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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tagsurance UHF ........................30 4.4.3 Tagsurance HF .......................... 30 4.4.4 Marker ............................31 4.4.5 Puncher ............................31 4.4.6 IO-only device ..........................32 4.4.7 IO cable for Voyantic devices ....................33 Connecting cables ..........................34 Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 3 Updating a lane configuration ......................55 Selecting a recipe ..........................56 Job configuration ..........................56 7.3.1 Job type selection ........................56 7.3.2 Trigger settings .......................... 60 7.3.3 Lot settings..........................62 7.3.4 Cut mark ............................ 63 Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 4 Station connector ........................76 10.2.5 Machine IO connector ........................ 79 10.2.6 Output signal current limits ......................80 10.3 Standard Tagsurance 3 device IO port ....................81 10.4 Digital signals of IO Breakout ......................82 10.5 APIs ..............................82 10.5.1 REST API........................... 82 10.5.2...
Page 6: Overview
Snoop Pro coupling elements, marker and other such stations are installed. Tagsurance 3 is easy to operate with a browser-based operator UI that acts as a server in your computer connected to Tagsurance 3 and browser pointed to Tagsurance 3’s IP address: •...
Page 8: Terminology
Tagsurance 3 Manual 2 Terminology Term Meaning Tagsurance 3 The whole system is called Tagsurance 3 Person that runs the machine in production. Does not necessarily need to know anything about the recipe, except for loading the correct one. Operator...
Page 9 Sensor that is used by Lane controller to sense when tags enter the Trigger process. Sensor that is used by Lane controller to sense accurately how material is Rotary encoder moving. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 11: System Components
Tagsurance 3 Manual 3 System components Tagsurance controller Tagsurance controller is the main unit of the Tagsurance 3 system. The Tagsurance controller: • follows the flow of tags in the process; • triggers the testing and encoding stations when the tags are on the coupling elements;...
Page 12: Server
As there is no automated or monitored patching by Voyantic for the operating system (Windows 10 Pro) or software installed by Voyantic, the Tagsurance 3 system is not to be connected to the Internet, but rather only a local *Ethernet connection should be used.
Page 13: Router
Tagsurance HF, etc.) will be connected to. The network is firewalled without any access outside, except to selected services on the Tagsurance server. Not in use Not in use Management network Router management Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 14: Poe Switch
The Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch is a connection point for all Ethernet devices in the Tagsurance 3 system. The PoE switch can also be utilized as a power supply for certain devices like lane controllers. The model and power supply capacity of the PoE switch varies between Tagsurance 3 controller variants.
Page 15: Lane Controller
Lane controller is a device for controlling the stations on a single lane. The number of lane controllers in the system defines the maximum number of lanes the Tagsurance 3 system can manage. Based on the lane configuration, trigger and rotary encoder signals, the lane controller observes the web movement and triggers the stations via IO connections when a tag is on top of the coupling elements.
Page 16: Trigger Sensor
If the material is moved backward (reversed), Tagsurance 3 will notice it, if a job is running. The processing of tags will only start after the liner has moved forward to the position from which the reversing started.
Page 17: Station Devices
3.4.2 Tagsurance SL UHF Tagsurance SL UHF is a new generation of UHF RFID testers Voyantic is providing. This device does performance testing like its predecessor and soon also the encoding which enables tag personalization. See detailed technical specifications in the Product catalogue.
Page 18: Tagsurance Hf
The most common protocols are supported, and the tests are deterministic. See detailed technical specifications in the Product catalogue. 3.4.4 Marker HSA Jet Micron MCHP1 The print images can be designed by MicroDraw software. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 19: Puncher
3.4.6 IO-only device It is possible to connect other than devices provided by Voyantic as a station to the Tagsurance 3 system. The devices must implement a specific IO signal interface that the Tagsurance 3 controller uses to trigger the device when it is time to start processing the tag. The device is expected to report back whether the processing was successful or not.
