AMIC A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Rev. 1.0 © AMIC 2005 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from AMIC. AMIC Technology Corporation No.2, Li-Hsin 6th Road, Science-Based Industrial Park, 300 Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C TEL: 886-3-5679966 FAX: 886-3-5679977 http://www.amictechnology.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Trademarks: Philips, and I• Code SLI are registered trademarks of Philips Semiconductor. TI, and Tag-It HF-I are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies. © AMIC All rights reserved Page2 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Contents Page 1. Introduction 4 2. Delivery Content 5 3. Hardware 3.1 Hardware Requirements 3.2 Hardware Installation 3.3 RS-485 Cable Interface 3.4 Reader Address Switch 3.5 Reader LED Indicator 3.6 Auxiliary I/O Interface 3.7 Connection Diagram 3.7.1 Single Configuration 3.7.2 Daisy Chain Configuration 3.7.3 Stand-alone Configuration 6 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 14 14 15 4. Software 4.1 Host System Requirements 4.2 Software Installation 4.3 Uninstall AMICWare Software 4.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing AMIC’s A9240-A-001-485 RFID reader system. AMIC’s A9240-A-001-485 RFID reader is a feature rich HF RFID reader system incorporates flexibility, expandability, and durability. A9240-A-001-485 can be used with external 50 ohm antennas of different size and shape to best fit users’ specific applications. A9240-A-001-485 has built-in auxiliary I/Os.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 2. Delivery Content Please check that the box contains the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. A9240-A-001-485 RFID Reader x 1 DC +19V Power Supply Cable x 1 RS-485 cable with RJ-45 connector x 1 Utility CD x 1 If you find anything missing in the box, please contact your authorized AMIC representative. © AMIC All rights reserved Page5 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3. Hardware 3.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3.2 Hardware Installation Reader Front Panel Aux Input Ports Antenna Connector LED Indicators Aux Output Ports FAN Reader Rear Panel Address Switch DC Power Connector RS-485 Connectors © AMIC All rights reserved Page7 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 1. Connect A9240-A-001-485 RFID reader system to an appropriate 50ohm antenna with reverse TNC type connector. 2. Connect the A9240-A-001-485 RFID reader system to the remote host controller via 2-wire RS-485 network by inserting the supplied RS-485 cable or appropriate user supplied cable into one of the two RS-485 connectors. 3. Connect another RS485 cable to the 2nd RS485 connection if daisy chained configuration is desired. 4.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3.3 RS-485 Cable Interface A typical RS-485 network is formed by two wires. A9240-A-001-485 RFID reader’s RS-485 interface uses RJ-45 type connector. Proper wire connections should be made before inserting the cable into the RS-45 connector. It is recommended that signal wire be twisted with ground wire as shown in the diagram below to minimize noise and interference. Pin 8 (B) of the RJ-45 connector should be used for the non-inverting RS-485 data signal.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3.4 Reader Address Switch The reader address switch on the rear panel is used to configure A9240-A-0010485 RFID reader’s RS485 network address. No device on the same RS-485 network should be using the same address. Otherwise, data collision will result and no device on the RS-485 network will be able to communicate with the remote host controller.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3.5 Reader LED Indicators Indicator Indicator Description ACT Flashing LED indicates healthy reader operation ANT1 LED On: Antenna port 1 is being used LED Off: Antenna port 1 is not used ANT2 Reserved for future use ANT3 Reserved for future use ANT4 Reserved for future use © AMIC All rights reserved Page11 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3.6 Auxiliary I/O Interface A9240-A-001-485 RFID reader provides 1 set of auxiliary input and four sets of auxiliary outputs. All auxiliary I/O are optically isolated. The +V and –V terminal blocks must be connected to +12V DC and ground in order for the auxiliary I/O to function properly. Other voltage level should not be used.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Optically Isolated Input Optically Isolated Output © AMIC All rights reserved Page13 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3.7 Connection Diagram AMIC’s A9240-A-001-485 reader system can be used in three different configurations. The first configuration consists of one reader system on the RS-485 network. Reader address needs to be in the default setting (address = 0x01). The second configuration consists of up to 255 readers maximum on the same RS-485 network.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3.7.3 Stand-alone Configuration © AMIC All rights reserved Page15 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 4 Software 4.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 4.2 Software Installation 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into computer’s CD-ROM drive. After a short while the Welcome screen shall display. Click on the Next button. Note: If the Welcome Screen is not displayed when the CD-ROM is inserted, go to My Computer, open the Setup Disk (CD-ROM) icon, and double-click the Setup.exe file. 2. The Software License Agreement screen will display. Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click the on Next button.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3. The Customer Information screen will display. Enter the information for User Name and Organization, and Click on the Next button. 4. The Choose Destination Location screen will display. Use Change button to choose a different destination other then the default setting and Click on the Next button. © AMIC All rights reserved Page18 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual The Ready to Install the Program screen will display. Click on the Install button. 