Medio S004 EVM User's Guide Revision 1.
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Medio S004 EVM 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 S004 EVM (Evaluation Module). Audience This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in charge of installing and using the product.
Medio S004 EVM 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. Telephone: Fax: 4/33 +33 (0)4 91 27 57 36 +33 (0)4 91 27 57 02 Revision 1.
Medio S004 EVM 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 S004 EVM 5.2 A-VSA ANTENNA DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________ 20 5.3 PLUGGING ANOTHER ANTENNA TO THE SMA CONNECTOR _______________________________ 21 6 S004 EXPLORER _________________________________________________________________ 22 6.1 INSTALLING S004 EXPLORER _______________________________________________________ 22 6.2 RUNNING S004 EXPLORER _________________________________________________________ 24 6.2.
Medio S004 EVM 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The Medio S004 reader and EVM are designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: Take care not to damage the components. When working with the device, use only equipment that meet TAGSYS specifications. This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to moisture. Protect the device from extreme temperatures.
Medio S004 EVM 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. 8/33 Revision 1.
Medio S004 EVM 2 Certification 2.1 Occupational Health TAGSYS EVM has been designed and tested to be in conformity with 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 S004 EVM 2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive) Medio S004 EVM WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.105(b) 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Medio S004 EVM 2.3 RoHS and WEEE Directives 2.3.
Medio S004 EVM 3 Introduction 3.1 EVM Description The Evaluation Module (EVM) provided by Tagsys allows the OEM to test the reader before its integration within their solution: • The EVM provides all necessary connections to perform tests and includes also an embedded antenna. • The EVM is not meant to be integrated within a final solution; it is only intended to test the performance of the Medio S004 reader.
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Medio S004 EVM Figure 1: Medio S004 TAGSYS RFID Tag Reader and EVM Module Molex Cable Power Supply Connector USB Connector USB RX/TX LED 14/33 Com. Mode LED Serial Selector Output LED Push button for Input Monitoring Connector Revision 1.
Medio S004 EVM Table 3: Component Descriptions Connector/Component Description Medio S004 RFID Reader Power Supply Connector To plug the power supply to the EVM power connector. USB Connector To connect the USB cable and the other end to the host PC. RX and TX USB LED RX led flashes orange when the host is sending commands to the EVM TX led flashes green when the reader is sending data to the host This jumper selects the Synchronous / Asynchronous mode.
Medio S004 EVM 4 Getting Started with the EVM 4.1 Installing the EVM product 1. Before any plugging takes place, please select the communication mode using the serial selector. Synchronous serial mode Asynchronous serial mode 2. Plug both power supply and USB supply cables to the EVM. If the Synchronous serial communication is selected, the green LED for Serial Communication mode turns on.
Medio S004 EVM - The first one is the direct driver, which provides direct access to USB device via a dynamic link library (DLL). - The second one is the virtual COM port (VCP) driver. The VCP driver emulates a standard PC COM port. 4.2.1 Window 98® USB Drivers Installation Power up and connect your Medio S004 to a spare USB port on your PC. This should bring up a “Building Driver Information Database” followed by the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard.
Medio S004 EVM The next step is to install the VCP drivers. Power up and connect your Medio S004 to a spare USB port on your PC. This will launch the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard Select “No, not this time” and click next to proceed with the installation Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and then click “Next” Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and click the Browse button to select the USB Drivers folder on the Product CR-Rom.
Medio S004 EVM 5 Technical Information on the EVM We recommend you to first read the Medio S004 Integrator’s Guide for details on the Medio S004 reader. 5.1 Monitoring Medio S004 EVM Digital Signals Signals sent to the Medio S004 can be monitored connecting probes (oscilloscope) to the Monitoring Connector as described below: Figure 2: Monitoring Connector Pin Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Signal GND OUT IN RX TX CS COMSELECT DO NOT drive any signal with a digital level on this connector. The EVM may be damaged.
Medio S004 EVM Example of an asynchronous communication (SetIO command – 115200 Bps) Example of a synchronous communication (SetIO command) 5.2 A-VSA Antenna description The A-VSA is a 13.
Medio S004 EVM 5.3 Plugging another antenna to the SMA connector Other antennas may be plugged to the Medio S004 EVM antenna output using a MCB coaxial cable. The SMA connector may also be used to convert the MCB connector to a standard one, and plug a SMA cable to another antenna.
Medio S004 EVM 6 S004 Explorer The Medio S004 reader is delivered with the Sx Explorer software tool intended to easily setup the reader, test it and perform reading and writing operations according to the antenna and type of tag to be used. In addition, S004 Explorer can display additional information such as the Product Reference and Firmware version and revision. This section describes how to start with Sx Explorer. 6.
Medio S004 EVM Once the correct folder is selected, click “Next” 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. October 2006 Revision 1.
Medio S004 EVM 6.2 Running S004 Explorer 6.2.1 USB Communication Before launching S004 Explorer, be sure which COM port number is assigned to the Tagsys EVM Module. Open the Device Manager and select “View > Devices by type”. The COM port number is assigned to the Tagsys EVM Module. Power up the Medio S004 EVM and connect the USB cable to both your PC and the Medio S004 EVM. Run Sx Explorer. If the following window is displayed click yes.
Medio S004 EVM 6.3 Reading and Writing a Tag S004 Explorer includes a Wizard function used to guide you each step of how to read or program a tag. We recommend using the Wizard function for users who are not familiar with all S004 Explorer capabilities and features. Click on the Wizard icon (magic wand) to open the S004 Explorer Wizard dialog box. Select the type of chip from the drop–down menu or place the tag on the antenna and click the “Detect “button to automatically detect the tag type.
Medio S004 EVM 7 Stand-alone Mode Stand-alone Mode is designed to use the reader without using any command set. While in Standalone mode, the reader only performs tag reading operations. The reader sends the tag ID to the Host System using ASCII protocol via the Reader-to-Host interface. ASCII protocol is used in order to provide hexadecimal data that can be read by a variety of terminal programs (e.g. Microsoft® HyperTerminal). 7.
Medio S004 EVM 7.1.1 Customized ASCII Message Format When a tag is read, its data are transmitted to the host in the form of an ASCII character frame.
Medio S004 EVM 7.1.3 Trigger Input When the trigger capability is enabled, a trigger state is used to start and stop the RF scanning. The trigger is connected to the input of the reader. Depending on the reply settings of the trigger, the ASCII message can be sent during the trigger activity (Repeated Read mode and Read Once mode are available) or at the end of the trigger.
Medio S004 EVM 7.2 Stand-alone Mode Settings Stand-alone Mode can be set in one of two ways while the reader is in Normal Operating mode • Using the Sx Explorer software provided with the reader • Using “Set Stand-alone Mode” command followed by a “Reset Reader” command. For more information, refer to the Medio S004 Command Set document. 7.2.1 Using S004 Explorer Run the S004 Explorer software.
Medio S004 EVM 7.3 Disabling Stand-alone Mode The Medio S004 can be reset in Standard mode in one of two ways as described below: • Use the S004 Explorer software provided with the reader and click Yes when the following window is displayed • Send the 'S' character using a console interface (for example, HyperTerminal). • Unplug both power supply and USB cable. Change the Serial Communication Selector to Synchronous mode. Plug both power supply and USB cables.
Medio S004 EVM 8 Warranty Conditions 8.1 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 S004 EVM 8.2.1 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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