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1. The Set Clock screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Secure IF5 RFID Reader Configuration Navigation Menu H Bl Ethernet 802 11g Radio eo BB RFID Module Date MM DD Y YY Y 09 27 2006 Bl Network Services Time HH MM SS 16 26 15 H Bl Network Management H BR Security H Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 3 In the Date field enter the current date using the format mm dd yyyy where mm is the month dd is the date yyy is the year IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 27 Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 In the Time field enter the current time using the format hh mm ss where hh is the correct hour in UTC 24 hour format mm is the correct minute 55 is the correct second 5 Click Set The IF5 date and time are set Using the IF5 Securely To help protect the integrity and security of your data the IF5 supports a variety of secure access methods You can use a secure web browser session HTTPS to access the IF5 For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 limit developer access to the IF5 by disabling the IF5 FTP server or its NFS shared drive For help see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 disable Telnet access to the IF5 For help see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 configure and use network se
2. LED Descriptions LED icon LED Name OD Power q Wireless a communications 4 Wired LAN e Intermec d Ready To Work Indicator Description Remains on after the IF5 boots Flashes when a frame is transmitted or received on the 802 11g radio Flashes when a frame is transmitted or received on the Ethernet port Blue LED remains on when an application is communicating with the data collection engine DCE on the IF5 Blinks when no application is communicating with the DCE For more information see the next section IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started About the Intermec Ready To Work Indicator The blue Ready To Work Indicator shows when an application is communicating with the data collection engine DCE on the IF5 The next table explains the different states of the Ready To Work indicator Ready to Work Indicator Status Descriptions Status Off Blinking Steady Description IF5 does not have power No application is communicating with the DCE IF5 developer tools are enabled default For more information see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 Or the SAP device controller edgeware is enabled For more information see Enabling the SAP Device Controller on page 140 Or your custom application is communicating with the DCE You need to disable the developer tools and the SAP device controller edgeware to use a custom application For more informa
3. About the LinkList Element The LinkList element defines how the data processors are connected together and includes two subelements as described next Subelement Description ToDP Specifies the data processor events will come from Use the DataProcessor element id attribute to specify a data processor FromDP Specifies the data processor events will go to Use the DataProcessor element id attribute to specify a data processor The device controller default configuration specifies a sample pipeline Make sure that ReaderIDs specified in ProcessorChainList match the Reader ids of the reader definitions in ReaderList as shown in the next example IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 147 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller lt ReaderList retryInterval 10 gt Reader id Fixed Reader 18 description Reader LogicalName IF5 readerl LogicalName lt Reader gt lt ReaderList gt lt ProcessChainList gt lt DataProcessorList gt DataProcessor id lp description LowPassFilter gt APIImplementationClass com sap devicecontroller core dataprocessors LowPassFilter lt APIImplementationClass gt lt OptionList gt lt opt ReaderID gt Fixed Reader 18 lt opt ReaderID gt lt opt TimerInterval gt 500 lt opt TimerInterval gt lt OptionList gt lt DataProcessor gt About the RfidReader properties File This xml file defines properties specific to the IF5 RFID mo
4. Access Method Descriptions Method Enable Startup Scripts User defined Browser Access Allow ICMP Configuration Reject Expired Certificates IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Description Enables or disables user defined startup scripts or applications at boot time When this box is checked applications or scripts located in these directories will be run when the IF5 boots e home developer startup e cf startup For more information see Running Applications at Boot Time on page 70 Determines if users can use a web browser to configure or manage this IF5 Browser access is through either port 80 or port 443 Choose Secure Only if you want users to log in using only the secure web browser HTTPS interface Secure Only access is through port 443 If you disable browser access to the IF5 you may need to use a communications program to configure and manage the IF5 For help see Using a Communications Program on page 10 Determines if users can use a program that uses ICMP echo ping to set the IP address or restore factory defaults on this IF5 Check this check box if you want the IF5 to reject certificates that have expired For help see About Certificates on page 61 43 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Controlling Developer Access You can control how developers access the IF5 by enabling or disabling these three access methods Via Telnet sessions Via FTP serv
5. Las Submit Changes E BA 602 119 Radio Changes saved E Bl RFID Module To activate changes click Save Discard Changes B Network Services Bl Network Management Security evel Dynamic WEP 802 1x E Bi Security Authentication Method Open System Passwords Enable mixed cell n 802 11g Radio 802 1x Client Settings RADIUS Server List 802 1x Client Settings Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 3 Configure the parameters for Dynamic WEP security For help see the next table 4 Click 802 1x Client Settings The Security 802 1x Client Settings screen appears 5 Configure the 802 1x client settings For help see Configuring 802 1x Client Settings on page 60 6 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 53 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 Dynamic WEP Parameter Descriptions Parameter Authentication Method Enable mixed cell Configuring WPA PSK Security Description Specifies whether encryption will be used as part of the authentication Choose Network EAP to require encryption or choose Open System to require no encryption Enable this mode to allow the IF5 to communicate with Cisco access points configu
6. Calling Intermec Product Support You may need to call Intermec Product Support if you have problems operating the IF5 Before calling be sure you can answer the following questions What kind of network are you using What were you doing when the error occurred What error message did you see Can you reproduce the problem What versions of IF5 and RFID software are you using For help see Viewing the About This IF5 RFID Reader Screen on page 114 When you have these answers call Intermec Product Support at 1 800 755 5505 122 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Upgrading Firmware This section explains how to import and install IF5 and RFID firmware upgrades to the IF5 Note To upgrade the firmware use only files provided by Intermec Be sure to contact your Intermec RFID system consultant before upgrading Make sure the IF5 is connected to a reliable AC power source before you upgrade the firmware Do not cycle power to the IF5 during the upgrade If AC power is lost during the Caution upgrade the IF5 may require factory repair To upgrade the firmware 1 From the menu click Upgrade Software The Upgrade Software screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Upgrade Software Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration W B Ethernet W 802 119 Radio Warning Do not close or navigate
7. implementation includes built in objects that provide access to the BRI and the TCP HTTP SQL and XML interfaces Running Applications at Boot Time To run your Java RFID applications at boot time you need to enable startup scripts on the IF5 disable IF5 edgeware copy your executables or scripts to the home developer startup directory on the IF5 Follow the next procedure to set up the IF5 to run executables or scripts at boot time For help with running a JavaScript file at boot time see Configuring a JavaScript File to Auto Run at Boot Time on page 92 that you install your software on the IF5 and start it manually to Z Note Before you follow this procedure Intermec recommends verify that the executable or script runs properly To set up the IF5 to run executables or scripts at boot time 1 Enable startup scripts on the IF5 For help see Controlling Access to IF5 Menus on page 42 2 Enable FTP access to the IF5 For help see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 3 Disable edgeware on the IF5 For help see the next section About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 70 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 4 Open an FTP connection to the IF5 When you connect to the IF5 via FTP the home developer directory is the default location For help see Using the FTP Server to Import and Export Files on page 108 un Create a directory nam
8. 32 kbps 160 kbps 70 tags per second Reads a tag containing 8 bytes of data within 12 ms Performs a verified write to a tag at an average rate of 31 mS per byte per tag Up to 70 of the read distance under similar conditions 90 amplitude modulation index lt 100 ppm from 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F Up to 4 electronically switched 22 dB 865 867 MHz SMA 915 MHz Reverse SMA IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix A Specifications Port Pin Assignments Control Port Pin 14 Pin 25 isaaneaacaoou PSSO Pin 1 Pin 13 Control Port Pin Assignments Pin Description Active Polarity 1 Input 1 Low RTN 2 Input 2 Low RTN 3 Input 3 Low RTN 4 Input 4 Low RIN 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 Output 1 High 10 48V 8 Ground 9 Output 2 High 10 48V 10 Ground 11 Output 3 High 10 48V 12 Ground 13 Output 4 High 10 48V 14 Input 1 High 10 48V 15 Input 2 High 10 48V 16 Input 3 High 10 48V 17 Input 4 High 10 48V 18 12VDC 19 Output 1 Low RTN 20 12VDC 21 Output 2 Low RTN 22 12VDC 23 Output 3 Low RTN 24 12VDC 25 Output 4 Low RIN IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 137 Appendix A Specifications Serial Port Ethernet Port 138 Pin 1 A O gece o Serial Port Pin Assignments zu 5 Description Active Polarity NC Receive data RXD High Transmit data TXD High NC Signal ground NC NC NC NC Oo AON DWDM KR U tr erin Ethernet Port Pin
9. Developer Tools 2 Check the Use RADIUS for login authorization check box 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes 4 Click Select a RADIUS server for login authorization The RADIUS Server List screen appears IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security RADIUS Server List Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration G Bi Ethernet iin Submit Changes B 502 110 Radio E B RFID Module Primary Server Retry Time 0 00 00 H Bl Network Services y E Bl Network Management E B Security IP Address DNS Name Secret Key Port Passwords 802 119 Radio Server 1 eM freie RADIUS Server List Seyer 2 aoe fieiz Certificate Details Server 3 MM f 812 Developer Access Security Events Server 4 eM f 812 BB Maintenance severs p GE RFID Edgeware preen Developer Tools savane hi 912 Enter RADIUS server information for each password server For help see the next table Note If you enter more than one password server the other password servers act as backup servers The IF5 uses the first password server starting with Server 1 whose IP address DNS name and secret key are the same as one in the list Configure the password server database For help see the documentation that came with your server Click Submit Changes to save yo
10. Identified 0 tag s Start Reading Set refresh rate 10 seconds DI Set maximum tags to be identified 10 BI Page 1 of 1 Tag Id No tags found GPIO BRI Commands Stop Reading Performance E JavaScript n the Set refresh rate entry field enter the number of seconds for the read cycle and then click Pl The default is 10 n the Set maximum tags to be identified entry field enter the maximum number of tags to identify during each read cycle and then click Pl The default is 10 2 Click Start Reading The IF5 looks for RFID tags within range of the connected antennas When the IF5 finds readable tags the tag IDs appear in the list in the order in which they were read Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics Diagnostics Display Tags Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home BB Diagnostics IF5 Reader Diagnostics Display Tags Identified 4 tag s GPIO BRI Commands Stop Reading Start Reading Set refresh rate 3 seconds Dl Set maximum tags to be identified 10 M Page 1 of 1 Tag Id 0 OxC9FF22363231099B41174001 Ox8BFF223632310B9B41174000 OxCEFF113543430E1080E52001 0x86FF333036390611410DA002 Performance B JavaScript 1 2 3 3 Click Stop Reading to end the read cycle Testing the GPIO Interfaces If you have external GPIO controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps connected to the IF5 y
11. certificate You will need to contact your local Intermec representative to purchase new certificates Note To install or uninstall certificates you need to access the IF5 via a secure web browser For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 To install or uninstall certificates 1 From the main menu click Security Certificate Details The Certificate Details screen appears 2 To uninstall certificates click Uninstall all certificates The unique server certificate and the trusted CA certificate are deleted You can still use the secure web browser interface and install new certificates using the default certificate ValidForHTTPSOnly To install certificates continue with the next step IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 3 Click Install certificates in the certificate store The Certificate Import screen appears Note If you are not using a secure web browser you will be prompted to log in again Click A secure session is available and log in to the IF5 Ifa Security Alert dialog box appears click Yes to proceed Repeat steps 1 through 3 Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Certificate Import Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration W Bl Ethernet B Bl 802 119 Radio Warning Do not close or navigate away from this page during import E Bl RFID Module 7 Server Certificate Trusted CA Certifica
12. enter the address of the router that will forward frames SSID Network Name of your wireless network The Name IF5 will connect to this network only Or press the down arrow key to select IPv6 Configuration and then press the right arrow key to configure IPv6 settings Enable Enables automatic assignment of a unique Autoconfiguration address to this IF5 IPv6 Address A unique 128 bit IPv6 address IPv6 Subnet Mask The IPv6 subnet mask Range is 1 to 128 bits IPv6 Router A unique 128 bit address for an IPv6 Gateway router 5 Optional To configure DNS settings choose DNS Network Services and press Enter The Network Settings screen appears IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 17 Chapter 1 Getting Started 18 SNTP Configuration SYSLOG Destination Help Configure DNS settings as needed Hostname Hostname for this IF5 The default is the IF5 configuration string found on the product label This can be a simple hostname or a fully qualified domain name FQDN If this device obtains its IP address via DHCP this parameter is also sent to the DHCP server If the DHCP server supports it this field will be used for dynamic DNS DDNS updates Domain Specifies a domain name representing this IF5 If the name IF5 obtains its IP address via DHCP this parameter is combined with the hostname parameter and sent to the DHCP server If the DHCP server supports it this value is used for dynamic
13. lt MessageTransformer gt lt Receiver gt lt ReceiverList gt IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 145 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Reader List This element defines the IF5 that the controller manages The Reader id attribute defines the name of the IF5 in the SAP system The LogicalName value is the name assigned to the reader in the RfidReader properties file In the sample XML below the IF5 name in the SAP system is Fixed_Reader_18 ReaderList retryInterval 10 gt Reader id Fixed Reader 18 description Reader gt LogicalName IF5 readerl lt LogicalName gt lt Reader gt lt ReaderList gt FieldMap This element defines the location of the field map definitions and generally points to the FieldMap xml file in the home developer cd config directory on the IF5 The defaultTable attribute specifies which Table element in the xml file will be used to map RFID tag fields In the next example the defaultTable is defined as Intermec lt FieldMap defaultTable Intermec gt file config FieldMap xml lt FieldMap gt ExtensionCommandHandler This element defines the software component that processes VendorExtension commands from receivers Do not change this element ProcessorChainList This element defines the data processors of your system and how they are linked together For more information see Using the Data Processors on page 152 The Processor
14. 0 Connections Access Point Neighbors 802 11g Radio Pat Rantis Packets Errors Drops FIFO Errors Frame Error Multicast DHCP Status Rx 59 0 0 0 0 Events Log Packets Errors Drops FIFO Errors Collisions Carrier Error About This IF5 RFID Reader Tx F 3 0 o 0 RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Viewing the Events Log The Events Log screen shows events that have been logged by the IF5 These events are cleared when the IF5 loses power or is rebooted To view the Events screen From the menu click Maintenance gt Events Log The Events Log screen appears This screen is read only IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 113 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Maintenance Events Log Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration E BH Ethernet W BB 802 119 Radio No events have been logged E B8 RFID Module B Network Services Network Management E Bi Security E B Maintenance Connections Access Point Neighbors Port Statistics DHCP Status Events Log About This IFS RFID Reader RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Viewing the About This IF5 RFID Reader Screen The About This IF5 RFID Reader screen summarizes the configuration settings for the IF5 and includes a list of software versions serial numbers and other IF5 specific information Any changes from the default configuration that have
15. 119 ProcessChainList 146 Product Support calling Intermec 122 proxy server using to access Internet 19 R radio See 802 11g radio RADIUS authentication server described 45 RDTRIES equivalent 78 Read Only Password setting 49 Read Tries setting 78 Reader List 146 reader module settings 74 ReaderID for SAP device controller 160 Ready to Work indicator described 7 rear panel ports described and illustrated 8 ReceiverID option for SAP data processors 160 ReceiverList 145 Reject Expired Certificates check box 43 64 RemoveField option for SAP data processors 162 RemoveTags option for SAP data processors 162 Retries option for SAP data processors 162 RFID antenna firing sequence described 79 antenna port locations 8 applications using with IF5 66 architecture illustrated 73 Diagnostics tool using to test system 84 edgeware enabling 72 IF5 settings described 75 Java support 68 JavaScript support 70 module configuring 74 Resource Kit described 67 SAP device controller using 140 specifications 136 tags reading and displaying with Diagnostics tool 85 troubleshooting problems 119 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Index RFID Edgeware screen illustrated 72 RFID Module screen illustrated 74 RfidReader properties elements defined 148 file described 143 148 running Java applications on IF5 68 S safety information xiii SAP device controller 140 changing settin
16. 119 Radio W Bl RFID Module W Network Services E Bl Network Management E 8 Security Passwords 802 119 Radio 802 1x Client Settings Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events W Bl maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Changes saved To activate changes click Save Discard Changes WPA 802 1x hd Security Level Minirnurn Multicast Encryption Type TKIP REN v Authentication Method Open System z Enable CCKM Oo 802 1x Client Settings 3 Configure the security parameters For help see the next table 4 Click 802 1x Client Settings The Security 802 1x Client Settings screen appears 5 Configure the 802 1x client settings For help see Configuring 802 1x Client Settings on page 60 6 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 WPA 802 1x Parameter Descriptions Parameter Minimum Multicast Encryption Type Authentication Method Enable CCKM 56 Description Choose a data encryption method for non unicast transmission reception TKIP RSN Choose Temporal Key Integrity Protocol for multicast group keying WEP TSN Choose WEP keying for multicast group keying Specifies whether encryption will be used as part of the authentication Choose Network EAP to require encryption or ch
17. 349 678 5 394 436 5 425 051 5 428 636 5 483 676 5 504 485 5 504 746 5 521 601 5 546 397 5 550 547 5 574 979 5 592 512 5 673 037 5 680 633 5 682 299 5 696 903 5 740 366 5 763 867 5 777 561 5 790 536 5 825 045 5 828 318 5 828 693 5 844 893 5 850 181 5 850 187 5 862 171 5 940 771 5 942 987 5 960 344 5 995 019 6 078 251 6 121 878 6 122 329 6 172 596 6 195 053 6 249 227 6 280 544 6 286 762 6 286 763 6 288 629 6 360 208 6 384 712 6 404 325 6 429 775 6 486 769 6 501 807 6 525 648 6 639 509 6 645 327 6 677 852 6 768 414 6 784 789 6 816 063 There may be other U S and foreign patents pending xvi IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the IF5 Fixed Reader explains the ports and LEDs and explains how the reader fits into your network It contains these topics e Overview of the IF5 e Whats New e Unpacking the IF5 Learning About the IF5 e How the IF5 Fits in Your Network Configuring the IF5 Setting the IP Address e Saving Configuration Changes Installing the IF5 Setting the Date and Time Using the IF5 Securely IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Overview of the IF5 The IF5 Fixed Reader is an RFID reader that provides wired or wireless connectivity between tag data and an enterprise system more information on these accessories contact your Intermec sales representative Z Note The IF5 does
18. ActiveSync running on your desktop Z PC you may need to disable ActiveSync to make the serial port available To use a communications program 1 Use the RS 232 null modem cable to connect the serial port on the IF5 toa serial port on your PC N Start the communications program and configure the serial port communications parameters on your PC and then click OK You should configure the serial port communications parameters to Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bit 1 Flow control None w Connect the IF5 to AC power The IF5 boots as soon as you apply power 4 Press Enter when the message Starting system appears on your screen The Username field appears IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Boot Monitor V6 90 September 30 2005 if5u Platform lt Press any key within 5 seconds to enter the boot monitor gt Executing kernel boot Decompressing Linux 2 6 11 5 OK Loading system V7 70 13 September 18 2006 Starting system IF5 RFID Reader Configuration Copyright c 1995 2006 Intermec R Technologies Corporation All rights reserved Ethernet IP DHCP Not Bound Serial 07200500013 Username _ 5 In the Username field type the default user name intermec and then press Enter 6 In the Password field type the default password intermec and then press Enter The IF5 RFID Reader Configuration menu appears IF5 RFID Reader Confiqur
19. DNS DDNS updates DNS IP address of a domain name server that the IF5 uses Address 1 to resolve DNS names DNS IP address of a domain name server that the IF5 uses Address 2 to resolve DNS names if the DNS server at DNS Address 1 is not responding DNS Domain name suffix that will be appended to DNS Suffix 1 names that cannot be resolved DNS Domain name suffix that will be appended to DNS Suffix 2 names that cannot be resolved either by themselves or using DNS suffix 1 Press the left arrow key to return to the main reader configuration menu Press the down arrow key to select Save Configuration and then press Enter The new settings are saved IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 Press the down arrow key to select Reboot and then press Enter The IF5 reboots When the boot process is finished you see Starting system at the bottom of the HyperTerminal screen 9 Disconnect the null modem cable and AC power cable from the IF5 The IF5 is now ready to be connected to your wireless network See Connecting the IF5 to Your Network on page 25 Using the Web Browser Interface After you have set the initial IP address you can configure and manage the IF5 remotely using the web browser interface The IF5 web browser interface has been tested using Internet Explorer 6 0 Using other browsers may provide unpredictable results To use the web browser interface the IF5 must be connected
20. Developer Access Security Events B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 3 Configure the security parameters For help see the next table 4 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 57 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings WPA2 PSK Parameter Descriptions Parameter Minimum Multicast Encryption Type Pre Shared Key Configuring WPA2 802 1x Security Description Choose a data encryption method for non unicast transmission reception TKIP RSN Use Temporal Key Integrity Protocol for multicast group keying CCMP TSN Use Counter Mode CBC MAC Protocol for multicast group keying The pre shared key for WPA You can enter an ASCII passphrase and the key will be derived from the passphrase using the PBKDF2 algorithm 1 From the menu click Security gt 802 11g Radio The Security 802 11g Radio screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration B Ethernet Submit Changes E Bil 802 119 Radio Bl RFID Module E BB Network Services E B Network Management E Security Passwords 802 11g Radio RADIUS Server List
21. IF5 Specifies the TCP port used for incoming EPC Reader Protocol connections to the DCE This port number must be unique for all TCP services running on the IF5 Valid range is 0 to 65535 default is 4684 Enables disables logging of commands sent and received through the DCE 81 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Viewing the DCE Events Log If you enable DCE logging you can see a list of commands sent and received through the DCE You can save the logfile as a txt file To enable DCE logging and view the logfile 1 From the menu click RFID Module gt DCE Configuration The DCE Configuration screen appears 2 Check the Enable Logging check box 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 4 After the IF5 reboots click Refresh in the browser menu The login screen appears 5 Enter your user name and password and then click Login The TCP IP Settings screen appears 6 From the menu click RFID Module DCE Configuration The DCE configuration screen appears 7 Click Display Log The DCE Configuration Display Log screen appears with a list of command events For more information on command events see the next table Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help RFID Module DCE Configurati
22. IF5 fits in your network IF5 in a Wireless Network Container with RFID tag IF5 with 802 11g radio This illustration shows how the IF5 connects to your 802 11g network The reader communicates with the access point as it sends and receives data from the RFID server IF5 in a Wired Ethernet Network Container with RFID tag IF5 with Ethernet connection This illustration shows the IF5 in a wired Ethernet network The IF5 sends and receives RFID tag data to the RFID server through the wired network IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started Configuring the IF5 Setting the IP Address a By default the IF5 is configured to be a DHCP client and accepts offers from any DHCP server Therefore the IF5 will work out of the box if you are connecting it directly to a wired Ethernet network using a DHCP server to assign it an IP address If your IF5 meets these conditions continue with Installing the IF5 on page 24 However if you are not using a DHCP server to assign an IP address or if you will be using an 802 11g wireless connection you need to use a communications program such as HyperTerminal for the initial configuration For help see the next section Using a Communications Program After the IF5 has been assigned an IP address you can configure manage and troubleshoot the IF5 from a remote location using a web browser interface For help see Using the Web Browser
23. IF5 with Intermec Settings In the Console right click an IF5 and choose Intermec Settings from the menu The Intermec Settings browser appears EF Intermec Settings File Edit View Help DESH 1F5 Configuration Sy Common Network Platform TCP IP Settings 2 RFID Module 7 802 119 Radio Ethernet 9 Network Management C Security 2 RFID Edgeware Cy ss Client C Ready to Work 7 Identity E Administrator C Location ntermec Settings Intermec Settings If you use the SmartSystems Console to manage the IF5 you can use Intermec Settings to configure the IF5 For help with using Intermec Settings in the Intermec Settings browser choose Help gt Online Manual IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 103 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Importing and Exporting Files This section explains how to move files between the IF5 and your desktop PC Note Do not use this procedure to copy upgrade files to the IF5 Z For help with upgrades see Upgrading Firmware on page 123 To move files between the IF5 and your desktop PC you can use the web browser interface For help see the next section Using the Web Browser to Import and Export Files use the IF5 FTP server For help see Using the FTP Server to Import and Export Files on page 108 auto mount a Network File System NFS share at boot time For help see Controlling De
24. IM5 RFID IBM WEME Module IF5 Firmware via RS 232 IF5 RFID Architecture IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 73 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Configuring RFID Settings 74 This section explains how you use the web browser interface to change the settings for the IF5 RFID module As you develop and test your application you can configure the RFID settings for best system performance When you use the Diagnostics tool to display tags the IF5 RFID module uses settings from the RFID Module screen For help see Displaying Tags on page 85 To change RFID module settings 1 From the menu click RFID Module The RFID Module screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help RFID Module Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration Bl Ethernet 1 piis Submit Changes Bi 802 119 Radio a RFID Module Supported Tag Type ISO None DCE Configuration S ted Tag T Gen 1 E upported Tag Type Gen None z B Network Services B Network Management Supported Tag Type Gen 2 EPC Class 1 Gen2 z E Bl Security Dense Reader Mode E Bl Maintenance LBT Channel RFID Edgeware LBT Scan Enable Developer Tools Field Separator ID Report No Tag Report Timeout Configuration Mode ID Tries Antenna Tries Read Tries Write Tries Initialization Tries Lock Tries Select Tries Unselect Tries ABO END Initial Queue 2 S Field Streng
