FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 72E-122490-01 Revision 3 - Beta Release September 2009
ii FX Series RFID readers Integrator Guide © 2009 by Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Motorola. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis.
iii Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev .1 06/2009 Beta release -01 Rev .2 08/2009 Beta release -01 Rev .
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Table of Contents About This Guide Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... Configurations................................................................................................................................. Chapter Descriptions ............................................................................................................................ Notational Conventions............
vi FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Connection Options ....................................................................................................................... 2-8 Chapter 3: Installation and Communication Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... Unpacking the Reader .............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Reader Profiles .................................................................................................................................... Create a Custom Profile ................................................................................................................. Firmware Version/Update .................................................................................................................... FTP / FTPS Server ...............................................
viii FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide USB Client Connector .................................................................................................................... A-5 GPIO Port Connections ................................................................................................................. A-6 Appendix B: LLRP and RM API Extensions Appendix C: FTP Firmware Upgrade Introduction ..................................................................................................
About This Guide Introduction This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the FX Series RFID readers and is intended for use by professional installers and system integrators. The FX Series readers provide real time, seamless tag processing for EPC Class1 Gen2 compliant tags. NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens.
x FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Quick Start provides a Quick Start tag reading demonstration. • Chapter 2, Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology/components and a description of the FX Series reader and the features. • Chapter 3, Installation and Communication provides information on installing and setting up the FX Series readers.
About This Guide xi • Bullets (•) indicate: • Action items • Lists of alternatives • Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential. • Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists. Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the reader.
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Chapter 1 Quick Start Introduction This chapter provides a Quick Start setup demonstration. Quick Start Demonstration The Quick Start demonstration offers a simple, temporary way to quickly set up the reader and read tags.
1-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 6. Wait for the green power LED to stay lit. See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-7 for boot-up details. Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Antenna Ports (Four Ports, Reverse TNC) Port 4 Reset GPIO GPIO 24 VD USB 10/100BaseT Ethernet (with POE) Power Figure 1-1 FX Series RFID Reader Rear Panel Connections Step 2, Host Name Connect 1. Open a browser. Recommended browsers are IE6, IE7, IE8, or Mozilla 3. 2.
Quick Start Step 3, First Time / Start-Up Login When starting the reader for the first time, set a unique user ID and password. 1. In the User Login window, enter admin in the User Name: field and enter change in the Password: field. Figure 1-2 Enter Default Settings, User Login Window NOTE Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support if you forget the user ID and password. See Service Information on page xi. 2. Click Login. The Region Configuration window appears.
1-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Step 4, Set Region Set the region of operation. Setting the unit to a different region is illegal. NOTE 1. Region configuration is not available for readers configured to operate in the United States region (under FCC rules). In this case, skip this step. In the Configure Region Settings window, select the region from the drop-down menu. Figure 1-3 Selecting the Region 2. Select the Communication Standard, if applicable. 3.
Quick Start 6. 1-5 Click Set Properties to complete the region selection. The Operation Successful window appears. Figure 1-4 Region Control, Operation Successful Window 7. Select Commit/Revert. Figure 1-5 Commit/Revert Window 8. Click Commit to save the new region configuration and apply these changes to the reader configuration file, or click Discard to discard the region configuration changes. When the commit completes, the Commit Successful window appears.
1-6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Step 5, Read Tags Select Read Tags to view the Reader Operation window.. NOTE Enable JVM support on the browser for this page to function properly. See Appendix D, Java Upgrade Procedures. The polling state displays the current polling setting - Enabled or Disabled. Figure 1-6 Read Tags Window • Click Start Inventory to initiate an on-demand scan on the connected antennas and/or to enable or disable polled read points.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and describes the FX Series reader and its features. RFID Technology Overview RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged items. An RFID tag contains a circuit that can store data. This data may be pre-encoded or can be encoded in the field. The tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
2-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide RFID Components Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range, and a high read rate. These features provide real time, end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. A typical Motorola RFID system consists of the following components: • Silicon based RFID tags that attach to retail products, vehicles, trailers, containers, pallets, boxes, etc.
