System Guide P/N 411288-002 AI1620 SmartPass ®
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WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR §15.105(a) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction Introduction Audience 1-3 1-3 System Guide Organization Document Conventions System Description 1-4 1-4 License Requirements 2 1-3 1-5 Developing the Site Plan Overview 2-3 Reader and Tag Alignment 2-3 Polarization 2-4 Unobstructed Line of Sight 2-5 Site Layout and Traffic Flow 2-7 SmartPass Read Zone 2-8 Other SmartPasses in the Area 2-8 Lane Configurations 2-8 Open Lane Configuration 2-8 Gate with Center Island Configuration 2-11 Parking Ga
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 3 Choosing, Installing, and Removing Tags Tag Types 3-3 Tag Models 3-3 Reader/Tag Interoperability 3-5 Tag Data Formats 3-6 Installing Interior Tags 3-6 Materials Required 3-7 Tag Positioning 3-7 Interior Driver’s or Passenger’s Side 3-7 Interior Center Windshield 3-8 Installation Procedures 3-8 Removing Interior Tags 3-9 Installing Exterior Tags 3-9 Materials Required 3-10 Tag Positioning 3-10 Installation Procedures Using Tape 3-11 Installation Procedures Using Blind Rive
Table of Contents Configuring Operating Parameters Using SmartPass Host 4-14 Loading and Starting SmartPass Host 4-15 Verifying PC-to-SmartPass Communications 4-15 Verifying Tag Read Capability 4-18 Configuring SmartPass Parameters 4-20 Reset 4-25 5 General Software Information Command Entry Conventions 5-3 Command Response Conventions Operating Parameters Power Fail 5-4 5-5 5-5 Program Download 5-5 Download Considerations 5-5 Download Procedures 5-6 Startup 5-7 Sign-On Message 5-7 Boot Failure Mes
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Timing and Synchronization 6-10 Reader-Addressed Failure Conditions 6-12 Illegal Sequence Number (Not in the Range 0–9, A–F) 6-12 Wrong Sequence Number 6-12 Bad CRC 6-12 Illegal Command 6-12 Transmission Timeout 6-12 Receive Timeout 6-12 Asynchronous Message/Command Message Collision 6-12 Host-Addressed Failure Conditions 6-12 Illegal or Wrong Sequence Number 6-12 Bad CRC 6-13 Transmission Timeout 6-13 Receive Timeout 6-13 Asynchronous Message/Command Message Collision 6-13 EC
Table of Contents 40 Transmit All ID Codes 7-11 410N Anti-Passback (Select Unique ID Code Criteria) 7-11 43 Buffer All ID Codes 7-12 450 Disable Wiegand Mode (Factory Default) 7-12 451 Enable Wiegand Mode 7-13 452 Disable Tag Translation Mode (Factory Default) 7-13 453 Enable Tag Translation Mode 7-13 46NN Set Wiegand Retransmit Interval 7-13 48N Select Dual-Frame Processing Mode 7-14 Reader Status — Command Group 5 7-15 505 Display Software Version 7-15 506 Display Hardware Configuration Information 7-15
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 642NN Select RF Operating Frequency 7-31 643NN Select RF Operating Range (Distance) 7-34 65 Reset Power Fail Bit 7-34 660 Test External RAM 7-35 661 Display Diagnostic Results 7-35 664 Test Real-Time Clock 7-35 667 Verify Boot ROM Checksum 7-36 668 Verify Flash Memory Checksum 7-36 669 Perform All Diagnostics 7-36 66F Load Default Operating Parameters 7-36 67N Set Output Pulse Duration 7-36 690N Select Presence Without Tag Report Option 7-37 692N Select RF Control Algorithm 7-
Table of Contents Marking the Read Zone 8-14 Materials Required 8-14 Marking Procedures 8-15 Fine-Tuning and Verifying the Read Zone 8-16 Connecting Communications 8-18 Connecting SmartPass to the PC 8-18 Using a RS-232 Interface 8-18 Using RS-422 Interface 8-20 Using Wiegand Interface 8-21 Connecting Sense Input and Sense Output Circuits Connecting Sense Input Circuits 8-23 Connecting Sense Output Circuits 8-23 9 8-22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Messages 9-3 Troubleshooting 9-5 Product
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide C Wiring Tables Communications Interfaces C-3 Cable Supplied with SmartPass RS–232 Interface C-5 RS-422 Interface C-6 Wiegand Interface C-7 C-4 Power Supply Connections C-7 AC Power C-7 Low-Voltage DC Power C-8 Input/Output Cabling Assignments Summary Table D C-12 Command Quick Reference Factory Default Settings D-3 Numerical Command List Alphabetical Command List E xiv C-9 D-5 D-13 Using Error Correcting Protocol Communications in ECP E-3 Setting Up Meta Keys E
Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1-1 SmartPass Front and Side Views 1-5 Figure 2-1 Tag Horizontal and Vertical Orientation 2-4 Figure 2-2 SmartPass Location Relative to Tag Position 2-5 Figure 2-3 Typical Tag Positions for U.S. Driver’s Side Reader 2-6 Figure 2-4 Typical Tag Positions for U.S.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Figure 4-28 Figure 4-29 Figure 4-30 Figure 5-1 Figure 8-1 Figure 8-2 Figure 8-3 Figure 8-4 Figure 8-5 Figure 8-6 Figure 8-7 Figure 8-8 Figure 8-9 Figure 8-10 Figure 8-11 Figure 8-12 Figure 8-13 Figure C-1 xvi Select Flow Control Option Dialog Box 4-37 Select Option Dialog Box 4-37 Select Translation Option Dialog Box 4-38 Download File Name Entry 5-6 Factory-Mounted Bracket 8-7 Pole Mount Bracket Assembly 8-7 SmartPass Mounted Using Pole Mount Bracket 8-8 Front and Top Views
Table of Contents List of Tables Table 2-1 Connector Cabling Accessory Kits 2-13 Table 2-2 Power Supply Current Requirements 2-14 Table 2-3 Cable length from Amtech-Supplied 110 V AC to 18 V AC Transformer to AI1620 SmartPass 2-15 Table 2-4 Communications Interfaces and Conductors 2-15 Table 3-1 Tag Configuration Guidelines 3-3 Table 3-2 Reader/Tag Interoperability 3-5 Table 4-1 AC Transformer Connections for Colored Pair Wire Cable 4-5 Table 4-2 Low Voltage DC Cable Connections for the Colored Pair Wire C
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 8-7 Wiegand Interface Signal Wiring for Colored Wire Pair Cable 8-22 Table 8-8 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable 8-24 Table 9-1 Error Messages 9-3 Table 9-2 Symptoms and Remedies 9-5 Table C-1 Communications Interfaces and Conductors C-3 Table C-2 RS–232 Interface Signal Wiring for Colored Wire Pair Cable C-5 Table C-3 RS–232 Interface Signal Wiring for Alternate Wire Pair Cable C-5 Table C-4 RS–422 Interface Signal Wiring for Colored Wir
1 Introduction
Introduction 1 This chapter provides information on the audience, organization, document conventions, system description, and license information for the SmartPass system. Introduction This SmartPass System Guide provides site planning and testing, installing, and operating instructions for Amtech’s SmartPass integrated reader system (SmartPass). Before you begin installing SmartPass, Amtech recommends that you read this entire manual. Also read the READ.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Chapter 5 - General Software Information and Chapter 6 Communication Protocols Present reference information on various softwarerelated topics and communication protocols. Chapter 7 Commands Discusses the host-transmitted commands that are used to control SmartPass configuration and operation. Chapter 8 - Installing SmartPass Lists the additional materials needed and procedures to install and fine-tune SmartPass.
Introduction 1 Figure 1-1 SmartPass Front and Side Views SmartPass generates an RF signal that is reflected by an Amtech radio frequency identification (RFID) tag installed on a vehicle. The tag adds its programmed identification information to the signal and reflects the signal back to SmartPass. SmartPass receives and decodes the tag data carried by the reflected signal and transmits this data to a local host computer for processing. License Requirements SmartPass system users in the U.S.
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2 Developing the Site Plan
Developing the Site Plan 2 This chapter discusses how to develop a site plan for installation of SmartPass. Overview Developing a site plan provides the foundation for the site’s system design and establishes system configuration parameters such as the following: • Number and general location of primary components • Number of different RF frequencies required This information is crucial before applying for FCC approval and ordering and installing SmartPass(es) and tags.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide • Tags designed to be mounted in a vehicle windshield must be mounted in the vehicle’s windshield, and tags designed to be mounted on the metal surface of the vehicle must be mounted on the metal surface of the vehicle’s exterior. Tag read may not be reliable unless these criteria are met. Polarization Just as antennas are, tags are polarized (Figure 2-1).
Developing the Site Plan 2 Unobstructed Line of Sight For optimum readability, install SmartPass and the tag on the vehicle so that when the vehicle approaches SmartPass, the tag is directly facing the reader and the line of sight is clear between SmartPass and the tag. For example, if tags have been installed in vehicles to be read by SmartPass located on the driver’s side curb, SmartPass mounted on the opposite curb cannot read the tags reliably.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide If SmartPass is installed on the curb or wall on the driver’s side (U.S.), tags should be installed on the driver’s side of the vehicle as illustrated in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Typical Tag Positions for U.S. Driver’s Side Reader If SmartPass is installed on the passenger’s side curb (U.S.), tags should be installed on the passenger’s side of the vehicle as illustrated in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 Typical Tag Positions for U.S.
