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Page 3 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 72E-71773-02 Revision A October 2005...
Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol.
Page 5: Revision History
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A August 2005 Initial Release -02 Rev A October 2005 Added Gen 2 update...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
The XR400 RFID Reader ........
Page 8 Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the XR400 ........
Page 9 Manually Installing the DCP for the XR400 ........
Page 10 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide...
Page 11: About This Guide
Symbol Support Center ........
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Page 13: Introduction
Introduction This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the XR400 RFID Reader. The XR400 is a multi-protocol RFID reader providing real time, seamless tag processing for EPC-compliant tags: Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/ Write, also known as Class 0+), Class 1 (Read/Write) and Gen2.
Page 14: Related Documents And Software
If the Symbol product was purchased from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service Symbol Support Center For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center listed below. For the latest service information go to http://www.symbol.com.
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Page 17 The XR400 RFID Reader ........
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Page 19: Introduction
RFID Components Symbol RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range and a high read rate. These features can be used to provide real time, end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. A typical Symbol RFID system consists of the following components: •...
Page 20: The Xr400 Rfid Reader
The XR400 provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance, and intelligent RFID solutions. Configuration and Upgrading The XR400 is easily to reconfigure using the Administrator Console. The XR400 can also accept new firmware and configuration under host control.
Page 21: Tag Management
Tag Management Ad Hoc Querying Use ad hoc querying to send a query about tag visibility. The XR400 replies with Tag(s) Visible, Not Known (never seen or imported), or Not Visible (previously seen but now missing, with last seen timestamp).
Page 22: Security
Logging The XR400 keeps a log of all system-related activities for security and troubleshooting. The log, includes time-stamped system activities such as good and bad tag reads, login attempts, hardware failures, and other events. Use the log to pinpoint problems, to facilitate quick resolution and to identify administrators who may require additional training to prevent future problems.
Page 23: Gen 2 Features
The XR400 provides flexibility for connecting to networks via an Ethernet connection. Access each XR400 from anywhere on the network via its unique IP address. The XR400 may be configured to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server, automating the IP address and default Gateway configurations.
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Page 25 Connecting the XR400 for Communication ........
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Page 27: Xr400 Physical Connections
Insert an RS232 cable with a DB9 connector for serial console communications to a host. GPIO Insert a DB15 serial cable for connection to external devices. Power Connect the Symbol approved power supply. The DC connector connects to an AC adapter that varies depending on the country. Maximum power consumption: 24 VDC, 1.2 A.
Page 28: Installing The Xr400
• Ensure the power cord can reach the power source outlet. • Mount the XR400 onto a permanent fixture, such as a wall or a shelf, where it will not be disturbed, bumped, or damaged. Allow a minimum of five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400.
Page 29: Connecting Antennas To The Xr400
Powering the XR400 on page 2-6. Never disconnect the antennas while the XR400 is powered on or reading tags (when the yellow LED is lit). This can damage the XR400. Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host to which antennas are not connected.
Page 30: Powering The Xr400
Do not power off the XR400 until the yellow LED is off, indicating that there are no reads in process. Verifying Hardware Functionality Power On Test The red Error LED lights when power is supplied to the XR400, then turns off. The green Power LED lights when the XR400 completes power-up and is operational. Read Test After the XR400 powers up, test the read range to verify that it meets requirements.
Page 31: Connecting The Xr400 For Communication
If not connecting to an Ethernet network, connect one end of an Ethernet crossover cable (not provided) to the Ethernet card on the computer, and the other end to the TCP/IP port on the XR400. 3. On a networked computer, open an Internet browser and enter the IP address of the XR400. The Administrator Console login window appears.
Page 32: Reading Tags
6. Enter 13, then press Enter to apply the change. Reading Tags To connect the XR400 to a host computer and read tags in real time, connect through Ethernet TCP/IP and use a real time application. Refer to the user guide provided with the application for connection information.
