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CL7206B6 Integrated Fixed Reader User Manual ﴾V1.0.1﴿ ...
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Welcome to be CLOU’s user. Thanks for choosing CLOU’s Integrated Fixed Reader CL7206B6. We believe our device will bring convenience for your work.
CONTENTS I, Technical specifications .................................. 5 1.1 Product features .................................... 5 1.2 Main functions & technical specifications ........................... 5 1.2.1 The main function ................................. 5 1.2.2 Performance Parameters ..............................5 1.2.3 Work Environment ................................6 II, Physical structure ....................................
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4.1 Demo software functions ................................ 13 4.2 Demo software application ..............................13 4.3 Demo software version number............................13 4.4 Test demo operations ................................14 4.4.1 How to connect the reader ............................14 4.4.1.1 Serial port connection ............................... 14 4.4.6 tag filtering ..................................
I, Technical specifications 1.1 Product features CL7206B6 is a high cost‐effective RFID reader which ingrates reader module & antenna. It complies with ISO18000‐6C/6B protocols, working frequency support international main frequency bands: 902MHz ~928MHz, 860MHz ~865MHz,output power 20~27dBm adjustable. This device is featured by long range, high‐speed reading, &...
CL7206B6 reader size 290mm×290mm×55mm﴾accessories not included﴿ 2.2 Weight 1.6kg(accessories not included) 2.3 Interface definition This reader use 14 cores cable for power support and data communication. Detailed definitions as in following table: cable color Definition Black serial port summit Brown...
In order to ensure normal and stable operation of the equipment and your personal and property safety, please carefully read the following notes before installing CL7206B6 reader device: 1. First check whether the outlet is connected to the ground, and check if the local power supply voltage meet reader voltage requirements;...
☆ Reader cable interface includes all signal cords in the interface definition table. ☆RS‐232 interface is used for short‐range communication ﴾less than 10m﴿, can be connected to a PC via DB9 connector for communication. ☆ R485 port is used for longer range serial port communications ﴾less than 80m﴿; 3.4 Installation According to onsite situation, confirm the reader reading range, adjust antenna angle to ensure reading delivers best performance.
Pic 3‐2 Horizontal pole installation 3.5.2 Vertical pole installation (1)Align the L‐shaped mounting bracket against the screw poles on bottom of reader housing, then install the rubber and screw the M6 nuts, refer to pic 3‐3: ﴾2﴿ Using two U‐bolts and two toothed installation bracket to fix the reader on vertical rod through the L‐bracket,refer to pic 3‐‐4.
IV, Operation Guide 4.1 Demo software functions The demo software is for system control, communication mode selection, parameters setting, tag reading/writing & data display etc. 4.2 DEMO software application Software environment Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows 7. Hardware environment P4/1.7GHzor above,512M memory or above、40G hardware disk.
4.4 Test demo operations 4.4.1 How to connect the reader All functions work only after a successful connection. 4.4.1.1 Serial port connection After the reader power supply cable & PC communication cable are connected well, open Demo software, the icons on main UI are all in grey color, means reader is not connected. Select communication/connect mode as“RS232 connect”, select parameter as “COM?”﴾“?”...
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Picture 4‐2 RS232 connection successful 4.4.1.2 RS485 connection Choose “485 connection ﴾COM﴿” in the draw‐down list of connection way, choose “COM?” ﴾“?” stands for COM No. ” ﴿, choose communicate rate as “115200”, input RS485 address and then click “OK” button. As per in picture 4‐3.
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4.4.2 Data display Picture 4‐4 data display area parameters definition Type:Tag type 6C、6B EPC: Tag’s EPC data, can write /read. TID: Tag’s TID data, unique number, read only. UserData:user data area, read/write. ReserveData:reserved data area, to store tag password etc. TotalCount:Total tag reading cycles.
