E SC O RT M EM O RY SY ST EM S CHS1265CHS1265 - TCPTCP - 01 TCP/IP RFID Controller Operator’s Manual P/N: 17-1339 REV 02 (02/08) Escort Memory Systems reserves the right to make modifications or improvements to its products and/or documentation without prior notification. Escort Memory Systems shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
ESCORT MEMORY SYSTEMS CHS1265-TCP-01 TCP/IP RFID Controller O PERATOR’S M ANUAL How to Install, Configure and Operate Escort Memory Systems’ CHS1265-TCP-01 TCP/IP RFID Controller
R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CONTENTS C ONTENTS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ........................................................................6 1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................6 1.2 About this Manual ................................................................................................6 1.2.1 1.2.2 Who Should Read this Manual? Package Contents 6 7 1.3 Cobalt HS - Dimensions................................................
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.1 I NTRODUCTION Welcome to the CHS1265-TCP-01 - Operator’s Manual. This manual will assist you in the installation, configuration and operation of Escort Memory Systems’ CHS1265TCP-01 TCP/IP RFID Controller. The CHS1265-TCP-01 is a complete read/write Radio-Frequency Identification solution. It is designed to be reliable and rugged, in order to meet and exceed the requirements of the industrial automation industry.
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.2.2 Package Contents The CHS1265-TCP-01 product package contains the following components: P AR T N U M B E R QTY DESCRIPTION CHS1265-TCP-01 1 Cobalt HS TCP/IP RFID Controller 17-3151 1 CHS1265-TCP-01 - Installation Guide CBL-1487 1 Field Mountable Connector (5-Pin, female M12, for connecting to power) CBL-1531 1 Cap Closure for 5 or 8-pin, male M12 connectors Table 1-1: Package Contents 1.
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CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.4.1 5 NOT CONNECTED 6 RX 7 TX 8 SIGNAL GROUND PIN # ETHERNET (4-PIN FEMALE M12 REVERSE KEYED) 1 TX+ 2 RX+ 3 TX- 4 RX- LED Descriptions Figure 1-3: LED Description NOTE: Proximity to metal, water and RF interference can affect read/write range, performance and results. All RFID applications should be tested to ensure that adequate RF performance can be achieved.
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.5 1.5.1 P RE -I NSTALLATION I NFORM ATION Installation Precautions Mounting Guidelines Avoid mounting the CHS1265-TCP-01 near sources of EMI (electro-magnetic interference) or near devices that generate high ESD (electro-static discharge) levels. Avoid routing cables near motors and solenoids. Do not route cables near unshielded cables or near wiring carrying high voltage or high current.
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.5.2 Point-to-Point Network Diagram Figure 1-4: Cobalt HS - Point-to-Point Network Diagram 1.6 I NSTALLING THE CHS1265-TCP-01 1 Unpack and inspect the CHS1265-TCP-01 hardware and accessories. If an item appears to be damaged, notify your EMS distributor immediately. 2 Securely mount the CHS1265-TCP-01 to your chosen location using four (4) #10 [M5] screws and matching locking washers and nuts (not included).
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Figure 1-5: CBL-1515-05 CAT5E Ethernet Cable 4 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your application environment, PLC network or LAN. An Ethernet crossover cable (P/N: CBL1479) may be required if connecting the CHS1265-TCP-01 directly to a host computer (rather than to a network switch, hub or router). 5 Connect the three wires from your power supply to pins 1-3 on the included 5-pin, female, field mountable, M12 mating connector (P/N: CBL-1487).
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.7 Optional Configuration Procedure Follow the optional steps below to modify the internal configuration of your Cobalt CHS1265-TCP-01: 9 Connect the 8-pin, female end of an RS232-compatible serial interface cable (P/N: CBL-1528-02, not included) to the “RS232” connector on the Cobalt HS. Figure 1-7: CBL-1528-02 Serial Interface Cable 10 Attach the 9-pin, DE9 connector end from the serial interface cable to a serial port on your host computer.
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.8 IP Address Configuration The Cobalt HS TCP Controller (CHS1265-TCP-01) is shipped configured to automatically receive its TCP/IP address from a DHCP server. You need to make sure that there is a DHCP server on the network, otherwise the device will use a random generated IP address. To find out what IP address the device has received, you have to use the “Digi Device Discovery” software utility. This utility is available for download at www.ems-rfid.
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.9 Network Connection Test To make sure your PC and the CHS-1265-TCP-01 can communicate over TCP/IP, you can use the ping.exe tool, a connection test program which is supplied with Microsoft Windows system. Using a Ping utility helps verify that the CHS1265-TCP01 is accessible across the network.
