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1. Intermec RFID aa ae 14 2010 IAD iivagation tenu Stem tog 2 To save the list click Export log to text file The log is saved as Syslog log and appears in the browser window 3 Choose File gt Save As and follow the prompts to save the log file to your desktop PC 58 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Viewing the About Screen The About screen lists installed software versions serial numbers and other IF2 specific information To view the About screen e From the menu click About The About screen appears This screen is read only Eetermec Manual Help Logout Tuesday December 14 2010 11 29 49 Intermec RFID Mavigation Manu About Find This Device RIID Module Network Interfaces v The About screen includes this information e Device information IF2 firmware version hardware configuration string and serial number e System information Available memory number of running processes and amount of time the IF2 has been running e RFID Module firmware Firmware version installed e Network interface information e Installed subsystems versions of all currently loaded IF2 subsystems including Linux IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 59 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 60 Using the LEDs to Locate the IF2 You can use the LEDs to help locate a spe
2. continue with the next step 6 To set the subnet mask press 2 and enter the subnet mask value in the entry field Press Enter to save the changes To set the IP router address press 3 and enter the IP router address in the entry field Press Enter to save the changes 7 Optional To change the Ethernet link speed press L and choose a link speed from the list of options Ethernet Link Speed Options To choose this speed Press Auto detect default A 100 Mbps full duplex 1 100 Mbps half duplex 2 10 Mbps full duplex 3 10 Mbps half duplex 4 Q Keep the current selection and close this dialog box 8 Press Q to close the Initial Configuration screen 9 Disconnect the null modem cable from the IF2 The IF2 is now ready to be connected to your network See Connecting the IF2 to Your Network on page 15 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started Using the Web Browser Interface After the IF2 is assigned an IP address configure the IF2 using the web browser interface To use the web browser interface the IF2 must be connected to your wired network For help see Connecting the IF2 to Your Network on page 15 When using the web browser interface remember that your session automatically terminates if you do not use it for 15 minutes address to your Exceptions list The Exceptions list contains the Note If you access the Internet using a proxy server add the IF2 IP addr
3. applications for the IF2 and includes these topics RFID Applications and the IF2 Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 Modifying IF4 Applications for Use With the IF2 About RFID Services Configuring BRI Settings Configuring LLRP Settings This chapter assumes you are familiar with developing applications and with your RFID system Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications RFID Applications and the IF2 Your application communicates with the IF2 through one of two RFID services e the Basic Reader Interface BRI server which controls the reader by issuing BRI commands For more information on the BRI server see Configuring the BRI Server on page 43 For more information on using BRI see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer s Reference Manual e the Low Level Reader Protocol LLRP based on the EPCglobal standard For more information on LLRP settings see Configuring LLRP Settings on page 46 For more information on LLRP see the LLRP Programmer s Reference Guide The application you develop resides on a remote server which communicates with the IF2 In this case all processing is performed by the server Using the RFID Resource Kit The Intermec Developer Library RFID Resource Kit includes Java and C tools you can use to develop applications that enable control of the reader and data management The resource kit is available as part of the Intermec Developer Library IDL To le
4. ntermec IF Network Reader Model 1009FF01 Intermec RFID Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headguarters 6001 36th Ave W Everett WA 98203 U S A www intermec com The information contained herein 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 Technologies Corporation 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 2011 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand ArciTech Beverage Routebook CrossBar dcBrowser Duratherm EasyADC EasyCoder EasySet Fingerprint i gistics INCA under license Intellitag Intellitag Gen2 JANUS LabelShop MobileLAN Picolink Ready to Work RoutePower Sabre ScanPlus ShopScan Smart Mobile Computing SmartSystems TE 2000 Trakker Antares and Vista Powered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation This product includes copyrighted software that is licensed under GPL v2 www gnu org licenses old licenses gpl 2 0 html or LGPL v2 1 www gnu org licenses lgpl 2 1 html You may obtain the complete Corresponding Source code from Intermec www intermec com for a pe
5. some BRI features may have changed For example the IF4 supports read cont for continuous reads but the IF2 uses read report no e the facdflt command has changed in function e triggers are non volatile in the IF2 but are volatile in the IF4 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 37 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications The IF2 is no longer guaranteed to be the only RFID module resource The serial connection is one of eight possible connections For more information on BRI see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer s Reference Manual About RFID Services The RFID service sets the protocol your application uses to communicate with the RFID module The available services are BRI Basic Reader Interface Intermec proprietary protocol for controlling the reader To configure BRI settings see the next section LLRP Low Level Reader Protocol EPCglobal standard for network interfaces between the RFID reader and its controlling software To configure LLRP settings see Configuring LLRP Settings on page 46 Configuring BRI Settings This section explains how to configure BRI settings that control reader operation and communication with your application To configure BRI attribute settings that control reader operation such as read and write tries tag types or antenna settings see the next section Changing BRI Attribute Settings To configure BRI server settings which m
6. 755 5505 Accessing Intermec Web Pages Periodically IF2 firmware updates can be downloaded from www intermec com You can use the IF2 web browser interface to visit www intermec com or to download manuals from Intermec as described next To access Intermec web pages 1 Open a web browser interface to the IF2 For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 2 To go to www intermec com click Intermec in the upper right corner Intermec Manual Help Logout Intermec RFID Saturday January 01 2000 02 05 53 To locate IF2 firmware updates from the main Intermec web page choose Support gt Downloads and search for IF2 Or to download an Intermec product manual click Manual in the upper right corner IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 67 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Intermec Manual Help Logout Intermec RFID Saturday January 01 2000 02 05 53 Follow the prompts to search for and download manuals or other documentation Upgrading Firmware Make sure the IF2 is connected to a reliable power source before you upgrade the firmware Do not cycle power to the IF2 during the upgrade If power is lost during the upgrade the IF2 may Caution require factory repair This section explains how to configure and install firmware upgrades on the IF2 Intermec Be sure to contact your Intermec RFID system consultant before upgrading To locate IF2 u
7. IF2 You can reboot the IF2 from the web browser interface as described in the next procedure For example you may need to reboot the IF2 to enable changes in an application To reboot the IF2 1 From the menu click Maintenance gt Reboot The Reboot screen appears Intermec aro serological J avigation Hanu Reboot 2 Click Reboot to reboot the IF2 You need to log in again after the IF2 reboots IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 63 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Troubleshooting the IF2 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 About RFID Services on page 38 RFID Problems and Solutions Problem Solution The IF2 is unable to read RFID tags Check these conditions or seems to read tags slowly or Your RFID antennas must be connected correctly to the IF2 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 inconsistently To maximize IF2 performance make sure you have chosen the correct tag types for your application For help see Configuring BRI Settings on page 38 The IF2 does not respond to your RFID Your
8. SmartSystems Server to upgrade the IF2 deselect the Web Upgrade Bundle button and then click Next The bundle install location screen appears 4 Click Next to install the upgrade file at the default location and then click Install The upgrade file is installed To choose a different location a Click Browse to browse to a different location b Double click a folder to choose the location c Click Next d Click Install The file is installed at the new location 5 Click Finish to close the utility IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 69 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Installing the Firmware Upgrade This section describes the different methods of how to install and run the IF2 firmware upgrade Upgrading From the Web Browser Interface You can use the web browser interface to upgrade the firmware on the IF2 To upgrade the IF2 using the web browser interface 1 From the menu click Maintenance gt Firmware The Firmware screen appears Intermec aro sani ETOL DOORS navigation Fena ms Femware Upgrade Bx A s pu 1 Warning Fie Upload May Take A Few Minutes entenence H GSD Do not dose or navigate away from this page during upload Uparede 1F2 RFID Fixed Reader 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 f
9. 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 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 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 41 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 42 This setting is equivalent to the SESSION BRI attribute For more information on this setting see the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 documentation Initial Q 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 attribute Initialization 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 Schedule Option Determines how antennas are switched during the inventory process This attribute controls the behavior of t
10. application may not be communicating with the application IF2 BRI server You may need to change BRI server 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 IF2 For help see Configuring the BRI Server on page 43 Connecting Directly to the RFID Module If your application does not appear to be communicating with the IF2 RFID module you can use a communications program to verify that the RFID module is working properly You need to know the IF2 IP address to connect directly to the RFID module To verify that the RFID reader is reading tags you need a known good RFID antenna and at least one good RFID tag 64 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 To connect directly to the IF2 RFID module and verify operation 1 Make sure the RFID antenna is connected properly to the IF2 2 Apply power to the IF2 3 Use a communications program such as HyperTerminal to open a TCP IP connection to the IF2 with these parameters Parameter Value IP Address IP address of the IF2 Port 2189 Configure the communications program to echo typed characters locally and to send line feeds with line ends 4 Press Enter The BRI prompt OK gt appears If the prompt does not appear there may be a problem with the RFID module or your connection to the module 5 Type ATTRIB a
11. controls to the IF2 input interfaces e Supply the input interface with power from the IF2 e Isolate the IF2 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 IF2 Powered Input This is the simplest way to connect a control to an IF2 input interface If the external control device is a switch you can connect one side of the switch to an IF2 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 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 75 Chapter 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces 12 V lt Input lt yo External input switch Input lt _ _ Ground lt IF2 Powered Input 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 IF2 The next illustration shows how this method is wired External 10 48 VDC Twisted pair Isolated Input Interface Open Collector Input Interface 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 input noise so you should follow good grounding practices for bo