Page 20: Strobe Light
The strobe light is an accessory to help observing the RFID tag position when the station is triggered. The strobe light is connected in between the station IO cable and the station. The duration of the flash is fixed and independent from the trigger signal pulse length. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 21: Installation
This section describes how to install components to a machine and connect components to Tagsurance controller. The installation and wiring are guided on component level. An example configuration of Tagsurance system is shown in the diagram below. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 22: Installing Snoop Pro Coupling Elements
In the curve there should not be any sudden peaks or notches larger than 1 dB. Note that the curve level may be different from installation to installation due to: • different cable type and length • Snoop Pro model and version • Snoop Pro electrode extensions Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 23 If the installation has drifted (the reference curve is not visible or it is below or above the limits), • check the RF cable connections and conditions; • clean the Snoop Pro coupling element from dust; Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 24: Installing The Rotary Encoder
The expected rotating direction is shown in the images below. The expected rotation direction is known as the forward direction in lane configuration. Depending on the rotary encoder installation, you can also configure reverse direction in the lane configuration. Expected rotating direction Lane movement Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 25: Installing The Trigger Sensor
The trigger sensor must be placed before the test stations. The distance from the trigger sensor to each operating station in millimeters [mm] is set in the lane configuration. 4.3.1 Installing and training SICK contrast sensor • SICK KTM-WP11172P Optimal distance 12.5 mm ±3 mm Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 27: Installing And Training Sick Color Contrast Sensor
Installing and training SICK color contrast sensor • SICK KTS-WB9114115AZZZZ An example of the trigger sensor installation (SICK color contrast) is shown in the picture below. Optimal distance 13 mm ±5 mm Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 29: Installing Stations
IO cable (IO signals) I/O port → Lane controller’s station port • RF cable going to the Snoop Pro coupling element. The RF connector in Tagsurance SL UHF is an N-type connector. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 30: Tagsurance Uhf
I/O port → D25-to-D15 adapter → Lane controller’s station port • Power cable On the device’s front panel, connect the RF cable going to the Snoop Pro HF coupling element. The RF connector in Tagsurance is an N-type connector. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 31: Marker
(white wire) is an NPN type trigger (active on low). The shield is grounded. The trigger signal is not meant to drive the puncher directly but a relay in between. See the current limits for signals in Section 10.2.6 Output signal current limits. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 32: Io-Only Device
In the picture above, the signals are PNP type, active high (> 5 VDC) and passive low (< 2 VDC). See voltage level details in section 10.2.4 Station connector. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 33: Io Cable For Voyantic Devices
4.4.7 IO cable for Voyantic devices The IO signals of all Voyantic devices, Tagsurances, are connected to the lane controller by using the IO cable having DA-15 (pins in two rows) and DE-15 (pins in three rows) connectors. Similarly, the ends are labelled as Voyantic device and Lane Controller. The IO Cable has customized connections to make Voyantic devices compatible with the lane controller’s pinout.
Page 34: Connecting Cables
Connect the stations' RF and power cables as instructed in their manuals. The installation of Voyantic devices is shown in the section 4.4 . Connect the IO cables from the lane controller’s station ports (DE-15, 15 pins in 3 rows) to each station in the same order the stations are physically located on the lane.
Page 35: Strobe Light
The strobe light cable is a cable extension which has two DA-15 connectors, male and female connector. Connect the strobe light cable in between the station IO cable and the station itself. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 36: Machine Io
Connect Ethernet cables between the router, Ethernet switch, and Tagsurance server (marked green in the picture above). • Router port #3 → Ethernet (PoE) switch • Ethernet switch → Tagsurance server (computer in the Tagsurance system) Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 37: Connecting To The Tagsurance System
Network connection Note: Due to automatic updates and restarts, as Tagsurance controllers have their server running on Windows, Voyantic does not recommend connecting them to the Internet. An automatic restart will stop the job. Connect your network to router port #1.
Page 38 How to reboot: Press the power button on server and when it is shut down, cycle the power of the whole Tagsurance 3 rack and then power the server back on. Through a network connection, the operator UI, REST API, and API documentation are available as they are through the direct connection, but the IP address is different.
Page 39: Apis
You can connect to APIs at the same address where the operator UI is available, that is described above. API documentation is available at the same address as operator UI. For example, through the direct connection in • https://10.10.30.10/api-docs • https://10.10.30.10/async-api-docs Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 40: Building Lane Configuration
You can add (+) a new lane at any position before or after the current lanes or remove lanes (x). Click (+) to add a new lane, and the Lane Editor dialog opens. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 41: Lane Controller
Lane controller In the operator UI, select the lane controller that is in use and insert the correct serial number. The serial number is located on the lane controller’s front panel. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 42: Machine Io
Each lane controller has its own specific machine IO. It is active during a job only if so specified in a recipe as part of a job. In other words, the actions defined in a machine IO can only be triggered if the lane controller in question is active. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 43: Stations
9-16 (1=9, etc…). If you are unsure for any reason and you need to check without checking the cables which Tagsurance UHF 1.x is in which COM port, you can do this with Tagsurance 3 Recipe Builder: 1. Add a TS-UHF device.
Page 44: Tagsurance Hf
For the IO-only device, you need to define the distance from the trigger where you want the device to be triggered. You can configure some IO signal settings, such as the trigger pulse length. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 45: Building A Recipe
Recipe Builder overview The Recipe Builder is a graphical tool for creating compatible test recipes for Tagsurance 3 system. It consists of 4 main parts: Control panel: It allows to insert a name for the recipe as a label, save the current configuration, load a previous test recipe and clear the current worksheet.
