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Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2007-2008 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
Page 3 2.1x. Moved edgeware application information to new documents: • SAP Device Controller information, previously in Appendix B, is now in the IF61 SAP Device Controller User’s Guide (P/N 934-025-xxx). • Application Level Engine (ALE) information, previously in Chapter 3, is now in the IF61 Application Level Engine (ALE) User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Choosing a Mounting Location ....... . . 15 Connecting the IF61 to Your Network ......16 Setting the Date and Time .
Page 6 About the IF61 Edgeware Applications ........61...
Page 7 Using SmartSystems Foundation........87 Configuring the IF61 with Intermec Settings ..... . . 88 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 8 Opening a Serial Connection to the IF61 ....... . 96...
Page 9 IF61 Powered Input ........
Page 10 Contents IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 11: Before You Begin
Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com, click Support > Returns and Repairs, then click Warranty. Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only.
Page 12: Telephone Support
Order spare parts Product Support Service Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local representative, visit www.intermec.com Service Location Support For the most current listing of service locations, click Support > Returns and Repairs > Repair Locations.
Page 13: Who Should Read This Manual
IF61, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Before you work with the IF61, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address. You should also be familiar with your RFID system.
Page 14: Patent Information
2 Click Support > Manuals. 3 In the Select a Product field, choose the product whose documentation you want to download. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Patent Information Product is covered by one or more of the following patents: 4,739,328;...
Page 15: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter introduces the IF61 Fixed Reader, explains the ports and LEDs, and explains how the reader fits into your network. It contains these topics: • Overview of the IF61 • Connecting to the IF61 • Installing the IF61 •...
Page 16: Overview Of The If61
The IF61 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (915 MHz RFID frequency band). IF61 Fixed Reader Note: The IF61 does not ship with RFID antennas. For more information on these accessories, contact your Intermec sales representative. In general, the reader forwards RFID tag data to the Ethernet or wireless network as shown in the next illustrations.
Page 17 IF61 in a Wired Ethernet Network Container with RFID tag This illustration shows the IF61 in a wired Ethernet network. The IF61 sends tag data to the RFID application server through the wired network. IF61 in a Wireless Network Container with RFID tag This illustration shows how the IF61 connects to your 802.11a/b/g network.
Page 18: Understanding The Network And Power Ports
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the Network and Power Ports The IF61 network and power ports are located under the removable cable cover. To remove the cable cover • Unscrew the four screws on the cable cover to remove it.
Page 19 Description Connects the reader to an AC power source. General purpose input/output (GPIO) port that connects the IF61 to industrial controls such as relays or indicators. For more information on the IF61 GPIO interfaces, “About the GPIO Interfaces” on page 114.
Page 20: Understanding The Leds
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Understanding the LEDs The IF61 has six LEDs that indicate the status of the reader during operation. Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator Wired LAN Wireless LAN RFID transmit Tag ID IF61 LED Descriptions Icon Power Name Description...
Page 21: About The Intermec Ready-To-Work Indicator
About the Intermec Ready-To-Work Indicator The blue Ready-To-Work Indicator shows when an application is communicating with the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) server on the IF61. The next table explains the different states of the Ready-To-Work indicator. Ready-to-Work Indicator Status Descriptions...
Page 22: Understanding The Top Panel Ports
802.11 antenna ports (2 places) IF61 Top Panel Ports: This illustration shows the ports on the top panel. The IF61 ships with antenna terminators mounted on RFID antenna ports 2, 3, and The IF61 RFID antenna ports use these connectors: •...
Page 23: Connecting To The If61
HyperTerminal to assign a static IP address. For help, see the next section, “Assigning an Initial IP Address.” After the IF61 has been assigned an IP address, connect it to your network and then complete the configuration by using a web browser interface from a desktop PC.
Page 24 Password field and press Enter. The IF61 Initial Configuration screen appears. By default, DHCP is enabled. Because the IF61 is not yet connected to your network, it has not been assigned an IP address and “No Address Established” appears in the window.
Page 25: Using The Web Browser Interface
When using the web browser interface, remember that your session terminates if you do not use it for 15 minutes. Note: If you access the Internet using a proxy server, add the IF61 IP address to your Exceptions list. The Exceptions list contains the addresses that you do not want to use with a proxy server.
Page 26 Chapter 1 — Getting Started To use the IF61 web browser interface 1 Determine the IP address of the IF61. If a DHCP server assigned the IP address, you need to get the IP address from that server. 2 Start the web browser.
