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IS1001 Standalone User Manual Rev.4

1. 15 Storing Tag IDS ir Memory ona Duc 15 Storing Tag IDs on Locally Attached Computer 15 Storing Tag IDs on a Remote Computer or on the Optional Data Logger Board 15 Tag Detection COURIC MM E EE 16 Tag Memory TM 16 Downloading Tag IDs from 16 Establishing a Connection with the 151001 17 B idol 01610 TEN OR EN 18 Message Types and Formals uncos dti cer m ceux bi Cot m poten b ets 18 Message E XAMDE Sia dun a 18 USB POrtODOrdilol 19 Fiber Optlic Port nte ied 20 21 Configuring the 151001 Ethernet 5 5 23 Assigning a static IP address to the 151001 24 Configuring the 151001 Ethernet 5 24 DsinaBloTerm and BiOS a mele 26 WIS 26
2. ef MODEL 151001 1 S N 15171122 a e e e eae e OLIT eom 5V Power 151001 Volume Filters LED Status LEDs Potentiometer Output Test Point 51001 User Manual Product Description Exciter Board The Exciter Board incorporates the following the antenna exciter with adjustable power output dynamic tuning capacitors antenna exciter oscillator synchronization interface Virtual Test Tag and FDX B tag and HDX tag signal detectors Power CAN Bus Exciter Board Connector Port Power LEDs H3J3MOd OG Antenna Exciter Oscillator 33 nF Capacitor Synchronization Connector Synchronization Bypass Jumper Network Termination Connector Jumper 151001 User Manual 5 Product Description Remote Communication Board Optional Note The LED User Interface Board the Remote Communication Board and the Data Logger Board are all mutually exclusive only one can be installed at a time The Remote Communication Board incorporates the Ethernet and fiber optic communication interface It contains two jumpers that enable the Ethernet and the Fiber Optic ports To disable one of the ports for example to save on power consumption remove the corresponding jumper This board also contains 151001 status LEDs and a beeper 151001 Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Port Ethernet Port Ethernet Beeper Transmit Port Status LEDs Enable Jumper Module DESTRON FEARING AS
3. 151001 is unable to reach the desired antenna tuning using the internal capacitors bank Manual antenna capacitance reduction is required Tune Out of Range Increase Capacitance 151001 is unable to reach the desired antenna tuning using the internal capacitors bank Manual antenna capacitance increase is required VTT Test Failed 151001 failed to detect VTT Verify antenna tuning and system noise level VTT level adjustment may be needed Antenna Current Low 151001 has detected that the antenna current is below the user defined specification Verify antenna tuning and the readers DC power supply Exciter voltage level adjustment may be needed Alarm threshold adjustment may be needed Noise High 151001 has detected that the noise level is above the user defined specification Verfy antenna tuning Verify surrounding environment for the cause of the noise Alarm threshold adjustment may be needed Tuning Capacitance Low 151001 has detected that the internal capacitors setting is below the user defined alarm threshold Verify antenna environment is not the cause of the problem water level significant change metal objects in the antenna field etc Manual antenna capacitance adjustment may be needed Tuning capacitance low threshold adjustment may be needed Tuning Capacitance High 151001 has detected that the internal capacitors setting is above the user defined alarm threshold Verify antenna environment is not the
4. 39 Data Logger Board Status 40 IST00 CS sede E atu 41 SONUCU G RM 50 Full Status REDON STUCCIU bea det 50 SOM SAUS ricana 52 NOISE REDON SUC WS E 54 Alarm Messages and land 55 Self Tests and DIaQnOStiCs 57 58 15 1001 065 not power UD 58 No antenna connection 58 Rm 58 NITIES E UNSERE 59 Periodically collect data from the local USB flash 59 Advanced 818 e TETTE 60 Monitoring the Antenna 60 Monitoring the 1510015 FDX B Tag Signal Decoding Filters Output 60 Monitoring the 1S1001 s HDX Tag Signal Decoding Filters Output 60 61 Updating Th FIrnWare 66 WG gt AVA 68 iv IS1001 User Manual Product Description Product Description The 1510017 is high
5. A Noise High alarm will be issued if the noise level exceeds the specified level A high noise level may indicate a tuning or connection problem ATH 512 1023 Set Tuning Capacitance High Alarm Threshold Used to set the tuning capacitance high alarm threshold If an 1510015 tuning capacitance value becomes equal to or greater than this limit an alarm will be sent Valid values are 512 1023 Default is 970 ATL 0 511 Set Tuning Capacitance Low Alarm Threshold Used to set the tuning capacitance low alarm threshold If an 1510015 tuning capacitance value becomes equal to or less than this limit an alarm will be sent Valid values are O 511 Default Is 50 AUD 0 3600 Set Alarms Unique Delay in Seconds 151001 User Manual 41 151001 Commands Used to set the alarm auto rebroadcast period Valid values 0 disabled 1 3600 seconds Default is 60 seconds This specifies how long to wait before rebroadcasting a persistent alarm For example if Alarm Unique Delay 60 and the capacitance low alarm is triggered the 151001 will wait 60 seconds before resending the alarm the alarm condition clears and then reappears the new alarm will be sent without delay Note The Virtual Tag Test Failed alarm and the Antenna Over Current alarm are the exceptions and will not be rebroadcast These alarms are triggered only when the condition takes effect Antenna Tuning AFT Perform Antenna Full Tune
6. EN jF m 2 151001 User Manual 3 Product Description Mother Board and LED User Interface Board optional Note The LED User Interface Board the Remote Communication Board and the Data Logger Board are all mutually exclusive only one can be installed at a time The Mother Board incorporates the following input power connection and monitoring CPU internal memory optional accessory boards interface USB local communication interface CAN Bus interface Date Time synchronization interface and FDX B tag and HDX tag signal decoding filters This board also contains two yellow antenna tuning status LEDs OFF and OFF that indicate if the antenna is out of tune and if the tuning capacitance needs to be increased OFF or reduced OFF The LED User Interface Board an optional accessory board incorporates the following 151001 status LEDs a beeper with a potentiometer to adjust its volume and an 151001 reset button This board contains four status LEDs that indicate the following e Green POWER LED indicates that power has been applied to the 151001 e Yellow SCAN LED indicates that the 151001 is in Scan mode e Red TUNED LED indicates that the antenna is properly tuned to the set target phase e White TAG LED indicates that a tag ID was successfully decoded 3V Power USB 151001 DEBUG 151001 Reset Antenna Tune LED Port Beeper Port Button Status LEDs TRS is Pi 2
7. Main Tools Help Communication Port Serial Port COM3 Silicon Labs 210 USB ta UART Bridge IP Address Traffic Connection Status Closed Text Capture Off 4 Make a serial port connection by clicking on the Open button 5 Select Tools Update Device Firmware 66 51001 User Manual Updating the Firmware 6 Go to the location of the new firmware file select it and then click on the Open button Make sure you use the appropriate file for your 151001 model 151001 This model uses 151001 Application Firmware v1 x x 151001 12 This model uses 151001 Application Firmware v2 x x BioTerm Update Device Firmware Protocol Comm part COM3 Silicon Labs CP210x USB to CPU Protocol H85X 1664 Speed 115200 Max Application Size 45247288 Bytes Application Firmware Application Name MTS ACN Bootloader Application Version 1 5 1 Bootloader Version Application Code 1830 0000 MTS ACN Minimum Version Application Size 92472 Bytes Application CRC 5DE3 Start Programming Progress 7 Click on the Start Programming button 8 In the confirmation dialog click on the OK button The firmware update process should take less than a minute to complete 9 Inthe Application Update Success dialog click on the OK button 151001 User Manual 67 Index Alarm messages and codes 55 Antenna current monitoring 60 Antenna Dynamic Tuning 13 Antenna output power 14 Antenna Ove
8. Used to initiate the full auto tune process for the antenna attached to the 151001 It is used to determine the optimum tuning parameters During this process the 151001 goes through every possible electronically switched capacitor setting combination to find the tuning target phase the tuning phase deviation threshold and the initial tuning capacitance setting based on the properties of your system and its environment Note The initial tuning capacitance setting will be used as the Origination setting every time the reader is powered up or reset The full auto tune process will typically take about 40 seconds to complete Results of the entire process are sent to all available ports for review and analysis This information is useful for determining the proper tuning capacitance adjustments at the antenna if needed The Esc key can be used to cancel the process Note The full auto tune process should be performed during initial system installation after IS1001 s parameters are reset to default values and anytime the antenna has been repaired replaced or moved to a new location as this may change the optimal settings for the antenna Set Exciter Voltage Level Not available with model 151001 12 sets the exciter voltage level to adjust the antenna output power current Valid values are 1 5 Default is 1 ATC 0 1023 Set Antenna Tuning Capacitors Used to set the specific antenna tuning capacitance setting Valid
9. Dual Reader Data Collection feature enables collecting data from two 1S1001s from 1S1001 hosting the Data Logger Board and 1S1001 connected to the Data Logger Board s RS 232 port and combining that data into a single file on the flash drive Note When you are employing two or more 1510015 at your site it may be necessary to synchronize the antenna exciter oscillators of the 151001 in order to avoid interference between their antennas see the Synchronizing Multiple 1510015 section on page 9 1 2 Power on the 1510015 Establish communication connections between each of the 1510015 and a local computer see the USB Port Operation section on page 19 Make sure the 1510015 Reader IDs are different so the collected data in the file can be distinguished Use RISxx command to change 1S1001s Reader ID if necessary see page 41 Make sure Reader Initiation Delay is enabled on both 1510015 to prevent overlapping of automatic diagnostics messages containing multiple lines Use RID1 command to enable 1510015 Reader Initiation Delay if necessary see page 41 Establish communication connection between Data Logger Board and a local computer see the Using the RS 232 Port to Download Data section on page 36 To ensure integrity of the collected data real time clocks of both 1510015 will be automatically synchronized periodically once Dual Reader Data Collection is enabled Use DTS command to set the rate of synchronization events to
10. N A Maximum Noise 177 mV 19 Average Noise 162 mV 18 Time Averaged Over 0 01 00 NRP 01 08 12 2014 17 42 41 800 0 19 18 60 INF End Of Noise Report Note An asterisk at the beginning of a message indicates that the message is being sent as part of a memory download 18 51001 User Manual USB Port Operation USB Port Operation The 1S1001 can be operated and configured locally using the USB communication port Note BioTerm BioStat and the proper driver must be installed on your computer If your computer is missing these programs see the Pre Installation Steps section on page 7 1 Connect the 151001 to the local computer using a USB type A to mini USB type B cable not supplied otart the BioTerm or BioStat communication program In the Serial Port box make sure that COMx Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge is selected where x is the port number assigned to the local computer s USB port 4 n the Baud Rate box make sure you match the 151001 5 local port speed setting amp BioTerm Biomark Device Manager Version 1 13 0 5 Main Tools Help Communication Port Serial Port COM3 Silicon Labs 210 USB to UART Bridge IP Address Traffic Connection Status Closed Text Capture Off 5 Make a serial port connection to the 151001 by clicking on the Open button 6 Optional To record and store all communication data such as tag IDs alarm messages reports etc configure the B
11. This port operates using the ASCII protocol See page 19 for information on using this port Fiber Optic transmit and receive ports Requires the optional Remote Communication Board Connects the 151001 to a high speed fiber optic network for long distance communication Use this port to monitor maintain and update the 151001 from a remote site Tags detected by the 151001 are automatically sent to this port Other data such as alarms and messages are also automatically sent to this port This port operates using the ASCII protocol so make sure you verify the setting of the Remote Communication Port protocol and use the CPR command to set it to ASCII if necessary See page 20 for information on using the fiber optic ports Ethernet port Requires the optional Remote Communication Board Connects the 151001 to a local area network LAN Use this port to monitor maintain and update the 151001 from a remote site Tags detected by the 151001 are automatically sent to this port Other types of data such as alarms and messages are also automatically sent to this port This port operates using the ASCII protocol so make sure you verify the setting of the Remote Communication Port protocol and use the CPR command to set it to ASCII if necessary See page 21 for information on using the Ethernet port RS 232 Port Requires the optional Data Logger Board Use this port to monitor maintain and update the 151001 from a local or remote computer