12. move the cursor over items in each screen Follow the next procedure to disable the help text feature IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started To disable help text 1 Inthe web browser interface click Help in the upper right corner of the screen Intermec Manual Help Logout Intermec RFID Saturday January 01 2000 02 05 53 The Help screen appears Intermec zro Taatra larua 01 209302 EKA avizstn Hanu Taip B revak consors Pate commer es P Floating Help 2 Clear the Enable Help check box 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active The Help text is disabled Installing the IF2 This section explains how to mount the IF2 to a wall using the IF2 Network Reader Drilling Template Instructions that comes in the box with the IF2 The IF2 should be professionally installed For more information contact your local Intermec representative Caution To install the IF2 1 Choose a mounting location 2 Use the IF2 Network Reader Drilling Template Instructions to drill holes in the mounting location IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Mount the IF2 using your parts and screws Mounting screw 4 places Va Note The IF2 is certified to an IP53 environmental rating only when O mounted as shown The next table includes environmental reguirements for the IF2 Choose a location that meets
13. not approved for use with this reader IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Communicating with the IF2 By default the IF2 is configured to be a DHCP client and accepts offers from any DHCP server Therefore the IF2 will work out of the box ifyou connect it to your network and use a DHCP server to assign it an IP address In this case you configure the IF2 using the web browser interface from a desktop PC For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 However ifyou are not using a DHCP server to assign an IP address you use a serial communications program such as HyperTerminal to assign a static IP address For help see the next section Assigning an Initial IP Address After the IF2 has been assigned an IP address connect it to your network and then complete the configuration by using a web browser interface from a desktop PC For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 Assigning an Initial IP Address Follow this procedure to assign an initial IP address to the IF2 After you assign the IP address connect the IF2 to your network and use the web browser interface to complete the configuration IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started To assign an initial IP address 1 Open a serial connection to the IF2 For help see Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 on page 54 Loading System Intermec IF2 s hax 4 g Login
14. the user name password database On the IF2 you need to enable RADIUS for login authorization When you attempt to log in to the IF2 you 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 you can log in to the IF2 with read write privileges For help see the next section Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Server IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings e 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 29 Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Server If you use a password server to manage users who log in to this IF2 you need to tell the IF2 how to communicate with the password server and then you need to configure the password server via a serial connection to reset all passwords to default values For help see Restoring the IF2 to the Default Configuration on page 60 Note If errors occur and you cannot log in to the IF2 restore defaults To configure the IF2 to use a password server 1 From the menu click Security gt Passwords The Passwords screen appears Intermec Manual Help Logout Intermec RFID Navigation Menu Passwords RADIUS Serial Config IF2 Network Reader User s M
15. with username password of config to start initial configuration 1F2A00000000007 login 2 Type config and press Enter and then type config again in the Password field and press Enter The IF2 Initial Configuration screen appears Intermec IF2 Initial Configuration Enable Disable DHCP Currently Disabled Change IP Address Currently 10 200 27 201 2 Change Subnet Mask Currently 255 255 255 3 Change IP Router g Currently 0 0 0 0 L Advanced Ethernet Link Configuration Q Finished with Configuration Selection 3 If DHCP is enabled press D DHCP is disabled and the Ethernet Configuration Options screen appears Configuration D Enable Disable DHCP Currently Disabled 1 Change IP Address Currently 10 200 27 200 2 Change Subnet Mask Currently 255 255 255 0 3 Change IP Router Currently 0 0 0 0 L Advanced Ethernet Link Configuration Q Finished with Configuration Last Command Status DHCP Status Changed Selection 8 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 To set the IP address press 1 and enter the static IP address in the entry field 5 Press Enter The static IP address is set If you do not need to set the subnet mask or IP router values you can now continue to configure the IF2 through the web browser interface For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 If you need to change the values for subnet mask or the IP router
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17. ails screen illustrated 31 certificates described 31 installing and uninstalling 32 viewing 31 Common Internet File System shares enabling 23 configuring the IF2 BRI server 43 connecting with communications program Z default configuration restoring 60 DHCP settings 22 DNS settings 23 Ethernet link speed 8 Ethernet settings 20 firmware upgrading 68 Intermec Settings using 54 network settings 20 23 password server 27 RFID services 38 RFID settings 38 saving changes 12 security 24 serial port connection 54 setting IP address described 7 SNTP settings 23 SYSLOG destination 23 user name and password setting 26 using web browser interface 10 viewing software versions 59 web service 50 connecting IF2 to network 15 date and time setting with web browser interface 16 SNTP client settings 23 default configuration restoring 60 default login changing 29 defaults restoring 60 Dense Reader Mode enabling 43 DENSEREADERMODEequivalent 43 developing applications access services controlling 25 guidelines 37 using with IF2 36 with Intermec RFID Resource Kit 36 Device Configuration web service 50 DHCP settings configuring 22 diagnostics BRI server event log viewing 44 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual events log viewing 58 DNS server IP address setting 24 settings configuring 23 suffixes setting 24 DRM eguivalent 43 edgeware updates locating 67 electrical specifications 82 Ena
18. anage how your application communicates with the reader see Configuring the BRI Server on page 43 Changing BRI Attribute Settings BRI attribute settings control how the IF2 reader module reads tags Follow the next procedure to change attribute settings Note The BRI attribute settings in the web interface define the default BRI attributes when a client initially connects to the BRI The settings do not change the attributes of any current BRI sessions 38 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications To change BRI attribute settings 1 From the menu click RFID Services gt BRI gt BRI Attributes The BRI Attributes screen appears J n 1 a Intermec aro TE day Sener 1 200000051 Navigation Menu o attributes Buo Cosar Bont BRI Attributes OOo 2 Change RFID settings as needed For help see the next section 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active About BRI Attribute Settings This section explains the BRI attribute settings that control how the reader operates For more information see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer s Reference Manual Tag Types Check the appropriate check boxes to enable RFID operations for these kinds of tags EPC Class 1 Gen 2 default e Phillips v1 19 e ISO6B G1 e ISO6B G2 This setting is equivalent to the TAGTYPE BRI attribute Read Tries Sets the maximum
19. andwidth Tag data rate Dispatch rates Transmitter type Freguency stability Number of antennas Antenna port isolation Antenna connectors IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Appendix A Specifications Values EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 ISO 18000 6B Generation 1 ISO 18000 6B Generation 2 ATA 865 6 867 6 MHz or 902 928 MHz Minimum 1 dBm Maximum 30 0 dBm lt 250 KHz 32 kbps 320 kbps gt 200 tags per second 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 Reverse TNC 83 Appendix A Specifications Port Pin Assignments GPIO Port Pin 13 Pin1 Ov OO00000000 ax an GPIO 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 RTN 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 Output 1 High 10 48 V 8 Ground 9 Output 2 High 10 48 V 10 Ground 11 Output 3 High 10 48 V 12 Ground 13 Output 4 High 10 48 V 14 Input 1 High 10 48 V 15 Input 2 High 10 48 V 16 Input 3 High 10 48 V 17 Input 4 High 10 48 V 18 12VDC 19 Output 1 Low RTN 20 12VDC 21 Output 2 Low RTN 22 12VDC 23 Output 3 Low RTN 84 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Appendix A Specifications GPIO Port Pin Assignments continued Pin Description Active Polarity 24 12 VDC 25 Output 4 Low RTN Serial Ports COM1 Pin 1 A V Serial Port P
20. anual 27 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 2 Check the Enable RADIUS check box A list of RADIUS configuration items appears Intermec RFID Navigation Menu Passwords Intermec Manual Help Logout pr B FFD Seven B Securty Passwords 3 Configure the settings For help see the next table 4 Click Activate Changes 5 Configure the password server database For help see the documentation that came with your server RADIUS Server Information Descriptions Type Enable RADIUS Primary Radius Server Secret Port Secondary Radius Server Secret Port Enable Serial Configuration 28 Description Enables RADIUS authentication for this IF2 IP address or DNS name of the RADIUS server If this field is blank the RADIUS client does not use this entry Secret key for this RADIUS server Port number of the primary RADIUS server Default is 1812 IP address or DNS name of the RADIUS server to use if there is no response from the primary RADIUS server Secret key for this RADIUS server Port number of the secondary RADIUS server Default is 1812 Enable basic network configuration using the serial or USB port IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 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 a
21. arn more about the RFID Resource Kit go to www intermec com and choose Products gt Applications and Software gt Development Library gt Developer Resource Kits 36 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 An RFID application can communicate directly with the IF2 BRI Server using the BRI protocol or it can communicate with the IF2 using the Low Level Reader Protocol LLRP Intermec recommends that you write and test your application on a development workstation your desktop PC The application can access the IF2 BRI interface via TCP on port 2189 Modifying IF4 Applications for Use With the IF2 Ifyou are using an application that was previously written for the IF4 you need to modify the application to be compatible with the IF2 make sure you enable the BRI server on the IF2 For more information see Configuring the BRI Server on page 43 e change your application to ignore start up messages from the bootloader e change your application to not expect the power up banner message e change your application to handle EVT RESET e change your application so that it does not expect BRI attributes to be non volatile e handle any differences in default settings e handle antenna faults e handle the EVT BRISERVICE NOSESSIONS event While you are making changes to your application make sure you are aware that
