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THINGMAGIC SARGAS USER GUIDE
For Firmware version 5.1.3 and later

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  • Page 1 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide THINGMAGIC SARGAS USER GUIDE For Firmware version 5.1.3 and later...
  • Page 2 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide Copyright Information: Copyright 2017 Novanta Corporation. All rights reserved. Version 10/25/2017 This product or document is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying, distribution, and decompilation. No part of this product or document may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Novanta Corporation and its licensors, if any.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY 1.1.1 1-1: R ABLE EVISION ISTORY INTRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT KIT QUICK START GUIDE 3.1.1 1: A IGURE SSEMBLED EVELOPMENT IT AND EADER 3.1.2 2: P , LAN, RF C IGURE OWER ONNECTIONS TO THE EADER 3.1.3 3: G LED ( IGURE...
  • Page 4 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 5 USING GPIO ONNECTOR INOUT LECTRICAL PECIFICATIONS NPUTS UTPUTS 9.4.1 19: S GPIO C IGURE CHEMATIC IAGRAM OF IRCUITRY CONTROLLING THE READER 10.1 SING THE ROWSER ASED NTERFACE 10.1.2 20: S IGURE TATUS 10.1.3 21: S...
  • Page 5 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 6 SARGAS SPECIFICATIONS THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SARGAS READER. 14.1 UHF RFID A NTENNA NTERFACE 14.2 OWER 14.3 NVIRONMENTAL 14.4 HYSICAL IMENSIONS 14.5 UHF T UPPORTED ROTOCOLS 14.6 ONTROL NTERFACES 14.7 ERFORMANCE 14.8...
  • Page 6 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 7 Tables: 1.1.1 Table 1-1: Revision History ...................... 8 10.1.5 Table 1: Reader Power Settings ....................35 10.1.6 Table 2: Gen2 Protocol Settings ....................37 10.1.7 Table 3: General Network Settings: ..................38 10.1.8 Table 4: Ethernet Interface Settings ..................38 10.1.10...

  • Page 7: Revision History

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 8 Revision History 1.1.1 Table 1-1: Revision History Revision Author Change 12072017 M. Waterman Updated to new format/template 03282018 V. Mickelson Updated POE recommendations (Section 7.1.1.1) Introduction This document applies to Sargas readers with firmware version 5.1.3 or later, used in conjunction with API version 1.29.1 or later.
  • Page 8 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 9 available through Protocol Support - Provides descriptions of the Sargas advanced protocol specific configuration options that are supported through the use of the MercuryAPI Reader RF Power - Provides guidelines and limitations for setting the RF Power of the Sargas.

  • Page 9: Development Kit Quick Start Guide

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 10 Development Kit Quick Start Guide 3.1.1 Figure 1: Assembled Development Kit and Reader If you have purchased a Sargas Development Kit with your Sargas reader, you will have received the following accessories. (The numbers following the descriptions are the ThingMagic SKU numbers, should you wish to purchase additional units.)

  • Page 10: Figure 3: Green Status Led (Lower Left)

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 11 When the green LED to the right of the power connector turns on, the reader has obtained a network address from the network's DHCP server, or negotiated one with your PC. This can take several minutes.

  • Page 11: Figure 6: Entering Host Name As Url

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 12 3.1.6 Figure 6: Entering Host Name as URL After a few moments, you will be connected to the Sargas status screen 3.1.7 Figure 7: Initial Web Interface Screen 6. Navigate to the Settings-->Reader screen. Select “Antenna 1", de-select “Antenna 2". Press “Save Reader Settings”.
  • Page 12 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 13 8. In the READ screen, click on the “Start” button at the upper right. Tag reading result will appear on the main screen. To suspend reading, click on the “Stop” button.

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 14 Hardware Overview Ports and Connectors 4.1.1.1 Antenna Connections The Sargas supports two monostatic bidirectional RF antennas through two Reverse Polarity SMA (abbreviated to “RP-SMA”) connectors: labeled ANT1 and ANT2 on the Sargas - Figure 9.