Page 27 5 Click Login (or Secure Login in the secure login screen). The Ethernet screen appears and your web browser session is established. Ethernet Screen: These settings appear when the IF61 is configured to use a DHCP server. For help with configuring network settings, see Settings for Your Network”...
Page 28: Saving Configuration Changes
Chapter 1 — Getting Started For help with configuring RFID reader settings, see “Configuring BRI Settings” on page 63. For more information on other methods for managing the IF61, see Chapter 4, IF61.” Saving Configuration Changes After you make configuration changes, click Activate Changes in the browser window to save your changes and immediately make the changes active.
Page 29: Installing The If61
This section explains how to choose a mounting location for the IF61 and connect the IF61 to your network. Choosing a Mounting Location You can mount the IF61 to a wall or a beam using the mounting bracket kit (P/N 203-827-xxx). For more information, contact your local Intermec representative.
Page 30: Connecting The If61 To Your Network
5 (Optional) For a wireless network, connect the 802.11 antenna cable to port 1. 6 Connect the AC power cord to the power port on the IF61. Note: The IF61 does not support power over Ethernet (POE). 7 Install the bottom half of the cable cover and route the cables through the openings.
Page 31: Setting The Date And Time
For help, see Browser Interface” on page 11. Setting the Date and Time After you have installed the IF61, you can set the date and time via the web browser interface. To set the date and time 1 Connect to the IF61 via the web browser interface.
Page 32: Using The If61 Securely
Note: If you have applications running on the IF61 when you change the date or time, stop and restart the applications (or reboot the IF61) for the date and time changes to take effect. For help, see Using the IF61 Securely...
Page 33: Configuring Network Settings
This chapter describes how to configure network settings for the IF61 and includes these topics: • Configuring Settings For Your Network • Configuring Security • Configuring Wireless Security • Managing Certificates This chapter assumes that you are familiar with your network, networking terms, and the type of security implemented by your network.
Page 34: Configuring Settings For Your Network
From a device management standpoint, there are several other methods you can use to configure network settings, including Intermec SmartSystems, the Wavelink Avalanche client management system, and the Device Configuration web service. For more information on using these methods to configure the IF61, see Chapter 4, Upgrading the IF61.”...
Page 35 Note: The IF61 Ethernet connection must not be on the same subnet as the 802.11 wireless connection or errors may result. To configure Ethernet settings 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration or Ethernet in the left-hand pane. The Ethernet screen appears.
Page 36 Subnet Mask Router Description Check this check box if you want the IF61 to get its IP address from a DHCP server. If this check box is not checked, you need to specify the IP address, subnet mask, and IP router for your network.
Page 37: Configuring The 802.11 Radio
• IPv4 settings, including IP address, subnet mask, router, and DHCP status • IPv6 autoconfiguration Note: The IF61 802.11 wireless connection must not be on the same subnet as the Ethernet connection or errors may result. To configure the radio 1 From the menu, click 802.11 or 802.11 Configuration in...
Page 38 • Click Display Advanced Radio Parameters to see the If you need to configure wireless security settings, see “Configuring Wireless Security” on page 37. current settings for network mode and fragmentation threshold, or to enable medium reservation. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 39 3 Click Activate Changes to save your settings and immediately make them active. 802.11 Radio Settings Descriptions Setting Enable 802.11 Radio SSID (Network Name) Name of the network. The IF61 will only Security Level Network Mode Fragmentation Threshold Enable Medium Reservation IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 40 IPv6 Subnet Mask IPv6 Router (Gateway) 128-bit address for the IPv6 router. Description Check this check box if you want the IF61 to get its wireless IP address from a DHCP server. DHCP is enabled by default. If this check box is not checked, DHCP is...
Page 41: Setting The 802.11 Network Mode
IF61 in the 5150-5350 MHz range. To comply with regulations in these locations, set Network Mode to Auto or 802.11a only if the IF61 is being used indoors. Configuring Common Network Settings Common network settings are configuration items that apply to all network connections.
Page 42 DHCP server. If the server supports it, this field is used for dynamic DNS updates. IP address of a domain name server that the IF61 uses to resolve DNS names. IP address of a second domain name server that the IF61 uses to resolve DNS names.
Page 43 DNS name or IP address of an SNTP or NTP server. DNS name or IP address of a second SNTP or NTP server. Time zone for this IF61. Choose the time zone from the drop-down list. Default is GMT. For more information, see “Setting the Date and...
