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  • Page 1 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual 278580 Revision A...
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  • Page 3 Automation, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. © 2017 Brooks Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information included in this manual is Proprietary Information of Brooks Automation and is provided for the use of Brooks Automation customers only and cannot be used for distribution, reproduction, or sale without the express written permission of Brooks Automation.
  • Page 4 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual Corporate Headquarters 15 Elizabeth Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 U.S.A. For Technical Support: Location GUTS® Contact Number Website North America +1-800-FOR-GUTS (1-800-367-4887) http://www.brooks.com/ +1-978-262-2900 Europe +49-1804-CALL-GUTS (+49-1804-2255-4887) http://www.brooks.com/ Japan +81-45-477-5980 http://jp.brooks.com/ China +86-21-5131-7066 http://cn.brooks.com/ Taiwan +886-3-5525225 http://tw.brooks.com/...
  • Page 5 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual Brooks Automation, Inc. 15 Elizabeth Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824-2400 Tel: +1 978-262-2400 Fax: +1 978-262-2500 www.brooks.com Brooks Locations Worldwide: Brooks Automation Inc. Brooks Automation France Brooks Automation (Germany) 46702 Bayside Parkway SAS Les Jardins de Maupertuis...
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  • Page 7: Revision History

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual R e v i s i o n H i s t o r y Part Number. 278580 Product Name: LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual Revision Date Explanation of Changes Number 94411 3/24/2017...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Revision History ....vii Identification .
  • Page 10 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual Antenna Cable 5.6.1 Cable for Rod Antenna and Frame Antenna 5.6.2 Cable for Mini Antenna and Micro Antenna Contents of Delivery Installation ....25...
  • Page 11 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual 7.3.8 Message Details 7.3.9 HSMS Message Examples 7.3.10 SECS-I Message Examples Service and Troubleshooting ..141 General Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel Safety Instructions Error Codes 8.4.1 Error ID and Alarm ID 8.4.2...
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  • Page 13: Identification

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 1 Identification Product Manual 1.1 Model I d e n t i f i c a t i o n This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics: Model Designated Use Incorrect Use 1 . 1...

  • Page 14: Designated Use

    1 Identification LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 1.2 Designated Use Product Manual Designated Use This product was developed for reading and writing transponders only. Any other use of this device constitutes misuse and renders the user's authority to install and operate the device invalid.

  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 2 Declaration of Conformity Product Manual 2.1 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) D e c l a r a t i o n o f C o n f o r m i t y...

  • Page 16: Europe - Ce Conformity

    TLG-E2B-1O00-S0-00EB Business name and full address of the manufacturer of the machinery: Brooks Automation Inc., 15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA, USA 01824 Name and address of the person, established in the Community, authorized to compile the relevant technical documentation: Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH, Ernst-Ruska-Ring 11, 07745 Jena, Germany The manufacturer declares: x That this product fulfills all the relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE...

  • Page 17: General Instructions

    Liability and Warranty Objectives of the Operating Instructions Liability and Warranty The "General sales and delivery conditions" of Brooks Automation always apply. The warranty period is 12 months beginning with the delivery of the device, which is verified by the invoice or other documents.

  • Page 18: Target Group

    3 General Instructions LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 3.2 Objectives of the Operating Instructions Product Manual 3.2.1 Target Group This product manual is addressed to personnel with the following areas of responsibility: Area of responsibility Competence Installation Specialized personnel Commissioning, operation and...

  • Page 19: Safety Instructions

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 4 Safety Instructions Product Manual 4.1 Archiving S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics: Archiving...

  • Page 20: Area Of Application And Symbols

    4 Safety Instructions LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 4.3 Area of Application and Symbols Product Manual ATTENTION This signal word warns of malfunctions and may only be used if no damage to health can occur. IMPORTANT This signal word indicates cross- references and ways in which operations are facilitated.

  • Page 21: Warning Symbols

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 4 Safety Instructions Product Manual 4.3 Area of Application and Symbols 4.3.2 Warning Symbols Warning against Warning against hazardous area hazardous electrical voltage Warning against Warning against electromagnetic flammable materials radiation Warning against Warning against potentially explosive...

  • Page 22: Obligations

    4 Safety Instructions LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 4.4 Obligations Product Manual Obligations 4.4.1 Operating Company’s Obligations The safe condition and use of the device is a requirement for the safe operation of the device. The company operating the device therefore has...

  • Page 23: Esd Instructions

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 4 Safety Instructions Product Manual 4.5 ESD Instructions ESD Instruct ions CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components in the device. All persons installing or maintaining the device must be trained in ESD protection. ESD protective measures must be applied when opening the device.

