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  • Page 1 Customer manual LFM LP Reader Rev.1.2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 2 of 119 0. Table of contents Table of contents Introduction Version history Used abbreviations and designations General instructions Safety instructions and warnings 5.5.1 Regulations and certifications Functional description 6.2.4...
  • Page 3 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 3 of 119 Operating 9.2.1 General 9.2.2 Automatic protocol detection 9.2.3 Triggered protocol change ASCI-I1 Communication protocol X – Read data 10.4.1 R – Automatic read 10.4.2 W –...
  • Page 4 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 4 of 119 Service and Troubleshooting Disassembly and storage HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax. +49(9279) 991-100...

  • Page 5: Version

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 5 of 119 1. Introduction These operating instructions correspond with the "Radio and Telecommunications Terminal. Equipment Act and Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) " These operating instructions are intended for the operator who must pass these on to the personnel responsible for installation, connection, use, and repairs of the machine.
  • Page 6 Any other use of the machine or any use beyond its intended purpose is considered non -intended and thus improper. In this case, the device safety and the device protection provided may be compromised. HERMOS AG is not liable for damages resulting from such use.

  • Page 7: Version History

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 7 of 119 2. Version history Version Date Author Amendments Initial version of customer 26.09.2018 HERMOS AG RK documentation 16.11.2018 HERMOS AG RK FCC, additional Parameters 3. Used abbreviations and designations...

  • Page 8: General Instructions

    All previous versions of this document lose their validity with the issue of this version. We compiled the information in this document according to the best of our ability. HERMOS AG does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information provided in this document and is also not liable for consequential damages based on faulty or incomplete information.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 9 of 119 5. Safety instructions and warnings Scope and symbols Follow the general safety instructions as well as special safety instructions included in the chapters. The unit was built according to state-of-the-art technology and recognised safety regulations. In order to prevent danger to life and limb of the user, third parties, or the unit, only use the unit for its intended purpose and in perfect condition with regard to safety.
  • Page 10 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 10 of 119 5.2.1 Mandatory signs Observe additional information Use safety goggles Wear ear protection Wear safety shoes Important note 5.2.2 Warning signs Warning of a hazardous area...
  • Page 11 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 11 of 119 5.2.4 Other signs Dispose of packaging material Recycling according to rules and regulations Obligations Operator’s obligations 5.3.1 A safe condition and use of the unit is a requirement for a safe operation of the unit. For that reason, the operator has the obligation to ensure that the following points are adhered to: ...
  • Page 12 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 12 of 119 5.3.2 Responsibilities of operating personnel The operating personnel are obligated to contribute to th e prevention of work accidents and their consequences by their personal conduct.
  • Page 13 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 13 of 119 Residual risks Despite all precautionary measures taken, there may still be residual risks that are not apparent. Adhering to the safety instructions, the intended use, and the product manual as a whole can reduce residual risks.

  • Page 14: Regulations And Certifications

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 14 of 119  Read and understand all safety and operating instructions prior to installing and operating the device.  This documentation was written for specifically trained personnel. The installation, operation and error handling may only be carried out by specifically trained personnel.

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 15 of 119 6. Functional description General information LF reading devices are radio frequency identification systems that use radio transmission to read or write data of LF transponders (134,2 kHz), which operate as tamper -proof electronic tags. The LF reading devices communicate with common transponders according to ISO 18000-2 and ISO 11785 that are available on the market.

  • Page 16: Test Module

    6.2.4 Test module The HERMOS LF reading devices support a test mode that facilitates setting up the antenna and checking the reading ranges during commissioning. These test mode can be activate with a push button. If the device is in test mode (maintenance mode) three tri-colour LEDs shows the state of the test mode.

  • Page 17: Top View

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 17 of 119 Illustration 6.3.1 Top view Component Describtion Power supply M12-A plug for 24V DC power supply. Antenna connection Lemo antenna connector --->see page 28 Status-LEDs Tuning push button switch starts an automatic antenna tuning.
  • Page 18 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 18 of 119 Depending on the device model, the reading device features a Ethernet interface 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface. Depending device model, the reading device features a...
  • Page 19 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 19 of 119 Technical data Technical data Voltage (protected against reverse 24VDC (18 – 30 V DC) polarity) Current consumption @24V 50mA, 200mA, max.580mA (passive, reading, pulse 50ms)

  • Page 20: Power Supply And Current Input

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 20 of 119 The device label with the CE label, article and serial number are located on the side of the reading unit. 6.4.1 Power supply and current input Description Min.

