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Siemens SIMATIC RF690R Configuration Manual

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SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R
Configuration Manual
04/2024
C79000-G8976-C726-01
Introduction
Security recommendations
Description
Commissioning
Addressing and configuring
Configuring with the WBM
Programming
Application examples
Error messages
Service and maintenance
Appendix
Planning and setting up
UHF read points
Syslog messages
Service & Support
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  • Page 1 Introduction Security recommendations Description SIMATIC Ident Commissioning RFID systems SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Addressing and configuring Configuring with the WBM Configuration Manual Programming Application examples Error messages Service and maintenance Appendix Planning and setting up UHF read points Syslog messages Service & Support...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
  • Page 3 The "User management" menu item ................... 81 6.3.16 The "Certificates" menu item ....................84 6.3.17 The "System - Device settings" menu item................88 6.3.18 The "Help" menu item ......................91 Programming ............................93 Programming........................93 SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 4 Decoupling third-party RFID systems ................128 B.2.2 Setting up read points...................... 128 B.2.2.1 Basic configuration......................128 B.2.2.2 Adjust antennas....................... 129 B.2.2.3 Determining the radiated/activation power............... 130 B.2.3 Test phase ........................130 Dealing with field disturbances..................131 SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 5 Measures for eliminating field disturbances ..............132 Syslog messages ..........................135 Structure of the Syslog messages ..................135 Variables in Syslog messages.................... 136 List of Syslog messages ....................137 Service & Support ..........................143 SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 6 Table of contents SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 7 Programming for SIMATIC Ident" manual. You can find detailed information on configuring and programming over OPC UA in the "OPC UA for SIMATIC Ident" manual. You can find the current versions of the various manuals on the pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14970/man).
  • Page 8 The QR code is an ID link (Identification Link) according to IEC 61406‑1. By scanning the code or ID link (e.g. with a smartphone), you can open the Siemens website associated with the product with the digital name plate.
  • Page 9 Introduction Digital nameplate The digital nameplate is: • A contribution by Siemens to reduction of the CO footprint and a means of saving resources. • An efficient way to access the product information available on the Internet. This information is kept up to date over the entire product life.
  • Page 10 Introduction SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 11 SNMPv1 is classified as non-secure and should only be used when absolutely necessary. • Use the latest web browser version that is compatible with the product to ensure that the most secure available encryption method is being used. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 12 • Store passwords at a secure location (not online) to have them at hand in case of loss. • Change passwords and keys regularly to increase security. • A password must be changed if it has been, or is suspected to have been, disclosed to unauthorized persons. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 13 • Verify certificates using the fingerprint on the server and client sides to prevent "Man-in-the- middle" attacks. Use a second secure transmission path for this. • Before sending the device to Siemens for repair, replace the current certificates and keys with temporary throwaway certificates and keys that can be destroyed when the device is returned.
  • Page 14 Open ✓ ✓ ✓ UDP/123 Closed ✓ SNMP UDP/161 Closed ✓ ✓ (when config‐ ✓ (when config‐ ured) ured) OPC UA TCP/4840 Open ✓ ✓ ✓ (when config‐ ✓ (when config‐ ured) ured) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 15 Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure...
  • Page 16 Cell 3 Industrial Ethernet Figure 2-1 Schematic display of a cell protection concept for RFID devices You can find information on a network/cell protection concept at the website of Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109802750). SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 17 Properties of the UHF readers Area of application The SIMATIC RF690R/RF695R readers are designed for use in logistics within an access-protected area. To meet these requirements, the readers were equipped with a high transmit power. All readers are equipped with extensive diagnostics options and can process ISO/IEC 18000-63 transponders.