Getting Started 2-3 FX Series RFID Readers The Motorola FX Series RFID readers are intelligent, C1G2 UHF RFID readers with RFID read performance that provides real-time, seamless EPC-compliant tags processing. The FX Series RFID readers are designed for indoor inventory management and asset tracking applications in large scale deployments. The readers can host third-party, customer-driven embedded applications.
2-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide The reader provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance, intelligent RFID solutions. The FX Series RFID reader configurations include either two or four monostatic antenna ports. The monostatic ports are used only with monostatic antennas.
Getting Started Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Antenna Ports (Four Ports, Reverse TNC) Port 4 Reset GPIO 24 VD USB GPIO 2-5 10/100BaseT Ethernet (with POE) Power Figure 2-4 FX Series RFID Reader Rear Panel Connections CAUTION Use only parts provided with the FX Series RFID readers, or Motorola approved/recommended parts. Substituting other cables or parts can degrade system performance, damage the reader, and/or void the warranty.
2-6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide FX Series RFID Readers LEDs The reader LEDs indicate reader status as described in Table 2-2. For the LED boot up sequence see System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-7.
Getting Started 2-7 FX Series RFID Readers Features Configuration and Upgrading Use the Administrator Console to reconfigure the reader. See Chapter 4, Administrator Console. The reader can also accept new firmware and configuration updates. Tag Management The Administrator Console provides the Read tags feature. See Read Tags on page 4-19.
2-8 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Connection Options The reader provides flexibility for connecting to networks with an Ethernet connection. Access each reader from anywhere on the network with the unique host name or IP address. See Connect to the Reader on page 4-3. Physical Interfaces At the physical layer, the FX Series readers use an Ethernet interface (as the default) for command and data communication with the reader. The USB port enables ActiveSync on the USB client port by default.
Chapter 3 Installation and Communication Introduction This chapter includes the following FX Series RFID reader installation and communication procedures: • Unpacking the Reader on page 3-1 • Mounting and Removing the Reader on page 3-2 • Mounting Tips on page 3-2 • Mounting Using the Mounting Plate on page 3-2 • Direct Mounting (Without the Mounting Plate) on page 3-3 • Connecting Antennas on page 3-4 • Communications Connections on page 3-5 • Ethernet Connection on page 3-5 • USB Connection on page 3-6
3-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Mounting and Removing the Reader WARNING! When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 9.1 in (23 cm) between the antennas and all persons. Mounting Tips Mount the reader in any orientation. Consider the following before selecting a location for the FX Series reader: • Mount the reader indoors, in operating range and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, and/or extreme temperatures.
Installation and Communication 3-3 Release Tab Mounting Holes Screw Head Stops (4 typical) Figure 3-1 Mounting Plate, Front 3. Reposition the mounting plate over the mounting holes and secure using the supplied fasteners (as appropriate for the surface material). NOTE Mount the reader with the cable connections up or down, depending on the installation requirements. CAUTION Use a hand screw driver to install the mounting plate (do not use a power driver).
3-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 4. Adjust the screw head height to assure a snug fit. Or if the screws are accessible from the back, use machine screws with a lock washer/nut and tighten the nut (from the back) to secure the reader. Connecting Antennas WARNING! When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 9.1 in (23 cm) between the antennas and all persons. CAUTION Power off the reader before connecting antennas. See Powering the Reader on page 3-6.
Installation and Communication 3-5 Communications Connections Use a standard Ethernet connection or a POE Ethernet connection to connect the FX Series reader to a host or network. Ethernet Connection The reader communicates with the host using an Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T Ethernet cable). This connection allows access to the Administrator Console, used to change reader settings and control the reader.
3-6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide To connect to a network that is not POE capable: 1. Terminate the Ethernet cable according to Table A-2 on page A-4. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the FX Series reader 10/100BaseT Ethernet port. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-5. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a POE power injector. 4. Connect a patch cable from the POE power injector to the host system LAN port. 5. Verify that the unit booted properly and is operational.
Installation and Communication 3-7 Powering the Reader via Power-over-Ethernet (POE) 1. Insert the POE Ethernet connector on the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the reader 10/100BaseT Ethernet port. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-5. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet network with POE capability. See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-7. To power down the reader, remove the Ethernet cable from the network.