Developing the Site Plan 2 If SmartPass is installed in an overhead location, tags should be installed in the center windshield in the top center area behind the rear view mirror or on the vehicle’s front license plate or center bumper as illustrated in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Typical Tag Positions for SmartPass Mounted Overhead Note: Metallized coatings on some vehicle windshields and windows shield the radio frequency energy emitted by SmartPass, and may cause tags to be misread.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide SmartPass Read Zone SmartPass must be able to read the tag data properly within a specified area, called the read zone, without reading other nearby tags or interfering with other SmartPasses at the site.
Developing the Site Plan 2 Figure 2-6 Open Lane Configuration 2-9
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Another option for SmartPass placement in an open lane configuration is one in which SmartPass is mounted overhead in each lane as illustrated in Figure 2-7. This figure assumes that tags are mounted on the inside center windshield or center bumper of the vehicle.
Developing the Site Plan 2 Gate with Center Island Configuration Figure 2-8 illustrates a typical gate application with SmartPass units positioned on a center island to read tags mounted on the inside windshield on the driver’s side (U.S.). The readers are placed to allow time for the gate to open so that the vehicle can roll through without stopping.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Figure 2-9 Parking Garage Application Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction of RF Signals RF signals can be reflected, refracted, or diffracted by metal objects, walls, and even wet pavement or ice. Any of these effects can alter or degrade system performance. When designing your site plan, you must consider permanent structures and transient factors in the vicinity that may affect RF signals being generated by SmartPass.
Developing the Site Plan 2 Existing Interference Interference from RF and electrical sources can degrade system performance and must also be considered in the site design. Fluorescent lights, neon signs, nearby radio stations, or power lines can interfere with the optimal operation of the system. The magnetic impulse noise from relays that control gate opening and closing can also disrupt the RF signal. Existing interference at the site may be shielded, removed, or positioned further from the SmartPass.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Electrical Power A dedicated electrical power supply must be present at the site and be available to SmartPass at all times. The power must be 16–28 V DC or 16–20 V AC. A step-down transformer is available (North America only) to convert a 120 V AC duplex wall outlet with ground to 18 V AC, or a step-up transformer to convert a low-voltage 12 V AC outlet to 18 V AC. Consult your local and national electrical codes for installation and safety requirements.
Developing the Site Plan 2 Note: If close to the maximum length, measure voltage at SmartPass to ensure it does not drop below 16 V. Table 2-3 Cable length from Amtech-Supplied 110 V AC to 18 V AC Transformer to AI1620 SmartPass Cable Size (AWG)a 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 Maximum DCR (Ohms per foot at 68° F)b 0.0270 0.0175 0.0109 0.0069 0.0044 0.0027 0.0017 Maximum length (feet) 29.63 45.71 73.39 115.61 183.91 293.04 467.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide RS–232 Interface Use an RS–232 interface if one or more of the following items apply to your site: • The host computer system is 50 ft (15.2 m) or less from SmartPass. • The host computer system is more than 50 ft (15.2 m) from SmartPass, and a pair of RF modems or limited distance modem/line drivers over copper wire are used for communications between SmartPass and the host. The distance from the RF modem to SmartPass should not exceed 50 ft (15.2 m).
3 Choosing, Installing, and Removing Tags
Choosing, Installing, and Removing Tags 3 This chapter describes the various tag types compatible with the AI1620 SmartPass and gives procedures for installing and removing internal and external tags. Tag Types Amtech offers numerous tag models and four tag data formats to complete your SmartPass system. The information in the next subsection will assist you in determining the correct tag model and tag data format for your system.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 3-1 Tag Configuration Guidelines Tag Model Number TagType Power Source Number of 6-Bit ASCII Characters Number of 128-Bit Frames Number of Wiegand Bits Special Features AT5110 Transportation Beam 20 1 N/A 915 MHz frequency, metal external install AT5112 Access control, transportation Beam 10 1/2 25 to 54 915 MHz frequency, metal external install AT5114 Access control, transportation 10-yr battery 10 1/2 25 to 54 Multifrequency, metal external
Choosing, Installing, and Removing Tags 3 Table 3-1 Tag Configuration Guidelines Number of 6-Bit ASCII Characters Number of 128-Bit Frames Number of Wiegand Bits Special Features 10-yr battery 20 1 N/A Multifrequency, sealed case, metal external install Toll 5-yr battery 20 1 N/A Multifrequency, thin case, nonmetal window install AT5704 Transportation External 4608 256 N/A Multifrequency, dynamic tag, metal external install AT5707 Transportation 8-yr battery 40a 2 N/A 915 MHz f
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 3-2 Reader/Tag Interoperability Reader Beam Tags Battery Tags AI1620-104 AT5100; AT5102; AT5110; AT5112; AT5125; AT5145; AT5146; AT5715 AT5105; AT5114; AT5140; AT5147; AT5510; AT5540; AT5541; AT5542; AT5543; AT5544; AT5545; AT5547; AT5704; AT5707 AI1620-105 AT5100; AT5102; AT5110; AT5112; AT5125; AT5145; AT5146; AT5715 AT5105; AT5114; AT5140; AT5147; AT5510; AT5540; AT5541; AT5542; AT5543; AT5544; AT5545; AT5547; AT5704; AT5707 Tag Data Formats Tags are programm
Choosing, Installing, and Removing Tags 3 removed and used in any vehicle that has corresponding hook material affixed to the windshield. Note: Installing interior tags using double-sided tape results in a semipermanent attachment; then the tag will be more difficult to remove than one installed using hook and loop material. Interior tags may be ordered from the factory with hook-and-loop material or doublesided tape already applied to the tag.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide . Figure 3-1 Driver’s or Passenger’s Side (U.S.) Interior Windshield Tag Location Interior Center Windshield Access control tags may also be installed on the upper center portion of the windshield. Position the tag as close as possible to the windshield’s upper center, behind the rearview mirror. The top edge of the tag should be approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the base of the mirror, or above the base if enough room is available for the tag to be 2 in.
Choosing, Installing, and Removing Tags 3. 3 Remove the clear backing from the two strips of hook-and-loop material on the back of the tag (Figure 3-3) or from the double-sided tape. Figure 3-3 Hook-and-Loop Material on Interior Tag 4. Position the tag over the correct area of the windshield, making sure that the tag and SmartPass orientation are the same (horizontal or vertical). 5. Press the tag firmly against the glass.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Exterior tags may be installed on metal or plastic bumpers depending on the tag model, using pop rivets or screws. Materials Required Exterior tags need to be installed on a relatively flat surface.
Choosing, Installing, and Removing Tags 3 Installation Procedures Using Tape Perform the following steps to install the tag on a metal or plastic bumper: 1. Clean and degrease the tag installation area of the vehicle bumper with solvent/ cleaner. 2. Dry the area thoroughly using a clean, dry cloth. 3. Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the back of the tag, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Exterior Tag with Double-Sided Tape 4.
