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  • Page 2 January 26, 2012 © 2012 Sirit Inc., All Rights Reserved. “Sirit”, the Sirit Design, “RFID by Sirit”, the RFID by Sirit Design and “vision beyond sight” are all trademarks of Sirit Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 IDentity 6204. Chapter 9 - Safety Instructions – This chapter provides important safety information about the IDentity 6204. All users must read this section before installing or operating this reader. Appendix A – Error Handling – This appendix lists IDentity 6204 errors and warnings.
  • Page 4 Discharge and appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid equipment damage. Caution: Cautions advise the reader that a condition can be created by a particular action that can cause equipment damage or result in equipment operation that violates regulatory requirements. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5.4. View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings................22 5.5. Reader Test Tool (RTT)........................23 5.5.1. General Page ...........................23 5.5.2. Tag Performance Page ......................27 5.5.3. Tag Management Page ......................29 5.5.4. Macros Page ..........................30 5.5.5. Event Handling Page .......................32 5.5.6. Antenna Settings Page......................33 IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Expert Configuration – Digital I/O ..................59 6.3.8. Expert Configuration – Modem ....................60 6.4. User Application Management......................61 6.5. Change Operating Mode........................62 6.6. View Tags ............................63 6.7. Check Reader Status ........................64 6.8. Review Logs ............................66 IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 RS-232 Specifications ......................75 8.1.5. Digital Input/Output Specifications ..................75 8.1.6. Ethernet LAN Specifications ....................75 8.1.7. IDentity 6204 Antenna Specifications ..................76 8.1.8. Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout................79 Safety Instructions ..........................80 9.1. Power Disconnect Device......................... 80 9.2. RF Safety............................. 80 9.3. Electrostatic Discharge........................80 9.4.
  • Page 8 Contents IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Reader Overview

    (for example: FCC Part 90). IDentity 6204 UHF Reader Figure 1 As shown in the following figure, the IDentity 6204 reader supports four Tx/Rx antennas (not shown). The reader is also equipped with RS-232 serial and Ethernet interfaces.

  • Page 10: Reader Software

    Reader Overview Reader Software 1.2. The IDentity 6204 is shipped with two software applications that you can use to configure and control the reader. Reader Startup Tool (RST) The RST is a Microsoft Windows based application you install on your computer.

  • Page 11: Reader Equipment Installation

    Mechanical Installation 2.1. The IDentity 6204 is available with two mounting flanges suitable for most pole and wall mount applications. Any mounting surface must be able to support a minimum static load of 11.0 pounds (5 kg) plus any additional live load due to environmental conditions.
  • Page 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation To mount the IDentity 6204 reader assembly, refer to Figure 3 and perform the following: Prepare the mounting surface to accept the 10 mounting bolts. The hole pattern should match that shown in Figure 3 and the mounting surface must be able to support 11 lbs (5 kg).

  • Page 13: Electrical Installation

    IDentity 6204 Electrical Connections Figure 4 Caution: The IDentity 6204 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirit Technologies for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Serial Port

    Connecting the Serial Port 2.2.1. The IDentity 6204 RS-232 serial port provides communication up to 115200 Baud. This port is accessed through the bulkhead connector on the reader. If you are using the serial port for reader communication, connect a serial cable from the COM port on your PC to the serial port on the reader.

  • Page 15: Connecting The External Antenna

    Caution: The IDentity 6204 is equipped with four external RF ports. If activated, these RF ports must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up. Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port.

  • Page 16: Reader Startup Tool (Rst) Software Installation

    Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation Installing RST Software 3.1. The IDentity 6204 is delivered with a Microsoft Windows application called Reader Startup Tool (RST). You can use this application to initially configure your reader as well as read and display tag data.

  • Page 17: Windows 7 Setup

    Startup Tool 7 Restart RST and it should discover readers. For Third-Party Firewalls 1 Log into your computer as Administrator. 2 Set your firewall to allow RST to receive UDP traffic on port 50000 and 50001. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Reader Startup

    If this is the first time starting the RST application, you may receive a Windows Security Alert. This warning indicates that the firewall is blocking the RST application. If the warning window is hidden under the RST windows, collapse the RST window. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Initial Reader Setup

    1 Select the reader on the main RST page by clicking the button to the left of the reader Mac address. 2 Press the button on the RST tool bar or select Setup from the pull-down menu. Wizard Tools 3 The IDentity 6204 Reader Setup Wizard (RSW) is displayed. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 RST Software Installation Press and enter the Login ( ) and Password. If this is the Next> admin first time configuring your reader, enter: readeradmin. After entering your Login and Password, press Next> IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 See the Advanced Setup chapter in this guide for more information. Select the protocol of the tags you will be reading and press Next> Select the antennas you will be installing and press Next> IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 10 It is highly recommended that you save the reader setup as a profile. Select , enter a , and press Save changes to a profile… Profile Name to complete the initial reader setup. Finish IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Reader Operation

