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  • Page 2 Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability The content of this manual is for information use only and is subject to change without notice. Sirit assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Sirit.
  • Page 3 Specifications – This chapter detailed mechanical, electrical, and environmental specifications for the IDentity 5100. Safety Instructions – This chapter provides important safety information about the IDentity 5100. All users must read this section before installing or operating this reader. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Discharge and appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid equipment damage. Caution: Cautions advise the reader that a condition can be created by a particular action that can cause equipment damage or result in equipment operation that violates regulatory requirements. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reader Test Tool (RTT) ........................21 General Page ...........................21 Tag Performance Page ........................22 Tag Management Page ........................24 Macros Page ............................25 Event Handling Page ........................27 Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) ......................28 Channel Statistics ..........................28 Alarms .............................29 Tag Report............................30 Spectrum Analyzer ..........................31 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Check Reader Status ...........................54 Review Logs ............................54 Chapter 7 – Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs ................55 Digital Inputs............................55 Digital Outputs ............................55 Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts ..................55 Digital Input Alarm Generation ......................58 Digital I/O Hardware Connection .......................59 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Ethernet LAN Specifications ......................62 Antenna Cable Specifications ......................62 Internal Antenna Specifications ......................63 External Antenna Specifications ......................63 Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout..................64 Chapter 9 – Safety Instructions ......................65 Power Disconnect Device ........................65 RF Safety.............................65 Electrostatic Discharge........................66 Regulatory Compliance........................66 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Contents IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Reader Overview

    IDentity 5100 UHF Reader with Universal Mount Figure 1 As shown in the following figure, the IDentity 5100 reader contains one integrated antenna and supports one additional Tx/Rx antenna. The reader is equipped with both RS-232 serial and Ethernet interfaces.

  • Page 10: Reader Software

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Overview Reader Software The IDentity 5100 is shipped with two software applications that you can use to configure and control the reader. Reader Startup Tool (RST) The RST is a Microsoft Windows based application you install on your computer.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Reader Equipment Installation

    Mechanical Installation Mounting the Reader The IDentity 5100 is available with a universal mount suitable for most pole mount applications. Any mounting surface must be able to support a minimum static load of 15.0 pounds (6.8 kg) plus any additional live load due to environmental conditions.
  • Page 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation To mount the IDentity 5100 reader assembly, refer to Figure 3 and perform the following: Locate the Universal Mounting Bracket assembly and the Sun Shield. Disassemble the Universal Mounting bracket Retain all hardware.

  • Page 13: Electrical Installation

    IDentity 5100 Electrical Connections Figure 4 Caution: The IDentity 5100 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirit Technologies for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Serial Port

    Reader Equipment Installation Connecting the Serial Port The IDentity 5100 RS-232 serial port provides communication up to 115200 Baud. This port is accessed through the bulkhead connector located on the rear of the reader. If you are using the serial port for reader...

  • Page 15: Connecting The External Antenna

    Caution: The IDentity 5100 is equipped with one (1) auxiliary RF port which is inactive when shipped from the factory. If activated, this RF port must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 - Reader Startup Tool (Rst) Software Installation

    Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation Installing RST Software The IDentity 5100 is delivered with a Microsoft Windows based application called Reader Startup Tool (RST). You can use this application to initially configure your reader as well as read and display tag data.
  • Page 17 RST Software Installation Verify the path and folder where RST will 5 Press Next> be installed. Press Next> 5 The installation begins. After the installation completes, press Close. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Reader Startup

    If this is the first time starting the RST application, you may receive a Windows Security Alert. This warning indicates that the firewall is blocking the RST application. If the warning window is hidden under the RST windows, collapse the RST window. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Initial Reader Setup

    Select the reader on the main RST page by clicking the button to the left of the reader Mac address. Press the button on the RST window. The IDentity 5100 Reader Setup Wizard (RSW) is displayed. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 After entering your Login and Password, press Next>. Region Selection The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region. As a result Region Selection is not user configurable. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 It is recommended that you save the reader setup as a profile. Using the Reader Configuration Tool, select Save changes to a profile… enter a , and press to complete the initial reader Profile Name Finish setup. See Manage Profiles in Chapter 6. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Reader Operation

