Invengo XC-RF861, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual XC RF861 Reader Invengo Information Technology Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...Thank you for using Invengo s RFID products We are glad that you ve chosen XC RF861 UHF RFID reader We hope our product will make your daily tasks at work easier ...

Page 3: ... follows 19th January 2015 Initial draft V1 0 or trademark belongs to Invengo All introduction and explanation on the product features as well as the functions and other related information written in this manual are the latest and accurate as at time of print The company reserves all rights to make any correction or amendment to this manual without prior notice and shall bear no responsibility fo...

Page 4: ...Main content Product Overview Reader Installation and Commissioning DEMO User Guide Routine maintenance and service Transportation and storage Packaging and Inspection After sale service ...

Page 5: ... Warning sign Improper handling may cause damage to health Improper handling may result in equipment damage Notification sign If ignored it may result in unsuccessful operation If ignored it may result in undesired effect ...

Page 6: ... measures 3 1 7 Main functions 4 1 8 Technical parameters 4 1 9 External dimension 5 1 10 Weight 5 2 Reader installation and commissioning 6 2 1 Unboxing instruction 6 2 2 Installation requirement 6 2 3 Panel description 6 2 3 1 I O and communication patch panel 7 2 3 3 LED display panel 10 2 4 Commissioning preparation 11 2 4 1 Personal computer 11 2 4 2 Reader interface software 11 2 4 3 Externa...

Page 7: ...allation 20 3 3 Demo software operation 25 3 3 1 Demo initialization 25 3 3 2 Connection 25 3 3 3 Reader configuration 27 3 3 4 Antenna choice 28 3 3 5 Scanning configuration 29 3 3 6 Tag operation 29 3 3 7 Tag operation 30 3 3 8 GPIO 31 3 3 9 Version Enquiry 32 4 Routine maintenance and service 34 4 1 Routine maintenance 34 4 2 Troubleshooting and solution 34 5 Transportation and storage 37 5 1 T...

Page 8: ...6 Packaging and Inspection 46 6 1 Packaging 46 6 2 Inspection 46 7 After sale service 47 1 Other matters 47 ...

Page 9: ...ting frequency between 902 75MHz 927 25MHz excellent security and performance The reader also has a sleek design and is very easy to install Figure 1 1 XC RF861 reader XC RF861 reader is compatible with the tag under ISO18000 6C 6B protocol standards capable of conducting wireless communication with the tag through antenna and perform reading and writing operation on tag ID code and memory data ...

Page 10: ... long reading distance It can be used in multiple sectors such as library management manufacturing and supply chain digitalized warehouse management retail and asset management It will increase the efficiency of the supply chain significantly and lower the operating cost This product meets FCC standards 1 3 Product certification FCC certification ...

Page 11: ...4V 2 5A Operating temperature 0o C 40o C Storage temperature 20o C 65o C 1 6 Safety and protective measures When the product is in operation radiated microwave power installation and commission personnel should stay 20cm away from the antenna so as to meet the FCC maximum allowable frequency RF requirement for human exposure Any radio transmitting equipment including this equipment may cause inter...

Page 12: ...supply cutoff once current larger than 3A Operating mode Available in fixed frequency and hopping frequency Network protocol Supports SSH TCP IP 1 8 Technical parameters Air interface protocol EPC global UHF Class 1 Gen 2 ISO 18000 6C 6B Operating frequency North America frequency band 902 75MHz 927 25MHz frequency interval 500KHz Largest RF output power 30dBm Reading distance 0 6m subject to tag ...

Page 13: ...gure 1 2 XC RF861 reader The size of XC RF861 reader is Metric 196mm x176mm x 38mm Not inclusive of accessories Imperial 7 71 in x 6 92 in x 1 50 in 1 10 Weight The weight of XC RF861 reader Metric Approximately 1 0kg Not inclusive of accessories Imperial Approximately 2 20 lb ...

Page 14: ...roduct certification and product warranty One each 2 2 Installation requirement Before the installation of XC RF861 reader please check thoroughly the items in the package according to the list of items Should there be any discrepancy or damage please contact the local supplier immediately for replacement At the same time please check if the following items fulfill the installation requirement Com...

Page 15: ...nge with PC or equipment the pin number signal name and signal flow are indicated below with the pin number is similar with the number indicated on DB9 plug Table 2 1 Definition of DB9 Pin Signal No pin Signal definition 1 Pin 1 NC 2 Pin 2 RXD Reader receives 3 Pin 3 TXD Reader transmit 4 Pin 4 NC 5 Pin 5 GND 6 Pin 6 RS485_B 7 Pin 7 GND 8 Pin 8 RS485_A 9 Pin 9 NC 3 RJ45 network port For communicat...

