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SIMATIC Ident CB Gate
SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC Ident CB Gate
Operating Instructions
08/2022
C79000-G8976-C671-01
Introduction
Safety instructions
Description
Mounting
Connecting
Network integration
Aligning and configuring
Operation via the CB Gate
user interface
Alarm, error and system
messages
Maintenance and service
Technical specifications
Appendix
Service & Support
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  • Page 1 SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Introduction Safety instructions SIMATIC Ident Description Mounting RFID systems SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Connecting Network integration Operating Instructions Aligning and configuring Operation via the CB Gate user interface Alarm, error and system messages Maintenance and service...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    "TCP server" menu item ...................... 53 8.2.7 "System diagnostics" menu item ..................55 8.2.8 "Alarms" menu item ......................56 8.2.9 "User management" menu item ..................58 Alarm, error and system messages ..................... 61 Maintenance and service........................63 SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications ........................65 Appendix ............................. 67 Order data ......................... 67 Service & Support ..........................69 SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • "SIMATIC HMI Devices Comfort Panels" operating instructions • "Ident profile and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems" function manual You can find the current versions of the manuals on the pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13613).
  • Page 6 Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites. For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative. Note the different country-specific regulations.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    • The devices have "Low-level service access" that can only be enabled via additional hardware interconnection. The access is used to enable Siemens personnel to perform advanced examination for servicing. The access may only be used by qualified service personnel.
  • Page 8 • We recommend that you use certificates with a key length of at least 4096 bits. • If protocols support both certificates and keys, you should favor certificates. • With operation via OPC UA, always use the "Sign and encrypt" security method. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 9 Chrome, Firefox ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384 0x30 Chrome, Firefox Firmware encryption The firmware of individual components (controller, Panel, reader) is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only authentic firmware can be downloaded to the device. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 10: Protocols

    Port number status configurable configurable PROFINET UDP/34964 Open UDP/49152- 65535 TCP/102 Open SNMP UDP/161 Open TCP server TCP/2000 Closed ✓ ✓ in the factory state. Further services/protocols can be activated by reconfiguring. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 11 TCP/137 Open TCP/138 PROFINET UDP/34964 Open UDP/49152- 65535 TCP/102 Open Explanations of tables: • Authentication Specifies whether authentication of the communication partner takes place. • Encryption Specifies whether the transfer is encrypted. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 12: Security Information

    Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to...

  • Page 13: General Safety Instructions

    Observe the warnings provided there! WARNING Operation in hazardous areas not possible The SIMATIC Ident CB Gate is not designed for operation in hazardous areas and, correspondingly, is not permitted to be operated in hazardous areas. WARNING Life-threatening voltages when control cabinet is open When you open the control cabinet, there may be a dangerous voltage at certain areas or components.
  • Page 14 The device is intended for operation in a SELV/PELV circuit according to IEC/EN 61131 or IEC/EN 61010-2-201 in a dry environment, which means a dry environment on the rear of the device. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions Relating To The Power Supply Unit

    Note Electrostatic discharge can damage the device or the slot intended for it in the CPU. Electrostatic discharge can damage the device or the slot intended for it in the CPU. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions Relating To The Reader

    Safety instructions relating to the reader Note Operation depending on country-specific approvals (wireless approvals) Note that the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate is only permitted to be operated in countries for which it has a corresponding country-specific approval (wireless approval). List of country profiles (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109773353)

  • Page 17: Description

    Description Area of application The SIMATIC Ident CB Gate is a multi-component system which was designed specifically for the detection, identification and tracking of the objects tagged with transponders in conveyor systems. The system is based on components of the SIMATIC RF600 product family. It is an identification system in the UHF range which enables identification of passive transponders over large distances.
  • Page 18 SIMATIC HMI TP900 Comfort Depending on the system variant The CB Gate is delivered in a partially pre-mounted state and contains all relevant, passive components that are required for installation, connection and operation. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 19 Description Features The CB Gate has the following features and characteristics: Table 3- 2 Features of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Features Description Transmit power 2000 mW Transmission ≤ 300 kbps speed (UHF) Degree of protection IP65 Interfaces • TCP/IP •...
  • Page 20 Description SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 21: Mounting

    Mounting The SIMATIC Ident CB Gate is delivered in a partially pre-mounted state. The following components are already pre-mounted: • ① Foot element with control cabinet (height-adjustable feet are not pre-mounted) • ② & ⑤ Horizontal cross braces with width adjustment, possibly incl. antennas •...
  • Page 22 Note Installation, connection and commissioning by Siemens Service Installation, connection and commissioning of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate can be performed by the Siemens Service team. Note that the CB Gate has two or four antennas depending on the system variant.
  • Page 23 Alignment of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate in conveying direction When installing the CB Gate, ensure that the antennas are aligned in the conveying direction. Figure 4-3 Alignment of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate in the conveying direction Procedure NOTICE At least two people needed to perform the installation At least two people are needed to perform the installation of the CB Gate.
  • Page 24 7. Then mount the Panel housing ⑦ on the outside of the vertical brace on the left. Figure 4-4 Installation of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate 8. Then set the light barrier to the desired height. It should be aligned in such a way that the light barrier is at the middle height of the objects conveyed on the conveyor system.

