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LGRF-H UBIQUITOUS RF-ID
13.56 MHz Reader User's Manual
Before using this system, please read this User's Manual thoroughly.
1. The whole or a part of this User's Manual can not be permitted to be copied without
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2. The content of this User's Manual is subject to change without any notice for the
improvement of product function.
"LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System"
September 12, 2004 (Version 0.91)
December 12, 2004 (Version 0.92)
February 8, 2005
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  • Page 1 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” LGRF-H UBIQUITOUS RF-ID 13.56 MHz Reader User’s Manual Before using this system, please read this User’s Manual thoroughly. 1. The whole or a part of this User’s Manual can not be permitted to be copied without permission.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4 Power Supply ......................12 3.4.1 Power Specification ..................12 3.4.2 Wiring ......................12 Part 2 ................14 Chapter 1 LGRF-H Reader Introduction ..........14 1.1 Product Overview ....................14 1.2 RFID Introduction ....................14 1.3 The Principle of RFID System Operation ............15 1.4 Application Area ....................
  • Page 3 3.4 Power Connection ....................35 Chapter 4 S/W Function and Protocol ..........38 4.1 LGRF-H Reader Function ..................38 4.1.1 LGRF-H Reader Operation Mode .............. 38 4.2 LGRF-H Reader Main Protocol ................43 4.2.1 Main Protocol Frame Structure ..............43 4.2.2 Main Protocol Terminology .................

  • Page 4: Part 1

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” PART 1 Chapter 1 Notices for the Safety ‘Notices for the Safety’ should be complied by the users to use the product safely and correctly and prevent the occurrence of any accident or danger. ▶ ‘Notices for the Safety’ should be complied by the users to use the product safely and correctly and prevent the occurrence of any accident or danger.
  • Page 5 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” WARNING Do not touch the conductor, terminal connection section while applying an electric current. It may cause serious injury or death by the electric shock. 5/70...
  • Page 6 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” WARNING 1. Do not carry it with overloading. It may cause the injury or product damage. 2. Supply the power according to the condition described in the product rated power specification. It may cause the electric shock, fire, malfunction, product damage or deterioration. 3.
  • Page 7 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” CAUTION 1. Do not let the product wet by rain or snow during transportation. It may cause the deterioration of product function. 2. Do not keep the product in the place with high humidity or possible hazard to submersion.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Transportation And Storage

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Chapter 2 Transportation and Storage 2.1 Notices during Transportation While transporting the product, the following items should be complied : 1. Pay attention to avoid the falling of the product during transportation. 2. Do not apply the strong impact or forces to the product. 3.

  • Page 9: Storage Method

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 4. Avoid the exposure of the product to the rain or wind. 5. Avoid the exposure of the product to the direct sunlight. 2.3 Storage Method 1. Before storage, please check if the product was damaged or not during transportation. 2.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Installation

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Range of Temperature and Humidity Cares should be taken to avoid the temperature rising or generation of static electricity caused by the failure of air conditioning equipment or unbalance of ventilation and heat generation, and to keep the following conditions always and avoid the long time operation under the condition out of the range.
  • Page 11 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” CAUTION Do not install the product under the abnormal environment having a hazard to submersion or particulates. It may cause the product damage or deterioration of the machine. 11/70...

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 3.4 Power Supply In order to run the Reader stably, the power of good quality should be supplied. You should check if the operation voltage and consumption current are satisfied with the required condition. 3.4.1 Supply Power Specification : DC24 ±20% Operation voltage Consumption current : 200 mA...
  • Page 13 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” In order to use RFID product efficiently and safely, please read and understand the following descriptions thoroughly before using it. The followings describe the installation of product, wiring and use environment, and the danger and notices in disposal. WARNING 1) Communication cable should be apart at least more than 100mm from power cables.

  • Page 14: Part 2

    Chapter 1 LGRF-H Reader Introduction 1.1 Product Overview LGRF-H Reader is able to recognize various kinds of tags by adapting the international standard (ISO15693) which fits in the area of logistics, inventory, personnel management and Factory Automation (FA). The size was minimized to enable the application in various areas and the user can select the product with either the embedded antenna or external antenna according to the purpose.

