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  • Page 1 ODULE UIDE VERSION 06/09/2017...
  • Page 2 SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Copyright 2017 Novanta Corporation. All rights reserved. Version 06/09/2017 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 authorizat ion of Novanta Corporation and its licensors, if any.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .............................. 7 .............................. 7 ETTING TARTED ? ..........................7 HY A ODULE ............................8 DDITIONAL EADING .............................. 8 EVISION ISTORY DEFINITION OF TERMS ........................... 8 ORDERING INFORMATION ..........................9 ......................... 9...
  • Page 4 SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page 10.2 TTL S ..............................26 ERIAL 10.3 SPI ................................28 10.4 C ................................. 31 SKYEMODULE NOVA ANTENNA OPTIONS ....................33 COMMUNICATING WITH THE MODULE ....................34 12.1 3)....................34 OMMUNICATION ROTOCOL V 12.2 ............................34 EQUEST ORMATS 12.3...
  • Page 5 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3-1: SkyeTek Part Number Format ........................9 Figure 4-1: SM-NV ................................ 10 Figure 4-2: SkyeModule Nova Block Diagram ......................11 Figure 5-1: SM-NV Mechanical Drawing ........................12 Figure 5-2: Host Interface Connector Pin Numbering ....................14 Figure 8-1: Range Measurements ..........................
  • Page 6 Table 1-1: Revision History ............................8 Table 3-1: Nova Standard Part Numbers ........................9 Table 3-2: Part Number Details ............................. 9 Table 5-1: SkyeModule Nova Connector Recommendations ..................13 Table 6-1: SkyeModule Nova Electrical Specifications ....................15 Table 6-2: Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................16 Table 7-1: Environmental Ratings/Operating Conditions ....................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SkyeTek’s core set of commands allow the user to read and write to tags with a single command, regardless of the tag type. The module is also field upgradable, so you can use the latest security algorithms and tag features as they are released.

  • Page 8: Additional Reading

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page Additional Reading SkyeTek Protocol v3 Reader Commands – Application note with descriptions and examples of the reader commands: read/write system, read/write default system, load defaults, and reset. Revision History Revision Author Change 031014 Josh Peifer Initial draft.

  • Page 9: Ordering Information

    Description SM-NV-00 USB (HID) 12Mbps Mini PCI express connector Table 3-1: Nova Standard Part Numbers The Nova part number is constructed according to the SkyeTek part number specification below: PF-PT-BT-OPTS Figure 3-1: SkyeTek Part Number Format Code Options Description Product Family SM = SkyeModule Highest level product family code.

  • Page 10: Skyemodule Nova Overview

    UHF transceiver technology and cutting edge adaptive antenna tuning coupled with the reader's intelligent operating system make this module the most powerful and feature rich UHF reader module of its size. Manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, quality is a top priority for all SkyeTek modules.

  • Page 11: Features

    Libraries PCIe Connector Logic Baseband Filter AS3993 Figure 4-2: SkyeModule Nova Block Diagram Features  Selects, Reads and writes to transponders based on EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2v2 (ISO 18000-6C)  2 antenna ports, each capable of 500mW output power ...

  • Page 12: Agency Approvals

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 12 Agency Approvals  RoHS 2  FCC Modular  IC Modular  CE Mark   Manufactured according to ISO9001 and ISO13485 Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 26.8 mm x 30 mm = 804mm Height: 5.5 mm...

  • Page 13: Connector Descriptions

    Host Interface Connector Pin Mapping The SkyeModule Nova host connector is a 52-pin Mini PCI Express edge connector. The pin numbers are located as illustrated in Figure 5-2 above. The pin mappings and descriptions are shown in Error! Reference source not found..

  • Page 14: Using The Gpio Pins

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 14 Figure 5-2: Host Interface Connector Pin Numbering Name Description Name Description Not Connected Input Power Supply Input Not Connected Ground Input Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected MISO SPI Master In, Slave Out...

  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 15 Electrical Specifications This chapter discusses the electrical specifications of the SkyeModule Nova. Unless otherwise noted, the following assumptions apply to these specifications:  Temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.  Frequency is 915 MHz.

  • Page 16: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    CAUTION – Failure to take proper electrostatic precautions may result in damage to or failure of your SkyeModule Nova. The SkyeModule Nova contains static-sensitive parts. Observe the following precautions to prevent damage to these parts.  Wear a static grounding strap when handling electronic control components.

