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• All KW2D Series modules are manufactured under IDEC’s rigorous quality control system, but users must add a backup or failsafe provision to the control system when using the KW2D Series in applications where heavy damage or personal injury may be caused, in case the KW2D Series should fail.
Configurator configuration software. Read this manual to ensure the correct understanding of the functions and performance of the KW2D Series RFID Reader and the KW RFID Configurator configuration software. Store this manual carefully so it can be read at any time.
- MIC (Japan) - FCC/ISED (USA/Canada) - NCC (Taiwan) - Radio Equipment Directive (EU) For details on applicable standards and EU directives, please contact the dealer where purchased or check the IDEC website. Preface-3 KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
4) The failure or defects and damages of the Products arise from the usage of the Product in the way that is not intended; or 5) The failure or defects and damages of the Products arise from the cause beyond IDEC’s control including, but not limited to, fire, earthquake, flood, lightning, other natural disasters, and acts of God;...
The software for creating project data for the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Project The KW2D Series RFID Reader settings and tag list to which UIDs and authorities are registered. Tag list A list to which UIDs and authorities are registered.
Indicates supplemental information about an item or helpful information that you should know. Reference to web manual with QR code. Ground the functional ground terminal to ensure stable operation fo the equipment. Preface-6 KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
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Introduction to the KW2D Series RFID Reader ...........................1-1 Type Numbers ...................................1-1 Type Numbers and Functions List .............................. 1-2 KW2D Series RFID Reader Type Numbers and Functions ....................1-2 KW2D Special Tag Type Numbers and Functions ......................1-2 KW2D Series RFID Reader Features ............................1-3 KW2D Series RFID Reader Functions ............................1-4...
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Basic Operations Using the Buzzer and LEDs........................5-1 Lock Operation .................................. 5-7 Pausing the Lock Operation and Canceling the Lock ....................... 5-10 Stopping the KW2D Series RFID Reader ......................... 5-10 Remote Control of Buzzer and LEDs..........................5-11 KW2D Series RFID Reader Functions............................ 5-12 Read UID Function................................
This chapter describes an overview of the KW2D Series RFID Reader and its system configuration. Introduction to the KW2D Series RFID Reader The KW2D Series RFID Reader is an RFID reader equipped with a verification function. Both card type and coin type RFID tags are supported.
Chapter 1 Overview of the KW2D Series RFID Reader Type Numbers and Functions List KW2D Series RFID Reader Type Numbers and Functions Type No. Power Supply Ethernet Port Holder KW2D-R100Q4E 24V DC None KW2D-RH100Q4E 24V DC KW2D Special Tag Type Numbers and Functions Default Authority Type No.
KW2D Series RFID Reader Features This section describes the features of the KW2D Series RFID Reader. The KW2D Series RFID Reader is a compact RFID reader equipped with an Ethernet port that can be mounted in a 22-mm diameter hole in a panel surface.
• UID Verification Function The KW2D Series RFID Reader is equipped with an RFID antenna (13.56 MHz band) and can verify UIDs read from RFID cards against UIDs that were registered in advance. The following three types of IC tag standards are supported.
To use the KW2D Series RFID Reader, you must download a project to it. Use the KW RFID Configurator to create the project. You can connect the KW2D Series RFID Reader to a computer and download the created project over Ethernet communication.
The KW RFID Configurator has the following functions. • Find RFID Readers If you do not know the IP address of a KW2D Series RFID Reader, you can search for its IP address. The default IP address of the KW2D Series RFID Reader is 192.168.1.50.
Overview of Communication Functions The Ethernet port is standard equipment on the KW2D Series RFID Reader to enable communication using Ethernet. There are a total of five connections that can be used for various communications: three Modbus TCP server connections and two maintenance communication server connections.
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Chapter 2 Product Specifications This chapter describes the part names and specifications of the units that make up the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Specifications The specifications of this product are as follows. Operating Environment Specifications Ambient Operating Temperature -25 to +55°C (no freezing) Ambient Storage Temperature -40 to +80°C (no freezing)
The reading distance decreases if the tag is off center. Multiple tags cannot be read. • The tag reading distance is the value using a standard IDEC tag placed near the center of the reader. The tag reading distance changes with the tag and operating environment.
Chapter 2 Product Specifications Part Names and Functions This section describes the configuration of the main body of the KW2D Series RFID Reader and the names of parts. The main body is composed of the front unit (1) and the back unit (6).
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(10) Power supply terminals These terminals are used to supply DC power (24V DC) to the KW2D Series RFID Reader. For details on KW2D Series RFID Reader installation, see "Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring" on page 3-1. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual...