12. 151001 uses Lantronix XPort Ethernet module and will display the IP addresses of the devices it finds If there are multiple 1510015 on the network use the MAC address of the 1S1001s Ethernet module to help identify each one BioTerm Lantronix Device Utilities Lantronix Devices Destron local Device xPort 05 Device xPort 05 Device Family Device Device Class Number Of Ports 1 Network Destron local Address 00 80 A3 9B 9C 54 IP Address 10 200 1 100 Serial Number FF 00 00 00 Device Port To RS 232C 10001 Connect 4 Select the desired 151001 and then click on the Connect button to make a connection to the 151001 If you receive an error when attempting the connection make sure the BioTerm communication parameters are configured as follows e address the IS1001 s IP address e Port 10001 Connection type TCP IP If connection problems persist or if the 151001 is not shown in the list of found devices use the Lantronix Devicelnstaller utility to reconfigure the 1S1001 s XPort Ethernet module described in the Configuring the 1510075 Ethernet Settings section page 23 151001 User Manual 21 Ethernet Port Operation 5 Optional To record and store all communication data such as tag IDs alarm messages reports etc configure the Bio Term utility to act as a data logger by selecting Tools gt Enable Capture or by clicking on the Capture On O
13. 41 The following figure shows two 1510015 wired for antenna exciter oscillators synchronization 151001 User Manual 11 Installing and Configuring the 151001 Real Time Clock Synchronization Process 151001 real time clock synchronization should be configured using a special 3 conductor RTC synchronization cable please contact the Technical Services Department of Biomark at 208 275 0011 or email customerservice biomark com for details 1 Connect the synchronization cable between DEBUG ports Mother Board connector J3 of 1510015 Note Under normal conditions DEBUG port operates as local communication port so if you connect the synchronization cable between 1510015 and power them all on there will be communication traffic between the ports This communication will be confusing to readers as they only expect to receive commands through the ports This will lead to infinite loop of unrecognized command error messages sent back and forth between 1510015 and will cause their CPU to overload To avoid the later when such condition is detected on DEBUG port 151001 will automatically enable real time clock synchronization and set itself as a source Which means there may be multiple 1510015 that will set themselves as source of real time clock synchronization This is not a critical issue but can be confusing To ensure proper real time clock synchronization configuration follow these steps Power on the 151001 you wi
14. Configuring Bio Term Serial Port 05 26 Configuring Bio Term Port 5 27 Configuring Bio Term Traffic List Settings 27 151001 User Manual iii Table of Contents Configuring Bio Term Data Export 05 28 Mae mile 5141 mere ere ne mere eer ae eer 29 Configuring BioStat Serial Port 05 29 Configuring BioStat TCP Port 30 Configuring BioStat Chart Settings sees 30 Configuring BioStat Traffic List Settings 31 Configuring BioStat Data Export 5 32 BloStat GharbExattipleS detenti ti to Ion 33 Data Logger Board Operation GN 34 Preparing to Use the Data Logger 35 Collecting BETTE US 36 Ejecting the Flash Drive and Downloading 36 Using the RS 232 Port to Download Data 36 Using the Communication Port to Monitor and Configure the 1S1001 38 D ak Reader Data tux eet 38 Data Logger Board
15. Manual 65 Updating the Firmware Updating the Firmware Important As a precaution you should download all tag IDs and short status reports contained in memory before initiating the update process Use the MFD command to initiate the memory download All settings may be reset to manufacturer default values during the update process so it is recommended that you take a note of the present settings prior to updating the 1S1001 New or updated firmware may periodically become available for either the 1S1001 or the Data Logger Board To update the firmware 1 Make a connection to either the 151001 or the Data Logger Board 151001 Connect the 1S1001 to the local computer using a USB type A to mini USB type B cable not supplied If you prefer you can also make the connection using a remote port Note If a remote connection to the 151001 is established using the Remote Communication Board the firmware can be updated using that connection e Data Logger Board Connect a DB 9 serial communication cable not supplied to the RS 232 port 2 On your computer start the BioTerm communication program 3 Inthe Serial Port box make sure that COMx Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge is selected where x is the port number assigned to the local computer s USB port When connected to the Data Logger Board select the port number assigned to the computer s RS 232 port amp J BioTerm Biomark Device Manager Version 1 13 0 5
16. Test Tags to memory setting Enabled Disabled Save Stat Reports to Memory Store status reports to memory setting Enabled Disabled Reports Auto Noise Report Delay Automatic noise report delay setting in minutes Disabled 1 1440 Auto Status Report Delay Automatic status report delay setting in minutes Disabled 1 1440 sensors 151001 User Manual 51 Report Structures Sync Input Synchronization input signal presence Present Absent NA Measured reader temperature in degrees Celsius Active Alarms Contains the list of all active alarms Short Status Report Structure A short status report contains critical dynamic diagnostic parameter information for the 1S1001 lt is generated every time an automatic status report is generated This report is stored in memory If enabled and can be dowloaded using the MFD command Value Value Parameter Parameter Description Order Range Range Reader Operation 0 N A Mode 1 Standby 2 Full tuning in progress 3 Reserved not implemented in this version 4 Reserved for MTS Mode 5 Reserved for MTS Mode 6 Reserved for MTS Mode 7 Reserved for MTS Mode 8 15 Reserved not implemented in this version 16 Scan 1S1001 Standalone Reader Network Mode a 0 2181001 Standalone 1 MTS Node Reader Exciter 0 Standalone Synchronization Mode 1 Master 2 Secondary Master 3 Slave Synchronization Input 0 Absent Status 1 Present
17. User Manual 151001 Commands 151001 Commands The 151001 commands are made up of three or more characters followed by carriage return as illustrated in the following example ACL1 0 Generally the first three letters designate the command group and the remaining letters digits designate the command parameters The commands are not case sensitive The backspace key can be used to correct an improper command The responses to the commands confirming the requested action or setting parameter change are sent to all available ports unless the CMLO command has been issued in which case responses will not be sent to the local USB port The following table is a list of the available commands Print List of Commands Used to display the list of available commands Note The response is sent only to the port from which the list of commands was requested ACL 0 0 9 0 Set Antenna Current Low Alarm Threshold in Amperes Used to set the low antenna current alarm threshold Valid values are 0 0 disabled 0 1 9 0 Amperes peak to peak Default is 1 0A An Antenna Current Low alarm will be issued if the current in the 151001 antenna drops below the specified value A low antenna current may be caused by an out of tune antenna a damaged antenna or a bad antenna connection ANH 0 100 Set Noise High Alarm Threshold Percent Used to set the excessive noise level alarm threshold Valid values are 0 disabled 1 100 Default is 20
18. a portable computer erase the flash drive and then reinsert it e You can use the Data Logger Board s RS 232 port to download data How often you need to do this depends on the amount of data you are collecting One line of tag data represents approximately 50 bytes of data and a large status report can be 15KB If you use the maximum size USB flash drive 64GB it may be months before the flash drive becomes full Each situation is unique however so you must monitor the amount of data being stored and set your own schedule For instructions on how to collect data from a flash drive see the Collecting Data section on page 36 151001 User Manual 59 Advanced Diagnostics Advanced Diagnostics Warning Only qualified service personnel should access the internal components of the 151001 or perform the advanced diagnostics described in this section The advanced diagnostics described in this section can be performed with the help of an oscilloscope Monitoring the Antenna Current Attach a current probe Tektronix P6021 or equivalent to either one of the antenna leads This is used to e Verify that the 1510015 antenna is tuned properly e Check that current measurement is well calibrated Monitoring the 151001 FDX B Tag Signal Decoding Filters Output Connect a voltage probe to the white BFLTR test point TP16 on the Mother Board If HDX detection is enabled attach another voltage probe to the white HDX EN test poi
19. developed by Biomark and by most standard communications programs such as Terminal HyperTerminal Tera Term Pro etc Biomark recommends using BioTerm and BioStat programs to securely monitor maintain and update an 151001 The BioTerm BioStat programs are available for download here http www biomark com technical services firmware applications Message Types and Formats To help sort the data all messages have an identifier that delineates their type e MSG Used to define an informational message e ALM Used to define an alarm or error message e TAG Used to define a tag ID message e SRP Used to define an abbreviated status report message NHP Used to define an abbreviated noise report message e INF Used to define the beginning or end of multi line informational messages such as reports memory downloads etc MSG ALM TAG SRP and NRP type messages have the following format Identifier Reader ID Date Time Message Body Message Examples ALM 01 08 12 2014 17 31 25 330 Noise High MSQG 01 08 12 2014 17 31 49 530 Noise In Spec TAG 01 08 12 2014 17 31 50 880 3D9 0518C2E74C SRP 01 08 12 2014 17 43 12 400 16 4 212 0 0 126 140 131 19 219 263 0 0 0 0 0 NRP 01 08 12 2014 17 42 41 800 0 19 18 60 INF type messages contain multiple lines and have two lines with identifier delineating the beginning and the end of the message INF Start Of Noise Report Current Noise
20. disabled or 75 12775 milliseconds when HDX is enabled To maintain the presence of a sole source of synchronization signal on the network the presently active Secondary Master will occasionally disable its exciter oscillator for up to 60 microseconds and check for the presence of synchronization input signal e Periodic verification is performed every hour e Conditional off schedule verification is performed if noise level exceeds High Noise alarm threshold If the synchronization input signal is not detected but high noise level persists the verification will be repeated in 5 minutes e Conditional off schedule verification is performed if antenna tuning capacitors are being adjusted more than twice per second If the synchronization input signal is not detected but sporadic tuning activity continues the verification will be repeated in 5 minutes If the synchronization input signal is detected the Secondary Master will revert to being a Slave Secondary Master option provides assurance that the site will remain operational in case the Master reader becomes inactive or fails 10 If you wish to have a certain 151001 to always act as a Master and the rest as Slaves so that you can activate or deactivate the entire site by activating or deactivating the Master 151001 then configure that 151001 as the Master by using the RSM1 command see page 41 and configure the remaining 1510015 as Slaves by using the RSM3 command see page
21. port has three purposes o You can use the port to connect to the Data Logger Board from a local or remote computer and download the data that is stored on its flash drive o You can configure the port to act as a communication port for the 151001 similar to using the Ethernet or Fiber Optic ports on the Remote Communication Board This enables you to monitor and configure the 151001 from either local or remote locations o You can use the port to connect to another 151001 and utilize the Dual Reader Data Collection feature The RS 232 port will function regardless of whether a flash drive is plugged in Flash Drive Port Designed to hold up to a 64GB capacity USB flash drive The flash drive is supplied by the customer Flash Drive Status LEDs Green CONNECTED yellow READY and red ACTIVE The LEDs represent the status of the flash drive When a flash drive is plugged into the USB port the green CONNECTED LED will turn on When the flash drive is ready to receive data the yellow READY LED will turn on When data is being written to the flash drive the red ACTIVE LED will be flashing Flash Drive Eject Button Prepares for removal of the external USB flash drive by stopping the recording process and closing the active file 51001 User Manual Data Logger Board Operation Preparing to Use the Data Logger Board 1 Attach and secure the Data Logger Board to the Mother Board See the nstalling the
22. to Standby mode and display a message suggesting if the antenna tuning capacitance needs to be increased or decreased No changes will be made to the existing antenna tuning parameters e hetuning capacitance needs to be increased or decreased at the antenna to bring it within the tuning range of the 151001 Antenna Dynamic Tuning When the antenna de tunes it means its signal phase has deviated from the target value During system operation Dynamic Tuning tracks this phase deviation to determine when and what adjustments to make to the tuning capacitors setting to return the phase value to the target value and to re tune the antenna The adjustments are done gradually so there is no interruption of tag detection If there is an interruption in tag detection it is due to the antenna being too far out of tune while Dynamic Tuning is making the necessary adjustments 151001 User Manual 13 Installing and Configuring the 151001 Since Dynamic Tuning has a finite range not all changes in antenna tuning can be recovered using electronically switched capacitors With this in mind it is recommended that you adjust the capacitors at the antenna so that the initial tuning capacitance setting is as close to the mid range as possible There are customizable alarms available that can notify you in advance if your system is approaching the limit of the Dynamic Tuning range Alarms will also notify you if the antenna is out of tuning range and they will