  • Page 21: Device Labels

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 21 of 119 6.4.2 Device labels The device label is located on the reading unit housing. It contains a CE mark, article/serial number and the MAC address.

  • Page 22: Installation

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 22 of 119 7. Installation Follow the basic safety instructions in the chapter Safety instructions. Safety instructions The unit is exclusively designed for indoor use in an industrial environment.
  • Page 23 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 23 of 119 Qualified installation personnel The unit must only be installed by specially trained personnel. If you have any doubts about the qualifications, please contact the manufacturer.
  • Page 24 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 24 of 119 Mounting the device The mounting surface must be stable, non-flammable, dry and clean. If necessary, clean it before you install the device. Only use components, cable and mounting materials provided by HERMOS.

  • Page 25: Positioning The Antenna

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 25 of 119 Installing the antenna When installing the antenna, observe the required reading and writing ranges. The reading device can only be used properly, if the transponder is located within the reading and writing range of the antenna.

  • Page 26: Antennas Dimensions

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 26 of 119 7.5.2 Antennas dimensions Block antenna Mini2 Rod antenna M, (HRF.A.LFX.SM.LS.20) The type of connector is only symbolic and may vary! HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel.

  • Page 27: Tuning Push Button

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 27 of 119 7.5.3 Connecting the antenna Connect the antenna at the antenna connection at the rear of the reading unit. Use the antennas and antenna cable from the manufacturer to ensure optimum reading and writing ranges.

  • Page 28: Test Push Button

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 28 of 119 7.6.2 Test push button If the button is held pressed for a defined time (->parameter 56+57), the status of the button is changed. If the state changes from "Off" to "On", the test mode Read is started when the Test push button is enabled (->parameter...

  • Page 29: Commissioning

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 29 of 119 GPIO connection (optional) A M8 socket (4pos.) is used as connection socket for the GPIO Signal +24V LED out Input 8. Commissioning Operating conditions The following requirements must be fulfilled for smooth device operation.
  • Page 30 The following settings of the serial interfaces are set on delivery. The baud rate can be changed in the in the SECS protocol (->Parameter 0x01). If you want to change the baud rate in the ASCII protocol, then please contact the manufacturer HERMOS. Value Baud rate 19200 Data bits...
  • Page 31 IP address, the device can be connected via TCP / IP port 3241 in the delivery state. The HERMOS "Device Discoverer" is available for configuring the network setting. HERMOS components can be found in the LAN network and settings can be easily changed using the "Device Discoverer".
  • Page 32 Page 32 of 119 1. Select your network interface if you have several options on your PC. 2. Your network is automatically scanned for all HERMOS reading devices using the "Search Devices" button. 3. Select the desired reading device in the list to open the network settings.
  • Page 33 Start the tool with administrator rights and scan the network for all HERMOS devices. To do this, mark the desired reading device and select "TCP/IP Firmware Download" or "RS232 Firmware Download" button depending on your interface. Use "HERMOS" if you are asked to enter a password! 1.

  • Page 34: Operating

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 34 of 119 9. Operating Operating personnel The device should only be operated by specially trained personnel. If you have any doubts about the required qualifications, please contact the manufacturer.
  • Page 35 The reader LFM LP can be delivered with a few customer modes. The settings of the customermode is part of the factory settings and can only be changed by Hermos. If customer needs another customer setting, please ask Hermos for the necessary steps. The customerc ode can be read by parameter 64.