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED If, on the contrary, the PC and the CHS1265-TCP-01 cannot communicate, you will see a different message: In case you get a similar response, you have to make sure the PC and the CHS1265TCP-01 have addresses on the same subnet (normally this is managed directly by the DHCP server). If you have problems at this point, please consult your system administrator.
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL CHAPTER 2: AB X FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL 2.1 AB X FAST C OMMAND P ROTOCOL O VERVIEW In order to execute RFID commands properly, an RFID controller and host computer must be able to communicate using the same language. The language that is used to communicate is referred to as the Command Protocol. The CHS-1265-TCP-01 makes use of the ABx Fast Command Protocol.
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL 2.2 AB X FAST C OMMAND P ROTOCOL PACKET S TRUCTURES 2.2.1 ABx Fast Command Packet Structure The packet structure of all ABx Fast RFID commands contains certain basic elements, including Command Header, Command Size, Command ID and Command Terminator. Packet element and parameter availability depends on the command being performed.
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL ABx Fast Command Packet Structure COMMAND PACKET ELEMENT CONTENT SIZE COMMAND HEADER: 0x02, 0x02 2 bytes 0x0007 + (number of bytes of additional data) 2-byte integer 0x06 (Write Data) 1 byte 0x0000 2-byte integer 0x0001 2-byte integer TIMEOUT VALUE: 0x07D0 2-byte integer This two-byte integer indicates the maximum length of time for which the controller will attempt to complete the command.
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL 2.2.2 AB x F a s t C o mma n d Pack e t Elem e n ts 2.2.2.1 Command Size The ABx Fast protocol requires that the byte count, known as the Command Size, be specified as a two-byte integer within each command packet. To calculate the Command Size, add the total number of bytes within the command packet while excluding the two byte Command Header, the two byte Command Size, the one byte Checksum (if present) and the one byte Command Terminator (see example below).
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL 2 . 2 . 2 .5 Tim eo ut Val ue Most ABx Fast commands include a two-byte Timeout Value, which is used to limit the length of time that the controller will attempt to complete the specified operation. The Timeout Value is measured in 1-millisecond increments and has a maximum supported value of 0xFFFE or 65,534 milliseconds (which is slightly longer than one minute).
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL CHECKSUM EX AMPLE The following example depicts Command 0x05 (Read Data) when using a Checksum.
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL 2.2.3 ABx Fast Response Packet Structure After performing a command, the controller, in most cases, will generate a hostbound response packet. ABx Fast responses contain a Response Header, Response Size, Command Echo, one or more Response Values / Retrieved Data (when applicable), and a Response Terminator.
CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL 2.2.4 Abx Fast Error Response Structure ABx Fast error responses contain a two-byte Header, a two-byte Response Size parameter followed by a single-byte Error Flag (0xFF) and a single-byte Error Code parameter, which identifies the error that occurred.
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CHAPTER 2: ABX FAST RFID COMMAND PROTOCOL ABX FAST COMM AND 0X5F: RESET TAG BATTERY COUNTER C OMM AN D 0X 5F - DESC RIP TIO N The Reset Tag Battery Counter Command resets the value of a tag’s Battery Counter to zero (0x00). This command is designed to be used when replacing the batteries in an active RFID tag. Located at tag address 0x0000, the Battery Counter is a one-byte value that indicates the number of operating hours that the tag has been in use since it has last had its internal batteries replaced.
CHAPTER 3: STANDARD TCP/IP PROTOCOL CHAPTER 3: STANDARD TCP/IP PROTOCOL 3.1 S TANDARD TCP/IP O VERVIEW Communication with the CHS1265-TCP-01 is through the TCP/IP protocol. Here the CHS1265-TCP-01 acts as server and the host or PLC acts as client. Standard TCP/IP sessions are established between the host and the CHS1265-TCP01 via user supplied TCP/IP client software. A TCP/IP session generally consists of three stages: connection setup, data transactions and connection termination.
APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EL ECT RICAL Supply Voltage 18~30VDC Power Consumption 12W (500mA @ 24VDC) COMM UNICAT ION Communication Interfaces TCP/IP RFID Interface Cobalt HS-Series RFID System RF Output Power 1W Air Protocols ISO 15693, ISO 14443 A Air Protocol Speed 26.5k Baud/106k Baud with CRC error detection Baud Rates 9600 (default), 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k, 115.2k M ECH ANIC AL Dimensions (L x W x H) 120mm x 99mm x 70mm (4.72in x 3.
EMS WARRANTY EMS WARRANTY Escort Memory Systems warrants that all products of its own manufacturing conform to Escort Memory Systems’ specifications and are free from defects in material and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions and within the service conditions for which they were furnished.