25. Initial Queue setting 79 initialize tags setting 78 INITIALQ equivalent 79 INITTRIES equivalent 78 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual input interface isolated 128 open collector 128 powered 127 signal descriptions 127 installing 802 11g antennas 25 IF5 24 RFID antennas 25 Intermec Global Sales and Service xiii Knowledge Central xiii manuals how to download from web xv Product Support what to know when calling 122 Settings application 103 SmartSystems Console 103 Internet Protocol version 6 enabling in communications program 17 enabling in web browser interface 33 Invert option for SAP data processors 163 IP address setting 10 saving changes 22 with communications program 10 with web browser interface 30 IPv6 See Internet Protocol version 6 J J2ME support 68 J2SE support 68 j9 on IF5 described 69 Java programming JAVA_HOME 69 JDBC_HOME 69 IF5 support 68 j9 69 jar files running 68 jcl founl0 69 JIT compiler enabling 69 libraries described 68 running applications on IF5 68 SQL server support 69 JavaScript Auto Start screen illustrated 94 files importing and running 91 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Index support 70 JavaScript tool described 90 remote startup files editing 94 running a file at boot time 92 Workbench using to test scripts 91 jcl foun10 described 69 L LEDs described 6 Intermec Ready To Work Indicator 6 location 6 power 6 u
26. Interface on page 19 This manual assumes that you are using a communications program for your initial configuration and then using a web browser interface to perform all other configurations You can also continue to use a communications program to configure the IF5 Note If you need to configure wireless security settings follow the procedure described in Using a Communications Program to assign network parameters to the IF5 and then use the web browser interface to configure security settings e For help with using the web browser interface see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 For help with security see Configuring Security on page 41 Using a Communications Program 10 You can use a communications program such as HyperTerminal to set the initial IP address for the IF5 and to enable the 802 11g radio After you configure the IP address you can continue to use the communications program to set other parameters or you can use a web browser to complete the configuration IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started To use a communications program you must have aterminal or PC with an open serial port and the communications program an RS 232 null modem cable P N 059167 One end of this cable must be a 9 pin socket connector to connect to the serial port on the IF5 To order this cable contact your local Intermec representative Note If you have Microsoft
27. SAP Device Controller More complex hierarchies or the association with delivery or order numbers can only be done at a higher level such as an AutoID Node SimplePackSend This data processor does a simple packing operation assuming a single read point A read point could be composed of several physical readers but the algorithm regards them as one Like HierarchyBuilderSend it builds RFID events into simple hierarchies An example is the building of a pallet with information about the cases contained on the pallet The following assumptions are made e We have a simple hierarchy of one single container containing an unlimited number of contained objects The first tag seen is interpreted as the container No new container object appears before the previous one has disappeared physically impossible for this to happen No contained objects appear if there is no container object Should this happen the contained object is interpreted as a container and we cannot recognize this situation as error How the building is done depends upon the option setting LowPassFilter Shortly buffers events to filter out false disappeared events This data processor is usually the first one in a chain SelectedFieldEnricher Reads data from selected data fields of the tag and adds this data to the event It uses the FieldNameMapper to map from logical field names to physical addresses on the tag Send Transforms the internal e
28. Your RFID antennas must be connected correctly inconsistently to the IF5 and mounted in optimum locations Make sure all antenna connections are tight and that the cables are in good condition For help contact your Intermec RFID system consultant Terminators must be installed on all unused RFID antenna ports If you have operated the IF5 without terminators on all unused antenna ports the RFID module may be damaged For help contact Intermec Product Support To maximize IF5 performance make sure you have chosen the correct Tag Type for your application For help see Configuring RFID Settings on page 74 The IF5 does not respond to your RFID Your application may not be connected to the IF5 application Data Collection Engine DCE Check these conditions Make sure that you have disabled the IF5 Developer Tools or SAP Device Controller edgeware For help see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 You may need to change DCE settings to communicate with your application For example if your application is running on a desktop PC you need to enable external BRI connections to the IF5 For help see Configuring the Data Collection Engine on page 80 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 119 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 RFID Problems and Solutions continued Problem The SAP device controller does not connect to the SAP backend module installed on your server Problems With Connec
29. and Antenna Control settings 802 11g Radio Advanced Parameters Parameter Client Type Performance Power Output Level Enable Medium Reservation Fragmentation Threshold Description Determines the client type and data rate set for the 802 11g radio Sets the transmitter power output level Determines if you want to specify a reservation threshold Check this check box to set a threshold value Size of the largest data packet that can be transmitted without fragmentation Default is 1600 bytes IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 802 11g Radio Advanced Parameters Parameter Description Antenna Control Choose One Antenna to use only the antenna connected to Antenna Port 4 for both transmission and reception Choose Two Antennas to allow the radio to select the transmitting antenna based on best reception You should connect a second antenna to Antenna Port 3 if you want to choose this option Enable CCXv2 If you are using Cisco access points check this Rogue Detection check box to allow CCXv2 rogue access point detection Enable CCxv2 If you are using Cisco access points check this Radio check box to allow CCxv2 radio measurement Measurements responses Configuring Security Note Before you configure security settings for this IF5 you Z should be familiar with the type of security implemented for your network The IF5 supports a variety of security fe
30. away from this page during upload E RFID Modul poe Enter or select the name of the firmware upgrade file Bl Network Services Browse Network Management fl BR Security Transfer upgrade file to IF5 E Bl maintenance RFID Ed Before upgrading the firmware you must obtain an upgrade file from our web site Enter the mese file name in the input field above or click the Browse button to open a flle selection dialog Developer Tools When the correct file name is displayed in the input field click the Upgrade button to start the upgrade The upgrade will take up to three minutes to complete Once it finishes successfully you will have to reboot before the new firmware will take effect 2 Click Browse to browse to the location of the upgrade file and then double click the filename The name of the file appears in the Enter or select the name of the firmware upgrade file entry field 3 Click Transfer upgrade file to IF5 The file is transferred to the IF5 When this process is done the Save Discard Changes screen appears The new firmware version appears under Pending Upgrade You may need to scroll to see this part of the screen IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 123 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 124 Discard Pending Changes Restore Factory Defaults Possible Configuration Errors The login password has not been changed from its defa
31. contains an id attribute that identifies the receiver Other parts of the SDCConfiguration file may refer to this attribute A receiver element also includes option list elements and a Message Transformer element which are described in the next table Element Description opt Name Name of the receiver This name will be displayed in logs opt URL URL that receives tag event data when transmitted by the controller For SAP AII nodes this is usually http mySAPserver 50000 sap scm aim opt Port Port used by the controller to receive commands from this receiver Default is 9000 opt Synchronization Defines the processing mode for handling commands Always set to asynchronous MessageTransformer Stores the name of the software component that formats messages transmitted to this receiver Leave this setting at the default In the sample XML below the Receiver element defines the SAP AII node and defines the receiver id as rec1 lt ReceiverList gt Receiver id recl protocol HTTP description SAP AII NODE lt OptionList gt lt opt Name gt SDCReceiver lt opt Name gt lt opt URLshttp 136 179 176 37 8080 DummyServlet lt opt URL gt lt opt Port gt 9000 lt opt Port gt lt opt Synchronization gt asynchronous lt opt Synchronization gt lt OptionList gt lt MessageTransformer gt lt APIImplementationClass gt com sap device controller messaging XMLTransformer lt APIImplementationClass gt
32. controller manually open a Telnet session to the IF5 and send this command at the prompt usr local dc decontrol SHUTDOWN port where port is the configured listening port This parameter is required only if the device controller is not using the default listening port 9000 Reconfiguring the Device Controller Manually To reconfigure the device controller first make your changes to the SDCConfiguration xml file and then open a Telnet session to the IF5 Send this command at the prompt usr local dc dccontrol RECONFIGURE lt MyDirectory gt lt port gt where MyDirectory is the URL of the new SDCConfiguration xml file port is the configured listening port This parameter is required only if the device controller is not using the default listening port 9000 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 141 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Stopping or Reconfiguring the Device Controller Over the Network When the device controller is running you can stop or reconfigure the controller by sending an XML command message over HTTP to the configured listening port typically port 9000 To stop the device controller send this command message lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 Command id 123456789 response recl lt Shutdown gt lt Command gt To reconfigure the device controller send this command message lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 Command id 123456789 r
33. csv file click Export to CSV file Follow the prompts to save the file About the Performance Test When you click Start Test the test cycle begins by setting the ANTTRIES IDTRIES INITTRIES and RDTRIES reader attributes to 1 Then the test cycle executes the BRI command READ COUNT CONTINUOUS sleeps for the amount of time specified by Cycle Length executes READ POLL and then executes a READ to end the continuous read cycle Using the JavaScript Tool Note These instructions assume you understand how to create and edit JavaScript files The JavaScript tool supports these functions Editing and sending JavaScript to the IF5 from the web browser interface For help see the next section Using the JavaScript Workbench Configuring a JavaScript file to auto run when the IF5 is rebooted For help see Configuring a JavaScript File to Auto Run at Boot Time on page 92 90 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Using the JavaScript Workbench You can create and edit a JavaScript file load the file on the IF5 and run the file from the Workbench To create and run a JavaScript file 1 From the menu click Developer Tools gt JavaScript gt Workbench The Workbench screen appears Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics JavaScript Workbench Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home x Bl Diagnostics File Commands E JavaScript Load Save Save A
34. default configuration restoring 118 DHCP settings 802 11g radio 37 Ethernet 32 DNS settings 34 Ethernet link speed 30 Ethernet settings 30 firmware upgrading 123 Intermec Settings using 103 IP address 10 network services 34 network settings 30 password server 46 RFID settings 74 saving changes 22 security 41 setting IP address described 10 SNTP client settings 36 summary of configuration settings in Maintenance menu 116 summary of settings viewing 116 SYSLOG destination 34 user name and password setting 45 using web browser interface 19 viewing summary 114 connecting IF5 to network 25 ContainedObjectReader option for SAP data processors 161 167 Index ContainerReader option for SAP data processors 161 control port location 4 pin assignments 137 Controller ID element 144 controlling access to IF5 menus 42 D data collection engine Allow External BRI Connection 81 Allow External EPC Connection 81 BRI Heartbeat 81 BRI TCP Port 81 configuring 80 Enable Logging 81 EPC TCP Port 81 log enabling and viewing 82 logfile command event descriptions 83 settings described 81 statistics viewing 83 trigger managing 81 using with Intermec Ready To Work indicator 7 Data Privacy Protocol setting for SNMPv3 100 data processors for SAP device controller 152 standard list of 156 date and time setting with web browser interface 27 SNTP client settings 36 DCE Configurati
35. input noise so you should follow good grounding practices for both the IF5 and the input device In this situation the IF5 provides power to the pull up resistor for the open collector Connect the Input pin to the 12 VDC source as shown in the next illustration 12V lt Input lt lt Input lt Ground lt Open Collector Input Interface IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces Using the Output Interfaces Each IF5 output interface is optically isolated from the IF5 polarized and rated for 5 to 48 VDC at 0 25A All IF5 outputs include internal thermal fuses that trip if the load exceeds 0 25A and the fuses are self recovering once the excessive load is removed The high and low contacts are exposed and isolated from ground Transient suppression limits output voltage spikes to 65 VDC GPIO Output Specifications Signal Description Min Typical Max Leakage Switch output high OmA ImA 10 mA current leakage current High Va Low Switch output on OV 1V 1 5V saturation voltage with 25A load Because the outputs are optically isolated each one can be configured to switch the high side or the low side of the load You can power the load directly from the IF5 or from an external power supply In a typical application the outputs control indicator lamps that signal good reads or errors The basic methods for connecting external devices to the GPIO out
36. interface 27 SNTP client settings 36 TimeFixedSizeAggregator 159 options 163 Timeout Configuration mode enabling 76 TIMEOUTMODE equivalent 76 TimerInterval option for SAP data processors 160 162 164 TKIP RSN 56 58 tools Developer described 71 Diagnostics 84 JavaScript 90 Transformer option for SAP data processors 160 transformers for SAP device controller 159 trigger managing with data collection engine 81 TRIGGERREADY command from DCE 81 troubleshooting the IF5 119 access point neighbors viewing in Maintenance menu 111 connectivity problems 120 default configuration restoring 118 Intermec Product Support calling 122 MAC address of current access point viewing 110 Maintenance menu viewing 110 port statistics viewing 113 problems copying files 122 RFID problems 119 U unpacking the IF5 3 upgrade files where to find 123 175 Index pgrade Software screen illustrated 123 pgrading firmware 123 se DHCP if IP Address is Zero setting 32 se RADIUS for Login Authorization check box 49 ser class DHCP described 38 ser Name setting 802 1x client 61 ser Name setting for passwords 49 Ga Q amp C c C4 C V ValidEPCPML transformer 159 vendor class DHCP described 39 Verify CA Certificate setting 802 1x cient 61 Ww warnings described xiii warranty information xiii Wavelink Avalanche parameters described 102 using to manage IF5 101 web br
37. intermec com idl IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 67 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Z IF5 Java Support 68 Note Previous versions of the IF5 firmware included the IDL RFID Java libraries To minimize compatibility issues the IF5 firmware no longer includes those libraries You can obtain the libraries as part of the RFID Resource Kit download and install them along with your application The IF5 ships with IBM s WebSphere Everyplace MicroEnvironment WEME WEME implements the JAME Connected Device Configuration CDC Foundation 1 0 standard The IF5 supports the CDC Foundation profile which is a subset of J2SE version 1 3 1 The IF5 also comes with a SOL Server JDBC driver located in usr local jdbc Use this driver to create applications that write data directly from the IF5 to a remote SQL Server database For more sophisticated Java development the IF5 ships with the IBM Services Management Framework SMF This Java framework is an implementation of the open standard OSGi service oriented architecture This allows system administrators to install uninstall enable and disable system services also known as bundles without having to reboot the IF5 each time To use OSGi effectively you need an OSGi server For more information see www osgi org Note Because the IF5 Java runtime environment is based on J2ME CDC Foundation 1 0 it does not support class files targeted for JDK 5 or later Vi
38. not ship with RFID or radio antennas For What s New This manual supports Release 2 20 of the IF5 which includes these new features RFID module support for Dense Reader Mode and Listen Before Talk You can order the IF5 with the Java J2SE option For more information contact your Intermec sales representative 2 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking the IF5 wi Djo CERTIFIED JE 950110126000000094 V 950110126000000100 When you unpack the IF5 save the box and shipping material in case you need to ship or store the IF5 The reader comes with a documentation packet that includes a quick start guide and radio safety compliance statements The IF5 with an IEEE 802 11g radio installed is Wi Fi certified for interoperability with other 802 11g and 802 11b wireless LAN devices The IF5 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal Gen 2 certified IM5 Module 86x MHz RFID frequency band The IF5 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal Gen 2 certified IM5 Module 915 MHz RFID frequency band IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started Learning About the IF5 This section explains the ports and LEDs on the IF5 Understanding the Front Panel Ports The IF5 front panel has four ports To access three of the ports you need to remove the cable access door To remove the access door e On the underside of the IF5 unscrew the two thumbscrews on the cable access doo
39. on page 28 Controlling Access to IF5 Menus There are two access methods you can enable or disable depending on how you want users to be able to configure or manage the IF5 e Web browser interface HTTP or HTTPS Internet Control Message Protocol ICMP Both access methods are enabled by default You may want to disable any of these methods to prevent unauthorized access To enable or disable IF5 access 1 From the menu click Security The Security screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Navigation Menu Secure IF5 RFID Reader Configuration E Bl Ethernet 1 Submit Changes Bi 502 11g Radio Ej ae Enable Startup Scripts User defined O W B Network Services B A rowser Access 44 E Bl Network Management Enabled Port 80 443 v Allow ICMP Configuration Security gi Iv Passwords Reject Expired Certificates m 802 11g Radio Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events W B Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 42 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 2 Enable or disable the access methods that users can use to connect to the IF5 For help see the next table 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22
40. the SAP device controller set SNTP parameters For help see Configuring SNTP Client Settings on page 36 4 Change settings in the SAP DC configuration files as needed For help see About the SAP DC Configuration Files on page 143 5 Save your changes and reboot the IF5 For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 Running the Device Controller Manually When you enable the SAP device controller it automatically starts when the IF5 is booted You can also start stop and reconfigure the device controller manually via a Telnet session For help see the next section access to the IF5 For help see Controlling Developer Access on i Note To open a Telnet session you need to enable Telnet shell page 44 140 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller opens a Telnet Session to the IF5 On your desktop PC start Telnet 2 In the Telnet window type Open XXX XXX XXX XXX where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the IF5 w Press Enter The login prompt appears 4 Type intermec and press Enter The password prompt appears 5 Type intermec and press Enter The prompt appears Your Telnet session with the IF5 is established Starting and Stopping the Device Controller Manually To start the device controller manually open a Telnet session to the IF5 and send this command at the prompt usr local dc sapdc amp To stop the device
41. the default settings e Timeout Configuration Mode is enabled Enable Antenna Port 2 3 and 4 are enabled Tag Type is set to EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 96 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 This chapter includes information on managing the IF5 and includes these topics Managing the IF5 Using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Using Wavelink Avalanche e Using the Intermec SmartSystems Console Importing and Exporting Files Maintaining the IF5 Troubleshooting the IF5 Calling Intermec Product Support Upgrading Firmware IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 97 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Managing the IF5 There are several methods you can use to manage the IF5 You can use aweb browser For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 This manual assumes you are using this method for all procedures an SNMP management station For help see the next section e the Wavelink Avalanche client management system For help see Using Wavelink Avalanche on page 101 e the Intermec SmartSystems Console For help see Using the Intermec SmartSystems Console on page 103 Using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP You can access and manage the IF5 from a Simple Management Network Protocol SNMP station Contact your Intermec representative if you need to obtain a copy of the management i
42. the tag event fails the comparison The mask can be specified in base 2 or in hexadecimal prepend an H For example the filter mask 00110000xxxx00101111 can also be expressed as H30x2F Invert A Boolean value that defines the filter effect If false default only tag events that pass the bit filter are passed on in the pipeline If true only tag events that fail the bit filter are passed on in the pipeline Here is example XML showing use of the filter options DataProcessor id tfilter description TagIDFilter gt lt APIImplementationClass gt com sap devicecontroller core dataprocessors TagBitsFilter lt APIImplementationClass gt lt OptionList gt lt opt FilterBitMask gt 00110000XXXX0010 lt opt FilterBitMask gt lt opt Invert gt false lt opt Invert gt lt OptionList gt lt DataProcessor gt Options for TimeFixedSizeAggregator MaxCount The maximum number of events for the aggregation All events are counted until this number is reached or until the maximum time interval since the first event has passed Aggregated events within the message keep their original timestamp Default is 100 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 163 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Timerlnterval The length of the time window in milliseconds for the aggregation All events within this window are aggregated into a single message unless the maximum number of events is reached first Aggregated
43. to your wired Ethernet or 802 11g wireless network If your session terminates abruptly or a new login screen appears someone else may have accessed the IF5 When using the web browser interface remember that your session terminates if you do not use it for 15 minutes IP address to your Exceptions list The Exceptions list contains the addresses that you do not want to use with a proxy server Z Note If you access the Internet using a proxy server add the IF5 To use the IF5 web browser interface 1 Determine the IP address of the IF5 Ifa DHOP server assigned the IP address you need to get the IP address from that server 2 Start Internet Explorer 3 In the Address field enter the IP address and press Enter The IF5 login screen appears IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 19 Chapter 1 Getting Started 20 Al 2 IFS RFID Reader Login Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Joi x Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Help amp Bak gt A A Asearch GFavortes Bmeda A B 3 o 8 E d Address E http 10 10 1 212 pubjwew ogin htm es inks C Note This login session is not secure Username Password A secure session is available Some features such as importing certificates are only Login available through the secure interface To only allow secure login and avoid ever seeing this message nge the Browser Ac
44. trigger value trigger mask trigger time id Tries read Tries write Tries selectTries unselect Tries lockTries init Tries antenna Iries antennas tag Type 150 Default 0 NONE 15 1000 nm Uu WD NHN 254 1 3 1 2 3 4 UCODE119 Description Optional When output use 1 the output ports are set to this value when the reader is reading and tags are found Optional When output use 1 the output ports are set to this value when the reader is writing to a tag Optional Sets GPIO state that fires a trigger operation NONE No triggers are used AND A single trigger is used To fire the value on the GPIO ports bitwise ANDed with trigger mask must equal trigger value OR Not supported by this release Optional Sets the value that must be on the GPIO ports to fire a trigger Optional Sets the mask used for the GPIO ports value Optional Sets the time in ms during which the reader tries to find tags after a trigger is fired Also sets the time that passes before the trigger fires again Optional Sets the ID tries Optional Sets the Read tries Optional Sets the Write tries Optional Sets the Select tries Optional Sets the Unselect tries Optional Sets the Lock tries Optional Sets the Initialization tries Optional Sets the Antenna tries Optional Sets the antennas to be used and the firing sequence for those antennas Optional Defines the type of ta
45. with Diagnostics tool 84 87 TCP Port setting for DCE 81 used in IF5 RFID architecture illustrated 73 window in Diagnostics tool 87 blue LED described 7 booting the IF5 applications starting at boot time 70 auto running JavaScript 92 bracket mounting described 24 BRI Commands screen illustrated 87 BRI Heartbeat setting 81 BRI TCP Port setting for DCE 81 BRI See Basic Reader Interface Browser Access setting described 43 C cable access door removing 4 Capabilities field in AP Neighbors screen 112 cautions described xiii CDC Foundation profile 68 Certificate Details screen illustrated 62 Certificate Import screen illustrated 63 certificates described 61 expired rejecting 64 installing and uninstalling 62 viewing 61 changes saving 22 Channel field in AP Neighbors screen 112 CheckParams option for SAP data processors 160 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Index CheckReader 156 options 160 ClearFields option for SAP data processors 162 Client Type Performance setting for 802 11g radio 40 command line arguments handling at boot time 71 configuring the IF5 802 11g radio settings 37 active configuration file described 22 applications starting at boot time 70 connecting via 802 11g radio 15 connecting via Ethernet 13 connecting with communications program 10 current configuration file described 22 data collection engine 80 default configuration file described 22
46. xii IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Safety Information AN Caution E Your safety is extremely important Read and follow all cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment Your equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety cautions This section explains how to identify and understand cautions and notes that are in this document A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction or corruption or loss of data Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com and click Service amp Support The Intermec Global Sales amp Service page appears From the Service amp Support menu move your pointer over Support and then click Warranty Disclaimer of warranties The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only The code does not necessarily represent complete tested programs The code is provided as is with all faults
47. 34 SNTP client settings configuring 36 SYSLOG destination configuring 34 NFS Automount NFS settings described 45 shared drive enabling or disabling 44 No Tag Report check box 76 NOTAGRPT equivalent 76 NOTAGS message enabling or disabling 76 notes described xiii 0 OSGi support 68 OutCommand option for SAP data processors 160 output interface 172 driving external DC relay 131 high side switching 130 high side switching with external power 131 low side switching 130 signal descriptions 129 output interfaces 129 overview of the IF5 2 P Password 802 1x client 61 user login 49 password settings described 49 Passwords screen illustrated 46 patent information xvi Performance screen illustrated 89 pin assignments for ports 137 pinouts 137 PMLTransformer 159 PMLTransformer2 159 PMLTransformerAII4 159 port pin assignments control 137 Ethernet 138 serial 138 Port Statistics screen illustrated 113 port statistics viewing in Maintenance menu 113 ports 802 11g radio antenna 8 AC power 5 control 5 Ethernet 5 front panel accessing 4 front panel described 5 pin assignments 137 rear panel described 8 RFID antenna 8 serial 5 power interface 132 Power Output Level setting for 802 11g radio 40 power port described 5 Preferred Protocol setting 802 1x client 61 Pre Shared Key for WPA2 PSK 58 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual problems with IF5 solving