    Reader Operation Basic Operation with RST 4.1. The IDentity 6204 can be operated either from the RST application or by logging directly into the reader’s embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). To operate the reader from RST, perform the following: Open RST From your Windows desktop, select: Start→Programs→Sirit→Reader Startup Tool (RST)
  • Page 24 Verify the Operating Mode is set to . From the pull-down menu Active select Operating Mode→Active Select the tab and press Tag Performance Start Place tags in front of antenna and verify tags are read and displayed. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Deployed Reader Operation With Rct

    Login The default login is . If you need administrator privileges, login as guest and enter as the password. admin readeradmin Press Submit Basic Configuration →Setup Antenna/Cables Select to configure the antennas, gain, and power settings. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 System Status →View Tags Press to view tag data. 10 If you need to configure additional changes to your reader, refer to Chapter 7 – Reader Configuration Tool for information on using RCT to adjust configuration variables and parameters. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Reader Startup Tool (Rst)

    Reader Startup Tool Reader Startup Tool (RST) The Reader Startup Tool (RST) provides an easy-to-use interface for the IDentity 6204 configuration and operation functions. This application resides on your Windows based computer and allows you to perform the following: View all readers on the network...

  • Page 28: Configure Reader With The Setup Wizard

    RST tool bar or select Setup from the pull-down menu. Wizard Tools 2 The IDentity 6204 Reader Setup Wizard (RSW) is displayed. Refer to Chapter 2 – Reader Configuration for detailed instructions on using the Reader Setup Wizard. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Customize Discovery Options

    Options Discovery Select either IP version 4 IP version 6 Enter the as required. Listen Address Request Multicast Address Select whether you require a secure connection for the Test, Configure, and Diagnostic Tools. Press Apply IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: View Or Change The Reader's Network Settings

    View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings 5.4. From the RST main page, press the button. Verify the , and are correct. IP Address Subnet Default Gateway is selected these fields will be locked. Method: DHCP If required, change the values. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Reader Test Tool (Rtt)

    General Page any responses. From the pull-down menus, you can also login to the reader, change the operating mode, select another protocol, and select which antennas are active. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 – Reader is not transmitting any RF energy, unless processing Standby a tag related command. The transmitter is enabled at the beginning of the command processing, protocol operations required for the command are performed, and then the RF transmitter is turned off. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 Reader Startup Tool Select Protocol You can activate one or more protocols on the IDentity 6204 using RST. >. From the pull-down menu, select Active protocols Protocols→<protocol are indicated by Antenna Selection You can select the ports that have antennas connected and which antennas are active.
  • Page 34 Reader Startup Tool Set Reader Options You can setup other reader options including help type macro highlighting. From the pull-down menu, select Edit→Options. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Tag Performance Page

    Use the controls when the reader is in Active Operation Query mode. Use the controls when in Standby mode. Scan Operation Tag and reader performance data is provided in the Performance blocks. Information Tag Acquisition Analysis IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Click to stop automatic query. Indicates current read rate with audible tone. Check to purge the reader’s tag database after each query. Refer to the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on the tag database. Tag Acquisition Analysis...

  • Page 37: Tag Management Page

    RF field. Specific fields you can read include: Kill Code Access Code Tag ID User Data Clear Read and Write Fields To clear the Read or Write fields, select Edit→Clear…. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Macros Page

    The macros are Macros provided by Sirit or can be written by the end user. Some of the macros provided are dependent on the operating region of the reader. A macro (script or command file) is a text file that contains one or more reader commands.
  • Page 39 Macro Example To configure the reader for FCC, Part 90 Dense operation, send the following macro ( part90_6tari_lf640_PR_M2.mcr # configure region setup.region=fcc setup.sub_region=fcc_part90 # set frequency setup.advanced.preferred_frequencies=915950 # configure protocol modem.protocol.isoc.control.auto_phy.enable=false modem.protocol.isoc.physical.set(tari=tari_06_25, return_link_freq=LF640, data_1_length=d1_len_20, rt_modulation=rt_mod_pr, tr_encoding=tr_enc_miller_2,interrogator_mode=dense) IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Event Handling Page

    RTT program and be event.error displayed in the window of this page. Enter in the field event.error Events: and press the button. The button can be selected at any Register Clear time to clear the window. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Antenna Settings Page

    Reader Startup Tool Antenna Settings Page 5.5.6. page allows you to adjust the power settings for each Antenna Settings antenna. Only the controls for those antennas that are connected are activated. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Reader Diagnostics Tool (Rdt)

    Reader Startup Tool Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) 5.6. The Reader Diagnostic Tool (RDT) is to be used by Sirit trained technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose various reader issues. Administrator login is required. To use RDT, you must login as an administrator, perform the following.

