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- Page 1 Medio P101-WIFI User's Guide Revision 1.0 February 2006...
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Page 2: Publishing Information
Medio P101-WIFI Publishing Information Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability All information herein is either public information or is the property of and owned solely by TAGSYS who shall have and keep the sole right to file patent applications or any other kind of intellectual property protection in connection with such information. -
Page 3: Read This First
Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications. This document provides information about how to install and use the Medio P101-WIFI reader. Audience This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. -
Page 4: Glossary
Medio P101-WIFI Least Significant Bit Most Significant Bit Operating System Personal Computer Printed Circuit Board Random Access Memory Radio Frequency RFID Radio Frequency IDentification Reserved for Future Use Radio Processing Unit Real Time Clock Reader Talks First Security Access Module... - Page 5 Read This First Monitoring Port Parallel Port granting access to the HPI. It communicates directly with the Radio Processing Unit Multi-Read See Anti-Collision Nibble Half a byte (4 bits) Packaged Reader A reader in its casing. Phase Shift Difference of phase between the 13.56 MHz field emitted by two antennas. This feature is dedicated to rotating field applications and three-dimensional volume tag detection.
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Page 6: If You Need Assistance
Medio P101-WIFI If you need assistance Please contact your nearest TAGSYS sales representative or the TAGSYS welcome desk at: Telephone: +33 (0)4 91 27 57 00 Fax: +33 (0)4 91 27 57 01 E-Mail: info@tagsys.net Website: http://www.tagsysrfid.com/ Contact for Comments We welcome your feedback to help us provide high quality documentation. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive) _______________________________________________________________________ 12 2.2.3 In Canada___________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Introduction _____________________________________________________________________ 13 Product Description __________________________________________________________________ 13 Medio P101-WIFI Key Features ________________________________________________________ 13 Delivery _____________________________________________________________________________ 14 Installing the Reader _____________________________________________________________ 15 Reader Connections __________________________________________________________________ 15 4.1.1 Front Panel__________________________________________________________________________________ 15 4.1.2... - Page 8 Medio P101-WIFI Stand-alone Mode Features ___________________________________________________________ 32 6.1.1 Customized ASCII Message Format ____________________________________________________________ 33 6.1.2 Repetition Option ____________________________________________________________________________ 33 6.1.3 Trigger Input_________________________________________________________________________________ 34 6.1.4 Output Settings ______________________________________________________________________________ 34 Stand-alone Mode Settings____________________________________________________________ 34 6.2.1 Using Px Explorer ____________________________________________________________________________ 35 Disabling Stand-alone Mode___________________________________________________________ 35...
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Page 9: For Your Safety
1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The Medio P101-WIFI is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories. -
Page 10: Important Safety Information
Medio P101-WIFI 1.3 Important Safety Information 1.3.1 Operating Environment When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal operating position. -
Page 11: Certification
Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and the RTTE Directive 1995/5/CE. It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Reseller to install the Medio P101-WIFI as described in this User’s Guide or TAGSYS Documentation. Any modification of the Medio P101-WIFI is prohibited without the written consent of TAGSYS. -
Page 12: In Usa (Fcc Directive)
FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty. The Medio P101-WIFI (equipped with L-W1 and TR-HA1 antennas) has been designed to comply with FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Rules. -
Page 13: Introduction
CE rules. The Medio P101-WIFI can decode C210, C220, C240, C320, C370(ISO 15693), C270(I-Code1)and I-Code ePC and I-Code UID tags. Due to its small size, the Medio P101-WIFI can be used either in desktop configuration or easily integrated in self check stations. -
Page 14: Delivery
Medio P101-WIFI 3.3 Delivery The Medio P101-WIFI Tag Reader kit contains the following items: Table 2: Package Contents Quantity Item Medio P101-WIFI reader WIFI antenna SMA/BNC adaptor Set of rubber feet USB cable I/O connector Wall fixing accessory 12 V power supply CD-ROM including: •... -
Page 15: Installing The Reader
Installing the Reader 4 Installing the Reader This section describes how to install the Medio P101-WIFI reader. 4.1 Reader Connections 4.1.1 Front Panel The front panel is dedicated to RF and I/O connectors: Red Led Figure 1: Front panel RF antenna... - Page 16 Medio P101-WIFI • Leds The red LED lights on or blinks when the reader is ready to communicate with the host system and acts as follow: Power supply Value RF capability Red LED status voltage < 5.20 V Insufficient 5.2 V < x < 6.9 V Fast blinking 7 V <...
