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Thank you for using Invengo’s RFID products! We are glad that you’ve chosen XC-RF861 UHF RFID reader. We hope our product will make your daily tasks at work easier!
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January 2015 Initial draft V1.0 trademark belongs to Invengo. All introduction and explanation on the product features, as well as the functions and other related information, written in this manual, are the latest and accurate as at time of print. The company reserves all rights to make any correction or amendment to this manual without prior notice, and shall bear no responsibility for these actions.
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Main content Product Overview Reader Installation and Commissioning DEMO User Guide Routine maintenance and service Transportation and storage Packaging and Inspection After-sale service...
Safety Instructions Warning sign Improper handling may cause damage to health. Improper handling may result in equipment damage. Notification sign If ignored, it may result in unsuccessful operation. If ignored, it may result in undesired effect.
1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Brief introduction XC-RF861 is a high performance UHF RFID reader. It is compatible with ISO18000-6C/6B protocol, has operating frequency between 902.75MHz - 927.25MHz, excellent security and performance. The reader also has a sleek design and is very easy to install.
1 Product Overview 1.2 Main usage and application range XC-RF861 has high accuracy, quick scanning speed, as well as long reading distance. It can be used in multiple sectors, such as library management, manufacturing and supply chain, digitalized warehouse management, retail and asset management.
If there is any problem in this regard, please consult with the medical equipment manufacturer. The operation of this equipment may also cause interference with other electronic devices! User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
● Largest RF output power:30dBm ● Reading distance 0 – 6m (subject to tag, antenna and operating environment) ● Power supply (Power adapter): DC 24±1.5V 2.5A ● Network connection communication rate: 10M/100M self-adapting ● RS232 serial port communication rate:115200bps User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
1 Product Overview 1.9 External dimension Figure 1-2 XC-RF861 reader The size of XC-RF861 reader is: ● Metric 196mm x176mm x 38mm(Not inclusive of accessories) ● Imperial 7.71 in x 6.92 in x 1.50 in 1.10 Weight The weight of XC-RF861 reader: ●...
2 Reader installation and commissioning 2 Reader installation and commissioning 2.1 Unboxing instruction Aside from XC-RF861 reader, the package also includes the following items: 1. One 1.5m long RS-232 null modem cable 2. One 1.5m long Ethernet crossover cable 3. One 12-pin single roll plug 4.
2 Reader installation and commissioning 2.3.1 I/O and communication patch panel Figure 2-1 XC-RF861 reader’s I/O and communication patch panel The description of each port: ● 1 —DC 24V/2.5A power outlet For 24V/2.5A power adapter ● 2 —RS232 serial port...
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70m). Network port can be connected via network cable to a switch or router, or directly to the PC network port, as shown in the figure below: Figure 2-6 Network connection RF connector panel Figure 2-7 XC-RF861 reader RF connector panel User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
If the reader is not connected to an external antenna, it must be connected to a 50 ohm load terminal. Purchase code: 1001300004 2.3.3 LED display panel Figure 2-8 XC-RF861 reader display panel The definition for each LED indicator is shown in figure 2-3: Table 2-3 Definition of LED panel indicators...
RFID reader universal presentation software user manual 2.4.3 External antenna We recommend Invengo’s XC-AF11-A and XC-AF12-A antenna, in which XC- AF11-A is a linearly polarized antenna and XC-AF12-A is a circularly polarized antenna The performance indicators of XC-AF11-A are as follows: ●...
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● Protection:IP65 ● Operating temperature:-40 C ~ + 70 Other than these, we also provide more options for you by allowing XC-RF861 reader to work with your existing antenna, as long as the antenna fulfills the following requirements: ● Input impedance: 50Ω;...
2dB. The internal order no. for the RF cable is 2200800009 Extra-long RD cable will lead to attenuation of RF transmitting signal and receiving signal, resulting in deterioration of reading and writing performance. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
The completed installation is as shown in figure 2-11. During the mounting process, reserve space on the top and bottom of the reader, as shown in figure 2-12. Figure 2-9 Bolt hole location Figure 2-10 Mounting bracket User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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2 Reader installation and commissioning Figure 2-11 Wall-mounted location Figure 2-12 Reserve installation space User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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2 Reader installation and commissioning Installation step 2: Connect RF cable. XC-RF861 provides four RF connectors for antenna connection. Try to use low-loss RF cable for the connection. The cable connection at the reader port and the antenna should be tightened.
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2 Reader installation and commissioning Note: XC-RF861 reader enters standby mode by default after initialization. The reader does not transmit any frequency during initialization and under standby mode (RF amplifier is turned off). RF amplifier only enters into operating condition after being connected to the antenna or current load and received “read or write tag command”...
