Industrial Reader User Manual
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1. Warranty and Service sas deseo Wea etecccceeee ees AVID Industrial Reader Operating Manual 1 Introduction The AVID Industrial Reader is a stationary mounted reader for identifying AVID FECAVA and EUROCODE radio frequency ID tags It is capable of driving large custom built antennae and is available as a standard unit with either a 6 12 or 24 circular coil antenna system The AVID Industrial Reader is ideal for various types of field or fixed industrial environments where unattended monitoring is required All the data collected is sent out through the RS 232 serial interface Encased in the optional NEMA enclosure the reader is weather resistant waterproof and chemical resistant All cables and wires exit the enclosure through water resistant cable clamps Depending on the size of the antenna selected and the size of the transponder tag used reading distances of approximately 6 to 48 can be achieved Results may vary depending on environmental conditions and proper tuning of the antenna l e Proximity of antenna to metal etc 2 1 Power Requirements The reader requires a 12 18V DC supply This can be supplied through a 12V car or motorcycle battery the batteries can be recharged through optional solar panels or a standard battery charger The reader can also be powered by a Class II wall plug in transformer either with a 110V or 220V AC input The current requirements are as follows 1 6 Coil s2. AVID Industrial Model RFID Reader User s manual covers the following models FCC ID IOL 125 AV1015 6 Coil System FCC ID lIOL 125 AV1016 12 Coil System FCC ID lOL 125 AV1017 24 Coil System The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FFC 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 interference to radio communications If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eqipment 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 seperation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the Dealer or an experienced Ra
3. dio TV Technician for help The User is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment For information call Within USA 1 800 336 2843 Outside USA 1 951 371 7505 FAX cccecccsesseeceeeeseeees 1 951 737 8967 sales AvidID com 3185 Hamner Avenue Norco California USA 92860 www AvidID com Contents 1 Introduction Gocco sce e occ cee eae ee os ew eeepc nee 2 Functional Description 2 1 Power Requirement ccccccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Read SWITCHe T E ae ueaast 2 3 BAB 0 fc hee ee eee 2 4 Read Antenna cccccccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaaeasseeeeeeeeeeeees 2 5 Logic Level Output Miter sccsnneeeenneetttanaenaunneeneaeneetttanaanaandent 2vG PF CAIMCTIACG onice neee e 2 7 Power On Defaults Dip Switch Setting eee 3 Normal Operation 3 1 Interference from RF Sources amp Metal Objects 0 3 2 LGD Sree Saeni o e n a e e E needled 4 PC Interface AN CGommand Set reee ereo eE E E E T E E EEE 42 Software SUPPO Memenrae ener rererrrrr rer rrer errr rrr errrererercrerer rrr E EEA 5 Specifications 5 1 Power Requirements ssssssssssseeseesserererrrrerrrrrrrrrrersrerne 1 5 2 TRE ACCDISLAMGS Sic yhieelos ce ceer eee cli balevn sual eyyeunt unidenmens a hanes 53 GO Informatio csssye eaa EEE EEEE 6
4. enable beep b disable beep 3 minute beep on 3 minute beep off Tag protocol control commands seeker mode read AVID and FECAVA IDI coded tags u non seeker mode read only AVID coded tags LCD control commands L enable LCD l disable LCD V verbose serial port responses v short response codes AVID ID READY LOW Battery LOOKING SCAN STOPPED S note that this was NO ID FOUND N N no id in buffer enter normal display mode AVID123 234 455 enter abbreviated display mode A123234455 2 o W echo the following characters to LCD until lt cr gt is sent Note Use of the W command shuts the coil down Q enter quiet mode no unsolicited RS232 traffic q normal mode Note The reader will echo serial commands that it understands and will not 5 echo commands that it does not understand If the reader is not echoing your commands then it is NOT understanding them 4 2 Software Support The AVID Industrial Reader comes with a CD copy of the AVID Reader Wedge software 5 1 Specifications Operating Frequency 125 kHz Battery Supply 12 Volt rechargeable car or motorcycle battery FCC Information FCC ID IOL 125 AV1015 6 Coil System FCC ID IOL 125 AV1016 12 Coil System FCC ID IOL 125 AV1017 24 Coil System AC Power Adapter U S input 110 volts 60Hz output 15 18volts Europe input 220 volts 50Hz Display 16 character X 1 Line LCD Display Optional Operating Tempe
5. h of cable to the PC side by installing a straight thru male to female DB 9 cable The RS 232 pin out is listed below in Table 1 TABLE 1 RS 232 Serial Cable Pin Assignment Signal DB 9 Pin TXD 2 RXD 3 GND 5 DSR 6 2 7 Power On Defaults Dip Switch Settings When power is applied to the AVID Industrial Reader the LCD display will come on and display AVID ID READY and immediately goes into the LOOKING mode Depending on the position of the Dip Switch settings of SW1 the reader will default to the following mode SW1 On Continuous Read Off Read Once and stop SW2 On A123456789 Off AVID123 456 789 SW3 On Beep On Off Beep Off Baud Rate 2400 9600 19200 57600 SW4 Off On Off On SW5 Off Off On On SW6 On LCD Installed Off LCD NOT installed SW7 On LED Enabled Off LED NOT enabled SW8 On Report tag departures Off do NOT report tag departures Note if LCD is not installed SW6 MUST be in OFF position 3 1 Interference from RF Sources amp Metal Objects The AVID Industrial Reader senses variations in electromagnetic fields in order to read ID signals from the ID tags Computer terminals video screens and metal can reduce the read range of the reader If you are experiencing a decrease in reading distance the reader is probably being affected by electromagnetic interference Try moving locations or move the interfering equipment away from the reader Metal objects placed near or in the electromagnetic field will te