Page 44: Configuring Security
Note: Before you configure security settings for this IF61, you should be familiar with the type of security implemented for your network. The IF61 supports a variety of security features to help maintain the integrity of your secure network. You can: • change default network parameters. For help, see “Configuring the 802.11 Radio”...
Page 45 • Mounting an IF61 Common Internet File System (CIFS) directory • Discovering the IF61 via Bonjour or Universal Plug and Play™ (UPnP) service advertisement (enabled by default) To enable or disable these methods, see the next procedure. To enable developer access methods 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration >...
Page 46 (HTTPS via port 443) web interface. Choose Disabled to disable web browser access. If you disable browser access to the IF61, you may need to access the IF61 via a communications program. Enables Secure Shell (SSH) access to the Linux...
Page 47: Setting Up Logins
This login is sent to the RADIUS server, which compares the login to its list of authorized logins. If a match is found, you can log in to the IF61 with read/write privileges. For help, see the next section, “Configuring the IF61 to Use a Password Server.”...
Page 48 2 Check the Enable RADIUS check box. A list of RADIUS configuration items appears. 3 Configure the settings. For help, see the next table. 4 Click Activate Changes. 5 Configure the password server database. For help, see the documentation that came with your server. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 49: Changing The Default Login
Port Changing the Default Login If you are not using a password server to authorize user logins, Intermec recommends that you change the default user name and password and create a read-only password. To set up logins 1 From the main menu, click Security > Passwords. The Passwords screen appears.
Page 50: Disabling Access Via The Serial Port
1 From the menu, click Security > Passwords. The Passwords screen appears. Description Enter the user name you need to use to log in to this IF61. The user name can be from 1 to 32 characters long. You must always specify a user name. Default is intermec Enter the password you need to use to log in to this IF61.
Page 51: Configuring Wireless Security
Note: To configure wireless security, the 802.11 radio must be enabled. For help, see page 23. The IF61 supports a variety of wireless network security protocols. You can configure: • WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x) security. For help, see “Configuring WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x) Security” on page 47.
Page 52: Configuring Wep Security
Configuring WEP Security 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration > 802.11 or 802.11 Configuration. The 802.11 Configuration screen appears. 2 Choose Static WEP from the Security Level drop-down list. The Security Parameters list appears. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 53: Configuring Dynamic Wep/802.1X Security
For example, an ASCII WEP key of ABCDE would be entered in hex format as 4142434445. Chooses the WEP key this IF61 uses to encrypt transmitted data. Default is 1. Specifies whether encryption will be used as part of the authentication algorithm to authenticate the IF61.
Page 54 Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 2 Choose Dynamic WEP/802.1x from the Security Level drop-down list. The Security Parameters list appears. 3 Configure the parameters for Dynamic WEP security. For help, see the next table. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 55: Configuring Wpa Personal (Psk) Security
IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Description Specifies which 802.1x authentication protocol (TLS, TTLS, PEAP, or LEAP) the IF61 sends to the authentication server. User name for the selected protocol. Password for the selected protocol.
Page 56 The Security Parameters list appears. 3 Configure the parameters for WPA Personal security. For help, see the next table. • Click Display Advanced Security Parameters to see the current settings for multicast and pairwise encryption. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 57: Configuring Wpa Enterprise (802.1X) Security
Configuring WPA Enterprise (802.1x) Security 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration > 802.11 or 802.11 Configuration. The 802.11 Configuration screen appears. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Description an ASCII passphrase (range is 8 to 64 characters), and the key is derived from the passphrase using the PBKDF2 algorithm.
Page 58 The Security Parameters list appears: 3 Configure WPA Enterprise security settings. For help, see the next table. • Click Display Advanced Security Parameters to see the current settings for multicast and pairwise encryption. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 59: Configuring Wpa2 Personal (Psk) Security
IF61 sends to the authentication server. User name for selected protocol. Password for selected protocol. certificate signature against the certificate installed on the IF61. If you enable verification, you need to specify the CA certificate common name. Common name for the server certificate.
Page 60 2 Choose WPA2 Personal (PSK) from the Security Level drop-down list. The Security Parameters list appears: 3 Configure WPA2 Personal settings. For help, see the next table. • Click Display Advanced Security Parameters to see the current settings for multicast and pairwise encryption. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 61: Configuring Wpa2 Enterprise (802.1X) Security
Configuring WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x) Security 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration > 802.11 or 802.11 Configuration. The 802.11 Configuration screen appears. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Description ASCII passphrase (range is 8 to 64 characters), and the key is derived from the passphrase using the PBKDF2 algorithm.
