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User Guide User Guide ARU 2400 ARU 2xxx ARU 3xxx V1.11 ARU 2401 ARU 8xxx ARU 3500 RRU 4xxx ARU 7700 English ARU 8500 RRU 1400 RRU 4500 RRU 4560 RRU 4570 RRU 7700 English Kathrein RFID UHF Reader...
10.2 RRU 4xxx / RRU 7700 and ARU 3xxx/ ARU 7700 is hereby informed that the use of this document is unlawful and a violation of the rights of KATHREIN Solutions GmbH. 2 of 156 3 of 156...
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16.9.8 Kill Kathrein RFID Readers with M12 connectors 16.10 @KRAI 14.2 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the RRU 1400 and ARU 2400 Reader Directly 16.10.1 Polarisation 14.3 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the 16.10.2 Kathrein RFID Readers via the Connection Box 16.10.3...
► For more information, visit our website www.kathrein-solutions.com. The manuals are available for download at the internet product page. Devices This guide applies to all Kathrein RRU and ARU readers. In particular for the following readers (without any claim to completeness) Order Number...
Explanation of Symbols and Signal Words Explanation of Symbols and Signal Words Professional Installation Guidelines for the U.S. Symbols Installation Personnel UHF RFID readers require professional installation! General warning sign ► You must be a professional installer with RF and related rule knowledge. ►...
CE Marking for the Kathrein RFID Readers with the Type Designation ETSI ► Make sure that the installation team is properly qualified, familiar with and comply with the safety regulations applicable in the respective country.
Antenna Types, p. 14 avec le gain maximum admissible et l'impédance d'antenne requise pour chaque type d'an- 6.3.2 Safety Instructions tenne indiqué. Modifications or conversions which are carried out on this unit without the express permission of Kathrein may NOTICE invalidate the FCC permit for the operation of this unit. Risk of harmful radio communication interference! Following corresponding tests, it has been ascertained that this unit adheres to the limit values for class B digital units in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC regulations.
Safety Instructions 6.3.3 Recommended Antenna Types wide-range antenna, 52010334 WRA 7070 antenna unit Antenna types not included in this list or having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are 902–928 MHz, circular 8.5 dBiC 5.5 dBi strictly prohibited for use with this device. wide-range antenna, Les types d'antennes non inclus dans cette liste ou avec un gain supérieur au gain maximum indiqué...
Switching on the AC or DC power supply prior to connecting the LAN cable is considered incorrect installa- tion. Any functional defect arising as a result is excluded from the warranty/guarantee. Kathrein accepts no Within the FCC area, this procedure is mandatory. The reader changes its transmission frequency ran- liability if the customer fails to implement the precautions listed here.
The parameters available for the configuration of the reader are described in the Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF Readers . The reader is controlled via the Kathrein reader protocoll (KBRP), the current version of which is described in detail in the Communication Protocol Kathrein RFID UHF Readers .
9.4.4 Antenna Mounting Accessories For use with UHF RFID antennas we recommend the Kathrein antenna types ULoRa, LoRa, MiRa, WiRa. These antenna types are available for all frequency ranges and are water proof according to at least IP 65 standard.
The Reader 9.4.8 PoE+ Power Supply Unit Connections and Displays Order number Type Description The following chapters provide details of the connections and the pin assignments of plugs and sockets. 52020369 R-ETH-SW-100 PoE+ Ethernet switch, 4-port 10.1 RRU 1400 52010370 R-POE-ONJ-30 PoE+ injector, 30 W, 100Mbit für RRU, ARU and M-ARU 10.1.1...
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Connections and Displays GPIO Ethernet Printed circuit board connector, 5-pole, screw connection with tension sleeve NOTICE Risk of malfunction! Allocation If other cables then specified are used, the communication with the reader is either interrupted or there is a malfunction. GND OUT_CMN ►...
Connections and Displays 10.1.2 Rear View 10.2 RRU 4xxx / RRU 7700 and ARU 3xxx/ ARU 7700 The RRU 7700 and ARU 7700 readers are identical in terms of mechanical connections and displays. The readers of ⑤ ⑤ the 7700 series differ in that they have a built-in High Secure Memory Module of the II generation. In contrast, all x5xx readers have a High Secure Memory Module of the I generation.
