) this device is connected to.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Figure 10: Wizard Summary page Verify the summary of all selected parameters chosen and click “Finish” to confirm. TAGSYS Explorer will then automatically open the panels you need and apply the radio configuration you have chosen. The following screen appears: 30/56 Revision 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Figure 11: TAGSYS Explorer workspace configured RF/Reading controls Read Events panel Read and RF Channels Configuration panels ISO15693 Parameters and Commands panel 4.7.3 Reading the UID of ISO 15693 tags If you have not configured your device using the TAGSYS Explorer wizard as explained in section 4.7.1 Installing TAGSYS Explorer, please do so before proceeding. To start reading using the configuration the wizard has applied: 1.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Figure 12: TAGSYS Explorer reading ISO 15693 tags 4. Click the button in the tool bar when you are finished reading. You may want to turn the radio field off as well by clicking the button. 4.7.4 Reading and Writing ISO 15693 tag memory If you have not configured your device using TAGSYS Explorer wizard as explained in section 4.7.2 Connecting to a device using Tagsys Explorer Wizard, please do so before proceeding. This section shows how to read and write ISO15693 tag memory.
Medio L40 - User's Guide Figure 13: Memory tab of ISO 15693 panel 3. In the “Single Block Operations” box, select the block and data you want to write (data is hexadecimal). You can pad bytes with whitespaces if you wish, but this is not required. Figure 14: Single Block Operations The length in bytes of a single block depends on the tag manufacturer, but most ISO 15693 tags use four bytes blocks. See TAGSYS Explorer User’s Guide for more information. 4.
Medio L40 - User's Guide To upgrade system firmware: 1. Open “Favorite Devices” panel by clicking on the “Favorite Devices” in the “Device” menu. icon in the tool bar or by choosing 2. Connect to the device you want to upgrade by selecting it and clicking on the icon. 3. In the drop down menu, choose “Upgrade System Firmware…” Alternatively, you may also right-click the device and choose “Upgrade System Firmware…” 4.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 3. Click on the radio to upgrade and in the drop down menu, choose “Upgrade Radio Firmware…” Alternatively, you may as also right-click the radio and choose “Upgrade Radio Firmware…” 4. In the “Firmware Upgrade” dialog, select the firmware file, enter its associated passphrase if necessary and click “Upgrade”. Figure 17: Radio firmware upgrade 6. Once the upgrade is completed, click “Reboot” to reboot the device immediately.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 5 Advanced Notions 5.1 Reader Architecture Figure 19: Medio L40 Architecture Channel 1 USB Device RF Front End Channel 2 Radio Microsystem RS-232 10/100 Ethernet Power Supply IO Front End 2 GPIO Channel 4 Multiplexer 24VDC 50W Channel 3 Figure 19 above shows the Medio L40 functional blocks: The Multiplexer is an analog subsystem responsible for dispatching the RF signal to the selected channel. It is controlled by the Radio Subsystem.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 5.2 Reader to Host Protocols 5.2.1 TAGSYS StxNG TAGSYS StxNG is the protocol used by the Medio L40 reader to communicate with the host system. Upon start up, the Medio L40 reader starts listening for incoming frames over all of its interfaces: USB (seen as a virtual COM port from the host side) RS-232 Primary and Secondary TCP ports (default ports are ports 4000 and 4001. Only one connection per port is accepted).
Medio L40 - User's Guide This heartbeat is useful to: • Show Medio L40 readers connected to the same physical network as the host. • Check that a Medio L40 reader is operating properly (in this case, the heartbeat acts as a watchdog). For more information about heartbeat please refer to Medio L400/L40 Designer’s guide. 5.2.3 Telnet The telnet server applies to 10/100 Ethernet interface only. A host can connect to the reader using any standard telnet client.
Medio L40 - User's Guide to configure those interfaces for console or StxNG protocol operation: both are simultaneously available. For more information about serial console please refer to Medio L400/L40 Designer’s guide. 5.2.5 Standalone mode Standalone mode makes it possible to use the reader without the need for a host to control it. In this case, only the tag reading operation is available.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 5.3.1 Notion of read modes During asynchronous read (or default read), the reader continuously tries to read all tags in the RF field. Several options can be applied that modify the reader’s behavior during asynchronous read: • “Multiplexer”: If this mode is active, the reader uses the multiplexer instead of the default RF configuration for reading.
