IF30 Fixed Reader User’s Manual
Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 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.
Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Revision Date Description of Change 003 10/2009 Manual was revised to support the new ETSI standard for RF products. Additionally, the operating and storage temperatures were updated. 002 12/2008 Revised to add Linux licensing information to the copyright page.
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Contents Contents Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 2 Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Configuration Settings For Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Configuring Ethernet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Enabling IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Tries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Select Tries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Unselect Tries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Initial Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Session. . . . . . . .
Using the Input Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 IF30 Powered Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Isolated Input Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Open Collector Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. This section explains how to identify notes that are in this document. Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.
Before You Begin Service Location Support For the most current listing of service locations, go to www.intermec.com and click Support >Returns and Repairs > 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.
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1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the IF30 Fixed Reader. It explains the ports and LEDs, and explains how the reader fits into your network.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Overview of the IF30 The IF30 Fixed Reader is an RFID reader that provides connectivity between tag data and an enterprise system. The IF30 Fixed Reader The IF30 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (86x MHz RFID frequency band). The IF30 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (915 MHz RFID frequency band). What’s New Manual was revised to support the new ETSI standard for RF products.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Unpacking the IF30 When you unpack the IF30, save the box and shipping material in case you need to ship or store the IF30. The reader comes with a documentation packet that includes a quick start guide and a safety and compliance statement. The IF30 Out of the Box Note: The IF30 does not ship with RFID antennas. For more information on these accessories, contact your Intermec sales representative.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Learning About the IF30 This section explains the ports and LEDs on the IF30. Understanding the Front Panel Ports The IF30 front panel has four ports. To access three of the ports, you need to remove the cable access door. To remove the access door • On the underside of the IF30, unscrew the two thumbscrews on the cable access door and remove the door.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF30 Front Panel Port Descriptions Port Description AC Power Used with an appropriate power cable, this port connects the reader to an AC power source. Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTx port. Used with an appropriate cable, this port connects the reader to your Ethernet network. The reader auto-negotiates with the device it is communicating with so that the data rate is set at the highest rate at which both devices can communicate.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the LEDs The IF30 has three LEDs that show you the operating status of the reader. LEDs IF30 LEDs LED Descriptions LED Icon LED Name Description Power Remains on after the IF30 boots. Wired LAN Flashes when a frame is transmitted or received on the Ethernet port. Intermec Blue LED remains on when an Ready-to-Work ™ application is communicating with the data collection engine indicator (DCE) on the IF30.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Learning About the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator The blue Ready-to-Work Indicator shows when an application is communicating with the data collection engine (DCE) on the IF30. The next table explains the different states of the Ready-to-Work indicator. Ready-to-Work Indicator Status Descriptions Status Description Off The IF30 is not yet ready for operation. Blinking The BRI server is running but no applications have connected to the BRI TCP port.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the Rear Panel Ports The ports on the rear panel are used for connecting the IF30 to RFID antennas. RFID antenna ports (4 places) Terminators IF30 Rear Panel Ports: This illustration shows the ports on the rear panel. The IF30 ships with antenna terminators mounted on RFID antenna ports 2, 3, and 4. The IF30 RFID antenna ports use these connectors: • 865-869 MHz: SMA • 915 MHz: Reverse SMA Make sure you have appropriate antennas and cables for your IF30.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started How the IF30 Fits in Your Network In general, the reader forwards RFID tag data to the wired Ethernet network. The next illustrations show how the IF30 fits in your network. RFID antenna Container with RFID tag IF30 with Ethernet connection IF30 in a Wired Ethernet Network:This illustration shows the IF30 in a wired Ethernet network. The IF30 sends and receives RFID tag data to the RFID server through the wired network.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Using a Communications Program You can use a communications program (such as HyperTerminal) to set the initial IP address for the IF30. After you configure the IP address, you can continue to use the communications program to set other parameters or you can use a web browser to complete the configuration. To use a communications program, you must have: • a terminal or PC with an open serial port and the communications program. • an RS-232 null-modem cable (P/N 059167).
