Siemens SIMATIC RF1060R Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Introduction
The SIMATIC RF1060R is a reader for connection to a Windows based computer. The
connection is via a USB interface of the computer. The SIMATIC RF1060R is handled by the
computer like a keyboard. This makes it unnecessary to install specific RFID drivers.
On the Siemens support page "Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109741590)" there are functions for
accessing the reader in the form of a DLL file with a demo application. With the help of this
DLL file you can implement user identification for access to your own applications quickly
and simply. To do this, the reader reads out the serial numbers of MIFARE and ISO 15693
transponders. Depending on the card type, the serial number can be 4, 7 or 10 bytes long
(MIFARE / ISO 14443)or 8 bytes (ISO 15693).
Please note that serial numbers of transponders that begin with the byte "0x08" are always
newly generated by the transponder. This makes an assignment of serial numbers and
transponders impossible.
The reader can be addressed and controlled by functions, for example to change the status
of the reader or to communicate with a transponder. With the aid of the functions, you can for
example control the three-color reader LED. Which functions exist and how you use them is
described in this manual.
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens' products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines
and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the
enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security
measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens' guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to
always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported,
and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer's exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
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Operating Instructions, 05/2017, C79000-G8976-C432-02
SIMATIC RF1060R