Page 46: Recipe Builder Installation
Tagsurance 3 Manual 6.1.1 Recipe Builder installation By default, Tagsurance Recipe Builder will be installed in C:\Tagsurance 3 folder. Minimum system requirements for Tagsurance Recipe Builder: • Windows 10 / 11 • Intel Core i3-7020U or better in CPU benchmark •...
Page 47: Define Task Lists For Stations
The default value for Tagsurance UHF and SL UHF is 1.5 ms. However, some RFID chip models require more, up to 3 ms, before they are fully functional. Add task for Tagsurance UHF Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 48 Clear Data deletes all tests. The test time estimation is updated after changes in the task list and is based on the task types and task settings. The time estimation for frequency sweep cannot be calculated. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 50 Data (HEX) – Data value to write Increment – The data value incrementation between tags Repetitions - Maximum number of test repetitions Tolerance - Maximum number of failed test repetitions allowed Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 51: Task List For Tagsurance Hf
The sensitivity test and frequency sweep must be clicked at the minimum end, power or frequency. Clear Data deletes all tests. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 52 Upper control limit – Highest accepted threshold power limits Lower control limit – Lowest accepted threshold power Resolution – Allowed uncertainty of the search result Start – Start frequency of the sweep (MHz) Frequency Threshold power across a Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 53: Variables And Mapping Definitions
Variables are way to pass data into the process, for example from a file, and move data between stages. Because now the system supports stations for performance testing only, there is no use cases for variables. When Tagsurance 3 will support encoding, the variables and the variable mapping will be covered.
Page 54 The marker and the puncher are configured to mark and punch only the failed tags. Now all stages are configured, and the recipe can be saved. Recipe Builder will generate a JSON file which is the recipe. The JSON structure is defined in API specification. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 55: Running A Job
You can also edit the machine IO part of the lane configuration in the operator UI. Note that if you edit it in the operator UI and then load a lane configuration, the changes made in the operator UI will be overridden. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 56: Selecting A Recipe
7.3.1 Job type selection The job type defines the principle of how Tagsurance 3 system works. A standard job is agile and works in most cases. In addition to the standard job, there are machine model specific job types. 7.3.1.1 Standard job The standard job is for most of the use cases.
Page 57 TAL15k machine must have the “RS-232 tester interface” enabled. When a job is running, the results are shown real-time in Tagsurance 3 operator UI, and the result details are available as they are in a standard job. Tagsurance 3 provides the pass/fail information of the results to TAL15k machine as well and the machine HMI shows the results normally.
Page 58 7.3.1.3 DDA job Tagsurance 3 system can be used with Mühlbauer DDA machines which supports “RS232 tester interface”, e.g., DDA40k. Tagsurance 3 supports the “RS232 tester interface” of DDA machine, and the system works seamlessly as a part of machine. Due to the special use case, there are limitations and requirements for Tagsurance 3 configuration.
Page 59 Tagsurance 3 Manual When a job is running, the results are shown real-time in Tagsurance 3 operator UI, and the result details are available as they are in a standard job. Tagsurance 3 provides the pass/fail information of the results to DDA machine as well and the machine HMI shows the results normally.
Page 60: Trigger Settings
PASSIVE (or vice versa), as the acceptance ratio works over the whole pattern. For example, having an acceptance ratio of 0.9 combined with PASSIVE/ACTIVE ratio of 0.9 would mean that no signal (PASSIVE) from the trigger for pattern length would be interpreted as a trigger. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 61 The settable multi-trigger filter holdOffDistance can be configured so that only the first edge of the tag would be detected, and so that the remaining edges are ignored for the remainder of the tag (see the red-striped sections in the example). Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 62: Lot Settings
The status of the lot completion can be used as a trigger for output signals in a machine IO connector. In the exported results and in API the lot is called batch. Only the name is different. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 63: Cut Mark
However, in the column where the cut mark is made to at least one tag, the status of all tag results is changed to NOT_COUNTED. This can be seen in the operator UI. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 65: Action Trigger
The actions and locations are defined in a lane configuration described in Section 5 Building lane configuration. For information on defining machine IO settings, see section 5.1.1 and section 10.2.5 for Machine IO connector. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 66: Results
In addition to the overall tag results, you can also view more detailed station and even task specific results by clicking the station. You can investigate the details of failed tag results on the right. The station results are also visualized in other views: Tag graph, Task list. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 67 More detailed results of a failed tag can be reviewed by selecting the Station under the Tag Info. Errors in tag results are shown in the list of failed tags highlighted with orange. The errors leading to this are listed in Section 7.4.3.3 Station result errors. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 68: Result Saving
API specification. The result files can be opened, and data viewed in any suitable csv viewer. For example, the results can be imported to MS Excel. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 69: Error Codes
Tag error: Insufficient power (carrier level too low) 244 (F4 Tag error: Non-specific (error-specific codes not supported by the tag) 7.4.3.2 Error codes in Sensitivity test results Error code Description No error Out of tolerances Out of range Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 70 Station do not send PASS/FAIL signal before the next trigger. Possible reasons: IO cable is disconnected, or the lane speed is too high compared to the time required to complete the task list. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 72: Hardware Maintenance
We recommend you regularly check the condition of the measuring wheel and replace it as required. Annual calibration is recommended for Tagsurance UHF, Tagsurance SL UHF, and Tagsurance HF devices measurement devices. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 73: Updating The Software
In multilane installations, you can set all the devices in programming mode beforehand, and then run the Update Tool as many times as you have devices. The Update Tool will always update the first device in programming mode it finds. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 74: Tagsurance Hf
As updating the firmware is automated, no user actions are needed. In case of an error message about incompatible Tagsurance SL UHF (TSU) firmware version at job start, restart Tagsurance controller and let it run for a moment before starting a job. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 75: Technical Specifications
Tagsurance 3 Manual 10 Technical specifications 10.1 RF performance See specifications in the Tagsurance 3 Product catalogue. 10.2 Digital IO of lane controller 10.2.1 IO cables The maximum length of any IO cable connected to a lane controller is 10 m.
