Pin Assignment Of The Rs422 Interface - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 System Manual

Readers
5.2 RF630R reader
For more detailed information on the flash codes of the reader see Chapter Error messages
and flash codes for RF620R/RF630R (Page 338)
Note
LED not lit yellow?
If the LED does not light up yellow even though a tag is located within the field, common
causes are:
● Incorrect configuration in the init_run command, or init_run command was not executed
(see "Configuration Manual RF620R/RF630R")
● Antenna is switched off
● A tag is used, that is not compatible with the reader protocol (EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2).
● Tag is defective
● Reader or antenna has a defect
● Tag is not in the field of radiation of the transmit antenna
5.2.1.3

Pin assignment of the RS422 interface

Pin
The knurled bolt of the M12 plug is not connected to the shield (on the reader side).
Note
You must therefore not use any SIMATIC connecting cables that use the angled M12 plug.
102
Pin Assignment
Device end
8-pin M12
1 + 24 V
2 - Transmit
3 0 V
4 + Transmit
5 + Receive
6 - Receive
7 Free
8 Earth (shield)
System Manual, 06/2010, J31069-D0171-U001-A10-7618
Draft Version 02.06.2010
SIMATIC RF600