  • Page 14: Figure 10: Sargas Digital And Power Connectors

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 15 4.1.3 Figure 10: Sargas Digital and Power Connectors 4.1.3.1 DC Power (“+5VDC”) The DC input connector has the following specifications:  Accommodates jack with a 2.1 mm center pin and a 5.5 mm outer diameter and a barrel connector length of 9.5 mm...
  • Page 15 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 16 3. A USB LAN interface (RNDIS). To connect to the USB console port, see Connecting to the USB Console Port. 4.1.3.4 External Memory (“Micro SD”) A Micro SD, 3.3 V, interface available for various standard and custom purposes. Future firmware versions are anticipated to use this interface as a source of new firmware and for portable tag data storage.

  • Page 16: Programming Interfaces

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 17 Programming Interfaces Mercury API Applications to control the Sargas reader, and all ThingMagic Reader products, can be written using the high level MercuryAPI. The MercuryAPI supports Java, .NET and C (for on-reader applications) programming environments.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Reader

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 18 Setting Up the Reader This section describes the steps necessary to setup all the necessary components and connect to the Reader’s browser-based interface. Equipment Required To set up Single Reader Operation, you need the reader and some additional hardware.
  • Page 18 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 19 6.2.1.1 Connecting Antenna(s) to the Reader The Sargas Reader supports up to two monostatic antennas. The default power setting is a convenient way to set the power of both antennas, although per-antenna settings are supported. See Settings Page for configuration options.

  • Page 19: Figure 12: Local Area Connection Status Window

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 20 2. Under Network and Internet, select “View network status and tasks”. 3. In the left menu select “Change adapter settings”. 4. The Local Area Connection Status window appears, as shown in Figure 12. Note Link-local addressing is the default fallback method if no DHCP server is present.

  • Page 20: Figure 13: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 21 6.2.3 Figure 13: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Scroll down and select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) version you’re using. If you don’t know which, change both. 7. Click on the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears. The General tab should have both “Obtain an IP Address automatically”...

  • Page 21: Figure 15: Typical Browser Proxy Settings

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 22 8. Click OK to save and exit the window. 9. Click OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window. Setting Up the Reader 6.2.4.1 Logging On to the Reader You may use any web browser to log on to the Reader.

  • Page 22: Figure 16: Sargas Status Page

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 23 6.2.6 Figure 16: Sargas Status Page 5. The next step will be to ensure that your settings are correct. The “Settings” icon at the top of the web page allows you to make changes to the reader configuration. If you are configuring from the web site, any changes will be used as your operational configuration and as the default for next time the reader reboots.

  • Page 23: Network Settings

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 24 Network Settings You can set up the Sargas Reader to use a DHCP server, Link Local peer negotiation, or manual entry as an IP address source. By default, the Reader boots up looking for a DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found it will negotiate a Link-local address with your PC and any other devices on the network.

  • Page 24: Using Dhcp

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 25 o Trendnet TPE-104GS (802.3af, 5V@2A) o TP-LINK TL-POE10R (802.3af, 5V@2A) Contact RFID-support@jadaktech for additional information regarding the use of POE adapters. Using DHCP 7.2.1.1 Sargas Setup DHCP addressing can be used with any LAN interface. To enable DHCP, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 25: Figure 17: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 26 7. Click on the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears, as shown in Figure 17. 7.2.2 Figure 17: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 8. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically button.
  • Page 26 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 27 Note The hostname can also become known to your PC via MDNS. If you cannot reach the reader via the hostname alone, add “.local” to the end for the connection to succeed. i.e. Sargas-21071f.local. This is typical when Link Local addressing is being used.

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Usb Console Port

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 28 Connecting to the USB Console Port Sargas supports communication over its USB Console port to enable you to accomplish the following:  Access the boot logs as files.  Access the console for emergency recovery.
  • Page 28 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 29 “SARGAS”. The Gadget serial virtual COM port drivers are in this directory. When the Gadget driver is installed, the USB port will appear Please follow the instructions in the installation guide appropriate for your operating system.
  • Page 29 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 30 Using GPIO The Sargas Reader includes an 8-pin terminal block connector for GPIO access GPIO Connector on the reader:  On Shore OSTOQ08B151 or  Phoenix 1881503 Mating Connector  On Shore OSTHW08B050 or ...
  • Page 30 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 31 Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications are as follows: Parameter Description Unit Conditions +5V Supply Output current User IN 0-1 HIGH level input voltage User IN 0-1 LOW level input voltage User IN 0-1 Input current...