  • Page 24: Additional Information

    WARNING Warning against electromagnetic radiation Electromagnetic radiation develops when transmitting and receiving data. All Brooks RFID devices of the LF family comply with the standard EN 50357:2001. Additional Information Read and understand all safety and product manuals prior to installing and operating the device.
  • Page 25 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 4 Safety Instructions Product Manual 4.7 Additional Information When removing a cable, only pull on the plug and not on the cable. Connect cable connectors straight and carefully to avoid damaging the contacts. Never overbend the antenna cables or subject these to mechanical forces.
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  • Page 27: Product Specifications

    Technical Data Antenna Cable Contents of Delivery Funct ion The BROOKS RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD is a high-frequency identification system that uses FM transmissions. The basic item is a transponder that works as a forgery-proof electronic identity disk. The reading unit of the system sends an energy impulse via the antenna.

  • Page 28: Indicating And Operating Elements

    5 Product Specifications LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5.2 Indicating and Operating Elements Product Manual Indicating and Operating Elements External Output LED Test mode button Read button Test LED Status LEDs Read LED Write button Tuning button Traffic LED Tuning LED...

  • Page 29: Inside View

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5 Product Specifications Product Manual 5.3 Inside View Inside View External input Assembly hole Port for antenna Power supply port External output Ethernet interface with Assembly hole Assembly hole Tuning LED RS232 interface 9-pin Sub-D female plug...

  • Page 30: Description Of The Components

    5 Product Specifications LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5.4 Description of the Components Product Manual Descript ion of the Components Component Description Via the antenna the LF module supplies the LF module transponder with energy and it transmits the received data to the controller.
  • Page 31 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5 Product Specifications Product Manual 5.4 Description of the Components Component Description The Input LED indicates that the external sensor Input LED was initiated, or that an external potential-free contact was actuated. If the external output is set, the LED is on; if Output LED not, the LED does not light up.

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    5 Product Specifications LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5.5 Technical Data Product Manual Technical Data Technical data - device Operating 0 °C to +50 °C temperature 32 °F to 122 °F Storage temperature -25 °C to +70 °C -13 °F to +158 °F...

  • Page 33: Device Label

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5 Product Specifications Product Manual 5.5 Technical Data 5.5.1 Device Label The device labels with the CE mark, serial and part number and MAC address are on the device housing. Label on top www.brooks.com Made in XXXX...

  • Page 34: Antenna Cable

    5 Product Specifications LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5.6 Antenna Cable Product Manual Antenna Cable 5.6.1 Cable for Rod Antenna and Frame Antenna Standard cable Diameter 5.6 mm Bending radius 84 mm If the device is installed immediately and the cable is therefore only bent one single time, a bending radius of 33 mm is permitted.

  • Page 35: Contents Of Delivery

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 5 Product Specifications Product Manual 5.7 Contents of Delivery Highly flexible cable (suitable for energy chains) Diameter 5 mm Bending radius 50 mm Material Approvals VDE, IEC, UL IMPORTANT Special antennas with other highly flexible cables are available upon request.
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  • Page 37: Installation

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.1 Safety Instructions I n s t a l l a t i o n This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics: Safety Instructions Qualified Installation Personnel Unpacking Assembly of the Device...
  • Page 38 6 Installation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6.1 Safety Instructions Product Manual CAUTION Never expose the device to extreme temperature fluctuations, since otherwise condensation develops in the device and causes damage. Do not install the device in the vicinity of voltage lines or other power lines with which they could collide (for example, when drilling), which could result in serious injuries or even death.

  • Page 39: Qualified Installation Personnel

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.2 Qualified Installation Personnel Qualified Installation Personnel CAUTION Installation is to be carried out by specially trained personnel only. If you are uncertain about their qualification, contact the manufacturer. CAUTION Operating the device without special training can result in damage to the reader and/or connected devices.

  • Page 40: Assembly Of The Device

    6 Installation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6.4 Assembly of the Device Product Manual Assembly of the Device ATTENTION The mounting surface must be stable, non-flammable, dry and clean. If necessary, clean it before installing the device. The device must be installed so that air can freely circulate vertically...

  • Page 41: Standard Housing For Enclosed Assembly Material (Recommended)

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.4 Assembly of the Device 6.4.1 Standard Housing for Enclosed Assembly Material (Recommended) Required materials Enclosed mounting set, containing two mounts, four expanding rivets and a drilling template and tools Four cylinder head screws: M4 (EU), UNC 8/32 (USA)

  • Page 42: Housing Without Mounts

    6 Installation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6.4 Assembly of the Device Product Manual Screw the device onto the assembly surface. Connect the device as described in the section Indicating and Operating Elements. 6.4.2 Housing Without Mounts If you intend to install the device without mounts, you will have to remove the housing lid.
  • Page 43 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.4 Assembly of the Device Required materials Four cylinder head screws: M4 (EU), UNC 8/32 (USA) and tools Four dowels (in case of wall mounting) Appropriate screwdriver Drilling template (enclosed) Drilling machine with fitting drill Assembly Drill four holes using the enclosed drilling template.

  • Page 44: Antenna Installation

    6 Installation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6.5 Antenna Installation Product Manual Antenna Installation ATTENTION When installing the antenna, consider the required reading and writing ranges. The reader can only be used properly if the transponder is located within the individual reading/writing range of the antenna.

