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WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS
Englisch
Customer manual
LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4
HERMOS AG
Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau
Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0
E-mail: rfid@hermos.com
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  • Page 1 WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS RFID Englisch Customer manual LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.3.3 Back view 6.4 Technical Specification 6.4.1 Power supply and current input 6.4.2 Device labels 6.4.3 Device Label FCC ID 2AP5OLFM-4x HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 3 10.3 Data elements 10.4 Protocol Commands 10.4.1 X - Read data 10.4.2 R – Automatic read 10.4.3 W - Write data HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 4 11.5 Examples of a SECS / HSMS message 11.6 Error codes Service and Troubleshooting ....................111 12.1 General information 12.2 Troubleshooting personnel HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 5 12.7 Customer service Disassembly and storage ......................116 13.1 Disassembly 13.2 Storage Transport and disposal ......................116 14.1 Transport 14.2 Disposal HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 6: I N T R O D U C T I O N

    This also applies if only excerpts of the document are copied or circulated. These same conditions apply to the disclosure of the document in digital format. As of: July - 2018 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 7: Using The Device

    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 8: Version History

    Semiconductor Equipment and Materials SECS SEMI Equipment Communications Standard HSMS High-Speed SECS Message Service Power over Ethernet DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    Reduce the costs of production downtime 4.2 Warranty and liability The „General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery“ of HERMOS AG shall apply. The warranty period is 24 months beginning with the delivery of the device, which is verified by the invoice or other documents.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    Risk of injury due to disregarding the safety symbols. Risks exist when disregarding warnings in the operating instructions. Follow all warnings. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 11: Mandatory Signs

    Warning of explosive sensitive components substances 5.2.3 Prohibition signs Unauthorised access is Fire, open flame and prohibited smoking prohibited Switching prohibited Prohibited HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 12: Other Signs

    (operation, installation)!  Operating personnel must be required to immediately report any occurring and identifiable safety deficiencies to their superior! HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 13: Responsibilities Of Operating Personnel

    Disconnect the power supply prior to removing or adding components!  Observe the basic principles of ESD protection  Take the appropriate ESD precautionary measures HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 14: Residual Risks

    The device satisfies the standard EN50364:2010 (Human Exposure). HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 15: Supplemental Instructions

    Other applicable regulations 5.5.1 Regulations and certifications The electrical design and documentation satisfy the DIN / VDE, EN / IEC regulations. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 16: Functional Description

    The reading device also continues carrying out protocol messages in polling mode. This may, however, result in delays in the poll rhythm. The polling functionality is optional customer-specific available! 6.2.4 Test module HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 17: Top View

    If the read or write process is successful, the yellow LED remains permanently lit. With the existing I / O module, HERMOS LF readers with ASC-W1 protocol also show the success- ful or incorrect reading of the transponder at the respective first output port. See also behavior of the output ports in test mode.

  • Page 18: Front View

    The communication with the device can be carried out via the serial interface (9-pin Sub D) RS232 interface HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 19: Back View

    Customer manual LFM 4x Reader RFID WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS 6.3.3 Back view HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 20: Technical Specification

    6.4.1 Power supply and current input Description Min. Max. Unit Voltage (reverse polarity protected) V (DC) Current consumption (Read/Write Pulse manner (50ms) Current (passive) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 21: Device Labels

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 22: Test Mode Sticker

    1 and 2. Testmode on/off 3 off: Start Antenna Tuning Further functions see section DIP switch. 3 on: Off-Read / On-Write HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to vibrations or shocks. The installation location must be adequately illuminated during the installation. Never install the unit during a lightning storm. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 24: Qualified Installation Personnel

    The packaging material consists of cardboard and foil. Dispose of these materials separately under the respective regulations of your country. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 25: Mounting The Device

    Only mount the components at the designated locations and make sure that the operating and ambient conditions specified in the technical data are always maintained. Dimensions HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 26: Installing The Antenna

    Transponder vertical to the antenna axis: Transponder is outside the antenna range Transponder is within the antenna range HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 27: Rod Antenna M Dimensions

    Customer manual LFM 4x Reader RFID WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS 7.5.2 Rod Antenna M dimensions (HRF.A.LF.SM.SS.15) Art.Nr. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Antenna

    Signal +24V DC If the device is connected to the power supply, the power LED lights up. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 29: Dip-Switch

    DIP 3 on: Activated test mode Selection of the test function: off = Read, on = Write HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 30: Rs232 Connection

    The serial interface is implemented as a Sub-D plug connector (9-pin). A serial connection line (1:1 circuit) can be used. Signal (Optional GND) (Optional +5V) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 31: Commissioning

    ASCII protocol, then please contact the manufacturer HERMOS. Signal Baudrate 19200 Datenbits Stoppbits ASCII: Even Parität SECS/HSMS: None HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 32: Parameter Of The Ethernet Interface

    TCP / IP port 3241 in the delivery state. The HERMOS „DeviceDiscoverer“ is available for configuring the network setting. 8.3.1 Change networksettings with DeviceDiscoverer HERMOS components can be found in the LAN network and settings can be easily changed using the „DeviceDiscoverer“. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4...
  • Page 33 WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS Select your network interface if you have several options on your PC. Your network is automatically scanned for all HERMOS reading devices using the „Search Devices“ button. Select the desired reading device in the list to open the network settings.