Page 16: ...ptocoupler input channel 4 High level 5V Low level 0V 5 Negative terminal or ground 6 Optocoupler output channel 3 7 Relay output channel 2 2 Contact voltage current 30VDC 1000mA 125VAC 500mA 8 Relay output channel 2 1 9 Relay output channel 1 2 10 Relay output channel 1 1 11 Ground GND 12 Output 5V voltage 5V 0 2V 300mA Figure 2 3 1 channel optocoupler input control Figure 2 4 1 channel relay out...

Page 17: ...tached power adapter DC24V 2 5A output to the power outlet and tighten the screw 3 Network port is for long distance high speed connection maximum 70m Network port can be connected via network cable to a switch or router or directly to the PC network port as shown in the figure below Figure 2 6 Network connection RF connector panel Figure 2 7 XC RF861 reader RF connector panel 2 Reader installatio...

Page 18: ...orking red light indicates the antenna port has received tag data ANT2 Antenna 2 indicator Green light indicates the selected internal antenna port is working red light indicates the antenna port has received tag data ANT3 Antenna 3 indicator Green light indicates the selected internal antenna port is working red light indicates the antenna port has received tag data ANT4 Antenna 4 indicator Green...

Page 19: ...ver 2003 Windows XP SP2 Windows 7 Windows 8 2 4 2 Reader interface software RFID reader universal presentation software NET API VC and JAVA dynamic link library For detailed description please refer to RFID reader universal API technical reference manual and RFID reader universal presentation software user manual 2 4 3 External antenna We recommend Invengo s XC AF11 A and XC AF12 A antenna in whic...

Page 20: ... plane 60 HPBW E plane 60 Polarization Circular polarization Relative humidity 5 95 RH Input impedance 50Ω Connector type N type RF coaxial connector Dimension 291mm 291mm 52mm Weight 0 88kg Exclusive of bracket Material Plastic ASA aluminum Color White Protection IP65 Operating temperature 40o C 70o C Other than these we also provide more options for you by allowing XC RF861 reader to work with y...

Page 21: ...etween the reader and the electronic tag Take note of the choice and length limitation of the serial cable Install and use the reader after only status testing During the installation of multiple readers or a high concentration of readers take note of the antenna positioning and minimum distance between each antenna to avoid mutual interference 2 5 1 External RF cable RF cable requirement RP TNC m...

Page 22: ...in figure 2 10 to fix the reader in a vertical position The appropriate way is to first fix the mounting bracket onto the reader and then install the mounting bracket onto the vertical surface fastener The completed installation is as shown in figure 2 11 During the mounting process reserve space on the top and bottom of the reader as shown in figure 2 12 Figure 2 9 Bolt hole location Figure 2 10 ...

Page 23: ...User s Manual XC RF861 Reader 15 Figure 2 11 Wall mounted location Figure 2 12 Reserve installation space 2 Reader installation and commissioning ...

Page 24: ...nside the product package there are one 1 5m long RS 232 null modem cable and one 1 5m long Ethernet crossover cable Users can use these cables to connect the reader to PC directly or to create a local area network in accordance with the figure below Figure 2 13 XC RF861 reader network application Installation step 5 Connect to the power supply The reader is powered through power adapter The power...

Page 25: ...lated places protected from the rain humidity and the sun not suitable for places with high humidity Measure and estimate the distance between the equipment and the system for example the reader and the antenna the reader and the PC the reader and the power outlet Check if the location and direction of the reader and the antenna will generate signal interference to the information exchange between...

Page 26: ... Check serial port check if the setting for port and the communication rate of the application software correct Check if the setting for antenna signal is correct Tag reading writing error Check if the reader configuration in the application software is correct Check if the reader and tag are compatible with one another Check the tag position whether the tag is located within the effective read in...

Page 27: ... function normally Whether the reader is fixed firmly without loosening Whether all cables are securely connected Whether the bolts are tightened Please refer to Notes under Installation for other criteria 2 Performance Normal performance of the reader is inspected from two aspects Check if the reader is functioning properly Check if the reading writing range fulfills the requirement 2 Reader inst...

Page 28: ...are and NET version API JAVAAPI and C API for users to use during secondary development 3 2 Demo software RFID Demo V1 2 2 and above 3 2 1 Demo software installation Note This section introduces the installation and application on Windows version software STEP 1 Double click setup document if the system is not preinstalled with NET Framework 2 0 the system will automatically prompt the user to ins...

