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CSL CS-461 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Fixed Reader User`s Manual

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1. Readert Connected Reader2 Not Connected Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 48 This is done by clicking the Configure Readers button should open Reader Demo Configure Readers READER 1 RdiName IPaddrs EES Profile 2 Mode 2 v Power 30 15 0 30 0 der Population Est 0 0 65000 Session 20 DE Operating Region 0 US North America v Debug Mask e V Antenna 1 Antenna 2 I Antenna 3 I Antenna 4 Iw Re boot Reader when reconfiguring The screen shown below Enter the reader s IP address in the appropriate window READER 2 RdiName IPaddrs 00 00 Profile 2 Mode 2 X Power 30 15 0 30 0 d n Population Est 50 0 65000 Session 3 0 3 Operating Region 0 US NotthAmerica Debug Mask Wees Iw Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Antenna 3 Antenna 4 Save Settings Cancel At this point the reader operating mode can be selected Presently 4 modes are supported by the reader as shown in the table below Operating Mode Reader Parameters Tari 7 14us PIE 1 5 1 Fwd Modulation PR ASK PW 0 5 long LF 640kbps Rev Mod FMO Mode 0 Max Throughput Tari12 5us PIE 1 5 1 Fwd Modulation PR ASK PW 0 33 short LF 160kbps Rev Mod FMO Mode 1 Tari 25 0 us PIE 2 0 1 Fwd Modulation PR ASK PW 0 5 long LF 256kbps Rev Mod Miller M 4 Mode 2 Dense Reader Tari 25 0 us PIE 2 0 1 Fwd Modulation P
2. i 3 689 2 820 73 Tags Rdr2 0 Total Reads 668 Tot Rdri 668 Tot Rdr2 0 Tags tx t0 0 00 04 Peak Rate 175 0 142 6 Inventory Test Run Ended Reader1 Connected Reader2 Not Connected 11 50 38 aM The program defaults to a 10 second run after which the reader will stop This parameter can be changed by selecting the desired operating time in milliseconds in the Test Time ms field Entering the value 0 results in continuous operation To stop the reading operation press the STOP Inventory Run button To start the reading operation press the START Inventory button To clear the list of read tag on the left hand side press the CLEAR Inventory button To study the detail information of each read of a specific tag click on the EPC value of that tag on the list and then right click the mouse A detail record of every read of that tag is displayed Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 51 1143205055 352 1143205055 388 1143205055 650 1143205055 678 1143205055 804 1143205055827 1143205056 053 1143205056 070 1143205056 136 1143205056 158 1143205056 426 1143205056 447 1143205056 689 II Moreover different kind of graphs for the tag reading operations of the reader s can be generated for further analysis Click the Graphs on the top to select different kind of graphs Reader Demo Inventory Timeline EPC 300833B2
3. Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 14 Specifications Physical Characteristics Mounting Environment Antenna Power RFID Frequency Ranges Interfaces Networking Protocols Hardware Platform Operating System Maximum Tag Read Rate Maximum Speed of Tag Accessories Order Code Restrictions on Use Length 29 5 cm Width 30 cm Height 8 cm Weight 3 Kg Vertical orientation Operating Temp 20 C to 55 C 40 C to 85 C Humidity 10 to 95 non condensing Enclosure IP 53 4 TNC duplex antenna ports each single unit antenna Storage Temp for transmit and receive per port Power adaptor for 110 240VAC auto ranging to DC24 Volts 60Watt 800 or 900 MHz band 10 100 BASE T Ethernet RJ45 connector Configurable to use fixed IP address or DHCP RS 232 DB9 connector HTTP web server Tag air interface EPC Class 1 Gen 2 High Level CSL High Level API Low Level CSL Low Level API Xscale Monta Vista Linux 3 1 1000 tag sec 660 ft min Power cord CS 461 P P 1 865 869MHz P 2 902 929MHz P 3 950 956MHz Approvals features and parameters may vary depending on country legislation and may change without notice Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 15 4 Product Package 4 1 Basic Package Content The reader package contains 1 Reader 2 User Manual in CD format 3 Power Adapter 4 Power Cord 5 Plastic Cover 4 2 Unpacking I
4. cnernd Z RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer Ce ERO RHO HAN BREA IA HAW EJ i 84D nttpy 192 168 25 208 sl BE Model CS461 2 T O Management Access Mode Hi Level a Management Menu VO Port Testing Introduction Users C system Input Sensor Test Update Bj Active state Network be EE Gatet opened Gate1 closed z Version Lp carsi HG Gate1 opened Gate1 closed B Tag amp Tag Filter Gate2 closed Em Lo 3 Gate Gates opened Gate3 closed eegene Gate4 Gate4 opened Gate4 closed VO Port Testin E Serial Port 1 Te E Help Output Control Test f_ etectic goter OT e Spenthe gate2 Closethegate2 2 feewegaee ho _ Soe F mmeeer Electric gate4 S amp S as Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 17 UTCIPC Time 05 59 20 3 59 20 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 46 In Serial Port 1 Testing you can test the serial communication between the reader IO port and the external device ZA RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer ES BRO KAO wg ees IAM mm HEO nttpw192 168 25 208 pez Management Ment Serial Port 1 Testing E Introduction SH H Users H System Serial Port Configuration C Network Baud Rate 115200 x t Time Le Vaii Number of databits e Tag amp
5. BRO RHO RA BREA IAG HAW HED Si http 192 168 25 208 Management Menu S et Ac cess M o d e E Introduction 2 H Users System Access Mode 2 Low Level Mach API Mode E Reader ID 1 High Level HTTP API Mode E Access Mode 2 Low Level Mach1 API Mode E Frequency Con Back E Factory Setting H Network H Time Version Tag amp Tag Filter a Vo E Help Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved al 197 UTC Time 05 32 05 1 3 32 05 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 34 The Frequency Configuration page allows user to configure the country and frequency to be used by the reader Please refer to the regulatory law of your region for the allowed frequency to be used E RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer DER BRO SE HA EREA IAM KAH HOHE D SI http 192 168 25 208 Management Menu E Introduction Users HI System Choose Country in which the reader operates E Reader ID E Access Mode E Frequency Con E Factory Setting H Network Time H Version Tag amp Tag Filter Lo Set Country UTCPC Time 05 34 38 13 34 38 Note Only USA FCC regulatory region is allowed for the existing firmware version Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 35 7 1 4 Network Management Network management page allows the user to set the network parameters E RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer i BR
6. clock in the morning so that when the shop opens in the morning all the sizes and colors are filled up again On the handheld reader set the access point SSID and gateway IP address and make sure it is associated with the access point which in turn is connected via the gateway to the external Internet Key in the fulfillment center fixed IP and the link is now set up for automatic upload of tags read to the fulfillment center Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 83 9 Regulatory Information 9 1 Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the
7. 8 3 4 Example RTE 77 8 3 5 Example Distribution Center scccivcsstivssescaviscalntindeteaasieniaeecceiaestens 80 8 3 6 Example Production EECH 8l 8 3 7 Example Retail Shop Combo sneesnseeesseensssseessseseesseseesssseessssees 82 8 3 8 Example Retail Shop Inventory amp Fulfillment ccccccccecseeeeesteeeeees 83 9 REGULATORY INFORMATION sessesssesocssessossocssessossoossossossoossosssesoossossseso 84 9 1 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC COMPLIANCE 84 9 2 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE ue 85 EE E AE E EEE 85 TEE eege 85 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 3 10 9 2 3 Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Evoaluotton 87 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 4 2 FCC Statement FCC NOTICE To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States The use of the system in any other combination such as co located antennas transmitting the same information is expressly forbidden Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 5 3 Introduction 3 1 CS 461 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 Fixed Reader CSL is a One Stop Shop for RFID equipment that operates in the UHF 800 900 MHz band The CSL CS 461 RFID Reader is a EP
8. amp Transfer Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 72 8 2 12 Maintenance amp Statistics Maintenance of the RFID system is important It includes preventive maintenance collection and analysis of statistics of operation etc Track all environmental parameters Track all tag collection statistics Track CRC error statistics Yy Track network efficiency statistics v Visual check all equipment Track all cables wear and tear Occasional Regular Reboot Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 73 8 3 Examples of Applications 8 3 1 Example Access Control Direction Tracking In certain access control applications the end user may want to differentiate between a person entering a premise from leaving a premise One way to do that is to have two RFID read operations i e 2 capture points one on one end of the passageway and the other on the other end That way the direction of the person can be determined if one capture point reads the tag first and the second capture points reads the tag the same tag later Passage way from one hall to another Overhead capture point 1 Overhead capture point 2 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 74 8 3 2 Example Access Control Zonal Monitoring Zonal monitoring control and denial are common requirements in business offices factories and institutions where either in
