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IF 2 Network Reader Model 1009FF01 User’s Manual...
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IF2, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Before you work with the IF2, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address. You should also be familiar with your RFID system.
Getting Started This chapter introduces the IF2 Network Reader, explains the ports and LEDs, and explains how the reader fits into your network. It contains these topics: • Overview of the IF2 • Communicating with the IF2 • Installing the IF2 •...
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Overview of the IF2 The IF2 Network Reader is an RFID reader that provides connectivity between tag data and an enterprise system. IF2 Network Reader Note: The IF2 does not ship with RFID antennas. For more information on these accessories, contact your Intermec sales representative.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the LEDs The IF2 has six LEDs that indicate the status of the reader during operation. Use the next table to identify the LED icons on the front panel of the IF2. IF2 LED Descriptions...
About the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator The blue Ready-to-Work indicator shows when an application is communicating with the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) server or LLRP client on the IF2. The next table explains the different states of the Ready-to-Work indicator. Ready-to-Work Indicator Status Descriptions...
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IF2 Port Descriptions Port Description GPIO General purpose input/output (GPIO) port that connects the IF2 to industrial controls such as relays or indicators. For more information on the IF2 GPIO interfaces, see “About the GPIO Interfaces” on page 74. DC power Connects the reader to a 12 volt DC power source.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the Top Panel Ports The IF2 top panel ports consist of four antenna ports, a reset switch, and a USB service port. USB service port Reset switch Antenna port (4 places) IF2 Top Panel Ports The IF2 RFID antenna ports uses Reverse TNC connectors.
DHCP server. Therefore, the IF2 will work out of the box if you connect it to your network and use a DHCP server to assign it an IP address. In this case, you configure the IF2 using the web browser interface from a desktop PC. For help, see “Using the Web...
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Chapter 1 — Getting Started To assign an initial IP address 1 Open a serial connection to the IF2. For help, see “Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2” on page 54. 2 Type config and press Enter, and then type config again in the Password field and press Enter.
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8 Press Q to close the Initial Configuration screen. 9 Disconnect the null-modem cable from the IF2. The IF2 is now ready to be connected to your network. See “Connecting the IF2 to Your Network” on page 15. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
When using the web browser interface, remember that your session automatically terminates if you do not use it for 15 minutes. Note: If you access the Internet using a proxy server, add the IF2 IP address to your Exceptions list. The Exceptions list contains the addresses that you do not want to use with a proxy server.
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4 If necessary, enter a user name and password. The default user name is and the default password is . You can intermec intermec define the user name and password. For help, see “Setting Up Logins” on page IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
For help with configuring RFID reader settings, see “Configuring BRI Settings” on page 38. For more information on other methods for managing the IF2, see “Managing the IF2” on page 50. Saving Configuration Changes After you make configuration changes, click Activate Changes in the browser window to save your changes and immediately make the changes active.
3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. The Help text is disabled. Installing the IF2 This section explains how to mount the IF2 to a wall using the Network Reader Drilling Template Instructions that comes in the box with the IF2.
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3 Mount the IF2 using your parts and screws. Mounting screw (4 places) Note: The IF2 is certified to an IP53 environmental rating only when mounted as shown. The next table includes environmental requirements for the IF2. Choose a location that meets these requirements.
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Connecting the IF2 to Your Network After you place the IF2 in its mounting location, you can connect it to your network. To connect the IF2 to your network 1 Install the IF2 in its mounting location. For help, see “Mount the...
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Setting the Date and Time After you have installed the IF2, you can set the date and time via the web browser interface. To set the date and time 1 Connect to the IF2 via the web browser interface. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface”...
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Using the IF2 Securely To help protect the integrity and security of your data, the IF2 supports a variety of secure access methods: • You can use a secure web browser session (HTTPS) to access the IF2.
Configuring Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure network settings for the IF2 and includes these topics: • Configuring Settings for Your Network • Configuring Security • Managing Certificates This chapter assumes that you are familiar with your network, networking terms, and the type of security implemented by your network.
From a device management standpoint, there are several other methods you can use to configure network settings, including Intermec SmartSystems and the Device Configuration web service. For more information on using these methods to configure the IF2, “Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the see Chapter 4, IF2.”...
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2 Configure the Ethernet settings. For help, see the next table. Note: Different settings appear in this screen depending on the current DHCP mode for the IF2. If you need to configure other network settings such as DNS addresses and suffixes or a SYSLOG destination, see “Configuring Common Network Settings”...