  • Page 45: Available Antenna Types

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.5 Antenna Installation Perpendicular The illustration shows the optimal position of the transponder if it is perpendicular to the axis of the antenna. Perpendicular The illustration shows (frame the optimal position of...

  • Page 46: Dimensions For Planning

    6 Installation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6.5 Antenna Installation Product Manual 6.5.3 Dimensions for Planning Rod antenna Length of antenna cylinder 125 mm Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90° 150 mm angle) Diameter of antenna cylinder 23.0 mm Mini antenna...
  • Page 47 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.5 Antenna Installation Micro antenna Length of antenna cylinder 40 mm Complete mounting dimensions (cable with 90° 60 mm angle) Diameter of antenna cylinder 10.0 mm Frame antenna Distance between mounting holes (length)

  • Page 48: Power Supply

    6 Installation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6.6 Power Supply Product Manual Power Supply DANGER Risk of death due to dangerous voltage Risks exist when supplying the device with the incorrect voltage. Only use cables, plugs and adapters supplied by the manufacturer.
  • Page 49 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.7 Terminal Connection Sub-D female plug (RS232 interface #2) The serial interface is a Sub-D female plug (9-pin); a serial connection line (switched 1:1) can be used. Parameters of the Baud rate...

  • Page 50: Ethernet Connection

    0.0.0.0 (MAC address MAC1:MAC2:MAC3:MAC4:MAC5:MAC6) The Brooks Device Discoverer Tool can be used to find a device in the network and to change the network settings easily. After sending a configuration message, the tool requests the device configuration password. Please enter the default password for Brooks RFID devices: BROOKS.

  • Page 51: External Input And Output

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6 Installation Product Manual 6.9 External Input and Output External Input and Output ATTENTION External input must be a floating contact. The current consumption of the sensor must not exceed 200 mA. The LED output current is approx.

  • Page 52: Commissioning

    6 Installation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 6.10 Commissioning Product Manual 6.10 Commissioning 6.10.1 Required Operating Conditions To operate the reader, the following requirements must be met: An antenna must be connected correctly to the reader. The power supply must be connected.

  • Page 53: Operation

    Operation of SECS Protocol Operating Personnel CAUTION The RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD is designed to be operated by specially trained personnel only. If you have doubts about the required qualifications, contact the manufacturer. Operating the device without special training can result in damage to the reader and/or connected devices.
  • Page 54 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual Package header The header includes the start character (one character) and the package length (two characters). Package header Start Length 1 Length 2 Start Start character (ASCII character ´S´)
  • Page 55 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol End of package The end of the package includes an end character (one character) and a checksum (four characters). End of package Checksum 1 Checksum 2...

  • Page 56: Commands Of Protocol

    7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual 7.2.3 Commands of Protocol Commands Command Description X - Read data W - Write data R - Automatic read G - Request parameter value P - Set parameter...
  • Page 57 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Message items 1 byte Command of the message. See table in chapter Message items Data 16 bytes The data are interpreted in HEX format. That means that 2 ASCII characters define one byte tag data in HEX format.
  • Page 58 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual Parameter value 2 bytes Value of a parameter. Two ASCII characters (2 bytes) display the value of the parameter in decimal format. Example: value 45 "45"...
  • Page 59 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol X - Read data Command X starts the reading of a transponder. If there is no tag in the reading range of the antenna, the reader returns an error message (error 4 - no tag).
  • Page 60 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual W - Write data The command W starts the writing to a transponder. If there is no tag in the writing range of the antenna, the reader returns an error message (error 4 - no tag).
  • Page 61 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol R - Automatic read The external input is used to trigger an automatic read action. The R command sends the read data to the host. The host then has to confirm the message.
  • Page 62 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual G - Request The command G is used to request the value of all public parameters of the device. parameter value Host → Reader Reader ID 1 byte Reader →...
  • Page 63 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol P - Set parameter Command P can be used to change the value of individual parameters. After successfully changing a parameter, the device sends a confirmation message.
  • Page 64 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual E - Error message If an error occurs, the device sends an error message with the corresponding error code to the host. Reader → Host Reader ID...
  • Page 65 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol H - Heartbeat The command H sends a heartbeat request to the reader. The reader responds with his serial number and a response code. Host → Reader...
  • Page 66 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual V - Query software The command V is used to request the installed software version of the RFID reader. version Host → Reader Reader ID 1 byte Reader →...
  • Page 67 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol L - Lock a page of the An individual page of a multipage transponder can be locked (read only). transponder Host → Reader Reader ID Page...
  • Page 68 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual I - Set tuning of the Depending on the surroundings of the antenna it might be necessary to tune the RF module to get the optimal reading/writing range for this special RF module installation environment.
  • Page 69 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol J - Request tuning Command J requests the current setting of the tuning capacitors. The response message contains the current status of the capacitors in settings of RF hexadecimal format.
  • Page 70 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual A - Sensor event Parameter 7 (0x07) is activated ('01'), the reader reports the release event of the external sensor. The event message must be confirmed by the host.
  • Page 71 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol N - Reset The command N performs a reset of the reader hardware and software. After the reset the device sends a confirmation message. Host → Reader...

