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SICK RFH620 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
RFH620
RFH620 Interrogator
Radio Frequency Interrogator
(13.56 MHz)

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S RFH620 RFH620 Interrogator Radio Frequency Interrogator (13.56 MHz)
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Latest manual version For the latest version of this manual (PDF), see www.sick.com. © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the housing ..................57 Checking the incremental encoder..............57 Replacing an interrogator................57 Troubleshooting.......................59 Overview of errors and malfunctions which could occur......59 Detailed malfunction analysis................59 Status protocol ....................60 SICK support....................60 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 4 Configuring the interrogator with command strings ........65 11.3 Dimensional drawing accessories..............66 11.4 Supplementary documentation ..............67 11.5 EC Declaration of Conformity................. 68 11.6 FCC authorisation ................... 69 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 5: Figures And Tables

    Rich Text Format (standardised document format with format description) Secure Digital Start Of Frame SOPAS-ET SICK Open Portal for Application and Systems Engineering Tool (PC software for Windows for confi- guring the interrogator) Progammable Logic Controller Start Of Text 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 6 Figures and Tables Chapter Operating Instructions Radio Frequency RFH620 Interrogator TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Tag IDentifier Unique IDentification code © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 7: Tables

    Connection between PC with SOPAS-ET configuration software and the interrogator ..................50 Tab. 10-1: Technical specifications of the interrogator RFH620........62 Tab. 11-1: Supplementary documentation ............... 67 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 8: Figures

    Fig. 11-1: Dimensions of the fixing bracket no. 2048551 ..........66 Fig. 11-2: EC Declaration of Conformity for the interrogator (page 1, scaled down version) ................ 68 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 9: Notes On This Document

    Troubleshooting A step-by-step approach is taken for all tasks. Important To simplify, the radio frequency interrogator RFH620 is described in these operating instruc- tions as an interrogator or RFH620. The description "interrogator" and "writing/reading device" are interchangeable. The de- scription "interrogator" is used in these instructions. The description "transponder" and "tag"...

  • Page 10: Used Symbols

    Note This symbol denotes a section, in which the operation steps with the SOPAS-ET configurati- on software are described. Important This symbol indicates supplementary technical documentation. © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 11: For Your Safety

    For correct and safe functioning, the interrogator must be installed, operated and main- tained by sufficiently qualified staff. Important Repairs to the interrogator should only be carried out by qualified and authorised SICK AG service staff. The operating instructions should be made available to the end user.

  • Page 12: Intended Use

    Important Any warranty claims against SICK AG shall be deemed invalid in case changes are made to the interrogator, e. g., opening the housing, this includes modifications during installation and electrical installation or changes to the SICK software.

  • Page 13: General Safety Precautions And Protection Measures

    Connect or release current linkages only under de-energised conditions. Wire cross sections and their correct shields have to be selected and implemented ac- cording to valid engineering standards. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 14: Quick Stop And Quick Restart

    Typical 5 W in 10 ... 30 V DC (in unwired switching outputs) 2.5.2 Dispose of the device after decommissioning Currently, SICK AG will not accept the return of any devices which can no longer be operated or repaired. Inoperable or irreparable devices must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and in accordance with valid country-specific waste disposal guidelines.

  • Page 15: Quick-Start

    7.3 Establishing communication with the interrogator, page 50). To establish a connection quickly and easily via the Ethernet, the SOPAS-ET configuration software has a in the menu CONNECTION WIZARD TOOLS 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 16: Performing The Reading

    The signal-to-noise ratio (RSSI: Received Signal Strength Indication) is displayed in the display field RSSI respectively. 3. In order to end the reading process, click on STOP © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 17 In order to change the user data of the transponder, overwrite corresponding values block by block and transmit them to the transponder by clicking on BLOC WRITING 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 18 Quick-Start Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Radio Frequency RFH620 Interrogator © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 19: Product Description

    The interrogator RFH620 is an intelligent sensor for automatic and non-contact detection of RFID transponders. In principle, the transponder can be detected on any location of still or moving objects in a conveyor system.
  • Page 20 Button for function selection/activation Type plate Micro SD memory card (optional) LEDs for status indicator Antenna Fig. 4-1: Device view of the interrogator RFH620 (standard version) © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 21 Type plate Micro SD memory card (optional) LEDs for status indicator 4-pole M12 jack (Ethernet connection) Antenna 12-pole M12 plug Fig. 4-2: Device view RFH620 (Ethernet version) 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 22: Scope Of Delivery

    11.4 Supplementary documenta- tion, page 67) is available in the product information "Interrogator RFH620". Important For save operation of the Micro-SD memory card, use only SICK approved memory card. Contents of the CD-ROM • "SOPAS-ET": Configuration software for Windows...

