Balluf BIS M-41 Series Technical Description Manual

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BIS M-41_ Processor Unit
Technical Description, Manual

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  • Page 1 BIS M-41_ Processor Unit Technical Description, Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS REFERENCES ......................vi Conventions ....................... vi Reference Documentation ..................vi Services and Support ....................vi REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES ............vii Power Supply ......................vii GENERAL VIEW ..................... viii OVERVIEW ........................ 2 Introduction ......................... 2 BIS M-41_ series Features ..................2 About this Manual .......................
  • Page 4 4.1.1 Node ID Configuration Using Configuration Tags ............23 Configuration Tools ....................24 4.2.1 Configuration using Balluff Dashboard™ Configuration Tool ........25 4.2.2 Creating and Using RFID Macros with C-Macro Builder™ ........27 Command Protocols....................29 USB Driver Installation ....................30 TECHNICAL FEATURES ...................
  • Page 5: References

    REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a BIS M-41_ Processor. “Device” refers to the BIS M-41_ Processor. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, mount, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a BIS M-41_ Processor.
  • Page 6: Regulatory And Compliance Notices

    REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES Installation and startup Installation and startup are to be performed by trained technical personnel only. Any damage resulting from unauthorized manipulation or improper use voids the manufacturer's guarantee and warranty. When connecting the processor unit to an external controller, observe proper selection and polarity of the connection as well as the power supply (see „Installation“...
  • Page 7: General View

    GENERAL VIEW BIS M-410 Models Figure A Comunication Interface Connector* Antenna Mounting Holes LED Indicators* = See par. 2.3 = See Chapter 3 BIS M-411 Models Figure B Comunication Interface Connector* Antenna Mounting Holes LED Indicators* = See par. 2.3 = See Chapter 3 viii...
  • Page 8 OVERVIEW...
  • Page 9: Overview

    BIS M-41_ TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION, USER’S GUIDE 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the BIS M-41_ seriesRFID Processor User’s Guide. This manual will assist you in the installation, configuration and operation of Balluff BIS M-41_ seriesRFID Processor. The BIS M-41_ seriesis a complete line of feature-rich, passive, high frequency, read/write Radio-Frequency Identification devices that provide RFID data collection and control solutions to shop floor, item-level tracking and material handling applications.
  • Page 10: Who Should Read This Manual

    OVERVIEW 1.3.1 Who Should Read This Manual? This manual should be read by those who will be installing, configuring and operating the Controller. This may include the following people: • Hardware Installers • System Integrators • Project Managers • IT Personnel •...
  • Page 11: Balluff Rfid Tags

    BIS M-41_ TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION, USER’S GUIDE Order Name Description Code Cables & Connectors BCC M418-D279-BF-701-PS0825-020 RS232 Cable: M12, DB9-pin, PS wires BCC0ETJ BCC0ERY BCC M415-M415-3A-330-PS85N6-003 Cable: M12, 5-pin, Male/Female, ThinNet, 0.3 m BCC M415-M415-3A-330-PS85N6-010 Cable: M12, 5-pin, Male/Female, ThinNet, 1 m BCC0ERZ BCC0ET0 BCC M415-M415-3A-330-PS85N6-020 Cable: M12, 5-pin, Male/Female, ThinNet, 2 m...
  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS 2.1.1 BIS M-410 (All Models) 39.2 [1.54] [0.94] 15.5 14.3 12.5 [0.61] [0.56] [0.49] [2.64] [1.57] [1.10] [in] Ø4.5 MOUNTING HOLE 2X [Ø.18] Figure 1 - BIS M-410 Dimensions 2.1.2 BIS M-410 Mounting (All Models) Figure 2 - BIS M-410 Mounting to Polycarbonate Bracket...
  • Page 13: Bis M-411 (All Models)

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 2.1.3 BIS M-411 (All Models) [in] Figure 3 - BIS M-411 Dimensions 2.2 ANTENNA TO TAG RANGE RF read/write range can be adversely affected by many environmental factors, including electrical noise, metallic objects and liquids. The tag ranges below are provided for design purposes only.
  • Page 14: Bis M-410-Series Typical Reading Ranges

    INSTALLATION 2.2.1 BIS M-410-Series Typical Reading Ranges Figure 4 – BIS M-410 Reading Range for Tags Type 03- Front View Figure 5 – BIS M-410 Reading Range for Tags Type 03- Side View...
  • Page 15 BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE Mifare IC- Credit Card Tag BIS M-134 BIS M-132 Figure 6 - BIS M-410 Reading Range for Tags Type 10- Front View Mifare IC- Credit Card Tag BIS M-134 BIS M-132 Figure 7 - BIS M-410 Reading Range for Tags Type 10- Side View...
  • Page 16: Bis M-411-Series Typical Reading Ranges