  • Page 72: Parameter

    7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual 7.2.4 Parameter No. (dec.) No. (hex) Parameter name 0x00 Sensor delay 0x01 Read mode 0x02 Read page 0x03 r/w repeat time 0x04 r/w max repeat 0x05...
  • Page 73 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Time between two read or write attempts. 01 .. 99 (0.1 s) Default: 05 (0.5 s) Parameter 4 (0x04) r/w max repeat Maximum number of read/write attempts.

  • Page 74: Message Examples

    7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol Product Manual Parameter F Reader address ReaderID or address of the device. 0 .. E Default: 0 7.2.5 Message Examples ASCII Description ’S’ start character ’0’ high byte message length ’2’...

  • Page 75: Operation Of Secs Protocol

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol W - Write data (write to page 1 of multipage transponder) >> W0013132333435363738 << w0 Command Reader ID Page '3132333435363738' → ASCII "12345678" Data R - Automatic reading <<...

  • Page 76: Secs-I Implementation

    7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual short period, such as may be required for high-speed functional test applications. In a network, the roles of host and equipment may be assumed by any party of the network. In this situation, one end of the communications link must assume the role of the equipment and the other the role of the host.
  • Page 77 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Message block SECS message blocks have the following form: structure Byte Description Length Length without checksum, 10 - 254 Upper device ID (Reader ID) Lower device ID (Gateway ID)
  • Page 78 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Upper device ID R-bit Last two digits of the serial Lower device ID number Direction reader to host 0x81xx * Direction Host to equipment (reader) 0x01xx * * The serial number is located on a label on the reader.
  • Page 79 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol If it receives an <ENQ>, it puts off sending its message, sends an <EOT> and then reads the other message. When both the host and the equipment try to send at the same time, the host must cancel its inquiry because the host is working in slave mode.

  • Page 80: Hsms Option

    It is possible to operate all readers connected to the network via one or several HOST PCs. But one HSMS reader can only be connected to one HOST at a time. Use the Brooks Device Discoverer to change the TCP/IP settings. 7.3.4 HSMS Implementation HSMS defines the procedure for all message exchanges between entities across the TCP/IP.
  • Page 81 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol B - NOT SELECTED A sub-status of CONNECTED in which no HSMS session has been established or any previously established HSMS sessions have ended. C - SELECTED A sub-status of CONNECTED in which at least one HSMS session has been established.
  • Page 82 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual HSMS message HSMS defines the procedures for all message exchanges between entities across the TCP/IP connection established according to the procedures in the exchange procedures previous section. As explained in the overview, once the connection is established, the two entities establish HSMS communications with the Select procedure.
  • Page 83 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol HSMS message This section defines the detailed format of the messages used by the procedures in the previous section. An HSMS message is transmitted as a format...
  • Page 84 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual HSMS message The message header is a 10-byte field. The bytes in the header are numbered from byte 0 (first byte transmitted) to byte 9. The format of the...
  • Page 85 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Value Description Value Description Data message Linktest.rsp Select.req Reject.req Select.rsp Not used Deselect.req Separate.req Deselect.req Not used Linktest.req 11-255 Reserved, not used The system bytes are used to uniquely identify a transaction among the set of open transactions.