23. topology 151001 User Manual 9 Installing and Configuring the 151001 2 3 10 Connect SS pin 1 of Exciter Board connector J7 of the master 1S1001 to SS of all the slave 1510015 e Connect SS pin 2 of Exciter Board connector J7 of the master 1S1001 to SS of all the slave 1510015 Use both conductors of the second pair as the signal reference connection GND pin 3 of Exciter Board connector J7 Use the cable shield drain wire to connect to the chassis ground pins GNDM pin 4 of Exciter Board connector J7 120 Ohm termination resistor needs to be connected between Pin 1 SS and Pin 2 SS of connector J7 on the Exciter Board of the two 1S1001s that are closest to each end of the synchronization cable This is accomplished by installing Jumper JP2 on the Exciter Board of each of the two 1S1001s Jumper JP2 on the Exciter Board of all other 1510015 on the synchronization network should not be installed If there are only two 1S1001s on the synchronization network then both of them must have jumper JP2 installed Note By default jumper JP2 is installed on all 1510015 Jumper JP2 1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Power on the 1510015 Use BioTerm to establish a connection with the 1510015 For information on establishing a connection see page 17 By default an 181001 is configured to operate in 181001 Standalone network mode as standalone reader But if prior to this installation it was connected to a Master
24. values are 0 1023 Note This value is also controlled by the dynamic tuning mechanism You should turn off dynamic tuning while manually adjusting the tuning capacitors or the settings will be overridden by the auto tuning mechanism Changing capacitors manually should only be considered if a high precision tune is required In this case you can set up any value of the tuning capacitors and check the read performance When the desired read performance is achieved 900 User Manual 001 User Manual 151001 Commands note the corresponding measured phase and set this value as the target phase for the 1S1001 0 Off ADT 110 Set Dynamic Tuning 1 Used to set antenna tuning either Default is Dynamic Tuning automatically adjusts the tuning capacitance settings to achieve the set target phase value 300 500 Set Dynamic Tuning Target Phase Used to set or adjust the dynamic tuning target phase Valid values are 300 500 Default is 390 This value is determined and set automatically during the Antenna Full Tune process Note Changing target phase manually should only be considered if a high precision tune is required In this case you can adjust target phase value to see if better read performance can be achieved ATS 2 63 Set Dynamic Tuning Target Phase Deviation Threshold Used to set or adjust the tuning phase deviation threshold Valid deviation values are 2 63 Default is 10 This s
25. when computing the average The time is shown in a H MM SS format For example 0 01 00 60 seconds NRP Identifies an abbreviated noise report message containing the reader ID the date and time that the report was generated the noise values in percent and the time averaged over in seconds Note The report contains information from the time when the previous noise report was generated or from the time when reader was powered up or reset Sample INF Start of Noise Report Present Noise 134 mV 14 Maximum Noise 222 mV 24 Average Noise 157 mV 17 Time Averaged Over 0 01 00 NRP 01 12 09 2013 12 31 39 700 14 24 17 60 INF End of Noise Report 54 51001 User Manual Alarm Messages and Codes Alarm and Codes When an abnormal condition is detected by the 1S1001 it generates an alarm message that is sent to the communication ports The alarms are sent to all available ports unless the CMLO command has been issued in which case the alarms will not be sent to the local USB port The following table 1 a list of the available alarms and their corresponding codes Reader Date Time Lost 151001 date time setting has been lost Set reader real time clock present date and time Reserved or MTS Mode Reader Memory Error 151001 internal data memory reading writing error detected Memory content is not guaranteed to be correct Unit requires repair Tune Out of Range Decrease Capacitance
26. 15 USB port connection to capture the data a locally attached computer Insert the flash drive into a USB port on your computer Download the contents of the flash drive to your computer Using the RS 232 Port to Download Data Individual data files can be downloaded from the flash drive using the RS 232 port 1 Attach a DB 9 serial communication cable not supplied to the RS 232 port 2 The other end of the cable is attached to a local computer or remote computer 3 Start the BioTerm communication program 4 Inthe Serial Port box make sure that COMXx is selected where x is the port number assigned to the computer s RS 232 port or to USB port that has USB to Serial adapter connected to In the Baud Rate box make sure 115200 is specified 6 Make a serial port connection to the Data Logger Board by clicking on the Open button 36 51001 User Manual 7 Data Logger Board Operation amp J BioTerm Biomark Device Manager Version 1 13 0 Main Tools Help Communication Port Serial COM1 Communications Port IP Address Traffic Connection Status Closed Text Capture Off Optional To record and store the downloaded data configure the BioTerm utility program to act as a data logger by selecting Tools gt Enable Capture or by clicking on the Capture On Off button To verify the connection between the computer and the Data Logger Board within Bio Term or BioStat Traffic window type and then pres
27. 151001 section on page 7 for details 2 Insert a flash drive into the Flash Drive port When an external USB flash drive is connected or when the 1S1001 is powered up with the drive already connected the green CONNECTED LED and red ACTIVE LED will light up and the storage initialization process begins this process can take over 10 seconds During this process the amount of free storage space on the USB drive is determined The length of this process depends on the USB flash drive size speed and how it was formatted Once the storage is initialized the green CONNECTED LED and yellow READY LED will light up When data is being written to the flash drive the red Active LED will be flashing Note USB flash drives of up to 64GB size are supported Supported USB drive file system formats are FAT12 16 and FAT32 the higher the allocation unit size the faster the drive initialization process Microsoft Windows XP and later versions do not allow formatting a volume larger than 32GB in size using the 2 file system If a flash drive larger than 32GB is to be used with the Data Logger Board a third party formatting tool must be used One such tool is a free utility called FAT32 Format by Ridgecrop Consultants Ltd The flash drive can also be properly formatted through the RS 232 port by using the FMT command The Data Logger Board contains 7 of internal cache that is used as buffer for data betwe
28. 2 N A Exciter Voltage Level Exciter voltage level 1 lowest 5 highest Always reports 1 for model IS1001 12V 500 Antenna Relative 500 Antenna relative phase Phase 1023 Antenna Capacitors 1023 Antenna capacitance setting Tag Memory Usage 0 100 Tag memory usage in percent Memory Usage v 20V reteg comune _ Aternacorentin iomas _ 51001 User Manual N gt gt gt Report Structures es FDX B Signal Level 0 100 FDX B signal level in percent 400 1249 Reader Temperature 40 0C 124 9C Reader temperature in 0 1 units 5 Last Alarms Codes 0 No Alarm 1 Reader Date Time Lost 2 Reserved for MTS Mode 3 Reader Memory Error 4 Tuning Out of Range at Low Reduce Caps 5 Tuning Out of Range at High Increase Caps 6 VTT Single Shot Failed 7 Antenna Current Low 8 Noise High 9 Tuning Capacitance Low 10 Tuning Capacitance High 11 Input Voltage Low 12 Exciter Voltage Low 13 2 Tags Memory Low 14 Tags Memory Full 15 Temperature Low 16 2 Temperature High 17 Sync Input Not Present 18 Antenna Current Exceeded 10 0 Amp Limit 19 Antenna Overcurrent Protection Activated 20 Reports Memory Low Reports Memory Full 151001 User Manual 53 Report Structures Noise Report Structure Time Averaged Over The amount of time used
29. 5 ais Wireless Network Connection 172 16 80 136 UDS mE Port E XPort 03 04 Firmware vb 7 0 1 zw 172 16 80 142 172 16 80 144 Note For additional information see the Lantronix XPort User Guide available from the Lantronix Web site http www lantronix com pdf XPort UG pdf This utility is available at http www lantronix com device networking utilities tools device installer html The utility will allow you to Load the appropriate firmware e Assign amp other network specific addresses e Load custom web pages Enable web based configuration of the device server e Ping or query the attached device s over the network Allow Telnet communication with the device s e View specific device data files 151001 User Manual 23 Configuring the 1S1001 s Ethernet Settings Assigning a static IP address to the 151001 When you first connect the 1S1001 to your network it will typically be assigned a random IP address based on your network addressing scheme Depending on your network configuration this IP address may change each time you power the 1S1001 off and on To assign the 151001 a static IP address 1 2 3 Obtain an IP address from your network administrator Connect the 1S1001 to your network using the Ethernet port Within the Lantronix Devicelnstaller click on Search to locate the 1S1001 and identify its present IP address Note If you have multiple 1510015 at your site use the
30. 51001 User Manual 151001 Commands Reports Report Reader Date and Time Reports the 1S1001 s real time clock present date and time Note The data will be sent only to the port from which the report was requested RFS Report Full Status Immediately generates and sends a Full Status Report This report contains vital configuration settings and diagnostic data Note The data will be sent only to the port from which the report was requested Report Firmware Version Immediately generates and sends a Firmware Version Report Note The data will be sent only to the port from which the report was requested RND 0 1440 Set Automatic Noise Report Delay in Minutes Specifies how often to automatically send the Noise Report Valid values 0 disabled 1 1440 minutes Default is O disabled Report Noise Status Immediately generates and sends a Noise Report The report provides noise statistics such as present average and peak noise measurement values The report contains the information since the last time it was generated or since the last system reset Note The data will be sent only to the port from which the report was requested Set Automatic Status Report Delay in Minutes Specifies how often to automatically send the Full Status Report Valid values are O disabled 1 1440 minutes Default is 60 minutes IS1001 User Manual 49 Report Structures Report Structures Full Status Report Str
31. Bioma rr e SPECIALISTS IN ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION 151001 Standalone Operation User Manual For models 1S1001 and 1S1001 12V Fourth Release Biomark Inc 705 S 8th Street Boise Idaho 83702 USA 1 208 275 0011 www biomark com customerservice biomark com Copyright and Trademarks Copyright Copyright 2015 Biomark Inc All rights reserved This manual contains valuable proprietary information It should not be published copied or communicated to any person without prior authorization from Biomark Inc Trademarks 151001 1S1001 12V BioTerm and BioStat are trademarks of Biomark Inc Lantronix Devicelnstaller is a trademark of Lantronix Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks trade names or images mentioned herein belong to their respective owners Document History Release Date Doc Version Firmware Version Comments May 2014 1 4 0 2 4 0 Original release of this manual October 2014 1 4 5 2 4 5 Updated release of this manual December 2014 1 4 5 2 4 5 Updated Data Logger Board Operation section July 2015 1 5 2 2 5 2 Updated Synchronization section READ THROUGH THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR 151001 OR 151001 12 FOLLOW ALL STEPS EXACTLY USING THE 151001 151001 12 IN A MANNER FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY FEATURES BUILT IN BY THE MANUFACTURER Safety Symbols Ind
32. Controller as part of an MTS system the network mode setting has been changed to MTS Node In such case you need to switch the 151001 from MTS Node to 151001 Standalone network operation mode by using the RNMS command see page 41 You should see the echo of all characters in the Data Traffic window as you type Press Enter and verify the reader s network mode has been changed to Standalone from the confirmation message Set Reader ID of each 151001 to a different value by using the RISxx command see page 41 51001 User Manual Installing and Configuring the 151001 9 151001 Synchronization Mode default setting is Secondary Master 151001 that is set as Secondary Master will assume the Master role and will enable its own antenna exciter oscillator if it did not detect the presence of synchronization signal on the synchronization network otherwise it will operate as a Slave and will use antenna exciter oscillator signals received through the synchronization network When multiple Secondary Masters are present on the network the delay which is tied to reader ID is used to determine which one becomes the Master when synchronization input signal is not present i e 151001 with lowest reader ID number will be the first to enable its antenna exciter oscillator The delays is calculated by multiplying reader ID by 50 milliseconds if HDX detection is enabled the delay is increased by 25 milliseconds 50 12750 milliseconds when is
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34. MAC address of the 1S1001s Ethernet module to uniquely identify each 151001 Click on Assign IP Follow the on screen instructions for assigning a specific IP address Configuring the 1S1001 s Ethernet settings Important Only experienced and qualified network administrators should attempt to modify any of the I81001 s Ethernet configuration settings 1 2 24 In the left hand pane select the 15100175 Lantronix Device Device Details Web Configuration Telnet Configuration pa Reload Details Property DHCP Device Name Group Comments Device Family Type ID Hardware Address Firmware Version Extended Firmware Version Online Status IP Address IP Address was Obtained Subnet Mask Gateway Number of COB partitions suppo Number of Ports TCP Telnet Enabled Telnet Port Web Enabled Web Fort Maximum Baud Rate Supported Firmware Upgradable Supports Configurable Pins Supports Email Triggers Supports AES Data Stream Supports 485 Supports 920k Baud Fate Supports HTTP Server Supports HTTP Setup Supports 230K Baud Fate Supports GPIO Fort 0304 AB DO 20 35 E C B1 E8 6 7 b 7 0 1 Online 172 16 90 118 Statically 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45 True 9999 True Bu 921600 True False True True True True True True In the right hand pane select the Web Configuration tab 51001 User Manual Conf
