Page 1 RFID System V680S Series User’s Manual Reader/Writer V680S-HMD64-ETN V680S-HMD66-ETN Man. No. Z339-E1-02A...
Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a V680S-series RFID System. This manual describes the functions, performance, and application methods needed for optimum use of the V680S-series RFID System. Please observe the following items when using the V680S-series RFID System.  Allow the V680S-series RFID System to be installed and operated only by qualified specialists with a sufficient knowledge of electrical systems.
Page 3: Introduction
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT (Always Read This Information) Introduction Product Overview Section 1 Names and Functions of Components Section 2 Installation and Connections Section 3 Preparations for Communications Section 4 Host Communications Specifications Section 5 Browser Interface Section 6 Troubleshooting Section 7 Appendices...
Page 4: Read And Understand This Document
Please read and understand this document before using the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments. WARRANTY OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Introduction Safety Precautions  Signal Words Used in This Manual The following notation and alert symbols are used in this User’s Manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of the V680S-HMD64-ETN/-HMD66-ETN Reader/Writers and V680-series RF Tags. The precautions provided here contain important safety information . Be sure to observe these precautions. The following signal words are used in this manual.
Page 6: Precautions For Safe Use
 Do not bend the Cable to a bending radius of 40 mm or less. Doing so may break the wires.  If an error is detected in the Product, immediately stop operation and turn OFF the power supply. Consult with an OMRON representative. RFID System...
Page 7 Introduction 4. Cleaning  Do not clean the Product with paint thinner, benzene, acetone, or kerosene. 5. Disposal  Dispose of the Product as industrial waste. RFID System User's Manual...
Page 8: Precautions For Correct Use
Introduction Precautions for Correct Use Always observe the following precautions to prevent operation failures, malfunctions, and adverse effects on performance and equipment. 1. Installation and Storage Environment Do not use or store the Product in the following locations.  Locations subject to combustible gases, explosive gases, corrosive gases, dust, dirt, metal powder, or salt ...
Page 9: Meanings Of Symbols
Introduction Meanings of Symbols Indicates particularly important points related to a function, including precautions and application advice. Indicates page numbers containing relevant information. Indicates reference to helpful information and explanations for difficult terminology. RFID System User's Manual...
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT Safety Precautions Precautions for Safe Use Precautions for Correct Use Meanings of Symbols Table of Contents Section 1 Product Overview Features System Configuration Application Flowchart Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Component Names Functions Using Communication Diagnostic and the RF Analyzer...
Page 12 Introduction Section 6 Browser Interface Browser Operation Window Operation Interface Section 7 Troubleshooting Error Descriptions Errors and Indicator Status Errors and Countermeasures Maintenance and Inspection Troubleshooting Flowcharts Safe Mode Section 8 Appendices Product Specifications Data Characteristics Reader/Writer Installation Precautions RF Tag Installation Precautions RF Tag Memory Capacities and Memory Types RF Tag Memory Map Chemical Resistance of the Reader/Writers and RF Tags...
Page 13: Section 1 Product Overview
Section 1 Product Overview Features System Configuration Application Flowchart RFID System User's Manual...
Page 14: Features
RF Tags according to quires from a host device or according to quires that are registered in advance.  Integrated Structure The controller, amplifier, and antenna are integrated into the Reader/Writer for a simple structure. Previous OMRON Models V680S Integrated Reader/Writer Reader/Writer...
Page 15 You can check the communications leeway to appropriately install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags to achieve stable operation of your OMRON RFID System. You can use communications leeway diagnosis with Reader/Writers with firmware version 2.00 or higher.
Page 16 Section 1 Product Overview  Easy Operation A Web server is provided so that you can easily perform setup and status monitoring by connecting to a computer, without the need for any special software. Personal computer Reader/Writer Ethernet Hub You can connect a computer to the Ethernet hub to easily set up the Reader/Writers and check the status of the Reader/Writers.
Page 17: System Configuration
Ethernet hub Recommended product: W4S1-05C (manufactured by OMRON) Ethernet cable Cable (V680S-A40 M/-A41 M/-A42 M) 24-VDC power supply Please use a device supporting STP cables for the host device (such as an Ethernet switch or PLC) which is connected the specified Cables (V680S-A41 @M/-A42 @M).
Page 18: Application Flowchart
Section 1 Product Overview Application Flowchart A simple application flowchart is described below. For correct application methods and details, refer to the reference page or section given for each step. Checking the Installation Environment p.60 Refer to Reader/Writer Installation Precautions in Section 8 Appendices to confirm the conditions under which the RFID System will not be influenced by surrounding metal on the Reader/Writer or mutual interference between Reader/Writers.
Page 19 Section 1 Product Overview Setting Reader/Writer Communications Conditions p.79 he default network settings for the Reader/Writer are listed in the following table. IP address 192.168.1.200 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.1.254 Port number Port number for Web browser 7090 Change the network settings of the host device to match those of the Reader/Writer. Host Device Setting Example IP address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0...
Page 20 Section 1 Product Overview Using Communication Diagnostic to Check Communications Leeway p.50 Connect the Ethernet cable, turn ON the power supply to the Reader/Writer, and then start a Web browser on a computer. Specify the IP address of the Reader/Writer in the address field of the web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.200/ if you are using the default IP address.
Page 21 Section 1 Product Overview Using the RF Analyzer to Check the Results of Communication Diagnostic p.54 Display the RF Analyzer View. Click the Show Button in the Details column and follow the guidance to check the probable causes and corrections. RFID System User's Manual...
Page 22 Section 1 Product Overview In this example, the position of the Tag is corrected according to the guidance. You can check the graph display to check quantitative information on the degree of instability. When you are finished, perform the step to communicate with the RF Tag again and check to see if stable communications have been achieved.
Page 23 Section 1 Product Overview Communications with Actual Queries p.94 The Reader/Writer can perform various types of communications with RF Tags. Name Description Page Reads data from an RF Tag in the interrogation zone. p.94 READ DATA Writes data to an RF Tag in the interrogation zone. WRITE DATA p.95 Reads the ID code from an RF Tag in the interrogation zone.
Page 24 Section 1 Product Overview If you Encounter a Problem... Troubleshooting p.91 　 Exception Code Table p.24 　 Exception Code Table p.165 　 Troubleshooting Flowcharts RFID System User's Manual...
Page 25: Section 2 Names And Functions Of Components
Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Component Names Functions Using Communication Diagnostic and the RF Analyzer RFID System User's Manual...
Page 26: Component Names
Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Component Names Reader/Writer V680S-HMD64-ETN V680S-HMD66-ETN LINK/ACT LINK/ACT NORM/ERR NORM/ERR NORM/ERR NORM/ERR NORM/ERR NORM/ERR NORM/ERR Connector NORM/ERR Connector  Operation Indicators  RUN Status Meaning green Lighting while the Reader/Writer is operating normally. Flashing Flash while the Reader/Writer is operating in Safe mode.
Page 27 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Connector The connector is used to connect the exclusive cable as model V680S-40 @M, V680S-A41 @M, or V680S-A42 @M. V680S-A41 wire Name Description V680S-A42 wire color color +24V Brown Brown Frame ground (Drain wire) Control signal CONT...
Page 28 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Cables  V680S-A40 @M Reader/Writer connector Cable connector  Reader/Writer connector This connector connects to the connector on the Reader/Writer.  Cable Connector This connector connects to the Reader/Writer connector on the V680S-A41@M / -A42@M Cable. ...
Page 29 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  V680S-A42 @M Ethernet connector lines Reader/Writer connector  Reader/Writer connector This connector connects to the connector on the Reader/Writer or to the V680S-A40 @M Extension Cable.  Ethernet Connector Lines These lines are connected to an Ethernet connector to supply power and the control signal to the Reader/Writer.
Page 30 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components RF Tag V680-D1KP54T V680-D1KP66T/-D1KP66MT V680-D1KP66T-SP V680-D1KP58HTN V680-D8KF67/-D8KF67M V680-D8KF68A RFID System User's Manual...