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Connections and Displays 10.2.2 Rear View GPIO M12, A-coded, 12-pin, female Allocation OUT_CMN OUTPUT_1 INPUT_3 INPUT_CMN INPUT_1 OUTPUT_4 OUTPUT_3 OUTPUT_2 Fig. 14: RRU 4000 INPUT_2 No. Name Function INPUT_4 ① ANT 4 R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna Related topics ②...
Related topics 14.6 Reading the PWR LED Indications The ARU 2401 is the FCC version of the ARU 2400. The two units are basically the same. Differences are explicitly mentioned below. However, the displays and connections are identical for both readers.
INPUT_1 INPUT_2 OUTPUT_1 (open drain) OUTPUT_2 (open drain) Related topics 16.6 GPIO Functions Power Supply Fig. 16: ARU 2400 Printed circuit board connector 2-pole, screw connection with tension sleeve No. Name Function Allocation ① ANT 4 FAKRA, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna ②...
Connections and Displays 10.4 ARU 8500 Ethernet NOTICE 10.4.1 Front View Risk of malfunction! If other cables then specified are used, the communication with the reader is either interrupted or there is a malfunction. ► Only use shielded cables. RJ45, 8-pole Data PoE Mode A PoE Mode A...
Connections and Displays 10.4.2 Rear View GPIO M12, A-coded, 12-pin, female Allocation OUT_CMN OUTPUT_1 INPUT_3 INPUT_CMN INPUT_1 OUTPUT_4 OUTPUT_3 Fig. 18: ARU 8500 OUTPUT_2 No. Name Function INPUT_2 ① ANT 4 R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna INPUT_4 ② ANT 3 R-TNC, 50 Ohm, to connect an antenna Related topics...
Connections and Displays Installing the Reader Ethernet When the connections are plugged in, the device satisfies the protection class IP65 (RRU and ARU). NOTICE Risk of malfunction! 11.1 Selecting the Installation Site If other cables then specified are used, the communication with the reader is either interrupted or there is a malfunction.
7700 or ARU 7700. NOTICE Kathrein Solutions GmbH only guarantees the IP protection class specified in the data sheet in conjunction with original Kathrein accessories such as cables, protective caps and mounting brackets. All damage caused by non-original or incorrectly installed accessories is excluded from any warranty.
Even though the dimensions of the ARU 8500 differ from the ARU 3xxx and RRU 4xxx readers, the installa- tion of the reader is exactly as described here. Fig. 23: ARU 2400 dimensions, rear view For ease of installation, a bracket is available as an accessory to mount the reader on a wall (52010351) or a mast (52010351 and 52010368).
Lock the slot in the direction shown. Close the screw to seal the SIM card slot. NOTICE The SIM card must already be activated before it is inserted into the reader! Fig 24: ARU 2400 dimensions, rear view 48 of 156 49 of 156...
Memory error (the recipient was unable to allocate any memory for the received data block) To test the Kathrein reader with the LLRP protocol, it is possible to use the open-source programming tool Eclipse (IDE) . By means of the so-called LLRP Commander it is possible to control and operate the reader.
Transmission Methods 13.3 Ethernet Transmission 13.3.2 Ethernet Transmission Generation 3 Readers A data transmission layer has been used for communication to our reader over Ethernet, just like in serial Frame Set-up communication. The data transmission layer over Ethernet is a much more simple solution here since the TCP/IP protocol already has a Data Frame data security layer.
14.1 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the Input 1 Kathrein RFID Readers with M12 connectors Input 1 The activation and evaluation of the inputs and outputs is carried out using the ReaderStart V3 software, with the DLL supplied or by access to the reader protocol.
14.2 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the The connection examples for the outputs are shown in the next illustrations: RRU 1400 and ARU 2400 Reader Directly RRU/ARU xxxx +UB_external The activation and evaluation of the inputs and outputs is carried out using the ReaderStart V3 software, with the DLL supplied or by access to the reader protocol.
In addition to the information provided in Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the Kathrein Reader with M12 sockets and Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the ARU 2400 Reader Directly, p. 54 , this chapter describes In addition to the direct connection of the readers (see Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs of the the connection possibilities using the advanced connection box.