Page 33 Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the XR400 ........
Page 34 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Device Configuration Package ..................3-32 Manually Installing the XR400 DCP .
Page 35: Managing The Xr400
Administrator Console 3-3 Managing the XR400 Use web browser on a host computer to access the XR400 Administrator Console. The Administrator Console is used to manage and configure the XR400. 1. To access the Administrator Console enter the IP address of the XR400 in a web browser. The Console Login window appears.
Page 36: Status
Pressing and holding the reset button for more than 5 seconds reverts the reader to factory default settings. This includes the password and reader configuration. Status Click Status on the console main menu to view the Reader Status window, which displays information about the XR400 and read points (antennas). Figure 3-3. Reader Status Window Table 3-1 describes the elements in the Reader Status window.
Page 37 Administrator Console 3-5 Table 3-1. Reader Status Window Elements (Continued) Item Value Format Description System Disabled Number Number of system-disabled readers and read points. If a device becomes non- operational, the system disables it, but allows other system components to operate.
Page 38: Scan Control
XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Scan Control Click Scan Control on the console main menu to view the Scan Control window, which allows initiating an on demand scan and enabling / disabling polled read points. For periodic read points, the window displays when the next scan is scheduled.
Page 39: Scheduling A Periodic Scan Read Point
Administrator Console 3-7 Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point To schedule a periodic scan for a read point, modify the read point class setting: 1. Click Read Point Class. Figure 3-5. Read Point Classes Window 2. Enter a name for the read point class in the Class Name: field. 3.
Page 40 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 13. Click Configuration. The Reader Configuration window displays a list of antennas (read points). Figure 3-6. Reader Configuration Window 14. Select the read point on which to schedule periodic scans. The following window provides details about the read point.
Page 41 Administrator Console 3-9 17. Click Scan Control. The Scan Control window indicates when the next periodic scan is scheduled. Figure 3-8. Reader Scan Control Window...
Page 42: Query Tags
• The tag is visible at one or more read points. (A list of read points where the tag is visible displays.) Querying a tag requires the tag ID and the type of tag. To obtain the tag ID and type of all tags the XR400 is reading: 1.
Page 43 Administrator Console 3-11 Figure 3-10. Tag Query Window 5. Enter the type and ID from Step 3 in the Type: and Id: fields. 6. Click Submit Query. The XR400 responds with the read point of the antenna that is reading the tag.
Page 44: Writing A Tag
3-12 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Writing a Tag Use the Write a Tag option to perform the following with a re-writable (R/W) tag: • Write, erase, and/or lock the tag ID. • Write, erase, and/or lock the user data.
Page 45: Filtering
Administrator Console 3-13 Filtering The XR400 allows setting filters based on rules and then associating the filters with a specific read point. This prevents the XR400 from reporting specific tags. Filtering out tags involves the following steps: • Creating a filter rule •...
Page 46 3-14 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 2. Click Create A New Rule. Figure 3-13. Tag Filter Rule Window 3. Choose the values for specific bits on which to base the filter. 4. Enter a name for the rule in the Filter Rule Name: field.
Page 47 Administrator Console 3-15 8. Click Create a New Filter. Figure 3-14. Tag Filter Window 9. Select the new rule from the Available Rules list and click <<. The rule moves to the Selected Rules list, adding it to the filter. 10.
Page 48 3-16 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 12. Click on Read Point Class Figure 3-15. Read Point Classes Window 13. Enter a class name in the Class Name: field. 14. Select settings for the class from the drop-down lists. See Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point on page 3-7 for field descriptions.
Page 49 Administrator Console 3-17 18. Click Configuration. Figure 3-16. Selecting a Read Point...
Page 50 20. Select the new class which contains the new filter from the Class drop-down list. 21. Click Modify Read Point. The Reader Configuration window displays the new read point class associated with the selected antenna. The selected read point of the XR400 now reports tags as per the selected rule.
