• Turn off the power to the KW2D Series before installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the KW2D Series. Failure to turn power off may cause damage, electrical shocks or fire hazard. If such a circuit is configured inside the KW2D Series, Failure of the KW2D Series may cause disorder of the control system, damage, or accidents.
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• Use a Category 5 or higher STP shielded cable for the LAN cable. Symbol Meaning Reference to web manual with QR code. Ground the functional ground terminal to ensure stable operation fo the equipment. Preface-2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
Reader and the KW RFID Configurator configuration software. Read this manual to ensure the correct understanding of the functions and performance of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader and the KW RFID Configurator configuration software. Store this manual carefully so it can be read at any time.
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- JIS X6319-4 - ISO/IEC 15693 Radio law certification - FCC (USA) - ISED (Canada) - MIC (Japan) - NBTC (Thailand) - NCC (Taiwan) - Radio Equipment Directive (EU) - WPC (India) Preface-4 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Electromagnetic waves are generated from the front unit, so—excluding when using tags—stay more than 5 cm away from the front unit. For details on applicable standards and EU directives, please contact the dealer where purchased or check the IDEC website.
(1) Warranty Period The warranty period for IDEC products shall be one (1) year after purchase or delivery to the specified location. However, this shall not apply in cases where there is a different specification in the Catalogs or there is another agreement in place between you and IDEC.
Text strings that can be set as desired in the tag list. Tag information The general term for the UID, authority, Name1, and Name2 to register for a tag. General term for all data including KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader settings and tag Project list with UID and authority registered.
Indicates information about items that must be observed or that are easily mistaken when using the product. Indicates supplemental information about an item or helpful information that you should know. Preface-8 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
Abbreviations, Names, and Terms ............Preface-7 Symbols Used in the Manual ..............Preface-8 Contents....................Preface-9 Chapter 1 Overview of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader............1-1 Introduction to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader ........1-1 Type Numbers ....................1-1 Type Numbers and Functions List..............1-2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Features............1-3...
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Maintenance Communication (Server) ............4-25 Communication Specifications ..............4-25 Functions ....................4-26 Chapter 5 Functions and Settings ..............5-1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations ......5-1 Operation Mode ..................5-1 Detection Mode ..................5-3 Lock Mode....................5-7 Adjusting the RFID Tag Detection Sensitivity..........5-9 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions..........
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Changing Project Properties ..............6-16 Online ...................... 6-17 Download project..................6-17 Upload Project ..................6-21 Monitor the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader..........6-22 Configure the communication settings of the computer that uses KW RFID Configurator ....................6-24 Initialize the KW2D Smart RFID Reader ............6-24 Help......................
This chapter describes an overview of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader and its system configuration. Introduction to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader is an RFID reader equipped with a verification function. Both KEYFOB type and card type RFID tags are supported.
Default Authority Type No. Tag Type Tag Color KW9Z-T1X1G Green KW9Z-T1X2Y Yellow KW9Z-T1X3R KEYFOB KW9Z-T1X4S Blue KW9Z-T1X5B Black KW9Z-T2X0 CARD For details on product specifications, refer to Chapter 2 "Product Specifications" on page 2-1. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
4 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Features KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Features The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader is a compact RFID reader that is compatible with Φ22 holes on the panel surface. It is equipped with an Ethernet port which enables communication with host devices that support Ethernet communication such as programmable displays and PLCs and maintenance communication with computers.
● Up to 500 tag information can be registered in the tag list of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. The tag list of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader can be edited by using the master tag or host device. For details, refer to Chapter 5 "2.3 Edit the tag list"...
To use the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader, create and download a project to it. Use the KW RFID Configurator to create the project. You can connect the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to a computer and download the created project over Ethernet communication.
KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Monitor ● You can monitor the status of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader and the UIDs. For details, refer to Chapter 6 "4.3 Monitor the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader" on page 6-22. Project...
Product Specifications Chapter 2 This chapter describes the part names and specifications of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader and the KW2D special tag. Specifications Be careful when using card type KW2D special tags. These tags have a smaller temperature range than...
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*2 For details on the illumination conditions, refer to Chapter 5 "1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations" on page 5-1. *3 For details on the buzzer operation conditions, refer to Chapter 5 "1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations" on page 5-...
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*1 Multiple tags cannot be read. *2 The tag reading distance is a value that was measured using the tags listed in "LSI list of Operation-confirmed tags" on page 2-4 that IDEC has tested. The tag reading distance will vary depending on the tag that is actually used and the operating environment.
RC-S965 (Lite) (Sony) RC-S966 (Lite-S) (Sony) *1 The tag reading distance is a value measured with the tag center stationary at the center of the front unit. It depends on the actual usage environment. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
2 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions The main unit of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader consists of the front unit (1) and the back unit (6). (9) Buzzer (7) Unit connector (5) Mounting nut (1) Front unit...
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The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader is sending or receiving data (9) Buzzer Notifies the user of the result of reading and verifying a UID. For details, refer to Chapter 5 "1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations" on page 5-1.
48.5 40.0 43.6 (Unit: mm) Holder type: KW2D-RH100Q4E ● Panel thickness 0.8 to 4.0 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 Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install and wire the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Carefully read and understand the content in this manual to correctly use the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Installation and Wiring Precautions Turn off the power to the KW2D Series before installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of Warning the KW2D Series.
While pressing the locking lever (1) on the back unit, push it in the opposite direction indicated by "LOCK" (2). Locking lever Remove the back unit from the front unit. This completes the removal of the back unit from the front unit. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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("LOCk ") on the other side of the protrusion. • After attaching , confirm that the back unit does not come off. This completes attaching the back unit to the front unit. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
Hook section A Slide the front cover up (in the direction of the arrow) and release hook section B. Hook section B This completes the removal of the front cover from the front unit. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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• After attaching the front cover to the front unit, confirm that the front cover does not come off. The front cover can be attached with a pitch of 90°. 90° 90° 90° The front cover is attached in this direction when shipped from the factory. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
Back of panel TOP mark Locking ring Gasket Use the locking ring wrench to tighten the locking ring to the specified tightening torque (2.0 N·m). Locking ring Back of panel Locking ring wrench KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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• After attaching the back unit to the front unit, confirm that the back unit does not come off. The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader can be mounted to metal panels (such as steel and aluminum) and resin panels (such as plastic).
Ensure a space of 150 mm or more between the centers of neighboring front units. When mounting the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader and IDEC push buttons on the same panel, the minimum pitch differs depending on the mounting position and cable.
4.2 Power Supply Voltage The power supply voltage that can be used with the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader is 20.4 to 28.8 V DC. Use SELV power supply that is reinforced or double-insulated from MAINS without any risk of electric shock, Caution and Limited Energy (LIM) Circuit.
Insert the wire straight to the back of the wire port, and then the wire will be connected. After wiring, pull the wires lightly to make sure that the wire is properly connected. 3-10 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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• The product may be damaged and no longer function if you pull out the wire without pressing the pusher or if you pull the wire at an angle. 3-11 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
• If a tool other than the recommended crimping tool is used, the ferrule may not be crimped to the Caution appropriate size and the Power supply terminals may be deformed and may not operate normally. • Pin crimp terminals cannot be used. 3-12 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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• Ferrule bent longitudinally after crimping Cracks are formed along the sides Cracks are formed after crimping Asymmetrical crimping shape. Burr formation on one side. Single conductor squeezed off. Single conductor pushed back. 3-13 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Also, be careful regarding the dimensions of the crimp. For details on the dimensions, refer to "5.1 Terminals for the Terminal Block" on page 3-12. • Use a flat blade screwdriver with a tip 2.5 mm wide and 0.4 mm high. 0.4mm 2.5mm 3-15 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
When changing the direction of the wiring, change the front cover so the KEYFOB tag can be inserted from the top. For details on attaching the front cover, refer to "2.2 Front cover" on page 3-4. 3-16 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
An ID for identifying the device. Stores the slave number of the ModbusTCP Server. The ModbusTCP Server of the KW2D Smart RFID Reader accepts and processes requests regardless of the Unit ID of the received request. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Example: Try to access an input relay with a slave address outside the range NAK Reply Function code Error code (1 byte) (1 byte) For details on the error code, refer to "Error code" on page 4-5. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Example: Try to access one coil relay with a slave address outside the range. NAK Reply Function code Error code (1 byte) (1 byte) For details on the error code, refer to "Error code" on page 4-5. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Example: Try to access one holding register with a slave address outside the range. NAK Reply Function code Error code (1 byte) (1 byte) For details on the error code, refer to "Error code" on page 4-5. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
0001 to 0032 Input Register 300001 to 300032 Holding Register 0001 to 0032 Holding Register 400001 to 400032 When the power is turned on or reset, the initial value is set in the shared memory. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
EtherNet/IP Communication (Adapter) 2.1 Overview The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader works as an adapter in EtherNet/IP communication and communication can be performed with devieces such as programmable display, PLC, that are compatible with EtherNet/IP communication. EtherNet/IP communication also uses standard Ethernet technologies, which allows networks to be built that include various Ethernet-compatible devices.
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*1 The maximum number of connections is 3 in total with the CIP connections used in the class 3 (connection type) explicit message communication function. *2 The maximum number of connections is 3 in total with the CIP connections used in I/O message communication function. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
CIP connection is called the originator. The side that receives the request is called the target. The KW2D Series Smart reader can be the target. The KW2D Series Smart reader can open 3 CIP connections at the same time.
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CIP connection points Regular cycle Heartbeat Instance ID: 200 • For Input Only, please set the heartbeat of the CIP connectionpoint as an instance ID too. • The heartbeat is always performed in Input Only. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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• For Listen Only, please set the CIP connection point of the input data to receive from the target as an instance ID. • The heartbeat is always performed in Listen Only. 4-10 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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RPI. Types of connections ● There are two types of KW2D Series Smart RFID Readers with the following connection types ■ Point To Point Send data from the originator to the target or from the target to the originator by one-to-one.
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2 EtherNet/IP Communication (Adapter) Memory Assignment for I/O message communication ● The host device reads and writes the shared memory of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader via the Input Assembly and Output Assembly. Input Assembly (Instance ID: 100) (0 to 35) ■...
(Instance ID: 0) (Instance ID: 1) Attribute ID Attribute ID Execution of ServiceID Connections Requested Service Attribute ID Attribute ID (Make a connection only for Class3) Message Router Object (Class ID: 2) 4-13 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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SHORT-STRING Product Name *1 Stores the version of the system software. For example, for version 1.2.3, the major revision stores 1, the minor revision stores 2, and 3 does not. *2 "KW2D-Rx100Q4E" is stored. 4-14 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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AttributeID List Attributes Name Data Type Description Value Cyclic Cyclic communication data assigned to Data BYTE Array communication InstanceID data Cyclic Cyclic communication data size Size UNIT communication allocated to InstanceID data size 4-15 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Number of generated object instances Maximum ID Number Class Maximum attribute ID number for class UNIT Attributes attributes Maximum ID Number Instance Maximum attribute ID number of the instance UNIT Attributes attribute 4-16 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Domain name ASCII string: 48 characters max 0 (not set) Host Name STRING Host Name 0 (not set) Encapsulation Inactivity encapsulation session timeout time Timeout UINT Timeout (1 to 3600 seconds, default: 120 seconds) value 4-17 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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If an error occurs, the following bits will turn RFID_ERR USINT bit0: Reservation bit1: No RFID setting bit2: Tag list not registered bit3: Host communication error bit4 to 15: Reserved ■ Instance attribute There is no instance attribution. 4-18 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader supports CC-Link IE Field Basic communication (slave station). KW2D Series Smart RFID reader works as a slave station in CC-Link Field Basic communication and communication can be performed with CC-Link Field Basic devices such as programmable displays or PLCs.
3 CC-Link IE Field Basic Communication (Slave) 3.2 CC-Link IE Field Basic (Slave Station) The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader acts as a slave station of CC-Link IE Field Basic and performs the cyclic transmission with the master station. Cyclic Transmission Overview ●...
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The host device (master station) can write the value to the holding register of the KW2D Smart RFID Reader via RWw. Shared Memory CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave Device Name Address No. Device Name Address No. 0001 0002 Holding Register … … 0031 0032 4-21 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
The format for sending the detected RFID tag data is as follows. Header Data fields Terminator (0 to 4 bytes) (67 bytes) (2 bytes) (0 to 4 bytes) The data fields and the value of BCC are sent in ASCII code. 4-22 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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The character codes of Name2 are stored with no conversion. NULL (00h) is stored after the termination character. Example: Name2 is "KW2D". Name2: KW2D 49 to 66 Name2 NULL NULL NULL (4Bh) (57h) (32h) (44h) (00h) (00h) (00h) Termination 18th byte Character 4-23 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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The calculation result is as follows. BCC result = 41h V 42h V 43h V ... V 39h V 30h = 41h Calculation result Value to store in BCC Convert to ASCII code (34h) (31h) 4-24 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
The following functions can be executed using the KW RFID Configurator. • Read/write KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader settings and tag list • Read UIDs detected by the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader and monitor status • Find KW2D Series Smart RFID Readers •...
● You can monitor the tag information detected by a KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. You can also add the monitored UID information to the tag list. For details, refer to Chapter 6 "RFID Reader List Dialog Box" on page 6-19.
The operation of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader can be checked with the buzzer and LED indicators. However, the behavior of the buzzer and LED indicators depends on the status of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader and the settings in KW RFID Configurator.
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1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations Running ● RFID tag reading is executed periodically according to IC Tag Standard specified on the RFID Reader Settings tab in the KW RFID Configurator. Communication error is occurring The LEDs (red) flash rapidly.
1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations 1.2 Detection Mode The buzzer sound, LED display, and the status of the KW2D Smart RFID Reader in the detection mode are as follows. Detecting an RFID tag ● When an RFID tag at the distance set in Reading Distance under the Tag Read Settings on the RFID Reader Settings tab is detected, the KW2D Smart RFID Reader waits for the tag information of the detected tag to be read.
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1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations RFID tag verification is in progress ● The tag information read from the detected RFID tag is being processed. The processing after the reading is completed varies based on whether or not the tag list is registered in the KW2D Smart RFID Reader.
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3 seconds or more in "detection mode (during RFID tag verification)". • The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader transitions from "detection mode" to "lock mode" in the following cases. - "Enable (Time)" is selected as Lock Mode under the Tag Read Settings on the RFID Reader Settings tab and the detection result is normal.
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Tag information References ● The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader determines that the Tag information is read when the host device reads the input relay or input register value in the host communication. The Tag information is held for a maximum of 3 seconds after the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader becomes "detection mode (during RFID tag verification)".
1 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Statuses and Operations Address Initial Description Explanation Value 0022 Stored in order of upper byte (1st character) and lower byte (2nd character) 0023 Stored in order of upper byte (3rd character) and lower byte (4th character)
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Unlock operation ● When the lock is canceled, the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader sets the tag information to the initial value and transitions to "operation mode (running)". The unlocking method varies based on the contents set in Lock Mode under the Tag Read Settings on the RFID Reader Settings tab of KW RFID Configurator.
7 (near) and 0 (far). This distance is shown as the RSSI (received signal strength) value in eight steps. • For Reading Time, specify the response time from when the RFID tag is held up to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader as a value between 300 milliseconds (quick) and 3000 milliseconds (slow).
2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions 2.1 Shared Memory The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader has the following shared memory to exchange data with the host device. Address Shared Memory Device Name Unit...
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Coil Relay (0001 to 0016) ● Initial Address No. Description Explanation Value Switches the operation mode of the KW2D 0001 Switching operation mode Smart RFID Reader. 0: to Running, 1: to Stopped When the value changes to 1, the lock...
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Holding Register (0001 to 0032) ● Address Initial Description Explanation Value 0001 to 0007 Reserved Upper byte: Specify the command to be executed with the following values. 00h: Clear command To execute the same command continuously, set 00h between commands.
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Host communication Indicates the communication status of the Host communication. 0003 status 0: Communicating, 1: Not communicating Indicates whether the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader has a 0004 Project status project. 0: Has a project, 1: No project Indicates whether or not the tag list is registered in the KW2D...
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Input register (0001 to 0032) ● Address Initial Description Explanation Value 0001 Reserved 65535: Reading RFID tag Other than reading RFID tag, the status is as follows Upper byte (Status of KW2D Smart RFID Reader)
0: Running, 1: Stopped The buzzer and LEDs can be remotely controlled from the host device even when the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader is set to the "stopped" status by enabling manual control of the buzzer and LEDs. For manual control of the LEDs and buzzer, refer to "Operate the buzzer and LED"...
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Operate the buzzer and LED ● When you enable manual operation of the buzzer and LED, you can operate the buzzer and LED with the value of the coil relays. On the RFID Reader Settings tab of KW RFID Configurator, clear the Use buzzer check box or Use LED check box to enable manual operation of the buzzer or LED regardless of the value of the coil relay.
2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions 2.3 Edit the tag list The tag list registered in the KW2D Smart RFID Reader can be edited by using the master tag or by operating the shared memory from the host device.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Hold up the RFID tags to be enabled or registered one by one. Registration successful The LEDs (green) are ON. One short beep LED (緑) LED (green) Registering The LEDs (green) are ON and the LEDs (white) flash rapidly.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Disable RFID tag "Disable" RFID tags that are registered in the tag list and the check box of Enable/Disable is selected (enabled). • The registration master tag and the deletion master tag cannot be disabled.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Hold up the deletion master tag again. Disables the RFID tag to be deleted while retaining the tag information in the tag list. When the tag list update is complete, the KW2D Smart RFID Reader is restarted.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Use shared memory ● You can register or edit the UID in the tag list of the KW2D Smart RFID Reader by operating the shared memory holding registers 0008 to 0032 from the host device. You can also check the command execution status on the input relays 0019 to 0022.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions In "tag edit mode (registering)", new tags can be registered. It is in the same state as when the registration master tag is held over. In "tag edit mode (deleting)", the tags registered in the tag list can be disabled. It is the same state as when the deletion master tag is held over.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Hold up the RFID tag to be registered. Name1 of the successfully registered tag is "ADD TAGXXX" (XXX: Registration position 001 to 500 in the tag list), Authority (1 to 255) is the authority written in the holding register 0008 in the registration procedure 1, and the check box of Protect is cleared.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Write 08xxh (xx: Authority to set) to the holding register 0008. When there is a change in the tag list, update the tag list of the KW2D Smart RFID Reader and restart. When there is no change in the tag list, return to "operation mode (running)".
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Write the changed contents to the holding registers 0009 to 0032 and 10xxh (xx: Authority to set) to the holding register 0008. Repeat step for the number of tag information to change. To execute the same command continuously, after the value of the input relay 0019 changes to 1, write 00xxh (xx: Authority) to the holding register 0008 to initialize the command, and then write the next command.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions ■ Deleting procedure • The registration master tag and the deletion master tag cannot be disabled. • If the number of registered tags exceeds 500, the registered contents of the tags invalidated by the delete operation will be deleted from the tag list.
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2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader Functions Write 08xxh (xx: Authority) to the holding register 0008. Disables the RFID tag to be deleted while retaining the tag information in the tag list. When the tag list update is complete, restart the KW2D Smart RFID Reader.
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Chapter 6 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 Smart RFID Reader and to check its operation. 1.1 Operating Environment The operating environment of the KW RFID Configurator is as follows.
Download (PC to RFID) Downloads the project or tag list only to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. This is the same function as Online > Download on the menu bar. For details, refer to "4.1 Download project" on page 6-17.
● Command Description Download(PC to RFID) Downloads the project or tag list only to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Upload(RFID to PC) Uploads the project from the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Monitor Monitors a KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader.
This tab is used to configure the project of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. ■ Name Enter the name of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Up to 16 bytes can be set as ASCII characters. ■ Network Settings Sets information for connecting the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to a network.
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■ Connection Settings Sets the connections to use for the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Select "ModbusTCP Server", "EtherNet/IP Adapter", "CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave", "Event Transmission(TCP)", "Event Transmission(UDP)", "Unused(For Demo)", "ModbusTCP Server(Maintenance)", "Maintenance Communication Server" or "Unused" from the Communication Mode.
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(originator) is executed by the target (adapter) device. Unused Do not use this port. It is used to monitor the status of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader on another host device. ModbusTCP Server To restrict access to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader, select...
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Dialog Box" Unused Do not use this port. It is used to monitor the status of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader on another host device. ModbusTCP Server To restrict access to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader, select the...
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For details, refer to " Event Transmission(TCP) Dialog Box" on page 6-8. Unused Do not use this port. It is used to monitor the status of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader on another host device. ModbusTCP Server To restrict access to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader, select the...
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Send Ping: Send a ping to detect host communication errors. This can be set when "Event Transmission(TCP)" is selected as "1" in the No. When this check box is selected, the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader sends a ping to the destination at the specified interval (1 to 10 seconds). If the Send Ping is not successful for 10 seconds or more, a host communication error will occur and the LED (red) will blink.
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"Event Transmission(UDP) Dialog Box" on page 6-10. Unused Do not use this port. It is used to monitor the status of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader on another host device. ModbusTCP Server To restrict access to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader, select the Restrict...
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Send Ping: Send a ping to detect host communication errors. This can be set when "Event Transmission(UDP)" is selected as "1" in the No. When this check box is selected, the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader sends a ping to the destination at the specified interval (1 to 10 seconds). If the Send Ping is not successful for 10 seconds or more, a host communication error will occur and the LED (red) will blink.
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■ Tag Read Settings IC Tag Standard : Select the check boxes of the IC tag standards to read with the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. "ISO/IEC 14443 Type A(MIFARE etc.)", "ISO/IEC 18092 Type F(FeliCa etc.)", "ISO/IEC 15693 Type V"...
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■ Select this check box to turn on or flash the LEDs according to the operation of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. When the power is turned on or restarted, the LED operates even if the Use LED check box on the RFID Reader Settings tab is cleared.
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Select this check box to set the authority to allow the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to be reset. The RFID tag can be used to reset the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader in situations such as when the download password is forgotten.
Projects Use KW RFID Configurator to configure KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader settings and create a tag list. A project is the general term for the created KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader settings and tag list to which UIDs and authorities are registered.
If there are characters in the tag list that cannot be converted using the selected character encoding, those characters are displayed as "?". Change each setting as necessary and then click OK. 6-16 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
■ The RFID Reader List dialog box is displayed. Specify the IP address of the target KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader with the RFID Reader List dialog box. For details, refer to "RFID Reader List Dialog Box" on page 6-19.
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For the download password, refer to "Password Settings" on page 6-12. • If the IP address of the KW2D Series Smart 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.
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Displays the name of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. To change the name, enter the new name when the cell is selected. IP Address: Displays the IP address of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. To change the IP address, enter the new IP address when the cell is selected.
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Adds a KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to the list of download targets. The RFID Reader List dialog box is displayed. Specify the IP address of the target KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader with the RFID Reader List dialog box. For details, refer to "RFID Reader List Dialog Box" on page 6-19.
Reference button The RFID Reader List dialog box is displayed. Specify the IP address of the source KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader with the RFID Reader List dialog box. For details, refer to "RFID Reader List Dialog Box" on page 6-19.
• When connecting to a KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader, monitoring will start if the KW RFID Configurator tag list and the tag list in the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader are the same. If the KW RFID Configurator tag list and the tag list in the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader are different, a confirmation message will be displayed.
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(List of tag information) Displays the list of tag information read by the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. A maximum of 50 items of tag information can be displayed. Tag information is not displayed for the 51st and subsequent items.
Specifies the IP address of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to reset to the factory settings. ■ Port No. Select the port number of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to reset to the factory settings from "2101" or "2102". ■ Reference button The RFID Reader List dialog box is displayed.
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4 Online Change each setting as necessary and then click Connect. A confirmation message is displayed. Hold an RFID tag with factory reset authority up to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader to reset within 30 seconds. • If an RFID tag set with factory reset authority is recognized, a message asking to perform the initialization is displayed.
Displays the included manual (PDF). From the Help menu, click Manual. The KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s manual (PDF) is displayed. 5.2 Checking the KW RFID Configurator Version Number Displays version information and update history of KW RFID Configurator and system software.
This chapter describes how to investigate and resolve problems that occur on the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Check status The status of the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader can be confirmed by the LED display and the values of the input relays.
2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to investigate and resolve problems that occur when using the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader. Symptom Cause Action Select the Use Buzzer check box. The Use Buzzer check box on If the Use Buzzer check box is selected but the buzzer do not...
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- Download Password - Upload Password • To remove the password, the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader must be reset to the factory default settings. For details, refer to Chapter 6 "Factory reset authority" on page 6-14. KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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CC-Link IE Field Basic Communication Shared Memory ... Introduction to the KW RFID Configurator ....1-6 ................4-19 Introduction to the KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader .1-1 CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave Settings Dialog Box ..6-7 Changing Project Properties ........6-16 Check status ............
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UID Verification Function .........1-4 Uninstalling the Software .........6-1 Unlock operation .............5-8 Upload Project ............6-21 Use Project Password ..........6-16 Wire Size and Recommended Ferrules ....3-14 Wiring Directions and Panel Indicators ....3-16 INDEX-2 KW2D Series Smart RFID Reader User’s Manual...
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Specifications and other descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice. Information in this manual is current as of July, 2021. 2020 IDEC Corporation, All Rights Reserved. B-2163(3)
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