  • Page 18 Operation in VLANs Note that the readers cannot be operated in VLANs whose ID is ≠ 0. Certificates The readers support the following certificates and approvals: • RF690R certificates (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29638/cert) • RF695R certificates (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29639/cert) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 19 You can find information on this in the section "Configuring with the WBM (Page 27)". 4. Program reader commands You can find information on this in the manual "XML programming for SIMATIC Ident (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15081/man)". SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 20 Only the sections with user-specific content, in other words content that is tool/interface-specific contain these symbols. Sections without these symbols are general and relevant for both areas of application. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 21 NOTICE SIMATIC RF680A antenna is not supported The SIMATIC RF680A antenna is not supported by the SIMATIC RF690R/RF695R readers. NOTICE Max. permissible current with operation via PoE With operation via PoE, only digital inputs/outputs that require a maximum of 200 mA in total can be connected.
  • Page 22 Installation/removal with the power off Wire up the PC/PG and modules to be connected only when the power is off. Make sure that the power supply is turned off when installing/uninstalling the devices. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 23 The reader is ready for operation when the "RUN" LED is lit/flashes green. If the "RUN" LED is flashing, the reader is waiting for a connection. If the "RUN" LED lights up statically, the connection to the user application (XML or OPC UA) was established. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 24 Commissioning 4.2 Connecting readers You will find detailed information on installation as well as order data (reader, pre-assembled connecting cables, antennas, wide-range power supply, etc.) in the "SIMATIC RF600" system manual. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 25 SNMP variable "sysName". The variable can be written using SNMP tools. Requirement SINEC PNI is installed and the reader is connected and running. You can find the SINEC PNI on the pages of the "Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/26672/dl)". Procedure...
  • Page 26 2. Select the menu command "Device management > Device availability > Flashing LED" in the toolbar. Reaction: The LEDs on the selected reader flash. 3. Click the "Stop" button to stop the flashing. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 27 NOTICE Aborting diagnostics due to open browser tabs Note that some web browsers stop updating web pages when other tabs are in the foreground. This behavior may cause ongoing diagnostics to be ended. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 28 1. Select the desired user interface language from the drop-down list. 2. Enter the preset default user name "admin" in the "User" text box. 3. Enter the preset default password "admin" in the "Password" text box. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 29 Depending on whether the authentication is enabled or disabled, you may have to log in with your user name and the corresponding password. The WBM homepage opens after logging in, even if authentication is disabled. The WBM You can configure the readers using the WBM. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 30 The start window of the WBM is divided into 4 areas: ① Toolbar / status bar (including logout area) ② Menu tree ③ Main window ④ Message area Figure 6-2 Start window of the WBM SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 31 Remember that this data is only loaded in the WBM. To transfer the data to the reader, you also need to click the "Transfer configuration to reader" button. Key combination: Ctrl + O SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 32 To make sure that this change is not lost, you should load the configuration from the reader. • This symbol indicates that it is a change that leads to a restart of the reader when it is transferred. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 33 Service logbook Information for service cases Syslog logbook Overview of Syslog messages Edit transponder • Changing the EPC ID/UID • Read/write transponder data and tag fields • Locking transponder access • 'Destroying' transponders SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 34 In addition to operating the WBM with the mouse, you can also control the interface objects/text boxes using the keyboard: • TAB Jump to next interface object / text box • SHIFT + TAB Jump to the previous interface object / text box SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 35 You can assign the IP address and PN device name to the reader using the "SINEC PNI" tools. Via the link "IP Address" you jump to the "System settings" menu command in which you can also reassign the IP address. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 36 The "Channels" area is adapted depending on the radio profile selected. The radio profiles depend on the country or region. To ensure that the reader keeps to the local radio regulations, select the country profile belonging to your country. You can find SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 37 In the "Service logbook settings" area, you can use the check boxes to decide which events are entered in the Service logbook. The Service logbook is structured as a ring buffer. Bear in SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 38 This time specifies how long the UHF carrier frequency remains active after trans‐ ponder access. During the off delay time, the reader is quicker when re-accessing transponders that have already been accessed. Value range: 0 ... 25.5 s Increment: 0.1 s SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 39 Classic area of application: Detection of transponder populations in difficult environments. 6.3.3 The "Settings - Communication" menu item The "Settings - Communication" menu command is divided into the following tabs. • Network interfaces • XML • OPC UA SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 40 The hostname can be taken from the SNMP variable "sysName". The variable can be written using SNMP tools. LLDP protocol In this area, you can enable/disable the LLDP communication protocol. LLDP is a protocol for monitoring the neighborhood. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 41 You can use the "Delete" button to delete se‐ lected user profiles. User properties Input box and drop-down list Enter the name of the newly created user profile in the input box and assign the user read or read/write rights. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 42 "Diagnostics - Syslog logbook" menu item (Page 77)" menu. The logbook file is set up as a ring buffer. If all the entries in the logbook file are occupied, the next new entry deletes the oldest entry. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 43 If the check box is selected, a tag event frame (GLIMPSED) is generated with the tag event data selected in the "Selection of transferred data" area each time a transponder is detected for the first time. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 44 IO and logbook events are always sent, even if no read point has been selected. The displayed names depend on the read point names specified in the "Read points" menu. Requirement: At least one "Transmitting read point" has been enabled. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 45 "writeTagID"). In order for this information to be transmitted, the "RSSI events" check box in the "Diagnostic events of the XML channel" area must be selected. utcTime Time of the event antennaName Name of the antenna that detected the transponder. rSSI Signal strength of the transponder SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 46 "x" read cycles. You can set the number "x" in the section "The "Settings - Read points" menu item (Page 49)" in the area "Algorithmen> Smoothing > Lost Count" (default value = SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 47 Transmitting read point (logbook events) Read point (1-4) Definition of the read point via which the logbook entries are transmitted. The displayed names depend on the interface names specified in the "Read points" menu. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 48 • If the partner certificate was issued by several CAs (Certification Authorities), all CA root certificates must be stored in the certificate store of the reader. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 49 The settings are structured identically for each read point and divided into the following areas: • Basic settings • Assigned antennas • Algorithms SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 50 Here, you can either select an antenna based on its name or enter the value of the antenna gain of an antenna being used directly. Value range: -15 ... 15 dBi Increment: 0.25 dBi SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 51 Adapting this parameter helps to reduce disruptions caused by neighboring read‐ ers and transponder populations. Value range: 0 ... 6 dB Increment: 0.25 dB SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 52 • The objects to be identified or the transponders are close together (the distance from each other is less than the antenna field). • Highly metallic environment (e.g. loading gates with metal ramps) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 53 Click the "Adopt parameters from read point" button to transfer all parameters of the algorithms and the session from another read point to this read point. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 54 Transponder was scanned the first time. observed The transponder was identified reliably in at least "x" inven‐ tories. The number "x" is specified with "Observed Count". SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 55 If no read/write power ramp is set, the commands are repeated with the current power. Retries The value specifies how often the command is repeated with the specified maximum dB increase. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 56 If the speci‐ fied number of transponders is identified before the maxi‐ mum radiated power is reached, the radiated power is not increased to the maximum value. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 57 The way in which sessions work is very complex and it is recommended that only trained users should use them. How they work is described in the "EPCglobal Specification (http:// www.gs1.org)". Sequence of the algorithms The following table figure shows an overview of the algorithms over time. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 58 To read out the tag fields from every transponder automatically, these must be assigned to the read points. This additional data is sent along with the "TagEventReports" via the XML interface. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 59 (Page 62)". Trigger In the "Trigger" area, you can specify the conditions that will trigger inventories. If a Inventory Power Ramp was configured, this is fired by triggers. If one of the assigned conditions SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 60 The selected field name is highlighted in color. Click the "Insert" button to create a new tag field. Click the "Delete" button to delete the selected tag field. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 61 Whether this memory area is available and, if so, how large it is, depends on the transponder type. TID (Bank 2) Specified by the manufacturer. The TID contains the class identifier and depending on the transponder type also the serial number of the transponder. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 62 The "Filters" area contains a list of all created filters. To edit a filter profile, select the required filter in the list. The selected filter is highlighted in color. Click the "Insert" button to create a new filter. Click the "Delete" button to delete an existing selected filter. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 63 You can edit the values both in HEX format and in ASCII format. Filter example In order to utilize the memory area of a transponder as efficiently as possible, Siemens RFID readers can perform the filtering bit-granularly. Which bits are included as criteria in the filtering and which are not, can be seen from the mask function.