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Connecting the Reader The connection examples for the inputs are shown in the next illustrations: The connection examples for the outputs are shown in the next illustrations: RRU 4xxx/ARU 3xxx/ARU 8500 Connection Box, Advanced RRU 4xxx/ARU 3xxx/ARU 8500 Connection Box, Advanced +UB_external +UB_external GPIO Cable 52010362/63...
► Only use the cable from the accessories list or an equivalent cable for this connection. Pin 1 = +24 VDC = BN Pin + For the connection to the RFID antennas, the RRU 1400/ARU 2400 reader has four/three antenna connections that are of the FAKRA design. Pin 4 = +24 VDC = BK ►...
As an aid to configuration, various basic settings for application scenarios are software. available. ► For the current version of the ReaderStart , go to our support portal at https://support.kathrein-solutions.com/. After the ReaderStart software has been installed, it is possible to access this infor- 15.1...
Operating ReaderStart Software 10. Click Next ➯ If the ReaderStart has been installed, the screen on the left appears. 11. The screen on the left appears. The standard set- tings are displayed. It is possible to customise the 17. If you do not want to start the programme immedi- folder in the Windows start menu.
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Operating ReaderStart Software ➯ The view on the screen changes. The selected reader has a grey background (① in the figure on the left) and on the right (②), the properties of the reader are shown. To close this pop-up screen, click Apply (③) or on the arrow (④).
Operating ReaderStart Software 15.4 Navigating in the ReaderStart User Interface Saving Reader Configuration to File There is a wide variety of parameters available for configuring the RF front end. It is possible to save the complete set- ting as a parameter set in an XML file under File Save reader configuration to file and to load it later. ►...
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Operating ReaderStart Software Loading Reader Configuration from File opens a pop-up window to select the directory in which the configuration file in the XML ► Under FIle , click Load reader configuration from file. format will be saved and the file name for it ➯...
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Operating ReaderStart Software Options loads the selected parameter sets to the reader ✔ The parameter sets to be loaded have been selected/unselected. Click Load . ➯ The progress bar (④) shows the progress of the save operation: ⑧ Load ➯ After the configuration has been loaded, a pop-up message Load reader con- Fig.
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Operating ReaderStart Software Updating Firmware Changing Date and Time Settings Click Firmware update . The reader has an integral clock which can deliver the time stamp for a tag operation. It is possible to set the clock ➯ A dialogue appears. ① shows the current firmware version. using Date and time settings under Options in the menu bar.
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Operating ReaderStart Software Loading Factory Default Settings configures the secure connection and the backward compatibility Click Load factory defaults . ➯ A pop-up message appears: Are you sure to load factory defaults? Click Yes to load factory default settings or Click No to cancel the operation.
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Operating ReaderStart Software Changing DNS Server Settings Info ► Click DNS server settings (②). This menu item provides information about the ReaderStart software and the reader. ➯ The following dialogue opens. ① DNS server 1 enters the DNS server address ②...
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Linux module ② firmware shows Linux module firmware version In certain cases, it is necessary to send the license key to KATHREIN Solutions GmbH. version To do so, click Save license to file (① in ). ③ Serial number shows the reader's serial number Select the file name and the destination directory.
Operating ReaderStart Software 15.4.2 Status Field saves status messages in the txt. format 3 message types are defined, see the example below: Click Save to file . ➯ A pop-up windows appears requiring to select the location of the file. ⑥...
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Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Right-click on the reader. ➯ The following pop-up message appears: Click Load factory defaults on this Reader . Fig. 47: Ethernet section ➯ The pop-up message Are you sure to load factory defaults on this reader appears. Establishing a Secure Connection Click Yes to set the reader to the factory default settings.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Click on the star. General ➯ The preferred reader is now placed at the top of the list, making it easier for the user to select it: Fig. 49: Communication configuration Linux model: general ①...
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Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Ethernet If the interface has been configured incorrectly, it is not possible to establish a connection to the reader. ► Note the following default configuration settings: Name UHF-RFID-Dev IP address 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Keep-alive 2000 ms...
