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- Page 1 THINGMAGIC M7E-PICO / M7E-DEKA ® USER GUIDE Doc #: 875-0093-01 Rev 2.0 2023 Novanta Inc. and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. www.JADAKtech.com...
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Page 2: Copyright Information
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ....................... 2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CONTACT INFORMATION ..............2 REVISION HISTORY..........................2 Introduction ............................8 Release Notes ..........................8 Hardware Overview ..........................9 Hardware Interfaces ........................9 Module Pin-out ........................9 5.1.1 Antenna Connections......................12 5.1.2 5.1.3... - Page 4 Bootloader ...........................26 Application Firmware ........................27 Programming the ThingMagic Module ................27 6.2.1 Upgrading the ThingMagic Module Firmware ..............27 6.2.2 6.2.3 Verifying Application Firmware Image ................27 Custom On-Reader Applications ....................27 Serial Communication Protocol .......................27 Host-to-Reader Communication ....................27 Reader-to-Host Communication ....................28 CCITT CRC-16 Calculation ......................28 Regulatory Support ...........................28 Supported Regions ........................28 Frequency Units ..........................30...
- Page 5 12.2 Setting Up the Development Kit ....................65 Connecting the Antenna....................65 12.2.1 Powering Up and Connecting to a PC ................65 12.2.2 12.2.3 Dev Kit USB Interface USB/RS232 ..................65 12.3 Development Kit Jumpers ......................66 12.4 Development Kit Schematics ....................67 12.5 Demo Application ........................67 12.6 Notice on Restricted Use of the Development Kit ..............67 Appendix C: Environmental Considerations ..................68...
- Page 6 List of Tables Table 1: Module Pinout Definition ........................10 Table 2: Voltage and Current Limits ........................12 Table 3: Receiver Baud Rate Tolerance ......................13 Table 4:Power Modes and Power Consumption ....................17 Table 5:Authorized Antennas ..........................19 Table 6: Module Dimensions ..........................20 Table 7: Pinout of 15-pin Connector on Carrier Board ..................
- Page 7 List of Figures Figure 1: Module Pinout with Drill Drawing Bottom View ..................9 Figure 2: Current Draw vs. DC Voltage and RF Output Level ................15 Figure 3: Module Output Power vs. Module Voltage ..................15 Figure 4:Power Consumption vs. DC Voltage and RF Output Level ..............16 Figure 5: Mechanical Drawing with Module Dimensions ..................
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction This document applies to the ThingMagic PICO embedded module and the ThingMagic DEKA embedded module. Both modules are Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RAIN® Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader modules that can be integrated with other systems to create RFID-enabled products. This document is for hardware designers and software developers. -
Page 9: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview Hardware Interfaces Module Pin-out 5.1.1 Connections are made to the module using 41 edge pads (“vias”) that allow the module to be surface- mounted to a main board. Figure 1 shows a bottom view of the module, showing the numerical pins of the module: Figure 1: Module Pinout with Drill Drawing Bottom View The edge “via”... -
Page 10: Table 1: Module Pinout Definition
Table 1: Module Pinout Definition Edge Via Pin # Pin Name Notes Signal Direction No Connect User, general purpose I/O, bidirection GPIO1 In/Out capable User, general purpose I/O, bidirection GPIO2 In/Out capable User, general purpose I/O, bidirection GPIO3 In/Out capable User, general purpose I/O, bidirection GPIO4 In/Out... - Page 11 Edge Via Pin # Pin Name Notes Signal Direction Variable voltage out, but nominally 3.3 Votls, the internal voltage used by most of the V3R3_OUT Output module electronics. Possible future control input, part of SPI or RFU23 Input Possible future control input, part of SPI or RFU24 Input Possible future control input, part of SPI or...