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you want to read user‐defined length EPC data, please refer to 4.4.2.3 user‐defined read. 4.4.2.2 Read TID Click button, data display area will show the existing EPC data and TID data. TID displays as hexadecimal string, length unit is word ﴾1 word =2 bytes = 4 hexadecimal characters﴿. TID default length is 6 words.
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Pic 4‐6 6B tag user‐defined configuration 4.4.2.4 stop reading Click button to stop all the read/write operations. 4.4.3 Write data 4.4.3.1 Write EPC data Click button, prompt box as in picture 4‐7.
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Picture 4‐7 write EPC data Choose one tag data ﴾which includes TID information﴿, input EPC data ﴾Hexadecimal string﴿, click “confirm”. 4.4.3.2 Write user data Click button, pop up dialog box as in picture 4‐8 Pic 4‐8 write user data Choose one tag data ﴾which includes TID information﴿, input user data ﴾Hexadecimal string﴿, click “confirm”.
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Pic 4‐9 User‐defined tag operation 1. choose one tag data; 2. click “user‐defined” button; 3. Operate write/read/lock operations based on reader protocol. 4.4.5 Hopping frequency management At main UI, click “configuration” RFID configuration Hopping frequency management, a dialog pop up as per picture 4‐15. Picture 4‐10 Hopping frequency management...
In pull‐down list of “working frequency”, choose “GB,920‐925MHz”, click “setting frequency”, choose frequency point ﴾as per picture 4‐15﴿, click button to import into the box on the right, click “configure” for confirmation; If you want to choose full frenqency hopping, just click .
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Picture4‐12 tag filtering Filtering time: means in an operation period, in designated filtering time, same tag data will be uploaded one time. 0~65535,time unit: 10ms. RSSI threshold value: when tag RSSI lower than threshold value, tag data won’t be uploaded. Will be abandoned.
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In Main UI, choose “configuration”GPI/O configuration GPI configuration”, pop up dialog box as per picture 4‐18. Choose triggering conditions and click “configuration” for confirmation. Pic 4‐14 GPI configuration Inquiry: inquiry each port triggering parameters. Configuration: choose the port to be set and then click “configuration” for confirmation. Triggering start condition: choose the mode from pull‐down list.
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CL7206C reader only support two way GPO output, that’s, “1” & “2”。 After high/low power level modification ﴾setting﴿ is finished, click “configuration” for setting operation. 4.4.9. Senior configurations Wiegand configuration Choose “configuration” GPI/O configuration Wiegand, pop up dialog box as below: Pic 4‐16 wiegand configuration In the "Wiegand Parameter Settings"...
Picture 4‐17 restore ex‐factory setting Whatever the reader is connected, when you click “restore ex‐factory setting” button, all settings will be restored to ex‐factory setting. 4.4.11 Tool Data export In main UI, choose “tool” “data export”, the following dialog box pops up ﴾picture 4‐18﴿, choose the format to be exported.
Tags which are locked should be un‐locked before any operations. Check if tag is placed in effective reading range. check if there is EMI between readers or between reader & other device. For the problems which can not be solved locally, please contact CLOU aftersales for repairing.
Pic 6‐1 carton box size Packaging carton box size: 350 mm×350 mm×190mm 6.2 Accessories Pic 6‐2 accessories list Name Material code Unit Remarks CL7206B6 reader 26052835000001 standard equipped Power adapter 24V/2.5A 20109000000324 standard equipped AC power cable 20350000000195 standard equipped...
Generally, we will provide timely amendments to this manual. If it’s not provided timely, please consult our service department. Shenzhen Clou IOT Technologies Co., Ltd. Email: lucky@szclou.com; Tell: +86 755 36901039 Website: http//www.clouiotech.com Address: Clou Buliding, Baoshen Road, Hi‐tech Park North, Nanshan District, 518057, Shenzhen, China...
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3, The software of this product can be upgraded freely, users can be training in our company for free. 4, Will be charge appropriately if the user don’t have a warranty card. 5, Users will need to fill out the warranty card for repair service, and sent back to CLOU.
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