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Parameter Description Enable DHCP Check this check box if you want the IF2 to get its IP address from a DHCP server. If this check box is not checked, you need to specify the IP address, subnet mask, and IP router for your network.
1 In the menu, click Network Configuration > Common. The Common screen appears. 2 Configure settings. For help, see the next table. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
DHCP server. If the server supports it, this field is used for dynamic DNS updates. DNS Server 1 IP address of a domain name server that the IF2 uses to resolve DNS names. DNS Server 2 IP address of a second domain name server that the IF2 uses to resolve DNS names.
Securely” on page 17. Controlling Access Services Access services are the different ways that users can access and configure the IF2. You can control how developers access the IF2 by enabling or disabling these services: • Web browser interface (secure and non-secure) •...
On the IF2, you need to enable RADIUS for login authorization. When you attempt to log in to the IF2, you must enter a user name and password. This login is sent to the RADIUS server, which compares the login to its list of authorized logins. If a match is found, you can log in to the IF2 with read/write privileges.
29. Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Server If you use a password server to manage users who log in to this IF2, you need to tell the IF2 how to communicate with the password server and then you need to configure the password server.
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RADIUS Server Information Descriptions Type Description Enable RADIUS Enables RADIUS authentication for this IF2. Primary Radius IP address or DNS name of the RADIUS server. If this Server field is blank, the RADIUS client does not use this entry.
Password Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Username Enter the user name you need to use to log in to this IF2. The user name can be from 1 to 32 characters long. You must always specify a user name. Default is intermec Password Enter the password you need to use to log in to this IF2.
Password Parameter Descriptions (continued) Parameter Description Read-only Enter the password you need to use to log in to this IF2. Password This password gives the user read-only access to the IF2. This user can view the configuration and execute diagnostics but cannot perform any tasks that affect IF2 operation, such as changing configuration options or upgrading firmware.
You can use a third-party certificate authority to issue unique client certificates and a root certificate. Note: To install or uninstall certificates, you need to access the IF2 via a secure web browser. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface”...
Note: If you are not using a secure web browser, you will be prompted to log in again. Click A secure session is available and log in to the IF2. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, click Yes to proceed. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
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4 (Server Certificate only) In the Enter the associated passphrase for this certificate field, carefully enter the passphrase for the certificate. 5 Click Import Certificate. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, click Yes to proceed. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
Developing and Using RFID Applications This chapter explains how you can develop and test RFID applications for the IF2 and includes these topics: • RFID Applications and the IF2 • Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 • Modifying IF4 Applications for Use With the IF2 •...
Reference Guide. The application you develop resides on a remote server which communicates with the IF2. In this case, all processing is performed by the server. Using the RFID Resource Kit The Intermec Developer Library RFID Resource Kit includes Java and C# tools you can use to develop applications that enable control of the reader and data management.
Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 An RFID application can communicate directly with the IF2 BRI Server using the BRI protocol, or it can communicate with the IF2 using the Low-Level-Reader Protocol (LLRP). Intermec recommends that you write and test your application on a development workstation (your desktop PC).
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications • The IF2 is no longer guaranteed to be the only RFID module resource. The serial connection is one of eight possible connections. For more information on BRI, see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference...
• ISO6B/G1 • ISO6B/G2 This setting is equivalent to the TAGTYPE BRI attribute. Read Tries Sets the maximum number of times the read algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Read command. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
Enables or disables a NOTAG message, which is sent when no tags are found during execution of a Read, Write, or Lock command. Check the check box to enable the message. This setting is equivalent to the NOTAGRPT BRI attribute, and is enabled by default. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications Report Timeout Sets the timeout (in ms) for delays in tag reporting when the IF2 is in continuous read mode. Range is 0 (default) to 65534. Timeout Configuration Mode Enables a timeout mode. Instead of specifying the number of antenna or ID tries, you specify an antenna or ID timeout value.
This setting is equivalent to the IDTRIES BRI attribute. Antenna Tries Sets the maximum number of ID Tries that the reader executes per antenna. Valid range is 1 to 254 (default is 3). This setting is equivalent to the ANTTRIES BRI attribute. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
The IF2 BRI server handles communication between your application and the RFID module. When your application is communicating with the BRI server, the blue Intermec Ready-To-Work Indicator on the IF2 front panel turns on and stays on. For more information, see “About...
BRI TCP Port Specifies the TCP port used for incoming connections to the BRI server. This port must be unique for all TCP services running on the IF2. Valid range is 2189 to 65535. Default is 2189. Enable Logging Enables/disables logging of BRI server events.