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Chapter 4 Administrator Console Introduction This chapter describes the FX Series Reader Administrator Console functions and procedures. Access the Administrator Console using a web browser from a host computer, and use this to manage and configure the readers. The Administrator Console main window and support windows have four areas, each containing unique information about the reader.
4-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Managing the FX Series RFID Readers The reader must be powered up (see System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-7) and connected to an accessible network. The power LED is green indicating the reader is ready. If the green power LED is not lit, reset the reader. See Reset Reader on page 4-2. NOTE The screens and windows are provided for illustration purposes only and may differ from actual screens.
Administrator Console 4-3 Connect to the Reader NOTE This section describes procedures in a Windows environment. When the reader is powered up, connect to the network in one of two ways: 1. Host Name Connect on page 4-3 2. IP Address Connect on page 4-4 There are three ways to assign an IP address to the reader: 1. Using DHCP on the network 2. APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) on page 4-4 3.
4-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide IP Address Connect Use the IP address to connect to the reader. Connect the reader to the local network and boot it up. See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-7. The green power LED indicates that the reader is ready. 1. Open a browser. Recommended browsers are IE6, IE7, IE8, or Mozilla 3. 2. Enter the IP address in the browser (e.g., http://157.235.88.99) and press Enter. 3. The Console Login window appears and the reader is ready. 4.
Administrator Console 3. Connect the FX Series reader to a local computer using a standard Ethernet cable. NOTE 4. 4-5 Do not use an Ethernet crossover cable. In the Properties window, select the General tab, select Obtain an IP Address automatically, and select Obtain DNS Server address automatically.
4-6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 5. Confirm that the Alternate Configuration tab is set to Automatic Private IP address (Windows default). Figure 4-4 TCP/IP Alternate Configuration Window 6. Wait until the computer indicates the connection has limited connectivity. Figure 4-5 Limited Connectivity Window 7. Confirm that the computer IP address is now set to the 169.254.x.y (where x.y is the last six characters of the FX Series reader MAC address) with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. 8.
Administrator Console 4-7 IP Address The Administrator Console provides the reader IP address. See Figure 4-1 on page 4-1. To obtain the reader IP address without logging into the reader, open a command window and ping the reader host name. See Host Name Connect on page 4-3.
4-8 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Administrator Console Login Use a web browser on a local computer to access the Administrator Console. See Managing the FX Series RFID Readers on page 4-2 for the install/setup sequence. The reader has a unique first time startup sequence that requires the installer to set a unique user ID and password and to set the region (regulatory requirement). NOTE The recommended browsers are IE6, IE7, IE8, and Mozilla 3.
Administrator Console 2. Enter admin in the User Name: field and change in the Password: field and click Login. Figure 4-8 Enter User Name and Password For global reader configurations, the Region Configuration window appears. For US reader configurations, the Administrator Console main window appears. Set Region Set the region of operation. Setting the unit to a different region is illegal.
4 - 10 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 1. In the Configure Region Settings window, select the region from the drop-down menu. Figure 4-10 Selecting the Region 2. Select the Communication Standard if applicable. 3. Select Frequency Hopping, if applicable. 4. Select the appropriate channel(s), if applicable. 5. Click the I understand check box. 6. Click Set Properties to complete the region selection. The Operation Successful window appears. 7.
Administrator Console 4 - 11 Figure 4-11 Commit/Revert Window 8. Click Commit to apply the changes to the reader configuration file, or Discard to discard the new region configuration changes. 9. When the commit completes, the Commit Successful window appears. The region is now set and stored in the reader. Normal Login After setting the user ID, password, and region, the reader defaults to the normal login procedure. 1. Connect to the reader with a web browser. See Connect to the Reader on page 4-3.
4 - 12 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Reader Administrator Console Use a web browser on a local computer to access the Administrator Console reader settings and functions. See Managing the FX Series RFID Readers on page 4-2 for setup information. The Reader Administrator Console main window appears after successfully logging into the reader. See Administrator Console Login on page 4-8.