    INSTALLATION 2.2.2 BIS M-411-Series Typical Reading Ranges Figure 8 - BIS M-411 Reading Range for BIS M-135 - Top View Figure 9 - BIS M-411 Reading Range for BIS M-135 - Front View...
  • Page 17 BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE Figure 10 - BIS M-411 Reading Range for BIS M-134 - Top View Figure 11 - BIS M-411 Reading Range for BIS M-134 - Front View...
  • Page 18: Electrical Connectors

    INSTALLATION 2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS 2.3.1 RS232 The RS232 Connector (M12 8-pin, Male) is used for a point-to-point serial connection between a host computer and the BIS M-41_ RFID compact processor. Figure 12 - RS232 Interface M12 8-pin Male Connector Name Function Input Power Power Ground...
  • Page 19: Rs485

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 2.3.2 RS485 The Subnet16™ RS485 Connector (M12 5-pin, Male) is used for connecting the BIS M-41_ RFID compact processors to a Subnet16™ network. The RFID compact processors are powered from the Subnet16™ network power. PIN 4: PIN 5: TX/RX+ TX/RX-...
  • Page 20: Rs422

    INSTALLATION 2.3.3 RS422 The RS422 Connector (M12 8-pin, Male) is used for a point-to-point serial connection between a host computer and the BIS M-41_ RFID compact processor. It offers longer distance connections than standard RS232 and better noise protection. Figure 14 - RS422 Interface M12 8-pin Male Connector Name Function Input Power...
  • Page 21: Usb

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 2.3.4 The BIS M-41_ USB Connector (M12 Reverse Keyed 5-pin, Male) is used for a point-to-point serial connection between a host computer and the BIS M-41_ RFID compact processor. PIN 4: PIN 5: SHIELD PIN 3: PIN 1: PIN 2: Figure 15 - USB Interface M12 Reverse Keyed 5-pin Male Connector...
  • Page 22: Power & Wiring

    INSTALLATION 2.4 POWER & WIRING The information presented below is provided to assist the installer in determining the amount of power that will be required by the BIS M-41_ Compact processor depending on the application. 2.4.1 Power Requirements The BIS M-41_ Compact Processor (except USB models), requires an electrical supply voltage of 10 to 30 Vdc.
  • Page 23: Cable Voltage Drop

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 2.4.3 Cable Voltage Drop In addition, each RFID compact processor on the Subnet will experience a certain amount of voltage drop depending on the length of the cable. Cable Resistance per Meter • ThinNet = 0.058 ohms per meter per wire •...
  • Page 24: Installation Guidelines

    INSTALLATION 2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 2.5.1 Hardware Requirements The following is a list of minimum components required to create an RFID reading system. Other components may be required depending on the compact processor model, see the specific installation procedure for your model. •...
  • Page 25: Typical Layouts And Installation Procedures

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 2.6 TYPICAL LAYOUTS AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2.6.1 Installing the BIS M-41_ RS232 BCC0ETJ BIS M- Host VDC (red) Power Supply GND (black) Figure 16 - RS232 Typical Layout The BIS M-41_-068-001-00-S115 Compact processor is designed for point-to-point RFID applications, where the distance from host to compact processor is less than 15 meters (50 feet).
  • Page 26: Installing The Bis M-41_ Rs485

    INSTALLATION 2.6.2 Installing the BIS M-41_ RS485 BCC07WR BCC07WR BCC07WR BCC0ET0 BCC07WR BCC0ET0 BCC0ET0 BIS M-410 BIS M-411 BIS M-411 Gateway VDC GND to Power Supply Configuration PC to Host Figure 17 - RS485 Typical Layouts The BIS M-41_-067-001-04-S92 Compact processor is designed for Subnet16™ RFID applications, where the compact processor is connected in an RS485 network via Subnet16™-compatible cables to the host through a Gateway or Hub.
  • Page 27: Installing The Bis M-41_ Rs422

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 2.6.3 Installing the BIS M-41_ RS422 BCC0A03 Host BIS M-410 Power Supply Figure 18 - RS422 Typical Layout The BIS M-41_-068-001-02-S115 Compact processor is designed for point-to-point RFID applications, where the distance from host to compact processor can be up to 1200 meters (3940 feet), depending on the baud rate used.
  • Page 28: Installing The Bis M-41_ Usb