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 4 Press Enter when the message “Starting system” appears on your screen. The Username field appears. 5 In the Username field type the default user name intermec, and then press Enter. 6 In the Password field type the default password intermec, and then press Enter. The IF30 RFID Reader Configuration menu appears. To configure the IF30 for your Ethernet connection, continue with the next procedure.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 2 With Ethernet selected in the IF30 RFID Reader Configuration menu, press the right arrow. The Ethernet menu appears. 3 Configure these settings: Parameter Setting DHCP Mode IP Address IP Subnet Mask Set to Disable DHCP. IP Router (Gateway) If the IF30 will communicate with devices on another subnet, enter the address of the router that will forward frames. A unique IP address. The subnet mask that matches the other devices in your network.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 4 (Optional) To configure DNS settings, choose Network Services and press Enter. The Network Settings screen appears. 5 Configure the DNS settings as needed:Configure these settings: Parameter Setting Hostname Hostname for this IF30. The default is IF30 prepended to the serial number of the unit. This can be a simple hostname or a fully qualified domain name (FQDN). If this device obtains its IP address via DHCP, this parameter is also sent to the DHCP server.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 9 Disconnect the null-modem cable and AC power cable from the IF30. The IF30 is now ready to be connected to your network. See “Connecting the IF30 to Your Network” on page 19. Using the Web Browser Interface After you have set the initial IP address, you can configure and manage the IF30 remotely using the web browser interface. The IF30 web browser interface has been tested using Internet Explorer 6.0. Using other browsers may provide unpredictable results.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 3 In the Address field, enter the IP address, and press Enter. The IF30 login screen appears. Or, for a secure session, click A secure session is available. The secure login screen appears. 4 If necessary, 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 33. 5 Click Login. The Ethernet screen appears.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Saving Configuration Changes When you are done configuring the IF30, you may want to activate your changes immediately or you may want to save the changes now and activate them later. If you choose to activate the changes later, they will become active the next time the IF30 is booted. Note: If you made changes to RFID module settings, you need to reboot the IF30 to activate those changes.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started To save or discard configuration changes 1 On the menu bar, click Save/Discard Changes. The Save/Discard Changes screen appears. 2 To discard changes, click Discard Pending Changes. To save changes, continue with the next step. 3 Verify that all your configuration changes appear in the Pending Changes list. 4 Click Save Changes and Reboot to reboot the IF30 and immediately use your new active configuration. Or, click Save Changes without Reboot.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Installing the IF30 This section explains how to choose a mounting location for the IF30 and connect the IF30 to your wired Ethernet network. Choosing a Mounting Location You can place the IF30 horizontally or vertically on a stable surface. You can also mount the IF30 to a wall or a beam using one of these mounting bracket kits: • Mounting bracket kit (P/N 068918) • Rotating mounting bracket kit (P/N 068751) For more information, contact your local Intermec representative.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Connecting the IF30 to Your Network After you configure the IF30 for your network and choose a mounting location, you can place the IF30 in its mounting location and connect it to your network. For help with configuring the IF30, see “Configuring the IF30 (Setting the IP Address)” on page 9. Note: If there is no DHCP server available at boot time, the IF30 will not be able to communicate on the network while searching for DHCP lease offers.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started The IF30 is now ready to communicate in your network. Setting the Date and Time After you have installed the IF30, you can set the date and time via the web browser interface. To set the date and time 1 Connect to the IF30 via the web browser interface. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 14. 2 On the web browser screen, click the date and time in the upper right-hand corner. The Set Clock screen appears.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 4 In the Time field, enter the current time using the format HH:MM:SS, where: HHis the correct hour in UTC (24-hour) format. MM is the correct minute. SS is the correct second. 5 Click Set. The IF30 date and time are set. Using the IF30 Securely You can protect the integrity and security of your data on the IF30 by using a secure web browser session (HTTPS) to access the IF30. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 14.