Page 31 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components V680S-D2KF67/-D2KF67M/-D8KF67/-D8KF67M V680S-D2KF68/-D2KF68M/-D8KF68/-D8KF68M You can use the V680S-D8KF6@ with Reader/Writers with firmware version 2.00 or higher. RFID System User's Manual...
Page 32: Functions
Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Functions Operation Mode The Reader/Writer has two operation modes: Run Mode and Safe Mode. You can use the control signal to the Reader/Writer connector to change between these modes.  Run Mode When you connect the control signal to the 24-VDC side of the power supply and turn ON the power supply, the Reader/Writer will start in Run Mode.
Page 33 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components RF Tag Communications  Communications Options Communications with the RF Tag are performed according to one of the communications options that are listed in the following table. The setting of the communications option is effective immediately after it is changed. It is saved in internal memory in the Reader/Writer even after the power supply is turned OFF.
Page 34 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Auto The Reader/Writer automatically detects an RF Tag and communicates with it. After the host device sends the query, the Reader/Writer automatically detects an RF Tag that enters the interrogation zone and communicates with it. The Reader/Writer communicates with any RF Tag that enters the interrogation zone and returns the result to the host device.
Page 35 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Normal RF Tag Communications Communications with the RF Tag are performed by using the queries that are listed in the following table. Name Description Page READ DATA Reads data from an RF Tag. p.94 WRITE DATA Writes data to the memory of the RF Tag.
Page 36 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components RF TAG OVERWRITE COUNT CONTROL Query with an Addition Specification The overwrite count control area consists of 4 bytes from the specified start address. The increment value is added to the overwrite count and then written to this area. When the value reaches 100,000 (i.e., 0186A0 hex), a warning code is returned.
Page 37 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Reader/Writer Controls  STOP Query This query is used to cancel or abort auto communications operation and fifo communications operation. Host device Reader/Writer STOP Host device Reader/Writer Response Communications Reader/Writer operation Query standby status processing ...
Page 38 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Maintenance  Noise monitor Communication performance will be reduced when the RF tag or the Reader/Writer are influenced by ambient noise. The Reader/Writer responds the ambient noise level by using noise monitor function. The response data includes the following parameters.
Page 39 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Setting Queries You can use setting queries to set the operating conditions of the Reader/Writer according to the application environment. You can save the settings so that they are stored in internal memory in the Reader/Writer even after the power supply is turned OFF.
Page 40 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  SET TAG COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS Query This query sets parameters that are related to the operation of communications with RF Tags. Any changes to the settings that are made with this query are effective immediately. (There is no need to reset the Reader/Writer to save the settings.) ...
Page 41 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Setting Host Device Communications Conditions You can set parameters for communications between the Reader/Writer and host device. If you change any of these settings, you must first save them and then reset the Reader/Writer to enable using them. ...
Page 42 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Error Logs The Reader/Writer manages errors that occur during operation in logs. The error logs are saved until the power supply to the Reader/Writer is turned OFF. You can read the error logs by sending queries from the host device or by using a browser.
Page 43 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Communications Error Log Each record in the communications error log consists of 24 bytes in the format that is shown in the following table. Up to eight records are recorded. To read the communication error log, either send a GET COMMUNICATIONS ERROR LOG query or read it from a browser.
Page 44 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Error Source Device Information If the error occurs in the Reader/Writer after receiving a query from the host device, the error source device information is set to 0000 hex. If the COPY DATA query is sent and the error occurred at the copy destination Reader/Writer, the error source device information is set to 0001 hex.
Page 45 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Recent Error Query Log The record in the recent error query log consists of 250 bytes in the format that is shown in the following table. Only one record is ever recorded in the recent error query log. To read the recent error query log, either send a GET RECENT ERROR QUERY INFORMATION query or read it from a browser.
Page 46 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Web Server The following functions are provided in the Web server interface.  Status Monitoring, Setting, and Confirmation  Status Monitoring You can monitor the status of the Reader/Writer. The Reader/Writer status includes the firmware versions, MAC address, network settings, operating status, and other status information.
Page 47 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components RFID System Maintenance Communications performance can be affected by environmental factors around the RFID System (including metal objects, the positional relationship between the Reader/Writer and RF Tags, and noise). You can use the RFID System maintenance functions to check the leeway in communications and achieve more stable device operation.
Page 48 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Communication diagnostic is disabled in the default settings. To use communication diagnostic, you must enable it in advance. Refer to RF Tag Communications View in Section 6 Browser Interface for the setting procedure for communication diagnostic.
Page 49 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components You can use communication diagnostic to detect and diagnoses deterioration of performance for the following conditions. Communications performance reduced by inclination of Communications performance reduced by positional RF Tags offset of RF Tags Communications performance reduced by metal objects Communications performance reduced by an excessively long communications ranges...
Page 50 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  RF Analyzer The RF Analyzer displays detailed information from communication diagnostic on a web browser. You can easily check to see how stable communications are and troubleshoot problems. You can browse a list of diagnostic information and periodically confirm the leeway quantitatively on graphs.
Page 51 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components An application example of the RFID System maintenance functions is given below. Enable communication diagnostic. p.18 Communicate with an RF Tag. p.17 If the operation indicator lights in yellow, check the RF Analyzer on a web browser.
Page 52: Using Communication Diagnostic And The Rf Analyzer
Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Using Communication Diagnostic and the RF Analyzer You can use communication diagnostic from the Web server or with MODBUS queries. Use either of the following procedures. Use the Web server to use the RF Analyzer. Using the Web Server ...
Page 53 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Select the Enable Option for Communication Diagnostic and click the Set Button. Refer to Communications Settings View in Section 6 Browser Interface for the setting procedure for the web browser interface. p.142 When you enable communication diagnostic, the setting will be retained after the Reader/Writer is restarted and communication diagnostic will remain enabled.
Page 54 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Communicating with an RF Tag The RF Tag Communications View will be displayed. Place a RF Tag in front of the Reader/Writer. To increase the accuracy of communication diagnostic, we recommend installation in an environment that is as close as possible to the actual application environment.
Page 55 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Set the communications parameters (register number, data size, etc.), click the Send Button, and check the diagnostic results. RFID System User's Manual...
Page 56 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Checking with the RF Analyzer and Implementing Corrections Display the RF Analyzer View. You cannot use communication diagnostic if you are using the FIFO Trigger communications option. Use the once or auto communications option. Click the Show Button in the Details column and follow the guidance to check the probable causes and corrections.
Page 57 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components In this example, the position of the Tag is corrected according to the guidance. You can check the graph display to check quantitative information on the degree of instability. When you are finished, perform the step to communicate with the RF Tag again and check to see if stable communications have been achieved.
Page 58 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Using MODBUS Queries for Communication Diagnostic Refer to the following flowchart to use MODBUS queries. Enabling Communication Diagnostic p.56 Communicating with an RF Tag p.56 Getting Communications Diagnostic Results p.57  Enabling Communication Diagnostic Use the SET COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTIC query to enable communication diagnostic.
Page 59 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components  Getting Communications Diagnostic Results Use the GET COMMUNICATIONS DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION query to get the diagnostic results.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9...
Page 60 Section 2 Names and Functions of Components Parameter Size Description Send power level 2 bytes Contains the send power level for communication diagnostic in 4-digits hexadecimal. 0 to 10  This is the corrected lowest value of DAC (10-bit) where communications with the RF Tag were successful out of the multiple send power levels.
Page 61: Section 3 Installation And Connections
Section 3 Installation and Connections Installation Connections and Wiring RFID System User's Manual...
Page 62: Installation
Section 3 Installation and Connections Installation Reader/Writer  V680S-HMD64-ETN Install the Reader/Writer with four M4 screws. Use both spring washers and flat washers. M4 screw Spring washer Flat washer Mounting Hole Dimensions Four, M4 holes 65±0.2 (Unit: mm) When you install the Reader/Writer, please have the bracket as shown in the figure below. Material: Steel, SUS V680S-HMD64-ETN Four, M4 hole...
Page 63 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680S-HMD66-ETN Install the Reader/Writer with four M4 screws. Use both spring washers and flat washers. M4 screw Spring washer Mounting Hole Dimensions Flat washer Four, M4 holes 110±0.2 (Unit: mm) When you install the Reader/Writer, please have the bracket as shown in the figure below. Material: Steel, SUS V680S-HMD66-ETN Four, M4 hole...
Page 64 Section 3 Installation and Connections RF Tag  V680-D1KP54T Either use the V700-A80 Attachment to mount the RF Tags with screws or permanently attach the RF Tags with adhesive. Installation with the V700-A80 Attachment Place the coin-shaped RF Tag in the Attachment. The RF Tag can be placed in the Attachment in either direction.
Page 65 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680-D1KP66T  Mounting on Non-metallic Material Mount the RF Tag using M3 flat-head screws Mounting Hole Dimensions from the marked side. Two, M3 holes Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.3 to 0.5 N·m. M3 flat-head screw 0.2 Marked side...
Page 66 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680-D1KP66MT Mount the RF Tag using M3 flat-head screws Mounting Hole Dimensions from the marked side. Two, M3 holes Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.3 to 0.5 N·m. M3 flat-head screw 0.2 Marked side 0.2 When you install the RF tag, please have the bracket as shown in the figure below.
Page 67 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680-D1KP66T-SP Mount the RF Tag using M5 screws and washers. The tightening torque is 1.2 N·m. There are no restrictions on the mounting direction for the RF Tag or the direction of RF Tag travel in respect to the Reader/Writer.
Page 68 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680-D1KP58HTN Use the following procedure to install an RF Tag with the V680-A80 Attachment. Attach the Attachment to the workpiece. Mounting Hole Dimensions Tighten the lock nut. · Use a tightening torque of 21 to 42 N Place the RF Tag in the Attachment.
Page 69 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680-D8KF67 Mount the RF Tag with M3 screws. Mounting Hole Dimensions Two, M3 holes Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.6 N·m. M3 screw 0.2 Marked side 0.2 Refer to Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags in Section 8 Appendices for information on the effect of metal at the back surface of the V680-D8KF67.
Page 70 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680-D8KF68A Mount the RF Tag with M4 screws. Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.7 to 1.2 N·m. Two, M4 holes M4 screw Spring washer Flat washer Marked side (Unit: mm) Refer to Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags in Section 8 Appendices for information on the effect of metal at the back surface of the V680-D8KF68A.
Page 71 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680S-D2KF67/-D8KF67 Mount the RF Tag with M3 screws. Mounting Hole Dimensions Two, M3 holes Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.6 N·m. M3 screw 0.2 Marked side 0.2 Refer to Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags in Section 8 Appendices for information on the effect of metal at the back surface of the V680S-D2KF67.
Page 72 Section 3 Installation and Connections  V680S-D2KF68/-D8KF68 Mount the RF Tag with M4 screws. Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.7 to 1.2 N·m. Two, M4 holes M4 screw Spring washer Flat washer Marked side (Unit: mm) Refer to Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags in Section 8 Appendices for information on the effect of metal at the back surface of the V680S-D2KF68.
Page 73: Connections And Wiring
Section 3 Installation and Connections Connections and Wiring Connecting and Removing the Reader/Writer Cable  Connecting Method Hold the connector on the Cable and insert it into the connector on the Reader/Writer. Do not apply 30 N·m or more power to the connector of the Reader/Writer.
Page 74 Section 3 Installation and Connections Attaching Ferrite core Power supply lines: Brown (+24V),Blue(0V) Control signal line: Purple Ferrite core Power supply lines: Brown (+24V),Blue(0V) Control signal line: Purple Ferrite core Wrap the power supply lines and Control Power supply line: +24V (Brown) signal line together around the ferrite core once.
Page 75 Section 3 Installation and Connections Connecting the V680S-A41@M Cable to the Host Device  Power Supply and Operation Mode Signal You must connect the power supply lines (24 VDC and 0 VDC) and the operation mode signal line in the V680S-A41@M Cable. Wire color Meaning Connected to...
Page 76 Section 3 Installation and Connections Extending the Cable  Connecting Method Insert the connector on the V680S-A41@M Cable into the connector on the V680S-A40@M Extension Cable. Turn the connector on the V680S-A41@M Cable clockwise to lock it in place. Recommended tightening torque: 0.39 to 0.49 N·m RFID System User's Manual...
Page 77 Section 3 Installation and Connections Assembling and Connecting the V680S-A42@M Cable and Connector  Assembly Method Follow the table below, please assemble the connector. Please prepare the shielded-connectors according to the application. Wire color Name Function Applicable wire Brown +24V AWG20 (Drain wire) Frame ground...
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Page 79: Section 4 Preparations For Communications
Section 4 Preparations for Communications Starting the Reader/Writer Setting Communications Conditions RFID System User's Manual...
Page 80: Starting The Reader/Writer
Section 4 Preparations for Communications Starting the Reader/Writer Reader/Writer Starting Procedure Connect the Cable to the Reader/Writer. Refer to Connecting and Removing the Reader/Writer Cable in Section 3 Installation and Connections for the connector method. p.71 Connect the power supply lines and the operation mode signal line in the Cable to the power source and connect the RJ45 connector to an Ethernet port on the host device.
Page 81: Setting Communications Conditions
Section 4 Preparations for Communications Setting Communications Conditions Initial Setting Procedure  Default TCP/IP Network Settings in the Reader/Writer The default network settings for the Reader/Writer are listed in the following table. Change the network settings of the host device to match those of the Reader/Writer. IP address 192.168.1.200 Subnet mask...
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Page 83: Section 5 Host Communications Specifications
Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Modbus Communications Protocol Message Details READ DATA WRITE DATA READ ID COPY DATA DATA FILL LOCK RF TAG OVERWRITE COUNT CONTROL RESTORE DATA SET TAG COMMUNICATIONS OPTION GET TAG COMMUNICATIONS OPTION SET TAG COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS GET TAG COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS SET TCP/IP COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS GET TCP/IP COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS...
Page 84: Modbus Communications Protocol
Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Modbus Communications Protocol Communications between the host device and the Reader/Writer are performed on a client-server basis. The computer, PLC, or other host device is the client and the Reader/Writer is the server. Although you can change the setting of the IP address of the Reader/Writer as required, port number 502 is always used for Modbus/TCP communications.
Page 85 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Message Formats The host device communications protocol that is used by the V680S is based on Modbus/TCP. The command message that the host device sends to the Reader/Writer is called a query. The response message that the Reader/Writer returns is called the response. The communications formats for queries and responses are given below.
Page 86 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Response Format  Normal End Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 ··· Byte n Transaction Unit Function Protocol identifier Field length Data identifier identifier...
Page 87 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Error End Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Transaction Unit Function Exception Protocol identifier Field length identifier identifier code code Copy of the transaction Always No.
Page 88 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Function Code Descriptions  Read Holding Register (03 Hex) This function code is used to read the contents of the specified number of continuous holding registers starting from the specified address.  Example: Reading Four Words of Data Starting from Address 1234 Hex in the RF Tag Query Example Field name...
Page 89 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Write Holding Register (10 Hex) This function code is used to write continuous holding registers.  Example: Writing “1111222233334444” to Four Words Starting from Address 1234 Hex in the RF Tag Query Example Field name (hex) Transaction identifier upper byte Transaction identifier lower byte...
Page 90 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Error Handling If an error occurs, you can check the error logs in the Reader/Writer to get details on the nature of the error. An error has occurred if the function code in the response that was returned from the Reader/ Writer is 80 hex higher than the function code in the query.
Page 91 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Query Tables  RF Tag Communications Name Description Page READ DATA Reads data from an RF Tag in the interrogation zone. p.94 WRITE DATA Writes data to an RF Tag in the interrogation zone. p.95 READ ID Reads the ID code from an RF Tag in the interrogation zone.
Page 92 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Checking Reader/Writer Information Name Description Page MEASURE NOISE Measures the noise level around the Reader/Writer. p.116 GET DEVICE INFORMATION Reads the model number from the Reader/Writer. p.117 GET FIRMWARE VERSION Reads the firmware version from the Reader/Writer. p.118 GET MAC ADDRESS Reads the MAC address from the Reader/Writer.
Page 93 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Exception Code Table Exception code Meaning 00 hex Normal end 01 hex Illegal function Frame header values are incorrect. The function code is incorrect. The frame length is incorrect. 02 hex Illegal data address The value in the address field is incorrect. 03 hex Illegal data value A parameter value is incorrect.
Page 94 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Error Codes If an exception code other than 00 hex (normal operation) is returned in the response from the Reader/ Writer, you can use a GET COMMUNICATIONS ERROR LOG query to get details on the nature of the error.
Page 95 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  RF Tag Communications Errors Error code name Error code Description RF Tag missing error 2001 hex There is no RF Tag in the interrogation zone. RF Tag communications error 2002 hex Communications with the RF Tag did not end normally. Tag ID mismatch error 2003 hex An RF Tag with the specified ID was not in the interrogation zone.
Page 96: Message Details
Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Message Details RF Tag Communications  READ DATA This query reads data from an RF Tag in the interrogation zone.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8...
Page 97 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  WRITE DATA This query writes data to an RF Tag in the interrogation zone.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11...
Page 98 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  READ ID This query reads the ID code from an RF Tag in the interrogation zone.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11...
Page 99 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  COPY DATA This query uses two Reader/Writers to copy data from the memory of an RF Tag in the interrogation zone of one Reader/Writer (A) to the memory of the RF Tag in the interrogation zone of another Reader/Writer (B).
Page 100 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Byte 12 Unit Transaction identifier Protocol identifier Field length Function code Register address Word count...
Page 101 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  DATA FILL This query writes the specified data to the specified number of words beginning from the specified start address. The specifications are made in the query.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4...
Page 102 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  LOCK This query locks the specified memory in the RF Tag. It will no longer be possible to write data to the locked memory. The lock cannot be released.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3...
Page 103 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  RF TAG OVERWRITE COUNT CONTROL This query is used to manage the number of times data is written to an RF Tag. You can use this query for RF Tags with EEPROM memory.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2...
Page 104 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  RESTORE DATA We will restore the data of RF tags that hold the Reader/Writer. Restoring to a RF tag can be performed only if the RF tag that matches the UID that holds exists in the interrogation zone.
Page 105 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Reader/Writer Settings  SET TAG COMMUNICATIONS OPTION This query sets the communications option of the Reader/Writer to Once, Auto, or FIFO Trigger.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7...
Page 106 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET TAG COMMUNICATIONS OPTION This query leads the communications option of the Reader/Writer (Once, Auto, or FIFO Trigger).  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9...
Page 107 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  SET TAG COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS This query sets the conditions for Reader/Writer communications with RF Tags (high speed/normal speed and write verification).  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7...
Page 108 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET TAG COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS The query reads the conditions that are set in the Reader/Writer for communications with RF Tags (high speed/normal speed and write verification).  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5...
Page 109 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  SET TCP/IP COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS This query sets the TCP/IP communications conditions of the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11...
Page 110 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET TCP/IP COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS This query reads the TCP/IP information that is set in the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11...
Page 111 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  SET DEVICE NAME This query sets a name for the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Byte 12...
Page 112 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET DEVICE NAME This query reads the name that is set in the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Transaction...
Page 113 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  SET WEB COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS This query sets the TCP/IP communications conditions of the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Byte 12...
Page 114 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET WEB COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONS This query reads the WEB information that is set in the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10...
Page 115 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  SET WEB PASSWORD This query sets or clears a password for accessing the Reader/Writer from a Web browser.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9...
Page 116 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET WEB PASSWORD This query reads the Web server password that is set in the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11...
Page 117 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  INITIALIZE SETTINGS This query returns all of the setting information in the Reader/Writer to the default status.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9...
Page 118 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Checking Reader/Writer Information  MEASURE NOISE Measures the noise level around the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Transaction Unit...
Page 119 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET Model INFORMATION This query reads the model number from the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Transaction Unit...
Page 120 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET FIRMWARE VERSION The query reads the firmware version from the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Transaction Unit...
Page 121 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET MAC ADDRESS This query reads the MAC address from the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Transaction Unit...
Page 122 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET Reader/Writer OPERATING STATUS This query reads the operating status from the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Transaction...
Page 123 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET OPERATING TIME This query reads the operating time from when the power supply to the Reader/Writer was turned ON.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8...
Page 124 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET RECENT ERROR QUERY INFORMATION This query reads the recent error information from the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11...
Page 125 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Execution Example Reading the Recent Error Information When a Query from a Remote Node with an IP Address of 192.168.1.2 Resulted in an Error at an Operating Time of 1111111111 TX: 000000000006FF03C700007D RX: 0000000000FDFF03FA423A35C7C0A80102eeeeeeeexxllcccccccc···ccc (eeeeeeee: end code, xx: exception code, ll: communications query information size, cccccccc: communications query information) RFID System...
Page 126 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET COMMUNICATIONS ERROR LOG This query reads the log of communications errors that have occurred in the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9...
Page 127 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  Execution Example Reading the Communications Error Log When a Communications Error Occurred at the Remote Node with IP Address 192.168.1.2 at an Operating Time of 1111111111 and a Communications Error Occurred at the Remote Node with IP Address 192.168.1.3 at an Operating Time of 2222222222 TX: 000000000006FF03C6000061 RX: 00000000000A5FF03A20002423A35C7C0A80102ccccccccrrrrrrrr84746B8EC0A80103ccccccccrrrrrrrr00000000···00 (cccccccc: communications query information, rrrrrrrr: communications response information)
Page 128 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET SYSTEM ERROR LOG This query reads the log of system errors (fatal errors) that have occurred in the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8...
Page 129 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET RESTORE INFORMATION This query reads the restore information from the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Transaction...
Page 130 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Controlling Reader/Writer Operation  STOP This query stops Reader/Writer operation.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Byte 12 Byte 13...
Page 131 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications The response for the STOP query depends on the timing of when the query was acknowledged. Examples are provided below. Example: Processing was canceled when a STOP query was received before the Reader/Writer detected an RF Tag. Client Server RF Tag...
Page 132 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Example: Processing was aborted when a STOP query was received immediately after completing processing after the Reader/Writer detected an RF Tag. Client Server RF Tag (host device) (Reader/Writer) WRITE DATA (Auto specified.) STOP Response (normal end) Response (normal end) RFID System User's Manual...
Page 133 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  RESET This query resets the Reader/Writer.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Byte 12 Byte 13 Byte 14 Transaction...
Page 134 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications RFID System Maintenance  SET COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTIC This query sets communication diagnostic. You cannot use communication diagnostic if you are using the FIFO Trigger communications option. Use the once or auto communications option. The communication time is approximately 200 ms longer when enabling Communication Diagnostic function. ...
Page 135 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTIC SETTING This query gets the communication diagnostic setting. The communications diagnostic information are cleared after the Reader/Writer is rebooted.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7...
Page 136 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications  GET COMMUNICATIONS DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION This query gets the most recent communications diagnostic information. The communications diagnostic information is not returned if communication diagnostic is disabled.  Query Format Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5...
Page 137 Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Parameter Description Communicati Contains the result for communication diagnostic in 4-digits hexadecimal. Diagnostic result 0000 hex : Normal communications diagnostic 0001 hex : Insufficient power to send information 0002 hex : Insufficient power to receive 0003 hex : Too much noise 0004 hex : Insufficient signal-to-noise ratio.
Page 138: Initializing All Settings
Section 5 Host Communications Specifications Initializing All Settings Category Register address Query name RF Tag access 0000 to 9FFF hex DATA READ 0000 to 9FFF hex WRITE DATA A000 hex READ ID A100 hex DATA FILL A200 hex LOCK A300 hex RF TAG OVERWRITE COUNT CONTROL A400 to A700 hex (Reserved)
Page 139: Section 6 Browser Interface
Section 6 Browser Interface Browser Operation Window Operation Interface RFID System User's Manual...
Page 140: Browser Operation Window
Section 6 Browser Interface Browser Operation Window Connect the Ethernet cable and start a Web browser on the computer. Enter the IP address of the Reader/Writer in the address field of the Web browser to display the browser operation window. Enter http://192.168.1.200 if you are using the default IP address.
Page 141: Operation Interface
Section 6 Browser Interface Operation Interface Password Entry View If a Web password is set in the Reader/Writer, the Password Entry View will be displayed first. Item name Description Password If a Web password is set in the Reader/Writer, enter the password. If an error message appears after pressing the OK button, please make sure the password.
Page 142 Section 6 Browser Interface Status View Item name Description Device type Displays the product model number. Firmware version Run mode program Displays the Run Mode program versions. Displays only "Major version" and "Minor version". Safe mode program Displays the Safe Mode program versions. Displays only "Major version"...
Page 143 Section 6 Browser Interface Network Settings View Click this button to set the displayed values. Item name Description Setting range Default IP address IP address 192.168.1.200 Subnet mask Subnet mask address 255.255.255.0 Gateway address Gateway address 192.168.1.254 Web Port The port number used for browser 1024 to 65535 7090 communications...
Page 144 Section 6 Browser Interface Communications Settings View Click this button to set the displayed values. Item name Description Setting range Default RF Tag Communications Select the RF Tag communications Once, Auto, or FIFO Trigger Once option option. RF Tag Communications Specify the speed of communications High speed or Normal speed High speed...
Page 145 Section 6 Browser Interface RF Tag Communications View Displays the query to send. Click this button to send the query. Select this check box to repeatedly send the query. 1. Query Area Item name Description Setting range Reading RF Register number Specify in 4-digit hexadecimal the start address for reading data 0000 to 0999 hex from the RF Tag.
Page 146 Section 6 Browser Interface 3. Query/Response Log Item name Description Query/Response Log Displays up to 15 queries and responses from communications with the RF Tags. You can clear the log using right-click. Number of sent Displays the total number of queries send by the Reader/Writer. The error message is displayed if you change the configuration during the Reader/Writer is executing RF tag communication or Noise measurement.
Page 147 Section 6 Browser Interface Log View Item name Description Recent error query Displays the following recent error query information: information Time, Error name, IP address, Error code, Exception code, Query size, and Query Communications error log Displays the following information from the communications error log: Time, Error name, IP address, Transaction ID, Function code, Register address, Exception code, and Error code System error log...
Page 148 Section 6 Browser Interface Noise Monitor View You can check the graphed noise level (one second intervals) around the Reader/Writer. Please select from the screen, the type of the RF tag you want to use, because the communication performance will be changed by the combination of the type of the RF tag to be used. The “Normal area”, “Precaution area”...
Page 149 Section 6 Browser Interface RF Analyzer You can use the RF Analyzer to check the diagnostic information from communication diagnostic. You can easily see whether communications are stable, unstable, or in error when communication diagnostic is used. If communications are unstable, you can display probable causes and display guidance that provides detailed cause confirmation and corrections.
Page 150 Section 6 Browser Interface  RF Analyzer Guidance Click the Display Button in the Details column on the RF Analyzer View to display guidance. Respond yes or no to the displayed questions to display advice on the probable causes and corrections. If you follow the advice to make corrections, you can increase the communications leeway and achieve more stable RFID System operation.
Page 151 Section 6 Browser Interface  RF Analyzer Graphs You can display time-based graphs of diagnostic log information. This allows you to visually understand the data from communication diagnostic and quantitatively confirm the degree of leeway in communications. Two parameters are displayed for the graph. 1.
Page 152 Section 6 Browser Interface  RF Analyzer Diagnostic Log File You can click the Export Button on the RF Analyzer View to download the diagnostic log stored in the Reader/Writer to a computer and save it as a CSV file. The following information is included in the diagnostic log file.
Page 153 Section 6 Browser Interface Reboot If you click the Reboot Button on any of the operation views, a Confirm Reboot Dialog Box is displayed. Click this button to reboot Click this button to cancel the Reader Writer. rebooting the Reader Writer. The following dialog box is displayed after the Reader/Writer has finished rebooting.
Page 154 Section 6 Browser Interface Configuration You can save a configuration file (INI file) that contains the configuration information from the Reader/ Writer in the computer. You can also send a configuration file to the Reader/Writer to change all of the configuration information in the Reader/Writer.
Page 155 Section 6 Browser Interface  Saving a Configuration File on the Computer You can click the Export Button in the Export Configuration File to PC Area to save a configuration file (file name: conf.ini) that contains the configuration information from the Reader/Writer on the computer. The configuration file uses a normal INI file format.
Page 156 Section 6 Browser Interface  Sending a Configuration File to the Reader/Writer You can change all of the configuration information in the Reader/Writer with the following procedure: Click the Browse Button in the Upload Configuration File Area, select the configuration file to use to set up the Reader/Writer, and then click the Import Button.
Page 157 Section 6 Browser Interface  Initializing the Settings Click the Default Button in the Initialize Configuration Area to return all of the settings in the Reader/ Writer to the default settings. After you initialize the settings, cycle the power supply to the Reader/ Writer to enable the new settings.
Page 158 Section 6 Browser Interface Configuration File This section describes the format of the configuration file. The configuration file uses a normal INI file format.  Any line that starts with a semicolon (;) is treated as a comment.  Any line that starts with an opening bracket ([) is treated as a section declaration row. The row must also end in a closing bracket (]).
Page 159: Section 7 Troubleshooting
Section 7 Troubleshooting Error Descriptions Errors and Indicator Status Errors and Countermeasures Maintenance and Inspection Troubleshooting Flowcharts Safe Mode RFID System User's Manual...
Page 160: Error Descriptions
Section 7 Troubleshooting Error Descriptions Information on up to eight errors that occur are recorded until the power supply to the Reader/Writer is turned OFF. You can access this information from the host device or the Web server. Fatal Errors ...
Page 161: Errors And Indicator Status
Section 7 Troubleshooting Errors and Indicator Status Fatal Errors  Reader/Writer Operation Errors  User Configuration Memory Error NORM/ERR Processing when error occurs There is an error in user configuration memory.  Initialize the settings to restore normal operation. Refer to User Configuration Memory Error in this Section for information for lnitialize the setting.
Page 162 Section 7 Troubleshooting Nonfatal Errors The NORM/ERR indicator flashes once if an error occurs in communications between the Reader/ Writer and host device or in communications with an RF Tag. NORM/ERR Lit green Flashes red once If a nonfatal error occurs, the Reader/Writer will add 80 hex to the function code that was specified by the host device and set the result in the function code field in the response message.
Page 163: Errors And Countermeasures
Section 7 Troubleshooting Errors and Countermeasures Reader/Writer Operation Errors  User Configuration Memory Error Initialize the settings to restore normal operation. There are the following two ways to initialize the Reader/Writer.  Initializing with a Query Message from the Host Device You can send the INITIALIZE SETTINGS query to the Reader/Writer to return the settings to the default values.
Page 164 Section 7 Troubleshooting V680S Query Errors You can send a GET COMMUNICATIONS ERROR LOG query to the Reader/Writer to check the error detail information. Refer to the following table for the error codes and countermeasures. Error name Error code Countermeasure Frame length error 1001 hex Check the contents of the query frame and send the correct frame.
Page 165 Section 7 Troubleshooting RF Tag Communications Errors You can send a GET COMMUNICATIONS ERROR LOG query to the Reader/Writer to check the error detail information. Refer to the following table for the error codes and countermeasures. Error name Error code Countermeasure RF Tag missing error 2001 hex...
Page 166: Maintenance And Inspection
Section 7 Troubleshooting Maintenance and Inspection The Reader/Writer must be inspected on a daily or periodic basis so that the functions remain in good condition. The Reader/Writer consists of semiconductors that last almost indefinitely. The following malfunctions, however, may result due to the operating environment and conditions. (1) Element deterioration due to overvoltage or overcurrent.
Page 167: Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Section 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flowcharts If an error occurs, fully check the whole situation, determine the relationship between the system and any other devices, and refer to the following flowcharts for the troubleshooting procedures. Main Check Flowchart Use the following Main Check Flowchart Main Check Flowchart to determine the cause of the error.
Page 168 Section 7 Troubleshooting System Connections Check Flowchart START Are the connector and Cable connections OK? Power ON Connect them correctly. RUN LED? Flashing green Not lit Lit green NORM/ERR LED? Flashing red Lit red Not lit Check the control Check the control signal line connection.
Page 169 Section 7 Troubleshooting Operating Conditions and External Environment Check Flowchart START Refer to Maintenance and Inspection. Are the operating conditions OK? p.164 Refer to Maintenance. Is the ambient p.36 noise OK? RFID System User's Manual...
Page 170 Section 7 Troubleshooting Host Device Communications Check Flowchart START Is the connector Are the network Is there a response? wiring OK? settings OK? Correct the connector Correct the settings. wiring. Exception Is the query code = 01 hex? frame correct? Send the correct frame.
Page 171 Are RF tags other than Error code = 2008? OMRON used? Exchange to the RF tags manufactured by OMRON. Is the copy destination Is there a mistake in Error code = 200A? Reader/Writer operating the network settings?
Page 172: Safe Mode
Section 7 Troubleshooting Safe Mode In addition to the Run Mode that is used for normal operation, the Reader/Writer supports a Safe Mode operation mode. The Safe Mode is used when you do not remember the IP address that is set in the Reader/ Writer.
Page 173: Section 8 Appendices
Section 8 Appendices Product Specifications Data Characteristics Reader/Writer Installation Precautions RF Tag Installation Precautions RF Tag Memory Map Chemical Resistance of the Reader/Writers and RF Tags Degree of Protection RFID System User's Manual...
Page 174: Product Specifications
Description of Regulations and Standard Description of Regulations and Standard IP address label IP address label Ferrite core Note 1. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method. RFID System User's Manual...
Page 175 Section 8 Appendices  Dimensions  V680S-HMD64-ETN (Unit: mm) Seven, Operation Indicators Four, 4.5-dia. Nameplate mounting holes Standards label 65±0.2 4-M4 M12 threaded section Mounting Hole Dimensions Connector  V680S-HMD66-ETN (Unit: mm) Nameplate Mounting Hole Dimensions Operation Indicators Standards label 110±0.2 Four, M4 holes M12 threaded section...
Page 176 Section 8 Appendices Extension cable  General Specifications Item Model V680S-A40@M Type Special connector--Special connector Length 10 m 20 m 50 m Cable diameter 8 (number of conductors: 7) Insulation resistance 20 M min. (at 500 VDC) between cable terminals and sheath Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between cable...
Page 177 Section 8 Appendices Cables  General Specifications Item Model V680S-A41@M V680S-A42@M Type Special connector--RJ45 Special connector--Loose wires Length 10 m 10 m Cable diameter 8 (number of conductors: 7) Insulation resistance 20 M min. (at 500 VDC) between cable terminals and sheath Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between cable terminals and sheath Standards...
Page 178 Note 1. After storing RF Tags at high temperatures, rewrite the data even if changes are not required, high temperatures are those between 125 and 180C. 2. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method.  Dimensions (Unit: mm) 1.1 2.7±0.1...
Page 179 Section 8 Appendices V700-A80 Attachment (Unit: mm) Mounting Hole Dimensions Two, M3 holes 31±0.2 31±0.2 Materials PPS resin  RF Tag Heat Resistance  Storing RF Tags under high temperatures or under heat cycles will adversely affect the performance of the internal parts and the service life of the RF Tags. An LTPD of 10% was used for evaluation of RF Tags that reached the end of their service life after testing under the following test conditions.
Page 180 Note 1. After storing RF Tags at high temperatures, rewrite the data even if changes are not required, high temperatures are those between 125 and 180C. 2. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method. The V680-D1KP66MT must be mounted on a metallic surface. The markings on the V680-D1KP66T and V680-D1KP66MT are shown below.
Page 181 Section 8 Appendices  Dimensions V680-D1KP66T/-D1KP66MT (Unit: mm) Four, 4-mm corners Mounting Hole Dimensions Four, 3-mm corners +0.2 Two, M3 holes +0.2 +0.2 Two, 3.5 dia. Two, 6 dia. +0.2 +0.1 Case material PPS resin V600-A86 Attachment (Unit: mm) Four, 5.5-mm corners Two, 4 dia.
Page 182 Section 8 Appendices  V680-D1KP66T-SP  General Specifications Item Specification Memory capacity 1,000 bytes Memory type EEPROM Data retention 10 years (85C or less) Write endurance 100,000 writes for each block (25C) Ambient operating During RF Tag communications: -25 to 70C (with no icing) temperature Not during RF Tag communications: -40 to 110C (with no icing) Ambient operating...
Page 183 , 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions (Total: 18 times) Materials Exterior: PPS resin Weight Approx. 70 g Note: Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method. RFID System User's Manual...
Page 184 Section 8 Appendices  Dimensions V680-D1KP58HTN 10±0.2 (Unit: mm) 1.25 1.25 (60 dia.) 80 dia. 14 dia. Case material PPS resin V680-A80 Attachment This Attachment is used to hold V680-D1KP58HTN ID Tags. Applicable model: V680-D1KP58HTN (Unit: mm) 20 dia. 3.2 dia. 12 dia.
Page 185 Section 8 Appendices  High-temperature Applications (V680-D1KP58HTN) Data Retention Due to the characteristics of EEPROM, any data that is written to an RF Tag may be lost if it is used in a high-temperature environment that exceeds 125C for a total of more than 10 hours. Always reset the data holding time before a total of 10 hours is reached.
Page 186 Section 8 Appendices  Heat Resistance Storing RF Tags under high temperatures or under heat cycles will adversely affect the performance of the internal parts and the service life of the RF Tags. The RF Tag were placed in the following high temperatures and then evaluated in-house. It was confirmed that no problems occurred.
Page 187 Note 1. The number of accesses is the total number of reads and writes. 2. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method. The V680-D8KF67M must be mounted on a metallic surface. The markings on the V680-D8KF67 and V680-D8KF67M are shown below.
Page 188 Section 8 Appendices  Dimensions V680-D8KF67/-D8KF67M (Unit: mm) 13.2 Mounting Hole Dimensions Two, 3.5-dia. Two, M3 holes mounting holes 13.2 40+0.1 -0.5 32±0.2 Mounting reference surface 32±0.2 40+0.1 -0.5 Case material PBT resin Filling Epoxy resin RFID System User's Manual...
Page 189 Metal countermeasures None Note 1. The total communications frequency of the Read or Write is called an access frequency. 2. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method.  Dimensions V680-D8KF68A (Unit: mm) Two, 4.5-dia.
Page 190 Note 1. The number of accesses is the total number of reads and writes. 2. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method. The V680S-D2KF67M/-D8KF67M must be mounted on a metallic surface. The markings on the V680- D2KF67/-D8KF67 and V680-D2KF67M/-D8KF67M are shown below.
Page 191 Section 8 Appendices  Dimensions V680S-D2KF67/-D2KF67M/-D8KF67/-D8KF67M (Unit: mm) Two, 3.5-dia. mounting holes Mounting Hole Dimensions 2-M3 32±0.2 32±0.2 Case material PPS resin RFID System User's Manual...
Page 192 Note 1. The number of accesses is the total number of reads and writes. 2. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method. The V680S-D2KF68M/-D8KF68M must be mounted on a metallic surface. The markings on the V680- D2KF68/-D8KF68 and V680-D2KF68M/-D8KF68M are shown below.
Page 193 Section 8 Appendices  Dimensions V680S-D2KF68/-D2KF68M/-D8KF68/-D8KF68M (Unit: mm) Two, 4.5-dia. mounting holes Mounting Hole Dimensions 2-M4 76±0.2 76±0.2 Case material PPS resin RFID System User's Manual...
Page 194: Data Characteristics
Section 8 Appendices Data Characteristics Communications Range Specifications  V680S-HMD64-ETN Reader/Writer RF Tag Communications Range Specification Read 5.0 to 50.0 mm (axis offset: 10 mm) V680S-HMD64-ETN V680-D8KF67 (mounted to metallic material) (mounted to non-metallic material) Write 5.0 to 50.0 mm (axis offset: 10 mm) Read 3.0 to 40.0 mm (axis offset: 10 mm) V680-D8KF67M (mounted to metallic material)
Page 195 Section 8 Appendices  Installation Conditions V680-D8KF67 V680-D8KF67M Metallic material V680S-HMD64-ETN Metallic material V680S-HMD64-ETN Metallic material V680-D8KF67 V680-D8KF67M Communications Communications range range Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) V680-D8KF68/-D8KF68A...
Page 196 Section 8 Appendices V680-D1KP54T V680-D1KP66T Metallic material V680S-HMD64-ETN Metallic material V680S-HMD64-ETN V680-D1KP66T V680-D1KP54T Communications Communications range range Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) V680-D1KP66M V680-D1KP66T-SP...
Page 197 Section 8 Appendices  V680S-HMD66-ETN Reader/Writer RF Tag Communications Range Specification Read 7.0 to 70.0 mm (axis offset: 10 mm) V680S-HMD66-ETN V680-D8KF67 (mounted to metallic material) (mounted to non-metallic material) Write 7.0 to 70.0 mm (axis offset: 10 mm) Read 4.0 to 45.0 mm (axis offset: 10 mm) V680-D8KF67M (mounted to metallic material) Write 4.0 to 45.0 mm (axis offset: 10 mm)
Page 198 Section 8 Appendices  Installation Conditions V680-D8KF67 V680-D8KF67M Metallic material V680S-HMD66-ETN Metallic material V680S-HMD66-ETN Metallic material V680-D8KF67 V680-D8KF67M Communications Communications range range Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) V680-D8KF68/-D8KF68A...
Page 199 Section 8 Appendices V680-D1KP54T V680-D1KP66T Metallic material V680S-HMD66-ETN Metallic material V680S-HMD66-ETN V680-D1KP66T V680-D1KP54T Communications Communications range range Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material Non-metallic material (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) (Examples: Resin, plastic, wood, etc.) V680-D1KP66MT V680-D1KP66T-SP...
Page 200 Section 8 Appendices RF Tag Interrogation Zone (for Reference Only)  V680S-HMD64-ETN (Unit: mm) V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D1KP54T V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D1KP66T (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) Read Read Write Write -100 -80 -100 -80 V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D1KP66MT V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D1KP66T-SP (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal)
Page 201 Section 8 Appendices (Unit: mm) V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D8KF67 V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D8KF67M (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) Read Read Write Write -100 -80 -100 -80 V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D8KF68A V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680-D8KF68A (Back Surface: Metal) (Horizontal-facing RF Tag) (Back Surface: Metal) (Verticall-facing RF Tag) Read...
Page 202 Section 8 Appendices (Unit: mm) V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680S-D2KF68 V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680S-D2KF68 (Back Surface: Metal) (Horizontal-facing RF Tag) (Back Surface: Metal) (Verticall-facing RF Tag) Read Read Write Write -250 -200 -150 -100 -250 -200 -150 -100 V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680S-D2KF68M V680S-HMD64-ETN & V680S-D2KF68M (Back Surface: Metal) (Horizontal-facing RF Tag) (Back Surface: Metal)
Page 203 Section 8 Appendices  V680S-HMD66-ETN (Unit: mm) V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D1KP54T V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D1KP66T (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) Read Read Write Write -100 -80 -250 -200 -150 -100 V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D1KP66MT V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D1KP66T-SP (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) Read Read...
Page 204 Section 8 Appendices (Unit: mm) V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D8KF67 V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D8KF67M (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) (Back Surface: Metal) Read Read Write Write V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D8KF68A V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680-D8KF68A (Back Surface: Metal) (Horizontal-facing RF Tag) (Back Surface: Metal) (Verticall-facing RF Tag) Read Read Write...
Page 205 Section 8 Appendices (Unit: mm) V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680S-D2KF68 V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680S-D2KF68 (Back Surface: Metal) (Horizontal-facing RF Tag) (Back Surface: Metal) (Verticall-facing RF Tag) Read Read Write Write V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680S-D2KF68M V680S-HMD66-ETN & V680S-D2KF68M (Back Surface: Metal) (Horizontal-facing RF Tag) (Back Surface: Metal) (Verticall-facing RF Tag) Read Read...
Page 206 Section 8 Appendices RF Tag Communications Time (for Reference Only) ■ Communications Time The communication time is approximately 200ms longer when enabling Communications Diagnosis function. V680S-HMD64-ETN/-HMD66-ETN and V680-D1KP@@ There are no differences between Communication speed: “normal” and “high”. Query Communications time (ms) N: No.
Page 207 Section 8 Appendices V680S-HMD64-ETN/-HMD66-ETN and V680S-D2KF6@ (Communications speed setting: High speed) Query Communications time (ms) N: No. of bytes processed T= 0.33N + 17.77 Read Write (with verification) T= 0.95N + 52.26 Write (with verification) Write (without verification) T= 0.62N + 35.9 Write (without verification) Read No.
Page 208 Section 8 Appendices  Travel Speed Calculations When communicating with a moving RF Tag, specify an AUTO mode. The maximum speed for communicating with the RF Tag can be calculated simply using the following formula. D (Distance traveled in interrogation zone) Maximum speed = T (Communications time) D (Distance traveled in interrogation zone) is calculated from the actual measurement or the...
Page 209: Reader/Writer Installation Precautions
Section 8 Appendices Reader/Writer Installation Precautions V680S-HMD64-ETN  Influence of Surrounding Metal on Reader/Writer (for Reference Only) The Reader/Writer can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal to protect it from collisions. If you embed the Reader/Writer in metal, separate it as least 100 mm from any metallic surface to prevent malfunctions.
Page 210 Section 8 Appendices  Installing the Reader/Writer Facing Each Other  Installing the Reader/Writer in Parallel Mounting distance Mounting distance RFID System User's Manual...
Page 211 Section 8 Appendices V680S-HMD66-ETN  Influence of Surrounding Metal on Reader/Writer (for Reference Only) The Reader/Writer can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal to protect it from collisions. If you embed the Reader/Writer in metal, separate it as least 160 mm from any metallic surface to prevent malfunctions.
Page 212 Section 8 Appendices  Reader/Writers Installed Facing Each Other  Reader/Writers Installed in Parallel Mounting distance Mounting distance RFID System User's Manual...
Page 213: Rf Tag Installation Precautions
Section 8 Appendices RF Tag Installation Precautions V680-D1KP54T  Effect of Metal behind RF Tags The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680-D1KP54T RF Tag. The V700-A80 Attachment is 8 mm thick. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non- metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin).
Page 214 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 215 Section 8 Appendices V680-D1KP66T  Influence of Metal at Back Surface The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680-D1KP66T RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use the V600-A86 Attachment (sold separately) or insert a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin).
Page 216 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 217 Section 8 Appendices V680-D1KP66MT  Influence of Surrounding Metal The V680-D1KP66MT can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal. However, do not allow the height of the metal to exceed the height of the V680-D1KP66MT. RF Tag RF Tag Embedded Surface-mounted 3.5mm max.
Page 218 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 219 Section 8 Appendices V680-D1KP66T-SP  Influence of Metal at Back Surface The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680-D1KP66T-SP RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin). The following graphs show the relationship between the distance from the RF Tag to the metallic surface and the communications range.
Page 220 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 221 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 222 Section 8 Appendices V680-D1KP58HTN  Influence of Metal at Back Surface You must consider the influence of the mounting location when mounting RF Tags. The communications range of an RF Tag may be reduced by the influence of the surrounding objects. The amount that the communications range decreases will depend on the materials and shapes of the surrounding objects.
Page 223 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 224 Section 8 Appendices V680-D8KF67  Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680-D8KF667 RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin). The following graphs show the relationship between the distance from the RF Tag to the metallic surface and the communications range.
Page 225 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 226 Section 8 Appendices V680-D8KF67M  Influence of Surrounding Metal The V680-D8KF67M can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal. However, do not allow the height of the metal to exceed the height of the V680-D8KF67M. RF Tag RF Tag Embedded Surface-mounted 4.5mm max.
Page 227 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 228 Section 8 Appendices V680-D8KF68A  Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680-D1KP68A RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin). The following graphs show the relationship between the distance from the RF Tag to the metallic surface and the communications range.
Page 229 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 230 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination (for Reference Only) Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 231 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D2KF67  Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680S-D2KF67 RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin). The following graphs show the relationship between the distance from the RF Tag to the metallic surface and the communications range.
Page 232 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 233 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D2KF67M  Influence of Surrounding Metal The V680S-D2KF67M can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal. However, do not allow the height of the metal to exceed the height of the V680S-D2KF67M. RF Tag RF Tag Embedded Surface-mounted 5mm max.
Page 234 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 235 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D8KF67  Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680S-D8KF67 RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin). The following graphs show the relationship between the distance from the RF Tag to the metallic surface and the communications range.
Page 236 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 237 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D8KF67M  Influence of Surrounding Metal The V680S-D8KF67M can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal. However, do not allow the height of the metal to exceed the height of the V680S-D8KF67M. RF Tag RF Tag Embedded Surface-mounted 5mm max.
Page 238 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 239 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D2KF68  Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680S-D2KF68 RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin). The following graphs show the relationship between the distance from the RF Tag to the metallic surface and the communications range.
Page 240 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 241 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 242 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D2KF68M  Influence of Surrounding Metal The V680S-D2KF68M can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal. However, do not allow the height of the metal to exceed the height of the V680S-D2KF68M. RF Tag RF Tag Embedded Surface-mounted 10 mm max.
Page 243 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 244 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 245 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D8KF68  Influence of Metal at Back Surface of RF Tags The communications range will decrease if there is metal at the back of the V680S-D8KF68 RF Tag. If the RF Tag is mounted on metallic material, use a non-metallic spacer (e.g., plastic or resin). The following graphs show the relationship between the distance from the RF Tag to the metallic surface and the communications range.
Page 246 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 247 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 248 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D8KF68M  Influence of Surrounding Metal The V680S-D8KF68M can be surface-mounted or it can be embedded in metal. However, do not allow the height of the metal to exceed the height of the V680S-D8KF68M. RF Tag RF Tag Embedded Surface-mounted 10 mm max.
Page 249 Section 8 Appendices  Mutual Interference of RF Tags If you use more than one RF Tag, separate them by at least the interval shown below to prevent malfunctions due to mutual interference. If the distance between the RF tags is too short, read / write distance will be reduced. ...
Page 250 Section 8 Appendices  Influence of Inclination Install the Reader/Writer and RF Tags so that the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are as parallel to each other as possible. Communications will be possible even if the Reader/Writer and RF Tags are not parallel to each other; however, the communications range is affected by the inclination between them as shown in the following graphs.
Page 251: Rf Tag Memory Capacities And Memory Types
Section 8 Appendices RF Tag Memory Capacities and Memory Types (As of January 2014) Memory capacity (user Model Memory type Life expectancy memory)  Write endurance: 100,000 times per block V680-D1KP54T (25C) V680-D1KP66T  Data retention: 10 years after writing (85C V680-D1KP66MT V680-D1KP66T-SP or less)
Page 252: Rf Tag Memory Map
Section 8 Appendices RF Tag Memory Map V680-D1KP@@ RF Tags Block Address(W) Data 0000 hex 0001 hex 0002 hex 0003 hex 0004 hex 0005 hex 0006 hex EEPROM is used as the memory in the RF Tag. 0007 hex The user-accessible capacity is 1,000 bytes. User area 01EC hex 01ED hex...
Page 253 Section 8 Appendices V680-D8KF6@ RF Tags Sector Block Address(W) Data 0000 hex 0001 hex 0002 hex 0003 hex 0004 hex 0005 hex 0006 hex 0007 hex 03F8 hex 03F9 hex 03FA hex 03FB hex 03FC hex 03FD hex 03FE hex 03FF hex FRAM is used as the memory in the User area...
Page 254 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D2KF6@ RF Tags Block Address(W) Data 0000 hex 0001 hex 0002 hex 0003 hex 0004 hex 0005 hex 0006 hex FRAM is used as the memory in the RF Tag. 0007 hex The user-accessible capacity is 2,000 bytes. User area 03E0 hex 03E1 hex...
Page 255 Section 8 Appendices V680S-D8KF6@ RF Tags Block Address(W) Data 0000 hex 0001 hex 0002 hex 0003 hex 000C hex 000D hex 000E hex 000F hex 0010 hex 0011 hex 0012 hex 0013 hex 001C hex 001D hex 001E hex FRAM is used as the memory in the RF Tag. 001F hex The user-accessible capacity is 8,192 bytes.
Page 256: Chemical Resistance Of The Reader/Writers And Rf Tags
Section 8 Appendices Chemical Resistance of the Reader/Writers and RF Tags Chemical Resistance of the Reader/Writers  Applicable Models V680S-HMD64-ETN/-HMD66-ETN The chemicals that affect the Reader/Writer are listed below. PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is used as the case material and a urethane resin is used as the filling.
Page 257 Section 8 Appendices  Applicable Models V680-D1KP54T/-D1KP66T/-D1KP66MT/-D1KP58HTN/V680S-D@KF6@ PPS resin is used for case material. Refer to the following lists and do not use chemicals that affect PPS and epoxy resin. RF Tags cannot be used in applications with explosion-proof specifications. At room At room Chemical...
Page 258 Section 8 Appendices  Applicable Models V680-D8KF67/-D8KF67M/-D8KF68A Chemicals that affect RF Tags are shown below. Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin is used for case material and epoxy resin for filling material. Refer to the following lists and do not use chemicals that affect PBT and epoxy resins. RF Tags cannot be used in applications with explosion-proof specifications.
Page 259: Degree Of Protection
Section 8 Appendices Degree of Protection Ingress protection degrees (IP-@@) are determined by the following tests. Be sure to check the sealing capability under the actual operating environment and conditions before actual use.  IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) IEC 60529:2001 (A) First Digit: Degree of Protection from Solid Materials Degree Protection...
Page 260 Oil-proof Protects against penetration of oil drops or oil spray approaching from any direction. Note. Oil resistance has been tested using a specific oil as defined in the OMRON test method. (JIS C 0920:2003, Appendix 1) RFID System User's Manual...
Page 261 Section 8 Appendices RFID System User's Manual...
Page 262: Revision History
Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number at the bottom of the front and rear pages. Man. No.: Z339-E1-02A Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents April 2013 Original production Added information on communications diagnosis, Added items for V680S-D2KF67@/ January 2014 -D8KF67@/-D2KF68@/-D8KF68@ RF Tags, and made minor corrections.
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