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4 Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 This chapter provides instructions for testing and configuring SmartPass. These tasks are best performed before you permanently install SmartPass at the site.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Additional Materials Needed You will need these additional materials to perform the two tests on SmartPass: • One step-down transformer or other suitable low voltage power source • SmartPass software diskette, which is supplied to Amtech dealers and distributors, or any terminal program running on a PC • PC or laptop with 1.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 The buzz box is powered by a 9 V DC battery and is equipped with two alligator-clip leads. When you touch the leads together, the box makes an audible sound. Figure 4-1 Wiring for Audible Circuit Tester To test SmartPass, connect the power supply as described in the appropriate section below, and then test as described in the section “Testing SmartPass” on page 4-6.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Connecting the DC Power Supply To install SmartPass using low voltage DC connections, use the connection designations shown in Table 4-2.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 Configuring SmartPass After testing SmartPass, you will need to configure its operating parameters before permanently installing it at the site. Two methods are available for configuring SmartPass: • Use a PC and terminal emulation software to enter the host commands.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Figure 4-2 DB9 and DB25 Connector Pin Assignments for Signal to Host 4-8
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 Connecting Colored Wire Pair Cable Table 4-3 shows the RS-232 colored wire assignments.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Using RS-422 Interface This section contains instructions for connecting SmartPass to a PC using an RS–422 interface. RS–422 interface signals are supplied by four wires from the SmartPass communications cable. Your host must have an RS–422 interface with either an internal or external converter. Connecting Colored Wire Pair Cable Table 4-4 shows the RS-422 colored wire assignments.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 To use Wiegand, follow these steps. 1. Connect SmartPass to the PC, laptop, or terminal emulator using RS–232 connections as described in the section “Using a RS-232 Interface” on page 4-7 or RS–422 connections as described in the section “Using RS-422 Interface” on page 4-10. 2. If you are using SmartPass Host, select the Communication drop-down menu and click the Wiegand Interface option to configure SmartPass to Wiegand interface.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide be able to use them in the future for testing, setting frequency, or adding additional functions. Default Configuration Settings Before configuring SmartPass for operation at your site, it will be helpful to know the factory default settings. General Configuration Settings Each SmartPass and its shipping carton are labeled to indicate the unit’s general configuration. Table 4-6 contains explanations of the AI1620 SmartPass configuration fields.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 range. Refer to Chapter 7 for a complete list of parameters and their corresponding commands.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 4-7 SmartPass Default Configuration Settings (Continued) Parameter Setting Command Presence without tag reports Disabled 6900 Minimum presence true period 0 ms 6910a RF-off control Timeout or no presence 6922 RF timeout Never true 693F Input inversion Disabled 6940 Serial number NNNNNN 695 Store hardware configuration Hardware configuration not known 696 Periodic system check tag Disabled 810 Periodic check tag interval 30 min 8135a Check ta
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 Loading and Starting SmartPass Host If SmartPass’s power is not already on, turn on the power. 1. Insert the SmartPass Host software diskette into the PC disk drive. 2. OPTIONAL: Open, print, and read the READ.ME file on the diskette. 3. Start SmartPass Host by performing one of the following. This displays the SmartPass Host status window, shown in Figure 4-3. At the DOS prompt, change the working directory to A:\1620, type dl, and press the EN
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 1. Select the Communication drop-down menu and click the Find Reader option. This displays the Select Option dialog box shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 Find Reader Options 2. Select the Search for Reader option and click the OK. SmartPass Host begins searching for the reader. If the PC successfully locates SmartPass, SmartPass Host displays the message shown in Figure 4-5. If this message appears, the PC to SmartPass communications are verified.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 If the PC is unable to locate SmartPass, SmartPass Host displays the error message shown in Figure 4-6. SmartPass Not Found Notification Figure 4-6 Reader Not Found Message If this message appears; then perform the following procedures. • Ensure that all the following communications factors are correct. Change any factors that require it. • Verify that SmartPass has power. • Verify the connections between the PC and SmartPass.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Verifying Tag Read Capability After establishing communications between SmartPass and the PC, test the capability to read tags by performing the following steps. 1. Pass one test tag in front of the unit. If SmartPass reads the tag, SmartPass Host displays the tag information at the bottom of the status window, as shown in Figure 4-7.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 Note: An internal timer in SmartPass causes SmartPass to ignore a specific tag for 2 minutes after a good read unless a different tag is read in the meantime. 3. When SmartPass reads the second tag successfully, SmartPass Host displays that tag’s information in the status window below the information for the first tag, as shown in Figure 4-8.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Configuring SmartPass Parameters Follow the procedures in this section to configure SmartPass parameters using SmartPass Host v2.01. Procedures are listed in alphabetical order by parameter. The PC must be connected to and communicating with SmartPass, and SmartPass Host must be started, as described in the section “Verifying PC-to-SmartPass Communications” on page 4-15.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 receive circuits by the check tag, just as if a normal tag had been placed into the read zone. The check tag contains the data SYSTEM CHECK TAG that SmartPass will receive, decode, and send to the host system. Use the following procedure to set check tag options using SmartPass Host. See the section “810 Disable Periodic Check Tag (Factory Default)” on page 7-41 for more information. 1. Select the Tag & RF drop-down menu and click Checktag Options.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 2. To disable or enable periodic check tag, click Periodic Checktag option to display the Select Periodic Checktag Option dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11 Select Periodic Checktag Option Dialog Box 3. Click the option you want to select; then click OK to make the change. ID Separation The host can select a unique ID separation of one ID (command 4100) or two IDs (command 4101). The uniqueness timeout is fixed at 2 minutes.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 1. 4 Select the Tag & RF drop-down menu and click on Tag Filter. Figure 4-12 illustrates the options for appending information to tag data. Figure 4-12 Select Tag Filter Dialog Box 2. Click the option you want to select; then click OK to make the change. Sense Output Devices Both the RS–232 and RS–422 configurations used by SmartPass have two sense output circuits — sense output0 and sense output1.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide If configured with command 82N Select Input Status Change Report Option to transmit input status change reports, the reader will transmit a message to the host any time the inputs change state. Input status change reports are transmitted in data mode only. Input status change reporting is disabled by default. Use the following procedure to set presence reporting using SmartPass Host. See the section “82N Select Input Status Change Report Option” on page 7-42.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 3. 4 Select the I/O drop-down menu and click the Sensor Reports option. Figure 4-14 illustrates the options for sensor reports. Figure 4-14 Select Sensor Report Option Dialog Box 4. Click the option you want to select; then click OK to make the change. Reset Reset reader (command 63) clears the tag and message buffer (not in ECP mode). In addition, it resets uniqueness, clears the power fail bit, and transmits the sign-on message.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 1. Select the Reader drop-down menu and click the Reset option, as shown in Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15 Reader Reset option SmartPass Host displays the sign-on message at the bottom of the screen, as shown in Figure 4-16.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 Radio Frequency Caution The RF for each SmartPass at the site must be set according to the frequency specified in the FCC site license. You can do this using SmartPass Host or using a terminal emulation program and issuing the frequency command, as discussed in the section “642NN Select RF Operating Frequency” on page 7-31. Caution Only trained, authorized installation and maintenance personnel are permitted by FCC to set the RF.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 3. Type in command 642NN — where NN is a hexadecimal value from 00 to 34 — and press ENTER. See Table 7-1 on page 7-32 for a complete listing of the hexadecimal values and the corresponding frequencies. This sets the frequency from 902 to 928 MHz in 0.5 MHz steps. In the example shown in Figure 4-18, the command 64218 sets the frequency to 914 MHz. Figure 4-18 Set RF option The Select Transmission Option dialog box shown in Figure 4-19 will display.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 Note: This is referring to transmission of data from the SmartPass to the host, not to transmitting RF energy. 5. To verify that the RF has been changed to the proper setting, select the Tag & RF drop-down menu and click the RF Frequency option to see the current frequency setting.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Figure 4-20 illustrates the three methods of controlling RF sense output. Figure 4-20 SmartPass RF Control Options Vehicle Detector Controlling RF Transmission Figure 4-20, Option A, shows a vehicle detector controlling the RF transmitter. This operation is preferred because then the RF transmits only when a vehicle is in the SmartPass read zone.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 Use the following procedure to set the option of the vehicle detector controlling SmartPass. 1. Select the RF Control option from the Tag & RF pull-down menu. This displays the Select RF Control dialog box shown in Figure 4-21. Figure 4-21 Set Sensor Control of RF 2. Click on 3 RF-By-Sensor; then click OK. Host Controlling RF Transmission Figure 4-20, Option B, shows the host controlling the RF transmitter.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide You can configure SmartPass to generate input status change reports, which are transmitted like tag IDs. The host can then respond based on the true/false (closed/ open) status of the sense inputs. See the section “Reports” on page 4-23. The following example shows how to set sense inputs using SmartPass Host.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 2. 4 Click OK to clear the screen; then select the I/O drop-down menu again and click the Input Mode option. This will display the Select Input Mode dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-23. Figure 4-23 Select Input Mode Dialog Box 3. Click on Enable Input Inversion to switch the sense input status; then click OK. Serial Port Communications SmartPass supports one communications port, which can be ordered as either RS–232/ Wiegand or RS–422/Wiegand.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Port Configuration Parameters Use this procedure to set port configuration parameters using SmartPass Host. See the section “100N Select Baud Rate” on page 7-7 through the section “102N Select Parity” on page 7-8. 1. Select the Communications drop-down menu and click the Parameters option. Figure 4-24 illustrates the options for port configuration parameters. Figure 4-24 Port Configuration Parameters Dialog Box 2.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 1. 4 Select the Communications drop-down menu and click the Protocol option. Figure 4-25 illustrates the two options available. Figure 4-25 Protocol Parameters Submenu 2. The Select Protocol option displays the Select Communications Protocol dialog box shown in Figure 4-26. Figure 4-26 Select Communications Protocol Dialog Box 3. Click the option you want; then click OK to make the change.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide The host can use software control characters (XON/XOFF) or the hardware CTS handshake line to interrupt reader transmissions. When the reader is configured for software flow control, it stops transmitting if it receives the XOFF character from the host (command 13H). It resumes transmitting only when it receives the XON character (command 11H) from the host.
Testing and Configuring SmartPass Before Installation 4 If you select the Flow Control Modes option, the Select Flow Control dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-28, displays. Figure 4-28 Select Flow Control Option Dialog Box If you select the Flow On/Off option, the Select Option dialog box as shown in Figure 4-29 is displayed. Figure 4-29 Select Option Dialog Box 2. Click the option you want; then click OK to make the change.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Use the following procedure to set tag translation options using SmartPass Host. See the section “452 Disable Tag Translation Mode (Factory Default)” on page 7-13 and the section “453 Enable Tag Translation Mode” on page 7-13. 1. Select the Tag & RF drop-down menu and click the Tag Translation option. Figure 4-30 illustrates the options for translating tag data. Figure 4-30 Select Translation Option Dialog Box 2.
5 General Software Information
General Software Information 5 This chapter provides software-related information for the AI1620 SmartPass system. The information covers version SP2-ACC V2.01 of the SmartPass software. This version will only execute on AI1620 SmartPass models. Note: Amtech strongly recommends that you read the READ.ME file on the SmartPass software diskette before you install or use SmartPass. This chapter contains various software-related topics arranged in alphabetical order by subject.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Command Response Conventions Like SmartPass commands, responses are preceded with the # character. Many SmartPass commands respond with #Done or #Error indicating the command was or was not recognized and completed. Other commands respond with a four-character identifier followed by one or more values. Table 5-2 shows an example of a command/reply sequence. This example assumes that a SmartPass with serial number 97001P running version SP2-ACC 1.