  • Page 31: Figure 19: Schematic Diagram Of Gpio Circuitry

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 32 If the 5 V internal source is used with internal 10KOhm resistors, (5V-OUT connected to V-GPO), ISO-GND must be connected to SYS-GND. If an external voltage source is used at V-GPO in place of the internal 5V source, make sure its negative side is connected to ISO-GND. If an...
  • Page 32 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 33 10 Controlling the Reader The Reader uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to read and write data stored on RFID Tag(s). The Sargas Reader provides three levels of access to control read/write operations of RFID tag(s): 1.

  • Page 33: Figure 20: Status Page

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 34 2. Type the host name or IP address of the Reader to which you want to communicate in the address field of the browser. The log-in dialog appears. 3. Enter the following: User name: “web”...

  • Page 34: Table 1: Reader Power Settings

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 35  Reader (Power) Settings  (Gen2) Protocol Settings  Network Settings  Miscellaneous Settings Changing these parameters may change the settings the Reader uses on startup. Be careful to use correct values or you may not be able to connect to the Reader without reconfiguring the reader via the console interface.
  • Page 35 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 36 RF Power Setting Controls the method used for setting power: • Global - all antennas will use the same power setting, the value of RF Power. • Per Antenna - power for each antenna must be set individually for each and antenna and both read and write power settings, the value of Antenna # Read Write Power.

  • Page 36: Table 2: Gen2 Protocol Settings

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 37 10.1.6 Table 2: Gen2 Protocol Settings Setting Description • Maximum tag read rate - Performance is optimized for maximizing Tag Reader Protocol Setting the speed of communications between the tag and reader, which results in more tags being read faster.

  • Page 37: Table 3: General Network Settings

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 38 Static network settings are ignored when in DHCP mode, and DHCP-related settings are ignored when in static IP mode. Please note that your network needs to have properly configured DNS servers, to connect to the Reader through its hostname.

  • Page 38: Figure 23: Miscellaneous Screen

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 39 If set to “DHCP”, the Reader will automatically obtain its LAN IP, Netmask, and Primary IP Address Source Gateway addresses from a DHCP Server. Use Fallback IP If set to Yes, the reader will use either a static or link-local address if the IP source if DHCP...

  • Page 39: 10.1.10 Table 5: Boot Option Settings

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 40 The security settings specify whether insecure protocols may be used to access the console or web pages remotely, whether MDNS device discovery is supported, and specifies the location of a syslog server to which all Reader events may be sent.
  • Page 40 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 41 reader reboots, but will automatically get reestablished unless the IP address of the reader changes with the reboot. 10.1.11.1 Firmware Upgrade Utility Sargas provides the Firmware Upgrade Utility for loading new firmware onto the reader.

  • Page 41: 10.1.12 Figure 25: Sargas Firmware Update Page

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 42 10.1.12 Figure 25: Sargas Firmware Update Page 2. Do one of the following: In the File upload field, enter the complete URL network pathname of the firmware file. Click Browse... to locate the firmware file.

  • Page 42: Iso-18000-6C Protocol Options

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 43 operations. The following describes protocol specific configuration options supported on the Sargas. See the MercuryAPI Programmers Guide and language specific reference guides for details on supported Gen2 command functionality. ISO 18000-6C (Gen2) Protocol Configuration Options The Sargas supports multiple ISO-18000 -6C profiles including the ability to specify the Link Frequency, encoding schemes, Tari value and modulation scheme.

  • Page 43: 10.4 Tag Read Meta Data

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 44 Return Link Return Forward Link Forward Freq (kHz) Encoding Freq (kHz) Encoding Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester 10.3.1.2 AEI ATA Support for AEI ATA protocol is enabled by installing an optional license. There are currently no unique settings associated with AEI ATA protocol.
  • Page 44 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 45 For timed (synchronous or pseudo-asynchronous) reads, the information will apply to the first time this tag was read (or optionally, for the read with the highest RSSI) with a tag count that represents the number of times this tag responded during the read cycle.
  • Page 45 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 46 11 Reader RF Power During initial installation, the reader must be properly configured to use the correct RF power to comply with FCC or other regional regulations. DO NOT increase the power beyond this level.