22. ble DHCP check box Echernet 22 Enable External BRI Connections setting 44 Enable Help check box 13 Enable Logging check box for BRI server 44 Enable RADIUS check box 28 Enable Serial Configuration check box 30 Enable Web Server check box 26 environmental reguirements 14 EPCC1G2 Access mode enabling 43 EPCC1G2PARAMETERS eguivalent 43 EPCC1G2PARMS equivalent 43 EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags choosing in BRI Attribute settings 39 Ethernet IF2 in wired network illustrated 2 link speed configuring 8 port described 5 location 4 pin assignments 86 settings configuring with web browser interface 20 troubleshooting problems 66 events log viewing in Maintenance menu 58 external controls using with IF2 74 F Field Separator setting 40 Field Strength setting 43 fields in tags separating 40 FIELDSEP equivalent 40 FIELDSTRENGTH equivalent 43 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Index firmware upgrading 68 installing upgrade file on IF2 70 overview 68 upgrade file configuring 69 web browser interface 70 Forced Client Termination 47 front panel ports accessing 4 described 5 G general purpose input output interfaces accessing 74 described 74 inputs using 75 isolated input 76 open collector input 76 output switching high side using external power 79 output switching the high side output switching the low side outputs using 77 port location 4 port pin assignments 84 power using 80 powered i
23. ce the comert uae name ond paama 0 enlered rov mi be logged r fo Pe config oton mers Alter Steen minutes of inactivity you will be IF2 Secure Login Screen 4 Ifnecessary 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 26 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started 12 5 Click Login or Secure Login in the secure login screen The Ethernet screen appears and your web browser session is established Intermec Manual Help Logout Saturday Jeruary OL 2000 01 56 04 Intermec RFID Navigation Menu Lthernet 10 network Configuration arte cen Ithermet For help with configuring network settings see Configuring Settings for Your Network on page 20 For help with configuring RFID reader settings see Configuring BRI Settings on page 38 For more information on other methods for managing the IF2 see Managing the IF2 on page 50 Saving Configuration Changes After you make configuration changes click Activate Changes in the browser window to save your changes and immediately make the changes active Changes are discarded if you click another link in the browser window without clicking Activate Changes first Disabling Help in the Web Browser Interface By default the web browser interface shows help text as you
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25. changing configuration options or upgrading firmware Default is readonly The read only password cannot be deleted To disallow read only access you need to enable RADIUS authentication For help see Configuring Security on page 24 Disabling Access Via the Serial Port When serial port access is disabled you also disable USB access When you disable access you will not be able to configure the IF2 as described in Assigning an Initial IP Address on page 7 You must use a network application such as a web browser SmartSystems Console or Device Configuration Web Service application for all configuration To disable serial port access 1 From the menu click Security gt Passwords The Passwords screen appears Intermec RFID avigation Mena Intermec Manual Help Logout Passwords 2 Clear the Enable Serial Configuration check box 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active 30 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Managing Certificates by The default server certificate on the IF2 ValidForHTTPSOnly provides support for secure network applications such as the secure web browser interface secure LLRP client connections and secure web services You can use a third party certificate authority to issue unique client certificates and a root certificate Note To install or uninstall certificates
26. chapter describes how to configure network settings for the IF2 and includes these topics e Configuring Settings for Your Network e Configuring Security e Managing Certificates This chapter assumes that you are familiar with your network networking terms and the type of security implemented by your network Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Configuring Settings for Your Network You use the web browser interface to configure network settings For more information on using the web browser see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 This chapter explains how to use the web browser interface to configure settings for e wired Ethernet connections For help see the next section Configuring Ethernet Settings parameters common to the wired connections such as DNS addresses and time servers For help see Configuring Common Network Settings on page 23 e network security such as passwords and access methods For help see Configuring Security on page 24 e certificates For help see Managing Certificates on page 31 From a device management standpoint there are several other methods you can use to configure network settings including Intermec SmartSystems and the Device Configuration web service For more information on using these methods to configure the IF2 see Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Configuring Ethernet Settings This section expla
27. cific IF2 in your location To locate an IF2 Inthe About This IF2 RFID Reader screen click Find This Device All of the LEDs except the Power and Wired LAN LEDs flash Click Finished Finding This Device to turn off the LEDs Restoring the IF2 to the Default Configuration Note Restoring default settings as described in this section does not affect security certificates you have installed There are four ways to restore the default configuration on the IF2 e You can restore default settings from the web browser interface For help see the next section e You can restore default settings by pressing the reset switch located on the top of the IF2 e You can restore default settings via a serial connection For help see To restore defaults via a serial connection on page 62 e You can restore default settings using the Device Configuration Web Services For help see the Device Configuration Web Services Command Reference Manual IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Restoring Default Settings Using the Web Browser If you are having problems with the IF2 you can use the web browser interface to restore the default settings to the IF2 To restore defaults using the web browser 1 From the menu click Maintenance gt Configuration The Configuration screen appears and displays all configuration changes from the factory default settings Intermec rro T
28. client enter information in the Reader Initiated Connections section and then click Initiate 46 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active LLRP Settings Descriptions Setting Description Secure Server Enable Check this check box to allow connections to che secure LLRP server on port 5085 Unsecure Server Enable Check this check box to allow connections to the unsecure LLRP server on port 5084 Download Intermec Click the link to download the Intermec extension Extension Definitions definitions xml file Reader Initiated For reader initiated TCP IP connections to a Connections remote LLRP client enter this information e Client Address IP address of the remote LLRP client TCP Port Port number for the TCP IP socket connection Enable Security TLS Check this check box to enable Transport Layer Security for this TCP IP connection IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 47 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 48 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 This chapter includes information on managing the IF2 and includes these topics Managing the IF2 Using the Device Configuration Web Service Using SmartSystems Foundation Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 Maintaining the IF2 Troubleshooting the IF2 Callin
29. criptions Parameter Description Enable External Enables disables external TCP connections to the BRI BRI Connections server If this check box is not checked BRI applications will not be able to connect to the IF2 BRI TCP Port Specifies the TCP port used for incoming connections to the BRI server This port must be unique for all TCP services running on the IF2 Valid range is 2189 to 65535 Default is 2189 Enable Logging Enables disables logging of BRI server events For more information on logging see the next section Enable BRI on Enables disables sending BRI commands through the serial port serial port Viewing the BRI Server Log If you enable logging you can see a list of BRI server events You can save the logfile as a txt file 44 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications To enable BRI server logging and view the logfile 1 Enable BRI logging as described in the previous section Configuring the BRI Server on page 43 2 In the left navigation list click RFID Services gt BRI gt BRI Log The BRI Log screen appears with a list of BRI events For more information on server events see the next table BRI Event Descriptions Intermec Manual Help Logout Intermec RFID Tuesday Decenber 14 2010 09 37 27 Navigation Menu Tari tog RETO Services LL BRI Leg 3 To save the log file click Export log to text file and then choos
30. e File gt Save As Follow the prompts to save the log file to your desktop PC BRI Event Descriptions Event Name Time Date Connection Type Message IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Description Time and date of the event Session ID of the client communicating with the BRI server Message type of the event generally indicating which system sent the message 1 Command received by BRI server 2 Response sent by BRI server 3 BRI server connection message Text of the message including responses 45 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Configuring LLRP Settings The IF2 supports version 1 0 1 of the EPCglobal Low Level Reader Protocol LLRP which establishes a specific interface method between a reader and its corresponding client Follow the next procedure to configure LLRP settings Note For information on LLRP including standards see O http www epcglobalinc org standards Ilrp An open source LLRP Toolkit can be downloaded at http sourceforge net projects Irp toolkit To configure LLRP settings 1 From the menu click RFID Services gt LLRP The LLRP screen appears Intermec aro Tescay Dees 14000 00709 Navigation Menu une etno contre D Do Services B ua s ramse Server fratio er 2 Configure LLRP settings as needed For help see the next table e To disconnect an existing LLRP connection click Terminate e To connect to a remote LLRP
31. e utility 69 upgrading firmware 68 Username setting for passwords 29 Ww web browser interface 10 BRI server changing settings 43 date and time setting 16 DNS settings 23 enabling 26 help text disabling 12 IF2 default settings restoring 60 IP address setting 20 login screen 10 Maintenance menu 58 reader settings 38 secure 10 secure only enabling 26 SNTP settings 23 SYSLOG destination 23 web service configuring with 50 Wired LAN LED 3 Write Tries setting 40 WRTRIES equivalent 40 WSDL document downloading 51 www intermec com accessing from IF2 web browser interface 67 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Intermec Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett Washington 98203 U S A tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 9551 www intermec com 2011 Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved IF2 Network Reader User s Manual P N 935 040 001
32. ect 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 GA S External power 5 48 VDC Output lt Output lt B J Ground lt External indicator lamp Switching the High Side With External Power Driving a DC Relay to Control an AC Load While the IF2 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 IF2 output IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 79 Chapter 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces by 2V lt AC motor Output lt p 120 230 C TEN COV Ground lt ___1 O 77 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 80 The IF2 GPIO interface provides 12 VDC at 0 5 A 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 5 A The fuse is self recovering once the excessive load is removed The total load on the GPIO interface power must stay within the 0 5 A limit Whe
33. eer Cee tt SDE Havagation Menu Gectiguration Changes from Defaults 2 Click Restore Defaults A confirming message appears 3 Click OK The IF2 reboots and restores the default configuration Or click Cancel to close the confirming message without restoring defaults IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 61 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Restoring Default Settings Using the Reset Switch Ifyou are having problems with the IF2 you can press the reset switch to restore the default settings to the IF2 To restore defaults via a serial connection 1 Make sure the IF2 is powered on 2 Using a paper clip push and hold the reset switch for three seconds The LEDs on the IF2 flashes Reset switch 3 Release the reset switch The IF2 reboots and restores the default configuration Restoring Default Settings Using a Serial Connection If you are having problems with the IF2 you can use a serial connection to restore the default settings to the IF2 To restore defaults via a serial connection 1 Open a serial connection to the IF2 For help see Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 on page 54 2 Inthe login field type restore_defaults and then press Enter 3 Inthe Password field press Enter The IF2 reboots and the default settings are restored 62 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Rebooting the