  • Page 34: Firmware Update With Devicediscoverer

    8.3.2 Firmware update with DeviceDiscoverer Firmware updates can also be performed using the HERMOS „DeviceDiscoverer“. Start the tool with administrator rights and scan the network for all HERMOS devices. To do an update, mark the desired reading device and select „Firware Update”.

  • Page 35: Test Device With Devicediscoverer

    WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS 8.3.3 Test Device with DeviceDiscoverer This feature is not yet supported by all HERMOS readers and is only available for the LFM4x as of software version V1.5. Readers can also be tested with the HERMOS "Device Discoverer" if you have one support feature.
  • Page 36 A success code of 0x00 in the response message indicates the correct execution of the UDP action commands, otherwise an error has occurred. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 37 Via a scan, the first page of every readable 134.2 kHz LF transponder is read out and displayed. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 38: Operating

    If the reader receives undefined or random characters, this may result in an accidental protocol change. Automatic protocol detection can be deactivated in parameter 98 (0x62). HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 39: Addressing The Antenna Port

    WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS 9.3 Addressing the antenna port The reader LFM 4x is equipped with 4 antenna ports. Each of these ports has its own antenna tuning with which the connected antenna is tuned to the ambient conditions. In the set protocol, the read or write commands are always executed by port. The 4 antenna ports from 1 to 4 are numbered consecutively and are addressed accordingly in the logging command.

  • Page 40: Customer Factoryparametersets

    WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS 9.4 Customer Factoryparametersets The reader LFM 4x can be delivered with a few Factoryparametersets. The settings of the Factoryparameterset is part of the factory settings and can only be changed by Hermos. If customer needs another Factoryparameterset setting, please ask Hermos for the necessary steps.

  • Page 41: Asci-I1 Communication Protocol

    Second start character (ASCII-character „X“ = advanced ASCII protocol) Start 2 High byte of the message length (ASCII-character „0“-„F“) Length 1 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 42: Message Data

    Checksum 4 Low byte addition of all data (packet header, data and end character). (ASCII character „0“…“F“) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 43: Data Elements

    0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 „3132333435363738“ Data in message (16 ASCII-characters) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 44 ASCII characters (2 bytes) in hexadecimal format („00“ to „FF“). “2D“(hexadecimal) Example: Value 45 (decimal) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 45 1 Byte The reader ID defines the address of the antenna port. The reader LFM 4x can be read at all 4 antenna ports (1-4). The antenna port is selected via the reader ID and is continuous. In ASC-W1 -mode the 4 antenna ports with the reader ID „0“ to „3“ are addressed. General messages also possible at address F (HF).

  • Page 46: Protocol Commands

    10.4 Protocol Commands Read: Command Description Read Data Automatic Read Write: Command Description Write Data HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 47 RS232 interface. The commands specified for this device are not part of this documentation. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 48 Read/Only transponder „F1“ Read/Write transponder „00“ Read the first page of all transponder types HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 49: R - Automatic Read

    Page Data 1 Byte 2 Bytes 16 Bytes Host  Device Reader-ID 1 Byte HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 50: W - Write Data

    The write process is started only when the sensor is busy, otherwise the error message ‚no tag (4)‘ is sent. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 51: G - Query Parameter

    The values returned for the data item parameter value in the response are decimal values (00-99). The values for the data item Parameter No. are hexadecimal values (0-F). HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 52: F - Query Parameter

    In the case of two-digit hexadecimal parameter numbers (Parameter No.), the parameter number and the parameter value double-digit hexadecimal are also used in the response. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 53: P - Set Parameter

    For two-digit hexadecimal parameter numbers (Parameter No.), the parameter value must always be sent in two digits hexadecimal. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 54: N - Reset

    If TCP / IP is used as the interface, the host will not receive an acknowledgment, because an existing TCP/IP connection is interrupted by the reset. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 55: E - Error Message

    More about error codes and the corresponding corrective measures can be found in the chapter Error Codes. Host  Device Reader-ID 1 Byte HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 56: H - Heartbeat

    The response code is part of the protocol but is not used for this device. The response code is always ‚0000‘. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 57: Query Software Version