Administrator Console 4 - 13 • Firmware - see Firmware Version/Update on page 4-29 • Commit/Revert - see Commit/Revert on page 4-32 • System Log - see System Log on page 4-33 • Shutdown - see Shutdown on page 4-34 • Logout - click Logout to immediately log out of the Administrator Console Status Click Status on the selection menu to view the Reader Status window. This window displays information about the reader and read points (antennas).
4 - 14 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Configure Reader Use the Configure Reader submenus to access the following functions. Reader Parameters (General) Select General in the selection menu to configure reader settings using this window. Figure 4-15 Configure Reader • Name - Sets the reader name. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters. • Description - Describes the reader. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters. • Location - Provides information on the reader location.
Administrator Console 4 - 15 Configure Read Points Click Read points in the selection menu to view the Antenna Status and Configuration window. Use this window to configure the read point settings and view the current read points state. Figure 4-16 Configure Read Points Antenna Status Displays the status of the reader read points. Click the read point status button to view and/or change the selected antenna configuration.
4 - 16 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Configure Region Different countries have different RF regulatory requirements. To assure regulatory compliance, select Region to set the reader for specific regulatory requirements in the country of reader operation using the Configure Region Settings window. The choices on the window are limited to the selections compatible with the reader.
Administrator Console 4 - 17 Configure Certificates This option is only available in HTTPS mode. See Configure Network Settings on page 4-20 and set the Web Server option to HTTPS to select this mode. Select Certificates to update the digital certificate of the reader and display current certificate details.
4 - 18 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Reader Statistics Select Statistics to view the Reader Statistics window. This window provides options to view the statistics of individual read points or combined statistics for all read points, including the success and failure values of statistics for each read point. Figure 4-19 Reader Statistics Window • Choose ReadPoint - Select a specific read point or select All from the drop-down list to display the statistics.
Administrator Console 4 - 19 Read Tags Select Read Tags to view the Reader Operation window. Click Start Inventory to initiate an on-demand scan and/or to enable and disable polled read points. NOTE Enable JVM support on the browser in order for this window to function properly. See Appendix D, Java Upgrade Procedures. The polling state displays the current polling setting (Enabled or Disabled). Enabling polling from the Administrator Console displays the Polling State: Enabled from Web message.
4 - 20 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Communication Settings Use the Communication submenus to access the following functions. Configure Network Settings Select Network to view the Configure Network Settings window. The reader supports both automatic TCP/IP configuration via DHCP, and manual configuration. The Obtain IP Address via DHCP: button toggles the DHCP On or Off. Turning DHCP on displays the current IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server.
Administrator Console 4 - 21 2. Change communication related settings by entering information in the text boxes or using the drop-down lists. See Table 4-1 for descriptions of available options. Table 4-1 Configure Network Settings Setting Description Possible Values Obtain IP Address using DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server running on networks can assign a dynamic IP address to the host and readers. Contact the system administrator to determine if the network supports DHCP.
4 - 22 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide LLRP Communications Protocol Select LLRP to view the Configure LLRP Settings window. To be compatible with older releases, LLRP is not enabled by default. To enable LLRP, commit this change by clicking Commit on the Commit/Revert window. By default, LLRP activates in server mode listening on port 5084. NOTE The Administrator Console parameters that affect LLRP are region control, enable/disable antenna check, and enable/disable state of a read point class.
Administrator Console 4 - 23 Table 4-2 LLRP Communication Configuration Options Setting Description Possible Values LLRP Status Displays the current state of the LLRP server on the reader. Running Not Running Operation Mode Sets the LLPR mode in the reader. Server Client Client Port Configures the LLRP listening port on the reader. Variable Default: 5084 Connect Status Indicates the LLRP client or host connection status.
4 - 24 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide SNMP Settings Select SNMP to view the Configure SNMP Settings window. Use this window to configure the SNMP host settings to allow sending Network Status Events and receiving Network Status Event notifications: • Send SNMP Trap To - Configures the host IP address to which the SNMP trap is sent. Leave this blank to send no traps to any host. • SNMP Community String - SNMP community string to use for SNMP set and get.