34. elp Logout Saturday Jarusry 01 2000 02 40 07 Intermec RFID Navigation Menu Import Certificate retort s Import Certificate si o Warning Do not dose or navigate away from this page during import curity Import Certioste Enter of select the mame of the certificate fle to most Browse m Inter the associated pasephrase for ths certificate Yrport Certificate 2 Click Browse and follow the prompts to browse to the location of the certificate you want to install Or enter the path to the certificate in the Enter or select the name of the certificate file to import entry field prompted to log in again Click A secure session is available and log in to the IF2 If a Security Alert dialog box appears click Yes to proceed Repeat Steps 1 and 2 Note If you are not using a secure web browser you will be 3 Click Server Certificate or Trusted CA Certificate 32 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 4 Server Certificate only In the Enter the associated passphrase for this certificate field carefully enter the passphrase for the certificate 5 Click Import Certificate If a Security Alert dialog box appears click Yes to proceed IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 33 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 34 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications This chapter explains how you can develop and test RFID
35. eral purpose input output GPIO port that connects the IF2 to industrial controls such as relays or indicators For more information on the IF2 GPIO interfaces see About the GPIO Interfaces on page 74 DC power Connects the reader to a 12 volt DC power source COM1 Connects the IF2 to a desktop PC for configuration Use an RS 232 null modem cable P N 059167 Echernet 10BaseT 100BaseTx port that connects the reader to your Ethernet network The reader auto negotiates with the server to set the best data rate This port uses MDI MDI X auto switching so you can connect either a standard Ethernet cable or a crossover cable The Ethernet port also supports POE To use POE you need an 802 3at compliant power converter For more information contact your Intermec sales representative IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Understanding the Top Panel Ports Caution The IF2 top panel ports consist of four antenna ports a reset switch and a USB service port B PTS USB sericea port Reset switch Antenna port 4 places IF2 Top Panel Ports The IF2 RFID antenna ports uses Reverse TNC connectors Make sure you have appropriate antennas and cables for your IF2 For help contact your Intermec sales representative Government regulatory agencies reguire that this RFID reader uses only approved antennas Therefore this reader uses a custom antenna connector Do not use antennas
36. erial inf and usb sys file in 2 Click Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Notepad 3 In Notepad copy and paste the following text Version Signature SWindows NTS Class Ports ClassGuid 4D36E978 E325 11CE BFC1 08002BE10318 Provider LINUX DriverVer 08 17 2004 0 0 2 0 Copyright C 2004 Al Borchers alborchers steinerpoint com Manufacturer SLINUX GSerialDeviceList GSerialDeviceList SGSERIAL GSeriallInstall USB VID_0525 amp PID A4A7 DestinationDirs DefaultDestDir 10 System32 Drivers GSerialInstall CopyFiles GSerialCopyFiles AddReg GSerialAddReg GSerialCopyFiles usbser sys GSerialAddReg HKR DevLoader ntkern HKR NTMPDriver usbser sys HKR EnumPropPages32 MsPorts dll SerialPortPropPageProvider 56 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 GSerialInstall Services AddService usbser 0x0002 GSerialService GSerialServicel DisplayName GSERIAL DISPLAY NAME ServiceType 1 SERVICE KERNEL DRIVER StartType 3 SERVICE DEMAND START ErrorControl 1 SERVICE ERROR NORMAL ServiceBinary 10 System32 Drivers usbser sys LoadOrderGroup Base Strings LINUX Linux GSERIAL Gadget Serial GSERIAL DISPLAY NAME USB Gadget Serial Driver Click File gt Save As Browse to the folder that you created in Step 1 In the File name text box type gserial inf and click Save nu mn wu A Brow
37. eriously injured and eguipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions This section explains how to identify and understand warnings cautions and notes that are in this document A warning alerts you ofan operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the eguipment Warning 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 aution special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain 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 Support gt Returns and Repairs gt Warranty IF2 Network Reader User s Manual vii Before You Begin viii 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 All warranties are expressly disclaimed including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www inter
38. ers these GPIO accessories e The GPIO Terminal Block P N 203 726 xxx Use this accessory to connect devices to the IF2 GPIO interfaces The block provides access to the IF2 GPIO interfaces via standard screw terminals e The Light Stack Kit P N 203 858 xxx This 3 color indicator light and beeper connects directly to the IF2 GPIO port and is triggered by the output interfaces The kit includes a connecting cable The Sensor Kit P N 203 859 xxx This motion sensor connects directly to the IF2 GPIO port and triggers the input interfaces The kit includes a mounting bracket and connecting cable e The Light Stack and Sensor Kit P N 203 860 xxx This kit includes the light stack a sensor with mounting bracket and connecting cable For more information on these GPIO accessories contact your local Intermec distributor IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces Using the Input Interfaces Each of the four inputs is compatible with input signals of 10 to 36 VDC Both the high and low signal contacts are exposed and isolated to 1500 V Input impedance is 1 8 K ohms minimum GPIO Input Signal Descriptions Signal Description Min Typical Max Vin High High input voltage 10V 24V 36V Vin Low Low input voltage 1V OV 1V In a typical application the IF2 senses input from an external control like a switch and then starts a tag read operation There are three basic ways to connect input
39. es and SUPDOLES dor torr ENE aa E ERARE E AA ELERA vii Warranty Information EAE a EA AAE ENE E E nT vii Web Supports 54 35 aSa E CENTA EEA TAE A AA AE MaaetaS viii Telephone SUppOtt 5 4 1 nker reei DETTA ons ld Mate A PIERE Poea d viii Service Location SUPPOrt 6 cece eee eee eee Vill Who Should Read This Manual ccc ccc cc eee cee eee e eee aee ix Related Documents 3 0 4 lt 2 cu horde OS PERS Deh Late RE Apne oe bd Bara ix Patent Information 1 0 0 0 ccc ccc cece runnu uurre ereere aaeeea x 1 Getting Started 3 23 cra era ecient Otc o een 1 Overview of the F2 A dy ce etic I aoe eno chase E dada k Bo A owe mentee 2 Understanding the LEDS corries ps ds we eee blbe dani Hehe ead 3 About the Intermec Ready to Work Indicator 4 44 44 4 Understanding the Network and Power Ports 0 0 00 e eee eee eee ee 4 Understanding the Top Panel Ports 400000000 6 Communicating with the IP so ve ek ies Maes bt vlk nd Hehe da dd pekla 7 Assigning an Initial IP Address 0000000000000 7 Using the Web Browser Interface 0 rar EKEN aAA EEKE EE 10 Saving Configuration Changes 0 e cece cece eee eee 12 Disabling Help in the Web Browser Interface 12 Installing the P25 262 3 body sA s wets oh cheng awa ue eed Ada viene 8 depo 13 Connecting the IF2 to Your Network 0 0 15 Setting the Date and TUNE
40. esses that you do not want to use with a proxy server To use the IF2 web browser interface 1 Determine the IP address of the IF2 Ifa DHCP server assigned the IP address you need to get the IP address from that server 2 Start the web browser 3 In the browser address field enter the IP address and press Enter The IF2 login screen appears 40 200 27 200 1F2 RFID Fla Reader Winders internet Explorer De Favores G 10 200 27 200 IF2 RFID Feed Render Intermec RFID sxunty TF RFID Fixed Reader Login Credentials This logn n mot secure A secure session is avaiable Username aesword Won Secure Login Once the correct coe name ord password a entered you wal be logged ne Oe cigar atin mens After fifteen minutes of mactivity you wil be lapped out Or for a secure session click A secure session is available The secure login screen appears 10 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Note If a security alert message appears O e Click Yes to continue to the secure login screen e Click No to cancel e Click View certificate to see the security certificate before continuing 10 200 27 200 IF2 RFID Fixed Reader Windows Internet Explorer Go p 10 200 27 200 x CET x Ao fa We Favores 10 200 27 200 IF2 RFID Freed Resda Intermec RFID S Securty 1F2 REID Fixed Reader Login Credentials Tha logn u secre a Passeore Secure Login On
41. g Intermec Product Support Accessing Intermec Web Pages Upgrading Firmware Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Managing the IF2 There are several methods you can use to manage the IF2 You can use e a web browser For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 This manual assumes you are using this method for all procedures e the Device Configuration web service For help see the next section e the Intermec SmartSystems Console For help see Using SmartSystems Foundation on page 52 Using the Device Configuration Web Service The Device Configuration web service provides a way to programmatically configure the IF2 over your network This SOAP based service provides a configuration API that allows you to specify a variety of network RFID and system settings via XML encoded messages Follow the next procedure to enable the web service or to download the Device Configuration web service description language WSDL document For more information on the Device Configuration web service see the Device Configuration Web Service Command Reference Manual 50 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 To enable the web service and download the WSDL document 1 From the menu click Network Configuration gt Device Management The Device Management screen appears Intermec Manual Help Logout Tue
42. he inventory scheduling parameters This setting is equivalent to the SCHEDULOPT BRI attribute 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 to 254 default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the IDTRIES BRI attribute Antenna Tries Sets the maximum number of ID Tries that the reader executes per antenna Valid range is 1 to 254 default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the ANTTRIES BRI attribute IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications EPCC1G2 Advance Medium Access Mode Selects low level protocol such as tari and back link frequency settings If you are using CAEN tags you must enable this mode before the tags can be read This setting is equivalent to the EPCC1G2PARAMETERS or EPCC1G2PARMS BRI attribute Dense Reader Mode Allows the reader to hop between channels within a certain frequency spectrum to prevent other readers in the area from interfering with one another This setting is equivalent to the DENSEREADERMODE or DRM BRI attribute Antenna Field Strength 1 to 4 Sets the RF power level in dBm for each of the 4 antenna ports Valid range is 15 to 30 Default is 30 Note that the maximum power level is dependent on the region that the IF2 is operati
43. his 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 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications Report Timeout Sets the timeout in ms for delays in tag reporting when the IF2 is in continuous read mode Range is 0 default to 65534 Timeout Configuration Mode Enables a timeout mode Instead of specifying the number of antenna or ID tries you specify an antenna or ID timeout value If the IF2 does not find any tags after an antenna or ID try the reader waits this long before starting the next antenna or ID try If you enable timeout mode you need to set the ID Timeout and Antenna Timeout values This setting is equivalent to the TIMEOUTMODE BRI attribute and is disabled by default To enable Timeout Configuration mode 1 Check the check box 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 antenna or ID timeout in the entry fields and then click Activate Changes For more information on ID Timeout and Antenna Timeout see those topics later in this section Select