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Page 17: Rear Panel
Installing the Reader 4.1.2 Rear Panel The rear panel is dedicated to power supply and communication connectors. Figure 3: Rear panel WIFI antenna WIFI module 12V DC Power supply connector connector Reset button for WIFI module • Power Supply Connector J2 2.5mm Jack type (positive connection on the center pin) •... -
Page 18: Communicate With Wifi Interface
Medio P101-WIFI Before you power the reader up you must plug the WIFI antenna provided with the Medio P101-WIFI product This FCC Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the supplied antenna. Any changes or modification to this product not expressly approved by TAGSYS could void the user’s authority to operate... -
Page 19: Wifi Module Description
Installing the Reader 4.2.1 WIFI Module Description • Characteristics Parameter Value Standard IEEE 802.11b Frequency 2.4 GHz Data Rate Up to 11 Mbps with automatic fallback Modulation CCK (11/5 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) Transmit Power 16 dBm typical Receive sensitivity -82 dBm for 11 Mbps, -92 dBm for 1Mbps Network Activity LED... - Page 20 Medio P101-WIFI • Reset Procedure To reset the WIFI module 2 procedures are available: Reboot the device: it is used to reinitialize the communication with the access point. Reset the device to TAGSYS default factory settings: it is used when you can no more communicate with the reader due to wrong WIFI settings.
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Page 21: Default Reader Network Settings
Installing the Reader • RF Exposure Statement The Medio P101-WIFI module complies with the RF exposure limits for humans as called out in RSS-102. It exempt from RF evaluation based on its operating frequency of 2.4 GHz, and effective radiated power less than the 3 watt requirement for a mobile device (>20 cm separation) operating at 2.4 GHz. -
Page 22: Addp Procedure (Advanced Digiconnect Discovery Device)
Medio P101-WIFI If you decide to configure your access point to meet the default settings of the reader, you can check your system is operational by pinging the reader using then “ping 192.168.0.2” MSDOS command prompt. 4.2.3 ADDP procedure (Advanced DigiConnect Discovery Device) Firewalls may block ADDP broadcast protocol. - Page 23 Installing the Reader Select the correct Static IP, Subnet mask and Default Gateway or check the automatic setting in case a DHCP protocol is available on your network. Then, click Save. The reader starts to rebooting and the window closes. Back to the main window, double-click once again on the device.
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Page 24: Communicate With The Usb Interface
4.3.1 Window 98 USB Drivers Installation Power up and connect your Medio P101-WIFI to a spare USB port on your PC. This should bring up a “Building Driver Information Database” followed by the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard. Click “Next” to proceed with the installation Select “Search for the best driver for your device”... -
Page 25: Windows Xp Usb Drivers Installation
“View > devices by type”. The TAGSYS Medio P101 appears as an additional COM port. 4.3.2 Windows XP USB Drivers Installation Power up and connect your Medio P101-WIFI to a spare USB port on your PC. This will launch the Windows Found New hardware Wizard Select “No, not this time”... -
Page 26: Px Explorer
Medio P101-WIFI 5 Px Explorer The Medio P101-WIFI reader is delivered with the Px Explorer software tool intended to easily setup the reader, test it and perform reading and writing operations according to the antenna and type of tag to be used. In addition, Px Explorer can display additional information such as the Product Reference and Firmware version and revision. - Page 27 Px Explorer Once the correct folder is selected, click “Next” Click “Next” to start the installation process. A shortcut will be created on your desktop and a program group will be created in the start menu. February 2006 Revision 1.0 27/42...