Page 62 2 Choose WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x) from the Security Level drop-down list. The Security Parameters list appears: 3 Configure WPA2 Enterprise settings. For help, see the next table. • Click Display Advanced Security Parameters to see the current settings for multicast and pairwise encryption. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 63: Managing Certificates
Multicast Encryption Pairwise Encryption (Unicast) Managing Certificates The default server certificate on the IF61 (ValidForHTTPSOnly) supports the secure web browser interface. You can use a third-party CA to issue unique client certificates and a root certificate. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Chapter 2 —...
Page 64: Viewing Certificates
Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings Note: To install or uninstall certificates, you need to access the IF61 via a secure web browser. For help, see Browser Interface” on page 11. Viewing Certificates You can use the web browser interface to view the certificates loaded on the IF61.
Page 65 Note: If you are not using a secure web browser, you will be prompted to log in again. Click A secure session is available and log in to the IF61. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, click Yes to proceed. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
Page 66 Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 67: Developing And Using Rfid Applications
This chapter explains how you can develop and test RFID applications for the IF61 and includes these topics: • RFID Applications and the IF61 • Creating RFID Applications for the IF61 • Installing RFID Applications on the IF61 • About the IF61 Edgeware Applications •...
Page 68: Rfid Applications And The If61
• You can run the application on a remote server. In this case, all processing is performed by the server. • You can run the application locally on the IF61. In this case, the application resides on the IF61, and much of the processing occurs on the IF61 and not remotely on the server.
Page 69: Creating Rfid Applications For The If61
Note: If you plan to auto-start your application when the IF61 boots, Intermec recommends that you install your software on the IF61 and start it manually to verify that the executable or script runs properly. Then you can use the web browser interface to configure the application to auto-start at boot time.
Page 70: About Configuration Files
IF61 boots. When AUTOSTART=true on the Application Control screen will be checked. Note: After you install the application on the IF61, you can enable or disable the auto-start feature from the web browser interface. For help, see RUNAFTERINSTALL should be started immediately after installation.
Page 71: Auto-Starting Applications At Boot Time
For more information, see the previous section, “About Configuration Files.” • After you install the application on the IF61, you can use the web browser interface to configure the application to auto- start at boot time. For help, see page 60.
Page 72: Java Support For Microsoft Sql Server And Sybase
Java Support for Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase The IF61 jTDS driver (version 1.2) provides JDBC capabilities to Java applications running on the IF61. You need to include the location of the JDBC drivers in the class path. Use the...
Page 73: If61 Javascript Support
You can configure the IF61 to auto-start a JavaScript application residing on the IF61 or on a remote server. The IF61 JavaScript implementation includes built-in objects that provide access to the BRI and the TCP, HTTP, SQL, and XML interfaces.
Page 74: Managing Applications
Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 2 Click Browse and follow the prompts to navigate to the location of the application file. 3 Click Upload. The application is uploaded to the IF61. Managing Applications To maximize IF61 resources, you can start, stop, or uninstall IF61 edgeware applications or your installed applications from the web browser interface.
Page 75: About The If61 Edgeware Applications
• Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. Note: If you change the date or time on the IF61, stop and restart any running applications (or reboot the IF61) for the date and time changes to be made effective.
Page 76: Upgrading Or Installing Edgeware Applications
107. next section. Upgrading or Installing Edgeware Applications You use the web browser interface to install or upgrade IF61 edgeware applications, such as the SAP device controller or ALE engine. For help, see the next procedure. Note: Use only .bin files provided by Intermec. To install your own applications in .zip, .tar, .tar/bz2, or .tar/gz formats, see...
Page 77: About Rfid Services
To configure LLRP settings, see “Configuring LLRP Settings” on page 71. Configuring BRI Settings By default, the IF61 reader module uses BRI as its main protocol. This section explains how to configure BRI settings that control reader operation and communication with your application: •...
Page 78: About Bri Attribute Settings
Check the appropriate check boxes to enable RFID operations for these kinds of tags: • EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (default) • Phillips v1.19 • ISO6B/G1 • ISO6B/G2 This setting is equivalent to the TAGTYPE BRI attribute. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 79: Read Tries
• For ISO tags, the tag identifier corresponds to TAGID. • For EPC tags, the identifier corresponds to EPCID. Check the check box to enable tag ID reporting. This setting is equivalent to the IDREPORT BRI attribute, and is enabled by default. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 80: No Tag Report
Enables a timeout mode. Instead of specifying the number of antenna or ID tries, you specify an antenna or ID timeout value. If the IF61 does not find any tags after an antenna or ID try, the reader waits this long before starting the next antenna or ID try.