    Reader Operation Reader Operation Basic Operation with RST The IDentity 5100 can be operated either from the RST application or by logging directly into the reader’s embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). To operate the reader from RST, perform the following:...
  • Page 23 Verify the Operating Mode is set to Polled Mode. Select the Tag Performance tab and press Start. Place your tags in front of the antenna and verify the tags are read and displayed as shown in the following figure. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Deployed Reader Operation With Rct

    Log into the reader. Press Login for the login screen. The default login is guest. If you need administrator privileges, login as admin and enter readeradmin as the password. Press Submit. → Select Basic Configuration Setup Antenna/Cables to configure the antennas, gain, and power settings. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Press System Status View Tags to view tag data. 10 If you need to configure your reader, refer to Chapter 7 – Reader Configuration Tool for information on using RCT to adjust configuration variables and parameters. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Chapter 5 - Reader Startup Tool (Rst)

    Reader Startup Tool Reader Startup Tool (RST) The Reader Startup Tool (RST) provides an easy-to-use interface for the IDentity 5100 configuration and operation functions. This Microsoft Windows based application allows you to perform the following: View all readers on the network Launch the Reader Setup Wizard to configure a reader View and change a reader’s network settings...

  • Page 27: Configure Reader With The Setup Wizard

    To initially configure your reader perform the following: From the RST main page, press the button. The Setup Wizard is launched as shown. Refer to Chapter 2 – Reader Configuration for detailed instructions on using the Reader Setup Wizard. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: View Or Change The Reader's Network Settings

    From the RST main page, press the button. Verify the IP Address, Subnet, and Default Gateway are correct. If Enable DHCP is selected these fields will be locked. If required, change the values and press Apply. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Reader Test Tool (Rtt)

    RST page. General Page The General Page allows you to issue commands to the reader and view any responses. You can also change the operating mode, select another protocol, and select antennas. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Tag Performance Page

    30 seconds and the output statistics are updated for the poll time. Output statistics are read-only and include: Total Unique Tags, Tag Read Count, Cumulative Rate, Current Rate. Detailed descriptions of the various Tag Performance fields and functions are provided in the following sections. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 Stop – Click this button to stop automatic polling. Purge every poll – Check this option to purge the reader’s tag database after each poll. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on the tag database.

  • Page 32: Tag Management Page

    The Tag Management page is used for reading individual fields on a single tag. The Read button will cause the reader to singulate and read a tag in the selected antennas' RF field. Specific fields you can read include: Kill Code Access Password Tag ID User Data IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Macros Page

    Macros Page The Macros page allows the reader to manage macro files. The macros are provided by Sirit or can be written by the end user. Some of the macros provided are dependent on the operating region of the reader.
  • Page 34 Macro Example To configure the reader for single antenna FCC opewration, send the following macro (fcc_12tari_lf256_PR_M2.mcr): # configure region setup.region=fcc setup.sub_region=fcc_dense antennas.mux_sequence=[$antenna_mux_sequence] antennas.1.conducted_power=[$power_ddbm] # configure protocol modem.protocol.isoc.physical.set(tari=tari_12_50, return_link_freq=LF256, data_1_length=d1_len_20, rt_modulation=rt_mod_pr, tr_encoding=tr_enc_miller_2,interrogator_mode=dense) IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Event Handling Page

    The least recent event will scroll to the bottom of the window. For detailed information on individual events, refer to Chapter 18 – Events Namespace of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Registering for an individual event Note:...

  • Page 36: Reader Diagnostics Tool (Rdt)

    Reader Startup Tool Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) The Reader Diagnostic Tool (RDT) is to be used by Sirit trained technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose various reader issues. Channel Statistics The Channel Stats page shows details of channel changes. This page is typically used to observe ETSI 302-208 Listen before Talk (LBT) behavior.