48. 6 11 5 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 802 11g Radio Specifications Frequency band Type Modulation Power output Basic data rate Extended data rate Channels Range Maximum power output 11 Mbps Receiver sensitivity 11 Mbps Security IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix A Specifications 2 4 to 2 5 GHz worldwide Direct sequence spread spectrum CCK DQPSK DBPSK 63 mW 18 dBm 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps 54 48 36 24 18 12 95 and 6 Mbps 11 North America 13 Europe Japan 4 France 1 Israel 160 m 525 ft open environment 50 m 165 ft semi open environment 24 m 80 f closed environment Unlimited range with roaming Lowering power output reduces range 82 dBm WEP Dynamic WEP 802 1x WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA 802 1x WPA2 802 1x 135 Appendix A Specifications RFID Specifications Protocols Supported Frequency Range Usable channels Output power 865 867 MHz 915 MHz 869 MHz Occupied frequency bandwidth Tag data rate Dispatch rates Tag ID rate Tag data exchange rate Write range Transmitter type Frequency stability Number of antennas Antenna port isolation Antenna connectors EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 ISO 18000 6B Generation 1 ISO 18000 6B Generation 2 Phillips v1 19 865 868 MHz 869 MHz or 915 MHz 1 Minimum 28 5 dBm Typical 29 5 dBm Maximum 30 0 dBm Minimum 25 5 dBm Typical 26 5 dBm Maximum 27 0 dBm lt 250 KHz
49. 8 VDC to switch the high side connect the Ground pin to the ground system of the external power supply and connect the positive side of the external supply to the Output pin The external indicator lamp is connected to the corresponding Output and Ground pins as shown in the next illustration External power 5 48 VDC Output Output lt lt Pd gt Ground lt External indicator lamp Switching the High Side With External Power Driving a DC Relay to Control an AC Load While the IF5 outputs are designed to switch DC loads they can drive relays that control AC loads The next illustration shows how to connect such a system to an IF5 output IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 131 Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces Z 12V lt AC motor Output Output ees 120 230 Ce Coie Ground External relay 777 Driving a DC Relay The external relay provides dry contacts for controlling the AC motor Note In many installations the relay and AC wiring must be placed in an enclosure that meets local fire code regulations Using the Power Interface 132 The IF5 GPIO interface provides 12 VDC at 0 5A for powering external inputs and loads eliminating the need for an external DC supply and simplifying the system installation The GPIO interface power has an internal thermal fuse that trips if the load exceeds 0 5A The fuse i
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51. Assignments Pin Description Pin Description 1 LAN_RX 5 VDC_A p LAN RX 6 LAN TX 3 LAN TX 7 VDC B 4 VDC A 8 VDC B Note The IF5 does not support power over Ethernet POE IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller This appendix explains how to use the SAP device controller edgeware on the IF5 It includes a section that explains how to use the SAP data processors with tag data IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 139 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Enabling the SAP Device Controller This section explains how to enable and use the SAP device controller on the IF5 In your SAP system the controller communicates with an SAP Auto ID Infrastructure SAP AIT server On the IF5 the device controller software is installed in the usr local dc directory disable other RFID edgeware and enable the device controller When the controller is enabled it automatically starts whenever the IF5 is booted For help see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 Z Note Before you can use the SAP device controller you need to To configure and enable the SAP device controller 1 Start the web browser interface For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 2 Assign a static IP address to the IF5 For help see Configuring the IF5 Setting the IP Address on page 10 3 Optional If actual time should be used in messages reported by
52. Certificat Developer Access Security Events E Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Security Level None 2 Choose WPA2 802 1x from the Security Level drop down list and click Submit Changes This screen appears 58 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration B Ethernet Submit Changes g B 502 119 Radio Changes saved E Bl RFID Module To activate changes click Save Discard Changes E BB Network Services B Network Management Eesun Level WPA2 802 1x z B Security Minimum Multicast Encryption Type TKIP RSN X Passwords Authentication Method Open System 802 11g Radio 802 1x Client Settings 802 1x Client Settings Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 3 Configure the security parameters For help see the next table 4 Click 802 1x Client Settings The Security 802 1x Client Settings screen appears 5 Configure the 802 1x client settings For help see Configuring 802 1x Client Settings on page 60 6 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configurat
53. ChainList contains a DataProcessorList and a LinkList The DataProcessorList element contains a list of data processors that the system contains Each data processor is defined in a DataProcessor element as shown in this example lt DataProcessor id agg description Aggregation gt lt APIImplementationClass gt com sap devicecontroller core dataprocessors TimeFixedSizeAggregator lt APIImplementationClass gt lt OptionList gt lt opt TimerInterval gt 1000 lt opt TimerInterval gt lt opt MaxCount gt 1000 lt opt MaxCount gt lt OptionList gt lt DataProcessor gt 146 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller About the DataProcessor Element A DataProcessor element has an id attribute used to refer to this data processor in other parts of the xml file It also contains two subelements as described next Subelement Description APIImplementationClass Specifies the Java class that implements the data processor Data processor implementations are generally in the com sap devicecontroller core dataprocessors package For a complete list of available data processors see the SAP documentation OptionList A list of configuration options that the data processor will use to determine its behavior The available options and their effects are specific to each data processor implementation By convention each option element in the option list is named prefaced with opt
54. Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 72 The SAP device controller Enable this edgeware so the controller communicates with the SAP backend module on your server For more information see Enabling the SAP Device Controller on page 140 After you develop and test your RFID application you can disable the internal edgeware to maximize IF5 resources for your application For more information see the next section To enable or disable RFID edgeware 1 From the menu click RFID Edgeware The RFID Edgeware screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help RFID Edgeware Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration B B kzi Bl B E B Ethernet B 802 119 Radio BP RFID Module Select Active Edgeware Application None User Application B Network Services SAP All Device Controller B Network Management B security B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Submit Changes Enable SMF Console Oo 2 Select one of the options in the list Choose None User Application to disable all IF5 edgeware Choose this option if you want to load and run your own application on the IF5 Choose Developer Tools to use the IF5 developer tools for developing your own application Choose IBM WEDM Developer Tools if your IF5 includes the IBM WRDI software option This option does not appear in the list i
55. EOUTHODE OFF TTY OFF ECHO OFF XONXOFF OFF CHKSUM OFF 1l icnnT cAr To load and run a BRI script 1 From the menu click Developer Tools gt Diagnostics gt BRI Commands The BRI Commands screen appears 2 Click Browse and browse to the location of the BRI script 3 Double click the name of the file The script filename appears in the Script name field 4 Click Load The script is loaded and run and return values appear onscreen Measuring Tag Read Performance You can run a tag read performance test to measure the efficiency of your RFID system When you run the test the IF5 executes a read cycle You can configure the length in seconds of the cycle and the number of times the cycle is run To run a tag read performance test 1 From the menu click Developer Tools gt Diagnostics gt Performance The Performance screen appears 88 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics Diagnostics Performance Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home B Diagnostics IF5 Reader Tag Read Performance Display Tags GPIO Cycle length 2 seconds Number of cycles 5 Test with multiple tags Start test BRI Commands Performance B Javascript 2 Optional Change settings for the performance test Enter a value for the length of each read cycle in the Cycle length field The default is two secon
56. FID module settings you need to Z reboot the IF5 to activate those changes IF5 Configuration Files Configuration File Description Default This configuration file is the factory default configuration For help see Restoring the IF5 to the Default Configuration on page 118 Current When you click Submit Changes the IF5 updates the current configuration file The IF5 does not change the active configuration file You can see a list of pending changes when you click Save Discard Changes Having separate files for the current and active configurations lets you make changes while the IF5 is running without interrupting communication Active When you click Save Discard Changes gt Save Changes and Reboot the IF5 copies the current configuration file to the active configuration file The active configuration file is the file that the IF5 uses To save or discard configuration changes 1 On the menu bar click Save Discard Changes Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export The Save Discard Changes screen appears 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Save Discard Changes 2l B Network Services Hl B Network Management B security B maintenance B A RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configura
57. For help see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 Make sure that the IF5 FTP server is enabled For help see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Connectivity Problems and Solutions continued Problem You cannot connect to the IF5 through its 802 11g radio You cannot load a security certificate You cannot mount an NFS drive You cannot connect to the IF5 using the serial port You cannot connect to the IF5 using a web browser IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Solution Make sure the radio is enabled and that your 802 11g radio parameters are set correctly including all necessary security parameters such as user name and password To check these settings when the radio does not work you can either connect to the IF5 via HyperTerminal For help see Using a Communications Program on page 10 connect to the IF5 through a wired Ethernet connection For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 You must use a secure web browser connection to load certificates For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 Make sure that NFS mounting is enabled on the IF5 For help see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 1 Verify that you are not using a crossover cable if connected to a hub or switch Verify that you are using a crossover cable if connected d
58. Import Export Help Network Management SNMPv3 Configuration Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration E B8 Ethernet LJ Puoi Submit Changes 802 11g Radio E Bl RFID Module B8 Network Services E B Network Management Username Password SNMPv3 Configuration SNMPy3 Read Only User ee EM E Bl Security SNMPv3 Read Write User eeseesseeer Helalataaaiaaeion E Bl maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 4 Change settings for SNMPv3 For help see the next table 5 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 99 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 SNMP Community Parameter Descriptions Parameter Enable SNMPv3 Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c SNMP Community Read Only SNMP Community Read Write SNMP Community Secret SNMPv3 Read Only User SNMPv3 Read Write User Authentication Protocol Data Privacy Protocol 100 Description Enables disables SNMPv3 Enables disables SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c Specifies a password that provides read only access This password can be from 1 to 15 characters and is case sensitive The default is public Specifies a password that provides read and write access This password can be from 1 to 15 charact
59. P Router IP address of the router The IP address has the Gateway form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 Link Speed Choose the speed and duplex mode you want the IF5 to use when it communicates with the Ethernet network If you want the IF5 to auto negotiate this field choose Auto Select Auto Select should work for most networks 32 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Enabling IPv6 To enable IPv6 for your Ethernet connection in the menu click Ethernet gt IPv6 Configuration Or to enable IPv6 for the 802 11g radio connection click 802 11g Radio gt IPv6 Configuration The IPv6 Configuration screen appears Check the check box to enable IPv6 or uncheck the check box to disable IPv6 N uU Click Submit Changes to save your changes The IPv6 Configuration screen appears 4 If you want to enable IPv6 autoconfiguration click Enable Autoconfiguration and continue with Step 5 If you do not want to enable IPv6 autoconfiguration a Click Submit Changes The screen refreshes with a list of IPv6 configuration settings b Configure IPv6 settings For help see the next table 5 Click Submit Changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 IPv6 Setting Descriptions Parameter Description IPv6 Address A unique 128 bit IPv6 addre
60. Protocol version 6 see Enabling IPv6 on page 33 5 Optional If you need to configure security see Configuring Security on page 41 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 37 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 6 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 802 11g Radio Settings Descriptions Setting Description Node Type Enables or disables the radio DHCP Mode Sets the DHCP mode for this IF5 Choose Always Use DHCP if you want the IF5 to get its IP address from a DHCP server Choose Use DHCP if IP Address is Zero if you want the IF5 to use DHCP whenever its IP address is set to 0 0 0 0 If you choose this option make sure the IP Address is set to 0 0 0 0 Choose Disable DHCP if you want to assign a static IP address to the IF5 If you choose this option be sure you set a static IP address in the IP Address field DHCP Server Name Name of the DHCP server up to 31 characters The IF5 responds only to DHCP offers from this server Default is an empty string the IF5 responds to DHCP offers from any server DHCP User Class DHCP user class identifier A DHCP server uses the User Class option to choose the address pool it allocates an address from and to select other configuration options Default is an empty string the IF5 does not inclu
61. Statistics The DCE Configuration Display Statistics screen appears with a list of DCE statistics IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 83 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help RFID Module DCE Configuration Display Statistics Navigation Menu IF5 RFID Reader Configuration E B Ethernet Bl 802 119 Radio E B RFID Module DCE Statistics 09 27 2006 20 52 28 DCE Configuration BRI String Pool E Bl Network Services Current Allocations 5 Max Allocations 7 E Bl Network Management Allocate 110 Free 105 Overflow 0 Underflow 0 BRI Event Pool E BR Security Current Allocations 1 Max Allocations 1 W Bl Maintenance Allocate 34 Free 33 Overflow 0 Underflow 0 BRI TCP Client Pool REID Engear Allocate success 2 fail 0 Developer Tools Free success 0 fail 0 Pool Local current 1 total 10 Pool Remote current 0 total 10 Pool Administrator current 1 total 3 EPC TCP Client Pool Allocate success 0 fail 0 Free success 0 fail 0 Pool Local current 0 total 10 Pool Remote current 0 total 10 Pool Administrator current 0 total 3 BRI Event Queue z Download Statistics File 3 To save the list click Download Statistics File and then choose File gt Save As in the browser menu Follow the prompts to save the list to your desktop PC as a txt file Using the Diagnostics Tool
62. User s Manual iii iv IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Contents Contents Before You Begin c eee sc beens sual vL eked eques Pan s hts xiii Safety Information 0 cece cece cece en xiii Global Services and Support 0 0 eee eese xiii Warranty Information s esik erk arri a eee xiii Web Support dere orei bee bee EUR etes xiv Telephone Support eee e aes AEE Rete nR xiv Who Should Read This Manual 02 0 0 cece ee eee xv Related Documents ii ee ee este ee RES Ede xv Patent Informations ze te eoe repe ette Petre ul tos eee d xvi 1 Getting Started oce ee ee aa ee ea 1 Oyerview ofthe TES silver a eet oa eee ek oe Gee og 2 N ihats News T E tI erp D ee ead eo ed 2 Unpacking the IE5 re rate eee he ae ede an se ed 3 Learning Aboutthe TES sos ecce ERE e een RM P e tede ee 4 Understanding the Front Panel Ports 0 eee ee eee 4 Understanding the LEDs 1 0 2 eee eens 6 About the Intermec Ready To Work Indicator 000 e eee eee 7 Understanding the Rear Panel Ports 0 eee eee eee 8 How the IF5 Fits in Your Network 0 eee ee eee 9 Configuring the IF5 Setting the IP Address 0 cece eee eee ee 10 Using a Communications Program liess 10 Configuring the IF5 for an Ethernet Connection 0 13 Configuring the IF5 for a Wireless Network 0000 eee eee 15 Using the Web Browser Interface 0 eee eee eee eee 19 Saving Configurati
63. You can use the Diagnostics tool to test and fine tune your RFID system The Diagnostics tool supports these features Continuous tag reading including tag ID reporting For help see the next section Displaying Tags e General purpose input output GPIO testing For help see Testing the GPIO Interfaces on page 86 Sending BRI commands or BRI script files to the IF5 from an interactive browser interface For help see Using the BRI Window on page 87 Running a tag read performance test For help see Measuring Tag Read Performance on page 88 Note To use the Diagnostics tool you need to enable the IF5 Developer Tools For help see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 84 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Displaying Tags d IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications You can use the Diagnostics tool to continuously execute a read cycle on the IF5 For example this procedure may be useful when you are testing antenna locations or tag placement Note The read cycle is based on the settings listed in the RFID Module screen For help see Configuring RFID Settings on page 74 To display tags and tag IDs 1 From the menu click Developer Tools The Display Tags screen appears Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics Diagnostics Display Tags Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home BB Diagnostics IF5 Reader Diagnostics Display Tags
64. abling or disabling 42 ID Report check box 76 ID Timeout setting 77 ID Tries setting 77 IDREPORT equivalent 76 IDTIMEOUT equivalent 77 IDTRIES equivalent 77 IF5 802 1 1g network described and illustrated 9 applications developing 67 applications starting at boot time 70 configuration summary viewing 116 connecting to network 25 connecting with communications program 10 default configuration restoring 118 described 2 developer access controlling 44 DHCP state described 10 170 dimensions 134 environmental requirements 24 Ethernet network described and illustrated 9 files importing and exporting 104 using web browser 104 with FTP server 108 firmware upgrading 123 installing 24 IP address setting 10 Java support 68 JavaScript support 70 learning about 4 locating with LEDs 115 maintaining 110 managing 98 mounting location choosing 24 overview 2 related documents list of xv requirements environmental 24 RFID architecture illustrated 73 RFID settings configuring 74 SAP device controller enabling 72 SNMP managing with 98 specifications 134 troubleshooting 119 unpacking 3 using securely 28 what s new in this release 2 Wi Fi certification 3 WRDL enabling 72 importing files 104 InCommand option for SAP data processors 161 162 InCommand transformer for SAP data processors 160 indicator lamps testing with IF5 86 using with IF5 126 Init Tries setting 78
65. ader unless an antenna or terminator is installed on each antenna port For a wired Ethernet network connect an Ethernet cable to the IF5 Ethernet port For a wireless network install the primary 802 11g radio antenna on antenna port 4 You can connect a secondary 802 11g antenna to port 3 Connect the AC power cord to the power port on the IF5 Note The IF5 does not support power over Ethernet POE Install the cable access door and route the cables through the openings in the door seam Make sure the cables are not caught in the seam IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 25 Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 Place the IF5 in its mounting location For more information see Choosing a Mounting Location on page 24 7 For a wired Ethernet network connect the Ethernet cable to your network For a wireless network continue with the next step 8 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet As soon as you apply power the IF5 boots and the green Power LED turns on The IF5 is now ready to communicate in your network Positioning 802 11g Antennas 26 Antennas and their placement play a vital role when installing a wireless network The exact range that you will achieve is difficult to determine Intermec recommends that you allow an Intermec certified RF specialist to perform a site survey before you install a wireless network For more information contact your local Intermec representative Radio signals may reflect
66. appears This screen is read only Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Maintenance Connections Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration E Bi Ethernet Bl 802 119 Radio E RFID Module W Bl Network Services H B Network Management Access Point Address E Bi Security 00 20 e0 40 4c df E Maintenance Connections Access Point Neighbors Port Statistics DHCP Status Events Log About This IFS RFID Reader RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 110 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Viewing Access Point Neighbors The AP Neighbors screen provides information on all the access points even hidden access points in the area This screen shows information gathered by the radio receiving beacons from other sources as it operates on a specific channel You can use this screen to help you distribute channels for maximum wireless network performance identify interference problems To view AP neighbors From the menu click Maintenance AP Neighbors The AP Neighbors screen appears For help interpreting the information on this read only screen see the next table Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Maintenance Access Point Neighbors Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration W Bl Ethernet 8 502 11g Radio fg eS Access Point Neigh
67. ation 802 11g Radio RFID Modu Network S ices Network Management Security Maintenance RFID Edgeware Save Configuration Reboot To configure the IF5 for a wired Ethernet connection continue with the next procedure To configure the IF5 for an 802 11g radio connection continue with Configuring the IF5 for a Wireless Network on page 15 12 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Configuring the IF5 for an Ethernet Connection Follow this procedure to configure the IF5 for a wired Ethernet connection that does not use a DHCP server If your wired network uses a DHCP server continue with Connecting the IF5 to Your Network on page 25 To configure the IF5 for a wired Ethernet connection 1 Connect to the IF5 using a communications program For help see To use a communications program on page 11 2 With Ethernet selected in the IF5 RFID Reader Configuration menu press the right arrow key The Ethernet menu appears DHCP Mode DHCP Server Name DHCP User Class m DHCP Vendor Class uU lt DHCP Status IP Address IP Subnet Mask IP Router Gateway 0 0 0 0 IPv6 Configuration XDNS Network Services Ethernet e DHCP if IP Add 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 Link Speed Help lt Auto Select gt 3 Configure these settings DHCP Mode IP Address IP Subnet Mask IP Router Gateway IF5 Fixed R
68. ation Allow LEAP Enables disables Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol LEAP authentication 60 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 802 1x Client Parameter Descriptions continued Parameter Description Preferred Protocol Specifies which 802 1x authentication protocol TLS TTLS PEAP or LEAP the IF5 sends to the authentication server if the server sends an unsupported protocol If you do not allow an 802 1x authentication protocol this parameter is not available User Name User name for TTLS PEAP or LEAP authentication Password Password for TTLS PEAR or LEAP authentication Verify CA Certificate Enables disables verification of the server certificate signature against the certificate installed on the IF5 About Certificates Z The default server certificate on the IF5 ValidForHTTPSOnly supports the secure web browser interface If you choose to use transport layer security TLS with WPA 802 1x WPA2 802 1x or Dynamic WEP security you need to have a unique client certificate on the IF5 and a trusted root certificate authority CA certificate You can use a third party CA to issue unique client certificates and a root certificate Note To install or uninstall certificates you need to access the IF5 via a secure web browser For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 Viewing Certificates You can use the web browser interface to
69. attribute Field Strength Sets the RF power level measured as a percentage of maximum power for all antennas Valid range is 0 to 100 default is 100 Use this setting to attenuate the antenna field strength In some situations full output power can cause unnecessary interference For example if the tag is close to the antenna full output power might overload the tag and cause unreliable behavior This setting is equivalent to the FFELDSTRENGTH BRI attribute Session EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags only Sets the command session parameter to the corresponding EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 air protocol command default is QueryAdjust This setting is equivalent to the SESSION BRI attribute For more information on this setting see the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 documentation Enable Antenna Port n Enables or disables the antenna connected to antenna port n Check the check box to enable that antenna Antenna Port 1 is enabled by default If more than one antenna is enabled the antennas always fire in sequence numerically 1 2 3 4 To change this sequence you need to set the ANTS BRI attribute For more information see the BRI programmers reference manual IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 79 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Configuring the Data Collection Engine The IF5 data collection engine DCE handles communication between your application and the RFID module and allows up to 10 applications to us
70. atures to help maintain the integrity of your secure network You can change default network parameters For help see Configuring the 802 11g Radio on page 37 e enable disable access methods For example if you are not using Telnet sessions to configure or manage the IF5 you can disable Telnet access For help see the next section Controlling Access to IF5 Menus or see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 change the default user name and password For help see Setting Up Logins on page 45 e use a password server to maintain a list of authorized users who can configure and manage the IF5 For help see Setting Up Logins on page 45 configure basic WEP 64 128 security using static WEP keys For help see Configuring Static WEP Security on page 50 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 41 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings configure Dynamic WEP 802 1x security For help see Configuring Dynamic WEP 802 1x Security on page 52 configure WPA PSK security For help see Configuring WPA PSK Security on page 54 configure WPA 802 1x security For help see Configuring WPA 802 1x Security on page 55 configure WPA2 PSK security For help see Configuring WPA2 PSK Security on page 57 configure WPA2 802 1x security For help see Configuring WPA2 802 1x Security on page 58 For general information on securely using the IF5 see Using the IF5 Securely
71. been made to this IF5 appear as blue To view the About This IF5 screen From the menu click Maintenance About This IF5 RFID Reader The About This IF5 RFID Reader screen appears This screen is read only 114 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Navigation Menu IF5 RFID Reader Configuration Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Maintenance About This IF5 RFID Reader BB Ethernet B 802 119 Radio B RFID Module B Network Services Network Management E Bl Security E Maintenance Connections Access Point Neighbors Port Statistics DHCP Status Events Log About This IF5 RFID Reader RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Copyright 1995 2006 Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved Find This IF5 The Find This IF5 button will cause the LEDs to blink in a unique pattern The two outer LEDs will be unchanged the inner LEDs will all blink together This feature is intended to help physically locate this device Ethernet 802 119 Radio UMAC Software LMAC Firmware Boot code version 6 90 Code version 7 70 13 Software Release 2 20 Serial Number 07200500013 Configuration String ifSudi2380300012 Total Running 74 Processes Total flash memory 16777216 Bytes Total RAM Userspace 31551488 Bytes Available RAM 1228800 Bytes 0 01 08 05 System up time Days Hours Minu