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Page 12: Antenna Connections
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide The document sections that follow explain in detail how these connections are used. Antenna Connections 5.1.2 The module has one antenna port, and the connection is only through the edge vias of the module. The maximum RF power that can be delivered to a 50-ohm load from the antenna port of the PICO Module is 0.25 Watts, or +24 dBm The maximum RF power that can be delivered to a 50-ohm load from the antenna port of the DEKA Module... -
Page 13: General Purpose Input/Output (Gpio)
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide RS232 interface. The RX line is a 3.3-volt logic CMOS input and is internally pulled up with a resistance value of 49.9 kOhms to V3R3. The connected host processor’s receiver must have the capability to receive up to 255 bytes of data at a time without overflowing. -
Page 14: Run Line
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide GPIOs may be reconfigured individually after power up to become outputs. Lines configured as outputs consume no excess power if the output is left open. Configuring GPIO Settings 5.1.5.1 The GPIO lines are configured as inputs or outputs through the MercuryAPI by setting the reader configuration parameters /reader/gpio/inputList and /reader/gpio/outputList. -
Page 15: Figure 2: Current Draw Vs. Dc Voltage And Rf Output Level
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Figure 2: Current Draw vs. DC Voltage and RF Output Level As shown in the chart in Figure 2 as long as the output power setting is below +25 dBm, the current draw remains below the 1 A limit described in Section 5.2. The PICO module is able to achieve maximum output power of 24 dBm across the entire 3.3V –... -
Page 16: Power Supply Ripple
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide The power drawn by the module is constant, rising slightly as the DC Input Voltage is lowered. Once the 1A input current limit is reached, the input power appears to decrease, but this is because the RF output level is no longer reflecting the desired setting. -
Page 17: Power Consumption
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Power Consumption 5.2.4 Table 4:Power Modes and Power Consumption DC Power Consumed at Time to Respond to a Tag Read Operation 5 VDC Command Power Mode = “FULL” 0.665 W Less than 10 msec. Power Mode = “MINSAVE”... -
Page 18: Electro-Static Discharge (Esd) Specification
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Duty Cycle 5.4.2.2 If overheating occurs, Mercury API returns error code 0x504 to alert the user. The module protects itself by turning off RF until the temperature falls back within the allowed range. In order to continue operation, try reducing the duty cycle of operation. -
Page 19: Fcc Modular Certification Considerations
FCC Modular Certification Considerations Novanta has obtained FCC modular certification for the ThingMagic PICO module and for the for the ThingMagic DEKA module. This means that the modules can be installed in different end-use products by another equipment manufacturer with limited or no additional testing or equipment authorization for the transmitter function provided by that specific module. -
Page 20: Physical Dimensions
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide compliance with the module(s) installed and fully operational. For example, if a host was previously authorized as an unintentional radiator under the Declaration of Conformity procedure without a transmitter certified module and a module is added, the host manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that after the module is installed and operational the host continues to be compliant with Part 15B unintentional radiator requirements. -
Page 21: Tape-And-Reel Dimensions
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Tape-and-Reel Dimensions 5.9.2 The module is delivered in a tape-and-reel package. The following drawings give the dimensions of the tape. Figure 6: Tape and Reel Drawing Figure 7: Tape and Reel Dimensions www.JADAKtech.com... -
Page 22: Smt Reflow Profile
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide 5.10 SMT Reflow Profile Short reflow profiles are recommended for soldering processes. Peak zone temperature should be adjusted high enough to ensure proper wetting and optimized forming of solder joints. Unnecessary long exposure and exposure to more than 245°C should be avoided. To not overstress the assembly, the complete reflow profile should be as short as possible. -
Page 23: Figure 9: Landing Pads And Heat Sync Areas
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Figure 9: Landing Pads and Heat Sync Areas are available on the web site for the “carrier board” that implements this layout. Hardware Design Files The module mounts to the host board via the landing pads. These pads are at a pitch of 1.25 mm. The intention is for the module to use connections with 0.7 mm diameter edge vias. -
Page 24: Module Carrier Board
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide In addition to the design and process recommendations, the following should be considered: Module Carrier Board 5.11.2 The module Carrier Board is an example of a host board to create an assembly that is compatible with the standard Development Kit main board. -
Page 25: Figure 11:Carrier Board Schematic
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide be higher than the DC supply voltage into the module because the buffer is powered by the module. Figure 11:Carrier Board Schematic www.JADAKtech.com... -
Page 26: Carrier Board Heat Sinking
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Carrier Board Heat Sinking 5.11.3 The module can run at full RF power at room temperature on stand-offs in the Development Kit. If you wish to test the ThingMagic module under extreme temperature conditions, you may want to mount it on the heat spreader that is supplied with the Carrier Board. -
Page 27: Application Firmware
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Application Firmware The application firmware contains the tag protocol code along with all the command interfaces to set and get system parameters and perform tag operations. The application firmware is, by default, started automatically upon power up. Programming the ThingMagic Module 6.2.1 Applications to control the ThingMagic module are written using the high level MercuryAPI. -
Page 28: Reader-To-Host Communication
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Host-To-Reader Communication Data Header Command Data CRC-16 Checksum Length - - - - - CRC Hi I CRC LO 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 0 to 250 bytes 2 bytes Reader-to-Host Communication The following diagram defines the format of the generic Response Packet sent from the reader to the host. The Response Packet is different in format from the Request Packet. - Page 29 ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide European Union Revised ETSI EN 302 208 EU3 uses four channels. The EU3 region (EU3) Note: can also be used in a single channel mode. The EU and EU2 These two modes of operation are defined regions offered for other modules are for legacy Single Channel Mode...