  • Page 64 6. Criterion: Enter "03" in the input box as the criterion. As only the second digit (nibble) is relevant in this example (due to the mask), the first digit (nibble) of the criterion can also have any other value. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 65 (In 0 ... 7 and Out 0 ... 7) can be configured. NOTICE Max. permissible current with operation via PoE With operation via PoE, only digital inputs/outputs that require a maximum of 200 mA in total can be connected. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 66 You can select the connected IO-Link device in the "IO-Link process data assignment" area via the "IO-Link device" drop-down list. If an IO-Link device from Siemens has been selected, the Mapping lines are automatically populated accordingly and the bit assignment is displayed.
  • Page 67 • If an output is changed when an antenna error is detected, this output remains unchanged even if the antenna error is rectified. 6.3.8 The "Settings - Adjust antenna" menu item In the "Settings - Adjust antenna" menu command, you can optimize the antenna alignment. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 68 Cyclic reads are performed on the selected antenna and the measured values obtained are displayed. Any existing measured values from a previous measurement are deleted. By clicking the button, the measurement is stopped. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 69 This function helps you to find the optimum radiated power with which the transponder will be reliably identified without generating overshoot. This page is divided into the following areas: • Basic settings • Transponder list SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 70 Polarization of the antenna Power (min) Minimum radiated power [dBm] of the antenna with which the transponder was identified. Power Radiated power [dBm] of the antenna with which the transponder was last iden‐ tified. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 71 The RSSI graph is either fixed or the zero point of the graph can be moved holding down the left mouse button. Highlight RSSI measured values Display measured values with thin or thick points. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 72 This page is divided into the following areas: • Basic settings • Browser acquisition • Transponder list • RSSI graph • Online status of digital inputs/outputs SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 73 Follow the steps below to perform diagnostics during operation: 1. Disable the "Continuous acquisition" function if needed. 2. Start the diagnostics phase ( ). 3. Click the "Single acquisition" button. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 74 If, for example, two antennas with three polarizations each are connected to a reader, an inven‐ tory contains six acquisition cycles. Date/time Time stamp when the transponder was observed the first time. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 75 "Apply" button. 6.3.11 The "Diagnostics - Log" menu item The log of the reader is displayed in the "Diagnostics - Logbook" menu command. All actions performed by the reader are documented in the logbook. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 76 The logbook records internal processes of the reader and is required for service support by SIEMENS specialists. Only make settings on this page if you are instructed to do so by SIEMENS personnel. The logbook entries are also evaluated by SIEMENS personnel.
  • Page 77 • Service file All diagnostics-related data from the reader is saved as an *.slf file on the PC/PG. The file only contains information relevant for Siemens service personnel and can only be evaluated by them. With the "ISO 8601 (UTC)" check box, you can convert the data display in the "Date/Time"...