Page 29: ...been pre installed with NET Framework 2 0 the screen will enter directly to the language setup interface Figure 3 3 Select the setup language Mandarin and English are both available Here Mandarin is used as an example click on confirm The system starts to unzip folders and this process requires several seconds Upon completion the screen will enter into the following interface 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 30: ...User s Manual XC RF861 Reader 22 Figure 3 4 STEP 3 Click on Next Figure 3 5 Enter user name and organization STEP 4 Click on Next 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 31: ...ader 23 Figure 3 6 Select the destination folder for the program The default selection is E Invengo RFID Demo If there is a need to change please click on Change to customize and then click on Next Figure 3 7 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 32: ...User s Manual XC RF861 Reader 24 STEP 5 Click on Install Figure 3 8 Installing below shows the screen upon completion Figure 3 9 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 33: ...d on the desktop 3 3 Demo software operation 3 3 1 Demo initialization During initial run the default mode is single reader mode The connected device operation is located on the central left of the main interface as shown in the figure below Figure 3 10 3 3 2 Connection Click on Conn button as shown in the figure below 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 34: ...ork RS 232 Serial Enter the control reader IP and port no and click on Conn Failure to connect will be prompted Figure 3 12 If the connection is successful the interface will disappear and the screen will return to the single reader interface Successful connection will be indicated on the bottom left corner 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 35: ...o disconnect click on Disconnect 3 3 3 Reader configuration To configure the reader click on the reader configuration button a dialog box will pop up Set up the reader s IP address baud rate and related information configuration of RFID as shown in the figure below Figure 3 14 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 36: ...s Normally the larger the power the larger is the reading range Reading mode SingleTag suitable for the quick reading of single tag in the case of one tag under a RF antenna field MultiTag suitable for the simultaneous reading of multiple tags under a field of RF antenna field Smart hibernation mode The reader will enter into hibernation after being idle for a period of time The hibernation durati...

Page 37: ...read Both length and start address can be configured Tag selection matches Select specific tag to match with EPC or user data area Tag reading parameter Select reading method available in loop reading and single reading Repeatedly acquired tag data filter time period Similar tag upload time configuration and query 3 3 6 Tag operation After configuring the reader in accordance with 3 3 3 and 3 3 4 ...

Page 38: ...reading and writing operation on specific tag enter tag reading and writing interface click on Scan select scanned tag click on Tag operation Main operations includes write EPC_6C read user data area_6C write user data_6C block operation_6C as shown in the figure below Figure 3 18 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 39: ...t ports to make modification before clicking on Config to save the configuration I O trigger allows the reader to be trigger based on different status of I O port as shown in the figure below Figure 3 20 Tag reading I O trigger configuration Trigger port Select the trigger port There are two options available 1 2 Query Inquire on the configuration of selected input port Config Configure the trigge...

Page 40: ...I O trigger condition and transfers the tag data to the host PC There are two trigger ports that can be configured independently The tag reading configuration is similar to the current reader scanning configuration Note During the configuration of tag reading trigger first configure the scanning configuration Click on the scanning configuration like the setting in 6 4 5 then configure the trigger ...

Page 41: ...ation processor software version Figure 3 22 V1 2 2 is the version of RFID DEMO software as shown in figure 6 2 Explanation For detailed introduction on the DEMO software operation please refer to RFID Universal Demonstration Software User Manual 3 DEMO User Guide ...

Page 42: ...ck if the power supply from the power adapter is working normally check also if the AC power voltage falls between 100V and 240V Check if the power cord connection is poor or not properly connected Check if the positive and negative terminal has been reversed 2 Unable to connect through Ethernet port The default IP address of the reader under factory setting is 192 168 0 210 If the host PC s IP ad...

Page 43: ...e tag position whether the tag is located within the effective read ing range of the reader Check if there is any electromagnetic interference between the readers and other equipment Check if the tag is damaged 6 Unsatisfactory reading writing range The positioning of antenna installation Interferences from the surrounding 7 The reader fails to detect the tag Check if the configuration of the ante...

Page 44: ...other material the material may cause deviation in the antenna s frequency and affect the reading effect of the reader If the material is metallic the reader will be unable to detect the tag as RF signal is unable to penetrate metal Check the RF cable connecting the reader and the antenna If the connector of the RF cable is loosened or broken RF signal will become very weak and the reading distanc...

Page 45: ...ansportation Items to take note during transportation Avoid heavy impact rain corrosive chemicals and harmful gas 5 2 Storage requirement The long term warehouse for XC RF807 reader must fulfill the following conditions Ambient temperature 30o C 75o C Relative temperature 5 RH 90 RH No drastic temperature change no acidic or harmful gas in the surrounding air 5 Transportation and storage ...

Page 46: ...ow Table 6 1 Accessories checklist No Item Unit Order No R e m a r k 1 RS232 null modem cable 1 5m 1 2200300008 Standard 2 Power adapter with output of 24V 2 5A 1 1080200007 Standard 3 US Standard power cord_1 8m 1 2200500027 Standard 4 RJ45 crossover cable 1 5m 1 2200300003 Standard 5 Product warranty card 1 Standard 6 Product certification 1 Standard 7 RF cable RP TNC 4 male _KSR240_N J4Y male _...

Page 47: ...andise authorization RMA Please indicate the RMA no on the exterior of the return product packaging provide the same no on a piece of paper and place it in the packaging This will ensure the quick processing of the return product Please follow these steps when returning the portable reader for maintenance Carefully pack the portable reader and its accessories into the original antistatic foam box ...

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