9. reader will boot up automatically After the LEDs on the reader finished flashing and the Power LED remains in ON state the reader has been boot up successfully You can now use the web based administration page of the reader to configure the reader 4 In order to access the web based administration interface of the reader open a web browser Internet Explorer on your PC and enter the IP address of the reader on the URL field the default IP address of the reader is printed on the label of the reader Make sure that the PC is configured in the same subnet as the reader and they are properly connected on the LAN Moreover please set the option Check for newer versions of stored page to Every visit to the page on the IE The steps for setting it is e Select Tools pull down menu of the IE e Select Internet Option dialog box e Select General section and click the Settings button inside Temporary Internet Files e Under Check for newer versions of stored pages select Every vsit to the page e Click OK twice to confirm the setting Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 24 5 After that the web based administration page of the reader will be displayed on the web browser as follows E RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO RHO RAD RORE IAW HAW i EO htp 192 168 25 2087 Management Menu Ig i E Introduction User Login B U
10. Mobile Devices a mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to be generally used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter s radiating structures and the body of the user or nearby persons Transmitters designed to be used by consumers or workers that can be easily re located such as a wireless modem operating in a laptop computer are considered mobile devices if they meet the 20 centimeter separation requirement The FCC rules for evaluating mobile devices for RF compliance are found in 47 CFR 2 1091 Portable Devices a portable device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used so that the radiating structure s of the device is are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user Portable device requirements are found in Section 2 1093 of the FCC s Rules 47 CFR 2 1093 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 85 This CSL RFID device with 5 5dBi antenna is considered a fixed installation as it is used for the purpose of reading tags The FCC also categorizes the use of the device as based upon the user s awareness and ability to exercise control over his or her exposure The two categories defined are Occupational Controlled Exposure and General Population Uncontrolled Exposure These two categories are defined as follows Occupational Controlled Exposure In gen
11. Tag Filter Number of stopbits FU Lo Parity checking Hardware flow control Output Input D i E 5 ap Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 177 UTCIPC Time 05 59 50113 59 50 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 47 7 2 CSL Demo Program 7 2 1 Installing the Demo Program In addition to the web based interface a Windows based program also comes with the reader for users quick testing reader must be set in Low level API Access Mode Moreover this program allows users to control up to 2 readers simultaneously to demonstrate the Multi Reader mode or Dense Reader mode The demo program can be found in the manual CDROM disk and it should be installed onto a PC before using 1 Double click the file CSLReaderDemo214 msi on the manual CD 2 Follow the instructions to install the program on your PC 3 After installation an icon ReaderDemo v2 1 4 appears on your PC Double click on it to run the demo program 7 2 2 Using Multi Reader Application Click the icon CSLReaderDemo v2 1 4 to run the program When the program opens the first and if connected a second reader s IP address must be entered in the program CSL Reader Demo v2 1 4 02 01 06 INVENTORY RUN MODE Erc VALUE TOTGNT Sta o RDRATE MG TMs Fe W NOCH Unique Tags Tags Rdri Tags Rdr2 Total Reads Tot Rdri Tot Rdr2 Tags tx t0 Peak Rate J gt
12. arrives To ensure this the RFID reader must read the truck tagged with RFID usually a sticker tag on the inside of the windshield just before that truck enters the exact packing space and make sure that is the right truck To do that a sensor fusion action is needed the RFID tag must be read and that sensory information must come right before that parking space is detected to go from an unoccupied state to an occupied state Parking Reader and antennas mounted at ceiling Loading Dock Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 77 The sensors that can achieve this kind of sensing include infrared sensor ultra sonic sensor or magnetic loop The reader first read the tag on the windshield as the truck moves into the space As the truck occupies more and more of the space it passes through a point where the sensor detects it These two events occur closely in time and are together treated as a single event signaling the truck of that particular ID has occupied the space RFID reader Sensor ultrasonic infrared capture point metal loop underground etc detecting truck occupation of parking space Truck is backing up into packing space The incoming truck sensing sequence is as follows 1 RFID reader capture point reads tag on windshield as the truck backs up This read will continue for may be 2 seconds until the range of the tag becomes too large for the reader to read The actual ti
13. digital circuit then turns on and off some components connected to the antenna port thereby changing its scattering behavior in a pre designed clock rate This changing of antenna port parameters then causes a modulation of the back scattered RF energy This modulated back scattered energy is detected by the reader and the modulation is captured and analyzed Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 13 3 8 Product Specifications Briefs 3 8 1 CS 461 Features Certified to the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID protocol including dense reader mode Sophisticated data handling for efficient management of large streams of tag data on LAN resources Highly configurable buffering and tag filtering modes to eliminate the redundant tag data so as to reduce LAN traffic and server loading Compliant to the ISO 18000 6 type C UHF RFID Standard 640 kbps tag to reader data rates Robust performance in dense reader environments Excellent in transmit and receive mode generates a different combination of unique reader to tag command rate tag to reader backscatter rate modulation format and backscatter type Tremendous savings by using a single transmit receive antenna for each of its four points ultra high inventory rate read rate and tag velocity Settable and configurable parameters offer maximum throughput and optimal performance Supports all Gen 2 commands including write lock and kill Copyright
14. http 2192 168 25 208 Management Menu Reader ID Sub menu E Introduction H Users D S Get Reader ID B Access Mode w Set Reader ID E Frequency Con E Factory Setting S Network B Time H Version H Tag amp Tag Filter B Lo E Help UTCPC Time 05 31 12 13 31 12 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 32 One can then set the unique ID for the reader This is needed for easy future reference and programming access Z RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO RH RA Zones TAG BAG i EO http 192 168 25 208 Management Menu E Introduction Set Reader ID S Users IO System Reader ID Demo Reader E Reader ID E Access Mode Description Production release edge server 1st release E Frequency Con E Factory Setting S Network Time Version Tag amp Tag Filter Lo E Help Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 177 UTCPC Time 05 31 41 13 31 41 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 33 For configuring the reader to be controlled by MACHT API Low level please remember to set the Access Mode to Low Level MACHT API Mode If you require to do other configurations on the web interface e g Network setting Time settings etc you must set the Access Mode to High Level HTTP API Mode RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer DER