  • Page 46: Figure 26: Typical Heat Sinks

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 47 available, the Sargas reader will need to be mounted to a heat sink. Heat sinks are rated in degrees C rise in temperature per Watt of power dissipated (“thermal resistance”). We recommend a heat sink rated for no greater than a 10 degree temperature rise for 8 Watts of power dissipation.
  • Page 47 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 48 13 Mounting the Reader See Appendix B: Sargas Dimensions for mounting hole locations and dimensions. CAUTION! If there is any chance of dust or water exposure, the Sargas should be mounted in an appropriate water -tight enclosure.
  • Page 48 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 49 performance of these 900 MHz devices.  Moving machinery can interfere the Reader performance. Test Reader performance with moving machinery turned off.  Fluorescent lighting fixtures are a source of strong electromagnetic interference and if possible should be replaced.
  • Page 49 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 50 Interference from other antennas may be eliminated or reduced by using either one or both of the following strategies: Affected antennas may be synchronized by a separate user application using a time-multiplexing strategy. Antenna power can be reduced by reconfiguring the RF Transmit Power setting for the Reader.
  • Page 50 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 51 14 Sargas Specifications The following are the specifications for the Sargas Reader 14.1 UHF RFID Antenna Interface Interface: Two RP-SMA Connectors RF Power Output: Separate read and write levels, adjustable from 0 dBm to 30.0 dBm* (1.0 W)
  • Page 51 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 52 Have a maximum operating ambient temperature that meets or exceeds the intended Sargas operating temperatures as covered under the UL Listing of the power supply. 14.3 Environmental Operating Temperature: -40°C to +60°C Note: If an external DC power supply with a lower operating ambient temperature, as covered under the UL Listing of the power supply, is used then the operating ambient temperature of the Sargas would be reduced accordingly.
  • Page 52 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 53 14.7 Performance Read Rate: Over 750 tags/second Read Distance: Over 30 ft (9m) read distance with a 6dBi antenna (emitting 36 dBm EIRP) with a tag which has -15 dBm receive sensitivity. 14.8 Regulatory & Safety FCC 47 CFR Ch.
  • Page 53 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 54 15 Compliance and IP Notices 15.1 Regulatory Compliance EMC FCC 47 CFR, Part 15 Industrie Canada RSS-210 15.1.1.1 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 54 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 55 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful...
  • Page 55 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 56 15.2 EU RED Declaration of Conformity European Union Declaration of Conformity for S6-EU RFID Reader Manufacturer: Novanta Corporation 125, Middlesex Turnpike • Bedford, MA 01730 Address: S6-EU Object of the declaration: Product Model Numbers:...

  • Page 56: Table 6: Authorized Antennas

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 57 16 Appendix A: Sargas Antenna and Cable Information 16.1 Authorized Antennas To comply with FCC requirements for RF exposure safety, a separation distance of at least 25 cm (8.7 inches) must be maintained between the radiating elements of the antenna and nearby people. You must also provide strain relief for all Reader connections.

  • Page 57: Figure 27: Sargas Dimension

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 58 17 Appendix B: Sargas Dimensions 17.1.1 Figure 27: Sargas Dimension 18 Appendix C: Advanced Administration 18.1 Changing console/root password: To change the root password, used by the command-line interface and console access, use standard Linux "passwd [userid]"...

  • Page 58: Table 7: Common Problems And Solutions

    ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 59 19 Appendix D: Troubleshooting 19.1 Troubleshooting Table 19.1.1 Table 7: Common Problems and Solutions Problem Path to Solution • Check your network settings by to make sure you’re trying the Cannot connect to reader over network correct IP address.
  • Page 59 ThingMagic Sargas User Guide | 60 19.3 Safe Mode If the standard web interface should be come corrupted such that the reader firmware cannot be updated, a backup web page is available. It is accessed the same as the standard web page, but with a port number of “8888”.

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