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2 Configuring Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure network settings for the IF30 and includes these topics: • Configuration Settings For Your Network • Configuring Ethernet Settings • Configuring Network Services • Configuring Security • About Certificates 23
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Configuration Settings For Your Network This chapter assumes that you are using the IF30 web browser interface to configure network settings on the IF30. For help, “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 14. You can also configure network settings by: • using a communications program to access the IF30. For help, see “Using a Communications Program” on page 10. • using Intermec Settings from within the Intermec SmartSystems Console.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings To configure Ethernet settings 1 From the menu, click Ethernet. The Ethernet screen appears. 2 Configure the Ethernet settings. For help, see the next table. Note: Different settings appear in this screen depending on the current DHCP mode for the IF30. If you need to configure DNS/Network Services settings, such as DNS addresses or suffixes, or a SYSLOG destination, see “Configuring Network Services” on page 28. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Ethernet Setting Descriptions Parameter Description DHCP Mode Sets the DHCP mode for the IF30: • Choose Always Use DHCP if you want the IF30 to get its IP address from a DHCP server. • Choose Use DHCP if IP Address is Zero if you want the IF30 to use DHCP whenever its IP address is set to 0.0.0.0. If you choose this option, make sure the IP address is set to 0.0.0.0. • Choose Disable DHCP if you want to assign a static IP address to the IF30.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Enabling IPv6 1 To enable IPv6 for your Ethernet connection, in the menu click Ethernet > IPv6 Configuration. 2 Check the check box to enable IPv6, or uncheck the check box to disable IPv6. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes. The IPv6 Configuration screen appears. 4 If you want to enable IPv6 autoconfiguration, click Enable Autoconfiguration and continue with Step 5. If you do not want to enable IPv6 autoconfiguration: a Click Submit Changes.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Configuring Network Services This section explains how to configure these network service settings using the web browser interface: • Hostname • Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 1 and 2 • DNS suffixes 1 and 2 • SYSLOG destination To configure network services 1 From the menu, click Network Services. The Network Services screen appears. 2 Configure settings. For help, see the next table. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IPv6 Settings Descriptions Parameter Description Hostname Name for this device. The default is the configuration string for this IF30. The hostname can be either a simple hostname, or a qualified domain name (FQDN). If this device 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.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Configuring SNTP Client Settings This section explains how to configure Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) client parameters. For information on public NTP servers, see http://ntp.isc.org. To configure SNTP settings 1 From the menu, click Network Services > SNTP Configuration. The SNTP Configuration screen appears. 2 Enter SNTP information: In the SNTP Server Name 1 and SNTP Server Name 2 fields, enter the DNS name or the IP address of an SNTP or NTP server.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings • use a password server to maintain a list of authorized users who can configure and manage the IF30. For help, see “Setting Up Logins” on page 33. Controlling Access to IF30 Menus You can enable or disable the web browser interface (HTTP or HTTPS) depending on how you want users to be able to configure or manage the IF30. For help, see “Access Method Descriptions” on page 32. To enable or disable the web browser interface 1 From the menu, click Security.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Access Method Descriptions Method Description Browser Access Determines if users can use a web browser to configure or manage the IF30. Browser access is through port 80 or port 443. Choose Secure-Only if you want users to log in only using the secure web browser (HTTPS) interface. SecureOnly access is through port 443. If you disable browser access to the IF30, you may need to use a communications program to configure and manage the IF30.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Setting Up Logins To ensure login security for configuring or maintaining the IF30, you should use a password server or 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 the user name/ password database. On the IF30, you need to enable RADIUS for login authorization.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Configuring the IF30 to Use a Password Server If you use a password server to manage users who can log in to this IF30, you need to tell the IF30 how to communicate with the password server and then you need to configure the password server. To configure the IF30 to use a password server 1 From the menu, click Security > Passwords. The passwords screen appears. 2 Check the Use RADIUS for Login Authorization check box. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 5 For each password server, enter the IP address or the DNS name, enter the shared secret key and port number. Note: If you enter more than one password server, the other password servers act as backup servers. The IF30 uses the first password server (starting with Server 1) whose IP address/DNS name and secret key are the same as the one in the list. 6 Configure the password server database. For help, see the documentation that came with your server.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Password Parameter Descriptions Parameter Descriptions Use RADIUS for Determines if you are using a password server to Login Authorization authenticate logins to this IF30. Uncheck this check box if you are not using a password server. User Name Enter the user name you need to use to log in to this IF30. The user name can be from 0 to 32 characters long. If you leave the user name and password fields blank, a user will not need to log in to the IF30.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings About Certificates The default server certificate on the IF30 (ValidForHTTPSONLY) supports the secure web browser interface. You can use a third-party CA to issue unique client certificates and a root certificate. Viewing Certificates You can use the web browser interface to view the certificates loaded on the IF30. To view certificates • From the menu, click Security > Certificate Details. The Certificate Details screen appears.