Dimensions Main Body Without holder: KW2D-R100Q4E 43.6 48.5 40.0 (Unit: mm) With holder: KW2D-RH100Q4E 43.6 16.5 48.5 40.0 (Unit: mm) *1 The height is the length to the front of the mounting panel. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Dimensions when KEYFOB is inserted and when mounted *1 Minimum dimension when KEYFOB is equipped (Unit: mm) Card type: KW9Z-T2X0 Dimensions when reading 85.7 85.7 54.0 (Unit: mm) Cover KW9Z-CV KW9Z-CVH 43.3 16.4 43.3 (Unit: mm) KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
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Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring This chapter describes how to install and wire the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Carefully read and understand the content in this manual to correctly use the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Installation and Wiring Precautions This section describes the precautions when installing and wiring the KW2D Series RFID Reader.
Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Attachment Methods This section describes the attachment methods for the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Back Unit Removal and Attachment Methods This section describes how to remove and attach the front unit and back unit. • Removing the Back Unit While pressing the locking ring (1) on the back unit, push it in the opposite direction indicated by "LOCK "...
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Confirm that the locking ring is on the other side of the protrusion. The lock is not fully engaged if the locking ring is not in the Caution lock position on the other side of the protrusion. Locking ring Protrusion This completes attaching the front unit and back unit. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Insert a flathead screwdriver with a thin tip into hook section A in two sections and remove the front cover (hook section A). Hook section A Remove the front cover by sliding hook section B up in the direction of the arrow. Hook section B This completes separating the front cover and front unit. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
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Hook section A This completes attaching the front cover and front unit. Hook section B Hook section A Confirm that hook section A and hook section B are firmly attached to the front unit. Caution KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Panel Mounting Method This section describes how to mount the KW2D Series RFID Reader to the panel. Separate the front unit and back unit. (page 3-2) Remove the mounting nut from the front unit. Mounting nut Insert the front unit into the mounting hole from the front of the panel, and then attach the mounting nut from the back of the panel.
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Locking ring wrench: IDEC type no. MW9Z-T1 The KW2D Series RFID Reader can be mounted to metal panels (such as steel and aluminum) and resin panels (such as plastic). KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual...
Use centers that take into consideration the usability of tags (KEYFOB type/card type) and other obstructions. • If multiple KW2D Series RFID Readers are installed close together, the radio waves will interfere and tags cannot be read. • Ensure a space of 150 mm or more between the centers of neighboring front units.
• Ground the functional ground terminal for stable operation of the product. Power Supply Voltage The power supply voltage that can be used with the KW2D Series RFID Reader is 20.4 to 28.8 V DC. Do not use a power supply voltage outside this range.
• Make sure that ferrule sleeve is completely filled by the conductor. Depending on the cross section, the conductor should protrude approx. 0 to 1 mm from the ferrule sleeve. 0 to 1 mm • When crimping, refer to the instructions of the crimping tool. 3-10 KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Formation of cracks at the impressions of the crimping jaw. Asymmetrical crimping shape. Burr formation on one side. Asymmetrical crimping shape. Burr formation on one side. Single conductor squeezed off. Single conductor pushed back. 3-11 KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
• If you use a tool other than the recommended tools, the wire cannot be crimped into the appropriate shape. This may deform the clamp and spring inside the contact and cause the product to no longer function correctly. 3-12 KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Wiring Directions and Panel Indicators This section describes the wiring directions of the KW2D Series RFID Reader and the LED indicators on the front unit. The position of the LED indicators (green and red) on the front unit changes according to the wiring direction.
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This chapter describes the KW RFID Configurator. Overview of the KW RFID Configurator The KW RFID Configurator is software used to configure settings for KW2D Series RFID Reader and to check its operation. Operating Environment The operating environment of the KW RFID Configurator is as follows.
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The [About KW RFID Configurator] dialog box is displayed. You can check the KW RFID Configurator version with this dialog box. When finished, click [OK] button. This concludes the procedure to check the KW RFID Configurator version. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
For details, see "Settings Tabs" on page 4-17. (6) Monitor Monitors a KW2D Series RFID Reader. This is the same function as [Online] > [Monitor] on the menu bar. For details, see "Online" on "(3) Monitor" on page 4-7. (7) Download Downloads the project or tag list only to the KW2D Series RFID Reader.
Configures the properties of the project. • Online Command Description Download(PC to RFID) Downloads the project or tag list only to the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Upload(RFID to PC) Uploads the project from the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Monitor Monitors a KW2D Series RFID Reader.