  • Page 36: Asci-I1 Communication Protocol

    The ASCI-I1 communication protocol defines a simple communication interface that is suitable for exchanging messages between a HERMOS reader and a host. A host is a computer or computer network that exchanges the information with the systems to carry out the production.
  • Page 37 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 37 of 119 Packet header The packet header contains a start character and the message length. The message length consists of 2 hexadecimal bytes and defines the number of characters in a message.
  • Page 38 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 38 of 119 Packet end The end of the packet contains an end character and a checksum consisting of 4 characters. Packet end End character Checksum 1...
  • Page 39 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 39 of 119 Data element The data elements that are used by default ASCII messages, which are described in the message details section, are defined in this section.
  • Page 40 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 40 of 119 "8" LED8: red LED STATUS "9" LED9: blue LED STATUS "A" LEDA: green LED STATUS Output State 1 Byte The data element shows or sets the current status of one output.
  • Page 41 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 41 of 119 Page 2 Bytes The page of the transponder for a read / write operation is defined by 2 ASCII characters (2 bytes) in decimal format ...
  • Page 42 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 42 of 119 Protocol Commands Read: Command Description Read Data Automatic Read Write: Command Description Write Data Device-Settings: Command Description Query Parameter Query Parameter Set Parameter Reset...
  • Page 43 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 43 of 119 In- and Output: Command Description Set Output Query Output/Input State Sensor event: Sensor removed Sensor event: Sensor detected HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax.

  • Page 44: Read Data

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 44 of 119 10.4.1 X – Read data The command X starts reading of the data area from a transponder. If there is no transponder in the read range of the antenna, the reader sends an error message (error 4 - no transponder).

  • Page 45: R - Automatic Read

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 45 of 119 10.4.2 R – Automatic read By assigning the external input, an automatic read operation can be triggered. The command "R" sends the read data to the host. The host then has to confirm the message.

  • Page 46: W - Write Data

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 46 of 119 10.4.3 W – Write data The command W starts writing a defined data area of a transponder. If there is no transponder in the write range of the antenna, the reader sends an error message (error 4 - no transponder).

  • Page 47: F - Query Parameter

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 47 of 119 Device  Host Reader-ID Parameter No. Parameter Value 1 Byte 1 Bytes 2 Bytes The reader sends an individual protocol packet for each available public parameter. After the last parameter, the reader sends a last packet including the command 'g' and the reader ID.

  • Page 48: P - Set Parameter

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 48 of 119 10.4.6 P – Set parameter The command "P" can be used to change the value of individual parameters. After a parameter has been successfully changed, the reader sends a confirmation message.

  • Page 49: N - Reset

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 49 of 119 10.4.7 N – Reset The command N performs a reset of the hardware/software of the reader . After performing the reset operation, the device sends a confirmation message Host ...

  • Page 50: E - Error Message

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 50 of 119 10.4.8 e – Error message This message is only available in standard ASC-I1 mode! If an error occurs the device will send an error message with the respective error code.

  • Page 51: Query Software Version

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 51 of 119 10.4.10 V – Query software version The command V is used to query the software version of the device . Host  Device Reader-ID 1 Byte Device ...

  • Page 52: L - Lock Data Area

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 52 of 119 10.4.11 L – Lock data area A single page of a multipage transponder can be disabled. The page can still be read, but not rewritten.

  • Page 53: I - Adjust Rf Module

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 53 of 119 10.4.12 I – Adjust RF module It is necessary to adjust the RF module in order to adapt an antenna to t he ambient conditions optimally.

  • Page 54: J - Rf Module Queries The Vote

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 54 of 119 10.4.13 J – RF module Queries the vote The command "J" can be used to query the tuning values of the individual antennas. Each antenna port has its own tuning value.

  • Page 55: A - Sensor Event Object Removed

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 55 of 119 10.4.14 A – Sensor event object removed The message of sensor events can be activated in the parameter "Watch -Port" (par. 07). If this is activated, the reader reports every drop of the external sensor.

  • Page 56: B - Sensor Event Object Detected

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 56 of 119 10.4.15 B – Sensor event object detected The message of sensor events can be activated in the parameter "Watch-Port" (par. 07). If this is activated, the reader reports any recognition of the external sensor.

  • Page 57: O - Set Output

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 57 of 119 10.4.16 O – Set output The command O can be used to set the state of the outputs. The status of all outputs is changed in a message. In the current version, the value of the data element Head-ID always has the value "1"...

