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- Page 3 ESCORT MEMORY SYSTEMS C0405-S OBALT ERIES RFID C ONTROLLERS High Frequency, Multi-Protocol, Passive RFID Controllers For C0405 models: • C0405-232-01 • C0405-485-01 • C0405-USB-01 ’ PERATOR ANUAL How to Install, Configure and Operate Cobalt C0405-Series RFID Controllers...
- Page 4 E G U L A T O R Y O M P L I A N C E F C C P 1 5 . 1 0 5 A R T This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Typical Read Range - Front View* for HMS / Mifare RFID Tags ........28 2.5.4 Typical Read Range - Side Profile* for HMS / Mifare RFID Tags......... 29 2.5.5 C0405 Antenna to EMS Tag Ranges................30 CHAPTER 3: POWER & COMMUNICATION ........31 ................31... - Page 6 ODES CHAPTER 5: RFID TAGS ............43 RFID T ................43 VERVIEW 5 . 1 . 1 RFID Standards ......................43 EMS RFID T ..................45 5.2.1 HMS-Series Tags ......................45 5.2.2 LRP-Series Tags ......................46 .................. 47 MBODIMENTS 5.3.1 Printed Circuit Board RFID Tags...................
- Page 7 ............ 65 TANDARD OMMAND ABLE APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... 66 APPENDIX B: MODELS & ACCESSORIES ........67 EMS H ..................... 67 ARDWARE C0405-Series RFID Controllers....................67 Subnet16™ Gateway Interface Modules................... 67 Subnet16™ Hub Interface Modules ..................68 & D ..............
- Page 8 Table 2-2: C0405-485-01 Interface Connector - Pinout............23 Table 2-3: C0405-USB-01 Interface Connector - Pinout ............25 Table 2-4: C0405 Antenna to EMS Tag Ranges ..............30 Table 3-1: EMS Power Supplies ..................... 31 Table 3-2: Configuration Tag - Controller Defaults ..............33 Table 4-1: Continuous Read Mode - LED Behavior ...............
- Page 9 C O N T E N T S IST OF IGURES Figure 1-1: C0405 Package Contents Diagram..............12 Figure 2-1: C0405 RFID Controller Dimensions ..............16 Figure 2-2: C0405 Controller Attached to Bracket with Cable Connected ......17 Figure 2-3: C0405 Proximity to Metal ..................18 Figure 2-4: RS232 Interface Cable Schematic ...............
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Getting Started
C H A P T E R 1 : G E T T I N G S T A R T E D CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED NTRODUCTION Welcome to the C0405-Series RFID Controllers - Operator’s Manual. This manual will assist you in the installation, configuration and operation of Escort Memory Systems’... -
Page 11: C0405 Rfid Controller Features
Reads/Writes ISO 14443A and ISO 15693 compatible RFID tags - range up to 50mm with ISO 144433 tags and 90mm with ISO 15693 tags Reads/Writes LRP, HMS, and T-Series tags from EMS FCC/CE/TELEC agency compliance certification IP67 rated M12 interface connector (8-pin for RS232, 5-pin for RS485/USB) Fully encapsulated electronics 1 . -
Page 12: Contents Of The C0405 Product Package
C o n t e n t s o f t h e C 0 4 0 5 P r o d u c t P a c k a g e Unpack the C0405 hardware and accessories. Inspect each item for evidence of damage. If an item appears to be damaged, notify your distributor or EMS. The C0405 product package contains the following components:... -
Page 13: User Supplied Components
C H A P T E R 1 : G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 1 . 1 . 6 U s e r S u p p l i e d C o m p o n e n t s To configure a complete RFID system, you will need to provide the following items: •... -
Page 14: Communication Options
There are three distinct versions of the C0405-Series RFID Controller. Each model provides support for one specific communication interface requirement. Through the Subnet16 protocol, multiple C0405-485-01 controllers can be networked via a single bus that is connected to an EMS Subnet16 Gateway or Hub interface module. 1 . 2 . 1... -
Page 15: Chapter 2: Installing The C0405
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE C0405 REPARING FOR NSTALLATION C0405-Series RFID Controllers support direct connections for point-to-point (host/controller) applications (RS232, RS485 and USB). -
