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Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System V670 Series User's Manual CF Reader/Writer V670-CF01 ID Tag V670-D13F03 V670-D13F01 V670-D13F01H Cat. No. ntlp-E1-01...
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SECTION 5 Appendices (Specifications and Dimensions, Characteristics Data Based on Operating Conditions, Memory Map, Maintenance and Inspection, Table of SECTION 6 JIS8 Unit Code (ASCII), Degree of Protection) Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System V670-CF01 CF Reader/Writer V670-D13F03 ID Tag V670-D13F01 ID Tag...
PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted.
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Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not consti- tute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual applica- tion requirements.
3. EC Declaration of Conformity Hereby, OMRON Corporation declares that this RFID System and all of it’s components are in compliance with essen- tial requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1995/5/EC, and satisfy tests for the appropriate requirements of the following relevant standards.
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Introduction Precautions for Correct Use Please observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product per- formance. 1. Installation Site Do not install the product in the following locations • Where it is exposed to direct sunlight •...
Introduction About this Manual Meaning of Visual Guides Indicates precautions to be observed in operating the Product, advise on operating methods, and important information for main- taining Product performance. Indicates the pages numbers where related information can be found. Indicates information related to troubleshooting. Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
Introduction CONTENTS Introduction Standard Conformity About this Manual SECTION 1 Product Outline Features Part Names and Functions System Configuration Application Flowchart SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Connection Tags Protective Covers Setting Handy Terminal Communications Conditions Communications Test SECTION 3 Functions Communications Designation Function Setting Operating Parameters Memory Check Function Write Protection...
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Introduction SECTION 4 Commands CF Reader/Writer Operation Status Command Response Format Command Response Flow Command List Communications Designations Communications Commands Communications Subcommand Controller Control Commands Host Commands Appraisal Commands End Code List SECTION 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosis Function Errors and Countermeasures SECTION 6 Appendices Specifications and Dimensions Characteristics Data Based on Operating Conditions...
SECTION 1 Product Outline Features Part Names and Functions System Configuration Application Flowchart Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
Product Outline Features The V670-CF01 CF Reader/Writer combines the V670-series Antenna and Controller into a single unit with a CF interface. It has superior portability and operability because it can be by slotting it into a CF card slot (Type II) on a Handy Terminal.
SECTION 1 Product Outline Part Names and Functions Indicator Antenna CF card section (Type II) Name Details Antenna The Antenna is brought close to the Tags in order to communicate with them. CF card section The interface for connection with a Handy Terminal. Conforms to the CF Card specification: Compact Flash (Type II) Specification Revision 2.0.
SECTION 1 Product Outline Application Flowchart Connect the CF Reader/Writer. p.16 Set the Handy Terminal communications conditions. p.25 Test communications between the Handy Terminal and CF Reader/ Writer. p.27 Test communications between Tags and the CF Reader/Writer. p.27 Check the ambient environment. p.79 Actual communications using commands.
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Connection Turn OFF the power supply to the Handy Terminal. Always turn OFF the power supply to the Handy Terminal before connecting or disconnecting the CF Reader/Writer. For Handy Terminal operating procedures, refer to the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer. Attach the Protective Cover to the end of the Handy Terminal.
SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Tags Installation Environment Do not use Tags in the following locations. • Locations with corrosive gases, flammable gases, or dust • Locations with an ambient temperature not between − 10 and 70 ° C and locations subject to sudden temperature fluctuations that may cause condensation •...
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations * Tags must be mounted on flat surfaces. Do not mount Tags on curved surfaces. The Tag may be damaged due to tightening stress if it is mounted on a curved surface. Tighten the M3 screws to a torque of 5 N·m or less. Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations ■ V670-D13F03 • Mounting Direction Mount the V670-D13F03 Tag so that the front is parallel to the CF Reader/Writer. Mounting section Marking surface • Mounting Example Use two M3 screws to mount a Tag. Mounting Hole Dimensions Two, M3 holes (Unit: mm) Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System...
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations * Tags must be mounted on flat surfaces. Do not mount Tags on curved surfaces. The Tag may be damaged due to tightening stress if it is mounted on a curved surface. Tighten the M3 screws to a torque of 0.6 N·m or less. Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Protective Covers Mounting Method Protective Covers are mounted with screws. ■ V670-A75SY8046 (for Handy Terminals from Symbol Technology) Loosen the screws on the cover at the end of the Handy Terminal and remove the cover. Cover Remove the screws from the hand strap bar and remove the bar.