35. S Y S N 13510 000109 151001 Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Port Ethernet Module Status LEDs Receive Port Enable Jumper MAC Address Data Logger Board Optional Note The LED User Interface Board the Remote Communication Board and the Data Logger Board are all mutually exclusive only one can be installed at a time The Data Logger Board stores real time information such as tag IDs alarms messages and reports on an external USB flash drive It contains 151001 status LEDs a beeper and an 151001 reset button For information on using this board see page 34 zi 1424 0036 6 51001 User Manual Installing and Configuring the 151001 Installing and Configuring the 151001 Pre Installation Steps Before going on location install the following software on the computer you will use to communicate with the 1S1001 e Install the Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge Virtual Port VCP Windows drivers The CP210x USB to UART Bridge Virtual COM Port VCP drivers are required to facilitate host communication You can find the drivers in many locations on the Web including here http www silabs com products mcu pages usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers aspx e Install the BioTerm and BioStat programs Bio Term is used to connect a computer to the 151001 and perform communication and configuration tasks BioStat is used to monitor the status of the 151001 by gathering diagnostic data and presenting it in a chart format The pr
36. S1001 s bank of tuning capacitors This capacitor should be used when antenna inductance is between 130 uH and 180 uH no additional capacitance is connected in series at the antenna and the 151001 is installed next to or close to the antenna the antenna cable is less than 6 feet long In most other cases this capacitor needs to be shorted out by installing jumper JP1 on the Exciter Board and additional capacitance needs to be added connected in series at the antenna to bring it within tuning range of the 151001 and to reduce the voltage across the antenna cable 6 Make the communication line connection s to the 151001 USB connection A mini USB port is available on all models and used to connect a local computer See page 19 for details e Optional Connect the Ethernet and or Fiber Optic cables to their respective ports on the Remote Communication Board The Remote Communication Board is an optional accessory See pages 20 and 21 for details e Optional Connect the DB 9 serial communication cable to the RS 232 port on the Data Logger Board The Data Logger Board is an optional accessory See page 38 for details Synchronizing Multiple 1510015 If you are employing two or more 1510015 at your site and either of the following conditions is true you must synchronize the antenna exciter oscillators of the 1510016 in order to avoid interference between their antennas e HDX tag detection is enabled e The antennas are lo
37. Settings Max X Points 3600 10 10000 chart Length Charts Auto Scale Enabled Charts Auto Saving Chart Saving Format Max X Points is the maximum amount of points a chart may collect After the maximum amount is collected charts will begin removing the oldest points to display the most recent data Chart Length is the maximum chart points multiple by the update period Ta track data for a longer period of time enable the Charts Auto Saving feature with an interval equal to the maximum time shown charts Configuring BioStat Traffic List Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 1S1001 in order to modify the traffic list settings To configure the traffic list settings select Tools gt Settings gt Traffic List Settings Use this dialog to choose the font style and size that will be used to display communication traffic messages 151001 User Manual 31 32 Using BioTerm BioStat Traffic List Parameters Font TCP Pott al Visualization um Choose Font Apply Default Font Font New Size 10 Units 3 GdiCharSet 0 GdiVerticalFont Fals Configuring BioStat Data Export Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 151001 in order to modify the data export settings To configure data export settings select Tools Settings Data Export Settings Use this dialog to set the data export options e Export Values To CSV File Sele
38. Tags detected by the 151001 are automatically sent to this port Other types of data such as alarms and messages are also automatically sent to this port This port operates using the ASCII protocol so make sure you verify the setting of the Remote Communication Port protocol and use the CPR command to set it to ASCII if necessary See page 38 for information on using the RS 232 port Although you can use multiple connection options at the same time the recommendation is to use only one or the other This will prevent conflicting configuration commands from being sent simultaneously from different sources Note By default the tag IDs alarms messages and automatic reports are sent by the 151001 to all available ports You can only control what data is sent to the local USB port by using CAL CML and CTL commands The speed at which the data is sent is dictated by the lowest speed setting defined on the available ports the lowest speed will be used on all ports 151001 User Manual 17 Establishing a Connection with the 151001 ASCII Protocol ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange is a character encoding scheme based on the ordering of the English alphabet string of 7 binary digits represents each character This is the simplest communications protocol It transmits only ASCII characters and uses ASCII control codes It implies little or no error checking This protocol is supported by the BioTerm and BioStat programs
39. achieve required time accuracy see page 39 Note When Dual Reader Data Collection is enabled and Dual Reader Time Sync Delay is greater than O an off schedule real time clock synchronization event will occur whenever date or time setting of the 151001 hosting the Data Logger Board is changed Enter the DDC command to enable Dual Reader Data Collection see page 39 Note Dual Reader Data Collection is enabled automatically if the RS 232 port receives a message beginning with TAG ALM MSG 7 SRP or INF Important Once the Dual Reader Data Collection is enabled the Data Logger Board will not respond to any command until the mode is disabled Disconnect the local computer from Data Logger Board s RS 232 port Connect Dual Reader Data Collection cable between Data Logger Board s RS 232 port and the second IS1001 s PROG port Mother Board connector J4 please contact the Technical 38 51001 User Manual Data Logger Board Operation Services Department of Biomark at 208 275 0011 or email customerservice biomark com for details 10 To disable Dual Reader Data Collection disconnect the cable from Data Logger Board and the second 1S1001 establish communication connection between Data Logger Board and a local computer then press and hold the Ctrl key and type QUIT see page 39 Note Resetting the power to Data Logger Board will not disable Dual Reader Data Collection Data L
40. apture Make a serial port connection to the 1S1001 by clicking on the Open button Optional To record and store all communication data such as tag IDs alarm messages reports etc configure the Bio Term utility program to act as a data logger by selecting Tools gt Enable Capture or by clicking on the Capture On Off button Type commands to perform the desired actions To verify the connection between the computer and the 1S1001 within BioTerm or BioStat Traffic window type and then press Enter list of available commands is displayed you know you have a working connection The valid commands are described on page 41 51001 User Manual Ethernet Port Operation Ethernet Port Operation Note The optional Remote Communication Board is required to make an Ethernet connection The 1S1001 can be monitored and configured remotely across a local area network 1 Connect the 1S1001 to your local area network using a CAT5 Ethernet cable not supplied 2 Start the BioTerm or BioStat communication program 3 Determine the 1S1001 s IP address by selecting Tools gt Lantronix Device Utilities and clicking on the Search button within the BioTerm or BioStat utility The 1S1001 is set to automatically obtain an IP address when it is powered on The easiest way to discover the assigned IP address is to use the BioTerm or BioStat communication program This utility program will scan your network for Lantronix products the
41. cated in close proximity to one another typically within 50 of each other but the actual distance depends on the antennas properties orientation etc If the 1510015 antenna exciter oscillators are not synchronized e When HDX tag detection is enabled noise spikes from antennas switching on and off at different times by different 1510015 can interrupt FDX B detection on other 1510015 In addition if I81001 s exciter is activated it can interfere with another 151001 whose exciter is off while receiving an HDX tag response When antennas are located in close proximity their fields can interact and cause elevated noise levels and constant tuning adjustments which in turn leads to decreased FDX B detection distance and efficiency Additionally real time clocks date time settings of the 1510015 be synchronized to ensure consistent timing of events among readers for instance to determine direction of travel of tags through multiple antennas See page 12 for details Antenna Exciter Oscillator Synchronization Process 151001 antenna exciter oscillator synchronization should be configured using a 4 conductor two twisted pairs 18 22 AWG wire shielded cable Note If using single twisted pair 18 22 AWG wire shielded cable the cable shield drain wire should be used as a signal reference conductor GND 1 Use the conductors of one pair to connect the SS and SS signals The 151001 utilizes a network synchronization
42. cause of the problem water level significant change metal objects in the antenna field etc Manual antenna capacitance adjustment may be needed Tuning capacitance high threshold adjustment may be needed Input Voltage Low 151001 has detected that the input voltage is below the factory specifications Alarm threshold depends on exciter voltage level setting 23 V for VE 5 21 V for VE 4 19 V for VE 3 and 18 V for VE 1 and 2 For 1S1001 12V the threshold is 11 V 151001 User Manual 55 Alarm Messages Codes 12 Exciter Voltage Low The 1S1001 has detected that the antenna exciter voltage is below the factory specifications Alarm threshold depends on exciter voltage level setting 19 V for VE 5 17 V for VE 4 15 V for VE 3 13 V for 2 and 11 V for 1 For 1S1001 12V the threshold is 9 5 V Verify the reader s DC power supply Tags Memory Low Internal memory allocated for storing tag IDs is 95 full The 1S1001 will soon start to overwrite the oldest data records in memory with new ones Download memory content soon to avoid data loss Tags Memory Full Internal memory allocated for storing tag IDs is 100 full The 1S1001 will now overwrite the oldest data records in memory with new ones Download memory content immediately to minimize data loss Temperature Low 1S1001 has detected that the temperature inside its enclosure is below 15 Unit is not guaranteed to work properly T
43. ct to save the charts data in a form of CSV file comma separated values text file and specify its destination oet if communication traffic messages will be saved in a text file and specify its destination 51001 User Manual Using BioTerm BioStat BioStat Chart Examples Export Export Values To CSV File CSV File Path Capture Traffic To Text File Capture File Path FDX B Signal tab charts automatically saved Main Tools Help Communication Port Serial Port IP Address 10 200 1 82 Reader Status Reader 151001 Port 10001 BioStat Biomark Reader Status Monitor Version 1 2 0 xX XXX XX Disconnect Pause Reader ID Operation Mode Network Mode Sync Mode Sync Present VE Level Present Phase Relative Phase Capasitors Input Voltage Exciter Voltage Antenna Current FDXB Signal Level FDXB Signal mV Antenna Current Amp Capacitors Detections tags sec m e EU arme T 9 24 2013 3 08 PM 9 24 2013 3 09 PM Traffic Main Tools Help Communication Port Serial Port IP Address 10 200 1 82 Reader Status Reader 151001 Port 10001 1 1x1 XXX IXX Reader ID 01 Operation Mode Scan Network Mode Standalone Sync Mode Standalone Sync Present VE Level 5 Present Phase 390 Relative Phase 2 Capasitors Input Volta
44. cted from the 1S1001 in order to modify the TCP Port settings To configure TCP Port settings select Tools gt Settings gt TCP Port Settings Use this dialog to set security features related to Ethernet connection e Channel 1 Password Enabled must be selected when the 1S1001 s Lantronix XPort Ethernet module is configured so Channel 1 gt Connection gt TCP gt Password Required option is enabled Password matching the one set in the XPort module should be entered in provided space case sensitive Note For information on how to configure 15100175 Lantronix XPort Ethernet module see the Configuring the IS1001 s Ethernet Settings section on page 23 e Channel 1 AES 256 Encryption Enabled This feature is not supported by 151001 BioTerm Settings Settings TCP Port Communication Lantronix xPort Security Serial Port Channel 1 Password Enabled 5 Visualization Fassword 11 Channel 1 AES 256 Encryption Enabled AES 256 Encryption Key 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Data Export 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Configuring BioTerm Traffic List Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 1S1001 in order to modify the traffic list settings To configure the traffic list settings select Tools gt Settings gt Traffic List Settings Use this dialog to choose the font style and size that will be used to display communication traffic messages 151001 User Manua