  • Page 15: The Principle Of Rfid System Operation

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Attach the tag to the object for recognition. As the tag attached object approaches, the Reader recognizes. Reader Antenna The host computer verifies the recognition. Product name : GPAM2000 Manufacturer : LS Industrial System Manufactured date : Aug. 10, 2003 Person in charge : Hong, Gil Dong 1.3 Operation Principle of RFID System The operation principle of RFID Reader is that if the radio wave is sent through the...
  • Page 16 [Fig. 1.3.1] Operation Principle of RFID System The operation principle of LGRF-H 13.56MHz Reader on [Fig. 1.3.1] is as follows : ① Send 13.56 MHz frequency signal through the antenna of Reader. ② The Tag located in the read range of the antenna activates IC chip by the rule of electromagnetic induction.

  • Page 17: Application Area

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 1.4 Application Area LGRF-H Reader is designed to fit in the asset tracking management such as FA, Freight management, rental service management, real time position tracking and distribution network management etc., and can be applied to office attendance management by using the passage card and the entrance control security and used widely even in traffic card.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Lgrf-H Reader Specification

    Chapter 2 LGRF-H Reader Specification 2.1 LGRF-H Product Configuration LGRF-H Reader has 2 kinds of model : embedded antenna type and external antenna type. The external antenna type has 3 different models : Type A, Type B, Type C according to the antenna type.

  • Page 19: External Antenna

    [Fig. 2.1.2.1] External antenna types [Fig. 2.1.2.2] below shows the external antenna cable that both ends are arranged by SMA Connector, and [Fig. 2.1.2.3] shows the state that LGRF-H Reader and C-Type external antenna are connected. [Fig. 2.1.2.2] External antenna cable [Fig.

  • Page 20: Lgrf-H Product Specification

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 2.2 LGRF-H Product Specification The basic specification of LGRF-H 13.56 MHz Reader is shown on [Table 2.2.1]. [Table 2.2.1] LGRF-H 13.56 MHz Reader product specification Items Description 13.56 MHz ± 7KHz Operation frequency RF protocol ISO 15693 Operation voltage 24 VDC(±20% )

  • Page 21: Effective Distance For Reading

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 2.3 Effective Distance for Reading Operation area [Fig. 2.3.1] Effective distance of antenna for tag reading [Fig. 2.3.1] shows the operation area of antenna and tag under basic operation environment. But as the operation area of Reader depends on operation environment, antenna size, tag type and size and the position, it is most important for the installer to select the optimal installation environment considering such conditions.
  • Page 22 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Table 2.3.2] below shows max. recognition distance test per Tag according to the angle of antenna and tag based on embedded antenna and external antenna (Type-C). The test has been carried out with 4 kinds of each tag ranging from Tag 1 of ISO standard (47X80mm) to Tag 4 (55X27mm) under general office environment and max.

  • Page 23: Product Appearance And Dimension

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 2.4 Product Appearance and Dimension [Fig. 2.4.1] LGRF-H Reader 23/70...
  • Page 24 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Fig. 2.4.2] LGRF-H Reader [Fig. 2.4.3] Antenna A-Type 24/70...
  • Page 25 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Fig. 2.4.4] Antenna B-Type [Fig. 2.4.5] Antenna C-Type 25/70...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Rfid-H Reader Installation

    3.1 Reader Installation Method LGRF-H Reader shall be installed by fixing it on 35mm Din rail using the holder mounted on the rear of the Reader. At this time, fix the Reader on Din rail by the stopper in order to prevent the movement of Reader.

  • Page 27: Antenna Installation Method

    3~4cm clearance between Reader and the surface of the metal.) 3.2 Antenna Installation Method The external antenna of LGRF-H Reader shall be installed by fixing it on the desired position to install by using the bolt hole which is exposed when taking off the top-cover of the center of antenna.
  • Page 28 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 외장형 ANT External ANT ANT고정용 볼트 Bolt for ANT fixing 볼트 고정 Bolt fixing 최소 이격거리 5Cm Min. Clearance 5Cm BRACKET 금속류의 재질 Metal materials [Fig.3.2.2] Bracket installation of external antenna (Note. When installing external antenna, it is prohibited to contact the antenna and the surface of the metal. As this may cause the reduction of typical reading range, it is recommended to keep the clearance 5cm between the external antenna and the surface of the metal.) [Fig.3.2.2] shows min.