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Page 30: Frequency Units
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide New Zealand (NZ) Radiocommunications This region is included for testing purposes. Regulations (General User Compliance to New Zealand regulatory Radio requirements has not been confirmed. License for Short Range Devices) Notice 2011- pending Japan MIC “36dBm EIRP Japan (JP) Full power operation restricts the channel blanket license radio station... -
Page 31: Frequency Hop Table
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide 902,750 kHz 927,250 kHz EU3 (ETSI Lower) 865,100 kHz 867,500 kHz IN (India) 865,100 kHz 866,900 kHz KR2 (Korea) 917,300 kHz 920,300 kHz 920,125 kHz 924,375 kHz AU (Australia) 902,750 kHz 924,750 kHz NZ (New Zealand) 902,750 kHz 926,750 kHz JP (Japan) -
Page 32: Protocol Support
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide the Open region. (Smaller quantization values are often driven by the rule that all channels must be an integral multiple of the quantization value above the minimum frequency value.) Only the Open region supports changing of the quantization value. Protocol Support The module does not have the ability to support tag protocols other than EPCglobal Gen2 (ISO 18000-6C). -
Page 33: Antenna Port
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Gen2 Lock Tag Gen2 Kill Tag Gen2 Block Write Gen2 Block Erase Gen2 Block Permalock Most of the multi-antenna functions are supported because the module can support a 1:16 multiplexer, creating 4 logical ports from its one physical port Antenna Port The ThingMagic module has one monostatic antenna port. -
Page 34: Port Power And Settling Time
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High NOTE: Using an antenna multiplexer will require a Class 2 Permissive Change as trace routes to support antenna multiplexing are not covered under the existing regulatory certificates. -
Page 35: Tag Streaming/Continuous Reading
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Tag Streaming/Continuous Reading 8.8.2 When reading tags during asynchronous inventory operations (MercuryAPI Reader.StartReading()), the module “streams” the tag results back to the host processor. This means that tags are pushed out of the buffer as soon as they are put into the buffer by the tag reading process. The buffer is put into a circular mode that keeps the buffer from filling. -
Page 36: Power Management
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide GPIO Status The signal status (High or Low) of all GPIO pins when tag was read. Protocol The protocol of tag. Only Gen2 is supported. Gen2 Q Indicates the Q value used for inventory. Gen2 Link Frequency Indicates the back link frequency used for inventory. -
Page 37: Table 14: Event Response Times
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Table 14: Event Response Times Typical Start Command/ Time Event End Event (msecs) Notes Power Up Application Active This longer power-up period should only (with CRC check) occur for the first boot with new firmware. Power Up Application Active Once the firmware CRC has been verified... -
Page 38: Module Specifications
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Module Specifications Ordering Information Module M7E-PICO Module on Carrier Board M7E-PICO-CB Development Kit M7E-PICO-DEVKIT Physical Dimensions 18 mm x 21 mm x 3.0 mm H (0.71 in x 0.83 in x 0.12 in H) Tag / Transponder Protocols RFID Protocol Support EPCglobal Gen 2V2 (ISO 18000-63) - Page 39 ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Ordering Information Module M7E-DEKA Module on Carrier Board M7E-DEKA-CB Development Kit M7E-DEKA-DEVKIT Physical Dimensions 18 mm x 21 mm x 3.0 mm H (0.71 in x 0.83 in x 0.12 in H) Tag / Transponder Protocols RFID Protocol Support EPCglobal Gen 2V2 (ISO 18000-63) RF Interface...