15. rebooted afterward either physically unplugging the power supply or by the web interface Restart page in System menu Z RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer Dek a2 BRO REO RAC RARE IAM HAW HED hitp 192 168 25 208 E Management Menu E Introduction Users z System Firmware file location mE Network Time Remark Firmware Upgrade Local H Version E Version Contre The firmware upgrade may take several minutes to complete B Enmwae Ups It depends on the size of the firmware patch being uploaded H Tag amp Tag Filter S ro Don t power down the unit during upgrade E E Help Please wait until Successful is shown Click the button below to proceed Firmware Upgrade lt gt Da Copyright 2005 Convergence Systerns Limited All Rights Reserved v1 177 UTCIPC Time 05 39 00 1 3 39 00 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 40 7 1 7 Tag amp Tag Filter Tag amp Tag Filter page allows you to read tags and write EPC ID on the tags SER 2 RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer SS ARE RAO RREA LAC se AED 4 http 192 168 25 208 E Tag amp Tag Filter Sub menu E Introduction Users System e Write Tags Testin Network e Capture Tags Testing Tag amp Tag Filter E Write Tags Tes Capture Tags T Lo E Help UTCPC Time 05 39 49 1 3 39 49 S as Cop
16. separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an qualified radio TV technician for assistance FCC NOTICE To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States The use of the system in any other combination such as co located antennas transmitting the same information is expressly forbidden Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 84 9 2 Maximum Permissible Exposure 9 2 1 Introduction This section has been prepared on behalf of CSL FHSS RFID Device to show compliance with the RF exposure requirements as defined in FCC 1 1307 9 2 2 Requirements Three different categories of transmitters are defined by the FCC in OET Bulletin 65 These categories are fixed installation mobile and portable and are defined as follows Fixed Installations fixed location means that the device including its antenna is physically secured at a permanent location and is not able to be easily moved to another location Additionally distance to humans from the antenna is maintained to at least 2 meters
17. v E Write Tags Tes Please input 24 Hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F 30 00 i E Capture Tags 1 1990000000000000000020004 Power dBm amp LO Population 0 65000 E Help Est 5 Session Antenna 14203 Port CA Profile 0 Tx Frequency MHz 802 928 Temperature C gt Session 3 Auto Set 1 KE Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 177 UTCIPC Time 05 48 41 13 48 41 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 43 In Capture Tags Testing users can test the reader from reading tags RI http 192_168_25 208 Capture Tags Raw CS461 Microsoft Internet Explorer Capture Tags Windowed Mode Raw Configuration Count Down Grand Total 1 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 44 7 1 8 UO Management IO management page allows users to define various ports of input and output giving them logical name for subsequent uses in event and other management For the details of controlling IO port by High level HTTP API command please refer to the Programmer s manual e RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO HE RR RREA IA sae AED E httpw 192 168 25 208 Management Menu I O Sub menu E Introduction S H Users H System e Network B Time e List UO Port Assignment H Version H Tag amp Tag Filter e I O Port Testing L
18. CONVERGENCE SYSTEMS LIMITED CSL CS 461 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Fixed Reader User s Manual Version 1 4 CSL The One Stop Shop for RFID Solutions Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 1 1 Content 1 2 3 CONTEND RE 2 HE GIS TATE MEN TD mee edeet seess ANEN deeg ENEE 5 INTRODUCTION assins ianea ieai asarei inoi 6 3 1 CS 461 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 FIXED READER sssssssssessssssssesserrrssesssteressessss 6 3 2 HOW TO USE mposMaANtUAt 8 3 3 CONNECTIVITY OR TIONS mremen n castes E EEG E 9 3 4 BROWSER INTERFACE ccccsssssscscccccecessssesescccecessssseesesccessessuueessescceseseeuaensess 10 3 5 PROGRAMMING INTERFACES sessseesesssssessestoresessssesterrerssssesterenrsssssseereresesses 11 3 6 ADVANCED F ATURE S a a A A EE A E 12 3 7 RFID BASIC PRINCIPLES 0ccccccccccccccesssescscccccccssssessesccecsessuseeesesccessseeunensess 13 3 8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BRIEFS sccsccceccccccccsssssscscccccessusseseeccessessuaeeeess 14 3 8 1 E EE 14 PRODUCT PACKAGE vecisccecccssecseccsssesecscvusssccteussetevevavacssevevetsusvatecstersvetevevavecece 16 4 1 BASIC PACKAGE CONTENT E EA TE ERE 16 4 2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTION 16 TA RD WAR DE 17 5 1 BASIC HARDWARE INPORMATION 17 5 1 1 Reader Cable Connection 17 5 1 2 Antenna Cable Connection c cccccseeccccnsececcansececcnnsscecensesecceanescecenaes 18 5 1 3 Antenna Installation ennan ehen n ae A a a R 19 5 1 4 BAE EE 22 5 2 EH RE L EE 23 Q
19. Cglobal Class 1 Gen 2 certified fixed reader product This reader is powered by Impinj technology with extremely high inventory rate tag velocity and true dense reader mode This reader can connect to and control four UHF antennas from its 4 TNC duplex antenna ports In addition to the reader CSL also offers a mono static UHF antenna CS 771 that is designed for CS 461 reader to utilize the power of this reader Other accessories such as RF cables are also available from CSL Products Part Number Photo EPC Class 1 Gen 2 Fixed CS 461 Reader 4 Ports Antenna CS 771 Mono static area or zonal antenna long range Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 6 Cable CS 801 1 2 N N straight Custom lengths male connector on one side available TNC reverse male connector on the other side N is length of cable Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 3 2 How to Use this Manual This manual provides a comprehensive introduction to the CSL CS 461 EPC Class1 Gen 2 RFID product chapter 2 package information chapter 3 hardware information chapter 4 quick installation guide chapter 5 detailed interfaces chapter 6 RFID application guides chapter 7 and the technical support information chapter 8 In addition to this user s manual there are other programmer s manual for system integrators and software houses that deve
20. DDD903C035053BB6 Plot Data N RSSI I Channel J Reader I Antenna Test Run Number Os s Oz O4 Oe Os Om Tag Read History Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 52 Bi EI a S H Ei f E z 2 E ioe ooo 25 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 5 05 0 6 07 07 0 8 0 8 TIME secs Tags Read vs Time TAG READ REDUNDANCY T 4 5 NUMBER of READS Tag Read Redundancy Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 53 7 3 Programming Interface The CSL CS 461 reader has a set of Application Programming Interfaces API Details of programming methods please refer to the series of Command Set Manuals 6 CSL High Level API Manual e Make sure the reader is configured as High Level API Mode in Access Mode 7 CSL Low Level API Manual e Make sure the reader is configured as Low Level API Mode in Access Mode Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 54 8 RFID Application Guide for System Integrators 8 1 RFID radio frequency identification is a wireless means to obtain a unique ID that Introduction can identify a product similar to barcode that however requires optical line of sight Since 2004 it was applied by companies in USA and Europe successfully to various business processes and brought major cost benefits Because of the success of these early adopters such as Walma
21. However due to the unfortunate fact that RFID application involves too many topics RF transmitter circuits antennas propagation static and dynamic scattering backscatter and bistatic scattering RF receiving circuits software all layers it is not an easy task to give a 10 steps to successful RFID implementation rule based implementation guideline that works in all environment Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 69 8 2 9 Customization Customization is the step that comes out of optimization If after intense optimization the performance still is not acceptable or the customer will not accept a lowering of their performance expectation then some customization may be necessary The following are just a few possibilities and suggestions for customization Note that these customizations require the cooperation of the solution provider i e the manufacturer of the products Very few solution providers are willing to do this without good business justification though Antenna Transmitting Pattern Antenna Receiving Pattern Tag Polarization v Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 70 8 2 10 Training Training is an extremely important step where the operators of the RFID system in the end customer company must be taught the basics of the operation plus the necessary tricks in day to day trouble shooting and fault isolation up to a certain ext
