User’s Manual XC-RF812 Reader Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd.
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Foreword This manual applies to the XC-RF812 reader. This manual provides information on product application, maintenance, repair and other features for users and maintenance personnel of the products. Current version of this manual is V1.1, with revision record as follows: or 9 June 2014 V1.0 10 March 2016 V1.1 10 May 2016 V1.2 trademark belongs to Invengo.
Main content Product Overview Performance Parameters Dimensions and Weight Structural Features and Working Principals Installation and Troubleshooting Operating RFID Demo Routine Maintenance, FAQs and Troubleshooting Transport and storage Packaging and Un-packing After-sale Service and Contact
Safety Instructions Warning sign Improper handling may cause damage to health. Improper handling may result in equipment damage. Notification sign If ignored, it may result in unsuccessful operation. If ignored, it may result in undesired effect.
Content 1 Product Overview.......................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Application scope........................................................................................... 1 1.3 Model description........................................................................................... 2 1.4 Operating conditions...................................
5 Installation and Troubleshooting................................................. 8 5.1 Installation tips................................................................................................ 8 5.2 Installation conditions.................................................................................... 8 5.2.1 Connecting the XC-RF812.................................................................................... 8 5.2.2 Apply power to the XC-RF812...........................................
9 Packaging and Un-packing........................................................ 25 9.1 Packaging...................................................................................................... 25 9.2 Un-packing.................................................................................................... 25 10 After-sale Service and Contact................................................ 26 10.1 After-sale service................................................................................
1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The XC-RF812-type reader is a high performance UHF reader with a built-in antenna. The reader supports ISO18000-6C/6B standards, operates at frequency of 902-928MHz, and offers excellent protection and write performance, simple and elegant design, and ease to use.
1 Product Overview 1.3 Model description The XC-RF812 reader is an UHF reader integrated with a high-performance near-field UHF antenna. 1.4 Operating conditions An RFID data collection system is comprised of reader, tags, antenna, computer and reader interface software. Before using the XC-RF812 reader, check RFID data collection system is complete, and connection between the various components is reliable. 1.
2 Performance Parameters 2 Performance Parameters 2.1 Features ● RF Air Interface: EPC global UHF Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C / 6B ● Tag data filter ● Maintenance: remote maintenance and upgrade ● Operating modes: fixed frequency / hopping ● Network Protocol: DHCP, HTTP, and SSH 2.2 Technical parameters ● Operating frequency: US: 902.75MHz ~ 927.25MHz EU: 865.7MHz ~ 867.5MHz AU: 920MHz ~ 926MHz RW: 902MHz ~ 928MHz, 915.4MHz ~ 919MHz ● RF output power: 24dBm ± 1.
3 Dimensions and Weight 3 Dimensions and Weight 3.1 Dimensions Figure 3‑1 XC-RF812 XC-RF812 reader dimensions: ●● Metric 170.0mm x122.5mm x 30.5mm(Not inclusive of accessories) ●● Imperial 6.69in x4.82 in x 1.20 in 3.2 Weight XC-RF812 reader weight: ●● Metric Approximately 0.5kg (Not inclusive of accessories) ●● Imperial Approximately 1.
4 Structural Features and Working Principals 4 Structural Features and Working Principals 4.1 Overall structure and working principals The XC-RF812 reader comprises antenna modules, RF modules, baseband unit, power supply unit and chassis components. An RFID application environment consists of the XC-RF812 reader, tag, and PC machine (PC). The baseband unit controlled by PC machine sends commands to the RF unit. The RF unit sends the responding command according to tag types.
4 Structural Features and Working Principals 3 - Power supply connector (1) network interface, RJ45 network interface socket, 10M/100M adaptive communication rate. (2) ladder-USB interface (3) DC power jack, φ 5 pin DC power socket, use output 5V/4A power adapter power supply. 4.2.
4 Structural Features and Working Principals 4.3 PC and API requirements This section describes the requirements of PC hardware and APIs. 4.3.1 PC The minimum hardware configuration requirements for a host computer: ●● CPU: Pentium 4, frequency: 1.7GHz or higher ●● Memory: 512M Byte ●● Hard drive: 20G ●● RS-232 interface or 10M/100M network interface Host computer operating system requirements: Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP Service Pack 2;Windows 7 ;Windows 8 4.3.2 API ●● .
5 Installation and Troubleshooting 5 Installation and Troubleshooting Please read and understand this chapter before installing the XC-RF812. 5.1 Installation tips In order to ensure your personal and property, the following preparations are required before installing XC-RF812. This product uses DC + 5V / 4A DC power supply. Carefully check voltage range before installing the XC-RF812! The installation location should be free from rain, moisture and sunlight, and is well ventilated.
5 Installation and Troubleshooting 192.168.0.210) to create network connection. Check the USB driver is installed to use USB connectivity. 5.2.
5 Installation and Troubleshooting ○○ Check if there exists electromagnetic interference; ○○ Check tag access password is required, and if the password is correct; ○○ Check if tag is damaged. 5.4 Acceptance Acceptance criteria are given mainly from two aspects: structure and properties. 5.4.1 Structure acceptance Check if the installation meets installation standards, and if the equipment connection is secure. ●● Check if the reader is firmly fixed. ●● Check if the screws are tightened.