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Insert the pin as shown in the following diagram to attach the hand strap to the Protective Cover. Secure the Protective Cover to the Handy Terminal with two #4-40 screws and two #2-56 screws. Mounting screws (#4-40) Mounting screws (#2-56) Tighten the mounting screws to a torque of N·m or less.
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations ■ V670-A75SH155S (for Handy Terminals from Sharp) Loosen the mounting screws on the cover at the end of the Handy Terminal and remove the cover. Cover Remove the screws shown below from the Handy Terminal. Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Secure the Protective Cover to the Handy Terminal with the four M2 screws provided with the Protec- tive Cover. Tighten the mounting screws to a torque of N·m or less. Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Setting Handy Terminal Communications Conditions Set the same communications conditions for the Handy Terminal and the CF Reader/Writer. The default settings for the CF Reader/Writer are as follows: Baud rate: 38,400 bps, Data bits: 8 bits, Parity: even, Stop bits: 1 bit. For Handy Terminal operating procedures, refer to the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer.
SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Communications Test Procedure for Trial Operation Turn ON the power. Visually check operating status indicator. Check communications between Handy Terminal and CF Reader/Writer using a Test Test online using command. Handy Terminal. p.27 Testing Communications between Handy Terminal and CF Reader/Writer Checking operation using actual commands.
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations Testing Communications between Handy Terminal and CF Reader/Writer A Test command is used to test communications between the CF Reader/Writer and Handy Terminal. This enables checking the CF card slot connection and communications processing before performing trial operation of the system.
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SECTION 2 Communications Preparations When the CF Reader/Writer is within the communications area, the data in the Tag’s internal memory will be read and displayed on the Handy Terminal. Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
SECTION 3 Functions Communications Designation Function Setting Operating Parameters Auto Command Abort Time Write Verification Memory Check Function Write Protection Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
SECTION 3 Functions Communications Designation Function The CF Reader/Writer automatically detects Tags for the communications commands given in the following table. Symbol Name Description Single Auto command After the Single Auto command has been received, a communication is executed when a Tag is detected in the communications area and a response is returned.
SECTION 3 Functions Setting Operating Parameters The operating parameters outlined below can be set to optimize CF Reader/Writer performance and reliability, and to optimize the system itself. If changing the operating parameters, always do so with the power turned ON. Normally, there are no problems in using the default settings. •...
SECTION 3 Functions Memory Check Function A check code can be added to the data in a Tag to detect errors from memory write life or unexpected causes. The polynomial X + 1 is used to generate a CRC code as the check code. Use the Memory Check command (MD) to write and verify commands.
SECTION 3 Functions Write Protection The write protection function is a protective function designed to prevent fixed data, such as palette information or product information, stored in a Tag memory from being erased by accidental overwriting. Any area of specified addresses can be write protected (a maximum of two areas) by setting protection information in the Tag.
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SECTION 4 Commands CF Reader/Writer Operation Status Command Response Format Command Frames Response Frames Data Type Designation Ranges for Start Address and Number of Bytes Command Response Flow No Response Single Response Multiple Responses Command List Communications Designations Communications Commands Communications Subcommand Controller Control Commands Host Commands...
SECTION 4 Commands CF Reader/Writer Operation Status The CF Reader/Writer communicates with a Tag (2) according to the command (1) sent from the connected Handy Terminal, and returns the result as a response (3) to the Handy Terminal. Handy Terminal CF Reader/Writer Communi- cations...
SECTION 4 Commands Command Response Format Command Frames Data Terminator Command code Name Description Command code Specifies the command. Data Specifies the parameters for command execution (address, number of bytes, etc.) or specifies the data to be written. Terminator Indicates the end of a command, using the two characters “*” ($2A) and the carriage return code ($0D). Response Frames Status flag...
SECTION 4 Commands Data Type Designation The data type to be used when transmitting read or write data between the CF Reader/Writer and the Handy Terminal can be specified in a command. Either ASCII or hexadecimal can be used. ■ ASCII (JIS8 Unit Code) Designation “A” One byte of data in a Tag is transmitted directly as ASCII or JIS8 unit code.
SECTION 4 Commands Ranges for Start Address and Number of Bytes The following table shows the commands and available designation range for specifying start addresses and number of bytes in commands. If a value outside the available range is specified, a command error will occur.
SECTION 4 Commands Command Response Flow The command received from the Handy Terminal by the CF Reader/Writer may be different to the response sent to the Handy Terminal from the CF Reader/Writer, depending on the type of command and the communications designation.