44. ield 70 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 3 Click Upgrade IF2 RFID Fixed Reader The upgrade process begins and the firmware is transferred to the IF2 During the upgrade the web browser interface screen does not auto refresh Click Refresh in the web browser to check the progress of the upgrade When the login screen appears the upgrade is complete and the IF2 has already rebooted Upgrading With SmartSystems Foundation You can use the SmartSystems server to upgrade the firmware on the IF2 The server is part of SmartSystems Foundation which is available from the Intermec web site Before you can upgrade the IF2 you need e SmartSystems Foundation For more information go to www intermec com SmartSystems the IF2 upgrade file For help see Configuring the Firmware Upgrade on page 69 To upgrade the IF2 using the SmartSystems Foundation Server 1 Install SmartSystems Foundation on your PC and open the server 2 Make sure the server and your IF2 are on the same subnet 3 In the software vault locate the IF2 upgrade to install 4 Drag and drop the upgrade file onto the IF2 you want to upgrade SmartSystems server tells you that it is installing the upgrade on the IF2 The SmartSystems server shows the IF2 as being offline until the reader reboots and reconnects to the system Do not cycle power to the IF2 during the upgrade If power is lost A du
45. in Assignments O 5 Description Active Polarity NC Receive data RXD Transmit data TXD NC Signal ground NC Reguest to send RTS Low Clear to send CT S Low NC KO WON DH R O UNE gt IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 85 Appendix A Specifications Ethernet Port ml Pin 1 Ui Ethernet Port Pin Assignments Pin Description Ethernet TX Spare POE return Ethernet TX Spare POE return Ethernet RX Spare POE 48 VDC Not used POE 48 VDC Not used POE 48 VDC Ethernet RX Spare POE 48 VDC Not used POE return Not used POE return AN D aA ON e 86 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Index Index 88 A About screen 59 AC power port location 4 Antenna Tries setting 42 ANTTRIES equivalent 42 applications configuring BRI server 43 how to develop 37 using with IF2 36 Basic Reader Interface attribute eguivalents for BRI Attribute settings 39 attributes changing 38 described 38 external connections enabling 44 TCP Port setting for BRI server 44 blue LED described 4 Bonjour service advertisement enabling 26 BRI server BRI TCP Port 44 configuring 43 Enable External BRI Connections 44 Enable Logging 44 log enabling and viewing 44 logfile command event descriptions 45 settings described 44 using with Intermec Ready To Work indicator 4 BRITCP Port setting for BRI server 44 BRI See Basic Reader Interface C cable access door removing 4 Certificate Det
46. ing the P25 ainsi ad dd ob ei ees bp he ORs ened ae ae ES Fhe RPA 63 Troubleshooting the TE ii at aa EK E Sa gedaan pea Re pba ee oe ep dG wee Paes 64 Problems While Working With RFID 0 0 cece eee eee eee 64 Connecting Directly to the RFID Module eee eee eee 64 Problems With Connectivity 0 0 0 ed 66 Calling Intermec Product Support 0 eee een eens 67 Accessing Intermec WebPages sa5 acieasuin vpadl BAG Sardine Nhat E 67 Upgrading Firmware 33889 bet os sev agate ies eee heya Pasa dies o Koro 68 Configuring the Firmware Upgrade 000000000 69 Installing the Firmware Upgrade sversi heriua ie TORNA AE ETARTE DEAETE 70 Upgrading From the Web Browser Interface 70 Upgrading With SmartSystems Foundation 71 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual v Contents E Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces 73 About the GPIO Interfaces cee cece eee ee cc eee ec eens sense eenees 74 Accessing the Interfaces z scsi soe tetas aetna yates ieee ERE et Rees oe eee bobo 74 Using the Input Intertacesiis 54s cts great PLAN a da ae Fae Rew ales cee nab n A 75 LE Powered Dpi ee taeda i dd ease VA ea P Eo Bhd 75 Isolated Input Interfaces os ois ses sisal EE ERREA ENAR dyz dna sp i REIESE 76 Open Collector Input Interface 00 eects 76 Using the Output Interfaces 35 dd edie n PV Boks eed de ean cee ee ee eee ble 77 Switch
47. ing the High Side Using IF2 Power 0 00 cece eee eee 78 Switching the Low Side Using IF2 Power 0 00 0 c cece cece eee eee 78 Switching the High Side Using External Power 000 79 Driving a DC Relay to Control an AC Load eee eee 79 Using the Power Interface 35 0x5 tires oo eyes tye eink Meade A E eek eee a 80 A Specifications z sessi eee a rd ih boy oba osa 81 TE2 Specifications c Snb sed bags S BAG VLR o d pou aoe a eC E para rok 82 RFID Specifications 2 vig a sud Hasegawa esd Ak tee pe Gee PURO NC p le P eje 83 Port Pin Assignments gt gt 3 2 sca teenth stew Pa dies Side ee a SU Ee So d ETS 84 GPIO PORE 463024 Sdot satan E ac Ra ean beh ins gk Dette B O od o oat 84 Serial Ports GOM 2 28 zadane Old aes Go ee de oy Reta 85 Echetnet POLE ecciect ste bake cts od ets Geen Bea i eo tale stat aoe eee ee vind bead 86 Inde ig 558 ca Gao a B a G GO dd ek PA dot d 87 vi IF2 Network 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 This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Safety Information Your safety is extremely important Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec eguipment You can be s
48. ins how to configure wired Ethernet settings using the web browser interface If you are using a DHCP server you may not need to configure Ethernet settings For more information contact your network administrator 20 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings To configure Ethernet settings 1 From the menu click Network Configuration or Ethernet in the left pane The Ethernet screen appears If DHCP is enabled you see this screen Intermec RFID Navigation Menu uthernet tPv4 Enable HP a IPvo If DHCP is disabled the current values for IP address subnet mask and router appear in entry fields Intermec Manual Help Logout Saturday Jarnaary 01 2000 01 56 04 Intermec RFID ivigan Ethernet 1Pv4 rable Once D v6 Prt Ammcortigue B 2 Configure the Ethernet settings For help see the next table Note Different settings appear in this screen depending on the O current DHCP mode for the IF2 Ifyou need to configure other network settings such as DNS addresses and suffixes or a SYSLOG destination see Configuring Common Network Settings on page 23 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 21 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active Ethernet Settings Descriptions Parameter Description Enable DHCP Check this check box if you want the IF2
49. ion on the IF2 Auto configuration is enabled by default If you disable auto configuration you need to specify an IPv6 address subnet mask and router IPv6 Address 128 bit IPv6 address for the IF2 IPv6 Router 128 bit address for the IPv6 router 22 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Configuring Common Network Settings Common network settings are configuration items that apply to the I This section explains how to use the web browser interface to F2 network interface configure these common network settings Hostname Domain Name Server DNS addresses and suffixes Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP server addresses 1 and 2 For information on public NTP servers see http support ntp org Local time zone SYSLOG destination To configure common network settings 1 Inthe menu click Network Configuration gt Common The Common screen appears Intermec RFID Navigation Menu Intermec Manual Help Logout Saturday January Ol 2000 02 52 17 Common Bet configuration 2 Configure settings For help see the next table 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them IF2 Network Reader User s Manual active 23 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Common Network Settings Descriptions Parameter Hostname DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 DNS Suffix 1 DNS Suffix 2 SNTP Ser
50. isement Enable UPnP Discovery Description Enables access to the IF2 via the web browser interface Select Enable Web Server Insecure to allow users to log in using either a nonsecure HTTP via port 80 or secure HTTPS via port 443 web interface Select Enable Web Server Secure to allow only the secure web interface through port 443 If both web server services are disabled you can only restore services by the SmartSystems console For more information about SmartSystems Foundation see Using SmartSystems Foundation on page 52 or by restoring the IF2 to the factory defaults For more information see Restoring the IF2 to the Default Configuration on page 60 Enables the IF2 to advertise services and be discovered by Bonjour zero configuration networking Bonjour is enabled by default To prevent errors when using Bonjour make sure the IF2 hostname does not include spaces To set the hostname see Configuring Common Network Settings on page 23 Enables the IF2 to be discovered by Universal Plug and Play protocols UPnP is enabled by default Setting Up Logins 26 To ensure login security for configuring or maintaining the IF2 you should use a password server or at least change the default user name and password 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
51. mec com to download our current manuals in PDF Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base Knowledge Central at www intermec com and click Support gt Knowledge Central to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product Telephone Support In the U S A and Canada call 1 800 755 5505 Outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Intermec representative To search for your local representative from the Intermec web site click About Us gt Contact Us Service Location Support For the most current listing of service locations go to www intermec com and click Support gt Returns and Repairs gt Repair Locations For technical support in South Korea use the after service locations listed below AWOO Systems 102 1304 SK Ventium 522 Dangjung dong Gunpo si Gyeonggi do Korea South 435 776 Contact Mr Sinbum Kang Telephone 82 31 436 1191 E mail mjyun awoo co kr IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Before You Begin IN Information System PTD LTD 6th Floor Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95 Shinchun 3 Dong Donggu Daegu City Korea E mail jmyou idif co kr or korlim gw idif co kr Who Should Read This Manual This user s manual is for the person who is responsible for installing configuring and maintaining the IF2 Network Reader This manual provides you with information about the features of the IF2 and how to install configure operate maintain and troublesho
52. n 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 5 A you can connect an external power supply to the 12 V and Ground pins The external supply powers the external loads and that power will be available at all 12 V pins on the GPIO port IF2 Network Reader User s Manual A Specifications This appendix includes physical and electrical specifications for the IF2 and information about the port pin assignments Appendix A Specifications IF2 Specifications 82 Specifications Height Length Width Weight DC electrical rating Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity non condensing Ethernet interfaces Ethernet compatibility Ethernet data rate Serial port maximum data rate Values 19 9 cm 7 87 in 18 8 cm 7 42 in 4 3 cm 1 7 in 1 kg 2 2 lb 12 V 5 30 W 55 V 30 W for High Power Over Ethernet 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F 5 to 95 non condensing 10BaseT 100BaseTx twisted pair with 802 3at High Power Over Ethernet POE Ethernet frame types and Ethernet addressing 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 115 200 bps IF2 Network Reader User s Manual RFID Specifications Specifications Protocols Supported Freguency Range Output power 865 867 MHz 900 MHz Occupied freguency b
53. nd create a read only password To set up logins 1 From the main menu click Security gt Passwords The Passwords screen appears Intermec RFID Navigation Menu Intermec Manual Help Logout Passwords L p B Security Passwords RADIUS 2 Make sure the Enable RADIUS check box is not checked Clear this check box if necessary and then click Activate Changes 3 Configure the parameters For help see the next table 4 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active Password Parameter Descriptions Parameter Username Password IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Description Enter the user name you need to use to log in to this IF2 The user name can be from 1 to 32 characters long You must always specify a user name Default is intermec Enter the password you need to use to log in to this IF2 This password gives you read and write access to the IF2 configuration The password can be from 8 to 32 characters long You must always specify a password Default is intermec 29 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Password Parameter Descriptions continued Parameter Read only Password Description Enter the password you need to use to log in to this IF2 This password gives the user read only access to the IF2 This user can view the configuration and execute diagnostics but cannot perform any tasks that affect IF2 operation such as