  • Page 37: Alarms

    Reader Startup Tool Alarms The Alarms page is used to capture autonomous alarms generated by the reader during normal operation. The alarms are defined as autonomous reader events for the following namespaces: event.error event.warning IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Tag Report

    (RSSI) and on which antenna that tag singulated. Caution: Use of this tool can adversely affect tag reader performance, particularly if many tag fields are enabled. Use the RTT->Tag Performance page for normal tag performance testing. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Spectrum Analyzer

    Set the Center Frequency and Span fields to view the desired range of frequencies. Leave the Coherent and Time fields at the default values. Caution: Using this feature during normal reader operation can significantly degrade tag reading performance. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Chapter 6 - Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (Rct)

    With this application, you can perform the following: Basic Configurations Advanced Configurations Check System Status Access the online Help To access the RCT, press the button on the main RST page. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Basic Configuration

    After logging in as admin, the Logout button logs you out of the reader. Logging out automatically sets the login level to guest. Profile: Profile is the currently active profile in the reader. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Manage Profiles

    The reader can support up to 8 unique profiles. Detailed information about reader profiles is provided in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. The Manage Profiles page provides a list of all profiles stored in the reader.

  • Page 43: Set Tag Protocol

    Physical parameters configure the physical air interface for the protocol. For detailed information on each of the Control and Physical parameters, refer to Chapter 15 – Modem Namespace of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Parameter descriptions are provided in the modem.protocol.isoc.control...

  • Page 44: Setup Ethernet/Lan

    Other Settings allow you to configure the NTP servers the reader can contact to obtain the current time, DNS servers the reader can contact for domain name resolution, and the Domain list to resolve names to IP addresses. Enter all the required information and press Submit. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Setup Serial Port

    The Setup Serial Port function allows you to configure the serial port parameters. These parameters include: Baud rate Data bits Parity Echo Stop bits Use the pull-down menus to select a value and press Submit to update the reader. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Setup Digital Accessories

    Submit button to send the appropriate commands to the reader to update the digital inputs and outputs. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on configuring the digital inputs and outputs. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Setup Antenna/Cables

    For detailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables, refer to Antenna Configuration in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the Submit button to update the antenna and cable configuration.

  • Page 48: Set Regulatory Mode (Region)

    For detailed information on each of these parameters, refer to the IDentity regulatory region. As 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Descriptions are provided in the a result Region setup.region and setup.sub_region configuration variable Selection is not user sections. configurable. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Advanced Functions

    This page allows you to read the current firmware version, upgrade the reader firmware files, or rollback to the previous firmware version. Enter the name of the Sirit provided firmware file in the Firmware File field. Use the Browse button to help locate the file.

  • Page 50: Import/Export Configuration (Upload/Download)

    This function is used to retrieve the reader settings for later uploading. Press the XML Format button to view the XML file. If you wish to view the current configuration parameters for a reader, press Text Format button. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Command Line

    Reader Configuration Tool Command Line This page allows you to directly enter reader commands from your web browser.To directly enter commands from the Command Line Interface (CLI), refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Expert Configuration

    The Expert Configuration functions allow you to configure low-level functions within the reader. These functions should only be accessed by expert users. Expert configurations include: Setup Version Information Communication Antennas Digital I/O Modem Expert Configuration – Setup IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Expert Configuration - Tag

    Expert Configuration – Tag This page allows you to configure how the reader reports tags. The IDentity 5100 supports the ability to filter tags. Filtering tags means to eliminate tags from being reported based on the conditions specified in the filter configuration variables.

  • Page 54: Expert Configuration - Version

    This page displays the version of reader hardware and reader software within the reader. The version numbers are read-only and will be needed if you contact Sirit for technical support. Expert Configuration – Information This page allows you to customize the reader’s identity. You can assign each reader a name, description, location, and zone.

  • Page 55: Expert Configuration - Communication

    Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Communication This page allows you to customize the reader’s communication parameters. Refer to the Setup Ethernet/LAN and Setup Serial Port sections for additional information. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Expert Configuration - Antennas

    For detailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables, refer to the Antenna Configuration section in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. Enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the Submit button to update the antenna and cable configuration.

  • Page 57: Expert Configuration - Digital I/O

    You can set the digital input debounce time (in milliseconds), as well as the input and output pin values. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables.