Page 81: Session
This setting is equivalent to the IDTIMEOUT BRI attribute. Antenna Tries Sets the maximum number of ID Tries that the reader executes per antenna. Valid range is 1 to 254 (default is 3). This setting is equivalent to the ANTTRIES BRI attribute. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 82: Antenna Timeout
11, 4, 7, 10, 13, 6, 9, 12, 5) until a free channel is found. If a free channel is not found, LBT repeats the scan sequence. When LBT scanning is not enabled, the IF61 does not scan for a free transmit channel, and the transmit channel is set by LBT Channel.
Page 83: Antenna Sequence: First Through Eighth
The IF61 BRI server handles communication between your application and the RFID module. When your application is communicating with the BRI server, the blue Intermec Ready- To-Work Indicator on the IF61 front panel turns on and stays on. For more information, see Indicator” on page 7.
Page 84: Viewing The Bri Server Log
Specifies the TCP port used for incoming connections to the BRI server. This port must be unique for all TCP services running on the IF61. Valid range is 2189 to 65535. Default is 2189. Enables/disables logging of BRI server events.
Page 85: Configuring Llrp Settings
Connection Type Message Configuring LLRP Settings The IF61 supports version 1.0.1 of the EPCglobal Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP), which establishes a specific interface method between a reader and its corresponding client. Follow the next procedure to configure LLRP settings. Note: For information on LLRP, including standards, see http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards/llrp.
Page 86 Reader-Initiated Connections section, and then click Initiate. Description Check this check box to allow connections to the secure LLRP server on port 5085. Check this check box to allow connections to the unsecure LLRP server on port 5084. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 87: About The Developer Tools
The Developer Tools support these features: • General purpose input/output (GPIO) testing. For help, see the next section. • Sending BRI commands or BRI script files to the IF61 from an interactive browser interface. For help, see Commands and Running Scripts” on page 74.
Page 88: Sending Bri Commands And Running Scripts
3 Click Read and Write GPIO. The GPIO interface state is changed. Sending BRI Commands and Running Scripts You can send BRI commands to the IF61 or load and run a BRI script through the web browser interface. For more information on BRI commands and syntax, see the BRI programmer’s reference manual.
Page 89 1 From the menu, click Edgeware Applications > Developer Tools > BRI Commands. The BRI Commands screen appears. 2 Click Browse and browse to the location of the BRI script. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications...
Page 90: Using The Workbench
4 Click Load. The script is loaded and run, and return values appear onscreen. Using the Workbench You can create and edit a JavaScript file, load the file on the IF61, and run the file from the Workbench. Note: These instructions assume you understand how to create and edit JavaScript files.
Page 91: Configuring A Javascript File To Auto-Run At Boot Time
3 To save your JavaScript code to the IF61 work buffer, click Save. The script is saved with the path and filename /conf/js/ work.js. To save your JavaScript to a different directory or with a different file name, click Save As and enter the new path and file name in the entry field.
Page 92 Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications The startup file can be located on the IF61 or hosted on a remote server. When you set the file URL, a copy of the file is cached on the IF61 and executed if the server is unavailable at boot time.
Page 93: Editing Remote Startup Files
3 Click Set URL. The file is configured to be the startup file. If the file is hosted remotely, a copy of the file is cached on the IF61 for use if the remote server is not available at boot time. To reset the URL to the default (file:conf/js/init.js), click Reset URL.
Page 94 7 After you save the file, click Auto Start in the left-hand pane. The Auto Start screen appears. 8 To set the saved file as the startup file, click Accept. To download the file from the IF61 to another location, click Download work.js from Reader. Follow the prompts to save the file.
Page 95: Managing, Troubleshooting, And Upgrading The If61
This chapter includes information on managing the IF61 and includes these topics: • Managing the IF61 • Using the Device Configuration Web Service • Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) • Using SmartSystems Foundation • Using Wavelink Avalanche • Importing and Exporting Files •...
Page 96: Managing The If61
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 Managing the IF61 There are several methods you can use to manage the IF61. You can use: • a web browser. For help, see Interface” on page 11. this method for all procedures.
Page 97 Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 By default, Device Configuration web services are enabled for either secure or insecure connections. 2 To disable web services over a secure connection, uncheck the Enable Device Web Services (Secure) check box, and then click Activate Changes.
Page 98: Using Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)
(MIB). Before you can use an SNMP management station, you need to: • enable SNMP access to the IF61. By default, SNMP access is enabled. • define the IF61 SNMP community strings.