54. nd press Enter A list of the current settings for the RFID module appears indicating that the module is receiving commands FIELDSEP FIELDSTRENGTH 30DB 30DB 30DB 30DB TIMEQUTMODE OFF CHKSUM OFF NOTAGRPT ON IDREPORT 0N SESSION 2 INITIALQ 4 INITTRIES 1 IDTRIES 1 ANTTRIES 3 IDTIMEOUT 100 ANTTIKEOUT 50 RDTRIES 3 WRTRIES 3 LOCKTRIES 3 SELTRIES 1 UNSELTRIES 1 RPTTIMEQUT 0 DENSEREADERMODE OFF SCHEDULEOPT 0 EL OLB ann IMETERS SEL gt If the list does not appear there may be a problem with the RFID module 6 Optional To verify that the RFID module is reading tags a Place a known good RFID tag within range of the antenna IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 65 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 b Type READ and press Enter The tag ID appears indicating that the module is reading tags If the tag ID does not appear there may be a problem with the RFID module or antenna system Problems With Connectivity When troubleshooting problems with connectivity make sure you know and understand these network specific items e TCP IP settings e 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 Solution You cannot connect to the IF2 1 Verify that you are using a null modem cable to connect to using the serial port the desktop PC 2 Verify tha
55. ng Started Overview of the IF2 The IF2 Network Reader is an RFID reader that provides connectivity between tag data and an enterprise system IF2 Network Reader information on these accessories contact your Intermec sales Note The IF2 does not ship with RFID antennas For more representative The reader forwards RFID tag data to the Ethernet network as shown in the next illustration Container with RFID tag IF2 in a Wired Ethernet Network 2 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Understanding the LEDs Chapter 1 Getting Started The IF2 has six LEDs that indicate the status of the reader during operation Use the next table to identify the LED icons on the front panel of the IF2 IF2 LED Descriptions Icon Name Intermec Val Ready to Work indicator Power Over Po E Ethernet Power Wired LAN mi RFID status lt v Tag ID IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Description e On when an application is communicating with the IF2 BRI server or an LLRP client has connected Blinks when no application is communicating with the IF2 For more information see About the Intermec Ready to Work Indicator on page 4 Green if Power Over Ethernet POE is enabled e Red ifa fault condition is detected For example if the power converter for POE does not provide enough power to the IF2 the POE LED stays red indicating a fault condition On when the IF2 has po
56. ng in 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 FIELDSTRENGTH BRI attribute Antenna Sequence First through Eighth Sets the RFID antenna to be used for each of up to eight tag inventory operations Choose any one of the 16 available antennas from the drop down list If more than one antenna is enabled the antennas fire in this sequence This setting is equivalent to the ANTS BRI attribute Configuring the BRI Server The IF2 BRI server handles communication between your application and the RFID module When your application is communicating with the BRI server the blue Intermec Ready To Work Indicator on the IF2 front panel turns on and stays on For more information see About the Intermec Ready to Work Indicator on page 4 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 43 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications To configure BRI server settings 1 From the menu click RFID Services gt BRI gt BRI Server The BRI Server screen appears Intermec RFID Navagation Menu DIU Server 2 Change BRI server settings as needed For help see the next table 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active BRI Server Parameter Des
57. ngs and immediately make them active IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 53 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Configuring the IF2 With Intermec Settings In the SmartSystems console right click an IF2 and choose Intermec Settings from the menu The Intermec Settings window appears Intermec Settings File Edit View Help se IF2 Configuration Common Network Platform J TCP IP Settings C RFID Module J Ethernet J Network Management J Security j RFID Edgeware Z 55 Client J Ready to Work J Identity J Administrator J Location Intermec Settings If you use the SmartSystems Console to manage the IF2 you can use Intermec Settings to configure the IF2 For help with using Intermec Settings in the Intermec Settings browser choose Help gt Online Manual Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 You can connect the IF2 to your desktop PC via the serial or USB port to perform these tasks e Assign the IF2 an initial IP address e Restore default settings e Establish a BRI session 54 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Opening a Serial Connection to the IF2 If you are opening a serial connection to the IF2 you need e anull modem cable P N 059167 e acommunications program such as HyperTerminal Note Ifyou have Microsoft ActiveSync running on your de
58. nput 75 relay driving to control AC load GPIO See general purpose input output interfaces H Help screen illustrated 12 help text in web browser interface 12 hostname 24 http support ntp org 23 HyperTerminal using to configure IF2 7 ID Report check box 40 ID Tries setting 42 IDREPORT equivalent 40 IDTRIES equivalent 42 IF2 applications developing 37 connecting to network 15 89 Index 90 connecting with communications program default configuration restoring 60 described 2 developer access controlling 25 dimensions 82 environmental reguirements listed 14 Echernet network described and illustrated 2 firmware upgrading 68 installing 13 locating with LEDs 60 maintaining 58 managing 50 mounting location choosing 13 overview 2 rebooting via web browser interface 63 related documents list of ix RFID settings configuring 38 specifications 82 troubleshooting 64 using securely 17 IF61 POE connecting 3 indicator lamps external using with IF2 74 Initial Q setting 42 Initialization Tries setting 42 initialize tags setting 42 INITIALQ equivalent 42 INITTRIES equivalent 42 input interface isolated 76 open collector 76 powered 75 signal descriptions 75 installing IF2 13 RFID antennas 15 Intermec manuals how to download from web ix 67 Product Support what to know when calling 67 Settings application 54 SmartSystems Foundation 52 IP address Ethernet 22 setting with communica
59. ntenna Sequence First through Eighth 04 43 iv IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Contents Configuring the BRI Server 0000000000000 43 Viewing the BRI Server Log oasa traa ARCANE VRENA FEOT AA EA ERRERA 44 Configuring ELRP S ttings 2 EEEE E EEA ae A E ed Ve AA 46 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 49 Managing the dF ws ves iyepe e ace acu ating nape tt SPEER Aree ee ee arte dd 50 Using the Device Configuration Web Service 4 4000 50 Using SmartSystems Foundation 0 0 0 52 Configuring the IF2 With Intermec Settings 00 cece eee eee 54 Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 0 c eee eee eee 54 Opening a Serial Connection to the IF2 00 00 eee eee eee eee 55 Opening a USB Connection to the IF2 00 cece eee eee eee 56 Maintaining the TF2 5 0 5 is ee ee deh eeeee by obed plod dene ees alee ee 58 Viewing the System Loe 3 z pekara rI KARAN GO ac kpl oc ate ade Sead eee 58 Viewing the About Screef lt stahov k Gk kly 59 Using the LEDs to Locate the IF2 000 60 Restoring the IF2 to the Default Configuration 60 Restoring Default Settings Using the Web Browser 61 Restoring Default Settings Using the Reset Switch 62 Restoring Default Settings Using a Serial Connection 62 Reboot
60. number of times the read algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Read command IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 39 Chapter 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 40 In practice this is the number of times an identified tag is read until the Read is successful Valid range is 1 to 254 default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the RDTRIES BRI attribute Write Tries Sets the maximum number of times the write algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Write command In practice this is the number of times an identified tag is written to until the Write is successful Valid range is 1 to 254 default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the WRTRIES 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 to 254 default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the LOCKTRIES BRI attribute Field Separator Sets the character to be used for separating fields in tag data Choose from space comma colon semicolon tab caret 4 or tilde 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 identifier corresponds to EPCID Check the check box to enable tag ID reporting T
61. ot it Before you work with the IF2 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 is a list of IF2 related documents Basic Reader Interface Programmer s Reference Manual Device Configuration Web Services Command Reference Manual Low Level Reader Protocol Programmer s Reference Manual 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 Products tab 3 Using the Products menu navigate to your product page For example to find the IF2 RFID reader click RFID gt Network Readers gt IF2 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual ix Before You Begin Patent Information Product is covered by one or more of the following patents 5 414 624 5 479 160 5 485 520 5 504 485 5 510 795 5 521 601 5 528 222 5 538 803 5 550 547 5 552 778 5 554 974 5 563 583 5 565 847 5 606 322 5 606 323 5 635 693 5 673 037 5 680 106 5 682 143 5 729 201 5 729 697 5 736 929 5 737 710 5 739 754 5 763 867 5 767 789 5 777 561 5 786 626 5 812 065 5 821 859 5 825 045 5 826 328 5 828 318 5 828 693 5 831 532 5 850 181 5 850 187 5 874 902 5 889 489 5 909 176 5 912 632 5 939 984 5 942 987 5 962 837 5 966 082 5 972 156 5 995 006 5 995 019 6 028 564 6 032 127 6
62. pgrades see the previous section Accessing Intermec Web Pages on page 67 Note To upgrade the firmware use only bin files provided by To upgrade the firmware 1 Download the Intermec IF2 OS Upgrade Package utility from the Intermec web site For help see the previous section Accessing Intermec Web Pages on page 67 2 Run the Upgrade Package utility to configure the firmware upgrade file For help see the next section 3 Install and run the firmware upgrade file on the IF2 For help see Installing the Firmware Upgrade on page 70 68 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Configuring the Firmware Upgrade The Upgrade Package installer configures IF2 firmware upgrades The configuration you need depends on the method you use to upgrade the IF2 e Using the web browser interface e Using Intermec SmartSystems Server e Using Device Configuration Web Services For help see the Device Configuration Web Services Command Reference Manual This section explains how to choose the correct configuration To configure the firmware upgrade file 1 Double click the Upgrade Package utility to run it The opening screen appears 2 Click Next 3 Ifyou are going to upgrade the IF2 via the web browser interface deselect the SmartSystems Upgrade Bundle button and click Next The bundle install location screen appears Ifyou are going to use Intermec