  • Page 43: Alarms

    Reader Startup Tool Alarms 5.6.2. ms page is used to capture autonomous alarms generated by the Alar reader during normal operation. The alarms are defined as autonomous reader events for the following namespaces: event.error event.warning IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Tag Report

    (RSSI) and on which antenna that tag singulated. Caution: Use of this tool can adversely affect tag reader performance, particularly if many tag fields are enabled. Use the RTT->Tag Performance page for normal tag performance testing. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Spectrum Analyzer

    0 to -120 dBm. This feature is intended for expert users to verify RF environmental conditions during an installation. Caution: Using this feature during normal reader operation can significantly degrade tag reading performance. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Power Ramp Tool

    Initial Attenuation Level (dBm) – Starting attenuation level. Attenuation Decrement (dBm) – Step-size for attenuation decrement. Antennas section allows you to select which antenna(s) to test with. Filter section allows you to apply a filter to only look for a particular tag. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (Rct)

    With this application, you can perform the following: Basic Configurations Advanced Configurations Check System Status Access the online Help To access the RCT, press the button on the main RST page. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Basic Configuration

    After logging in as admin, the Logout button logs you out of the reader. Logging out automatically sets the login level to guest. Profile: Profile is the currently active profile in the reader. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Manage Profiles

    The reader can support up to 8 unique profiles. Detailed information about reader profiles is provided in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. page provides a list of all profiles stored in the reader.
  • Page 50 – This option resets the serial port configuration to Reset Serial Port the factory default settings. – This option resets the network Reset Network Interface Configuration configuration to factory defaults. Caution: Resetting the IDentity 6204 to Factory Default will reboot the reader. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Set Tag Protocol

    Physical parameters configure the physical air interface for the protocol. For detailed information on each of the Control and Physical parameters, refer to Chapter 15 – Modem Namespace of the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. Parameter descriptions are provided in the modem.protocol.isoc.control configuration variable sections.

  • Page 52: Setup Ethernet/Lan

    IP, Mac, subnet, and default gateway addresses for your readers and keep this data in a safe location. You can use this data to reconfigure the network in the event of application failure or data loss. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Setup Serial Port

    The Setup Serial Port function allows you to configure the serial port parameters. These parameters include: Baud rate Data bits Parity Echo Stop bits Use the pull-down menus to select a value and press to update the Submit reader. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Setup Digital Accessories

    Submit update the digital inputs and outputs. Refer to the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on configuring the digital inputs and outputs. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Setup Antenna/Cables

    For detailed descriptions of each of the antenna and cable variables, refer to Antenna Configuration in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. To configure an antenna, enter the antenna number in the Mux Sequence field.

  • Page 56: Set Regulatory Mode (Region)

    For detailed information on each of these parameters, refer to the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. Descriptions are provided in the setup.region and setup.sub_region configuration variable sections. Setup Summary 6.1.9. This page allows you to quickly setup the basic operational parameters of the reader. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Advanced Functions

    Once the filename is entered, press . Note that this Upgrade Firmware function also upgrades the LLRP Component firmware. To only upgrade the LLRP firmware, enter the name of the Sirit provided LLRP firmware file in the field. Use the button to help...

  • Page 58: Import/Export Configuration

    Reader Configuration Tool Import/Export Configuration 6.2.2. This page allows you to transfer a reader configuration to or from your host computer. This is useful for configuring a reader to a known state. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 Import License Import Security Keys This function is used to import reader security keys to the reader. Navigate to the key file and press to load the file into the Import Security Keys reader. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Command Line

    Reader Configuration Tool Command Line 6.2.3. This page allows you to directly enter reader commands from your web browser.To directly enter commands from the Command Line Interface (CLI), refer to the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Expert Configuration

    Reference Guide. Expert Configuration – Setup 6.3.1. This page allows you to set the basic operating parameters of the reader including region, sub region, mode, and active protocols. You can also view the valid protocols and regions. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Expert Configuration - Tag

    6.3.2. This page allows you to configure how the reader reports tags. The IDentity 6204 supports the ability to filter tags or eliminate tags from being reported based on the conditions specified in the filter configuration variables. The reader supports eight filters and each filter is specified by the following configuration variables: –...