Page 99 Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 2 Configure SNMP settings for your network. For help, see the next table. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make the changes active. SNMP Community Parameter Descriptions...
Page 100 Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 SNMP Community Parameter Descriptions (continued) Parameter SNMP Trap Target 2 SNMPv3 Username (Read-Only) SNMPv3 Password (Read-Only) SNMPv3 Authentication Type (Read-Only) SNMPv3 Privacy Type (Read-Only) SNMPv3 Username (Read/Write) SNMPv3 Password (Read/Write) SNMPv3...
Page 101: Using Smartsystems Foundation
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 Using SmartSystems Foundation The IF61 ships with a SmartSystems™ Client, which means you can manage it from a central host PC using Intermec’s SmartSystems Foundation. The SmartSystems Console displays all discovered SmartSystems devices in your network.
Page 102: Configuring The If61 With Intermec Settings
In the Console, right-click an IF61 and choose Intermec Settings from the menu. The Intermec Settings window appears. Intermec Settings: If you use the SmartSystems Console to manage the IF61, you can use Intermec Settings to configure the IF61. For help with using Intermec Settings, in the Intermec Settings browser choose Help >...
Page 103: Using Wavelink Avalanche
Component Enabler Agent Console The enabler is already installed on your IF61. Avalanche uses a hierarchical file system organized into software packages and software collections: • Software packages are groups of files for an application that resides on the device.
Page 104 3 In the Avalanche Agent Name entry field, enter the IP address or DNS name of the Avalanche console. Or, leave this field blank and the IF61 sends a broadcast request looking for any available agent. 4 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make the changes active.
Page 105: Importing And Exporting Files
Applications on the IF61” on page 59. To move files between the IF61 and your desktop PC, you can: • use the IF61 FTP server. For help, see the next section, “Using the IF61 FTP Server.” • access the IF61 directories via Common Internet File System (CIFS) file sharing.
Page 106: Using Cifs File Sharing
Using CIFS File Sharing When you enable Common Internet File System (CIFS) file sharing on the IF61, you can use a file browser such as Windows Explorer to access IF61 directories and folders. The next procedure describes one way to use CIFS file sharing in a Windows environment.
Page 107: Accessing The If61 Via The Linux Shell
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 You can also map a drive on your desktop PC to the IF61 via its IP address or hostname. For help, see the Windows documentation. Accessing the IF61 via the Linux Shell Note: This section is for advanced users who understand Linux command syntax.
Page 108: Opening A Telnet Connection
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 When you establish an SSH session with the IF61, you will be prompted to enter a login and password. These are the same as currently enabled for the web browser interface (default for both...
Page 109: Using A Communications Program
(P/N 059167). To access the Linux shell through a communications program 1 Open a serial connection to the IF61 as described in the next section, “Opening a Serial Connection to the IF61.” 2 Type the login for the IF61 (default is Enter.
Page 110: Opening A Serial Connection To The If61
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 Opening a Serial Connection to the IF61 You can connect the IF61 to your desktop PC via the serial port to perform these tasks: • assigning the IF61 an initial IP address.
Page 111: Maintaining The If61
The serial connection is established. From here you can do these tasks: • You can assign an initial IP address to the IF61 for • You can restore default settings. This does not remove • You can access the Linux shell. For help, see...
Page 112: Viewing The About Screen
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 2 To save the list, click Export log to text file. The log is saved as Syslog.log and appears in the browser window. 3 Choose File > Save As and follow the prompts to save the log file to your desktop PC.
Page 113: Using The Leds To Locate The If61
• Installed subsystems: versions of all currently loaded IF61 subsystems, including Linux. Using the LEDs to Locate the IF61 You can use the LEDs to help locate a specific IF61 in your location. To locate an IF61 • In the About This IF61 RFID Reader screen, click Find This Device.
Page 114: Restoring The If61 To The Default Configuration
1 From the menu, click Maintenance > Configuration. The Configuration screen appears. 2 Click Restore Defaults. A confirming message appears. 3 Click OK. The IF61 reboots and the default configuration is restored. “To restore defaults via a serial connection” on...
Page 115: Rebooting The If61
To reboot the IF61 1 From the menu, click Maintenance > Reboot. The Reboot screen appears. 2 Click Reboot to reboot the IF61. You need to log in again after the IF61 reboots. Managing USB Devices You can connect USB devices such as flash drives or memory sticks to the IF61 USB ports.