General Software Information 5 Operating Parameters SmartPass readers maintain their operating parameters in battery-powered RAM so that the parameters will be preserved after a power-down sequence. Power Fail The system maintains a power fail flag. The host transmits display power fail bit (command 520) to determine if a power down has occurred. This flag is cleared by both reset reader (command 63) and reset power fail bit (command 65).
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Download Procedures If Amtech releases a new release of the SmartPass software or if SmartPass seems not to be working properly, you may need to download the software to SmartPass. Use the following procedures to download a new program file. Use the SmartPass Host software included on the SmartPass software diskette provided to dealers. Follow the instructions in “Connecting SmartPass to the PC” on page 47 to connect a PC to SmartPass. Then follow these instructions. 1.
General Software Information 5 Startup Upon startup, SmartPass readers transmit a sign-on message or a boot ROM failure message. Sign-On Message The sign-on message should appear as shown below: Model [software version] SNYYYYYY [Copyright notice] where YYYYYY is the serial number assigned to the SmartPass unit being used. Serial number 000000 is the default setting and is not a valid number.
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6 Communication Protocols
Communication Protocols 6 This chapter describes the communication protocols for SmartPass. Introduction SmartPass supports the following communication protocols: • Basic • Error correcting • Data inquiry The following protocol information provides reference information relevant to developing host software. A two-way message interchange is required in both data mode and command mode when using error correcting protocol (ECP).
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide When the host computer is physically close to SmartPass and no sources of interference exist, the basic protocol provides reliable communications. The host must be ready to receive reader-transmitted messages, because in basic protocol SmartPass does not wait for the host to acknowledge a message before transmitting the next message. If necessary, the host may halt reader transmissions by using software or hardware flow control.
Communication Protocols 6 character (hex 5 digits). SmartPass transmits one message (tag ID or report data) for each CTRL-E it receives until the buffer is empty. Each tag request message sent by the host consists only of the CTRL-E character; no som or eom characters are sent. SmartPass data transmission (tag ID and report data) format is the same as for basic protocol. Selection of data inquiry protocol does not affect command mode operation.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide string that immediately follows the and that ends with the character immediately preceding the first character. The transmitted CRC can then be compared with the binary equivalent of the received characters. If the transmitted and received CRCs are not the same, the message is assumed to have been received in error, and a NAK message response should be transmitted. End-of-message characters (ASCII CR and LF).
Communication Protocols 6 When SmartPass receives an ACK message, the message is treated as having been properly received by the host. The sequence number is then incremented, and pointers are advanced to the next message in SmartPass’s message queue to prepare for sending the next message. Switch to Command Mode Request The host may issue command 01 (switch to command mode) while in data mode. The basic protocol format is shown below. The ECP format is shown below.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Sequence number (ASCII hex digit) that represents an odd number in the range 1–9, A–F. The host should use odd sequence numbers in its command because SmartPass uses even sequence numbers in its transmissions. This method eliminates the possibility of a synchronous host command and an asynchronous reader transmission having the same sequence number. Upon receiving a host command, SmartPass is expected to echo the command’s sequence number in its response.
Communication Protocols 6 Sample Messages This section contains examples of typical messages transmitted between SmartPass and the host. Reader Transmissions Basic protocol — reader transmission #KING 1302&10:15:42.14 02/24/94 Host response: No host response for non-ECP ECP — reader transmission #4KING 1302&10:15:42.14 02/24/94 where: # Start-of-message character 4 Message sequence number KING 1302 Message data: tag ID is shown.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide ECP — host transmission #72010:15:00 where: # Start-of-message character 7 Message sequence number 20 Set time command10:15:00Set time data (Not all commands include data. For example, Turn RF off host transmission is #7640 where 640 is the command number.) CRC for the message End-of-message character Done Command has been invoked by SmartPass.
Communication Protocols Rb Baud rate (110–19.2 K) L Length of message in characters Τidle Maximum idle period between characters (ms) 6 Likewise, the sender must set a timeout delay equal to the delay of nine characters at the current baud rate setting; for example, the time required to shift out the character plus the time to shift in the ACK or NAK message to be received) plus a processing allowance for the receiver to process the message and check for error conditions.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Reader-Addressed Failure Conditions SmartPass addresses the following failure conditions. Illegal Sequence Number (Not in the Range 0–9, A–F) If SmartPass detects an illegal sequence number in a host command message, it discards the received message and does not send a response. If it receives an illegal sequence number in an ACK message, it responds as if a NAK had been received and retransmits the data.
Communication Protocols 6 Bad CRC If the host detects a bad CRC in a reader message, it retransmits the command with the same sequence number. If the host detects a bad CRC in an asynchronous reader transmission, it transmits a NAK message. Transmission Timeout If SmartPass does not respond to a host command within a specified interval, the host retransmits the command with the same sequence number.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 6-1 presents an example of a function (CALCCRC) that calculates the CRC through a call to a separate function (UPDCRC). Table 6-2 shows an example of UPDCRC that does not require a lookup table. Table 6-3 contains an example of UPDCRC that does require a lookup table. Table 6-4 shows an example of a function that creates the lookup table.
Communication Protocols 6 Table 6-3 Example of Routine to Calculate CCITT-CRC with Lookup Table #define updcrc(cp, crc)( crctab[((crc >> 8) & 255)]^ (crc << 8) ^ cp static unsigned short crctab [256] = { 0x0000, 0x8108, 0x1231, 0x9339, 0x2462, 0xa56a, 0x3653, 0xb75b, 0x48c4, 0xc9cc, 0x5af5, 0xdbfd, 0x6ca6, 0xedae, 0x7e97, 0xff9f, 0x9188, 0x1080, 0x83b9, 0x02b1, 0xb5ea, 0x34e2, 0xa7db, 0x26d3, 0xd94c, 0x5844, 0xcb7d, 0x4a75, 0xfd2e, 0x7c26, 0xef1f, 0x6e17, }; 0x1021, 0x9129, 0x0210, 0x8318, 0x3443, 0xb54b
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 6-4 Example of Routine to Create Lookup Table #include
7 Commands
Commands 7 This chapter discusses the host-transmitted commands that are used to control SmartPass configuration and operation. Introduction SmartPass is delivered from the factory with specified default settings that determine how SmartPass operates. These settings can be changed and additional features can be controlled by commands transmitted by the host.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide buffer will fill up and any additional tag IDs will be lost. You must return SmartPass to data mode as soon as possible to ensure proper transmission of acquired tag IDs. For information on the data mode, refer to the “Data Mode” on page 7-3. For information on the tag buffer and buffer control, refer to “6160 Disable Buffer Control Mode (Factory Default)” on page 7-27 and “6161 Enable Buffer Control Mode” on page 7-28.
Commands 7 Download Mode In download mode, SmartPass allows the host to download new software and supports a limited set of commands — #90, #91, #96, #97, and #99. SmartPass does not process tags while in download mode. See “90 Load Program Block” on page 7-42 through “99 Exit Download Mode” on page 7-43. Command List Reader commands are divided into eight groups based on primary function. The following sections provide information about each command in command number order.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide buffer is no longer full, the reader transmits the Error 03 message indicating that the tag buffer has been partially cleared, and new IDs are again being stored. When the buffer has emptied to 50%, the reader transmits the Error 05 message. Reader message: Done 05 Switch to Download Mode Command 05 switches the reader to download mode, which allows an external host computer to download new software into the reader flash memory.
Commands 7 Communications Port Control — Command Group 1 Group 1 commands configure the parameters used by SmartPass to communicate with a host computer or terminal. These commands set baud rate, stop bits, parity, and end-of-line delay. 100N Select Baud Rate Command 100N selects the reader baud rate. The factory default setting is 9600 baud.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 102N Select Parity Command 102N selects the reader parity setting. The factory default setting is parity disabled. The N variable specifies parity as follows: Command Data Bits Parity Selected 1020 8 Disable parity (factory default) 1021 7 Select even parity 1022 7 Select odd parity Reader message: Done Real-Time Clock — Command Group 2 Group 2 commands control the real-time clock which maintains the SmartPass internal time and date.
Commands 7 21 Set Date Command 21 sets the date. Enter the date in the proper format: two-digit decimal entries with no spaces between characters and using forward slashes “/” as delimiters. The entry format is as follows: 21MM/DD/YY where: MM represents the month (01 to 12). DD represents the day (01 to 31). YY represents the last two digits of the year (00 to 99). / is the date delimiter.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 30N Append Time and Date Selection This command selects the option of appending the time and date to transmitted IDs, error messages, presence without tag reports, and input status change reports. The factory default setting is time and date appended (command 302). The reader returns an Error message if its tag buffer contains data. The reset reader command 63 may be transmitted to clear the buffer; however, tag ID data will be lost.
Commands 7 The reader transmits messages with auxiliary information appended as: % where: % separates the auxiliary information and signals the host computer that auxiliary information is appended. xx is the reader ID (value can be set with command 60NN). - is the auxiliary information delimiter. y is the antenna number (value fixed at 0). zz is the number of reads of the previous tag (00 to FF hexadecimal). q is the current status of input0 and input1 (0 to 3).
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide uniqueness timeout has occurred. IDs that do not pass the test are not buffered. The factory default setting is command 4100, which selects a separation of one ID. Command Uniqueness Criteria 4100 Separation of 1 ID (factory default) 4101 Separation of 2 IDs Each time the reader receives a tag ID, it compares the ID with the contents of a comparison register.
