User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- THINGMAGIC M6e User Guide
- Introduction
- Hardware Overview
- Hardware Interfaces
- Digital/Power Connector
- USB Interface
- General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
- Power Requirements
- Special RF Power Output Requirements for the M6e-A
- Environmental Specifications
- Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Specification
- Mounting Screw Clearance
- Assembly Information
- Antennas
- M6e Mechanical Drawing
- Authorized Antennas
- M6e-A Authorized Cables
- Firmware Overview
- New Features - Version 1.21.2
- Margin Read Support for Monza6 Tags
- NXP UCODE7 Configuration Support
- Gen2 Parameters in Metadata
- Support for Acura Gen2V2 Tags
- Support for GEN2V2 Embedded Tag Ops
- Gen2V2 Support
- Denatran Tag Support
- Configurable T4 for Gen2 Protocol
- Ability to “Read Data” Immediately After Sending a “Write EPC” or “Write Data” Command
- Decoupling Antenna Selection from AsyncOnTime
- Support for Additional Regions
- Support for Set/get Quantization Value and Minimum Frequency in Open Region
- Operational Notes
- Boot Loader
- Application Firmware
- Custom On-Reader Applications
- New Features - Version 1.21.2
- Communication Protocol
- Functionality
- Specifications
- Compliance and IP Notices
- Error Messages
- Getting Started – Development Kit and Carrier Board
- Environmental Considerations
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Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Specification
IEC-61000-4-2 and MIL-883 3015.7 discharges direct to operational antenna port tolerates max 1200 volt
pulse.
NOTE: Survival level varies with antenna return loss and antenna characteristics. See ElectroStatic
Discharge (ESD) Considerations for methods to increase ESD tolerances.
Mounting Screw Clearance
The M6e requires clearance for #2-56 or 2.5mm socket head screws in 4 places.
Assembly Information
Cables and Connectors
The following are the cables and connectors used in the M6e Developer’s Kit interface board:
Digital Interface
The cable assembly used consists of the following parts:
• 2 Connector Shells [Molex 51021-1500] with 15 Crimp Contacts each [Molex 50079-8100]
• 1 Wire (#28 AWG 7x36 - Black, Teflon) for Pin 1 connection [Alpha 284/7-2]
• 14 Wires (#28 AWG 7x36 - White, Teflon) for other connections [Alpha 284/7-1]
NOTE: Pin numbers and assignments are shown in the M6e Digital Connector Signal Definition table.
Antennas
The cable assembly used to connect the “external” RP-TNC connectors on the M6e Development kit to the
M6e MMCX connectors consists of the following parts:
• 1 Reverse TNC Bulkhead Jack Connector
• 1 LMR-100A Coaxial Cable
• 1 MMCX Right Angle Plug Connector
Warning: The M6e antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD). Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are
subjected to ESD. Standard ESD precautions should be taken during installation and
operation to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the M6e
reader antenna or communication ports. Environmental analysis should also be
performed to ensure static is not building up on and around the antennas, possibly
causing discharges during operation.