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. Note: If you uninstall all certificates, you lose the unique server certificate and the trusted CA certificate. You need to contact your local Intermec representative to purchase new certificates. To install certificates 1 Click Install certificates in the certificates store. The Certificate Import screen appears.
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Rejecting Expired Certificates By default, when you install a certificate the IF30 does not validate the certificate dates against the date currently set in the IF30 operating system. Follow the next procedure to set the IF30 to reject expired certificates. To set the IF30 to reject expired certificates 1 From the menu, click Security. The Security screen appears. 2 Check the Rejected Expired Certificates check box. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes.
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3 Creating and Using RFID Applications This chapter explains how you can use RFID applications for the IF30 and includes these topics: • RFID Applications and the IF30 • Creating Applications for the IF30 • Configuring RFID Settings • Configuring the Data Collection Engine 41
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications RFID Applications and the IF30 An RFID application communicates with the IF30 through the Data Collection Engine (DCE), and controls the reader by issuing Basic Reader Interface (BRI) commands. • For more information on the DCE, see “Configuring the Data Collection Engine” on page 49. • For more information on the BRI, see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications 2 Change RFID settings as needed. For help, see the next section. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, from the menu bar click Save/Discard Changes, and then click Save Changes and Reboot. For help, see “Saving Configuration Changes” on page 16. Note: If you make changes to RFID settings, you need to reboot the IF30 to activate the changes.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications About RFID Module Settings This section explains the module settings. Most settings have BRI attribute equivalents. For more information, see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference Manual. Supported Tag Type Sets the type of tag for RFID operations. Certain performance improvements can be realized if you choose the best setting for your system. The more specific the selection, the better the performance. See the next table for more information.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications LBT Channel Sets the default transmit channel of the available ETSI 302-208 channels. When you enable LBT scanning, the channel scan sequence starts with this LBT channel. When LBT scanning is disabled, (as in the 4 channel mode) the LBT channel is the only channel used. The range for 10 channel mode is 4 to 13. The default for 10 channel mode is 8, and for 4 channel mode the default is 7. The valid values in 4 channel mode are 4, 7, 10, 13.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications ID Report Enables or disables tag ID reporting after a Read, Write, or Lock command is executed: • For ISO tags, the tag identifier corresponds to TAGID. • For EPC tags, the tag identifier corresponds to EPCID. Check the check box to enable tag ID reporting. This setting is equivalent to the IDREPORT BRI attribute. 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.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications Antenna Tries Sets the maximum number of ID Tries that the reader executes per antenna. Valid range is 1 (default) to 254. This setting is equivalent to the ANTTRIES BRI attribute. Read Tries Sets the maximum number of times the read algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Read command. In practice, this is the number of times an identified tag will be read until the read is successful. Valid range is 1 (default) to 254.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications Unselect Tries (Not supported by EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags) Sets the number of times a group unselects is attempted. Valid range is 1 (default) to 254. This setting is equivalent to the UNSELTRIES BRI attribute. Initial Queue (EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags only) Sets the initial Q parameter value used by the Query command. Valid range is 0 to 15. The default is 4.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications Configuring the Data Collection Engine The IF30 data collection engine (DCE) handles communication between your application and the RFID module. It allows up to 10 applications to use the same reader simultaneously. When your application is communicating with the DCE, the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator on the IF30 front panel turns on and stays on. For help, see “Learning About the Intermec Ready-toWork Indicator” on page 7.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications then click Save Changes and Reboot. For help, see “Saving Configuration Changes” on page 16. DCE Configuration Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Allows External Enables/disables external TCP connections to the DCE BRI BRI server. Connections BRI TCP Port Specifies the TCP port used for incoming BRI connections to the DCE. This port must be unique for all TCP services running on the IF30. Valid range is 0 to 65535. Default is 2189.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications 2 Check the Enable Logging check box. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, from the menu bar click Save/Discard Changes, and then click Save Changes and Reboot. For help, see “Saving Configuration Changes” on page 16. 4 After the IF30 reboots, click Refresh in the browser menu. The login screen appears. 5 Enter your user name and password, and then click Login. The TCP/IP Settings screen appears.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications DCE Log Command Event Descriptions Event Name Description Time/Date Time and date of the event. Connection TCP port of the event. 0 indicates a serial connection. Type Message type of the event, generally indicating which system sent the message: 1 - Message from the RFID module to the DCE. 2 - Message from the DCE to the RFID Module. 3 - Message from the application to the DCE. 4 - Messages from the DCE to the application.