72. bors E B Network Services E Network Management Address Channel Signal dBm SSID oe Capabilities Mert D0022dpb3es 6 E 0 ESS Privacy E B Maintenance o00022do9debf 6 ECT 0 ESS Privacy Connections O020e0404cdf 7 O 79 Kitapup 0 ESS Short Preamble Access Point Neighbors 0002200403270 11 NC s 69 28 ESS Privacy Port Statistics O020e04012c04 1 EO 91 wsie00 8 ESS Short Preamble Short Slot reor o0022dodebe7 6 287 4 ESS Privacy Events Log About This IF5 RFID Reader RFID Edgeware Developer Tools IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 111 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 AP Neighbors Screen Fields Field Address Channel Signal dBm SSID Age sec Capabilities 112 Description Displays the MAC address of the access point Shows the channel advertised in the beacon Indicates power level of reception measured in dBm The colors red yellow and green indicate poor adequate and good signal levels respectively Displays the SSID advertised in the beacon This field may or may not be advertised by the originator of the contact Shows the amount of elapsed time since the last contact from the originator Displays information derived from the capability information sent in the beacon which may include ESS Set for an access point and cleared for an end device or ad hoc device IBSS Cleared for an access point and set for an end
73. cess option under the Security menu to Secure Only Once you enter the correct user name and or password you will be logged in to the configuration menus After fifteen minutes of inactivity you will be logged out Copyright 1995 2006 Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved a bre I e 7 Or for a secure session click A secure session is available The secure login screen appears Note If a security alert message appears Click Yes to continue to the secure login screen Click No to cancel Click View certificate to see the security certificate before continuing 10 10 1 212 IF5 RFID Reader Login Microsoft Internet Explorer ini x Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Help Heak gt A A Qsearch sgrevortes meda A B S Bd SH ii Address httns 10 10 1 212 pubjwwwflogin htm 7 ee inks Intermec RFID e Secure IF5 RFID Reader Login Security Login credentials Gsm i This login is secure Username Password Once you enter the correct user name and or password you will be logged in to the configuration menus After fifteen minutes of inactivity you will be logged out Copyright 1995 2006 Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 Ifnec
74. cher i heated bts bee Are peni 156 EqualizeTimeStamp 0 0 cece eee eee eee 157 Event EypeFilter 2 5 5 vac ede se Ss eS 157 HierarchyBuilderSend cscs viene eee eec ret 157 SimplePackSend i pin eme od sac ena 158 LowP ssFilter lt 3 ies in oa eR e ah ns p eos 158 SelectedFieldEnricher 0 eee eese 158 Sendz i Splat OP ee pe ae A ba he 158 TagbitsFilter eu eR reb thie aguante eae 158 TimeFixedSizeAggregator 2 00 0 0 00 0 eee eee eee ee 159 About Jransformers zelo ails Gea ER NE Bye Me ES 159 EPCPMLTransformer 0 0 00 c cee eee eee ees 159 MuliEPCPMLTransformer eese 159 PMLTransformer eet ke ER een Ee es 159 PMLTranstformer2 sees Ee pe e EROR ERU 159 PMLTransformerAII4 eese 159 ValidEPCPMLTransformer seeeeeeeeee 159 About Data Processor Options 0 00 cece eee eee ees 160 Options for All Processor Types leen 160 Options for Send Processors 0 0 cece cece ees 160 Options for CheckReader 0 0 eee eee eese 160 Options for EPCEnricher 0 0 0 eee eee 161 Options for EventTypeFilter 161 Options for HierarchyBuilderSend 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 161 Options for SimplePackSend 2 0 0 0 eee eee eee 161 Options for LowPassFilter 2 0 0 eee eens 162 Options for SelectedFieldEnricher 1 2 0 0 eee eee eee 162 Options for TagBitsFilter 2 0 0 eee eee ees 163 x IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual xi
75. curity methods For help see Configuring Security on page 41 28 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Configuring Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure network settings for the IF5 and includes these topics Configuring Settings For Your Network Configuring Ethernet Settings Configuring Network Services Configuring the 802 11g Radio Configuring Security About Certificates This chapter assumes that you are familiar with your network networking terms and the type of security implemented by your network IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 29 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Configuring Settings for Your Network This chapter assumes that you are using the IF5 web browser interface to configure network settings on the IF5 For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 You can also configure network settings by using a communications program to access the IF5 For help see Using a Communications Program on page 10 using Intermec Settings from within the Intermec SmartSystems Console For help see Using the Intermec SmartSystems Console on page 103 using a Simple Management Network Protocol SNMP station to access the IF5 For help see Using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP on page 98 using the Wavelink Avalanche client management system to access the IF5 For help see Using Wavelink Avalanche on page 101 Configuring Ethernet S
76. d driver bundles to support the IF5 as well as documentation about the sample and plug in subsystems For more information contact your Intermec sales representative About the J2SE Option If you ordered the Java J2SE option the Java files are loaded at boot time No further configuration is necessary For more information see the J2SE documentation Creating RFID Applications for the IF5 Z Intermec recommends this general outline for developing your RFID application 1 Write and test your application on a development workstation your desktop PC The application can access the IF5 via TCP on port 2189 N After testing is complete install the application on the IF5 You can package your application into a Java jar file and install the file and RFID Java libraries on the IF5 as appropriate Be sure to specify the class path to the libraries For help with executing Java applications see Executing Java Applications on page 68 Note Java applications must be transferred to the IF5 as binaries or errors will result To automatically run your application when the IF5 boots see Running Applications at Boot Time on page 70 Using the RFID Resource Kit Intermecs RFID Resource Kit includes Java tools you can use to develop RFID applications that enable control of the reader and data management The resource kit is available as part of the Intermec Developer Library IDL To learn more about the IDL go to www
77. de user class information in DHCP requests 38 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 802 11g Radio Settings Descriptions continued Setting DHCP Vendor Class IP Address IP Subnet Mask IP Router Gateway SSID Network Name Configuring Advanced Parameters Description DHCP vendor class identifier A DHCP server can assign vendor specific options to DHCP clients that have a common vendor Default is an empty string the IF5 does not include vendor class information in DHCP requests IP address for the 802 11g radio The IP address has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 Set this value to 0 0 0 0 if you set the DHCP Mode to Use DHCP if IP Address is Zero Set this value to a static IP address for the 802 11g radio if you disabled DHCP Subnet mask that matches the other devices in your network The subnet mask has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 IP address of the router that will forward frames if the IF5 will communicate with devices on another subnet The IP address has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 Name of the network The IF5 will only connect to the specified network You can change these settings to enable better radio performance Z Note Intermec recommends that you keep the default settings for these parameters To configure advanced radio parameters 1 From the menu click 802 11g Rad
78. dentifier corresponds to EPCID Check the check box to enable tag ID reporting This setting is equivalent to the IDREPORT BRI attribute and is enabled by default No Tag Report Enables or disables a NOTAG message which is sent when no tags are found during execution of a Read Write or Lock command Check the check box to enable the message This setting is equivalent to the NOTAGRPT BRI attribute and is enabled by default Timeout Configuration Mode Enables a timeout mode Instead specifying the number of antenna or ID tries you specify a timeout value If the IF5 does not find any tags after an antenna or ID try the reader waits this long before starting the next antenna or ID try IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications This setting is equivalent to the TIMEOUTMODE BRI attribute and is disabled by default To enable Timeout Configuration mode 1 Check the check box and then click Save Changes The screen refreshes The Antenna Tries setting is replaced by Antenna Timeout and the ID Tries setting is replaced by ID Timeout 2 Specify the value in ms for the timeout in the entry fields and then click Save Changes ID Tries Sets the maximum number of times the reader executes the identify algorithm before a response is returned to a Read or Write command In practice this is the number of times a tag ID attempt is made for each antenna being used Valid range is 1 t
79. device or ad hoc device Privacy Indicates that encryption is required on this service set Short Preamble Indicates that short preambles may be used for frame transmission on this service set OFDM Allowed DSSS OFDM is allowed on this service set Short Slot Short slots timing is being used on this service set If this field is not present longer slot timing is being used for backward compatibility CFPoll Access point uses coordination function for delivery and polling CFReq Access point uses point coordination function for delivery but does not support polling IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Viewing Port Statistics The Port Statistics screen shows the total number of frames and bytes that the IF5 has received and transmitted since it was last booted To view port statistics From the menu click Maintenance gt Port Statistics The Port Statistics screen appears This screen is read only Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Maintenance Port Statistics Navigation Menu IF5 RFID Reader Configuration W Bl Ethernet Bi 802 119 Radio H Bl RFID Module GBB Network Services E Bl Network Management Ethernet Packets Errors Drops FIFO Errors Frame Error Multicast Pat Rx 2945 0 0 0 o o Packets Errors Drops FIFO Errors Collisions Carrier Error Maintenance Tx 239 0
80. ds Enter a value for the number of read cycles in the Number of Cycles field The default is five cycles 3 Click Start test The performance test begins and tag information appears in a table in the browser window Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics Diagnostics Performance Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home E B Diagnostics IF5 Reader Tag Read Performance Display Tags Cycle length 2 seconds GPIO BEC Number of cycles 5 Performance Start test B JavaScript Cycle 4 of 5 Tag ID HO00671FFFCO0153001 70 Total tags read 70 Total Read Time 8 0 seconds Current Test Duration 14 seconds Average tags read per second 8 75 Export to CSV file The test returns this data Tag ID Tag ID for each identified tag This field appears only if you have selected ISOGBGI as the supported tag type e Times read Number of times each tag was read during the test This field appears only if you have selected ISOGBGI as the supported tag type Total tags read Total number of times all tags were read during the test IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 89 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Total Read Time Elapsed time spent reading tags during the test e Current Test Duration Total time spent in the test cycle e Average tags read per second Total number of tags read divided by the total read time 4 To export the test results as a
81. dule RfidReader properties xml must reside in the home developer dc directory on the IF5 The next table lists properties you can set for BRI implementation For more information on reader specific properties see the Basic Reader Interface Programmers Reference Manual P N 937 000 xxx Element Default Description Name Required Defines the name of this reader Used in the main XML configuration file as LogicalName to reference this reader Classname Required Sets the LLI Java implementation class for this reader Always use com sap readerImplementations intermec IntermecBRIReader readerAddress Required Specifies the IP address of the reader If the SAP device controller is running on the reader directly set to localhost or 127 0 0 1 readerPort Required Specifies the TCP IP port to use for the BRI interface Set to 2189 148 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Element pollingInterval tagID type tagID address tagID length logFile output use output mode inactive output mode readingNo Tags IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Default 0 EPC Description Optional Sets the interval in ms between READ commands sent by the reader The polling loop can run continuously or can be started by a trigger and run for a period set by trigger time Defines the type of tag to be read EPC EPC tag ID stored on the tag in the
82. e IF5 This illustration shows the ways you can install the IF5 on a horizontal or vertical surface The next table includes environmental requirements for the IF5 Choose a location that meets these requirements IF5 Environmental Requirements Type Minimum Maximum Operating temperature 25 C 13 F 55 C 131 F Storage temperature 30 C 22 F 75 C 167 F Humidity non condensing 10 90 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the IF5 to Your Network Z A Warning After you configure the IF5 for your network and choose a mounting location you can place the IF5 in its mounting location and connect it to your network For help with configuring the IF5 see Configuring the IF5 Setting the IP Address on page 10 Note If you are using a DHOP server make sure the server is running before you connect power to the IF5 If there is no DHCP server available at boot time the IF5 may seem to be locked up while searching for DHCP lease offers To install the IF5 1 N w un Remove the cable access door For help see Understanding the Front Panel Ports on page 4 Attach one to four RFID antennas to the RFID antenna ports starting with port 1 Do not remove the terminators from unused antenna ports For help see Understanding the Rear Panel Ports on page 8 Each port must have either an antenna or a terminator connected Do not apply power to the re
83. e not required EventTypeFilter Filters out RFID events based on type Either APPEARED or DISAPPEARED events are filtered out HierarchyBuilderSend Builds RFID events into simple hierarchies for example the building of a pallet with information about the cases contained on the pallet The following assumptions are made e We have a simple hierarchy of one single container object such as a pallet containing an unlimited number of contained objects for example cases Two different readers are used to read the RFID tags of containers and contained objects No new container object appears before the previous one has disappeared physically impossible for this to happen e No contained objects appear if there is no container object Should this happen the contained objects are assigned to the next visible container The error condition is logged The building is done according to the following algorithm Start state No events have been received When a container appeared event is received the building process starts All following appeared events for contained objects are assigned to the current container When a disappeared event for the same container is received the building of the current container is finished The data is transformed into a message by the assigned transformer object and sent out IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 157 Appendix B Configuring and Using the
84. e the same reader simultaneously When your application is communicating with the DCE the blue Intermec Ready To Work Indicator on the IF5 front panel turns on and stays on For help see About the Intermec Ready To Work Indicator on page 7 You can configure many settings for the DCE For help see the next procedure Note You need to disable the IF5 Developer Tools and the SAP device controller edgeware before your application can communicate with the DCE For help see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 To configure DCE settings 1 From the menu click RFID Module gt DCE Configuration The DCE Configuration screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Heip RFID Module DCE Configuration Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration Ethernet P cera Submit Changes W Bi 802 110 Radio E BB nri Module Allow External BRI Connections Iv DCE Configuration E B Network Services sata 2189 E B Network Management BRI Heartbeat n E Bl Security Trigger Management r E B8 maintenance RFID Edgeware Allow External EPC Connections Iv Coxe Tone EPC TCP Port 4884 Enable Logging o Display Log Display Statistics 2 Change DCE settings as needed For help see the next table 80 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate y
85. e to be imported and double click the filename The name of the file appears in the Enter or select the name of the file to import entry field 4 Optional In the What name should the file be given on this device optional entry field enter the path to and new filename for the file that will be imported to the IF5 fyour IF5 includes the Compact Flash memory option leave this field blank to import the file to the pub cf directory with its original filename fyour IF5 does not include the Compact Flash memory option leave this field blank to import the file to the pub developer directory with its original filename 5 Click Import The file is imported to the IF5 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 107 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Using the FTP Server to Import and Export Files 108 You can move files to and from the IF5 by using its resident FTP server The IF5 FTP server is disabled by default To enable the FTP server see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 After you enable the IF5 FTP server you can access the FTP directory directly through Internet Explorer or from the IF5 web browser interface As with any Windows directory you can click and drag or copy and paste to move files To access the FTP directory directly 1 Open Internet Explorer 2 In the Address field enter this text ftp Woo xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IF5 IP address Press Ent
86. eader User s Manual Set to Disable DHCP A unique IP address The subnet mask that matches the other devices in your network If the IF5 will communicate with devices on another subnet enter the address of the router that will forward frames 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started 14 Or press the down arrow key to select IPv6 Configuration and then press the right arrow key to configure these IPv6 settings Enable Enables automatic assignment of a Autoconfiguration unique address to this IF5 IPv6 Address A unique 128 bit IPvG address IPv6 Subnet Mask The IPv6 subnet mask Range is 1 to 128 bits IPv6 Router A unique 128 bit address for an IPv6 Gateway router Optional To configure DNS settings choose DNS Network Services and press Enter The Network Settings screen appears 0 050 f SNTP Configuration SYSLOG Destination Help Configure DNS settings as needed Hostname Hostname for this IF5 The default is the IF5 configuration string found on the product label This can be a simple hostname or a fully qualified domain name FQDN If this device obtains its IP address via DHCP this parameter is also sent to the DHCP server If the DHCP server supports it this field will be used for dynamic DNS DDNS updates Domain Specifies a domain name representing this IF5 If the name IF5 obtains its IP address via DHCP this parameter is combined with the hostname parameter and sent t
87. ecommends using the tmp directory or a subdirectory thereof for best performance The next example shows a sample SimpleDevice property file URL file config SDCConfiguration xml LOCATION LEVEL ALL LOC_TYPE BOTH LOC FILENAME tmp dc g trc LOC MAXFILESIZE 32000 LOC NO OF FILES 10 LOC FORMATTER TRACE CATEGORY LEVEL NONE CAT TYPE FILE IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 151 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller CAT FILENAME tmp dc g log CAT MAXFILESIZE 32000 CAT NO OF FILES 10 CAT FORMATTER TRACE Logging parameters are described in the next table Parameter Description LOCATION LEVEL Sets the type of values to be logged ALL CATEGORY LEVEL DEBUG PATH INFO WARNNING ERROR FATAL NONE LOC TYPE Sets the location of the logging FILE CAT TYPE CONSOLE or BOTH LOC FILENAME Sets the name of the log file Required if CAT FILENAME LOC TYPE is set to FILE or BOTH Use the format filename LOC MAXFILESIZE Sets the maximum size of the logfile Use CAT MAXFILESIZE the format integer Default is FileLog NO LIMIT Required only if LOC TYDE is set to FILE or BOTH LOC NO OF FILES Sets the number of logfiles if you want to CAT NO OF FILES log to more than one file Use the format integer Default is FileLog NO CNT Required only if LOC TYPE is set to FILE or BOTH LOC FORMATTER Sets the format for the logfile entries XML CAT FORMATTER LIST or TRACE XML and TRACE
88. ed startup Note If your IF5 has the Compact Flash option you can also Z create the startup directory in the cf directory 6 Copy your executables or scripts via FTP to the startup directory Optional Disable FTP access to the IF5 FTP access to the IF5 is not required to run your software at boot time For help with disabling FTP access see Controlling Developer Access on page 44 The IF5 is now ready to run the executable or script at boot time Handling Command Line Arguments at Boot Time If your application does not require command line arguments you can simply place the application into the startup directory as described in the previous section Make sure your application is executable chmod x file If command line arguments or an exact startup order are necessary use a shell script as shown in this example bin sh home developer other apps start env home developer my apps testapp D About IF5 Edgeware The IF5 comes with two types of installed edgeware e The Developer Tools which include the Diagnostics tool and the JavaScript tool The tools are enabled by default Use the Diagnostics Tool to test and fine tune your RFID systems and settings For more information see Using the Diagnostics Tool on page 84 Use the JavaScript Tool to edit and test JavaScript RFID applications For more information see Using the JavaScript Tool on page 90 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 71
89. el beber oe ie cod 138 B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller 139 Enabling the SAP Device Controller 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee ee 140 Running the Device Controller Manually 0000040 140 Opening a Telnet Session to the IF5 0000 141 Starting and Stopping the Device Controller Manually 141 Reconfiguring the Device Controller Manually 141 Stopping or Reconfiguring the Device Controller Over the Network 142 Using the Configuration File Generator 0 eee eee ee eee 142 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual ix Contents About the SAP DC Configuration Files 143 Changing Settings in the Configuration Files 000 144 About the SDCConfiguration XML File 000000 144 Controller ID iis a cea E REC MR EUER 144 R celverL ist esso in E EROR RIO EE dea SUCI SUUS 145 Reader Listz eue br d E eU DUET iE usen 146 FieldMap e er odor t equ MI EC E M deities 146 ExtensionCommandHandler 0 000 000 eee 146 ProcessorChainList s cece v SERV DE ES 146 About the RfidReader properties File eese 148 Setting Parameters for Logging 0 0 eee eee eee eee 151 Using the Data Processors kas ta Rees side oes aa tha ee RO E RA 152 Data Processor Types sss 154 Standard Data Processors 156 Check Read ets irte erre reed 156 DuplicatePilter z 2c te e eee ede es 156 SimpleDuplicateFilter llll leere 156 EPGEnz
90. enabling 72 electrical specifications 134 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Enable Antenna Port check box 79 Enable Autoconfiguration for IPv6 33 Enable CCKM check box 56 Enable CCxv2 Radio Measurements 41 Enable CCxv2 Rogue Detection 41 Enable FTP Server check box 45 Enable Logging check box for DCE 81 Enable Medium Reservation check box 40 Enable mixed cell check box dynamic WEP 54 static WEP 52 Enable Startup Scripts check box 43 EPC TCP Port setting 81 EPCEnricher 156 options 161 EPCFieldReader option for SAP data processors 161 EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 certification 3 tags choosing in RFID Module settings 75 EPCPML transformer 159 EqualizeTimeStamp 157 Ethernet connection configuring 13 IF5 in wired network illustrated 9 link speed configuring 30 port described 5 pin assignments 138 settings configuring with web browser interface 30 described 32 troubleshooting problems 120 Ethernet port location 4 Events Log screen illustrated 114 events log viewing in Maintenance menu 113 EventTypeFilter 157 options 161 exporting files 104 ExtensionCommandHandler 146 external controls using with IF5 126 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Index F features new in this release 2 Field Separator setting 76 Field Strength setting 79 FieldMap xml described 143 fields in tags separating 76 FIELDSEP equivalent 76 FIELDSTRENGTH equivalent 79 File Import and Export screen illus
91. ent There are U S and foreign patents pending Wi Fi is a registered certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit www openssl org This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young EAY cryptsoft com ii IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Document Change Record This page records changes to this document The document was originally released as Revision 001 Revision Date Description of Change 002 11 2005 Added information supporting Release 2 0 firmware e Configuring the IF5 using the web browser interface Guidelines for developing and testing RFID applications e Configuring the SAP device controller RFID edgeware Guidelines for using the IF5 general purpose input output GPIO interfaces 003 2 2006 Added information supporting Release 2 01 and 2 02 firmware Descriptions of the IBM WRDI option and WEDM settings Support for EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 RFID tags 004 11 2006 Added information supporting Release 2 20 firmware Minor changes to the IF5 web browser interface Descriptions of data processors for the SAP device controller RFID edgeware Description of the J2SE option Support for dense reader mode and Listen Before Talk feature IF5 Fixed Reader
92. er Via mounting a Common Internet File System CIFS Via NFS shared drive These methods are disabled by default To enable any of these methods see the next procedure To enable developer access methods 1 From the menu click Security Developer Access The Security Developer Access screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security Developer Access Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration B Ethernet W B 802 11g Radio W B RFID Module Submit Changes Allow Telnet Shell Access n B Network Services Enable FTP Server D W B Network Management Ei Bi Security i Automount NFS r Passwords 802 119 Radio 802 1x Client Settings Certificate Details i developer Access Security Events W B Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 2 Enable or disable developer access methods by checking or clearing the check boxes For help see the next table 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 44 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Setting Up Logins Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Developer Access Method Descriptions Method Description Allow Telnet Enables access to the Linux system console via Shell Access standard Telnet using the login and password inter
93. er The Login As dialog box appears w 4 Type intermec in the User Name and Password fields and then click Login The IF5 FTP directory appears PA ftp 10 10 1 212 Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Internet Explorer EEEEEKAKAAWV O Hu File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Heak gt Gy Qsearch yFolders J 25 UI X A Ee Address ftp 4 10 10 1 212 ee ee aru ee a EXAMPLE EXAMPLESt GACK xml 10 10 1 212 Click here to learn about browsing FTP stes User intermec fip internet IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 To access the FTP directory from the IF5 web browser interface 1 In the web browser interface click File Import Export The File Import and Export screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export File Import and Export Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration E B Ethernet Note This login session is not secure 802 119 Radio E Bl RFID Module A secure session is available E BB Network Services Some features such as importing certificates are only available through the secure interface E BB Network Management a To only allow secure login and avoid ever seeing this message change the Browser Access option E Bl Security under the Security menu to Secure Only E Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Select one of the followin
94. ers and is case sensitive The default is CR52401 Specifies a password that provides read and write access and lets the user change the community strings This password can be from 1 to 15 characters and is case sensitive The default is secret Specifies a password that provides read only access This password can be from 1 to 15 characters and is case sensitive Specifies a password that provides read and write access This password can be from 1 to 15 characters and is case sensitive Specifies the protocol for authenticated SNMPv3 messages This must match a supported authentication protocol on the SNMP management station Specifies the protocol for encrypted SNMPv3 messages This must match a supported encryption protocol on the SNMP management station IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Using Wavelink Avalanche The Wavelink Avalanche client management system uses three main components to help you easily manage your wireless network Avalanche Component Descriptions Component Description Enabler Resides on all devices that can be managed by the Avalanche system It communicates information about the device to the Avalanche Agent and manages software applications on the device Agent Automatically detects and upgrades all devices in the Avalanche system and manages the daily processing functions Console The administrative user interface that lets y
