Commissioning - Siemens SIMATIC RF1000 Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning

The procedure for installing and commissioning the reader depends on the interface over
which the reader is being operated.
Scope of functions of the basic configuration
The reader is delivered ex works with a basic configuration. This configuration enables you
to read the UIDs of all transponder/card types. For ISO 15693 transponders, you can also
read and write to the user memory using the VHL number "255". In order to read the memory
area of other transponder/card types or to use additional functions (e.g. autoread functions),
you need to create a custom configuration and transfer it to the reader.
Commissioning via the USB interface
Windows operating systems
Proceed as follows to commission the SIMATIC RF1000 reader via the USB interface
1. Connect the reader to the PC or Panel using the USB cable.
Reaction: The message "A USB device was installed successfully." appears.
2. Copy the DLL drivers and the demo application on your PC using the installation file
"RF1000R.exe".
You will find the file on the Internet on the pages of the Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109741590).
3. Start the demo application by double-clicking on the file "AccessControlDemo.exe".
4. Program the reader using the demo application and the DLL functions.
You will find more information on the demo application in the section "The demo application
(Page 57)".
Linux environment
You can also operate the SIMATIC RF1000 reader in a Linux environment. The
programming in Linux is made via an API and Software Development Kit. For additional
information, contact the Siemens Industry Online Support (Page 77).
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