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- Page 1 UHF Reader System Series 7000 Reader Module RI-RU1-001A-XX Reference Guide Draft Document Draft Document August 2001 FCC ID: A92RU1001A...
- Page 2 Reader Module: RI-RU1-001A-00 Texas Instruments (TI) reserves the right to make changes to its products or services or to discontinue any product or service at any time without notice. TI provides customer assistance in various technical areas, but does not have full access to data concerning the use and applications of customer’s products...
- Page 3 Preface Read This First About This Manual This reference guide for the Series 7000 Ultra High-frequency (UHF) Reader is designed for use by TI customers who are engineers experienced with RFID Systems and Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). Device Name Firmware Version RI-RU1-001-00 Regulatory, safety and warranty notices that must be followed are...
- Page 4 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide If You Need Assistance Application Centers are located in Europe, North and South America, the Far East and Australia to provide direct engineering support. For more information, please contact your nearest TIRIS Sales and Application Center. The contact addresses can be found on our home page: http://www.tiris.com.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DB-25 Pin Assignments..................11 Pin Assignment Details..................11 Chapter 3: Message Structure....................14 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations ................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration............15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Rear Panel Configuration ............15 Draft Document Typical Reader Installation Steps ................16 Connect External Antennas..................16 Placing the Antennas....................16 Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS-232 ............17 Connecting to a DC Source..................17... -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Topic Page 1.1 Description......................7 Programming Interface ...................7 1.2 Summary of Chapters and Appendixes..............8 Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A... -
Page 7: Description
Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 1.1 Description This document describes the features and operational characteristics of the RI-RU1-001A-00 Series 7000 Ultra-High Frequency Reader as shown in Figure 1. The Series 7000 Reader operates at a frequency of 915MHZ and is compatible with Tag-it UHF inlays and tags. -
Page 8: Summary Of Chapters And
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 1.2 Summary of Chapters and Appendixes Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Hardware Description Chapter 3: Reader Operation Chapter 4: Regulatory and Warning Notices Appendix A: RF Exposure Labeling Requirements Draft Document FCC ID: A92RU1001A... -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Frame Request/Response Protocol
Chapter 2 Hardware Description Topic Page 2.1 General Specification ..................10 Specification ......................10 DB-25 Connector Function ...................11 DB-25 Pin Assignments..................11 Pin Assignment Details..................11 FCC ID: A92RU1001A... -
Page 10: General Specification
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 2.1 General Specification This chapter describes the electrical and mechanical specifications of the Series 7000 RI-RU1-001A- 00 reader. Operating at a frequency of 915 MHz, this low profile device is designed to be easily integrated into many logistics management systems and supports as many as nine antennas through nine separate coaxial connectors. -
Page 11: Connector Function
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide DB-25 Connector Function DB-25 Pin Assignments Name Function Ground BUFCOMP Digital test signal: output receiver comparator Ground PER_IN2 Peripheral input bit 2 PER_IN0 Peripheral input bit 0 PER_OUT6 Peripheral output bit 6 PER_OUT4 Peripheral output bit 4 TX_ASEL5 Transmit antenna select bit 5... - Page 12 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 3. Default mode automatically cycles through all antennas. The interrogator will freeze at a certain antenna selection by issuing the Select Receive Antenna command. Transmit Antenna Select Lines Pins 10, 22, 9, 21, and 8 are the high order bits of the hardware pins that select the transmit antenna. Bit 0 is kept internal to the interrogator.
- Page 13 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Buffered Comparator Input (BUFCOMPIN) This is the analog output of the RF receiver. The pin must remain unconnected, or deterioration of read capability will occur. Buffered Comparator (BUFCOMP) This is the digitized output of the RF receiver. Receiver blanking signal (BLANK) When low, the microcontroller is ignoring the output from the RF receiver.