Commands 7 451 Enable Wiegand Mode Command 451 enables Wiegand mode, which allows the reader to transmit data in a format that emulates the output of a magnetic card reader. If Wiegand mode is enabled, the reader will transmit Wiegand-formatted data through the Wiegand interface and ASCII data through the serial port interface. In Wiegand mode, the reader outputs data from Wiegand-programmed tags via the Wiegand interface (the red/blue pair for data1/data0; yellow/black pair for logic ground).
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 48N Select Dual-Frame Processing Mode Command 48N selects the dual-frame tag processing mode. Dual-frame tags consist of an A frame and a B frame. The dual-frame processing mode selected determines if the A or B frame will be used to reset uniqueness. It also specifies whether the A or B or both frames will be transmitted to the host. The handshake count for a dual-frame tag equals the number of A frame handshakes plus the number of B frame handshakes.
Commands 7 Reader Status — Command Group 5 Group 5 commands provide status reports on the parameters and operation of the reader. 505 Display Software Version Command 505 displays the reader model number, software version information, and assigned serial number. Reader message: Model SP2-ACC Ver X.XXD SNYYYYYY where: X.XXD is the version number. YYYYYY is the serial number expressed in decimal digits (0 to 9) with the first two digits representing the year.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide where: xx 01 to FF (hexadecimal) 522 Display Communications Port Parameters Command 522 displays the selected communications port parameters, including the baud rate (100N), the number of stop bits (101N), the parity scheme (102N), and the end-of-line delay. Reader message: MAIN B<0 to 6> S<0 to 1> P<0 to 2> D0 where: B0 110 baud B1 300 baud B2 1200 baud B3 2400 baud B4 4800 baud B5 9600 baud (factory default) B6 19.
Commands 7 Reader message: IDAP T<0 to 1> D<0 to 1> X<0 to 1> where: T0 time not appended T1 time appended (factory default) D0 date not appended D1 date appended (factory default) X0 auxiliary information not appended (factory default) X1 auxiliary information appended One space is required between each value.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide For example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message is: ECPS P0 TFE X1 Meaning: basic protocol enabled, an ECP timeout of 254 (12,700 ms, 12.7 sec), and software flow control enabled 526 Display I/O Status Command 526 displays the current input/output status. The reader message indicates whether outputs are being controlled externally by the host through output control commands (620N) or internally through predefined output mode command 621.
Commands DA 76 ms output pulse duration DB 152 ms output pulse duration DC 228 ms output pulse duration (factory default) DD 300 ms output pulse duration DE 376 ms output pulse duration DF 752 ms output pulse duration 7 Note: The first character is alpha; the second character is numeric. The following table shows the output0 and output1 open/closed conditions for the output status displays.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Reader message: RFST C<0 to 1> O<0 to 1> T1 Fx Rxx where: C0 RF controlled by host C1 RF controlled by presence sensor on input0, the red/green pair (factory default) O0 RF off O1 RF on T1 uniqueness timeout of 2 minutes (fixed) Fxx F = RF output frequency, xx = 00 to 34 hexadecimal offset in 500 kHz from 902 MHz. If an invalid frequency value is stored (corrupted NVRAM), then xx = “XX” to indicate an error in the frequency setting.
Commands T0 RF timeout of 0 ms (always expired) T1 4 ms T2 8 ms T3 12 ms T4 20 ms T5 24 ms T6 32 ms T7 48 ms T8 60 ms T9 92 ms TA 152 ms TB 300 ms TC 452 ms TD 600 ms TE 752 ms TF infinite, never expires (factory default) I0 input inversion disabled (factory default) I1 input inversion enabled 7 For example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message is: PRST P0 D0 A2 TF I0 Meaning: presence without tag reports disabled, minimum presence true period
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide U3 buffer all IDs V0 valid ID code criteria of one acquisition (fixed) For example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message is: RF0S U0 V0 Meaning: separation of one ID for uniqueness filtering and a valid ID code criteria of one acquisition 532 Display Wiegand Mode Status Command 532 displays Wiegand mode status enabled or disabled.
Commands 7 535 Display Buffer Control Status Command 535 displays buffer control mode status, enabled or disabled. Refer to “6160 Disable Buffer Control Mode (Factory Default)” on page 7-27 and “6161 Enable Buffer Control Mode” on page 7-28 for more information. Reader message: BCM <0 to 1> where: 0 buffer control mode disabled 1 buffer control mode enabled 536 Display Dual-Frame Processing Mode Command 536 displays the selected dual-frame processing mode.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 540 Display Flash Checksum Command 540 displays the flash memory checksum. Reader message: PCKS I0000 Exxxx where: 0000 not applicable to SmartPass xxxx represents the 4-byte ASCII representation of the flash memory checksum 543 Display Boot Checksum Command 543 displays the boot ROM checksum.
Commands 7 551 Display Selected Check Tag Option Command 551 displays the currently selected check tag option. Refer to “8160 Select Internal Check Tag (Factory Default)” on page 7-41 for more information. Reader message: CTAG <0 to 1> where: 0 internal check tag option enabled (factory default) 1 external check tag option enabled 560 Display Input Status Change Report Options Command 560 displays the input status change reporting options. Status change reporting may be disabled by command 82N.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Reader message: Done 610 Select Basic Protocol (Factory Default) Command 610 selects the basic communications protocol. Refer to “Basic Protocol” on page 6-3 for more information. Reader message: Done or Error 611 Select Error Correcting Protocol Command 611 selects the error correcting protocol. Refer to “Error Correcting Protocol” on page 6-4 for more information.
Commands 7 613 Select Data Inquiry Protocol Command 613 selects the data inquiry protocol. Refer to “Data Inquiry Protocol” on page 6-4 for more information. Reader message: Done or Error 614N Select Flow Control Option This command selects the flow control option for reader-to-host communications. The factory default setting is software flow control (XON/XOFF) enabled. In download mode, flow control is not host-selectable; it is fixed at the default setting.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 6161 Enable Buffer Control Mode Command 6161 is used to enable buffer control. Buffer control is an ECP option that prevents asynchronous reader transmissions. When buffer control is enabled using command 6161, the reader transmits only in response to command 06, transmit buffer entry. The exception to this rule occurs on startup when the reader transmits its twoline sign-on message asynchronously.
Commands 7 Buffer Control Error Messages The error messages shown in the following table are transmitted based on the content level of the tag buffer. These messages are transmitted in data mode and command mode. They will not be transmitted if uniqueness checking has been disabled to transmit all IDs (command 40) or buffer all IDs (command 43). Error Message Buffer Status Error02 Tag buffer is full. Incoming IDs cannot be buffered.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 6171 Enable Echo Mode (Factory Default) Command 6171 enables the reader to echo received host commands. Refer to command 6170 for more information. Reader message: Done or Error 620N Output Control This command provides direct control of two output lines that may be used to operate external hardware, such as gates or traffic lights. Receipt of any 620N command automatically disables predefined output mode command 621.
Commands 7 Reader message: Model SP2-ACC Ver X.XXD SNYYYYYY Copyright 1996 AMTECH Corp. where: X.XXD is the version number. YYYYYY is the serial number expressed in decimal digits (0 to 9) with the first two digits representing the year. Caution All buffered data is lost when command 63 is executed. 640N RF Control This command directly controls the RF module.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide of new software (there is no default frequency value). It can only be changed by issuing command 642NN. Additionally, if the NVRAM becomes corrupted, the correct operating frequency cannot be guaranteed. In this circumstance, the RF section will shut down and the reader will send an error message to the host (error 06).
Commands 7 Table 7-1 RF Frequency Commands Command RF Frequency (MHz) Approved for Use in the U.S. 64214 912 Yes 64215 912.5 Yes 64216 913 Yes 64217 913.5 Yes 64218 914 Yes 64219 914.5 Yes 6421A 915 (factory default) Yes 6421B 915.5 Yes 6421C 916 Yes 6421D 916.5 Yes 6421E 917 Yes 6421F 917.5 Yes 64220 918 Yes 64221 918.5 Yes 64222 919 Yes 64223 919.5 Yes 64224 920 Yes 64225 920.5 Yes 64226 921 Yes 64227 921.5 Yes 64228 922 No 64229 922.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 7-1 RF Frequency Commands Command RF Frequency (MHz) Approved for Use in the U.S. 6422F 925.5 No 64230 926 No 64231 926.5 No 64232 927 No 64233 927.5 No 64234 928 No Reader message: Done 643NN Select RF Operating Range (Distance) Command 643NN selects the read range where NN is a hexadecimal value from 00 to 1F; the range increases with increasing NN value.
Commands 7 660 Test External RAM Command 660 performs a read/write test of external data memory (32 K). The contents of RAM are not disturbed by this test. Command 660 updates information displayed by the display diagnostic results command 661. Reader message: Done Error passed RAM test failed RAM test 661 Display Diagnostic Results Command 661 displays the results of previously performed diagnostics. The information displayed by this command is updated when the reader receives any diagnostic command.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 667 Verify Boot ROM Checksum Command 667 calculates and verifies the boot ROM checksum. This command updates information displayed by the display diagnostic results command 661. Reader message: Done Error boot ROM OK boot ROM failed 668 Verify Flash Memory Checksum Command 668 calculates and verifies the flash memory checksum. This command updates information displayed by the display diagnostic results command 661.