SECTION 4 Commands Command List There are 6 main types of commands. ■ Communications Commands Communications commands communicate with Tags. Command Reference Name Description code page Read Reads Tag memory data. p.44 Write Writes data to Tag memory. p.45 Computation Write Writes memory data and the calculation result to Tags.
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SECTION 4 Commands ■ Appraisal Commands Appraisal commands investigate the occurrence of ambient noise and evaluate communications stabil- ity. Command Reference Name Description code page Noise Measurement Detects noise level. p.56 Error Noise Detection Detects noise above a certain level. p.57 Stability Evaluation Reads data from the Tag and evaluates the received data.
SECTION 4 Commands Communications Designations The following two communications designations can be specified using communications commands. Communica- tions desig- Name Description nation code Single auto After the Single Auto command has been received, a communication is executed when a Tag is detected in the communications area and a response is returned.
SECTION 4 Commands Communications Commands This section describes the commands used for communicating with Tags. Read (RD) Reads data from the area specified by start address and number of bytes. Command Command Communica- Data Read area start No. of read Antenna code "RD"...
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SECTION 4 Commands Write (WT) Writes the specified number of bytes of data starting from the specified start address to a Tag. Command Command Communica- Data Antenna Write area start No. of write Write data code "WT" desig- address bytes tions designa- designa- tion...
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SECTION 4 Commands Computation Write (CW) Performs a hexadecimal calculation using the data in Tag memory and the calculation data and writes the result to the Tag. If an overflow occurs for addition or an underflow occurs for subtraction, the data is not written to the Tag and “1”...
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SECTION 4 Commands Data Fill (DF) Writes one or two bytes of the same data to a specified Tag area. The write data is specified in hexa- decimal. Command Command Communica- Data Write area Write area Write data Antenna code "DF" tions desig- desig- start address...
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SECTION 4 Commands Memory Check (MD) Calculates the check code for the specified block using the polynomial X + 1, and verifies the result against the check code attached to the check block. Command Command Communica- Check block start No. of check Proc- Antenna code "MD"...
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SECTION 4 Commands Tag Function Designation (TF) Sets/clears write protection for Tags. Command Command Communica- Proc- Antenna code "TF" tions desig- desig- nation desig- nation nation Communications Specifies the method for communicating with a Tag. designation Refer to Communications Designations for details. p.43 Process designation Specifies setting or clearing the function.
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SECTION 4 Commands • No Write Protection When write protection is not set for the Tag: Send data: TFSAR1*[CR] Receive data: TF0000*[CR] • Write Protection Specified for One Location When setting write protection for Tag memory addresses 0005h to 0010h (single auto, hexadecimal) Setting Protection Area Information Send data:...
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SECTION 4 Commands ID Read (ID) Reads the Tag’s user ID. Command Command Communica- Data Antenna code "ID" tions desig- desig- designa- nation tion tion Communications Specifies the method for communicating with a Tag. designation Refer to Communications Designations for details. p.43 Data designation Always “H”...
SECTION 4 Commands Communications Subcommand The communications subcommand is used in combination with communications commands. No communications processing is performed with Tags when the communications subcommand is used alone. Command Processing Abort (AA) Aborts processing of a command being executed and returns to the command standby status. Com- mand Processing Abort can be executed during the processing of any command.
SECTION 4 Commands Controller Control Commands Parameter Setting (SP) This command sets communications conditions by setting the parameters in the CF Reader/Writer. Command Command Process Parameter data code "SP" code (only when changing) (Upper) (Lower) Process code (upper digit) Specifies the process to be performed for the parameter. “0”: Change “1”: Read “9”: Initialize (default setting)
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SECTION 4 Commands Reset (XZ) Resets the CF Reader/Writer. Command Command code "XZ" Response No response is sent. A response is not returned for the Reset (XZ) command. The indicator will flash green when this command is received. Check the indicator after sending this command to confirm that it has been received. Example: Resetting the CF Reader/Writer Send data: XZ*[CR]...
Retry Status Message data code "TS" flag flag Example: Sending Message Data “OMRON” from the Handy Terminal Send data: TSOMRON*[CR] Receive data: TS0000OMRON*[CR] Version Information (VS) Reads the CF Reader/Writer model information, software version, and creation date and time. Command Command code "VS"...
SECTION 4 Commands Appraisal Commands If errors are frequent during communications with Tags, one of the causes may be ambient noise. The appraisal commands are used to investigate whether or not noise is the cause of errors. It can also be used to check noise generation at installation sites before installing V670-series Tags or Antennas and Controllers.