Page 16: C0405 Controller Dimensions
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 1 . 2 C 0 4 0 5 C o n t r o l l e r D i m e n s i o n s The images below contain the dimensions of the Cobalt C0405-Series RFID Controllers in millimeters and [inches]. -
Page 17: Mounting The Controller
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 1 . 3 M o u n t i n g t h e C o n t r o l l e r C0405-Series RFID Controllers can be mounted to wood or plastic fixtures. -
Page 18: Proximity To Metal
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 1 . 4 P r o x i m i t y t o M e t a l RFID devices can be negatively impacted by the presence of metallic objects. -
Page 19: Installing The C0405-232-01 Controller
Section 2.1.3 – “Mounting the Controller”. 2. Connect the 8-pin, female M12 connector from your serial interface cable (EMS P/N: CBL-1478) to the 8-pin, male M12 connector on the C0405-232-01. 3. Connect the serial interface cable‘s female DE9 D-Sub connector to a COM port on the host computer. -
Page 20: C0405-232-01 Cabling Information
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 2 . 2 C 0 4 0 5 - 2 3 2 - 0 1 C a b l i n g I n f o r m a t i o n The C0405-232-01 has one 8-pin, male M12 interface connector. -
Page 21: Figure 2-4: Rs232 Interface Cable Schematic
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 R S2 32 Se ria l I nt e rfac e C a ble Sc he ma t ic If you intend to assemble your own RS232 serial interface cable, follow the schematic below. -
Page 22: Installing The C0405-485-01 Controller
2. Connect the 5-pin, female end of your Subnet16-compatible cable to the 5-pin, male M12 interface connector on the C0405-485. Connect the opposite end of this cable to an EMS Subnet16 Gateway or Hub device. Connect the Gateway or Hub to a host computer via Category 5E Ethernet cabling*. -
Page 23: C0405-485-01 Cabling Information
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 3 . 2 C 0 4 0 5 - 4 8 5 - 0 1 C a b l i n g I n f o r m a t i o n The C0405-485-01 has one 5-pin, male M12 interface connector. -
Page 24: Installing The C0405-Usb-01 Controller
Controller. 3. Attach the, 5-pin, reverse keyed female M12 interface connector from a suitable USB interface cable (EMS P/N: CBL-1525) to the 5-pin, reverse keyed male M12 connector on the C0405-USB. 4. Plug the remaining end of the USB interface cable into a USB port on the host computer. -
Page 25: C0405-Usb-01 Cabling Information
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 4 . 2 C 0 4 0 5 - U S B - 0 1 C a b l i n g I n f o r m a t i o n The C0405-USB-01 has one 5-pin, reverse keyed male M12 interface connector. -
Page 26: Ntenna Nvironment
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 NTENNA NVIRONMENT The antenna used to communicate with RFID tags is integrated within the C0405 RFID Controller. -
Page 27: Typical Read Range - Side Profile* For Sli 54X86Mm Rfid Tags
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 5 . 2 T y p i c a l R e a d R a n g e - S i d e P r o f i l e * f o r S L I 5 4 x 8 6 m m R F I D T a g s Figure 2-7: Typical Read Range - Side Profile* for SLI 54x86mm Tags *Approximate Free Air H-Field Pattern... -
Page 28: Typical Read Range - Front View* For Hms / Mifare Rfid Tags
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 5 . 3 T y p i c a l R e a d R a n g e - F r o n t V i e w * f o r H M S / M i f a r e R F I D T a g s Figure 2-8: Typical Read Range - Front View* for HMS / Mifare Tags *Approximate Free Air H-Field Pattern... -
Page 29: Typical Read Range - Side Profile* For Hms / Mifare Rfid Tags
C H A P T E R 2 : I N S T A L L I N G T H E C 0 4 0 5 2 . 5 . 4 T y p i c a l R e a d R a n g e - S i d e P r o f i l e * f o r H M S / M i f a r e R F I D T a g s Figure 2-9: Typical Read Range - Side Profile* for HMS / Mifare Tags *Approximate Free Air H-Field Pattern... -
Page 30: C0405 Antenna To Ems Tag Ranges
HMS125 45 / 1.77 HMS150 Table 2-4: C0405 Antenna to EMS Tag Ranges NOTE: For further information regarding the Antenna–to–Tag Ranges, please refer to the specific Tag’s Datasheet. C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3... -