Page 76: Rotary Encoder Connector
= 2 V 10.2.4 Station connector In most cases it is highly recommended to use cabling provided by Voyantic. In case other cabling is used with Voyantic stations (Tagsurance SL UHF, etc.), Voyantic may not provide support when problems arise nor any warranty if the hardware is damaged due to non-Voyantic cabling.
Page 77 The voltage level on INPUT A and B must be controlled actively, either to low (passive state) or to high (active state). The threshold level between active and passive state on the INPUTs A and B is about 1.45 V. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 78 Rotary encoder Pulse A out +24 VDC PNP inputs tolerate voltage levels up to 24 VDC. The threshold level between active and passive state on the PNP inputs is about 2.4 V. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 79: Machine Io Connector
+24 VDC DB-25 machine IO connector has five outputs named according to the pin pairs. The outputs are configured by using these names. The active state of PNP outputs is 24 V. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 80: Output Signal Current Limits
Note: The current of PNP outputs at IO breakouts are powered by 24 VDC of station port output where the IO breakout is connected, and the current is counted in total current limit of lane controller. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 81: Standard Tagsurance 3 Device Io Port
Tagsurance 3 Manual 10.3 Standard Tagsurance 3 device IO port DA-15 connector (female), Devices such as Tagsurance SL UHF, Tagsurance UHF, and Tagsurance HF have this connector PIN number Description N.C. TRIG - TRIG + Busy/Ready Pass/Fail +5 VDC Logic-in-0 Logic-in-1 The maximum output current is 20 mA for Tagsurance SL UHF, and 100 mA for Tagsurance HF.
Page 82: Digital Signals Of Io Breakout
10.5.2 AsyncAPI Documentation, versioning and API support life cycle information can be found on the Tagsurance 3 system at: https://[system IP address]/async-api-docs In Windows based systems, it is also available locally at: https://localhost/async-api-docs Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 83: Appendix: How To Configure The Pattern Trigger
The active and passive areas depend on the trigger sensor settings. In this document the RFID tag’s antenna features are expected to be the sensor’s active areas as shown in picture above. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 84: How Pattern Trigger Works
It is important to understand how the passive area in the pattern affects the ratio calculation and use passive areas in a way to help make the pattern unique but no extra. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 85: Pattern Trigger Configuration
11.3.1 Active and Passive Sections Configure the trigger settings according to the pattern sections the trigger sensor is detecting. Pattern Trigger settings in Tagsurance 3 operator UI Note: the tag movement is exceptionally from right to left Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 86: Trigger Location Offset
With the trigger location offset you can move the trigger point past the passive section to the beginning of tag antenna feature. Tagsurance 3 UI shows the trigger point based on the defined offset value. See the figure above.
Page 87 In the picture below, the tag is misaligned, and the pitch is longer than expected. The simulateTriggerWhenPastPitchMm is set long enough, and the tag can be triggered based on the pattern. A new pitch calculation starts from the pattern-based trigger point. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 88: Hold Off Distance
In this case, the system cannot recover to trigger the tags at correct positions, but triggers are only simulated at wrong positions. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 89 Give enough distance for the pattern detection to complete before forcing the simulated trigger (simulateTriggerWhenPastPitchMm >> pattern length). • Make the hold of distance only as long as really needed. • Consider carefully whether the simulated trigger or the hold of distance are needed. Copyright © 2023 Voyantic Ltd. All rights reserved.

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