    INSTALLATION 2.6.4 Installing the BIS M-41_ USB BCC0ETF Host BIS M-410 Figure 19 - USB Typical Layout The BIS M-41_--68-001-09-S72 Compact processor is designed for point-to-point RFID applications, where the distance from host to compact processor is less than 15 meters (50 feet).
  • Page 29: Led Indicators

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 3 LED INDICATORS 3.1 FRONT PANEL LEDS LED Name LED Color LED Description The READY LED is ON whenever power POWER GREEN is applied to the Balluff. The RF LED illuminates when RF power is being transmitted by the antenna. The COM (communications) LED flashes ON and OFF when data is being transmitted between the antenna and a...
  • Page 30: Configuration Methods

    CONFIGURATION METHODS 4 CONFIGURATION METHODS There are several configuration methods available for your compact processor depending on the interface type and application: • Configuration Tag • Configuration Tools: Balluff Dashboard™and C-Macro Builder™ • Command Protocol 4.1 CONFIGURATION TAG A configuration tag is included with your BIS M-41_ compact processor. This can be used to reset all BIS M-41_ compact processors to their factory default configuration settings.
  • Page 31: Configuration Tools

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE All Balluff RS485-based compact processors ship with their Node ID value set to 0. NOTE When a powered compact processor (that is set to Node ID 0) is connected to the Subnet, it will not initially be recognized by the Gateway until the Configuration Tag is placed in the antenna’s RF field.
  • Page 32: Configuration Using Balluff Dashboard™ Configuration Tool

    CONFIGURATION METHODS 4.2.1 Configuration using Balluff Dashboard™ Configuration Tool The Balluff Dashboard™ Configuration Tool is a software application that allows users to view, modify, save and update the configuration settings of their Balluff compact processors. Follow the instructions below to operate the Balluff Dashboard Configuration Tool and to set the Balluff device’s configuration.
  • Page 33 BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE Figure 22 - Balluff Dashboard™COM and Baudrate Selection The Dashboard should send some commands to retrieve device and configuration information from the device. If serial communications are set up correctly, the device configuration area within the Balluff Dashboard should now look like this: Figure 23 - Balluff Dashboard™RS232 Compact processor Configuration See the Balluff Dashboard™...
  • Page 34: Creating And Using Rfid Macros With C-Macro Builder

    CONFIGURATION METHODS 4.2.2 Creating and Using RFID Macros with C-Macro Builder™ What are RFID Command Macros? RFID Command Macros are a powerful feature of Balluff Balluff Compact processors. Macros are simple programs that direct a compact processor to execute multiple pre- programmed instructions.
  • Page 35 BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE When used with Balluff Dashboard™ Configuration Tool , users can effortlessly download, erase, and manage their macros and triggers, as well as set the operational configurations of their RFID compact processors and Subnet16™ Gateways. Which communication interfaces support the use of macros? Macros are supported on the following Balluff Compact processors: Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet, RS232 and USB interfaces.
  • Page 36: Command Protocols

    CONFIGURATION METHODS C-Macro Builder™ is an easy to use GUI-driven Configuration Tool for Windows that allows users to create powerful RFID command macro programs. Figure 24 - C-Macro Builder™ For specific information regarding the configuration and use of either of these utilities, please see the accompanying documentation included when downloading each software application.
  • Page 37: Usb Driver Installation

    BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE 4.4 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION This paragraph contains instructions for installing the Windows 2000/XP USB driver for Balluff RFID devices. Complete the following steps before installing the RFID USB driver. Download the RFID USB driver package from www.balluff.com. Extract the driver files to a separate folder on your host computers’...
  • Page 38 CONFIGURATION METHODS Check the box labeled: “Include this location in the search” and then click the Browse button. Figure 27 - Found New Hardware Wizard – Include this Location Browse to the folder containing the extracted RFID USB driver files and then click OK. Figure 28 - Found New Hardware Wizard - Browse for Folder...
  • Page 39 BIS M-41_ USER'S GUIDE Click Next to install the USB driver. Figure 29 - Found New Hardware Wizard – Ready to Install Please wait while the Found New Hardware Wizard installs the USB driver. Figure 30 - Installing the USB Driver...
  • Page 40 CONFIGURATION METHODS After the USB driver has been installed, click Finish. Figure 31 - USB Driver Installation Complete Immediately after you click Finish, the Found New Hardware Wizard will close and then automatically restart, prompting you to repeat the USB driver installation.
  • Page 42: Technical Features

    5 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Supply Voltage: RS232, RS485, RS422 10 to 30 Vdc 5 VDC DC Input Current max. BIS M-410 BIS M-411 RS232, RS485, RS422 150 to 60 mA 400 to 140 mA 500 mA Communication Interfaces: RS232 RS232 RS485 RS485...

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