Page 31: Chapter 3: Power & Communication
C0405-232-01 and C0405-485-01 RFID controllers requires an agency compliant LPS power supply capable of providing 10~35VDC, 2.4W (100mA @ 24VDC, 1 Amp peak). EMS Power Supplies for C0405-232 and C0405-485 RFID Controllers PART NU MB ER D E SCR IPTION 45W, 1.88A max @ 24VDC... -
Page 32: Hf-Series Onfiguration Ag
C H A P T E R 3 : P O W E R & C O M M U N I C A T I O N HF-S ERIES ONFIGURATION 3 . 2 . 1 C o n f i g u r a t i o n T a g O v e r v i e w In the past, RFID controllers had multiple jumpers and DIP-switches that were used to set configuration parameters. -
Page 33: Configuration Tag Memory Map
C H A P T E R 3 : P O W E R & C O M M U N I C A T I O N 3 . 2 . 2 C o n f i g u r a t i o n T a g M e m o r y M a p Containing a NXP I-CODE SLI IC, the Configuration Tag is a 112-byte ISO 15693 compliant tag that has had much of its memory locked at the factory to prevent important data from being erased or overwritten. - Page 34 C H A P T E R 3 : P O W E R & C O M M U N I C A T I O N This procedure can be used to cycle through all 16 possible Subnet Nodes. Note that after reaching Subnet Node 16, incrementing the Node ID value once more returns the controller to Node ID 0.
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Page 35: Chapter 4: Led Status
C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S CHAPTER 4: LED STATUS LED F UNCTIONS VERVIEW C0405-Series RFID Controllers have eight LED status indicators. The LEDs are conveniently located on the top panel of the device and display everything from antenna RF and communications activity to Node ID, diagnostic information and power status. -
Page 36: Led Descriptions
C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S 4 . 1 . 1 L E D D e s c r i p t i o n s RF LED: Color is red. The RF LED will illuminate while RF power is being transmitted by the antenna, and will stay ON during the entire RF operation. -
Page 37: C0405-232 Led Status
C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S 4 . 1 . 2 C 0 4 0 5 - 2 3 2 L E D S t a t u s On the C0405-232 model, the amber Node 2 LED will stay on indefinitely to indicate that the controller is in RS232 mode. -
Page 38: C0405-485 Led Status
C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S 4 . 1 . 4 C 0 4 0 5 - 4 8 5 L E D S t a t u s When used in conjunction with a Subnet16 Gateway or Subnet16 Hub, the five amber LEDs on the C0405-485 model indicate (in binary, weighted by powers of two, from right to left) the Node ID value currently assigned (for which there are 16). - Page 39 C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S Node 9 Node 10 Node 11 Node 12 Node 13 Node 14 Node 15 Node 16 Node ID 00 is the default Node ID for C0405-485 controllers.
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Page 40: Special Led Operation Functions
C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S LED O PECIAL PERATION UNCTIONS 4 . 2 . 1 U p d a t i n g t h e C o n t r o l l e r ’ s F i r m w a r e Updating Firmware (Part 1) With the PWR LED on the... -
Page 41: Continuous Read Mode - Led Behavior
C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S Updating Firmware (Part 2) After the new firmware has been copied to internal memory, the LEDs will blink ON and OFF repeatedly during which time the new code is being written to flash memory. -
Page 42: Led Displayed Error Codes
C H A P T E R 4 : L E D S T A T U S LED D ISPLAYED RROR ODES When an error occurs, other than a Timeout, the red RF LED and one or more amber Node LEDs will flash in unison. -
Page 43: Chapter 5: Rfid Tags
C0405 Controller and an Escort Memory Systems ISO 14443 compliant tag might not be readable by another manufacturer’s RFID controller. C0405-Series Controllers support EMS’ security keys for use on Mifare ISO 14443A tags. - Page 44 C H A P T E R 5 : R F I D T A G S ISO 1 800 0-3 .1 The ISO 18000 standard has not been implemented in the C0405-Series Controller at the time of publication of this manual. It is a planned product enhancement for future release.