5. The Start Copying File screen will display. © AMIC All rights reserved Page19 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual When the setup operation is completed, the final setup screen will display. Click on the Finish Button. © AMIC All rights reserved Page20 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 4.3 Uninstall AMICWare Software Follow the procedure below to uninstall the AMICWare RFID Expert GUI Software from your computer. 7. Select Program/AMICWare RFID Expert Software from the Windows Start Menu. 8. Select Uninstall AMICRFID. © AMIC All rights reserved Page21 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 4.4 Software Description 4.4.1 Starting and Quitting 1. Select Program / AMICWare RFID Expert Software/AMICRFID from the Windows Start Menu. 2. The AMICWare RFID Expert Software will start and the GUI screen will be displayed. 3. To quit, select Exit to close the AMICWare RFID Expert Software. Default Setting : The following is software’s default setting when installed on your computer: COM Port: Baud Rate: COM1 115.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 4.4.2 AMICWare RFID Expert GUI Software Screen Configuration The followings describe the screen configuration of the AMICWare RFID Expert Software. © AMIC All rights reserved Page23 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Menu Bar The Menu Bar functions are listed in the following menu tree. Tool bar The following shortcut keys can be used from the Tooolbars. Online Offline About Execute Status Bar The Status Bar on the bottom of the display displays tag contents such as tag manufacturer, memory format, tag UID and others auxiliary information such as date, and time. © AMIC All rights reserved Page24 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 4.4.3 COM Port Setting Select Port Select from the Menu Bar. You can choose either COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4. 4.4.4 Toolbars Description 1. Online: PC’s COM Port is opened. Note: The execute indicator will change to red on the right of the screen. 2. Offline: PC’s COM Port is closed. Note: The execute indicator will change to black on the right of the screen. 3. About: General information for AMICWare RFID Expert Software will be displayed. 4.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 4.4.5 Operation Description 1. Select Tag Type: AMICWare RFID Expert GUI Software fully supports three IC manufacturers (AMIC, TI, PHILIPS at present) that offer ISO/IEC 15693 compatible tags. 2. Select Tag Mode: After you select the setting, AMICWare RFID Expert Software will automatic disable (gray-out) some functions as shown below: Non-Addressed Mode © AMIC All rights reserved Addressed Mode Page26 of 34 Inventory Mode AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 3. Select Function: Choose the command that you want to perform. 4. Input Status: The Input port status of the AMIC’s A9240-A-001-485 reader system will be updated whenever the Get button is pressed. A red bullet represents that the terminals for the particular input port are connected. A black bullet represents that the terminals for the particular input port are disconnected. Before the GET button is pressed for the first time, status bullets will be shown in white.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 5. Output Control: The round bullets represent the current condition for each output port. A red bullet represent that the output port is currently on (terminals connected) while a black bullet represents the output port is currently off (terminals disconnected). When the software is being brought up for the first time, all bullets will be shown in white which represents that the output ports are un-initialized.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 8. Data Key-in Section: Reader systems other than the development kit will each have a unique address and must be set properly prior to system operation. The operations of Data Key-in section depend on the Command selected. User needs to fill in the appropriate blanks for the command to execute successfully. 9. Request / Response List: The Request/Response List window will record command request and response related messages.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual 10. Tag UID List: Tag UID List frame will record Tag UID messages and Tag quantity detected by the reader system. Tag UID related messages will be cleared whenever the Clear button is clicked. Tag UID number will be copy to “Input Tag UID” field whenever the Copy Button is pressed. Note : For other detail operation information, refer to the ISO/IEC 15693-3 specification. © AMIC All rights reserved Page30 of 34 AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Appendix 1: Tag Descriptions Appendix 1.1 Tag-It HF-I ISO-15693 (Texas Instruments) The complete Tag-It HF-I specification can be found in the Texas Instruments publication titled “Tag-It HF-I Transponder Inlays Reference Guide”. Memory Structure of the Tag-It HF-I Block # 32 bits (4 bytes per block) 0 (0x00) 1 (0x01) 2 (0x02) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 62 (0x3E) 63 (0x3F) ※ 2K bits (256bytes) of user memory is available for read/write.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Appendix 1.2 I• Code SLI ISO-15693 (Philips) The complete I• Code SLI specification in the Philips publication titled ”I• Code SLI Smart Label IC SL2 ICS20 Functional Specification”. Memory Structure of the I• Code SLI (version SL2 ICS20) Block # 32 bits (4 bytes per block) 0 (0x00) 1 (0x01) 2 (0x02) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 26 (0x1A) 27 (0x1B) ※ 896 bits (112bytes) of user memory is available for read/write. ※ The user can permanently lock any block.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual Appendix 2. Revision History Revision Date Description By _____________________________________________________________________________ 1.0 07/07/2005 © AMIC All rights reserved Initial creation Page33 of 34 D. Lin AMIC Proprietary / Confidential Rev 1.
A9240-A-001-485 User Manual NOTE: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating to conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