22. O Serial Port 1 Testing B VO Port Assigr E List I O Port A E VO Port Testin E Serial Port 1 Te e UO Port Assignment Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited AN Rights Reserved 1 177 UTCPC Time 05 55 39 1 3 55 39 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 45 Here is the IO port assignment list page Z RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer Sei i Sen KO HAG BAREA TAM HAM a i FED nttp v192 168 25 2087 2 Model CS461 2 T O Management Access Mode Hi Level EN UO Port Assignment List E Introduction S Users System Network Time Version H Tag amp Tag Filter Em Lo VO Port Assigr Input Port Electric Gate1 Gate1 opened Gate1 closed Gate2 Gate2 opened Gate2 closed Gate3 Gate3 opened Gate3 closed LO Port Testin E Serial Port 1 Te H Help Output Port 1 ouput etecne paar ect fo 3 2 out een no es rte o 2 3 Output Electric gate3 Open the gate3 Close the gate3 MI Output Electric gate4 NC Openthe gated close the gated to a Ir SS a Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 17 UTCIPC Time 05 56 37113 56 37 Here is the IO Port Testing page it allows one to look at sensor input by pressing the update button and control the outputs for system testing The username and password for login this page is test engineer and
23. O RHO RAD RREA IA HAW i FEO nttp 192 168 25 2087 reg tree Network Configuration E Introduction H Users H System Network Type Wired v Toco ar IP Config Static IP D Time IP 192 168 25 208 Subnet Mask E Version 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 25 1 Tag amp Tag Filter B ro E Help If you change the IP address and you will not access the web pages then Please go to the new IP address on your browser after the system reboot Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 17 UTCPC Time 05 36 58 13 36 58 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 36 7 1 5 Time Setting Time page allows the user to set the real time clock inside the reader Please note that you have to configure the UTC GMT time on the reader The local time will then be calculated based on the time zone you set Z RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer Sale BRO KAO RAD BREA IAM HA ay it a http 192 168 25 208 v BE Maodel CS461 2 Time amp Timer Management Access Mode Hi Level Management Menu E Introduction Users S System H Network T Time E Date Time Version H Tag amp Tag Filter o E Help lt E a Set System Date Time Set UTC GMT Time Bos z a e e e Set Time Zone GMT 08 00 Hong Kong China Taiwan Singapore Perth Daylight Savings Time DST 0 Ei Hour N
24. R ASK PW 0 5 long LF 256kbps Rev Mod Miller M 8 Mode 3 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 49 Select the desired mode For dock door applications where two readers are used Mode 2 Dense Reader must be selected It is also very important to select by checking the appropriate box the antennas that are currently connected to the reader The program will not operate if an antenna box is checked and no antenna is connected to that port However no damage to the reader will result Other reader parameters can also be selected in this window Power Transmit power of the reader from 15dBm to 30dBm Population Est The estimated maximum number of tags to be read by the reader at the same time Please input a value as accurate as possible because it can optimize the performance of tag read Session Session number that the program connect with the reader It should be unique for each reader Operating Region The region that the application is in operation After configuring the reader s press the Save Settings button and then OK button to close this window It will return to the main screen and attempt to communicate with the reader and setup the selected parameters If successful the bottom of the screen will indicate Reader 1 Connected or Reader 2 Connected also if multi reader is set At this point the readers will read tags placed in the fi
25. RFID a lt gt ee Card Card Incorrect read RFID Card Back to back mounted antenna may erroneously read cards from back due to antenna backlobe Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 19 To prevent this erroneous read from happening one can put spacer metal plate between the two back to back mounted antenna or place the antenna farther apart or a combination of the two methods Metal plate in between to isolate the two antennas each dimension should be at least three times that of antenna Increase the separation between the two antennas will increase the isolation between them Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 20 Note also that the isolation between the different ports on the readers are not all the same There are pairs with better isolation than others Port 1 has best isolation with port 3 port 2 has best isolation with port 4 If isolation between antennas is found to be a problem put the problem antennas at these best isolated pairs i e connect one to port and the other to port 3 or connect one to port 2 and the other to port 4 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 21 5 1 4 10 Connection The IO connector consists of one DB25 connector The IO pins are using 3 3V TTL signal i e OV for logic 0 and 3 3V for logic 1 Since the current output from the port is low users are recommended to connect minimal external circui
26. UICK INSTALLATION GUIDE cssccosscssssssssesscsssscossssssssnsooccsssssesssseesessosess 24 6 1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 24 6 2 VERIFICATION amp VALIDATION c cccccccccsssssscsccccceccssessescceccesseseeseecceseeeeuaessnss 26 INTERFACE DETAILS Sicsccsicececsciecececsiescecetceseesesasssecdccedacecsauavacetacetevabacavecdcassve 27 7 1 WEB BROWSER INTERbACE 28 7 1 1 Home Palee eebe AECE a E 28 7 1 2 ee 20 7 1 3 System deed 31 7 1 4 Network EE ee desen 36 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 2 7 1 5 LE 37 7 1 6 ee ee 38 7 1 7 LN TE 41 7 1 8 VOManagement eg 45 hee SCESE DEMO PROGRAM EE 48 Lad Installing the Demo eeleren eegen Eet 48 7 2 2 Using Multi Reader Applieatton 48 7 3 PROGRAMMING INTERFACE dee tea ee eege 54 8 RFID APPLICATION GUIDE FOR SYSTEM INTEGRATORS 55 8 1 INTRODUCTION ee Ee 55 8 27 APPLICATION DETAILS ee ees 58 8 2 1 Business E 58 8 2 2 Technology Selection aniren ER E REE E oi 8 2 3 Customer E EE 62 8 2 4 Hardware E 63 8 2 5 Software EE 64 8 2 6 Ke 66 8 2 7 Ee 67 6 2 8 el 69 8 2 9 EE 70 e GEO RENE 71 8 2 11 Test EE 72 8 2 12 Maintenance amp Statistics sisossestarsiontersasdocdphizarnaccdaeaansirersneoena erases 73 8 3 EXAMPLES OF APPLICATIONS egene 74 8 3 1 Example Access Control Direction TrdckKing s1ccccccsesceceeeerseeeeees 74 8 3 2 Example Access Control Zonal Monitoring 75 8 3 3 Example Access Control Salary Coaleuloation 76
27. al visibility monitoring zonal tracking Real time supply chain re route dynamic multi destination fulfillment etc Physical locations where RFID can be applied include lr e Vie e SOs e es Distribution centers Warehouses Shelves Warehouse Loading Unloading Zone Yard Management Retail shops in conjunction with fulfillment center Returns amp warranty processing office Vehicle windshields etc It is widely believed that the adoption of RFID will happen in the following sequence in terms of company category E S pa Mandate affected units suppliers to Walmart DoD etc High value products Fast moving assets etc The application of RFID to a company or a group of companies in a supply chain has to be executed systematically and methodically The following is a flowchart that describes a typical application process Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 56 Initial Customer Interests RFI or RFQ Business Process Analysis Technology Selection Customer Expectation Management Hardware Configuration Software Configuration System Integration y v Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 8 2 Application Details 8 2 1 Business Process Analysis The business process of the customer must be analyzed carefully to find places where the RFID tagging and reading can occur The system integrator may be applying RFID to the whole process or may o
28. are properly installed on your PC e Microsoft NET framework 2 0 or above Router READER PC Browser Internet Explorer Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 10 3 5 Programming Interfaces The CSL CS 461 reader has a set of Application Programming Interfaces API Details of programming methods are described in the series of Command Set Manuals Server Side Applications Command Sets eeneg READER Remote Applications Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 11 3 6 Advanced Features The CS 461 RFID reader is an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 certified product As powered by the advance and intelligent technology from Impinj CS 461 has the unique feature of Dense Reader mode It allows multiple readers to be used in very close separation or area without jamming each other Thus a wide range of applications can be powered by CS 461 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 12 3 RFID Basic Principles Passive tag RFID technology involves the reader the antenna and the tag The reader sends out energy in the relevant frequency band to the antenna via RF cables and the antenna radiates the energy out This energy impinges on an RFID tag The RFID tag consists of an antenna coupled to an RFID IC This IC converts the AC voltage it receives at the antenna port to DC voltage that in turn is used to empower the digital circuit inside The