95. esponse recl Reconfigure URL http hostname config xml Command where hostname is the directory where the configuration file is located config xml is the name of the configuration file Using the Configuration File Generator The device controller includes a generation script that creates default configuration files based on command line parameters Using this utility you can quickly configure the device controller to connect to an SAP AII node The resulting configuration files are intended as a basis for further customization The script is located at usr local dc configsapdc and its syntax is as follows configsapdc lt Aii node URL gt lt port gt lt device controller name gt lt device name gt lt DCE port gt 142 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller where Aii node URL is the URL of the SAP AII node port is the TCP port on which the device controller accepts SAP communications device controller is the name of this device controller in SAP name AII device name is the name of this device in SAP AII DCE port is the TCP port supported by the DCE for BRI communications Default is 2189 The following example configures the device controller to connect to an SAP AII server at myhost on port 50000 while accepting connections from SAP AII on port 9000 configsapdc http myhost 50000 sap scm ain 9000 IF5 DC IF5 001 2189 Abou
96. essary enter a user name and password The default user name is intermec and the default password is intermec You can define the user name and password For help see Setting Up Logins on page 45 5 Click Login The Ethernet screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration B gatione Submit Changes IPv6 Configuration bs DHCP Mode Disable DHCP Bi RFID Module E BB Network Services IP Address 10 10 1 212 B Network Management IP Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 B Security IP Router Gateway 0 0 0 0 B Maintenance RFID Edgewer DNS Network Services Developer Tools Link Speed Auto Select z Ethernet Screen Different settings appear in this screen depending on DHCP settings These settings appear when the IF5 is configured to use a DHCP server Your web browser session is established Note Although you can use several methods to manage the IF5 remotely this manual assumes you are using the web browser IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 21 Chapter 1 Getting Started Saving Configuration Changes When you are done configuring the IF5 you may want to activate your changes immediately or you may want to save the changes now and activate them later If you choose to activate the changes later they will become active the next time the IF5 is booted Note If you made changes to R
97. ettings 30 This section explains how to configure these wired Ethernet settings using the web browser interface DHCP mode If DHCP is enabled DHCP server name user class and vendor class IP address IP subnet mask IP router gateway Link speed Note If you are using a DHCP server you may not need to configure Ethernet settings For more information contact your network administrator For help with enabling IPv6 and configuring settings see Enabling IPv6 on page 33 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings To configure Ethernet settings 1 From the menu click Ethernet The Ethernet screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration B a Ethernet Submit Changes IPv6 Configuration ean DHCP Mode Disable DHCP z E Bi RFID Module E B Network Services IP Address 10 10 1 212 E Bl Network Management IP Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 E BA security IP Router Gateway 0 0 0 0 E Bl Maintenance Ero Eanan DNS Network Services Developer Tools Link Speed Auto Select z 2 Configure the Ethernet settings For help see the next table Note Different settings appear in this screen depending on the current DHCP mode for the IF5 If you need to configure DNS Network Services settings such as DNS addresses or suffixes or a SYSLOG des
98. events within the message keep their original timestamp Default is 10000 164 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual i Index IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 165 Index Symbols JAVA_HOME described 69 J DBC_HOME described 69 cf startup 43 home developer startup 43 Numerics 802 11g radio advanced parameters setting 39 Antenna Control 41 antenna guidelines 26 antenna port locations 8 Client Type Performance 40 configuring 37 connection configuring 15 Enable CCxv2 Radio Measurements 41 Enable CCxv2 Rogue Detection 41 Enable Medium Reservation 40 Fragmentation Threshold 40 IF5 in wireless network illustrated 9 network illustrated 9 Power Output Level 40 screen illustrated 37 settings described 38 specifications 135 troubleshooting problems 120 802 1x client settings described 60 A About This IF5 RFID Reader screen 114 AC power port described 5 location 4 access point MAC address viewing 110 access point neighbors viewing in Maintenance menu 111 access via menus controlling 42 AddField option for SAP data processors 162 Address field in AP Neighbors screen 112 advanced parameters for 802 11g radio 39 Age field in AP Neighbors screen 112 Allow External BRI Connection setting 81 Allow External EPC Connection setting 81 166 Allow External EPC Connections check box 81 Allow ICMP Configuration check box 43 Allow LEAP check box 60 Allow PEAP check box 60 Allow Serv
99. f your IF5 does not include the WRDI option Choose SAP AII Device Controller to enable the SAP edgeware Note To use the SAP edgeware the SAP AII backend module must be installed on your server Contact your network administrator for more information IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 3 Optional Check the Enable SMF Console check box if you want to enable the Service Management Framework console for remote interaction with the SMF framework 4 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 About the IF5 RFID Architecture Your RFID application can communicate directly with the IF5 DCE using the BRI protocol For more information see Configuring the Data Collection Engine on page 80 You can also use JavaScript applications with the IF5 RFID Resource Kit components to communicate with the DCE For more information see the RFID Resource Kit documentation The next illustration shows the basics of the IF5 RFID architecture RFID Application BRI protocol via TCP IP BRI protocol via TCP IP Data RFID Resource JavaScript Collection Kit components Interpreter Engine DCE OSGi Runtime IBM Services BRI protocol Management Framework Java Virtual Machine JVM CDC Foundation 1 0
100. fatermec Val User s Manual bm IF5 Fixed Reader Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave W Everett WA 98203 U S A www intermec com The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation 2004 2006 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand Arci Tech Beverage Routebook CrossBar dcBrowser Duratherm EasyADC EasyCoder EasySet Fingerprint INCA under license i gistics Intellitag Intellitag Gen2 JANUS LabelShop MobileLAN Picolink Ready to Work RoutePower Saber ScanPlus ShopScan Smart Mobile Computing SmartSystems TE 2000 Trakker Antares and Vista Powered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation Throughout this manual trademarked names may be used Rather than put a trademark or symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringem
101. file cont js init js Set URL Reset URL Upload Download the work js JavaScript Chent filename Browse Upload to Reader Download work js from Reader Set werk js as the boot JavaScript Note The work js JavaScript must be saved by clicking the Save button on the Workbench page before pressing the Accept button below Accept 2 Click Browse to browse to the startup file location and double click the file name The path to and name of the file appear in the Client filename field 3 Click Upload to Reader The file is uploaded to the IF5 4 In the left hand pane click Workbench The Workbench Screen appears 5 Click Load The file contents appear in the JavaScript Code box 6 Edit the file You can run the file to test it and save it when you are finished editing For help see Using the JavaScript Workbench on page 91 7 After you save the file click Auto Start in the left hand pane The Auto Start screen appears 8 To set the saved file as the startup file click Accept 94 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications To download the file from the IF5 to another location click Download work js from Reader Follow the prompts to save the file download it from the reader you need to save the file as Z Note Before you can set the saved file as the startup file or described in Step 6 Configuring WEDM Settings Note T
102. g ID are filtered out All tag IDs returned from identify except the check tag ID are packaged in a DataProcessorEvent and forwarded DuplicateFilter This class filters all events that appear or disappear twice or more times in a row If the event is of type APPEARED or DISAPPEARED and received twice the second event is ignored For example DuplicateFilter can be used when the Device Controller is monitoring a gate consisting of two or more physical readers that form one logical read point SimpleDuplicateFilter Filters out all duplicate tags of the same type appeared disappeared regardless of which reader the tags came from This simple duplicate filter does not maintain a history of past events and only filters duplicates in the current event message it is processing Use SimpleDuplicateFilter inside a chain after an aggregator data processor EPCEnricher A special type of SelectedFieldEnricher that reads an EPC from the user memory of the tag and replaces the manufacturer tag id with the EPC value Used with non EPC tags 156 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller EqualizeTimeStamp Equalizes the time stamp The time stamp of all RfidEvents is set to the value of the time stamp of the enclosing DataProcessorEvent This is useful when grouping single events together to simplify processing on the AIN side and when detailed millisecond level time stamps ar
103. g tasks Developer Tools Transfer files to this device using your browser View the file system directory and read files from this device using your browser 2 Click Transfer files to or from this device using FTP The IF5 FTP directory appears in a new browser window A ftp 10 10 1 212 Microsoft Internet Explorer Edt View Favorites Tools Help HBak gt Ga Qusemch Cirodes G 2 UE X A EH Address 88 fos i10 10 1 212 z e me amp d Ha a eG oO s s 10 10 1 212 EXAMPLE EXAMPLEt GACK xm Server 10 10 1 212 User Name intermec Click here to learn about browsing FTP ses User intermec p Internet IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 109 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Maintaining the IF5 The Maintenance menu lets you view IF5 parameters and statistics including connections to access points for wireless networks access point neighbors for wireless networks port statistics alist of logged events aconfiguration summary You may need this information when you call Intermec Product Support Viewing Connections The Connections screen shows the access point MAC address You can see the Connections screen only if the 802 11g radio is active and connected to an access point To view connections From the menu click Maintenance The Connections screen
104. gs in configuration files 144 configuration file generator using 142 configuration files described 143 configuring 140 Controller ID 144 data processors AddField option for SelectedFieldEnricher 162 CheckParams option for CheckReader 160 CheckReader 156 ClearFields option for SelectedFieldEnricher 162 ContainedObjectReader option for HierarchyBuilderSend 161 ContainerReader option for HierarchyBuilderSend 161 described 152 DuplicateFilter 156 EPCEnricher 156 EPCFieldName option for EPCEnricher 161 EqualizeTimeStamp 157 EventTypeFilter 157 FilterAppeared option for EventTypeFilter 161 FilterBadTags option for EPCEnricher 161 FilterBitMask option for TagBitsFilter 163 FilterDisappeared option for EventTypeFilter 161 FilterField option for TagBitsFilter 163 HierarchyBuilderSend 157 illustrated 153 173 Index SAP device controller data processors continued InCommand option for HierarchyBuilderSend 161 InCommand option for send processors 160 InCommand option for SimplePackSend 162 Invert option for TagBitsFilter 163 LowPassFilter 158 MappingTable option for SelectedFieldEnricher 162 MaxCount option for TimeFixedSizeAggregator 16 3 nonlinear illustrated 155 options 160 OutCommand option for send processors 160 ReaderID option 160 Receiver ID option 160 RemoveField option for SelectedFieldEnricher 162 RemoveTags option for SimplePackSend 162 Retries optio
105. gs to be read G1 ISO Class 1 Gen 1 tags G2 ISO Class 1 Gen 2 tags UCODE119 Phillips v1 19 tags EPCC1G2 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 tags MIXED Mixed groups of tags IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Element Default Description GPIOValue green E Optional Sets the value of the GPIO output lines in response to a GREEN ExtensionCommand GPIOValue yellow Optional Sets the value of the GPIO output lines in response to a YELLOW ExtensionCommand GPIOValue red Optional Sets the value of the GPIO output lines in response to a REDExtensionCommand Note To handle custom ExtensionCommand strings more GPIOValue xxx properties can be added The command string name must be in lowercase characters in the xml file For example to make the controller respond to a BUZZER ExtensionCommand by setting GPIO output lines to 7 add this property GPIOValue buzzer 7 Setting Parameters for Logging The SimpleDevice property file sets parameters for logging The SAP device controller uses the SAP logging API There are two types of logs Traces LOCATION for developers to use when debugging Logs CATEGORY for administrators monitoring regular operation You can define a log level and format for each type Logging can be done to the console a file or both You can also log to a rotating set of files instead of a single file For the IF5 SAP device controller Intermec r
106. his section only applies to IF5s ordered with the IBM Z WRDI option After you enable the WEDM client you can use the web browser interface to configure settings For help enabling the WEDM client see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 To configure WEDM settings 1 From the menu click RFID Edgeware The RFID Edgeware screen appears with a list of configurable WEDM settings Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help RFID Edgeware Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration H B Ethernet amp B 802 119 Radio E B RFID Module W BB Network Services E Bl Network Management Ei B Security E B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Submit Changes Select Active Edgeware Application None User Application IBM WEDM Developer Tools ME SAP AII Device Controller m WEDM Settings AccountID ServerPassword UserName E ClientPassword mE Eu 2 Change WEDM settings as needed For more information see the IBM WEDM documentation 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Note When WRDI is active some RFID module settings are Z changed from
107. ice Password check box 49 Allow Telnet Shell Access check box 45 Allow TLS check box 60 Allow TTLS MSCHAPv2 check box 60 Always Use DHCP setting 32 Antenna Control setting for 802 11g radio 41 antenna firing sequence for RFID described 79 antenna placement for 802 11g radio 26 Antenna Timeout setting 77 Antenna Tries setting 77 ANTTIMEOUT equivalent 77 ANTTRIES equivalent 77 AP Neighbors screen described and illustrated 111 fields described 112 applications command line arguments handling at boot time 71 configuring data collection engine 80 developing with Workbench tool 91 how to develop 67 IF5 RFID architecture illustrated 73 Java support 68 Java executing on IF5 68 JavaScript support 70 starting at boot time 70 using with IF5 66 Apply Hot Settings 40 Authentication Method setting dynamic WEP 54 WPA2 802 1x 60 WPA 802 1x 56 Authentication Protocol setting SNMPv3 100 Automount NFS check box 45 auto run file applications running at boot time 43 at boot time 92 configuring with JavaScript tool 92 scripts running at boot time 43 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual auto starting applications at boot time 70 Avalanche See Wavelink Avalanche B Basic Reader Interface attribute equivalents for RFID module settings 75 external connections enabling 81 Heartbeat setting 81 in IF5 RFID architecture 73 script files loading and running with Diagnostics tool 87 sending commands
108. ick Save Discard Changes E Bl Network Services Security Level i E B Network Management Mic Static WEP E Security WEP Transmit Key 1 Passwords WEP Key 1 i 802 11g Radio WEP Key 2 pM RADIUS Server List Certificate Details WEP Key 3 oem Developer Access WEP Key 4 uouvevemeena Security Events WEP Method Open Syston B maintenance Enable mixed cell o RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 3 Configure the parameters for WEP security To ensure maximum security configure each WEP key with a different WEP code For help see the next table 4 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 51 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings WEP Configuration Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description WEP Transmit Key Determines which of the four WEP keys this IF5 uses to transmit data WEP Key 1 through For WEP 64 enter five ASCII characters or hex WEP Key 4 pairs For WEP 128 enter 13 ASCII characters or hex pairs To enter a key in hex format precede the hex pairs with Ox For example an ASCITWEP key of ABCDE would be entered in hex format as 0x4142434445 WEP Method Specifies whether encryption will be used as part of the authentication algorithm to authenticate the IF5 Choose Shared Key to require e
109. ick Transfer files to this device using your browser The File Import screen appears 106 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export File Import Navigation Menu IF5 RFID Reader Configuration E Bi Ethernet 802 119 Radio Warning Do not close or navigate away from this page during upload rc B RFID Module What name should the file be given on this device optional E B Network Services E B Network Management B security Enter or select the name of the file to import Browse B Maintenance Browse RFID Edgeware B E Import Developer Tools The first input field can be used to specify the name that the file will have on this device The file may be specified with a path for example pub cf test txt or without for example test txt When no path is specified operations occur in the Compact Flash Ipub cf directory if a CompactFlash card is installed or in the developer Ipub developer directory if a CompactFlash card is not installed This field is optional In the second input field enter the file name or click the Browse button to open a file selection dialog When the correct file name is displayed in the input field click the Import button to start the file transfer 3 Click Browse to browse to the location of the fil
110. iew the file system directory and read files from this device using your 2 Click View the file system directory and read files from this device using your browser The File System Directory screen appears showing the contents of the home intermec pub directory Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export File System Directory Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration E BB Ethernet Click on a file name to transfer the file from this device to your computer 802 119 Radio E Bl RFID Module File Directory of pub E Bl Network Services Name Length Date Time B Network Management lt ava gt 08 18 2006 18 25 58 fl BR Security cf 08 18 2006 18 25 49 B maintenance lt developer gt 04 12 2006 21 09 35 RFID Edgeware lt log gt 08 26 2006 23 31 24 Developer Tools lt wiww gt 08 18 2006 18 25 58 if5824x 396036 08 18 2006 18 09 19 3 In the File System Directory screen you can click lt directory gt to browse that directory click lt gt to return to the previous directory click a filename to view or download that file Text files XML files and other user readable files can be viewed in the browser window To copy a viewable file to your desktop PC choose File gt Save As in the browser window and follow the prompts to save the file to your desktop PC IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 105 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgradi
111. igned for low voltage DC loads The IF5 can also supply 12VDC at 0 5A to external devices How the inputs and outputs are used depends on the RFID application software being used in the system You need to coordinate input and output control wiring with the software developer Accessing the Interfaces You can access the GPIO interfaces through the control port on the front panel of the IF5 The control port uses a standard 25 pin serial cable For port pin assignments see Port Pin Assignments on page 137 You can also use the GPIO Terminal Block accessory to connect devices to the IF5 GPIO interfaces The block provides access to the IF5 GPIO interfaces via standard screw terminals GPIO Terminal Block accessory For more information on the terminal block contact your local Intermec distributor 126 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces Using the Input Interfaces Each of the four inputs is compatible with input signals of 10 to 48 VDC Both the high and low signal contacts are exposed and isolated to 1500V Input impedance is 1 8K minimum GPIO Input Signal Descriptions Signal Description Min Typical Max Vin High High input voltage 10V 24V 48V Vi Low Low input voltage 1V OV 1V In a typical application the IF5 senses input from an external control like a switch and then starts a tag read operation There are three basic ways to connect input controls to the IF5
112. ilderSend ContainedObjectReader The ID of the reader used for identifying contained objects such as cases ContainerReader The ID of the reader used for identifying the container object such as a pallet InCommand The command used to be used in the PML Core message This is a redefinition of the InCommand parameter of the parent SendDataProcessor class Default is PACK Options for SimplePackSend SendTrigger Defines when to trigger the sending of the packing message If set to Container the message is sent as soon as the container tag disappears If set to All then the message is sent when no more tags are seen Default is Container IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 161 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller RemoveTags If set to true tags that disappear are removed from the list except the pallet The risk of using this setting is that tags may be reported as disappeared due to a misread although they are still in the field Default is false InCommand The command used to be used in the PML Core message This is a redefinition of the the InCommand parameter of the parent SendDataProcessor class Default is PACK Options for LowPassFilter Timerlnterval The time in milliseconds to wait before a disappeared event is sent on If an appeared event appears within this time interval no events are sent on Default is 100 Options for SelectedFieldEnriche
113. in and the Allow Service Password check box is checked the IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 45 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 46 server checks the service password If the login does not match the service password the login fails For help see the next section Configuring the IF5 to Use a Password Server Ifyou do not want to use a password server you should change the default login user name and password and create a read only password For help see Changing the Default Login on page 48 Configuring the IF5 to Use a Password Server If you use a password server to manage users who can log in to this IF5 you need to tell the IF5 how to communicate with the password server and then you need to configure the password server To configure the IF5 to use a password server 1 From the menu click Security gt Passwords The Passwords screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security Passwords Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration E B Ethernet 3 xis Submit Changes Bi 802 119 Radio E B RFID Module Use RADIUS for Login Authorization r E BB Network Services E Bl Network Management User Name E Security Password mas nd Passwords Read Only Password f 802 11g Radio H Bl Maintenance Allow Service Password Iv Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events RFID Edgeware
114. ings Configuring SNTP Client Settings This section explains how to configure Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP client parameters For information on public NTP servers see http ntp isc org To configure SNTP settings 1 In the menu click Network Services gt SNTP Configuration The SNTP Configuration screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Network Services SNTP Configuration Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration Ethernet ER Submit Changes 802 11g Radio amp Bl RFID Module SNTP Server Name 1 E Network Services SNTP Configuration SNTP Server Name 2 B Network Management Time Zone p B security W Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 2 Enter SNTP information n the SNTP Server Name 1 and SNTP Server Name 2 fields enter the DNS name or IP address of an SNTP or NTP server nthe Time Zone field enter a signed integer that represents the offset of your time zone in hours from Coordinated Universal Time UTC A positive integer represents a location east of the zero meridian and a negative integer indicates a location west of the zero meridian 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 36 IF5 Fixed Reader Use
115. input interfaces Supply the input interface with power from the IF5 e Isolate the IF5 from the input power source e Use an open collector solid state drive from a remote device to control the inputs For more information see the next examples IF5 Powered Input This is the simplest way to connect a control to an IF5 input interface If the external control device is a switch you can connect one side of the switch to an IF5 Input pin and the other side of the switch to one of the 12 VDC sources Ground the corresponding Input pin as shown in the next illustration 12V lt Input lt oo External input switch Input 4 Ground IF5 Powered Input IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 127 Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces Isolated Input Interface Use this method to minimize noise induced by distance or grounding characteristics The isolated input avoids induced noise by referencing a remote input to chassis return of the IF5 The next illustration shows how this method is wired External input switch Input lt ninia d een I I 1 1 I Input lt i i 10 48 VDC Twisted pair Isolated Input Interface Open Collector Input Interface 128 The input can be connected to an open collector interface of an external device This typically implies that the grounds are tied together for the two systems The common ground can be a source of
116. io gt Advanced Configuration The Advanced Configuration screen appears IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 39 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 40 Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help 802 11g Radio Advanced Configuration Navigation Menu Secure IF5 RFID Reader Configuration Bl Ethernet Behera Submit Changes E 802 119 Radio IPv6 Configuration e Client Type Performance 11b 11g with range reliability Not Wi Fi z Advanced Configuration 3 Power Output Level Maximum 63 mW W B8 RFID Module Enable Medium Reservation E BB Network Services r E Bl Network Management Fragmentation Threshold 1500 E Bl Security Antenna Control One Antenna v E Ba Maintenance Enable CCXv2 Rogue Detection r REI Ese rere Enable CCXv2 Radio Measurements Iv Developer Tools Apply Hot Settings Parameters marked with an asterisk are considered hot settings meaning that their values can be changed and immediately applied without rebooting the IF5 2 Configure the advanced parameters For help see the next table 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 Or click Apply Hot Settings to immediately apply the Power Output Level Fragmentation Threshold
117. ion Changes on page 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 59 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings WPA2 802 1x Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Minimum Multicast Choose a data encryption method for non Encryption Type unicast transmission reception CCMP RSN Use Counter Mode CBC MAC Protocol for multicast group keying TKIP RSN Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Choose this option for multicast group keying WEP TSN non WiFi Wired Equivalent Privacy Choose this option to use WEP keying for group multicast keys Authentication Specifies whether encryption will be used as Method part of the authentication Choose Network EAP to require encryption or choose Open System to require no encryption Configuring 802 1x Client Settings For Dynamic WEP and 802 1x security you may need to configure 802 1x client settings For help see the next table 802 1x Client Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Allow TLS Enables disables Transport Layer Security TLS authentication If you enable TLS with WPA or 802 1x security you must have a unique client certificate on the IF5 and a trusted root certificate authority CA certificate For more information see the next section About Certificates Allow TTLS Enables disables Tunneled Transport Layer MSCHAPv2 Security T TLS authentication Allow PEAP Enables disables Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol PEAP authentic
118. irectly to the PC or server 2 Verify that you are communicating through the correct serial port 3 Verify that your PC is set to 9600 N 8 1 no flow control 1 Verify that you are not using a crossover cable if connected to a hub or switch Verify that you are using a crossover cable if connected directly to the server or PC 2 Open a HyperTerminal session to the IF5 and verify that you did not disable browser access in the Security screen 3 Ifyou access the Internet through a proxy server be sure you have added the IP address of the IF5 to the Exceptions list 4 Depending on the security configuration of your network the IF5 may need to be on the same subnet as the nearest access point 121 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Problems With Copying Files When copying files there are two main problems that may occur If the IF5 seems to be locked up when you try to copy files the directory on the IF5 may be full To check the available disk space open a Telnet connection to the IF5 At the prompt type df and press Enter A report on the available disk space appears Delete files if necessary and try copying the files again For help with Telnet see Opening a Telnet Session to the IF5 on page 141 To copy files using the IF5 FTP server or an NFS server you need to enable those access methods before copying files For help see Controlling Developer Access on page 44
119. is data to the data structure of the event Writers write data to or change data on the tags Filters filter out certain events according to some criteria for example they could filter out all events coming from case tags or clean out false tagDisappeared events low pass filter Buffers buffer the events for later processing and keep an inventory of tags currently in the field Aggregators aggregate several events into a single event so they can be transmitted in a single message thereby improving system efficiency Senders transform the internal data structure with the help of a Transformer and sends the information to registered recipients generally SAP AIT To achieve the desired functionality filtering aggregation etc data processors are arranged into chains or meshes A processor receives events performs its function and passes the events on to the next processor The next illustration shows a simple data processor chain as specified in the default configuration t Send t Aggregator EventTypeFilter t Lowpass Filter t Default data processor chain 154 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller This chain passes events through a low pass filter to remove false disappeared events filters out unwanted events using the EventType filter bundles events together using the aggrega