Administrator Console 4 - 25 System Time Management Select Date Time to view the System Time Management window. Use this window to set the date and time value or to specify an NTP synchronization server. To specify an NTP server, enter the NTP Server IP address in the NTP Server Address box, and click Set NTP Server Address. Perform a Commit to apply the change. To adjust the time manually, select the value for the local time and click the Set Date and Time.
4 - 26 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Access Control To ensure controlled and secure access to reader Administrator Console functions, click Access Control to open the Manage Users window. Use this window to designate which users and computers are authorized to have system access by setting up authorized user accounts. Only users logging in with a registered user name and password can successfully access Administrator Console functions.
Administrator Console 4 - 27 Reader Profiles Select Profiles in the selection menu to view the Reader Profiles window, which shows the current profiles on the reader and allows performing profile-related operations. Profiles are useful for multiple reader deployments. To configure the readers, manually download the proper configuration file, or use APIs to programmatically configure many readers quickly.
4 - 28 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide • Export - Select an available profile and click Export to export profile information and save an .XML file onto the local drive. • Set Active - Activates a selected profile. Select an available profiles and click Set Active to load the profile content in the reader. CAUTION Swapping profiles between readers using static IP addresses is not recommended.
Administrator Console 4 - 29 Firmware Version/Update The Firmware Version/Update window displays the current firmware version and allows upgrading to new firmware. From the Administrator Console, click Firmware. The firmware version information window displays: • Hardware - The current hardware version. • Reader Application - The current reader application software version. • OS - The current operating system build version. • MAC - The current MAC (radio) firmware version.
4 - 30 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide All partition download and flash programming takes about 15 minutes, depending on network load conditions. Do not reboot or power off the reader while the PWR LED is blinking red.
Administrator Console 4 - 31 File Upload • Click Choose to browse to and choose a cab file containing the incremental updates for the reader partitions. • Click Start Update to load the firmware and write the new files onto the flash. The reader application shuts down and the files specified in the cab file are downloaded, validated, and programmed into flash. The reader reboots.
4 - 32 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Commit/Revert Changes made to the logical view of the Reader Network using the Administrator Console do not immediately apply to the reader and network connections. To apply reader configuration modifications, click Commit/Revert to save the changes and notify the reader to update the configuration file. While a successful update can take several seconds, the system continues to operate with only a one or two second period where no polling occurs.
Administrator Console 4 - 33 System Log The System Log window provides an interface to view the reader log information. There are two types of log information. Figure 4-30 System Log Window • System Log - Includes the log information generated by the reader internal instructions. This is a circular queue that holds a maximum of 200 records. • Access History - Provides a history log for reader access, including every successful access to the reader through the web interface.
4 - 34 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Shutdown To protect the integrity of the reader data, gracefully reboot the reader. Figure 4-31 System Shutdown/Restart Window From the Administrator Console: 1. Click the Shutdown link to display the Shut Down System window. 2. Check the Please Confirm check box to accept the system shut down and/or restart the system (this may interrupt normal system operation). 3.
Chapter 5 Installation Examples Introduction This chapter provides examples on how to optimize reader configuration in various applications. NOTE The applications described may not be available on (or applicable to) all devices. Procedures are not device-specific and are intended to provide a functional overview.
5-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Point of Sale (POS) Example Parameters The reader reads up to 10 different tags (1" x 4" RFID embedded garment tags) in the targeted read zone. Installation • One 5" x 5" (5.5 dBic with 100o beam width) antenna is mounted one foot below the service table (service table is RF penetrable material). • The reader is mounted underneath the table (see Chapter 3, Installation and Communication).
Installation Examples 5-3 Exit/Entry Example Parameters The reader reads 20 tags moving at 4 - 7 feet per second at distances up to 8 feet. The read duration is approximately 7 seconds. Installation • Two AN480 antennas are installed in a single-sided portal configuration. One antenna is mounted 2.5 feet above the floor and the second is 4 feet above the floor. • The reader is mounted within 20 feet from the antennas (see Chapter 3, Installation and Communication).
5-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Back Room Receiving Example Parameters The reader reads 500 tags in five seconds within a distance of 10 feet. Installation • Four AN480 antennas are installed in a double-sided portal configuration. One pair of antennas is mounted two feet above the floor and the second pair is five feet above the floor. • The distance of the portals is 10 feet. • The reader is mounted within 20 feet of the antennas (see Chapter 3, Installation and Communication).