Commands 7 ms. The variable N specifies an output pulse duration of from 4 ms to 752 ms. Actual pulse length output of the reader may vary from the specified value by up to 4 ms. Uppercase or lowercase characters are allowed for NN; for example, hex digits A–F or a–f. Table 7-2 indicates the hex command for the output pulse durations.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide subsequent acquisition of a valid tag. The values for N specify the reports as indicated in Table 7-3. Table 7-3 Tag Reporting Option Commands Command Report Option 6900 Disable presence without tag reports (factory default) 6901 Enable presence without tag reports Reader message: Done Refer to “Basic and ECP Protocol Format” on page 6-5 for message format information.
Commands 7 693N Select RF Timeout Period Command 693N selects the RF timeout period used by RF control algorithm command 692N. Values for N range from 0 to E. Command 693F disables the RF timeout. The reader turns off the RF immediately following the acquisition of a valid tag, whether or not it is unique. This control algorithm may be used in Wiegand mode to ensure that the tag data is transmitted once and only once per presence on both serial and Wiegand ports.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 694N Select Input Inversion Option Command 694N enables or disables input inversion. When inversion is enabled, an open circuit input is interpreted as a closed circuit, and a closed circuit input is interpreted as an open circuit. This feature allows greater flexibility in the attachment of external equipment to the reader inputs. For example, some proximity sensors indicate presence with an open circuit.
Commands 7 Reader message: Done Auxiliary Reader Control — Command Group 8 Group 8 commands provide control of reader functions such as the system check tag and sense input lines. 810 Disable Periodic Check Tag (Factory Default) Command 810 disables the periodic operation of the system check tag. Reader message: Done 8110 Perform System Check Tag Test Command 8110 performs a single system check tag test. It may be executed either in data mode or command mode.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 82N Select Input Status Change Report Option Command 82N selects the input lines to be monitored to report any change in input status. The enabled input lines are monitored for any changes in their logic states. If a change is detected, the reader generates an input status change message and treats it as a tag ID. If the auxiliary information option is enabled, the input status field displays the current input values.
Commands 7 91 Verify Flash Checksum Command 91 calculates a checksum on the flash memory and then compares it against the stored checksum. Reader message: Done flash checksum verified Error flash checksum failed 96 Erase Flash Memory Command 96 erases the flash memory. Once this command is executed, exit from download mode is not possible until a new program is loaded into flash memory. Reader message: Done 97 Perform Destructive Flash Test Command 97 performs a test on the flash memory.
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8 Installing SmartPass
Installing SmartPass 8 This chapter lists the materials needed and procedures to install and fine-tune SmartPass. Installation Process After you have developed the site plan, identified the location to install SmartPass, and tested SmartPass, you are ready to install SmartPass.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide black wire pair cable, with numbers on the pairs to denote the individual pairs. Two pairs of the 15-pair pigtail, numbers 14 and 15, are not used. SmartPass wiring and cabling assignments for the colored wire pair cable are listed in Table 8-2. Refer to Appendix C for the alternate wiring assignments.
Installing SmartPass 8 Table 8-2 Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable Colored Wire Pair Cable Pair Green/ Red Blue/ Black Brown/ Black Orange /Black Green/ Black White/ Black Signal Description Typical Function Pin Color N Green Sense Input0 Sense input0 (loop) Loop and presence detect P Red Sense Input0_RTN Sense input0 return; not isolated from signal ground Loop and presence detect R Blue Sense Input1 Sense input1 General-purpose sense input, not used to detect pres
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 8-2 Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable Colored Wire Pair Cable Pair Yellow/ Black Signal Description Typical Function Pin Color b Yellow GND logic ground Signal ground (used with RS232 and Wiegand communications) c Black GND logic ground Signal ground (used with RS232 and Wiegand communications) Mounting SmartPass to Round Pole or Flat Surface This section lists materials required and procedures for mounting SmartPass on a round pole or on a
Installing SmartPass 8 Procedures Use the following procedures to mount SmartPass to a pole. 1. Unpack SmartPass. A factory-mounted bracket (Figure 8-1) is attached to the back of SmartPass, and a pole mount bracket assembly (Figure 8-2) is bubblewrapped with SmartPass and contains a plastic bag of screws. Figure 8-1 Factory-Mounted Bracket Figure 8-2 Pole Mount Bracket Assembly 2. Using the two 1/2-in. (1.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 3. Using the four machine screws and washers, attach SmartPass to the pole mount bracket (Figure 8-3). Tighten the screws slightly so that SmartPass can be adjusted up or down. Figure 8-3 SmartPass Mounted Using Pole Mount Bracket 4. 8-8 Adjust the assembly by pointing SmartPass to the middle of the area where tags will be read and tighten all screws and straps. Figure 8-4 illustrates a front and top view of a pole-mounted SmartPass.
Installing SmartPass 8 . Note: These are approximate dimensions for sites where tags will be mounted on the driver’s side. Adjust SmartPass to match site and tag mounting positions to provide the most direct line of sight to the tags. Figure 8-4 Front and Top Views of SmartPass Position Mounting SmartPass to a Wall or Ceiling Because SmartPass weighs only 9 1/2 lbs (4.3 kg), 1/4-in. (0.6 cm) bolt hardware is adequate to secure the unit to a wall or ceiling.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide • 5/32-in. Allen wrench • SmartPass wall mount bracket accessory kit (recommended) The basic SmartPass is supplied with a pole mount bracket assembly (Figure 8-2) that allows you to adjust SmartPass up and down.
Installing SmartPass 4. 8 Using the screws and washers set aside in Step 2, attach the wall mount bracket to the back of SmartPass, as shown in Figure 8-6. Figure 8-6 Wall Mount Bracket Attached to SmartPass 5. Tighten the screws to secure this bracket. 6. Using the four machine screws and washers, attach the factory mount bracket to the wall mount bracket, lining up the four outside screw holes (Figure 8-7). Figure 8-7 Factory Mount Bracket Attached to Wall Mount Bracket 7.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 8. Mount the pole mount bracket to the wall, ceiling, or fixture using appropriate anchors (Figure 8-8). Figure 8-8 Pole Mount Bracket Attached to Wall 9. Mount SmartPass to the pole mount bracket using machine screws, as shown in Figure 8-9. Figure 8-9 Connecting SmartPass Assembly to Pole Mount Bracket 10. Adjust and tighten machine screws in both axes to point SmartPass at the read zone.
Installing SmartPass 8 Connecting the AC Power Supply To connect SmartPass to a low-voltage AC power supply, perform the following steps. 1. Connect the SmartPass power wires from the cable to the transformer using the cable coding as described in Table 8-3. Table 8-3 AC Transformer Connections for Colored Pair Wire Cable Colored Pair Wire Cable Signal From SmartPass Wire Pair from Color SmartPass Used Main power input Main power return 2.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Connecting the DC Power Supply To install SmartPass using low voltage DC connections, use the connection designations shown in Table 8-4.
Installing SmartPass 8 • Audible circuit tester and 9 V DC battery for circuit tester power as described in the section, “Testing SmartPass” on page 4-6. • Piece of chalk or roll of tape • Plastic or wooden yardstick • Vinyl electrical tape or hook-and-loop material Marking Procedures Follow the steps below to mark the read zone: 1. Connect the red and white leads from the audible tester to the red and white pair of wires from the SmartPass cable. 2.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide zone within a controlled lane. The x marks show the outside edges of the read zone. Figure 8-10 Sample Read Zone Marking Pattern 9. Standing at the farthest point of the pattern, walk toward SmartPass and listen for a continuous sound from the audible tester. If the sound is not continuous, it could indicate a weak or “patchy” RF pattern. See the section, “Fine-Tuning and Verifying the Read Zone” on page 8-16, to adjust the read zone.
Installing SmartPass 8 Use the following procedure to adjust the RF range using SmartPass Host, included on the software diskette supplied to dealers and distributors. 1. Connect the laptop PC to SmartPass and load SmartPass Host, as discussed in “Connecting SmartPass to the PC” on page 4-7, and “Loading and Starting SmartPass Host” on page 4-15. 2. Have another person hold the test tag at the farthest distance at which you want SmartPass to read a tag. 3.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide 9. As a last test, attach test tags to vehicles and simulate traffic going through the read zone to verify that the system performs accurately in a live environment. Connecting Communications Amtech offers reader communications through RS–232, RS–422, and Wiegand interface protocols. This section provides the procedures for connecting the communications to the junction box and to the sense input and sense output circuits.
Installing SmartPass 8 Figure 8-12 DB9 and DB25 Connector Pin Assignments for Signal to Host Connecting Colored Wire Pair Cable Table 8-5 shows the RS-232 colored wire assignments.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 8-5 RS–232 Interface Signal Wiring for Colored Wire Pair Cable Optional for hardware handshaking RTS — SmartPass sense output, host sense input Yellow Pin 8 Pin 5 Red Pin 7 Pin 4 Yellow/Red CTS — SmartPass sense input, host sense output 1. Connect the black wire (transmit data) from the red and black SmartPass wire pair to pin 2 of the DB9 connector or pin 3 of the DB25 connector. 2.
Installing SmartPass 8 Connecting Colored Wire Pair Cable Table 8-6 lists the RS–422 signals and their interface wires.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide If you are using a terminal emulator, use command 451 to configure SmartPass to Wiegand interface. 1. Power down the PC. 2. Disconnect the connection between SmartPass and the PC, laptop, or terminal emulator. 3. Follow the directions in the “Connecting Colored Wire Pair Cable” on page 8-22 to connect the interface. Connecting Colored Wire Pair Cable Table 8-7 lists the Wiegand signals and the interface wires.