The [Save Project As] dialog box is displayed. Enter the file name (*.kwrc) and click the [Save] button to save the project file. (5) Project Property Configures the project password and character encoding for the tag list. The [Project Property] dialog box is displayed. For details, see "[Project Property] Dialog Box" on page 4-6. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
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"UTF-8", "ASCII", "Japanese (Shift-JIS)", "Chinese (GB2312)", or "European (ISO 8859-1)" If there are characters in the tag list that cannot be converted using the selected character encoding, those characters are displayed as "?". KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
4-8. Tag List Only : Downloads only the tag list settings in the project to the KW2D Series RFID Reader. The tag list settings can be downloaded to multiple KW2D Series RFID Readers (50 maximum). The [Tag List Download(PC to RFID)] dialog box is displayed. For details, see "[Tag List Download (PC to RFID)] Dialog Box"...
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"(4) Password Settings" on page 4-18. • If the IP address of the KW2D Series RFID Reader connected by the Ethernet cable is not in the same subnet as the computer running KW RFID Configurator, you must set an IP address in the same subnet for the computer. The KW RFID Configurator has a function to add an IP address in the same subnet as the KW2D Series RFID Reader to the computer.
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• [Tag List Download (PC to RFID)] Dialog Box This dialog box is used to download only the tag list settings in the project to the KW2D Series RFID Reader. The tag list settings can be batch downloaded to multiple KW2D Series RFID Readers (50 maximum).
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(3) [Reference] button The [RFID Reader List] dialog box is displayed. Specify the IP address of the source KW2D Series RFID Reader with the [RFID Reader List] dialog box. For details, see "[RFID Reader List] Dialog Box" on page 4-14.
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The [IP Address], [Port No.], and [Reference] buttons are disabled while the KW2D Series RFID Reader is connected. • When connecting to a KW2D Series RFID Reader, monitoring will start if the KW RFID Configurator tag list and the tag list in the KW2D Series RFID Reader are the same.
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(6) List of tag information Displays the list of tag information read by the KW2D Series RFID Reader. A maximum of 50 items of tag information can be displayed. Tag information is not displayed for the 51st and subsequent items.
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(3) [Reference] button The [RFID Reader List] dialog box is displayed. Specify the KW2D Series RFID Reader to reset to the factory settings with the [RFID Reader List] dialog box. For details, see "[RFID Reader List] Dialog Box" on page 4-14.
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Searches for KW2D Series RFID Reader on the same network that can be connected to the computer over maintenance communication. Information on KW2D Series RFID Readers that were found is added to the target list. A maximum of 50 devices can be added. (3) [Add] button Adds a target KW2D Series RFID Reader to the target list.
The [About KW RFID Configurator] dialog box is displayed. You can check the KW RFID Configurator version with this dialog box. For details, see "Checking the KW RFID Configurator Version Number" on page 4-2. 4-15 KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Saves the project being edited. If a new project was created, the [Save Project As] dialog box is displayed. Enter the file name (*.kwrc) and click the [Save] button to save the project file. 4-16 KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Chapter 4 KW RFID Configurator Settings Tabs These tabs are used to configure the basic settings of the KW2D Series RFID Reader and to set the authority of RFID tag UIDs. • [RFID Reader Settings] Tab This tab is used to configure the basic settings of the KW2D Series RFID Reader.
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Chapter 4 KW RFID Configurator (3) Connection Settings Sets the connections to use for the KW2D Series RFID Reader. The port numbers used in Ethernet communication by the KW2D Series RFID Reader and the assigned communication modes are as follows.
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28,800 sec). Reading Distance : Specify the distance at which the KW2D Series RFID Reader can read RFID tags in 8 steps by sliding the slider or clicking The RSSI value (0 to 7) of each specified step is displayed to the right of the slider.
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Chapter 4 KW RFID Configurator • [Tag List] Tab This tab is used to batch manage the tags used with the KW2D Series RFID Reader on the tag list. (10) (11) (12) (1) Enable / Disable Select this check box to enable the RFID tag.
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(5) Factory reset authority An RFID tag set with factory reset authority is used when resetting the KW2D Series RFID Reader in situations such as when the download password is forgotten. Select this check box to set the authority to allow the KW2D Series RFID Reader to be reset. The RFID tag can be used to reset the KW2D Series RFID Reader in situations such as when the download password is forgotten.
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Basic Operations Using the Buzzer and LEDs You can check the status of the KW2D Series RFID Reader with the buzzer and LEDs. To use the buzzer and LEDs, select the [Use Buzzer] and [Use LED] check boxes on the [RFID Reader Settings] tab in the KW RFID Configurator.
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Chapter 5 Functions and Settings • When Starting and Resetting the RFID Reader The LEDs (green) and LEDs (red) turn on for 2 sec. This indicates the KW2D Series RFID Reader is performing initialization processing. LED (red) Short beep LED (green)
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• The illustration of the card type above is an example of the LED indicators when the RFID tag is detected. This illustration does not provide any guarantees as to the detection position of the RFID tag. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
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On the [RFID Reader Settings] tab in KW RFID Configurator, you can change [Reading Distance] and [Reading Time] for RFID tags. • For [Reading Distance], specify the distance from the RFID tag to the KW2D Series RFID Reader as a value between 7 (near) and 0 (far).