  • Page 58: Q - Querying The Status Of The Inputs And Outputs

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 58 of 119 10.4.17 Q – Querying the status of the inputs and outputs The Q command can be used to query the current status of all outputs .
  • Page 59 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 59 of 119 Parameter The parameters 0, 1, 2 and 7 are only valid if the reader is equipped with a corresponding I / O module and provides one input per antenna port The data element "page"...
  • Page 60 Default: 1 : The use of the sensor message B depends on internal parameter Further internal parameters (from parameter 16 onwards) are available. Please ask the manufacturer HERMOS if you need anything. HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau...
  • Page 61 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 61 of 119 Message examples ASCII Description ‚S' Start character ‚0‘ High byte message length ‚2‘ Lowbyte message length  ‚H‘ Message first character: value  ‚0‘...
  • Page 62 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 62 of 119 The following examples are based on the standard ASC -I1 protocol. Different Reader ID's are used (->Parameter V – Query software version >> V1 <<...
  • Page 63 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 63 of 119 O – Permanently switch on LED1 external LED: >> O111100 or O1111 << 011 Command Reader-ID Head-ID Output Nr Output State Timeout 00 optional (00=permanently) O –...
  • Page 64 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 64 of 119 Error Codes Name Description Cause Corrective action none No error none Automatic reading is not Reader is still busy with a Wait until the previous...
  • Page 65 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 65 of 119 Check the page number to Locked Locked page cannot be written Tag is write protected be written, exchange the tag for the new one...

  • Page 66: Reader Operation Mode And Sensor Triggered Reading

    For readers with input sensor, the external output of the reader is switched accordingly when reading, depending on internal parameter 48. Please ask HERMOS for deactivation! 10.8.1 Reader operation mode and sensor triggered reading Picture1: Successful reading with instant host confirmation...
  • Page 67 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 67 of 119 Picture 3: Unsuccessful reading with instant host confirmation HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax. +49(9279) 991-100...
  • Page 68 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 68 of 119 ASCII – table CTRL Code CTRL Code HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax. +49(9279) 991-100...
  • Page 69 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 69 of 119 CTRL CTRL BLANK " < & > HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax. +49(9279) 991-100...
  • Page 70 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 70 of 119 CTRL CTRL □ HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax. +49(9279) 991-100...

  • Page 71: Secs / Hsms Communications Protocol

    HOST simultaneously. The network settings can be changed using a configuration tool provided by HERMOS. Each change to the network settings causes the unit to reboot and thus disconnects existing communication connections.
  • Page 72 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 72 of 119 Byte Description Length Length without checksum Upper Device ID (reader ID) Lower Device ID (gateway ID) Upper Message ID (stream) Lower Message ID (function)
  • Page 73 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 73 of 119 Direction reading device to host 0x8100 Direction host to system (reading device) 0x0100 The W bit indicates whether the transmitter of the primary message wait for a reply. If the W bit contains the value 1, it means that a reply is expected.
  • Page 74 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 74 of 119 Directory Data Elements This section defines the data elements used in the standard SECS-II messages described in the message details section. Syntax: Name A unique name for this data item. This name is used in the message definitions Format A unique name for this data item.
  • Page 75 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 75 of 119 ALID Format: B[1] Alarm Identifier Only the occurrence of an error is reported. Errors are usually not reset no error Automatic reading failed, the reader is busy...
  • Page 76 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 76 of 119 ATTRID Format: A[max25] Name for an attribute for a specific object type. CIDRW Attribut definitions: "Configuration“  Number of heads "AlarmStatus“  Current CIDRW sub-state of the alarm state "OperationalStatus“...
  • Page 77 String of the hardware release (10 bytes max.) "SELF_TEST_RESULT" Returns the result of the last self-test. A self-test can be triggered by message S18F13 using SSCMD. String from the manufacturer „HERMOS“ "MANUFACTURER" HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau...
  • Page 78 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 78 of 119 ECID_00 bis ECID_99 see data element ECV parameters 0 - 99 Head attribute definitions: "HeadStatus" Current state "IDLE" Reader in REST mode "BUSY" ...
  • Page 79 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 79 of 119 The number of LEDs per antenna input depends on the design of the hardware DATA Format: A[max200] The data element is a vector or string of unformatted data.
  • Page 80 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 80 of 119 Value of the reader parameter. values, see  The values are displayed as decimal Parameter Where used S2F14, S2F15 MDLN Format: A[6] Plant model number...
  • Page 81 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 81 of 119 Material ID verification code confirmation, MID will be sent later in S3F13 Where used S3F12 OFLACK Format: B[1] Confirmation code for OFFLINE request. 0 OFFLINE-confirmation (reader is offline)
  • Page 82 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 82 of 119 Where used S3F5, S3F7, S3F13 PM Information Format: A[2] Information about the operating mode "NE" … normal execution "MR" … operating mode "maintenance" required...
  • Page 83 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 83 of 119 Transponder data can not be read. MID sequence can not be read, as valid ASCII characters were not found exclusively in the defined MID area. However, the condition of the facilities is normal.
  • Page 84 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 84 of 119 The 2-digit TargetID (2 ascii characters decimal) is changeable and defined in parameter 12 (Head- ID). The 4-digit Target-ID (4 ascii characters hexadecimal) is changeable and defined in parameter 7 (TARGETID high byte) and parameter 8 (TARGETID low byte).
  • Page 85 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 85 of 119 Protocol commands The message record describes the communication data between a reading device with and a host. The following functions can be used via commands by the host in the reading device or automatically...