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Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software ⑬ ⑳ Go offline interrupts the Wi-Fi connection reads the configured access points Go online at sets the access points; only active when securely connected ⑭ activates or deactivates the Wi-Fi connection as soon as the reader starts start shows the list of the configured access points with SSID and password;...
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Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Bluetooth Mobile Communication Interface (2G/3G/4G) Fig. 9: Communication configuration Linux model: Bluetooth ① Refresh reads the current settings of the communication configuration Linux module ② Auto start activates or deactivates Bluetooth as soon as the reader starts Fig.
Application Module ⑮ shows the temperature of the GSM module temperature The Application tab enables quick and easy configuration of the Kathrein RFID Reader for a selected application. ⑯ IsOnline shows whether the GSM module is online ⑰ Get status reads the current status of the GSM module ⑱...
You can optimise these parameters using the Expert settings 1 and 2 . ► If you are unsure whether the settings you have chosen are best suited for your application, contact KATHREIN Solutions support at https://www.kathrein-solutions.com/support. 98 of 156...
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.3 Basic Reading 16.3.1 Mode This tab is divided into two parts, the left part contains a table with information about the read tags (Ⓐ in the figure below), the right part (Ⓑ) shows the statistics as well as options to control the reading process, described in the chap- ters to follow.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.3.3 Statistics 16.3.4 Options Fig. 54: Basic reading: statistics Tags per ① displays the current reading performance second Total tags in ② shows the total number of tags in the list list Unique Tags ③...
This way, it may happen that not all the tags are read. Keep 16.3.6 Expert settings that in mind when unchecking this parameter in order to achieve top results. Transmit- see Chapter TransmitGetEPCsPreSelect in Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF ② GetEPCsPre- Readers Select...
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.4 Not all readers support the functionality with 12 LEDs; all readers have at least 4 LEDs. Please check the reader data sheet for information. In this tab, it is possible to assign various functions to the 12 LED channels. It is possible to activate other parameters, depending on the selected function.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.4.1 Selecting Functions Ethernet link ⑬ shows the Ethernet connection status status ► Click on the arrow (③ in Fig. 58, to select between the following functions: 16.5 RSSI LED Bar (received signal strength indicator) This menu is used to determine the strength of the received signal.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.6 GPIO Functions All Generation 3 readers have GPIO. Readers with GPIO functionality offer the possibility to set up small controls which trigger the reader, for instance by ⑥ Last antenna the last antenna for the selected function means of a light barrier, or which trigger an action at the outputs of the reader by reading specific tags.
The ReaderStart creates a directory in which the system variables are stored in the folder %userprofile%\Documents\ ➯ The action is deleted from the list. KATHREIN Solutions GmbH\ReaderStart v3. It is possible to edit the ActionlistActions.xml file manually using a text editor.
Other parameters can be changed in Expert settings 2 . tion standard munication standard is permitted ► For more information about the individual parameters, refer to Reader Configuration Manual for Kathrein RFID UHF selects the profile for the data rate and read reliability Readers .
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.7.1 Port Power 16.8 Expert Settings 2 In Europe, the radiated power is limited in accordance with ETSI 302208 to 2 W ERP. In the FCC/IC region, max. 1 W The Expert settings 2 tab is divided into four sections for further configuration of the reader. In this tab, it is possible, for connected RF power applies with an antenna gain of 6 dBi.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.8.3 Change Reader Parameter ⑨ Mask length sets the mask length (0–255) Change reader parameter allows to change all reader settings using their respective configuration IDs. ⑩ Mask data sets the data to be filtered ⑪...
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software shows the information about the tag manufacturer and the chip type ► Click on the information symbol. ➯ The information about the tag is shown: ② Info ➯ The reader only reads the tags with the filtered value (marked green). The tag without the filtered value is not read (marked red).
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.9.4 Read Data 16.9.5 Write Data This group supplies detailed access to all the data areas of the tag. Access is obtained by entering the selected memory bank, the address within the memory bank and the number of words. Fig.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.9.6 Change Password 16.9.7 Lock To change the password, enter the current password at ① in Fig. 74. If no password has yet been set, the default value The EPC Gen2 standard provides security mechanisms for the tag data areas. This allows individual memory areas and is 0.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.10 @KRAI locks all the tags with the settings from ①−⑤ This tab allows changing KRAI-specific settings. The @KRAI tab is divided into several sections. Port and Port Info are always available, other sections depend on the antenna connected to the reader, e.g. Polarisation , Direction etc. ⑦...