  • Page 17: System Performance

    ETSI 302 208-1 FCC/IC Guidelines (English) The SkyeModule Nova module is provided with FCC and Industry Canada Modular Certification. This means that the module meets the intentional radiator emissions requirements of the FCC Part 15 and IC RSS-210 and the module integrator is not required to perform further testing, provided the following guidelines are met.
  • Page 18 FCC / IC NOTICES This product contains FCC ID: WZ4-NOVA001 / IC: 5893A-NOVA001. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 19 As part of the Modular Certification, the SkyeModule Nova was tested and approved for use with the following antennas. All of these antennas incorporate connectors that are “non-standard” per FCC 15.203.

  • Page 20: Fcc/Ic Guidelines (Français)

    In all cases, the maximum total gain (antenna + cable) permissible for use with the SkyeModule Nova will be 9dBi, which achieves the maximum field strength permitted by the FCC in the 902 – 928 MHz ISM band.
  • Page 21 AVIS FCC / IC Ce produit contient FCC ID: WZ4-NOVA001 / IC: 5893A-NOVA001. Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et d'Industrie Canada RSS normes exemptes de licence. Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est soumis à la deux conditions suivantes: 1.
  • Page 22 9.3.2 Étiquetage de produit Le produit final doit être étiqueté pour répondre aux exigences de l'étiquette du produit FCC et IC. Il doit avoir le texte contenant les éléments suivants: Contains FCC ID: WZ4-NOVA001 / IC: 5893A-NOVA001 L'étiquette doit être apposée en permanence sur le produit et facilement visible pour l'utilisateur. '' Fixé en permanence '' signifie que l'étiquette est gravé, gravé, estampé, sérigraphié, indélébile, ou autrement de façon permanente sur une partie fixée de façon permanente de l'équipement ou sur une plaque de métal, de plastique, ou autre matériau fixé...

  • Page 23: Eu Guidelines

    être nécessaire. EU Guidelines The SkyeModule Nova was tested to the standards defined by ETSI 302 208-1 (Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters; Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W).

  • Page 24: Host Interface Specifications

    The host interface is selected based on the power-up default value and can be changed at run time. The SkyeModule Nova operates under host control using SkyeTek Protocol v3 sent over one of the host interfaces described in this chapter.

  • Page 25: Usb 2.0

    10.1 USB 2.0 As a USB device, the host detects the SkyeModule Nova as an HID device. The SkyeModule Nova uses a standard HID driver but is not a certified USB device. The SkyeModule Nova supports both standard and high speed USB hosts and enumerates correctly on both Windows and UNIX platforms.

  • Page 26: Ttl Serial

    SPI or I Figure 10-2 shows a sample circuit that lets you connect the SkyeModule Nova without the host interface board. This circuit uses an RS232 to TTL level converter to allow connection to a PC serial port. For direct connection to a micro serial interface (using TTL/CMOS levels), simply connect directly to pins 49 and 51 of the Mini PCI express connector.

  • Page 27: Figure 10-3: Ttl Serial Timing Diagram

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 27 = 1/BAUD RATE HIGH Start Stop 8-bit Data Figure 10-3: TTL Serial Timing Diagram Notes:  Baud rate is selectable via the appropriate system parameter. Preprogrammed factory default baud rate is 38,400 Baud.

  • Page 28: Spi

    10.3 SPI The SkyeModule Nova provides a simple four-wire SPI host interface. There is also an optional data ready signal to indicate that the current command is complete and data is available for the host. Figure 10-4 shows an example of a host interface connection using SPI.

  • Page 29: Figure 10-5: Spi Request Setup And Sample Timing

    Figure 10-6 below.  The time delay T between byte cycles in a request should not exceed 5 ms. After 5 ms the d,MAX SkyeModule Nova will timeout, signifying the end of the request. Request d,MAX MOSI SSEL...

  • Page 30: Figure 10-7: Spi Response Timing

    | 30 The protocol for retrieving the response data is outlined below:  The SkyeModule Nova is half duplex so the response data must be retrieved after the request has been sent.  The GPIO3_DR (data ready) signal will transition high when data is available for the host.

  • Page 31: I 2 C

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 31 10.4 I The SkyeModule Nova supports can act as an I C slave device. External pull up resistors are required on the SDA and SCL lines as shown in Figure 10-8: I C Connection Diagram.