Page 116 2 To disable automatic upgrades, uncheck the Enable External USB check box. If you made changes to files in the /home/developer/usb1 directory on the IF61, click Sync File Systems to copy the files to the USB device. “Upgrading with a USB...
Page 117: Troubleshooting The If61
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 Troubleshooting the IF61 This section includes lists of problems and possible solutions. Problems While Working With RFID Many problems you may encounter when working with your RFID system can be solved by carefully checking the RFID settings and changing them accordingly.
Page 118: Connecting Directly To The Rfid Module
IF61 RFID module, you can use a communications program to verify that the RFID module is working properly. You need to know the IF61 IP address to connect directly to the RFID module. To verify that the RFID reader is reading tags, you need a known good RFID antenna and at least one good RFID tag.
Page 119: Problems With Connectivity
Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61 5 Type the RFID module appears, indicating that the module is receiving commands. If the list does not appear, there may be a problem with the RFID module. 6 (Optional) To verify that the RFID module is reading tags:...
Page 120 1 Verify that you have the correct IP address for the IF61. 2 If you access the Internet through a proxy server, be sure you have added the IP address of the IF61 to the Exceptions list. Make sure that Telnet access is enabled on the IF61. For help, see “Controlling Access Services”...
Page 121: Calling Intermec Product Support
• What were you doing when the error occurred? • What error message did you see? • Can you reproduce the problem? • What versions of IF61 and RFID software are you using? For help, see When you have gathered this information, call Intermec Product Support at 1-800-755-5505.
Page 122: Upgrading Firmware
The configuration you need depends on the method you use to upgrade the IF61: • via the web browser interface. • by inserting a USB flash drive into one of the IF61 USB ports. • using Intermec SmartSystems Server.
Page 123 2 Click Next. This screen appears: Web Upgrade Bundle Only is selected by default. 3 If you are going to upgrade the IF61 via the web browser interface, by installing a USB drive in the IF61, or by using a Wavelink Avalanche Package, click Next.
Page 124: Installing The Firmware Upgrade
Click Install. The file is installed at the new location. 5 Click Finish to close the utility. Installing the Firmware Upgrade This section describes how to install and run the IF61 firmware upgrade. Upgrading from the Web Browser Interface 1 From the menu, click Maintenance >...
Page 125: Upgrading With Smartsystems Server
1 Install SmartSystems Foundation on your PC and open the server. 2 Make sure the server and your IF61 are on the same subnet. 3 In the software vault, locate the IF61 upgrade to install. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 126: Upgrading With A Usb Drive
2 Copy the upgrade file to a USB flash drive. 3 Insert the USB drive into one of the IF61 USB ports. If the IF61 is on, it automatically loads the upgrade file and begins the upgrade process. Otherwise the IF61 runs the upgrade the next time it boots.
Page 127: Using The If61 Gpio Interfaces
This chapter explains how to access the IF61 general purpose input/output (GPIO) interfaces and how to connect industrial controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the IF61. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Using the IF61 GPIO Interfaces...
Page 128: About The Gpio Interfaces
GPIO interfaces, which can then trigger IF61 operations. Each interface is electrically isolated from the IF61 and designed for low voltage DC loads. The IF61 can also supply 12VDC at 0.5A to external devices. How the inputs and outputs are used depends on the RFID application software being used in the system.
Page 129: Using The Input Interfaces
For more information, see the next examples. IF61 Powered Input This is the simplest way to connect a control to an IF61 input interface. If the external control device is a switch, you can connect one side of the switch to an IF61 +Input pin, and the other side of the switch to one of the +12 VDC sources.
Page 130: Isolated Input Interface
Isolated Input Interface Use this method to minimize noise induced by distance or grounding characteristics. The isolated input avoids induced noise by referencing a remote input to chassis return of the IF61. The next illustration shows how this method is wired. +Input...
Page 131: Using The Output Interfaces
Using the Output Interfaces Each IF61 output interface is optically isolated from the IF61, polarized, and rated for 5 to 48 VDC at 0.25A. All IF61 outputs include internal thermal fuses that trip if the load exceeds 0.25A, and the fuses are self-recovering once the excessive load is removed.
Page 132: Switching The High Side Using If61 Power
Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO Interfaces Switching the High Side Using IF61 Power In this example, an external indicator lamp (0.25A maximum current) is connected to the -Output and Ground pins, and the corresponding +Output pin is connected to the +12 VDC source.
Page 133: Switching The High Side Using External Power
Switching the High Side With External Power Driving a DC Relay to Control an AC Load While the IF61 outputs are designed to switch DC loads, they can drive relays that control AC loads. The next illustration shows how to connect such a system to an IF61 output.
