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5. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PROGRAMMING
Chapter 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PROGRAMMING
5.1 Operation Mode
The RFID interface module has two operation modes: RUN mode and TEST mode.
5.1.1 Switching the operation mode
The operation mode is switched using one of the following two methods.
1) Mode switch located on the front of the RFID interface module
Set Value RUN Mode / TEST Mode
0, 4 to 7 RUN mode
8 to A TEST mode
2) Sequence program (set value of the mode switch: 0, 4 to 7)
TEST Mode Execution Request (RYn5) RUN Mode / TEST Mode
OFF RUN mode
ON TEST mode
5.1.2 RUN mode
RUN mode allows you to use all commands.
Table 5.1 RUN Mode Function List
Function Command Description Reference
Read
Read
Reads data from an ID tag.
*1
Section 6.2.1
Read UID
Reads the UID (unit identification number) of an ID tag.
Section 6.2.4
Read Initial Data Settings
Reads the initial data settings.
Section 6.2.6
Write Write
Writes data to an ID tag.
*1
Section 6.2.2
Initialize Fill Data
Initializes the data of an ID tag with specified data.
Section 6.2.3
Management Measure Noise
Measures the noise environment around an antenna.
Section 6.2.5
*1. Not compatible with data handled by Read with Error Correction command, Write
with Error Correction command, or Check Data command of the EQ-V680D1
/EQ-V680D2 RFID interface module.
5.1.3 TEST mode
TEST mode is used during RFID system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Table 5.2 TEST Mode Function List
Mode Description Reference
Communication
test
Reads data from the ID tag.
Checks whether a sequence program, antenna, or ID tag caused a read error
when a data read error occurs with an ID tag.
Section 5.1.3 (2)
Distance level
measurement
Checks the margin with respect to the maximum communication distance
(potential) of the installation distance of the ID tag.
Use this function to adjust the installation location.
Section 5.1.3 (3)
Noise level
measurement
Checks whether noise that adversely affects communication with an ID tag is
occurring in the area surrounding the antenna installation location.
Section 5.1.3 (4)
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