29. ation Managed Cost Expectation Managed Maintenance Response Time Expectation Managed Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 62 8 2 4 Hardware Configuration Hardware configuration consists of designing and defining what reader antenna and tag combination will be implemented at each of the nodes in the business process It is not a pure drawing board exercise as some kind of minimally realistic testing must be implemented even at this stage to help better define the hardware configuration that in turn can give more insight for software configuration and system integration Reader 2D Floor Plan Placement Reader Antenna Grouping Design Initial Tag Selection Antenna 2D Floor Plan Placement Antenna 3D Alignment Antenna Tag Separation Design Antenna Isolation Measurement Estimation Static Tag Collection Statistics Dynamic Tag Collection Statistics Mounting structures ergonomics Configuration Review amp Redesign Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 63 8 2 5 Software Configuration Software configuration of the reader is very important it ensures the reader will operate exactly as the business process requires not more or not less The following page has a flowchart that the system integrator needs to go through in order to set up the software The first step is to configure the users parameter such as operator name ID password etc The secon
30. d step is to configure the networking parameters such as IP addresses access point SSID etc The third step is to configure system parameters such as reader ID frequency setting tag baud rate capture mode etc The third step is to configure time and time filter such as system date and time hour minute and second time filter define various time intervals time slots repeat modes etc The fourth step is to configure capture point such as capture point type capture point area capture point details The fifth step is to configure IO such as sensor input name control output name default positions etc The sixth step is to configure tag and tag filtering such as tag group tag filter etc The seventh step is to configure audio and video such as audio messages and video messages resident path remote or local The eighth step is to configure event such as triggering logic resultant action event sequencing etc The ninth step is to configure database such as database fields etc The tenth step is to configure report such as report definition etc The eleventh step is to configure statistics such as parameters for long term monitoring etc The twelfth step is to back up the set up into a standard configuration set up file Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 64 Users Management Set Up Network Configuration Set Up System Configuration Set Up Y Time amp Time Filter Set U
31. eld of the reader The figure below shows a successful read operation Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 50 CSL Reader Demo v2 1 4 02 01 06 File Edit Settings Graphs Help INVENTORY RUN MODE EPC VALUE TOTCNT RDICNT RD2CNT RDRATE TIMEtO TIMEtx Ttx t0 RSSmx NOCHG 3000214160C00400000874AF a 0 000 4539 4540 42 7 H 3000214160 0040000087483 30 009 4 500 4 490 45 0 3000214160C004000004751E a 0 009 4 529 Aen 50 7 3000214160C00400000875BE a 4 503 4 490 44 7 3000214160C0040000000000 32 2 4 489 4 470 47 5 3000214160C00400000A740E i d 4 479 4450 44 3 3000214160C00400000A7524 a 4 529 4 500 51 7 3000214160c0040000087547 i 4 449 Aan 40 6 rss Test Time ms 3000214160C0040000006DAA 2 4 469 4 430 48 7 Settings 10000 3000214160C004000008764E 4 469 4 420 43 1 3000214160 004000008764B i 4519 4 460 50 8 3000214 16000400000A72EB 2 i 2088 4 440 200 3000214160C0040000047645 j 4519 4 450 44 6 3000214160C0040000087521 i 4 509 4 430 53 9 3000214160 004000008751B 3 4 459 4 380 57 i ZK omisioa eil ol val oneal asel ae ec Wentory Statistics 3000214160C00400000A7648 al 4 539 i 3000214160C00400000A6D9D 31 E 4 489 3000214160C00400000A8B05 31 A 4459 4350 os Unique Tags 22 3000214160C0040000088A7D 4 309 4 190 50 3000214160C004000004749F 4 499 4 380 54 gt Tags Rdri 22 22 3000214160C0040000053093
32. ent of course Train overall architecture Train on board user interface Train browser based interface Y Train upgrading methods v Train common problems handling Train debugging Train material handling methods v Train environmental effects Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 71 8 2 11 Test amp Commissioning Test and commissioning is an important step to allow customer to verify the performance achieved and formally approve the system to enter operational status The most important part of test and commissioning is of course a mutually agreed test plan and commissioning criteria The experienced system integrator can probably propose this test and commissioning plan early in the project This is particularly valid if the system integrator has done similar jobs before However sometimes a T amp C document too early in the way will make it very difficult to accommodate for surprisingly low performances due to some uncontrollable environmental or business process related factors So really it is at the system integrator s own discretion and wisdom when it should best be proposed Final Full Scale Installation On Site Full Scale Tag Issuing amp Correlation Testing amp Verification Pre commission Training Revision Commissioning Round 1 Intermission Period Independently Handled by Customer Commissioning Round 2 Further Tuning Final Acceptance
33. ents Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 60 8 2 2 Technology Selection Once the points where the business process allows for RFID implementation is found the most appropriate technology must be chosen for the job The following are questions to help you choose the appropriate technology Active or Passive RFID Technology Air Protocol EPC iPX ISO18000 7 Antenna Tag Interaction Scheme backscatter bistatic Antenna single dual antenna box 1 2 3 or more pairs Tag size form factor single dual antenna material Capture Mode Windowed Total Visibility Cumulative Frequency Setting for Compliance Networking Option wired or wireless Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 6l 8 2 3 Customer Expectation Management Customer expectation must be well managed It is the job of the system integrator particularly the sales person to warn the customer away from expecting perfect scores The truth is even if 100 read is not achieved the user can still benefit in the sense of ROI efficiency lead time cycle time etc to a substantial extent It is this extent that should be considered as the result not a 100 score It is almost like getting married to a man or woman you will never find the perfect half but even if she or he is not perfect you still get to enjoy from the marriage Yield Expectation Managed Implementation Process amp Time Expect
34. er contains a short to medium range capture point that would read the tag on each piece of clothing This will dramatically speeds up the payment process The data is automatically submitted to the POS PC using the Instant Alarm alert mode of the event engine 3 The retail shop door contains zonal reader hidden in the ceiling or placed on each side that reads whatever tag that passes through If it does not belong to the Paid filter group then the Instant Alarm alert mode will send alert and cause a buzzer to sing aloud 4 A beautiful kiosk allows the customer with loyalty card to register and study what is the daily or weekly special discount item specially tailored for him or her personalized discount item Note that since this also requires a video display it cannot be used simultaneously as that in the dressing room Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 82 8 3 8 Example Retail Shop Inventory amp Fulfillment The most famous retail shop inventory and fulfillment implementation is the Marks amp Spencer example Every night after shop closes the worker uses a handheld reader to capture all the tags i e all the clothes hung around the shop or placed inside the storeroom at the back The total data is then immediately transmitted to a fulfillment center and the sold or missing sizes and colors are prepared throughout the night in the fulfillment center and shipped to the shop before 8 o
35. eral occupational controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment who have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure This exposure category is also applicable when the exposure is of a transient nature due to incidental passage through a location where the exposure levels may be higher than the general population uncontrolled limits but the exposed person is fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means Awareness of the potential for RF exposure in a workplace or similar environment can be provided through specific training as part of a RF safety program If appropriate warning signs and labels can also be used to establish such awareness by providing prominent information on the risk of potential exposure and instructions on methods to minimize such exposure risks General Population Uncontrolled Exposure The general population uncontrolled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure Members of the general public would come under this category when exposure is not employment related for example in t