120. le to Auto Run at Boot Time 92 Editing Remote Startup Files 94 Configuring WEDM Settings 0 eee eee eee 95 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 97 Managing the IE5 ecc Fe ei Det RUPEE RCOR RU CDL wee WIM LC 98 Using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP 000 00 00 98 Using Wavelink Avalanche s p bae Rede css 101 Using the Intermec SmartSystems Console 0 c ee eee eee ees 103 Configuring the IF5 with Intermec Settings 00 5 103 Importing and Exporting Files 0 0 ee eee 104 Using the Web Browser to Import and Export Files 104 Browsing the IF5 and Importing Files to Your PC 104 Importing Files to theIF5 llseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 106 Using the FTP Server to Import and Export Files 108 Maintaining the TES sess 222 d eb PERDER RN E ER ERE SOE 110 Viewing Connections c l en 110 Viewing Access Point Neighbors llle 111 Viewing Port Statistics 6 ee eee eee 113 Viewing the Events Log usen np OU E ae ea side aa 113 Viewing the About This IF5 RFID Reader Screen 114 Using the LEDs to Locate the IF5 000 115 Viewing the IF5 Configuration Summary 116 Restoring the IF5 to the Default Configuration 118 Troubleshooting the IF5 eese 119 Problems While Working With RFID 0 000 ee eee 119 Problem
121. ling 72 SuperFeature CD described 67 Write Tries setting 78 WRTRIES equivalent 78 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual
122. mec Enable FTP Enables the FTP server allowing users to transfer files Server to and from the IF5 using the user name and password intermec Automount Enables automatic mounting of a Common Internet CIFS SMB File System CIFS also known as SMB server message block share at boot time This makes the share accessible via the shell Automount Enables an NFS shared drive when the IF5 is booted NES Files on the shared drive are accessible via the shell If you enable NFS after you click Submit Changes these fields appear Remote Host IP address of the NFS server Remote Mount Path Path to the NFS mount Specify these settings and click Submit Changes again to activate them To ensure login security for configuring or maintaining the IF5 you should use a password server or change the default user name and password e A password server is typically an embedded authentication server EAS or other RADIUS server To use a password server you must have a password server on the network that contains the user name password database On the IF5 you need to enable RADIUS for login authorization When a user attempts to log in to the IF5 the user must enter a user name and password This login is sent to the RADIUS server which compares the login to its list of authorized logins If a match is found the user can log in to the IF5 with read write privileges If no RADIUS server is available when the user tries a log
123. munications program on page 11 2 Inthe IF5 RFID Reader Configuration menu press the down arrow key to choose 802 11g Radio and then press Enter The 802 11g Radio screen appears with Node Type set to Disabled IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 15 Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Press the right arrow key The Node Type list appears 4 Press the up arrow key to choose Enabled from the list and then press Enter The 802 11g Radio screen appears with the complete list of radio settings 802 11g Radio Use DHCP if IP Address is Zero IP Address 0 0 0 0 IP Subnet INTERMEC io Security ed Configuration 16 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started If you are using a DHCP server configure these settings DHCP Server Name Name of the DHCP server The IF5 will accept DHCP lease offers from this server only DHCP User Class Optional User class for this DHCP server DHCP Vendor Class Optional Vendor class for this DHCP server SSID Network Name of your wireless network The Name IF5 will connect to this network only If you are not using a DHCP server you need to assign network parameters Configure these settings DHCP Mode Set to Disable DHCP IP Address A unique IP address for this IF5 IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask that matches the other devices in your network IP Router Gateway If the IF5 will communicate with devices on another subnet
124. n for SelectedFieldEnricher 162 SelectedFieldEnricher 158 Send 158 SendTrigger option for SimplePackSend 161 SimpleDuplicateFilter 156 SimplePackSend 158 standard list of 156 TagBitsFilter 158 TimeFixedSizeAggregator 159 TimerInterval option for CheckReader 160 TimerInterval option for LowPassFilter 162 TimerInterval option for TimeFixedSizeAggregator 164 Transformer option 160 types 154 enabling 72 ExtensionCommandHandler 146 174 FieldMap 146 logging 151 ProcessChainList 146 Reader List 146 ReceiverList 145 reconfiguring manually via Telnet 141 reconfiguring via XML commands 142 running manually via Telnet 140 stopping via XML commands 142 transformers 159 EPCPML 159 MultiEPCPML 159 PMLTransformer 159 PMLTransformer2 159 PMLTransformerAII4 159 ValidEPCPML 159 SDCConfiguration xml described 143 144 secure web browser interface using 19 securely using the IF5 28 security 802 1x client settings described 60 certificates described 61 configuring 41 controlling menu access 42 default login changing 48 developer access controlling 44 dynamic WEP 52 password server using with IF5 46 static WEP configuring 50 supported methods 41 WPA2 802 1x 58 WPA2 PSK 57 WPA 802 1x 55 WPA PSK 54 SelectedFieldEnricher 158 options 162 Send 158 SendTrigger option for SAP data processors 161 serial port location 4 pin assignments 138 service password de
125. name of the file in the Startup URL field e Fora startup file that will reside on the IF5 use this format file mydirectory myfilename js where mpydirectory is the name of the directory on the IF5 where the file will be located myfilename js is the name of the file e Fora startup file on a remote server enter the URL as you would in a web browser s Address field as in this example http www mycompany com if5startup myfilename js 3 Click Set URL The file is configured to be the startup file If the file is hosted remotely a copy of the file is cached on the IF5 for use if the remote server is not available at boot time To reset the URL to the default file conf js init js click Reset URL IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 93 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Editing Remote Startup Files To edit a remote startup file you can upload the file from a remote server to the Workbench screen where you can edit test and save your changes You can also download the file from the IF5 to your desktop PC To edit a remote startup file 1 From the menu click Developer Tools gt JavaScript gt Auto Start The Auto Start screen appears Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics JavaScript Auto Start Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home E BH Diagnostics RFID Reader Auto Start Settings E B JavaScript r Startup JavaScript via remote URL Workbench Auto Start Startup URL J
126. ncryption or Open System to require no encryption Enable mixed cell Enable this mode to allow the IF5 to communicate with Cisco access points configured for mixed cell use Mixed cell use allows both WEP and non WEP clients to communicate with the same access point Configuring Dynamic WEP 802 1x Security Note If you enable dynamic WEP security for the IF5 you Z cannot also enable static WEP keys To configure dynamic WEP 802 1x security 1 From the menu click Security gt 802 11g Radio The Security 802 11g Radio screen appears 52 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration B Ethernet gl Submit Changes B 202 110 Radio B RFID Module B Network Services Hl Security Level Ne s B A t B Network Management E B Security Passwords 802 11g Radio RADIUS Server List Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 2 Choose Dynamic WEP 802 1x Security from the Security Level drop down list and then click Submit Changes This screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration
127. nfiguration E BH Ethernet 7 i iim Submit Changes 902 110 Radio Bl B RFID Module Use RADIUS for Login Authorization nr W Bl Network Services cR P E Bl Network Management Cette E Security Password pu passwords Read Only Password 802 11g Radio ae Allow Service Password Vv Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events H Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Clear the Use RADIUS for Login Authorization check box Click Submit Changes to save your changes Configure the parameters For help see the next table ui d WwW N Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Password Parameter Descriptions Parameter Use RADIUS for Login Authorization User Name Password Read Only Password Allow Service Password IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Description Determines if you are using a password server to authenticate logins to this IF5 Uncheck this check box if you are not using a password server Enter the user name you need to use to log in to this IF5 The user name can be from 0 to 32 characters long If you leave the user name and password fields blank a user will not need to log in to the IF5 Enter the passwo
128. nfiguring WPA2 802 1x Security cles 58 Configuring 802 1x Client Settings 60 About Gertificates iss teo eg op ee s Eb PR RC s d RC ERR 61 Viewing Certificates siesati saig ORBE RUP reb E Yes 61 Installing and Uninstalling Certificates 0 0 2 ee eee eee 62 Rejecting Expired Certificates 0 eee cece eee ee 64 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 65 RFID Applications and the IF5 0 0 0 0 66 About the IBM WRDI Option 0 00 eee eee 66 About theJ2SE Option erede de Sexe Reels eee ois 67 Creating RFID Applications for the IF5 2 60 eee eee 67 Using the RFID Resource Kit 67 IFS Java Support cg eee bee ees mee espe weed add e epe darent 68 Executing Java Applications eeee eere 68 Java Support for Microsoft SQL Servers 0 0 0 000 69 vi IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Contents IF5 JavaScript Support tei eo es eene em Gwe weed 70 Running Applications at Boot Time 70 Handling Command Line Arguments at Boot Time 71 About IPS Edoewares sect EE LP E 71 About the IF5 RFID Architecture eeeeeeee e 73 Configuring RFID Settings eese 74 About RFID Module Settings 0 eee 75 Supported Tag Type ISO 0 0 0 0 cee eee eee 75 Supported Tag Type Gen 1 00 0 ee eee eee 75 Supported Tag Type Gen 2 0 0 0 eee eee eee 75 Dense Reader Mode fig eat ete oa ee es 75 LBT Channel uos nme prede qo e
129. nformation base MIB Before you can use an SNMP management station you must define the IF5 SNMP community strings To configure the SNMP community strings 1 From the menu click Network Management The Network Management screen appears 98 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Network Management Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration Ethernet n Bi eterne Submit Changes 802 11g Radio B RFID Module Allow Avalanche Access Ie E BH Network Services El B Network Management Avalanche Agent Name SNMPv3 Configuration B Security Enable SNMPv3 v B Maintenance Enable SNMPy1 SNMPv2c 7 RFID Edgeware SNMP Community Read Only EM Developer Tools SNMP Community Read Write pen SNMP Community Secret iceman Target Status Target Name Target IP Address Trap Target 1 Disabled v fap 0000 Trap Target 2 Disabled rep foooo Trap Target 3 Disabled fap 0000 o oo Trap Target 4 Disabled gt bas CS foo 2 Configure the SNMP community parameters For help see the next table 3 If you did not enable SNMPv3 continue with Step 5 If you enabled SNMPv3 click Network Management gt SNMPv3 Configuration The SNMPv3 Configuration screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File
130. ng the IF5 If a file cannot be viewed in the browser a File Download message appears CT x 9 Some files can harm your computer If the file information below looks suspicious or you do not fully trust the source do not open or save this file File name 1 1 osgi services jar File type From 10 10 1 212 Would you like to open the file or save it to your computer pen Save Cancel More Info IV Always ask before opening this type of file Follow the prompts to copy the file from the IF5 to your desktop PC Importing Files to the IF5 1 From the menu click File Import Export The File Import and Export screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export File Import and Export Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration Ethernet Note This login session is not secure 802 119 Radio E B RFID Module A secure session is available B Network Services Some features such as importing certificates are only available through the secure interface E B Network Management B security B Maintenance To only allow secure login and avoid ever seeing this message change the Browser Access option under the Security menu to Secure Only RFID Edgeware Select one of the following tasks Developer Tools Transfer files to this device using your browser View the file system directory and read files from this device using your browser 2 Cl
131. nse is returned to a Write command In practice this is the number of times an identified tag will be written to until the Write is successful Valid range is 1 default to 254 This setting is equivalent to the WRTRIES BRI attribute Init Tries Sets the maximum number of times the reader attempts to initialize a tag Valid range is 1 default to 254 This setting is equivalent to the INITTRIES BRI attribute Lock Tries Sets the maximum number of times the lock algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Lock command Valid range is 1 default to 254 This setting is equivalent to the LOCKTRIES BRI attribute Select Tries Not supported by EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags Sets the number of times a group select is attempted A group select is the command that starts the identity process Valid range is 1 default to 254 This setting is equivalent to the SELTRIES BRI attribute Unselect Tries Not supported by EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags Sets the number of times a group unselect is attempted Valid range is 1 default to 254 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Initial Queue EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags only Sets the initial Q parameter value used by the Query command Valid range is 0 to 15 default is 4 If you know there is only one tag in the field set this attribute to 0 for best performance This setting is equivalent to the INITIALQ BRI
132. nual Developing and Using RFID Applications This chapter explains how you can develop and test RFID applications for the IF5 and includes these topics RFID Applications and the IF5 Creating RFID Applications for the IF5 Running Applications at Boot Time About IF5 Edgeware About the IF5 RFID Architecture Configuring RFID Settings Configuring the Data Collection Engine e Using the Diagnostics Tool Using the JavaScript Tool Configuring WEDM Settings For IF5s with the IBM WRDI option only This chapter assumes you are familiar with developing applications and with your RFID system IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 65 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications RFID Applications and the IF5 The IF5 supports Java RFID applications Your application communicates with the IF5 through the Data Collection Engine DCE and controls the reader by issuing Basic Reader Interface BRI commands e For more information on the DCE see Configuring the Data Collection Engine on page 80 e For more information on the BRI see the Basic Reader Interface Programmers Reference Manual PIN 937 000 xxx There are two ways to use the IF5 with your RFID application e You can run the application on a remote server In this case all processing is performed by the server e You can run the application locally on the IF5 In this case the application resides on the IF5 and much ofthe processing occur
133. o the DHCP server If the DHCP server supports it this value is used for dynamic DNS DDNS updates DNS IP address of a domain name server that the IF5 uses Address 1 to resolve DNS names IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started DNS IP address of a domain name server that the IF5 uses Address 2 to resolve DNS names if the DNS server at DNS Address 1 is not responding DNS Domain name suffix that will be appended to DNS Suffix 1 names that cannot be resolved DNS Domain name suffix that will be appended to DNS Suffix 2 names that cannot be resolved either by themselves or using DNS suffix 1 5 Press the left arrow key to return to the main reader configuration menu 2 Press the down arrow key to select Save Configuration and then press Enter The new settings are saved N Press the down arrow key to select Reboot and then press Enter The IF5 reboots When the boot process is finished you see Starting system at the bottom of the Hyper Terminal screen co Disconnect the null modem cable and AC power cable from the IF5 The IF5 is now ready to be connected to your network See Connecting the IF5 to Your Network on page 25 Configuring the IF5 for a Wireless Network Follow this procedure to configure the IF5 for connection to a wireless network To configure the IF5 for an 802 11g connection 1 Connect to the IF5 using a communications program For help see To use a com
134. o 254 Default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the IDTRIES BRI attribute ID Timeout Sets the ID timeout value in ms when Timeout Configuration mode is enabled The maximum value is 65000 default is 100 This setting is visible only if Timeout Configuration mode has been enabled For help see Timeout Configuration Mode in this section This setting is equivalent to the IDTIMEOUT BRI attribute Antenna Tries Sets the maximum number of ID Tries that the reader executes per antenna Valid range is 1 default to 254 This setting is equivalent to the ANT TRIES BRI attribute Antenna Timeout Sets the antenna timeout value in ms when Timeout Configuration mode is enabled The maximum value is 65000 default is 50 This setting is visible only if Timeout Configuration mode has been enabled For help see Timeout Configuration Mode in this section This setting is equivalent to the ANTTIMEOUT BRI attribute IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 77 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 78 Read Tries Sets the maximum number of times the read algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Read command In practice this is the number of times an identified tag will be read until the Read is successful Valid range is 1 default to 254 This setting is equivalent to the RDTRIES BRI attribute Write Tries Sets the maximum number of times the write algorithm is executed before a respo
135. off some obstacles and be absorbed by others For example two radios may achieve up to 305 m 1 000 ft of range if positioned outdoors within line of sight with no obstacles between them However the same two radios may only achieve 152 m 500 ft of range when the RF signal has to travel through items such as cubicles If the signal must penetrate office walls the signal range may decrease to 91 m 300 ft Using the proper antennas for your environment and placing them in the proper areas can help improve range Here are some general guidelines for positioning antennas e Place the antenna as high as possible In an office environment try to place it above cubicle walls Keep the line of sight between the antennas and wireless end devices clear of metal surfaces like beams or girders and large quantities of paper products e Do not place items constructed from sheet metal such as filing cabinets between two antennas IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting the Date and Time After you have installed the IF5 you can set the date and time via the web browser interface To set the date and time 1 Connect to the IF5 via the web browser interface For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 19 2 In the web browser screen click the date and time in the upper right hand corner 5 Intermec e RFID Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export
136. on Changes 00 eee eee ce tenet eens 22 Installing the IE5 5 sop REP SR PONI EUN P NE ERU 24 Choosing a Mounting Location 00 e eee eee eee 24 Connecting the IF5 to Your Network 25 Positioning 802 11g Antennas lee 26 Setting the Date aid Tim sionen a Gla hero Sle eee 27 Using the IF5 Securely i rc Reeve e Vn 28 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual v Contents 2 Configuring Network Settings 29 Configuring Settings for Your Network 30 Configuring Ethernet Settings 0 0 eee cece ees 30 Enabling IPV6 eu Pte eee boa eee D eMdgenrteRuenus 33 Configuring Network Services lesse eee 34 Configuring SNTP Client Settings elles 36 Configuring the 802 11g Radio eee eee eens 37 Configuring Advanced Parameters llle 39 Configuring Security oi eu td Re NT RP EN RN RITE eei 41 Controlling Access to IF5 Menus 0 e cece eee eee eee eee 42 Controlling Developer Accesso 0 cece cece te eee 44 Serine Up Loginssz eeccoiseccexeesc n eoe he ting ea aida eae es 45 Configuring the IF5 to Use a Password Server 46 Changing the Default Login 00 eee eee eee 48 Configuring Static WEP Security 0 eee ee eee 50 Configuring Dynamic WEP 802 1x Security lesse 52 Configuring WPA PSK Security 0 eee cece ee eee 54 Configuring WPA 802 1x Security 55 Configuring WPA2 PSK Security 0 0 eee eee eee 57 Co
137. on Display Log Navigation Menu IF5 RFID Reader Configuration E BB Ethernet W 802 119 Radio E 8 RFID Module DCE Configuration Time Date Connection Type Message W Bl Network Services W Bl Network Management W BR Security Hl Bl maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Download Logfile 82 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 8 To save the log file click Download Logfile and then choose File gt Save As Follow the prompts to save the log file to your desktop PC DCE Log Command Event Descriptions Event Name Time Date Connection Type Message Viewing DCE Statistics Description Time and date of the event TCP port of the event 0 indicates a serial connection Message type of the event generally indicating which system sent the message 0 Message generated by the DCE for the logfile 1 Message from the RFID module to the DCE 2 Message from the DCE to the RFID module 3 Message from the application to the DCE 4 Message from the DCE to the application Types 1 and 2 are suffixed by the message checksum value used by the reader module to detect errors Text of the message including responses You can use the web browser interface to view a list of DCE statistics To view DCE statistics 1 From the menu click RFID Module gt DCE Configuration The DCE Configuration screen appears 2 Click Display
138. on screen illustrated 80 DCE See data collection engine default configuration restoring 118 default login changing 48 defaults restoring 118 developer tools described 71 enabling 72 developing applications access controlling 44 auto running JavaScript files at boot time 92 command line arguments at boot time 71 edgeware defined 71 168 fine tuning with Diagnostics tool 84 guidelines 67 IF5 RFID architecture illustrated 73 Java support 68 JavaScript support 70 JavaScript tool 90 shell script example 71 SQL server support 69 starting at boot time 70 using with IF5 66 with Intermec RFID Resource Kit 67 device controller See SAP device controller DHCP Mode setting 32 DHCP settings configuring 802 11g radio 37 Ethernet 32 diagnostics access point connections viewing 110 access point neighbors viewing 111 configuration summary viewing 114 data collection engine events log viewing 82 data collection engine statistics viewing 83 events log viewing 113 port statistics viewing 113 Diagnostics tool 84 BRI window 87 GPIO testing 86 tags reading and displaying IDs 85 Disable DHCP setting 32 Display Log screen for DCE illustrated 82 Display Tags screen illustrated 85 DNS settings configuring 34 DuplicateFilter 156 dynamic WEP 802 1x client settings 60 configuring 52 E edgeware advantages 66 defined 66 developer tools described 71 SAP device controller
139. oose Open System to require no encryption Check this check box to enable fast roaming using Cisco s CCKM protocol IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Configuring WPA2 PSK Security 1 From the menu click Security gt 802 11g Radio The Security 802 11g Radio screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IF5 RFID Reader Configuration ds Submitchanges B 502 110 Radio BP RFID Module Security Level None s B Network Services B Network Management B Security Passwords 802 11g Radio RADIUS Server List t Oa Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 2 Choose WPA2 PSK from the Security Level drop down list and then click Submit Changes This screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IF5 RFID Reader Configuration E B Ethernet H Submit Changes B 802 119 Radio Changes saved B RFID Module To activate changes click Save Discard Changes E Bl Network Services gt Bl Network Management ERES Fete WPA2 PSK zi El Security Minirnum Multicast Encryption Type TKIP RSN z Passwords Pre shared Key al 802 11g Radio 802 1x Client Settings Certificate Details
140. ou configure and communicate with the Avalanche Agent From the console you can configure and monitor devices and build and install software packages and software collections The enabler is already installed on IF5s with firmware release 2 0 and later Avalanche uses a hierarchical file system organized into software packages and software collections e Software packages are groups of files for an application that resides on the device Software collections are logical groups of software packages For more information see the Wavelink Avalanche documentation and online help Or visit the Wavelink web site at www wavelink com IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 101 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 To configure the IF5 to use Avalanche 1 From the menu click Network Management The Network Management screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Network Management Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration W Bi Ethernet Submit Changes 802 119 Radio W Bl RFID Module gt Bl Network Services Ik BB Network Management Avalanche Agent Name SNMPv3 Configuration Allow Avalanche Access Ie E BR Security Enable SNMPv3 Ie E B Maintenance Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c Vv RFID Edgeware SNMP Community Read Only Developer Tools SNMP Community Read Write p SNMP Community Secret Target Status Target Name Ta
141. ou can use the Diagnostics tool to test the interfaces and verify that the controls behave as expected Leave the controls connected to the IF5 control port when using the Diagnostics tool To test the GPIO interfaces 1 From the menu click Developer Tools gt Diagnostics gt GPIO The GPIO screen appears Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics Diagnostics GPIO Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home E Diagnostics Refresh Display Tags GPIO IF5 Reader GPIO Diagnostics BRI Commands Performance GPIO In put E E E M B JavaScript GPIO output 7 F Read and Write GPIO When this screen appears the IF5 GPIO interfaces are turned off equivalent to sending the BRI command wWRITEGPIO 0 The IF5 has four interfaces numbered 1 to 4 from left to right on the screen 86 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 2 Check the check box for each of the GPIO interfaces you want to test When you check the check box that GPIO output will be turned on equivalent to WRITEGPIO 15 and its associated GPIO input is turned on If a check box is not checked that GPIO output is turned off and its associated GPIO input is turned off 3 Click Read and Write GPIO The GPIO interface state is changed 4 Click Refresh to show the current interface state Using the BRI Window You can send BRI commands to the IF5 or load and run a BRI script through the web br
142. our changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 DCE Configuration Parameter Descriptions Parameter Allow External BRI Connections BRI TCP Port BRI Heartbeat Trigger Management Allow External EPC Connections EPC TPC Port Enable Logging IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Description Enables disables external TCP connections to the DCE BRI server If this check box is not checked the DCE accepts BRI connections only from edgeware applications on the IF5 Specifies the TCP port used for incoming BRI connections to the DCE This port must be unique for all TCP services running on the IF5 Valid range is 0 to 65535 Default is 2189 Enables disables an asynchronous heartbeat event EVT HEARTBEAT BRI STRING When enabled the IF5 sends the heartbeat event every 30 seconds enhancing the IF5 s ability to detect TCP sessions that were not closed cleanly Enables DCE control of trigger states When Trigger Management is enabled default the DCE manages the triggers so your application never needs to issue a TRIGGEREADY command When Trigger Management is disabled your application must manage issuance of the TRIGGERREADY command Enables disables external TCP connections to the DCE EPC server When this box is not checked the DCE accepts EPC connections only from applications residing on the
143. owser interface 19 data collection engine changing settings 80 date and time setting 27 defaults restoring 118 Diagnostics tool 84 enabling or disabling 42 firmware upgrading 123 importing and exporting files 104 JavaScript tool 90 Maintenance menu 110 RFID edgeware enabling 72 RFID module changing settings 74 secure 20 SNMP enabling 98 Wavelink Avalanche enabling 101 WebSphere Everyplace MicroEnvironment 68 WEME See WebSphere Everyplace MicroEnvironment WEP dynamic configuring 52 dynamic parameters described 54 176 key formats for static WEP described 52 static configuring 50 static parameters described 52 WEP TSN 58 WEP Method setting 52 WEP Transmit Key setting 52 what s new in this release 2 Wi Fi certification for IF5 3 Workbench in JavaScript tool 91 WPA2 802 1x security Authentication Method 60 configuring 58 Minimum Multicast Encryption Type 60 Network EAP described 60 Open System described 60 TKIP RSN 60 WEP TSN 60 WPA2 PSK security configuring 57 Minimum Multicast Encryption Type 58 pre shared key 58 WPA 802 1x security 802 1x client settings 60 Authentication Method 56 60 configuring 55 Enable CCKM 56 Minimum Multicast Encryption Type 56 Network EAP described 56 Open System described 56 parameters described 56 60 TKIP RSN 56 WEP TSN 56 WPA PSK security configuring 54 pre shared key 55 WRDI option described 66 enab