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Page 28: Running Px Explorer
Medio P101 The COM port number is assigned to the Power up the Medio P101-WIFI and connect the USB cable to both your PC and the Medio P101- WIFI. Run Px Explorer. If the following window is displayed click yes. -
Page 29: Reading And Writing A Tag
Check the port number value and change it to the correct value in case the default raw TCP port value of the Medio P101-WIFI reader has been modified. Set the STX setting mode to Fast to increase performances and click OK. -
Page 30: Downloading A Firmware
Medio P101-WIFI For more details concerning Px Explorer select the info menu and click Help (CTRL+H) to display the Px Explorer User’s Guide. 5.4 Downloading a firmware Use Px Explorer to download a new firmware. When a communication is established with the reader, click on the upgrade firmware button By default Library firmware is already loaded. - Page 31 Px Explorer Select the firmware you want to download. Standard firmwares are: Firmware File Name Compatible chips C220 Library LF12039xx.bin Medio P101 C320 C370 (ISO 15693) C270 (ICode 1) Industry and Logistics C370 (ISO 15693) LF12040xx.bin Medio P101 (I&L) C210 C240 Textile Rental LF12041xx.bin...
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Page 32: Stand-Alone Mode
Medio P101-WIFI 6 Stand-alone Mode Stand-alone Mode is designed to use the reader without using any command set. While in this mode, the reader is limited to tag reading. The reader sends the tag ID to the Host System using ASCII protocol via the Reader-to-Host interface. -
Page 33: Customized Ascii Message Format
Optional Optional Medio P101-WIFI reader can decode all chips in Stand-alone mode. Only the ID field is retrieved in the return ASCII message. All other fields are optional. The ID field length is programmable; the default lengths are given in... -
Page 34: Trigger Input
No Message string (that can be defined) as shown in Table Table 6: Customized ASCII Message Format (TAGSYS RFID Tag is not read) No Tag Found End of Message... -
Page 35: Using Px Explorer
6.3 Disabling Stand-alone Mode The Medio P101-WIFI can be reset in Standard mode in one of two ways as described below: • Use the Px Explorer software provided with the reader and click Yes when the following window is displayed •... -
Page 36: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Medio P101-WIFI 7 Connecting Peripheral Devices 7.1 Using the Universal Input pin The reader input can be driven by a voltage source from 0V up to 25V referring to the input ground. A relay (open chain transistor, switch…) can also be used to connect the input pin and its ground. -
Page 37: I/O Electrical Signal Requirements
Connecting Peripheral Devices Example: Connecting a load using an external power The external power must be less than 25V Pin 1 Pin 4 7.3 I/O Electrical Signal Requirements Table 7 provides the electrical DC characteristics. Table 7: I/O Interface Pins - Electrical Characteristics Parameters Conditions Min. -
Page 38: Technical Specifications
Medio P101-WIFI 8 Technical Specifications Table 8: Medio P101-WiFi Technical Specifications Reference Medio L-P101 Size (L x W x H) 154 x 84 x 38 mm (TOPTEC 154F) Weight 250 g (with WiFi Antenna) DC power 12 VDC +/- 10% Typical... -
Page 39: Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics 9 Electrical Characteristics This chapter provides information about AC and DC characteristics for all pins. It also gives timing characteristics for the different interfaces. 9.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Value Ambient Operating Temperature 0°C to +55°C Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C Supply Voltage with respect to GND 25 V... -
Page 40: Warranty Conditions
Medio P101-WIFI 10 Warranty Conditions 10.1 Warranty TAGSYS warrants that this Product shall comply with the functional specifications set forth herein for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is valid for the original Buyer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. -
Page 41: General Provisions
Warranty Conditions 10.2.1 General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of TAGSYS responsibility regarding the Product. In any event, TAGSYS warranty is strictly limited to (at TAGSYS’ sole option) the replacement or refund of the Products purchase price to TAGSYS, of Products considered as defective by TAGSYS. - Page 42 Medio P101-WIFI Product Return Form Customer Profile: Company: ..............Contact Name: ............Address:..............Contact e-mail: ............................Contact Phone: ............................Contact Fax:............City & State:............. Zip Code: ..............Country: ..............Order identification: Product Name:............Invoice Number: ............. Order Number (OEF):..........