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Introduction Table 6-1 on page 6-1 provides the FX Series troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Reader error LED lights after the reader has been in operation. The CPU cannot communicate. Refer to the system log for error messages. Reader error LED stays lit on power up. An error occurred during the power up sequence. Refer to the system log for error messages. Cannot connect to the reader.
6-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Table 6-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Certain real time applications are no longer functional. The node address, IP address, or other reader configuration parameter(s) were changed using the Administrator Console, and the application expects the previous configuration. Update the settings within the application. Refer to the application manual.
Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Not a legal IP address (1.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255). Cannot reach the specified IP address. The SNMP Host Link is not valid. The IP address entered is either formatted inaccurately or cannot be accessed (pinged). Accurately retype the IP address, and make sure the host device is connected and online. If this is not successful, see Service Information on page xi. Invalid network mask.
6-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Table 6-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem New password is the same as the old one. Possible Causes The system requires entering a new password (different from the existing password) during the Possible Solutions Enter a password that is different from the existing password. Change Password operation. Old password is not correct. The system requires entering the existing password during the Change Password operation.
Troubleshooting 6-5 Table 6-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Invalid Device Address. The device address information (parent) is invalid, missing, or formatted inaccurately. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See Service Information on page xi. Command parsing state error. Missing argument for the command. Command internal type cast error. Missing operator. Unknown operator. A command was formatted inaccurately.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications FX7400 Kits KT-FX74004US-01 4-Port US Reader Kit • FX7400-42310A30-US (4-port US reader) • AN480-CL66100WR (wide-band AN-480 antenna) • BRKT-70661-01R (antenna mounting bracket) • CBLRD-1B4001800R (15-foot RF cable) • 50-14000-159R (power supply) • XX-XXXXX-XX (US power cord) KT-FX74002US-01 2-Port US Reader Kit • FX7400-22310A30-US (2-port US reader) • AN480-CL66100WR (wide-band AN-480 antenna) • BRKT-70661-01R (antenna mounting bracket) • CBLRD-1B4001
A-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide KT-FX74002WR-01 2-Port Global Reader Kit • FX7400-22315A30-US (2-port global reader) • AN480-CL66100WR (wide-band AN-480 antenna) • BRKT-70661-01R (antenna mounting bracket) • CBLRD-1B4001800R (15-foot RF cable) • 50-14000-159R (power supply) Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the RFID reader intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications.
Technical Specifications A-3 Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item FX Compliance Information Safety cUL 60950-01, UL 2043, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 RF/EMI/EMC FCC Part 15, RSS 210, EN 302 208, ICES-003 Class B, EN 301 489-1/3 SAR/MPE FCC 47CFR2:OET Bulletin 65; EN 50364 Other ROHS, WEEE Antenna Parameters FX Series Max Conducted RF Power Max Antenna Gain Allowed (including cable loss) Max Radiated Power Allowed Maximum Beam Width US + 30dBm + 6dBiL 4W EIRP N/A EU +29.
A-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Cable Pinouts 10/100bT Ethernet / POE Connector The 10/100BT Ethernet / POE connector is an RJ45 receptacle. This port complies with the IEE 802.3af specification for Powered Devices.
Technical Specifications USB Client Connector The USB Client port is supplied on a USB Type B connector. Figure A-2 USB Client Connector Table A-3 Pin USB Client Port Connector Pinout Pin Name Direction Description Pin 1 5.0V_USB I 5.
A-6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide GPIO Port Connections These are plug terminal block types, allowing connecting and disconnecting individual wires independently. Separate connectors are used for inputs and outputs. See Table A-4 for pin descriptions.
Appendix B LLRP and RM API Extensions For information on Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) and Reader Management (RM) extensions for the FX Series reader, refer to the FX Series Reader Software Interface Control Guide.
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Appendix C FTP Firmware Upgrade Introduction This appendix provides reader firmware upgrade information on using the web-based Administrative Console and an FTP or FTPS server running a host computer.