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Page 40: Compliance And Ip Notices
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Compliance and IP Notices 10.1 Communication Regulation Information Contact rfid-support@jadaktech.com before beginning the process of getting regulatory approval for a finished product using the ThingMagic PICO or the ThingMagic DEKA. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement 10.1.1 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. -
Page 41: Ised Canada
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation “Any changes or modifications to the transmitting module not expressly approved by Novanta could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment” “... -
Page 42: Authorized Antennas
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide ISED Canada (French Canadian) 10.1.2.2 Conformément à la réglementation ISED Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par ISED Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à... -
Page 43: Eu Compliance
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide 10.3 EU Compliance Declaration of Conformity 10.3.1.1 European Union Declaration of Conformity for M7E-PICO and M7E-DEKA RFID Reader Modules www.JADAKtech.com... -
Page 44: Eu Authorized Antennas
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide EU Authorized Antennas 10.3.2 EU regulations requires that the radiated output of this device not exceed +33 dBm ERP. ERP power is calculated by taking the output level of the PICO (+24 dBm maximum) or the output level of the DEKA (+27 dBm maximum), subtracting any cable losses between the module and the antenna, and adding the antenna gain in dBd units. -
Page 45: Appendix A: Error Messages
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Appendix A: Error Messages This appendix discusses error messages that you might see in API transport logs or passed up by the API to the host program. 11.1 Common Error Messages The following table lists the common faults discussed in this section. Table 15: Common Fault Errors Message Code... -
Page 46: Table 16: Bootloader Fault Errors
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Message Code Cause Solution FAULT_MSG_INVALID_PARAMETER_VALUE 105h The reader received a valid Make sure the host sets all the values command with an unsupported in a command according to the values or invalid value within this published in this document. -
Page 47: Table 17: Protocol Fault Errors
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Flash Fault Errors Message Code Cause Solution FAULT_FLASH_BAD_ERASE_PASSWORD 300h A command was received to When this occurs make note of the erase some part of the flash but operations you were executing, save the password supplied with the FULL error response and send a test command was incorrect. - Page 48 ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Protocol Fault Errors (Continued) Message Code Cause Solution FAULT_NO_PROTOCOL_DEFINED 401h A command was received to A protocol must be set before the perform a protocol command but reader can begin RF operations. no protocol was initially set. The reader powers up with no protocols set.
- Page 49 ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Protocol Fault Errors (Continued) Message Code Cause Solution FAULT_DATA_TOO_LARGE 40Bh A command was received to Check the size of the data value in the Read Tag Data with a data value message sent to the reader. larger than expected or it is not the correct size.
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Page 50: Table 18: Analog Hardware Abstraction Layer Fault Errors
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Protocol Fault Errors (Continued) Message Code Cause Solution FAULT_GEN2 430h This is an error returned by Check the data that is being written PROTOCOL_UNKNOWN_ERROR ThingMagic module when no and where it is being written to in the more error information... -
Page 51: Table 19: Tag Id Buffer Fault Errors
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Table 19: Tag ID Buffer Fault Errors Message Code Cause Solution FAULT_TAG_ID_BUFFER_NOT_ENOUGH_ 600h A command was received to get a Send a test case reproducing the TAGS_AVAILABLE certain number of tag ids from the behavior rfid- tag id buffer. -
Page 52: Appendix B: Dev Kit
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Appendix B: Dev Kit 12.1 Dev Kit Hardware Components included in the kit: • ThingMagic PICO module soldered onto a carrier board • Power/interface developer’s board • One USB cable • One antenna • One coax cable •... -
Page 53: Setting Up The Development Kit
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide 12.2 Setting Up the Development Kit Warning: Never mount the carrier board so that it is resting flat against the metal plate of the Development Kit main board unless a heat sink has been attached to the bottom of the Carrier Board as shown in this picture: Connecting the Antenna 12.2.1... -
Page 54: Development Kit Jumpers
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide This ThingMagic module does not support a USB port directly, so the “USB” port on the Development Kit is inoperable. A COM port should now be assigned to the ThingMagic module. If you aren’t sure what COM port is assigned you can find it using the Windows Device Manager: a. -
Page 55: Development Kit Schematics
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Jump pins 1 and 2 to use the 5V INPUT and GND inputs to provide power. Jump pins 2 and 3 to use the Development Kitʼs DC power jack and power brick power. The jumper at J19 that connects SHUTDOWN to ground must be REMOVED. With this jumper removed, the module is always operational. -
Page 56: Appendix C: Environmental Considerations
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide Appendix C: Environmental Considerations This appendix details environmental factors that should be considered relating to reader performance and survivability. ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) Considerations Warning: The ThingMagic module antenna port may be susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). -
Page 57: Common Installation Best Practices
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide discharges, but should be considered cause for further investigation. High levels that keep changing are highly indicative of discharges. • Touch some things around the antenna and operating area. If you feel static discharges, that is an indication of what is in front of the antenna. What gets to the ThingMagic modules are strongly influenced by the antenna installation, cabling, and grounding discussed above. -
Page 58: Further Esd Protection For Reduced Rf Power Applications
ThingMagic PICO / DEKA User Guide • 90 V lightning arrestors, such as the Terrawave Solutions Model TW-LP-RPTNC-PBHJ have been shown to be effective in suppressing ESD. This model contains a gas discharge tube which must be replaced periodically. • Install a Diode Clamp* circuit immediately outboard from the SHP600 filter. -
Page 59: Multiple Readers
NOTE: Performance tests conducted under typical operating conditions at your site are recommended to help optimize system performance. © 2023 Novanta Inc. and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Rev 2.0 © 2022 Novanta Inc. and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Rev 02102022...
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