6 Operating RFID Demo 6 Operating RFID Demo 6.1 Preparation before operating RFID Demo User can use Demo software to operate the XC-RF812 reader, including system control, parameter setting, parameter query, communication mode selection, and read and write RF tag operation. One CD-ROM which comes with shipment provides .NET Demo, .NET APIs, and C ++ APIs for users’ secondary development. 6.
6 Operating RFID Demo Select “Yes” to install .NET Framework 2.0: Figure 6-3 When the .NET Framework 2.0 installation is complete, the program enters “Ready to Install” phase (if.NET Framework 2.0 is installed, the program directly enters this phase).
6 Operating RFID Demo Click “Next”: Figure 6-5 Enter user name and organization, and click on “Next”: Figure 6-6 User’s Manual XC-RF812 Reader 13
6 Operating RFID Demo The default installation directory is: “E: \ Invengo \ RFID Demo \”.
6 Operating RFID Demo After being installed, the screen appears as follows: Figure 6-9 Click “Finish” to Complete software installation, and a desktop shortcut of “RFID Demo” appears. 6.4 Demo Software Operation 6.4.1 Start screen 1. Start the software, and you can establish a network port or a USB connection. If the equipment’s IP address is uncertain, you can use the device’s USB interface to establish a connection.
6 Operating RFID Demo Figure 6-10 2. The default entry is “Demo mode when the network or serial port connection is established. The screen appears as below: Figure 6-11 The main interface is divided into upper, middle, and lower sections. (1) Upper section: it displays software name, and company Logo, and includes two buttons used to switch between Demo mode and Issue mode.
6 Operating RFID Demo 6.4.2 Reader Configuration On the “Reader Config” screen, user can set reader configuration parameters, such as communication parameters (reader address, and baud rate), RFID parameters (RF port power adjustment), and intelligent sleep mode, and perform some basic tests. The reader must be properly connected before you begin to configure the reader. Click on the “Reader Config”, and screen appears.
6 Operating RFID Demo required parameter of “Power adjustment” (9 to 30dbm), and then click on the “Config”. Click on the “Query” to get power adjustment information. 6.4.3 Scan configuration Scan configuration setting mainly includes read mode. Click the “Scan param” in Figure 6-13. The “Scan Config” dialog box appears. Figure 6-13 1, 6C tag read configuration (double-byte) EPC: Check the EPC to read the adaptive length of EPC number. TID: Check the TID, and you can set the length of data to read.
6 Operating RFID Demo 6.4.4 Issue mode configuration 1, Click “Issue mode” on the main screen, as shown in Figure 6-14. Figure 6-14 2, Enter issue mode screen, and click the “Config” button, a pop-up configuration dialog box appears as shown in Figure 6-15.
6 Operating RFID Demo “Config” screen is described as follows: ●● Scan memory bank: Set the memory bank to be read ●● Antenna: Select the corresponding antenna ●● TID length (6C): Set the TID length ●● User length (6C): Set the length of user memory bank of 6C tags ●● User length (6B): Set the length of the user memory bank of 6B tags ●● Automatically issuing interval: interval time for issue operation ●● Attempts of issue operation: set the number of attempts to performs issue operation after a failed iss
6 Operating RFID Demo Step: Set interval time of write data . Fixed ending: Set a fixed data to be written on a tag memory bank. Locking: Encrypt written data operation. Get Data: Get the written tag data source. ●● UserData: Block write, and block length: Set block write on specific tags, and set block length. Fixed beginning: Set the initial fixed data to be written. Step: Set interval time of write data operation. Fixed ending: Set a fixed data to be written on a tag memory bank.
6 Operating RFID Demo Figure 6-17 ●● Automatic: Select “Auto” -> 1 – write data on EPC memory block -> 2 – Click “Start”, and then put the tags on the reader field to perform write operation.
7 Routine Maintenance, FAQs and Troubleshooting 7 Routine Maintenance, FAQs and Troubleshooting 7.1 Routine maintenance See 8.2 Storage Requirement 7.2 FAQs and troubleshooting This section introduces solutions to some of the common problems or irregularities during the usage of the device.
8 Transport and storage 8 Transport and storage 8.1 Transport Requirement All Invengo Quality Checked equipments shall meet the standards specified for road, rail, sea and other transport requirements. The transport process requires attention to ensure that equipment will not be subject to violent collisions and excessive vibration, rain, erosion, chemical corrosion and harmful gases. 8.
9 Packaging and Un-packing 9 Packaging and Un-packing 9.1 Packaging The XC-RF812 reader is packaged using cassette packaging and can be transported through large transport container. 9.2 Un-packing In order to facilitate future storage and transport, keep the box and packaging materials. Apart from the XC-RF812 reader, the package also contains the following accessories, as shown in the table below: Table 9-1 Accessories checklist No.
10 After-sale Service and Contact 10 After-sale Service and Contact 10.1 After-sale service When a user encounters unsolvable problems during the device usage, please contact our customer service center. Before the user contacts the customer service center, please prepare the following information: 10.1.
10 After-sale Service and Contact Please follow these steps when returning the reader for maintenance: ● Carefully pack the reader and its accessories into the original antistatic foam box. If the box no longer exists, please use a box with protective effect; ● Use filler to cover up the products in the box; ● Place a note written with RMA no. into the box; ● Indicate RMA no. and the word “fragile” on the exterior of the box. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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