  • Page 29: Communication Cable Installation

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 3.3 Communication Cable Installation 3.3.1 RS-232 Cable Specification In case of single connection between a PC and LGRF-H Reader, RS-232 Shielded Serial Cable shall be used for connection. [Table 3.3.1.1] RS-232 connection cable PC (Female) LGRF-H (Male) Pin No.
  • Page 30 RX terminal, No.3 is TX terminal and No.5 is GND terminal. As shown on the figure, this cable is consisted of Female (PC side) and Male (LGRF-H side) Connector and uses a direct connector that No.2 is connected to No.2 terminal and No.3 is connected to No.3 terminal. For communication cable, it is recommended to use the shielded cable.

  • Page 31: Rs-422 Cable Specification

    RX terminal and TX terminal should be cross. RX terminal (PLC side) should be connected to TX terminal (LGRF-H side) and TX terminal (PLC side) should be connected to RX terminal (LGRF-H side). For communication cable, it is recommended to use the shielded cable.
  • Page 32 [Fig. 3.3.2.2] shows RS-422 connection between communication card (C-net) of LGIS PLC (Model : Glofa) and LGRF-H Reader. RS 422 connection supports the communication of RX terminal and TX terminal between PLC and LGRF-H Reader, and the cable connection complies with Cross connection method.

  • Page 33: Rs 422 Multi Drop Connection

    3.3.3 RS 422 Multi Drop Connection RS 422 connection method supports a single connection between PLC and LGRF-H Reader as well as Multi Drop connection. LGRF-H Reader enables to use max. 16 Readers by Multi Drop connection. [Fig. 3.3.3.1] describes the example that 16 Readers are connected to the Host (PC or PLC).
  • Page 34 [Fig. 3.3.3.2] Multi Drop connection between Reader and Reader When connecting PLC and LGRF-H Reader by Multi Drop method, LGRF-H Reader shall set 16 station no. from 0~F to each Reader by using the rotary switch located in the side.

  • Page 35: Power Connection

    The required power for LGRF Reader operation, is a rated DC 24V (more than 300mA). For power supply device, DC Adapter and SMPS (Switching mode power supply) suitable for the power specification of LGRF-H Reader of LGIS shall be used. If you find the side of Reader, the section appears as shown on [Fig. 3.4.1].
  • Page 36 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” SMPS + 단자 terminal - 단자 terminal DC24V출력 DC24V output [Fig. 3.4.3] Power supply by using a SMPS Check if normal power is connected. If the power is applied normally, the action is as follows : 1) After power supply, Red Power LED is ON.
  • Page 37 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” WARNING Do not work under the environment having a hazard to clothing damage. It may cause product damage and electric shock. WARNING At first power input, you should check the input power. If not, it may cause the fire and product damage. CAUTION Connect the external signal cable and power cable correctly.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 S/W Function And Protocol

    Buffer Read mode when it receives Tag data by using the Reader from the upper Host. Each communication mode is described as below. (For other detailed information, please refer to “LGIS RF-ID Reader Environment Setting and Host Protocol Manual”). 4.1.1 LGRF-H Reader Operation Mode 1) Scan Read Mode Common Network [Fig.
  • Page 39 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” This mode is used when sending the data to the upper Host by recognizing the Tag with fast speed, and usually used for Entrance management system that manages the entrance control. [Fig. 4.1.1.2] below shows the operation flow of Reader Scan Mode. Start Communication cable connection (RS-232)
  • Page 40 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 2) Host control mode (Slave Read: Product Release Mode) [Fig. 4.1.1.3] Slave mode This mode means the mode that if Host issues a specific command to Reader, Reader interprets that command and carries out the command (the command based on ISO 15693 Command) to the Tag.
  • Page 41 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Start Communication cable connection (RS-232) Reader address setting Power cable connection (DC 24V) Is the command in from the upper Host ? Command decoding and run In case of Reader In case of Tag Control Control command command Is Tag within the operation range of Reader ?
  • Page 42 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 3) Buffer Read Mode [Fig. 4.1.1.5] The case that Reader is operated by Buffer Read mode This mode means the mode that senses the Tag arriving within Antenna Read Zone according to initial environment setting value and immediately saves it in FIFO (First Input First Output), and then sends or clear the FIFO value if it receives a request from the upper Host (PLC or PC).

  • Page 43: Lgrf-H Reader Main Protocol

    This chapter contains communication Baud rate setting and operation mode setting that are related to the basic environment setting of. LGRF-H Reader, and the basic tag management protocol that reads and writes the ID of Tag through control mode based on ISO 15693 command system.
  • Page 44 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 정상 동작한 경우 Normal operation Sending Sending frame 송신 프레임 송신 프레임 frame Refer to [Table 4.2.1.1] [표 4.2.1.1] 참조 정상 동작한 경우 Normal operation ACK frame 프레임 Receiving frame 수신 프레임 송신 프레임 Sending frame Refer to [Table 4.2.1.4] [표...
  • Page 45 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Table 4.2.1.2] Description of each item of Sending Frame Items Description Start Byte Byte indicating the start of Sending Frame (displayed as F0) Station ID Station no. given to Reader (which adjusts the value of rotary switch next to Reader.) Data Length Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to Check Sum)
  • Page 46 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Table 4.2.1.4] Receiving Frame Structure: normal operation 6(LSB) Control Error Des- Start Station ID Length Determined by Check Sum Mode Code cription Byte (SID) (DL) Command 1,2 (CS) (F0) 0x00 [Table 4.2.1.5] Description of each item of Normal Receiving Frame Items Description Start Byte...
  • Page 47 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Table 4.2.1.7] Description of each item of Error occurring Receiving Frame Items Description Start Byte Byte indicating the start of Receiving Frame (displayed as F0) Station ID Station no. given to Reader (which adjusts the value of rotary switch next to Reader) Data Length Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to Check Sum)

  • Page 48: Main Protocol Terminology

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 4.2.2 Main Protocol Terminology Here describes the terminology and abbreviated terms used for Sending/Receiving protocol, the calculation of Check Sum and the numeric marking. Definition of terminology and the abbreviated terms : Station ID given to Reader (the value of rotary switch next to Reader) : Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to CS) : Command by each Control Mode : Original Tag ID (Unified identifier : 8 byte )

  • Page 49: Communication Baud Rate Setting

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 4.2.3 Communication Baud rate setting Function summary: sets communication Baud Rate of Reader Sending factor : sends the Baud Rate setting value Receiving factor : responds to normal receiving frame by the changed Baud Rate. This is the Frame used to set the communication Baud Rate between Reader and Host. It is required to set the proper communication Baud Rate according each communication environment.
  • Page 50 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Table 4.2.3.2] Other basic setting value (Fixing value) Other Setting value Data 8 bit Parity None Stop Flow Control None EX1) 9600 bps communication Baud rate setting (The setting value of 9600 bps is 00. Refer to [Table 4.2.3.1]) : F0 00 07 01 02 00 FA Sending Frame F0 00 06 01 00 F7...

  • Page 51: Operation Mode Setting

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Data Length Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to Check Sum) Control Mode Control Mode selected from Sending Frame is indicated. Error Code At normal Receiving Frame, ‘00’ (For the values except this, refer to Error Code. Appendix B) Check Sum Calculate Check Sum value and mark the low 8 bit value.
  • Page 52 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” and Host Control (Slave Read) Mode that Reader is operated only by the command of Host. After changing the operation mode setting, turn the power of Reader ON/OFF. [Table 4.2.4.1] Operation Mode Setting Operation Setting Setting value Function Scan Read Mode Sends the tag data immediately when sensing the Tag...

  • Page 53: Read Single Block

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Receiving Frame Structure (normal receiving) Items Value Description Start Byte Byte indicating the start of Receiving Frame (set as F0) Station ID Station no. given to Reader (The value of rotary switch next to Reader is shown.) Data Length Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to Check Sum) Control Mode...
  • Page 54 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” EX1) Read the zero Block of Tag as Single Block Read. : F0 00 08 03 03 20 00 1E Sending Frame F0 00 0A 03 00 31 32 33 34 C7 Receiving Frame Zero Block Data : assumed by 31 32 33 34 (Hex) Size of one Block of Tag :4 Bytes Sending Frame Structure Items...

  • Page 55: Write Single Block

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 4.2.6 Write Single Block Function summary: Data Writing to Tag Block Sending factor : Baddr (Block address of Tag) Receiving factor : Bdata (Data to be saved in Block address ) This is the Frame to write a data to the desired Tag Memory Block. This is the Frame used to write the data to be saved in Tag Memory to the Block.
  • Page 56 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Flags ISO 15693 Flag value Command Set 21 of Write Single Block Command among ISO 15693 Commands. Baddr Marks the Address of relevant Block to perform Writing. As writing is done to zero Block here, set Baddr as ‘00’. 8~11 Bdata 31~34 Marks the data to write to zero Block(4 Bytes).

  • Page 57: Read Multi Block

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 4.2.7 Read Multi Block Function summary : reading the data of designated Tag Block data at one time Sending factor: Baddr (Block address of Tag), Bnum Receiving factor : Bdata (Data saved in Block address) This is the command that accesses and read the data of Tag memory. The different thing from Read Single Block command is that it is available to read the information of several blocks by one command.
  • Page 58 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Sending Frame Structure Items Value Description Start Byte Byte indicating the start of Sending Frame (set as F0) Station ID Station no. given to Reader (matching with the value of rotary switch next to Reader) Data Length Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to Check Sum) Control Mode Set 03 among Control Modes in order to control Tag directly...

  • Page 59: Ascii Communication Frame Structure

    This chapter describes the Sending/Receiving Frame structure which is consisted of ASCII communication mode. The basic communication mode of LGRF-H Reader is HEX mode and additionally, provides ASCII communication mode. This means that the Sending/Receiving Frame is consisted of basic HEX communication mode structure with the item added for ASCII communication.
  • Page 60 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Command Command according to each Control Mode Determined by Command and Control value Check Sum Check Sum value Carriage Return Tail of ASCII Frame (marked by 0D) Line Feed Tail of ASCII Frame (marked by 0A) Control Mode, the 5 item of Sending Frame from the above table, determines whether the next Frame command is the Frame to configure the Reader (0x01) or Tag control command by...
  • Page 61 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” [Table 4.2.8.5] Description of each item of ASCII Receiving Frame Items Description Header of ASCII Frame (marked by 05) Start Byte Byte indicating the start of Receiving Frame (marked by 46 30) Station ID Station no. given to Reader (adjusting the value of rotary switch next to Reader) Data Length Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to Check Sum)
  • Page 62 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Receiving Frame <HEX mode> 6 ~ (N-1) Ready status Bdata [] (CS) Receiving Frame <ASCII mode> 12 ~ (N-1) Ready status Bdata [] (CS) Carriage Line Return Feed (Reference. For the change of HEX value to ASCII value, refer to ASCII Code Table.) EX1) Read three blocks (0 ~ 2 Blocks) of Tag by Read Multi Block <...
  • Page 63 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Station ID Station no. given to Reader (matching with the value of rotary switch next to Reader) Data Length Total length of Frame (from Start Byte to Check Sum) Control Set 03 among Control Modes in order to control Tag Mode directly based on ISO 15693.
  • Page 64 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Error Code At normal Receiving Frame, ‘00’ (For the value except this, refer to Error Code. Appendix B ) Bdata Reads the data written in zero(0) Block ~ 2nd Block (total 3 33 ~ 31~33 Blocks). Check Sum Calculate Check Sum value and mark the low 8 bit value.

  • Page 65: Part 3

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” PART 3 Chapter 1 Disposal 1. For RFID Reader, remove non-metal materials (liquid, 액상) based on ISO 14000 and classify them by the material which causes the environment pollution and the material available for recycling and then dispose them in the designated place. 2.

  • Page 66: Chapter 2 Contact Point

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Chapter 2 Contact Point RFID Business Department ZIP code : 150-721 Address : LG Twin Towers 20, Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu, Seoul 150-721, Korea Web site : http://www. lgis.com RFID Sales Team TEL : (02) 3777 – 4071 ~ 3 FAX : (02) 3777 - 4848 Customer Service : 181, Samsung-Ri, Mokchun-eup, Chunan City, Chungnam Province, Korea (330-845)

  • Page 67: Appendix. A Hardware Jumper Setting (Pcb Circuit Board)

    Appendix. A Hardware Jumper Setting(PCB Circuit Board) In order to set Hardware Jumper of LGRF-H Reader, first loosen the bolt of the rear of Reader and remove the Case and set the jumper on PCB circuit board of Reader. (The positions of jumper are CN13, CN12/CN14 which are printed on the circuit board.)

  • Page 68: Appendix. B Error Response Table

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Appendix. B Error Response Table [Table Appendix B-1] Communication error table between Reader and Host (5th Byte value ) Response (Error1) Description noError Normal Response TagGeneralError ISO Tag Error noResponseFromTag No response from Tag ReaderFrameError Frame length is different from the defined one. ReaderCheckSumError Check Sum value of Frame is wrong ControlByteError...

  • Page 69: Appendix. C Plc Examples

    “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” Appendix. C PLC Examples 1) Example of MELSEC PLC HEX mode communication 69/70...
  • Page 70 “LS Ubiquitous RF-ID System” 2)Example of MELSEC PLC ASCII mode communication 70/70...

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