45. e default value Off Disables detection unique mode All tag IDs are sent to the communication ports stored in memory counted by the detection counter and accompanied by a beeper sound if these features are enabled Delay The following occurs only if the tag ID is different from the last five dissimilar tag IDs or if the specified number of seconds have passed since this tag ID was first detected The tag ID is sent to the communication ports is stored in memory is counted by the detection counter and is accompanied by a beeper sound if these features are enabled Use the DUD Detection Unique Delay command to specify the delay value Note Detection Unique Mode rules do not apply to Virtual Test Tag ID DUD 1 43200 Set Detection Unique Delay in Seconds Specifies the delay value for the Detection Unique Mode Delay option Valid values 1 43200 seconds Default is 60 seconds Note order for Detection Unique Delay to take effect Detection Unique Mode must be set to Delay DID 0 1440 Set Automatic Virtual Test Tag Single Shot Delay in Minutes Used to set the automatic Virtual Test Tag single shot activation delay The delay can be set from 0 disabled to 1440 minutes 24 hours When the delay expires the Virtual Test Tag will be activated for up to 120 milliseconds unless the 151001 has detected the presence of a real PIT tag at its antenna in which case the Virtual Tag Test will be aborted and sk
46. emperature High 1S1001 has detected that the temperature inside its enclosure is above 65 Unit is not guaranteed to work properly Sync Input Not Present 151001 is set to operate as a Slave and has not detected the input synchronization signal 15 6 1 Verify that the Master 151001 is working properly Verify that the synchronization wiring is intact N N e O N Antenna Current Exceeded 10 0 Amp Limit IS1001 has detected an excessive current in the antenna that is approaching the manufacturer s specified limit Verify that the antenna environment is not the cause of the problem water level significant change antenna wiring short due to antenna damage etc Verify that the antenna cable is intact Exciter voltage level adjustment may be needed Antenna Overcurrent Protection Activated IS1001 has detected that the antenna current is exceeding 11 A peak to peak even at the minimal exciter voltage setting and the 151001 is disabled in standby mode Verify that the antenna environment is not the cause of the problem water level significant change antenna wiring short due to antenna damage Verify that the antenna cable is intact Reports Memory Low Internal memory allocated for storing short status reports is 95 full The 151001 will soon start overwriting the oldest data records in memory with new ones Download memory content soon to avoid data loss Reports Memory Full The i
47. en writing cycles or when the flash drive is being replaced and or initialized No data beyond 70KB will be stored by the Data Logger Board unless a flash drive is plugged into the USB port Internal cache can hold up to approximately 1 500 tag IDs if no other data was sent If the internal cache buffer overflows a message will be recorded on the flash drive once it is inserted A message is also recorded indicating each time a flash drive is inserted or initialized Data that is sent to the 1S1001 s remote communication port is written to the flash drive This data can be tag IDs responses to commands error messages and automatic status and noise reports If the RS 232 port is configured as the 151001 communication port its data stream will be recorded on the flash drive excluding the 151001 memory download content Data is written to the flash drive to an active file in blocks every two seconds A new file can be configured to be created on a daily or a monthly basis by using the FCD command see page 39 A new file is created either every day or every month at 00 00 according to the 1S1001 s real time clock The file structure on the flash drive is as follows e LOGGER YYYY mm 01 00 mm 02 109 mm 03 109 etc If for whatever reason data that is sent by the 151001 is missing the date and time stamp it will be recorded by the Data Logger in the Undated file on the flash drive 151001 User Manua
48. enna inductances e Adjustable antenna output power not available on 1S1001 12V Detection of ISO compliant FDX B and HDX PIT tags e Detection of Fastag FDX B Half Telegram PIT tags e Automatic system performance diagnostics using a Virtual Test Tag e Flexible and configurable to support a wide array of system applications e Configurable non volatile setup parameters Non volatile internal memory for storing up to 100 000 tag IDs and 1 000 status reports e Data logging capability for storing real time information such as tag IDs alarms messages and reports on an external USB flash drive requires the optional Data Logger Board e USB port for local operation e Ethernet and fiber optic ports for remote operation requires the optional Remote Communication Board DC power input 24 volts for model 151001 12 volts for model 1S1001 12V e Remote and field upgradeable firmware 151001 User Manual 1 Product Description 1S1001 Specifications item Description ooo Input Fuse 0 000 in rush Current Limiting Antenna Exciter Voltage Model 151001 12 20 V DC Electronically Adjustable 5 Steps Model 151001 12 Fixed to 10 V DC Antenna Exciter Configuration Full Bridge Antenna Current Limit 11 0 Ap p Firmware Enforced Antenna Tuning 10 Capacitors Electronically Switched Operating Frequency 134 2 KHz Synchronization Capability Antenna Exciter Oscillator Synchronization Network Configu
49. ent setting of the FDXB Detection Scan Time parameter for FDX and to 20 milliseconds for HDX If set to Secondary Master the 151001 will assume the Master role and will enable its own antenna exciter oscillator if it did not detect the presence of synchronization signal on the synchronization network otherwise it will operate as a Slave and will use antenna exciter oscilator signals received through the synchronization network If set to Slave the 151001 will disable its own antenna exciter oscillator and will use the synchronization signal it receives through the synchronization network If set to Standalone the 151001 will use its own antenna exciter In this mode if HDX tag detection is enabled FDX HDX cycle timings will be variable depending on a tag presence in the antenna field from 45 milliseconds to the present setting of the FDXB Detection Scan Time parameter for FDX and from 4 to 20 milliseconds for HDX Even though the synchronization signal will still be transmitted out to the synchronization network this mode must not be used when multiple 1510015 are being synchronized Set Real Time Clock Synchronization and Reader As Source 1 On 0 Off Enables real time clock synchronization and sets the 151001 as a source Valid values are On and Off Default is Off Set Reader Time 24 hour Sets the 1S1001 s real time clock present time The time is specified as hh mm ss hours minutes seconds in 24 hour format
50. erra Wireless AirLink LS300 gateway modem CSL bps Set Local Communication Port Speed sets the speed of the local USB communication port Valid options are 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 Default is 115200 bits s CTL 1 0 set Tags Communication to Local Port 1 On 0 Off Specifies if detected tag IDs are sent to the local USB communication port Valid options are either On or Off Default is On Note This parameter does not apply to previously detected tag IDs that are stored in memory Also Note The Detection Unique Mode DUM setting will be used to determine if duplicate tag IDs are sent to the USB port Detection 1 0 Set FDXB Fastag Tag Detection 1 On 0 Off Specifies if FDX B Fastag tag detection is enabled Valid values are On and Off Default is Off DCS 1 0 R Set Detection Counter 1 On 0 Off R Reset Specifies if you want to keep a running count of the tags that are detected Valid values are On Off and On Reset Default is On The detection counter counts detected tag IDs and depends on the Detection Unique Mode seitings It does not count Virtual Test Tag detections It resets to O whenever the 151001 resets powers up or you activate the Reset option DET 110 Set Detection Efficiency Test 1 On 0 Off Enables the detection efficiency test This is used to qualify the performance of the entire system When enabled a detection efficiency report will be generated
51. every 4 seconds Valid values are On and Off Default is Off Efficiency is calculated as a percentage of the number of detections vs the maximum possible over the allowed time interval This test will work with physical tags and with a Virtual Test Tag DFT 45 200 Set FDXB Detection Scan Time in milliseconds 5ms increments Sets the FDX cycle time when HDX is enabled Valid values are 45 200 milliseconds Default is 120 milliseconds DHT 1 0 oet HDX Tag Detection 1 On 0 Off opecifies if HDX half duplex tag detection is enabled Valid values are On and Off Default is Off 511100 Set Detection Unique Mode 5 Last 5 1 Last 1 0 0 Delay BL DUM 4 51001 User Manual 151001 Commands Specifies how the tag ID is handled if it is detected multiple times by the same 1S1001 Valid values are e Last 5 The following occurs only if the tag ID is different from the last five dissimilar tag IDs previously detected by the 1S1001 The tag ID is sent to the communication ports is stored in memory is counted by the detection counter and is accompanied by a beeper sound if these features are enabled Last 1 The following occurs only if the tag ID is different from the tag ID previously detected by the 1S1001 The tag ID is sent to the communication ports is stored in memory is counted by the detection counter and is accompanied by a beeper sound If these features are enabled This is th
52. ff button 6 Type commands to perform the desired actions To verify the connection between the computer and the 1S1001 within BioTerm or BioStat Traffic window type and then press Enter list of available commands is displayed you know you have a working connection The valid commands are described on page 41 22 51001 User Manual Configuring the 1S1001 s Ethernet Settings Configuring the 1S1001 s Ethernet Settings Note The optional Remote Communication Board is required to make an Ethernet connection This section describes how to properly configure the 1510015 Ethernet module XPort module so you can establish a remote Ethernet connection to the 151001 The module has been configured by Biomark prior to shipping so your 151001 is ready to be connected to your LAN upon installation Changes may be necessary however if a firmware upgrade becomes available for the Lantronix XPort module or if your local network requires changes to the configuration To perform these changes an extended configuration utility is available from Lantronix called the Lantronix Devicelnstaller This free Windows based application will scan your network for Lantronix devices the 151001 uses Lantronix XPort Ethernet module and will display the devices it finds For example Lantronix Devicelnstaller 4 3 0 2 File Edit view Device Tools Help 3 2 Search 3 Exclude Assign IF Upgrade Lantranis Devices 3
53. fficiency test The detection efficiency test is automatically activated when this parameter is set to On and deactivated when this parameter is set to Off Measurements MCG 0 200 Set Antenna Current Measurement Gain Sets antenna current measurement gain value Valid values are 0 200 Default is 120 The antenna current measurement is calibrated and tested at the factory But sometimes due to the installation environment the properties of the antenna and antenna cable and or component degradation the current measurement might require slight adjustments for the most accurate performance The calibration is done by setting the proper Current Measurement Gain and Current Measurement Offset values 0 200 Set Antenna Current Measurement Offset Sets antenna current measurement offset value Valid values are O 200 Default is 110 Memory Pf Download Full Memory Initiates the download of all data contained in memory The Esc key can be used to cancel the process Note The data will be sent only to the port from which the memory download was requested Full Memory Permanently erases all data contained in memory 46 51001 User Manual 151001 Commands 001 Commands The recommendation is to download the contents of memory to another computer or storage device before erasing memory 0 Off 110 Save Status Reports to Memory 1 Specifies if the short version of Mida generated
54. g Test Status Report and Noise Report All other functionalities including tag detection are not delayed Valid values are On and Off Default is Off The delay time is calculated by multiplying the 1S1001 s Reader ID by 1 second RIS 01 FF Set Reader ID in HEX Sets the distinctive ID for this 151001 The ID is a hexadecimal value in the range 01 FF Default is 01 151001 User Manual 47 151001 Commands ROM 11018 RSM 1121310 Set Reader Network Mode 151001 Standalone MTS Switches the 1S1001 to either Standalone network operation mode or MTS Node mode in MTS Node mode the 1S1001 is controlled by a Master Controller Default is 151001 Standalone mode RNM SIM Set Reader Operation Mode 1 Scan 0 Standby Reset Sets the 1S1001 into either Scan mode or Standby mode or performs a reset Set Reader Exciter Synchronization Mode 1 Master 2 oecondary Master 3 Slave 0 Standalone oets the 151001 exciter synchronization mode Valid values are Master Secondary Master Slave and Standalone Default is Secondary Master If set to Master the 151001 will use its own antenna exciter oscillator as the source of the synchronization signal and will transmit it out to the synchronization network If the unit is put in standby mode its synchronization output signal is disabled In this mode if HDX tag detection is enabled FDX HDX cycle timings will be fixed to the pres
55. g on page 41 e Virtual Test Tag IDs will be stored in memory if the Save Virtual Tags to Memory setting is enabled See the MVT command in the 51001 Commands section beginning on page 41 Storing Tag IDs on a Locally Attached Computer New tag IDs will be sent to the local USB port if the Set Tags Communication to Local Port CTL setting is enabled Duplicate tags may or may not be sent depending on how Set Detection Unique Mode is configured BioTerm or BioStat communication program that is monitoring this port will receive the tag data oee page 19 for information on using the USB port Storing Tag IDs on a Remote Computer or on the Optional Data Logger Board These two options are mutually exclusive you can do one or the other New tag IDs will be always sent to whichever option you are using Duplicate tag IDs the same tag ID detected multiple times by the same 151001 may or may not be sent depending on how Set Detection Unique Mode is configured See the DUM command in the 51001 Commands section beginning on page 41 Youcan use the optional Remote Communication Board to send tag data across a remote communication line either an Ethernet or a Fiber Optic line and capture it live BioTerm or BioStat communication programs that are monitoring these ports will receive the data See pages 20 and 21 for information on using these ports e You can use the optional Data Logger Board to store tag data on an external USB flash dri