Chapter 3 — Creating and Using RFID Applications 3 To save the list, click Download Statistics File and then choose File > Save As in the browser menu. Follow the prompts to save the list to your desktop PC as a .txt file.
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4 Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 This chapter includes information on managing the IF30 and includes these topics: • Managing the IF30 • Using SmartSystems Foundation • Using Wavelink Avalanche • Enabling Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) • Maintaining the IF30 • Upgrading Firmware • Troubleshooting the IF30 • Calling Intermec Product Support 55
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Managing the IF30 There are several methods you can use to manage the IF30. You can use: • a web browser. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 14. This manual assumes that you are using this method for all procedures. • Intermec SmartSystems Foundation. For help, see the next section. • the Wavelink Avalanche client management system. For help, see “Using Wavelink Avalanche” on page 57. • an SNMP management station.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Using Wavelink Avalanche The Wavelink Avalanche client management system uses three main components to help you easily manage your wireless network. Avalanche Component Descriptions Component Description Enabler Installed on all devices that can be managed by the Avalanche system. It communicates information about the device to the Avalanche Agent and manages software applications on the device.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 To configure the IF30 to use Avalanche 1 From the menu, click Network Management. The Network Management screen appears. 2 Configure Avalanche settings. For help, see the next table. 3 Click Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, from the menu bar click Save/Discard Changes, and then click Save Changes and Reboot. For help, see “Saving Configuration Changes” on page 16.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Enabling Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) You can access and manage the IF30 from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) station. Contact a representative if you need to obtain a copy of the management information base (MIB). Before you can use an SNMP management station, you must define the IF30 SNMP community strings. To configure the SNMP community strings 1 From the menu, click Network Management.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 3 If you enabled SNMPv3, click Network Management > SNMPv3 Configuration. The SNMPv3 Configuration screen appears. If you did not enable SNMPv3, continue with Step 5. 4 Change settings for SNMPv3. For help, see the next table. 5 Click Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, from the menu bar click Save/Discard Changes, and then click Save Changes and Reboot. For help, see “Saving Configuration Changes” on page 16.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 SNMP Community Parameter Descriptions (continued) Parameter Description SNMPv3 Read-Only User Specifies a password that provides read-only access. This password can be from 1 to 15 characters and is case-sensitive. SNMPv3 Read-Write Specifies a password that provides read and write User access. This password can be from 1 to 15 characters and is case sensitive.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 To view port statistics • From the menu, click Maintenance > Port Statistics. The Port Statistics screen appears. Viewing the Events Log The Events Log screen shows the events that have been logged by the IF30. These events are cleared when the IF30 loses power or is rebooted. To view the events log • 62 From the menu, click Maintenance > Events Log. The Events Log screen appears.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Viewing the About This IF30 RFID Reader Screen The About This IF30 RFID Reader screen summarizes the configuration settings for the IF30 and includes a list of software versions, serial numbers, and other IF30-specific information. Any changes from the default configuration that have been made to the IF30 appear in blue. To view the About This IF30 RFID Reader screen • From the menu, click Maintenance > About This IF30 RFID Reader.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Viewing the IF30 Configuration Summary The About This IF30 RFID Reader screen includes a summary that shows basic parameter settings. Parameters that have been changed from the default configuration appear in blue. Follow the next procedure to see a complete list of settings.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 To view all IF30 configuration settings • In the About This IF30 RFID Reader Screen, scroll down and click Display All Configuration Settings. The screen refreshes and shows a list of complete settings. To hide parameter settings that have not been changed • Click Display only Differences From Defaults. The screen refreshes and shows only parameters changed from the default values.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Restoring the IF30 to the Default Configuration 1 From the menu, click Save/Discard Changes. The Save/Discard Changes screen appears. 