Page 134: Using The Power Interface
Using the Power Interface The IF61 GPIO interface provides 12 VDC at 0.5A for powering external inputs and loads, eliminating the need for an external DC supply and simplifying the system installation.
Page 135: Specifications
Specifications This appendix includes physical and electrical specifications for the IF61 and information about the port pin assignments. IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 136: If61 Specifications
-20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to +131ºF) -30ºC to +70ºC (-22ºF to +158ºF) 10 to 90% 10BaseT/100BaseTx (twisted-pair) Ethernet frame types and Ethernet addressing 10 Mbps/100 Mbps 115,200 bps RFC 1213 (MIB-2), RFC 1398 (dot3) 2.6.18.1 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 137: Rfid Specifications
Write range Transmitter type Frequency stability Number of antennas Antenna port isolation Antenna connectors IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Appendix A — Specifications EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 ISO 18000-6B Generation 1 ISO 18000-6B Generation 2 Phillips v1.19 865-868 MHz, 869 MHz, or 915 MHz Minimum: 28.5 dBm...
Page 138: Port Pin Assignments
+Input 1 High (10-36V) +Input 2 High (10-36V) +Input 3 High (10-36V) +Input 4 High (10-36V) 12VDC -Output 1 Low-RTN 12VDC -Output 2 Low-RTN 12VDC -Output 3 Low-RTN 12VDC -Output 4 Low-RTN IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Pin 1 Pin 14...
Page 139: Serial Ports (Com1, Com2)
Serial Ports (COM1, COM2) Pin 9 Serial Port Pin Assignments Ethernet Port Ethernet Port Pin Assignments Note: The IF61 does not support power over Ethernet (POE). IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual Appendix A — Specifications Pin 1 Description Active Polarity...
Page 140 Appendix A — Specifications IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 141: Index
Index IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
Page 142 Index Symbols .NET programming delivering applications to IF61, 55 support, described, 57 $JAVA_HOME, described, 58 $JDBC_HOME, described, 58 Numerics 802.11 radio a/b/g mode, selecting, 25 choosing network type, 25 configuring, 23 Enable Medium Reservation, 25 Network Mode list, 25 Security Level list, 25...
Page 143 33 using web browser interface, 11 viewing software versions, 98 web service, 82 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual connecting IF61 to network, 16 date and time setting with web browser interface, 17 SNTP client settings, 27...
Page 144 16 EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 certification, 2 tags, choosing in BRI Attribute settings, 64 Ethernet IF61 in wired network, illustrated, 3 link speed, configuring, 9 port described, 5 location, 4 pin assignments, 125 settings, configuring with web browser...
Page 145 GPIO. See general purpose input/output interfaces Help screen, illustrated, 14 help text, in web browser interface, 14 hostname, 28 HyperTerminal, using to configure IF61, 9 ID Report check box, 65 ID Timeout setting, 67 ID Tries setting, 67 IDREPORT equivalent, 65...
Page 146 72 maintaining the IF61, 97 Maintenance menu, 97 events log, viewing, 97 locating the IF61, 99 using LEDs to locate the IF61, 99 managing the IF61 defaults, restoring, 100 developer access, controlling, 30 Device Configuration web service, 82...
Page 147 RFID Transmit LED, 7 Router entry field 802.11 radio, 26 Ethernet, 22 RUNAFTERINSTALL, in configuration file, 56 running Java applications on IF61, 57 safety information, xi SAP device controller edgeware, described, 61 Secure Server Enable check box, 72 secure shell access, enabling, 32...
Page 148 85 SNTP client settings, configuring, 27 specifications electrical and physical, 122 RFID, 123 SQL server, driver for IF61, 58 SSH (Secure Shell) connection, 93 SSID (Network Name) entry field, 25 Start button, for applications, 61 startup file configuring JavaScript, 77...
Page 149 BRI server, changing settings, 69 date and time, setting, 17 Developer Tools, 73 DNS settings, 27 enabling, 32 help text, disabling, 14 IF61 default settings, restoring, 100 IP address, setting, 20 login screen, 12 Maintenance menu, 97 reader settings, 63 RFID edgeware, enabling, 60...
Page 150 Index IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual...
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Intermec IF61 User Manual

Getting Started

Configuring Network Settings

Developing and Using RFID Applications

Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61

Using the IF61 GPIO Interfaces

Specifications

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

Related Manuals for Intermec IF61

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