○ Check if the tag requires access password and if the password is correct; ○ Check if the tag is damaged; ● Unsatisfactory reading/writing range: ○ The positioning of antenna installation; ○ Interferences from the surrounding. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
Please refer to Notes under Installation for other criteria 2. Performance Normal performance of the reader is inspected from two aspects: ● Check if the reader is functioning properly; ● Check if the reading/writing range fulfills the requirement. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
Double click setup document ,if the system is not preinstalled with .NET Framework 2.0, the system will automatically prompt the user to install, as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-1 Click on “Yes”, install .NET Framework 2.0: User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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Select the setup language, Mandarin and English are both available. Here, Mandarin is used as an example, click on confirm. The system starts to unzip folders and this process requires several seconds. Upon completion, the screen will enter into the following interface: User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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3 DEMO User Guide Figure 3-4 STEP 3: Click on “Next”: Figure 3-5 Enter user name and organization, STEP 4: Click on “Next”: User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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3 DEMO User Guide Figure 3-6 Select the destination folder for the program. The default selection is: “E:\ Invengo\RFID Demo\”. If there is a need to change, please click on “Change…” to customize and then click on “Next”: Figure 3-7 User’s Manual...
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3 DEMO User Guide STEP 5: Click on “Install”: Figure 3-8 Installing…below shows the screen upon completion: Figure 3-9 User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
During initial run, the default mode is single reader mode. The connected device operation is located on the central left of the main interface, as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-10 3.3.2 Connection Click on “Conn” button as shown in the figure below: User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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Enter the control reader IP and port no. and click on “Conn.” Failure to connect will be prompted. Figure 3-12 If the connection is successful, the interface will disappear and the screen will return to the single reader interface. Successful connection will be indicated on the bottom left corner. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
To configure the reader, click on the reader configuration button, a dialog box will pop up. Set up the reader’s IP address, baud rate and related information configuration of RFID, as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-14 User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
The hibernation duration refers to the idle time in the configuration. Otherwise, click on “Cancel” if no such configuration is needed. 3.3.4 Antenna choice This reader has 2-channel antenna and these antenna can be formed random combinations as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-15 User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
3.3.6 Tag operation After configuring the reader in accordance with 3.3.3 and 3.3.4 and 3.3.5, select the corresponding tag type (6B or 6C tag), then click on “Scan” to scan the tag, as shown in the figure below: User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
(click on “Scan” → select scanned tag → click on “Tag operation”). Main operations includes write EPC_6C, read user data area_6C, write user data_6C, block operation_6C, as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-18 User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
Trigger port: Select the trigger port. There are two options available: Query: Inquire on the configuration of selected input port. Config: Configure the trigger configuration of the selected input port. Trigger condition: Available options shown below: User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
Figure3-21 The definition of each information is as follows (this is just an example, subjected to changes with version upgrade): Mode: XC-RF861 reader Firmware version: V3.34US_861C (RFID processor software version) User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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XC-RF861SVN237-RELEASE (Application processor software version) Figure 3-22 V1.2.2 is the version of RFID DEMO software, as shown in figure 6-2 Explanation: For detailed introduction on the DEMO software operation, please refer to “RFID Universal Demonstration Software User Manual”. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
● Check if the power supply connection to the reader is solid 4.2 Troubleshooting and solution During the application of XC-RF861 reader, a user may encounter various issues. This section consolidates all common issues during application and their solutions.
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If the data area remains undetected, check if the tag data area has been locked. Locked tag needs to be unlocked. ○ Check if the tag is located in the effective reading range of the reader. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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However, this will not affect normal usage. Only in the extreme case of ag- ing where the reading distance becomes extremely close and a replacement should be considered. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
The long term warehouse for XC-RF807 reader must fulfill the following conditions: ● Ambient temperature:-30 C ~ +75 ● Relative temperature:5%RH ~ 90%RH; ● No drastic temperature change, no acidic or harmful gas in the surrounding User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
6 Packaging and Inspection 6 Packaging and Inspection 6.1 Packaging XC-RF861 reader is packaged using cassette packaging and can be transported through large transport container. Package size: 320mm×255mm×120mm 6.2 Inspection In order to facilitate future storage and transport, keep the box and packaging materials during inspection.
● Use filler to cover up the products in the box; ● Place a note written with RMA no. into the box; ● Indicate RMA no. and the word “fragile” on the exterior of the box. User’s Manual XC-RF861 Reader...
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