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Page 14: Chapter 3: Message Structure
Chapter 3 Reader Operation This chapter provides configuration information for the RI-RU1-001A-00 reader when used with the appropriate inlay(s). The reader provides the connectors and LEDs described in the following sections. Topic Page 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations ................15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration............15 RI-RU1-001A-00 Rear Panel Configuration ............15... -
Page 15: Reader Panel Configurations
Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 3.1 Reader Panel Configurations RI-RU1-001A-00 Front Panel Configuration The reader front panel has an On/Off switch. In the ON (up) position, the reader is turned on. The red Power ON LED should go ON, indicating that the reader is receiving power. In the OFF (down) position, the reader is turned off and not receiving power, even if connected to a power outlet. -
Page 16: Typical Reader Installation Steps
7. Align the antenna Connect External Antennas The rear panel provides nine coaxial antenna connectors. Each connector accommodates a single external antenna. The RI-RU1-001A-00 can be used with fewer than nine antennas. Install antennas sequentially, starting with the left-most connector. Placing the Antennas Antenna placement is critical to ensure information is written to and read from inlays accurately. -
Page 17: Connecting To A Pc Serial Port Or Rs-232
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide CAUTION: Antennas must be labled indicating minimum seperation distance per FCC RF Exposure requirements. If the information on the label is not clearly visible, a sign with the same information must be posted within 36” of the antenna. - Page 18 10. Look for the text "Reader type = XXXX" in the application dialog. If "XXXX" is not "RI-RU1-001A- 00", select "RI-RU1-001A-00" from the Reader menu of the Test Tool application. 11. Look for the text "Mode = ..." in the application dialog. If the mode is not "Basic Function Test", select "Basic Function Test"...
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Page 19: Aligning The Antenna
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide "- Check Write _" "Write: OK" 20. If the test fails, follow the instructions given by the application. If you repeatedly get the "Move inlay closer to antenna" instruction, ensure the inlay is directly over the antenna and there are no objects between the antenna and inlay. - Page 20 August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide 5. The status of the inlay will be displayed in the status box at the lower part of the screen. If the write was unsuccessful, the value in the memory location will change back to reflect the value actually stored there.
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Page 21: Chapter 4: Service And Error Codes
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Chapter 4 Regulatory and Warranty Notices Topic Page 4.1 FCC Part 15 Compliance..................22 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure..............22 4.2 ETSI Conformity ....................23 4.3 CE Conformity ....................23 4.4 Environmental Requirements ................23 4.5 Warranty and Liability ..................24 FCC ID: A92RU1001A... -
Page 22: Fcc Part 15 Compliance
Note: NO MODIFICATIONS: Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of Texas Instruments Draft Document Incorporated. Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under Federal Communications Commission Rules permitting the operation of this device. -
Page 23: Etsi Conformity
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide on individual antennas, or signs must be displayed, indicating “CAUTION: A minimum separation distance of 9 inches must be maintained between an antenna and persons for meeting FCC RF Exposure compliance. See Reference Guide for details on operational requirements.”... -
Page 24: Warranty And Liability
15 to 500 Hz, 1-g peak, 30 minutes sweep, logarithmic. 4.5 Warranty and Liability The "General Conditions of Sale and Delivery" of Texas Instruments Incorporated or a TI subsidiary apply. Warranty and liability claims for defect products, injuries to persons and property damages are void if they are the result of one or more of the following causes: Improper use of the reader module. -
Page 25: Appendix A: Rf Exposure Labeling Requirements
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide Appendix A RF Exposure Labeling Requirements Draft Document RF Exposure "Caution" Label Purpose: To meet FCC requirements with regard to RF Exposure, for applications where an individual antenna is used in conjunction with an S7000 UHF Reader, the antenna must have affixed to it, a label indicating the minimum separation distance required to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance. -
Page 26: Rf Exposure "Caution" Sign
August 2001 Series 7000 Reader Reference Guide RF Exposure "Caution" Sign Purpose: To meet FCC requirements with regard to RF Exposure, for applications where a group of RF antennas is used in conjunction with an S7000 UHF Reader, a sign must be posted indicating the minimum separation distance required to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance.