Chapter 5 Things You Need To Know Before Programming 5- 1 To; Operation Mode; Switching The Operation Mode; Run Mode - Mitsubishi Electric RFID ECL2-V680D1 User Manual

5. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PROGRAMMING
Chapter 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PROGRAMMING

5.1 Operation Mode

The RFID interface module has two operation modes: RUN mode and TEST mode.

5.1.1 Switching the operation mode

The operation mode is switched using one of the following two methods.

5.1.2 RUN mode

RUN mode allows you to use all commands.
Function Command
Read
Read Read UID
Read Initial Data Settings
Write Write
Initialize Fill Data
Management Measure Noise
*1. Not compatible with data handled by Read with Error Correction command, Write

5.1.3 TEST mode

TEST mode is used during RFID system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Mode
Reads data from the ID tag.
Communication
Checks whether a sequence program, antenna, or ID tag caused a read error
test
when a data read error occurs with an ID tag.
Checks the margin with respect to the maximum communication distance
Distance level
(potential) of the installation distance of the ID tag.
measurement
Use this function to adjust the installation location.
Noise level Checks whether noise that adversely affects communication with an ID tag is
measurement occurring in the area surrounding the antenna installation location.
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1) Mode switch located on the front of the RFID interface module
Set Value
0, 4 to 7
8 to A
2) Sequence program (set value of the mode switch: 0, 4 to 7)
TEST Mode Execution Request (RYn5)
OFF
ON
Table 5.1 RUN Mode Function List
Reads data from an ID tag.
Reads the UID (unit identification number) of an ID tag.
Reads the initial data settings.
Writes data to an ID tag.
Initializes the data of an ID tag with specified data.
Measures the noise environment around an antenna.
with Error Correction command, or Check Data command of the EQ-V680D1
/EQ-V680D2 RFID interface module.
Table 5.2 TEST Mode Function List
Description
RUN Mode / TEST Mode
RUN mode
TEST mode
RUN Mode / TEST Mode
Description
*1
*1
RUN mode
TEST mode
Reference
Section 6.2.1
Section 6.2.4
Section 6.2.6
Section 6.2.2
Section 6.2.3
Section 6.2.5
Reference
Section 5.1.3 (2)
Section 5.1.3 (3)
Section 5.1.3 (4)
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