56. ge Exciter Voltage Antenna Current FDXB Signal Level Tags In Memory Tags Memory Usage Stat Reports Memory Stat Rep Memory Usage Temperature FDXB Signal mV Antenna Current Amp Capacitors Detections tags sec 3 24 20132 50 PM FDX HDX 8 24 20132 52 PM 8 24 20132 54 Connection Status Connected to 10 200 1 82 10001 151001 User Manual Charts will be saved 0 hr 0 min 22 sec 09 23 2013 09 23 2013 09 23 2013 09 23 2013 09 23 2013 09 23 2013 09 23 2013 09 23 2013 1C2DD5F2B7 1C2DD5F2B7 1 2 5 2 7 1C2DD5F2B7 1C2DD5F2B7 1C2DD5F2B7 1C2DD5F2B7 1C2DD5F2B7 Connection Status Connected to IP 10 200 1 82 10001 Charts Auto Saving disabled 33 Data Logger Board Operation Data Logger Board Operation The Data Logger Board stores real time data such as tag IDs alarms messages and reports on an external USB flash drive It also provides the ability to access the data locally or remotely via the on board RS 232 port The following figure shows the components of the Data Logger Board Flash Drive Flash Flash RS 232 151001 151001 151001 Status Drive Eject Drive Port Port Reset Beeper Status LEDs LEDs Button Button 34 151001 Status LEDs and Beeper Indicate the operational status of the 151001 151001 Reset Button Resets the 151001 RS 232 Port This
57. icates care should be taken to avoid physical harm Only qualified service personnel should access the internal components of the 151001 or IS1001 12V li 51001 User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents hl OOM D ELM 1 E EIER 1 mdr 1 2 151001 Major Internal Hardware Components 3 Mother Board and LED User Interface Board optional 4 Exeter ND 5 Remote Communication Board 6 Data Logger Board Optional 6 Installing and Congunng the 1510017422407222 et n abt get mme 7 Pr Installation Ste oput tesa Ge bi ferm bu r 7 Installing the IS T00 queue galette quu uo eu 7 Synchronizing Multiple IS T0018 peius soi io E 9 Antenna Exciter Oscillator Synchronization Process 9 Real Time Clock Synchronization 12 Tuning eo ETERNI 12 Antenna Dynamic TUNNO a 13 Adjusting Antenna Output Power 14 Antenna Over Current 14 Detectng and Capturing
58. iguring the I81001 s Ethernet Settings The I81001 s IP address is displayed at the top To the right of the IP address click the green arrow In the Windows Security dialog click OK without providing a user name or password Credentials have not been set by the manufacturer and are not required The 1S1001 s configurable network settings are displayed within the Lantronix Devicelnstaller browser For example Firmware Version V6 7 0 1 MAC Address 00 20 1 9 Network Settings LANT Server Serial Tunnel Hostist Channel 1 Serial Settings Connection Email Troger 1 Trigger 2 Trigger 3 Configurable Pins Apply Settings Network Mode Wired Only IP Configuration Obtain IP address automatically Auto Configuration Methods Enable DHCP Enable AutolP gt Enable DHCP Host Apply Defaults Use the following IP configuration IP Address 1721680118 SubnetMask 255 25500 Default Gateway 0 0 00 ONS Server 0 0 0 0 Ethernet Configuration Auto Negotiate Speed 100 Mbps X 10 Mbps Duplex Full Half 5 Use the browser interface to modify the desired settings Important Make sure the Xport Serial Settings match the 1S1001 s remote port settings The 1510015 remote port speed is fixed to 115200 151001 User Manual 25 Using BioTerm BioStat Using BioTerm and BioStat Using BioTerm Bio Term is a communication and device managing p
59. in POWER connector J6 on the Mother Board Connect the power cable s negative wire to pin 2 of the 3 pin POWER connector J6 on the Mother Board e Connect the power cable s shield drain wire and chassis Earth ground wire to pin 3 GNDM of the 3 pin POWER connector J6 on the Mother Board Note For the best performance the 151001 should be locally grounded 151001 User Manual 7 Installing and Configuring the 151001 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 5 Make the antenna connection to the 1S1001 Connect the antenna leads to pins 1 and 4 of the 4 connector J8 on the Exciter Board Note there is a tuning capacitance connected in series at the antenna the recommendation is to connect the lead attached to it to Pin 4 and the lead attached to the coil of the antenna to Pin 1 otherwise either lead can be connected to either of those two pins Both configurations can be checked to determine the one that yields the best performance Connect the antenna cable shield drain wire to Pin 3 GNDM or to Pin 2 GND of the 4 pin ANTENNA connector J8 on the Exciter Board or leave it unconnected You can determine which configuration results in the best performance Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 4 51001 User Manual Installing and Configuring the 151001 e Adjust tuning capacitance range if needed The 151001 has a 33 nF capacitor C57 on the Exciter Board that is connected in series with the 1
60. ioTerm utility program to act as a data logger by selecting Tools gt Enable Capture or by clicking on the Capture On Off button 7 Type commands to perform the desired actions To verify the connection between the computer and the 151001 within BioTerm or BioStat Traffic window type and then press Enter If a list of available commands is displayed you Know you have a working connection The valid commands are described on page 41 151001 User Manual 19 Fiber Optic Port Operation Fiber Optic Port Operation Note The optional Remote Communication Board is required to make a fiber optic connection The 1S1001 can be operated and configured remotely using a fiber optic connection To establish a connection 1 es 3 6 7 20 Connect the 151001 to the network using fiber optic cables not supplied Start the Bio Term BioStat communication program Determine the communication port number assigned to the port that the fiber optic to serial communication converter is connected to on the remote computer In the BioTerm or BioStat Serial Port box select the serial port number you identified in the previous step In the Baud Rate box make sure you match the 1S1001 s remote port speed setting that is fixed to 115200 6 BioTerm Biomark Device Manager Version 1 13 0 EEHESGE Main Tools Help Communication Port Serial 1 Communications Port IP Address Traffic Connection Status Closed Text C
61. ipped This test is done in order to verify that the system is operating properly especially during extended periods when no PIT tags are present Note Virtual Test Tag will be activated for the amount of time equal to the FDXB Detection Scan Time setting but no longer than 120 milliseconds DVL 0 255 Set Virtual Test Tag Level Used to specify the Virtual Test Tag signal level The higher this value is set the stronger the Virtual Test Tag signal that will be IS1001 User Manual 45 151001 Commands generated This allows you to check the 151001 performance for sensitivity Valid values are 0 255 Default is 128 11101S Set Virtual Test Tag 1 0 Off S Single Shot Uses a virtual tag to d a test that verifies the system s integrity and sensitivity It generates an ISO FDX B tag signal at selectable signal levels Virtual Test Tag Level and can be activated in the following manner e Automatically if Automatic Virtual Test Tag Single Shot Delay is set to a non zero value The test is performed at user selectable intervals Manually if this parameter is set to Single Shot The test is initiated on the 151001 for up to 120 milliseconds Note Virtual Test Tag will be activated for the amount of time equal to the FDXB Detection Scan Time setting but no longer than 120 milliseconds Manually if this parameter is set to On The test is initiated on the 151001 continuously and works in conjunction with the detection e
62. l 27 Using BioTerm BioStat BioTerm Settings Traffic List Parameters Font Visualization Font Name Courier Mew Size 10 Units 3 GdiCharSet 0 GdiVerticalFont Fals 3 Vi Choose Font Apply Defaut Font fees Traffic List Data Export Configuring BioTerm Data Export Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 151001 in order to modify the data export settings To configure data export settings select Tools Settings Data Export Settings Use this dialog to set destination of a text file for saving communication traffic messages BioTerm Settings Data Export Capture Path C Users 28 51001 User Manual Using BioTerm and BioStat Using BioStat BioStat is a status monitoring program developed by Biomark The program acquires a status report from the 1S1001 on a continual basis and displays the output in a graphical format This provides easy to read presentation of the 1510015 diagnostic data in real time BioStat is configurable it can be used to store diagnostic charts at user defined intervals and it is free to Biomark customers Note BioStat is available at www biomark com products firmware applications For information on how to make a communication connection with an 151001 using BioStat see the Establishing a Connection with the 151001 section on page 17 Configuring BioStat Serial Port Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 151001 in orde
63. l 35 Data Logger Board Operation Collecting Data You can collect data from the USB flash drive in two different ways Eject the flash drive and download the data after attaching it to your PC e Use the RS 232 port to download individual data files to your PC Ejecting the Flash Drive and Downloading Data Warning Do not remove USB flash drive while data is being written to it safely remove a flash drive use the Flash Drive Eject button Important Data sent to the Data Logger Board may be lost if a flash drive is not plugged in to the USB port for an extended period of time 1 Press the Data Logger Board s Flash Drive Eject button This stops the recording process and closes the active file on the flash drive 2 Wait for all three flash drive status LEDs to turn off Remove the flash drive from the Flash Drive port If you do not remove the flash drive within 30 seconds after pressing the Flash Drive Eject button the Data Logger Board will reinitialize and resume writing to the existing flash drive 4 Recommended Immediately insert a different flash drive into the Flash Drive port This will cause the Data Logger Board to once again begin recording so that no data is lost Other options for storing data while the flash drive is removed are Configure the 151001 to store tag IDs and short status reports internally Other data such as alarms command responses etc however will be lost Use the 15100
64. nt on the Mother Board and trigger the view of the oscilloscope by the falling slope of this signal The probe s ground leads can be attached to the shield SH1 on the Mother Board This is used to e Check for the presence of excessive noise and help determine its source e Verify the integrity of an FDX B tag signal Monitoring the 1S1001 s HDX Tag Signal Decoding Filters Output Connect a voltage probe to the white test point TP15 on the Mother Board located inside the shield SH1 Attach another voltage probe to the white HDX EN test point TP7 on the Mother Board and trigger the view of the oscilloscope by the rising slope of this signal The probe s ground leads can be attached to the shield SH1 on the Mother Board HDX detection must be enabled This is used to e Check for the presence of excessive noise and help determine its source e Verify the integrity of an HDX tag signal 60 51001 User Manual Advanced Diagnostics Sample Signals 151001 FDX B Signal e noise e Notag 0 5ms per div 151001 FDX B Signal e noise Notag e 1 0 ms per div 151001 FDX B Signal e Noise 0 5ms per div STOPPED 151001 User Manual 61 Advanced Diagnostics 151001 FDX B Signal e Noise ES M S e 1 05 per div NY PARE Y V NC TT 431 1L 131 Si 4 t8 ms mY i 1 pkpk 1 STOPPED IS1001 FDX B Signal e Noise ES 3 L
65. ntegrity Check the 1S1001 s antenna connection and integrity Check the 1S1001 s antenna tuning ct If the problem is not resolved the 151001 must be sent to the manufacturer for repair For all other problems For all other problems that cannot be resolved by checking the proper wire or cable connections the 1S1001 s must be sent to the manufacturer for repair 58 51001 User Manual Maintenance Maintenance any maintenance Only qualified service personnel should access the internal components of the 1S1001 Warning The 151001 must disconnected from the power source before performing The 1S1001 requires very little maintenance To keep it operating at peak efficiency you should periodically do the following e Check all wire and cable connections e Remove any dust e Periodically download data from internal memory by using the MFD command Optional Perform a full re tune of the 151001 see page 12 Periodically collect data from the local USB flash drive Warning Do not remove a USB flash drive while data is being written to it To safely remove a flash drive use the Eject External Storage button If you are using the optional Data Logger Board as a data collector you must periodically collect the data before the flash drive becomes full You have three options e You can swap in an entirely new flash drive e You can temporarily remove the existing flash drive download its contents to
