Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Revision 3.2 Author Object Franck D’ANNUNZIO User’s Guide HSPN V2.0 Date 10/04/2019 www.cxignited.com Copyright © cxignited.com This document and the information it contains are the exclusive property of CXIgnited. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. CXIgnited is a registered trademark.
Publishing Information Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability All information herein is either public information or is the property of and owned solely by CXIgnited-TAGSYS who shall have and keep the sole right to file patent applications or any other kind of intellectual property protection in connection with such information.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Printed in France. CXIGNITED (TAGSYS RFID) – 286 avenue du Pastre F-13400 AUBAGNE (France) Tel: +33 (0)4 42 18 89 00 / Fax: +33 (0)4 42 18 89 01 Document Reference: DOC16599A2 3/33 Revision 3.
Read This First Welcome to the CXIGNITED. This User's Guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly using this high-quality Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. It describes all you need to know about how to install and use the CXIGNITED system and its associated applications. This guide is designed for all CIT (Certified Integrators by CXIGNITED) and for CXIGNITED Expert Network customers implementing a low-cost and high-performance RFID solution.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Quality Issues CXIGNITED implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However, should you find a defect with this product, please notify your CXIGNITED Quality Service representative using the dedicated Product Return Form. Telephone: E-Mail: 5/33 +33 (0)4 42 18 89 00 rma@cxignited.com Revision 3.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide TABLE OF CONTENT PUBLISHING INFORMATION ________________________________________________________ 2 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY _______________________________________________ 2 READ THIS FIRST____________________________________________________________________ 4 CONVENTIONS ________________________________________________________________________ 4 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE _______________________________________________________________ 4 CONTACT FOR COMMENTS ______
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 8 WARRANTY CONDITIONS ______________________________________________________ 31 8.1 8.2 8.2.1 8.2.2 7/33 WARRANTY _____________________________________________________________________ 31 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS _________________________________________________________ 31 GENERAL PROVISIONS _____________________________________________________________ 31 HOW TO RETURN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS_______________________________________________ 32 Revision 3.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Power Node Radio Part........................................................................................................................................................... 16 Figure 2 : Battery and Power Supply Pack ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Figure 3 : Connectors’ cover ........................................................
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The Power Node Reader is designed to be reliable and to provide years of 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 CXIGNITED-approved accessories. This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 1.3 1.3.1 Safety Information 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. As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal operating position. This product is designed and tested to withstand normal indoor environmental conditions following the FCC Part 15 guidelines.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 2 Certification 2.1 Regulatory Notices for operation in the US An RFID system, typically composed of a Radio Frequency emission device such as the Power Node Reader connected to an antenna, is subject to local national regulations that may differ by country. In the present case, the Hot Spot Power Node RFID System has been designed developed and tested to only operate in the USA or any country allowing FCC certified Radio Modules contained in the present product.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Power Node Reader QHKPNV2CLUSTER WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO 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.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 2.2 Regulatory Notices for operation in the EU and DoC The Power Node Reader has been designed to comply with the EU Radio Equipment Directive. It has been tested by a notified laboratory in France. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by CXIgnited could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 13/33 Revision 3.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 2.3 Electrical Safety CXIgnited products are Information Technology Equipment. They all follow the IEC60950 standard. All parts used in the product follow the UL guidance and are UL recognized. All Power supplies delivered with the HSPN system are UL listed and LPS. Plastic enclosures are made using the highest safety grades for flammability according the IEC60950 standard.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 3 Power Node Reader Description The Power Node Reader is designed to be part of a whole “Hot Spot Power Node” system. The “Hot Spot Power Node” system is designed to emphasize the range of a RFID reader addressing passive tags. The system uses UHF frequency band, following the FCC 15.247 standard (including frequency hopping feature), and ISO 18000-6c protocol. In this system, the Hot Spot, that includes a RFID reader, pilots many Power Nodes through remote links.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Figure 1: Power Node Radio Part Figure 2 : Battery and Power Supply Pack Figure 3 : Connectors’ cover Figure 4 : Power Node Notch Cover Only one universal main Power Supplies is strongly recommended by CXIgnited to fit the Power Node electrical and safety requirements: The ANKER 2123 USB charger with six ports available. It is well suited for up to 6 Power Nodes connection. 16/33 Revision 3.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 4 Power Node Reader Communication Interfaces 4.