  • Page 86: Secs-Ii Implementation

    Communication Standard E4 (SECS-I). The messages defined in this specification support the typical activities required for the BROOKS RFID reader. SECS-II gives form and meaning to messages exchanged between the equipment and the host using a message transfer protocol, such as SECS-I.
  • Page 87 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol A list is an ordered set of elements, whereby an element can be either an item or a list. The list header has the same form as an item header with format type 0.
  • Page 88 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Data item examples Meaning Format Length 1-byte integer 4-byte integer ASCII Zero-length List data item 1st element 2nd element 3rd element Message set The SECS-II message set used by the LDN reader consists of six different stream types.
  • Page 89 For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting actions please refer to Error Codes. According to SEMI E99 carrier ID read / writer functional standard for SECS-I and SECS-II protocol, the RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD supports these defined stream 18 messages: Stream 18: (Equipment status) S18F1 and...
  • Page 90 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Data item dictionary This section defines the data items used in the standard SECS-II messages described in Message Details. Syntax: Name A unique name for this data item. This name is used in the message definitions.
  • Page 91 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol ALARM STATUS Format: A[1] Description The value of the alarm status refers to the last reading process. If a read or write error occurs, the alarm status is set.
  • Page 92 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Reserved Reserved Reserved Where used S5F1 For more information on error codes and the corresponding correcting actions please refer to Error Codes. Format: ALTX A[max40] Alarm text The length of the alarm text is 0 to 40 characters.
  • Page 93 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Format: ATTRID A[max25] Description: Identifier for an attribute for a specific type of object. CIDRW attribute definitions: "Configuration"… Number of heads "AlarmStatus” Current CIDRW sub-status of ALARM STATUS "OperationalStatus"...
  • Page 94 "HeadID" Head number 00-31 (2 digits) * With regard to an RFID Reader LF80C ZeniD, the head attribute definition "HeadStatus" is equal to the "OperationalStatus" of the CIDRW. The "HeadID" is also 01 and equal to the CIDRW "Configuration" attribute.
  • Page 95 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Head attribute definitions: "HeadStatus" The current status "IDLE" ... Reader in IDLE mode "BUSY" ... Reader is busy "NOOP" ... Not operating "HeadID" Head number 00-31 (2 digits) "00"...
  • Page 96 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual DATASEG Format:A[2] Description Used to identify the data requested. The DATASEG corresponds to the page number (PAGEID) of multipage, read/only and read/write transponders. "00" First page of any type of transponder or first page of DATA area in case of a multipage transponder.
  • Page 97 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol LEDNR Format: A[] 3 ... external LED 4 ... 5 ... Error 6 ... Antenna 7 ... Output 12 ... Read 13 ... Write 14 ... Tuning...
  • Page 98 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Format: A Description Material ID Depending on the type of transponder, it is possible to modify the length of the MID. Multipage transponder MID can be set from "0" (no MID) to "10"...
  • Page 99 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol ONLACK Format: B[1] Acknowledge code for ON-LINE request. ON-LINE accepted (reader is online) Where used S1F18 PAGE_ID Format: B[1] Page number of multipage, read/only and read/write transponders 0x00 : First page of the data area of a multipage transponder.
  • Page 100 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual PM Information Format: A[2] Description Preventive maintenance information "NE" … Normal execution "MR" … Maintenance required Where used S18F2, S18F4, S18F8, S18F10, S18F12, S18F14 Format: B[1] Information about the status of up to two sensors and the initiator of the message.
  • Page 101 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Format: B[1] Reset acknowledge code … Reset could be done … Reset could not be done Where used S2F20 Format: B[1] Reset code … Power-up reset …...
  • Page 102 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual SSACK Format: A[2] Description: Result information on the status of the request concerning the service request. "NO" Normal operation Indicates the success of the requested action. "EE"...
  • Page 103 See also reader parameter definitions (data item ECV) parameter 7, 8 and 12. The 4 ASCII character TARGETID is changeable (only changeable for LF80C devices), and defined in parameter 7 and 8 ("ECID_07", "ECICD_08"). The 2 ASCII character HeadID is changeable, and defined in parameter 12 ('ECID_12').

  • Page 104: Parameters

    7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual 7.3.6 Parameters No. (dec) No. (hex) Parameter name 0x00 Gateway ID 0x01 Baudrate 0x02 Inter-character timeout T1 0x03 Block protocol timeout T2 0x04 Reply timeout T3 0x05...
  • Page 105 Fine version Parameter 0 (0x00) Gateway ID The gateway ID is a part of the device ID. The BROOKS SECS-I reader works simultaneously as a gateway and as a reader (CIDRW with integrated head). It is the "lower message ID" in the message header.
  • Page 106 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Parameter 1 (0x01) Baudrate Data transmission rate to the SECS-Host 300 Baud 600 Baud 1,200 Baud 2,400 Baud 4,800 Baud 9,600 Baud 192: 19,200 Baud 200: 38,400 Baud...
  • Page 107 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Parameter 7 (0x07) TARGETID high byte High byte of the predefined TARGETID. The TARGETID is changeable. The default value is delivered from the serial number. The following example shows the relation between serial number and default TARGETID: serial number „0203MIS04660“...
  • Page 108 7 LSB (last significant bits) of the "upper message ID". 00 .. 127 Default: 0x01 The BROOKS SECS-I reader works simultaneously as a gateway and a reader (CIDRW with integrated head). Therefore the reader ID is predefined as 0x01. Of course, the ID can be changed within the valid scope.
  • Page 109 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Parameter 24 (0x18) r/w max repeat If a read/write error occurs, this parameter defines the maximum number of attempts to read or write a transponder. 0 .. 255...
  • Page 110 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Parameter 29 (0x1D) Transponder load duration (read mode) The time required to load a transponder during a read process. The default value (50 ms) should not be changed.
  • Page 111 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Parameter 33 (0x21) Automatic antenna adjustment The parameter defines the permitted causes for an antenna adjustment. Automatic adjustment is not activated Automatic adjustment only by Tuning button...
  • Page 112 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Parameter 37 (0x25) MID area This parameter defines the range of the MID. '0' … '10' pages Default: '2' - MID area = 2 pages = 16 bytes (depends on Parameter 25 (0x19)).
  • Page 113 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Parameter 41 (0x29) Delay time between read cycles The delay time between two reading cycles. It takes care of the reading module lifetime. To increase reading speed, set the delay time to zero. There is no restriction when using a mini or micro antenna.
  • Page 114 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Parameter 43 (0x2B) CarrierIDLength Defines the length of the CID within the CID field (MID area - Parameter 37 (0x25)). The valid value range depends on the value of the MID area and the value of the CarrierIDOffset (see Parameter 42 (0x2A)).
  • Page 115 Parameter 99 (0x63) Customer code If the customer requires special parameter settings that deviate from the default values, a customer code can be assigned by BROOKS to set several parameter values via one parameter. The following parameters are defined: '00'...