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Page 45: Ems Rfid Tags
C H A P T E R 5 : R F I D T A G S EMS RFID T As of this publication, tags that contain the following RFID integrated circuits are compatible with C0405-Series Controllers. 5 . 2 . 1 H M S - S e r i e s T a g s •... -
Page 46: Lrp-Series Tags
C H A P T E R 5 : R F I D T A G S 5 . 2 . 2 L R P - S e r i e s T a g s NXP I-CODE SLI, 112-byte + 64-bit ID (ISO 15693) Texas Instruments Tag-it, 32-byte + 64-bit ID (ISO 15693) Infineon My-D Vicinity, 1k-byte + 64-bit ID (ISO 15693) Figure 5-2: LRP-Series Tags... -
Page 47: Tag Embodiments
C H A P T E R 5 : R F I D T A G S MBODIMENTS RFID tags are designed, produced and distributed in a variety of sizes and packages. 5 . 3 . 1 P r i n t e d C i r c u i t B o a r d R F I D T a g s RFID tags that incorporate Printed Circuit Board technology are designed for encasement inside totes, pallets, or products that can provide the protection... -
Page 48: Tag Memory
C H A P T E R 5 : R F I D T A G S EMORY Tag memory addressing begins at address zero (0x0000), with the highest addressable memory location equal to one less than the total number of bytes in the tag. -
Page 49: Optimizing Tag Memory
C H A P T E R 5 : R F I D T A G S T A G M E M O R Y M A P - E XA M P L E In the example below, 90-bytes of a 112-byte tag have been allocated to areas of the memory map (leaving roughly 20% free for future uses). -
Page 50: Figure 5-3: Optimizing Tag Memory
C H A P T E R 5 : R F I D T A G S O P T IM IZ IN G TAG MEM O R Y - EXA MP L E The graphic below illustrates how a single byte (8-bits) can be efficiently used to track an automobile’s inspection history at eight inspection stations. -
Page 51: Chapter 6: Command Protocols
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S CHAPTER 6: COMMAND PROTOCOLS OMMAND ROTOCOL VERVIEW When an RFID command is issued, the host computer instructs the RFID controller to perform a given task. -
Page 52: Abx Command Structures
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S 6 . 1 . 1 A B x C o m m a n d S t r u c t u r e s All ABx-based RFID commands contain certain fundamental packet elements, including a Command Header, a Command ID, one or more Command Parameters (when applicable) and a Command Terminator. -
Page 53: Ab X Fast Command Protocol
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S OMMAND ROTOCOL The default command protocol used by C0405-Series RFID Controllers for Point-to- Point data transmission is known as the ABx Fast Command Protocol. ABx Fast has a single-byte oriented packet structure that permits the rapid execution of RFID commands while requiring the transfer of a minimal number of bytes. -
Page 54: Abx Fast - Command Packet Structure
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S 6 . 2 . 2 A B x F a s t - C o m m a n d P a c k e t S t r u c t u r e The packet structure of all ABx Fast command contains certain basic elements, including Command Header, Command Size, Command ID and Command Terminator. -
Page 55: Abx Fast - Response Packet Structure
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S 6 . 2 . 3 A B x F a s t - R e s p o n s e P a c k e t S t r u c t u r e After performing a command, the C0405 will generate a host-bound response packet. -
Page 56: Abx Fast - Command Packet Parameters
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S 6 . 2 . 4 A B x F a s t - C o m m a n d P a c k e t P a r a m e t e r s C o m m a n d S i z e The ABx Fast protocol requires that the byte count, known as the Command Size, be specified as a two-byte integer. - Page 57 C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S Ch ec ksu m ABx Fast Command Protocol supports the inclusion of an additional checksum byte that is used to verify the integrity of data being transmitted between host and controller.