Page 51: Read Point Classes
• Use an existing read point class as a template, copy it, change its settings, and save the new class with a different name. The XR400 includes several read point classes to use as templates. To create a new class based on one of the existing classes: 1.
Page 52: Read Point Zones
3-20 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Read Point Zones Read point zones provide a logical way of grouping one or more read points on the same reader or across readers. A read point zone facilitates arbitrary user aggregations of read points.
Page 53: Renaming, Enabling, And Disabling The Xr400
Administrator Console 3-21 Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the XR400 Assign a new name and description to the XR400 to use later to identify XR400s on the network. The XR400 may also be disabled for all future operations. To rename or disable a XR400: 1.
Page 54 2. Select the reader to modify. Figure 3-22. Modify Reader Configuration Window 3. To modify the name and description of the XR400, enter this information in the Name: and Description: fields. Note that the serial number cannot be modified. 4. To disable the XR400 reader, select the Disable Reader checkbox.
Page 55: Configuring Individual Read Points
Administrator Console 3-23 Configuring Individual Read Points The Reader Configuration window also allows configuring and managing read points connected to the XR400. To manage an antenna: 1. Select the specific read point from the Reader Configuration window, shown in Figure 3-21, to open the following window which allows associating that read point with a class and a read point zone.
Page 56: Event Notification
Similarly, if a device fault occurs for the XR400, all corresponding events for the device fault also occur for each read point associated with that XR400. After correcting the fault, enabling the XR400 also enables parent-disabled devices associated with it.
Page 57: Selecting Event Notification Options
Administrator Console 3-25 Selecting Event Notification Options To select the event notifications to receive: 1. Select Notifications. Figure 3-24. Event Notifications Window...
Page 58 3-26 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 2. Click on the appropriate Notify option for each event type. Figure 3-25. Setting Notify Options 3. In the Notify Option: drop-down list, select one of the following options: • Never: do not provide notification for the event type.
Page 59 Administrator Console 3-27 Figure 3-26. Setting Filter Options 7. Select the type of event filters. Options available are: • None: No filter. All events pass through. • Zone Inclusive: Only events that occur in a specific Read Point Zone pass through. •...
Page 60: Committing / Discarding Changes
Committing / Discarding Changes To apply reader configuration modifications, click Commit/Revert to save the changes and notify the XR400 to update its configuration file. While a successful update can take several seconds, the system continues to operate with only a one or two-second period where no polling occurs.
Page 61: Managing Trusted Hosts
Administrator Console. This allows administrators to restrict unauthorized hosts from accessing the XR400 even if they are on the same network as the XR400. When disabled (the default), the XR400 logs the IP addresses of any computers that attempt to access the XR400 to provide a history of attempted accesses.
Page 62: Managing Users
4. Select an option from the Access Level: drop-down list for the new user: • View: Allows the user to connect to the Administrator Console and view XR400 settings. • Edit: Allows the user to make configuration changes excluding tasks such as updating the firmware.
Page 63: User Maintenance
Administrator Console 3-31 User Maintenance To modify the access level or other account parameters and settings for an existing user: 1. Click Manage Users. Figure 3-30. Modifying Users Window 2. To assign the default password (change) to a user, select the user from the User List, select the Clear Password radio button, and click Modify User.
Page 64: Device Configuration Package
Device Configuration Package Use the DCP (Device Configuration Package) to add custom applications to the XR400. The DCP consists of the TCM (Terminal Configuration Manager) executable, supporting binaries and the XR400 configuration files.The DCP includes all of the files that make up the XR400 FlashFx partitions.
Page 65: Creating Xr400 Partitions
Read this section in its entirety before beginning the upgrade process. Follow the steps listed below to download the new image files and upgrade the XR400 Reader. 1. Launch and log in to the Reader Administrator Console via its web interface. Stop polling, if it is enabled (see...
