User's Manual

COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
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1.2.3 Connection and Communication Interface Options
There are three different models of the Cobalt HF-Series RFID Controllers. Each
model is designed to support a specific communication protocol and interface
connection option. The table below lists the three controller models, their respective
connection types and supported communication interfaces.
CONTROLLER
MODEL
INTERFACE
CONNECTION
COMMUNICATION
INTERFACE
MAX
CABLE
LENGTH
MAX
SPEED
UHF-CNTL-232-02
RS232
Serial, Point-to-Point,
Host/Controller
15m 115 KB
UHF-CNTL-485-02
RS485
Multidrop (Subnet16)
Bus Architecture
300m 115 KB
UHF-CNTL-IND-02
Ethernet
TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP,
Modbus TCP
100m
100
Mb/s
Table 1-1: Connection and Communication Interface Options
1.2.4 Cobalt Controllers - Interface Connectors
CONTROLLER MODEL INTERFACE CONNECTOR(S)
UHF-CNTL-232-02
8-pin, Male M12 Connector for Power and Data
UHF-CNTL-485-02
5-pin, male M12 Connector for Power and Data
UHF-CNTL-IND-02
(2 connectors)
4-pin, Female M12, D-Code
Connector for Ethernet
5-pin, Male M12
Connector for Power
Table 1-2: Cobalt Controllers - Interface Connectors
1.2.5 Package Contents
Unpack your Cobalt Controller hardware and accessories. Inspect each piece
carefully, if an item appears to be damaged, notify your EMS’ product distributor.
The Cobalt UHF Series RFID Controller product package contains the following
components:
DESCRIPTION QTY
Cobalt UHF-CNTL-xxx-02 RFID Controller 1
UHF-CNTL-xxx-02 Installation Guide 1
Cobalt UHF-Series Configuration Tag 1
Table 1-3: Package Contents