36. formation security is required or deliberate team isolation is needed A certain floor or room or area where access is only granted to a certain group of people Overhead capture points with zonal control connected to PIR motion sensor and buzzer alarm as well as red light alarm Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 75 8 3 3 Example Access Control Salary Calculation Access control contains time information that can be used to calculate salary The tag group properties of the edge middleware allows one to easily program in the hourly rate set the special rate ratio for overtime weekend time and public holiday time Once these are set the worker s salary can be readily calculated Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 76 8 3 4 Example Yard Management Yard management controls in real time the allocation of parking space for trucks to unload and load products An empty truck to be loaded with products must park onto the exactly correct parking space because a good yard management system will have workers already moved products to be loaded to that exact parking space just before the truck arrives A good example is the airport terminal operation where each time the plane reaches a gate you always see a team of people waiting there Likewise a truck to have products unloaded will have workers with necessary equipment waiting to unload products just before the truck
37. guration screen Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 29 7 1 2 Users Management The users management page contains sub menu for modifying password set auto logout time and login logout ei RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO HH RAD RREA IAG HAW HED Si http 192 168 25 208 Management Menu i Users Sub menu H System e H Network e Modify user password amp Time e List users H Version H Tag amp Tag Filter e Login C Lo ne e Set Auto Logout Time 2 Help e Logout Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved al 197 UTCIPC Time 05 30 20 1 3 30 20 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 30 7 1 3 System Management The system management page contains sub menus to set reader ID and Access mode E RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO REO RA pg IAD HAN FED Si hittp 192 168 25 208 Management Menu e Ca pa a System Sub menu H Users EU System D Baiti Reader ID E Access Mode e Access Mode E Frequency Con A Factory Setting e Frequency Configuration S Network e Factory Setting D Time H Version S Tag amp Tag Filter B ro B Help UTCAPC Time 05 30 47 1 3 30 47 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved Here is the reader ID submenu e RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer RS AE WAO RERE IAM HAH i ABEDO
38. he case of a wireless transmitter that exposes persons in its vicinity Warning labels placed on low power consumer devices such as cellular telephones are not considered sufficient to allow the device to be considered under the occupational controlled category and the general population uncontrolled exposure limits apply to these devices Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 86 9 2 3 Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Evaluation The highest RF output power of the unit was measured at 29 8dBm at 915 MHz According to 1 1310 of the FCC rules the power density limit for General Population Uncontrolled Exposure at 915 MHz is fmu 1500 0 610mW cm The MPE is calculated to show the required separation distance that must be maintained during installation to maintain compliance with the power density limit The minimum required cable length is 1 5m to be used with this device The following formula was used to calculate the Power Density _ PG Ae Where S Power Density P Power input to the external antenna Output power from the EUT antenna portiapm cable loss apy G Gain of Transmit Antenna linear gain R Distance from Transmitting Antenna The power density at 20cm separation is _ PG Ask For this device the calculation is as follows P 29 8dBm Output power from the EUT antenna port 0 75dB cable loss 29 05dBm 803 526mW Cable loss 0 75dB 1 5m long of 0 5dB m l
39. ily clearing up the site for testing if something is in the way Eventually when good enough results are obtained through tuning and optimization in off shift time then the testing should be conducted in the actual shift when the operation will happen in the future The emphasis on having the environment as real and true as possible is due to the fact that wireless emission is a very site specific and dynamic event The propagation and scattering behavior is different from site to site The noise floor can be different in the day and in the night There is no pilot test better than doing it right at the spot and right at that time The following are basic steps for pilot testing please also refer to next section of optimization Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 67 Define goals and metrics Set up RFID system as realistic as possible Set up tags target as realistic as possible Track behavior of system all the way Photo video record as much as possible Measure site specific parameters Test and optimize RFID operations See next section Vv y v y Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 68 8 2 8 Optimization Optimization of the performance of the RFID application in business processes is the most difficult step It is in this step where the variation of performance caused by the law of physics has to be tackled The following are a few questions that may help
40. lop their own software and would like to interface directly with this reader Please refer to these manuals for the details of using the command sets There are two ways of accessing the reader high level access HTTP based and low level access TCP IP socket based The High level access method is described in the CSL High Level API Manual and the Low level access method is described in the CSL Low Level API Manual Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 8 3 3 Connectivity Options The CSL readers are connected to the network via Ethernet cable RJ45 socket The reader can have a static IP address or can obtain an IP address using DHCP Normally a static IP address is more convenient to use because it does not change when the reader reboots but the operator has to make sure there is no collision with other network devices in the network Ethernet READER READER READER Static IP Address DHCP Granted IP Address Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 9 3 4 Browser Interface The reader can be accessed from any PC via the Internet Explorer browser The factory default setting of the reader is printed on the label of the reader Just type in that IP address on the Internet Explorer and the web based configuration interface of the reader will be shown If you encounter any problem in accessing the browser interface please make sure that the following software packages
41. me depends on the speed of the backing truck 2 Sensor ultrasonic infrared etc will detect a reduction in distance of reflection typically 2 to 5 seconds later depending on the speed of the backing truck 3 The time sequenced combination of the above two events will then signify that the truck with that particular ID has occupied that parking space Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 78 The outgoing truck sensing sequence is as follows 1 Sensor ultrasonic infrared etc will detect an increase in distance of reflection back to the originally calibrated floor range typically 2 to 5 seconds later depending on the speed of the outgoing truck 2 RFID reader capture point reads tag on windshield as the truck moves out This read will continue for may be 2 seconds until the range of the tag becomes too large for the reader to read The actual time depends on the speed of the outgoing truck 3 The time sequenced combination of the above two events will then signify that the truck with that particular ID has vacated that parking space The following page shows the event definition that enables the above Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 79 8 3 5 Example Distribution Center Within a distribution center there are many important nodes that require RFID reading Typical nodes include 1 Dock Doors incoming and outgoing 2 Conveyor Belt Branch Points 3 F
42. nly be able to apply RFID to part of the process The most important principle is NOT to force change the business process to adapt for RFID implementation but to have RFID implementation slip in as effortlessly and as un noticeably as possible Business Nature Business Process Mapping Identify stakeholders their requirements and their wish lists Apply RFID to Whole Part of Process LU Closed Loop or Open Loop Mandate Satisfaction Only ROI Expected ROI Analysis Intangible Return Analysis Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 58 RFID Project Goals Definition amp Agreement with All Stakeholders Initial Feasibility Planning of Applying RFID to Business Process Tagging Required Types of tags Tagging Throughput Requirements Tagging Quality Requirements v v Velocity of Tags Meters sec Yield Requirement Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 59 Y Typical Read Range Requirement Number of Nodes Node to node Separation Distances v Sensor Fusion Possibilities Requirements Y Control Automation Requirements Detailed Feasibility Planning of Applying RFID to Business Process v Throughput Estimation Data Networking Requirements Y Network Traffic Estimation v Redundancy Requirements v Fault Tolerance Requirements Maintenance Requirements v Backup Requirements Monitoring Requirem