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Page 58: Abx Fast Error Response Structure
For a full description of ABx Fast error codes, see publication ABx Fast Protocol – Reference Manual, available online at www.ems-rfid.com. C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3... -
Page 59: Ab X Standard Command Protocol
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S TANDARD OMMAND ROTOCOL The ABx Standard Command Protocol is a binary, double-byte, “word” oriented protocol where data is transmitted in 2-byte increments: a Most Significant Byte (MSB) or “High Byte”... -
Page 60: Abx Standard - Command Packet Structure
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S 6 . 3 . 1 A B x S t a n d a r d - C o m m a n d P a c k e t S t r u c t u r e B Y T E C O M M A N D P A C K E T E L E M E N T C O N T E N T... -
Page 61: Abx Standard - Command Example
C H A P T E R 6 : C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L S 6 . 3 . 3 A B x S t a n d a r d - C o m m a n d E x a m p l e The example below depicts the packet structure of the ABx Standard command and response messages for Command 0x08 (Tag Search). -
Page 62: Abx Standard Error Response Structure
For a full description of ABx Standard error codes, see publication ABx Standard Protocol – Reference Manual, available online at www.ems-rfid.com. C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3... -
Page 63: Chapter 7: Rfid Commands Tables
C H A P T E R 7 : R F I D C O M M A N D S A N D E R R O R C O D E S CHAPTER 7: RFID COMMANDS TABLES RFID C OMMAND ABLE The table below lists the ABx Fast RFID commands supported by C0405-Series... -
Page 64: Table 7-1: Abx Fast Rfid Command Table
For a full description of ABx Fast RFID commands, see publication ABx Fast Protocol – Reference Manual, available online at www.ems-rfid.com. C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3... -
Page 65: Ab Tandard Rfid Command Able
For a full description of ABx Standard RFID commands, see publication ABx Standard Protocol – Reference Manual, available online at www.ems-rfid.com. C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3... -
Page 66: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
A P P E N D I X A : T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS E L E C T R I C A L 10~35VDC Supply Voltage 2.4W (100mA @ 24VDC, 1 Amp peak) -
Page 67: Appendix B: Models & Accessories
This portion of the manual lists the products and accessories available for the C0405- Series RFID product family. To purchase any of the items listed below contact your EMS distributor or visit our Web site: http://www.ems-rfid.com. Please let us know if you have any questions. -
Page 68: Subnet16™ Hub Interface Modules
& D OFTWARE EMONSTRATION Software Applications Visit the Escort Memory Systems website (www.ems-rfid.com) for download instructions. Cobalt Dashboard Utility Communicate in real time with one or more readers directly or via Multi-drop network. Allows users to configure, monitor and control their RFID devices from anywhere on their network. -
Page 69: Cable And Network Accessories
A P P E N D I X B : M O D E L S & A C C E S S O R I E S ABLE AND ETWORK CCESSORIES E M S P /N COMPON ENT D E SCR IPTION X X = L E N G T H I N M E T E R S... -
Page 70: Power Supplies
A P P E N D I X B : M O D E L S & A C C E S S O R I E S Termination 5-pin, female M12 (ThinNet) CBL-1496 Resistor Plug Termination 5-pin, female 7/8-16 (ThickNet) CBL-1497 Resistor Plug Cable... -
Page 71: Appendix C: Network Diagrams
A P P E N D I X C : N E T W O R K D I A G R A M S APPENDIX C: NETWORK DIAGRAMS Subnet16 Gateway - ThickNet Network Diagram Subnet16 Gateway - ThinNet Network Diagram Subnet16 Hub –... -
Page 72: Subnet16 Gateway - Thicknet Network Diagram
A P P E N D I X C : N E T W O R K D I A G R A M S 7 . 2 . 1 Subnet16 Gateway – ThickNet Network Diagram C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3 P A G E 7 2 O F 7 5... -
Page 73: Subnet16 Gateway - Thinnet Network Diagram
A P P E N D I X C : N E T W O R K D I A G R A M S 7 . 2 . 2 Subnet16 Gateway – ThinNet Network Diagram C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3 P A G E 7 3 O F 7 5... -
Page 74: Subnet16 Hub - Network Diagram
A P P E N D I X C : N E T W O R K D I A G R A M S 7 . 2 . 3 Subnet16 Hub – Network Diagram C 0 4 0 5 - X X X - 0 1 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L – R E V . 0 3 P A G E 7 4 O F 7 5... -
Page 75: Warranty
W A R R A N T Y WARRANTY Datalogic Automation warrants that all products of its own manufacturing conform to Datalogic Automation’s specifications and are free from defects in material and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions and within the service conditions for which they were furnished.