  • Page 32: Skyetek Inc

    If the reader recognizes the address, it pulls SDA low to acknowledge  Use the bus to clock each byte of the SkyeTek protocol request.  After sending the entire request, initiate a stop condition. (SCL transitions high, and then SDA transitions...

  • Page 33: Skyemodule Nova Antenna Options

    The user can take advantage of this feature by first attaching the antenna to the port they would like to use, then sending a SkyeTek Protocol command to the Nova for it to execute its tuning sequence.

  • Page 34: Communicating With The Module

    12 Communicating with the Module 12.1 Host Communication (SkyeTek Protocol v3) The SkyeModule Nova operates under control of a host according to SkyeTek Protocol v3. The basic command and response formats are illustrated for your reference in the following two sections 12.2 and 12.3.

  • Page 35: Response Formats

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 35 12.3 Response Formats Message Response Response Code Tag Type Data Length Length Data Table 12-3: Response Format (bytes), Binary Mode Required Fields (must be present at all times) Optional fields (depending on the command and flags)

  • Page 36: System Parameters

    System parameters let you configure reader settings to customize the reader for your environment. You can temporarily alter parameters in memory or change the default values that are stored on the SkyeModule Nova’s non-volatile memory. The following table summarizes the parameters. (See System Parameter Detail in section 13.3 for detailed information about each parameter) Address Num.

  • Page 37: Changing System Parameters

    CAUTION – Resetting (cycling power) on your SkyeModule Nova causes all system parameters to revert to their default values. Any changes made to system parameters in memory are lost at reset unless you write them to the non-volatile memory as the new default values. Any changes to the default values do not take effect until the reader is reset.

  • Page 38: Skyetek Inc

    13.3.5 Reader ID  This was used for a deprecated SkyeTek protocol feature. It is now used as the I C address of the reader in I C mode. The least significant 7 bits of the reader ID act as the 7-bit I C address.

  • Page 39: Skyetek Inc

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 39  Parameter address: 0x0005  Length (bytes): 32 (20 hex)  Default value is “SkyeModule Nova” (in hex)  Read/write 13.3.7 Host Interface Type  Identifier for the type of host interface being used. ...

  • Page 40: Skyetek Inc

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 40  A zero in the bit position indicates that the corresponding GPIO pin is an output.  Bits correspond to the pins as follows: BIT0 – GPIO 0 BIT1 – GPIO 1 BIT2 –...

  • Page 41: Table 13-2: Common Power Values

    0x78 0x96 0xA0 0xBE 0xDC  Read/write NOTE – SkyeModule Nova’s shipped with the SkyeTek Development Kit are preset to a power level of 27 dBm. Skyetek Inc 1732 Wazee St. Ste 202 Denver, CO 80202 Main 720.328.3425 Fax:720.228.2400 www.skyetek.com...

  • Page 42: Skyetek Inc

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 42 NOTE – Setting the regulatory mode in section XXX below, will automatically set all RF parameters including the frequency start and stop, hop spacing, modulation depth etc. It is strongly recommended that (only) this parameter be set to maintain compliance with applicable rules for the regulatory region selected, under normal operation.

  • Page 43: Table 13-3: Commonly Used Frequencies

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 43 Table 13-3: Commonly Used Frequencies Frequency (MHz) Hex Equivalent Description 865.7 0x339988A0 EU Start 866.7 0x33A8CAE0 EU Center 867.9 0x33BB1A60 EU Stop 902.5 0x35C80160 NA Start 915.0 0x3689CAC0 NA Center 927.5 0x374B9420 NA Stop 13.3.17 Hop Channel Spacing...

  • Page 44: Table 13-4: Common Modulation Depth Values

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 44  Length (bytes): 1  Default value: 100%  The values for the modulation depths are in steps of 10, ranging from 10% to 100%.  The values are the hex equivalent of the corresponding modulation depth.

  • Page 45: Skyetek Inc

    SkyeModule Nova Datasheet - Preliminary Page | 45 Skyetek Inc 1732 Wazee St. Ste 202 Denver, CO 80202 Main 720.328.3425 Fax:720.228.2400 www.skyetek.com...

  • Page 46: Special Features

    NOTE: SOFTWARE SLEEP MODE DOES NOT WORK IN USB COMMUNICATIONS. This is planned for future firmware releases. 14.2 Feature Requests Request a feature for the Nova module on the SkyeTek support page at support.skyetek.com! Skyetek Inc 1732 Wazee St. Ste 202 Denver, CO 80202 Main 720.328.3425 Fax:720.228.2400...

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