66. nternal memory allocated for storing short status reports is 100 full The 1S1001 will now overwrite the oldest data records in memory with new ones Download memory content immediately to minimize data loss 56 IS1001 User Manual Self Tests and Diagnostics Self Tests and Diagnostics A number of self tests and diagnostics are available to verify the integrity of the 151001 hardware e Input voltage level monitoring If the input voltage level drops below the factory specifications an alarm message will be generated to notify you about the condition e Exciter voltage level monitoring If the exciter voltage level drops below the factory specifications an alarm message will be generated to notify you about the condition e Antenna current monitoring Excessive current To protect its internal components from an excessive antenna current level the 151001 has a built in antenna current limiting mechanism that will generate an alarm message if an antenna current in excess of 10 A peak to peak is detected If an antenna current in excess of 11 A peak to peak is detected the 151001 will automatically reduce its exciter voltage in order to bring the current to the acceptable level If the antenna current exceeds 11 A peak to peak even when the minimal exciter voltage setting is applied the 151001 will switch itself into standby mode until it is either reset or toggled back to Scan mode Minimum current If the antenna current drops bel
67. ogger Board Commands The Data Logger Board commands are made up of three or more characters followed by a carriage return as illustrated in the following example ACL1 0 Generally the first three letters designate the command group and the remaining letters digits designate the command parameters The commands are not case sensitive The backspace key can be used to correct an improper command The responses to the commands confirming the requested action or setting parameter change are sent only to the RS 232 port The following table is a list of the available Data Logger Board commands Bem gt Print List of Commands Used to display the list of available commands Logger CDC Open Direct Communication Channel to Reader LEN c AN DDC Enable Dual Reader Data Collection LEBEN NN Ctrl QUIT Close Direct Communication Channel to Reader or Disable Dual Reader Data Collection Used to close the direct communication channel to the IS1001 or disable the Dual Reader Data Collection DTS 0 24 oet Dual Reader Time Sync Delay 0 Disabled 1 24 hours opecifies how often to synchronize the 1510015 real time clocks Valid values are 0 disabled 1 24 hours Default is 0 disabled FCD D M Set New File Creation Delay D Daily M Monthly Specifies how often to create a new data file Valid options are Daily and Monthly Default is Daily Flash Drive FLS Print List of Files on Flash Drive Used to dis
68. ograms are available here http www biomark com technical_services firmware applications Installing the 151001 1 Remove the 151001 and all items from the shipping cartons 2 Locate an area to mount the 151001 If you are installing multiple 1510015 the 1510015 can be co located in a common area such as a cabinet located along the shore or each 181001 can be housed in a separate location near its respective antenna An 151001 can be mounted to a rigid surface using the six threaded standoffs located on the bottom of the 151001 assembly A common installation technique is to mount an 151001 to a board or plate and then mount the board plate within your enclosure 3 Optional Install the LED User Interface Board the Remote Communication Board or the Data Logger Board by attaching it to the Mother Board and securing it with the four supplied screws and lockwashers 4 Make the power connection to the 151001 Model 151001 24 V DC Model IS1001 12V 12 V DC Note 151001 will not turn on if supply voltage level is outside of acceptable range see the 151001 Specifications section on page 2 During operation 151001 will turn itself off if supply voltage level goes outside of acceptable range by 2 V by 1 V for 151001 12 and will turn itself back on once the level returns to normal Tip Use a narrow screwdriver to open the pin slot before inserting the wire e Connect the power cable s positive wire to pin 1 of the 3 p
69. ow the user selectable threshold an alarm message will be generated to notify you about the condition e Noise level monitoring If the noise level increases above the user selectable threshold an alarm message will be generated to notify you about the condition e Antenna tuning monitoring If the 151001 tuning capacitance setting approaches the limit and crosses the user selectable threshold an alarm message will be generated to notify you about the condition e Reader temperature monitoring If the reader temperature falls outside of the factory specifications an alarm message will be generated to notify you about the condition e Reports Periodic status and noise reports provide diagnostic data e Virtual Tag Test Detection sensitivity and front to back system operation verification are performed periodically using Virtual Test Tag 151001 User Manual 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to the most common 151001 errors Warning Before performing any repairs the 151001 must be disconnected from the A power source Only qualified service personnel should access the internal components of the 151001 51001 does not power up 1 Check the power supply connection and integrity 2 Check the 1S1001 s power connection and integrity 3 If problem is not resolved the 151001 must be sent to the manufacturer for repair No antenna connection detected Check the antenna s connection and i
70. ower current to the lowest setting that provides the necessary detection range Antenna Over Current Protection 151001 has a built in antenna current limiting mechanism that will generate an alarm message when an antenna current in excess of 10 A peak to peak is detected It will automatically reduce the exciter voltage when an antenna current in excess of 11 A peak to peak is detected in order to bring it to an acceptable level If an antenna current exceeds 11 A peak to peak even at the minimal exciter voltage setting the 151001 will switch to Standby mode until it is reset or toggled back to Scan mode 14 51001 User Manual Detecting and Capturing Tag IDs Detecting and Capturing Tag IDs When the 1S1001 is powered on or reset it will automatically start in Scan mode and will immediately begin scanning for tags Depending on the configuration detected tag IDs may be stored in up to three locations e Internal storage memory Locally attached computer e Remote computer or data logger board external USB flash drive Storing Tag IDs in Memory New tag IDs will be stored in memory if the Save Tags to Memory MTG setting is enabled The 151001 memory can store up to 100 000 tag IDs In addition e Duplicate tag IDs the same tag ID detected multiple times by the same 151001 may or may not be recorded depending on how Set Detection Unique Mode is configured See the DUM command in the 57001 Commands section beginnin
71. pecifies how far the actual antenna signal phase can deviate from the target phase before the 1S1001 begins the dynamic auto tune process During this process the 1S1001 adjusts capacitance in an effort to return to the target phase and retune its antenna This value is determined and set automatically during the Antenna Full Tune process Note In low systems you might set the Phase Deviation rather high 10 or more But beware of setting the deviation value so high that the 1S1001 is not making any adjustments at all or so low that the reader is not able to maintain the tune point Communication CAL 110 Set Alarms Communication to Local Port 1 0 Specifies if alarms issued are sent to the local USB communication port Valid options are either On or Off Default is On CML 110 Set Messages Communication to Local Port 1 On 0 Off Specifies if messages issued are sent to the local USB communication port Valid options are either On or Off Default is On CPR A M Set Remote Communication Port Protocol A ASCII M MODEM Sets the communication protocol of the remote communication port Valid options are ASCII and MODEM Default is ASCII ASCII protocol is used in conjunction with either Bio Term or BioStat program to monitor maintain and update the 151001 151001 User Manual 43 151001 Commands MODEM protocol is used in conjunction with Biomark Data Collection Application to collect data via Si
72. performance ISO compliant stationary RFID transceiver designed for detecting storing and transmitting FDX B and HDX PIT tag IDs in permanent installations It is specifically designed for applications that require low power consumption a large detection area and high adaptability to environmental changes Each 1S1001 s antenna exciter circuitry is designed to operate a large antenna possibly as large as 4 feet by 20 feet with low coil inductance to provide a large detection area that is tolerant of environmental changes In addition 151001 can carry out independent automatic dynamic antenna tuning while providing ample power to its antenna for optimal tag activation and detection The 151001 saves tag data and system information in its internal memory It can also save the information on a removable memory device or communicate the data in real time via various paths to a host computer or data logger Models There are two available models 151001 This is the base model It requires a 24 V DC power input This model uses 151001 Application Firmware v1 x x 151001 12 Same as 151001 except that it requires a 12 V DC power input and it does not offer adjustable antenna power output This model is identified by a yellow model number sticker on the Mother board This model uses 151001 Application Firmware v2 x x Features The 151001 incorporates the following features e Dynamic antenna auto tuning e Support for a wide range of ant
73. play the list of files on the flash drive 151001 User Manual 39 Data Logger Board Operation FRD Download Undated File from Flash Drive Used to download Undated file from the flash drive Download Monthly Data File From Flash Drive Used to download a specific monthly data file from the flash drive Download Daily Data File From Flash Drive Used to download a specific monthly data file from the flash drive FER Erase Undated File from Flash Drive FER _ Erase Monthly Data File from Flash Drive FER YYYY 00 Erase Daily Data File from Flash Drive Used to erase a specific daily data file from the flash drive FMT Format Flash Drive Used to format the flash drive to FAT32 file system Note All data presently stored on the flash drive will be erased Reports HFS Report Data Logger status Used to generate Data Logger status report Data Logger Board Status Report A Data Logger Board status report contains its configuration settings information and the flash drive status The report can be generated using the RFS command Sample LOGGER Start Of Full Status Report Logger Logger Firmware Version 1 5 1 Dual Reader Time Sync Delay 1 hrs New File Creation Delay Daily Flash Drive Status Flash Drive Connected Yes Flash Drive Ready Yes Flash Drive Full NO Flash Drive Free Space 102 MB Last Written File 2014 11 21 log LOGGER End Of Full Status Report 40 51001
74. r Current protection 14 Antenna tuning 12 ASCII protocol 18 B Beeper volume potentiometer 4 BioStat 29 Bio Term 26 C Commands 41 D Data Logger Board 6 34 Detecting tag IDs 15 Diagnostics 57 60 Downloading tag IDs 16 Dual Reader data collection 38 Establishing connection with the 151001 17 Ethernet port 17 Ethernet port jumper 6 Ethernet port operation 21 Ethernet settings 23 Exciter Board 3 5 FDX B filters output test point 4 FDX B tag signal monitoring 60 Features 1 Fiber optic port jumper 6 Fiber optic port operation 20 Fiber optic ports 17 Firmware 66 Full status report 40 50 H Hardware components 3 HDX tag signal monitoring 60 Installing the 1S1001 7 IP address 24 1S1001 reader 1 IS1001 12V 1 67 68 L Lantronix 21 Lantronix Devicelnstaller 23 LED User Interface Board 3 4 MAC address 21 Maintenance 59 Message types and formats 18 Models 1 Mother Board 3 4 N Noise report 54 P Pre installation steps 7 Product description 1 R Remote Communication Board 6 Report structures 50 S Sample signals 61 Scanning for tags 15 Self tests 57 Short status report 52 Specifications 2 Synchronizing multiple 1S1001s 9 T Tag detection counter 16 Tag IDs 15 Downloading 16 Stored in memory 15 Stored on a locally attached computer 15 Stored on a remote computer 15 Stored on the Data Logger Boa
75. r system and its environment The antenna full tune process is activated by establishing a connection with the 151001 and entering the Antenna Full Tune AFT command see page 41 1 Power on the 151001 2 Use BioTerm to establish a connection with the 151001 For information on establishing a connection see page 17 12 51001 User Manual Installing and Configuring the 151001 3 By default 151001 is configured to operate 151001 Standalone network mode as standalone reader But if prior to this installation it was connected to a Master Controller as part of an MTS system the network mode setting has been changed to MTS Node In such case you need to switch the 151001 from MTS Node to 151001 Standalone network operation mode by using the RNMS command see page 41 You should see the echo of all characters in the Data Traffic window as you type Press Enter and verify the reader s network mode has been changed to Standalone from the confirmation message 4 Tune the antenna by entering the Antenna Full Tune AFT command The Antenna Full Tune process will take approximately 40 seconds to complete During this process the 151001 will go through every possible electronically switched capacitor setting combination There are total of 1024 setting combinations 0 to 1023 providing a tuning Capacitance range from 15nF to 124 25nF e Setting 0 means all capacitors are switched off and the tuning capacitance val
76. r to modify the Serial Port settings To configure Serial Port settings select Tools Settings Serial Port Settings Use this dialog to match Serial Port settings of the connected device 1510015 Serial Port communication is configured as follows e Parity None e Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 e Flow Control None BioStat Settings Settings Visualization Charts o i Traffic List Data Export Stop Bits How Control Mone RTS CTS RTS CTS 151001 User Manual 29 Using BioTerm BioStat Configuring BioStat TCP Port Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 1S1001 in order to modify the TCP Port settings To configure TCP Port settings select Tools gt Settings gt TCP Port Settings Use this dialog to set security features related to Ethernet connection Channel 1 Password Enabled must be selected when the 1S1001 s Lantronix XPort Ethernet module is configured so Channel 1 gt Connection gt TCP gt Password Required option is enabled Password matching the one set in the XPort module should be entered in provided space case sensitive Note For information on how to configure 15100175 Lantronix XPort Ethernet module see the Configuring the IS1001 s Ethernet Settings section on page 23 Channel 1 AES 256 Encryption Enabled This feature is not supported by 151001 BioStat Settings 1 Settings TCP Port Communication Lantronix xPort Security p Se