144. owser interface For more information on BRI commands and syntax see the BRI programmers reference manual To send BRI commands 1 From the menu click Developer Tools gt Diagnostics gt BRI Commands The BRI Commands screen appears Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics Diagnostics BRI Commands Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home El Bi Diagnostics IF5 Reader BRI Commands Display Tags Kuss p Execute a BRI command GPIO R Command un BRI Commands Performance W Bl JavaScript Run a BRI script Script name Browse Load 2 Enter the BRI command in the Command entry field 3 Click Run The command is executed and return values appear onscreen For example if you sent the ATTRIB command the reader attributes appear in the list IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 87 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics Diagnostics BRI Commands Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home al IF5 Reader BRI Commands Ei Diagnostics Display Tags CPI Execute a BRI command GPIO R Command un BRI Commands Performance Run a BRI script E B JavaScript Es ams Browse Load Using reader bridevi Execute command BAUD 115200 FIELDSEP ANTS 1 FIELDSTRENGTH 30DB 30DB 30DB 30DB TAGTYPE EPCC1G2 LBTSCANENABLE ON LBTCHANNEL 7 TIM
145. p with configuring the IF5 to run other executables or scripts when the IF5 boots see Running Applications at Boot Time on page 70 This section explains how to configure a JavaScript file to be automatically run when the IF5 is rebooted The startup file can be located on the IF5 or hosted on a remote server When you set the file URL a copy of the file is cached on the IF5 and executed if the server is unavailable at boot time To configure a JavaScript file to auto run at boot time 1 From the menu click Developer Tools JavaScript Auto Start The Auto Start screen appears with the default startup path file conf js init js in the Startup URL field IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Main Page Help RFID Diagnostics JavaScript Auto Start Navigation Menu Configuration Page Home E BH Diagnostics RFID Reader Auto Start Settings E JavaScript Workbench r Startup JavaScript via remote URL Auto Start Startup URL file cont js init js Set URL Reset URL Upload Download the work js JavaScript Client filename L Browse Upload to Reader Download work js from Reader r Set work js as the boot JavaScript Note The work js JavaScript must be saved by clicking the Save button on the Workbench page before pressing the Accept button below Accept 2 To specify a different startup file enter the path to and
146. passphrase for the certificate 7 Click Import Certificate If a Security Alert dialog box appears click Yes to proceed IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 63 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Rejecting Expired Certificates By default when you install a certificate the IF5 does not validate the certificate dates against the date currently set in the IF5 operating system Follow the next procedure to set the IF5 to reject expired certificates To set the IF5 to reject expired certificates 1 From the menu click Security The Security screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration E Bl Ethernet Submit Changes B 502 110 Radio E B8 RFID Module E B Network Services gt Bl Network Management E B Security Passwords 802 11g Radio Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events E Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Enable Startup Scripts User defined E Browser Access Enabled Port 80 443 gt Allow ICMP Configuration Ie Reject Expired Certificates oO 2 Check the Reject Expired Certificates check box 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 64 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Ma
147. puts include Switching the high side with the load powered by the IF5 Switching the low side with the load powered by the IF5 Switching the high side with the load powered externally Driving a DC relay that controls an AC load These methods are shown in the next examples IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 129 Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces Switching the High Side Using IF5 Power In this example an external indicator lamp 0 25A maximum current is connected to the Output and Ground pins and the corresponding Output pin is connected to the 12 VDC source HIV lt Output External indicator lamp 0 25A maximum Output lt lt Pd L m Ground lt SS Switching the High Side Switching the Low Side Using IF5 Power 130 For low side switching applications the lamp power is routed to all the lamps in common and the low side of the load is routed to the switch In this method connect the external indicator lamp to the Output and 12 VDC pins and short the corresponding Output pin to ground as shown External indicator lamp 0 25A maximum HV o P d j Output lt lt NN Output lt Ground lt Switching the Low Side of the Output Load IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces Switching the High Side Using External Power To use external power 5 to 4
148. r AddField Adds the logical field name of a data field that should be read This option can be repeated multiple times ClearFields Clears the list of data fields that should be read Not necessary in complete configuration files MappingTable The name of the mapping table for converting logical field names into physical memory addresses on the tag The mapping tables are defined in the global field map RemoveField Removes a logical field name from the data fields that should be read This option can be repeated multiple times Not necessary in complete configuration files Retries The number of read retries performed if there was an error reading a data field 162 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Options for TagBitsFilter FilterField Defines the tag data that will be filtered on The default value is EPC which uses the EPC tag ID Note that when filtering on fields other than tag ID the data must already be in the event passed on to this data processor Thus you must place a SelectedFieldEnricher data processor in your pipeline in front of this data processor to filter on user data fields FilterBitMask Defines the bit comparison you want to make on the tag field 1s and Os indicate mandatory bit values Xs mean don t care If the mask is smaller than the actual data the extra data is not checked If the mask is longer than the tag data
149. r and remove the door Control port m CF US AC power port Ethernet port Serial port IF5 Front Panel Ports This illustration shows how to remove the cable access door and where the ports are located 4 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started IF5 Front Panel Port Descriptions Port AC Power Ethernet Serial Control Description Used with an appropriate power cable this port connects the reader to an AC power source 10BaseT 100BaseTx port Used with an appropriate cable this port connects the reader to your Ethernet network The reader auto negotiates with the device it is communicating with so that the data rate is set at the highest rate at which both devices can communicate Used with an RS 232 null modem cable P N 059167 this port connects the reader to a PC for configuration General purpose input output GPIO port This port connects the reader to industrial controls such as relays or indicators The port includes optically isolated inputs optically isolated low voltage DC outputs and access to 12 VDC For more information on the IF5 GPIO interfaces see About the GPIO Interfaces on page 126 For more information see Port Pin Assignments on page 137 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Understanding the LEDs The IF5 has four LEDs that show you the operating status of the reader
150. r s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Configuring the 802 11g Radio This section explains how to configure settings for the 802 11g radio To configure the radio 1 In the main menu click 802 11g Radio The 802 11g Radio screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help 802 119 Radio Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration E Ethernet edu Submit Changes ERES Changes saved IPv6 Configuration To activate changes click Save Discard Changes Advanced Configuration BA RFID Module ode Tipe Enabled z W Bl Network Services E BB Network Management DHCP Made Use DHCP if IP Address is Zero E BR Security DHCP Server Name W Bl maintenance RFID Edgeware DHCP User Class DHCP Vendor Class Developer Tools IP Address 0 0 0 0 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP Router Gateway 0 0 0 0 DNS Network Services SSID Network Name INTERMEC 802 11g Radio Security Note If the radio is disabled choose Enable from the Node Type drop down list and then click Submit Changes to see the complete 802 11g Radio screen 2 Configure the parameters for the radio For help see the next table 3 Optional If you need to configure network services settings such as DNS addresses or suffixes or a SYSLOG destination see Configuring Network Services on page 34 4 Optional If you need to configure Internet
151. rations Choose EPC Class 1 Gen 2 default to enable Gen 2 support or None to disable Gen 2 support Dense Reader Mode Check this check box to enable dense reader mode which is only supported by EPC Class 1 Gen 2 tags When dense reader mode is enabled these tags respond with Miller Sub carrier encoded data instead of FMO encoded data IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 75 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 76 LBT Channel Supported only by 865 MHz readers Sets the default transmit channel of the 10 ETSI 302 208 channels when the Listen Before Talk algorithm is enabled Range is 1 to 10 Default channel is 5 This setting is used only when the LBT Scan Enable check box is not checked LBT Scan Enable Supported only by 865 MHz readers Enables ETSI 302 208 channel scanning when the Listen Before Talk algorithm is enabled When this check box is checked the LBT algorithm looks for a free transmit channel among the 10 available ETSI 302 208 channels When this check box is not checked the transmit channel is set by LBT Channel Field Separator Sets the space character to be used for separating fields in tag data Choose either space or comma Default is space This setting is equivalent to the FIELDSEP BRI attribute ID Report Enables or disables tag ID reporting after a Read Write or Lock command is executed e For ISO tags the tag identifier corresponds to TAGID e For EPC tags the i
152. rd Changes screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration Save Discard Changes E B Ethernet 802 11g Radio Save Changes and Reboot Bl RFID Module Discard Changes and Reboot E B Network Services E fli Network Management Save Changes without Reboot E BR Security W Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Discard Pending Changes Restore Factory Defaults Developer Tools Possible Configuration Errors The login password has not been changed from its default value 2 Click Restore Factory Defaults A list of the parameters that will be changed appears in the Pending Changes list 3 Click Save Changes and Reboot The IF5 reboots and the default configuration is restored 118 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Troubleshooting the IF5 This section includes lists of problems and possible solutions Problems While Working With RFID Many problems you may encounter when working with your RFID system can be solved by carefully checking the RFID settings and changing them accordingly For help see Configuring RFID Settings on page 74 RFID Problems and Solutions Problem Solution The IF5 is unable to read RFID tags Check these conditions or seems to read tags slowly or
153. rd you need to use to log in to this IF5 This password gives you read and write access to the IF5 configuration The password can be from 0 to 32 characters long If you leave the user name and password fields blank a user will not need to log in to the IF5 Enter the password you need to use to log in to this IF5 This password gives the user read only access to the IF5 This user can view the configuration and execute diagnostics but cannot perform any tasks that affect IF5 operation such as changing configuration options or downloading software To disable this password delete it If the user enters a login that does not match either the user name and password or the read only password this setting enabled by default allows the login to be checked against the service password Intermec Product Support may use this service password if they need to troubleshoot this IF5 If this feature violates your security guidelines you may disable the service password by unchecking the check box If you disable the service password and forget your normal password you will need to contact Product Support for instructions on resetting all passwords to default values 49 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Configuring Static WEP Security Note If you configure static WEP security for the IF5 you cannot enable 802 1x authentication for that IF5 To use static WEP keys your network must support WEP encryption All acces
154. red for mixed cell use Mixed cell use allows both WEP and non WEP clients to communicate with the same access point 1 From the menu click Security gt 802 11g Radio The Security 802 11g Radio screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration Navigation Menu Bl Ethernet E Bi 802 119 Radio E Bl RFID Module W Ba Network Services E B Network Management E Security Passwords 802 11g Radio RADIUS Server List Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events W B Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Submit Changes Security Level None ba 2 Choose WPA PSK from the Security Level drop down list and then click Submit Changes This screen appears 54 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IF5 RFID Reader Configuration Ethernet BW Submit Changes B 802 119 Radio Ghanges seed E Bi RFID Module To activate changes click Save Discard Changes E Bl Network Services E ity Level A E Bl Network Management Arini WPA PSK zi E Security Minimum Multicast Encryption Type TKIP RSN Passwords Pre shared Key ec 802 11g Radio RADIUS Server List 802 1x Client Settings Certifica
155. refreshes and shows a complete list of settings Configuration Summary Display Only Differences From Defaults Ethernet DHCP Mode Disable DHCP IP Address 10 10 1 212 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 IP Router Gateway 0 0 0 0 IPv6 Configuration Enable IPv6 Link Speed Auto Select 802 11g Radio Node Type Enabled DHCP Mode Always Use DHCP DHCP Server Name n DHCP User Class Us DHCP Vendor Class E Enable IPv6 SSID Network Name Kitapup Client Type Performance 11b 11g with range reliability Not Wi Fi Power Output Level Maximum 63 mW Enable Medium Reservation Fragmentation Threshold 1600 Antenna Control One Antenna Enable CCXv2 Rogue Detection Enable CCXv2 Radio Measurements X RFID Module DCE Configuration Allow External BRI Connections X BRI TCP Port 2189 BRI Heartbeat Trigger Management Allow External EPC Connections X EPC TCP Port 4684 Enable Logging Supported Tag Type ISO None Supported Tag Type Gen 1 None Supported Tag Type Gen 2 EPC Class 1 Gen2 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 117 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 To hide parameter settings that have not been changed from the default values click Display Only Differences From Defaults The screen refreshes and shows only parameters changed from the default values Restoring the IF5 to the Default Configuration 1 From the menu click Save Discard Changes The Save Disca
156. rget IP Address Trap Target 1 Disabled Rep ooo oo Trap Target 2 Disabled gt frost poo Trap Target 3 Dsabed v fap O p000 Trap Target 4 Disabled gt Rep ooo po 2 Configure Avalanche settings For help see the next table 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 Wavelink Avalanche Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Allow Avalanche Enables disables the Avalanche client Access management system Avalanche Agent Specifies the IP address or DNS name of the Name Avalanche console Or leave this field blank and the IF5 sends out a broadcast request looking for any available agent 102 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Using the Intermec SmartSystems Console The IF5 ships with a SmartSystems Client which means you can manage it from a central host PC using Intermec s SmartSystems Foundation The SmartSystems Console displays all SmartSystems enabled devices in your network The SmartSystems Foundation is available for free from the Intermec web site To download SmartSystems Foundation go to www intermec com SmartSystems For information on using the SmartSystems Console in the Console choose SmartSystems gt Help Configuring the
157. rom the Intermec Developer Library include the cp option in the j9 parameters Be sure to include the current path so classes in the current directory can be found as shown in this example SJAVA HOME bin j9 jcl founl10 cp BasicRFID jar MyClass Z Note Executing with JIT requires more memory If your application uses large amounts of memory you may need to leave JIT disabled JIT is disabled by default Java Support for Microsoft SQL Servers The IF5 includes the jTDS JDBC Type 4 driver for connecting to Microsoft SQL Servers from Java applications You need to include the location of the JDBC drivers in the class path Use the environment variable DBC_HOME as shown in this example JAVA HOME bin j9 jcl founl0 cp JDBC_HOME jtds j2me 1 0 2 jar MyClass IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 69 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications The only SQL server supported by the IF5 JDBC driver is the Microsoft SQL Server For more information on the j TDS driver go to http jtds sourceforge net doc html IF5 JavaScript Support The IF5 supports applications developed with JavaScript Because JavaScript RFID applications can generally be written quickly JavaScript is an ideal tool for creating demonstration software or proof of concept applications as well as production RFID edgeware You can configure the IF5 to auto start a JavaScript application residing on the IF5 or on a remote server The IF5 JavaScript
158. rtual Machines If you use a J2SE compiler to build your application the generated class files must be compatible with JDK 1 4 VMs Use javac source 1 4 to ensure class version compatibility Executing Java Applications To execute a Java application on the IF5 use this command SJAVA HOME bin j9 jcl founi0 MyJavaClass To execute jar files use this command SJAVA HOME bin j9 jcl foun10 jar MyJar jar IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications them or the command will not work Z Note Your jar files must have manifest files included within The manifest needs to include an attribute called Main Class to specify the application s entry point for example Main Class MyJavaClass Ifthe executable jar needs to reference other jar files specify the files in the manifest file using the Class Path attribute To enable the Java just in time JIT compiler for maximum performance use this command SJAVA HOME bin j9 Xjit jcl foun10 jar MyJar jar where JAVA HOME is an environment variable that indicates the Java runtime installation path Always use this variable for simplicity and to insure that the correct runtime files are used j9 is the name of the Java runtime executable installed in the IF5 jcl foun10 specifies that Foundation 1 0 classes should be used To use additional class paths not defined in the Foundation 1 0 classes such as components f
159. s Delete Selected file conf js work js z Workbench JavaScript Code Auto Start Run r Output Pane 2 Click in the JavaScript Code box to enter code You can also paste text copied from Notepad or another application Copy the text from the other application and choose Edit gt Paste in the browser menu w To save your JavaScript code to the IF5 work buffer click Save The script is saved with the path and filename conf js work js To save your JavaScript to a different directory or with a different file name click Save As and enter the new path and file name in the entry field Click OK If you previously saved your JavaScript click Load to reload it in the JavaScript Code box IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 91 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 4 Click Run The IF5 runs the JavaScript Responses from the reader appear in the output pane For example if your script instructed the reader to read tags the tag IDs appear in the Output Pane FFile Commands Load Save Save As Delete Selected file conffjs work js JavaScript Code var reader results reader new BRI results reader execute READ print results Output Pane Execute posted script IHC9FFZ2363231099B4117A001 H8BFF223632310B9B4117A000 HCEFF113543430E1080E52001 H86FF3 Posted script end Configuring a JavaScript File to Auto Run at Boot Time e 92 Note For hel
160. s With Connectivity eese eee eens 120 Problems With Copying Files 2 2 0 cee eese 122 Calling Intermec Product Support 122 Upetading Firmwate ss son0o sau eled o er EPIS Peed Migs eee 123 viii IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Contents 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces 2 2 22 125 About the GPIO Interfaces 0 cece cee teen ene eens 126 Accessing the Interfaces cese aroen a adie ah RU SORE E Ae See SS 126 Using theInputIntetfacesz iu Sex RIEN ENG gba See ED HRS 127 IF5 Powered Input lssseeeeeeeee e 127 Isolated InputInterfacez ze edo REY Re Vee es legs CER OS 128 Open Collector Input Interface eese 128 Using the Output Interfaces zie Ay sa gee te eter NM Cetus 129 Switching the High Side Using IF5 Power 00 eee eee 130 Switching the Low Side Using IF5 Power 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee ee 130 Switching the High Side Using External Power sess 131 Driving a DC Relay to Control an AC Load esses 131 Using the Power Interface ince ere es RAN seg ee Bee 132 A Specifications oa ude esr lesa LA Doch 133 IF5 Specificationsos cv oce a EDU RH eb ad bie peewee Sd 134 802 11g Radio Specifications seeeese e 135 REID Specifications i ve ee bv pus tele ee reb ded uto adr s 136 Port Pin Assignments pese Ie ade ghey Diets SE eee aeg 137 Control Porti eain eR ini AU LU 137 Serial Port enr READER 138 Eth rnet POtt soe etus eerte sido H
161. s on the IF5 and not remotely on the server Such an application is also known as edgeware because the processing is done at the edge of the network Running your application as edgeware on the IF5 improves system scalability by minimizing network traffic since the IF5 can handle many processing tasks such as data filtering If your application uses the IF5 GPIO interfaces to control external devices such as indicator lamps running the application as edgeware decreases response time for those devices For more information see Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces You can set up your application to auto start when the IF5 boots For more information see Running Applications at Boot Time on page 70 About the IBM WRDI Option 66 If you ordered the IBM WebSphere RFID Device Infrastructure WRDI option for the IF5 you need to enable the IF5 WEDM client so it starts at boot time For help see the next section After you enable the WEDM client you can configure WEDM client settings using the web browser interface For help see Configuring WEDM Settings on page 95 For more information see the IBM WEDM documentation IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications The Intermec IBM WRDI SuperFeature CD P N 235 178 001 includes a set of plug in components to IBM s WebSphere Studio Device Developer WSDD version 5 7 1 These include a sample WRDI application with the require
162. s points and wireless end devices including this IF5 must use the same WEP encryption type and WEP transmit key You should periodically change this WEP transmit key to prevent an unauthorized person with a sniffing tool from monitoring your network and discovering the WEP key You can enter up to four WEP keys and then pick a WEP transmit key To configure WEP security 1 From the menu click Security gt 802 11g Radio The Security 802 11g Radio screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IF5 RFID Reader Configuration pag be Ethier Submit Changes E B 802 119 Radio Bl RFID Module Security Level mre s B Network Services E Bl Network Management E B Security Passwords 802 11g Radio RADIUS Server List Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events E Bl Maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 50 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 2 Choose Static WEP from the Security Level drop down list and then click Submit Changes This screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration Bl Ethernet r minena Submit Changes amp B 602 119 Radio Changes saved E Bl RFID Module To activate changes cl
163. s self recovering once the excessive load is removed The total load on the GPIO interface power must stay within the 0 5A limit When you design a system that uses the GPIO interface power be sure to complete a power budget assessment to ensure that the supply is adequate for the system If your system needs more than 12 VDC at 0 5A you can connect an external power supply to the 12V and Ground pins The external supply powers the external loads and that power will be available at all 12V pins on the control port IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual A Specifications This appendix includes physical and electrical specifications for the IF5 and information about the port pin assignments IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 133 Appendix A Specifications IF5 Specifications 134 Height Length Width Weight AC electrical rating Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity non condensing Ethernet interfaces Ethernet compatibility Ethernet data rate Radios supported Serial port maximum data rate SNMP agent Linux version 9 5 cm 3 8 in 35 5 cm 14 0 in 23 6 cm 9 3 in 2 63 kg 5 8 Ib 100 to 240V 1 0 to 0 5A 50 to 60 Hz 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F 40 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F 10 to 90 10BaseT 100BaseTx twisted pair Ethernet frame types and Ethernet addressing 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 802 11g 115 200 bps RFC 1213 MIB 2 RFC 1398 dot3 802 11 802 1x 2
164. sage for example into PML Core InCommand The command used in the PML Core message for appeared events Default is null OutCommand The command used in the PML Core message for disappeared events Default is OUT Options for CheckReader CheckParams The ID of the reader to be checked optionally an ID of a check tag The two values are separated by a comma as in ReaderID CheckTagID The Check TagID is a hex string Timerlnterval The time in seconds between two reader checks Default is 10 160 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Options for EPCEnricher EPCFieldName The logical field name where the EPC is stored The mapping table used is defined with the parameter Mapping Table of the SelectedFieldEnricher Default is EPC Note that all options of the SelectedFieldEnricher are also valid for this data processor FilterBadTags Boolean value indicating if tags where the EPC could not be read should be filtered out true or not false If set to false the original tag ID is used as ID for tags that could not be read Default is false Options for EventTypeFilter FilterAppeared Boolean value true false indicating if appeared events should be filtered out Default is false Filter Disappeared Boolean value true false indicating if disappeared events should be filtered out Default is true Options for HierarchyBu
165. scribed 49 SESSION equivalent 79 Session setting 79 Set Clock screen 27 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual shell script example 71 Signal dBm field in AP Neighbors screen 112 Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP client settings configuring 36 SimpleDevice property file described 143 SimpleDuplicateFilter 156 SimplePackSend 158 options 161 SmartSystems Console Intermec using to manage IF5 103 SNMP Community settings described 100 parameters described 100 using to manage IF5 98 SNMPv3 Authentication Protocol 100 Data Privacy Protocol 100 enabling 98 settings described 100 specifications 802 11g radio 135 electrical and physical 134 RFID 136 SQL server driver for IF5 68 SSID field in AP Neighbors screen 112 startup file configuring JavaScript 92 editing 94 uploading from PC 94 support calling Intermec 122 SYSLOG destination configuring 34 defined 35 SYSLOG server 35 T Tag Type setting 75 TagBitsFilter 158 options 163 tags RFID choosing type 75 ID reporting enabling or disabling 76 read performance described 90 reading with Diagnostics tool 85 TAGTYPE equivalent 75 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Index TCP IP screen illustrated 31 TCP IP settings configuring 30 Telnet access enabling or disabling 44 allowing shell access 45 connecting to the IF5 141 default login and password 45 terminators location 8 time and date setting with web browser
166. se an application on your desktop PC to create new configuration files and export the modified files to the IF5 For help with importing and exporting files see Using the Web Browser to Import and Export Files on page 104 If you have enabled FTP access on the IF5 you can import and export files via FTP For help see Using the FTP Server to Import and Export Files on page 108 To restore the default SAP DC configuration files on the IF5 delete the home developer dc config directory on the IF5 When you reboot the IF5 the directory and default files are created by a startup script on the IF5 About the SDCConfiguration XML File This file defines settings that determine how event data is transmitted to the SAP AII server These settings are described next Controller ID The Controller element has an ID attribute that should contain the ID of this device controller in the SAP system For example UNLOAD GATE IF5 is the controller ID attribute in this XML fragment Configuration xmlns opt c gt Controller id UNLOAD GATE IF5 description Receiving Gate Intermec IF5 Fixed Reader lt ReceiverList gt 144 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller ReceiverList This element specifies a list of destinations that receive RFID tag events from the device controller Each Receiver element defines one destination which is generally an SAP AII node and
167. ser s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Network Services Setting Descriptions Parameter Hostname Domain name DNS Address 1 DNS Address 2 DNS Suffix 1 DNS Suffix 2 SYSLOG Destination IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Description Name for this device The default is the configuration string for this IF5 The hostname can be either a simple hostname or a qualified domain name FQDN If this device obtains its IP address via DHCP this parameter is sent to the DHCP server If the server supports it this field is used for dynamic DNS updates Specifies a domain name representing this IF5 If the IF5 obtains its IP address via DHCP this parameter is combined with the hostname parameter and sent to the DHCP server If the DHCP server supports it this value is used for dynamic DNS DDNS updates Enter the IP address of a domain name server that the IF5 uses to resolve DNS names Enter the IP address of a domain name server that the IF5 uses to resolve DNS names if the DNS server at DNS Address 1 is not responding Enter a domain name suffix that will be appended to DNS names that cannot be resolved Enter a domain name suffix that will be appended to DNS names that cannot be resolved either by themselves or using DNS suffix 1 Domain name or IP address of the SYSLOG server In Unix networks system messages are logged to this server 35 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Sett