43. nstructions Unpacking of the reader is very simple The only caution is that the RF connector sockets should be handled with care The TNC reverse RF connectors come covered with plastic cap They should remain covered when not in use to reduce chance of ESD entering the ports via the center conductors Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 16 5 Hardware 5 1 Basic Hardware Information 5 1 1 Reader Cable Connection Ethernet Status Antenna Socket LEDs VO amp Serial Power Supply 4 Antenna Ports Port DC24V TNC Connectors Note Minimum cable length is 1 5m for this reader Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 17 5 1 2 Antenna Cable Connection 1 4 20 threads inch CS 771 Mono Static Antenna Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 18 5 1 3 Antenna Installation In antenna installation especially when the reader is connected to multiple antennas then the most important and immediate concern is spatial coupling between antenna or in other words the isolation between antennas If you mount antenna back to back it is possible that the backlobe of the antenna will be able to transmit enough of the energy to turn on a tag that are on the opposite side and should have only been picked up by the antenna on that opposite side Back to back mounted antenna to read cards entering and leaving venue JN Correct read Correct read RFID
44. or operators when configuring the reader This interface operates when the reader is set as High level HTTP API Mode in Access Mode 2 CSL Reader Demo Program interacting with the user via a Windows based program on a PC that is network connected to the reader This program can be used for controlling one or two readers simultaneously It can help system integrators to test a single reader or two readers operating in dense reader mode quickly This interface is particularly useful for site evaluation and installation This interface can operate to control the reader when the reader is set as Low level Mach API Mode in Access Mode 3 Programming Interface interacting with the user s program via an API library This interface is particularly useful for connection to software resident on backend servers such as ERP SCM and HR modules It is fast of course only up to the speed and latency of a LAN or Internet network There are two APIs i the CSL High Level API when the reader is set to High level HTTP API Mode in Access Mode ii the CSL Low Level API when the reader is set to Low level API Mode in Access Mode Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 27 7 1 Web Browser Interface 7 1 1 Home Page The home page of the web based administration interface can be entered by just entering the IP address of the reader default IP address is printed on the label on the web browser In
45. ork Lift Cars 4 ULD or trolleys First of all in the entrance dock door the pallet or even the case box within a pallet needs to be read To do that the reader needs to have all four ports connected to antennas total of four These four antennas are placed on each side of the dock door two on each side one on top of the other vertically stacked on each side The purpose of a vertically stacked array of read points is so that the boxes from a taller pallet can be tracked The purpose of having antennas on each side of the dock door is so that the pallet can be read from both sides so that for those tags that may be blocked from one side may actually be visible from antennas on the other side Alternatively one can have two antennas above the pallet and two pallets on the sides In this case the two antennas on the side should be rather low to ensure the low level boxes can be read For pallet level tagging the pallet tag is usually a long narrow tag that can be nail affixed on any of the rim on the wooden pallet base For case level tagging each box case is affixed with a sticky type slap and ship tag This tag can be placed on the outside or even the inside Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 80 8 3 6 Example Production Control In production control RFID can be used to help track the completion of the various steps of manufacturing process of the product along the way of the production line con
46. oss G Worst Case Antenna Gain 5 5dBi anti log 5 5 10 3 55 At 20cm separation S 803 526 x 3 55 4 z 20 0 568mW cm Based on the above calculation for 20cm separation the power density does not exceed FCC limit of 0 610mW cm Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 87 10 Support Technical support can be obtained from Convergence Systems Limited directly Please email to support convergence com hk Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 88
47. ote The setting will be effective at the next run of the system if time zone or DST is changed Please restart the system by power down and up again Local Time Modlifu Rack w lt Ea D 2 Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 17 UTCIPC Time 05 37 30 1 3 37 30 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 37 7 1 6 Version Management Version management allows you to review the version upgrade history in the Version Control Submenu and to do firmware upgrade in the Firmware Upgrade Submenu e RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO RHE RAO BREA TAG RAG ED http 192 168 25 208 Management Menu E Introduction H Users H System s Network e Version Control Time Bt E Version Contro Version Sub menu e Firmware Upgrade Local E Firmware Upg Tag amp Tag Filter a Lo E Help Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 1 177 UTCAPC Time 05 38 33 1 3 38 33 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 38 In the version control sub menu page one can see the version number of the software This is an important page to check if the versions are correct especially after a firmware upgrade Z RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer l BRO emp RAM RORE IAW HAW AHED http 192 168 25 208 x x P BE Management Menu E Introduction Use
48. p Y Capture Point Set Up IO Set Up Tag amp Tag Filter Set Up Audio amp Video Set Up Event Set Up Database Set Up Report Set Up Statistics Set Up Overall Configuration Backup Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 65 8 2 6 System Integration The actual system integration should most desirably be carried out in two steps 1 in house integration and test 2 onsite integration and test System Blocks Diagram Y Sensors or Input Simulators connect Output or Output Simulators connect Backend server amp plug ins boot up Connection and Function Test Y Tagged Operation Test Performance Metrics Logging Re configuration amp redesign Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 66 8 2 7 Pilot Test Pilot test must of course be done on site The unique building infrastructure and environment of the end customer venue can result in dramatically different performance worse usually scores compared to that in the system integrator s own office Therefore pilot test must be done on site The system integrator when testing the set up in end customer s venue should endeavor to put the set up directly at the position that it plans to be or in a place that most closely resembles that of the final site If the site does not run round the clock shifts then it is OK to do the initial testing when it is off shift and temporar
49. rs Version Control D System Model CS461 2 S Network Reader ID 12th floor Reader D Time Ge Gig Vertat Edge Server Version 1 177 E Version Contro Middleware Version 1 124 4 El Firmware Upgr RFU Firmware Version Not Applicable Tag amp Tag Filter S ce LO Modem Controller Version 2 02 Help DSP Firmware Version 2 30 FPGA Firmware Version 2 19 Bootloader Version 1 0 2 Kernel Version 2 4 20_mvl31 ixdp4xx uart_dsp_mod J Total 12 edge 1 172 461 2 4B70F600 cne 1 172 Mon Jul 3 19 17 53 2006 edge 1 173 461 2 029941CA cne 1 173 Tue Jul 4 18 43 16 2006 lt mw 1 121 461 0 59F5B0FF cne 1 121 Tue Jul 4 18 43 53 2006 4 ledge 1 174 461 2 300950E6 cne 1 174 Wed Jul 5 17 24 51 2006 lt w gt 15 Imw 1 122 461 0 1A140595 cne 11299 ed Jul 12 09 44 10 2006 Mi De Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 177 UTCIPC Time 05 38 45 13 38 45 Copy right Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 39 In the firmware upgrade submenu just press the Browse button and find the upgrade file which the user has already downloaded from CSL website before Just select the upgrade file with the cne extension without doing anything to it and press open Then press the Firmware Upgrade button The upgrade takes a few minutes depending on the size of that particular upgrade Please wait until you see the success message The reader needs to be