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 4.2 Power Node Antenna Clusters This new generation of distributed RFID interrogators readers can only work with specific set of antennas call clusters for the Power node optimum operation. The Power Node Reader V2 915MHz transmit antenna Clusters are supplied by CXIgnited. They have been designed to efficiently illuminate and interrogate items and tested to be compliant to US and EU ETSI regulations. They also limit the human exposure to Electromagnetic fields.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide makes it less sensitive to close by material. Thus, affixing it to metal parts still allows a reduced range operation despite nonoptimum placement. On the top part is located an antenna multiplexer with switches setting the number of connected antennas. 1 to 4 The two dipole Antennas, with a gain of 0dBi each Figure 9 shows inside a 4 antennas clusters as an example. Standards Clusters are supplied entirely covered up with antennas well protected from external chocs.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Figure 9 : Cluster with 4 Bow-Tie Antennas Clusters come into 3 different widths per type of antennas (Dipole or Patch) including 2, 3 and 4 antennas.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 5 Power Node Reader Installation and Operation 5.1 Power Node Installation The latest generation of Power Nodes readers has no external antennas nearby. This design allows ease of installation and a compact design. Figure 11 : Power Node Standing Up right with integral antenna vertical Up to 8 RF channels are available to connect to 8 distant and remote 866-867MHz or 902-928MHz antennas using a shielded cable of up to 5 meters.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide For customer’s safety in the front store and personal safety in the back store do make sure that the sticky tape liner is removed and the stand well stuck to the surface. This will prevent the Power Node to fall on the head of person if they inadvertently shake the furniture or fixture supporting it. Figure 11 shows a typical installation on top of a metal or wooden surface. Figure 12 shows the plastic stand to be used for placing the Power Node.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Figure 14 : Power Node or Antenna Wall fixation For optimum range, read performance and safety reasons, always place the heavier battery pack at the bottom when in vertical position. 5.1.1 Installation best practices summary When installing a power node, do make sure that the battery pack does not face the Hot Spot. It should always be placed behind and other PN should not be placed in front of another but staggered as shown there below.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 5.2 Power Node Configuration Software The Hot Spot Power Nodes system uses a common Human Interface software to set up some key parameters and connect to a host or Hub. In most cases, it will be a Personal Computer. This software is intended for CXIgnited or specifically trained personal. After powering up the Hot Spot Reader you must wait at least 4 minutes before trying to connect.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide PN TIME enter here the Transmit RF on time in milliseconds (ms). 2000ms to 10’000ms per antenna are standard time to complete a read round. Power Node Radio Power Amplifier is not meant to continuously deliver Power over more than 60s on all channel Outputs. Excessive current consumption may cause overheating of both radio part and battery pack. Make sure not to exceed an overall 60s on time and an off time at least ten times the on time.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide In the present set up, the Read PN1 Read PN2 cycles will start 8 times with a pause of 56s in-between on-cycles of 2s per antenna. Here 8 antennas in total during 2s each so 16s on time. Figure 18 : Start of the Read PN sequence with the first PN. Screen dump on Figure 19 shows the 2 PN activated and the number of tags read per antenna on the background DOS window.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Figure 19 : Final Screen after completion of the 2 PN reading cycles The results and statistics are saved in a .html file which can be displayed using any Internet browser like in Figure 20 thereafter. The Bac 100H reference List contains 100 tags but only 83 have been read. Figure 20 : HTML result file open in a Window Explorer browser. Furthermore, the folder contains a file HalHsPnTool.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Figure 21 : Log file of all passed commands to HS and PN Before shutting down your session, do not forget to save your configuration using the “Manage CFG” menu and the “Save” command. The configuration file saves all parameters but the Cycle NB, pause parameters and ETSI/FCC Channel ID which is set to void or 0 by default.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 6 Environmental and Mechanical Data Environmental operating limits Maximum Operating Temperature: 30°C Minimum Operating Temperature: 0°C Humidity Range 40 to 60% Relative Humidity Weight 380g Weight Battery Pack alone 220g Weight Patch Antenna with 1m cable 230g Mechanical Dimensions Length 165mm Width 110mm Depth 25mm Material Injected ABS Thickness 1.5mm Electrical Data USB Micro C Inlet 29/33 5V 2000mA max Current Revision 3.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 7 Troubleshooting This chapter intends to give some hints in how to quickly check the system for any hardware issue. The Hot Spot – Power node system is not serviceable, and you need to contact the CXIgnited support team at once. You can only intervene following precise instructions given by your support contact from CXIgnited.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide 8 Warranty Conditions 8.1 Warranty CXIGNITED 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.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide CXIGNITED disclaims any explicit warranty not provided herein and any implied warranty, guaranty or representation as to performance, quality and absence of hidden defects, and any remedy for breach of contract, which but for this provision, might arise by implication, operation of law, custom of trade or course of dealing, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 8.2.
Power Node Reader V2 User's Guide Product Return Form Customer Profile: RMA Number: .................................................... Company: .................................................................................... Address:....................................................................................... ....................................................................................................... City & State: ................................................................