Page 66 The complete upgrade could take up to 15 minutes if all the partitions are being downloaded. DO NOT power off the reader while the green LED is flashing. 10. The web interface displays a message indicating that the XR400 Reader is shutting down. 11. The reader application software downloads the osupdate.exe, FlashUpdateUtility.dll and Response.txt files, starts running osupdate, and shuts down.
Page 67: Xr400 Power Level Settings
Administrator Console 3-35 XR400 Power Level Settings The power level of the reader is reduced with a 14 db digitally controlled attenuation. The lowest power setting is full power, reduced by this amount. On the web admin console the 0% should map to a power setting of 0. If this is true then according to the chart below the power level should be ~0.04 watts.
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Page 69 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction ................4-3 Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings.
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Page 71: Chapter 4. Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings The XR400 provides typical configuration settings that make the reader a plug-and-play device. The Administrator Console allows customizing these communication parameters. For example, it enables changing the default IP address of the reader when the network does not have a DHCP server.
Page 72 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Figure 4-2. Communication Configuration Window 6. Change communication related settings by entering information in the text boxes or using the drop-down lists. Table 4-1 for descriptions of available options. 7. Click Set Properties. 8. Click Main to return to the Administrator Console main window.
Page 73 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-5 Table 4-1. Communication Configuration Options (Continued) Setting Description Possible Values TCP Port The port used for TCP/IP communication. User-entered Default: 3000 HTTP Port The port used for communication over HTTP. User-entered Default: 80...
Page 74: Setting Date And Time
XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Setting Date and Time To set the date and time: 1. Click Maintenance in the main Administrator Console window. 2. Click Date/Time. Figure 4-3. System Time Management Window 3. To synchronize the clock with a particular SNTP server, enter the server address in the SNTP Server Address: field and click Set SNTP Parameters.
Page 75: Getting Firmware Version Number
Table 4-2. Version Control Fields Access Level Setting Description Radio Frequency Regulation Region Select a Radio Frequency Regulation region for the XR400 and click Set Region. DSP Version The version of the DSP firmware. DSP Loader Version The version of the DSP loader.
Page 76: Monitoring Logs
Monitoring Logs Network administrators can use logs for auditing and troubleshooting the XR400. The XR400 supports two types of logs: • System Log - includes the log information generated by the reader internal instructions. This is a circular queue which can hold a maximum of 200 records.
Page 77: Logging Out From The Console
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-9 An XML file similar to the following appears, depicting the current reader configuration. Figure 4-5. Sample Reader Configuration XML File 2. Save the XML file with a naming / date convention that facilitates recognizing the reader and the date of the backup. Most browsers allow saving XML files to the hard disk.
Page 78: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table 4-3. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions XR400 error LED lights after the reader has been The CPU cannot communicate with the Refer to the system log for error messages. in operation. DSP and cannot reload the DSP firmware to it.
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Page 81: Introduction
• Data The Symbol Monitor is a development and manufacturing aid that runs before the OS and allows manual loading of all the partitions in case the OS partition is corrupted. The first two partitions are fixed size partitions; the sizes of the rest are changeable by the user.
Page 82: Creating Xr400 Partitions
XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Creating XR400 Partitions Before creating a script to build a hex image, identify the files required (system files, drivers, applications, etc.) and locate the files’ source directories to make the script building process easier. Screens displayed in this section are sample screens. The actual mobile computer screens may vary slightly.
Page 83 Creating/Loading Hex Images 5-5 Table 5-1 lists the TCM window components. Table 5-1. TCM Components Icon Component Function Script Window Displays the files to be used in the creation of the partition(s). File Explorer Window Used to select the files to be added to the script. Create button Create a new script file.
Page 84: Defining Script Properties
XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table 5-1. TCM Components (Continued) Icon Component Function Send button Download the hex image to the mobile computer. Tile button Arrange the sub-windows in a tiled orientation. Build and Send button Build the current script into a set of hex images and send the hex images to the mobile computer.