  • Page 116: Semi E99

    7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Parameter Value Parameter 123 Fine version (0x7B) This parameter is used to query the fine version. 7.3.7 SEMI E99 Introduction The purpose of the Carrier ID reader/writer functional standard is to provide a common specification for concepts, behavior and services provided by a carrier ID reader/writer to an upstream controller.

  • Page 117: Lf80C Zenid Rfid Reader Product Manual

    CIDRW subsystem and one for each individual head. The BROOKS reader combines the CIDRW subsystem with the head. The status model for the BROOKS reader is displayed in the status model below. Brooks Automation...
  • Page 118 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual The table below defines the status of the BROOKS RFID reader. Status Definition ALARM Displays the presence or absence of alarms. STATUS ALARMS An alarm condition exists.
  • Page 119 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol The table below defines the transitions of the BROOKS SECS-I status model of the RFID reader. Previous Trigger New status Action Comment state Power-up or reset INITIALIZING...
  • Page 120 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Valid services per The following table shows which of the various services can be performed status by the reader when the reader is in various individual statuses.

  • Page 121: Message Details

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol 7.3.8 Message Details Equipment status S1F0: ABORT TRANSACTION (reader <-> host) Used instead of an expected reply to abort a transaction. Function 0 is defined in every stream and has the same meaning in every stream.
  • Page 122 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual S1F17: REQUEST ON_LINE (host -> reader, reply) The reader is requested to change the communication status to online. S1F17 W. *Header only S1F18: ONLINE ACKNOWLEDGE (reader -> host) Acknowledge.
  • Page 123 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol S2F16: NEW EQUIPMENT CONSTANT ACKNOWLEDGE (reader - > host) The reader acknowledges the setting of the reader parameter. S2F16 <B[1] EAC>. S2F19: RESET SENT (host -> reader, reply) The host requests the reader to reset the hardware and software.
  • Page 124 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual S3F7: CASSETTE LOST SEND (reader -> host, reply) The reader sends the information that the cassette was removed from the I/O port (presence sensor). This message is sent only if a sensor is connected and activated (see Parameter 27 (0x1B)' and Parameter 26 (0x1A)).
  • Page 125 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol S3F13: RETURN READ MID (reader -> host, reply) The reader sends the ID of the cassette at the I/O port to the host. S3F13 W <L[2] <B[1] PTN>...
  • Page 126 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual S3F73: LOCK MID AT I/O PORT (host -> reader, reply) The host requests the reader to lock the requested page. S3F73 W <B[1] PAGE_ID>. ATTENTION Locking a transponder page is permanent.
  • Page 127 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Exception handling S5F0: ABORT TRANSACTION (reader <-> host) Used instead of an expected reply to abort a transaction. Function 0 is defined in every stream and has the same meaning in every stream.
  • Page 128 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual S9F9: TRANSACTION TIMER TIMEOUT (reader -> host) This message indicates that a transaction timer has timed out and that the corresponding transaction was aborted. Only the last sent message (which must be confirmed by the host) is stored and its confirmation is temporally controlled.
  • Page 129 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol S18F3: WRITE ATTRIBUTE REQUEST (WAR) (host -> reader, reply) This message requests the subsystem to set the value of the read/write attributes of the component specified in the TARGETID.
  • Page 130 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual S18F5: READ REQUEST (RR) (host -> reader, reply) The host requests the subsystem indicated in the TARGETID to read information. DATASEG may be used to indicate a specific section of data to be read.
  • Page 131 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol S18F8: WRITE DATA ACKNOWLEDGE (WDA) (reader -> host) This message acknowledges the success or failure of writing data to the subsystem indicated in the TARGETID. S18F8 1. <TARGETID>...
  • Page 132 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual S18F11: WRITE ID REQUEST (WIR) (host -> reader, reply) This message is used to request the subsystem indicated by the TARGETID to write the MID. S18F11 W 1.

  • Page 133: Hsms Message Examples

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol S18F14: SUBSYSTEM COMMAND ACKNOWLEDGE (SCA) (reader -> host) This message reports the result from the subsystem specified in the TARGETID for the requested action. S18F14 1. <TARGETID>...