  • Page 78 EPC ID" button to transfer the EPC ID selected in the list to the text box. This allows you to change existing IDs both quickly and simply. Click the "Write" button to assign the new EPC ID to the transponder. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 79 In the "Lock" area, you can protect or unlock the memory areas (banks) as well as the access and kill password of the selected transponder. Select the "Permanent" check box to make the SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 80 ✓ The associated memory area can only be written to in the protected status. ✓ ✓ The associated memory area cannot be written to in any of the sta‐ tuses. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 81 This page is divided into the following areas: • User profiles • User properties • Password • Roles • Auto logout • Authentication • Security settings SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 82 In this area, you can switch Auto logoff on/off and specify the time period after which you are automatically logged off of the WBM. This time period expires due to inactivity and is automatically reset to the value you have set. As soon as the configured time period has SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 83 In this input box, you can define the minimum number of character types that character types must be used in passwords of the user profiles. Value range: 1 ... 4 Default setting: 3 Session timeout SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 84 The "Certificates" menu item In the "Certificates" menu command, you can view existing certificates, import new certificates, as well as create certificate signing requests and transfer certificate files and certificate key files to the reader. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 85 Note that the selection of the certificate type has an effect on the display of the subsequent parameters. Update Button for refreshing the certificates displayed in the list Updating loads and displays all certificates currently stored in the reader. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 86 To delete revocation lists from the list again, select the desired revocation list in the list and click the "Delete" button. Blacklist details List with detail information on the selected blacklist Detailed information about the blacklist details is available in the X.509 specifi‐ cations. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 87 Authority) can create a signed, module-specific server certificate using this file that you can then import into this module. Make sure that the CommonName of the issuer is specified in the server certificate created. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 88 • Check You can use the "Check" button to check the integrity of the firmware. You can use this function to check whether the firmware matches the firmware published by Siemens or whether it has possibly been maliciously modified. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R...
  • Page 89 CLP. If a CLP is plugged in during operation, you must activate and deactivate the "Ignore CLP" function. If a written CLP is inserted in the reader, the reader automatically applies the configuration of the inserted, written CLP during startup. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 90 The CLP is initialized. This transfers the data of the reader to the CLP. This has the result that the initialized CLP can only be used with devices of the same type (identical article number). • Secure unplug Perform this function before you remove/unplug the CLP. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 91 The "Help - Service & Support" menu command provides additional information on the RF690R/ RF695R readers as well as links to relevant documents on the Siemens Industry Online Support pages. In addition, you can use a link to open the Readme OSS file with the copyright notices and license conditions for the open source software contained in this firmware.
  • Page 92 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 93 Programming Programming You can find information on programming the readers via XML and OPC UA in the respective manuals. Link to the manuals (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15081/man) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 94 Programming 7.1 Programming SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 95 "IO_LEVEL" or "IO_EDGE" or by parameter assignment of the period of an inventory command. If there are no transponders in the antenna field during the reading process, the read point will always automatically use the maximum transmit power specified by the Power Ramp. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 96 (e.g. 6 dB). Here, you can also enter the value = 0, while you enter the value of 2 dB for "Boost [dB]". This brings about that only with a "Write" command, the power is increased once. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 97 SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 98 Note that this example is only of practical use when the reader searches for transponders for a defined period. This is controlled by a light barrier which for example triggers a trigger "IO_LEVEL" or "IO_EDGE" or by parameter assignment of the period of an inventory command. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 99 • The evaluation of which transponders are valid, may only take place at the end of the taking of inventories. For this reason we recommend to limit overshoots first with the antenna parameters and algorithms listed above. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 100 Application examples 8.3 Filtering out transponders detected due to overshoot SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 101 Write command: The transponder that has just left the antenna field contains an incomplete data record. Possible causes: • Operating distance between reader and transponder is not being maintained. • Configuration error: The data record to be processed is too large (in dynamic mode). SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 102 - Reduce radiated power of antenna. - Change antenna alignment. Avoid parallel alignment of antenna/metal. - Use antenna cable with greater attenuation. - Install attenuator between antenna and reader. – Execute "init_run" after correcting the error SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 103 – Execute "INIT" – The communications module has detected a frame interruption on the bus. The back‐ plane bus, PROFIBUS or PROFINET may have been reconfigured (e.g. with HW Config or TIA Portal) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 104 0x5B 0xE5FE0B00 Incorrect sequence of acknowledgement frames (TDB / DBN) 0x5C 0xE5FE0C00 Synchronization error (incorrect increment of AC_H / AC_L and CC_H / CC_L in the cyclic control word). "INIT" had to be executed. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 105 – The AB byte does not match the user data length. • The wrong reset block was selected. Possible causes / action to be taken: – Regardless of the selected reader system, use the "Reset_Reader" function block. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 106 – In the "Reader_Status" block, only an "Array of Byte" or the corresponding data types ("IID_TAG_STATUS_XX_XXX" or "IID_READER_STATUS_XX_XXX") may be created 0x75 0xE7FE0500 Error message that informs you that only an "INIT" command is permitted as the next com‐ mand. All other commands are rejected. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 107 – Program execution error on the communications module / reader – Turn the power supply of the communications mod‐ ule/reader off and on again – Start "INIT" after correcting the error 0xE6 good MISC_ERROR_ The inventory command failed. TOTAL SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 108 The "AdvancedCmd" block was supplied with an incor‐ rect "CMD". • The "CMD" input of the "AdvancedCmd" block was over‐ written. good DEVICE_NOT_ The specified read point is not active because no antenna READY was assigned to it. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 109 The selected antenna is not enabled. 0x46 OpcUa_ The command is not permitted in this status or is not sup‐ BadInvalid‐ ported. State Possible cause: • "INIT" was chained. • Command repetition was started without "Presence mode". SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 110 Argument 0xE2 BadInvalid The parameter has an invalid format. Argument 0xE3 BadInvalid The parameter type is invalid. Argument 0xE4 BadInvalid Unknown parameter. Argument 0xE5 The command or the frame has an invalid format. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 111 Shows whether the reader is ready for operation. • ERROR Indicates whether an error has occurred. • LINK Indicates that there is a connection via the Ethernet interface. Figure 10-1 LED display of the RF690R/RF695R readers SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 112 – LLDP-EXT-DOT1-MIB – LLDP-EXT-DOT3-MIB – LLDP-EXT-PNO-MIB You can find the MIB files corresponding to the readers on the pages of Siemens Industry Online Support, and you can find information on the MIB files under "Network management SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 113 In the "Logbook" menu, you can find all the diagnostics messages of the communication module that have occurred. The "Service logbook" helps SIEMENS specialists to analyze errors. You can read out the Syslog messages of the connected readers via the "Syslog logbook".
  • Page 114 • Using the WBM • Via SINEC PNI • Via XML • On the hardware side using the Reset button These alternative methods are described below. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 115 3. Select the desired reader in the device list. 4. Click the "Reset device" entry in the "Device management" drop-down list in the toolbar. Result: The reader is reset to the original factory settings. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 116 1. Press the reset button (RESET) and keep it pressed. Figure 10-2 Reset button of the reader 2. With the Reset button pressed, connect the reader to the power supply (24 V DC or PoE). SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 117 • Using the WBM or XML-API as an *.xml file on your PC/PG • Using the WBM and the CLP These alternative methods are described below. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 118 The prerequisite is that the configuration data was written by a compatible device type. You can find more information on saving and loading the configuration via a CLP in the section "System - Device settings". SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 119 8. Connect the reader to the power supply using the connecting cable. Wait until the reader has started up and is ready for operation ("RUN" LED is lit/flashes green). The reader automatically applies the configuration of the inserted, written CLP during startup. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 120 Service and maintenance 10.4 Module replacement SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 121 TLSv1.2 ✓ Protocol version TLSv1.3 ✓ SNMP Table A-2 Supported encryption methods (cipher suites) for SNMP server Category Method Value (hex) Enabled by de‐ fault Authentication HMAC-MD5-96 Authentication HMAC-SHA-96 Encryption aes128-cbc Encryption des-cbc SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 122 Supported encryption methods (cipher suites) for OPC UA server Category Method Value (hex) Enabled by de‐ fault Security policy None Security policy Basic128Rsa15 Security policy Basic256 Security policy Basic256Sha256 Security policy Aes128-Sha256_RsaOaep Security policy Aes256Sha256RsaPss ✓ Transport profile UA-TCP ✓ SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 123 (-10,000 to 0). In the WBM, the RSSI value is output divided by a factor of 100 (-100 ... 