63. rered esatta cat DEAA AREE NN EEEE A Chee esas 16 UsinetheIF2 Secutely sg ia to1 as vakw zalekl Vu TANE 38 Adra caadeadaes 17 2 Configuring Network Settings aa 19 Configuring Settings for Your Network 000000000 20 Configuring Ethernet Settings es nyasi s TERAKT CEEA ERAR ENEA 20 Configuring Common Network Sett ings 4044000006e 23 Configuring Security 35304 ese eR AENEA ed EE EAS 24 Controlling Access Services 34 89 serune Erue dy vy edk bobov EESTE 25 Setting Up Loss is apes ates ob o lete oleh alko Sek ae dogy EEEN 26 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual iii Contents Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Server 27 Changing the Default Login prisar cereis reari raek EER EEE RAEE 29 Disabling Access Via the Serial Port 0 0 aipat cece eee ee 30 Managing Certificat Ss 4444485 doce dees eee se baby tgs bebe Ab oaks Heber eens eed ey 31 Viewing Certificates ns cuties u Bayle PA Ene we Reba gy ask eb ences 31 Installing and Uninstalling Certificates orgesis iest Krt TEANNEN AEAEE 32 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications 35 RFID Applications and theIF2 cece nena 36 Using the RFID Resource Kit 0000000000000 36 Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 2000000000000 37 Modifying IF4 Applications for Use With the IF2 0 37 About RFID Services
64. ries setting 41 SELTRIES equivalent 41 serial connection to IF2 54 serial port 91 Index 92 access enabling for configuration 30 connecting to IF2 54 location 4 pin assignments 85 restoring defaults via serial connection 62 SESSION equivalent 41 Session setting 41 Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP client settings configuring 23 SmartSystems Foundation Intermec using to manage IF2 52 SNTP client settings configuring 23 specifications electrical and physical 82 RFID 83 Subnet Mask entry field Ethernet 22 support calling Intermec 67 SYSLOG destination configuring 23 defined 24 SYSLOG server 24 T Tag ID LED 3 Tag Types setting 39 tags RFID choosing Gen 2 type 39 choosing ISO type 39 ID reporting enabling or disabling 40 TAGTYPE eguivalent 39 TCP IP settings configuring 20 time and date setting with web browser interface 16 SNTP client settings 23 Time screen 16 Timeout Configuration mode enabling 41 TIMEOUTMODE equivalent 41 top panel ports described and illustrated 6 troubleshooting the IF2 64 connecting directly to RFID reader module 64 connectivity problems 66 default configuration restoring 60 Intermec Product Support calling 67 Maintenance menu viewing 58 RFID problems 64 turning off help text 12 U Universal Plug and Play advertisement enabling 26 service 25 Unsecure Server Enable check box 47 Unselect Tries setting 41 upgrade files where to find 68 Upgrade Packag
65. ring the upgrade the IF2 may require factory repair Caution IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 71 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 72 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces This chapter explains how to access the IF2 general purpose input output GPIO interfaces and how to connect industrial controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the IF2 This chapter includes the following topics e About the GPIO Interfaces e Accessing the Interfaces e Using the Input Interfaces Using the Output Interfaces Using the Power Interface Chapter 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces About the GPIO Interfaces The IF2 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 IF2 operations Each interface is electrically isolated from the IF2 and designed for low voltage DC loads The IF2 can also supply 12 VDC at 0 5 A 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 74 You can access the GPIO interfaces through the IF2 GPIO port The port uses a standard 25 pin serial cable For port pin assignments see Port Pin Assignments on page 84 Intermec off
66. riod of three years after Intermec s last shipment of this product This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information There are U S and foreign patents as well as U S and foreign patents pending This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young EAY cryptsoft com Part of the software embedded in this product is gSOAP software Portions created by gSOAP are Copyright C 2001 2004 Robert A van Engelen Genivia inc All Rights Reserved In no event shall the author be liable for any direct indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement of substitute goods or services loss of use data or profits or business interruption however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability or tort including negligence or otherwise arising in any way out of the use of this software even if advised of the possibility of such damage ACE TM TAO TM CIAO TM and CoSMIC TM henceforth referred to as DOC software are copyrighted by Douglas C Schmidt and his research group at Washington University University of California Irvine and Vanderbilt University Copyright c 1993 2006 all rights reserved ii IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Contents Contents Before Vou Begin tet da bal dod ele E Av oer eae ted dates oe vil Safety Information ves vs sch bey ten EEEE db kaoy leky needs dite EASKE vii Global Servic
67. sday December 14 2010 91047 Intermec RFID Easton nu BB Network Configuration Revere Change L Device Configuration Web Services Device Management ved ag By default Device Configuration web services are enabled for either secure or insecure connections 2 To disable web services over a secure connection clear the Enable Device Web Services Secure check box and then click Activate Changes To disable web services over an insecure connection uncheck the Enable Device Web Services Insecure check box and then click Activate Changes IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 51 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 To download the device configuration WSDL document click DeviceConfiguration wsdl The document opens in the browser window f ancodng UTF 8 gt DeviceConfiguration targetNamespace http 10 aaa 64907 DeviceConfiguration wsdl uration wsdl faiaina xmisoap org soap enc rgetNamespace idws xmins SOAP ENV http fs homas saloons org soap envelope xine SOAP tp www w3 org 2001 XMLSchema instance idws xm ns http www w3 org 2001 XMLSchema ualified attributes oemDefault ungosiiled gt r http schemas xmisoap org soap ancoding gt ReadyToWorkState gt bases xsd string gt aloe RTW Error umeration vale RTW Warning gt lt enumeratien value RTW Reody gt cjre
68. se to the c Windows Driver Cache i386 directory and locate the driver cab file 8 Open the driver cab file with a cab extraction tool and find the usb sys file 9 Copy the usb sys file to the folder you created in Step 1 10 Connect the IF2 to your PC using a USB cable The Found New Hardware Wizard appears 11 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next 12 Select Include this location in the search and enter browse to the folder you created in Step 1 13 Click Continue Anyway when the Windows Logo Testing screen appears The IF2 is connected by a USB connection From here you can do these tasks e You can assign an initial IP address to the IF2 for configuration For help see Assigning an Initial IP Address on page 7 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 57 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 e You can restore default settings For help see To restore defaults via a serial connection on page 62 e You can open a BRI session Maintaining the IF2 The Maintenance menu lets you view IF2 parameters and statistics including a list of logged events You may need this information if you need to call Intermec Product Support Viewing the System Log The System Log screen shows events that have been logged by the IF2 To view the System Log screen 1 From the menu click Maintenance gt System Log The System Log screen appears This screen is read only
69. ser Interface on page 10 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 15 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting the Date and Time After you have installed the IF2 you can set the date and time via the web browser interface To set the date and time 1 Connect to the IF2 via the web browser interface For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 2 Inthe web browser screen click the date and time in the upper right corner The Time screen appears Intermec RFID yan linet ee th re amu K 3 Choose your time zone from the drop down list and then click Activate Changes 4 Enter the current month day and year in the entry fields 5 Enter the current hour minute and second in the entry fields 6 Click Activate Changes The new time and date are set 16 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Using the IF2 Securely To help protect the integrity and security of your data the IF2 supports a variety of secure access methods e You can use a secure web browser session HTTPS to access the IF2 For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 e You can configure and use network security methods or disable basic configuration through the serial port For help see Configuring Security on page 24 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 17 Chapter 1 Getting Started 18 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 2 Configuring Network Settings This
70. sktop PC fog disable ActiveSync to make the serial port available To connect to the IF2 via the serial port 1 Connect the null modem cable from the serial port on the IF2 toa serial port on your PC 2 Start the communications program and configure the serial port communications parameters to e Bits per second 115200 e Data bits 8 e Parity None e Stop bit 1 e Flow control None 3 Connect the IF2 to power The IF2 boots as soon as you apply power In about a minute the message Loading System appears as the IF2 initializes and in another minute or two the login message appears Loading System Intermec IF2 k ae Login with username password of config to start initial configuration TF2A00000000007 login The serial connection is established From here you can do these tasks e You can assign an initial IP address to the IF2 for configuration For help see Assigning an Initial IP Address on page 7 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 55 Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 e You can restore default settings For help see To restore defaults via a serial connection on page 62 e You can open a BRI session Opening a USB Connection to the IF2 If you are connecting the IF2 using a USB connection you need e aUSB cable e tocreate a folder with a gserial inf and a usbser sys file To connect to the IF2 using the USB port 1 Create a folder to place the gs
71. striction gt lt irpleTyye lt simpleType name d string cenumeration vahewRediowede Unknown gt lt enumeration value RadioMode Auto gt Using SmartSystems Foundation The IF2 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 discovered SmartSystems devices in your network For more information on SmartSystems Foundation go to www intermec com SmartSystems For information on using the SmartSystems Console in the Console choose SmartSystems gt Help To use SmartSystems Foundation 1 From the menu click Network Configuration gt Device Management The Device Management screen appears 52 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Intermec zro Intermec Manual Help Logout imagatan Menu Devan Management j B Network Configuration oe Device Management c On the IF2 SmartSystems is enabled by default 2 To automatically connect to the SmartSystems server at boot time enter the server address in the SmartSystems Server Address entry field After you specify the server address SmartSystems will discover the IF2 during the next broadcast interval To disable SmartSystems access to the IF2 uncheck the Enable SmartSystems Access check box 3 Click Activate Changes to save your setti
72. t you are communicating through the correct serial port 3 Verify that your PC is set to 115200 N 8 1 no flow control You cannot connect to the IF2 1 Verify that you have the correct IP address for the IF2 using a web browser 2 Ifyou access the Internet through a proxy server be sure you have added the IP address of the IF2 to the Exceptions list You cannot load a security You must use a secure web browser connection to load certificate certificates For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 You have assigned a static IP Make sure that DHCP is disabled and that your TCP IP address to the IF2 but cannot parameters are set correctly For help see Communicating connect to the IF2 over your with the IF2 on page 7 network 66 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 4 Managing Troubleshooting and Upgrading the IF2 Calling Intermec Product Support You may need to call Intermec Product Support if you have problems operating the IF2 Before calling be sure you can answer the following questions e What kind of network are you using e What were you doing when the error occurred e What error message did you see e What is your RFID reader s serial number e Can you reproduce the problem e What versions of IF2 and RFID software are you using For help see Viewing the About Screen on page 59 When you have gathered this information call Intermec Product Support at 1 800