  • Page 23: Tab. 4-3: Overview Of The Product Features And Functions Of The Interrogator

    SICK-specific CAN-SENSOR network • Optional bus connection module CDF600 for PROFIBUS-DP Tab. 4-3: Overview of the product features and functions of the interrogator 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 24: Functions Of The Interrogator

    Standard version: Electric connections to the interrogator with connection cable Fig. 4-4: Standard version: Electric connections to the interrogator with connection cable by using a CDF600 bus connection module © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 25 The reading pulse can be ended in a number of ways: With external triggering by the reading pulse source or a command, internally by a timer or an evaluation condition to be met. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 26: Tab. 4-4: Configurable Functions Of The Interrogator

    CDB620/CDM420 in combination with the parameter memory module CMC600. Tab. 4-4: Configurable functions of the interrogator © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 27: Control Elements And Indicators

    • Lights up when the physical Ethernet connection is established Tab. 4-5: LED indications Important The "result" LED is coupled with none of the two digital switching outputs "result 1" or "result 2". 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 28: Tab. 4-6: Meaning Of The Leds During Activation Of Buttons

    The beeper confirms the change with a descending melody. The LED "Ready" lights up again. The interrogator is ready for reading again and waits for a reading pulse. © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 29 If both the Micro SD memory card and the parameter memory module CMC600 are available, the interrogator loads the parameter set from CMC600. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 30 Product description Chapter 4 Operating Instructions Radio Frequency RFH620 Interrogator © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 31: Installation

    • Install the reading pulse sensor for reading pulse triggering Important Do not open the interrogator's housing. If the device is opened, the SICK AG warranty shall not apply. Installation preparations In general, the following requirements should be observe for the installation: •...
  • Page 32 10.2 Interrogator´s dimensional drawings RFH620., page 63) respectively . The interrogator is mounted using the SICK fastening bracket no. 2048551. The construc- tion of the angle supports e. g. varied mounting options and the alignment of the interroga- tor in two axes.

  • Page 33: Installation Location

    For detailed information about installation and electrical installation, see the operating ins- tructions "Connection Module CDB620" (no. 8012119, German/English edition) and "Con- nection Module CDM420-0001" (no.8010004, German/English edition) respectively. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 34: Dismantling The Interrogator

    (reading gate). Dismantling the interrogator Removal of the components is described in chapter 8.4.1 Dismantling the interrogator, page © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 35: Electrical Installation

    The following tools are required for the electrical installation: • Tool • Digital measuring device (current/voltage measurement) 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 36: Electric Connections And Cables

    Electric connections to the interrogator with connector unit (Ethernet version) Important Additional digital inputs and outputs are available at connection module CDB620/CDM420 (available from week 07/2008) in combination with the parameter memory module CMC600. © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 37: Tab. 6-3: Standard Version: Pin Assignment On The 15-Pole D-Sub-Hd Cable Connector

    Digital switching input for external rea- ding pulse SensGND Common ground for the switching inputs – – Shield Tab. 6-3: Standard version: Pin assignment on the 15-pole D-Sub-HD cable connector 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 38: Tab. 6-4: Ethernet Version: Pin Assignment To The 4-Pole M12 Socket

    (standard version) and for the Ethernet version via the CDB620/ CDM420 connection module in combination with the parameter memory module CMC600. © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 39: Performing Electrical Installation

    The output circuit of the power supply unit must be electrically separated from the input circuit. This is usually created by means of a safety transformer in accordance with IEC 742 (VDE 0551). 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 40: Tab. 6-6: Recommended Maximum Cable Lengths, Depending On The Selected Data Transfer Rate

    Recommended maximum cable lengths, depending on the selected data transfer rate RS-232 Host RS-422 Host Fig. 6-2: Wiring the serial host data interfaces (RS-232 and RS-422 respectively) on the 15-pole D-Sub-HD plug © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 41 To wire and configure the interrogator's CAN interface for use in the CAN-SENSOR network, see the operating instructions "Using the CAN Interface" (no. 8009180, English edition). 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 42 If the interrogator's reading process should be triggered by an external sensor, the reading pulse sensor is connected to the "sensor 1" switching input. Fig. 6-4: Wiring "sensor 1" switching input on the 15-pole D-Sub-HD plug © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 43: Tab. 6-7: Ratings For The Switching Inputs

    To wire the switching inputs using connection module CDB620 or CDM420, see operating instructions "Connection Module CDB620" (no. 8012119, German/English edition) and "Connection Module CDM420" (no. 8010004, German/English edition) respectively. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 44: Tab. 6-8: Ratings For The Switching Outputs

    To wire the switching outputs using connection module CDB620 or CDM420, see the ope- rating instructions "Connection Module CDB620" (no. 8012119, German/English edition) and "Connection Module CDM420" (no. 8010004, German/English edition) respectively. © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 45: Pin Assignment And Wire Colours Of The Assembled Cables

    SensGND Common ground for the switching inputs – – Shield Tab. 6-10: Pin assignment on the 12-pole M12 socket and the 15-pole D-Sub-HD plug 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 46: Tab. 6-11: Pin Assignment On The 12-Pole M12 Socket And Wire Colours At The Open End