  • Page 134: Secs-I Message Examples

    7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual 7.3.10 SECS-I Message Examples All examples are produced with the default gateway-ID 255 (decimal) or 0x00FF (hexadecimal)! S1F1 Message from the reader to the host Reader to Host: S1F1...
  • Page 135 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Message S1F15 sets the reader offline Host to Reader: S1F15 10:32:53 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 10:32:53 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 10:32:54 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0A )
  • Page 136 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Request reader attribute with message S2F13 Host to Reader (Gateway): S2F13 10:34:01 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 10:34:01 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 10:34:01 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0F ) 10:34:01 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 82 0D 80 01 00 00 00 05 ) 10:34:01 Outgoing: Data ( 01 01 21 01 01 ) →...
  • Page 137 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Host requests a software reset with S2F19 Host to Reader: S2F19 11:26:48 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 11:26:48 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 11:26:48 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0D ) 11:26:48 Outgoing: Header ( 01 FF 82 13 80 01 00 00 00 1C ) 11:26:48 Outgoing: Data ( 21 01 02 ) →...
  • Page 138 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual The reader sends the message S3F13 after the sensor was detected and the transponder could be read Reader to Host: S3F13 15:51:46 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 )
  • Page 139 20:03:20 Incoming: Data ( 01 80 01 00 00 00 08 ) 20:03:20 Incoming: Checksum ( 04 4F ) 20:03:20 Outgoing: ACK ( 06 ) The stream "4" is not part of the BROOKS SECS-II message set, so a S9F3 error message will appear. Brooks Automation...
  • Page 140 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual The reader detects an unrecognized function and sends the message S9F5. Host to Reader: S1F3 19:54:43 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 19:54:43 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
  • Page 141 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol The reader detects wrong data and sends the S9F7 message Host to Reader: S2F13 16:49:00 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 16:49:00 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 16:49:00 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 0F )
  • Page 142 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual The secondary message fails and the reader sends the S9F9 message Reader to Host: S1F1 20:07:16 Incoming: ENQ ( 05 ) 20:07:16 Outgoing: EOT ( 04 )
  • Page 143 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Host requests reader attributes with S18F1 Host to Reader: S18F1 15:19:31 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 15:19:31 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 15:19:31 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 5A )
  • Page 144 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Host writes new reader attributes with S18F3 Host to Reader: S18F3 17:11:07 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 17:11:07 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 17:11:07 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 77 )
  • Page 145 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Host reads data on page 8 of a multipage transponder with S18F5 Host to Reader: S18F5 17:52:17 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 17:52:17 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
  • Page 146 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Host writes data on page 10 with S18F7 Host to Reader: S18F7 13:14:15 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 13:14:15 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 13:14:15 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 24 )
  • Page 147 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Host reads material ID of a multipage transponder with S18F9 Host to Reader: S18F9 14:31:32 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 14:31:32 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 14:31:32 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 10 )
  • Page 148 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Host writes material ID of a multipage transponder with S18F11 Host to Reader: S18F11 16:46:22 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 16:46:22 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 16:46:22 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1C )
  • Page 149 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Host changes the reader state from IDLE to MANT with S18F13 Host to Reader: S18F13 17:12:29 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 17:12:29 Incoming: EOT ( 04 )
  • Page 150 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual Host requests a reset with S18F13 Host to Reader: S18F13 11:45:34 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 11:45:34 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 11:45:34 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1F )
  • Page 151 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7 Operation Product Manual 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol The reader detects a wrong TARGETID Host to Reader: S18F5 13:44:33 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 13:44:33 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 13:44:33 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1A )
  • Page 152 7 Operation LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol Product Manual The reader detects no tag Host to Reader: S18F5 17:29:25 Outgoing: ENQ ( 05 ) 17:29:25 Incoming: EOT ( 04 ) 17:29:25 Outgoing: Length Byte ( 1A )

  • Page 153: Service And Troubleshooting

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8 Service and Troubleshooting Product Manual 8.1 General S e r v i c e a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:...

  • Page 154: Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel

    8 Service and Troubleshooting LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8.2 Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel Product Manual Qualified Troubl eshooting Personnel CAUTION Error handling shall be carried out by specially trained personnel only. If you are uncertain about the qualifications that are required, contact the manufacturer.

  • Page 155: Error Codes

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8 Service and Troubleshooting Product Manual 8.4 Error Codes Error Codes 8.4.1 Error ID and Alarm ID Name Description Possible cause Correcting action none no error not used auto fail automatic reading is reader is still busy...
  • Page 156 8 Service and Troubleshooting LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8.4 Error Codes Product Manual Name Description Possible cause Correcting action parity and/or checksum wrong baud rate is set check baud rate of serial check error interface (COM port) transmission errors on...

  • Page 157: Ssack

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8 Service and Troubleshooting Product Manual 8.4 Error Codes Name Description Possible cause Correcting action C (12) bad type incorrect transponder incorrect transponder check transponder type and type type is used (read replace it only or read/write...

