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SIMATIC RF1000
SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF1000
Configuration Manual
07/2021
C79000-G8976-C647-01
Introduction
General safety information
Description
Downloading and starting
software
Creating and transferring a
configuration
"RF1100T" configuration
card
Updating the firmware
Appendix A
Service & Support
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  • Page 1 SIMATIC RF1000 Introduction General safety information SIMATIC Ident Description Downloading and starting software RFID systems SIMATIC RF1000 Creating and transferring a configuration "RF1100T" configuration card Configuration Manual Updating the firmware Appendix A Service & Support 07/2021 C79000-G8976-C647-01...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ............................5 General safety information ........................7 Safety information ....................... 7 Security information ......................8 Description ............................. 9 Downloading and starting software ....................11 Creating and transferring a configuration ..................13 Creating a configuration ....................16 5.1.1 Creating new project settings .....................
  • Page 4 Table of contents SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The software components described in this manual are contained in the "RF1000_ConfigTool.exe" file. In addition, you may need the demo application "RF1000R.exe" ("AccessControlDemo.exe"). You can find the two files on the pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/24223/dl). Decommissioning Decommission the device properly to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing confidential data in the device memory.
  • Page 6 Introduction SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

  • Page 7: General Safety Information

    General safety information Safety information NOTICE Creation, saving and forwarding of configuration files created with the Config editor Observe the following notes when creating, saving and forwarding configuration files created with the Config editor: • Always encrypt "*.balcfg" files with a password before forwarding these files. In this way, you make sure that no unauthorized persons have access to the files.

  • Page 8: Security Information

    Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to...

  • Page 9: Description

    Description Companies have been using RFID-based identification card systems for years to control access to buildings. With the increasing need for security and growing requirements for documentation, solutions are demanded with which access to machines and plants can be controlled on a user-specific basis. The SIMATIC RF1000 readers provide the option of using employee identification cards also when operating machines.
  • Page 10 Description SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

  • Page 11: Downloading And Starting Software

    • Uploader Both software components are contained in the "RF1000_ConfigTool.exe" file, which you can download from the pages of the Siemens Industry Online Supports (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/24223/dl). This file also contains a sample configuration for configuring your RF1000 readers (see also section "Appendix A (Page 35)").
  • Page 12 Downloading and starting software SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

  • Page 13: Creating And Transferring A Configuration

    Creating and transferring a configuration Via the configuration, you define the entire behavior of the reader within your project. In most cases, you can conveniently create the configuration yourself with our Config editor and Uploader software components and transfer it to the readers. If you prefer to receive the configuration cards with preconfigured, customer-specific configurations, contact Service &...
  • Page 14 Creating and transferring a configuration Basic procedure The basic procedure to create a configuration and transfer it to the reader is described below. This overview helps you to follow the individual steps. The subsequent sections contain a more detailed description of these steps. 1.
  • Page 15 Creating and transferring a configuration 3. Transfer your finalized configuration to the reader. You can transfer this using the Uploader or a configuration card. Figure 5-4 Transferring a configuration via computer and Uploader Figure 5-5 Transferring a configuration via configuration card and demo application Creating project settings In the project settings ("Extend Configuration >...

  • Page 16: Creating A Configuration

    Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration The following options are available to prepare the configuration for use: • Transfer the finalized configuration file to the reader using a computer and the Config editor. • Alternatively, you can create a configuration card on which you save the finalized configuration file.
  • Page 17 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration 4. To add new components to the project, click the "Extend Configuration > Add ..." button on the left. In this area, you can define the response of the reader to the different transponder types. No other settings are necessary to work with the ISO transponders of the SIMATIC Ident product family (ISO 15693 / MDS D and ISO 14443 / MDS E).

  • Page 18: Opening And Editing Existing Project Settings

    Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration Config Security Code (CSC) The Config Security Code (CSC) is intended to ensure that a reader cannot be reconfigured, i.e. manipulated, for example through contactless reconfiguration of the reader by a potential attacker using a configuration card.
  • Page 19 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration Requirements • The Config editor has been installed on your computer. • An RF1000 reader that you can connect to your computer. • A transponder or an access card. Update an existing configuration Follow these steps to open an existing configuration and adapt it: 1.
  • Page 20 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration Use an existing configuration as template Follow these steps to open an existing configuration and adapt it: 1. Open the Config editor by double-clicking the "config_editor.exe" file. 2. In the popup window, click the "Open..." button and select the configuration file ("*.balcfg") which you want to use as template.
  • Page 21 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration Import configuration component(s) from an existing configuration Follow these steps to open an existing configuration and adapt it: 1. Open the Config editor by double-clicking the "config_editor.exe" file. 2. In the popup window, click the "Open..." button and select the configuration file ("*.balcfg") into which you want to import a component.

  • Page 22: Creating New Device Settings

    Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration 5.1.3 Creating new device settings In the device settings, you define the protocol for communication between reader and host. If you use "Autoread" mode, you can optionally also configure reader feedback (e.g. LEDs and beepers).
  • Page 23 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration Device settings: Host protocol To make the host protocol settings, follow these steps: 1. In the "Protocol" drop-down list, select the protocol that uses the host system to communicate with the reader. 2.
  • Page 24 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.1 Creating a configuration Device settings: LED/beeper settings Note Use only possible in "Autoread" mode Defining feedback in the device settings is optional, but only possible in "Autoread" mode. Follow these steps to make the settings for the LED and the beeper: 1.

  • Page 25: Testing And Finalizing A Configuration

    Creating and transferring a configuration 5.2 Testing and finalizing a configuration Testing and finalizing a configuration Testing a configuration After you have finalized your configuration, we recommend also testing it in a test environment that is set up corresponding to your future productive environment. For the test, use the same reader type that you will use later in the productive environment.
  • Page 26 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.2 Testing and finalizing a configuration NOTICE Differentiation of file formats Using the Config editor, you can save your created configurations (project and device settings) as "*.balcfg" file and/or as "*.bec" file. The format in which the file is saved is decisive for the further steps that you intend to perform with the file.

  • Page 27: Creating A Configuration Card

    Creating a configuration card Requirement • A configuration card You can obtain configuration cards from the Siemens Industry Mall (https://mall.industry.siemens.com/) (article number: 6GT2300-0CC00-0AX0). If you already have a configuration card that you no longer need, you can overwrite it with a new configuration.

  • Page 28: Transferring A Finalized Configuration

    Creating and transferring a configuration 5.4 Transferring a finalized configuration Figure 5-6 Example of configuration card labeling Transferring a finalized configuration The following options are available to you for transferring a finalized configuration to a reader: • Transfer configuration via configuration card and demo application. •...
  • Page 29 Creating and transferring a configuration 5.4 Transferring a finalized configuration Alternatively, with the RF1070R as of product version AS:F, you can also transfer the finalized configuration via configuration card (without demo application). You can find information on this in the section ""RF1100T" configuration card (Page 31)". Transferring finalized configuration via computer and Uploader Requirements •...
  • Page 30 Check the Customer Key Signature and of the configuration file does make sure that it matches the signature not match the signature stored in the reader. stored in the reader. If necessary, contact Siemens Support. SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

  • Page 31: Rf1100T" Configuration Card

    "RF1100T" configuration card You can use the "RF1100T" configuration card (6GT2300-0CC00-0AX0) to transfer reader configurations (e.g. memory areas, addresses, passwords, write permissions, etc.) and "Autoread" configurations to the RF1000 reader. A configuration with several functions can be transferred from the configuration card to the reader. The following options are available for changing the configuration of a reader using a configuration card: •...
  • Page 32 "RF1100T" configuration card SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

  • Page 33: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the firmware Requirements • The Uploader has been installed on your computer. • An RF1000 reader that you can connect to your computer. • An update file in "*.bf2" file format Updating the firmware Follow these steps to perform a firmware update of the reader: 1.
  • Page 34 Updating the firmware SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...
  • Page 35 MS Word or MS Excel). These sample configurations are also available to you for download with the "RF1000_ConfigTool.exe" file on the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/24223/dl) pages. If the configuration cards written with the sample configurations are overwritten accidentally, you can restore them using this file.
  • Page 36 Appendix A SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

  • Page 37: Service & Support

    Industry Online Support In addition to the product documentation, you are supported by the comprehensive online information platform of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/) Apart from news, you will also find the following there: •...
  • Page 38 Service & Support SIMATIC RF1000 Configuration Manual, 07/2021, C79000-G8976-C647-01...

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