6. nd to de tune the antenna and will at the same time soak up some of the field thereby decreasing your read range 3 2 LCD Screens The LCD displays the following messages when searching for an ID tag AVID ID READY Displays when reader is first turned ON and battery LOOKING eae when seeking an ID tag 4 SCAN STOPPED Displays after termination of LOOKING when no valid ID tag is read LOW BATTERY Displays when low battery is sensed either when the unit is switched ON or instead of LOOKING when the READ Switch is depressed AVID 123 456 789 Sample display for a valid AVID ID tag 4 1 Command Set The reader serial port runs with the following configuration 9600 baud 8 bit no parity 1 stop bit N 8 1 NOTE Commands issued over the serial port will over ride the Dip Switch default settings and will remain in that mode until a new command is issued or the reader is turned off and re powered Commands to start and stop the reader S Start scan T Stop scan Commands to control whether the reader keeps reading after a valid read m enter read once and stop mode M enter read many times mode Commands to control the field activation characteristics A enter continuous field mode P H enter pulsed field mode First number is 0 255 on time Second number is 0 255 off time Use 3 digits eg 001 012 100 Numbers are in decimal Any error aborts command Beeper control commands B
7. ntenna The READ ANTENNA is the interface between the reader and the ID tag The READ ANTENNA emits a low frequency electromagnetic radio frequency signal to activate the ID tag Antennae are available in three standard sizes 6 12 and 24 The read range of the ID tag will increase as you increase the size of the antenna as will increasing the ID tag pick up coil 2 5 Logic Level Output The reader also supplies a logic level output state change after each valid tag READ This output is an open collector type and is available at the 4 pin terminal strip See Figure 1 The output is normally high and goes low after a valid tag READ for a duration of 30mS This output can be used to drive a relay or other device for the purpose of controlling a gate or diverter There is an extra 12V V connection available at the 4 pin terminal for this purpose Wire the coil of the relay between the LL output and the 12v V output on the terminal strip See Figure 1 2 6 PC Interface Using the PC interface you can interface the reader to any PC with an RS 232 serial port The reader is supplied with a 6 foot cable with a Female DB 9 port The reader will plug directly into a PC without needing a Null Modem Adapter All the reader text strings and ID numbers that would appear on the LCD display are also sent out of the serial communications port All the strings sent are followed by a Carriage Return Line Feed You may add an additional lengt
8. rature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage Temperature 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F 5 2 Read Distances Reading distances will vary depending on the size of the antenna and transponder tag that is used 5 3 FCC Information FCC ID IOL 125 AV1015 6 Coil System FCC ID IOL 125 AV1016 12 Coil System FCC ID IOL 125 AV1017 24 Coil System 6 Warranty Service The AVID Industrial Reader is warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from AVID This warranty will not apply if repairs parts or adjustments are required due to accident neglect damage during transportation or causes other than ordinary use AVID s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be at AVID s option to either repair or replace any product which fails during the warranty period In no event shall AVID be liable for any indirect or consequential damages or loss of profits A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be issued before a unit is returned to AVID for service Contact AVID for a RMA number or other service questions 951 371 7505
9. ystem 400mA 2 12 Coil system 700mA 3 24 Coil system 1A The above are current requirements for the reader while it is in the READ mode with the coil energized Quiescent current for all three readers in the stand by mode is approx 25mA 2 2 Read Switch While the reader is usually operated in the Continuous Read mode it can also be manually triggered into the READ mode with an optional external push button switch This would plug into J1 see Figure 1 a 3 5mm sub miniature phone jack The reader is triggered into the READ mode as long as the button is held down If the button is released before an ID tag is found the LCD display will show NO ID FOUND This information is also sent out the serial port to the host computer If an ID tag is found the results will be displayed on the LCD and sent out on the serial port When a tag is found the reader also turns off the antenna To start the READ process again the button must be released and held down again until the next tag is found The reader can also be controlled by software and can be re triggered by the host computer to start the next READ cycle Figure 1 AVID PCB 28 INDS COMPONENT LEGEND REV C 2 3 LCD Display The reader can be supplied with an optional 16 character by one line display to allow for attended monitoring The NEMA enclosure will then be supplied with a clear lid to allow the display to be seen from the outside of the enclosure 2 4 Read A
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