168. sing to locate the IF5 115 wired LAN 6 wireless 6 location choosing for IF5 24 Lock Tries setting 78 LOCKTRIES equivalent 78 login screen 19 login changing default 48 LowPassFilter 158 options 162 M MAC address of current access point viewing in Maintenance menu 110 maintaining the IF5 110 Maintenance menu 110 About This IF5 RFID Reader screen 114 access point neighbors viewing 111 configuration summary 116 connections viewing 110 events log viewing 113 locating the IF5 115 port statistics viewing 113 using LEDs to locate the IF5 115 managing the IF5 access to configuration menus controlling 42 defaults restoring 118 developer access controlling 44 firmware upgrading 123 methods 98 security configuring 41 171 Index managing the IF5 continued SmartSystems Console 103 SNMP 98 using securely 28 manuals Intermec how to download from web xv MappingTable option for SAP data processors 162 MaxCount option for SAP data processors 163 menu access controlling 42 Minimum Multicast Encryption Type WPA2 802 1x 60 WPA2 PSK described 58 WPA 802 1x 56 motion sensors testing with IF5 86 using with IF5 126 mounting location choosing 24 MultiEPCPML transformer 159 N network 802 11g connection in communications program 15 connecting IF5 to 25 Ethernet connection in communications program 13 IF5 illustrated in 9 network services DNS settings configuring
169. ss IPv6 Subnet Mask The IPv6 subnet mask Range is 1 to 128 bits IPv6 Router A unique 128 bit address for an IPv6 router Gateway IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 33 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Configuring Network Services This section explains how to configure these network service settings using the web browser interface Hostname Domain name Domain Name Server DNS addresses 1 and 2 DNS suffixes 1 and 2 e SYSLOG destination To configure network services 1 In the menu click Network Services Or in the 802 11g Radio screen or the Ethernet screen click DNS Network Services The Network Services screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Network Services Navigation Menu IF5 RFID Reader Configuration a Ethernet BB Ethene Submit Changes 802 11g Radio RFID Module Hostname if amp u07200500013 E B Network Services SNTP Configuration DNS Address 1 0 0 0 0 H B Network Management DNS Address 2 0 0 0 0 E BR Security DNS Suffix 1 H Maintenance RFID Edgeware DNS Suffix 2 Developer Tools SYSLOG Destination 2 Configure settings For help see the next table 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 34 IF5 Fixed Reader U
170. standard location for that tag type ISO For UCODE 1 19 tags this is the ISO tag ID stored in the standard ISO tag ID location For EPC Class 1 Gen 2 tags the TID field is returned as the tag ID CUSTOM ID is stored in a customer defined area in user memory on the tag The tagID address and tagID length properties determine where the ID is stored on the the tag Optional Defines the memory address where the tag ID is stored This can be used when some ID other than the manufacturer set tag ID is desired Set tagID type to CUSTOM to define tagID address Use an integer to specify the memory address for ISO tag types For EPC Class 1 Gen 2 tags specify the address as memory bank memory address For example specify 3 15 to choose memory bank 3 at address 15 Optional Sets the length of the tag ID Set tagID type to CUSTOM to define tagID length Optional Specifies the file name that BRI logs should be written to If not set no BRI logging occurs Optional Set to 1 to use GPIO output ports to indicate the operation the reader is performing Optional When output use 1 the outputs are set to this value when the reader is inactive Optional When output use 1 the output ports are set to this value when the reader is reading and no tags are found in the field 149 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Element output mode reading output mode writing trigger mode
171. supported only if you are running the controller with the J2SE engine Using the Data Processors SAP defines a data processor as a simple component implementing a special function Data processors are used to process events from RFID readers asynchronously send the processed events to SAP AII Data processors can be arranged flexibly and added as necessary to add sophisticated event filtering to your system 152 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller The next diagram shows the relationship of data processors to other aspects of the system with regard to command and data flow Com SAP Device Controller SAP AII Node mands Observations Message Transport Services HTTP Command Queuing Sender t t t Reader Operations Logic Lowpass J Event Queuing IF5 Specific Implementation Commands Data Processors Responses BRI Events DCE to RFID Module Data Processor Flow Chart This diagram shows how data processors are integrated into SAP command and data flow IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 153 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Data Processor Types There are five main types of data processors Enrichers read additional data from the tags or other sources and add th
172. t the SAP DC Configuration Files The SAP device controller uses several configuration files e Config SDCConfiguration xml Main configuration file for the device controller Not required if the SimpleDevice property file points to other than this default location For more information see the next section e RfidReader properties Defines hardware specific settings such as tag ID length or the number of Read tries For more information see About the RfidReader properties File on page 148 e Config SimpleDevice property Defines logging properties and the URL of the main configuration file for the device controller This file is loaded at startup of the device controller To use another filename add the filename as an additional parameter to the command line when starting the device controller For more information on logging see Setting Parameters for Logging on page 151 e Config FieldMap xml IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 143 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Defines field maps that the device controller may use A field map maps logical field names to specific tag memory addresses All the configuration files are stored on the IF5 in the home developer dc directory Changing Settings in the Configuration Files To change settings in the configuration files you can import the files from the IF5 to your desktop PC make changes and export the modified files to the IF5 u
173. te E Bl Network Services E B Network Management Enter or select the name of the certificate file to import E Bl Security Browse E B Maintenance Enter the associated passphrase for this certificate RFID Edgeware Developer Tools Import Certificate This page allows server and trusted certificate authority CA certificates to be uploaded to this device Server certificates may be uploaded in either PCKS12 p12 or pfx or PEM pem format The server certificate file should contain the entire certificate chain with the server certificate and private key being first followed by CA certficates in increasing order If a server certificate is being imported the passphrase used to encrypt the private key needs to be entered as well Trusted CA certificates may be uploaded in either PEM pem or cer or DER cer format The trusted CA certificate file should only contain the public certificate issued by the trusted CA The new certificate will be activated immediately upon successful import If the import fails a page will display the status and reason for failure 4 Click Server Certificate or Trusted CA Certificate 5 n the Enter or select the name of the certificate file to import field enter the path to and filename of the server certificate Or click Browse to find the certificate 6 Server Certificate only In the Enter the associated passphrase for this certificate field carefully enter the
174. te Details Developer Access Security Events H Bl maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 3 In the Pre shared Key entry field specify the pre shared key for WPA 4 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 Configuring WPA 802 1x Security 1 From the menu click Security 802 11g Radio The Security 802 11g Radio screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration B Ethernet ig Submit Changes B 802 119 Radio B RFID Module B Network Services m i Security Level we s B Network Management B Security O Passwords 802 11g Radio RADIUS Server List Certificate Details Developer Access Security Events B maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools 2 Choose WPA 802 1x from the Security Level drop down list and click Submit Changes This screen appears IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 55 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Navigation Menu Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security 802 11g Radio Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration W B Ethernet Submit Changes 802
175. tes Seconds System time Thursday Pure 28 2006 RFID Module Firmware version 6 24 Bootloader version 212 Interface Information 00 10 40 02 4c 6c 00 20 60 40 cf 9b 2 12 15 0 2 13 8 0 Using the LEDs to Locate the IF5 You can use the LEDs to help locate a specific IF5 in your location To locate an IF5 Inthe About This IF5 RFID Reader screen click Find This IF5 The middle three LEDs on the IF5 start flashing while the two LEDs on the ends are unchanged The LEDs flash until you click Finished Finding IF5 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 115 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 Viewing the IF5 Configuration Summary The About This IF5 RFID Reader screen includes a summary that shows basic parameter settings Parameters that have been changed from the default configuration appear in blue Configuration Summary Ethernet DHCP Mode Disable DHCP IP Address 10 10 1 212 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 802 11g Radio Node Type Enabled DHCP Mode Always Use DHCP SSID Network Name Kitapup Network Management Allow Avalanche Access Enable SNMPv3 Enable SNMPy1 SNMPy2c Follow the next procedure to see a complete list of settings 116 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 To view all IF5 configuration settings Inthe About This IF5 RFID Reader screen click Display All Configuration Settings The screen
176. th Session QueryAdjust 7 Enable Antenna Port 1 Vv Enable Antenna Port 2 oO Enable Antenna Port 3 oO Enable Antenna Port 4 O 2 Change RFID settings as needed For help see the next section IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 Note If you make changes to RFID settings you need to Z reboot the IF5 to activate the changes About RFID Module Settings This section explains the module settings Most settings have BRI attribute equivalents For more information see the Basic Reader Interface Programmers Reference Manual PIN 937 000 xxx Supported Tag Type IS0 Sets the type of ISO tag for RFID operations See the next table for more information Default is None This setting is equivalent to the TAGTYPE BRI attribute ISO Tag Type Descriptions Tag Type Description ISO6B G1 ISOGB Generation 1 ISO6B G2 ISOGB Generation 2 Phillips v1 19 Phillips v1 19 None Disables ISO tag operations Supported Tag Type Gen 1 Enables or disables Gen 1 tag support for RFID operations Choose EPC Class 1 Gen 1 to enable Gen 1 support or None default to disable Gen 1 support Supported Tag Type Gen 2 Enables or disables Gen 2 tag support for RFID ope
177. tination see Configuring Network Services on page 34 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 31 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Ethernet Setting Descriptions Parameter Description DHCP Mode Sets the DHCP mode for this IF5 Choose Always Use DHCP if you want the IF5 to get its IP address from a DHCP server Choose Use DHCP if IP Address is Zero if you want the IF5 to use DHCP whenever its IP address is set to 0 0 0 0 If you choose this option make sure the IP Address is set to 0 0 0 0 Choose Disable DHCP if you want to assign a static IP address to the IF5 DHCP Name of the DHCP server The IF5 accepts lease Server Name offers from only this server DHCP User Class Optional User class for this DHCP server DHCP Optional Vendor class for this DHCP server Vendor Class IP Address IP address of the IF5 Ethernet connection The IP address has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 Set this value to 0 0 0 0 if you set the DHCP Mode to Use DHCP if IP Address is Zero Set this value to a static IP address for the Ethernet connection if you disabled DHCP IP Subnet Mask Subnet mask for this network The subnet mask has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 I
178. tion Bl Ethernet 802 119 Radio Save Changes and Reboot Discard Changes and Reboot B RFID Module Save Changes without Reboot Discard Pending Changes Restore Factory Defaults Possible Configuration Errors The login password has not been changed from its default value 2 To discard changes click Discard Pending Changes To save changes continue with the next step 3 Verify that all your configuration changes appear in the Pending Changes list 4 Click Save Changes and Reboot to reboot the IF5 and immediately use your new active configuration Or click Save Changes without Reboot The IF5 saves the changes to its current configuration and continues to run its active configuration You will need to reboot the IF5 when you want the current configuration to become the active configuration IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 23 Chapter 1 Getting Started Installing the IF5 This section explains how to choose a mounting location for the IF5 and connect the IF5 to your wired Ethernet or wireless network Choosing a Mounting Location 24 You can place the IF5 horizontally or vertically on a stable surface You can also mount the IF5 to a wall or a beam using one of these mounting bracket kits e Mounting bracket kit P N 068918 Rotating mounting bracket kit P N 068751 For more information contact your local Intermec representative Wall Mounting th
179. tion Tag IDs are given as hexadecimal strings PMLTransformer2 Specialization of PMLTransformer that does not return a schema ID in XML messages This creates XML compatible with SAP AII version 4 0 PMLTransformerAll4 Specialization of PMLTransformer that populates XML messages with EPC_1 30 schema IDs This creates XML compatible with SAP AII version 4 0 ValidEPCPMLTransformer Similar to EPCMUTransformer where the tag Dis given in the EPC URN notation Non valid EPCs are removed from the message and not reported If no valid tags are in the event structure no message is sent IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 159 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller About Data Processor Options You can set a variety of options for each data processor One option applies to all processor types some apply only to sender types and others are specific to one data processor class Options for All Processor Types These options apply to any data processor type class DataProcessor ReaderlD The ID of a reader from which RfidEvents are to be received Used only if the data processor receives events directly from a reader Options for Send Processors These options apply only to send processors Send HierarchyBuilderSend ReceiverlD The ID of a receiver AIN where notifications are sent Transformer The class name of the transformer to be used to transform the internal DataProcessorEvents into a mes
180. tion see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 For more information on the DCE see Configuring the Data Collection Engine on page 80 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Understanding the Rear Panel Ports N Caution Z The ports on the rear panel are used for connecting the IF5 to RFID and 802 11g radio antennas RFID antenna ports Terminator 4 places 802 11g antenna ports 2 places IF5 Rear Panel Ports This illustration shows the ports on the rear panel The IF5 ships with antenna terminators mounted on RFID antenna ports 2 3 and 4 The IF5 RFID antenna ports use these connectors e 865 869 MHz SMA 915 MHz Reverse SMA Make sure you have appropriate antennas and cables for your IF5 For help contact your Intermec sales representative Government regulatory agencies require that this RFID reader only use approved antennas Therefore this reader uses a custom antenna connector Do not use antennas not approved for use with this reader Note The IF5 ships with antenna terminators installed on RFID antenna ports 2 3 and 4 Do not remove the terminator from any port unless you are installing an antenna or antenna cable on that port IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started How the IF5 Fits in Your Network In general the reader forwards RFID tag data to the wired Ethernet or wireless network The next illustrations show how the
181. tivity Solution Check these conditions Make sure you have enabled the SAP device controller edgeware on the IF5 For help see About IF5 Edgeware on page 71 e Check the SAP device controller configuration files and make sure you have the correct information for your SAP system For help see About the SAP DC Configuration Files on page 143 When troubleshooting problems with connectivity make sure you know and understand these network specific items TCP IP settings Wireless network settings including the SSID 802 1x security user names and passwords COM port settings for serial connections You should also make sure all physical network connectors and cables are in good working order Connectivity Problems and Solutions Problem You have assigned a static IP address to the IF5 but cannot connect to the IF5 over your network You cannot consistently maintain the 802 11g radio connection to the IF5 You cannot connect to the IF5 via Telnet You cannot access the IF5 FTP directory 120 Solution Make sure that DHCP is disabled and that your TCP IP parameters are set correctly For help see Configuring the IF5 Setting the IP Address on page 10 You may need to move the IF5 so its 802 11g radio antenna is in a better position for the IF5 mounting location and your network Make sure the antenna is connected to antenna port 4 Make sure that Telnet access is enabled on the IF5
182. tor and finally transmits the bundled events to SAP AII using a Send data processor Data processor chains need not be linear The theoretical example below processes tag events from pallets and cases differently Pallets can set lights on a light tower while events from cases are augmented with user data from the tags using a data enricher This example assumes you have a tag data scheme set up so you can differentiate palettes and cases using the tag data t Send t Light Control Aggregator DataEnricher StateBuffer t PalletFilter CaseFilter E Lowpass Filter Nonlinear data processing IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 155 Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller Standard Data Processors All data processors are implemented as Java classes in the com sap devicecontroller core dataprocessors package The data processors that ship with SAP DC are CheckReader This processor checks if a reader is still working e Tt periodically checks all specified readers if they function properly by calling identify If the call does not throw an exception the reader is considered as working Otherwise the reader is disconnected and added to the ReaderErrorManager singleton Received RfidEvents and DataProcessorEvents are forwarded to the next data processors in the chain However events where the tag ID equals the check ta
183. trated 105 File System Directory screen illustrated 105 files importing and exporting 104 troubleshooting 122 using web browser 104 with FTP server 108 FilterAppeared option for SAP data processors 161 FilterBadTags option for SAP data processors 161 FilterBitMask option for SAP data processors 163 FilterDisappeared option for SAP data processors 161 FilterField option for SAP data processors 163 firmware upgrades 123 Fragmentation Threshold setting for 802 11g radio 40 front panel ports accessing 4 described 5 FTP server access enabling or disabling 44 allowing access 45 default login and password 45 importing and exporting files 108 G general purpose input output interfaces accessing 126 described 126 Diagnostics tool testing with 86 inputs using 127 isolated input 128 open collector input 128 169 Index general purpose input output interfaces continued output switching high side using external power 131 output switching the high side 130 output switching the low side 130 outputs using 129 power using 132 powered input 127 relay driving to control AC load 131 WRITEGPIO equivalents 86 GPIO See general purpose input output interfaces H HierarchyBuilderSend 157 options 161 hot settings defined 40 HyperTerminal using to configure IF5 10 l IBM Services Management Framework SMF 68 WebSphere Everyplace MicroEnvironment WEME 68 ICMP access en
184. u 76 LBT Scan Enable ee RN RE RC E ERI NER 76 Field Separatot 5sc um eerte eR dS er PES 76 ID Report ei SRL aee Ur E RUP E ERES 76 No Tag Report icone Eee E HER 76 Timeout Configuration Mode 00 0 eee eee eee 76 TD THES isn cuc Gin Bote ee eo hee ERES UPS eq EN 77 ID Timeout sra oue eae i oa as 77 Antenna Tries zseowstexe t Un eke NER DSRS SR NSS 77 Antenna Timeout lese 77 Read Tie e hee eu ERE REEINGMPEPCNR DU ree 78 Write Tries uere mter edente eerte e e 78 Init Ities ctu be ei edu eR E EE px 78 Lock Tries oe eee eee Paneer Ere esr TS 78 NOMINE 78 Unsel ct Tries i eie rm Reuter bec eR 78 Inicial Quee SRL EAMUS DA ELM EL 79 Field Strength i tos e eR Rr Rb qe tegi 79 SESSIO Mines cerra Me e de SEE Eit 79 Enable Antenna Port m sss irri verein ER Ee REV 79 Configuring the Data Collection Engine eese 80 Viewing the DCE EventsLog eee 82 Viewing DCE Statistics sies eec Sergei rue reo Pe rer de ph s 83 Using the Diagnostics Tooli ress nieri ioui doii Proe e 84 Displaying Tags asinn whee toca baa E c ie kee ee N 85 Testing the GPIO Interfaces eee 86 Using the BRI Window esses 87 Measuring Tag Read Performance sseeeeeeee eee 88 About the Performance Test 90 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual vii Contents Using the JavaScript Too is eto ert ERR eI CRI 90 Using the JavaScript Workbench 0 0 cece eee eee 91 Configuring a JavaScript Fi
185. uld Read This Manual This user s manual is for the person who is responsible for installing configuring and maintaining the IF5 Fixed Reader This manual provides you with information about the features of the IF5 and how to install configure operate maintain and troubleshoot it Before you work with the IF5 you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms such as IP address You should also be familiar with your RFID system Related Documents This table contains a list of related Intermec documents and their part numbers Document Title Part Number IF5 Fixed Reader Quick Start Guide 930 069 xxx Basic Reader Interface Programmers Reference Manual 937 000 xxx Important IF5 Information 074934 IM5 Compliance Insert 075231 The Intermec web site at www intermec com contains our documents as PDF files that you can download for free To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com 2 Click Service amp Support gt Manuals 3 In the Select a Product field choose the product whose documentation you want to download To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual xv Contents Patent Information Product is covered by one or more of the following patents 4 739 328 4 786 907 4 864 158 4 888 591 4 910 794 4 999 636 5 030 807 5 055 659 5 070 536 5 280 159 5 295 154 5
186. ult value The 802 1x username and password have not been changed from their default values Pending Changes Configuration Item Was Is Now 802 119 Radio Node Type Disabled Enabled Security 802 11g Radio Security level lt None gt lt WPA 802 1x gt Upon reboot a new version of software will be installed Abandon this upgrade task by clicking the Discard Pending Upgrade button below Discard Pending Upgrade Pending Upgrade New version 6 90 4 To continue the upgrade click Save Changes and Reboot The Rebooting screen appears the IF5 reboots and the upgrade begins This process can take several minutes Do not cycle power to the IF5 during the upgrade When the upgrade process is complete the IF5 reboots Or to cancel the upgrade click Discard Pending Changes IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual B Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces This chapter explains how to access the IF5 general purpose input output GPIO interfaces and how to connect industrial controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the IF5 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 125 Chapter 5 Using the IF5 GPIO Interfaces About the GPIO Interfaces The IF5 has four general purpose input and output GPIO interfaces You connect external controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the GPIO interfaces which can then trigger IF5 operations Each interface is electrically isolated from the IF5 and des
187. ur changes To activate your changes from the menu bar click Save Discard Changes and then click Save Changes and Reboot For help see Saving Configuration Changes on page 22 RADIUS Server Information Descriptions Type Description Primary Server Retry If the RADIUS client is accessing a backup Time RADIUS server and gets no response this is the amount of time the client waits before trying to access the primary RADIUS server A non zero value causes the RADIUS client to periodically try accessing the primary server to see if it is available Default is 0 IP Address DNS Name IP address or DNS name of this RADIUS server IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 47 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 48 RADIUS Server Information Descriptions continued Type Description Secret Key Secret key for this RADIUS server You can enter the key in ASCII or hex notation To enter a hexadecimal key prefix it with Ox Port Port number of this RADIUS server Changing the Default Login If you are not using a password server to authorize user logins Intermec recommends that you change the default user name and password and create a read only password To set up logins 1 From the main menu click Security gt Passwords The Passwords screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security Passwords Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Co
188. veloper Access on page 44 Using the Web Browser to Import and Export Files You can use the web browser to move files to and from the IF5 and to browse the IF5 directories Browsing the IF5 and Importing Files to Your PC This section explains how to use the web browser interface to browse directories and import files from the IF5 to your PC You can also use the JavaScript Auto Start tool to import startup script files to the IF5 For help see Using the JavaScript Tool on page 90 104 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF5 To browse the IF5 directories 1 From the menu click File Import Export The File Import and Export screen appears Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export File Import and Export Navigation Menu IFS RFID Reader Configuration W Bl Ethernet 802 119 Radio E Bl RFID Module A secure session is available Note This login session is not secure E Bl Network Services E Bl Network Management E BR Security under the Security menu to Secure Only E B Maintenance RFID Edgeware Select one of the following tasks Developer Tools Transfer files to this device using your browser browser Some features such as importing certificates are only available through the secure interface To only allow secure login and avoid ever seeing this message change the Browser Access option V
189. vent data structure and sends the information to registered recipients TagBitsFilter Filters tag events based on the contents of the tag fields You can specify a bit mask and value used to filter tags TagBitsFilters can filter on the contents of any tag field defined in the field map including the EPC ID 158 IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual Appendix B Configuring and Using the SAP Device Controller TimeFixedSizeAggregator Aggregates several events into a single one The aggregation is done during a configurable time interval or up to a configurable maximum number of events whichever comes first If no events are received during this interval no event is forwarded About Transformers The sender type data processors Send HierarchyBuilderSend use a transformer to transform the internal event data structure into a message string and send the message out The following transformers are available EPCPMLTransformer Specialization of PMLTransformer where the tag id is given in the EPC URN notation The tag IDs should be valid EPCs Otherwise the numbers are reported as either epc raw or empty EPCs MultiEPCPMLTransformer Specialization of PMLIransformer where the tag ID is given both as a hexadecimal string as well as in the EPC URN notation separated by a comma The tag IDs must be valid EPCs This transformer is mainly used for debugging PMLTransformer Generates a message conforming to the PML Core 1 0 specifica
190. view the certificates loaded on the IF5 To view certificates From the menu click Security gt Certificate Details The Certificate Details screen appears IF5 Fixed Reader User s Manual 61 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Logout Save Discard Changes Upgrade Software File Import Export Help Security Certificate Details Navigation Menu Secure IFS RFID Reader Configuration Bl Ethernet Bi 802 119 Radio Install certificates in the certificate store E RFID Module a B Network Services Server Certificate i B Network Management E Security Status Default Passivords Common Name CN ValidForHTTPSOnly Issuer Common Name CN Intermec Technologies Corporation Root Certificate Cag s Valid From Oct 30 12 50 50 2002 GMT 802 1 Client Settings Valid To Oct 30 12 50 50 2037 GMT Certificate Details Developer Access CA Certificate Security Events Status None Installed Active gt maintenance RFID Edgeware Developer Tools The Server Certificate table lists the server certificate that is installed and the CA certificate table lists the trusted CA certificate that is installed Installing and Uninstalling Certificates 62 Once you have determined that you need to install or uninstall a certificate use this procedure Note If you follow the procedure to uninstall all certificates you will lose the unique server certificate and the trusted CA

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