50. rt USA and Mark amp Spencer Europe there is a growing trend throughout the world to replace barcode or augment with RFID The advantages of RFID over barcode are widely publicized consisting of the following Features RFID Barcode Line of Sight Line of sight is not required Must be line of sight visible items must be tediously separated out for reading very inconvenient Storage Store data up to 1 Kbyte No storage capability Anti Counterfeit Ability Hard to counterfeit hard to find can be stowed inside item Easy to counterfeit always exposed outside and therefore easy to copy Processing Speed Automatic processing possible at very high speed Processing has to be manual in most cases with very low speed and throughput Bulk Reading Many tags can be read at the Must be read sequentially same time virtually parallel reading Durability Durable usually safely Easily scratched wrinkled or stowed inside item wetted beyond reading Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 55 RFID can be applied with the following purposes gee CN LS es Supply chain optimization Asset tracking Inventory control etc Benefits of RFID include ONE oO eS Ss Increase supply chain velocity Reduce human involvement cost error hiring cycle and other issues Enhanced visibility tracking scheduling planning Enhanced security tot
51. s 0 9 A F Mod TUA Tag Tag Filter 1999000000000000000020004 E Write Tags Tes E Capture Tags 7 30 00 di ze LO ower Antenna 14203 Port o40 Profile 0 Tx Frequency MHz 902 928 Temperature C Session P Auto Set Forward Modulation PR ASK TARI ys i 0 5 1 5 1 UTCPC Time 05 43 52 1 3 43 52 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 42 In Write Tags Testing with halt filter you can define which tag s to be written with new EPC ID The steps for writing tags are 1 Enter the original EPC ID of the tag s in the Halt Filter field note that you can enter a X character as a wildcard or don t care 2 Configure the reader settings 3 Enter the new ID in the EPC Value field 4 Tick Auto Increment box if you want the EPC Value to be increased for each write 5 Click Write Once button if you want to write one tag only or click Write Many button if you want to write multiple tags RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer ERO RHE RAO RREA IAM HAU AED http 192 168 25 208 Management veni Write Tags Testing with halt filter E Introduction H Users i S System Halt Filter Configuration H Network Please input 24 Hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F X Don t care a EPC Time 00000000000000000001XXXX if checked H Version SU Tag amp Tag Fiter ERC Value Total tags written 0 Mod Profile 0
52. sers S System User Name H Network H Time Password Version Tag amp Tag Filter Ee E Help Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 1 177 UTCMPC Time 05 21 56 1 3 21 56 You can now login the configuration tool The default administrator login name and password are as follows Login root Password csl2006 Please refer to next chapter for the details of this configuration interface 6 In addition to the web interface a Reader Demo Program is also provided for your configuration and testing of the reader Please refer to chapter 6 for the details Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 25 6 2 Verification amp Validation The reader should be verified to be functioning properly 1 Hook up all four ports to four antennae 2 Set up the reader to read all four ports alternately time division 3 Take the sample tags and read them from the four antennae Make sure there is not any other reader operating nearby 4 Take the read range of the tags and check them against the standard performance Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 26 7 Interface Details This chapter describes the details of interface to the reader via three methods 1 Web Browser Interface interacting with the user via a web page using a web browser on a PC that is network connected to the reader This is particularly useful f
53. ternet Explorer is required For example if the IP address of the reader is 192 168 25 173 you should enter http 192 168 25 173 The firmware versions described in this manual are Edge Server v1 177 Middleware v1 124 ki RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO RHO RAO RREA IAD RA DoR Ay ED http 7192 168 25 208 Bez Management Menu E Introduction Users H System H Network H Time Version H Tag amp Tag Filter a ro E Help User Login User Name Password Special Caution UTCAPC Time 05 21 56 1 3 21 56 If you see a blank page after entering the web interface please install the Microsoft XML Core Services MSXML 4 0 Service Pack 2 and try again It can be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center web site Please set the Internet Explorer Check for newer versions of stored page Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 28 option to Every visit to the page To do that On your browser from the menu bar Tools pull down menu select Internet Options The Internet Option dialog box will come out select the General section look in the Temporary Internet Files sub section and click the Settings button A dialog box will come out In this dialog box under Check for newer versions of stored pages select Every visit to the page Click OK twice This will take you out of the Internet Options confi
54. try for driving external device The following are the pin out definition Pin Function Pin Function 1 Not connect 14 Data output 0 2 RXD input RS232 15 Data output 1 3 TXD output RS232 16 Data output 2 4 CTS input RS232 17 Data output 3 5 RTS output RS232 18 Data output 4 6 Not connect 19 Data output 5 7 Ground 20 Not connect 8 Not connect 21 Data output 6 9 Not connect 22 Not connect 10 Data input 3 23 Data output 7 11 Data input 2 24 Not connect 12 Data input 1 25 Not connect 13 Data input 0 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 22 5 2 Cautions Since the reader comes out of factory with a default static IP setting the installer needs to set a PC to that subnet in order to go in to the reader and change the IP address to whatever he wants Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 23 6 Quick Installation Guide 6 1 Hardware Installation The reader can be setup easily as described below 1 Connect the antenna s to the reader using the appropriate antenna cables TNC reverse male connector to the reader side and N straight male connector to the antenna side 2 Connect the reader to your network or computer using LAN cable on the LAN port Please remember to use cross over cable if it is direct reader to computer connection 3 Plug in the power cord to the reader and switch on the power supply Then the
55. veyor belt It can also help identify to the workers the specific parts that need to be added in case of very complicated and high mix manufacturing environment Furthermore for products that need to go through a lengthy production period e g more than 1 week RFID tagging gives important real time status information and gives factory operator and sales department early warning of possible delays With advanced supply chain management system even the end customer can get a glimpse into the progress of the manufacturing RFID also enables easy search and location of product which is particularly important in applications where a lot of finished goods or semi finished goods may be piled up such that those on the bottom of the pile cannot be easily visually identified Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 81 8 3 7 Example Retail Shop Combo The most famous example is the Prada Epicenter shop in SoHo New York Although that is a very early experiment on use of RFID in retail shop it does show how RFID can be used 1 The tag is a paper tag that hangs on each piece of clothing just like any other price label When the clothing is taken into the dressing room for try out the reader or capture point inside the dressing room will read the tag and play back a section of video that shows a model wearing that dress doing a catwalk This involves the video playback function of the reader 2 The point of sales count
56. yright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved v1 177 Copyright Convergence Systems Limited All Rights Reserved 41 In Write Tags Testing you can either write EPC ID on any tag any original EPC ID or on the tags that match your halt filter setting the tags that match the filter E RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer BRO Sep HAN RREA IA RA HED http 192 168 25 208 Management Menu E Introduction H Users System Network e Write Tags Testing any tags D Time e Write Tags Testing with halt filter H Version By t Write Tags Testing Sub menu rite Tags Tes E Capture Tags 1 Lo Hel Copyright 2005 Convergence Systems Limited AN Rights Reserved v1 177 UTCMPC Time 05 40 59 1 3 40 59 In Write Tags Testing any tags you can rewrite any tag s EPC ID regardless of its original EPC ID Configure the reader settings enter the new ID in EPC Value and then click the Write button to start writing If you would like the EPC value to be incremented automatically for next write please tick the Auto Increment box E RFID Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer ERO RHO RAU RREA IAD FAW 0 hitp 192 168 25 208 Management Menu Write Tags Testing any tags E Introduction D Users Configuration eg TO ibia if checked Time EPC Value Total tags written 0 D Version i Please input 24 Hexadecimal digit

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