Page 85 Creating/Loading Hex Images 5-7 5. Click the Options tab. The Script Properties window - Options tab appears. Figure 5-3. Script Properties Window - Options Tab 6. Set the Hex File Build path. 7. Click OK. 8. Select the script window and click on the partition to be created. 9.
Page 86: Upgrading The Application Partition Onto The Reader
See Defining Script Properties on page 5-6 for more information about setting the image size appropriately. Upgrading the Application partition onto the reader For XR400 Firmware Upgrade Procedure see Appendix B, XR400 Firmware Upgrade Procedure.
Page 87 Specifications Technical Specifications ..............A-3 Cable Pinouts .
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Page 89: Technical Specifications
Specifications Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the operating environment and general technical hardware specifications. Table A-1. Technical Specifications Feature Description Physical Specifications Dimensions 8.75" H x 11.75" W x 2.00" D (22.23 cm H x 29.85 cm W x 5.08 cm D) Mounting Dimensions (Mounting Holes) 4.75"...
Page 90 XML and byte stream Warranty The XR400 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years (24 months) from date of shipment, provided the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.
Page 91: Cable Pinouts
Specifications Cable Pinouts Ethernet Connections Table A-2. Ethernet Connector: RJ45 10-Pin Description Pin 1 Reserved/Do not use Pin 2 TXD (+) Pin 3 TXD (-) Pin 4 RXD (+) Pin 5 Reserved/Do not use Pin 6 Reserved/Do not use Pin 7 RXD (-) Pin 8 Reserved/Do not use...
Page 92: Gpio Port Connections
XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide GPIO Port Connections Table A-4. GPIO Port: 15-Pin Description Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Output4 Pin 3 Output2 Pin 4 Output0 Pin 5 Input4 Pin 6 Input2 Pin 7 Input0 Pin 8 Ground Pin 9...
Page 93 XR400 Firmware Upgrade Procedure Appendix Contents Introduction ................B-3 Prerequisites.
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Page 95: Introduction
XR400 Firmware Upgrade Procedure B-3 Introduction This document is designed to provide the XR400 reader firmware upgrade procedure using the web based Administrative Console. There are two methods to update the reader firmware: • Update Method 1, Use a LAN •...
Page 96: Auto Recovery
Auto Recovery The Auto Recovery feature allows the XR400 to recover flash images that have been corrupted due to a power outage during a software upgrade. Two images of the Monitor are maintained, and the bootstrap code determines the correct version to use. The Monitor then determines if a software upgrade was interrupted and if so, downloads the partitions again.
Page 97: Update Method 1, Use A Lan
XR400 Firmware Upgrade Procedure B-5 Update Method 1, Use a LAN This is the preferred method, since the readers are typically on a LAN and the existing connections do not have to be changed to perform the update. 1. Create a folder on a local ftp server and name it: \XR400400UPDT\ReleaseXXX.
Page 98 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 9. To upgrade the firmware: a. Ensure that the ftp server is running on the host computer. b. Ensure that the TFTP server is running on the host computer, and that the file path would be the same as when logging on using the FTP server.
Page 99: Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over The Ethernet Port
(192.168.1.5). Click OK. Figure B-2. TCP/IP Connection Properties Screen 3. Connect the Cat5 crossover cable from the host computer to the XR400. 4. On the reader to be updated, access the web based Administrative Console: a.
Page 100 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 9. Upgrade the Firmware: Not all of the files are updated every release. Read the release notes for information about which files were changed. Unlike the AR400 upgrade, there is not a specific order necessary when installing these files.
Page 101 Index Numerics scheduling reads ..... . . 3-7 setting date and time ....4-6 0x00 error code .
Page 102 ......2-5 XR400 ....... . 1-4 communication connection .
Page 103 ......3-10 XR400 LEDs ....... . 1-6...
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