Medio L40 - User's Guide • “Tag Read” • “Tag New” • “Tag In” • “Tag Read” (repeated as long as the tag remains in the field) • “Tag Out” If the same tag re-enters the RF field at a later time, stays in the field for a period of time, then leaves the field, the sequence of events pushed into the event buffer will be: • “Tag Read” • “Tag In” • “Tag Read” (repeated as long as the tag remains in the field) • “Tag Out” July 2013 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 6 Technical Specifications 6.1 Technical Data Table 6: Medio L40 Technical Specifications Description Size (L x W x H) Medio L40 223 x 166 x 36 mm (8.8 x 6.5 x 1.4 in.) Weight DC power 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 6.2 RS232 Interface To get connected to the reader through RS232 protocol, you will need to use a RJ45 to DB9 adapter. Adapters RJ45 female to SUB-DB9 female are available from several distributors. Please note, that the adapters are preassembled kits only, which must be configured (strapped) by the customer itself to fit the wiring described below. The modem-signals DCD and RI are not available across the RJ45.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 6.3 GPIO Connector Connector reference mounted on board is: Phoenix Contact (Manufacturer P/N: 1881503) It does mate with this female connector: Phoenix Contact (Manufacturer P/N: 1881383) 6.3.
Medio L40 - User's Guide “logical high state”. Inputs are internally pulled-up to 3.3V with 1KOhms resistors. Applying negative voltage to inputs (polarity inversion) may destroy them. Figure 23 below demonstrates how to connect an external sensor (a simple switch or a totem pole output sensor) to an input.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 6.3.4 Using Outputs The reader outputs are Open Drain, N-Channel (when activated, an output is tied to the ground). They can drive a current up to 1.4A, and accept voltages up to 28V. Outputs are internally pulledup to 3.3V with 1KOhms resistors and are protected against overload and overheat. Applying negative voltage to outputs (polarity inversion) may destroy them. Figure 25 below demonstrates how to connect an external load to an output.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 7 Electrical Characteristics This chapter provides information about AC and DC and characteristics for all connectors. It also gives timing characteristics for the different interfaces. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Consumptions and temperatures Ambient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 0°C to +55°C -20°C to +70°C Supply Voltage Supply Current 30 V 2.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 7.2 Power Supply DC Characteristics and start-up All data applies for a +24V input power voltage and an ambient temperature of 25°C, except specified. Table 10: Power Supply DC Characteristics and start-up Parameters Conditions Power Input Voltage Power Input Current Power On Input Peak Current 48/56 Min Typ Max 21.5 24 26.5 Unit V Input Voltage = 21.6V Input Voltage = 24V Input Voltage = 26.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 7.3 RS232 Communication Port Characteristics Table 11: RS232 Communication Link Electrical Characteristics Parameters RX Input Voltage Range RX Input Threshold Low RX Input Threshold High RX Input Hysteresis Conditions Min Typ -25 0.8 Max Unit +25 V 1.5 1.8 V 2.4 0.5 RX Input Resistance 3 5 TX Output Loaded with 3kOhms to Voltage Swing GND ±5 ±5.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 7.4 USB Communication Port Characteristics Table 12: USB Communication Link Electrical Characteristics Parameters Conditions I/O pins static output (high) I/O pins static output (hlow) Single ended Rx Thresholdh Differential common mode Differential input sensitivity Driver output impedance Min Max Unit 2.8 3.6 V 0 0.3 V 0.8 2.0 V 0.8 2.5 V 0.8 2.5 V 44 Ohm 26 Typ 29 Comments 7.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 7.6 Input / Output Electrical Characteristics Table 14: – I/O Electrical Characteristics Parameters Conditions Min Typ Max Unit I/O voltage 0 28 V Input voltage Threshold 0.9 1.5 V 0.45 Ohm Active output resistance Output switch time (on or off) Active Output – Over Current protection threshold Input – Over Voltage Protection July 2013 1.9 2.8 34 37 2.3 20 µs 3.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 8 Mechanical Characteristics 8.1 Dimensions and General Mechanical Information Figure 26: Medio L40 – Mechanical dimensions Values in Figure 26 have a tolerance of 0.5 mm. 8.2 Fixing the product The Medio L40 reader is delivered with six screw-cutting holes for mounting the unit in various positions. Figure 26 gives details about the screw cutting holes positioning. Use M5 screws to fix your Medio L40 reader to your system.
9 Warranty Conditions 9.1 Warranty TAGSYS warrants that this Product shall comply with the functional specifications set forth herein for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is valid for the original Buyer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any other party.
Medio L40 - User's Guide 9.2.1 General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of TAGSYS responsibility regarding the Product. In any event, TAGSYS warranty is strictly limited to (at TAGSYS’ sole option) the replacement or refund of the Products purchase price to TAGSYS, of Products considered as defective by TAGSYS.
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10 Medio L40 Product End of Life Management TAGSYS aims at minimizing the environmental impacts of its products throughout their entire life cycle. Therefore TAGSYS is committed to support and help its customers to reuse, recycle or safely dispose of our products. Please do contact TAGSYS Sales Support or Quality Team to get the latest End of Life Management Documentation.