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ON: Turn on OK command, OFF: No command Failure 0008 ON: Turn on failure command, OFF: No command command *1 The failure command has priority when both commands are turned on at the same time. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
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Stored in order of upper byte (17th character) and lower byte (18th character) The used character encoding is the character encoding set in KW RFID Configurator. For the character encoding, see "(4) Character Code of Tag List" on page 4-6. KW2D Series RFID Reader User’s Manual KW9Y-B2163...
Lock Operation If the detection result is normal, the KW2D Series RFID Reader can transition to the lock operation. The behavior of the lock operation depends on whether the [Keep ON state for a certain time after reading] check box is selected under [Reading Mode] on the [RFID Reader Settings] tab in the KW RFID Configurator.
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• When an RFID tag is set in the tag holder Long beep LED (green) LED (green) LED (green) LED (green) • When an RFID tag is held up to the KW2D Series RFID Reader Long beep LED (green) LED (green) LED (green) LED (green)
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Stopping the KW2D Series RFID Reader The KW2D Series RFID Reader can be stopped from the host device using the coil relay. When the KW2D Series RFID Reader is stopped, all LEDs turn off and RFID tag detection processing is stopped.
The buzzer and LED indicators can be controlled from the host device using coil relays. Even when using the buzzer and LEDs in the standard IDEC specifications by selecting the [Use Buzzer] and [Use LED] check boxes on the [RFID Reader Settings] tab in the KW RFID Configurator, the buzzer and LEDs can also be controlled by enabling the manual controls.
KW2D Series RFID Reader Functions Read UID Function The KW2D Series RFID Reader is equipped with an antenna (13.56 MHz band) to read the UIDs of RFID tags. The following three types of IC tag standards are supported. ISO/IEC 1443A (TYPE-A)
The tag information obtained in verification can be read by the host device and used to restrict the operation of equipment and to manage a usage history. When creating the tag list, you can monitor the UIDs read with the KW2D Series RFID Reader and register those to the tag list. Tag Information Contents...
The KW2D Series RFID Reader is equipped with one Ethernet port and can communicate with Ethernet communication-compatible host devices such as computers and PLCs. The factory setting of the IP address for the KW2D Series RFID Reader Ethernet port is 192.168.1.50.
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10 seconds or longer, the red LEDs on the KW2D Series RFID Reader flash. To monitor the status of the KW2D Series RFID Reader with another device, you can use Modbus TCP server (port number: 503 and 504). If Modbus TCP server (port number: 504) will not be used, select "Unused".
Projects Use KW RFID Configurator to configure KW2D Series RFID Reader settings and create a tag list. A project is the general term for the created KW2D Series RFID Reader settings and tag list to which UIDs and authorities are registered. You can password protect the project when downloading the project to the KW2D Series RFID Reader and when uploading the project from the KW2D Series RFID Reader by setting the following passwords in the project.
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Indicates whether the KW2D Series RFID Reader has basic 0004 RFID reader settings status settings (project). 0: Has settings, 1: No settings Indicates whether the KW2D Series RFID Reader has a tag 0005 Tag list status list. 0: Has a tag list, 1: No tag list...
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15: Change N coil statuses (000001 to 000016) Coil Relay Initial Value Description Explanation (00****) (Hexadecimal) Stops KW2D Series RFID Reader detection processing of RFID tags. 0001 Stop RFID command Restores original operation when canceled. 0: Cancel stop command, 1: Stop command Cancels the lock operation.
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You can access a KW2D Series RFID Reader and read/write the KW2D Series RFID Reader communication settings and tag list that contains the tag information for RFID tags to verify. You can also protect KW2D Series RFID Reader settings and tag list with the download password and upload password.
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Find KW2D Series RFID Readers If you do not know the IP address of a KW2D Series RFID Reader, you can search for its IP address with the search function. For how to search for KW2D Series RFID Readers, see "Chapter 4 [RFID Reader List] Dialog Box" on page 4-14.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to investigate and resolve errors and problems that occur on the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Errors Errors on the KW2D Series RFID Reader can be checked with the LEDs (red) and input relays.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to investigate and resolve problems that occur when using the KW2D Series RFID Reader. Problem Cause Action If the [Use LED] check box on [RFID Reader Settings] tab is cleared, select the check box.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Connect to the KW2D Series RFID Reader with the monitor function An error occurs in RFID The RFID tag is not registered. and check the authority of the RFID tag. For details, see "Chapter 4 (7) tag verification.
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