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Message type of the event, generally indicating which system sent the message: 1 = Command received by BRI server 2 = Response sent by BRI server 3 = BRI server connection message Message Text of the message, including responses. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications Configuring LLRP Settings The IF2 supports version 1.0.1 of the EPCglobal Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP), which establishes a specific interface method between a reader and its corresponding client. Follow the next procedure to configure LLRP settings.
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LLRP server on port 5085. Unsecure Server Enable Check this check box to allow connections to the unsecure LLRP server on port 5084. Download Intermec Click the link to download the Intermec extension Extension Definitions definitions xml file. Reader-Initiated...
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Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 This chapter includes information on managing the IF2 and includes these topics: • Managing the IF2 • Using the Device Configuration Web Service • Using SmartSystems Foundation • Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 •...
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Managing the IF2 There are several methods you can use to manage the IF2. You can use: • a web browser. For help, see “Using the Web Browser Interface” on page 10.
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Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 To enable the web service and download the WSDL document 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration > Device Management. The Device Management screen appears. By default, Device Configuration web services are enabled for either secure or insecure connections.
DeviceConfiguration.wsdl. The document opens in the browser window. Using SmartSystems Foundation The IF2 ships with a SmartSystems™ client, which means you can manage it from a central host PC using Intermec’s SmartSystems Foundation. The SmartSystems Console displays all discovered SmartSystems devices in your network.
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After you specify the server address, SmartSystems will discover the IF2 during the next broadcast interval. To disable SmartSystems access to the IF2, uncheck the Enable SmartSystems Access check box. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your settings and immediately make them active.
Help > Online Manual. Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 You can connect the IF2 to your desktop PC via the serial or USB port to perform these tasks: Assign the IF2 an initial IP address.
ActiveSync to make the serial port available. To connect to the IF2 via the serial port 1 Connect the null-modem cable from the serial port on the IF2 to a serial port on your PC. 2 Start the communications program and configure the serial port...
62. • You can open a BRI session. Opening a USB Connection to the IF2 If you are connecting the IF2 using a USB connection, you need: • a USB cable. • to create a folder with a gserial.inf and a usbser.sys file.
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9 Copy the usb.sys file to the folder you created in Step 1. 10 Connect the IF2 to your PC using a USB cable. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. 11 Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and click Next.
Intermec Product Support. Viewing the System Log The System Log screen shows events that have been logged by the IF2. To view the System Log screen 1 From the menu, click Maintenance > System Log. The System Log screen appears.
Device information: IF2 firmware version, hardware configuration string, and serial number. • System information: Available memory, number of running processes, and amount of time the IF2 has been running. • RFID Module firmware: Firmware version installed. • Network interface information.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Using the LEDs to Locate the IF2 You can use the LEDs to help locate a specific IF2 in your location. To locate an IF2 • In the About This IF2 RFID Reader screen, click Find This Device.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Restoring Default Settings Using the Web Browser If you are having problems with the IF2, you can use the web browser interface to restore the default settings to the IF2. To restore defaults using the web browser 1 From the menu, click Maintenance >...
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Restoring Default Settings Using the Reset Switch If you are having problems with the IF2, you can press the reset switch to restore the default settings to the IF2. To restore defaults via a serial connection 1 Make sure the IF2 is powered on.
To reboot the IF2 1 From the menu, click Maintenance > Reboot. The Reboot screen appears. 2 Click Reboot to reboot the IF2. You need to log in again after the IF2 reboots. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
RFID module, you can use a communications program to verify that the RFID module is working properly. You need to know the IF2 IP address to connect directly to the RFID module. To verify that the RFID reader is reading tags, you need a known good RFID antenna and at least one good RFID tag.
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Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 To connect directly to the IF2 RFID module and verify operation 1 Make sure the RFID antenna is connected properly to the IF2. 2 Apply power to the IF2. 3 Use a communications program (such as HyperTerminal) to open...
Verify that you have the correct IP address for the IF2. using a web browser. If you access the Internet through a proxy server, be sure you have added the IP address of the IF2 to the Exceptions list. You cannot load a security You must use a secure web browser connection to load certificate.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Calling Intermec Product Support You may need to call Intermec Product Support if you have problems operating the IF2. Before calling, be sure you can answer the following questions: • What kind of network are you using? •...