    The 8 characters of the software version are represented by 16 ASCII characters. Each character is described in hex format and transmitted by 2 ASCII characters. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 58: L - Lock Data Area

    ‚no tag (4)‘ is sent. Locking a page cannot be reversed. This page is permanently write protected. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 59: I - Adjust Rf Module

    If the reader can not determine the appropriate calibration, the error „5 - Invalid“ is sent instead of the confirmation. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 60: J - Rf Module Queries The Vote

    For optimum read and write ranges, the value is automatically determined by the reader (I-message). The value is measured in 16 steps (0-F). HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 61: A - Sensor Event Object Removed

    In parameter 1 „Read Mode“ the sensor can be deactivated. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 62: B - Sensor Event Object Detected

    B is present. In parameter 1 „Read Mode“ the sensor can be deactivated. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 63: O - Set Output

    >> O11310A << 011 The number of available outputs depends on the reader version used. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 64: Q - Querying The Status Of The Inputs And Outputs

    6, depending on the Factoryparameterset.) sensor states instead of the 2 output states. Example: Status of all 4 sensors >> Q10 << q100000 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 65: Parameter

    01 .. 99 (0,1 s) Default: 05 … (0,5 seconds) time Realisation: a separate parameter for each port HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 66 0 - deactivated 1 – activated Default: 1 Realisation: a separate parameter for each port HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 67 1 … read process when sensor is uncovered Default: 0 Realisation: a separate parameter for each port HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 68: Message Examples

    13A  ‚3‘ ‚A‘ 53 + 30 + 32 + 48 + 30 + 0D = (LSB is used) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 69 2 (Write to antenna port 2) Page (10hex = page 16dec.)  ASCII „12345678“ Data‚3132333435363738‘ HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 70: Error Codes

    Locked Tag is write protected be written exchange the tag for the new one HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 71 RS232 or Ethernet connection Timeout) Invalid Unknown command was Invalid command Check message syntax received HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 72: Wiring Of The Outputs

    10.8.1 ASC-W1 Mode: Reader in operation mode and sensor triggered reading Picture 1: Successful reading with instant host confirmation HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 73 WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS Picture 2: Successful reading with missing host confirmation Picture 3: Unsuccessful reading with instant host confirmation HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 74: Asc-W1-Mode: Reader In Operation Mode And External Triggered Reading

    Picture 4: Unsuccessful reading with missing host confirmation 10.8.2 ASC-W1-Mode: Reader in operation mode and external triggered reading Picture 5: Successful external reading X HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 75 Customer manual LFM 4x Reader RFID WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS Picture 6: Unsuccessful external reading X HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 76: Ascii - Table

    LFM 4x Reader RFID WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS 10.9 ASCII – table CTRL Code CTRL Code HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 77 LFM 4x Reader RFID WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS CTRL CTRL BLANK " < & > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 78 Customer manual LFM 4x Reader RFID WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS CTRL CTRL □ HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 79: Secs / Hsms Communications Protocol

    SECS message blocks always have a specified structure that consists of 1-4 length bytes, 10 bytes of message headers and message data. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 80 See example with Reader ID 0x01 and Gateway ID 0x00: Upper Devic-ID (Reader-ID) R-Bit 0 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 81 For more detailed information about the structure and transmission procedure, see SEMI E4, E5, E37, E99. (SEMI Equipment Communication Standard Message Transfer SECS) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 82: Directory Data Elements

    Only the occurrence of an error is reported. Errors are usually not reset. Bit 8 = 1 Alarm activated Where used S5F1 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 83 ‘:’ a semicolon separates the alarm text from the sensor states ALTX[3] Where used S5F1 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 84 Sensor type for presence sensor „ECID_35“  Parameter 35 Special features „ECID_36“  Parameter 36 DIP switch activation HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 85 (max. 15 bytes) „HARDWARE“ String of the hardware release (max. 10 bytes) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 86 WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS „SELF_TEST_RESULT“ Returns the result of the last self-test. A self-test can be triggered by message S18F13 using SSCMD. „MANUFACTURER“ String from the manufacturer „HERMOS“ „ECID_00“ bis „ECID_99“ see data element ECV parameters 0 - 99 Head attribute definitions: „HeadStatus“...
  • Page 87 Parameter number of the reader. The values are displayed as decimal values. Where used S2F13, S2F15 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 88 The MID corresponds to the DATA (fixed) Where used S18F10, S18F11 Please note the parameters 42-45 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 89 PAGEDATA [1-8] The 8 bytes (one page) of the transponder ID follow. Where used S3F7, S3F13 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 90 Head of the stored SECS message block. Only the last message is saved. This must be confirmed by the host. Where used S9F9 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 91 … Set one of the device LEDs. CPVAL‘s 1 <LEDStatus> 2 <Timeout> 3 <LEDNo> Where used S18F13 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 92 The use of the 4-digit TARGETID is currently not supported. Where used S18F1, S18F3, S18F4, S18F7, S18F9, S18F11, S18F13 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 93: Protocol Commands