73. th the IF2 and the input device In this situation the IF2 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 76 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces 2V lt Input ao Input lt Ground lt sio Open Collector Input Interface Using the Output Interfaces Each IF2 output interface is optically isolated from the IF2 polarized and rated for 5 to 48 VDC at 0 25 A All IF2 outputs include internal thermal fuses that trip if the load exceeds 0 25 A 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 leakage 0 mA 1 mA 10 mA current High current V a Low Switch output on saturation OV 1V 1 5V voltage with 0 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 IF2 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 outputs include e Switching the high side with the load powered b
74. these reguirements IF2 Environmental Reguirements Type Minimum Maximum Operating temperature 20 C 4 F 50 C 122 F Storage temperature 30 C 22 F 70 C 158 F Humidity non condensing 5 95 14 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the IF2 to Your Network After you place the IF2 in its mounting location you can connect it to your network To connect the IF2 to your network 1 Install the IF2 in its mounting location For help see Installing the IF2 on page 13 N Attach one to four RFID antennas to the RFID antenna ports starting with port 1 For help see Understanding the Top Panel Ports on page 6 Connect an Ethernet cable to the IF2 Ethernet port 4 Connect power to the IF2 e Ifyou are using DC power connect the DC power cord to a power source and to the power port on the IF2 e Ifyou are using Power Over Ethernet connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port and use an 802 3at compliant power converter to power the IF2 When you apply power the IF2 boots and the green Power LED turns on Note If you are using a DHCP server make sure the server is O running before you connect power to the IF2 The IF2 is now ready to communicate with your network Once the IF2 has been assigned an IP address either manually or from your DHCP server you can use the web browser interface to complete configuration For help see Using the Web Brow
75. ting on IF2 29 patent information x Phillips 1 19 tags choosing 39 pin assignments for ports 84 POELED 3 port pin assignments Ethernet 86 GPIO 84 serial 85 ports Ethernet 5 front panel accessing 4 front panel described 5 GPIO 5 pin assignments 84 serial 5 top panel described 6 power interface 80 Power LED 3 Power Over Ethernet 3 problems with IF2 solving 64 Product Support calling Intermec proxy server using to access Internet 10 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Index R RADIUS authentication server described 26 enabling 28 settings described 28 RDTRIES equivalent 39 Read Tries setting 39 reader module changing settings 38 reader initiated connections configuring for LLRP 47 Read only Password setting 30 Ready to Work indicator described 4 rebooting the IF2 63 Report Timeout setting 41 RFID antenna port locations 6 applications using with IF2 36 connecting directly to reader module 64 IF2 settings described 39 module configuring 38 Resource Kit described 36 specifications 83 troubleshooting problems 64 RFID Transmit LED 3 Router entry field Ethernet 22 S Schedule Option setting 42 SCHEDULEOPT eguivalent 42 Secure Server Enable check box 47 secure web browser interface using 10 securely using the IF2 17 security access services controlling 25 certificates described 31 configuring 24 default login changing 29 password server using with IF2 27 supported methods 24 Select T
76. tions program 7 setting with web browser interface 20 IPv6 settings Ethernet 22 ISO6B tags choosing 39 L LEDs described 3 Intermec Ready To Work Indicator 3 location 3 power 3 RFID Transmit 3 Tag ID 3 using to locate the IF2 60 wired LAN 3 Link Local IP Address 22 LLRP See Low Level Reader Protocol location choosing for IF2 13 Lock Tries setting 40 LOCKTRIES equivalent 40 login screen 10 login changing default 29 Low Level Reader Protocol 46 configuring settings 46 settings described 47 M maintaining the IF2 58 Maintenance menu 58 events log viewing 58 locating the IF2 60 using LEDs to locate the IF2 60 managing the IF2 defaults restoring 60 developer access controlling 25 Device Configuration web service 50 firmware upgrading 68 methods 50 security configuring 24 SmartSystems Foundation 52 using securely 17 manuals Intermec how to download from web ix 67 motion sensors external using with IF2 74 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual mounting location choosing 13 network configuring settings 20 connecting IF2 to 15 IF2 illustrated in 2 NFS volumes enabling 23 No Tag Report check box 40 NOTAGRPT equivalent 40 NOTAGS message enabling or disabling 40 0 output interface riving external DC relay 79 high side switching 78 high side switching with external power 79 low side switching 78 signal descriptions 77 overview of the IF2 2 P password settings described 29 Password set
77. to get its IP address from a DHCP server If this check box is not checked you need to specify the IP address subnet mask and IP router for your network IP Address IP address of the IF2 The IP address has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 If DHCP is enabled the currently assigned IP address appears in this field If DHCP is disabled specify the IP address in the entry field IP Subnet Subnet mask for this network The subnet mask has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 If DHCP is enabled the currently assigned subnet mask appears in this field If DHCP is disabled you may need to specify the subnet mask for the network IP Router Gateway IP address of the router The IP address has the form x x x x where x is a number from 0 to 255 If DHCP is enabled the currently assigned router address appears in this field If DHCP is disabled you may need to specify the router address for the network Link Local IP Address IP address of the IF2 is only routable on the local IP subnet The IF2 auto negotiates with other devices on its Ethernet segment to obtain a unigue address so no user configuration of the Link Local IP Address is necessary The IF2 will always have a Link Local IP Address even if another address is assigned through DHCP or statically via user configuration IPv6 Autoconfigure Enables IPv6 automatic configuration Clear this check box to disable IPv6 auto configurat
78. ver Name 1 SNTP Server Name 2 Time Zone SYSLOG Destination Description Name for this IF2 The default is IF2 lt serial number of the IF2 gt The hostname can be either a simple hostname or a qualified domain name FQDN If this IF2 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 IP address of a domain name server that the IF2 uses to resolve DNS names IP address of a second domain name server that the IF2 uses to resolve DNS names Primary DNS suffix to be appended to unqualified names Secondary DNS suffix to be appended to unqualified names DNS name or IP address of an SNTP or NTP server DNS name or IP address of a second SNTP or NTP server Time zone for this IF2 Choose the time zone from the drop down list Default is GMT For more information see Setting the Date and Time on page 16 Domain name or IP address of the SYSLOG server Configuring Security a 24 Note Before you configure security settings for this IF2 you should be familiar with the type of security implemented for your network The IF2 supports a variety of security features to help maintain the integrity of your secure network You can enable disable access services change the default user name and password For help see Setting Up Logins on page 26 use a password server to maintain a list of authorized users
79. wer e Offwhen there is no Ethernet connectivity On when an Ethernet link is detected Flashes when there is activity on the Ethernet network Green if RF power is being transmitted e Red ifan antenna fault is detected or if the reader cannot output the requested RF power level e Offif RF power is off Flashes when an RFID tag ID is successfully read or written to 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 Basic Reader Interface BRI server or LLRP client on the IF2 The next table explains the different states of the Ready to Work indicator Ready to Work Indicator Status Descriptions Status Description Off IF2 does not have power Blinking IF2 is initializing and not yet ready to use or no application is currently communicating with the IF2 BRI or LLRP server or LLRP server Steady An application is communicating with the BRI server or an LLRP client has connected to the IF2 For more information on the BRI server see Configuring the BRI Server on page 43 Understanding the Network and Power Ports The IF2 network and power ports are located under the cable cover GPIO port DC power port Ethernet port high power POE IF2 Network and Power Ports 4 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started IF2 Port Descriptions Port Description GPIO Gen
80. who can configure and manage the IF2 For help see Setting Up Logins on page 26 IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings e disable serial port access to the IF2 For help see Disabling Access Via the Serial Port on page 30 For general information on securely using the IF2 see Using the IF2 Securely on page 17 Controlling Access Services Access services are the different ways that users can access and configure the IF2 You can control how developers access the IF2 by enabling or disabling these services e Web browser interface secure and non secure e Discovering the IF2 via Bonjour or Universal Plug and Play UPnP service advertisement enabled by default To enable or disable these services see the next procedure To enable access services 1 From the menu click Network Configuration gt Services The Services screen appears Intermec amsal Help Lopost Intermec RFIO Tiawigation Menu jE Services a 2 Enable or disable developer access services by checking or clearing the check boxes or by choosing options from the drop down list For help see the next table 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 25 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Access Services Descriptions Service Enable Web Server Enable Bonjour Service Advert
81. y the IF2 e Switching the low side with the load powered by the IF2 e Switching the high side with the load powered externally Driving a DC relay that controls an AC load IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 77 Chapter 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces These methods are shown in the next examples Switching the High Side Using IF2 Power In this example an external indicator lamp 0 25 A maximum current is connected to the Output and Ground pins and the corresponding Output pin is connected to the 12 VDC source 2V lt Output lt External indicator lamp 0 25 A maximum Output lt a p Ground lt NN Switching the High Side Switching the Low Side Using IF2 Power 78 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 25 A maximum 2V lt a PX Output lt Output lt Ground lt Switching the Low Side of the Output Load IF2 Network Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces Switching the High Side Using External Power To use external power 5 to 48 VDC to switch the high side connect the Ground pin to the ground system of the external power supply and conn
82. you need to access the IF2 via a secure web browser For help see Using the Web Browser Interface on page 10 Viewing Certificates You can use the web browser interface to view the certificates loaded on the IF2 To view certificates From the menu click Security gt Certificate Details The Certificate Details screen appears Intermec aro TSE iay nary 01 2000 03 86 38 Navigation Menu Cert kate Detady BB Security atune a HTT Server Cortificate CA Certificate The Server Certificate table lists the server certificate that is installed and the CA Certificate table lists the trusted CA certificate that is installed IF2 Network Reader User s Manual 31 Chapter 2 Configuring Network Settings Installing and Uninstalling Certificates Once you have determined that you need to install or uninstall a certificate use this procedure lose the unigue server certificate and the trusted CA certificate You will need to contact your local Intermec representative to purchase new certificates Note If you follow the procedure to uninstall all certificates you will a secure web browser For help see Using the Web Browser Note To install or uninstall certificates you need to access the IF2 via Interface on page 10 To install or uninstall certificates 1 From the main menu click Security gt Import Certificate The Import Certificate screen appears Intermec Mansal H

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