  • Page 63: Expert Configuration - Version

    Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Version 6.3.3. This page displays the version of reader hardware and reader software within the reader. The version numbers are read-only and will be needed if you contact Sirit for technical support. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Expert Configuration - Information

    Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Information 6.3.4. This page allows you to customize the reader’s identity. You can assign each reader a name, description, location, and zone. You can also set how the reader reports timestamps. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Expert Configuration - Communication

    Refer to the Setup Ethernet/LAN and Setup Serial Port sections for additional information. The following figure shows a portion of communication parameters available on the reader. NOTE For details on communication parameters, refer to the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Expert Configuration - Antennas

    For detailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables, refer to the Antenna Configuration section in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. Enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the button to update the antenna and cable configuration.

  • Page 67: Expert Configuration - Digital I/O

    This page allows you to configure the digital inputs and output behavior. You can set the digital input debounce time (in milliseconds), as well as the input and output pin values. Refer to the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables.

  • Page 68: Expert Configuration - Modem

    This page allows you to set the reader’s modem control variables. These variables control functions such as EPC link, modulation depth, return link frequency, and others. Refer to the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables. The following figure shows only a small sample of the available modem configuration variables.

  • Page 69: User Application Management

    Applications available on the reader – This function allows you to view a list of all user applications stored on the reader. Controls are provided to view the application and delete it from the reader. Start Applications – This function allows you to start Python and Java applications. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Change Operating Mode

    Stand By Mode - Reader is not transmitting any energy, unless processing a tag related command. The RF transmitter is enabled at the beginning of the command processing, any protocol operations required for the command are performed, and then the RF transmitter is turned back off. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: View Tags

    Press Start to begin displaying the tag database. This page is automatically refreshed every five seconds. Press Get Once to update the database one time (refresh is off). Press Purge to purge all tags from the database. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Check Reader Status

    Reader Configuration Tool Check Reader Status 6.7. This page allows you to view the reader/system status, CPU utilization, services, and licensed features. This information can be used by Sirit Technical Support to verify reader operation. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Reader Configuration Tool IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Review Logs

    Reader Configuration Tool Review Logs 6.8. This page allows you to view the reader logs. These logs can be used by Sirit Technical Support to verify reader operation. The reader logs include: – System level reader operation Reader level Logs –...

  • Page 75: Configuring Digital Inputs And Outputs

    (0 Vdc) and can sink current such that power dissipation is ≤ 1W. Low Latency Digital Input/Output Operation 7.3. The IDentity 6204 is equipped with low-latency digital inputs and outputs. The inputs (3 and 4) can be used by the modem to trigger low-latency events. Two commands control these inputs as follows: -- if X goes high, it triggers Y modem.dio.in.X.positive_level = Y...
  • Page 76 (generates a pulse when an warning occurs) WARNING All output (level/pulse) polarity is defined by: modem.dio.out.X.polarity = Z where can be: (default) POSITIVE NEGATIVE All pulse width (in µSec) is defined by: –(default 100 µSec) modem.dio.out.X.pulse_width IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Digital I/O Monitoring And Control Scripts

    I/Os and take specific actions. These Python application scripts can be used as is or modified to suit your particular application. For detailed information on loading Python scripts, refer to Chapter 5 – Embedded Reader Applications of the IDentity 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. scan_trigger.py 7.4.1.

  • Page 78: Scan_Trigger_Timer.py

    Turns on output 1 for 5000 ms on tag reads signal_read.py 1 5000 Turns on output 1 for 500 ms on tag reads signal_read.py 1 500 Turns on digital output 1,logic level 0, for signal_read.py 1 800 0 800 ms on tag reads IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Signal_Read_Crc_Error.py

    1 level 0 for on Monitors RF status, set/clear output 2 on change, logic rf_mon.py 2 level 0 for on Monitors RF status, set/clear output 3 on change, logic rf_mon.py 3 0 level 1 for on IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Digital Input Alarm Generation

    Digital Input Alarm Generation 7.5. The IDentity 6204 can be configured to generate an alarm when a digital input is disconnected or sensor failure is detected. The alarm is triggered when the signal level on the digital input stays in the specified state longer than the specified alarm timeout.