  • Page 158: Stream Function

    8 Service and Troubleshooting LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8.4 Error Codes Product Manual SSAC Name Description Possible cause Correcting action disturbing field at check antenna surroundings for transmitting possible disturbing sources frequency (monitors, servo motors, ...) antenna is damaged exchange antenna, verify...

  • Page 159: Error Display With Led

    If the OK LED does not light up, the transponder is not within the reading/writing range of the antenna. Install the antenna closer to the transponder (see individual antenna ranges: www.brooks-rfid.com). If this does not solve the problem, contact the manufacturer! If the tuning LED flashes: Check if the antenna is located too near to a strong metallic environment.

  • Page 160: Reader Does Not Respond

    8 Service and Troubleshooting LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8.6 Reader Does Not Respond Product Manual Reader Does Not Respond Check if the interface connection cable is undamaged and correctly connected to both reader and host! Check the status as indicated by the LED! Download the test software from the Internet →...

  • Page 161: Protocol Switching

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8 Service and Troubleshooting Product Manual 8.9 Protocol Switching Protocol Switching It is possible to change the type of protocol on a power-up reset. If the read and the write buttons are pressed at the time of power-up reset, the reader changes the protocol type from SECS to ASCII or ASCII to SECS.
  • Page 162 8 Service and Troubleshooting LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 8.11 Customer Service Product Manual This page intentionally left blank Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...

  • Page 163: Dismantling And Storage

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 9 Dismantling and Storage Product Manual 9.1 Dismantling D i s m a n t l i n g a n d S t o r a g e This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:...
  • Page 164 9 Dismantling and Storage LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 9.2 Storage Product Manual This page intentionally left blank Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...

  • Page 165: Transport And Disposal

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 10 Transport and Disposal Product Manual 10.1 Transport T r a n s p o r t a n d D i s p o s a l This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:...
  • Page 166 10 Transport and Disposal LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 10.2 Disposal Product Manual This page intentionally left blank Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...

  • Page 167: Accessories

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11 Accessories Product Manual 11.1 Antennas A c c e s s o r i e s This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics: Antennas Plugs Cables Mounting Brackets Mounting Brackets 11.1 Antennas 11.1.1 Available Types...

  • Page 168: Reading And Writing Ranges

    11 Accessories LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11.1 Antennas Product Manual 03 → 300 mm 05 → 500 mm 10 → 1,000 mm 15 → 1,500 mm 11.1.2 Reading and Writing Ranges ATTENTION If the transponder is very close to the antenna the transponder may be de-tuned by the metal of the antenna and reading/writing is not possible.
  • Page 169 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11 Accessories Product Manual 11.1 Antennas Writing range micro antenna ________ Transponder parallel to antenna - - - - - - - Transponder vertical to antenna Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...
  • Page 170 11 Accessories LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11.1 Antennas Product Manual Reading range mini antenna ________ Transponder parallel to antenna - - - - - - - Transponder vertical to antenna Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...
  • Page 171 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11 Accessories Product Manual 11.1 Antennas Writing range mini antenna ________ Transponder parallel to antenna - - - - - - - Transponder vertical to antenna Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...
  • Page 172 11 Accessories LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11.1 Antennas Product Manual Reading range rod antenna ________ Transponder parallel to antenna - - - - - - - Transponder vertical to antenna Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...
  • Page 173 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11 Accessories Product Manual 11.1 Antennas Writing range rod antenna ________ Transponder parallel to antenna - - - - - - - Transponder vertical to antenna Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...
  • Page 174 11 Accessories LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11.1 Antennas Product Manual Reading range frame antenna ________ Transponder parallel to antenna - - - - - - - Transponder vertical to antenna Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...
  • Page 175 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11 Accessories Product Manual 11.1 Antennas Writing range frame antenna ________ Transponder parallel to antenna - - - - - - - Transponder vertical to antenna Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...

  • Page 176: Plugs

    11 Accessories LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11.2 Plugs Product Manual 11.2 Plugs Type Part No. Picture Female power plug, straight KBV-GK Female power plug, angled KBV-WK Cable plug, ext. sensor, metal KS-SENS1 Cable plug, ext. output, metal KS-LED1 11.3 Cables Type Part No.

  • Page 177: Mounting Brackets

    LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader 11 Accessories Product Manual 11.4 Mounting Brackets 11.4 Mounting Bracket s Type Part No. Picture Mounting set for standard housing RMS-01 Brooks Automation 278580 Revision A...
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  • Page 179 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual I n d e x A - Sensor event 58 H - Heartbeat 53 ACKC3 78 High byte 42 ACKC5 78 Housing without mounts 30 ALARM STATUS 79 HSMS message format 71 ALCD 79...
  • Page 180 LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual Parameter 2 - Inter-character timeout T1 94 PM Information 88 Parameter 2 - Read page 60 Power supply 21, 36 Parameter 20 - Sensor delay for presence sensor Prohibition symbols 9 PTN 88 Parameter 22 - Sensor-triggered action for...

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