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SECTION 4 Commands Error Noise Detection Command (EN) The Error Noise Detection command detects noise above a specified level. When deciding where to mount Tags and Antennas, use this command to investigate where the noise level is high. Command Specifying Data 1 and Data 2 Omitting Data 1 Command Data...
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SECTION 4 Commands Stability Evaluation Command (SF) The Stability Evaluation command evaluates the stability of received data. Data is read from the Tag, the received data is evaluated, and the evaluation results are returned in the response and through the indicator. Forty bytes of data is read starting from address 0000h. Evaluation Criteria Response Meaning...
SECTION 4 Commands End Code List Type End code Name Description Normal end Normal end Command execution has ended correctly. A command started executing normally when polling processing is specified. Host Parity error A parity error has occurred in the characters in the command. communications Framing error A framing error has occurred in the characters in the command.
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SECTION 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosis Function Errors Errors and Countermeasures Troubleshooting Error Tables Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
SECTION 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosis Function When errors occur with the CF Reader/Writer, the type of error can be determined through the indicator, i.e., by whether the indicator lights red or flashes red. Errors The errors detected by the diagnostic function can be classified into two types of errors. One terminates operation (fatal errors) and the other does not terminate any operation (nonfatal errors).
SECTION 5 Troubleshooting Errors and Countermeasures Problems with the CF Reader/Writer are normally caused by one of the following four problems. • Handy Terminal is faulty. • CF Reader/Writer is faulty. • Tag is faulty. • Other Repairs are required if a device is faulty. Troubleshooting When an error occurs, study the situation fully, determine if the error will recur and its relation to other devices, and then check the error according to the following flowchart.
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SECTION 5 Troubleshooting ■ Operation Check Flowchart Start Is the Handy Terminal Contact the sales representative for the Handy Terminal manufacturer. power turned ON? Use a recommended Handy Terminal. Is a recommended Handy Terminal being used? p.12 Is the CF Connect the CF Reader/Writer so that the indicator is on the top.
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SECTION 5 Troubleshooting Send Read command (RD) from the Handy Terminal. Is the indicator on the CF Reader/ The command format is incorrect. Writer flashing green? Check the format of the Read command p.44 Bring the CF Reader/Writer closer to the Tag. Are communications Follow Check Table 1.
SECTION 5 Troubleshooting Error Tables ■ Host CommunicationsErrors Host communications errors are errors in communications between the CF Reader/Writer and the Handy Terminal. The indicator will flash red when a host communications error occurs. Error code Name Description Parity error A parity error has occurred in characters in the command.
SECTION 6 Appendices Specifications and Dimensions CF Reader/Writer Tags Protective Covers Communications Distance Specifications Characteristics Data Based on Operating Conditions Mutual Interference between Tags Influence of Metal behind Tags (Reference) Chemical Resistance of Tags Memory Map Maintenance and Inspection Table of JIS8 Unit Code (ASCII) Degree of Protection Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System User's Manual...
SECTION 6 Appendices Specifications and Dimensions CF Reader/Writer ■ General Specifications Item Specifications 3.3 V ± 5%, 5.0 V ± 5% Power supply voltage 0 to 40 ° C Ambient operating temperature Ambient operating 35% to 85% (with no condensation) humidity −...
SECTION 6 Appendices Tags ■ Specifications Item Description Model V670-D13F01 V670-D13F01H V670-D13F03 Memory capacity 128 bytes Memory type FeRAM (non-volatile ferroelectric memory) Memory life No. of times accessed (See note.): 1 billion Data holding time 10 years (after access using write or read commands) Ambient operating −...
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SECTION 6 Appendices • V600-D13F01 Four, R0.5 Two, R0.8 Case material PPS resin Two, R0.8 Two, R0.2 Filling material Epoxy resin Two, R0.2 Two, R0.2 Reference (Unit: mm) plane • V600-D13F01H Case material PPS resin Filling material Epoxy resin Mounting Hole Dimensions 20.5 Two, Two, R0.8...
SECTION 6 Appendices ■ V670-A81 Attachment for V670-D13F01H Tag The communications range of a Tag will be reduced when Tags are attached to metal objects. The V670-A81 Attachment is specifically designed for V670-D13F01H Tags. When combined with this Attachment, V670-D13F01H Tags retain their original communications range even when installed on metal objects.