Installing SmartPass 8 The following sections provide information to connect the sense input and sense output circuits. Connecting Sense Input Circuits SmartPass supports two sense inputs — sense input0 and sense input1. This requires two sense input lines for each loop sense or a total of four sense input connections. Sense input0 is the presence detection device line and is used to control RF power. Sense input0 is through the green/red wire pair on the I/O pigtail.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 8-8 lists the cable descriptions and functions for the interface signals. These wire pairs can be used or terminated based on the specific project applications. Connect the remaining wires to the appropriate terminal blocks on the terminal strip in the junction box. As a guide to the functions of each of the wire signals, use Table 8-8 if SmartPass has the colored wire pair cable.
Installing SmartPass 8 Table 8-8 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable Pair Green/ Black White/ Black Yellow/ Black Pin Color Signal Description Typical Function W Orange Out 0 Normally Closed Sense Output0 normally closed terminal Switched sense output for any external control (light, gate, buzzer, etc.
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9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 9 This chapter includes information for troubleshooting SmartPass and performing minimal maintenance checks. It also includes information for returning products for repair, obtaining support, and a contact for providing feedback and suggestions to Amtech. Error Messages SmartPass transmits an error message if a command received from the host is not a recognized command, or if information supplied with the command is not correct.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 9-1 Error Message 9-4 Error Messages (Continued) Description Corrective Action Error06 NVRAM parameters have been lost. SmartPass will not function properly because the RF section is shut off until the frequency is reset using command 642. Reset the frequency using command 642. Error07 The RF PLL has lost lock and is unable to operate at its intended frequency. RF output is disabled while SmartPass attempts to reset the PLL. Reset the RF frequency.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting The following table can be used for troubleshooting. Should problems continue after referring to Table 9-2, consult your SmartPass Dealer’s Guide for return and replacement procedures. Table 9-2 Symptoms and Remedies Symptom Number* Symptom Remedy 1 When performing a quick test of SmartPass, the buzz box does not buzz. Check all your wiring connections, and check that your buzz box is functioning. The wires from SmartPass are grouped in pairs.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table 9-2 Symptoms and Remedies Symptom Number* Symptom Remedy 7 SmartPass came from another site and does not work the way the factory defaults indicate that it should. Different commands were probably used to support the other site’s specific configuration. You can restore the defaults by first disconnecting the power. Next, twist the red/black pair of wires together and power up the SmartPass for 3 or 4 seconds. The factory defaults will be restored.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 9 Product Repair and Returns SmartPass is designed for whole-unit replacement and is manufactured with surfacemounted components. It requires sophisticated testing and repair equipment. All testing and repairs are performed at Amtech’s factory. Technical Support Amtech Systems Division authorized dealers and distributors are responsible for the direct support of all customers.
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A Glossary
Glossary A A AAR Association of American Railroads AC alternating current ACK acknowledge (data valid) antenna passive device that converts RF energy into magnetic energy (RF signal) ARC Amtech Response Center ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASIC application-specific integrated circuit ATA American Trucking Associations aux auxiliary B backscatter portion of an RF signal that is modulated by a tag and radiated back to the reader baud measure of number of bits
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide CTRL control comm communications command data set that is recognized by the receiving device as intending to elicit a specific response conduit flexible steel pipe use for electrical wiring cps characters per second CR carriage return CRC cyclic redundancy check CTS clear to send D data information that is processed by a computing device DC direct current DIAG diagnostic E ECP error correcting protocol ECPS error correcting protocol status eol end of
Glossary A H hex hexadecimal hexadecimal base 16 numbering system that uses the characters 0–9 and A–F to resent the digits 0–16 host device, generally a computer, that is connected to SmartPass through the communications port I I/O or IO circuits input/output circuits ID identification; encoded information unique to a particular tag interface connection point for communication with another device IOST I/O status ISO International Organization for Standardization L LF line feed M m mete
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide P passback used to refer to a tag ID that is not passed on to the tag buffer PC personal computer PCKS EPROM flash checksum protocol specified convention for the format of data messages communicated between devices PRST presence status PWRB power fail bit R RAM random access memory RDID reader ID read process of acquiring data from a device; for example, from a tag or from computer memory reader controlled interrogating device capable of acquiring data from
Glossary SN A serial number T tag small self-contained device acting as an identifying transponder Tau timeout delay TT tag translation V V volts Ver version (software) W write process of recording data; for example, writing to computer memory or to a tag’s memory. Writing writes over (erases) previous data stored at the specified memory locations.
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B Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications B Reader Specifications Communications Frequency Selection 902 to 904 and 909.75 to 921.75 MHza Reading Range Optimal: 12 ft. (3.66 m) Maximum: 60 ft. (18.29 m)b a. Operation in the United States is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Local regulations apply. The user is required to obtain a license issued by the FCC. Contact Amtech for more information. b. Depending on system configuration and operating environment.
AH1101 Handheld Reader User Guide Environmental Parameters Operating Temperature -40°F to +122°F (-40°C to +50°C) Humidity 90% noncondensing Vibration Tolerance 0.
C Wiring Tables
Wiring Tables C The following tables show the wiring connections used to install and test SmartPass. For information on testing SmartPass, refer to Chapter 4. For information on installing SmartPass, refer to Chapter 8.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Figure C-1 DB9 and DB25 Connector Pin Assignments for Signal to Host Cable Supplied with SmartPass SmartPass may be delivered with a multiwire cable (ordered as a separate accessory), which is a 13-pair pigtail. In some instances, an alternate 15-pair pigtail may be substituted. The 13-pair pigtail is a colored wire pair cable, with different colors denoting the individual pairs, one pair of which is red/black.
Wiring Tables C RS–232 Interface Table C-2 RS–232 Interface Signal Wiring for Colored Wire Pair Cable Colored Pair Wire Cable Signal from SmartPass Connect Wire to Host DB9 Pin Connect Wire to Host DB25 Pin Black Pin 2 Pin 3 Red Pin 3 Pin 2 Yellow or black Pin 5 Pin 7 Yellow Pin 8 Pin 5 Red Pin 7 Pin 4 Wire Pair from Color SmartPass TxD — SmartPass output Used Red/Black RxD — SmartPass input Signal ground Yellow/ Black Optional for hardware handshaking RTS — SmartPass output Yellow/
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide RS-422 Interface Table C-4 RS–422 Interface Signal Wiring for Colored Wire Pair Cable Colored Pair Wire Cable Signal from SmartPass Wire Pair from Color SmartPass RS–422 Transmit positive Connect to Signal from Host Used Yellow Receive (+) Red Receive (–) Black Transmit (+) Red Transmit (–) Yellow/Red RS–422 Transmit negative RS–422 Receive positive Red/Black RS–422 Receive negative Table C-5 RS–422 Interface Signal Wiring for Alternate Wire Pair Cable Alternate W
Wiring Tables C Wiegand Interface Table C-6 Wiegand Interface Signal Wiring for Colored Wire Pair Cable Colored Pair Wire Cable Signal from SmartPass Wire Pair from Color SmartPass Wiegand Zero Output Connect to Signal from Host Used Blue Data0 Red Data1 Yellow or black Ground Blue/Red Wiegand One Output Signal Ground Yellow/Black Table C-7 Wiegand Interface Signal Wiring for Alternate Wire Pair Cable Alternate Wire Pair Signal from SmartPass Pairing Wiegand Zero output Color Connect to Sign
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table C-9 AC Transformer Connections for Alternate Wire Cable Alternate Wire Cable Connect to Transformer Terminal Strip Signal From SmartPass Pairing Main power input Main power return Color Pair 12 and Pair 13 Black/Black L1 Red/Red L2 Low-Voltage DC Power Table C-10 Low Voltage DC Cable Connections for Colored Pair Wire Cable Colored Pair Wire Cable Signal from SmartPass Wire Pair from Color SmartPass Main power input Main power return Brown/Red and Orange/ Red
Wiring Tables C Input/Output Cabling Assignments Table C-12 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable Pair Pin Color Signal Description Typical Function Blue/ Red E Blue WGND0 Wiegand data0 Parking/access control applications F Red WGND1 Wiegand data1 Parking/access control applications L White Lock Tag lock output, active-closed Testing maintenance M Red Lock_RTN Tag lock return Testing maintenance N Green Sense Input0 Sense Input0 (loop), activeclos
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table C-12 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable Pair Green /Black White/ Black Yellow /Black C-10 Pin Color Signal Description Typical Function W Orang e Out 0 Normally Closed Sense Output0 normally closed terminal Switched sense output for any external control (light, gate, buzzer, etc.