2 Click Restore Factory Defaults. A list of parameters that will be changed appears in the Pending Changes list. 3 Click Save Changes and Reboot. The IF30 reboots and the default configuration is restored.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 To upgrade the firmware 1 From the menu, click Upgrade Software. The Upgrade Software. The Upgrade Software screen appears. 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 field. 3 Click Upgrade. The file is imported to the IF30.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 4 To continue the upgrade, click Save Changes and Reboot. The Rebooting screen appears, the IF30 reboots, and the upgrade begins. This process can take several minutes. Do not cycle power to the IF30 during the upgrade. When the upgrade process is complete, the IF30 reboots. To cancel the upgrade, click Discard Pending Changes. Troubleshooting the IF30 This section includes lists of problems and possible solutions.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Problems With Network Connectivity When troubleshooting problems with network connectivity, make sure you know and understand these network-specific settings: • TCP/IP settings • COM port settings for serial connections You should also make sure all physical network connectors and cables are in good working order.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Upgrading, and Troubleshooting the IF30 Calling Intermec Product Support You may need to call Intermec Product Support if you have problems operating the IF30.
5 Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces This chapter explains how to access the IF30 general purpose input/output (GPIO) interfaces and how to connect industrial controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the IF30 Fixed Reader.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces About the GPIO Interfaces The IF30 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 IF30 operations. Each interface is electrically isolated from the IF30 and designed for low voltage DC loads. The IF30 can also supply 12 VDC at 0.5 A to external devices.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces Using the Input Interfaces Each of the four inputs is compatible with input signals of 10 to 48 VDC. Both of the high and low signal contacts are exposed and isolated to 1500 V. Input impedance is 1.8K minimum. GPIO Signal Input Descriptions Signal Description Min. Typical Max.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces +12 V +Input External input switch -Input Ground IF30 Powered Input Isolated Input Interface This method is used to minimize noise induced by distance or grounding. The isolated input avoids induced noise by referencing a remote input to chassis return of the IF30. The illustration below shows how to wire in this method.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces +12 V +Input -Input Ground Open Collector Interface Using the Output Interfaces Each IF30 output interface is optically isolated, polarized, and rated for 5 to 48 VDC at 0.25 A. All IF30 outputs include internal thermal fuses that trip if the load exceeds 0.25 A, and the fuses are selfrecovering once the excessive load is removed. The high and low contacts are exposed and isolated from the ground. Transient suppression limits output voltage spikes to 65 VDC.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces • Switching the high side, with the load powered externally. • Driving a DC relay that controls an AC load. Switching the High Side Using IF30 Power In this example, an external indicator lamp with a 0.25A maximum current is connected to the -Output and Ground pins, and the corresponding +Output pin is connected to the +12 VDC source. +12 V +Output External indicator lamp 0.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 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 connect 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 below.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces Driving a DC Relay to Control an AC Load While the IF30 outputs are designed to switch DC loads, they can drive relays that control AC loads. The illustration on the next page shows how to connect such a system to an IF30 output. AC motor +12 V +Output -Output 120 -230 VAC Ground External relay Driving a DC Relay: The external relay provides dry contacts for controlling the AC motor.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF30 GPIO Interfaces If your system needs more than +12 VDC at 0.5 A, you can connect to 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 control port.
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A Specifications This appendix includes physical and electrical specifications for the IF30 and information about the port pin assignments.
Appendix A — Specifications IF30 Specifications 82 Specifcations Values Height 9.5 cm (3.8 in) Length 35.5 cm (14.0 in) Width 23.6 cm (9.3 in) Weight 2.63 kg (5.8 lb) AC electrical rating v 100 to 240V, 1.0 to 0.
Appendix A — Specifications RFID Specifications Specifcations Vaules Protocols Supported EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 ISO 18000-6B Generation 1 ISO 18000-6B Generation 2 Phillips v1.19 Frequency Range 865-868 MHz, 869 MHz, or 915 MHz Usable channels 1 Output power 865-867 MHz, 915 MHz 869 MHz Minimum: 28.5 dBm Typical: 29.5 dBm Maximum: 30.0 dBm Minimum: 25.5 dBm Typical: 26.5 dBm Maximum: 27.