0). This also applies to the "RSSI threshold" and "RSSI delta" parameters. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 124 It can also happen that a transponder moving outside the antenna field is read out due to overshoots. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 125 Polarization axes parallel: approx. 100 % range ② Polarization axis turned through 45°: approx. 50% range ③ Polarization axis turned through 90°: approx. 10% range Figure B-3 Effect of the polarization axes on the read/write distance with linear antennas SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 126 A product needs to be processed by different machines along the production line. The information for this is contained on a transponder attached to the product that must be read out at each machine. Possible configuration: RF680R with four antennas (e.g. RF615A, RF622A, RF680A) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 127 (e.g. on a conveyor system or when passing through a gate). Select the right modulation scheme for your application. Particularly in dynamic operation, the correct selection of the modulation scheme is crucial for fast and complete transponder detection. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 128 Once the readers and antennas have been installed, connected and basically aligned, you need to perform basic configuration of the readers. Ideally, you can perform this configuration with the help of the reader's WBM. Alternatively, you can also configure the readers via XML or OPC SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 129 Ensure comprehensive coverage of the target area without the antenna fields of the different antennas overlapping. Note that the RSSI value depends on the following parameters (cf. section "Technical basics (Page 123)"). SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 130 The final position of the transponder should only be decided after an adequately intensive test phase so that suitable variations can be tried out if errors occur. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 131 "Interconnect" neighboring readers so that they do not send at the same time Several readers influence or disturb each other dur‐ ing transponder identification. • Enable intermissions ("Settings - General" menu command) • Channel management SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 132 Table B-2 Example of a channel plan according to ETSI Reader Reader 1 Reader 2 Reader 3 Reader 4 Reader 5 Transmission channel Frequency 865.7 866.9 866.3 867.5 865.7 (MHz) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 133 Use of UHF algorithms In the "Settings - Read points" menu command of the WBM, you will find various "Tools" in the "Algorithms" area that you can use to improve the read/write reliability. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 134 Planning and setting up UHF read points B.3 Dealing with field disturbances SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 135 The "sysUpTime" parameter is metainformation about the message. It specifies the time (in hundredths of a second) since the last reinitialization of the network man‐ agement part of the system. MESSAGE Message as ASCII string (English) SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 136 Number of seconds ond} {Max ses‐ Maximum number of sessions sions} {Url} URL of the Web server that was accessed. /Engineering/Reset2Facto‐ r=0.6856445562508033 {Config de‐ Character string (with spaces) for the configuration. Power tail} SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 137 Account management Message text Authentication was enabled. Example Authentication was enabled. Explanation Authentication was enabled. Severity Notice Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 1.3 Message text Authentication was disabled. Example Authentication was disabled. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 138 {Protocol}: User {User}: Access to url {url} denied. Example WBM: User admin: Access to url /Engineering/Reset2Factory?r=0.6856445562508033 denied. Explanation Access to Web resource was denied. Severity Error Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 2.1 SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 139 Info Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 2.12 Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} has initiated a reset to factory defaults. Example WBM: User admin has initiated a reset to factory defaults. SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 140 WBM / UDP / TCP / Telnet / SSH / Console / PNIO / PB / OPC: User <user name> failed to create backup file. Explanation Creation of backup file by user failed. Severity Error Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 7.3 SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 141 Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 7.4 Message text {Protocol}: Firmware activation failed. Example WBM: Firmware activation failed. Explanation Firmware activation failed. Severity Error Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 7.4 SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 142 Syslog messages C.3 List of Syslog messages SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...
  • Page 143 Industry Online Support In addition to the product documentation, you are supported by the comprehensive online information platform of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/) Apart from news, you will also find the following there: •...
  • Page 144 Service & Support SIMATIC RF690R, RF695R Configuration Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C726-01...

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