  • Page 86: Stream 1 (System State)

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 86 of 119 11.3.1 Stream 1 (system state) S1F0: ABORT TRANSACTION (reading device <-> host) This message is used instead of an expected reply to cancel an action. The function 0 is defined in each stream and has the same meaning in each stream.

  • Page 87: Stream 2 (System Control)

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 87 of 119 S1F16: OFFLINE ACKNOWLEDGE (reading device -> host) Acknowledgement. S1F16 <B[1] OFLACK>. S1F17: REQUEST ON_LINE (host -> reading device, reply) The reading device contains a request to change the communication state to "online".
  • Page 88 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 88 of 119 S2F15 W <L[1] <L[2] <U1[1] ECID> <U1[1] ECV> > > S2F16: NEW EQUIPMENT CONSTANT ACKNOWLEDGE (reading device ->host) The reading device acknowledges the reading device parameter).

  • Page 89: Stream 3 (Material-State)

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 89 of 119 11.3.3 Stream 3 (Material-state) S3F5: Material found (MID FOUND) (reading device-> host, reply) The reader sends the information that material has been detected on the input sensor. This message is sent only when a sensor is connected and activated.
  • Page 90 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 90 of 119 S3F13: MID read (MID READ) (reading device -> host, reply) The reader sends the MID of the set up material to the host S3F13 W <L[2]...

  • Page 91: Stream 5 (Exception Handling)

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 91 of 119 11.3.4 Stream 5 (Exception handling) S5F1: Alarm Report (reading device -> host, reply) The reader reports an error to the host. S5F1 W <L[3] <B[1] ALCD >...
  • Page 92 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 92 of 119 S9F5 < B[10] MHEAD > S9F7: ILLEGAL DATA (reading device -> host) The reading device does not recognise the data in the message. S9F7 <...

  • Page 93: Stream 18 (Control And Data Transfer)

