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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Jump pins OUT to GPIO# to connect M6e GPIO lines to output LEDs. Jump pins IN to GPIO# to connect
M6e GPIO to corresponding input switches SW[3-6]GPIO#. Make sure GPIO lines are correspondingly
configured as input or outputs (see Configuring GPIO Settings).
J14
Can be used to connect GPIO lines to external circuits. If used jumpers should be removed from J10, J11,
J13, J15.
J16
Jump pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 to reset development kit power supply. Same as using switch SW1 except
allows for control by external circuit.
J17
Jump pins 1 and 2 to use the 5V INPUT and GND inputs to provide power. Jump pins 2 and 3 to use the
development kitʼs DC power jack and power brick power.
J19
Jump SHUTDOWN to GND to enable module. While grounded SHUTDOWN pushbutton (SW2) will break
circuit and shutdown the M6e. See M6e Digital Connector Signal Definition. AUTO_BOOT controls Reset
Line.
Development Kit Schematics
Available upon request from rfid-support@jadaktech.com.
Demo Application
A demo application which supports multi-protocol reading and writing is provided in the MercuryAPI SDK
package and as a standalone application. Both are available from the www.JADAKtech.com. The
executable for this example is included in the MercuryAPI SDK package under /cs/samples/exe/Universal-
Reader-Assistant.exe.
NOTE: The Universal Reader Assistant included in the MercuryAPI SDK maybe an older revision than
the one available for standalone download.
See the Readme.txt in /cs/samples/Universal-Reader-Assistant/Universal-ReaderAssistant for usage
details.
See the MercuryAPI Programmers Guide for details on using the MercuryAPI.
Notice on Restricted Use of the Development Kit
The Developers Kit (Dev Kit) is intended for use solely by professional engineers for the purpose of
evaluating the feasibility of applications.
The user’s evaluation must be limited to use within a laboratory setting. This Dev Kit has not been certified
for use by the FCC in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC regulations, ETSI, KCC or any other regulatory
bodies and may not be sold or given for public use.