  • Page 25: Connecting

    Note that the CB Gate has two or four antennas depending on the system variant. Connecting the system components The SIMATIC Ident CB Gate is delivered in a partially connected state. This applies in particular to the control cabinet, in which all components are already connected.
  • Page 26 SCALANCE S is recommended. You can find detailed information on creating a cell protection concept based on a SCALANCE S at the following link: Understanding and Using Firewall of Industrial Security Appliance SCALANCE S (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/22376747) SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 27: Line-Side Connection

    Observe the country-specific guidelines during the installation. Note Operation in a DC network With operation in a DC network, you need to connect the plus pole (+) to L1 and the minus pole (-) to N. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 28 Connecting 5.2 Line-side connection SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 29: Network Integration

    Network integration Addressing CB Gate You can integrate the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate into a higher-level system by connecting the CB Gate to a controller or a PC. So that communication between the CB Gate and the higher-level system can be enabled, the relevant components of the CB Gate must be addressed accordingly.

  • Page 30: Configuring A Communication Connection

    5. Then transfer the changed project into the controller and the Panel ("Download to device"). Configuring a communication connection The SIMATIC Ident CB Gate can communicate with a higher-level system via the following communication options: • Communication via the TCP server •...
  • Page 31 Client → Server (Gate) Interface.FromMCS 6 bytes Data is exchanged via the "MCSInterface" data block. You can find detailed information on the data block or the exchanged data in the following section. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 32: Structure Of The Data Block

    The send area comprises 130 bytes. Note that the data is always sent from offset "0.0" depending on the type of connection. The structure of the data block is described in one of the following tables. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 33 [1..62] of Byte tagPC WORD 80.0 74.0 RSSI BYTE 82.0 76.0 RSSI value MaxRSSI BYTE 83.0 77.0 Highest RSSI value MinRSSI BYTE 84.0 78.0 Lowest RSSI value channel BYTE 85.0 79.0 Channel SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 34 TagTop DINT 124.0 118.0 Number of "Transponder top" TagBottom DINT 128.0 122.0 Number of "Transponder bottom" TagUnclear DINT 132.0 126.0 Number of "Position unknown" SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 35: Aligning And Configuring

    Note that the CB Gate has two or four antennas depending on the system variant. Aligning antennas You can only achieve optimum alignment of the antennas of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate via the connected PC or a PG and using the WBM (Web Based Management) of the reader. This procedure is described below.
  • Page 36 5. Align the antenna ① in such a way that it detects the transponder with the highest and most stable RSSI value possible during each read operation. 6. Secure the antenna ①. 7. Click on the "Stop alignment" button. 8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 for the antenna ②. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 37: Configuring Antennas

    In our example, the objects are car tires. The transponders are always in the outer wall of the tire - from the perspective of the travel direction. Note the maximum permissible speed of the conveyor system (≤ 1.3 m/s) and the resulting minimum distance between the objects. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 38 3. In the "Basic settings", select the read point "Readpoint_1" and the antenna ① and start the "Continuous acquisition". 4. Select the transponder of the object that is currently in the antenna field from the transponder list. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 39 Check these points based on test runs and re-align the antennas or adapt the radiated power of the antennas. Note the maximum permissible speed of the conveyor system (≤ 1.3 m/s) and the resulting minimum distance between the objects. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 40 Additional information Detailed information on: • Configuration using the WBM • Planning of UHF read points and antennas • Elimination of field disturbances • and many more in the configuration manual "SIMATIC RF600". SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 41: Operation Via The Cb Gate User Interface

    Operation via the CB Gate user interface Structure of the user interface Configuration, operation and reading of information from the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate takes place via the SIMATIC HMI TP900 Comfort Panel. NOTICE Security recommendation: Authentication Note that the controller, the reader and the Panel are password-protected in the factory state.
  • Page 42 Main window ④ Log-on/log-off area Figure 8-1 Start page of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate user interface Status bar ① Above the main window, there is the status bar with the following information: • Date and time display • Display of the gate status The following gate statuses are possible: "Idle"...
  • Page 43 (Page 58)"), you must log on in this area to be able to make changes with your login. Your user name is displayed as soon as you are logged in. If you are already logged in, you can log out again in this area. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 44: Menu Items