Wiring Tables C Table C-13 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments for Alternate Wire Cable Alternate Wire Pair Cable Signal Description Typical Function Pairing Pin Color Pair 10 E Black WGND0 Wiegand data0 Parking/access control applications F Red WGND1 Wiegand data1 Parking/access control applications L Black Lock Tag lock sense output, activeclosed Testing maintenance M Red Lock_RTN Tag lock return Testing maintenance N Black Sense Input0 Sense Input0 (loop), activeclosed
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Alternate Wire Pair Cable Signal Description Typical Function Pairing Pin Color Pair 2 Z Black Out1_ COM Sense Output1, common Switched sense output a Red Out1_NO Sense Output1 normally closed terminal Switched sense output b Black GND logic ground Signal ground (used with RS-232 and Wiegand communications) c Red GND logic ground Signal ground (used with RS-232 and Wiegand communications) Pair 5 Summary Table Table C-14 All Cabling Assignments for
Wiring Tables C Summary Table Table C-14 All Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable or Alternate Wire Pair Cable Colored Wire Pair Cable Alternate Wire Pair Cable Pair Pair Blue/ Red Orange /Red Brown/ Red Pin Color E Blue F Red G Orange Blue/ Black Brown/ Black Description Typical Function Black WGND0 Wiegand data0 Parking/access control applications Red WGND1 Wiegand data1 Parking/access control applications Black 18V Main power input Red 18V_RTN Main power return
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Summary Table Table C-14 All Cabling Assignments for Colored Wire Pair Cable or Alternate Wire Pair Cable Colored Wire Pair Cable Alternate Wire Pair Cable Pair Pair Orange /Black Green/ Black White/ Black Yellow/ Black C-14 Signal Description Typical Function Black Out0_CO M Sense output0 (tag detect output), common terminal Switched sense output for any external control (light, gate, buzzer, etc.
D Command Quick Reference
Command Quick Reference D The command numbers consist of from 2 to 4 hex digits. The letters N or S may follow a command number. The letter N indicates that part of the command number is variable. The letter S indicates the requirement for an alphanumeric data string that is to be included immediately following the command number. Hex digits (0–9, A–F) in either uppercase or lowercase characters may be used in data strings and for hex digits A–F. Table D-1 on page D-3 lists factory default settings.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-1 SmartPass Default Configuration Settings (Continued) Parameter Setting Command Error correcting protocol (ECP) timeout 12.
Command Quick Reference D Numerical Command List Note: The following conventions are used in Table D-2: • Items in bold italics identify factory default settings. • Only the data portion of the command number is shown. • Only the command-related data portion of the reader message is shown. • Refer to Chapter 6, “Communication Protocols,” for the complete syntax of commands and messages.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number D-6 Number Command Name Reader Message 20S...S Set time S...S = HH:MM:SS or HH:MM:SS:hh Done or Error 21S...S Set date S...S = MM/DD/YY Done or Error 22 Display time and date HH:MM:SS.
Command Quick Reference D Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number Number Command Name Reader Message 48N Select dual-frame processing mode N = 0–3 0 = Reset uniqueness on A, transmit A 1 = Reset uniqueness on B, transmit B 2 = Reset uniqueness on A, transmit both 3 = Reset uniqueness on B, transmit both Done 505 Display version Model [model] Ver [ver no.] SN [serial no.] 506 Display hardware configuration information S...S S...
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number D-8 Number Command Name Reader Message 525 Display comm protocol ECPS Px Txx Xx S0 P0 = basic P1 = ECP P2 = echo Inquiry Txx = ECP timeout ms = 50 * xx TFF = disabled ECP timeout X0 = no flow control X1 = software flow control X2 = hardware flow control S0 = SOM character is # 526 Display I/O status IOST Cx Ox Ix Dx C0 = host controls outputs C1 = predefined output mode O0 = both outputs off O1 = output0 on O2 = output1 o
Command Quick Reference D Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number Number Command Name Reader Message 530 Display RF0 filter status RF0S Ux V0 U0 = one ID separation U1 = two ID U2 = transmit all U3 = buffer all 532 Display Wiegand mode status T0F x 0 = disabled 1 = enabled 533 Display Wiegand retransmit interval WTI xx xx = 01–FF seconds 534 Display tag translation mode TT x 0 = disabled 1 = enabled 535 Display buffer control status BCM x 0 = disabled 1 = enabled 536 Display dual-
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number D-10 Number Command Name Reader Message 560 Display input status change SSTC Ex Mx E0 = status change reports disabled E1 = status change reports enabled M0 = no reporting M1 = report change on input0 M2 = report change on input1 M3 = report change on either input 60NN Set reader ID number NN = 00–FF Done 610 Select basic protocol Done or Error 611 Select ECP protocol Done or Error 612NN Set ECP timeout NN = 01–FE
Command Quick Reference D Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number Number Command Name Reader Message 621 Select predefined output mode Done 63 Reset reader Model [model] Ver [ver no.] SN [serial no.] Copyright [date] AMTECH Corp.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number D-12 Number Command Name Reader Message 67C Set output pulse duration = 228 ms Done or Error 6900 Disable presence without tag reports Done 6901 Enable presence without tag reports Done 6920 Turn RF off on timeout Done 6921 Turn RF off on timeout/tag Done 6922 Turn RF off on timeout/no presence Done 693N Set RF timeout N = 0–F (always expired, 4,8,12,20,24, 32,48,60,92,152, 300,452, 600,752, infinite) Done
Command Quick Reference D Table D-2 SmartPass Commands Listed By Number Number Command Name Reader Message 823 Report changes on both Done 90 Load program block Done, Checksum Error, Program Error, or Verify Error 91 Verify flash checksum Done or Error 96 Erase flash memory Done 97 Perform destructive flash test Done or Error 99 Exit download mode Model [model] Ver [ver no.] SN [serial no.] Copyright [date] AMTECH Corp.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name D-14 Command Name Code Reader Message Baud rate = 110 baud set 1000 Done or Error Baud rate = 1200 baud set 1002 Done or Error Baud rate = 19.
Command Quick Reference D Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name Command Name Code Reader Message Comm protocol display 525 ECPS Px Txx Xx S0 P0 = basic P1 = ECP P2 = data inquiry Txx = ECP timeout ms = 50 * xx TFF = disabled ECP timeout X0 = no flow control X1 = software flow control X2 = hardware flow control S0 = SOM character is # Command mode switch 01 Done Data inquiry protocol select 613 Done or Error Data mode switch 00 Done Date set S...S = MM/DD/YY 21S...
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name D-16 Command Name Code Reader Message Dual-frame processing mode display 536 DUAL x 0 = reset uniqueness on A, transmit A 1 = reset uniqueness on B, transmit B 2 = reset uniqueness on A, transmit both 3 = reset uniqueness on B, transmit both Dual-frame processing mode select N=0 0 = Reset uniqueness on A, transmit A 1 = Reset uniqueness on B, transmit B 2 = Reset uniqueness on A, transmit both 3 = Reset uniqueness on
Command Quick Reference D Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name Command Name Code Reader Message Hardware configuration information display 506 S...S S...S = ASCII string (maximum length of 20 characters) Hardware configuration string store S...S = ASCII string (maximum length of 20 characters) 696S...
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name D-18 Command Name Code Reader Message Output pulse duration set N = 0–F (4,8,12,16,20,24,32,40,48,60,76, 152, 228,300,376,752 ms) 67N Done or Error Output0 turn on 6201 Done Output1 turn on 6202 Done Outputs turn off both 6200 Done Outputs turn on both 6203 Done Parity disable 1020 Done Periodic check tag disable 810 Done Periodic check tag enable 8120 Done Periodic check tag status display 550
Command Quick Reference D Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name Command Name Code Reader Message Presence without tag reports enable 6901 Done Program block load 90 Done, Checksum Error, Program Error, or Verify Error Reader ID number display 521 RDID xx xx = 00–FF Reader ID number set NN = 00 60NN Done Reader reset 63 Model [model] Ver [ver no.] SN [serial no.] Copyright [date] AMTECH Corp.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name D-20 Command Name Code Reader Message RF0 filter status display 530 RF0S Ux V0 U0 = one ID separation U1 = two ID U2 = transmit all U3 = buffer all Selected checktag option display 551 CTAG x 0 = internal 1 = external Serial number set S...S = ASCII string (maximum length of 6 characters) 695S...
Command Quick Reference D Table D-3 SmartPass Commands Listed by Command Name Command Name Code Reader Message Wiegand retransmit interval display 533 WTI xx xx = 01–FF seconds Wiegand retransmit interval set NN = 01–FF seconds 46NN Done or Error D-21
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E Using Error Correcting Protocol
Using Error Correcting Protocol E This appendix gives helpful information about using Error Correcting Protocol (ECP) and, in particular, how to escape from an ECP “time-out” loop. The SmartPass software user should be thoroughly familiar with the description of ECP given in Chapter 6, “Communications Protocols,” in this manual. Communications in ECP Under certain conditions, communications between the host and SmartPass may be lost temporarily.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide ASCII @ character for ACK response SmartPass accepts 4 ASCII < ` > characters (60 hex) as a wild card CRC in lieu of a valid 4-character CRC to facilitate testing and diagnostic checkout. End-of-message character (ASCII CR) If the value is used for a host command, the ECP format is: where: Start-of-message (ASCII # character) The sequence number. In this case, 0.
Using Error Correcting Protocol E are used to acknowledge the first 5 tag reads in the buffer. Meta keys ALT8 and ALT9 are used to switch the reader into command mode and disable ECP by switching the reader into basic communication protocol. Note: The communication mode cannot be changed with data still in the reader’s buffer, so additional meta keys may have to be programmed with additional acknowledgment sequences (cycling hex digits 0-9 and A-F) if more tag reads remain in the buffer.
AI1620 SmartPass System Guide Changing the Time-out Value The user can also configure the reader for an ECP timeout value of approximately 10 seconds by entering, while in command mode, the command #612NN where: NN is a hexadecimal number that specifies the timeout interval. In this case, use C8 to specify approximately 10 seconds. A meta key with the following syntax can also be created: #0612C8‘‘‘‘^M This meta key changes timeout value to approximately 10 seconds.