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.10.1 Polarisation 16.10.3 Jumper Cable Attenuation Fig. 81: @KRAI: jumper cable attenuation Fig. 79: @KRAI: polarisation Get jumper sets the polarisation of the antenna ① cable reads the current jumper cable attenuation ① attenuation If there are several types of polarisation selected at the same time, the antenna configuration changes after every inventory.
No programming knowledge is required in this case. Click on Install app (①). Flexible and efficient detection (e.g. of vehicles) is assured on the basis of the four digital inputs provided in Kathrein ➯ A pop-up window to select the file with the app opens.
Activating the App License Key for the AccessManager Demo Version There are two ways how to activate the license key for the AccessManager demo version, one using the Kathrein Solutions website and the ReaderStart software, the other using only the ReaderStart software.
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Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software Save the PDF license key file (①). at Hardware key (②): Return to the ReaderStart , the AppManager tab. 10. Enter the license key copied from the website at License key (①): Click Get license online (③). ➯...
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Copy the release key. Go to https://www.kathrein-solutions.com/products/software/interface-software/accessmanager. If you have purchased the AccessManager app, there are two ways to activate the license key, one using the Kathrein Solutions website and the ReaderStart software, the other using only the ReaderStart software.
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Copy the hardware key shown at ② (Step 3 in 16.11.3 . Fig. 86: AccessManager : Activating the app license key for the purchased version using the ReaderStart software only Go to https://www.kathrein-solutions.com/products/software/interface-software/accessmanager. Perform Steps 1–3 in in 16.11.3. Go to AccessManager 1.10 Product Key Activation .
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.12 TagScan To represent the relationship between the tag phase and the RSSI value, it is possible to plot both values by means of the TagScan. ✔ There is only one tag in the field or a tag has been selected. ►...
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.13 Spectral Scan 16.14 Authentication It may happen that the RFID transmission to or from the transponder is disturbed by frequency interfering. SpectralScan Using this function, it is possible to authenticate a tag. shows a qualitative frequency spectrum.
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.14.2 Functions selects a range Normal the tag operates in the normal range NXP UCODE DNA ⑥ The tag temporarily toggles between normal and reduced operating Range Toggle temporarily range but reverts to its prior persisting operating range when the tag loses power Reduced the tag operates in the reduced operating range...
Operating the Reader Using the ReaderStart Software 16.15 High Security Module (HSM) TAM2 The High Security Module tab is used to encrypt and decrypt data. In this tab, it is possible, for example, to set an AES TAM2 is used to read the data of the selected tag. key, to change a wrapping key and to create a public certificate.
17.1 General The Kathrein RFID readers can be controlled via different ways for customer applications. For readers with an internal Linux controller ARU / RRU x5xx, it is also possible to run the application directly on the reader. Fig. 95: HSM: AES Key Management The following diagram is intended to explain the different control paths.
17.5.2 Install .NET Runtime It is also possible to port customer applications that were programmed for a .NET directly to the Linux of the Kathrein Reader. To install .NET Runtime into the Linux of the Kathrein Reader download the latest .NET binaries for Arm32 here: (version...
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Software programming for customer applications Check the content of the directory. Download the binaries for Arm32. With the next step, please copy the downloaded file (dotnet-runtime-7.0.7-linux-arm.tar.gz) to the reader’s /ramdisk directory. You can use WinSCP or any other tool. Connect to the reader and change into /ramdisk. To add dotnet to the environment, create a new file .profile in /root and add the path to dotnet.
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Software programming for customer applications Contact Information If you now SSH into the reader again, you can simply call dotnet. Kathrein Solutions GmbH Kronstaudener Weg 1 83071 Stephanskirchen Phone +49 (0) 8036 / 90 831 20 Fax +49 (0) 8036 / 90 831 69 Email: info@kathrein-solutions.com...
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