DTI424 DTI425 2 Safety instructions General • The unit described is a subcomponent for integration into a system. – The system architect is responsible for the safety of the system. – The system architect undertakes to perform a risk assessment and to create documentation in accordance with legal and normative requirements to be provided to the operator and user of the system.
DTI424 DTI425 3 Intended use The read/write head reads and writes ID tags without contact. The data is made available as process data via the IO-Link interface.
DTI424 DTI425 4 Items supplied • Read/write head • 2x hexagonal nut The device is supplied without installation and connection accessories. Available accessories: www.ifm.com. The optimum function is not ensured when using components from other manufacturers.
Operation of the unit via the IO-Link interface requires an IO-Link master. With a PC, suitable IO-Link software and an IO-Link adapter cable, communication is possible while the system is not in operation. IODD required to configure the unit is available at www.ifm.com.
DTI424 DTI425 6 Installation 6.1 Notes on the unit installation When mounting several RFID units adhere to the minimum distances between the systems. Flush mounting of a read/write head in metal reduces the read/write distance. Device performance can be affected if positioned in the immediate vicinity of powerful HF emission sources such as welding transformers or converters.
DTI424 DTI425 6.4 Install device u Fix the device using the supplied nuts (M18). DTI424 Fig. 3: Flush mounting DTI425 Fig. 4: Non flush mounting 6.5 Mounting distances DTI424 Operating mode Distance side (A) Distance front (B) For reading and writing ≥ 60 mm...
DTI424 DTI425 DTI425 Operating mode Distance side (A) Distance front (B) For reading and writing ≥ 90 mm ≥ 180 mm 6.6 Positioning of the ID tags The read/write heads are marked with an antenna symbol on the sensing face. It designates the middle of the integrated antenna coil and has to correspond with the middle of the ID tag.
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DTI424 DTI425 DTI425 Fig. 6: Position the ID tag u Align the ID tag on the central axis of the antenna of the unit. ID tag Type Distance read/write head (D) in plastic E80371 40 mm The indications in the table apply to static read/write operations.
The electrical supply must only be made via PELV/SELV circuits. u Disconnect power before connecting the device. 7.1 Wiring u Connect the device to an IO-Link master using the M12 connector. w Voltage is supplied via the IO-Link master. Pin assignment Wiring IO-Link Information on available sockets see: www.ifm.com.
DTI424 DTI425 8 Operating and display elements DTI424 DTI425 1 LED green: operating voltage LED yellow: ID tag State Description green operating voltage OK operating voltage missing flashing slowly deactivated yellow on (permanently) ID tag detected on (pulse) ID tag read/written successfully...
DTI424 DTI425 9 Parameter setting The parameters of the device are set using a software via IO-Link (for example ifm moneo configure SA). More information can be found in the IODD of the unit: www.ifm.com 9.1 Parameter 9.1.1 Data block size The memory area of an ID tag is organised in data blocks. The parameter specifies the size of a data block.
DTI424 DTI425 9.1.4 Address for automatic read/write The parameter "Address for automatic read/write" sets the start address of the memory area that is accessed in the operating modes "Auto read" and "Auto write". The address is provided in bytes. In the operating modes “Auto read" and "Auto write" the device reads and writes a specified number of data of the ID tag automatically.
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DTI424 DTI425 Status bit Value Description Cmd End Read or write operation terminated Cmd Start Acknowledge Start of a read or write operation not acknowledged Start of a read or write operation acknowledged Cmd Antenna deactivate Activate antenna Deactivate antenna...
DTI424 DTI425 10 Operation The device supports several operation modes selected with the command value in the process data output image: Operating mode Command value Description Read UID 0x00 Operating mode Read UID (Ò / 17) Auto read data 0x01 Operating mode Auto read data (Ò / 18)
DTI424 DTI425 Byte Process data output Process data input ignored Data 0 ignored Data 1 ignored Data 2 ignored Data 3 ignored Data 4 ignored Data 5 ignored Data 6 ignored Data 7 ignored Data 8 ignored Data 9 ignored...
DTI424 DTI425 If the ID tag remains in the detection range, the data can be written with the status bit "Cmd Start". If writing was unsuccessful, the error value is shown in the process image. The smaller the "Data Length Auto Read/Write" is set, the less time is needed for writing. That means that the dwell time of the ID tag in the detection range can be shorter.
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DTI424 DTI425 u Use the control to set the following values in the process data output: the command value "0x03", the address (16 bits) and the data length (16 bits). u With the control, start the read operation with the status bit "Cmd Start”.
DTI424 DTI425 Byte Process data output Process data input ignored Data 26 ignored Data 27 Block counter Block counter ignored Error value 10.5.1 Example successful reading of data The example shows that reading of the data was successful. Preset com- 0x00...
DTI424 DTI425 Controller ac- 0x03 Data 0x01 0x00 knowledges re- ceipt of the data Device sets 0x03 Data 0x02 0x00 more data and terminates read- Controller ac- 0x03 Data 0x02 0x00 knowledges re- ceipt of the data Controller with- 0x03...
DTI424 DTI425 Controller sets 0x03 0x00 0x00 command (read 35 bytes from address 0x12) Device acknowl- 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 edges com- mand Device sets first 0x03 Data 0x00 0x00 byte of the data Controller ac- 0x03 Data 0x01 0x00...
DTI424 DTI425 Process data output when Process data output during Byte Process data input starting the write operation data transfer Address (high byte) Data 2 0x00 Address (low byte) Data 3 0x00 Length (high byte) Data 4 0x00 Length (low byte)
DTI424 DTI425 Device acknowl- 0x04 Data for ID tag 0x01 edges data Controller trans- 0x04 Data for ID tag 0x02 fers more data Device acknowl- 0x04 Data for ID tag 0x02 edges data and terminates writ- Controller with- 0x00 0x0000...
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DTI424 DTI425 Preset com- 0x00 0x0000 0x0000 0x00 0x00 mand Controller sets 0x04 0x0010 0x0028 0x00 0x00 command (write 40 bytes to ad- dress 0x10) Device acknowl- 0x04 0x0010 0x0028 0x00 0x00 edges com- mand Controller trans- 0x04 Data for ID tag...
DTI424 DTI425 Device carries 0x00 0x00 0x00 out preset com- mand Tab. 10: Process data input 10.7 Error values in the process data input Value Name Description 0x00 RFID_NOERROR No error, read or write operation successful. 0x01 RFID_UNKNOWN_COMMAND Unknown command value 0x11 COMMAND_NO_RESPONSE •...
11 Maintenance, repair and disposal The unit is maintenance-free. u Contact ifm in case of malfunction. u Do not open the housing as the unit does not contain any components which can be maintained by the user. The unit must only be repaired by the manufacturer.
DTI424 DTI425 12 Approvals/standards For approvals and standards, the following information is available: • Test standards and regulations: documentation.ifm.com • EU declaration of conformity and approvals: documentation.ifm.com • Notes relevant for approval: package inserts of the device...
DTI424 DTI425 Glossary ID tag An ID tag is used to identify objects. A read/ write device is used to read the ID tag via a high-frequency radio signal. An ID tag consists of an antenna, an analogue circuit for receiving and transmitting (transceiver), a digital circuit and a non-volatile memory.
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