C-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide • FalAppXXX.hex (Application, XXX is a filename variable) • FalRConfigXXX.hex (Reader Config, XXX is a filename variable Refer to the release notes to determine which files were updated; not all of the files are updated in every release. If updating the partition table, install this file first, otherwise there is no specific order necessary when installing these files.
FTP Firmware Upgrade 4. C-3 On the reader to update, access the web based Administrator Console: a. Open a browser and type the IP address or host name of the reader to update (format example: http://157.235.88.147). The Reader Administrator Console login screen appears. See Connect to the Reader on page 4-3. b. Enter the user name and password. The default settings are: Username: admin Password: change The Administrator Console Main Menu appears. See Figure 4-1 on page 4-1. 5. Select Firmware.
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Appendix D Java Upgrade Procedures Introduction The FX Series reader browser interface requires Java1.6 or later. To confirm the Java version in the Internet Explorer web browser, go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab: Figure D-1 Java Version Window Install Java 1.6 or later if the virtual machine configuration entries are missing, or if an earlier version is installed. Download JVM from http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.
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Appendix E Static IP Configuration Introduction This appendix describes three methods of setting the static IP address on an FX7400 RFID Reader. DHCP Network is Available - Set the Static IP Using the Web Console 1. Browse the device using the host name, e.g., FX7400CD3B1E. 2. Log onto the device. Figure E-1 Reader Administration Console Login Window 3. Click Communication, then click Network.
E-2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 4. Set Obtain IP Address via DHCP to Off and enter all required information. Figure E-2 Reader Communication Parameters Window 5. Click Set Properties. You can set a static IP that doesn't belong to this DHCP network. 6. Click Commit/Revert, then click the Commit button. Figure E-3 Commit/Revert Window 7. The message Reader IP Address config has changed. Needs reader reboot to take effect appears.
Static IP Configuration E-3 DHCP Network Not Available - Set the Static IP Using the Web Console 1. Connect the device and a PC running Windows XP to the same network that doesn't have DHCP server, or connect the device directly to the PC. 2. Ensure both the device and PC Ethernet jack use at least one LED to indicate network connection detect. 3. If the PC uses an assigned static IP, update it to use DHCP. The PC obtains an IP that starts with 169. Figure E-4 Obtain IP Address 4.
E-4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 6. Log onto the device. Figure E-6 Reader Administration Console Login Window 7. Click Communication, then click Network. 8. Set Obtain IP Address via DHCP to Off and enter all required information. Figure E-7 Reader Communication Parameters Window 9. Click Set Properties.
Static IP Configuration E-5 10. Click Commit/Revert, then click the Commit button. Figure E-8 Commit/Revert Window 11. The message Reader IP Address config has changed. Needs reader reboot to take effect appears. Reset the device and use the reader with the static IP network.
E-6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide DHCP Network Not Available - Edit Configuration Files to Set the Static IP Use this option to configure a static IP on the reader regardless of the host network settings: 1. Establish an ActiveSync connection over USB to the reader. 2. Browse to the \ReaderConfig directory on the reader. Copy AdvReaderConfig.xml from \ReaderConfig to a local folder. Figure E-9 Copy AdvReaderConfig.
Static IP Configuration 3. E-7 Open AdvReaderConfig.xml in any text editor. Figure E-10 Copy AdvReaderConfig.xml 4. Change DHCP to 0, and set IPAddr, Mask, and optionally Gateway and DNS IP addresses to desired values. 5. Save the edited file locally. 6. Copy and replace the edited AdvReaderConfig.xml file in the \ReaderConfig directory. 7. Reset the reader twice as follows: a. Insert a paper clip into the reset hole for less than two seconds, or repower the unit.
E-8 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
Index Numerics 10/100BaseT Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2, 2-5 2-port reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 4-port reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 A access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7, 4-26 ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 2-8, 3-6 administrator console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 committing changes . . . . . . . . .
Index - 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide discarding changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 E Ethernet POE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 ethernet Bias-T port connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index - 3 pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 GPIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 POE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-7, A-4 ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 descriptions . . . . . .
Index - 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide user password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 V version control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 W wired ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 write tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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