Appendix A — Specifications Port Pin Assignments Control Port Pin 14 Pin 25 Pin 1 Pin 13 Control Port Pin Assignments 84 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 8 Ground 9 +Output 2 10 Ground 11 +Output 3 12 Ground 13 +Output 4 High (10-48V) 14 +Input 1 High (10-48V) 15 +Input 2 High (10-48V) 16 +Input 3 High (10-48V) 17 +Input 4 High (10-48V) 18 12VDC 19
Appendix A — Specifications Control Port Pin Assignments (continued) Pin Description 24 12VDC 25 -Output 4 Active Polarity Low-RTN Serial Port Pin 1 Pin 9 Serial Port Pin Assignments Pin Description Active Polarity 1 NC 2 Receive data (RXD) 3 Transmit data (TXD) High 4 NC 5 Signal ground 6 NC 7 NC 8 NC 9 NC High Ethernet Port Pin 1 Ethernet Port Pin Assignments Pin Description Pin Description 1 LAN_RX+ 5 VDC_A 2 LAN_RX- 6 LAN_TX- IF30 Fixed Reader User’s Manual
Appendix A — Specifications Ethernet Port Pin Assignments (continued) Pin Description Pin Description 3 LAN_TX+ 7 VDC_B 4 VDC_A 8 VDC_B Note: The IF30 does not support power over Ethernet (POE).
I Index 87
Index A About This IF30 RFID Reader screen 63 AC power port described 5 location 4 access via menus, controlling 31 Allow External EPC Connection setting 50 Allow Service Password check box 36 Always Use DHCP setting 26 antenna firing sequence, for RFID, described 48 ANTTRIES equivalent 47 applications configuring data collection engine 49 how to develop 42 B Basic Reader Interface attribute equivalents for RFID module settings 44 blue LED, described 7 Heartbeat setting 50 TCP Port setting, for DCE 50 blue
Index defaults, restoring 66 DHCP Mode setting 26 DHCP settings, configuring 26 Disable DHCP setting 26 Display Log screen, for DCE, illustrated 50 DNS settings, configuring 28 E electrical specifications 82 Enable Antenna Port check box 48 Enable Logging check box, for DCE 50 Enabling Autoconfiguration, for IPv6 27 EPC TCP Port setting 50 EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 certification 2 tags, choosing in RFID Module Settings 44 Ethernet 26 IF30 in wired network, illustrated 9 port described 5 pin assignments 85 set
Index Init Tries setting 47 Initial Queue 48 initialize tags setting 47 INITIALQ equivalent 48 INITTRIES equivalent 47 input interface isolated 74 open collector 74 powered 73 signal descriptions 73 installing IF30 18 RFID antennas 19 Intermec Product Support, what to know when calling 70 Settings, application 56 SmartSystems Console 56 Internet Protocol version 6 enabling in communications program 12 enabling in web browser interface 27 IP address saving changes 16 setting 9 with communications program 10
Index serial 85 ports AC power 5 control 5 Ethernet 5 front panel, accessing 4 front panel, described 5 pin assignments 84 rear panel, described 8 RFID antenna 8 serial 5 power interface 78 power port, described 5 problems with IF30, solving 68 Product Support, calling Intermec 70 proxy server, using to access Internet 14 R RADIUS authentication server, described 33 RDTRIES equivalent 47 Read Only Password setting 36 Read Tries setting 47 reader module, settings 42 Ready-to-Work indicator, described 7 rear
Index setting with web browser interface 20 SNTP client settings 30 Timeout Configuration mode, enabling 46 TIMEOUTMODE equivalent 46 trigger, managing with data collection engine 50 TRIGGERREADY coommand, from DCE 50 troubleshooting the IF30 68 connectivity problems 69 default configuration, restoring 66 Intermec Product Support, calling 70 port statistics, viewing 61 RFID problems 68 U Unpacking the IF30 2 Unselect Tries setting 48 UNSELTRIES equivalent 48 upgrade files, where to find 66 Upgrade Software
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