    Operation via the CB Gate user interface 8.2 Menu items Menu items 8.2.1 "Home" menu item The "Home" menu item is divided into the following areas: • Controls • Statistics • Last tags Figure 8-2 "Home" menu item SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 45 Note: To avoid this error, the distance between two objects is increased or the speed of the conveyor system is reduced. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 46 Note: If the read operation was not successful, a corresponding error message is output instead of the EPC ID. Orientation Orientation/position detection of the object Note: If the orientation was not detected, "Unclear" is output. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 47: Logging" Menu Item

    Ten read operations are displayed per page. You can switch between the individual pages with the "<" and ">" buttons. You can delete the logbook or all entries in it with the "Reset logging" button. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 48: Black List" Menu Item

    The five transponders currently in the Black list are shown in the "Black listed transponders in PLC" area. They are filtered out in the next read operations. You can delete all entries from the list with the "Delete" button. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 49: Read Point Info" Menu Item

    The two "Read point" areas are identical in terms of contents. Whether one area or both areas are displayed depends on the system variant that you use. Both areas are displayed in the system variant with four antennas and two read points ("Tire"). SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 50 Note: Based on this information, you can determine how reliably objects are detected. Reset durations Buttons to reset the following information: • Current duration • Duration min • Duration max • Duration over limit SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 51: Configuration" Menu Item

    Note: Note that changes cannot be saved retentively in this menu. After the system is restarted, these parameters need to be set again and transferred. Alternatively, you can define the radiated power via the WBM. The settings in the WBM are saved retentively. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 52 Button to synchronize the date and time display of the reader and the controller with the user interface. Note: It is recommended to synchronize the time in order to avoid display and read errors. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 53: Tcp Server" Menu Item

    Server ready for connection The server is ready for connection establishment. • Connection established Connection is established. • Connection shutting down The connection is being terminated. • Connection closed The connection is terminated (temporary state). SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 54 When the end of the range of values is reached, the counter starts again at 1. Restart server Button for restarting the TCP server Note that a restart has the result that the connection to the client is terminated and then re-established. The displayed parameters are reset. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 55: System Diagnostics" Menu Item

    Opens the parent device or the device view if there is no parent device. Opens the child devices or the detail view if there are no child devices. Opens the device buffer view (only visible in the device view). SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 56: Alarms" Menu Item

    Buttons of the "Alarms" menu item Property Description Message archive Opens the view with the archived messaged texts. Current messages Opens the view with the currently present message texts. Clear Deletes all archived message texts. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 57 If necessary, increase the distance between two objects or reduce the speed of the conveyor system. No connection to The connection to the reader is interrupted or faulty. SIMATIC RF600 Check the device cabling. reader SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 58: User Management" Menu Item

    "User management" menu item In the "User management" menu item, you can create, delete and edit user profiles. Note that only users with administrator rights can make changes. Figure 8-10 "User management" menu item SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 59 To ensure that no unauthorized persons can access the CB Gate settings, we recommend that you leave authentication enabled and create new user profiles. Note that authentication can only be enabled/disabled by an administrator. SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 60 Operation via the CB Gate user interface 8.2 Menu items SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 61: Alarm, Error And System Messages

    You can find detailed information on the alarm, error and system messages of the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate components in the respective manual for the component or the "Ident profile and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems" manual. Link: Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13613) SIMATIC Ident CB Gate...
  • Page 62 Alarm, error and system messages SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 63: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service You can find detailed information on installing and maintaining the SIMATIC Ident CB Gate components in the respective manual for the component. Link: Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13613) SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 64 Maintenance and service SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Table 11- 1 Technical specifications 6GT2881-1AB0x-0Ax0 Product type designation SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Reader radio frequencies Operating frequency (ETSI) 865 to 868 MHz Transmit power (ETSI) 3 to 2000 mW Electrical data Type of network 1-phase AC Voltage •...
  • Page 66 -20 ... +60 °C Design, dimensions and weight Dimensions (W × H × D) 2000 × 1550 -1950 × 1200 mm Weight 53 kg Type of mounting Mounting rail (ITEM profile) Standards, specifications, approvals Approval SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 67: Appendix

    50134290 DIN rail mounting kit 6GT2890-0AB00 for SIMATIC RF600 readers Antenna holder 3-way kit 6GT2890-2AB10 for SIMATIC RF600-Reader and antennas Ethernet plug 6GK1901-1BB10-2AB0 Industrial Ethernet FastConnect RJ45 plug 180 2x2 (10 units) SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...
  • Page 68 Industrial Ethernet cable 0.3 m 6XV1870-8AE30 M12-180 / M12-180 24 V connecting cable reader ↔ wide-range power supply 6GT2 891-4EH20 unit with open ends Antenna connection cable 6GT2815-0BH30 Antenna connection cable 6GT2815-2BH50 SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

  • Page 69: Service & Support

    Industry Online Support In addition to the product documentation, you are supported by the comprehensive online information platform of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/) Apart from news, you will also find the following there: •...
  • Page 70 Service & Support SIMATIC Ident CB Gate Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C671-01...

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