77. ration Hardwired Twisted Pair Interface Real time Clock Synchronization Tag Technologies Decoding ISO FDX B ISO HDX Fastag FDX B Half Telegram non ISO Self Diagnostics Virtual Tag Test Electronically Adjustable Level Internal Data Storage 100 000 Tag IDs 1 000 Status Reports External Data Storage with Up to 64GB of real time information on USB flash drive optional Accessory Board Communication Ports USB Mini B ASCII Protocol Ethernet RJ45 ASCII Protocol with optional Accessory Board Fiber Optics ST ASCII Protocol with optional Accessory Board External Status LEDs with Power Green Tuned Red optional Accessory Board Scan Yellow Tag White Beeper with optional Piezo Indicator 4 KHz 70 dB Accessory Board Operating Temperature Range A F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Operating Humidity Range 10 to 90 Non Condensing Weight 1 0 lbs 0 45 kg w o enclosure Dimensions 12 25 L x 3 75 W x 2 00 H 31 cm x 9 5 cm x 5 cm w o enclosure Agency Approvals 2 51001 User Manual Product Description 1S1001 Major Internal Hardware Components Note Shown as supplied by Biomark Exciter Board Mother Board LED User Interface Board optional N gt lt 70 gt 2 2 412 am c ia 1575 a aae C or ifaw Note Shown with sample enclosure AX d i D PE
78. rd 15 Tag memory counter 16 Troubleshooting 58 Tuning an antenna 12 Tuning capacitance range 13 U Updating the firmware 66 USB comm port 17 USB comm port operation 19 USB flash drive 35 Collecting data 36 59 X XPort module 23 51001 User Manual Index Bioma rk eA SPECIALISTS IN ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION Biomark Inc 705 S 8th Street Boise Idaho 83702 USA 1 208 275 0011 151001 User Manual 69
79. rial Port Channel 1 Password Enabled Visualization Password Charts T Traffic List Channel 1 5 256 Encryption Enabled AES 256 Encryption Key 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Configuring BioStat Chart Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 1S1001 in order to modify the chart settings To configure chart settings select Tools gt Settings gt Chart Settings Use this dialog to specify how your charts will be generated and if they will be automatically saved 30 Max X Values Specifies the maximum number of data points used in a chart When the limit 15 reached the program will remove the oldest data point and add the most recent data point Update Period Specifies how often a new data point is added to the chart Charts Auto Scale Enabled Enables auto scaling of Y axis of the charts based on the values received Charts Auto Saving Specifies if charts will be automatically saved by the program Auto Saving Interval Specifies how often the charts will be saved in minutes 51001 User Manual Using BioTerm and BioStat Auto Saving Folder Specifies the location of the folder that will be used to store the charts files e Chart Saving Format Specifies the file format used when saving charts Valid options are png jog bmp gif tif and emf BioStat Settings E Settings E Communication Charts
80. rogram developed by Biomark It is used to connect a computer to the 151001 and perform communication and configuration tasks or update the reader s firmware Bio Term is configurable it can be set to store real time communication and tag data in a text file at user defined location and it is free to Biomark customers Note Bio Term is available at www biomark com products firmware __applications For information on how to make a communication connection with an 151001 using BioTerm see the Establishing a Connection with the 1S1001 section on page 17 Configuring BioTerm Serial Port Settings Note You must be disconnected from the 1S1001 in order to modify the Serial Port settings To configure Serial Port settings select Tools gt Settings gt Serial Port Settings Use this dialog to match Serial Port settings of the connected device 15100175 Serial Port communication is configured as follows Parity None e Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None BioTerm Settings Serial Port Settings Parity Even Data Bits amp None Odd E Visualization Traffic List Data Export Stop Bits C How Control None e 7 RTS CTS 5 J RTS CTS 1 DTR Enabled RTS Enabled Send Line Ends With Line Feeds Echo Typed Characters Locally 26 51001 User Manual Using BioTerm and BioStat Configuring BioTerm TCP Port Settings Note You must be disconne
81. s Enter If a list of available commands is displayed you Know you have a working connection The valid commands are described on page 39 Enter the FLS command to see the list of data files available on the flash drive Type the FRD YYYY_MM_DD command to download the content of the specific daily YYYY_MM_DD log file or the FRD YYYY_MM command to download the content of the specific monthly YYYY MM log file If for whatever reason data that is sent by the 151001 is missing the date and time stamp it will be recorded by the Data Logger in the Undated file on the flash drive To download the content of that file type the FRD command without specifying YYYY MM DD Note The downloaded data will have a symbol at the beginning of each line 151001 User Manual 37 Data Logger Board Operation Using the Communication Port to Monitor and Configure the 151001 The Data Logger s RS 232 port can be configured to act as the 151001 remote communication port 1 2 3 Enter the CDC command to configure the RS 232 port as a communication port Use any of the 151001 commands to manage the 151001 see page 41 To close the communication port connection with the 1S1001 press and hold the Ctrl key and type QUIT This will reconfigure the RS 232 port to communicate only with the Data Logger Board Note Resetting the power to Data Logger Board will close the communication port connection with the 1S1001 Dual Reader Data Collection
82. sh to set as a source for real time clock synchronization Use BioTerm to establish a connection with the 151001 For information on establishing a connection see page 17 4 f necessary set the proper 151001 date and time settings by using the RDS and the RTS commands see page 41 5 Enable the real time clock synchronization and set the 151001 as a source by using the RST1 command see page 41 Note You only need to enable real time clock synchronization on one 151001 No settings need to be changed on the remaining 1510015 for the synchronization to function properly 6 Reset the source 151001 and power on the remaining 1510015 Real time clock synchronization occurs 10 seconds after the synchronization is enabled or 1 minute after the source 151001 is reset and then every 12 hours after Note An off schedule real time clock synchronization event will occur whenever date or time setting of the source 151001 is changed Tuning an Antenna Note If you are employing two or more 1510015 antenna of each individual 151001 must be tuned while all other adjacent 151001 systems are disabled in standby mode or powered off In order for antenna dynamic auto tuning to function properly you must perform an antenna full tune after the initial system installation During this process the 151001 determines the target tuning phase the tuning phase deviation threshold and the initial tuning capacitance setting based on the properties of you
83. status reports will be stored in memory Valid values are On and Default is On MTG 1 0 Save Tags to Memory 1 On 0 Off opecifies if tag IDs will be stored in memory as they are detected Valid values are On and Off Default is On MVT 110 Save Virtual Tags to Memory 1 On 0 Off Specifies if Virtual Test Tag IDs will be stored in memory as they are detected Valid values are On and Off Default is On Reader 110 Set Reader Beeper 1 On 0 Off Specifies if the 151001 internal speaker will issue an audible beep when a tag is detected Valid values are On and Off Default is Off Note The 1S1001 s internal beeper is contained on the optional accessory boards RDS MM DD YYYY Set Reader Date Sets the 1S1001 s real time clock present date The date is specified as mm dd yyyy RDF H D Set Tag ID Display Format H Hexadecimal D Decimal Specifies the format for displaying detected tag IDs Valid values are Hexadecimal and Decimal Default is Hexadecimal Reset to Factory Default Parameters Replaces all 151001 present settings with the factory default values Note Current Measurement Gain and Current Measurement Offset present values will be preserved and will not be changed to default Set Reader Initiation Delay 1 On 0 Off Specifies if the 151001 will delay the startup diagnostics and the schedule of all enabled automatic diagnostics These diagnostics include Virtual Ta
84. suggest the direction of changes to make to antenna capacitors The responsiveness sensitivity of the Dynamic Tuning can be adjusted by changing the Dynamic Tuning Phase Deviation Threshold value Dynamic Tuning will not attempt any tuning capacitance adjustments until the phase deviation value exceeds the threshold setting in either direction This value is determined and set automatically during Antenna Full Tune process but can be adjusted afterwards if necessary For instance for low Q systems where wider tuning changes would not cause big detection losses or for systems with rapid and frequent conditions changes the threshold setting can be set higher 10 or more to reduce the unnecessary Dynamic Tuning activity But beware of setting the deviation value so low that the reader is not able to maintain the tune point or so high that the 1S1001 is not making any adjustments Adjusting Antenna Output Power Note This section does not apply to 1S1001 12V readers because their exciter voltage is fixed at 10 V DC Antenna output power current can be adjusted by changing exciter voltage on standard 24 V DC 1S1001 readers There are five steps of exciter voltage adjustments from 12 V DC to 20 V DC in 2 V increments Therefore setting 1 adjusts the exciter voltage to 12 V DC the minimum antenna power and setting 5 adjusts the exciter voltage to 20 V DC the maximum antenna power It is recommended that you set antenna output p
85. ucture A full status report contains important configuration settings and diagnostic data for the 1S1001 The report can be generated using the RFS command Status Message Message Information Reader Tuning capacitance high alarm threshold setting 512 1023 Measurements Antenna Current Gain Antenna current measurement gain setting 0 200 Antenna Current Offset Antenna current measurement offset setting 0 200 50 51001 User Manual Report Structures Communication __ Tags communication to local USB port setting Enabled Disabled Alarms communication to local USB port setting Enabled Disabled Messages communication to local USB port setting Enabled Disabled Reader remote port communication protocol setting ASCII MODEM Detection _____ HDX tag detection setting Enabled Disabled FDX B Fastag tag detection setting Enabled Disabled Detection counter setting Yes No Detection unique mode setting Last 5 Last 1 Delay Disabled Detection unique delay setting in seconds 1 43200 FDX B detection scan time in milliseconds 45 200 Virtual Test Tag level setting 0 255 Automatic Virtual Tag Test delay setting in minutes Disabled 1 1440 O Status Reports Memory Number of short status reports presently stored in memory and percentage of memory used Save Tags to Memory Store detected tags to memory setting Enabled Disabled Save VTT to Memory Store Virtual
86. ue is at a minimum 15 0nF e Setting 1023 means all capacitors are switched and the tuning capacitance value is at a maximum 124 25nF Note These value may vary due to components tolerances and should be used for reference purposes only These values do not account for capacitance of components from other circuitries and parasitic capacitance that have an effect on antenna tuning The 151001 will report the results of the entire tuning process and if successful will switch itself into Scan mode The 151001 will select the capacitors setting that produced the highest antenna current as the initial tuning capacitance setting that will be used as the origination setting every time the reader is powered up or reset At the same time the antenna signal phase measurement is taken and saved as the Dynamic Tuning Target Phase value This value will be used by the Dynamic Tuning feature if enabled to track any changes to the environment such as water depth ambient temperature foreign objects presence components deterioration etc that may result in antenna de tuning and to adjust the capacitors setting accordingly to keep the antenna tuned Dynamic Tuning Phase Deviation Threshold value will also be determined and set based on the maximum phase value change as a result of tuning capacitance smallest step change around the highest antenna current point If the antenna is out of tuning range helS1001 will switch itself
87. ve See the Data Logger Board Operation section on page 34 for details on collecting data 151001 User Manual 15 Detecting and Capturing Tag IDs Tag Detection Counter The tag detection counter shows the number of tag IDs that have been detected since the 1S1001 was powered on or since the counter was reset The tag counter behavior is configured using the Set Detection Counter setting See the DCS command in the S1001 Commands section beginning on page 41 e view the number of tag detections generate a full status report see page 50 Tag Memory Counter The tag memory counter shows the number of tag IDs stored in memory To view this counter generate a full status report see page 50 Downloading Tag IDs from Memory To download tag IDs and short status reports that are stored in memory use the MFD command The data will be sent only to the port that initiated the MFD command 16 51001 User Manual Establishing Connection with the 151001 Establishing a Connection with the 1S1001 There are four ways to make a connection with the 1S1001 USB port Connects the 1S1001 to a local device such as a laptop Use this port to monitor maintain and update the 1S1001 while at the local site Tags detected by the 1510015 are sent to this port only if the Set Tags Communication to Local Port command has been issued CTL1 Sending other types of data to the local port can also be controlled using the CAL and CML commands

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