  • Page 81: Digital I/O Hardware Connection

    Configuring Digital I/Os Digital I/O Hardware Connection 7.6. Figure 5 shows a typical sensor/indicator connection to the digital I/Os. Example Motion Detector and Indicator connected to the Digital I/O Figure 5 IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Specifications

    Input Current 1.5A maximum at 24 Vdc Active Mode DC Current Draw vs Transmitted Power +60 degC +25 degC -20 degC Transmitted Power (dBm) Typical Power Consumption versus Conducted Output Power at 910 MHz Figure 6 IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Environmental Specifications

    5 to 24 Vdc, 1 to 5 mA, Optically Isolated Output Open Collector (3 to 40 V, 100 mA Max) Refer to Section 0 for cable pin out. Signals Ethernet LAN Specifications 8.1.6. Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Refer to Section 0 for cable pin out. Signals IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Identity 6204 Antenna Specifications

    Specifications IDentity 6204 Antenna Specifications 8.1.7. Please refer to the Sirit Antenna Application Guide for detailed specifications and application information for IDentity 6204 antennas. Part Number ANTENNA-021 ANTENNA-024 Frequency range 902–928 MHz 902–928 MHz Antenna type Patch Multi-element Patch Impedance 50 Ω, nominal...
  • Page 85 Toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirit could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The professional installer will need to calculate and verify the reader’s power output allowable based on the antenna (gain) used and cabling (loss) effects.
  • Page 86 Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6 . Le programme d’installation de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-delà de I’exigence de Santé Canada. Les informations peuvent être obtenues: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewhsemt/pubs/radiation/radio_ guide-lignes_direct-eng.php IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout

    Ground (Reader) Orange DOUT1 Digital Output 1 Green DOUT2 Digital Output 2 DOUT3 Digital Output 3 White DOUT4 Digital Output 4 Green Blue Ground (Reader) Yellow +24 VDC H. Power Green 24 VDC GND H. Ground IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Safety Instructions

    Caution: The IDentity 6204 UHF Reader is equipped with four (4) RF ports. To prevent reader damage, active RF ports must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up. UHF Readers are factory configured to operate on RF port 1.

  • Page 89: Error Handling

    The main processor has Perform reader reboot. If condition failed to successfully persists, contact Sirit support. complete the initialization process. SEEPROM_UNABLE_ event.error.hw Unable to write to Perform reader reboot. If condition TO_WRITE SEEPROM. persists, contact Sirit support. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Major Errors

    90%, determine if embedded application is improperly using memory. If condition persists, contact Sirit support. INDEX_OUT_OF_ event.error.sw Software is indexing If condition persists, contact Sirit BOUNDS beyond end of array. support. INVALID_ ARGUMENT event.error.sw Argument of an internal If condition persists, contact Sirit command is invalid.
  • Page 91 Verify the license operation or import that file has not been imported previously. If has failed. condition persists, contact Sirit support. MDM_ADC_DEVICE_ event.error.hw The ADC device on the If condition persists, contact Sirit...
  • Page 92 Appendix A – Error Handling Major Error Event Description Corrective Action MDM_FPGA_TIMEOUT event.error.hw PPI bus stopped If condition persists, contact Sirit _FAILURE unexpectedly support. MDM_FPGA_TIMEOUT event.error.hw Timeout waiting on FPGA If condition persists, contact Sirit _WARNING SPI bus. support. MDM_ICM_ERROR event.error.
  • Page 93 RF subsystem voltage Verify correct operational voltage is FAULT below acceptable level. being supplied to reader. Verify power (May be seen when unit supply voltages meet Sirit specifications. powered off.) If condition persists, contact Sirit support. MDM_RX_TRAIN_ event.error.sw The modem has exceeded...

  • Page 94: Warnings

    Indicator) calibration data from the reader flash. _DATA_MISSING MDM_LBT_ event.warning. radio The selected channel is occupied. None required. CHANNEL_IS_ OCCUPIED MDM_NO_ event.warning. radio There are no frequencies available for None required. AVAILABLE_ transmission which meet the LBT and/or FREQUENCIES minimum-off-time requirements. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 Default value is invalid for the symbol. None required. DEFAULT_INVALID SYMBOL_TABLE_ event.warning. Indicates a failure in restoring the None required. FAILED_TO_ configuration configurations. RESTORE SYMBOL_TABLE_ event.warning. Indicates a failure to save the configurations. None required. FAILED_TO_SAVE configuration IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Informational Messages

    Indicates the maximum number of events allowed for registration has been reached. READER_ENTER_DUTY_CYCLE event.info Indicates the reader entering the duty cycle. READER_INIT_SUCCESS event.info Indicates the reader successfully initialized. READER_RECOVERY event.info Indicates the reader recovery being performed. IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Appendix A – Error Handling Message Event Description READER_RESET_BY_FP_SWIT event.info Indicates the reader being reset by hardware reset IDentity 6204 User’s Guide...
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