    (Host  Reader) • Write MID S18F11 • (Host  Reader) Subsystem command S18F13 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 94 The reading device can only be set to „online“ again using the message S1F17 (or reset S2F19); all other messages are cancelled by message SxF0. S1F15 W (header only, no additional elements) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 95 The reading device transmits the requested attribute (parameter) to the host. S2F14 <L[1] <U1[1] ECV> > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 96 This message is only displayed if a software reset (RIC=2) has been triggered. S2F20 <B[1] RAC> HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 97 S3F8: Material lost confirmation (MID LOST, ACK) (host -> reading device) The host confirms the message material lost. S3F8 <B[1] ACKC3 > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 98 S3F14: Material found confirmation (MID FOUND, ACK) (host -> reading device) The host confirms the received MID data. S3F14 <B[1] MIDAC > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 99 The reading device does not recognise the function number in the header of the message block. S9F5 < B[10] MHEAD > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 100 S9F9 < B[10] SHEAD > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 101: Stream 18 (Control And Data Transfer)

    If the ATTRID of the S18F1 message is not known, the corresponding element ATTRVAL receives the value <nothing>. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 102 TARGETID or acknowledge the result of the request. S18F6 <L,3 <TARGETID> <SSACK> <DATA> > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 103 TARGETID was successful or failed. S18F8 <L,3 <TARGETID> <SSACK> < L,1 ...<STATUSLISTE> > > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 104 The reading device can be in maintenance mode (MT) or operating mode (OP) to read the MID with the message S18F9. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 105 The reading device can be in maintenance mode (MT) to write the MID with the message S18F11. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 106 This message reports the result of the requested procedure. S18F14 ,W <L,3 <TARGETID> <SSACK> < L,1 <STATUSLISTE> > > HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 107: Parameter

    If no parameter arrays should be used, please ask the manufacturer (parameter 63)! **): Since software revision V1.5, the reader is always started with the default baud rate 19200Bd because of the protocol recognition. Please ask manufacturer HERMOS if other baud rate is required! Parameter name Description (HEX) (DEZ) The gateway ID is part of the device ID.
  • Page 108 241: read read-write transponder Default: 0 (read all transponders) Realisation: a separate parameter for each port *) HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 109 . 0 … synchronization deactivated 1 … synchronization activated 1 … activated Default: HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 110 LED2 will be influenced at ASC- Bit 7: W1 mode 0x01 … (0000 0001) Default: HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 111 MIDArea (maximum MID range) and the Carrie- 0x3B CarrierIDLength rIDLength. The default value is customer specific! Default: 0 or 16 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 112 Serial number string The read-only parameter provides the complete serial 0x47 (read only) number string. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 113 Antenna tuning of the 0x54 addressed antenna Default: 08 Realisation: a separate parameter for each port HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 114 Par. 43 = 0 Par. 44 = 1 Par. 45 = 0 Default: 0 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 115: Examples Of A Secs / Hsms Message

    S1F1 – Query Software version S2F13 – Query parameter 3 S2F15 – Set parameter 3 to value 5 HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...
  • Page 116 S3F7 - Material lost S18F5 - Read data Antenna port: 1 Page: Data length: HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 117 S18F7 - Write data Antenna port: 1 Page: Data length: „ABCDEFGH Data: “ S18F9 – Read MID HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...
  • Page 118 (Maintenance) The CPVAL „OP“ can be used to switch back to the normal operating mode. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.3 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 119: Error Codes

    Check parameter syntax and format or wrong plemented or out of range value value HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 120: Service And Troubleshooting

    HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 121: Safety Instructions

    Never short circuit the fuse! This may result in fire or damages on the device. Only use fuses specified by the manufacturer. HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

  • Page 122: Error Indications On The Device

    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. If the above measures do not correct the error, please contact the manufacturer.

  • Page 123: Software Releases

    17.01.2019 Protocol LFMS15 (SECS/HSMS) - Storing of FatalErrors in the EEPROM and their retrieval HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 124: Customer Service

    +49 (0) 9279 – 991 - 0 Phone +49 (0) 9279 – 991 - 100 E-Mail rfid@hermos.com URL: http://www.hermos.com/de/produkte/rfid/ HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com www.hermos.com...

  • Page 125: Disassembly And Storage

    Housing and attachments as plastic waste Electronic components, antennas and cables as electronic waste HERMOS AG LFM 4x Reader Rev1.4 Gartenstraße 19 • 95490 Mistelgau Phone: +49 9279 991 - 0 back to the table of contents E-mail: rfid@hermos.com...

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