SECTION 6 Appendices Communications Distance Specifications The communications distance depends on the mounting conditions. Carefully check the conditions listed here. ■ Maximum Communications Distances Tag model Communications distance V670-D13F03 0 to 8mm V670-D13F01 0 to 3 mm V670-D13F01H 0 to 3 mm ■...
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SECTION 6 Appendices ■ Communications Area (Reference) • V670-D13F03 Nonmetal X (mm) Y (mm) Distance in x-axis direction (mm) • V670-D13F01/V670-D13F01H Tag Attached Perpendicular to Passing Direction (X Direction) (Example) Nonmetal X (mm)) Y (mm) Distance in x-axis direction (mm) Tag Attached Horizontally in Relation to Passing Direction (X Direction) (Example) Nonmetal Y (mm)
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SECTION 6 Appendices ■ Operation Time (Reference) Operation time includes the TAT (Turn Around Time) and communications time. Command Response Communications time The TAT is the total processing time required to operate the CF Reader/Writer, from the viewpoint of the Handy Terminal. The communications time is the time required for communications between the CF Reader/Writer and a Tag, and does not include communications with the host device.
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SECTION 6 Appendices Read and write communications with Tags is performed in 4-byte units. This means that the communi- cations time can be minimized by specifying the address and number of bytes so that the write start address is a multiple of 4. Example: If 4 bytes of data is to be written from address 0001h, change the address to 0000h.
SECTION 6 Appendices Characteristics Data Based on Operating Conditions Mutual Interference between Tags When using multiple Tags, maintain the distances between Tags shown below to prevent malfunction due to mutual interference. • V670-D13F03 70 mm min. 70 mm min. ■ V670-D13F01(H) 16 mm Using the above information as reference, carry out preliminary tests or take other appropriate measures to ensure proper installation.
SECTION 6 Appendices Influence of Metal behind Tags (Reference) Take into consideration the influence of metal behind Tags when installing them. The communications range deteriorates if there is any metal material behind the Tag. The following graphs show the deterioration in the communications distances depending on the distance between the Tag and the metal behind the Tag (same size as the Antenna).
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SECTION 6 Appendices ■ V670-D13F03 • Metal: Aluminum * The communications distance without metal is 100%. Distance between Tag and metal (mm) • Metal: Iron * The communications distance without metal is 100%. Distance between Tag and metal (mm) Metal CF Reader/Writer Distance be- tween Tag...
SECTION 6 Appendices Chemical Resistance of Tags Chemicals that affect Tags are shown below. ABS resin is used for case material and epoxy resin for filling material. Refer the following lists and do not use chemicals that effect ABS and epoxy resin. Use only chemicals that do not effect these resins. Tags cannot be used in applications with explosion-proof specifications.
SECTION 6 Appendices Memory Map Tag memory has a user area and an ID code. The memory capacity of the user area is 128 bytes. One byte of data is written to one address. The memory area is divided into pages of 4 bytes, 0000h to 0003h, 0004h to 0007h, etc.
SECTION 6 Appendices Maintenance and Inspection To maintain the CF Reader/Writer in optimum condition, daily or periodic inspections are required. The CF Reader/Writer mainly consists of semiconductor components, which have a long life. The following malfunctions, however, may occur depending on the environment and operating conditions. (1) Deterioration of elements due to overvoltage or overcurrent (2) Deterioration of elements due to long-term stress caused by operation in locations with high ambient temperatures...
SECTION 6 Appendices Degree of Protection IP-@@ is classified by the test method described below. Check sealing in a working environment and operating conditions in advance. IP refers to the International Protection code. ■ IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Standards (IEC60529: 1989-11) (A) Protective Classification for “1st symbol”...
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SECTION 6 Appendices Class Protection level Test method overview (tested with fresh water) Spray water in an area within 60 ° to the right and left Protection against water No adverse effect from water spray from within 60 ° of a spray from a vertical line for 10 minutes, using the tester vertical line.
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SECTION 6 Appendices ■ NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Table for conversion from NEMA enclosure classifications to IEC60529. (Conversion from IEC60529 to NEMA enclosure classifications is not available.) NEMA250 IEC60529 IP10 IP11 IP54 IP14 IP54 4,4X IP56 IP52 6,6P IP67 12,12K IP52 IP54...
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Manual Revision History A manual revision code is added to the end of the catalog number shown at the bottom of the front and back covers. Catalog number ???-E1-01 Revision code Date of Revision code Reason for revision/revised page revision June 2004 Original production Electromagnetic Inductive RFID System...