  • Page 58: Expert Configuration - Modem

    This page allows you to set the reader’s modem control variables. These variables control functions such as EPC link, modulation depth, return link frequency, and others. Refer to the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables.

  • Page 59: User Application Management

    Applications available on the reader – This function allows you to view a list of all user applications stored on the reader. Controls are provided to view the application and delete it from the reader. Start Applications – This function allows you to start Python and Java applications. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Change Operating Mode

    - Reader is not transmitting any energy, unless processing a tag related command. The RF transmitter is enabled at the beginning of the command processing, any protocol operations required for the command are performed, and then the RF transmitter is turned back off. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: View Tags

    Press Start to begin displaying the tag database. This page is automatically refreshed every five seconds. Press Get Once to update the database one time (refresh is off). Press Purge to purge all tags from the database. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Check Reader Status

    Sirit Technical Support to verify reader operation. Review Logs This page allows you to view the reader logs. These logs can be used by Sirit Technical Support to verify reader operation. The reader logs include: Reader level Logs – System level reader operation System Level Logs –...

  • Page 63: Chapter 7 - Configuring Digital Inputs And Outputs

    I/Os and take specific actions. These Python application scripts can be used as is or modified to suit your particular application. For detailed information on loading Python scripts, refer to Chapter 5 – Embedded Reader Applications of the IDentity 5100 Protocol Reference Guide. scan_trigger.py This routine monitors the state of the digital input pin specified as the input parameter.
  • Page 64 Turns on output 1 for 5000 ms on tag reads signal_read.py 1 5000 Turns on output 1 for 500 ms on tag reads signal_read.py 1 500 Turns on digital output 1,logic level 0, for signal_read.py 1 800 0 800 ms on tag reads IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 1 level 0 for on Monitors RF status, set/clear output 2 on change, logic rf_mon.py 2 level 0 for on Monitors RF status, set/clear output 3 on change, logic rf_mon.py 3 0 level 1 for on IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Digital Input Alarm Generation

    Specifications Digital Input Alarm Generation The IDentity 5100 can be configured to generate an alarm when a digital input is disconnected or sensor failure is detected. The alarm is triggered when the signal level on the digital input stays in the specified state longer than the specified alarm timeout.

  • Page 67: Digital I/O Hardware Connection

    Specifications Digital I/O Hardware Connection Figure 5 shows a typical sensor/indicator connection to the digital I/Os. Example Motion Detector and Indicator connected to the Digital I/O Figure 5 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    2.5A maximum at 24 Vdc 5.0A maximum at 12 Vdc Size 17.7 x 17.7 x 4.1 in (450 x 450 x 105 mm) Weight 15.0 pounds (6.8 kg) Typical Power Consumption versus Conducted Output Power at 910 MHz Figure 6 IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Environmental Specifications

    40 mAh to 2.0 volts Power Supply Specifications Model Lambda DSP100-24 Input Voltage 90 – 264 Vac, Input Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Power 100.8W Holdup Time 10 ms (115 Vac) Output Voltage 24 VDC Output Current 4.2A IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Rs-232 Specifications

    Pin 6 – RXD- (Receive Data -) Pin 7 – NC Pin 8 – NC Antenna Cable Specifications Manufacturer Time Microwave Systems Part No. LMR-400 (replacement for RG-8/9913) Connector Type RP-TNC Impedance 50 ohms Attenuation 3.9 dB/100 ft (12.8 dB/100m) IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Internal Antenna Specifications

    The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website. IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout

    Digital Input Common DIN3 Digital Input 3 Brown DIN4 Digital Input 4 Ground (Reader) Orange DOUT1 Digital Output 1 DOUT2 Digital Output 2 Green White DOUT3 Digital Output 3 Green DOUT4 Digital Output 4 Blue Ground (Reader) IDentity 5100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Chapter 9 - Safety Instructions

    Caution: The IDentity 5100 UHF Reader is equipped with two (2) RF ports and is factory configured to operate on the internal RF port (1). To prevent reader damage, the external RF Port (2) must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up if the reader has been configured to use this port.

  • Page 74: Electrostatic Discharge

    ESD. Regulatory Compliance Caution: The IDentity 5100 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirit Technologies for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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