    Host interface (receiver) grey-pink RD– (RS-422/485); Host interface (receiver) red-blue RxD (RS-232) Tab. 6-11: Pin assignment on the 12-pole M12 socket and wire colours at the open end © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 47: Tab. 6-12: Pin Assignment On The 15-Pole D-Sub-Hd Socket And Wire Colours At The Open End

    SensGND Common ground for the switching white-black inputs Tab. 6-12: Pin assignment on the 15-pole D-Sub-HD socket and wire colours at the open end 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 48 Electrical installation Chapter 6 Operating Instructions Radio Frequency RFH620 Interrogator © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 49: Commissioning And Configuration

    HTML browser on the PC, e.g., Internet Explorer : For online help system for the SOPAS- ET configuration software Connection cables: refer to the ordering designations of the Product information "Interroga- tor RFH620". 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 50: Establishing Communication With The Interrogator

    OK to confirm it. CREATE A NEW PROJECT 6. In the main window under S , click on CAN ASSISTANT CONFIGURATION The dialog window S appears. CAN ASSISTANT © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 51 ( SYNC CHECK 3. For the configuration of the devices, see chapter 7.4.2 Configuring the interrogator, page 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 52: Initial Commissioning

    • Load the optimised configuration into the interrogator and save permanently • Save the project file with the configuration data of the interrogator on the PC © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...
  • Page 53 In order to load the current settings permanently in the interrogator, in the menu bar under RFH620, select the command or click on in the PARAMETER SAVE PERMANENT tool bar. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 54 The current project settings are printed as a table on several pages. To save the current parameter set as a PDF, in the menu bar under select the com- PROJECT mand PRINT SAVE AS FILE © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 55: Default Setting

    CMC600 and memory card respectively. Important Once the default setting has been restored, password-protection is deactivated. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 56 Commissioning and configuration Chapter 7 Operating Instructions Radio Frequency RFH620 Interrogator © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance during operation It RFH620 operates maintenance-free in all variants. Important Do not open the interrogator's housing. If the device is opened, the SICK AG warranty shall not apply. Cleaning the housing Use a soft cloth to free the housing of dust.
  • Page 58 Without Micro SD memory card /parameter memory module CMC600: Connect to the interrogator via the SOPAS-ET configuration software, transfer the configuration stored on the PC via download to the interrogator and permanently store the configuration the- © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    • Error codes are written into a status protocol for errors which occur during a reading (see subsequent chapter). 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 60: Status Protocol

    Only return devices after consultation with the SICK service. Important Repairs to the interrogator should only be carried out by qualified and authorised SICK AG service staff. © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 61: Technical Data

    According to EN 60950-1 (2006-04) Enclosure rating III, according to EN 61140 (2002-03) Enclosure rating IP 67, according to EN 60529 (1991-10); A1 (2002-02) EMV tested According to EN 301489 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 62: Tab. 10-1: Technical Specifications Of The Interrogator Rfh620

    Max. rel. humidity 90 %, non condensing Housing colour Light blue (according to RAL 5012) in priming Tab. 10-1: Technical specifications of the interrogator RFH620 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 63: Interrogator´s Dimensional Drawings Rfh620

    Operating Instructions Chapter 10 RFH620 Interrogator 10.2 Interrogator´s dimensional drawings RFH620. 10.2.1 Dimensional drawing of interrogator RFH620-1000001 Fig. 10-1: Standard version: Dimensions of the interrogator (RFH620-1000001) 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...
  • Page 64 Technical data Chapter 10 Operating Instructions Radio Frequency RFH620 Interrogator 10.2.2 Dimensional drawing of interrogator RFH620-1001201 Fig. 10-2: Ethernet version: Dimensions of the interrogator (RFH620-1001201) © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 65: Appendix

    , select the setting and confirm by pressing ADDRESSING MODE NAME CONNECT The connection with the interrogator is established. The command strings can be trans- ferred. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 66: Dimensional Drawing Accessories

    Included to fix the interrogator to the bracket: 2 x cylinder head screws M6 x 8 mm (0.31 in), with hexagon socket, self-locking Fig. 11-1: Dimensions of the fixing bracket no. 2048551 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 67: Supplementary Documentation

    Description of setting up a CAN scanner net- work (electric connection, configuring the interrogator, functions) and integrating it in a CAN open network Tab. 11-1: Supplementary documentation 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

  • Page 68: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    The complete EC Declaration of Conformity and the list of device versions and the stan- dards met can be requested from SICK AG. Fig. 11-2: EC Declaration of Conformity for the interrogator (page 1, scaled down version) © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved 8013105/0000/2009-05-12...

  • Page 69: Fcc Authorisation

    RFH620 Interrogator 11.6 FCC authorisation The documentation for FCC authorisation is not available for the market launch of RFH620 in May 2009. More information on request. 8013105/0000/2009-05-12 © SICK AG · Division Auto Ident · Germany · All rights reserved...

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