2 Run the Upgrade Package utility to configure the firmware upgrade file. For help, see the next section. 3 Install and run the firmware upgrade file on the IF2. For help, see “Installing the Firmware Upgrade” on page 70. IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
1 Double-click the Upgrade Package utility to run it. The opening screen appears. 2 Click Next. 3 If you are going to upgrade the IF2 via the web browser interface, deselect the SmartSystems Upgrade Bundle button and click Next. The bundle install location screen appears.
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 Installing the Firmware Upgrade This section describes the different methods of how to install and run the IF2 firmware upgrade. Upgrading From the Web Browser Interface You can use the web browser interface to upgrade the firmware on the IF2.
The SmartSystems server shows the IF2 as being offline until the reader reboots and reconnects to the system. Do not cycle power to the IF2 during the upgrade. If power is lost during the upgrade, the IF2 may require factory repair.
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Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces This chapter explains how to access the IF2 general purpose input/output (GPIO) interfaces and how to connect industrial controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the IF2. This chapter includes the following topics: •...
GPIO interfaces, which can then trigger IF2 operations. Each interface is electrically isolated from the IF2 and designed for low voltage DC loads. The IF2 can also supply 12 VDC at 0.5 A to external devices. How the inputs and outputs are used depends on the RFID application software being used in the system.
If the external control device is a switch, you can connect one side of the switch to an IF2 +Input pin, and the other side of the switch to one of the +12 VDC sources. Ground the corresponding -Input pin as shown in the next illustration.
IF2 and the input device. In this situation, the IF2 provides power to the pull-up resistor for the open collector. Connect the +Input pin to the +12 VDC source as shown in the next illustration.
Each IF2 output interface is optically isolated from the IF2, polarized, and rated for 5 to 48 VDC at 0.25 A. All IF2 outputs include internal thermal fuses that trip if the load exceeds 0.25 A, and the fuses are self-recovering once the excessive load is removed.
Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces These methods are shown in the next examples. Switching the High Side Using IF2 Power In this example, an external indicator lamp (0.25 A maximum current) is connected to the -Output and Ground pins, and the corresponding +Output pin is connected to the +12 VDC source.
Switching the High Side With External Power Driving a DC Relay to Control an AC Load While the IF2 outputs are designed to switch DC loads, they can drive relays that control AC loads. The next illustration shows how to connect such a system to an IF2 output.
Using the Power Interface The IF2 GPIO interface provides 12 VDC at 0.5 A for powering external inputs and loads, eliminating the need for an external DC supply and simplifying the system installation.
5% to 95% non-condensing (non-condensing) Ethernet interfaces 10BaseT/100BaseTx (twisted-pair) with 802.3at High Power Over Ethernet (POE) Ethernet compatibility Ethernet frame types and Ethernet addressing Ethernet data rate 10 Mbps/100 Mbps Serial port maximum 115,200 bps data rate IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
> 200 tags per second Transmitter type 90% amplitude modulation index Frequency stability <±100 ppm from -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F) Number of antennas Up to 4, electronically switched Antenna port isolation 22 dB Antenna connectors Reverse TNC IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
Active Polarity 12VDC -Output 4 Low-RTN Serial Ports (COM1) Pin 1 Pin 9 Serial Port Pin Assignments Description Active Polarity Receive data (RXD) Transmit data (TXD) Signal ground Request to send (RTS) Clear to send (CTS) IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
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IF2 certificates with Intermec RFID Resource described installing and uninstalling Device Configuration web service viewing Common Internet File System DHCP settings, configuring shares, enabling diagnostics configuring the IF2 BRI server event log, viewing IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
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Index events log, viewing firmware, upgrading installing upgrade file on IF2 server IP address, setting overview settings, configuring upgrade file, configuring suffixes, setting web browser interface DRM equivalent Forced Client Termination front panel ports accessing edgeware described updates, locating electrical specifications...
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IF2 INITIALQ equivalent Maintenance menu INITTRIES equivalent events log, viewing input interface locating the IF2 isolated using LEDs to locate the IF2 open collector managing the IF2 powered defaults, restoring signal descriptions developer access, controlling installing Device Configuration web...
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Power LED password server, using with IF2 Power Over Ethernet problems with IF2, solving supported methods Product Support, calling Intermec Select Tries setting SELTRIES equivalent proxy server, using to access...
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Wired LAN LED SNTP client settings Write Tries setting Time screen WRTRIES equivalent Timeout Configuration mode, WSDL document, downloading enabling www.intermec.com, accessing from TIMEOUTMODE equivalent IF2 web browser interface top panel ports, described and illustrated IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual...
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