    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 93 of 119 11.3.6 Stream 18 (control and data transfer) S18F0: ABORT TRANSACTION (reading device <-> host) This message is used instead of an expected reply to cancel an action.
  • Page 94 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 94 of 119 With a message several attributes can be set at the same time. S18F3 ,W <L,2 <TARGETID> <L,n <L,2 1 <ATTRID1> 2 <ATTRVAL1> > <L,2 1 <ATTRIDn>...
  • Page 95 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 95 of 119 S18F5: Read data (host -> reading device, reply) This message is used for requesting the antenna head specified in the TARGETID for reading data (from the data area).
  • Page 96 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 96 of 119 S18F7: Write Data (host -> reading device, reply) This message is used for requesting the antenna head specified in the TARGETID to write data. DATASEG defines the start address of the data to be written.
  • Page 97 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 97 of 119 S18F9: Read MID (host -> reading device, reply) This message is used for requesting the antenna head specified in the TARGETID for reading the MID.
  • Page 98 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 98 of 119 S18F11: Write data (host -> reading device, reply) This message is used for writing the MID on the antenna head specified in the TARGETID.
  • Page 99 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 99 of 119 S18F13: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND (host -> reading device, reply) This message is used for requesting the subsystem specified in the TARGETID for executing a specific procedure.
  • Page 100 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 100 of 119 Parameter Following the list of parameters, a description of each value follows. Parameter name Description (DEZ) (HEX) The gateway ID is part of the device ID. The...
  • Page 101 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 101 of 119 The parameter defines the 2-digit TARGETID. 0x0C HeadID 00 … 31 Default : Type of sensor signal to start an automatic read. The setting is applied uniformly for all sensors.
  • Page 102 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 102 of 119 The page to read for readmode 00: Read all transponders Page 1 Read multipage transponders Page number for readmode 0x16 Page 17 Read multipage transponders...
  • Page 103 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 103 of 119 Enables a message to the host if a sensor has been used or if the occupancy has been removed. A sensor is required to use this feature.
  • Page 104 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 104 of 119 Bit 0: After a hardware reset, the reader will auto-read if the presence sensor is covered. 0 ... execute read operation after reset, when sensor is covered 1 ...
  • Page 105 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 105 of 119 This parameter activates / deactivates the .initial test of the keyboard LED's after a software reset 0x26 Test after software reset 0 … No initial test after software reset 1 …...
  • Page 106 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 106 of 119 Support of B-Message at ASC-I1 Protocol 0 … deaktivate B-message 0x31 B-Message 1 … aktivate B-message Default : (corresponds to parameter 35) Duration how long the push button key TUNING must be pressed until it changes to the state "On".
  • Page 107 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 107 of 119 The read-only parameter returns the antenna antenna powerage of the power from the last read or write action. Only last read/write action 0x44 available if there was a read or write action (read only) before.
  • Page 108 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 108 of 119 This parameter can be used to allow a detected protocol change. This will then set the new default protocol and restart the device. If the protocol change is suppressed, no...
  • Page 109 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 109 of 119 Examples of a SECS / HSMS message Start routine of the HSMS protocol: S1F1 – Software version query S2F13 – Query parameter 3 S2F15 – Set parameter 3 to 5...
  • Page 110 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 110 of 119 Automatic reading by sensor event: S3F5 - Material found S3F13 - MID read S3F7 - Material lost S18F5 - Read data Antenna port: 1...
  • Page 111 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 111 of 119 S18F7 - Write data Antenna port: 1 Page: Data length: „ABCDEFGH“ Data: S18F9 - read out MID HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax.
  • Page 112 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 112 of 119 S18F11 – Describe MID With the message S18F11 the MID area can be described. The MID can only be written in maintenance mode. Use the S18F13 message to put the reading device into the maintenance state.
  • Page 113 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 113 of 119 Error codes SSACK Name Description Cause Corrective action Indicates the success of Normal operation the requested operation Reader processes Please wait until previous previous read or write...
  • Page 114 Wiring of the external output The external output of the reader is switched accordingly when an external read or write is triggered, depending on internal parameter 48. Please ask HERMOS for deactivation! Picture 1: external successful read Picture 2: external failed read HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel.
  • Page 115 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 115 of 119 12. Service and Troubleshooting General information Follow the basic safety instructions in the chapter Safety instructions.  The maintenance of the reading device and its components may only be performed by the manufacturer ...
  • Page 116 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 116 of 119 Safety instructions All components of the antenna oscillating circuit carry high voltage. Only use spare parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorised substitution of parts can result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  • Page 117  Check the power LED is lit, and make sure that the status indicator does not indicate an error.  Try to read in the reader with the HERMOS Device-Discoverer and check the device settings. HERMOS AG Gartenstrasse 19 Tel. +49(9279) 991-0 D-95490 Mistelgau Fax.

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    Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 118 of 119  If the above measures do not correct the error, please contact the manufacturer. Software releases Release-date Version Description LFMPI1.0 (ASCII) 16.11.2018 Initial release...
  • Page 119 Protocol description ASCII, SECS/HSMS Customer manual Version 1.2 LFM LP Reader 15.01.2019 Page 119 of 119 13. Disassembly and storage Disassembly  Remove the power supply  Remove all cables  Loosen and remove the mounting screws  Remove the reading device from the installation...

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